Student Affairs Champions
Student Affairs Champions
This commendation celebrates excellent work and dedication from the Division’s office administrators & technicians and facility maintenance & housekeeping personnel. In addition to demonstrating outstanding customer service, efficiency, and consistency in their work, those nominated for this award will contribute to positive environments for colleagues and students with whom they interact. In short, these individuals help make Southern Miss a place people want to be.
2024 Recipient
Dorothy Mobley
Senior Custodial Supervisor
Housing and Residence Life
Past Recipients
April Fox, Custodial Area Supervisor
Geneal Washam, Office Manager for the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Mattie Payton, Information Desk Clerk for the Union
"Mattie is selfless. She is giving of herself more than she should be at times, but this is just who she is and wants to make sure we succeed as a department. Mattie is always willing to help another person and do it when no one is looking to know that assistance was given. She listens to students when they need someone to hear them. She walks students to the food pantry when they talk about needing food. She has even been known to assist financially when students need a few dollars to get gas, food, etc. This is beyond of what is expected of her and she keeps her actions quiet. This helps showcase her commitment to our students, department, division, institution and profession."
Gail Sledge, Lead Medical Office Assistant for Student Health Services at the Moffitt Health Center
“Gail shows compassion for all of the students, faculty and staff. I would be willing to say that many of you know Gail on a personal level. That’s who she is. She’ll ask about your momma; she’ll ask about your classes; she’ll ask about your hometown because she genuinely cares about the people at USM..... Gail consistently remembers our frequent visitors and always makes a connection with them….. She constantly displays behaviors that put others above herself. Gail is one of those employees you want on your team. She is upbeat, kind, hardworking, selfless, and always striving to make sure our USM community feels welcome and safe when they aren’t always at their best."
Charlotte Roberts, Campus Recreation
"Charlotte is a long time employee of the university and a trusted team member of Campus Recreation, she has always embodied integrity. Her main focus is to do the best possible job so that the students and the university community can enjoy the Payne Center facilities."
Rodger Jackson, Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations for Housing and Residence Life
“[Rodger’s] do-it-yourself and can-do attitude is contagious and drives tradesmen and women to strive toward success. Extremely pleasant to work with, Rodger is committed to improving college students’ housing experiences at this university and, quite frankly, is incapable of having a bad day."