McComas Named April 2017 Staff of the Month

Published: April 28, 2017

Connor started his time at CWI completing the EMT Advanced program in 2011. In July of 2012 he was hired by the college and will celebrate his five year anniversary at CWI this July. He started as an Enrollment Specialist at the One Stop in the Micron PTE Center. Instantly he fell in love with higher education and found a passion helping students succeed. Connor has served the college as the Learning Community Coordinator for CTE Business and IT students for the past three years, and recently transitioned to his role as the Learning Community Coordinator focused on CTE IT programs.

Connor demonstrates the core value “Serving all in an Atmosphere of Caring”, as noted in his nomination. “He has been a great help for my program as well as Medical Administrative Assistant program regarding placing students in the respective classes. He went out of his way to help my students register for classes which they could not register because of different reasons. Connor has always been very helpful and always goes above and beyond to help out in any way he can. Connor is a great asset to CWI.”

Connor attended Carroll College in Helena, Montana (Go Saints!) and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Communications, graduating with honors. After college Connor lived in County Cork, Ireland and developed a deep pride for his Irish heritage. Connor is currently the Staff Senate President of CWI and will finish his term at the end of May. He was elected to Staff Senate during his first year at CWI, and has been on the Senate almost his entire career. He served first as Staff Senator before being elected as Vice President for a year and then succeeding to the Presidency. Connor is proud of his four years on Staff Senate, serving with amazing, passionate staff members and making a difference at the college for all. "I am honored to be chosen as Staff of The Month, and to join the ranks of all the other CWI staff who have been recognized for contributing to the college," he said.

 Connor was born and raised in Idaho and loves calling this state home. He lives in Boise and spends time with his mother and younger brother who live here as well. Anyone who has spent time around Connor knows that he is high energy and outgoing, he enjoys keeping those around him on their toes with his quick wit and humor. He describes himself as ‘A man with a twinkle in his eye' and having 'Just a touch of the rogue.’ In his spare time he enjoys practicing yoga, running races in his kilt, and cheering for his beloved New England Patriots. Connor also enjoys long walks on the beach and watching the sunset as he ponders the mysteries of the cosmos and what the future holds…

Please join us in congratulating Connor on his accomplishment!

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