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Dr.
Sharon P. Smith, president
of the University of
Pittsburgh at Greensburg,
has selected Leigh Hoffman,
the assistant dean of
student services, the
director of orientation and
co-curricular programs, and
the judicial coordinator, as
the recipient of the 2007-08
President’s Distinguished
Service Award for Staff.
Nominations were made of
those who demonstrated “a
consistent pattern of
extraordinary dedication to
the University above and
beyond the candidate’s job
responsibilities. The honor
carries a $500 award.
“The choice of the recipient
of the President’s
Distinguished Service Award
was difficult, as there were
a number of very strong
nominees,” Smith said.
“Leigh shone in her caring
leadership, her creative
ideas, and her careful
follow-through. The programs
she has established have
transformed Pitt-Greensburg
students’ lives. She never
sits back to rest on past
success but rather is always
envisioning improvements to
existing programs and
innovations that will take
us in new and exciting
directions. Her impact is
extraordinary.
Pitt-Greensburg is very
lucky to have her.”
Hoffman has worked at
Pitt-Greensburg since 2003.
She was promoted to her
current position in 2006.
She has a bachelor of
science degree in
psychology/education from
Juniata College and a master
of science degree in
counseling from the
University of Scranton. She
has worked in higher
education for more than 13
years.
She
and her husband, Ben, live
in Level Green with their
children.
“It is wonderful to work in
such a collaborate
environment, where you get
to know your fellow staff
well and where colleagues
support one another,”
Hoffman said. “It is such a
rewarding experience to be
able to make a difference in
the lives of the students
and have a positive
influence on them.”
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