Student Affairs Employee of the Month for February is Tyler Jacobs from Recreational Sports
A total of 6 different people nominated five individuals within the division for this honor. Three judges
from outside the division read the applications and have selected Tyler Jacobs from the Recreational
Sports as the February winner of the Student Affairs Employee of the Month! Tyler was nominated by
Kimberly Monte and Chelsea Dolly. This is what Kimberly and Chelsea had to say about Tyler, “As a 2nd
year GA Tyler Jacobs took on the role of Aquatics Director without being asked while Chelsea was on
maternity leave. He managed the daily pool operations during the week and spent his weekends
greeting children & parents during Learn To Swim classes, preparing Health and Safety classes and
insuring all instructors’ needs were met. He even jumped in (literally) to help with one of the more
rambunctious group swim lessons. His focus on safety was evident when he attended staff meetings for
intramurals, fitness and facilities to quiz the student employees over the American Red Cross Safety
guidelines and by holding 7am lifeguard in-service trainings. During what should have been a day off for
Tyler one of the pool windows shattered, he immediately came in to the building to assess the situation.
He spent 2 hours cleaning glass out of the pool and deck area without a complaint. He wanted to be
sure no one was hurt. Tyler is a fantastic GA, terrific person and loyal Sycamore! “
Tyler was recognized March 10, 2016 for this honor and is now eligible for Employee of the Year which
will be awarded in May of 2016. Tyler received a framed certificate and a $25.00 gift card to the ISU
Barnes and Noble Bookstore. Congratulations Tyler!