Rose O’Toole Award

The Rose O’Toole Staff Recognition Award is given annually to acknowledge outstanding achievements that have impact on institutional success and contribute significantly to the mission of Clarke University.

This year’s Clarke University Rose O’Toole Staff Recognition Award was presented to:

Tonya Howe
Athletics Office Manager

Here is an excerpt from the nomination for this year’s recipient:

Tonya’s role in the Athletics Department covers knowledge and insight into the full operation. Her genuine skill is to connect with co-workers at their level of understanding and move them to perform on behalf of the institution as a whole . . . Tonya passionately works on behalf of the people that she feels need her best performance including the business office, the President and VPs, the Athletic Director, coaches, students, fitness members, and the list goes on! She takes to heart her work needs to be accurate, timely, and meaningful for each request or situation.

Previous Recipients

Will Hudson, Director of Intercultural Programs and Engagement, 2024
Gayle Langel, Director of Communication and Creative, 2023
Callie Clark, Director of Engagement and Intercultural Programs, 2022
Julie Cirks, Director of Transfer Enrollment, 2021
Colin Muenster, Director of Audio/Visual Services, 2020
Dora Serna, MOL, Office Manager of Visual and Performing Arts Department and Business Department
Jo Ann Rust, Office of Education, 2018
Megan Stull, MAE, President’s Office, 2017
Mike Rohner, Institutional Advancement, 2016
Curt Long, Athletics, 2015
Sue Leibold, Library, 2014
Andy Schroeder, Development, 2013
Vivian Bannon, Admissions, 2012
Sheila Sullivan, Information Technology, 2011
Laura Wolter, Residence Life, 2010