Employee Recognition Council

Purpose

The purpose of the Employee Recognition Council is to design, plan, and coordinate all formal employee recognition activities at the College.

Charter Sponsor

President鈥檚 Cabinet

Charter Contact

College President

Timeline

Standing

Membership (length of term for members, if applicable)

  • Member of the President's Office appointed by the President (Standing): Jill Heintz (Chair)
  • Member of the President's Office appointed by Senate Chair (Standing): Vacant
  • Member of Human Resources appointed by the President (Standing): Stephanie Bush
  • Member of the Office of Marketing and Communications appointed by the President (Standing): NeDavius Ladmirault
  • Member of Administrative Services appointed by Vice President for Administrative Services (2029): Peter Steiner
  • Member of Student Affairs Representative appointed by Vice President for Student Affairs (2027): Susan Johnston
  • Member of Learning and Academic Affairs Representative appointed by the Vice President of Learning and Academic Affairs (2028): Ross Wittenberg
  • Member of Student Affairs Representative elected (2028): Vacant
  • Member of AMVA elected (2029): Steve Frisbee
  • Member of UPSEU Union elected (2027): Lisa Tripoli
  • Member of PA Non-Teaching Professional elected (2028): Lisa Flo
  • Faculty At Large elected (2028): Gina St. Croix
  • Faculty At Large elected (2029): Sam McManus

Subgroups formed on an as-needed basis.

Does

  • Develop criteria, procedures, and evaluation rubrics for all awards.
  • Solicit peer nominations from employees and supervisors to create strong candidate pools for all awards.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the Hawks That Soar annual awards program.
  • Coordinate the implementation of the annual Chancellor鈥檚 award program. 
  • Coordinate the implementation of the local Excellence annual awards program.
  • Research and make recommendations to the Cabinet regarding best practice employee recognition programs.
  • Make recommendations to the Cabinet regarding recognition programs for retirees and current employees' years of service awards.
  • Seek opportunities for individual and institutional recognition at the local, state, and national levels.

Does Not

  • Make decisions
  • Determine policy
  • Discuss contractual issues

Guiding Points

  • Keep the College mission, with an emphasis on the student experience, front and center.
  • Consider all employee and affinity groups with regard to inclusivity.
  • The stronger nomination processes are, the stronger the impact of the awards.
  • Make the process as pleasant as possible for nominees.

 

Updated September 17, 2026