TOPS

GASB 34 TEAM (Jeff Follman, Bill Christensen, Jon Vanvick, Greg Henderson, Nancy Treibel, Sarah Moore, and George Rix) were given the TOPS award on September 26th , 2003 for their implementation of the requisite GASB reporting format. This was a major change from the traditional fund accounting format the UW had used for years. This team began working on the conversion more than two years in advance, and was well prepared for the transition. They have helped the UW become a national leader in GASB implementation, and many other schools have contacted this group asking for help on their own transitions. .

QSTEP

Ghan Sachdeva (SFS) was awarded with a QSTEP for the Trustworthy quality on September 8, 2003. Ghan is both reliable and competent, and if one asks him for assistance with anything he goes out of his way to help. He is always willing to offer comprehensive advice on any questions a co-worker might have. He is extremely learned, has a doctorate in Nutrition from his studies in India, and if ever he doesn’t know the answer to a question he will find out and get back to you. His work is done in a timely manner, and he cares about people. Ghan without a doubt defines what it means to be “trustworthy.”

LINQ

CeCe Redila (Payables Administration) received the LINQ award for the Approachable and Inspiring qualities on September 17, 2003. CeCe has the ability to visualize any kind of difficulty and resolve it as soon as possible. She’s very open to other people’s views, and always shares information with her employees and the departments. She is sympathetic and a good listener, but also forward-thinking. CeCe regularly encourages her staff to look through the T&D catalog for opportunities to improve themselves.

EXPRESS
Financial Services – 9/18/03
Cost Share Team – 9/24/03