Shout Outs

Cat has been with the School of Extended Learning since the beginning of January. Her organization skills and attention to detail are amazing for such a young Office Manager. She doesn’t hesitate in asking questions and takes initiative to jumpstart projects that need done. She is a great asset to SEL and we are happy to have her on board. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your position to make this department a great place to work. You are greatly appreciated for your efforts that you put forth.

Jeane has been a top-notch organizer for our Academic Challenge Competition. I have relied on her knowledge and expertise to assist the School of Extended Learning Staff in putting this event together for this academic year. It has taken a lot of patience and learning as we go so that we can put on a successful event. I appreciate all of the hard work and dedication that you have put into your duties to make this department a great place to work. You are greatly appreciated for your efforts that you put forth.

MD has been a great asset to the School of Extended Learning since coming on board the beginning of October. He has been an instrumental key player in working with our Aceware System. He also did not hesitate to learn and assist with the organization and handling of the Academic Challenge Competition. His technical expertise has definitely become an asset to SEL and we are happy to have him. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to your position to make this department a great place to work. You are greatly appreciated for your efforts that you put forth.

This shout out is for Shannon Bell. Her knowledge and skills are indispensable to the work we do in the College of Education. She is THE "go-to" for so many processes and procedures, and she is ALWAYS willing to help. She is truly a remarkable example of a professional, a collaborator, and a servant leader.

Thanks for taking the reins of an important faculty search! You are appreciated!

I appreciate the great job that Amanda did for me in helping me with an HR issue. She helped me take care of things that I didn't even know I needed help with... And hey she's a Yellowstone fan!

A big thanks for your assistance in managing the many IT related needs that we request that get handed off to you! We appreciate your timeliness in getting our requests addressed and your professionalism in doing so.

We wanted you to know that we APPRECIATE you and all of your efforts, especially with all of the changes and transitions occurring in the greater political and social ecosystems. Your role was difficult and challenging enough, and it probably now seems even tougher. Many of the students in our office who have worked and interacted with you have given you high praise. You're great and we are so happy that you are EIU!

Christine - you are doing a terrific job managing Student Employment! Our department's staff have talked about how great your communication with them has been, how terrific you have served them as customers, and overall how wonderful it has been working with you. Keep up the great work! It is having a positive impact on our campus!

Thank You Ian for all your hard work! We can't wait for you to be back as nothing is getting done without you!

A huge thank-you to Jessica for her tireless dedication to supporting students and staff. Jessica is deeply committed to mental health education and promotion, ensuring students are equipped with vital resources, coping strategies, and tools to manage personal challenges. Jessica makes a profound impact on our campus community, and we are so fortunate to have a great campus partner. Thank you for all that you do.

John is an exceptional ally, advocate, and voice for all students. Despite wearing many hats, he consistently brings positivity, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to collaboration across campus. John’s leadership on the Dr. MLK Jr. Community Breakfast was instrumental in its success, showcasing his dedication and innovative ideas. We’re fortunate to have such a hardworking and supportive campus partner. Keep shining, John!

Had some frustrating computer issues that were preventing me from getting work done. Josh was very patient and understanding as we worked through a solution. He took time out of his day to attempt at finding a remote fix and when that didn't work he came over to my office to make sure my computer was all good to go. Josh has great customer service and was excellent to work with. Thanks dude!

Thank you Janette, for making the holiday's a little extra fun in Old Main this past December! We all enjoyed looking for EIU's "elf on the shelf" and seeing what mischief she had been up to while we were away.

Thanks for doing such a great job cleaning Lincoln 2 & 3 this week. Its the cleanest its been in a long while.

Thank you!

Aaron continues to be an asset to the university and a great help to others and myself. Not to mention working tirelessly to keep us all secure. Thank you for all you do.

You've earned this! ;-)

Chelsy is an asset to the counseling clinic. She consistently goes above and beyond by taking on responsibilities, always with a genuine desire to support her students in achieving both academic and personal success.

Bobbi is an asset to Eastern Illinois University. She is dedicated to supporting students in all areas of wellness and ensuring their academic success. She is also always open to collaborate and brainstorm ideas. She is great to work with! We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of the EIU community.

Thank you for all you have done to ensure that our staff have been set up correctly making some corrections. We appreciate you taking the time to work with us and making sure everything is accurate!

Austin really went above and beyond when coming to our office for an IT computer request. He has been easy to work with and assisted us with several different things at once. If their was a task he was unable to complete, he would set me in the right direction with who to contact. We really appreciate him

Big congrats to Conor from the whole CLAS Dean's Team on successfully shepherding the installation of the Doudna's new projection screen in the Dvorak Concert Hall! It required a great deal of patience, working with multiple teams, and a lot of random factors, like weather, vendor delays, etc. and he handled it all with grace and thorough professionalism. We're lucky to have you on the team!

Travis is always ready and willing to help in any situation even it means he has to learn something new or figure out a different process. Travis thank you for always being willing to help in any situation.

Tyler's position is in International Students and Scholars. But he has assisted with domestic graduate admissions recently; his extra efforts have kept admissions flowing without delays.

Lana has recently gone well outside her job description to assist with graduate admissions. There have been no delays thanks to her extra efforts.

Recently Juli has showed extra dedication to graduate admissions by working under unusual circumstances. Admissions have continued without interruption thanks to her efforts.

Chris does a great job helping keep his residence hall cleaned and looking good for students!

Jeff (and Julie!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

Julie (and Jeff!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

Sudheer started with us a FebFest Biology Open House volunteer in 2024 and still volunteers his technological expertise to assist our department in streamlining processes. Sudheer will be an A1 asset to any program or department. Thanks for all you do, sir.