Meet the Pillars: Christine Schneikart-Luebbe and David Zamojski
Supporting the Profession
April 28, 2020
Each year, the NASPA Foundation recognizes a series of distinguished individuals who have served as leaders, teachers, and scholars in student affairs and higher education. The Pillar of the Profession Award honors members of the profession who have provided significant service to NASPA through regional and/or national leadership role, created a lasting impact on the institutions and organizations at which they have worked, leaving a legacy of extraordinary service recognized by a cross-section of stakeholders, and demonstrated sustained, lifetime professional distinction in the field of student affairs and/or higher education. Each individual is nominated and supported for designation as a Pillar by colleagues, students, friends, or others who find them deserving of this honor.
Christine Schneikart-Luebbe
Dean of Students, Senior Student Affairs Officer, Newman University
One example best illustrates the esteem upon which she was held during her years at Wichita State University. The Greek community created an award to honor those whose work on behalf of our minority community was considered to be outstanding. Not only was Christine selected as the first recipient, the committee decided to name the award for her.
– James J. Rhatigan, Vice President for Student Affairs, Emeritus, Wichita State University
David Zamojski
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life, Boston University
He nudged us to live to our potential and boldly and humbly impact our community. He guided us and mentored us so that we lived and led aligned with our values. We couldn’t ask for a more precious and meaningful gift from a mentor.
– Sid Efromovich and Bruna Maia, Boston University
If selected as a Pillar, the nominator and an assigned Foundation Board member will raise $3,500 in the name of the individual being nominated to further research and scholarship in student affairs. If you are in a position to consider, a gift to the NASPA Foundation in honor of a 2020 Pillar of the Profession will empower new outreach and expanded opportunities to support the field as we navigate unprecedented times in higher ed.