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Spring Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award

Marianne Luther

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…

Winter Quarter Classified Staff Awards

Jeri Kemmer

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…

Open Positions

Notes from HR

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…

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…

Notice to Employees who made Insurance Changes for 2015

Notes from HR

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…

Maximum Annual Leave Accrual

Notes from HR

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…

SICK LEAVE BUYOUT – Deadline is January 31, 2015

Notes from HR

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…

Fall 2014 Classified Staff Excellence Award

Heather White

Congratulations to Heather White, recipient of the 2014 Fall Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! The following is taken from her award nomination: Heather White is the Program Support Supervisor for Disability Support Services. She has been with the college since 2002. Heather provides a tremendous service to the community by facilitating communication between hearing and…

Important Retirement Plan News

Notes from HR

When benefits-eligible employees first enroll in a retirement plan here at Clark, they choose between plan options that are specific to their job classification. Some plans require you choose a contribution rate, and usually that contribution rate is irrevocable. In January, however, some employees (primarily faculty and classified) may have the option to make a…

Exceptional Classfied Staff Awards

Bob Knight and Derald Richards

Awards announced on Opening Day      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,…

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