Every year, members of Chancellor's Staff have the opportunity to bring forward the names and accomplishments of incredible employees to be considered for the prestigious "North Star Award." On April 22, 2019, Chancellor Cheryl Marshall announced that Chancellor's Staff has chosen the following six employees as the recipients of the 2019 North Star Award:
- Philip Dykstra, Director, Institutional Research & Planning, Cypress College
- Marcia Jeffredo, Locksmith, Cypress College
- Catalina Olmedo, Business Office Specialist, Fullerton College
- Frank Guthrie, Philip Dimitriadis, and Michael Sheehan, Fine Arts Instructors, Fullerton College
- Jennifer Perez, Director of Campus Communications, North Orange Continuing Education
- Hilda Rivera, CAEP Special Projects Manager, North Orange Continuing Education
The criterion for the award is very specific. Each nominee must:
- Demonstrate excellence in overall work performance
- Promote positive morale through a congenial, supportive attitude and by providing service to others
- Put forth an effort to improve self as well as to develop and recognize others
- Exhibit initiative and creativity on tasks or issues that support students success, improve operating efficiency, increase productivity, and/or address District strategic directions
- Enhance the image of the institution and/or District
Thank you to these dedicated and extraordinary people for all that they do for our students, our campuses and our communities. All winners will be recognized at the May 28, 2019 Board Meeting.