October 18, 2010 Volume 5, Issue 23 Clarktwenty-four/seven Clarktwenty-four/seven Table of Contents October 18, 2010

Notes from the Smiles All Around Meet Your New Upcoming Events 2 Summit White 5 Dental Hygiene 7 Ambassadors! 12 House Summit on Anniversary Student Community Colleges Ambassadors From the HR A Voice from History 13 Department Breakfast for 6 David Hilliard speaks Penguin Patter 3 Champions on Black Panthers 10 News about people Advisory Committee from throughout the recognition Penguin Nation!

Cover: Dean of Health Sciences Blake Bowers 2 and Associate Director of Instructional Operations Dedra Daehn attend the Advisory Committee Recognition Breakfast on Friday, October 15. 5

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1 Notes from the Summit Clark hosts webcast of first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges.

“Community colleges are the unsung heroes of higher education.” That was a key message as President Obama convened the first White House Summit on Community Colleges on Tuesday, October 5. The event was led by Dr. Jill Biden, who has been a community college professor for 17 years.

Among the highlights:

• The administration has announced a new partnership called “Skills for America’s Future.” It’s designed to change the way and labor leaders connect to community colleges.

• President Obama has set a goal for America to once again lead the world in producing college graduates by 2020. That includes an additional 5 million community college degrees and certificates in the next 10 years.

• The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation are launching the “Completion by Design” program. Investing $35 million over five years, the program hopes In a phrase that has special meaning at Clark College, two of the speakers— to dramatically improve graduation rates at community colleges. Dr. Jill Biden and Melinda Gates—spoke of this summit and actions resulting • In addition, a partnership among the Aspen Institute, the Joyce from it as the “next step” for America’s community colleges. Foundation, the Lumina Foundation and the charitable foundations President Obama praised community colleges, saying “they may not get the of JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America has established an program credit they deserve, they may not get the same resources as other schools, but to recognize and reward outstanding outcomes at community colleges they provide a gateway to millions of Americans to good jobs and a better life.” nationwide. That program will provide $1 million annually. As the President also stated, America’s community colleges “are places where Additional information­—including fact sheets and a tool kit—is available now anyone with a desire to learn and to grow can take a chance on a brighter future at http://www.whitehouse.gov/communitycollege. for themselves and their families.”

October 18, 2010 Notes from the Summit 2 Breakfast for Champions Clark College recognizes advisory committee members.

n Friday, October 15, Clark College Ohosted a breakfast to honor the more than 250 members of the college’s 26 advisory committees, representing more than 170 and industries, who help Clark College provide the best career and technical education and training possible for its students while meeting today’s business and industry needs.

The event, which was held in the Gaiser Student Center, began at 7:30 a.m. and ran until 9:00 a.m. Breakfast was provided by members of Clark College’s Culinary Arts program.

Guest speakers included Janet McCann, director of the State Center of Excellence for Allied Health, and Barbara Hins- Turner, the executive director of the Washington State Center of Excellence for Energy Technology at Centralia College.

McCann, who has been an administrative leader and instructor in Washington State higher education for the past 17 years, has been active in e-Learning initiatives, establishing educational and community partnerships, and developing best practices for serving adult students.

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October 18, 2010 Breakfast for Champions 3 Hins-Turner’s industry experience includes 10 years with Portland General Electric/Enron as Corporate University Director and Apprentice Coordinator. She has also served on energy industry workforce development committees, including the 2010 U.S. Department of Education delegation to Germany’s Global Sustainable Education and Training Forum and the - Clean Energy Forum.

October 18, 2010 Breakfast for Champions 4 Smiles All Around Dental Hygiene celebrates the big four-oh

The first Clark College Dental Hygiene Tgraduating class set a very high standard for the future: Every student passed the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on their first attempt.

That tradition of excellence—dating back to 1970 —has continued to this day. It set the stage for a memorable celebration as the program hosted a 40th anniversary reunion on Saturday, October 2.

