RQT/Awards
RQT Roundup
by Donna Andreason and the RQT
The Recognition Quality Team (RQT) has been keeping very busy recognizing the greatness that is Financial Management. We have had two LINQ Awards, two TOPS award, an Express, a Person-to-Person lunch, preparing for the upcoming Traveling Treats and reviewing nominations for several awards to come in the next few months! Here’s what we’ve been up to:
LINQ
Chris Malins, Associate Treasurer, Treasury Office received a LINQ award on January 10, 2005 for the qualities Approachable and Trustworthy.
Once in a leadership role in GCA, Chris was recruited into the Treasury Office for a debt project management position during the late 1990s. Over the past five years, Chris has built a broad base of knowledge regarding the University's debt authorities, the financial strength and debt capacity of the auxiliaries, and available financial markets and instruments. Most recently, Chris came up with the idea of taking on ownership of the Roosevelt buildings from the non-profit, given the changes in the U-District impact zone ownership, and coordinated discussions of adding UWMC to the general revenue borrowing platform.
Chris has also made extensive leadership contributions to Treasury and FM as a whole. He has served as RQT leader, Directions editor, and has trained FM staff and facilitated for several FM departments (Treasury, RAA, SFS). Chris continually demonstrates that leadership is more than supervision. He is widely respected and viewed as a leader even when he does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. His consistent hard work, patience, competence, and character repeatedly reveal Chris's great skills as a leader.
Judy Peterson, Senior Associate Treasurer/Chief Operations Officer, was presented with a Leadership in Quality (LINQ) award on Monday, February 28, 2005 for all four LINQ qualities: Trustworthy, Trusting of Others, Approachable, and Inspiring!
Judy has always been a role model and an inspiration to the others. Many people rely on her advice, knowledge, and support because she is trustworthy, respected, open minded, and shows that she really cares. Judy was born to be a manager. She opens up the channels of communication within the office and its process partners. She works quietly behind the scenes, but is the central energy that keeps the office running.
TOPS
The RAVE and DREAM Teams were celebrated in a joint TOPS celebration on March 15, 2005 in the Ethnic Cultural Center.
Members of the RAVE team receiving the award are: Agnes Acholonu, Ruchi Aggarwal, Mai Lin Chua, Karen Crowder, Frannie Gladney, Libby Graham, Paul Jeganathan, Dick Simmons and Shelly Yen.
Members of the DREAM team receiving the award are: Ann Sarna, Erick Winger, Evelyn Jagoring, Shawn Williams, Linda Braziel, David Wright, Heidi Anderson, Jaeson Albritton, Denise Murillo, and Erlinda Antonio.
The DREAM and RAVE teams were created in 2002 and were asked to build programs to educate and support the diversity in Financial Management. The DREAM team developed a mentoring program that has been incredibly successful in bringing together people across Financial Management providing advocacy for staff and assistance with career guidance and support. It has opened channels of communication through a creative process. The RAVE team organized activities and resources that would open up discussions, develop communication skills facilitate the recognition and appreciation of diversity within Financial Management.
Express
Ruth Johnston sponsored an Express for the Combined Fund Drive Team (CFD) on February 3, 2005 to thank them for a great job and a very successful campaign. Members of this team included Alicia Allen, Ann Sarna, Arlene Lalas, Erick Winger, Jenny Krumbholtz, John Boet, Katherine Wu, Martin Crabb, Michael Keller, Micky Galbreth, Shara Hayden and Katrina Day. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to a very successful drive!!
Bravo
The following nineteen people have received Bravo awards since December 1, 2004:
Heidi Anderson, Farida Ablang, Brian Baldwin, Georgette Brewder, Alvin Chau, Tamra Clark, Keith Ferguson, Frannie Gladney, Heidi Guftason, Libby Graham , Annette, Johnson, Mark Landis, Betty Light, Karen Long, Joanne Matson, Cathy Sleipness, Christa Woodhull, Suzann Wright and Dom Zook.
Mark your Calendars!!!
Announcing….Our annual FM Traveling Treats will be Thursday, May 5th! This year will be a musical theme FM Radio. Departments will decorate their unit in keeping with the musical theme, prepare a game for visitors to illustrate what they do in their area, and of course…treats! More information to come shortly—if you have questions, please see your RQT Representative.
Upcoming Person-to-Person Gatherings
• July 20, 2005 – Lunch – Location to be announced Have you ever thought of joining the RQT?
The RQT Team is wrapping up another year and looking for new members for the 2005-06 term. Have you ever considered being part of a dynamic team which celebrates the contributions and admirable qualities of others? The RQT team is an excellent opportunity to facilitate the recognition of the wonderful people and processes we have in Financial Management. If you are interested in joining the RQT, please speak with your leader. Your RQT representative is also available and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. |
