JSSN Awards
The Jesuit Student Success Network (JSSN) recognizes excellence within our community through a series of annual awards. These honors celebrate the transformative impact of leaders, programs, and service initiatives that embody Ignatian values and promote student success across Jesuit higher education.
The Magis Award for Excellence in Leadership
The Magis Award for Excellence in Leadership recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional vision, integrity, and commitment to student success within a Jesuit context. This award honors leaders who inspire others through their dedication to Ignatian values, fostering environments where students are empowered to excel academically and grow personally. Recipients of this award are acknowledged for their transformative impact on their campus community and their unwavering service to the mission of Jesuit higher education.
Requirements
Nominees must have worked for 2+ years in Jesuit student success.
2026 Winner: Jessica Collins, Deputy Registrar, Fordham University
Through innovative strategies, unwavering support for her colleagues, and a genuine passion for student success, Jessica has brought a student success lens to every part of her work, helping students and her team reach their full potential. Over more than 25 years at Fordham, she has consistently led with commitment and heart.
Past Winners
2025: Dr. Mark Harrington, Canisius University
Jessica Collins, Deputy Registrar, Fordham University.
2026 Magis Award for Excellence in Leadership.
The Project Success Team at University of San Francisco.
2026 Magis Award for Excellence in Programming.
The Magis Award for Excellence in Programming
The Magis Award for Excellence in Programming highlights exceptional campus-wide or departmental programs that demonstrate a profound commitment to Jesuit student success. These programs serve as models of innovation, assessment-driven improvement, and impactful engagement, reflecting the core values of Ignatian pedagogy in the realm of student affairs and academic support.
Requirements
Programs must showcase impact in Jesuit student success through program assessment, evaluation, and/or evidence of effectiveness.
2026 Winner: Project Success, The Learning Center, University of San Francisco
Founded in 1994, Project Success offers students intensive, individualized academic guidance to help them build the skills for lasting success. The program grounds its work in ongoing assessment and continuous improvement, and for more than 30 years it has made a lasting, positive impact on the USF community. Learn more about Project Success on their website.
Past Winners
2025: Tomo-gu from Loyola Marymount University, Dr. Curtiss Takada Rooks and Ms. Min-Jung Kim. Creating Collaborations Across Student and Academic Affairs for Underrepresented and Marginalized Student Belonging and Success.
The Magis Award for Excellence in Service
The Magis Award for Excellence in Service is presented to an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the Jesuit value of being persons for and with others. This award recognizes tireless dedication to community work, advocacy, and service-learning initiatives that bridge the gap between campus and community, fostering a deep sense of social responsibility and civic engagement among students within the Jesuit student success framework.
Requirements
Nominees must have worked for 3+ years in Jesuit student success.
2026 Winner: Dr. Andy Wilson, Vice Provost for Student Success, Loyola University Chicago
Andy has built a tremendous career in student-centered roles across higher education, always mission-driven and always with students at the heart of the work. He has been a constant source of knowledge, guidance, and mentorship for colleagues across our campuses. This past year, he took his leadership within the network to a new level, creating outstanding professional development opportunities for a national audience and sparking conversations that continue to shape our work.
Past Winners
2025: Dr. Mary Ann Tietjen, Creigton University
Dr. Andy Wilson, Vice Provost for Student Success, Loyola University Chicago.
2026 Magis Award for Excellence in Service.