Briar Cliff University Media Announcement

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – At Briar Cliff University’s Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon, held recently on campus, 24 employees received service awards, 10 of whom have 20 or more years of service to the institution.

Honored for 40 years of service to Briar Cliff were Phillip Hey, professor of English and writing, and Marian Pesky, women’s golf coach and assistant professor of health, physical education and recreation (HPER).

Those recognized for 30 years of service were Sister Mary Arnold Staudt, assistant professor of music, and Beverly Ahrens, staff assistant to the registrar.

Honored for 25 years of service to Briar Cliff were Linda Shaffer, executive administrative assistant for academic affairs, and Dr. Jay Gunnels, chairperson and professor of HPER.

Receiving 20-year service awards were Marlys Nashleanas, administrative assistant for the nursing department; Michael Crowley, chairperson and associate professor of mass communications; Bobbi Swanson, print shop coordinator; and Betty Farmer, admissions inquiry and report specialist.

Employees receiving 15-year service awards were Sharisue Wilcoxon, vice president for enrollment management, and Dori Rivera, administrative assistant for student development.

Recognized for 10 years of service were Dr. Ted Bryan, associate professor of chemistry, and Mary Peterson, Upward Bound advisor.

Honored for five-year milestones at Briar Cliff were Erin Cornelsen, assistant professor of accounting; Heather Craig-Oldsen, chairperson and associate professor of social work; Dr. Ted Wilson, associate professor of biology; Marilyn Eastman, assistant professor of business administration; Todd Barry, head coach for men’s basketball; Janet Ward, IT Help Desk assistant; Damon Clayborne, head coach for wrestling; Sally Jackson, director of the Office of Assessment and Institutional Research and director of student success; Cheryl Olson, graduate admissions counselor; and Nathan Treinen, head coach for men’s and women’s cross country and track.

Briar Cliff University is a Catholic institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from 28 states. Students are educated in the Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.