Classified Employee of the Month- August 2021- Nancy Swanson

Nancy Swanson is an Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs on the North Las Vegas Campus. She has been with CSN for 17 years and is best known for her excellent active listening skills and her ability to demonstrate empathy while building trust. “There are many times when a frustrated student approaches her with a grievance,” wrote Dr. Lisandra De Jesus Associate Vice President- Student Affairs in her nomination. “She has the ability to imagine herself in their shoes and by displaying a sense of caring and understanding, immediately puts them at ease while assisting them with appropriate guidance and providing a resolution to their problem.”  

She has acquired a wealth of knowledge during her career at CSN and has become a valuable resource for both students and staff.  Swanson is well-respected for her organizational skills and her ability to be resourceful while performing her many job duties.  “She does a great job of networking, to maximize the resources available,” wrote Dr. De Jesus. 

Her co-workers admire her positive outlook and find her to be a calm and reassuring presence in the most challenging moments. Swanson frequently offers words of encouragement choosing to focus on the benefits of working together for not only the team for CSN students.  

“Nancy truly shines in her desire to make CSN a place where students come first,” wrote Dr. De Jesus. “Whether it be through her dedicated service to the many students with whom she comes in contact, the staff that she works alongside, or her strong convictions to doing that which is right and noble, she brilliantly manifests a prime example of steadfast dedication to what CSN represents.” 

Nancy Swanson is an alumna of the CSN Leadership Academy, a long-time volunteer for student life and leadership committees as well as a volunteer for other community-serving organizations in Las Vegas.  Congratulations Nancy! 

Would you like to nominate a colleague for Classified Employee of the Month? 

It’s easy to recognize an exceptional colleague for a job well done. Please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris by August 20. Please submit the Nomination Form to Connie.Harris@csn.edu. Do not send through interoffice mail.  

The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200, a certificate, a designated parking spot on campus and be recognized on a plaque at all three campuses. The purpose of this award is to recognize exceptional classified employees who stand out among the many employees that consistently perform at a high level. Please nominate those individuals that are thriving in the work at home environment.  

Ranking and selection by the council members is “blind.” The employee’s name and work area on the nomination form will be hidden from the council, thus we are asking for the nominator’s cooperation in not mentioning names and work areas in the narrative, when possible. Nominees who are not selected as the CEOM, will be considered for two additional months.

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