Learning Commons Awards
The Learning Commons has received a number of awards and certifications that have celebrated our leadership and team work. In addition, the Learning Commons hosts an award ceremony every year honoring the hard work of the full- and part- time staff.
Awards & Certifications
NCLCA Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award
NCLCA Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center Award
Tallahassee Community College’s William D. Law Learning Commons is the winner of a national award recognizing the ability to foster growth and development in education. The National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA) awarded TCC with the Frank L. Christ Outstanding Learning Center in the two-year college category in 2021.
Frank L. Christ was the founder of the Winter Institutes for Learning Assistance Professionals and was actively involved with learning assistance for over 40 years.
The NCLCA is an organization of professionals dedicated to promoting excellence among learning center personnel. The goal is to develop and maintain learning centers, programs and services to enhance student learning at the post-secondary level.
AFC Technology Commission Exemplary Practice Award
AFC Technology Commission Exemplary Practice Award
The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Technology Commission recognizes community colleges for their cutting-edge technology that illustrates an exceptional practice. Departments within a community college can also apply, but only one application per college is accepted.
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CRLA Certifications
CRLA Levels 1, 2, and 3
Since 1989, over 1,000 college tutor training programs around the globe have received ITTPC at one or more Levels. Our tutors are undergoing consistent training in order to be certified at levels 1, 2, and 3.
Receptionist Awards
Outstanding Receptionist of the Year
This award goes to the receptionist whose work performance has consistently exceeded expectations. This individual has gone above and beyond to positively contribute to the Learning Commons environment and has followed all policies and procedures with maturity. This receptionist has made everyone feel welcomed and has served our students with excellence.
2020-21 Recipient: Leyla Neymatova
2019-20 Recipient: Ervin Donaldson
Rookie of the Year (Reception Staff)
This award goes to the receptionist who has made a splash (the fun kind) in their first 2 semesters working at the LC. This award is for a receptionist who has either come in this year and been excellent throughout their course of work, or for those who have had the opportunity to improve. In the latter case, this individual has responded to constructive feedback from supervisors with professional and personal growth, which has contributed to continued improvements in the Learning Commons overall.
2020-21 Recipient: Morgan Morato
2019-20 Recipient: Nathaniel Tamayo
Tutor Awards
Outstanding Tutor Award (Math & Science)
This award goes to the tutor whose work performance and service to student success has consistently exceeded expectations. This individual has logged over and beyond 25 hours per semester of working with students and is able to assist students with a variety of needs. This tutor has gone above and beyond to positively contribute to the Learning Commons environment and has followed all policies and procedures with maturity. This tutor is a team player who understands that collaboration enhances the overall environment of the Learning Commons.
2020-21 Recipient: Alia Green & I-Ting Lee
2019-20 Recipient: John Yglesias & Sam Chandler
Rookie of the Year (Math & Science)
This award goes to the tutor who has made a splash (the fun kind) in their first 2 semesters working at the LC. This tutor has logged over and beyond 25 hours in 1 semester of working with students and is able to assist students with a variety of needs. This award is for a tutor who has either come in this year and been excellent throughout their course of work, or for those who have had the opportunity to improve. In the latter case, this individual has responded to constructive feedback from supervisors with professional and personal growth, which has contributed to continued improvements in the Learning Commons overall.
2020-21 Recipient: Chase Davis
2019-20 Recipient: Anonymous Winner
Outstanding Tutor Award (Communications)
This award goes to the tutor whose work performance and service to student success has consistently exceeded expectations. This individual has logged over and beyond 25 hours per semester of working with students and is able to assist students with a variety of needs. This tutor has gone above and beyond to positively contribute to the Learning Commons environment and has followed all policies and procedures with maturity. This tutor is a team player who understands that collaboration enhances the overall environment of the Learning Commons.
2020-21 Recipient: Josalin Hughes
2019-20 Recipient: Sean Willits
Rookie of the Year (Communications)
This award goes to the tutor who has made a splash (the fun kind) in their first 2 semesters working at the LC. This tutor has logged over and beyond 25 hours in 1 semester of working with students and is able to assist students with a variety of needs. This award is for a tutor who has either come in this year and been excellent throughout their course of work, or for those who have had the opportunity to improve. In the latter case, this individual has responded to constructive feedback from supervisors with professional and personal growth, which has contributed to continued improvements in the Learning Commons overall.
2020-21 Recipient: Ann Ross
2019-20 Recipient: Josalin Hughes
The “Da Qun Ni” Award (OPS)
This award recognizes a tutor who demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, displays optimism and kindness, and performs his or her role with a high degree of professionalism. This individual has a strong work ethic and makes exemplary contributions to the Learning Commons.
2020-21 Recipient: Anthony Brandy
2019-20 Recipient: Rosalia Haddix
Full-time Staff Awards
The “Da Qun Ni” Award (Full-time Staff)
This award recognizes a specialist who demonstrates a strong commitment to student success, displays optimism and kindness, and performs his or her role with a high degree of professionalism. This individual has a strong work ethic and makes exemplary contributions to the Learning Commons.
2021-22 Recipient: Jerrie Del Vecchio
2020-21 Recipient: Greg Schaberg
2019-20 Recipient: Nadia McDonald
Innovation Award
This award spotlights this unique, noteworthy, or resourceful contributions to the Learning Commons during the academic year by a full-time employee. This individual created a project or initiative that positively impacted the Learning Commons and TCC students. Some examples might include the work completed with the Learning Commons committees or through the specialized populations.
2021-22 Recipient: Jessie Clayton
2020-21 Recipient: Dani Rowan Hawke
2019-20 Recipient: Sam DeZerga
Unsung Hero Award
This award recognizes the efforts of a full-time employee who is collegial, a team player, and willing to assist in any capacity necessary within the Learning Commons. This individual has a positive attitude and may work behind the scenes to help the Learning Commons achieve excellence.
2021-22 Recipient: Greg Schaberg
2020-21 Recipient: Tiayka Green
2019-20 Recipients: Jessie Clayton and Shekitta Allen