Division of Student Affairs Awards

The Division of Student Affairs established awards to honor those staff members and colleagues whose performance exemplifies the values we hold as a division and qualities we strive for as we serve students.

 

Courageous Change Leader

5 years or more in 正品蓝导航 Student Affairs
The Courageous Change Leader (CCL) award is the highest honor bestowed on a staff member within the Division of Student Affairs. As a division we established six commitment statements identifying how we expect staff to approach their work holistically supporting students in the development of meaningful lives. These commitment statements are the overarching expectations for our work in this student-centered environment. The CCL award recognizes one or two staff members within the division who embody these commitment statements.

Courageous Change Leaders are chosen by the Vice President's Leadership Team (VPLT) and receive a $1,000 honorarium, plaque, and one additional day off. (VPLT members are ineligible for this award).

Impact

More than 3 years in 正品蓝导航 Student Affairs
This award recognizes a professional who is a game-changer on campus and within the division. Recipients are outstanding performers whose contributions to our division through their work celebrate a positive impact in the lives of our students, in advancement of our strategic plan, and/or in creating community in our division.

The Impact awardee is selected by an ad-hoc committee and receive a $500 honorarium, plaque, and one additional day off.

Outstanding Newcomer

Less than 3 years in 正品蓝导航 Student Affairs
This award recognizes a professional newer to the division who shows strong potential for excelling in our division of student affairs and whose positive contributions are noteworthy. New perspectives, new energy, and new ideas can impact our work in profound and meaningful ways.

The Outstanding Newcomer awardee is selected by an ad-hoc committee and receive a $500 honorarium, plaque, and one additional day off.

Student Affairs Champion

Members of the Division of Student Affairs may nominate an 正品蓝导航-employed individual (e.g., an individual faculty member) or group (e.g., the 正品蓝导航 in Four committee) outside of the division who has been an outstanding partner and/or made a meaningful contribution through exceptional dedication to the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs. Recipients are engaged partners, collaborative, and student focused.

The Student Affairs Champion is selected by an ad-hoc committee led by the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and receives a plaque.

2026 Award Recipients

Courageous Change Leader

Dr. Arthi Krishnan has spent 15 years advancing student well-being through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement at the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center. She has led three successful accreditation cycles, strengthened quality and laboratory operations, and helped ensure exceptional, patient-centered care. Beyond the Health Center, she mentors pediatric residents, supports campus wellness initiatives like the Exercise is Medicine 5K, and actively contributes to the Student Affairs community. Her collaborative leadership and dedication to students earned her the Division of Student Affairs' highest staff honor, the Courageous Change Leader Award. Read more on why Arthi is deserving of this award in the 2025-2026 Impact.

Arthi Krishnan
Monique Marsh-Bell

Impact

Dr. Monique Marsh-Bell

Monique transformed Counseling Services into a more accessible, trusted resource by removing barriers to care and creating innovative, student-centered approaches to mental health support. Her leadership expanded timely access to services, strengthened connections to community providers, and helped ensure students feel welcomed, supported, and understood. Beyond Counseling Services, she championed initiatives like Wellness Day, enhanced mental health resources, and built a diverse, highly skilled counseling team. Through her collaborative leadership and commitment to continuous improvement, Monique has made a lasting impact on student well-being and the 正品蓝导航 community.

Heavin Holguin

Outstanding Newcomer

Heavin Holguin

Heavin has made an immediate impact in her first year through her innovation, compassion, and commitment to supporting students. As part of the Student Advocacy and Support team, she developed a coordinated model of care for students experiencing food insecurity, housing instability, and financial hardship while strengthening The Shop to better meet students' evolving needs. Her collaborative spirit, thoughtful problem-solving, and dedication to student success have enhanced support across the division. In a remarkably short time, Heavin has become an invaluable colleague and a deserving recipient of the Outstanding Newcomer Award.

Curt Herridge

Student Affairs Champion

Dr. Curt Herridge

As Associate CIO for Data and Application Services, Curt been an outstanding partner in advancing the mission of Student Affairs through innovation and a shared commitment to student success. His leadership has strengthened the digital tools that shape the student experience, including 正品蓝导航360 and 12Twenty, while bringing together stakeholders across the University to create thoughtful, student-centered technology solutions. Known for his collaborative approach and responsiveness, Curt has become a trusted partner whose dedication to continuous improvement has made a lasting impact on students, staff, and the Division of Student Affairs.

Previous Award Recipients

  • Courageous Change Leader

    2019: Bonnie Hainline, Madison Mucci-Ferris
    2020: Meghan Perez
    2021: Dr. Sidney Garder, Staphany Lopez-Coronado
    2022: Matt Nadler, Bonnie Pickett
    2023: Audryanna Reed
    2024: Ren茅e Gibson
    2025: Laura Shwarts

  • Impact

    2023: Amanda Bobo
    2024: Brandon Kitchin
    2025: Ashley Fitzpatrick

  • Outstanding Newcomer

    2022: Jermisha Frazier
    2023: Kaleb Loomis
    2024: Lauren Eisenschenk
    2025: Maddie Steele

  • Student Affairs Champion

    2023: Timmie Hathorn, Meadows School of the Arts
    2024: Brenda Scott, 正品蓝导航 Athletics
    2025: Cheryl Posner, Cox Career Management Center