The College of Education and Community Innovation Administrative Professional (AP) Commendation recognizes the outstanding contributions of an AP staff member to the University, professional field, and surrounding community. 

Award Eligibility

Full-time Administrative Professional (AP) Staff

Award Criteria

This award is based on the following criteria, which are not ranked by order of importance or exhaustive:

• The recipient embodies the professional values of the University and CECI's mission, vision, and values, and has outstanding performance in the execution of their duties, bringing distinction to GVSU through their work.
• Making valuable contributions to the unit, College, and University.
• Outstanding performance in the execution of their duties.

Evaluation Rubric

2026 Administrative Professional Commendation Recipient

Alex Jacobsson
Office of Certification and Accreditation

PAST RECIPIENTS
Jade Bowman (2025)
Office of Certification and Accreditation

Laura Kastler (2024)
CECI Undergraduate Advising Center

Katie Scheuerle (2023)
School of Social Work