CORRECTION:
JASPA 2021 Awards of Excellence
Virtual Awards Ceremony: September 17
Dear Colleagues:
Apologies for the multiple messages today. There are some corrections we needed to make to the recipient list for one of the awards. Apologies for the error and inconvenience.
Again, congratulations to all nominees and award recipients!
The Ignatian Medal for an Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative
The Ignatian Medal for an Outstanding Campus Program or Initiative is the only Ignatian Medal awarded to an institution rather than to an individual person. Student Affairs work uses programs and services as the tools to meet students' needs and to resolve conditions on campus which impede the educational process. The development of such programs and initiatives is a creative process, one which requires a multiplicity of skills and talents. Good programs or initiatives are often shared among campuses, and certain programs or initiatives stand out from all others for their creativity, focus, adaptability to different campus environments, and for their proven effectiveness.
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Project Positive (Seattle University)
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Student Health Ambassadors (College of the Holy Cross)
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Day of Dialogue (Saint Joseph University)
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Building Relationships in Diverse Gonzaga Environments (BRIDGE) (Gonzaga University)
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Wayfinders Program (John Carroll University)
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Manresa Program (LeMoyne College)
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We Care (University of Scranton)
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Culture Quest (Creighton University)
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Transgender Spectrum Initiative (University of San Francisco)
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Policy Pods (Saint Louis University)
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ConnectU! (Santa Clara University)
2021 Recipient
Manresa Program
LeMoyne College
Learn more about this program here.
The Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice Award
Our Ignatian heritage is the living legacy of Ignatius Loyola. It is a rich heritage of faith, seeking God in everyday life; a profound commitment to the [marginalized] and to issues of social responsibility and justice. Ignatius believed that it is imperative to act upon what is learned–to use our values in service to humanity. We are called to make a difference as "persons for others." The Outstanding Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice Award is given to annually to a program or initiative that is aimed at or an individual or a group of persons who demonstrates a strong commitment to issues of diversity and social justice in Jesuit higher education.
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Tunnel of Oppression (Saint Louis University)
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Diversity Monologues (Gonzaga University)
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Diversity Graduation Celebrations (Fordham University)
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2020 Summer EDI Team (Boston College)
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Residential Life Social Justice Syllabus (Fordham University)
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Racial Justice Workshops (Santa Clara University)
2021 Recipient
Diversity Monologues
(Cast and Committee pictured above)
Gonzaga University
Learn more about this program here.
The Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Academic Partnership
According to the Association of Jesuit Colleges & Universities, "The distinctiveness of a Jesuit education stems from its deep-rooted history and a mission grounded in faith and intellectual rigor....Jesuit higher education remains committed to academic excellence, service, leadership and caring for the whole person." The Ignatian Medal for outstanding academic partnership award is conferred annually in recognition of a program/initiative that demonstrates collaboration or integration of academic and student affairs in support of student success and student learning.
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BIO Academic Support Initiative (St. Joseph’s University)
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Marquette University Advocacy Network (Marquette University)
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Resilient Royals (University of Scranton)
2021 Recipient
Resilient Royals
University of Scranton
The Ignatian Medal for the Outstanding Graduate Assistant
in Jesuit Student Affairs
The Ignatian Medal for the Outstanding Graduate Student in Jesuit Student Affairs is conferred on individuals who have distinguished themselves in the early years of their careers. A graduate student is defined as a person with two years or less service in Jesuit student affairs work and is enrolled in a graduate program. Ignatian Medal recipients may have brought a strong sense of leadership to their job, have demonstrated a high level of skill or ability, or have shown an early record of success which stands above the norm. This award is given annually to a graduate student who demonstrates a strong commitment to Jesuit Student Affairs.
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Kayla Ryan (Seattle University)
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Tapiwa (Karen) Taffa (Loyola Marymount University)
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Shaya Morgan (Fordham University)
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Patricia “Trish” Snow (Seattle University)
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Angela Aviquivil (John Carroll University)
2021 Recipient
Angela Aviquivil
Graduate Assistant, Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion
John Carroll University
The Ignatian Medal for the Outstanding New Professional
in Jesuit Student Affairs
The Ignatian Medal for the Outstanding New Professional in Jesuit Student Affairs is conferred on individuals who have distinguished themselves within the first three years of their careers in higher education. Ignatian Medal recipients may have brought a strong sense of leadership to their job, or have demonstrated a high level of skill or ability, or have shown an early record of success which stands above the norm. This award is given annually to a new professional staff member who demonstrated a strong commitment to Jesuit Student Affairs.
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Kelsey DeVoe (College of the Holy Cross)
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Alyssa Perez (Loyola Marymount University)
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De’Andre Jones (Seattle University)
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Dyanna Moreira (Canisius College)
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Emily Poyraz (Loyola University Maryland)
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Jack Robertson (Creighton University)
2021 Recipient
  
