{"id":20278,"date":"2026-06-08T15:12:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=20278"},"modified":"2026-06-08T15:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T19:13:01","slug":"congratulations-to-joyce-crandell-the-2026-gliozzo-clerical-technical-recognition-award-recipient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=20278","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to Joyce Crandell, the 2026 Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Recognition Award Recipient!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Congratulations to this year\u2019s recipient of the Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Award, Joyce Crandell<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSU Human Resources proudly named Joyce Crandell the 2026 MSU Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Recognition Award recipient. Joyce is the Office Coordinator for Academic and Student Affairs in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences and has been with MSU for more than three decades. Joyce is a terrific example of the kind of MSU employee this fund was established to recognize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A video sharing the moment Joyce discovered she was this year\u2019s award recipient is available on YouTube<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often described as \u2018the backbone of the office,\u2019 Joyce\u2019s role extends far beyond administrative coordination. She ensures that advising operations, academic processes, and student communications function seamlessly in a high-volume, high-stakes environment. Her colleagues note that virtually every process in the office benefits from Joyce\u2019s thoughtful oversight, precision, and deep understanding of university systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What truly sets Joyce apart is her unwavering concern for people. Students regularly experience Joyce as their first point of contact, and many describe her as a source of comfort, stability, and reassurance during moments of uncertainty or crisis. One student shared that Joyce made the office \u2018a place of comfort and safety,\u2019 offering kindness, discretion, and support that had a lasting impact on their academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joyce is equally respected by faculty and staff, who rely on her institutional knowledge, mentorship, and calm presence. She routinely guides colleagues through complex academic and administrative processes, improves workflows through innovative problem-solving, and models a culture of respect and trauma-informed care. Beyond campus, Joyce extends her commitment to service through community engagement and volunteerism, reflecting the same generosity and care she brings to her work at MSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through her dedication, empathy, and quiet leadership, Joyce Crandell has shaped a welcoming, student-centered culture that impacts thousands each year. Her service exemplifies the very purpose of the Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Recognition Award, and the Spartan Spirit at its best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Awards Ceremony<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On May 12, Joyce was honored at an awards ceremony at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center that also included the Ruth Jameyson Above and Beyond, Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff awards. Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Donna Donovan, and Clerical-Technical Union President, Deb Bittner, acknowledged Joyce\u2019s hard work and expressed their gratitude during the ceremony. A recording of the whole event is available on YouTube<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n