Steve Nellis is an Administrative Assistant at the CSN Western Technology Center. Steve is known to be extremely knowledgeable in his position and provides excellent service to students and CSN team members. He is a resource to current and prospective students, community members and the CSN family. He has established himself as a go-to colleague for faculty in need of technology assistance in the classroom. This was particularly helpful at the onset of the COVID-19 panedmic.
“Because of the small size of the department, Steve has to pivot to change directions several times per day,” wrote Tamar Flores- Sahagun in the nomination. “He always manages to interact with others sharing a positive attitude in the most challenging situations.”
Nellis adapted quickly to the evolving needs of students during the pandemic. And, as CSN began to prepare for a return to campus he demonstrated remarkable diligence to the health and safety of students and employees by implementing safety and sanitization protocols in advance.
“He consistently strives for self-improvement and growth,” wrote Flores-Sahagun. “With the CSN values forefront in his mind, he attends professional development and embraces opportunities for leadership.”
Nellis adopted a collaborative working style and he rejects the notion of “ it’s not my job.” Instead, he is known to assist colleagues and students to the best of his ability whether or not the task falls within his official job description. Congratulations Steve!
It’s easy to recognize an exceptional colleague for a job well done. Please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris by October 22. 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.