Note: Instructor letters have been reformatted into Google Docs for ease of presentation. Hard copies available upon request.
February 13, 2020
To: Appointment Review Committee for Patrick Kolanda
From: Marti Baker
Appointment Review Committee,
I have had the opportunity to work directly with Patrick during the last three years that I have provided IT support in the TRC (Technology Resource Center). The areas that I have consulted with Patrick include:
Canvas Technical Skills
Panopto Lecture Recordings
Best Practices for Developing Online and Hybrid Courses
As past tenured faculty, I have enjoyed watching Patrick’s enthusiasm about his students and his courses. He continues to apply best practices for building online and hybrid courses. This is evident in courses such as Const 141 ARCH BLUEPRINT READING I for Winter Quarter 2020.
Patrick has been an essential part of our eLearning Strategy Team. When the decision was to make a course for new associate faculty about the principles of building good online and hybrid course, Patrick stepped up and created videos for the course. This was his first time creating videos for an educational purpose.
I support and believe Patrick would be a great addition to the tenured faculty at Edmonds Community College.
Marti Baker
Marti Baker
CIS Part-time Faculty
Previous tenured faculty CIS
TRC Faculty Support
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February 28, 2020
Subject: Tenure recommendation for Patrick Kolanda
I am pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Patrick Kolanda as part of his tenure approval process. I have worked with Patrick for the past four years, since there is an overlap between our two academic programs. Currently students completing either their AAS-T degree in Occupational Safety & Health or their Certificate in Construction Safety are required to take two different courses that are taught by Patrick, including (CONST 250) Construction Safety and Accident Prevention and (CONST 251) Construction Safety Plan Administration. Both of these courses are taught by Patrick. The feedback that I get from my OSH students who have taken his courses is that they really have enjoyed the courses and see the value the relevance of content that they are learning in his classes.
Sincerely,
Darrin Linker
Darren Linker
Director, Occupational Safety & Health / Emergency Management
Edmonds Community College / Pierce College
425-640-1843 - office
425-697-0720 - cell
March 2, 2020
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Greetings Edmonds Community College,
I am writing in support of Patrick Kolanda regarding his pursuit of Tenure.
Patrick has worked for Edmonds Community College in the Construction Management Division for many years. During this time Patrick has demonstrated a strong proficiency in preparing course lesson plans using Canvas, the college teaching aid. Patrick is a talented instructor energized by the effect his instruction provides. Patrick has worked hard to improve the courses he teaches, is available to students and establishes clear direction and expectations that uphold college learning objectives.
Patrick also supports and is available to help part-time teaching staff.
I would continue to write and expound on Patrick’s virtues however I have very limited time. The college is fortunate to have Patrick on staff.
Please accept this note demonstrating my support of granting tenure to Patrick Kolanda,
Sincerely,
Marty Gillis
Martha Gillis, CBO
Part-time instructor.
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