Head Softball Coach Chuck Bodeen will retire from coaching at the conclusion of the 2021 softball season. Hired in 2005, Bodeen concludes his career as the longest-tenured softball coach in school history — this spring will mark his 16th season at the helm of the Yaks. During his time at YVC, Bodeen has seen 27 of his players advance to 4-year programs, while 32 players have received NWAC All-East Region team honors and another 18 players have been named to the NWAC All-Academic team. Prior to YVC, Bodeen coached baseball for a combined ten years at Selah and Eisenhower high schools and was the athletic director at Eisenhower High School. “We are very thankful and appreciative for all of Chuck’s eforts he put into running the softball program at YVC. He was instrumental in providing a consistency to the program, but more importantly impacted the lives of all of his players during his time here,” said Director of Athletics Ray Funk. “We wish Chuck nothing but the best in his well-deserved retirement.”
Retirements
Sheri Wilkins Basic Skills Instructor, Sept. 1994-Jan. 2020 Mark Quinn Communications Instructor, Sept. 2011-Jan. 2020 Vicki Tanasse Radiologic Sciences Instructor, Sept. 2003-Sept. 2020 Jill Widner English Instructor, Sept. 1993-Sept. 2020 Susan Klaus Business Technology Instructor, Aug. 1988-Jan. 2021 Janet Foster-Goodwill Criminal Justice Instructor, Sept. 1993-March 2021 Kathy Laws Basic Skills Instructor, Sept. 1988-Jan. 2021 Lori Kunkler Basic Skills Instructor, Sept. 2010-Jan. 2021 Tammy Siebenberg Dir. Library & Media Services, Sept. 2006-June 2021 Tomas Ybarra VP of Instruct. & Stud. Services, July 2003-June 2021 William Sizemore Parking Guide, April 2004-June 2020 Deborah Wilson Coordinator Volunteer Programs, Oct. 1998-June 2021 Andy Villalovos Custodian, Dec. 1992-Oct. 2020 Gordon Gerner Media Assistant, Nov. 2009-Nov. 2020 Gene Trevino Custodian, Oct. 2004-April 2020 Richard Thacker Media Assistant, Jan. 2006-June 2020 Pragna Patel Retail Clerk, Sept. 1991-June 2020
Matthew Owen publishes new book
Despite the numerous advances in medicine in just the last few decades, accurately diagnosing the consciousness of patients remains a surprisingly difcult task with profound implications for healthcare workers and society more broadly. YVC Philosophy Instructor Matthew Owen delves into the subject in his new book “Measuring the Immeasurable Mind: Where Contemporary Neuroscience Meets the Aristotelian Tradition.” He notes that proper diagnosis of patients with disorders of consciousness has important implications for their recovery prospects and treatment plans.
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YVC says goodbye to Carolyn Schut
This spring YVC was saddened to learn of the passing of long-time mathematics instructor Carolyn Schut. Schut taught at Selah High School before joining the faculty at YVC in 1995. Retiring in 2017, Schut's sense of adventure took her to the far reaches of the globe. Through her travels, she visited 47 diferent countries. She will be remembered for her passion for life.
PDC ofers incentives for healthy living
This spring YVC’s Professional Development Committee created a Walk to Wellness ftness challenge for staf. Staf were invited to participate in the campaign to increase movement while working remotely. Each participant received a free pedometer and t-shirt and logged their steps each week. The staf member with the most steps at the end of each week was entered into a drawing for a prize. In total 41 staf members participated.
Other staf news
This spring YVC welcomed Emmanuel Femi Jaiyeola as the new BAS Coordinator to support the college’s bachelor of applied science programs in IT Networking-System Administration and Dental Hygiene-Bridge. Congratulations to Writing Center Consultant Josh Swayne on his award as Winter 2021 Classifed Employee of the Quarter. Chemistry Instructor Suki Smaglik earned an ESCALA STEM Certifcate and also completed a 12week course and earned certifcation as a Volcano Naturalist with the Mount Saint Helen's Institute. Spring 2021 14
