Category: Osprey Ovations

Join us in recognizing September recipients! Name: Riley SmithCore Values: Collaboration, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Sustainability, Courage Reason: Riley deserves special recognition for his outstanding work developing the new online application for College Now! His creativity, initiative, and collaboration have resulted in a tool that will make processes more efficient and easier for both students and staff. Riley saw an opportunity to improve the way...

Please join us in celebrating colleagues who received an Osprey Ovation in August. These recognitions are submitted by employees who want to acknowledge a coworker for excellence and for living out RCC’s core values: Join us in recognizing August recipients! Name: Michael LawrenceCore Values: Integrity, Collaboration, CourageReason: We would like to recognize Mike L., Tier 3 Network Administrator, with an Ossie Ovation for the exceptional...

Please join us in celebrating colleagues who received an Osprey Ovation from March through July 2026. We will return to our regular monthly recognition articles in August. If you have someone you would like to recognize, the Osprey Ovation nomination form is available on the RCC Intranet. These recognitions are submitted by employees who want to acknowledge a coworker for excellence and for living out...

Please join us in celebrating colleagues who received an Osprey Ovation in January. These recognitions are submitted by employees who want to acknowledge a coworker for excellence and for living out RCC’s core values: Join us in recognizing January’s recipients!   Name: Kevin PartierCore Values: Collaboration                                Reason: With many changes occurring across the RCC campuses, Kevin has been a huge support to me and the Academic...

Join us in recognizing December’s recipients! Name: Roz MendozaCore Values: Collaboration, Sustainability & Courage Reason: I am delighted to submit an Osprey Ovation for Roz Mendoza in recognition of her outstanding collaboration, courage, sustainability and innovation. Roz has significantly transformed how our institution identifies, tracks and responds to suspected Bots and Bad Actors (BADA), demonstrating exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to safeguarding RCC’s systems...

Join us in recognizing our November recipients! Name: Alesha FerrarCore Values: Collaboration; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Reason: I would like to recognize Alesha Ferrar for her continued dedication to her job and to the student employees that she oversees. Alesha’s compassion, understanding and positive attitude are such a necessary part of being a leader. Alesha exemplifies what it means to be here at RCC. She...

Join us in recognizing October’s Recipients! Name: Kelly Silva Core Values: Collaboration & Sustainability Reason: I would like to recognize and sincerely thank Kelly Silva for her outstanding service as the Administrative Assistant for the Academic Reinstatement Appeals Committee. Kelly exemplifies professionalism and dedication in every aspect of her role. Her proactive nature ensures that the committee is always well-prepared and supported, often anticipating needs...

Join us in recognizing September’s Recipients! Name: Nikki Hoover Core Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability & Courage Reason: Nikki is such a kind, caring and compassionate person. It’s amazing hearing her work with students and always giving her full attention and energy to each individual student every time. She works so hard to make sure all students feel seen, heard and fully...

Join us in recognizing August’s recipients! Name: Bernyne Wright & Tanya Salas-GonzalezCore Values: Integrity; Collaboration; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Sustainability & CourageReason: Bernyne & Tanya have been such a huge help while our coordinator is out. They have been responsive and quick to get back to the rest of the team whenever a question is asked. They’ve also been super helpful in making sure we’re...

Join us in recognizing July’s recipients! Name: Raelyn HortonCore Values: Collaboration Reason: Raelyn has been working with Medford School District to support their summer program. She has gone the extra mile to meet with students to make sure that they were able to get through the enrollment process and register.  This developed very quickly, and Raelyn stepped in and was flexible, collaborative in supporting students...