HR updates, administrative changes, and other things affecting those who work at Clark College
Celebrating the Class of 2021’s remarkable achievements with an in-person, socially distanced graduation This will be the first time that the ceremony is held on the soccer field. Traditionally, the college’s Commencement ceremonies have been held at Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the college’s 2020 Commencement ceremony was held completely virtually.…
Today the college community learned that Clark College Trustee Jane Jacobsen had passed away over the weekend. “Jane became a Clark College trustee in 2016, and throughout her two terms on the Board she was an indefatigable cheerleader for the college,” wrote Clark College President Karin Edwards in an email to the college community announcing…
Brad Avakian brings broad experience of law and labor to role Clark College has announced the hiring of Brad Avakian in the role of Vice President of Human Resources. He will begin at the college on June 10. “We are excited to bring someone with Brad’s breadth and depth of knowledge into this crucial leadership position…
Congratulations to Jenny Shadley, Graphic Designer, Communications and Marketing, recipient of the 2021 Winter Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! Jenny Shadley “is committed to serving students and demonstrates her passion through her daily work to ensure student voices are amplified.” Other comments about Shadley: “Jenny worked on Guided Pathways from its inception.” “She is an…
Rosalba Pitkin was named the recipient of the 2020-2021 Lora Whitfield Social Equity Award, which honors a Cark College employee who has demonstrated a sustained commitment to advancing equity. “She creates and sustains an inclusive environment for members of the college community in several ways, including advocacy for students and education for colleagues,” said Vice…
Two outstanding employees were recognized with Exceptional Classified Employee awards at the 2020 Opening Day event. The annual event, held online this year due to COVID-19, is always held the week before fall term classes begin as a way to help employees get ready for the coming academic year. This year’s recipients were Library Paraprofessional Connor…
Two outstanding employees were recognized with Exceptional Administrative Exempt Employee awards at the 2020 Opening Day event. The annual event, held online this year due to COVID-19, is always held the week before fall term classes begin as a way to help employees get ready for the coming academic year. This year’s recipients were Special…
Congratulations to Connor Cantrell, Library & Archives Paraprofessional 4, Libraries, recipient of the 2020 Summer Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award! One nominator wrote, “Connor has helped the library become a welcoming and inclusive place by making improvements to services, procedures, and processes. The training Connor has done with employees has helped them use equity-based critical thinking when responding to complaints and/or observing…
Two Clark College employees participate in local event about being Black in Vancouver Two members of the Clark College community shared their experiences of being Black in Vancouver during a public online event held on July 30. Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rashida Willard and marketing professor Nathan Webster were among four speakers who told their…
Congratulations to Jennifer Stone, recipient of the 2020 Winter Quarter Classified Staff Excellence Award. As a Program Coordinator for Instructional Design/eLearning, Stone works hard to support the many events her program presents for Clark College and other SBCTC faculty. She is described as someone with strong communication skills that are inclusive, regardless of job or…
