Going above and beyond

In the Division of Student Affairs, we believe in celebrating excellence and recognizing the hard work and dedication of our team members. The annual DSA Awards Ceremony is a testament to the contributions and commitment of our staff. These awards honor those who consistently go above and beyond, embodying our values and serving our Mean Green students.

 

DSA Awards 2024 Winners

Staff Member of the Year
Sergio Renovato
Center for Student Affairs at Discovery Park
 
Outstanding Supervisor
Robert Bailey
University Union
 
New Administrative Professional of the Year
Garrett Polk
Dean of Students
 
Outstanding Customer Service Award
Steven Schmidt
Dining Services
 
Marge Jimmerson Safety Award
Shauna Barbato
UNT at Frisco Student Services
 
Rodney Mitchell Spirit Award
Diane Owen
TRIO Programs
 
Service Provider of the Year
Jeanie Miller
Student Health and Wellness Center
 
New Staff Member of the Year
Aisa Terry
Student Activities
 
New Staff Member of the Year
Eunice Hernandez
Housing and Residence Life
 
Outstanding Collaboration Award
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Off Campus Student Services/Student Activities
Graduate Assistant of the Year
Astrid Quiroga Sanchez
Online Student Experience
 
Outstanding Program Award
Mean Green Blowout
Student Activities
 
Administrative Professional of the Year
Barbara Whitacre
Housing and Residence Life
 
Outstanding Innovation Award
Student Activities Center
Student Activities
 
Off-Campus Friend of Student Affairs Award
Pat Smith - Serve Denton
Tim Smith - Modern Woodmen of America
 
On-Campus Friend of Student Affairs Award
Neil Foote - UBSC
UNT at Frisco
 
New Service Provider of the Year
Julie Frailey
Student Health and Wellness Center
 
Department of the Year
First Generation Success Center
 
Excellence in Assessment
Tristen Wheeler
Diamond Eagle Resource Center

 

Published work by our DSA staff

 
Wendy M Denman
wendy.denman@unt.edu
  • Dissertation: Experiences of Highly Involved Students in Extracurricular Activities, ProQuest Dissertations Publishing, 2019. 27668113
Laurie Klein
Laura.Klein@unt.edu
  • Athletic Business--Collegiate Esports
  • Campus Rec Magazine: Esports on our Campuses
Marcy Bishop-Lilley
marcy.bishop@unt.edu
 
We are proud to showcase points of pride from our DSA staff. If you have an accomplishment you would like to share, please complete this form. We welcome submissions of conference presentations, publications, awards received, appointment with a professional association, degree achievements, and other honors and awards.
 

Submit Accomplishments Here