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| Janet Owens, Administrative Assistant in Corporate and Continuing Education, was one of four Clark faculty and staff members who received presidential coins during the 2011 State of the College address. The honorees received the coins for their service to students and the college. |
In 2007, Clark College President Robert K. Knight introduced a new honor at Clark College -- the presidential coin.
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The coin is given to faculty and staff members who provide exemplary service to Clark students, the college and the community. |
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The honorees are decided by the president and are kept secret until the names are announced -- generally on opening day in the fall or during the annual State of the College address.
Clark College Presidential Coin Recipients
| January 20, 2011 | |
Monica Knowles |
Bookstore Manager |
| John Maduta | Program Specialist, Advising |
| Dr. Charlene Montierth | Professor of Geology |
| Janet Owens | Administrative Assistant, Corporate and Continuing Education |
| September 8, 2010 | |
| Tina Barsotti | Professor of Engineering |
| Theresa Heaton | Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Administrative Services |
| Miles Jackson | Dean of Social Sciences & Fine Arts |
| Debbie Maurina | Loan Program Specialist, Financial Aid |
Pat McDonald |
Senior Graphic Designer, Communications & Marketing |
| January 14, 2010 | |
| Linda Calvert | Associate Director, Running Start |
| Joy Horning | Administrative Assistant, Social Sciences and Fine Arts |
| May Jolly | Buyer, Clark College Bookstore |
| Luanne Lundberg | Professor of Developmental Education |
| Becky Merritt | Associate Director of Eligibility Programs |
Lisa Nelson |
Manager, Purchasing Services |
| September 9, 2009 | |
| Samantha Lelo | Program Coordinator, Student Life & Multicultural Student Affairs |
| Gail Liberman | Professor of Dental Hygiene; Teaching & Learning Center Coordinator |
| George Reese | Director of Instructional Programming and Innovation |
| Scott Root | Information Technology Specialist |
| Shirley Schwartz | Special Projects Manager, Clark College Foundation |
| Gayla Shanahan | Grounds & Nursery Specialist |
| January 15, 2009 | |
| Paul Casillas | Professor of Mathematics and Division Chair |
| Nancy Heidrick | Assistant Director of Financial Aid |
| Tami Jacobs | Director of Disability Support Services |
| Skip Jimerson | Grounds Manager, Plant Services |
| September 10, 2008 | |
| Lizette Drennan | Program Coordinator, Financial Aid |
| Karl Johnston | Grounds & Nursery Services Specialist |
| Mark Owsley | Stage Manager, Event Services |
| Sabra Sand | Fiscal Analyst, Business Services |
| September 12, 2007 | |
| Chris Concannon | Webmaster, Communications & Marketing |
| Shirley Sackman | Professor of English (Emeritus) |
| Dick Shamrell | Professor of Physics |
| Susan Taylor | Program Support Supervisor, International Programs |
| Madeleine Von Laue | Adult Literacy Program Manager |
| Jim Walker | Grounds Manager, Plant Services |






