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2013 Employee Awards and Recognition

Celebrating a year’s worth of Awards

Service and LeadershipGrants and Fellowships

Publications and PresentationsDegrees and Certificates

Professional DevelopmentService to CGCC

In Memory of

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Awards

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Awards• 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll• Be Air Aware!, Award of Excellence, MCCCD Diversity Advisory Council• Reading Sessions for Developmental Mathematics, CGCC Innovation of the Year• College Viewbook, National Council for Marketing & Public Relations

Chandler-Gilbert Community College Individual Awards• Kathy Crossley, CGCC Woman of Distinction• Carol Edwards, 2012 Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert Nation Leadership in Mathematics Award, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics• Miguel Fernandez and Linda Heartquist, Gilbert Community Excellence Awards• Nancy Foote, Teacher of the Year, Arizona Science Teacher Association• Heather Horn and Maria Wise, 2012 John and Suzanne Roueche Excellence Award, League of Innovation • Billie Lamkin, Teacher of the Year, Tempe Diablos 2013 Excellence in Education Award • Nicole Lavonier, Debra Nolen and Sandra Roth, Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member, MCCCD Adjunct Faculty Association• Pushpa Ramakrishna, CGCC Service-Learning Faculty of the Year • Melinda Rudibaugh, Educator of the Year Honoree, Si Se Puede Foundation• Sam Sterk, Distinguished Service Award, Child Protective Services• Diane Travers, Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Award• Frank Wilson, Scott Adamson, and Trey Cox, Most Promising New College Textbook Award, Text and Academic Authors Association


Chandler-Gilbert Community College was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This is the seventh consecutive year the college has received this designation, which is the highest honor a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning, and civic engagement.

Since 1992, CGCC has sustained and expanded an academic service-learning program, which now engages more than 3,200 students each year, contributing more than 36,290 hours of service to approximately 200 community-based agencies and schools.

“Thanks to our dedicated faculty and service-learning staff, our service-learning program has continued to build year after year with an increasing number of students contributing their time and talents to our community service agencies, building relationships between the two and a strengthening of our community overall,” said CGCC President Linda Lujan. “It’s an honor to receive national recognition for this work.”

2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll


The Be Air Aware! team Lynda Anderson, senior human resources manager; Joel Brame, biology faculty; Lori Girshick, sociology faculty; Trina Larson, project coordinator for administrative services from CGCC and Alyssa Brown and Chrissy Springfield from the district office were recognized with the 2013 Diversity Advisory Council Award of Excellence.

The Be Air Aware! campaign promotes a work environment free of harmfulchemicals and irritants that may cause Multiple Chemical Sensitivities syndrome. The campaign creates awareness about the needs of employees who suffer with this invisible disability. This initiative has aided in fostering inclusivity and diversity so that all Maricopa employees can do their best work.

Be Air Aware!, Award of Excellence, MCCCD Diversity Advisory Council


Congratulations to the creators of the Reading Sessions for Developmental Mathematics classes which was selected as the CGCC 2012-2013 Innovation of the Year. The team includes:

• Mona Kelso, adjunct reading faculty• Roberta Pardo, mathematics faculty• Patricia Sindel-Arrington, reading faculty• Laura Smallwood, mathematics faculty• Maria Wise, interim dean, Arts & Sciences (mathematics faculty)• Mary Zimmerer, reading faculty

Innovation OverviewThe objective of the Math/Reading Sessions Program is to provide supplemental reading instruction for math students enrolled in MAT08X and MAT09X developmental math classes. Math and reading faculty work collaboratively to provide instruction and assignments to improve students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills through reading strategies for math success. By effectively developing their critical thinking and problem solving skills, students gain the confidence to successfully complete their class.

Reading Sessions for Developmental Mathematics, CGCC Innovation of the Year

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The marketing and public relations department received a gold 2011-2012 Medallion Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations for the CGCC Viewbook. The National Council of Marketing and Public Relations Medallion Awards are designed to recognize outstanding achievement in communications at community, junior, and technical colleges.

Gold Medallion Award, National Council for Marketing & Public Relations


The screening committee of the Women’s Leadership Group selected Kathy Crossley, executive assistant to the dean of Career and Technical Education, as the 2013 Woman of Distinction for Chandler-Gilbert Community College.

