Spring 2021 Golden Griffin Recipients

Nick Hollomon - Student Unions & Engagement

Core Values: Collaboration

Nick has been instrumental in getting Fitwell classes up and running at the Briggs Ampitheatre this semester. Nick loaned us an AP cart to use for classes at the ampitheatre, he cleared out the green room so that we could store 11 stationary bikes for outdoor cycling classes, and he brought his own personal wireless router down to the Ampitheatre when we were having Internet issues. Nick also had the idea for a night time Blacklight Cycling class. When we held the class on a Saturday night, Nick was there making sure the lights and AV were working well.

James Holmes - Campus Recreation

Core Values: Professional Excellence, Student Centeredness

James has demonstrated outstanding skill and dedication in the reopening of the Bee McLeod Recreation Center. Before the building reopened this semester, James was instrumental in reconfiguring the equipment throughout the facility to ensure Virginia Health Department compliance. Since we have opened, James has continued to improve our processes and he has made important changes to our operations that make cleaning easier and more efficient. Furthermore, he has worked long hours to ensure the Rec. Center is stocked with necessary equipment, supplies, and materials needed to be a safe space for the W&M community.

Renard Miles - Career Development

Core Value: Collaboration

Renard piloted a new asynchronous interview system for the Residence Life hiring process. The system was designed to respond to the need to conduct interviews during the pandemic. Furthermore, the asynchronous virtual interview experiences aligned Residence Life's hiring practices with emerging best practices. Although Renard did not have a current system in place, he responded enthusiastically about thinking creatively and exploring possibilities. Using the BingInterview system for mock interviews, Renard designed and implemented the new interview system for student staff selection - providing updates to the Residence Life team and supporting applicants through the process.

Sydney Scott - Student Unions & Engagement

Core Value: Professional Excellence, Student Centeredness

With COVID-19 Sydney had to navigate how to best work with the student group AMP on how to provide safe but engaging events for the William & Mary community. Sydney worked tirelessly with the students she advised and made sure they were being taken care of as well as worked to help put on community-wide events. She also encouraged the AMP team to look at supporting the general members to show that leadership is more than just one's title. As a result, she was able to incorporate SLD's No Title Needed initiative in with her organization's work.