Category: Osprey Ovations

Join us in recognizing April’s Osprey Ovation recipients!  Name: Scott LindbergCore Values: Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; SustainabilityReason: I would like to recognize Scott Lindberg and his dedication to Pre-College Education students by supporting our efforts to secure additional funding sources. Scott is a wonderful colleague who collaborates effortlessly with our team as we collectively pile in on shared documents often up until the deadline...

Join us in recognizing March’s Osprey Ovation recipients!  Name: Wade MannCore Values: Collaboration Reason: Part of the challenge of IT is testing our own processes, especially when it comes to the challenge of keeping our technology environment safe and connected. As part of this we conduct quarterly “tabletop exercises” to test our tiers/teams in challenging circumstances. Recently IT Management asked Wade Mann to step up and create a...

Join us in recognizing the Facilities Team, Natalie, Makiko, Bridey and Leslie. Name: All of FacilitiesCore Value: SustainabilityReason: Kudos to the Facilities Management, Planning and Construction (FMPC) department for their dedication to keeping our campus safe during the recent snowstorms. Despite challenging conditions, they diligently shoveled and cleared snow, working beyond the midday closure through the following snow day closures to ensure our campus remained...

Join us in recognizing Lyndsay, Abraham, Jessica, Mike, Polly, Kati, Melissa, Kassy, Laura, Norma, Kari, Jennifer, Juan, Cynthia, Makenzie, Catherine, Chelsea and Katelyn!  Name: Lyndsay TarrantCore Values: Diversity, Equity and InclusionReason: I met with a student today who was helped by Lyndsay previously. The student could not say enough nice things about Lyndsay. One of my favorite comments was, “I know I am in good...

Name: Alissa RamirezCore Values: Collaboration Reason: A new student was scheduled on my calendar for a counseling appointment accidently, he thought he was being scheduled with someone from GED. I immediately called the GED department in hopes to connect him right away without him having to wait longer to speak with the correct RCC program and Alissa answered my call. She understood the need to connect...

Name: Frankie Everett, Tanya Salas-Gonzalez, Rose Passione, Bernyne WrightCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; CourageReason: I have felt so welcome and have enjoyed this first month with the Financial Aid team and I am so excited to continue working with you all and learning all of the things you all have to offer and share! Thank you for making me feel so welcome and being such amazing...

Name: Cailin MondoCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason: Cailin has been so helpful as we update majors for the new dental hygiene program! Name: Nadean FriesenCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason: No matter how busy Nadean is, she will help in any way she can!! Name: Kristen MoralesCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; CourageReason:...

Name: Tanya Salas-Gonzalez Core Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability; Courage Reason: We had the Puentes orientation, and since it was new, we didn’t know what to expect. We had 55 students, and all of them had questions related to financial aid. Tanya helped all of them. Her professionalism and devotion to our students is impressive. Thanks to her, many students completed their...

Name: Lisa Yonker Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, DEI, Sustainability, Courage Reason: I have been on more hiring committees than I can count lately. Working with Lisa is always a joy, even when we are all stressed! The full-time dental assistant faculty position is the first I have had the opportunity to chair. I made an error in the interview dates, and Lisa jumped right in...

Name: Rob BlevensCore Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Diversity, Equity and InclusionReason: Rob has been readily available to help me set up on several occasions to support students when protesters from the community were on campus, and harassing students. Rob is kind, and compassionate, and always willing to pitch in to help. I wholly appreciate Rob, and his spirit of community. Name: Dani CrouchCore Values: Collaboration, CourageReason:...