Burke hosts event to thank Pierce College staff

RICHIE ZAMORA Copy Editor @RZamoraNews

Paper snowflakes and finger foods were available for members of faculty and staff for the President’s Holiday Open House.

Kathleen Burke hosted an open house on the third floor of the student services building to celebrate the end of the year and to show appreciation for the year’s work.

“It’s a thank you to the staff for all they do all year,” Burke said.

The President’s Holiday Open House is an annual event hosted at the end of the year to show appreciation for faculty and staff for a year’s worth of work and to say goodbye before the holiday break.

Staff and faculty from all departments and areas of the campus came to enjoy refreshments and speak to the president and wish one another happy holidays.

Along with recognizing the efforts of the past year, Burke maintains that helping the students reach their individual goals.

“It’s always about students and student success and completion. It’s about making sure that students achieve their own personal goals and move on successfully whatever that means to them,” Burke said.

-Kathleen Burke President of Pierce College

“Whether that’s coming here and taking courses that lead them right straight to employment or if it means they are going to transfer to a four-year institution. However they define success it’s our job to help them get there.”