WHEREAS the success of Colorado Mesa University depends on the collection of individual moments where faculty and staff members go the extra mile to break down barriers, establish human connections and help others with solving problems; AND
WHEREAS Colorado Mesa University serves a diverse student body including first-generation students, low-income students, and non-traditional students; AND
WHEREAS both the Colorado Mesa University administration and the Board of Trustees value the culture of servant leadership across the campus; AND
WHEREAS Colorado Mesa University leadership recognizes the contributions of volunteerism and the impact it makes on the university community; AND
WHEREAS Scholarship Cohort Coordinator and Women’s Rugby Coach, Mackenzie Lewis, has served as a mentor, counselor, advisor, and coach and contributed to the success of many areas across campus including the Admissions Department, GOALS Program and IRIS Department as well as the Women’s Rugby Team; AND
WHEREAS Ms. Lewis serves members of the campus community through her work with 200+ individual students, most of whom are first generation, guiding them throughout their educational journey; AND
WHEREAS Mackenzie Lewis aims to make sure every single person she works with graduates and has a clear path forward while serving as a mentor and leader for scholarship cohort students including the Guardian Scholar Program, Denver Scholarship Fund, and Reisher Scholar Program; AND
WHEREAS Ms. Lewis has demonstrated extreme compassion and served as a friend and immense support for fellow Maverick Andy Smith and his family during his time at Colorado Mesa University while battling a brain tumor resulting in bringing the entire campus community together during an extremely difficult time; AND
WHEREAS Ms. Lewis is always willing to assist with whatever is needed and operates with a high level of integrity in all she does.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES hereby awards the April 2024 Human Scale University Champion award to, Scholarship Cohort Coordinator and Women’s Rugby Coach, Mackenzie Lewis. The entire University wishes to thank Mackenzie Lewis for setting an example of tireless work and dedication to help our campus & community, by consistently showing Love, Dignity, Courage, Humility, Resilience, Curiosity and Power.