Waits Named Walton College Employee of the Quarter
Matt Waller and Jeff Waits
Jeff Waits, computer support specialist in the technology center, has been named employee of the first quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Anyone in the college may nominate colleagues for the award, which is given to employees who show superior customer service that enhances the image of the college, above and beyond the scope of that employee's job description.
This quarter's nominees were Waits, Cari Denson-Gates of the undergraduate programs office, Alice Frizzell of the information systems department, Lisa Frye of the management department, Sandy Kizer of the technology center and Jennifer Quinton of executive education.
The winner of the award receives a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize. Winners are chosen by Walton College Dean Matt Waller, the associate deans, the assistant deans for undergraduate and graduate programs and the Walton College Staff Council.
Contacts
David Speer, director of communications
Sam M. Walton College of Business
479-575-2539,
dlspeer@uark.edu
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