Staff Recognition
The Division of Student Affairs values its employees and their contributions to the success of their departments and the division overall. It recognizes the professional achievements and performance of its employees in a variety of ways, including hosting an annual awards program and years of service celebration, and acknowledging individual accomplishments in a newsletter and on this website. The division's Staff Well-being and Appreciation Committee also provides various appreciations to division staff throughout the year.
Division of Student Affairs Awards
The first DSA Award was given in 1976, three years after the inception of the division itself. Through the years, hundreds of awards have been presented to both Division and University staff. The awards recognize outstanding contributions within the division or the university.
Learn more about the awards
Years of Service
Division of Student Affairs recognizes staff members for their years of service to Texas A&M University and the Division of Student Affairs. The awards ceremony will also recognize the employees within the Division of Students Affairs who received years-of-service pins during this academic year.
Student Affairs Staff Spotlights
Access for All: How Maria Ortega Removes Barriers for Aggies
June 3, 2026 • < 1 min. readFor 25 years, Maria Ortega has worked with countless students, faculty and staff to help Aggies receive the accommodations they need to thrive at Texas A&M.
Luke Altendorf Retires After 39 Years of Service to the Division of Student Affairs
May 21, 2026 • < 1 min. readAltendorf leaves a legacy of student-centered leadership and mentorship at Texas A&M University.
