Office of People & CultureEmployee Recognition Programs
Office of People & CultureRecognizing Employee Contributions
Developed and maintained in cooperation with the JU Employee Recognition Committee.
- Chair: Laurie Philpot, People & Culture Business Partner
- Members: Misty Pippin, Roger Palmer, Casanna Jackson, Susan Hyatt, Jasmine Whiteside
- The Jacksonville University Employee Recognition program was created to recognize excellence in the areas of quality service, process improvement, teamwork and to acknowledge longstanding commitment to the University.
Programs include: Employee of the Month, Service Awards & Ideas Program.
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
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Latest NominationEmployee of the Month
April 2024
Melba Wagstaff
Human Resources Assistant
About Our Dolphin
Congratulations to Melba Wagstaff, April 2024 Employee of the Month! Melba has served the Jacksonville University community since 2008, currently serving as an Human Resources Assistant in NROTC.
The Reward
For the great contributions and positive impact she's had on Jacksonville University, Melba has been awarded a certificate signed by President Cost, a $50 cash award, and an extra day off.
Phintastic Job, Melba!
Nomination Submission
"Ms. Wagstaff is know throughout the University for her dedication to the school and its students. She routinely interacts with school admissions, volunteers to give tours to potential students, and can be seen at school events supporting NROTC students."
"Not only does Melba do an amazing job, but she goes above and beyond by helping others to ensure that the mission of graduating and commissioning junior officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps is accomplished."
1. Nomination
A nominee for the award must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time or part-time employee
- Must be employed for at least one (1) year
- Has not been selected as Employee of the Month within the past twelve (12) months
- Must not have any documented corrective action within the past twelve (12) months
Employee of the Month Submission Form
2. Review & Appointment
- The Employee of the Month committee will review nominations and select a winner based on the above criteria. If a committee member is nominated, they will be excused from voting that month.
- The Office of People & Culture shall make the initial appointment of the necessary number of committee members.
3. Nomination Prize
Award recipients shall receive:
- A certificate signed by President Cost
- A $50.00 cash award
- An additional personal day off
- Campus-wide recognition
Past Winning Dolphins
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Employee of the Month March 2024
Julia Wiesner Lawless
Director of Undergraduate Recruitment, Admissions
Employee of the Month February 2024
Gladys Gabriel
Accountant, Controller's Office
Employee of the Month January 2024
Alexandra Robinson
Executive Director of Strategic Events & Campus Experience, University Marketing and Communications
Employee of the Month October 2023
Mike Mitchell
Director of Military & Veterans Resource Center, Student Affairs
Employee of the Month September 2023
Japhetia Blackwell
Simulationist, Healthcare Simulation Center (HSC)
Employee of the Month August 2023
Lauren Brucker
Director, Residential Ops, Residential Life
Employee of the Month July 2023
Karteye Hill
Imaging Technician, Post Office
Employee of the Month May 2023
Kalilah Jamall
Assistant Director of Engagement, Alumni, & Family, Advancement
Employee of the Month April 2023
Roger Palmer
Accounting Manager of Disbursements, Controller's Office
Employee of the Month March 2023
Michael Lane
Director of Rowing
Employee of the Month February 2023
Amber Korn
Executive Administrative & Staff Coordinator
Other Programs
Service Awards
All full and part-time staff/administrative employees will receive recognition for continuous service to the University at five-year increments. Individuals can select award material from a service award vendor which has a variety of awards from which to select. The value of the award increases with the years of completed service. These individuals will receive recognition in JU Today, as well as at the University-wide cookout.
Ideas Program
Receive recognition from the President's office. Full-time staff/administrative employees who submit a significant suggestion, which is adopted, to the President’s Ideas Program will receive recognition.
Office of People & CultureNominate an Employee of the Month
CONTACT USOffice of People & Culture
Jacksonville University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community and strives to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.
Contact Information Office of People & Culture
Howard Administration Building
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 256-7025