UNO Names Kimber Harkins Employee of the Month

Kimber Harkins, Administrative Coordinator in the Center for Faculty Excellence, has been named UNO’s Employee of the Month for November 2022.

Harkins was nominated due to their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and ensuring that their peers are recognized and elevated for their efforts. They were surprised by the Celebration Committee on November 30 in celebration of this recognition.

Their peers spoke highly of their ability to embrace new ideas and develop technical skills, particularly in working with Digital Learning and Accessibility Services to share their knowledge around document accessibility. And, that they go above and beyond to ensure that everyone can feel welcome.

“Kimber is an empathetic person with strong listening skills. She takes great care to make sure CFE’s communications and events are inviting to all individuals. She is conscientious in making certain people can indicate preferred pronouns if they choose, that food selections include many options, that publications are accessible for those with visual impairments, and that we attend to auditory needs in online and in-person events.”

Harkins was also recognized for encouraging their peers’ professional development and recognizing one another.

“Kimber works hard to advance initiatives to make UNO a great place to work. She has been a champion for the Faculty and Staff Training program (FAST) in its pilot year, helping to schedule workshops, tracking attendance trends, getting the word out and helping come up with new ideas. She is also a champion for the People Are Everything platform, helping to engage employees in recognizing each other.”

For being named as Employee of the Month, Harkins will receive a certificate, a hot/cold tumbler provided by the UNO Bookstore, a monetary award, two tickets to a UNO sporting event, and use of a designated parking space.

Congratulations, Kimber!