Be it a cheerful smile, a friendly hello or a helping hand, Dianne Donovan understands the importance of a good first impression. As a rule, Donovan is the first one people see when they walk through the door at the Southwest Education Center (SWEC), so she makes sure the college’s first impression is a positive […]

Marichu Belarmino says she is “just doing her job,” but the extra effort and time she puts into her work earned her the 2025 Part-Time Employee Award. Since starting at the college in October 2021, Belarmino has worked in the Cashier’s Office. Prior to this role, she worked at a bank, which was a more […]

Being service-oriented and one who demonstrates overall excellence every day are just a few of the reasons Betty Majka was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Part-time Employee Award. Other attributes for this award include being a team player, displaying loyalty as well as dedication to the college, exhibiting flexibility when it comes to […]

Alice Adeszko may be a part-time officer in Moraine Valley’s Police Department, but she has a full-time commitment to her job, which is why her supervisor nominated her for the Part-time Employee Award. “To be a good police officer requires having the right motivation, a high ethical standard and mental resilience, and a belief in […]

For the last four years, Margaret Tenerelli has welcomed students in the Speaking and Writing Center while determining their needs and what type of appointment will work best for them. She is this year’s Part-time Employee Award winner. “Margaret is truly an exceptional part-time employee. When I hired Margaret, her patient, calm, friendly, warm and […]

Since 2017, Sara Othman has been a direct line of contact for Adult Basic Education (ABE) students coming into the Learning Enrichment and College Readiness Department. Her patience, teamwork, dedication and personable presence earned her the 2021 Part-time Employee Service Award. Othman works directly with students, helping them register for classes or take tests, answering […]