Outstanding Administrator Award
Outstanding Administrator of the Quarter:
Dave Siemens
Director of the Digital Learning Center
“Dave is a stand out administrator at Casper College. His leadership and work are essential for on-line courses, Moodle management, and ideas to improve communications with students. He is professional, innovative, and responsible, but he also is especially knowledgeable, patient, and collaborative. Dave is always willing to listen to faculty concerns and work with them to remedy whatever it may be.”
Anna Miller
Scholarship Coordinator
“Anna’s commitment to the college’s mission is unwavering. She is easily accessible, always promotes a sense of community, and continually provides excellent customer service inside and outside the institution. Her dedication to serving all students is a testament to her professional character. We are lucky to have someone of Anna’s caliber here at Casper College.”
Dannielle Anderson
STAR Program Coordinator
“She goes above and beyond each day to serve students in every aspect. She is always the first person to jump in and offer help. Dannielle truly cares about our student population and comes to work every day with a fantastic attitude. Dannielle is always supportive, kind, caring, and empathetic.”
Devin Fulton
Student Life Coordinator
“Devin interacts with students, staff, faculty, and community members with compassion, kindness, and professionalism.”
“Devin has strived to create an environment which builds trust between stakeholders (ie. student life and security). Devin has always promoted a sense of community and worked tirelessly to support Casper college students.”
About:
The Casper College Outstanding Administrator Award is designed to recognize an administrator who demonstrates an outstanding service reputation. This would include: job performance, knowledge, effectiveness, character, communication, cooperation, judgment and interactions. The nominee must have completed a minimum of two years of service as an administrator at Casper College and have not received the honor during the previous five years. Administrators may not nominate themselves for this award.
Below are details about the
- quarterly award
- annual award
QUARTERLY OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
Quarterly award winners will receive a certificate, coffee mug and $25 coffee gift card (based on fund availability). They will also have their photo taken with the President, and be recognized on the website and at a Board of Trustees meeting.
Timeline:
Call for Quarterly Nominations announced across campus:
- Quarter 1: opens June 30; closes July 15; announced July 31
- Quarter 2: opens October 1; closes October 15; announced October 31
- Quarter 3: opens January 1; closes January 15; announced January 31
- Quarter 4: opens March 1; closes March 15; announced March 31
*Nominees will roll over for three subsequent quarters if not selected and new nominations will be requested in addition.
Quarterly Outstanding Administrator Winners (2024-2025)
- Quarter 1: Dannielle Anderson – STAR Program Coordinator
- Quarter 2: Anna Miller – Scholarship Coordinator
- Quarter 3:
- Quarter 4:
ANNUAL OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD
The four Quarterly Outstanding Administrators will move forward for the nomination of Annual Outstanding Administrator. The Annual Outstanding Administrator for the year receives $1,000 (based on fund availability), an award plaque, and will be recognized on the website and at the end of year Retirement and Recognition event.
Criteria for Nomination:
Nominations should address the following questions:
- How does nominee display outstanding professionalism?
- How does the nominee interact with others in an outstanding manner?
- What traits and qualities have you seen since their nomination of quarterly outstanding administrator?
Nomination Process
- Administrative Staff, classified staff, and faculty can nominate an administrator for this award.
- Please complete the online nomination form by stated deadlines. Any questions can be directed to the Vice Chair of Administrative Alliance.
Outstanding Administrators
- Mike McLemore [2024]
Digital Learning Audio Visual Coordinator - Chelse DePaolo-Lara [2023]
Director of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning - Brian Clark [2022]
Network Coordinator - Linda Toohey [2021]
Vice President of Student Services - Joanne Theobald [2020]
Director of Counseling - Tracy Hasely [2019]
Director, Student Health Services - Linda Nichols [2018]
Registrar - Melissa Stahley-Cummings [2017]
Director, Assessment - Lisa Goss [2016]
Veteran and Hathaway Scholarship Coordinator - Leanne Loya [2015]
Student Success Counselor - Donna Sonesen [2014]
Director, Early Childhood Learning Center - Teresa Wallace [2013]
Director, Counseling - Robyn Landen [2012]
Director, Financial Services/Controller - Alison McNulty [2011]
Registrar/Director, Admissions and Student Records - Lois Davis [2010]
Dean, Educational Resources - Kim Byrd [2009]
Student Success Coordinator - Kevin Anderson [2007]
Western History/Automation Specialist - Janet de Vries [2006]
Director, Career Services - Barb Meryhew [2005]
Director, Housing/Student Activities - Mark Robinson [2004]
Campus Security Director - Jim Ochiltree [2003]
Vice President Student Services - Ron Mathisen [2002]
Buildings Maintenance Supervisor - Shirley Jacob [2001]
Grants Coordinator - Linda (King) Toohey [2000]
Director, Admission Services - Lynn Fletcher [1999]
Registrar/Coordinator Admissions and Student Records - William Landen [1997]
Director, College Relations - Darry Voigt [1996]
Director, Student Financial Aid - Jenny Black [1995]
Admissions Coordinator - Russell Poppen [1994]
Director, Student Placement/Career Services - R. Lynnette Anderson [1993]
Director, College Library - Garth Shanklin (1992)
Director, Counseling - Stan McDowell [1991]
Director, Intramurals - Paul E. Hallock [1990]
Director, Planning and Development - A. LeRoy Strausner [1989]
Dean of Students