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2010 Classified Senate Awards

In spring 2010, the Senate formalized a process to recognize our outstanding classified staff on an annual basis. Based on the criteria of:

  • Quality of work
  • Extra effort
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependability
  • Collaboration and
  • Commitment

and the number of nominations received, the following individuals and departments were selected to be honored:

Outstanding Individual Award:
Aaron Osheroff, Database Administrator, Information Technology Department
“Despite seemingly insurmountable events in his life, Aaron continued to be helpful during his recovery and still provided service to the college. His dedication to his work/job/life are inspiring to me. He just has such spirit and commitment to “being here.” (Excerpts from Nomination Forms)

Unsung Hero Award:
Melody Creel, Information Technician, Office of Planning, Research & Institutional Effectiveness
“Melody is the ‘go to’ person when you need institutional information. You name it and Melody will get it for you, no matter what it takes, no matter what’s on her plate. She works hard every day and makes a huge difference in the work of many, many college employees who depend on her statistical genius.” (Excerpts from Nomination Forms)

Outstanding Department:
Information Technology (I.T.)
“The Information Technology Department works tirelessly behind the scenes…they successfully guided us through the enormous undertaking of implementing the new Banner computer system. Despite being grossly understaffed, the I.T Department consistently provides good service while maintaining a positive attitude. They are always pleasant, friendly, willing to help and always professional. It is very hard to imagine doing our jobs without their support.” (Excerpts from Nomination Forms)

Awards were presented at the annual Faculty and Staff Luncheon in May.

2009 Golden Bell Awards

The Golden Bell Award is an annual event sponsored by the Marin County Office of Education to honor outstanding Marin County educators. In 2009 the award process included classified staff nominees from every school district in the county.

COM classified staff were asked to nominate staff they believed had made an outstanding contribution to the college community based on the following:

  • Extra Effort (Goes above and beyond what’s required)
  • Quality of Work
  • Consistently Positive Attitude
  • Always Dependable
  • Cooperation with Others
  • Outstanding Ideas

A selection committee composed of three former Senators reviewed the 15 nominations received and recommended that Becky Reetz and Kathleen Kirkpatrick have their names forwarded by the President's Office as the first College of Marin classified staff selected for the Golden Bell.

Click here to see excerpts from all those nominated for the 2009 Golden Bell Awards.

State Resources

California Community College Classified Senate

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