Approximately 75 alumni attended continuing education sessions during the day, toured the dental hygiene clinic, and enjoyed an evening reception, where they were greeted by Clark President Robert K. Knight, Vice President of Instruction Dr. Rassoul Dastmozd, Dean of Health Sciences Blake Bowers and, representing the Clark College Foundation, Vice President of Development Ara Serjoie and Director of Major and Planned Gifts Left to right: Alums Janet Brislawn Harris, Leslie Luna Lardson, Phyllis Saksa, Theresa Mode Austen, and Mary Ann Daniel Lee. Haisch of the Clark College Dental Hygiene Class of 1970 – the program’s first graduating class.

“Clark College’s Dental Hygiene is a long-standing “More than 800 students have graduated from our in 1970 was shared that evening, along with a slide program in the United States that can attest to a program,” said Director of Dental Hygiene Donna show of photos taken throughout the history of the 100-percent pass rate for the NBDHE for its entire Wittmayer. “It’s exciting to know that several program. The classes of 1982, 1983, 1985, 1996, history,” noted President Knight. “That’s an amazing hundred of them live and work in our region. It was 1997, 1999, 2001 and 2009 all donated baskets for accomplishment—one that brings pride to our dental a joy to welcome so many of them back to Clark for a silent auction. The proceeds went to the Clark hygiene program, our college and our community.” our 40th anniversary celebration.” College Foundation and will be used to support the A scrapbook developed by students who graduated dental hygiene program.

October 18, 2010 Smiles All Around 5 A Voice from History David Hilliard discusses the ’s past and present

n Wednesday, October 13, a standing-room-only crowd gathered in Othe Gaiser Student Center to hear former Black Panther Party Chief of Staff David Hilliard speak on race relations in America.

Early Childhood Education Professor Kathy Bobula introduced Hilliard and the opening speaker, photographer Eve Crane. Bobula serves on the college’s Cultural Pluralism Committee and noted that Hilliard’s presentation was an example of how “Clark College supports and values diversity initiatives.”

Crane, who lives in Beaverton, gave a short presentation that mostly focused on showing photographs she had taken of the Black Panthers in the 1960s and 1970s.This African-American organization espoused revolution and armed self-defense, and was widely viewed as the more radical edge of the Black Power movement of the 1960s, with its leaders—including Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale, and Huey Newton—often shown wearing their trademark black leather jackets and dark sunglasses, and carrying guns.

Much of Hilliard’s speech focused on contradicting that view, pointing out the party’s work providing food, education, and medical screenings in the Left to right: David Hilliard, Kathy Bobula, and President Bob Knight. communities where it was based. “The things you remember most about the Black Panther Party was our militancy,” he said. “We don’t apologize for our posture of self-defense. But that’s only one element of our self-defense.… a myth,” he said. “Huey Newton and Bobby Seale met on a college campus just Our focus was always very much on those basic needs: education, jobs, health like this one.” care, hunger.” Hilliard’s appearance was made possible by a partnership between the Office of Hilliard also pointed out that education played a critical role in the formation Student Life and Multicultural Affairs and Portland Community College, where of the party. “The idea that the Black Panthers started on the street corners is Hilliard also appeared.

October 18, 2010 A Voice from History 6 Meet Your New Ambassadors! Nine students step up to represent Clark College as Student Ambassadors

Inva Begolli f you’ve ever attended a Clark College event or spotted a Inva is an international student from Lushnje, Albania, and most of her schooling campus tour in progress, chances are you’ve seen a Clark College I was completed in her hometown. In 2008 Student Ambassador in action. Student Ambassadors, who are Inva participated in an exchange student program, spending her senior year at chosen based on academic merit and who go through an application Woodland High School. She chose Clark and interview process, often serve as the face of Clark College College as the next step in her educational path, and this is her second year at Clark. and provide the student perspective to prospective students. They Inva is working on her associate’s degree frequently lead campus tours, recruit prospective students and assist as well as her prerequisites to get into the Pharmacy Technician Program. Inva plans to get a bachelor’s degree in Biology and then continue her education in with on-campus events. medical school to become a pharmacist. Inva loves the American educational Nine Student Ambassadors have been chosen for the 2010-2011 system as well as the American culture.

