Fifty-two Rider University employees were recognized as distinguished employees at a November 8 luncheon in the Fireside Lounge. The event honored all of those employees who received a "distinguished" rating on their last performance appraisal. Each honoree received a congratulatory letter from President Mordechai Rozanski and a $100 American Express gift certificate.

"It is wonderful to be able to recognize the 52 employees who had an overall ‘distinguished’ rating on this past year's performance appraisal," said Ellen LaCorte, director of human resources and affirmative action. During this fourth annual Distinguished Employee Luncheon, honored employees were joined by their supervisors, division heads and President Rozanski to receive well-deserved kudos for their accomplishments.

In addition to thanking everyone for all they do for the institution and its students, President Rozanski noted there has been a 36 percent increase in the number of employees receiving exemplary recognition. "These individuals have contributed significantly to Rider’s renewal,” said Rozanski. “Their strong commitment to the University is greatly appreciated.”

Honorees, who joined President Rozanski (middle row, center) in the first photo, are (top row, left to right)*: Frank Scharibone, coordinator; Public Safety; Kenneth Kauffman, cataloging assistant; Talbott Library, Westminster Choir College; Krystyna Rykowski, director, Support Services, OIT; Ada Badgley, director, Greek Life; Queen Jones, director, Student Support Services; Sylvia Hauser, associate director, Career Services; Elise Dodeles, preservation tech and archives assistant, Libraries; Cassie Iacovelli, assistant dean, Campus Life; David Weise, senior tech support specialist, OIT. Middle Row, left to right: Dave Perry, manager, Human Resources Information Systems; Lauren Adams, manager of electronic communications, Public Relations; Karen Bitner, administrative specialist, School of Education; Mary Ann Dayton, support staff manager, Libraries; Kathy Burd, administrative specialist, Public Relations; Kate Trost, clerical specialist, Registrar; Diane Carter, assistant to the vice president, University Advancement; Dana Lopes, assistant director, Student Support Services; Laura Seplaki, assistant dean of students, Westminster Choir College; and Candee Schaefer, secretary, Human Resources. Seated, left to right: Wilda Bleakley, executive assistant for student affairs, Dean of Students; Carl Rizzo, office associate, Libraries; Cindy Threatt, director, Residence Life; Jean Kutcher, administrative director, Teaching and Learning Center; Jan Friedman-Krupnick, assistant vice president for student affairs, Dean of Students; Rena Blakeslee, coordinator of circulation, Talbott Library, Westminster Choir College; and Sue Stefanick, registrar, Registrar’s Office.

In the second photo (top row, left to right): Mini Joseph, senior administrative clerk 5, Student Financial Services; David Forman, piano technician, Westminster Choir College; Diane Nusse, administrative associate, Facilities Management; Lindsay Csogi, coordinator of special events and projects, President’s Office; Lynn Rugg, administrative associate, Athletics; Peggy Berlan, extension coordinator, Westminster Choir College Conservatory; Dayne Lewis, media support specialist I, OIT Support Services. Middle row, left to right: Sherri Skuse, assistant to the director, Disbursements; Edie Brown, administrative associate, English department; Michelle Scott, clerical associate, Switchboard; President Rozanski; Jennifer Cafiero, director of enrollment planning, reporting and Internet projects, Enrollment Management; Barbara Pasquito, clerical associate, Student Financial Services; Gail Turner, administrative specialist, Center for Reading and Writing. Seated: Linda Allen, accounting specialist, Disbursements; Mary Kildea, administrative associate, communication and journalism department; Sue Christian, dean of enrollment, Admission; Susan Cuccia, administrative assistant, political science department; Claire Cocuzza, administrative assistant, Athletics; Christopher Blanos, manager, OIT Application and Web Services; and Debbie Williamson, Westminster Choir College, Dean’s Office.

Not pictured: Karen Bognar, gift accounting and reporting coordinator, Development Information Systems; Amy Lansky, manager of gift and record processing, Advancement Services; Donna MacAdams, accounting specialist, Cashiers; Laurie Rotondo, director, Admission; Linda Stoop, administrative associate, Public Safety; and Vickie Weaver, director, Public Safety.

*The position listed is the one the employee held when receiving the distinguished rating.

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