Marlene Palacios has been named the October 2025 Employee of the Month by the Administrative Faculty Assembly (AFA) at the College of Southern Nevada. Palacios serves as Program Officer I in Admissions & Records.
She was nominated by Marina Zimina, who highlighted Palacios’s dedication to her work in the Registrar’s Office. "Marlene in the Registrar’s Office is an exceptional candidate for 'Administrative Faculty of the Month' due to her outstanding work ethic and proactive attitude. She consistently seeks creative solutions for complex degree audit problems, directly benefiting both students by ensuring accurate records and timely progression, and faculty by streamlining processes. Her commitment to improving operations and her willingness to share her deep understanding of MyCSN’s inner workings demonstrate a strong dedication to professional growth and college involvement. Marlene’s wealth of knowledge and her continuous efforts to enhance efficiency make her an invaluable asset to CSN."
The AFA is currently seeking nominations for November 2025. The organization encourages staff at the College of Southern Nevada to recognize administrative or professional faculty members who have made significant contributions. Nominations can be submitted through a short online form, which is available at https://forms.office.com/r/5AJyL8EtRw.
Nomination forms are due on the 15th of each month. For additional information about AFA, details about past recipients, or questions regarding nominations, individuals are directed to contact Eric Garner, AFA past chair.
Further resources on the Administrative Faculty Employee of the Month program can be found on their website.