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Three 91视频 employees are being recognized for their dedication to students, the College and their coworkers with 2024 NISOD (National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development) Excellence Awards.

The 91视频 award recipients are Dr. Parvadha Acosta, Associate Professor, Biology; Chad Baldwin, Director of Online Learning & Educational Technology; and Megan Elbert, Executive Administrative Assistant, VP of Student Development.

NISOD is a professional development provider that offers programs and resources for community and technical colleges. Member colleges can recognize employees through the Excellence Awards, which are presented to faculty and staff who are doing extraordinary work on their campuses.

Award recipients receive a unique silver medallion engraved with The University of Texas and NISOD insignias and adorned with a burnt orange ribbon. NISOD is based out of the University of Texas in Austin.

Each recipient was nominated for this award by a colleague and selected by the administrative team after the nominations were reviewed.

鈥淥n behalf of the entire institution, I offer my heartfelt thanks to each of these individuals for the service they provide daily to 91视频 students and to their colleagues,鈥� said 91视频 President Dr. Jon Bauer. 鈥淛ob well done and recognition well deserved.鈥�

Below are comments about each recipient from their nominations.

Dr. Parvadha Acosta

鈥淒r. Acosta has grown in her role as faculty, becoming one of 91视频鈥檚 strongest student advocates,鈥� her nomination reads.

鈥淪he is an active supporter of faculty professional development and took on a leadership role in 91视频鈥檚 faculty professional development鈥檚 first ever Chew On This watch party and discussion. Her commitment to the community shows in her leadership of 91视频鈥檚 Earth Day and United Way.鈥�

Chad Baldwin

鈥淐had is the backbone of our online learning world,鈥� his nominator wrote. 鈥淗e’s the wizard who makes sure online classes run like a well-oiled machine.

鈥淐had is not just a tech genius; he’s a game-changer for 91视频 and the man who keeps us on track and makes our online learning experience top-notch!鈥�

 

Megan Elbert

鈥淢egan does the big things and little things to make people feel supported and welcomed.  She many times is a go to person for support as she is extremely good at making individuals feel heard and seen,鈥� Megan鈥檚 nomination states.

鈥淪taff turn to her when they need advice or guidance. She has served on many key college committees and roles such as the insurance committee, the compensation committee, multiple board policy review teams, and served as a strategic planning tri-chair just to name a few. Megan provides service for our students both behind the scenes and on the front lines.鈥