From the 2012 Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards:
Aimee Shattuck, director of Student Activities and Leadership Programs, has served Portland State University for 10 years. The nomination portfolio for the Cumpston Award is a testament to her demonstrated excellence in service to students at Portland State.
Ms. Shattuck has made an enormous difference in the lives of PSU students. Her energy and depth of commitment is evident in her work, and her positive approach keeps the campus engaged in meaningful discussions. Her expertise in leadership development and caring nature make her a successful mentor, helping to give students the courage to succeed.
Early in her tenure, Ms. Shattuck successfully expanded the breadth and depth of the Women's Resource Center. Her transformation of the center from a small, struggling student organization to a well-respected, professional office has had a lasting effect on the University. Today the center provides social, educational, and crisis intervention support to countless members of the PSU community.
Through her work in Student Activities and Leadership Programs, Ms. Shattuck guides many PSU students, both in and out of the classroom, to become effective student leaders. The care she takes in her work and her dedication to the student experience ensures the cultivation of our future leaders.
The Mary H. Cumpston Award for Service to Students is given annually to an academic professional or unranked University administrator who has demonstrated excellence in the area of service to students. Mary H. Cumpston was a beloved colleague whose enduring contributions to Portland State University and to the community enhanced the development and delivery of student services. Her gift was the ability to identify individual and University needs and to match those needs with creative and effective solutions.