Caitlin Smothers Named KU Student Affairs June 2025 Employee of the Month
Congratulations to the June Student Affairs Employee of the Month: Caitlin Smothers!
Caitlin served as Student Senate Program Coordinator in the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs. As Student Senate Program Coordinator, Caitlin played a pivotal role in supporting Student Senate operations and coordinating various funding functions. Caitlin also served as chair of the Pepsi Program Fund Committee, where she oversaw the allocation of funds used to support programs that benefit the KU community.
In the words of Caitlin's nominator, Jenny McKee, Associate Director, Health Education Resource Office: “Since [being named Committee Chair], the Pepsi Committee’s work has gone much more smoothly. [Caitlin’s] warm energy is great to calm the nerves of both student and staff presenters alike and she always has a fun ice-breaker question to kick off our meetings. I have [served] on the Committee for many years and cannot remember a time when things were running this seamlessly. I am grateful for her work and how she hit the ground running mid-year to ensure that programs and events were getting the funding they needed to make things happen.”
Caitlin, KU Student Affairs recognizes and celebrates your efforts, commitment, and valuable impact on the KU community. Thank you for all you've done to make learning possible!
July Employee of the Month
Interested in recognizing a Student Affairs colleague for their outstanding contributions? The Student Affairs Staff Recognition Committee is accepting July Employee of the Month nominations through July 20th. For more information on eligibility and the nomination and selection process please visit the Student Affairs website.