National Association for Campus Activities Honors Two from Albertus Magnus College

Erin Morell
Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation

Associate Dean for Student Engagement and New Student Orientation, Erin Morrell, received the Founders Award, the association’s highest honor.  It’s given to those individuals who, over the years, have exemplified the standards of professional integrity and conduct, have achieved stature in their profession or academic pursuits, and have worked to further the field of campus activities programming.  Morrell has 20 years of student affairs experience spanning a variety of areas including student government, leadership, and student employment.

“I’m completely humbled and honored to be receiving NACA’s highest award.  I am even more touched to have been nominated by my friends and colleagues that I have worked with over the years as a NACA volunteer through a variety of roles, both regionally and nationally.  Being a part of NACA has meant so much to me throughout my career and I hope to continue to share my talents both with NACA and the field of Campus Activities for years to come,” said Morrell, a resident of Meriden.

Miriam Randall
Coordinator for International Student Services and Engagement

Coordinator for International Student Services and Engagement, Miriam Chenaif Randall, received the Outstanding Diversity Achievement Award which recognizes individuals who positively contribute to the development of programs and services promoting cultural diversity, understanding, and/or awareness.  Randall has worked in this field for more than six years and is passionate about advocating for diversity as well as cultural sensitivity.

“Each diversity initiative made has required collaboration and buy-in from the Student Affairs Office as well as the College as a whole.  Working at Albertus, we are exposed to various backgrounds and I am thrilled to be able to work with and for our diverse group of students to ensure they’re represented,” shared a humbled Randall, a resident of Portland.

Student Government  Association Vice President Tayyeb Hamid ’23 shared his reaction to what he called well deserved honors for both women.  “I owe my leadership start-up to Erin for selecting me to be a part of the Leadership Immersion Program which has sprouted yet another seed into our Albertus Community.  Miriam’s smile and willingness to help has always been something that I admire and will take as a page into my book as well,” he said.