CASL Staff Recognition Awardees

Tamarah consistently goes above and beyond to support our team. She has been incredibly flexible and reliable, especially while helping cover for colleagues who are on vacation. Tamarah has willingly stepped in to take on responsibilities outside of her normal job scope, always with a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever she is needed.

Her dependability, teamwork, and commitment to keeping things running smoothly make a real difference. We truly appreciate Tamarah’s willingness to step up, support her colleagues, and do whatever it takes to help the team succeed. Thank you, Tamarah, for all that you do!

I am nominating April for her help developing the Social Sciences and the StEEP program webpages. The SSCI site in particular took a lot of back-and-forth because we kept refining things, and April was incredibly patient and supportive through the whole process. She really listened to our feedback, proposed solutions that fit what we actually wanted (instead of a one-size-fits-all approach), and did her best to advocate for us with the main web team when changes were harder to implement. Thanks to her work, both main and child web pages look great!

Since Stephanie joined Social Sciences department in November 2024, she’s really transformed how the office operates. Stephanie helped to run everything smoothly and efficiently, and she does it with a positive attitude—always kind, upbeat, and smiling even when things get tough. She is very reliable and proactive, and I really appreciate her for that!

I am pleased to nominate Steve Spinosa for the CASL All Staff Loyalty Award. Since joining CASL he has quickly become an essential part of our operations, demonstrating professionalism, initiative, and a strong commitment to excellence.

In a short time, Steve has developed a solid understanding of our academic administrative processes and consistently ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly, often anticipating needs before they arise and addressing challenges with efficiency and attention to detail. He has worked tirelessly this last month covering two roles while he is still newer himself. Additionally, he brings a collaborative and positive presence to the team. He communicates clearly and professionally with faculty and staff, building strong working relationships and fostering a supportive environment. He is very reliable and willing to step in wherever needed.

Despite being new to the role, Steve has made a significant impact in the Department of Natural Sciences in CASL and I just want to thank him for all that he has done.

I am pleased to nominate Kyle Sutherland, Senior Advisor with CASL Advising, for the "Celebrating All Staff Loyalty" award. 

Kyle is an exceptional colleague and advisor. As Graduate Director for the Criminology and Criminal Justice Program, which includes our Accelerated Masters Program, I frequently call upon Kyle for advising assistance for our undergraduate, Accelerated Masters, and traditional graduate students. I can say based on experience that Kyle consistently goes above and beyond to support CASL students, educating them about their degree requirements and advising them on viable pathways to graduation that meet their goals and timelines. Indeed, I'm certain that Kyle plays a crucial role in helping our CASL students get to graduation. Given that many CASL students have taken nontraditional routes to earn a college degree, such as transferring from community college or returning later in life, and that many of our CASL students are the first in their family to attend college, without Kyle's expertise, problem-solving skills, and compassion, I suspect a number of students would give up on their dream of earning a UM-Dearborn diploma. Beyond supporting our students, Kyle is highly collaborative and supportive of our faculty and programs. I cannot speak highly enough about Kyle.