SUBJECT:

2006-2007 Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award Recipients

On behalf of Chancellor Marye Anne Fox, I am pleased to announce the names of the 10 Professional and Support Staff members who are being recognized as the 2006-2007 UCSD Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award recipients:

Principal Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year:

David C. Harders
Development Technician IV
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Exemplary Staff Employees of the Year:

Portia Bibb
Sr. Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: School of International Relations and Pacific Studies

Mary L. Brown
Administrative Specialist
Academic Affairs: Office of Contract and Grant Administration

Maria A. Cordileone
Administrative Assistant III - Supervising
UCSD Medical Center: Rehabilitation Services

Sylvester N. Jones
Police Officer
Business Affairs: Police Department

Harriet Kounaves
Sr. Administrative Analyst
Academic Affairs: Jacobs School of Engineering

Grace So-Wan Lo
Sr. Clinical Laboratory Scientist Specialist - Supervising
UCSD Medical Center: Blood Bank

Philip S. Panzarella
Respiratory Therapist II
UCSD Medical Center: Respiratory Care

Scott P. Paulson
Library Assistant III
Academic Affairs: Geisel Library

Sharon Ross
Community Health Program Manager
UCSD Medical Center: Lifesharing

The Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Review Committee, consisting of representatives from the Chancellor's Office, each vice chancellor area and the UCSD Medical Center, evaluated all eligible nominations submitted by members of the campus community. The selections were based on criteria communicated in the 2006-2007 Exemplary Staff Employee of the Year Award Program notice. The announcement invited nominations of Professional and Support Staff who have demonstrated exemplary service and made other significant contributions to the UCSD and/or San Diego communities in accordance with program guidelines. The Chancellor has reviewed and approved the Committee's recommendation of this year's award recipients.

An award ceremony and reception will be held at the Faculty Club to honor these individuals.

Please join me in congratulating our colleagues for their noteworthy accomplishments.

Thomas R. Leet Assistant Vice Chancellor - Human Resources