National Student Employment Week
April 10-16, 2022
2022 SEOTY Winner
The 2022 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year was Landis Beverly, kitchen assistant at Lacy's in Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Sciences! He was nominated by Ericka Bauer, instructor in Hospitality Management.
Watch the 2022 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year Virtual Ceremony
Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student work experience during National Student Employment Week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant to any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation.
At K-State, our student employees perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication, and initiative. Indeed, many departments depend on the contributions of this reliable workforce for their daily operations.
Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year award (SEOTY)
A Little More About the Award
Eligible Students
Any student who is on the student payroll and will serve a minimum of six months in an official student employee position during June 2021 to May 2022 (anticipated) is eligible.
GRA, GTA and GA positions are not eligible.
Selection Criteria
The student chosen will be selected based on their reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism and their defining story. Please be prepared to explain specific and measurable examples of each, as well as a brief description of the student's roles/responsibilities in their nomination form. Examples of each are below:
Reliability
- Punctual — always on time, shows up when scheduled and calls in when unable to make scheduled time
- Responsible
- Able to work well with fellow employees and supervisor
Quality of Work
- Work is accurate, thorough and acceptable
- Uses materials and time economically
- Completion of work in a timely manner
- Consistency in meeting deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
Initiative
- Is motivated to finish work on time and properly
- Accepts/seeks challenges and identifies problems to solve
- Responds enthusiastically to challenges
- Willing to accept new projects/methods/information that add to the position and quality of service
Professionalism
- Dresses appropriately for the position
- Has ability to make sound decisions
- Serves as a leader and model for others
- Regularly works with peers to contribute to a safe and orderly environment
Defining Story
- The lasting imprint this student will leave with your department
- What sets this student employee apart from other student employees in your department
Award Recipients
Landis Beverly, Winner
Department: Hospitality Management
Nominated by: Ericka Bauer
Lily Colburn
Department: Leadership Studies
Nominated by: Kaitlin Long
Jacoby Kerr
Department: Agronomy, KSU Foundation Seed
Nominated by: Addie Clary
Sydney O'Brien
Department: Office of Recruitment and Admissions
Nominated by: Breanne Lombard
Anabelle Sanko
Department: Powercat Financial
Nominated by: Jodi Kaus
Jazstyn Moyer, Winner
Department: Student Life - Polytechnic Campus
Nominated by: Josh Doak
The 2021 Kyle Pelton Student Employee of the Year was Jazstyn Moyer, a Student Life Center front desk worker and Intramural Student Coordinator on at the K-State Polytechnic campus! She was nominated by Josh Doak, Student Activities and Program Coordinator for Student Life at the Polytechnic campus.
Nick Beyer
Department: Plant Pathology
Nominated by: Jessica Rupp
Claire Herrmann
Department: Personal Financial Planning
Nominated by: Jill Parker
Dominique McGlynn
Department: Collegian Media Group
Nominated by: David Levy
Holly Mills
Department: Housing and Dining Services
Nominated by: Kristi Baonga
Katie Buhler, Winner
Nominated by Kaitlin Long
Josema Cabanas, Finalist
Nominated by Tiffany Oppelt
Jacob Cowart, Finalist
Nominated by Kurt Carraway
Kaylie McLaughlin, Finalist
Nominated by Linda Puntney
Anna Wines, Finalist
Nominated by Cleopatra Magwaro
View past Student Employee of the Year winners!
Ways to Celebrate Your Student Employees
Recognition is an important part of expressing appreciation for the valuable work our student employees do. There are lots of ways you can celebrate your student workers that cost little — and mean a lot.
- Write thank you notes.
- Dedicate a portion of your department newsletter, website or staff meeting to recognition of students.
- Create certificates of appreciation.
- Send an e-card showing appreciation.
- Host a Zoom meeting to award virtual superlatives.
- Post recognition on social media using #WildcatWay.
- Throw a pizza party, potluck, do-it-yourself sundae bar, foot long sub party; have a popcorn machine in your office; serve cake & punch; have a hamburger/hot dog BBQ.
- Host scavenger hunts with prizes for the winners.
- Decorate office doors or bulletin boards with posters expressing appreciation to student workers and listing all students’ names.
- Arrange for administrators to do some "reverse" job shadowing — partner with a student worker for a day or even an hour, to see what kinds of duties are involved.
- Organize trivia contests with prizes for winners.
- Distribute certificates of appreciation.