Kelsey DeVoe
Director of Health Services (left)
College of the Holy Cross
Emily Poyraz
Assistant Director of the Manresa Program (middle)
Loyola University Maryland
Jack Robertson
Marketing Strategist for Student Life (right)
Creighton University
The Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Jesuit Student Affairs
The Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Achievement in Jesuit Student Affairs is conferred on individuals who have made significant, specific accomplishments in the profession. This award thus differs from the Yanitelli Award, which recognizes a person's lifetime of service. Ignatian Medal recipients may have successfully resolved particularly difficult problems or issues, have achieved recognition as a national expert in a particular area of knowledge, or have provided outstanding leadership at the campus or regional level. This award is given annually to a professional staff member who embodies the above achievement in Jesuit Student Affairs Work.
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Molly Ayers (Gonzaga University)
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Marci Berney (St. Joseph’s University)
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George Cooke (Boston College)
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Rose Nakamoto (Santa Clara University)
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Roy Saldana, Jr. (Loyola University Chicago)
2021 Recipient
 
Molly Ayers
Senior Director, Center for Community Engagement (left)
Gonzaga University
Rose Nakamoto
Director, Career Center (right)
Santa Clara University
The Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Service to JASPA
The Ignatian Medal for Outstanding Service to JASPA is conferred on individuals who have truly distinguished themselves by the breadth and depth of service they have given to the Association or the significant influence they have had on JASPA's direction, programs, and services. Established in the Spring of 1997, this award is given annually to a professional staff member who embodies the above commitment to service to JASPA.
The JASPA Executive Board would like to thank Mark McCarthy, PhD, former Vice President of Student Affairs at John Carroll University, for his service JASPA Service throughout the years.
2021 Recipient
The JASPA Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors an outstanding leader who has made significant contributions to the advancement of Jesuit Student Affairs over their lifetime. The recipient of this award has demonstrated dedication, determination, and courage as they have strived for the Magis in supporting students in their journey to be their unique and their genuine selves. This award allows the JASPA community to recognize an individual who has committed their life’s work to the service of their students and Jesuit Student Affairs.
2021 Recipient
Elena (Lane) M. Bove, Ed.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Loyola Marymount University
The Rev. Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J. Award
In 1979, the Jesuit Association of Student Personnel Administrators (JASPA) initiated an annual award for outstanding service in the area of student life in Jesuit higher education on the occasion of its 25th anniversary. The award was named in honor of its first recipient, Reverend Victor R. Yanitelli, S.J.
The Yanitelli Award is JASPA's most prestigious award. It is given to persons in recognition of outstanding service to student affairs work in Jesuit and Catholic higher education, distinguished by a long-term commitment and support of Jesuit values to the campus, the profession, and the Association. The award winner is a person who may be fairly characterized as the servant/leader, in the tradition of Fr. Yanitelli. The award is given annually, though it is not necessary to determine a recipient every year.
2021 Recipients
 
Jane Neufeld
Vice President for Student Development (left)
Loyola University Chicago
Todd Olson, PhD
President, Mount Mercy University (right)
*Former Vice President for Student Affairs at Georgetown University*
Congratulations again to the 2021 JASPA Awards of Excellence Nominees and Recipients. We hope you can join us for the virtual awards ceremony on September 17th and wish everyone a safe and healthy academic year!
-JASPA Executive Board and the JASPA Awards & Recognition Committee-
JASPA Award Ceremony
Hosted by Bennie Williams, JASPA Vice President
for Networking, Service & Recognition
Time: September 17, 2021 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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