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Honors Awarded

 OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD and CLASSIFIED STAFF STAR AWARD

Definitions and Comparison

The Columbia College Classified Senate has developed two distinct methods of recognizing, articulating and valuing the professionalism and contributions of classified staff to Columbia College. These awards are representative of the Classified Senate’s active role in the participatory governance process.

 The differences between these awards are as follows:

Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year Award

Classified Staff STAR Award

  • It is generally based on a person’s long- term commitment and dedication to the college.
  •  It is intended to acknowledge a one-time  outstanding action, endeavor, event or project.
  • An engraved plaque and substantial gifts are given.
  •  Recipients will receive a Classified Staff STAR Award Certificate.
  •  It is presented at the year-end staff recognition luncheon.
  •  It will be presented during a surprise visit to the recipient’s work area.
  •  The recipient’s photo is posted on a plaque in Manzanita, and on the Classified Senate webpage.
  •  The recipient’s photo and reason for winning the award will be posted on the Classified Senate webpage and sent as a campus-wide email announcement.
  •  This is awarded only once to a recipient.
  •  A recipient may be nominated any number of times for exceptional performance and is also eligible for Classified Employee of the Year.

  Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year

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The 2019 recipient is Candice Hann

This Columbia College Classified Senate award recognizes an exemplary classified employee who best represents all of Columbia's classified staff and symbolizes the contributions and commitment to students, staff, faculty and community. Management, Faculty and Classified Staff may nominate a Classified Staff member for this award. The employee selected is acknowledged at the End of the Year luncheon and is honored with his/her name engraved on a plaque and photo (displayed for one year).

Selection Criteria

This award from the Columbia College Classified Senate recognizes the outstanding contributions of a permanent classified staff member who demonstrates the following qualities:

  • Professional excellence
  • Dedication and commitment to job and college
  • Care, concern, and respect for all staff and students
  • Willingness to join in team effort (within the division/college)
  • Positive and optimistic attitude

Previous Recipients List

  • 1990 - Fred Grolle (honorary classified employee)
  • 1991 - Kathy Smith
  • 1992 - Wendy Archer
  • 1993 - Judy Bassi
  • 1994 - Cindy Fraguero
  • 1995 - Wendy Link
  • 1996 - Dr. Kenneth B. White (honorary classified employee)
  • 1997 - Sally Schoettgen
  • 1998 - Barbara Young
  • 1999 - Candy Bailey
  • 2000 - Ron Jackson
  • 2001 - Jan Jorn
  • 2002 - Karen Yacovetti
  • 2003 - Doryene Rapini
  • 2004 - Terrill Deatsch
  • 2005 - Terri Isaman
  • 2006 - Karen Rodts
  • 2007 - Greg Elam
  • 2008 - Linda Cross
  • 2009 - Merlin Bart
  • 2010 - Ryan Brady
  • 2011 - Gail Segerstrom
  • 2012 - Doreen Bass
  • 2013 - Nancy Brooks
  • 2014 - Casey Bonavia
  • 2015 - Colleen Henry
  • 2016 - Debbie York
  • 2017 - Elissa Creighton
  • 2018 - Doralyn Foletti
  • 2019 - Candice Hann

Classified Staff STAR Awards

2020

Doreen Bass
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College.

Kyle Elkins
 In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College.

Cindy Inwood
 In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College.

Kelsey Halstead
 In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College..

 

2019
 Luisa Adams
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for your work on the tamale fundraiser.
Kelsey Halstead
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for getting the job done while A&R is short-staffed.
Anthony Hughes
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for serving students during inclement weather when the campus was closed.
Mary Watts
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for your work on the job fairs, clothing closet & running/walking club.

2018
 Sara Mitchell
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for your work on Par Course Restoration, & Flash Mobs.
Breanne Brown
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for your work on the March 29 Financial Fitness Event.
Candice Hann
In recognition of your dedicated efforts and outstanding service to Columbia College, especially for your work on the program on Service Animals. 

2018/2019 Classified Senate Scholarship Recipients:

Leilani Brennan
Jami McClennahan

 

The intent of this scholarship is to award a student who is pursuing a certificate or degree at Columbia College, using the College Application.

Criteria and Eligibility

  • Prior Term Status (previous Spring): at least 6 units.
  • Fall Semester Status: at least 6 units.
  • Current Term Status: at least 6 units
  • Plans for next Fall: return to Columbia College
  • GPA 2.5
  • Other: will have completed a minimum of 18 units by the end of the current academic year

 

 

 
 
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