Three SUNY Canton Staff Members Receive College Awards for Exceptional Service

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SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman presents Sandra J. Livernois with the President’s Meritorious Service Award. Livernois is the recently retired assistant to the provost.

CANTON, NY (05/22/2014)(readMedia)-- A recent retiree was the surprise recipient of SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman's Meritorious Service Award.

Sandy J. Livernois, the former assistant to the provost, received her award at the College's annual recognition day ceremony, designed to acknowledge the College's faculty and staff for exemplary service and milestone anniversaries.

"No one on the campus was left untouched by the generous, dedicated service that Sandy selflessly gave to the College," Hoffman said. "She has been the epitome of professionalism and kindness, not to mention fun, in all of the capacities that she has served."

Livernois worked at the College for 34 years. She won the Employee Recognition Award in 2003.

Additionally, Heather C. Lauzon, a secretary in the Accommodative and Disability Services Office received the Employee Recognition Award, and Peggy S. Levato, director of alumni and development, received the Excellence in College Service Award. Both awards are bestowed annually by the SUNY Canton College Council to recognize professional staff for their outstanding work.

Depending on individual needs, some students need to take their tests outside of the classroom. Lauzon schedules more than 1,000 exams each semester. She works with faculty and staff members to coordinate special accommodations to help level the playing field for students with disabilities. Her co-employees and supervisor said she exhibits grace and professionalism and goes above and beyond her assigned duties.

"Heather possesses a superior work ethic," said Veigh Mehan Lee, director of Accommodative and Disability Services and Lauzon's supervisor. "She keeps the office operating in an organized manner."

As one of the college's premier fundraisers, Levato developed a relationship that led to the first $1 million donation in the College's history. She also assisted with the College's Centennial campaign, which exceeded its $10 million goal a year early. She substantially increased alumni participation in donations and attendance at college events. The donations she works to secure benefits the entire college, primarily in the form of student scholarships.

"Peggy has been a phenomenal fundraiser and energetic supporter of SUNY Canton," said David M. Gerlach, vice president for advancement. "She has played a significant role in transforming many alumni relationships. Beyond being a representative of the College, she is a friend to our many esteemed alumni."

The College prepares video interviews with the award recipients that are played as an introduction at the recognition day ceremony. The videos are available at on the SUNY Canton webpage.

About SUNY Canton

SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier College for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management, and public service to students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The College's 14 athletic teams compete in state-of-the-art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.

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