Congratulations to

the 2009
Employee of the Year

JoAnne Gipson!

JoAnne Gipson is a Program Officer for the Gaming Management Program at Extended Studies and provides a variety of invaluable services to the program. JoAnne coordinates the non-credit gaming courses, manages the department’s copy program, and often travels to tradeshows on behalf of Extended Studies and the University to recruit students for the program. In addition to being meticulous, detailed and focused in her work, JoAnne is a tremendously gracious and caring representative to all of the Extended Studies students and instructors. She goes well out of her way to support students and assists instructors in developing their skills with presenting to adult learners as well as adjusting program curriculum to meet the needs of the audience. JoAnne never hesitates to help when needed and does so without complaint. In January 2008, JoAnne gave the gift of life by donating her kidney to a coworker who had been diagnosed with a severe kidney disease. Due to her generosity, courage and sacrifice, the fellow employee is happy, healthy and living life with her family. JoAnne was also recently awarded a 2009 Red Cross Real Heroes award.

Congratulations to

February 2009
Employee of the Month

Chad Waters
Cooperative Extension

Working in the Cooperative Extension, Chad Waters is always applying a ‘can-do’ attitude to everything he is presented. Anything from trouble shooting the photocopier to closing up shop, he is always positive and helpful. Chad is Cooperative Extension's webmaster and is always helpful to faculty and staff, working diligently to study problems and come up with solutions. His flexibility and adaptability are just a few of the facets that make him a great team player and the ‘go-to’ person in the office. Chad’s good mood, exemplary work ethic, makes him not only the Classified Employee of the Month for February, but an outstanding employee of the University.