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Staff honored with 2006 Jack Breslin awards

Six support-staff employees will be recognized May 16 as recipients of the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award for 2006. The six, who will each receive a $2,500 award, will be honored at a reception from 3 to 5 p.m. on the mezzanine level of the Jack Breslin Student Events Center.

“The selection committee takes great pride in this year’s winners,” said H. Michael Rice, auxiliary services director and chairperson of the distinguished staff awards committee. “We invite faculty, staff, students, friends and family to attend the reception and recognize these deserving recipients.”

The award is named in honor of the late Jack Breslin, a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate of MSU.

Selections are based on overall excellence, supportive attitude, and contributions to the unit or university that lead to efficiency and effectiveness, and valuable service to the university.

Photos by Erin Grooms, Instructional Media Center.

Sandra Holliday

Sandra Holliday
Education Program Coordinator
Neurology and Ophthalmology

Sandra Holliday is responsible for multiple residency, medical school and fellowship education programs in the Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology. She directs the work of many staff and fellows who work toward the goal of providing effective educational programs. She has helped write literally every by-law, educational and research plan that has been developed by the unit since 1987. Her efforts helped to elevate Neurology and Ophthalmology to a freestanding department in 2000 and expand into the research-intensive department it is today.

Jeannine Lee

Jeannine Lee
Secretary
Genetics Graduate Program

Jeannine Lee coordinates graduate applications, admissions and appointments, maintenance of the program budget, and assistance with course, seminar and conference scheduling for the Genetics Graduate Program. Her observations and suggestions have contributed to updating the department’s Web site and recruiting materials. She has contributed to committees in the College of Natural Science that have a goal of improving the application and recruitment process for graduate students and also helps plan and execute interdepartmental cooperative events such as fall orientation, retreats and open house events.

Sally Nogle

Sally Nogle
Associate Athletic Trainer
Intercollegiate Athletics

Sally Nogle is an associate athletic trainer and is responsible for providing complete health care to the football team and assists the athletic training staff in aiding more than 700 student athletes. She advises on all matters in the athletic training program including educational classes for student athletic trainers, drug and alcohol education for student athletes and coaches, guest speakers for in-service programs, and mental health and eating disorder issues. Her skills and advice are highly respected and sought from coaches and peers.

Guy Procopio

Guy Procopio
Associate Director
Auxiliary Services, Concessions and Athletic Catering

Guy Procopio is responsible for food and concessions at MSU athletic venues, the Agriculture Pavilion and outdoor events. He directs the catering activities in the new Spartan Stadium tower addition, providing food and service to suite and club seat holders on game days. He oversees a growing department that adds and renovates facilities to provide a variety of food choices and styles of service. He works with local vendors to feature their products and has developed a program with more than 50 civic and community groups to work at the concession stands.

Sara Siebert

Sara Siebert
Database Manager
Libraries

Sara Siebert supervises the database management and cataloging team within the Libraries Technical Services Division. She is responsible for quality control of the online catalog, cataloging of newly purchased library materials and various database-related projects. She has supervised the process of changing from a print-based collection to an electronic and automated system. She was the chairperson of the DataBase Advisory Committee, provided leadership to the working group of librarians to successfully implement the online catalog, and was instrumental in combining the MSU Libraries and Library of Michigan online catalogs.

Richard Sigelko

Richard Sigelko
Systems Manager
Housing and Food Services

Richard Sigelko oversees financial and technology systems for the Housing and Food Services Division. He is responsible for the systems for dining and housing access, point-of-sale, time and attendance, housing assignment and menu management. He also manages specialized software applications and associated hardware and computers in the division. He integrated Housing and Food Services’ systems into other university applications, served on many university committees, leads the budget and forecast process and monitors the division’s financial statements. He has led the implementation of E-commerce, the Spartan Cash debit plan and automatic electronic payments.