Staff Employee of the Month 2026
Columbus State employees really care about student success and our campus community. The college has a long tradition of recognizing staff who go above and beyond with the student's success in mind.
Full-Time
A member of Facilities Operations who has worked for the college for more than three
decades was named the Staff Employee of the Month at First Wednesday.
Mike Wise, facilities technician, first came to Columbus State in 1989. He retired after a full career but then returned three years ago. Collectively, Wise has served for more than 36 years!
Wise was nominated by Sgt. Jeff Dodge of the Columbus State Police Department. “I have had the privilege of knowing Mike for many years and have always felt that he embodies the heart, soul, and spirit of what our campus represents,” said Dodge in his nomination. “Mike makes a difference daily at Columbus State with his incredible work ethic. Without hard-working people like him, the campus community would not be able to provide the mission and goals we all collectively share for our students.”
Dodge adds, “Mike knows and understands that the image and brand of Columbus State are essential to our community, and he shares a common mission amongst all staff positions that aid in supporting student success in any way possible.”
Part-Time
Nominate a Colleague
Staff employees can be nominated for Staff Employee of the Month for making a difference to Columbus State, going above and beyond expectations, excelling as a team player, or striving to bring out the Columbus State “spirit” in others. To nominate a colleague, click on the forms below.
STAFF EMPLOYEE NOMINATION FORM
Staff Employee of the Month Program Guidelines
Previous SEOM Award Winners
2025 Staff Employees of the Month
2024 Staff Employees of the Month
2023 Staff Employees of the Month
2022 Staff Employees of the Month
2021 Staff Employees of the Month
2020 Staff Employees of the Month
2019 Staff Employees of the Month
2018 Staff Employees of the Month