President Rafinski Honored

Published: 5/24/2011

Clark State Community College President Dr. Karen E. Rafinski was presented with the Glass Ceiling Award by the Ohio Diversity Council. The award presentation took place on May 18, 2011, as part of the Ohio Women’s Conference in Cincinnati.

The Glass Ceiling Award was given to 16 recipients who have not only achieved personal success, but have made it possible for others to more easily follow in their footsteps. The criteria for recognition included:

• Demonstrates leadership excellence
• Maintains a record of accomplishments in areas of expertise
• Bears a record of a steady increase in responsibility within their career
• Exhibits positive influence on those underneath her leadership
• Displays integrity and portrays highest ethical standard among colleagues and individuals

Dr. Rafinski has been Clark State’s president for 14 years and has served as a college president for 24 years in Ohio and Minnesota. During her tenure, eight administrators in her cabinets have gone on to become community college presidents. She was part of an initial group of women that truly "broke the glass ceiling" in community colleges.

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