Sterling Silver Award
Leslie Slinkard
Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education
Aerospace, Career and Technical Professional Programs, Health Professions Division, Nursing Division, Trades and Industry Division, Workforce Training Center
Employee of the Month
"Leslie is always an asset to the departments she serves as the Assistant to the Dean (of multiple hats), and now that the Sr Administrative Assistant for the Nursing department has retired, alongside the part-time Admin Assistant leaving, Leslie is going above and beyond in every facet to assist the interim dean in acclimating to her new position, while wrangling the rest of the departments as well. As a representative of the nursing department, I can say without a doubt that we absolutely could not function smoothly without Leslie and are so grateful, every day, for her support, knowledge and smile. Leslie comes to work every single day with a positive and determined attitude to be present for everyone at this college and we are LUCKY to have her! I mean... just look at her titles! Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Aerospace; Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Business and Professional Programs Division; Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Trades and Industry Division; Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Workforce Training and Community Education; Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Nursing Division; Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education - Health Professions Division." - Sharon Funkhouser, Associate Degree Nursing Assistant Professor - Nursing Division
"Leslie always comes to work with a smile and is highly knowledgeable in all areas of her job. Nursing recently lost 2 secretaries. Leslie has picked up that load with finesse and is a huge help to all of the faculty. We truly could not function without her!" - Connie Sue Clum, Associate Degree Nursing Assistant Professor - Nursing Division
"Leslie is a Rockstar. She does not hesitate to share her knowledge with others and myself regarding processes at NIC. She has a historical knowledge of the organization that gives her a deeper understanding of how things are done the way that they are. She is one of the most loyal and dedicated employees I have ever met. NIC could not have a more dedicated steward of resources. She goes above and beyond to make sure the needs are met for everyone she works with. I can ask her to do something and know that it will be done and if she has questions, she finds the answers needed to proceed. I would not be able to do this job without Leslie!" - Erlene Pickett, Associate Dean/Director of Nursing - Nursing Division and Associate Dean of Nursing & Health Professions - Office of Instruction
"Leslie is a wonderful asset to the health science division! She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has what they need and does so with a smile on her face! We are lucky to have her!" - Rachel Caulk, Associate Professor - Nursing Division
"This place would not function without Leslie! She literally does the work of at least 5 people. Always one of the first people into work and one of the last to leave. Goes out of her way to help all faculty and students. Seriously just an amazing employee and person." - Charles Krabbe, Associate Degree Nursing Assistant Professor - Nursing Division
"I've had the privilege of working with Leslie for several years and she is definitely my “go†to person. I've also been impressed with how she can handle anything that comes her way and does it with a beautiful smile. In these times of change, she has been a consistently dependable person. To put it in simple terms what I really want to say is she is incredible, possibly the best person for her crazy complicated job and I have great admiration for her. Thank you, Leslie, for being my friend, you're simply the best." - Barbara Downey, Nursing Lab (former colleague)
"Leslie has been and continues to be a rock of solidarity for multiple divisions within Health Professions as a primary contact/assistant to the dean/organizer of our whole hallway/etc. More importantly, Leslie is truly just a wonderful human being, always helpful, always with a smile on her face, and a complete joy and asset to the team!" - Stephen Smith, Associate Degree Nursing Assistant Professor - Nursing Division
"Leslie is always willing to help. Even with all that she does, she still makes time to help with requests from faculty that come up. She is full of knowledge and a great resource to staff and faculty. She doesn't complain and does what is asked of her with a smile. She has a great disposition, is very professional and very prompt with her responses. Leslie is a joy to have in the department and a pleasure to work with. Her hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated." - Aenoi Williamson, Assistant Professor (former colleague)
"It is an honor and my great pleasure to support Leslie Slinkard, Assistant to the Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education, for the North Idaho College Sterling Silver Award. I have worked with Leslie for many years and have always admired her work ethic and pursuit of excellence. This past year has afforded me the opportunity to work much closer with Leslie in my role as Interim Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education. I am constantly amazed by her dedication to NIC, students, faculty, staff, programs, and improving processes. She has amazing insight into all functions at NIC and it has truly been a highlight for me to meet on a regular basis with her on all endeavors related to NIC and the programs that we serve. Leslie sets the gold standard at NIC and all who aspire for greatness could do well to use her as their role model!! One of her greatest admirers, Doug" - Doug Anderson, Interim Dean of Instruction, Workforce Education/Division Chair, Trades & Industry - Trades and Industry Division
