Undergraduate Office Staff Members Receive Campus Awards

Three staff members of the Undergraduate Programs Office were honored by UW-Madison’s Student Personnel Association (SPA). On April 20, Ruth Dahl, Mo O’Connor and Annette McDaniel received SPA Awards at the organization’s annual banquet.

Ruth Dahl was presented with the SPA Frontline Award that recognizes individuals who positively influence students’ perceptions of the university and have demonstrated a commitment to students on a day-in and day-out basis. Her ability to embrace change, and her problem-solving skills and work ethic were cited.

Annette McDaniel and Mo O’Connor both were presented with Campus Impact Awards which recognize those who have been in their current position for less than five years. Award winners have demonstrated a record of excellence in student personnel work or have developed new, creative and effective programs for dealing with student needs.
McDaniel’s commitments to the Leadership Institute, service to the Madison Academic and Career Advising Association, the National Academic Advisors Association and her role as co-chair of the campus-wide SOAR Advising Committee were cited as examples of her contributions. O’Connor, although a recent addition to the UPO staff, was honored for her work in partnership with the Multicultural Student Center, spearheading the Multicultural Career Fair and the Pathways to Excellence Radio Show, among others.

“I believe the School of Business is very fortunate to have employees like Ruth, Annette and Mo on staff,” said Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs Jo Meier. “These outstanding women have a positive impact on undergraduate students and others they interact with in the campus community on a daily basis.”