Rally 2020

Why Rally?

Merriam-Webster defines rally as follows:

(noun) – a mass meeting intended to arouse group enthusiasm

(verb) – to join in a common cause

Celebration Agenda

• Our 2019 Major Accomplishments

• Celebration of Family• Sympathy• New Faces• Promotions• Graduations• Retirements

• Awards• Faculty• Staff• Service

• Our Future

• Summer Challenge

Our Major Accomplishments

2019

100 Scholars for 2019-2020

2019 – The Year in Review

• https://prezi.com/view/8XDhcXfGA4BE0C4vq1RV/

Wendy EvansExecutive Assistant to Dean Reynolds

Celebration of Family

Joel JaffeAssociate Dean of Business Development

Sympathy

Alfredo Fernandez Andrew Purcell

New Faces

Rene Aguilar

Desa Rae Dominguez

Wendy Evans Lisa Hopkins

Steve Cunningham

New Faces

Judy Lam

Pierre Means

Mariana Melero Beronica Moreno

Melissa Manske

New Faces

Maggie Padilla

Marta Tesfamariam

Tisha Woody Tiffany Yarbrough

Anthony Tello

Promotions

Caitlin Fuller

Gloria Ratliff Gautam Taneja

Dr. Dennis ReynoldsDean of the College

Faculty

Juan Madera

Graduates of May 2020

• Deepu Kurian – PhD in Human Resources Development from TAMU

More Graduates from May 2020

• Bhavishya Kasarla – MS in Computer Science from UH

• Tom A – Bachelor in Hospitality from UH

• Stephen Huang – Bachelor in Hospitality from UH

• Tony Le – Bachelor in Hospitality from UH

• Jiahun He – Bachelor in Hospitality from UH

• Xiaoqin Xe – Bachelor in Hospitality from UH

• Becky Phan – Masters in Hospitality from UH

Dr. Ki-Joon BackAssociate Dean

Retirement

https://prezi.com/view/vLCO27aoX5aHq8APGBn3/

Retirement

John Bowen

Wendy EvansExecutive Assistant to Dean Reynolds

Awards

Award Titles

• Teaching Excellence

• Service Excellence

• Stephen Rushmore/HVS Faculty Research

• Donald Greenaway Excellence

• Hotel Staff Excellence

• College Staff Excellence

• Rising Star

• Years of Service

Dr. Mary DawsonAssociate Dean

Teaching Excellence Award

2019 – Nathan Jarvis2018 – Jason Draper2017 – Juan Madera2016 – Ken Kaser2015 – Elizabeth Whalen

2020 Teaching Excellence Award

Tucker Johnson

Service Excellence Award

2019 – Agnes DeFranco2018 – Nathan Jarvis2017 – Tucker Johnson2016 – Alexis Jamieson2015 – Arlene Ramirez

2020 Service Excellence Award

Jason Draper

Dr. Ki-Joon BackAssociate Dean

Stephen Rushmore/HVS Research Award

2019 – Juan Madera2018 – Agnes DeFranco2017 – Chris Taylor2016 – Sujata Sirasat & Priyanko Guchait2015 – Cristian Morosan

2020 Stephen Rushmore/HVS Faculty Research Award

Tiffany Legendre

Dr. Mary DawsonAssociate Dean

Donald Greenaway Excellence Award

2019 – John Bowen2018 – Juan Madera2017 – Agnes DeFranco2016 – Jay Neal

2020 Donald Greenaway Excellence Award

Sujata Sirsat

Steve CunninghamGeneral Manager of the Hotel

Hotel Staff Excellence2019 – Rosa Giron2018 – Sabas DeLeon2017 – Theo Liang2016 – Dyra Mendez

2020 Hotel Staff Excellence Nominees

•Jenniffer Gonell

•Yolanda Castro

•Laura Mendoza

•Gene Malixi

2020 Hotel Staff Excellence

Handles situations that arise and does a great job of finding solultions to guest's problems and inquiries. Routinely recognized and named by our guests in SALT surveys for outstanding in hospitality. Embraces our revenue management strategy in overselling the hotel to ensure we maximize our occupancy and revenue.

2020 Hotel Staff Excellence

Jenniffer Gonell

Jeremy DafoeDirector of Undergraduate Academic Services

College Staff Excellence

2019 – Jennifer Glickman2018 – Silvia Vera2017 – Katie Guidroz2016 – Sean Lawless2015 – Gautam Taneja

2020 College Staff Excellence

Completes work with excellence and treats students with excellence as well. Love of work shows with the attention to detail and thoroughness. Proved to be an indispensable member of the team. Willingness to go above and beyond the scope of job to help coworkers. Compassion for the College and dedication to its success. Endless commitment to our students.

2020 College Staff Excellence

Dawn Deurell

Dr. Ki-Joon BackAssociate Dean

Rising Star Award

2020 Rising Star Award Nominees

•Maggie Padilla•Anthony Tello•Desa Rae Dominguez•Wendy Evans•Caitlin Fuller•Caitlin Campbell•Pierre Means•Cassandra Wentz

2020 Rising Star Award

Hit the ground running and strives to provide the best service possible to students and colleagues. Wonderful, friendly source of advice and just an ear to listen when anyone needs one. Team spirited and laser focused on duties. Efficient, kind worded, appreciative and always has a friendly smile.

2020 Rising Star Award

Maggie Padilla

Wendy EvansExecutive Assistant to Dean Reynolds

Years of Service

5 Years

Nathan Jarvis

15 Years

Carl Boger Jr. Jeremy Dafoe

25 Years

Mary Dawson

Dr. Dennis ReynoldsDean of the College

Our Future2020

2020 – Into the Future

• https://prezi.com/view/bXoRaQKPIPCKnMAIQeI4/

Wendy EvansExecutive Assistant to Dean Reynolds

Summer Challenge2020

Where in the World?

• Categories• Distance from College• Tex-cation• Highest Elevation• Original/Creative• Best Selfie

• Submissions• May 15-August 15• 1 entry per person per

category• Online

• Winners announced at the State of the College

Examples of Photos

• Categories• Distance from College• Tex-cation• Most Elevation Height• Original/Creative• Best Selfie

Katie in Peru

Gautam in IndiaPearl in San Francisco

Dr. Dennis ReynoldsDean of the College

Rally 2020