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Fall

Jessica Alvarado

Jessica has demonstrated leadership and a commitment to students who are seeking a career in health professions.

Sustainability, Accessibility, Innovation
Jessica has worked this year to markedly reduce access to program information by developing Academic Advising Moodle courses for students interested in Health Professions. This allows any student to receive real time programmatic information in multiple health professions programs by simply registering for this no charge resource. By using Moodle, other counselors may administer the Moodle course should responsibilities shift within the department.

Accessibility
She has developed easy to read course planners for students which have markedly reduced student confusion in program prerequisite expectations, and therefore, have reduced redundant inquiries to program coordinators. Students can feel confident that the courses they register (and pay for) are bringing them closer to a certificate or degree in Health Professions.

Sustainability; Collaboration and Partnership
She facilitated the development of proxy email accounts for health professions programs which has resulted in more efficient and thorough responses to student inquiries. Additionally, program coordinators can communicate program changes using proxy email, which in turn is readily distributed to all counselors and advisors involved in that program.

Diversity
Jessica reviews health professions websites for accuracy and continuity and makes suggestions for improvement using a student centered approach. She attends meetings with Program Coordinators and offers perspectives for divisional consideration. She provides insight into the student experience that would be largely unknown without her input

Integrity
Jessica has exceptional attention to detail and models a strong work ethic for others. Her written communication is thorough and focused on maximizing the strengths of the counseling staff in their service to students.

Liz Coleman

I believe there needs to be a “value” added to your list because this lady really has gone beyond all the values you have listed. Something along the lines of “saving a life – mentally and even physically”. Before taking Liz’s class I was at the point of do or die. If LCC could not help me change, I was lost forever and had serious thoughts of just giving up. I had not told anyone about my life, especially Liz, yet somehow she connected with my needing help and she not only reached out, she never let go! This lady showed me through her teachings that there is a chance for someone, even like myself. She taught me that I have the ability to change not only my lifestyle, but my beliefs, my self esteem, my whole entire existence. She not only believed in me when I did not believe in myself, but she taught me ways that all but eliminated those voids in my life that brought about self doubt. She did not do this for me, rather she taught me to do it for myself. And not just with myself, I have observed her like this with others.

It really says something about a person when she doesn’t stop helping and teaching when she leaves LCC, but when you see her in public as well. If Liz is not recognized for at least saving my life, I will give her my own recognition award. This woman is awesome. She is more than a teacher, she is also a friend.

David Duemler

When I read Lane’s vision – Transforming lives through learning, I immediately thought about David and the classes I have taken with him. His love for Psychology is so easy to see through his teaching and the way he teaches encourages students and gives them the flexibility to study more about topics that are of interest to them.

His down to earth personality makes him very approachable with any question or concern. I have taken 3 of his classes so far and am registered for a 4th next term. Thinking about how far I’ve come as a student and as a person while I’ve been in his classes is unbelievable. His class started out just being 3 elective credits to me and now I have changed my major to Psychology. David fosters Lane’s vision.

He uses integrity to foster an environment of fairness, respect, honesty and openness.

David incorporates diversity in the classroom by welcoming, valuing and promoting diverse perspectives.

He has opened my eyes and transformed my ability to learn with his methods of teaching. These are thoughts shared by many of my classmates.

Winter

Cindi Schweigert teaches the Academic Learning Skills at Lane Community College. She helps students improve their writing skills to succeed in lower-division and career and technical programs. "She goes outside the learning box," said one student. Congratulations to Cindi for winning a Winter 2010 Faculty Recognition Award!

Christina Howard coordinates the Physical Therapist Assistant two-year degree program at Lane Community College. She helped build the program from the ground up. "She is devoted to ensuring that students are well prepared not only for the licensure examination at the end of the two-year program, but also to provide world-class clinical care for their patients after graduation," observed one student. Congratulations to Christina for winning a Winter 2010 Faculty Recognition Award!

Beth Thorpe teaches in the Physical Therapy Assistant at Lane Community College and scouts out clinical sites for students. She is known for "developing relationships with hundreds of sites" and "coming up with innovative ways to help students internalize techniques and practice styles that are essential to the practice of physical therapy." Congratulations to Beth for winning a Winter 2010 Faculty Recognition Award!

Spring

Art Peck teaches math at Lane Community College and is lauded for his "compassion, dedication, and commitment to the success of his students," said one. "I would like to point out that for a college student to take an 8 a.m. math class because of the teacher is a bit of a feat in and of itself." Congratulations to Art for winning a Spring 2010 Faculty Recognition Award!

Melissa Kilgore teaches biology at Lane Community College. She "made a big difference in my confidence level," said one student. "I was hit by a drunk driver and suffered a closed head injury that left me legally blind and with other permanent injuries." The student was terrified of returning to school and nearly quit, but "Melissa was so encouraging and supportive that I decided not to give up." That student is now well on her way to an AAOT degree. Congratulations to Melissa for winning a Spring 2010 Faculty Recognition Award!