Kathy will celebrate 13 years with MCCCD in December 2013, most of which has been served on CGCC’s Williams Campus. Kathy was nominated for her unwavering service to others, proactive leadership, and support of colleagues as well as her technology skills and consistent professional and courteous manner. Her diverse knowledge of the campus and the college allows her to speak confidently to parents and students about how CGCC can put them on a successful educational path. She plays an essential role in maintaining the history not only of the Williams Campus but of a collection of memorabilia on the former Williams Air Force Base.

2013 Women of Distinction Honorees included:• Mary Beth Burgoyne, library faculty at Williams Campus• Jackie Askin, vice president of Administrative Services

Kathy Crossley, CGCC Woman of Distinction


Carol Edwards, student-learning facilitator, received the 2012 Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert Nation Leadership in Mathematics Award from the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics. Winners must have a record of significant and describable contributions to mathematics education, with emphasis on contributions occurring in recent years; demonstrate a concern for her/his fellow mathematics educators; use self-evaluation for growth and improved performance; demonstrate a clear knowledge of mathematics education, especially current issues and problems; and have made a contribution to mathematics education by furthering one or more of the stated purposes of NCSM: the interchange of ideas, cooperation with other professional organizations, and leadership in attacking current problems in mathematics curriculum and supervision.

Carol Edwards, 2012 Ross Taylor/Glenn Gilbert Nation Leadership in Mathematics Award, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics


Miguel Fernandez and Linda Heartquist were awarded the Gilbert Community Excellence Awards from the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce in November.

English faculty member Miguel Fernandez demonstrates the highest levels of instructional skill and integrity.

Miguel is noted for is the way he models the college’s values of excellence and innovation. He has the talent and skill to meet students on their levels, yet establishes expectations that allow them to learn and grow. He creates meaningful learning experiences and challenges his students to take risks in their own learning.

As director of student-run CGCC Radio, he opens the door to students with eclectic tastes in music, giving them a forum for expressing their individual and diverse identities. His work as a faculty liaison for veterans has positively influenced a number of students and increased awareness of the unique experiences and backgrounds veterans bring to a class.

Miguel Fernandez and Linda Heartquist, Gilbert Community Excellence Awards


As chair of the Instructional Technology Council, Miguel is also known for using technology effectively in the classroom and online while fostering effective technology use college-wide. He assists instructors in incorporating innovative techniques in ways that genuinely enhance student success.

Miguel is an outstanding example of the faculty of CGCC and his collegial, collaborative and positive approach make him a valued member of the CGCC family.

Linda Heartquist embodies the vision of CGCC in her commitment to every student’s success. As a student services specialist at the Williams campus, Linda interacts and assists a diverse group of students with a variety of needs. She admits, enrolls and processes citizenships forms for all students; helps with pre-advisement and advisement sessions; and is innovative when helping a struggling student search for resources that he or she may need. This is no small feat with a 35 percent increase in enrollment at the Williams campus this past summer.

Her commitment to follow through is modeled through her work as the lead for underage students. In addition to processing their paperwork and interviewing each student, along with the parents, to make sure the student is ready for college. She then contacts each instructor to get approval for an underage student to take the class and monitors their progress throughout the semester.

She is the first to volunteer for events at the campus and has helped with numerous events including many hours planning for, managing the facility set up and gift basket creation, and assisting at CGCC’s signature scholarship-fundraising event Champagne, Chocolate & all that Jazz. Linda is an invaluable member of the CGCC team and an integral part of this outstanding educational community.


Nancy Foote, adjunct science faculty, was named 2012 Teacher of the Year by the Arizona Science Teacher Association. Nancy teaches eighth grade science at San Tan Elementary School. The award honors educators who have a passion for teaching science and making a difference in the lives of children, ASTA honors four teachers each year, one each in the categories of elementary school, middle school, high school and new science teacher. Nancy was recognized for her extensive and creative use of technology to help kids learn difficult math and science concepts.

Using a “flipped classroom” format, she prepares online videos, which her students watch at home the night before class. Then, during class the next day, students put into practice the concept they learned from the videos. Students around the world have watched Foote’s educational videos online and told her they appreciate her demonstrations for solving math and science problems.

“I tell my students that it’s OK to struggle. When you’re finished working through the struggle, there is a great feeling of accomplishment,” Foote said. “But it’s not OK to suffer. I show my students a non-threatening way to solve the problem.”

Nancy is an Arizona Master Teacher and enjoys mentoring other teachers as much as she enjoys her middle school students. “We have an obligation to share,” she said.

