April 8, 2015 ‘COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Tiff Hayes Seattle University Student Development Administration Dear Tiff, 1am so excited to see where the next step will take you and the meaningful contributions you will continue to makel It has been an honor to watch you develop as a professional in student affairs. Your enthusiasm and constant attention to improvement have left a mark on Seattle University, a mark that will not easily be replaced. There are many reasons why | am delighted to write this letter of promise and | would summarize them with the following three words: creativity, advocacy, and professionalism. Creativity is an invaluable skill that you bring to your personal and professional life. You have a keen ability to create visually welcoming spaces, an often overlooked aspect of student affairs professionalism. Your office and approachable demeanor contribute to the trust and rapport that you build with the students you work with. You have a strong care and concern for details, realizing that even the small things matter. This has been a helpful reminder to me on many occasions. Thank you for setting a strong example in this regard. | am also impressed with your ability to design accessible and user friendly materials and websites, which has greatly enhanced the student experience in our office. Your enthusiasm for branding, marketing, and student-friendly resources will serve you well in the future. Your creative strengths have enhanced resources for students and have also contributed to a consistent message at the university level due to your deep connections at the institution. | appreciate the strong voice and advocacy skills that you bring to your work. You came to SU with a passion for supporting underserved populations. Your experiences at SU have developed this passion further. Thank you for the questions that you raise and the work that you have done to enhance and streamline the experience for students of all backgrounds. As a transfer student, you brought insider knowledge to our advising and orientation processes, for example, and | am grateful for your candid and constructive feedback. | know that your expertise was a great asset at Wagner College during your internship as well and it was so wonderful to hear the impact that this experience had on you. OFFICE OF THE DEAN 901 12th Avenue PO. Box 222000 Seale, WA 98122-1090 wortseatden ed Te: (206) 296-5300 Fu (206) 296-5997‘Asa professional, you are committed to lifelong learning and systems thi thorough approach that you take in your work and your willingness to gain a deeper understanding of student issues before making decisions and changes. You ask excellent questions and rely on your network and colleagues well. | have been impressed by the breadth of connections that you have made while in the program. | am very proud of your achievements, and the depth of experiences that you have participated in during your graduate stu eagerly participated in professional development opportunities near and far which furthered your growth and development. From your leadership as the Internship and Networking Chair for SUDSA to attending the NODA Regional Conference and Leadership Without Borders Workshop to the amazing work that you have done on our website to moving across the country for a summer internship experience to your work with Arts and Sciences students, the list goes on to represent the diverse skill set and interest in learning that you bring to the table. You will be such an asset in your next professional setting because of the variety of experiences that you have enthusiastically participated in. You For all of the above reasons, |am envious of the future students that you will work with. You set a wonderful example of what it means to be a caring and daring professional — what a combination! As a double alumna of Seattle U, | am excited that you will be joining the SU Alumni Community. | know that you will be a positive and supportive member that will represent SU well. Best, yaaa Laura Hauck-Vixie, M.Ed., SDA ‘07 vo? ‘Academic Advisor College of Arts and Sciences Seattle University