Andy served as the Co-Coordinator for Graduate Hiring and the RSVP Committee. These programs and their evaluations concluded this month with great success. Hundreds of students reserved their space in the residence halls and most of them completed their housing contracts for the coming year. Andy took a risk by reorganizing the structure of the process with the timing and days events were taking place. RSVP even added a day for students interested in Jardine to tour the available apartments and know the exact unit they would be residing in the following year. His vision and willingness to challenge students made the program a huge success. What I found more impressive was his willingness to re-evaluate throughout the process and meet growing concerns. The advertisements were revamped, and caused some confusion. Andy rallied the troops in Marlatt Hall to advertise the program and staffed tables to educate residents about the changing dates. I personally saw him reach out to a student on my floor who hadn't reserved his room that he had stayed in for the past few years. This resident struggles with change, and it arguably altered the course of his success the following year by helping me remind him.

Andy also worked on the Grad Hiring Committee, and devoted an unreal amount of time to making the candidates feel comfortable. His communication was always clear and gave participants early notice of when they would be helping with interviews. As a participant in the process for two years, I can definitely say that his work on this project left me feeling far more comfortable for the interview process. The committee even added a training session for those doing the interviewing to ease student anxiety about the process and ensure uniformity of interviewee's experiences. Through both of these professional endeavors, Andy remained in communication with the staff. I knew that, even though he wasn't in the office all the time, he would be available in any time of need.

Finally, Andy was also responsible for Assistant Director of Residence Life Nick Lander's position while Nick went on professional leave. Andy took on an incredibly amount of responsiblity, attending contracting hearings and meeting with students. Performing both of these jobs at one time is no small undertaking, and Andy should be recognized for his willingness to assist the department in a time of need.

Andy is one of the only people at K-State who consistently challenges me as a leader, student, and person. While at times we joke about my shortcomings, I know that at the end of the he wants to help me develop through them. This month was the most stressful of my entire collegiate career to date. I wrecked my car, struggled in my personal life, and bit of a tad more than I could chew. Through all of that, my support system in Marlatt Hall, and especially Andy, coached and supported me through it. Without him, and the rest of the Marlatt Staff, I don't know how I would have succeeded through it all. Andy is an exceptional role model of acceptance of others and an appreciation for the everyday joys of life. He deserves this OTM and the recognition associated with it, more than anyone I can think of for the month of April.

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