Nancy Foote, Teacher of the Year, Arizona Science Teacher Association


Heather Horn, English faculty, and Maria Wise, interim dean for Arts and Sciences, were recipients of the inaugural 2012 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Awards. The League for Innovation in Community College is a consortium of more than 750 community colleges and universities worldwide. John E. and Suanne D. Roueche, leaders in the community college field and early proponents of the idea that teachers have major responsibility for how students succeed in the classroom, have been partners and friends of the league for more than 35 years. The awardscelebrate excellence in teaching with the eligibility criteria, procedures, andselection protocol customized by each member institution and dependent on their ideals and values of faculty and staff excellence.

Heather Horn and Maria Wise, 2012 John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award, League of Innovation


Nicole Lavonier, Debra Nolen and Sandra Roth, adjunct faculty received the Maricopa Community College Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award by the MCCCD Adjunct Faculty Association in the fall of 2012. The multi-stage process includes a self-assessment, a detailed descriptive application and two or more recommendations.

Billie Lambkin, Teacher of the Year, Kyrene School District

Nicole Lavonier, Debra Nolen and Sandra Roth School DistrictOutstanding Adjunct Faculty, MCCCD Adjunct Faculty Association

The Tempe Diablos recognized Billie Lamkin, adjunct faculty, as 2013 Teacher of the Year for the Kyrene School District. Lamkin works at the middle school and was chosen for her innovation, inspiration and achievement.

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Pushpa Ramakrishna was honored for her dedication to service-learning and to excellence in teaching and was named the 2013 CGCC Service-Learning Faculty of the Year. Pushpa deepened her connections between student learning and the community this year by establishing a partnership with Higley Unified School District and their Future Cities project. Working with their district coordinator, Pushpa placed all of the students in her Honors Biology 181 classes in the fall and spring semesters in sixth-grade classrooms. The focus was mentoring and tutoring the younger students in principles of biology and sustainability, helping them to design their concept of a future city. The college students also prepared a presentation on an alternative power source to present to the classes they had mentored.

In addition, Pushpa’s other Biology 181 students participated in the annual Feathered Friends event in collaboration with the Gilbert Riparian Institute. Students staffed educational booths for the general public to learn more about environmental topics and also presented posters from their research during the semester. Pushpa partners with this event every year.

Pushpa Ramakrishna, CGCC Service-Learning Faculty of the Year


The Si Se Puede Foundation recognized CGCC mathematics faculty Melinda Rudibaugh as a Educator of the Year Honoree at the 13th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Educators of the Year awards dinner.

Melinda promotes success skills to Chandler’s at-risk students in the Si Se Puede program so they understand the need to finish high school and attend college. Her calculus students provide leadership and tutoring to K-12 students for 11 Saturdays to enhance core math skills. Melinda has worked with the program since 2009.

The CGCC—Si Se Puede partnership teaches success behaviors, reinforces core concepts and exposes youth to career fields such as mathematics and engineering. The types of relationships built in these programs are transformational for CGCC’s students, staff and faculty as well as the Si Se Puede youth and foundation. CGCCstudents serve as role models to the local K-12 students they work with, inspiring kids to reach for college.

Melinda Rudibaugh, Educator of the Year Honoree, Si Se Puede Foundation


San Sterk, adjunct psychology instructor, was awarded a distinguished service award signed by Arizona Governor Brewer upon his retirement as a social worker from Child Protective Services (CPS) in November. He also receive a certificate of excellence for finalizing the most adoptions as an adoption case manager and another for doing the longest distance adoption by CPS this past year, facilitated the adoption of a child that took place in the state of New York.

Sam Sterk, Distinguished Service Award, Child Protective Services

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Diane Travers, division chair of communication and fine arts, received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Award at the Martin Luther King Basketball Classic.

Diane was nominated by Athletic Director Ed Yeager for her efforts in promoting diversity and embracing the many cultures at CGCC. Diane requires her Interpersonal Communication and Public Speaking students to participate in service learning at the Chandler-Gilbert Arc, a private nonprofit organization dedicated to providing training and support to adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. She feels it is important for students to both serve and learn how to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

She is the founding advisor for the Hands Enriching Lives Projects (HELP) service club started five years ago with students from all over the world. She also has more than three years of service with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit homebuilder for low-income families.

