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Gonzales honored for service
Special to the Avalanche
Mary Gonzales, a counselor in the financial aid office at Sul Ross State University, received the Stellar Student Service Award at a March 12 ceremony.
Gonzales is the second financial aid counselor to receive the award; co-worker Carlas Mack was the first recipient.
The award is determined from the "60 Second Feedback" program, which includes feedback cards students complete regarding the service of staff members. Once the cards are completed, students deposit them in the suggestion boxes in the Briscoe Administration Building.
"The choice was not an easy one; there were lots of good comment on the cards about all of you (staff members), and students seemed to be good to fill them out and put them in boxes," said Sul Ross President Vic Morgan, who presented the award.
Some of the comments about Gonzales included:
"Mary helped me a lot in getting financial aid. If it weren't for her, I would still be struggling with trying to pay for school."
"She answered my questions and didn't act like she hated me for being there."
"She was patient and understanding. She helped me get all my refund. I love her."
Gonzales received the traveling trophy that will move to the next recipient, and will receive an engraved paperweight as a reminder of her selection as an outstanding supporter of students.
In addition, Gonzales was given her choice of a day off with pay, a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant, a $50 gift certificate to the bookstore or a parking spot on the circle for a month.
The Stellar Student Service Award will continue for several months, and will expand to other departments depending on its success. The next award will be presented at the end of April.
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