When selecting a recipient for the Nancy Blane Guerra Award, several attributes are considered key: loyalty, dedication, flexibility, being a team player, excellent work ethic and having a positive outlook. It’s a fitting description of Dr. Alicea Toso, manager of the Honors Program and Liberal Arts Student Support Services, who is this year’s award recipient. […]

Noted for his value to the Academic Advising Department and beyond, Rick Sand received the 2022 Nancy Blane Guerra Award. Sand started at the college as a part-time advisor 10 years ago before becoming the advising resource coordinator after two years. Since then he has implemented many technological changes to help his department while benefiting […]

She works behind the scenes on the web details that many people take for granted, including some of the most important forms for students. That attention to detail earned China Dostal the 2021 Nancy Blane Guerra Award. Since 2011, Dostal has worked on the web side of Information Technology (IT) in one way or another. […]

Jodi Marneris is passionate, considerate, detail-oriented, engaging and a talented storyteller. For these reasons, and so many more, she is receiving the Nancy Blane Guerra Award. First and foremost, Marneris loves talking with students and telling their stories. She is a strong writer with a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and open up […]

Summing up the reasons Clare Briner, Director, Marketing and Communications, is this year’s recipient of the Nancy Blane Guerra award can’t be done succinctly. Among the myriad attributes, Briner’s nominator called her a strong leader, exceptional mentor, dedicated administrator, solid team player, critical thinker, a true visionary, gifted professional and someone who can be counted […]

When noting why Aaron Johnson, Graphic Designer, Marketing and Communications, should be this year’s recipient of the Nancy Blane Guerra Award, a reoccurring theme popped up in each of the submissions made by 11 people across campus. In addition to his talent and being a team player, Johnson’s noted attributes include a host of descriptors […]