UAB Student Affairs has exceptional staff members who serve our campus with professionalism, kindness, and integrity. Each month, an employee who exemplifies the Blazer Way is honored based on a pool of nominations presented to the Professional Development Committee.

The November Employee of the Month is Lauren Clark, the Assistant Director of Academic Initiatives and Second Year Experience and interim Residence Life Coordinator of Rast Hall.

What nominators said about Lauren Clark:

Lauren embodies accountability, excellence, innovation, and integrity in all aspects of her work, consistently striving to create a supportive and dynamic environment where every student within the residence halls can thrive. In this position, she holds herself accountable for students' academic success and personal growth, consistently striving to create a supportive and dynamic environment where every student within the residence halls can thrive.

She leads by example, fostering an environment from her office in McMahon to Rast Hall where everyone feels heard, engaged, and cared for. Lauren is a compassionate leader with a meticulous work ethic that is evident daily.