Dawn Ramirez, administrative manager of the Graduate College, has died after a long battle with cancer. She served the university since 2003.
“Nothing made Dawn more proud than to hear about and support students and colleagues’ individual successes, and the success of the Graduate College,” Scott Lowe, dean of the Graduate College said. “She was a fierce advocate for everything that is right in our office, on campus and in the larger community, and her loss will be deeply felt both personally and professionally.”
Information about memorial services and ways to honor Ramirez will be shared as soon as they become available.
Resources for support
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, including student staff. To access this benefit, call (800) 922-2687 and identify yourself as a Boise State University employee. Contact Human Resource Services Employee Relations for other types of support services. They can be reached at (208) 426-1616, ask for Employee Relations.
FMLA is available to employees who might need to take time away from work, more information on the FMLA process can be found the benefits website. ADA accommodations are also available for those who need assistance with their role and more information can be found on the compliance website.
If you are concerned for a student or employee’s safety (i.e. someone is exhibiting distressing, disturbing, disruptive or dangerous behaviors), please submit a CARE Referral.