Ode to You!
About the Award
In January 2024 the VOICES Committee announced the launch of a new employee award,
titled “Ode to You!”
The prior award, known as the Way to Go Joe Award, was retired, and the new Ode to You award will be distributed as a department-to-department award that will continue to be
passed along quarterly.
This new award was inspired by the memory of retired classified employee, Odette Richardson,
who was one of the founding members of the VOICES Committee. During her tenure, Odette
was very active with CSEA, Chapter 262, the Mt. SAC Staff Association, and many other
campus initiatives.
Odette’s advice was always to “get involved.” She felt that by getting involved at
work, you enrich not only your own work experience, but you enrich the experiences
and provide benefits to the students, colleagues, and the community you serve.
Recipients
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2024 | Facilities
Facilities Planning & Management Department,
Maintenance & Operations, and
Design and Construction Teams
The Facilities Planning and Management Department, Maintenance and Operations, and
the Design and Construction Team and IT are frequent collaborators, forming a partnership
that is crucial to meeting the goal of creating a smooth functioning campus for students,
faculty, and staff.
The Facilities Planning and Management Department and Maintenance and Operations exhibited
remarkable dedication and proactive involvement during the recent building floods.
When faced with this crisis, the department swiftly mobilized its team and resources
to mitigate the water's impact on campus buildings and infrastructure. They worked
tirelessly to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, displaying exceptional
teamwork and professionalism throughout the response. Not only did they manage the
immediate crisis by deploying alternative classroom space, but they also took proactive
measures to avert future incidents. Their commitment and tireless efforts, working
around the clock, exemplified their dedication to the College's well-being.
Beyond emergencies, the Facilities and Construction teams consistently demonstrate
commitment to their work and the campus community. They regularly conduct routine
maintenance checks, implement sustainable practices, and collaborate with other departments
to enhance campus functionality. Their proactive approach contributes significantly
to the overall well-being of the College community. It ensures the investment made
in state-of-the-art learning spaces for students, remarkable sports and event spaces,
and offices will be here for future scholars.
IT relies on the Teams as a valuable partner to coordinate the behind-the-scenes details
of campus infrastructure and the little things that keep our systems and servers ticking
to provide the best support possible for students.”
awarded by Information Technology
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2023 | Information Technology
Information Technology
These IT professionals go above and beyond to ensure the success of the Student Life/Associated
Students programs and applications such as the Students of Distinction, LEAD Program,
RSCO Activation, and Associated Students officer and committee applications. They
are always ready and willing to help with any issues or new ideas and they should
be commended for handling a thousand and one tasks at a time with grace and professionalism,
never making us feel like an imposition, and always taking the extra time to explain
in ways we understand.
awarded by Student Life