The Pat-on-the-Back program gives employees the opportunity to recognize their colleagues for outstanding contributions, everyday helpfulness, teamwork, positivity, and going above and beyond. Whether someone offered a helping hand, solved a tricky problem, or simply made your day better, this is your chance to say, “I noticed, and I appreciate you.”
Employees may use the Pat-on-the-Back Nomination form to give someone some well-deserved kudos. Take a look at some of our most recent nominations below!
“Dan Lauder joined me on a new task implementing an adult learner technology orientation. He created the canvas course and assisted the adult learners with the College LMS. He was patient, thorough, and professional, a great reflection of the culture of Jefferson College. If this were a yelp review, I would give working with Dan a 10 out of 10 :)”
“Jessica Bartlett stepped in to help coordinate a special request tour while I was gone. Her help is very much appreciated!”
“Amanda Berry is a friendly and dedicated employee who takes great pride in keepin the Administration Building looking its best. Her promptness, attention to detail, and consistently high standards do not go unnoticed – thank you, Amanda, for all that you do!”
Third Quarter Pat-on-the-Back Winner – Dan Smith
Dan Smith has worked on many technical aspects of the new ways the library is offering services to the campus and the broader community. He has been the person responsible for communicating with our consortium partners and our vendors about the technical specifications of these services. He has also created apps and programs to improve the efficiency and functionality of library workflows and processes. Dan's expertise is greatly appreciated.
Congratulations, Dan - your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Annual Faculty and Staff Awards
Dr. B. Ray Henry Service & Innovation Award- 2024 Winner, Lisa Pritchard
The purpose of the Dr. B. Ray Henry Service/Innovation Award is to recognize superior, innovative participation of an employee in the shared governance of the College, primarily through work on or with an institutional committee or subcommittee. This award is names in honor of Dr. B. Ray Henry, second president of Jefferson College, during a period of substantial growth and community impact.
Each year, the Assessment Committee honors one staff member and one faculty member for their excellence in assessment efforts at Jefferson College by granting the Linda K. Johnston award. Employees are nominated for this award based on the following criteria:
Communicate a positive attitude about assessment.
Help to foster the concept of assessment at Jefferson College.
Use a variety of assessment measures and techniques.
Use results of assessment to impact the curriculum and/or student learning.
Outstanding Achievement Awards
The Jefferson College Foundation established the Outstanding Achievement Award to identify and honor selected staff and faculty members for their outstanding contribution to the College. The program is sponsored by the Jefferson College Foundation Board of Directors, and the nomination process is led by the constituent group presidents. Employees must have been employed by the College for at least five years before the nomination deadline in order to be eligible, and they must also meet the established criteria for each group.
Congratulations to the 2024 Winners:
Certified Staff : Lora Warner
Classified Staff: Karla Mason
Adjunct Faculty: Betty Boyer
Faculty: Gerard Uhls and Lindsay Steighorst
Years of Service
Each year, the College celebrate those who have reached significant service anniversaries – from their first five years to decades of loyalty and excellence. The following employees are recognized for the dedication, commitment, and contributions that have helped make Jefferson College a thriving institution of learning and community:
5 Years: Brian Alderson, Taylor Humphreys, Matthew Husky, Sarah Perry, Maggie Rola, Keri Schmidt, Laura Vilmer
10 Years: Miranda Birch, Erin Bova, Matthew Bunch, Denise Hawkins, Bruce Korbesmeyer, Tony Loretta, Garrett Miller, Lance Nevois, Matt West, Brenna Young
15 Years: Daniel Boyer, Amy Call, Joseph Candela, William Kaune, Joel Vanderheyden
20 Years: Christopher DeGeare, Lynda Ferguson, Dana Nevois, Daniel Smith
