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title: Terp Staff Hailed for Outstanding Service
date: 2024-01-25T05:30:00-05:00
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# Terp Staff Hailed for Outstanding Service

*January 25, 2024* — by [Maryland Today Staff](/author/maryland-today-staff)


> Employees Across Campus Receive New Terrapin Innovation and MVP Impact Awards

*Founders Gate Sign 01162024 RS 2162 1920x1080 — Campus leaders announced the recipients of two new staff awards recently, lauding recipients for their service.*

*Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice, Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Carlo Colella, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Georgina Dodge and Vice President for Student Affairs Patty Perillo sent the following email to the campus community:*

As we all prepare for the start of a new semester, we’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all of our staff who play an integral role in the operation of our university and advancement of our academic, co-curricular and research enterprises.

Today, we’d especially like to recognize members of our staff who have demonstrated outstanding service to our university and their colleagues, and a commitment to improving our workplace. Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we share with you the [recipients of our inaugural Terrapin Innovation and MVP Impact Awards](https://click.email.umd.edu/?qs=8ae416e5a269d65be26bfd00b7b43bd631866722be3cfcf224b87c896a31e4c8ce872ee4f7529ae317bdcf323e4eb66db49344e591b0a647).

From being a champion collaborator to developing impactful projects and initiatives, these 26 UMD staff members across the university have demonstrated their commitment to move our university Fearlessly Forward:

**Terrapin Innovation Award** Recognizes staff members for new ideas that capture the spirit of moving Fearlessly Forward with innovative and creative thinking.

- Lisa Alexander, Department of Resident Life, Coordinator for Sustainability Programs

- Jennifer Daszczyszak, The Clarice, Costume Shop Manager

- Sarah Grun, College of Information Studies, Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Projects

- Brent Hernandez, The Graduate School, Director of Graduate Student Services

- T.C. Lloyd, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Advising and Career Planning Assistant Program Manager

- Caitlin Rudy, Department of Computer Science, Program Manager, Industry Partnerships, I4C and Break Through Tech

- Erin Schlegel, Department of Resident Life, Assistant Director of Communities

- Kia Weeden, Department of Resident Life, Assistant to the Director


*award winners pose — Photo by John T. Consoli*


**Jennifer King Rice signature**

Jennifer King Rice  
Senior Vice President and Provost  
She/Her/Hers




**Carlo Colella signature**

Carlo Colella  
Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer  
He/Him/His




**Georgina Dodge signature**

Georgina Dodge  
Vice President for Belonging  
She/Her/Hers




**Patty Perillo Signature**

Patty Perillo  
Vice President for Student Affairs  
She/Her/Hers






**Topics:** [Campus & Community](https://today.umd.edu/tags/campus-community)



**Units:** [Division of Administration](https://today.umd.edu/topic/division-administration), [Division of Student Affairs](https://today.umd.edu/topic/division-student-affairs), [Belonging & Community at UMD](https://today.umd.edu/topic/belonging-and-community-at-umd), [Office of the Provost](https://today.umd.edu/topic/office-provost)