Diane Travers, Martin Luther King, Jr. Diversity Award


Frank Wilson, division chair of mathematics, together with mathematics faculty Scott Adamson, and Trey Cox authored a textbook that won the Most Promising New College Textbook Award given by the Text and Academic Authors Association. The book, College Algebra: A Make It Real Approach, was published in January 2012 and the award will be presented in June.

Frank Wilson, Scott Adamson, and Trey Cox, Most Promising New CollegeTextbook Award, Text and Academic Authors Association

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2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Service and Leadership

Service and Leadership

Jacalyn Askin Women’s Philanthropy Circle National Association of College and University Business Officers Western Association of College and University Business OfficersWilliam H. Crawford III National Society of Collegiate Scholars National Council on Black American AffairsCarol Edwards National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics TODOS: Mathematics for ALLNancy Foote Association for Presidential Awardees in Science TeachingSusan Gaumont Matthew’s Crossing Food BankDaniel Herbst American Association of Community CollegesLinda Lujan American Association of Community Colleges Marketing & Communication Commission American Association of Community Colleges Sustainability TaskforceVanessa Sandoval MCCCD Service-Learning CouncilSam Sterk Arizona Society of Professional HypnosisDonna Thompson National Women’s Studies AssociationAlison Whiting MCCCD Service-Learning Council


Jacalyn Askin, vice president of administrative services, is serving as treasurer of the Women’s Philanthropy Circle and is a member of the Community College Council of both the National Association of College and University Business Officers and theWestern Association of College and University Business Officers.

William H. Crawford III, vice president of student affairs, was named to the Community College Advisory Board of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). NSCS is a national non-profit and the only interdisciplinary honor society with active chapters in both two-year and four-year college campuses. Students must be first or second-year college students in the top 20 percent of their class with a 3.4 GPA or above. It offers nearly half-a-million dollars in scholarships annually.

Bill is also serving as president for the National Council on Black American Affairs, a council of the American Association of Community Colleges.

Carol Edwards, student learning facilitator, dedicates her time to a number of organizations. She served on the conference proposal review committee for the 2012 and 2013 National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics annual conferences; is the volunteer executive secretary for TODOS: Mathematics for ALL as well as is on the planning committee for their first conference which will be held in June 2014 at the Sheraton Wildhorse Pass Resort; and is a trustee for the Mathematics Education Trust of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, which gives grants, scholarships and awards to mathematics teachers.


Nancy Foote, adjunct science faculty, was appointed a two-year appointment as District 10 director for the Association for Presidential Awardees in Science Teaching.

Sue Gaumont, nutrition faculty, was accepted onto the board of directors of Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank in Chandler.

Daniel Herbst, dean of Student Affairs, is serving as the president for the National Council on Student Development, a council of the American Association of Community Colleges.


Vanessa Sandoval, communications faculty, and Alison Whiting, coordinator of special events, serve as the chairs of the MCCCD Service-Learning Council.

Sam Sterk, adjunct psychology faculty, completed his two-year tenure as vice president at the Arizona Society of Professional Hypnosis in December 2012.

Linda Lujan, president, is serving on the American Association of Community Colleges Marketing & Communication Commission as well as the American Association of Community Colleges Sustainability Taskforce.

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Donna Thompson, English faculty, was elected to a three-year term as the Ethics, Equity, Diversity and Accessibility Committee Chair and as a member of the Governing Council of the National Women’s Studies Association (NWSA). NWSA is the leading professional organization dedicated to leading the field of women’s studies, as well as its teaching, learning, research, and service wherever they be found. The Governing Council serves as the chief governing authority of the Association. The Ethics, Equity, Diversity and Accessibility committee oversees compliance with NWSA goals to increase diversity, inclusiveness, and to provide reasonable accommodations and render all NWSA activities and projects accessible.

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Grants and Fellowships

Grants and Fellowships• Chandler-Gilbert Community College/ Arizona Sun Corridor Get Into Energy Consortium: $13.5 million, U.S. Department of Labor• Cesar Becerra: $3,000, Maricopa Community College District • Nancy Foote, Fellow, Siemens STEM Institute• Bassam Matar: $589,700, National Science Foundation• Bassam Matar/ Digital Technology Education Collaborative: $899,792, National Science Foundation


CGCC was awarded a $2 million grant by the U.S. Department of Labor to revise and expand its Electrical Utility Technology (EUT) program and to develop a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) pipeline of graduates prepared for local jobs. The funds are part of a $13.5 million grant awarded to the Arizona Sun Corridor Get Into Energy Consortium, comprised of five Arizona community colleges, under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training initiative in an effort to develop programs to help fulfill the state’s energy industry workforce needs.

