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Christine Simone receives 2018 ASCA Award for Excellence

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary is pleased to announce Christine Simone, Director of Residence Life, has been awarded the 2018 Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) Award for Excellence. The honor is given annually to just one outstanding individual who has contributed significantly to the development of their campus, the field, and professional organizations.

“Honestly, I think I am still processing that I’ve actually received this award,” Simone said. “I am incredibly humbled by this honor, particularly at this stage in my career.”

Simone will receive the award from the internationally recognized ASCA after promoting lasting values, streamlining processes, and encouraging an inclusive college setting at CSM. As the Director of Residence Life, she has worked with CSM’s diverse student population to promote both individual growth and an interactive, mission-driven community.

In addition to leading students, she has refined policies and implemented new guidelines that have helped promote individual leadership and a safe, welcoming campus environment.

“Having a college like CSM on a national stage will help showcase the great work we’re doing on this campus each and every day,” added Simone. “My involvement in this association shows just how supportive the CSM community is of professional development and innovation.”

The ASCA is an international organization made up of individuals working within collegiate student conduct fields that encourages advocacy, community, diversity and inclusion, education, integrity, and leadership. Simone has been involved with the ASCA since 2013, and she has held several leadership positions within the group, including 2015 Annual Conference Technology Chair, 2016 Annual Conference Assistant Logistics Chair, 2017 Annual Conference Logistics Chair, 2018 Annual Conference Assistant Chair, and 2019 Annual Conference Chair & Member of ASCA Board of Directors.

Simone will officially accept the award at the ASCA National Conference on Feb. 24 in Jacksonville, FL. For more on Christine Simone and student life at College of Saint Mary visit CSM.edu/student-life.