CHANCELLOR’S STUDENT STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
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student workers and volunteers in their roles both in the day-to-day operations of the Center and as eventday support staff. Carolayn was instrumental in the preparations for and the smooth execution of Horses 2017: “The Best of the Best” conference. Carolayn was in charge of all registration for the event and managed student volunteers during the check-in period which saw over 200 people walk through the door. Carolayn’s outstanding work with the Equine Science Center was recognized when she was nominated for and received a Student Staff Excellence Award at the Chancellor’s Student Leadership Gala on May 1, 2018. This university-wide distinction is awarded to a student employee who “exceeds job expectations, and displays exceptional and exemplary initiative, dedication, and service.”
arolayn Munoz is a Rutgers senior majoring in Biomedical Sciences. Carolayn joined the Equine Science Center as a member of the Center’s student staff through the federal workstudy program at the beginning of her freshman year in the Fall 2015 semester. Carolyn’s work ethic, critical thinking skills, and leadership ability led to her promotion to a formalized leadership role as the Student Office Manager in 2016. As part of her job, Carolayn works closely with Public Relations Specialist Kyle Hartmann to keep the Center’s office operating efficiently and effectively. Carolayn also assists with the design and roll-out of promotional materials for the Center as well as providing support for planning of Center programs and events. One of Carolayn’s greatest contributions to the Center lies in her ability to guide and mentor other 60