Vice President for Student Affairs
Rachel Brinley
Administrative Associate
Student Affairs
2011 FHSU President's Distinguished Service Award
Center for Student Involvement
Adam Wilbur & Mary McDermott, Student Graphic Designers
Association of College Unions International Regional Conference
1st Place Brochure/Student
1st Place Promotional Campaign/Student
1st Place Large Media/Student
1st Place 3 or More Color Poster/Student
1st Place 1 or 2 Color Poster/Student
1st Place Logos/Student
2nd Place Large Media/Student
3rd Place Booklet/Student
Santina Dechant
Prometric Testing Center Coordinator
Completed certification as Testing Center Administrator, 2014
Transition & Student Conduct
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Association
2015 NASPA Region IV-West Campus-Based Video Computer Software Award
ACCESS to Success - Student Success Plan
NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition & Retention In Higher Education
2015 Region IV Innovative Program of the Year (First 40 Days at Fort Hays)
2015 Graduate Student of the Year - Alyssa Mustard
2014 National Innovative Program of the Year (ACCESS to Success - Student Success Plan)
2014 National Publications & Media Showcase Award for Outstanding Brochure or Booklet for
Special Populations (mid-side institution) - 2014 Learning Community Booklet
2014 Region IV Innovative Program of the Year (ACCESS to Success - Student Success Plan)
2014 Region IV Graduate Student of Year - Eric Wilson
2013 Region IV Publications & Media Award - FHSU Student Academic Planner
Chris Gist
Executive Administrative Specialist
Vice President for Student Affairs
2013 NASPA Region IV-West Support Staff Recognition Award
2013 FHSU President's Distinguished Service Award
Patricia Griffin
Director, Academic & Career Exploration Center
2013-2015 NACADA Emerging leader Mentor
2013 NACADA Outstanding Advising Technology Innovation Award (Enterprise Leadership
Team)
2012 NASPA IV-West Mid-Level Institute
Hispanic College Institute (HCI)
2017 National Outstanding Admissions, Orientation & First Year Experience Program/Project of the
Year Award - American College personnel Association (ASPA)
Christina Hurtado
Director of Residential Life
Inducted into the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International Foundation
of Excellence, 2016
2016 Top Round Table w/Danielle DeCuir, Kansas State University, Association of College and
University Housing Officers-International Conference
Craig Karlin
Registrar
Outstanding Service Award
Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Joey Linn
Vice President for Student Affairs
2014 KACRAO Diane Barnes Mentoring Award
To honor and encourage the efforts and accomplishments of KACRAO members who have served
as dedicated and inspiring mentors to new Admissions and Registration professionals.
Edie McCracken
Director, Memorial Union
Certified Auxiliary Services Professional
Kenton Olliff
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Student Support Services
2018 Chamberlain-Rapp Exemplary Leadership Award
2008 FHSU President's Distinguished Service Award
Residential Life
2016 First Place Case Study Competition
Association of College and University Housing Officers-International
Dayona Nett, Donavon Barbarisi, and Chris Wiebe
"No! I Didn't Means it Like That!" presented by Patrick Roscoe , FHSU Undergraduate
MACURH - Top 10 program
Residence Hall Association
Large School Banner of the Year Award
MACURH, 2015
Daniel Hill - Brown University ACUHO-I Intern, 2015
Emily Atherton - Columbia University ACUHO-I Intern, 2014, 2015
Rachel Siebers - Savannah College of Art and Design, ACUHO-I Intern, 2015
Gina Smith
Director, Health & Wellness Services
University of Kansas Social Work Department
2018 Margo Award for Excelence in Field Instruction Preceptor of the Year
Transition & Student Conduct
2017 Region IV Innovative Program of the Year (The Lighthouse Project First-Generation
College Transition Program)
2017 Region IV Undergraduate Student Leader of the Year (4-Year Institutions) -
Kaylie Towles, Undergraduate Intern for Parents & Family Engagement
2017 Region IV Best Poster Session Presentation - John Gettemeyer, Colin McIver &
Jacob Schoenfeld for Where the Males at?
2017 Region IV First-Time Undergraduate Case Study Competition - Corrine Quick, Orientation
Team Leader for the College of Science, Technology & Mathematics
Simone Werth
Student Employment Coordinator
Student Financial Assistance
2009 FHSU President's Distinguished Service Award
Luci Williams
Degree Analyst
Registrar's Office
2010 FHSU President's Distinguished Service Award