Cesar Becerra secured two visiting artist grants of $1,500 to bring local artist Barbara Gomez to lead the creation of the community mural projects on both campuses. The Pecos mural was completed in October and included the contributions of more than 250 students, faculty, staff and administrators. The Williams mural was completed in April and included the participation of nearly 100 students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members. The murals will serve as a constant reminder of the power of an idea as well as the unbelievable heights that the campus can reach when we choose to work together as one. The grants were awarded by the Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction.


Nancy Foote, adjunct science faculty, was named as a fellow for the Siemens STEMInstitute. Nancy will join other fellows across the nation at the world headquarters of Discovery Communications where they will be immersed in hands-on STEM professional development. Following the institute, the fellows will serve as STEM ambassadors in their schools and communities as they continue working together on STEM projects and empowering peers with the tools and knowledge gained from the institute.

Bassam Matar, engineering faculty, participated in securing the following two National Science Foundation grants: • A second four-year scholarship STEM grant for $589,700 to provide 22 scholarships every semester for up to $3,000 for qualified and financially eligible students.• A three-year grant to update digital courses by providing the tools and curricular materials needed to replace the outdated materials commonly used. The grant, titled “Digital Technology Education Collaborative,” is shared among Chandler- Gilbert Community College, Drake College, University of New Mexico and Michigan Technological University.

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Publications and Presentations

Publications and Presentations• Patrick Finn, Texas Review • Linda Lujan, American Association of Community College’s John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute• Arlisa Richardson, The State of Black Arizona, Volume 3 • Darien Ripple, Sustainability: Journal of Record; International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning International Conference; Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference Donna Breault, Southwest Institute for the Healing Arts • Sam Sterk, Sammy’s Journey

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Publications

English faculty Patrick Finn’s short story Dirty Lightning, a neo-Western featuring deranged drifters and fugitive saddle thieves who congregate at a bowling alley in the California desert, appeared in the fall 2012 issue of the Texas Review.

Arlisa Richardson, physics faculty, contributed an article entitled STEM Education: Arizona Community Colleges Striving for STEM Success to the publication The State of Black Arizona, Volume 3. The publication was produced by the Arizona Community Foundation as part of its Black Philanthropy Initiative, co-sponsored with Arizona State University and Arizona Public Services.

Linda Lujan, president, was invited to present as a guest faculty member at the American Association of Community College’s John E. Roueche Future Leaders Institute in Houston, Texas on July 23 - 27, 2012.

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Publications

Darien Ripple, philosophy faculty, published “Chandler-Gilbert Community College Environmental Technology Center: Sustainability Education through Experiential Learning,” Sustainability: Journal of Record, October 2012.

He also made two presentations.• Sustainability Education and Environmental Nihilism: Transforming Suburbia through Ecological Literacy at the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning International Conference, October, 2012• Chandler-Gilbert Community College Environmental Technology Center: An Authentic Model for Sustainability Education at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Conference, October 2012

Sam Sterk, adjunct psychology faculty, will have his book entitled Sammy’s Journey published in May 2013. The story is a memoir about Sam’s early life experience with asthma and being in an institution away from family for two years. The book jacket reads, “Meet Sammy, a ten year old Israeli child with life threatening asthma who is sent by his family to an asthma treatment institution in Denver. There, he would live away from home for two years, learn the English language, attend an American school, make new friends and adapt to an entirely new culture. How will Sammy adjust to all of these changes?”

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2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Degrees and Certificates

Degrees and Certificates• Donna Breault, Southwest Institute for the Healing Arts • Alex Cannell, Arizona State University• Brian Dieterle, Arizona State University• Heidi Engh, Northern Arizona University• Gene Esquer, Training Services Association• Brad Kendrex, Association of Government Accountants• Sandra Roth, Arizona State University• Mark Shuffletowski, IT Infrastructure Library• David Smith, IT Infrastructure Library• Franklene Smith, Northern Arizona University• Dianne Winslow, National League for Nursing


Donna Breault, administrative secretary, received a Yoga Nidra Facilitator Certification from Southwest Institute of the Healing Arts.

