Leaders of Tomorrow... and Today
Leadership is a complex combination of experiences, lessons, challenges, and self exploration that occur throughout a lifetime.
Leaders are not defined by the title they hold or the role they play, but rather by the process by which they engage with others when working toward a common purpose.
Trinity University supports, guides, encourages, and empowers students to become leaders both on campus and around the globe.
The Trinity University CliftonStrengths team offers 1:1 strengths mentoring, student leader development, student organization training, online resources, all-campus events, and so much more!
CliftonStrengths Team
The mission of the Trinity University Strengths Team is to contribute to student success by creating opportunities for students to build awareness of their individual strengths, develop them, and integrate them personally and professionally.
The Strengths Team believes in a strength-based approach. We believe your talents make you who you are. They can help you in the classroom, in your role as a student leader, and even in applications for jobs and internships. CliftonStrengths is an initiative that helps you identify your talents and develop them into strengths.
The CliftonStrengths team is here to help you unleash your strengths through our programs and initiatives. We are excited for you to start your strengths journey, and we hope that you will work with us and participate in our events throughout the academic year.
Jamie Thompason
Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Involvement
Student Involvement
Maximizer, Achiever, Discipline, Harmony, Input
jamie.thompson@trinity.edu
Rachel Boaz Toppel
Assistant Director for Residential Education
Residential Life
Individualization, Developer, Strategic, Arranger, Responsibility
rboaz@trinity.edu
Hillary Everts
Assistant Director Of Admissions
Admissions
Learner, Positivity, Developer, Connectedness, Includer
heverts@trinity.edu
Becca Steinbach
Academic Coach
Academic Support
Woo, Positivity, Communication, Empathy, Developer
rburt@trinity.edu
Curious About Your Strengths?
Take the inventory at trinity.gallup.com, fill out this form for further training, or contact our CliftonStrengths Team for more information via email at strengths@trinity.edu.
Stay in the Loop
Interested in keeping up with CliftonStrengths initiatives on campus? Follow @tucliftonstrengths on Instagram for updates on programming, fun facts about strengths, and more.
Student Leadership and Service Awards
The Student Leadership and Service Awards program recognizes students for their achievements and service to the community (whether at Trinity, in San Antonio, or even globally) and for their significant contributions in the areas of leadership, campus life, and citizenship initiatives.
The annual recognition is proudly hosted by the Division of Student Life in partnership with the Division of Alumni Relations and Development, the Trinity University Alumni Association, and the Board of Visitors.
Award Categories
For complete descriptions and eligibility requirements of this year’s awards, please read the Trinity University Student Leadership and Service Awards 2023 Award Descriptions.
The 2022 recipients of each award are listed with its name. Please see photos from the 2022 awards ceremony here.
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- Taylor Black ’22
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- Oliver Chapin-Eiserloh '22
- Gabriel Dominguez '22
- Ellie Dootson '22
- Steven Drake '22
- Grace Hanshaw '22
- Dana Hatab '22
- Rachel Kaufman '22
- Victory Ogubuike '22
- Joy Patterson '22
- Lauren Rich '22
- Olivia Roxanne Wehrung '22
- Ayriel Williams '22
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- Sydney Kuehne '22
- Nadine Mong’are '22
- Meghan Muppala '22
- Rachel Ann T. Poovathoor '22
- Wren Ramos '22
- Brynne Stevens '22
- Jaden Weilhouwer '22
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- Corbin Amos '22
- Jade Bondy '23
- Trinity Coatney '23
- Chloe Scroggins '23
- Mai Vo Phuong Ngoc '23
- Brian Yancelson '23
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- Danielle Victoria Jagg Dotson '22
- Steven Drake '22
- Ciara Keogh '22
- Jahnavi Nikkam '22
- Cecilia Parker '24
- Piper Thomas '24
- Brittany Chinyelum Uwaezuoke '24
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- Olivia Bangs '24
- Harrison Hartman '24
- Margaret Karim '24
- Mia Kholy '24
- Abby Power '24
- Gabriela Jodas Salgado '25
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- Dr. Corina Maeder
- Valerie Schweers
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For a list of current and previous Award Winners, please visit the Alumni Awards page.
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For a list of current and previous Award Winners, please visit the Alumni Awards page.
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- Charles Stallcup (Phoenix Hospitality Group)
- Christy Rodriguez (Doubletree by Hilton)
Nomination Instructions
To nominate a student or faculty and staff member, you simply have to complete the online nomination form. The form requires:
- Nominator details
- Nominee details
- A PDF letter of nomination not to exceed 2 type-written pages
Nomination Rules
Students, faculty, and staff may nominate a single student for multiple awards. Students may not self-nominate, but can nominate their peers. Nominators who plan to nominate multiple students will need to complete one form for each entry.
Questions?
Please email getinvolved@trinity.edu with questions or requests for additional information.
Have Somebody in Mind?
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, January 20, 2023 at 5 p.m. CST. Students may not self-nominate.
The Office of Student Involvement organizes programs, trainings, and ceremonies to encourage and recognize student leadership and service within campus student organizations.
ODK Leadership Society
Founded in 1914 at Washington and Lee University, ODK was the first national college honor society to recognize and honor meritorious leadership and service in extracurricular activities and to encourage development of general campus citizenship.
ODK differs from other honors societies in that membership includes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The organization's structure offers a unique opportunity for collaboration, mentoring, and extensive interactions between faculty, staff, and students.
