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Outstanding Administrator

Nominations may be submitted by any JC employee or student and will be reviewed by a committee consisting of the previous year’s winner of the Outstanding Administrator Award and 5 employees.

Nominations will be accepted until 5 p.m. on March 15, 2024.

Nomination Form
Nominee Name * Required
Nominee Information
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Nominee Department * Required
Nominated By * Required
Nominator Information
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Nominator E-mail * Required
How does the nominee display consistent excellence in overall work? * Required
How does the nominee display service to the college by participation in college-wide activities or initiatives and service to the community? * Required
How does the nominee reflect the JC Values of Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Quality, Inclusion, Service and Leadership * Required
How does the nominee embody the following JC statement of beliefs? * Required
• The success of our students is always our first priority
• We must perform our jobs admirably, giving our best service and support every day, for everyone
• Teamwork is founded upon people bringing different gifts and perspectives
• We provide educational opportunities for those who might otherwise not have them
• In providing employees with a safe and fulfilling work environment, as well as an opportunity to grow and learn
• Our progress must be validated by setting goals and measuring our achievements
• We must make decisions that are best for the institution as a whole
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships with each other is essential
• Competence and innovation are essential means of sustaining our values in a competitive marketplace
• We make a positive difference in the lives of our students, our employees, and our communities
• In the principles of integrity, opportunity and fairness
• We must prepare our students to be successful in a global environment
• Our work matters
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Please list the nominee’s accomplishments as they relate to the following criteria:
- Consistent excellence in overall work
- Service to the college by participation in college-wide activities or initiatives and service to the community.
- Reflects the Jackson College Values: Integrity, Caring, Collaboration, Quality, Inclusion, Service and Leadership.
- Embodies the Jackson College Statement of Beliefs:
• The success of our students is always our first priority
• We must perform our jobs admirably, giving our best service and support every day, for everyone
• Teamwork is founded upon people bringing different gifts and perspectives
• We provide educational opportunities for those who might otherwise not have them
• In providing employees with a safe and fulfilling work environment, as well as an opportunity to grow and learn
• Our progress must be validated by setting goals and measuring our achievements
• We must make decisions that are best for the institution as a whole
• Building and maintaining trusting relationships with each other is essential
• Competence and innovation are essential means of sustaining our values in a competitive marketplace
• We make a positive difference in the lives of our students, our employees, and our communities
• In the principles of integrity, opportunity and fairness
• We must prepare our students to be successful in a global environment
• Our work matters
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Award Recipients

2023 – Justin Gaeta

Justin Gaeta

2023
2022 – Ashley Van Heest

Ashley Van Heest

2022
2021 – Jessica Houston

Jessica Houston

2021
2020 – Kelly Crum

Kelly Crum

Chief Diversity Officer/Director, Diversity, Equity, And Belonging

2020
2019 – Todd Butler

Todd Butler

2019

Todd Butler serves as dean of arts and sciences for Jackson College, where he’s worked since 2010. As a dean, he observes and works with faculty to help improve curriculum and instruction. He often interacts with community partners, such as high schools and employers, to better serve our students and the community.

“I love building programs and curricula that meet the needs of the community and our students,” he said. This could include developing a new degree in agriculture, working with the Corrections Education Program or working to receive approval for the first baccalaureate degree in energy systems management in Michigan.

He spends more time in the classroom now than ever before, as observing both full- and part-time faculty is a privilege and a priority. “I look at the new faculty that have been hired over my years in this position and am very proud of the work of the search committees and of the high bar that is set for new faculty members,” he said.

Away from the College, he serves on the Lenawee County Humane Society Board.
2018 – Melissa Merkel

2018

Melissa Merkel
2017 – Jeremy Frew

2017

Jeremy Frew
2016 – Darrell Norris

2016

Darrell Norris
2015 – Lee Hampton

2015

Lee Hampton
2014 – Jason Valente

2014

Jason Valente

Jason Valente, former president of the Jackson College Foundation, wants to help students find success. The Foundation and Office of Advancement comprise the fund-raising and legislative affairs arm of the College, working with donors, alumni and friends to help support student scholarships and College initiatives. He enjoys the opportunity to change students’ lives.
2013 – Nancy Miller

2013

Nancy Miller

Nancy Miller worked at the College from 2009-2013 and was recognized for her work as executive dean of students and quality and institutional research & effectiveness. She provided oversight for student services, academic advising, financial aid, registration and records, housing, athletics, and institutional research & effectiveness efforts, such as the student ombudsman. She enjoyed the opportunities to build supportive relationships with students.