Brian Dieterle, systems administrator, earned his bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Arizona State University.

Alex Cannell graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University.


Heidi Engh will be completing her master’s in education degree in human relations from Northern Arizona Univeristy in May 2013.

Brad Kendrex, associate dean of Finance and Business Services, was awarded the Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) designation from the Association of Government Accountants.

Gene Esquer, groundskeeper, earned a certificate for Hands-on Small Engine Servicing and Repair: Parts 1 & 2 through the Training Services Association.


Sandra Roth, adjunct communications faculty, earned her doctorate degree from Arizona State University in December.

Franklene Smith, administrative secretary, is receiving her Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Public Management. She is one of nearly 1,300 students graduating from NAU this semester who earned their degree through NAU-Extended Campuses.

Mark Shuffetowski, lead help desk analyst, complted two internationally recognized certifications in best practices for IT Service Management focused on new or changed technology services aligned with business needs and customer priorities.• ITIL - Service Design, focuses on ensuring consistency and integration of all activities across IT providing business-related functionality.• ITIL - Service Transitions, focuses on building, testing, and deploying services into the production environment with predicted cost and minimal customer impact.


David Smith, help desk manager, completed IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Foundations training and is now ITIL certified. ITIL is a set of practices for IT service management that focuses on aligning IT services with the needs of business.

Dianne Winslow, clinical nursing faculty, earned her certification as a Certified Nurse Educator from the National League for Nursing in 2012.

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Professional Development

Professional Development• Academy for Leadership and Development• Navigate Maricopa• Maximizing Our Strengths as An Inclusive Community (MOSAIC)• MCCCD Leadership Principles • Safe Space Training


Carol Crane, marketing coordinator, Brenda Larson, division chair of social and behavioral sciences, and Trina Larson, project coordinator of administrative services, successfully completed the Academy for Leadership and Development, which comprises two residential training sessions and a practicum experience over a 12-month period.

Academy for Leadership and Development

Women’s Leadership Group Mentoring ProgramThe Women’s Leadership Group (WLG) Mentor Program is designed to provide an opportunity for women to focus on their individual learning goals and enable them to take advantage of professional opportunities within MCCCD. The CGCC WLG 2012-2013 mentees were KT Campbell, Maria De La Torre and Heidi Engh.


Navigate Maricopa Supervisor Development ProgramLynda AndersonCindy Barnes PharrMary FrederickGabriel GarciaMarina GiovanniniBrad KendrexSusan KuzmikRoy PopeTheresa Wong

Maximizing Our Strengths as An Inclusive Community (MOSAIC)Cindy Barnes PharrCathy ChlarsonDe Lois CrumptonMaryanne FrederickSusan KuzmikVivian MirandaIrvin Smith


MCCCD Leadership PrinciplesLynda AndersonJacalyn AskinCindy Barnes PharrBrent BartelRyan CainWilliam CrawfordBrenda CroteauKimberly DeHaanJames DusekMary FrederickDawn GruichichWilliam GuerrieroDaniel HerbstAnna JimenezTimothy KeefeBradley KendrexTimothy McHenryBethany MoncivaizWilliam MullaneyVictor NavarroCharles PoureRochelle Reinesch

Safe Space Training Averi AvelarLorene CopetilloWilliam CrawfordWilliam GuerrieroDaniel HerbstJacqueline LucchiColette NicholsMaria ReyesVanessa SandovalKimberly WaitesMaria Wise

Maria ReyesLinda ShawDavid SmithAlison WhitingMaria Wise

2013 Employee Awards and Recognition Service to CGCC

Service to CGCC• Pam Davenport and Larry Miller, Emeritus Distinction • Retirees • CGCC Adjunct Faculty Extended Service Award • CGCC Adjunct Faculty Golden Seatbelt Award • MCCCD Adjunct Faculty Association Years of Service • Keystone Award Recipients • Valley of the Sun United Way Campaign • Employee Group Officers and Representatives


Pam Davenport, Emeritus DistinctionThe MCCCD governing board granted emeritus distinction to English faculty Pamela Davenport at their March meeting.

Pam has served with distinction as one of Chandler-Gilbert’s founding faculty members. Since her arrival at CGCC in 1987 as English faculty, Pam expanded her involvement to include learning communities, faculty professional development, student organizations, as well as serving several terms as chair of the Languages and Humanities division.

