Faculty and Staff Resources

2011 Edward j. steimel staff excellence awards  

George Eldredge, computer analyst, and Polly McKenzie, admisitrative coordinator for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, were recently awarded the 2011 Edward J. Steimel Staff Excellence Awards. 

George's nominator said, "He is widely respected by the faculty and staff for his technical knowledge and willingness to help." Polly's nominator said, "She is simply invaluable."

The Edward J. Steimel Staff Excellence Award is awarded to recognize a College of Engineering employee whose performance is commendable. This annual award was instituted in honor of Edward J. Steimel, the former director of development for the College of Engineering.

Julie Perkins Elected to STAFF Senate  

Julie Perkins, research coordinator, LSU College of Engineering, was elected to serve on the LSU Staff Senate. Her three-year term is effective July 1.
 
“The Staff Senate should serve as a voice that promotes a safe, healthy, positive work environment for all staff at LSU,” said Perkins. “In these times of constant change, the Staff Senate can provide positive communication and support and encourage decision making in the best interest of protecting these ideals.”
 
After Perkins completed LSU’s LEAD…Emerge program, a leadership development program for the university’s faculty and staff, in spring 2010, she wanted to continue networking campus-wide and learn more about the University’s day-to-day functions.
 
Perkins is looking forward to serving as the liaison between the University and the College of Engineering staff employees. Promoting the personal and professional well-being of the staff is her priority.
 
“Being a staff member in the College of Engineering is really a great responsibility. We are positioned to lead on this campus because we come from such a strong unit in terms of numbers and in terms of the product that we output,” she said. “In Louisiana and worldwide, engineers truly are ‘changing the world.’ The least I can do as a member of the support staff is help represent my co-workers and maybe change things here on campus for the better.”