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Employee of the Month nomination form: https://secure.okcu.edu/hr/eom.
January 2013
Angela Rutledge
Administrative Assistant III, Department of Science, Mathematics, and Exercise & Sport Science
We are pleased to announce that Angela Rutledge is the January 2013 Employee of the Month. Members from the Employee of the Month Committee joined Joey Croslin, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Jason Miller, Chair of Exercise and Sports Science Department, to present the traveling star trophy to Angela on January 8.
Angela assists both students and professors, manages classroom assignments, and coordinates the maintenance for the Dawson-Loeffler Science and Mathematics Center. She states that the thing she likes most about what she does is, “Being able to work with students from all over the campus and make their stay at OCU the most memorable event in their lives.” Angela’s colleagues have recognized her for her knowledge, willingness to help, friendliness, and her patience with seasoned and new faculty alike.
You may have encountered Angela while she was engaged around campus as a member of Staff Council or in her pursuit of a Liberal Arts degree and associated activities. Her newest hobby is making quilts and she has proudly completed two so far.
December 2012
Ed Bryant
Senior Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Dulaney-Browne Library
It is a pleasure to announce that Ed Bryant is the December 2012 Employee of the Month. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Susan Barber, and Director of the Dulaney-Browne Library, Victoria Swinney, had the honor of making the presentation of the traveling star trophy to Ed at a recent library staff meeting, along with members of the Employee of the Month committee.
In Ed’s role as the Senior Interlibrary Loan Specialist, he concentrates on obtaining materials from other libraries for the OCU community. Ed notes that, “Sometimes it’s challenging, as well as interesting, to find research materials for students and faculty.” He adds that, “It’s easy to work in a department where my co-workers are so fun.” Ed’s co-workers recognized him for how he takes great pride in being able to give assistance and resolve difficulties quickly and effectively.
Congratulations, Ed!
November 2012
Odalie Wildes
Education Mobility Specialist, Kramer School of Nursing
We are pleased to announce that Odalie Wildes is the November 2012 Employee of the Month. Chief of Staff Craig Knutson, Dean Marvel Williamson, and Associate Professor Denise Burton all had the honor of making the presentation of the traveling star trophy to Odalie at a school luncheon on Halloween.
As an RN to BSN specialist, Odalie coordinates student admission through preliminary advisement of prospective candidates to the program. She assists students in academic planning and tracking each semester as well as assisting faculty in student advisement, including on-line enrollment. Participation in recruitment activities within and outside of the School of Nursing is a another part of her role. Of all those functions, Odalie says that she most enjoys her initial contact and interaction with the prospective students as they consider continuing their education. She notes that it is a pleasure to go over the RN to BSN education information, to encourage them, and to watch how excited they are to have found our school and degree program. “It is so rewarding for me to be there when they graduate, as they experience the feeling of achievement and accomplishment for their hard work to obtain the degree,” Odalie commented.
Odalie’s dedication to her role and her resulting successes were noted by her colleagues in their nominations of her. They recognized her for making the students’ transition into the university as seamless as possible and for working tirelessly as an advocate for OCU. According to them, Odalie gives a listening ear to the students, staff, and faculty and is approachable, timely, friendly, courteous, and models respect and appreciation for a diverse university community.
You may have admired some of Odalie’s one-of-a-kind, handmade jewelry pieces at the recent United Way auction/fundraiser. This is one of the many crafts she finds pleasure sharing, along with the time she gives each year as the United Way representative for Kramer School of Nursing.
Congratulations, Odalie!
Employee of the Month nomination form: https://secure.okcu.edu/hr/eom.
