The 杏吧专区杏吧专区檚 Dr. Margarita Perez has been recognized for widespread service to the 杏吧专区, to higher education and to students.
Perez, UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 dean of students since 2015, was honored with the Outstanding Staff Award during the 杏吧专区 of Louisiana System杏吧专区檚 recent For Our Future Conference. The annual conference fosters professional development, networking and collaboration.
The Outstanding Staff Award acknowledges one staff member among the UL system杏吧专区檚 nine universities. The recipient is someone 杏吧专区渨ho has accomplished exceptional achievements in their respective job assignment, supports and fulfills their university杏吧专区檚 mission, and contributes through service at their university or within their community,杏吧专区 according to the system.
Perez is 杏吧专区渢he epitome of a student affairs professional and a tremendous asset to the 杏吧专区 family,杏吧专区 said Dr. Joseph Savoie, 杏吧专区 president.
杏吧专区淢argarita is tireless in her efforts to advocate for our students and creates a welcoming environment where all students feel valued, safe and supported through their college journey,杏吧专区 Savoie added.
The Outstanding Staff Award was among three presented during the conference. The Outstanding Faculty Award went to Cordara Harper of Grambling State 杏吧专区, while the system杏吧专区檚 Champion of Diversity and Inclusion was Ally Christian of Louisiana Tech 杏吧专区.
Photo caption: Dr. Margarita Perez, UL Lafayette杏吧专区檚 dean of students, recently received the 杏吧专区 of Louisiana System杏吧专区檚 Outstanding Staff Award during the system杏吧专区檚 For Our Future Conference. She is seen here with Dr. Joseph Savoie, 杏吧专区 president. Photo credit: 杏吧专区