Tom Burke served as the Vice President for Student Affairs for 28 years. During that time, he exhibited the following traits and values which helped shape Student Affairs at USD:

Character, effective leadership style, disciplined, sense of humor, common sense, accessibility, direct and honest, “other” centered, respectful, good listening abilities, focused on employee and student development, competent, consistently supported the University’s religious tradition, helped students and employees to fulfill the potential within them, and gave the gift of love to others.

Briefly describe why this employee should be considered for this award. The description should be based on the employee’s work performance and should include how the nominee exemplifies many of the traits and values listed above as well as how they are reflected in the person’s work performance. The nominee must have been employed in Student Affairs for a minimum of two (2) years, be in good standing and be benefits-based. The employee may be full- or part-time.