HR updates, administrative changes, and other things affecting those who work at Clark College
We are in the midst of change at Clark College. The STEM building is being built and people will begin moving next year. ctcLink has many of us reviewing our business processes and anticipating a modern ERP (enterprise resource planning) college-wide management software. The new Academic Plan is focusing us on developing academic pathways that…
New Clark staff help change the playbook for students with socioeconomic challenges With their low tuition rates and open-door enrollment policies, community colleges have long been a way for students of all socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue higher education and career advancement. However, students experiencing poverty often face challenges that go beyond paying…
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…
Clark College employee Roslyn “Roz” Leon Guerrero was invited to be part of a new cohort project designed to develop leadership skills in community college employees from historically disenfranchised or underrepresented populations. Leon Guerrero, who identifies as a Chamorro from the Northern Mariana Islands, was one of 20 members of the pilot cohort of the…
Greetings from the Healthy Penguin Nation Wellness Team! We need your input! Clark College is a member of Team WorkWell, a statewide initiative that supports healthy lifestyle behaviors for employees of state agencies and higher education institutions, and is moving forward to plan a comprehensive and sustainable wellness program for our community members. Please share…
As the new Clark ctcLink Project Director, I am pleased to relay the good news we received from the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges: Clark College’s Go Live date for ctcLink (i.e., PeopleSoft) has been deferred to August of 2016. This additional time will benefit Clark for the following reasons: Since most…
Attention, Green Penguins! Now there’s a great new way to learn and share information about events and resources at Clark College that support environmental sustainability. The college’s new Green Clark web page was recently launched to help centralize information for everyone–employees, students, and community alike–interested in knowing about options Clark offers to be more environmentally…
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…
