Meritorious Service Awards given at Staff Recognition Luncheon

Ten staff members were given Meritorious Service Awards at UND’s annual Staff Recognition Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7.
The award is UND’s highest staff honor. Also at the luncheon, staff members were recognized for major milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service.
Each year, Meritorious Service Awards recognize individuals who best reflect honor upon the University and community through a combination of job performance, relationship with associates and the ability to relate their work to the missions and values of UND.
Awards of $1,000 are given to employees chosen by the selection committee based on nominations submitted to Human Resources by employees at UND.
The following staff members received Meritorious Service Awards. Photos from the ceremony are linked to each recipient, courtesy of MJD Photography.
• Heidi Flaten, Associate Director of the Office of Extended Learning
• Zachary Aubol, Staff Career and Professional Development Coordinator for TTaDA
• Derek Sporbert, Director of TRIO Programs
• Cheryl Misialek, Office Manager for Biology
• Andrea Green, Catering Manager for Dining
• Karina Knutson, Assessment/Accreditation Specialist for Undergraduate Student Success
• Joshua Mason, Assistant Director of Information Technology for EERC
• Ed Martin, Associate Director of Retail Dining
• Devon Olson, Research and Education Librarian for SMHS Education and Academic Affairs
• Katie Meyer, Academic Core Advisor for Student Success