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RVC's Professional Development Day Spotlights Accreditation and Employee Achievements
RVC holds a Professional Development Day for staff and faculty in the spring and fall of each academic year.
RVC President Dr. Howard J. Spearman with employees recognized for five years of service.
This year's event theme highlighted important information for the Higher Learning Commission's accreditation visit on October 14-15, 2024. The day included updates from RVC President Dr. Spearman and his leadership team, offering informative breakout sessions tailored to faculty and staff. Additionally, employees heard from keynote speaker Dr. Alonzo Kelly and celebrated outstanding achievements with recognition awards.
An integral part of this tradition is acknowledging and appreciating exceptional individuals who contribute to the RVC's success. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year's honorees:
Brent Jepsen, Rookie of the Year
Jeremy Tallacksen, Employee of the Year
Dr. Cindi Schaefer Tobin, Leader of the Year
The following individuals were recognized for years of service:
Those recognized for five years of service included:
- Kylie Davison
- Jimmy Johann
- Kenosha Holland
- Luca Sauceda
- Casey Hauser
- Kris Fuchs
- Timothy Poole
- Jay Uecker
- Kevin Wilson
- Erika DuSavage
- Tim Romanello
- Andrea Bolton
- Jennifer Nordstrom
- Megan Olsen
- Carmen Turner
- Christine O'Neil
- Jef Tripp
- Cara Vande Voorde
- William Siaw
Honorees for ten years of service included:
- Katie Buss
- Moria Nagy
- Maureen Lowry-Fritz
- Shawn Doyle
- Danielle Hardesty
Those honored for fifteen years of service included:
- George Bane
- Jenni Roloff Welch
- Paul Gunsul
Those honored for twenty years of service included:
- Randy Flavin
- Elaine Dussard
- Amanda Lonsway
- Mary Sieracki
- Cathy Nation
- Joann Heck
- Jeremy Tallacksen
Those honored for twenty-five years of service included:
- Mike Kelley
- Marcia Abrahams
- Rick Jenks
- Michael Miller
Congratulations to all our 2024 RVC honorees!
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