MSU is seeking nominations for the Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award.  This award recognizes support staff members who are pursuing a post-baccalaureate degree while also performing “Above and Beyond” in the scope of their duties at MSU. Ruth Jameyson was a loyal individual with an unparalleled Spartan Spirit. She was employed at MSU for 31 years before her retirement in 1969. During her time at MSU, Ms. Jameyson served as the secretary to MSU President Robert S. Shaw from 1938-1941 and President John A. Hannah from 1941-1969.

The annual Ruth Jameyson “Above and Beyond” Award recognizes a support staff member who most closely exemplifies the contributions, personal characteristics, and commitment to MSU demonstrated by Ms. Jameyson, going “above and beyond” what is reasonably expected in supporting the mission of MSU. In recognition of Ms. Jameyson’s own pursuit of a graduate degree while working at MSU, the award recipient must be pursuing a graduate degree at MSU or elsewhere concurrent with their employment at MSU. A stipend of $2,500 will accompany the award and may be used as determined appropriate by the recipient. The recipient will be honored at the Distinguished Staff Award reception in May.

Last year’s winner was Grace Morris. Morris works for MSU Libraries as an Imaging/Digitization Specialist. She was hired in 2005 as a student and at the time of her nomination, was going to library school to get her master’s degree. Watch her video here

Individuals may be nominated by any member of the university community (colleague, administrator, faculty, support staff, student).

A nominee must be a regular, active employee with at least five years of service to Michigan State University in a support staff position, must be enrolled and attending a post-baccalaureate degree program at Michigan State University or elsewhere.

Nominations will be evaluated for achievement in the following areas:

• Excellence in overall job performance going “Above and Beyond” what is expected
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and working relationships within MSU’s diverse community
• Contributions to the department that lead to efficiency, effectiveness or other improvements
• Contribution to the University (committees, outreach, projects or other efforts)
• Concern for students in or out of the classroom
• Successful progress toward degree completion

To nominate an outstanding Spartan by Friday, January 26, visit: https://hr.msu.edu/recognition/support-staff/ruth-jameyson-award.html