We are excited to announce Hailey Stewart, Faculty Development Program Specialist with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Continuing Professional Development at WSU Spokane, as a Crimson Spirit Award recipient.

Hailey’s nominators had many great things to say. “I’ve consistently observed Hailey’s exceptional approach to service. She always expresses genuine interest in understanding the needs of faculty, staff, and students, which directly enables her to anticipate needs and take appropriate action. For example, she proactively researches solutions to potential logistical challenges and addresses concerns before they escalate. When unexpected issues pop up during crucial sessions, Hailey seamlessly navigates them, and crucially, always follows up to ensure issues are resolved, leaving no detail overlooked.”

“Hailey’s dedication to her work consistently leads her to exceed expectations and provide superior quality service. Her meticulous attention to detail shines through in how she proactively manages resources and supplies, ensuring everything operates efficiently. She frequently presents noteworthy extra effort by taking initiative on projects, such as independently building comprehensive workflow systems with custom tracking solutions to manage intricate programs from initial application to completion and feedback. Her commitment ensures our critical programs run seamlessly, showcasing her consistently high standards.”

“Hailey possesses impressive creative problem-solving skills, evident in how she tackles complex challenges. She independently developed and rolled out new methods for gathering feedback on key organizational documents, significantly improving our evaluation processes. A prime example of this, and other superior efforts in support of university strategic goals, was when she was tasked with creating a document tracking and delivery system for a critical component of our accreditation. Hailey stepped up and created an impressive, essential system. Her ability to juggle multiple complex projects while ensuring every detail—from initial planning to final delivery—is meticulously executed directly supports our broader institutional objectives.”

“Hailey makes genuinely outstanding contributions to the WSU Community through her work on various educational and developmental initiatives. She is often the welcoming face of our program, adeptly keeping our subject matter experts on track and providing crucial support for our diverse initiatives. Her work developing promotional content for professional development opportunities highlights her dedication to fostering the growth and advancement of her colleagues, ultimately elevating the quality of education and instruction across our entire institution.”

“Beyond all the specific tasks and projects, Hailey approaches everything with a consistently curious and proactive mindset. She’s not just checking off boxes; she approaches every challenge with a genuine desire to learn and deeply understand, always seeking the most effective solutions. This thoughtful approach makes her an invaluable resource, someone who provides deep support and expertise to colleagues and stakeholders across the university. Her willingness to take on complex responsibilities and meticulously refine our processes directly boosts our operational efficiency and the quality of every program she touches.”