Helen Miller was honored as the November 2015 Employee of the Month.The Delta State University Staff Council recently honored Helen Miller as the November 2015 Employee of the Month. Miller works as the primary custodian for Kethley Hall.
The Shaw native began working for the university in 2007, first serving in Ewing Hall.
“I love meeting new people and getting to know a little bit about where they come from, why they are here,” she said. “I really like cleaning things, too.”
Returning to the Delta after spending 20 years in Jackson working both at Jackson State University and for the City of Jackson, Miller took over the role of caring for her parents.
She finds great joy in her four children and nine grandchildren. When not visiting with family, she enjoys the quiet of reading and has recently begun exercising at the campus fitness center. Miller attends Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.
Employee of the Month distinction is given to a staff member who has provided service at Delta State that is considered over and beyond those duties outlined in his or her job description. Nominations are submitted by colleagues on campus.
Each winner receives a plaque, monetary award, WalMart gift card from the Student Government Association, an engraved insulated coffee mug, a free parking decal courtesy of the Campus Police Department, a box of treats from The Sweetery, a parking spot of their choice, marquee announcement and website recognition.
For an archived list of previous Employee of the Month winners, visit https://www.deltastate.edu/about-dsu/administration/staff-council/staff-council-employee-of-the-month/employee-of-the-month-archives/
Delta State’s Staff Council serves as a liaison between the administration and the staff to provide a formal process for staff to discuss issues involving university policies and procedures and to forward ideas, recommendations and opinions to the president.
