Outstanding Work Performance Awards

The Outstanding Work Performance Award recognizes performance beyond what is normally expected of an employee, including increased workload, special projects, developing or modifying procedures and improving effectiveness and efficiency.

Melissa Bailey, University Library

Organization, dedication and perseverance were needed as Melissa Bailey, a library assistant, took on the role of “Collections Move Coordinator” for this year’s move of the entire UWSP Library from Albertson Hall to an offsite location and various on-campus locations. From measuring the space requirements and logistics to organizing the collection and acting as a liaison for the contracted movers, Melissa handled obstacles and complications with determination and grace. She taught herself Adobe Photoshop to create color coded shelving maps and learned Alma Analytics to run reports that better facilitated the move. During this time she also took on additional responsibilities after the retirement of a colleague. The smooth transition between library spaces and the continuation of services for students and the wider community was due to Melissa’s efforts. She also was a hub of information for library and University College staff, creating a weekly newsletter and spreadsheet on move-related information.

Tammy Larson, Facility Services

The extremely efficient, high quality cleaning services provided for the UWSP campus is a credit to Tammy Larson, custodial supervisor in Facility Services. Her cleaning program has been studied for duplication on other UW campuses. In addition to her professionalism, she has high expectations for her staff but is there for them when they need a helping hand, sees potential in them and creates activities to thank them for their work. She is passionate about providing a safe, clean environment for students, faculty and staff members on campus.

Shaun Przybylski, University Library

A library assistant, Shaun Przybylski took charge of the project to disassemble, move and reassemble more than 1,500 shelving units as part of the UWSP library move out of Albertson Hall to the offsite location. He spent many hours in physical tasks, as well as showing attention to detail and creating a tool to measure distances between shelves as they went up. He also took on the task of driving resources back and forth between UWSP and the off site location as requested daily by library patrons, preserving the library services and access to materials. He supervised a student crew, facilitated use of a campus box truck and coordinated with library staff to make sure the shelving was ready when the books and materials were moved.

Steph Schlegel, Military Science

As the administrative assistant for the Military Science Department, Steph Schlegel displayed The Army Seven Values, including Loyalty to the program, Duty to her tasks, Respect of those needing help, Selfless Service to working outside normal hours, Honor and pride in her work, Integrity in follow through and Personal Courage in working while recovering from surgery. Her extra duties this year included planning and supervising the ROTC Reeder’s Ruck March, designing a Northwoods Battalion ROTC logo, creating other graphics for the department, reconstructing an ROTC book, creating advertising and posting events and advising the Ranger Challenge Club. Her improvements and personal touches have improved the atmosphere in the department, so that students enjoy studying and spending time there. She has also built relationships between the ROTC and UWSP Athletic Departments and the ROTC and the Stevens Point Police force for training and leader development.