February 2006 Points of Excellence Award Winner

The award for February goes to Sarah Hass for her maturity, competence, sterling work ethic, ability to interact with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures, and to observe her empathic and pleasant personality. The Truman State University Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a successful program designed to provide underrepresented students with research experience and pre-doctoral preparation to enhance their chances of success in doctoral programs. As the McNair Program Coordinator, Sarah plays one of the most critical roles and contributes daily to the achievements of this program. Sarah, using excellent communication and counseling techniques, has been able to help students formulate a plan to resolve academic and personal problems. She cheerfully worked numerous extra hours each week without extra compensation because the job needed to be accomplished. Sarah is a perfect candidate for this award because she believes in the value the liberal arts and sciences education.

It is with great pleasure that the Points of Excellence Award for February be presented to Sarah Hass.

Sarah being presented with the Points of Excellence award by President Dixon on May 8, 2006.