Staff Accomplishments

UNC Greensboro Student Affairs Team members are committed to engagement, service, and teamwork that makes our division a place where people belong, grow, and succeed.

University & Professional Association Awards 

Office of Intercultural Engagement, Spartans Thrive Grant Award, “Cultivating Belonging: Language, Wellness, & Community Engagement” 

Aaron Kidd, North Carolina Housing Officers Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award 

Ashley Marshall, University & College Design Association Excellence Design Award- Be Well Stay Well Guidebook

Nicole Merritt, 2025 UNC System Janet B. Royster Memorial Staff Scholarship

Yahira Robinson, ACPA Inaugural BPN Outstanding New Professionals Award

Jarrod Rudd, 2026 NC Campus Engagement Civic Engagement Professional of the Year Award

Sharese Stribling, North Carolina Housing Officers Outstanding New Professional Award 

Dr. Tye Wesley, American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Women’s Identity’s Wisdom Award 

Publications

Dr. Adrienne Michele Craig
Craig, A. M., & Gassiot, K. (2025). Experiences, Expectations, and Challenges of Mid-Level Student Affairs Professionals | Craig, Gassiot – ACPA Developments

Dr. Emily Gaspar
Gaspar, E. K. (2025). The Lived Experiences of Disabled Disability Services Directors. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice. 62(4), 434-446. doi.org/10.1080/19496591.2024.2446750

Ashley Jones & Jennifer Cotto-Ecklund 
Jones, A., & Cotto-Ecklund, J. (2025, January 30). Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Conduct Collaboration: Opportunities and Barriers. Association of Fraternity /Sorority Advisors Perspectives. afa1976.org/opportunities-and-barriers

Jarrod Rudd
Rudd, J. (2026).You Belong Here: Opportunities for Success Through Mentorship for Men of Color. About Campus, 31(3). doi.org/10.1177/10864822261430723

Curtis Tarver 
Tarver, C. (2024). U.S. University Fraternity and Sorority Flags. Vexillium, 27, 8–10. 

Dr. Tye Wesley and Sharese Stribling
Wesley, T., & Stribling, S. (2025 Summer). Still Showing Up: Navigating Training While Neurodivergent. SEAHO Report. seaho_2025_summer.pdf

Certifications & Leadership Development 

Counseling & Psychological Services and Center for Violence Response Center Teams, International Certified Gambling Counselor-I

Jayla Beeler, ACPA Pan African Network Socials Chair 2024-2027

Dr. Brian Daniel, Alex Hauer, 2026 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute

Dr. Emily Gaspar, Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar, Deakin University Australia 2025

Chris Gregory, Tina Vires, UNCG/Center for Creative Leadership Faculty and Staff Leadership Development Program 2024-25 

Dr. Helen Mulhern Halasz, UNCG/Center for Creative Leadership Faculty and Staff Leadership Development Program 2025-26

Ashley Jones, 2025 Fraternity Executives Association Interfraternity Institute 

Jordan Kelber, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Personal Trainer Recertification 

Aaron Kidd, Jarrod Rudd, 2025 NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Managers Institute

Niki Mann, Leadership Greensboro

D.J. Moore, ACUHO-I National Housing Training Institute

Yahira Robinson, Imani Williams-Swittenberg, NASPA Region III/SACSA New Professionals Institute Cohort 

Bianca Smith, The Etiquette Institute, Consulting Certificate  

Tina Vires, 2024 UNCG LEADership Program 

Dr. Megan Walters, NACE Management Leadership Institute

Dr. Tye Wesley, Association of College and Housing Officers-International’s STARS College Faculty, 2024-26

Zachary Wilson, SACSA Career Services Committee

Zack Young, ACCT Level 2 Challenge Course Practitioner Certification

Community & Professional Service Leadership 

Office of Accessibility Resources Team, Greensboro Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities

Dr. Cathy Akens, Jossey Bass Student Affairs Today Editorial Board

Dr. Cathy Akens, NASPA’s James E. Scott Academy Board

Dr. Adrienne Michele Craig, NASPA Region III/SACSA Mid-Level Manager Institute Director 2025 and 2026

Rana Davis-Robinson, NCHO Professional Development Committee

Katherine Faulkner, City of Greensboro Human Rights Department, Commission on the Status of Women Vice-Chair 

Dr. Emily Gaspar, Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training Webinar host, “Disability Justice in Higher Education”

Dr. Helen Mulhern Halasz, NASPA Student Affairs Certification Advisory Group & Webinar Series Facilitator 2023-26 

Tim Johnson, ACUHO-I Research and Educational Foundation Vice Chair

Ashley Jones, AFA Regional Leadership Team

D.J. Moore, SEAHO Awards and Recognition Committee, NCHO Professional Development Committee

Augusto Peña, NASPA Region III State Ambassador, Latino/a/x Knowledge Community; Weatherspoon Art Museum Council 2024-27 

Yahira Robinson, NC Housing Officers Vendors & Corporate Partners Chair 2024-25, NCHO Assessment Coordinator 

Curtis Tarver, AFA Perspectives Journal Editorial Board

Tina Vires, Association on Higher Ed’s (AHEAD) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Co-Chair of Coordinator’s Knowledge & Practice Community 

Dr. Tye Wesley, ACPA, Chair of Communities of Practice 2025-27

Dr. Jennifer Whitney, Journal of College Student Mental Health Editorial Board, 2022–Present, Cone Health Foundation Board of Directors, Greensboro, NC, 2026–Present  

Maili Williamson, NIRSA Basketball Work Team

The Student Affairs Division initiated awards for staff excellence with the inaugural winners announced in April 2005. Every year, the Student Affairs Recognition Committee will coordinate the selection of awards to outstanding permanent full-time and part-time employees in the Division of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs Award Winners