Congratulations Employees of the 1st Quarter

The Staff Senate is pleased to announce the University of Arkansas Employee of the 1st Quarter Awards for 2020-2021.

Selections for the 1st quarter are:

Category I - Professional/Non-Faculty - Academic

  • Andrea Allan, director of UofA Cares, associate vice chancellor for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

Category I - Professional/Non-Faculty - Administrative 

  • A.J. Olsen, director of Medical Services, Pat Walker Health Center

Category II - Secretarial/Clerical  

  • Hershel Hartford, administrative support supervisor, Department of Communication

Category III - Technical/Paraprofessional  

  • Jackie Wills, skilled trades foreman, Facilities Management

Category IV - Skilled/Service/Maintenance  

  • Kendall Davis, BSMC HVAC apprentice, Facilities Managment

Congratulations and thank you to all these wonderful employees for their hard work and service! They will receive a certificate and a monetary award for their selection. Employee of the Quarter recipients will also be submitted as candidates for the Employee of the Year.  For more information about the Employee of the Quarter program, please visit the Staff Senate website.

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