Awards and Recognition
Awards of Excellence
Trustee Leadership: 2017
ツ鮓ケエォテス trustee Dan Altmayer received the 2017 Trustee Leadership Award from the , the highest honor given. The annual award recognizes exceptional contributions and service among trustees at more than 1,100 two-year postsecondary institutions. Among Altmayer窶冱 many contributions is the work he has done on behalf of education and support for veterans. As a veteran of the U.S. Army, Altmayer knows firsthand what it is like to return to civilian life and the importance of support programs to help veterans make the transition.
Exemplary CEO/Board: 2016
ツ鮓ケエォテス received a prestigious Award of Excellence from the for the second time in three years. ツ鮓ケエォテス was one of only seven colleges in the nation awarded at the association窶冱 2016 annual convention in Chicago. The award recognized President Jack Bermingham and the college窶冱 five-member Board of Trustees for their exemplary collaboration and working relationship. ツ鮓ケエォテス was chosen in part because the CEO/board teamwork and actions reveal their shared vision, mission and goals for the college.
Advancing Diversity: 2014
ツ鮓ケエォテス received its first Award of Excellence from the American Association of Community Colleges in 2014 for increasing diversity and social equity on campus. ツ鮓ケエォテス was one of six colleges in the nation earning recognition at the association窶冱 annual convention in Washington, D.C. ツ鮓ケエォテス won in the Advancing Diversity category. The national awards recognize innovation and promising practices that boost student achievement and help meet America窶冱 economic and workforce needs. Learn more about ツ鮓ケエォテス窶冱 commitment to diversity.
ACCT Equity Award
Pacific Region: 2016
After receiving the 2016 Equity Award from the (ACT) earlier in the year, ツ鮓ケエォテス went on to win the 2016 Equity Award for the Pacific Region from the , the national version of ACT. The award recognized the college窶冱 Board of Trustees and President Jack Bermingham for their commitment to achieving equity in the development, administration and delivery of educational programs and services. ツ鮓ケエォテス窶冱 board members serve five-year terms and can be reappointed once. The board is composed of community members from the area ツ鮓ケエォテス serves.
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
2013窶2016
For the fourth consecutive year, ツ鮓ケエォテス received the (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. ツ鮓ケエォテス was one of only two institutions in Washington 窶 and one of only nine community colleges nationwide 窶 to receive the 2016 award. The award is given annually by Insight into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity magazine and website in higher education. Learn more about ツ鮓ケエォテス窶冱 commitment to diversity.
Top 50 Community Colleges
2013
ツ鮓ケエォテス earned national recognition as one of the top 50 community colleges in the nation from the Washington Monthly, a D.C.窶臣ased magazine. The publication窶冱 2013 rankings of America窶冱 best community colleges are based on two sources of information: the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and U.S. Department of Education窶冱 measurements of student retention and completion.
Top 100 Degree and Certificate Producers
2015

ツ鮓ケエォテス earned national recognition from Community College Week as one of the top 100 associate degree producers in 2015. ツ鮓ケエォテス ranked 64th out of the top 100 associate degree producers in the Asian-American student category, down slightly from its rank of 48th in 2014. Community College Week used data provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education for these rankings.
2014
In 2014, ツ鮓ケエォテス ranked 48th out of the top 100 associate degree producers in the
Asian American student category. The college had a 9 percent increase in associate
degrees awarded to Asian American students from the 2012窶13 academic year. Community
College Week used data provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education for these rankings.
2013
ツ鮓ケエォテス earned national recognition as one of the top 100 associate degree producers in 2013 from Community College Week. ツ鮓ケエォテス was recognized in two categories with a rank of 53 in the Top 100 Associate Degree Producers for Asian American Students and a rank of 29 in the Top 100 One窶榛ear Certificate Producers for African American Students. Community College Week used data provided by the U.S. Dept. of Education for these rankings.
Great Colleges to Work For
2015, 2013 and 2010


The Chronicle of Higher Education, a top news source for colleges and universities, named ツ鮓ケエォテス as one of the nation窶冱 窶廨reat Colleges to Work For.窶 ツ鮓ケエォテス is among 86 institutions honored by The Chronicle for 2015 and is one of only three colleges in Washington state recognized this year. ツ鮓ケエォテス is also the only two-year school in the Pacific Northwest to be honored, and one of only four schools nationwide to be recognized in the diversity category. In addition to the diversity category, ツ鮓ケエォテス was recognized for excellence in teaching environment and confidence in senior leadership.
