The Professional Staff Council would like to congratulate the May Porter Graham Staff Excellence Award recipient: Seth Lammers! Seth is the IT Manager for the College’s Learning and Performance Support Office (LAPS).

Tad Brinkerhoff’s nomination

Seth’s office is in our suite and we see very day the great work that he does. He is always response to our requests for help and with others from the college. He truly cares about your problem and uses all his resources to help resolve the issue. He is always happy and pleasant to work with and makes coming to work a better experience. He represents what we are all about in the College of Education.

Lein Shory‘s nomination

Seth Lammers is always busy, always working on something, but I’ve never known him to not be helpful and friendly and more often than not find a solution to a problem, going above and beyond to research and/or thinking outside the box if needed. Not only do I know this to be true for me, but I see a steady daily stream of people coming by my office and into Seth’s seeking his help. He understands COE priorities but he also treats every individual with the same courtesy and respect. Not only is he invaluable as a colleague but he’s just a great guy to be around. A shout to his staff too.

Established by former Interim Dean Rose Porter, the Porter Graham Staff Excellence Award celebrates the dedication, resolve, leadership, and overall excellence of individuals making significant contributions to the MU College of Education. Rose Porter has always been a strong advocate for staff, noting that “they keep the place running.” Jill Williams-Graham (M ED 1990) and her husband Dr. Steven Graham, Sr. Associate Vice-President, UM System, joined Dr. Rose Porter and her husband Dr. Michael Porter, recognizing the immense impacts staff have in the running of the college.