2019-2020 NASPA Excellence Award Winners
Supporting the Profession
May 6, 2020
Excellence Awards recognize the contributions of members who are transforming higher education through outstanding programs, innovative services, and effective administration. NASPA's Excellence Awards cover twelve categories crucial to the success of students. Sharing our successes benefit students, improves institutions, and promotes our profession.
Academic Advising Careers Graduate Professional and related
Here to Career
University at Buffalo
Erin Dengler, Writer/Editor, Marketing and Communications
Alumni Community Relations Family Programs Fundraising and related
Where RA Now?
New York University
Erin Callihan, Assistant Vice President for Student UX Technology and Engagement
Assessment Persistence Data Analytics and related
Creating a Culture of Evidence: The EMSA Assessment Team
The College at Brockport
Sara Kelly, AVP for Planning Assessment and Retention
Athletics Recreation Counseling Health Wellness and related
"The Evidence Room": A Substance Themed Escape Room
SUNY Cobleskill
Katherine Simpson, Health Educator
Campus Security Crisis Management Student Conduct and Community Standards Violence Prevention and related
#ECUnited Initiative
East Carolina University
Erik Kneubuehl, Associate Vice Chancellor
Civic Learning Democratic Engagement Community Service Service-Learning and related
Consultants for the Public Good
New York Institute of Technology
Luzia Ogureck, Associate Director, Experiential Education
Commuter Off-Campus Military-Connected Non-traditional and related
UBC Vancouver Collegia
University of British Columbia
Karla Carreras, Program Manager, Collegia
Contracted Services Housing Residence Life and related
Facilitating Social Justice Learning at NYU
New York University
Erin Callihan, Assistant Vice President for Student UX Technology and Engagement
Enrollment Management Financial Aid First-year Other-year Orientation and related
The University of British Columbia’s Scholars Community (Vancouver Campus)
University of British Columbia
Julie Foran, Enrollment Services Advisor
Equity Inclusion Social Justice and related
Catalysts for Change: Incorporating Inclusive Excellence at the Intersection of Identity and Career
Stanford University
Joslyn Johnson, Assistant Dean of Career Education and Associate Director of Career Catalysts
First-generation Student Success and related
UC San Diego Student Success Coaching Program
University of California San Diego
Lindsay Romasanta, Director of Student Success Programs
Fraternity and Sorority Life Leadership Student Activities Student Union and related
The Maroon & White Leadership Program
Texas A&M University
Hannah Gerken, Graduate Assistant