The latest from Human Resources
Opening Day is traditionally the occasion for announcing the yearly Exceptional Classified Staff Awards, which recognize two classified employees for their contributions to Clark College. Recipients receive a glass plaque and $1,000, funded through an anonymous donor’s contributions to the Clark College Foundation. For their “exemplary work performance, outstanding service to the college, a positive…
As a member of Team Work Well, Clark College upholds Governor Inslee’s statewide initiative to support healthy lifestyle behaviors for our employees. Research shows that healthier employees are happier employees. With that in mind, we are developing a comprehensive wellness program based on the feedback provided in the wellness survey sent out in May. Thank…
Congratulations to Thor Tesdale, recipient of the 2015 Summer Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Thor Tesdale is a Maintenance Mechanic in Facilities Services and has been with Clark College for more than 15 years. Nominated with input from 10 Clark employees, Tesdale is described as someone who is “always smiling and willing to problem-solve.” One…
Congratulations to Marianne Luther, recipient of the 2015 Spring Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Marianne Luther is the secretary senior for the Counseling and Health Center and is on the “front line” for walk-in students in crisis. Luther is described as “wonderfully calm, friendly, supportive, and compassionate to all students visiting the center.” She patiently…
Congratulations to Jeri Kemmer, recipient of the 2015 Winter Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Jeri Kemmer is the BEECH Unit Operations Supervisor and has been with Clark College for 19 years. The following comment from one of her Secretary Seniors best summarizes Jeri’s exemplary work performance: “Jeri really does go above and beyond when it…
The following positions are open at Clark College as of March 5, 2015. To apply for any of these positions or learn more about them, visit http://www.clark.edu/jobs. CLASSIFIED POSITIONS (WITH CLOSING DATE): Plumber – Maintenance Mechanic 3 (Continuous) Fiscal Specialist 2 (3/10/15 3:00 PM) Health Occupations Credential Evaluator (Program Specialist 2) (3/19/15 3:00 PM) FACULTY…
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…
Employees who made changes to their health insurance during open enrollment should receive insurance cards by the end of January. If you need medical care before receiving your card, you may have your provider call your insurance plan at the appropriate number listed below: Medical Insurance Plans Plan Phone No: Kaiser Classic 1-800-813-2000 Uniform Medical…
The amount of vacation leave classified employees are allowed to accumulate is limited. Once a year, on each employee’s anniversary date, Clark College’s computer system checks leave balances and automatically eliminates any hours in excess of 240. For more details refer to your WPEA contract. The amount of vacation leave that administrative and exempt employees…
Under the provisions of Administrative Procedure 635.025, the AHE CBA, and the WPEA CBA, eligible employees who have balances of more than 480 hours of compensable sick leave as of December 31, 2014, may choose to convert unused sick leave hours accrued in 2014 to monetary compensation. Any sick leave hours used during 2014 are…
