| December 2004 - John Hawkins |
 John is an outstanding employee. We have been working together for 4 years, for a newsletter that I was preparing twice a year for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers. His work is outstanding. He is thorough and detail oriented. He is patient. He never complains. He is always "on top of his work." I wanted to invite him for lunch for his long support in this endeavor, and he replied that it was "just part of his job." In my opinion, this newsletter was not regular part of his job, but additional work. I think that John is highly deserving of the honor of outstanding classified employee of the month. |
| November 2004 - Linda Hipol-Rollings (Tie) |
 Although I am not Linda's supervisor, nor do I work in the marketing department, it is clear that Linda's presence at the front desk has streamlined 'front-line' communication. Linda keeps everyone up to date on college activities in the E-News each month - I know that I have mentioned an activity to her in passing, and subsequently found a GREAT write-up in the E-news on the same activity.
I have observed Linda directing traffic at the front desk. She is always professional, no matter how chaotic and busy the desk may get. I am assured that students needing assistance are getting it - Linda will find the answer to a question or get the information necessary if she doesn't know it. |
| November 2004 - Walter Lewis (Tie) |
 I am pleased to nominate Walt Lewis for Classified Employee of the Month. Walt Lewis has developed the interactive video program in Fallon and the rural areas literally from the ground up. He has helped computing services lay cable, crawled through ceiling space, and even fixed equipment on the roof. Walt is completely dedicated to his work and does whatever it takes to fix the problem, whether he has to come in evenings or on weekends. Walt helps out wherever he is needed, getting the job done without fanfare. He keeps the equipment operating, handles video equipment upgrades, and fixes equipment when it breaks down. He also hires, trains, and schedules interactive video facilitators and fills in for them when they are absent. Walt is also in charge of maintaining the interactive equipment at the rural sites. He performs the weekly courier service because he is uniquely aware that weekly contact with the other sites is essential. |
| October 2004 - Rick Morphew |
| Rick is always there to help rebuild what is crumbling. He is extremely cooperative with faculty and staff. He takes personally every job - he has done a great job in remodeling the Science labs on the Carson Campus. He is also a team player. He cares about WNCC and what role he has to improve the physical setting. Thank you Rick, from many of us faculty and staff members! |
| September 2004 - Ellen Shafer |
 Above and beyond, she is willing to help anyone with anything! Numerous times Ellen has been deep within a project and someone comes in with a problem, she drops everything to make sure the troubled employee is satisfied and has been helped with the best of her abilities. I think a great big pat on the back is just what is needed to keep her with such a willing and happy to serve attitude.
Ellen is responsible for all duties of the classified staff. Some days she has 3-4 people lined up outside of her office waiting to talk to her. Ellen always handles each employee with a professional and courteous attitude. She always goes above and beyond to find the solution that benefits the employee even if it means taking the long way to get there. |
| July 2004 - John Doran |
 John is a truly dedicated employee here at WNCC. He takes great pride in everything he does here on campus. John is a great leader and displays and incredible work ethic. John has gone great lengths to make this campus look beautiful, keep all the vegetation and landscaping green and healthy, fixes anything he is asked to fix grounds or otherwise. John works tirelessly to make sure his department is on top of things. Of late he and his crew showed not only dedication but courage and steadfastness under fire...literally under fire. During the unfortunate Waterfall Fire John and his crew spent enumerate hours here on campus while most of us watched from town, clearing fire breaks from the Cedar and Aspen buildings and especially away from the Observatory, working along side the fire fighters, all working extremely hard to minimize the potential damage. John and his crew endured tremendous heat, unsafe breathing conditions and at some times danger to make sure the campus was safe and remained unmarred by the fire. |
| June 2004 - Cyndi Wulfing |
 Cyndi has been employed here at the Child Development Center since March 17, 1997. With extreme dedication and devotion to the children in her classroom, she is more than deserving of this award. Cyndi pours her heart and soul in her children. She is the Head Teacher for the "Lions" classroom. These are 4 and 5 year olds getting ready for Kindergarten. Cyndi works with the kids daily, ensuring that they will be ready for their jump into the school system. Her children LOVE her and admire her! You will never walk into her classroom, without seeing Cyndi working very hard. Her classroom is very organized and very tidy! With 20 students in the classroom daily, Cyndi just does it all! |
| May 2004 - Erich Holcombe |
 Erich has been a valuable and dedicated employee at the college for 9 years. Erich is constantly bettering himself by continually pursuing his education. He is currently working towards his Bachelors Degree at UNR. Over the years, Erich has involved himself in different committees at WNCC. Erich accepted the nomination to serve on Classified Council as Vice-Chair and dutifully took over the position of Chair when the previous Chair resigned. When Erich took over, the committee was in the process of updating and revising the Classified Council Bylaws; Erich bravely stepped up to the plate and moved forward with this project until it was finalized. Erich does his job above and beyond the call of duty with a good attitude; a quality that should be admired and rewarded. |
| April 2004 - Elvia Garcia |
 Elvia is the backbone of the ABE Program. She ensures that the office is open promptly every day and is often the first point of contact for all of our students. She is professional and dedicated to serving the students in the ABE program. Students who seek services in ABE are from very diverse backgrounds - Elvia treats each one with respect and dignity. I often receive compliments on Elvia's behalf from our teachers in ABE. Elvia meets all their varying needs and attends to all of the little details of our program's operation. Elvia has served on the Multicultural Festival Committee for three years. She has helped out at the WNCC Golf Classic and on her own time worked at the annual Salsa Y Salsa event representing WNCC. Elvia is fully bi-lingual. She supports many Spanish-speaking students as they transition from the ESL Program to credit classes, helping them to access college resources, sharing her own experiences in credit classes and pointing students in the right direction. Elvia is a valuable asset to WNCC and especially to the ABE/ESL program. |
| March 2004 - John Hawkins |
| John has bent over backwards for faculty & staff to accomplish tasks at the last minute. He has also delivered many things that are not part of his duties. And for me personally he has help me get equipment on line so I can complete my job. Fixing the equipment would cost the office monetarily if he did not fix them. He has even come to fix one machine on his day off for me. I truly appreciate his efforts. |
| February 2004 - Peggy Stutsman |
 Peggy has worked for the college for many years and has been a very supportive professional. She pitches whenever she is needed and gives 110%. When asked to run a report, she not only runs the report, but tries to figure if there is a better way. She is a wonderful problem solver. |
| January 2004 - Liz Kappel |
 Upon hearing that the Angel Tree still had many tags left of children's XMAS wishes, Liz took it upon herself and took the last 20 tags and "forcefully" distributed them to the other staff/faculty members within her work area. Within one hour, all of the tags were claimed and now each child will receive a gift this XMAS and a smile will be on their faces as well as Liz's, since she did a good thing. May good things come to her for this selfless deed. |
