Employees Recognized During Appreciation Week

UNC employees were honored during this year's Employee Appreciation Week. This annual event recognizes and celebrates everyone who makes UNC a special place.

University of Northern Colorado employees were honored during this year’s Employee Appreciation Week, which took place from March 1 to 5. This annual event recognizes and celebrates everyone who makes UNC a special place.

View the notes of gratitude shared that thanked individuals and areas of campus this year.

Employees who were nominated, retirees and Years of Service milestones are recognized below. The Professional Administrative Staff Council (PASC)’s Employee of the Year is Rosa Law, director of the Monfort College of Business’ Advising Center, and Classified Staff Council (CSC)’s Employee of the Year is Ilissa Alexander, assistant director of Recruitment Systems.

**Above:** Rosa Law, director of the Monfort College of Business’ Advising Center, was recognized as the PASC Employee of the Year.

Illissa Aleander EOY 2021 — **Above:** Ilissa Alexander, assistant director of Recruitment Systems, was
recognized as the CSC Employee of the Year.

Ilissa Alexander, assistant director of Recruitment Systems

Alexander received two nominations from immediate and partner colleagues on campus. Among the remarks shared included:

“Ilissa has dedicated years to UNC and this year she held the Office of Admissions together. From getting tasks done to leading conversations, Ilissa was someone who everyone could count on. She didn’t see herself as a leader but she never left anyone behind.”

“Ilissa is the hardest working individual I have ever met! She consistently goes above and beyond to make sure her team, the Office of Admissions, and the university is supported. She puts in late nights and early mornings to ensure the CRM system so many of us rely on for our daily tasks is up and running. She doesn’t expect recognition for the amazing work she does, and that is why she is so deserving of this award. She is the type of person any co-worker, boss, or institution would be lucky to have on the team.”

Rosa Law, director of the Advising Center in the Monfort College of Business

Law received six nominations for the PASC employee of the year. Among the remarks shared included:

“To say that Rosa goes above and beyond in her job duties is an understatement. She has immense dedication to her job and the University. As director of Advising for MCB, Rosa oversees all operations of the MCB Advising Center, advises a large caseload of current Business and Software Engineering majors as well as works with each transfer student and Aims2UNC student entering a business major. She participates in outreach to struggling students and those on academic probation, creates programming to help all students, and keeps track of all of this in advising software programs. Throughout her day, she finds ways to personally connect with each student and remembers crucial details about their lives. When it comes to students, Rosa is a strong advocate with a huge heart. Students come first in her world.”

“Rosa exemplifies everything it means to be student-first at UNC. She consistently goes above and beyond when working with students in meeting their academic and professional goals. I’ve come to know Rosa better over the past couple of years as advisors from across campus have come together to share knowledge and processes. Rosa’s consistent willingness to put students first and collaborate with her colleagues makes her an excellent nominee for this award.”

The event celebrated the milestone Years of Service for staff awardees.