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| Director of Instructional Programming and Innovation George Reese (left) was one of six Clark faculty and staff members who received presidential coins in September 2009 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
| September 9, 2009 | |
| Samantha Lelo | Program Coordinator, Student Life & Multicultural Student Affairs |
| Gail Liberman | Dental Hygiene Professor; 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 | Math Professor 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 | English Professor Emeritus |
| Dick Shamrelll | Physics Professor |
| Susan Taylor | Program Support Supervisor, International Programs |
| Madeleine Von Laue | Adult Literacy Program Manager |
| Jim Walker | Grounds Manager, Plant Services |



