Congratulations to the Recipients of the 2011 Chancellor's Awards for Staff Excellence in Service (May 17, 2011)

Rutgers–Camden is rightfully recognized for the extraordinary research and teaching achievements of our faculty, and for the dedication, focus, and entrepreneurial spirit of our students. 

It is equally true that our staff colleagues consistently set new standards for excellence at every level on a daily basis.  Across Rutgers–Camden, staff members facilitate opportunities for faculty; help students to advance their goals; connect members of the community with Rutgers resources; maintain meaningful engagements with our alumni and friends; and so much more.

Earlier this year, I announced the creation of the Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence in Service as an acknowledgement of the exemplary work conducted by these members of our campus team. 

I am pleased to announce the following winners of the 2011 Chancellor’s Awards for Staff Excellence in Service:

Maria Garcia     (business manager II, CFAS)

Cheryl Hallman     (associate director, Career Center)

Sherry Pisacano     (secretarial assistant III, CFAS- sociology, anthropology, and criminal justice)

Joseph Puleo     (head coach, cross country/track and field)

Timothy Pure     (learning specialist, Learning Center)

Dot Stratton     (secretarial assistant III, SBC)

This award was created specifically to spotlight and applaud the extraordinary efforts of individuals like these honorees, and so many others, who advance Rutgers–Camden as the campus where the world-class Rutgers experience is delivered in a personalized manner.

While there is no monetary component to this award, I have invited these awardees and their direct supervisors to join me for a celebratory luncheon.  I thank the selection committee for their thoughtful review of the many worthy nominations put forward for the inaugural year of this honor.

Please join me in congratulating our colleagues on a job well done.  I hope that you share my pride in being part of Rutgers–Camden’s motivated and professional team.

Wendell Pritchett

Chancellor