All-Southern Conference Staff Award
Each year the Southern Conference recognizes members of the faculty and staff who have made a significant impact in the lives of students and served their institution in significant ways.
At UNCG, the All-Southern Conference Staff Award recognizes a SHRA or EHRA staff member who has had a meaningful and positive impact on the University community. As a complement to the University Staff Excellence Award, the All-Southern Conference Staff Award provides another opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions made by a UNCG staff member.
The Award recipient will be invited to attend a home men’s basketball game to be presented their all-conference plaque by the Southern Conference Commissioner or their designee. One faculty and one staff award will be given each year. Awards will be made based on the nominee’s career at UNCG, with particular emphasis placed on the most recent academic year.
All-Southern Conference Staff Award Archive
November 15, 2024
Schug and Howell Named to All-SoCon Faculty and Staff Team
Ms. Trina Porcher, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Trina Porcher came to UNC Greensboro as a United States Air Force veteran in 2007 to pursue a degree in Biology. While in the USAF, she served as Operations Resource Manager at McGuire, AFB, 305 Operations Group with the 6th Airlift Squadron and earned achievement medals and an accommodation medal during her enlistment. She worked at UNC Greensboro for 16 years and is currently a Business Officer in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
Ms. Porcher has made a lasting impact across the University through her extensive service at all levels. She is a regular supporter of the Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creativity Office, assisting with the annual Thomas Undergraduate Expo. She was involved for many years with the Research Administrators’ Network (RAN), an inter-university network to promote best practices to support the academic community at research universities.
She took part in the Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Fundamentals (EEODF) training in 2019 and adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training in 2021. Finally, she has been active at the University level in the Staff Senate, serving as a senator at least four times. During this time, she participated in Greensboro Children’s Museum – garden clean up, coat, food and teaching supply drives, Angel Tree and numerous Habitat for Humanity builds where she learned roofing, hardwood floor installation and painting.
Ms. Porcher is also a devoted alumna of UNCG, where she earned a BS degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She regularly organizes group attendance at home UNCG basketball games by purchasing tickets for the Department, including reserving the “Spartan Spot” for Department outings. The games are a popular social activity attended by students, faculty, staff, and their families. When Ms. Porcher is not busy at work she enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.