Celebrating the many members of the Penguin Nation
For the second year in a row, the Clark College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society for community colleges, was ranked first place in the region and received the Distinguished Chapter Award.
Clark College president earns award from international honor society Phi Theta Kappa Clark College President Dr. Karin Edwards was recently named a Paragon President by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK). The award recognizes college presidents who have shown support of student success initiatives leading to stronger pathways to completion, transfer, and…
Denise Gideon brings years of leadership experience and community involvement to position Governor Jay Inslee has appointed Denise Gideon to the Clark College Board of Trustees. Gideon is a seasoned healthcare leader with an extensive record of service to communities. She is currently the System Vice President of Operations & Program Integration at…
Dianne Lucia becomes newest member of nursing program’s tenured faculty Nursing professor Dianne Lucia was granted tenure during the Clark College Board of Trustees meeting on December 8. Tenure is awarded by the college’s Board of Trustees to faculty based on professional excellence and outstanding abilities in their disciplines. The granting of tenure…
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today announced that Dr. Karin Edwards, president of Clark College, is one of 25 leaders selected for the 2021-22 class of the Aspen New Presidents Fellowship. This program supports community college presidents in the early years of their tenure as they aim to achieve higher and more equitable levels of student success. The…
Clark College alumna Galina Burley brings wealth of experience managing different public organizations Clark College has announced the hiring of Galina Burley in the role of Executive Vice President of Operations. She will begin at the college on July 8. Burley was hired through a nationwide search. She will be entering a newly created position which oversees college operations including…
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…
Clark College alumnus leaves a legacy as a champion of public education Longtime State Legislator and Clark College alumnus Albert “Al” Bauer, whose work made a major impact on not just Clark College but on all of Washington State’s educational system, died today at the age of 92. “Clark College has a heavy but grateful heart today as we mourn the passing of retired…
Clark College Board of Trustees approves 2021 tenured faculty Twelve outstanding educators are the newest members of the tenured faculty at Clark College. Joseph Cavalli (history), Mark Eddinger (mathematics), Amy Ewing Johnson (dental hygiene), Melissa J. Favara (English), Tyler H.J. Frank (career and academic preparation), Doug Harris (music), Christina Howard (biology), Dr. Sarah Kuzera (medical assisting), Dr. Michelle Mayer (mathematics), Kristin Sherwood (College 101),…
