The Anthropology Department’s very own, Karen Jones, has been awarded the prestigious Division Three Superior Accomplishment Award! This program recognizes faculty and staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or have created an impact on the quality of life provided to students and employees. This program is designed to recognize outstanding faculty and staff for their dedication to their jobs and for going above and beyond to advance the mission of our great university and serve the community at-large
“‘The joy felt from helping people achieve their dreams through education is really rewarding,’ said Karen Jones .
‘Here I am, 30 plus years later, because I just fell in love with this department,’ she said. ‘The students are amazing, the faculty are doing such interesting work, and I have been fortunate enough that when I wanted to advance, there were different positions in the department that opened up, that I could advance into.’
One accomplishment while at the university was when Jones proposed a doctoral completion award for her department. The suggestion was accepted and became the Elizabeth Eddy Doctoral Completion Award program. According to the anthropology department website the award is ‘paid via the Bursar’s Office in two lump sums in the term awarded, one after you make first submission and one after you make final clearance; plus the funds to cover the required credits of in-state tuition for graduation that semester.’
The award helps graduate students who just need a little assistance so they don’t have to worry about finances and can instead focus on completing their dissertation and finishing up, she said. This program has really helped make a difference in students’ lives.
‘It’s pretty exciting to be able to look around the department and see where I made an impact. They might be small, and it might not be that anybody would tote it up on a list, right? But when I came to the department, we did not do this, and now we do, and I know I was part of that.'” Read the full CLAS Staff spotlight on Karen Jones here
Karen Jones is an invaluable member of the Anthropology Department. Her dedication and support to students, faculty, and other staff members has makes the department run. We are so grateful for work in the department and her as a kind and supporting member of our community. This award is long overdue and could not have been given to a more deserving person.
Thank you for all you do everyday, Karen Jones!