academic year. Get to know them a little bit through their bios here. Kim Brewer Kim Brewer is a returning student. She The Student Ambassador office is located in the Welcome Center, originally attended Clark College in the early 1990s. Kim took a long break to on the lower level of the Penguin Union Building. If you have an raise her family, which includes three very event for which you would like a Student Ambassador to assist, busy teenagers who attend neighboring Hudson Bay High School, and then decided please contact Vanessa Watkins at ext. 2961 or [email protected]. to return to Clark College in the spring If you or a student would like a tour of Clark’s main campus, contact of 2010. She is studying in the medical radiography program. Kim grew up in the Student Ambassador and Campus Visit program at ext. 2078. Camas, but has lived in many different places as an adult. She is very happy to be back at Clark College and looks forward to a great year. Continued on the next page

October 18, 2010 Meet Your New Ambassadors! 7 Phil Kenyon brings. She wishes the best of luck to all Penguins attending Clark this year and Phil is a native and a fourth-year in the years to come! student at Clark College. After spending Neda Rabbanian two years as a Running Start student Neda is a returning student. Her first pursuing an associate’s degree focusing on encounter with Clark took place in early Psychology/English, he changed focus 2000 when she signed up for ESL classes. and began taking classes for a degree in She had just moved to the U.S. and she Environmental Engineering. He plans to didn’t have any friends. The staff at Clark transfer to WSU Pullman in fall 2011 to College and her fellow students were very earn his bachelor’s degree in Environmental nice and they made her feel comfortable. Engineering. He chose Clark College for its ease of access, small class sizes, It was that feeling that encouraged her to quality educational programs, and low tuition. Many students on campus enroll in classes at Clark in winter 2010 recognize him for his unicycle (yes, it is bigger than the one he rode last year), after having been away from the Northwest for many years. Neda is working which he rides to and from school every day. In his spare time, Phil likes to give on her Associate of Arts degree. She is planning on transferring to a university back to the community, mainly doing outreach with grade-schoolers. and completing a degree in Psychology. She is originally from Iran and she is Kaylee Killgore-Warden interested in working with families who have immigrated to the U.S. and are Kaylee is proud to serve as a second-year trying to adjust to their new home. She dreams of the day that she is a cross- Student Ambassador this year. She will cultural psychologist and is able to make a difference in the society she fondly be finishing her Associate of Arts degree calls her chosen home. this year and most likely will begin the Tessa Stroda Ophthalmology program at PCC next fall. Tessa grew up and attended high school in The 23-year-old mom stays very busy with the small town of Monroe, . She school, work and a non-profit organization chose to come to Clark College because of she and her husband started last year. Kaylee its excellent scholastics and also to pursue will be even busier this winter with the her love of softball. Now in her second year arrival of her second baby, a daughter due in January. Family is one of the most at Clark College, she plans to graduate with important values to Kaylee along with diversity, open-mindedness and respect. her Associates of Arts degree in the spring. In her free time, she focuses on bettering the community and building her She is extremely excited to start another leadership skills. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends. Kaylee year of Penguin softball and to work as an has thoroughly enjoyed her time at Clark and can’t wait to see what the future Continued on the next page

October 18, 2010 Meet Your New Ambassadors! 8 Ambassador. Next fall, she hopes to transfer to Oregon State University and Lauren’s hobbies include singing, dancing, and smiling. In her free time, she begin earning her bachelor’s degree in Physician Assisting/General Science. likes to study, hang out with her family, and people-watch. Her favorite things From there she will need to continue her education to become certified and about Clark College are the mascot, Oswald; the amazing history of the achieve her master’s degree. Outside of school, Tessa enjoys relaxing with her college; and success stories from alumni who started their educational journey friends and spending time outside—when the Northwest weather permits it. at Clark. Lauren wants to help prospective students feel comfortable enough to get started and succeed at Clark College. It is her desire to show people that Dan Swenson anything can be accomplished, no matter how big it may seem. Dan graduated from Prairie High School and is in his second year at Clark College Kayla Wells pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Kayla Wells is in her third year at Clark Upon completing his associate degree, College. She hopes to complete her he will transfer to WSU Vancouver to Associate of Arts degree in spring 2011 and complete his bachelor’s degree, majoring wishes to transfer to Western Washington in Communications Technology. Dan has University the following fall. Kayla plans to worked for several years in the technical double-major in Spanish and Psychology. industry as a web developer, a graphics After college, Kayla plans to enroll in the and sign designer, and an onsite support tech. He enjoys Pepsi, Legos, and the Peace Corps and travel the world while occasional Oregon Burrito. gaining knowledge from new experiences. Kayla strongly believes in the power of diversity and strives to spread tolerance. Lauren VanderKraats In her spare time Kayla enjoys spending time with her family and friends, riding Lauren grew up in and moved to her Schwinn Cruiser, and watching movies. Kayla is proud to live in the Pacific Vancouver, Washington, after she graduated Northwest, and takes pleasure in witnessing the seasons change. from North Monterey County High School in 2005. She received a License for Massage Therapy from East West College of Healing Arts. After taking a year off school, she began searching for the best place to begin her prerequisites for Nursing; Clark College fit the bill in more ways than one (i.e. great teachers, great campus, and great atmosphere). She has been here for a year and a half and plans to graduate in fall 2011.

