Length of Service

ANNOUNCEMENT

We're excited to introduce a bold, new program designed to honor our dedicated employees. This revamped Length of Service program will recognize those who have reached service milestones from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025. 

Congratulations to our length of service honorees

USF's Length of Service recognition program celebrates the long term commitment of our unBULLievable employees to the University. Employee recognition is a vital part of USF. Recognizing and supporting the contributions of our Faculty and Staff is a critical part of fulfilling our mission. Each of our employees makes a difference and this is one small way of saying, "Thanks!" Employees with continuous service in a regular line position at USF are eligible for recognition at each 5 year milestone.

We try very hard to make sure we recognize everyone who has reached a milestone anniversary. If you feel you have been overlooked, please contact your supervisor or Central Human Resources by emailing HR Events at HRevents@usf.edu. 

YOUR JOURNEY DESERVES RECOGNITION

Welcome to our newly revamped Length of Service program!

Program Highlights

Customized Electronic Badges In partnership with the Office of Micro-Credentials, employees will receive an electronic badge recognizing their years of service. These badges can be displayed in email signatures and shared on social media platforms.

Lapel Pins Starting at 5 years of service, each employee will receive a commemorative lapel pin reflecting their milestone.*

Stackable Acrylic Cubes Beginning at 10 years of service, employees will receive a stackable clear acrylic top and "10 years" cube. Each subsequent milestone will include a new cube to add to the stack, creating a visually striking display of service milestones.*

Electronic Certificate of Appreciation During their anniversary month of a milestone year, each employee will receive an electronic certificate of appreciation.

Lunch with the President Reserved for 25 years + **

image of certificate, stack of acrylic cubes with years written on, lapel pin with number and round digital badge with number

*Purchasing Options: Employees who have already celebrated their service anniversaries will have the option to purchase lapel pins and stackable acrylic cubes. (link will be available soon!)
This option will become available starting March 2025.

** Breakfast with President Law: Employees celebrating 25 or more years of service will be invited to a special breakfast with President Law. These employees will receive their pins and acrylic cubes at this time. Details: Monday, April 21st at 9:00 AM - MSC ballroom. Awardees will receive the invitation from the Office of the president.


5 years

badge, pin, certificate
  • Customized Electronic Badge 
  • Commemorative Lapel Pin 
  • Electronic Certificate of Appreciation 

10 years

acrylic cube and top, badge, pin, certificate

  • Customized Electronic Badge
  • Commemorative Lapel Pin 
  • Electronic Certificate of Appreciation 
  • Acrylic Top and 10-year Cube

15 years

acrylic cube, pin, badge, certificate

  • Customized Electronic Badge
  • Commemorative Lapel Pin 
  • Electronic Certificate of Appreciation 
  • 15-year Cube (Acrylic top if employee did not previously receive one).

20 years

acrylic cube, pin, badge, certificate

  • Customized Electronic Badge
  • Commemorative Lapel Pin 
  • Electronic Certificate of Appreciation 
  • 20-year Cube (Acrylic top if employee did not previously receive one).

25 years and beyond

badge, acrylic cube, pin, certificate, photo of lunch with president

  • Customized Electronic Badge
  • Commemorative Lapel Pin 
  • Electronic Certificate of Appreciation 
  • 25-year+ Cube (Acrylic top if employee did not previously receive one). 
  • Lunch with the President Law

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I claim my gift?

Gifts will be distributed to each college, and our liaisons will notify employees when they can be picked up. Check the list below for your college liaison.

College Liaisons
VP Area Contact Name Contact Email

Administrative Services 

Julie McCoy 

jamccoy2@usf.edu

Business & Finance Gina Lombardi 

gina@usf.edu

Executive Services  Christy Chefalas 

Chefalas@usf.edu

Info Tech-Information Tech 

Jhoan Martinez 

Hina Alvi 

Jenny Paulsen  

jhoanm@usf.edu

alvi1@usf.edu

jpaulsen@usf.edu 

Research  Cerise Mullings 

cmulling@usf.edu

St Petersburg Campus  Lisa Laubach 

lmlaubach@usf.edu

Sarasota-Manatee Campus Carolyn Dyson

cdyson@usf.edu

Univ Communications & Marketing  Jeanne Forsythe 

jforsythe1@usf.edu

Univ Advancement Shayla Johnson 

shjohnson@usf.edu

USF Health 

Mycesha Romeo  

Flor Brown

Yanira Hernandez-Velez  

mromeo1@usf.edu

florbrown@usf.edu

yanirah@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll Beh Comm Sci 

Wendy Stoneman-Shelby 

wendys1@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll Engineering  Khoa Dinh 

kddinh@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll Marine Sci 

Tim Trowbridge 

ttrowbridge@usf.edu 

Acad Affairs-Coll of Arts&Sci 

Andrea Tamayo 

atamayo@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll of Business 

Valerie Mirra 

mirra@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll of Education 

Lora Crider

lcrider@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Coll of The Arts 
 

Kate Burns 

Drew Garcia 

burns40@usf.edu

drewgarcia@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Decision Support 
Acad Affairs-Fl Inst Oceanogr 
Acad Affairs-Graduate School
Acad Affairs-Honors College 
Acad Affairs-Innovative Ed
Acad Affairs-Pathway Program
Acad Affairs-Provost's Office 
Acad Affairs-SASS Comm Dev&Eng 
Acad Affairs-SASS UGS 
Acad Affairs-SASS-Admissions 
Acad Affairs-SASS-Enroll Plan 
Acad Affairs-SASS-Health&Well 
Acad Affairs-SASS-OCE 
Acad Affairs-Stdnt Aff&Success 
Acad Affairs-USF World

Brooke Deen 

bdeen@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Tampa Library

Joyce Sams  

jsams2@usf.edu

Acad Affairs-Patel College 

Shirley Boyd

sboyd@usf.ed

When will I receive my electronic badge and certificate?


The electronic badge and certificate will be sent in the month of your anniversary. (Please note: As we are transitioning to the new program, employees will recieve their 2024 badges and certificates on 02/21/2025.  Employees with January and February anniversaries will receive badges and certificates on 02/28/2025).

When will the breakfast with the president take place?

The breakfast with the president is exclusively for employees celebrating 25+ years of service. It will take place on Monday, April 21st, at 9:00 AM in the MSC Ballroom. Employees will receive an invitation directly from the Office of the President and will be presented with their pin and cube during the event.

Will I have the option of choosing a gift from the bookstore?

No, gifts can no longer be claimed at the bookstore. However, the same items are still available for employees to purchase.

Can I purchase a gift if I’ve already been recognized for years of service? 

COMING SOON! Yes, employees who have already been recognized will soon have the option to purchase gifts. Employees will need to complete an electronic form to confirm their anniversary before making a purchase.

Please reach out to hrevents@usf.edu if you have any questions.