ATSU employees honored for excellence
Posted: May 19, 2011[cincopa A4DAlkKHc-aP]
Jack Magruder, Ed.D., president, ATSU, and Douglas L. Wood, D.O., Ph.D., senior vice president-academic affairs, ATSU, presented the Employee Excellence Award to two employees during the Employee Recognition Ceremony held on May 19 on the Mesa, Ariz., campus. Ashley Whalen, who works in communication & marketing, received ATSU’s Employee Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of 2011, and Pedro Torres, dental clinic assistant, ASDOH, was the first quarter recipient.
Whalen was nominated for the award by the entire communication & marketing department team. They wrote in their nomination: “When thinking about phrases such as dedicated, responsible, and committed to service, our team believes you have just described Ashley. She has been an employee of ATSU since 2008, and in that time has established outstanding relationships among faculty, staff and students. Despite her busy schedule, Ashley always makes it seem that she has time devoted just to you.”
Torres was nominated by Maureen Romer, D.D.S., M.P.A, associate professor, ASDOH. “Pedro’s calm demeanor, positive attitude and willingness to help various departments of ASDOH are only some of his best attributes,” said Dr. Romer. “He brings knowledge and experience into the clinic every day and always has a willingness to learn new things.”
The Employee Excellence Award is given to an ATSU employee that meets the following requirements:
- Must have at least one year of employment and be a non-supervisory hourly or salaried employee.
- Contributes to a positive institutional image by their attitudes and personal actions displayed.
- Displays courteous, pleasant, and professional behavior in all circumstances.
- Communicates in a manner that contributes to a well-functioning department and institution.
- Treats patients, students, visitors, and/or coworkers with care, concern, and respect at all times.
- Takes the initiative to recognize a job that needs to be done, and does it without expecting to be recognized.
- Has a well-groomed appearance that is consistent with the job requirements.
- Has not received the award for the past two years.
Thirty-five employees were also recognized for their five, 10 and 15 years of service to the university at the ceremony.