HR News

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Congratulations, Professors!

Ten faculty members receive tenure in 2014      Ten outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Lisa Aepfelbacher (nursing), Gene Biby (theatre), Steven Clark (biology), Adam Coleman (computer technology), Amanda Crochet (chemistry), Elizabeth Donley (English), Kathryn Donovan (nursing), Robert Schubert (anthropology), Suzanne Southerland (communication studies), and Erin Staples…

Winter 2014 Classified Staff Excellence Award

Congratulations to Janice Taylor, recipient of the 2014 Winter Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Janice is the Program Manager for the Tutoring and Writing Center. She started working in the center as a part-time work study student in 2006; was later hired on as a full-time Program Assistant, and recently promoted to Program Manager. Her…

Presidential Coins

In 2007, Clark College President Bob Knight introduced a new honor at Clark College: the Presidential Coin. The coin is given to faculty and staff members who provide exemplary service to Clark students, the college and the community. The honorees are decided by the president and are kept secret until the names are announced–generally on…

New Hires

Notes from HR

Andrea Finnegan was appointed to the classified staff position of Program Assistant in the Nursing Department effective January 13, 2014. She has a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University. Andrea has previous work experience at Clark College, Twilight Pizza Bistro, and Central Washington University. Mishel Kirby was appointed to the classified staff position of Administrative…

Fall 2013 Classified Staff Excellence Award

Fall Quarter 2013 - Classified Staff Excellence Award - Bateman

Associate Vice President of Human Resources Darcy Rourk, left, congratulates Advising Office Assistant Jessica Bateman on winning the fall 2013 award for Classified Staff.Congratulations to Advising Office Assistant Jessica Bateman, recipient of the Fall Quarter 2013 Classified Staff Excellence Award. “Jessica always strives to meet the needs of the public, community, and co-workers with her high…

New Hires

Notes from HR

Sophanarith Lem was appointed to the classified staff position of Information Technology Specialist 3 in the ITS department effective December 2, 2013. Sophanarith has previous work experience at Pacific University, Five-Star Audiovisual, Dthree Productions and PSAV. Kandice Ripplinger was appointed to the classified staff position of Program Coordinator in the Financial Aid department effective October…

Two Centuries of Service

Tim Cook and Otto Schlumpf

Clark College honors its retirees at its annual holiday gathering      On December 3, Clark College employees gathered in Gaiser Student Center to nibble on pastries from the Bakery Department, celebrate the holidays, and honor their colleagues who are retiring during the 2013-14 academic year. Thirteen retirees were retiring this year; together, they have…

New Hires

Notes from HR

Andrea Castillo was appointed to the classified staff position of Program Assistant in the Financial Aid Department effective November 11, 2013. Andrea has previous work experience at Clark College and Gottschalk’s, Inc. Dennis Davis was appointed to the classified staff position of IT Technician 2 in the eLearning Department effective December 2, 2013. He is…

Open Enrollment

Notes from HR

Now is the time to make changes to your employee benefits ATTENTION ALL MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFIT-ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES: OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2013, AND ENDS ON NOVEMBER 30, 2013. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE CHANGES WHICH WILL BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014. The HCA “For Your Benefit” newsletter about Open Enrollment can be…

Welcome, Tim!

Clark greets incoming Director of Facilities Services      Incoming Director of Facilities Services Tim Petta was welcomed warmly by the Clark College community at a reception in the Baird rotunda on Friday, November 15. Petta joined the college on November 4. Petta has extensive experience in facilities management at the University of California Los…

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