Pam co-founded a distinctive part of CGCC’s faculty development program called the Network of Excellence, a professional learning community that provides new and continuing residential faculty the opportunity to learn about the college and to improve the quality of learning and teaching.

For many years Pam was faculty liaison to CGCC’s Native American student organization, Eagle Feather.

Pam has facilitated many writing workshops for faculty and instituted MCCD’s Writing Reflection and Renewal Project.

In 2006, Pam co-founded the Reflection, Renewal, and Role initiative at CGCC, which supports integrity, respect, inclusion, communication, and cooperation, and helps employees incorporate these principles to achieve a renewed sense of vocation inthe day-to-day workplace. Under Pam’s leadership R3 continues to flourish and grow.


Larry Miller, Emeritus DistinctionThe MCCCD governing board approved emeritus distinction for retired CGCC library faculty Larry Miller at the January meeting.

After serving three years as a reference librarian at Glendale Community College, Larry came to what was known then as the Chandler-Gilbert Education Center to establish its library in July 1987. For the next 25 years, Larry played a key role in providing excellent library services to CGCC students, faculty and staff, and was a major figure in the advancement of the college.

Among his many accomplishments are leadership in the design and development of the 50,000 square-foot learning resource center at CGCC’s Pecos Campus, and his personal involvement in securing traveling exhibits rarely seen at community colleges. Larry negotiated with prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian and the United Nations to secure exhibits that attracted thousands of visitors to CGCC’s library. In addition, he collaborated with faculty from multiple disciplines to establish CGCC’s signature co-curricular events program known as SEE Your World.


RetirementsChandler-Gilbert Community College said farewell to the following individuals as they retired.

Mary Day, 35 years Brenda Larson, 25 years John Schroeder, 22 years Barbara Stott, 14 years Bill Mullaney, 13 years

Dee Randolph, 12 years Walter Pierce, 11 years Steve O’Neal, 7 years Tom Briones, 4 years

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Aram Chomina-Chavez (MGT253)Zabioullah Eltezam (ECN212)Eileen Engle (ARH101)Wayne Gautreau (MAT142)

Jill Hudson (GBS205)Allison O’Neal (PSY132)Robert Payne (SOC101)Jill Wendt (PSY235)

Patricia Adams, Modern Languages and HumanitiesSherri Basha, Business and Computing ServicesAmanda Beery, MathMichael Canham, ScienceLauri Carney, ScienceRosa Ellingson, Composition, Creative Writing and LiteratureMohamed El-Sharkawy, Aviation and Applied SciencesJohn “Doc” Holaday, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Jill Hudson, Business and Computing ServicesMarc Jette, Modern Languages and HumanitiesCasey Kadavy, Composition, Creative Writing and LiteratureAdele Lewis, Communication and Fine ArtsKevin Sebesta, Business and Computing ServicesShele Taylor, Nursing and Health SciencesLoyd Tate, Aviation and Applied SciencesJulie Thompson, Science

CGCC Adjunct Faculty Extended Service AwardsSixteen adjunct faculty members were recognized for their extended service to CGCC, defined as teaching 20 semesters or more.

CGCC Adjunct Faculty Golden Seatbelt AwardsEight adjunct faculty were presented with the Golden Seatbelt Award. Created by Bill Mullaney, former dean of arts and sciences, the award title refers to the faculty member’s ability to keep students in their seats for the entire semester resulting in high rates of successful completion.


15 years James S Austin Jr.Rolf BrownGhada H. ElaqadDonny Dale FaustJaime J. GarridoMichael J. LiebnerLinda D. MatherSusan L. PaxtonRoy PopePietra SangerElizabeth B. ScottBeth ShookRichard J. SpearsMary Lou Stewart

MCCCD Adjunct Faculty Association Years of Service AwardsThe Adjunct Faculty Association and the District recognize adjunct faculty for their years of service to our students at the 5, 10 and 15 year mark. They receive a letter from the chancellor and the AFA president and a pin. This year, 93 of the 889 adjunct faculty recognized across the district teach at CGCC.

