Human Resources has announced the Employees of the Quarter for April 1-June 30, 2008.

Colleen Lindbeck, assistant director/client services manager for the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, was named UMBC’s Exempt Employee of the Quarter. Lindbeck began her career at UMBC in May 2004 as a financial aid counselor and was promoted to her current position in July 2006.

Stephanie Johnson, director of financial aid and scholarships, said, “Colleen has been part of the Office of Financial Aid for only three years, but in that time she managed to find her niche and make her mark on the office. She began as an entry level counselor and was soon promoted to senior counselor. Just last year she was again promoted to client services manager and the unit is markedly improved under her leadership. Colleen is responsible for the management of the largest component of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, our front office unit. She is directly responsible for the supervision of six staff members and the indirect supervision of the student work staff.”

“Colleen’s unit manages several programs, processes more than 3, 900 files and assists more than 13,000 students/families in person, on the phone and via e-mail each year. In addition, Colleen personally manages the entire Federal Work Study Program for UMBC and oversees the administration of Veteran’s Affairs and DC Tuition Assistance Programs. She is often the first person in the office and the last to leave. She has transitioned from peer to supervisor with ease and confidence and is an excellent role model for the staff of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships,” Johnson added.

Linndbeck received her award on April 11 at a surprise meeting attended by staff of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. As a special keepsake, the staff made a giant Employee of the Quarter $500 check to present to Colleen.

Diane Butler, information technology data control clerk lead for the Office of the Registrar, has been named UMBC's Nonexempt Employee of the Quarter. Butler began her career at UMBC in 1989 as a contractual office assistant. She was hired as an office clerk II in 2000 and was promoted to her current position in 2005.

David Hollander, former acting registrar, nominated Butler for the award. Hollander said, “Diane consistently manages an above-average workload with dedication, grace and professionalism. Her rock-solid reliability has been the bedrock of the records operations for over 10 years. She is dedicated and an invaluable resource for staff across campus for her detailed knowledge of student record processes and systems. She leads by example and frequently contributes to team efforts above and beyond expectations.”

Diane was presented her award at a surprise celebration in Academic Services on April 7.

Each Employee of the Quarter recipient receives 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 recipients.

Human Resources extends a special thanks to everyone that nominated an employee for the award. Previous nominations received will be eligible for consideration for one year from the date received. The next Employee of the Quarter recipients will be selected in July.