2025 DOSA Awards
We are excited to announce the 16th Annual Division of Student Affairs Awards program. The deadline for all submissions is July 25th. DOSA Awards will be presented at the Annual Student Affairs All Staff Meeting on Thursday, September 11th at 9:00 a.m. in the PSU Theater to recognize graduate students and staff from within the Division of Student Affairs for exemplary performance during the previous academic year.
Nominations will be submitted via a Microsoft Form at: https://bit.ly/DOSA2025. They can either be submitted anonymously, or the nominator can provide their name. Only one nomination per form.
Nominations will be accepted for each of the categories listed below:
Promotion of Public Affairs
Innovation by a Team, New Program, or New Initiative
Outstanding Individual(s) Championing Connection, Engagement, and Awareness (Chosen
by the Inclusion Awareness Team)
Outstanding Graduate Assistant
Outstanding New Exempt Staff Member (employed less than 2 years)
Outstanding New Non-Exempt Staff Member (employed less than 2 years)
Outstanding New Part-Time Staff Member (employed less than 2 years)
Outstanding Exempt Staff Member (employed more than 2 years)
Outstanding Non-Exempt Staff Member (employed more than 2 years)
Outstanding Part-Time Staff Member (employed more than 2 years)
Outstanding Long Standing Staff Member (employed within Student Affairs 10 years
or more)
*These categories may be either nominations or self-submissions.
AWARD CATEGORIES
PROMOTION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Presented to an individual or team
Promoted appreciation, understanding, or celebration of the Public Affairs Mission
through delivery of a program and/or through personal actions
The event created a positive impact on our campus
Give a concrete example of how this program exceeded other service/volunteer programs?
INNOVATION BY A TEAM, NEW PROGRAM, OR NEW INITIATIVE
Demonstrated benefit to students and participating units
Developed a new program or initiative to meet specific outcome(s) in accordance
with our Student Affairs Mission
Developed and implemented an outstanding new program or initiative within the
last two years
Demonstrated achievement of the program or initiative goals
Please provide specific examples.
OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUAL(S) CHAMPIONING CONNECTION, ENGAGEMENT, AND AWARENESS
Classified as a current staff member (full or part-time), or graduate assistant
within the Division of Student Affairs
Nominee may not have previously received this award
The nominee actively seeks opportunities to expand their understanding of fairness,
respect, and the experiences of all communities, and integrates this knowledge into
their practice to foster meaningful connections, engage with others effectively, and
ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and understanding.
Nominee brings awareness to and/or takes action to remove hurdles to fairness
and respect of all individuals both within and outside of Missouri State University
The nominee actively raises awareness and takes action to remove hurdles that
hinder the creation of a community built on connection and meaningful engagement,
both within and/or outside Missouri State University
Nominee champions the development of a department, institution, and/or profession
that is more open-minded and responsive to a range of experiences and viewpoints.
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE ASSISTANT
Classified as a graduate assistant
Completed at least one semester of graduate work
Demonstrated superior job performance
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING NEW EXEMPT STAFF MEMBER
Classified as an exempt staff member
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for less than two years
Demonstrated superior job performance
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING NEW NON-EXEMPT STAFF MEMBER
Classified as a non-exempt staff member
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for less than two years
Demonstrated superior job performance
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING NEW PART-TIME STAFF MEMBER
Classified as a non-student Part-time staff
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for less than two years
Demonstrated superior job performance
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING EXEMPT STAFF MEMBER
Classified as an Exempt staff member
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for two or more years
Demonstrated superior job performance above and beyond expectations
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Demonstrated involvement in professional activities (presentations at conferences,
committee work for professional association, office held in professional association,
or publications)
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING NON-EXEMPT STAFF MEMBER
Classified as a non-exempt staff member
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for two or more years
Demonstrated superior job performance above and beyond expectations
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the department,
the Division of Student Affairs, and/or the University
Give specific examples
OUTSTANDING PART-TIME STAFF MEMBER
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for two or more years
Demonstrated superior job performance above and beyond expectations
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
OUTSTANDING LONG-STANDING STAFF MEMBER
Classified as full-time exempt, full time non-exempt staff member, or non-student
Part-time staff
Employed within the Division of Student Affairs for 10 years or more
Demonstrated superior job performance
Demonstrated pride in work and displayed a positive attitude toward responsibilities
and people
Demonstrated commitment to Division of Student Affairs and Missouri State University
through service on committees, engaging in actions that support department, Division,
and University values, and/or engaging in collaborative efforts across the University
Give specific examples.
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on July 25th
If you have any questions, please contact Raeleen Ziegler (DOSA Committee Chair) at RZiegler@MissouriState.edu or one of the DOSA Committee members:
| Committee Member | Email Address | Area |
| Stef Hall | StefaniHall@MissouriState.edu | Student Affairs (Co-Chair) |
| Heather Cincosky | HeatherCincosky@missouristate.edu | Magers Health & Wellness |
| Margaret Osler | Margaret130@missouristate.edu | Residence Life |
| Todd Euglow | ToddEuglow@MissouriState.edu | Residence Life |
| Alaina Smith | AlainaSmith@MissouriState.edu | Access & Success Programs |
| Grace Mitchell | GraceMitchell@missouristate.edu | Bookstore |
| Alex Johnson | AlexJohnson@MissouriState.edu | Center for Community Engagement |
| Mary Ann Wood | MaryAnnWood@MissouriState.edu | Public Affairs Support |
| Lalitha Sai Pasala | lp379s@MissouriState.edu |
Graduate Assistant |
| Holly Reynolds | HollyReynolds@MissouriState.edu |
Counseling Center |
| Raymond Hargiss | RaymondHargiss@MissouriState.edu |
Foster Rec Center |
| Ellen Currie | EllenCurrie@MissouriState.edu |
Dean of Students |
Past Recipients