GOLDEN COMPASS AWARD WINNER

April 2023

Kara Murray, Senior Assistant Director of Student Financial Services

Nominated by Dr. Heather Gould, Amanda Duncan, and the entire TAWC advising staff!

"Kara is absolutely incredible and goes above and beyond for each and every one of our TAWC students. She goes out of her way to make sure that all students are getting the aid that they deserve and to maximize grants and scholarships to set them up for the best success upon graduation. She is one of the most compassionate, patient, and kind humans I have ever met/had the pleasure of working with. It takes a special person to work in SFS and remain positive all the time when many of her conversations are with students who are stressed out, confused, and overwhelmed. Students often relay to me that she was patient, kind, and thorough with them. Her students always come first and she is always working seamlessly with other departments to make sure the student is receiving the best experience possible."

"Kara is always willing to collaborate with offices around campus to troubleshoot student issues and provide creative solutions to address the financial barriers that are so detrimental to our students and their progress. She takes the time and care to talk through complex financial aid questions, and helps our students understand how to responsibly finance their education. Kara approaches her daily work, even during the most high-stress times, with a caring heart and a great sense of humor. Kara is often described by her colleagues on the advising team as a "bright light". Her positive attitude and high energy are contagious and make her a joy to work with. This nomination is on behalf of the whole TAWC advising team, who all want Kara to know what a difference she makes!"

NOMINATE A COLLEAGUE: GOLDEN COMPASS AWARDS

The Bay Path Golden Compass Award is a monthly award that highlights a small but mighty act of working to bring our Core Values to life. The nomination process is simple - consider it a virtual comment box for your coworkers. All community members able are encouraged to submit a peer they want to commend for being intentional with applying the Bay Path Core Values to their work and relationships. See someone exemplifying “We Pledge to Foster Inclusion and Belonging”? Drop a note in the virtual nomination box letting us know. Notice someone making an active choice to promote diversity or innovation? Tell us using the form below!