Strong partnerships and collaboration make our work possible.

Every day, colleagues go above and beyond to support students, teams, and one another — and it’s important that we take time to recognize those efforts. The NSTP Campus Partner of the Month Recognition is a way we live out our shared values of intentionality and collaboration. By pausing to celebrate others' contributions, we strengthen our community, build connections, and reinforce a culture of appreciation and partnership.

Current recipients

We are proud to recognize colleagues who demonstrate our shared values of intentionality and collaboration through their partnership and impact across NSTP.

  • Community Standards & Student Conduct Team, Student Life  
    • For their  partnership with Advising & Orientation which has been especially impactful as we’ve worked together to solidify and strengthen content for our programs. 
  • Sarah Jenkins, Creative Communications
    • For mailing nearly 9,000 packages, and helping to make the process more efficient and seamless. They consistently are proactive in asking questions, anticipating needs, and identifying ways to improve the process before challenges arise. 
How It Works

How It Works

During the last staff meeting each month, we take a few minutes to:

  • Share submitted nominations for a colleague who has made a meaningful impact
  • Vote together on who to recognize as the Campus Partner of the Month
  • Celebrate by sharing ways we partner with the person or appreciate the work they do

After the meeting, we turn the shared reflections into a letter of recognition and email it to the staff member and their supervisor, ensuring their impact is acknowledged and celebrated.

Why This Matters

Recognizing colleagues helps create a culture where people feel valued, seen, and supported. This process is one way we intentionally practice collaboration — not just in our daily work, but in how we honor and uplift each other.

Past Recipients

September 2026

August 2026

  • Iryna Schmidt, Payroll Specialist, Undergraduate Academic Affairs 
  • Shanai, Lauren, Allie, Jacob, Tia, Katie, and Lee, Engineering  Advising and student engagement

June 2026

  • Fiona Starr and Allison Lilley, Udergraduate Academic Affairs 
  • Kathryn Cornforth & Katie Wallace, Undergraduate Academic Affairs 

May2026

  • Kaylee Candy, University Marketing & Communications 
  • Miranda Dixon, University Marketing & Communications 

April 2026

  • Josh Gibbs, UAA Technology 
  • Jenn Stock, Student Academic Services/Robinson Center Communications
  • Donna Netz,  UAA Advising
  • Kirsten Atik,  UAA Communications 

March 2026

  • Kyla Mayer, UAA Advising 
  • Lily Peterson, UAA Advising 
  •  Lauryn and the PHE’s, LiveWell