October 18, 2010 Meet Your New Ambassadors! 9 fourth overall in a race against other Penguin Patter student athletes from six four-year universities. News about people from throughout “With a 5K time so far this season the Penguin Nation! of 18:35, Holly is poised to run for the individual NWAACC title this November,” said Cross Country Head September Student Athletes of the Month Coach Ryan Hovde. “Holly’s mental and Student athletes competing in soccer and cross country have been honored as physical toughness puts her in the position the September 2010 “Athletes of the Month” at Clark College. Holly Meler to become one of Clark College’s best and Ben Miramontes earned praise from coaches for their leadership on and distance runners of all times.” off the field. The Student Athlete of the Month program Ben Miramontes is a sophomore on the recognizes both the academic and Clark College men’s soccer team. He is athletic achievements of also one of the team captains. A graduate Clark’s student athletes. of Glencoe High School in Hillsboro, Two recipients are selected each Ore., Miramontes is described as “an month by a committee that ultimate student athlete” with a grade includes Clark College coaches, point average of 3.40. athletic department personnel, Men’s Head Soccer Coach Biniam and fellow students. Afenegus notes that Miramontes was an Each honoree receives a jacket with his or all-star player last year and has continued her name engraved on it. The jackets are his strong performance this year. “Ben provided by Les Schwab through its support is a big reason that the men’s team is off of the “Student Athlete of the Month” to a great start with a record of 5-1-1 in league,” Afengeus said. “Ben is very program, in partnership with Clark’s Penguin well respected by his teammates, as he always gives 110% effort in games and Athletic Club and the Clark College Foundation. practice. He personifies maximum effort.” Continued on the next page Holly Meler is a freshman at Clark, having graduated from Vancouver’s Columbia River High School. In her second meet of the season, she took second overall in a race with more than 120 runners. Most recently, she took

October 18, 2010 Penguin Patter News about people from throughout the Penguin Nation! 10 Read All About It On Tuesday, October 12, Student Learning Center Program Manager Suzanne Smith and Associate Director of Basic Education Dr. Hannah Abraham-Shea attended the board meeting of the Clark County Commissioners to receive a proclamation recognizing Washington State Adult Literacy Week and the role that Clark College Basic Education plays in fostering education and literacy amongst the citizens of Clark County. Literacy Week runs October 17-23, and the Learning Center is hosting two evening events to promote literacy within the Southwest Washington region. (See Calendar on p. 12 for details.) Ticket to Ride Like to bike, walk or carpool? A fan of public transportation? Make your “green” commute pay in this fall’s Wheel Options Commute Contest, part of the state-mandated Washington State Commute Trip Reduction program. Just log into the Wheel Options website and register your commute from October 17 through October 30, 2010. If you use an alternative means of transportation when commuting to and from work other than a single occupant vehicle twice during this time period, you are eligible. Alternative means of transportation can include walking, bicycling, carpooling, working a compressed schedule or riding the bus. (Motorcycle riding is not considered an alternative means of transportation.)

