UC Irvine Extension Director Recognized For Leadership Excellence

Coveted Award Honors Staff Assembly Distinction

IRVINE, Calif. – October 31, 2005 – UC Irvine recently presented its 2005 Staff Assembly Excellence in Leadership Award to Lori Munoz-Reiland, Director of UC Irvine Extension’s Business, Management, Legal and IT department.

“I am pleased that Lori was recognized with the 2005 Staff Assembly Excellence Award,” commented Dr. Gary Matkin, Dean of Continuing Education at UC Irvine Extension. “Her dedication to exemplary leadership epitomizes the standards of the Leadership Award and benefits the entire UC Irvine community.”

The Staff Assembly Excellence in Leadership Award Program recognizes supervisors with staff appointments who demonstrate outstanding leadership and direction. Nominees are evaluated on their ability to enhance staff morale, build an enriching work environment, serve as a mentor and demonstrate their support of career development for staff members, thus providing leadership benefits for employees. This year the recipients were selected from a field of 30 nominees that all had the support and respect of their respective staff. The UCI Staff Assembly with the support of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Michael R. Gottfredson sponsors this award annually. Recipients are honored at the annual Staff Picnic with $1,000 cash, an engraved memento and lunch at the University Club with their respective department members

Munoz-Reiland has more than 18 years experience in continuing education and currently supervises four staff members within a department of 12 permanent employees. The Business, Legal, Management and IT department is the largest academic unit within Extension and a major contributor to campus revenue.

Munoz-Reiland was recognized by her staff for her ability to provide outstanding leadership, serve as a mentor who supports career development, and building an enriching work environment that enhances staff morale.

As the continuing-education arm of a prestigious university, UC Irvine Extension is dedicated to providing a transforming learning experience for students, offering thousands of exciting courses and programs to local, regional and global constituencies. UC Irvine Extension continues to provide a university-level learning experience to all students. For more information about UC Irvine Extension visit www.extension.uci.edu.