UVa-Wise honors 76 employees who are
‘Making the Difference’

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise recently established a new program designed to formally recognize College employees who have dedicated themselves to serving the institution and who have exhibited the highest levels of customer service. For its inaugural year, the UVa-Wise “Making the Difference” Recognition and Reward Program honored 76 outstanding employees of the College.

“Our program has been a terrific hit, not only for those being recognized but also for the many faculty, staff, retirees, students, and community members that have long wished for a more meaningful way to say ‘Thank you’ to College employees,” said Connie Hope, director of the Human Resources Department, which manages the recognition program. “Our employees are more than deserving of this honor and I am proud to facilitate the program.”

Each employee recognized by the program receives a certificate of recognition from his or her supervisor, a special “Making the Difference” golf shirt, and a place on the “Making the Difference” bulletin board. In addition, recognized employees may also receive – at the discretion of the chancellor and vice chancellors – monetary awards of up to $1,000 as well as up to five days off from work with pay.

Only classified wage and classified salaried employees are eligible for recognition, and they must be employed by UVa-Wise for at least 12 consecutive months. To be considered for the program, employees must first be nominated by a supervisor, manager, co-worker, customer, or other outside party. Nominations are submitted to the Human Resources Director who consults with area Vice Chancellors for final approval.

The following UVa-Wise employees were recognized by the “Making a Difference” program for 2005:

Sandra Adkins, Buyer, College Services

David Amos, Administrative & Office Specialist II, Post Office

Ray Asher, Carpenter

Penny Basenback, Library Specialist I

Kime Beaty-Berry, Administrative & Office Specialist II, Registrar

Patrick Berry, Trades Technician I

Chris Boggs, Information Technology Specialist II, Computer Services

Travis Boggs, Trades Technician II

Glenda Boyd, Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I

Rachel Burgess, Office Manager, Student Affairs

Mary Burke, Housekeeping and Apparel Worker I

Don Calton, Information Technology Specialist I, Computer Services

Shirley Calton, Financial Services Specialist I, Accounts Payable

Lee Cobb, Trades Technician III

Diane Cornett, Coordinator of Academic Events

Tina Colley, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Financial Aid

Brenda Craft, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Accounting Services

Linda Davidson, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Darden Hall

Billy Ray Davis, Utility Plant Specialist I

Janice Davis, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Nichole Davis, Law Enforcement Officer I, Campus Police

Anthony Duncan, Printing Technician I

Randall Gabbert, Trades/Utilities Worker Sr.

Gina Chisenhall, Administrative & Office Specialist III

Jean Good, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Post Office

Ken Hale, Housekeeping Supervisor Sr.

Tammie Hale, Administrative & Office Specialist II, Chancellor’s Office

Gerald Hamilton, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Ed Harris, Trades Technician III

Sheila Hileman, Retail Specialist II, Bookstore

Ricky Hopkins, Utility Plant Specialist I

Jason Houston, Trades Technician III

Glenda Hubbard, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Human Resources

Tammy Jessee, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Bernie Johnson, Trades Technician I

Jodie Kern, Coordinator, Student Center

Paul Kilgore, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Diane Kimberlin, Administrative & Office Specialist III

Jeffrey Kiser, Trades Technician III

Joe Kiser, Director of College Services

Katherine Lane, Library Specialist

Steve Maggard, Law Enforcement Officer I, Campus Police

Kim Marshall, Library Specialist I

Paula Martin, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Facilities Management

Pam McKnight, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Human Resources

Francene Meade, Human Resource Analyst

Linda Meade, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Smiddy Hall

Chuck Miller, Trades Technician III

Liz Moore, Senior Buyer, College Services

Pam Moore, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Accounts Payable

Sue Mullins, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Library

Carolea Newsome, Library Specialist I (Acquisitions)

Alice Porter, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Slade Potter, Information Technology Specialist I

Laura Pritchard, Director of Technology Support Services, Office of Information
Technology

Mark Ramsey, Senior Locksmith

John Reeves, Director, Facilities Planning and Management

Tamara Robinson, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Student Affairs

Paul Salvatore, Trades Technician, I

Julie Scott, Education Specialist II, Students Affairs

Stephanie Shell, Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Administration

David Short, Buildings and Grounds Superintendent

Karen Smith, Administrative & Office Specialist II, Center for Student Development

Anthony Stanley, Housekeeping & Apparel Worker I

Bill Statzer, Library Specialist I, Library

J.C. Steffey, Trades/Trades Technician II

Jo Stewart, Administrative & Office Specialist II

Chris Stidham, Trades Technician III

Greg Sturgill, Trades Technician II

Jaime Trent, Admissions Counselor

Debra Wharton, Director of Special Events and Projects

Brenda Whitaker, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Science Department

Tim Wright, Utility Plant Specialist II

Shirley Wolfe, Administrative & Office Specialist III, Athletics

Joe Workman, Trades Technician I