Student Employment: Getting a college job

Student Employee of the Year 2025

Please join the office of Student Employment on congratulating Allie Clapp, a Senior at Walla Walla University, and the 2025 Student Employee of the Year.  

Allie will receive a $3000 scholarship. She was nominated by her supervisors David Lindstrom. Cindy Saldana and Danielle Setniker. 

Runner-up Dilraj Kaur (Academic Advisement) will receive a $1400 scholarship. 

Student employees play a very important role in the workforce of Walla Walla University.  Each February supervisors are invited to nominate student workers who they feel have been an exceptional employee.  A committee reviews the nominations and makes a selection.  

Here are a few of the comments from Allie’s nomination: 

“From the moment Allie joined our team as a freshman, she has demonstrated an unparalleled level of initiative, dedication, and professionalism. She was instrumental in implementing our online database system, ensuring confidentiality, and fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels like they belong. With over 3,600 visits to our department each quarter, her ability to manage and enhance our operations has been nothing short of extraordinary. Faculty, staff, and students alike love working with her, as she radiates kindness competence, and accountability in every interaction.“

“Her leadership extends beyond her assigned tasks— she proactively seeks ways to enhance our department, ensuring that both staff and students receive the highest level of support and service.“

“Allie embodies leadership in every sense of the word. Because of the trust she's earned Allie has been tasked with training multiple student workers. She has done this with patience, dedication, and a genuine desire to see them succeed. Her mentorship has cultivated a culture of excellence within our team. As a leader in the Hawks to Wolves program, she serves as a role model for 13 high school students, all of whom look up to her and aspire to follow in her footsteps. Her work style is defined by precision, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, making her an indispensable part of our office.”

“The impact Allie has had on our department and campus community is immeasurable. With her cheerful and welcoming attitude, she ensures that every student, family, faculty, staff, and guest who walk into the SDC feels valued and supported. Her dedication to service extends beyond our office—her decision to become a student missionary next year is a testament to her character. Even as she prepares to embark on this new journey, she is AI ready training another student worker to take on her responsibilities, demonstrating her selflessness and deep care for the continued success of our department. Without a doubt, Allie is irreplaceable. Her work ethic, leadership, and positive impact make her more than deserving of this recognition. Our department will not be the same without her!”

The Brian and Susan Harris Excellence in Work Ethic Scholarship is awarded to Jaime Garcia, Riley Smith, Chariah Daniels and Anastasia Wirtz. Each will receive a $1000 scholarship. 

2024-2025 Student Employee of the Year nominees