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Mason Named December Employee of the Month

December 3, 2009

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MACOMB, IL – Patty Mason, admissions/records supervisor in the admissions office at Western Illinois University, has been named the WIU December Civil Service Employee of the Month.

According to her nominators, Mason is friendly to everyone she assists, including students, their family members, and employees. "She always has a positive, caring attitude. She is very committed to her job and to the students coming to Western."

"Her dedication allows the students to receive valuable information from someone who is willing to reach out to them. It is obvious that Patty cares about the University and sees the 'big picture,'" her nominators added. "She believes that going above and beyond what is asked of her is a tool for her students. She thoroughly understands that the students come first and that we are here for them."

Mason began working at WIU in May 1993 as a temporary/extra help secretary II in the Provost's Office. She also worked as a cashier II for the University Bookstore and as a clerk II in the Office of the Registrar. Mason was hired as a full-time in August 1996 as a typing clerk II in the Office of the Registrar and in April 1997, she was reallocated to a clerk III position. Three years later Mason was reallocated to an admissions/records specialist I and in November 2000, she was promoted to an admissions/records officer I in Office of the Registrar. She was promoted to an admissions/records officer II in the admissions office in July 2006 and in April 2007, she was reclassified to her current position.

"Patty's commitment to her job, the students and this University are to be applauded," said Laura Caldwell, Civil Service Employees Council (CSEC) public relations representative. "She exemplifies Western's caring environment."

Western faculty, staff and administrators, as well as community members, wishing to nominate a civil service employee for this recognition should contact Caldwell at (309) 298-1000 or e-mail LM-Caldwell@wiu.edu.




Posted By: Darcie Shinberger (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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