Miriam Ruiz has been a member of the CSN family for over 20 years.  She is known for her dedication to a job well done and her ability to implement CSN policies and procedures to provide exceptional support to CSN students, faculty and staff.

During her time at CSN Miriam has taken great care to understand her department rules, guidelines and work equipment. Her department receives regular praise for her professionalism and ability to be accountable for here finished work product.  And, she has received recognition for her steadfast support of CSN Connections, Graduation and Technology Fairs.

Congratulations Miriam!

Seeking Nominations:

If you would like to nominate someone for CEOM, please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris. Please submit the Nomination Form to Connie.Harris@csn.edu. Do not send through interoffice mail. Thank you.

The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200, a certificate, a designated parking spot 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.

Ranking and selection by the council members is “blind.” The employee 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. As the recipient of the nomination forms, I do not participate in the rating of nominees.

Santiago De La Torre has been with CSN Academic Advising since 2014. He is a proud UNLV alumnus and served with the United States Marine Corps after graduating from Clark High School. He is originally from California but has called Southern Nevada home for over thirty years. He enjoys spending quality time with his daughter who is a graduate from UNR, and son who is an avid Star Wars fan.

Santiago is very grateful to be in a career which allows him the opportunity to help and guide a student’s goals and dreams while understanding every experience is unique and invigorating. He works with an outstanding team of committed individuals and takes great delight in learning new things from them every single day.

The Administrative Faculty Assembly would like to help you recognize the contributions of administrative and professional faculty at the College of Southern Nevada. If you know any administrative or professional faculty that you feel deserves to be recognized, please take a moment to fill out a short online nomination form. Please direct any questions to the AFA past chair, Nancy Stachura Webb nancy.webb@csn.edu.

More information about the AFA, the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month, and a list of previous recipients can be found on our website: https://at.csn.edu/administrative-faculty-assembly-afa.

Nomination forms are due on the 15th of each month. It takes just a moment; please help recognize a hard-working colleague today! Please use this link https://forms.office.com/r/5AJyL8EtRw to nominate. Thank you for helping to recognize the great work done by your friends and colleagues.

Cristy Neff is an Administrative Assistant II for the Applied Technologies Department on the Western campus. She is well known for her infectious positive attitude and her willingness to step in when extra help is needed. She is described by her colleagues as extremely dedicated to the CSN mission of enabling our students and communities to achieve, succeed and prosper.

Neff travels among campuses to provide assistance to CSN students and instructors and often completes tasks before she is asked. She gladly accepts new responsibilities and seeks opportunities to cross-train on duties outside her normal scope of work.

Her commitment to service excellence is notable and she believes in the value of building personal relationships to offer better service.

Congratulations Cristy!

If you would like to nominate someone for CEOM, please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris. Please submit the Nomination Form to Connie.Harris@csn.edu. Do not send through interoffice mail. Thank you.

The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200, a certificate, a designated parking spot 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.

Ranking and selection by the council members is “blind.” The employee 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. As the recipient of the nomination forms, I do not participate in the rating of nominees.

Denesha Moore is a CSN-UNLV Alumna, a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated,  The Society Inc., as well as Top Ladies of Distinction Inc. She was a International Academic Advisor and ESL Instructor in Baltimore, MD before joining the CSN Academic Advising team three and a half years ago.

The self-proclaimed “former military brat” enjoys seeing students overcome obstacles to achieve both personal and educational goals.  She loves culture, travel, tea and community service.

Congratulations Denesha!

The Administrative Faculty Assembly would like to help you recognize the contributions of administrative and professional faculty at the College of Southern Nevada. If you know any administrative or professional faculty that you feel deserves to be recognized, please take a moment to fill out a short online nomination form. Please direct any questions to the AFA Recognition Committee Chair, Nancy Webb nancy.webb@csn.edu     

More information about the AFA, the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month, and a list of previous recipients can be found on our website: https://at.csn.edu/administrative-faculty-assembly-afa.

Nomination forms are due on the 15^th of each month. It takes just a moment; please help recognize a hard-working colleague today! Please use this link https://forms.office.com/r/5AJyL8EtRw to nominate. Thank you for helping to recognize the great work done by your friends and colleagues.

Rosaura Ortega is a Administrative Assistant I for the Centers for Academic Success on the CSN Charleston campus. She is described as a model employee by her colleague Joe Hicks and has the ability to maintain an upbeat, positive attitude during the uncertainty and challenges the community has experienced since the COVID-19 pandemic.

She goes above and beyond her duties to meet the evolving needs of CSN students and staff. Ms. Ortega is known to seek knowledge and request additional training to better herself and make her working environment positive for those around her. Her attention to detail is outstanding and she serves at the point of contact for her department with the Disability Resource Center, ensuring that all DRC session are scheduled in advance.

Her positive attitude and focus on CSN students helped her department pivot to an completely online service model in seven working days at the onset of the pandemic. Her ability to go above and beyond expectations has been demonstrated time and again. She is an exceptional asset to her team.

Congratulations Rosaura!

Seeking Nominations:

If you would like to nominate someone for CEOM, please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris to Connie.Harris@csn.edu. Do not send through interoffice mail. Thank you.

The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200, a certificate, a designated parking spot 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.

Ranking and selection by the council members is “blind.” The employee 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. As the recipient of the nomination forms, Connie Jo does not participate in the rating of nominees.

Derek Landers is an Electrician II in the Technology Services & Facilities department on the CSN Charleston campus. His positive attitude and composure under pressure are exemplary and he manages change with ease.

Derek maintains multiple certifications to perform his duties at CSN and continuously pursues opportunities to expand his professional knowledge base. “He has been with CSN less than five years and in that time, he has earned an associate’s degree directly related to his position at the college,” wrote Mary Calabray in the nomination. “He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and has also completed two national engineering certifications in the process.”

Derek’s passion for the CSN Students First philosophy is demonstrated by his commitment to the safety of CSN students, faculty and staff. His professionalism is second to none and his co-workers note his dedication to his role. “He makes himself available outside of normal business hours when needed to ensure that projects are completed in a timely matter with minimal disruption to the campus community.”

Congratulations Derek!

Seeking Nominations:

If you would like to nominate someone for CEOM, please submit the Nomination Form to Connie Jo Harris to Connie.Harris@csn.edu. Do not send through interoffice mail. Thank you.

The Classified Employee of the Month will receive $200, a certificate, a designated parking spot 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.

Ranking and selection by the council members is “blind.” The employee 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. As the recipient of the nomination forms, Connie Jo does not participate in the rating of nominees.

Roberta Palomo has been with CSN since 2018 and currently serves as the Mentoring and Services Coordinator with the Nevada Promise Scholarship program at the Henderson Campus. In her role, she engages with and connects students and staff with the campus community through the scholarship program’s emphasis on mentoring and community service. Roberta has worked in higher education for over 15 years with a focus on creating opportunities to ease the level of access and transition to higher education for students.

The Administrative Faculty Assembly would like to help you recognize the contributions of administrative and professional faculty at the College of Southern Nevada. If you know any administrative or professional faculty that you feel deserves to be recognized, please take a moment to fill out a short online nomination form. Please direct any questions to the AFA Recognition Committee Chair, Nancy Webb nancy.webb@csn.edu     

More information about the AFA, the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month, and a list of previous recipients can be found on our website: https://at.csn.edu/administrative-faculty-assembly-afa.

Nomination forms are due on the 15^th of each month. It takes just a moment; please help recognize a hard-working colleague today! Please use this link https://forms.office.com/r/5AJyL8EtRw to nominate. Thank you for helping to recognize the great work done by your friends and colleagues.