Distinguished Staff Award Announced

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 in-service 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 inclusive leadership style and with her contributions to keep LBCC on the cutting edge of instructional innovation.