STAR Program Recipients Summer 2024
The STAR Program offers Columbia Law School administrative staff a way to acknowledge and express appreciation for co-workers who make a difference in their everyday work life.
Pictured above: STAR Award recipients with Dean Daniel Abebe (Left to Right) Sadie Pettigrew, Marty Witt and Jordan Greenwood.
Summer 2024
These are the recipients of the Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) Program for the Summer 2024. Winners receive a $2,000 award and a standing crystal STAR as a signal of the school’s appreciation.
Jordan Greenwood
Director
Registration Services
Since joining the Registration Services team in fall 2022, Jordan Greenwood has led the charge in improving processes both within their team and between departments. Traditionally, these improvements have been made over time, after careful consideration, and many conversations. However, in spring 2024, Registration Services had an exam administration that was anything but traditional. With zero business day’s notice, approximately 5,000 exams were moved to a completely online administration. In typical Jordan fashion, they pivoted to implement the exams. Their leadership kept their team up to date on multiple School and University policies changes, all while filtering through numerous calls and emails from concerned students and faculty. It is because of their leadership that Jordan is being awarded the Star Award.
Sadie Pettigrew
Circulation and Access Manager
Diamond Law Library
Sadie is a true STAR! She has showcased outstanding leadership and communication skills, all while fostering a positive and efficient work environment that supports diverse work styles. Since joining the Law Library team, Sadie has swiftly and effectively improved workflows, significantly elevating the quality of services the library provides. Her inclusive management style, along with her willingness to embrace change, is celebrated by her team, creating a space where they feel comfortable to ask questions and make suggestions. Sadie is a hard worker, a considerate colleague and a remarkable librarian -- just a few of the many reasons why she is so deserving of this award.
Robert M. Witt (Marty)
Assistant Director for Special Projects and Lecturer in Law
Diamond Law Library
Marty is being recognized for his longtime efforts as Law Library staff member. Marty has played a pivotal role in designing the temporary library space in William and June Warren Hall, ensuring that students and faculty continue to have access to both library resources and physical study space. He is consistently pushing the bounds of the traditional definition of library resources with an eye on student mental health, as evidenced by his work in bringing together a community of students and staff for board game nights and ensuring the library has these resources on hand for circulation. Aside from the renovation project, Marty brings humor and fun to the workplace. He loves the social aspect of work – he likes people and he enjoys making connections. Marty spearheaded the Law Library's popular new board game collection, and he hosts game nights with like-minded students and staff. He cares about student wellness, and believes the library is part of building a better culture and environment in the school.