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Trena Dean, SFCC AA ’23, serves as the Administrative Assistant in the Main Office of the CCS Center. Students and faculty thrive inside and outside of the classroom because of her support. Over the past six months, Trena coordinated much of the preparations and logistics for a remodel of our Annex by WSU, which created a first-ever science lab for CCS Pullman. She is now designing a break and well-ness area for CCS employees at the Pullman Annex. If you are a student at CCS Pullman, you likely have worked with Trena on your CCS account, gotten your ID, or learned about the many services available at our college. Here’s what Trena shared about her role and observations:
How has the school year started at our Center?
We’re off to an amazing start this year, with even more students than last year! The phones are ringing off the hook, students are constantly visiting, and there’s such an exciting buzz around our Center.
What do you enjoy in your role?
I absolutely love the versatility of my position. It lets me dive into different projects, answer all sorts of questions, and chat with so many wonderful people. Making real connections that lead to mutual respect and sometimes even friendships is something I truly cherish.
Being a graduate of SFCC, does that inspire your work at the Center?
Definitely! I wanted to show my children and others that success in college is possible, no matter the circumstances or the path taken. I strive to treat all students in ways that best support them and go out of my way to help them succeed.
What makes you happy in your job?
I really appreciate the teamwork at the Center. I love how we all come together, support each other, and create the best environment for our students.
What are you most excited about for this coming year?
I’m super excited about our newly finished science classroom. It looks fantastic, and we’re now organizing it for our upcoming science classes in January, including biology. Having such a space for our students and faculty is truly wonderful!
Is there something you wish the public knew about our Center?
Ha, I frequently get asked, "Do you drive to Spokane for work every day?" I want people to know that our Center is located right here on the WSU Pullman campus. Most importantly, we want people to feel welcome to ask us any questions and discover if our college is the right place to start their new journey!