The Employee of the Quarter Committee has named Janice O’Neill, business services specialist in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Christine Routzahn, associate director of the Shriver Center, the Employees of the Quarter. O’Neill received the nonexempt Employee of the Quarter award, while Routzahn won the exempt Employee of the Quarter award.
Janice O’Neill
Since coming to UMBC 23 years ago, O’Neill has continually grown and taken on increasing responsibilities in the College. She initially began working as an accounting clerk and then serving as an office secretary, budget associate and business manager over the years.
“Janice puts our department [staff and faculty] first everyday,” said Terry Aylsworth, executive administrative assistant II in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
“She answers all their questions, helps them with payroll, travel, PeopleSoft, budgets, etc. and even takes the time to help someone in person if need be. Janice has worked closely with our administrative assistants to teach them new processes as they have occurred at UMBC.”
Janice previously served on the Nonexempt Excluded Staff Senate (NEESS) and on many other committees while at UMBC.
O’Neill will receive her award at the end of July.
Christine Routzahn
Routzahn began her career at UMBC and the Shriver Center in 1999 as a coordinator. She was promoted to assistant director in 2001 and then to associate director in 2004.
“Christine is an exemplary leader and advocate for her staff,” said Michele Wolff, director of the Shriver Center.
“She facilitates many accomplishments on behalf of the Center, the University and our stakeholders. For instance, the number of internships and co-op placements has increased by 23 percent over the past two years. Additionally, under her guidance and leadership, her staff continues to offer more applied learning opportunities to students, setting a record for the number of placements this past fall semester. The development of new campus partnerships led to new initiatives such as Campus Career Partners, Alumni Medical Fellows Program, Shriver Center practicum, a requirement for all Honors College students and funding to continue high profile internship programs for our best and brightest students.”
In addition to her regular job duties, Christine served two years on the Professional Staff Senate and two years as a Council of University System Staff representative.
Christine received her Employee of the Quarter Award on July 12.
Award recipients receive a check for $500, a personalized parking space, one day of administrative leave, a certificate, his/her name on the Employee of the Quarter plaque and an invitation to the annual service award ceremony for all the recipients.
A special thanks to everyone that nominated an employee for the award. Nominations previously submitted remain eligible for consideration for one year from the date received. The next selection of Employee of the Quarter recipients will occur in September for the October quarter. We encourage you to nominate employees that you feel are deserving of this award. Get nomination forms and additional information at: http://www.umbc.edu/hr/EOQ.html.
