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A Model of Excellence

The Penn Models of Excellence (MOE) program was introduced in the fall of 1999. It was designed to:

  • support the University values of extraordinary innovation, initiative, leadership, cost-effectiveness, and a deep commitment to service;
  • provide models of outstanding staff member accomplishments, above and beyond job and performance expectations, for emulation; and
  • offer an opportunity to honor, award and celebrate these outstanding staff member contributions to the University.

The Models of Excellence program recognizes significant achievements by University staff that go well above and beyond job requirements. The University Life Division is honored to have had many staff members receive this award since the program's inception. For more information about the program, please visit the Models of Excellence web site.

2000 Model of Excellence

Kurt Conklin,
Health Educator
Office of Health Education

Kurt Conklin

2001 Model of Excellence

Career Services Team :
Back Row
Christiana Fitzpatrick, Counselor
Julie Schutzman, Counselor
Barbara Hewitt, Associate Director for Wharton
Leslie Trimble,
Engineering Counselor
Mary Morris Heiberger,
Associate Director
Sharon Fleshman,
Wharton Counselor
Michele Taylor,
Associate Director
Middle Row
Julie Miller Vick,
Graduate Counselor
Chandlee Bryan,
College Counselor
Patricia Rose, Director
Rosette Pyne,
Associate Director
Genny Dunne,
Associate Director of Nursing, Education, and Social Work
Front Row
Peggy Curchack,
Associate Director
Missing from Photo
Andy Coopersmith,
Pre-Med Counselor

2001 Honorable Mention

Ben Reports Team:
George Musonge,
VPUL Financial Team
(back right corner)

George Musonge, BEN Reports Team

2003 Model of Excellence

Counseling and Psychological Services Postvention Team:
Back row
Allan Goldberg, Associate Director
Bradley Wolgast,
Staff Psychologist
Elan Cohen, Staff Psychologist
Third Row
Christine Davis,
Administrative Assistant
Beth Mark, Staff Psychiatrist
Betsy Conston, Coordinator,
Social Work Training Program
Katherine Berg,
Staff Social Worker
Second Row
Ilene Rosenstein, Director
Marilyn Silberberg, Social Worker
Mitchell Cohen, Staff Psychologist
Eric Levin, Staff Psychologist
Meeta Kumar, Psychologist and Coordinator of Outreach
Front Row
Aurora Casta, Staff Psychiatrist
Marilia Marien, Coordinator, Psychology Practicum Training
Pamela Rootenberg,
Staff Psychiatrist
Michele Downie, Psychologist and Coordinator, Groups Program
Ella Ray, Staff Psychologist
Missing from Photo
William Alexander,
Deputy Director
Margaret Fichter, Coordinator, Eating Disorders Program
Kenneth Meehan,
Staff Social Worker
Ann Steel, Staff Psychiatrist

CAPS staff

2004 Model of Excellence

Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium Committee:
Second Row
Leah Smith, Director, Communications and
External Affairs (second)
Front Row
Valerie De Cruz, Director, Greenfield Intercultural Center (fourth)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium Committee

Back Row
Rodney Robinson, Associate Director, Office of Student Life (first)
Malcolm Bonner, Director,
McNair Scholars Program
Front Row
Erin Cross, Associate Director, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center (second)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium Committee

2004 Model of Excellence

Penn Portal Team:
Leah Smith, Director, Communications and
External Affairs
(front, right)
Francine Walker, Director,
Office of Student Life
(center)

Penn Portal Team

2004 Honorable Mention

Educational Pipeline
Initiative Team:
Front Row
John LaVoy, Director, PENNCAP/Pre-Freshman Program
Terri White, Executive Director, Academic Support Programs
Judith Green, Director,
Upward Bound Program
Delores Hill, Director,
Academic Enrichment Center
Back Row
Bernadine Abad, Director,
The Tutoring Center
Kenneth Perry, Director,
Talent Search Program
Diane Sandefur, Director,
Veterans Upward Bound Program
Annette Hampton, Director, Educational Opportunity Center
Missing from Photo
Malcolm Bonner, Director,
McNair Scholars Program

Educational Pipeline Initiative Team

2005 Model of Excellence

Student Intervention Services Team:
Seated
Anamaria Cobo de Paci, Director, La Casa Latina
Lisa Payakovich, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Vice Provost for University Life
Stephanie Ives, Director,
Alcohol Policy Initiatives
Standing
Terry Conn,
Associate Vice Provost
Sharon Smith, Director,
Student Intervention Services

Student Intervention Services Team

2006 Commitment to Excellence

Katrina Guest Student Program Team:
Top Row Center
Ilene Rosenstein, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Victoria Hewitt, Administrative Coordinator, Office of the Vice Provost for University Life
Middle Row Left
Leah Smith, Director, Communications and External Affairs
Not Pictured
Terry Conn, Associate Vice Provost
Sharon Smith, Director, Student Intervention Services

Student Intervention Services Team

2007 Honorable Mention

Fraternity and Sorority Renovation Team:
Front Row
Clinton McCartney, Senior Building Administrator, Office of Fraternity Sorority Affairs
Donald A. Calcagni, Senior Building Administrator, Office of Fraternity Sorority Affairs
Back Row
Thomas J. Hauber, Director, VPUL Facilities
Beth G. Schnitman-Malm, Associate Director, Office of Fraternity Sorority Affairs
Scott Reikofski, Director, Office of Fraternity Sorority Affairs

OFSA Team

 

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