Linn-Benton Community College

Left to right: Jack Giles, Mary Campbell, Emily Dray Linn-Benton Community College announced winners of the college Distinguished Staff Award and the Pastega Faculty and Classified Excellence awards during the college In-service Day held April 12. Jack Giles received the Distinguished Staff award.  Giles, of Kings Valley, works as an information support specialist with Information Services at the college, a position he began in October 1988, and of which he retired from on December 1, 2017. He continues to work part-time. Giles was recognized for his dedication and commitment to helping staff across campus, and for his mentorship, leadership and his willingness to freely share his in-depth knowledge with others. As lead carver for the Albany Carousel project, Giles was also recognized for his work in the local community. Mary Campbell, LBCC mathematics faculty member, received the college Pastega Faculty Excellence award. Campbell, a Peoria resident, began teaching at the colle...

Carol Schaafsma Carol Schaafsma, former executive vice president at Linn-Benton Community College, received the 2012 LBCC Distinguished Staff award at the college’s fall Inservice held Sept. 11. The award was established in 1980 to recognize employees for their contribution of both time and energy to the college. Nominees must have completed 10 years of continuous employment with LBCC. Schaafsma began work at the college in 1994 as a faculty member in Contracted Training and Business Development. She was promoted in 1997 to director of Workforce Training and Business Development; in 2001, to director of Curriculum and Instructional Programs; in 2006 to vice president of Academic Affairs; and in 2008 to executive vice president of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. She retired from the college in June. A Eugene resident, Schaafsma was nominated by her peers for her dedication and commitment to LBCC, to students and to the community. She is lauded for her in...