Eligible participants can enter to win $2500, as well as other great prizes, including gift cards to local stores and two different weekend getaway packages. Every participant will receive a “buy one, get one companion fare” coupon on Amtrak Cascades. Not only that, you’ll save your money, your sanity and the quality of life in our community ... and on our planet! Eschew the Flu Don’t get taken down with the flu this winter! Clark College Health Sciences is offering the 2010 flu vaccine for just $15. It also protects against H1N1 (aka “Swine Flu”) virus. That’s a two-for-one offer—how can you refuse?

October 18, 2010 Penguin Patter News about people from throughout the Penguin Nation! 11 Upcoming Events 30 Clicks: Managing Your South Puget Sound 30 Clicks: Social Action Online Identity Community College through Social Media For additional information, see the activities calendar on the Clark College Thursday, October 21, 2010 Olympia, WA Thursday, October 28, 2010 website: www.clark.edu/news_events/college_calendar/ 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted, all events take place on the Clark College main campus. LIB103 Women’s Soccer Game LIB 103 If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate Saturday, October 23, 2010 in an event, contact the Disability Support Services Office at 360–992–2314 or Mobile Technology: Where 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ASCC - Halloween 360–992–2835 (TTY), or visit Gaiser Hall Room 137.) Are We Going? Extravaganza Lane Community College Friday, October 22, 2010 Thursday, October 28, 2010 Eugene, OR Disability Awareness Event ASCC - Free Haircuts 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday, October 18, 2010 Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Presenter: Jason Grigsby. Mental Health PUB 161 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. GHL 213 Monday: Sexuality and Cross Country Meet Speaker: Ron Heagy, from Life Is An Provided by Paul Mitchell students. Communication ASCC - 50’s Karaoke Saturday, October 30, 2010 Attitude LLC. Gaiser Student Center Monday, October 25, 2010 Friday, October 22, 2010 Gaiser Student Center 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. NWAACC South Region 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Clark Art Talks Speaker: Michael Brook, PhD. Championship Mental Health Monday: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 PUB 161 PUB 161-Lounge Southwest Oregon Managing Stress with 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Community College Mindfulness Volleyball Game Monday, October 18, 2010 Speaker: Wendy Red Star. Volleyball Game Friday, October 22, 2010 30 Clicks: NBC News PUB 161 Monday, October 25, 2010 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Archives on Demand 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Presenter: Saturday, October 30, 2010 Volunteer Fair Home game vs. Lower Columbia Yael Schweitzer, MSW. Centralia Community College 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Community College PUB 161 Centralia, WA LIB 103 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. O’Connell Sports Center Gym

Open Dialog with the Soccer Games Gaiser Student Center Auditions for “The Pirates President Knight Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Soccer Games of Penzance” Monday, October 18, 2010 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Saturday, October 23, 2010 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. WPEA/ 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Women’s game starts at 2:00 p.m. Special focus on creating a safe Men’s game starts at 4:00 p.m. UFCW Women’s game starts at 2:00 p.m. Please call Connie at 360-992-2370 campus environment for all. Men’s game starts at 4:00 p.m. on or after Oct. 5 to schedule an Southwest Oregon Community GHL 213 audition time. Please bring a resume College Meeting Chemeketa Community College and head shot stapled together. Coos Bay, OR Literacy Week Open House Salem, OR Those wishing to audition will Schedule Monday, October 18, 2010 and be asked to sing 32 bars of music Volleyball Game Volleyball Game Tuesday, October 19, 2010 appropriate to the style of the show. Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Wednesday, October 20 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. An accompanist will be provided. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Theme is “Literacy: a Family Affair” Gaiser Student Center Green River Home game vs. Tacoma Community SHL 214 and each night includes workshops Community College and learning activities. College. Men’s Soccer Game Auburn, WA Saturday, October 23, 2010 TPC O’Connell Sports Center Gym 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

