The UAB Division of Student Affairs has many exceptional staff members who serve our students and employees with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. Each month, based on a pool of nominations, the Professional Development Committee announces the Employee of the Month.

The August Employee of the Month is Kit Emslie, Assistant Director of Collegiate Recovery and Intervention Services in the Student Affairs Department of Student Counseling Services. Their excellent work with students seeking to change their relationships with substances and their dedication to UAB’s campus is being celebrated this August.

What nominators said about Kit Emslie:

For over the past year, Kit Emslie has made UAB’s Collegiate Recovery Community (CRC) one of the most vital resources available to students on our campus. For each project, program, print, and digital assets they distribute—Kit looks for ways that their department can be the most inclusive it can be. From students of a variety of backgrounds and identities to situations, they want the CRC to be a place that all Blazers can trust and thrive in.

Over the past two semesters Kit has collaborated with various offices including Student Media, Wellness Promotion, and even external organizations like the Addiction Prevention Coalition to achieve their goals. From Silent Disco, Collegiate Recovery Day on the Green, and the great return of Blazer Villages’ Sober Tailgate, to debuting the office’s brand new Speaker Recovery Series—Kit has led the department in an outstanding way. They truly make the CRC a place that is open, friendly, and accommodating to any student who wishes to change their relationship with substances.