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Jan Alvis has been named the 2018 recipient of the Max L. Starkey Award at Illinois Wesleyan University. President Eric Jensen announced the award winner Aug. 24 at the annual Faculty-Staff Breakfast. Since starting at IWU in 1986, Alvis has served as a valuable member of the University’s admissions and enrollment team. As a senior database specialist in the Admissions Office, she coordinates the communication sequences, both electronic and traditional, throughout the student admissions recruitment process. “She treats everyone, regardless of title or role, with her full attention and desire to assist in any way possible,” said one nominator. “I considered her one of the most respected and trusted staff members of all of the folks with whom I have worked at the University.” “One of her greatest strengths is her creative problem-solving,” the nominator continued. “No task, big or small, is ever done with just getting it done and crossed off of the to-do list. She completes her responsibilities always with an eye to how this will affect the future and how it will be looked upon historically as well. “There is no one on campus more deserving of this recognition than Jan Alvis - it is long overdue.”
And now, this year’s clues…
This year's Starkey Award winner is described as a remarkably talented, loyal and humble member of the University community.This person treats everyone, regardless of their title or role, with full attention and a desire to assist in any way possible. They are considered one of the most respected and trusted staff members at the University, and one of the most positive individuals you could have the good fortune to work with.This person always comes in early and stays late.Besides the hearts of co-workers, this year’s winner has been known to “capture” Pokemon and friends across the campus.She always has a smile on her face.She has the uncanny ability to know details but also see the big picture. One of her greatest strengths is her creative problem-solving. No task, big or small, is ever approached with just getting it done and crossed off the to-do list. She completes her responsibilities always with an eye to how this will affect the future and how it will be looked upon historically.These qualities have proven to be invaluable, so that a nominator described her as the one person their office "could never afford to lose."Chances are that if you need information regarding data, numbers, logistics, process and institutional history, this year's winner is your go-to person.If you were to ask anyone in the Admissions, Financial Aid or IT offices, they would tell you how good she is at her work and how easy she is to work with.They would tell you she always looks on the positive side of things and begins each day with a clean “Slate.”She is a very valued member of the admissions/enrollment team ... and one-half of what is affectionately known as "Team Jandy."
This year's winner – long overdue and richly deserved – is Jan Alvis.
