Student Employee of the Year

Any student who is on the student payroll and will serve a minimum of six months in an official student employee position during June 2023 to May 2024 (anticipated) is eligible.

GRA, GTA and GA positions are not eligible.

The student chosen will be selected based on their reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and their defining story. Please be prepared to explain specific and measurable examples of each, as well as a brief description of the student's roles/responsibilities in their nomination form. Examples of each are below:

Reliability

• Punctual — always on time, shows up when scheduled and calls in when unable to make scheduled time
• Responsible
• Able to work well with fellow employees and supervisor

Quality of Work

• Work is accurate, thorough and acceptable
• Uses materials and time economically
• Completion of work in a timely manner
• Consistency in meeting deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

• Is motivated to finish work on time and properly
• Accepts/seeks challenges and identifies problems to solve
• Responds enthusiastically to challenges
• Willing to accept new projects/methods/information that add to the position and quality of service

Professionalism

• Dresses appropriately for the position
• Has ability to make sound decisions
• Serves as a leader and model for others
• Regularly works with peers to contribute to a safe and orderly environment

Defining Story

• The lasting imprint this student will leave with your department
• What sets this student employee apart from other student employees in your department

Meghan Ward, Winner

Department: Housing & Dining Services
Nominated by: Alivia Holkesvig

Me'Laiha Enriquez, Finalist

Department: College of Ag Diversity Programs Office
Nominated by: Dr. Zelia Wiley

Kristen Kahler, Finalist

Department: Sheep & Goat Center
Nominated by: Payton Dahmer

Katie Schmit, Finalist

Department: Center for Principled Business
Nominated by: Megan Ronnebaum

Nathan Weiss, Finalist

Department: Salina DASSA
Nominated by: Alyssa Wendel

Gavin Beesley, Winner

Department: Sheep and Goat Unit
Nominated by: Payton Dahmer

Hieu Nguyen, Finalist

Department: Division of Biology/Cats’ Cupboard
Nominated by: Kathrin Schrick and Shelly Williams

Anika Roy, Finalist

Department: Center on Aging
Nominated by: Katie Sigman

Tyler Spencer, Finalist

Department: Housing & Dining
Nominated by: Haylee Prescott

Avery Wischropp, Finalist

Department: Horticulture
Nominated by: Wesley Howe

Landis Beverly, Winner

Department: Hospitality Management
Nominated by: Ericka Bauer

Lily Colburn, Finalist

Department: Leadership Studies
Nominated by: Kaitlin Long

Jacoby Kerr, Finalist

Department: Agronomy, KSU Foundation Seed
Nominated by: Addie Clary

Sydney O'Brien, Finalist

Department: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Nominated by: Breanne Lombard

Anabelle Sanko, Finalist

Department: Powercat Financial
Nominated by: Jodi Kaus