10 years Julie AdamsBeth Anderson-NunevillerDavid N. BeckNonie Jean BernardMark BerryMichael Q CanhamLauri Ann T. CarneyKatherine A. CzerankoAlexis Brandeis DavisStacey FlynnNancy L. FooteJean M. FronkPamela GasslerJames Alan LarsonAdele LewisAnthony MartoranaMichael L. MazzatentaPatricia NarducciDavid J. OakesAllison Diane O’Neal

Randy D. OngMichael Wallace PalmerValerie J. RehrerRichard A. SchonhoffMarta E. SerpasJulie F. ThompsonFrank LaMar WatkinsCassandra Yancy

5 years Vance Alan AckerCarolyn Jennifer BeesonSteven L BoringMichael BrunsTiffany A CameronScott Robert ChapmanMitchell ChaseKenna S. ChesneyPatricia A. ChristieLowell CraryParker Avery CrutchfieldJoshua C. CusterRobert De FrancescoMelissa Beth DionCathy DolanRobert DugganValerie B. FosterCory A. GerardMarina A. GiovanniniArmen Hakhoyan

Mary K. HavermaleAutum L. HuntLisa A. KimbroughJoseph M. KluesenerAnna LampisRobert M. LilleyThomas F. LoschiavoRobert J. McClellanMark T. McKinnonBethany A. MoncivaizStephanie N. MorganNeimehh M. MousaRichard L. NelsonKathy B. NicholsNatasha Lyn OliverCraig L. ReedsEvelyn Elanie SanchezMichael M SantoroDaniel N. SapakieScott Davis Scheall

Renee B. ShanlyJoAnna ShaughnessyJulie SinykinArne Bergmann SoerensenJamie Dean SpadaMerry Carol SpencerSammy L. StephensSam SterkJeanna R. TuckerJill L. WendtGeorgeanna Wielkoszewski


Lynda AndersonDan ArchibaldDavid BadamePat BakerAdebiyi BanjokoCindy Barnes PharrBrent BartelSherri BashaCesar BecerraMary BellMichael BerryJoel BrameDonna BreaultAlexandra CannellJesus Chaidez-HernandezMagali ChavezCathy ChlarsonRobert ContrerasCarol CraneWilliam H. Crawford IIIBrenda CroteauMike CurtisMaria De La TorreJim Dusek

Keystone Recognition CertificatesThe following individuals received one or more Keystone Recognition certificates

Heather FrengleyAna Marie GalvanThomas GarnseyLori GirshickRichard GisselMike GreeneKarin Heffel-SteeleDan HerbstLawrence HernandezAnnie JimenezJulie JohnsTim KeefeBradley KendrexAli KoenigSue KuzmikTrina LarsonJessie LeachMichael LucasJackie LucchiJanet McBroomIan McCloskeyJustin MassengaleNoel MorelosBill Nestmann

Doug NobleVanita OakesBrenna PeckRoy PopeCharlie PoureArmida RamirezJason RamirezBelinda RamosRhonda ReidMaria ReyesVanessa SandovalVinny ScalisiKeith ScherbRoy SchiesserAndrey ShalLinda ShawMichael ShineDavid SmithEva SmithRon SlamkaEric SnyderCaryl Terrell-BamiroLaura TraceyMichael Tracy

Nick TuroskiJuan ValdezMonica UlrichMargaret WalkerMark WeaverAlison WhitingScott WickhamTheresa WongDiane Yost


CraftsRepresentatives: Juan Valdez

FacultyPresident: Joel BrameVice President: Donna ThompsonSecretary: Carla McManawayTreasurer: Karen Flanigan

Valley of the Sun United Way campaign committee members Lynda Anderson, Brent Bartel, Joel Brame, Heather Frengley and Scott Wickham helped CGCC raise more than $22,000 to support many health and human services programs and nonprofits that provide vital support to children, teens, seniors, individuals, and families in crisis in our communities. In addition to surpassing the $21,000 goal, CGCC employees had the highest increased participation rate across the district for the 2012 United Way campaign. Thanks to all employees who gave. Your gifts make the difference in the lives of so many throughout the Valley.

Valley of the Sun United Way Campaign

Employee Group Officers and Representatives

M&ORepresentative: Gary Freeman

MATPresident: Scott WickhamPresident-Elect: Theresa WongTreasurer: Julie JohnsSecretary: Lynda AndersonProfessional Growth: Sherri Basha, Brian Dieterle

PSAPresident: Monica UlichSecretary: Della Cambron-PatrickTreasurer: Romana CarpioPaid Educational Leave Representative: Eva Jean SmithDistrict Representatives: Colette Nichols, Eva Jean Smith, Kathy Wescott, Julie Wright

SafetyRepresentative: Brian Langford

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