October 18, 2010 Upcoming Events 12 Personal Leave Days - Classified Represented From the HR Department Employees (WPEA) Classified employees represented under the WPEA bargaining agreement receive one personal leave day each fiscal year during the two-year 2009-11 2011 Open Enrollment CBA, and this personal leave day must be used by June 30, of each fiscal year. (This is different than the personal holiday.) If you are unsure if you have used The 2011 Open Enrollment period for state employees’ medical and dental this personal leave day please call Thao Schmidt, x2628 in Human Resources. coverage is November 1 through November 30. Open enrollment is an opportunity to make changes in plans and to reinstate previously waived Welcome New Classifed Employees coverage for yourself or your dependent(s) and add eligible dependents. Katy Constable was appointed to the full-time temporary position of Changes are effective January 1, 2011. Program Specialist 2 in Advising effective September 16, 2010. Katy has a New 2011 Monthly Premiums for Medical: bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Concordia University and a Master’s Kaiser Classic 2010 2011 degree in Social Work from Portland State University. She has previous work Employee $72 $105 experience at Clackamas Community College, Youth Employment Center, Employee & Spouse $154 $220 Camp Fire USA, Healthy Steps Women’s and Children’s Clinic, Portland Employee & Child(ren) $126 $184 State University, Clark County Adult Protective Services, and Columbia River Mental Health. Employee & Spouse & Child(ren) $208 $299 was appointed to the full-time permanent position of Secretary Uniform 2010 2011 Leah Skeen Senior in the Bookstore effective September 13, 2010. Leah has previous Employee $41 $60 work experience at Kaiser Permanente and has coursework at Portland Actors Employee & Spouse $92 $130 Conservatory. Employee & Child(ren) $72 $105 Amy Tam was appointed to the full-time permanent position of Program Employee & Spouse & Child(ren) $123 $175 Specialist 2 in the Workforce Education, Basic Education, and Economic Benefits Fair Development Unit effective August 16, 2010. Amy has a bachelor’s degree Clark College is hosting a Benefits Fair on Friday, November 5, from in Communications/Political Science from the University of Washington. 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Gaiser Hall Student Center. Representatives from She has previous work experience at Clark College, Community Coalition all the medical and dental plans will be available for questions. for Environmental Justice, Macy’s NW, and Southwest Washington Medical Center. Retiree Session - November 5, 2010 – PUB 258 There is one retiree session scheduled for November 5: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Christine Taylor was appointed to the full-time temporary position of in PUB Room 258. If you have any questions, call Pagean Pallamounter, x2119. Information Technology Technician 2 in eLearning effective September 7, 2010.

October 18, 2010 From the HR Department 13 Christine has an Internet Programming Certificate from • Walkers are eligible for an umbrella. the University of , a Digital Media Arts • Bus riders are eligible for subsidized transit passes (free for Diploma from the Vancouver Training Institute, a Computer one-zone travel). Staff Science Certificate from Quebec University, and a Computer • Riders and van poolers are also eligible for the guaranteed Programming/Analyst Certificate from Vanier College. She ride home. has previous work experience at PTT Global, Clark College, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, Educacentre College, French Other services in support of the commute trip reduction program include personal laundry pick-up and delivery on the main Associate of British Columbia, , and British Editor/Contributor Columbia French Society for Economic Development in campus and use of lockers on the main campus. Hannah Feldman

British Columbia. For information about the C-Tran/Clark College bus pass Contributors program click on: http://intranet.clark.edu/department_ Laura Elwood-Klein Sarah Thorsen was appointed to the full-time permanent Barbara Kerr position of Administrative Assistant 2 in Allied Health information/human_resources/c-tran_bus_program.doc Graphic Design effective September 1, 2010. Sarah has a bachelor’s degree To sign up for the Commute Trip Reduction program feature that Jenny Shadley in Business from Evergreen State College. She has previous meets your commuting needs, call Laura Elwood-Klein in Human Photographers work experience at Evergreen State College, TOGETHER Resources, x2381. Jenny Shadley of Thurston County, Olympia School District, and Battle Ground School District.

Save on gas—take advantage of commute trip reduction program Automobiles are one of the most significant sources of air pollution in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area. Reducing the number of people who drive to work alone may be the most important and most effective measure we can take to help preserve our environment. There are a number of ways that Clark College employees can participate in the commute trip reduction program. Most options include the additional feature of a guaranteed ride home:

• Bike riders will find bicycle racks and bike shelters on the main campus. Bike riders may also receive a helmet.

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