Staff Accolades

Employee of the Month (EOM)

woman in green sweater holds the employee of the month belt

Sephora Jean-Claude

October 2026

Student Organizations and Involvement

Sephora Jean-Claude serves as the Administrative Associate for Student Organizations and Involvement under Student Engagement. Sephora coaches student organizations through the registration process and supervises SOI student workers, as well as maintaining the administrative functions of the office.
In the words of her nominators, "Through our transition to FSU HQ, Sephora has truly been the unsung hero for our student organizations. With over 700 students navigating a new system, you can imagine the questions, emails and phone calls have been nonstop. Somehow, Sephora continues to tackle every single one with patience, professionalism and a smile. The transition has been a huge undertaking, and Sephora's dedication to making sure our students have the resources and support they need has made all the difference."
"What makes Sephora's contributions especially noteworthy is the manner in which she approaches her work. No matter how busy the day or how complex the issue, she consistently responds with patience, professionalism, and grace. Sephora's student-centered approach has been so impactful that students have taken the time to tell me individually how supportive she has been."
Thank you Sephora, for "going above and beyond her regular responsibilities, making a meaningful difference for our office and the campus community"!

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Presentations and Conferences

Jake Czaplicki

Jake Czaplicki

Jake Czaplicki (New Student & Family Programs) served as a presentation reviewer and awards review committee member for the NODAC: Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education 2026 Annual Conference held in Atlanta, GA, in November.

Honors and Awards

Jake Czaplicki

Jake Czaplicki

Jake Czaplicki (New Student & Family Programs) has been asked to serve as a faculty member for the NODA: Association for Orientation, Transition, and Retention in Higher Education Graduate Student Symposium (GSS). GSS is designed to support master-level graduate students by providing informational workshops, mentoring opportunities and networking with professionals and peers.

Kaylee Webb

Kaylee Webb

Kaylee Webb (Career Center) was nominated by FSU’s Student-Athlete Academic Services and participated as an honorary football guest coach at the FSU vs. University of Virginia game Oct. 3. She gained insight into the student-athlete experience and FSU Football program.

Anissa Ford

Anissa Ford

Anissa Ford was selected to be one of the 2026-2027 SoACE LEAD Fellows, which helps develop emerging leaders across the SoACE community.

Service

Nell Robinson

Nell Robinson

Nell Robinson (University Health Services) was reappointed as a Commissioner on the Tallahassee-Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls for a two-year term. This appointment marks her fourth term.

Li P. Pon

Li P. Pon

Li Pon (Career Center) was selected to serve on the National Association of Colleges and Employers Honors and Awards Committee for a second year.

Bylines and Publications

Mackenzie Fisher headshot

Mackenzie Fisher

Mackenzie Fisher (Career Center) published the article "Navigating Parental Involvement in Career Conversations with College Students" in the National Development Association Web Magazine.

Darryl Lovett

Darryl Lovett

Darryl Lovett, Ph.D. (Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs) co-authored the feature article "Engaging the Student Affairs Workforce: The Link Between Staff Satisfaction and Student Success" in the Fall 2026 edition of Leadership Exchange magazine. The article explores the critical relationship between employee experience and student outcomes, providing practical strategies and institutional examples for engaging, supporting and sustaining the student affairs workforce.