Give your colleagues a “High Five” for things such as excellent customer service, “saving my bacon” and going above and beyond.

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Continue below to read about how your colleagues are going above and beyond to help the campus community.

(Note: Campus News edited comments only for misspellings and missing or incomplete words. They appear mostly as written for each employee.)

Works Above and Beyond

Jennifer Lewis, Library Administrative Services
Jennifer has coordinated the logistics of library events, spaces and meeting bookings for one year this month. This is a critical role and impacts everyone on campus who books spaces in our library. From the very beginning, Jennifer has given 100% to the work, meeting with event hosts, walking through set-ups and helping folks solve problems throughout their event planning process. In just one year, she has created meaningful relationships with those she has collaborated with across campus, offering her cheerful nature and get-it-done know-how to every situation. Providing free and low-cost spaces for meetings and events is one of the Library's most valued resources. Jennifer has raised the level of service in our spaces with good cheer and great capability. Thank you, Jennifer!

Accounting Services
The Accounting department has been so helpful in processing invoices and meeting strict deadlines. We have worked together to remain efficient and effectively render payment for services. Thank you, Cynthia, for your leadership! You are so quick to respond and jump in. Thank you, accounting department, for all that you do!

Accounting Services
We extend our sincere gratitude to accounting services for their exceptional responsiveness and flexibility in handling last-minute requests. Your dedication significantly contributed to the successful outcome. Thank you for going Above and Beyond!

Saved my Bacon

Olga Nunez, Educational Talent Search-Fresno
During Spanish Dog Days she provided parents with firsthand examples of how it is to be a parent of a student. As well as assisted when I needed help with translating words from English to Spanish when I would draw a blank. Last but not least, she provided an uplifting vibe and brought the energy so that parents were awake and paying attention.

Tom Ramirez, Military Science and Leadership Army ROTC
Tom, you were an excellent colleague to work with during Dog Days. Thank you for helping us in a pinch when we needed to move tables and give instructions to others. You are an exemplary leader on campus.

Angelica Reyes, Administration and Finance
Angelica, thank you for your exceptional assistance with the budget during our transition to the Human Resource team. You answered our many questions with patience, kindness, and thoroughness. Your expertise in clarifying dates, deadlines and procedures, along with recommending strategies and initial steps, was incredibly helpful. Your guidance on follow-up actions, identifying key contacts and improving our processes has been instrumental. Thanks to your insights, we are better prepared for the upcoming fiscal year. Thank you for Saving our Bacon!

Provides Excellent Customer Service

Antoinette Castanon, Procurement Services
Antoinette dedicated additional time to help me troubleshoot some issues I was experiencing with CSUBuy. I appreciate her willingness to help without making me feel like I was an inconvenience!

Brian Cotham, Procurement
Thank you, Brian, for your invaluable assistance with the Financial Signature Approval form process. Your clarity on the approval steps and guidance on navigating OnBase, which was new to me, were incredibly helpful. Your prompt responses to my inquiries and quick approval and upload of the form were crucial, especially as we were up against a deadline. Thank you for your support and providing excellent customer service!

Jennifer Lewis, Library - Administrative Offices
I have been trying to find a venue for an event for weeks now and I was recommended to reach out to Jennifer regarding a space in the library. Jennifer was amazing, reached out immediately, and was able to answer any questions I had about the library spaces!

Jacob Locke, Accounting Services
Thank you, Jacob, for your invaluable assistance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA) process and your willingness to provide clear, step-by-step instructions. Your support has been instrumental in ensuring a smooth and efficient process for everyone involved. Thank you for providing excellent customer service!

Georgette Shuman, Police Department
Over the weekend, I couldn't find my laptop after moving into a new loft downtown. Saturday morning, I drove to campus, but the University Student Union building was locked. I called the Police Department and spoke with Georgette. I explained my situation and that I could access my office but not the building. In less than five minutes, an officer arrived to let me into the building. Kudos to the officer for helping me out, but I especially want to give a high five to Georgette for her excellent customer service. She really went Above and Beyond. Thank you, Georgette!

Modeled Principles of Community

Amanda Sauceda-Torres, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Amanda has been a huge help in my onboarding. She has been welcoming, patient with all my questions, supportive and provides excellent feedback. Thank you, Amanda!

STAR (Staff Training and Recognition) Day Volunteers
Thank you to all the volunteers who made the STAR Day event possible. We appreciate your dedication and hard work!

STAR (Staff Training and Recognition) Day Committee
A big thank you to the STAR Day Committee for their hard work and great planning. The day wouldn't have been a success without each one of you!