Before September 2010, our 1601 HEROes were known as P.O.P.E.s — Power of a Positive Employee.

We recognized that it takes positive employee energy to achieve the vision of our organization: DCCCD adds value to lives and builds communities. We recognized those individuals who exhibit that positive energy at the District Office.

Dr. Bettie Tully, ombudsman at El Centro College, has reminded us of Chancellor Wright Lassiter’s message to employees: DCCCD workgroups must be characterized by trust, integrity, honesty, community, mutual respect, collaboration and other similar qualities.

Positive employees use those qualities — plus a dash of can-do spirit — to bring the vision of DCCCD to life.

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