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Awards presented to SKYCTC faculty & staff

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Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College, announced the 2022-23 faculty/staff award recipients at the annual Spring Enhancement session held on May 9, 2023. Dr. James McCaslin congratulated faculty and staff on their accomplishments and service to the College and recognized faculty who gained promotions this year.

Award recipients were chosen from nominations by students, faculty, and staff.

New Faculty Mentor Awards

In recognition of your exemplary and extraordinary impact in mentoring new faculty members at the college, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College thanks you for your service and investment in our new faculty members.

Joey Finley
Jessica Davidson
David Jones
Amy Norrod
Wendy Moore
Lori Slaughter
Renea Watkins

Outstanding Service to Students, Mentor
In recognition of his exemplary and extraordinary impact on the lives of students at So

Ellie Adams
Sherita Clark
Julie Dent
Rachael Finn
April Harris
Dr. Tonya Lanphier
Amy Norrod
Bruce Poteet
Judy Scott
Sharon Tucker
Jackie Travis
Barry Williams
Dwight Austin
Sharon Claus
Ryan Dowell
Carmen Gaskins
Ruth Hunley
Dr. Justin Mathews
Dr. Ifey Onwelumadu
Sherri Reid
Dr, John Thomerson
Jim Turner
Renea Watkins
Tommy Willinger-Frederick
BJ Chandler
Melissa Courtnage
Claudean Ellis
Lauren Graves
Sue Keel
Art McFadden
Dr. Kim Pharris
Lisa Rhoades
Dr. David Travis
Coni Waggoner
Dr. Renee White
Erika Wood

Division Awards

Recognizing individuals or groups within a single division that has provided exceptional service, advances or processes to the division staff. These efforts would be considered beyond the regular activity of a faculty or staff member.

Academic Services

January Shuler

Advanced Manufacturing

Dakota Wyatt

Arts & Humanities

All English & IRW Faculty

Allied Health and Nursing

Jessica Davidson

Business Office/ Financial Aid

Amanda Tinsley

Business & Information Technologies

Art McFadden

Mathematics & Sciences

Christina Florence

Maintenance/Custodial

George Cofer

HR/IR/Resource Dev/Pres Office

Amy Hurt

Student Services

Samantha Mallory

Workforce/Adult Education

Morris Skipworth

Soaring Beyond Expectation Award

Recognizing individuals who have been recognized in their academic or professional field, made exceptional contributions to the college by developing creative and unique solutions to existing challenges, or by implementing a new initiative that results in a positive impact in the areas of academics, operations or the overall function of the college.

Staff Award Winner

Jackie Travis

Faculty Award Winner

Brian Sparks

Faculty promotions for the year were:

Cara Moffett to Assistant Professor
Dwight Austin to Assistant Professor
April Harris to Associate Professor
Jeremy Stephens to Associate Professor
Viren Patel to Associate Professor
Ryan Dowell to Associate Professor
Tim Moss to Associate Professor
Merrie Richardson to Associate Professor
Dr. Becky Connor to Associate Professor
Jessica Adams to Professor
Amy Norrod to Professor
Ken McKenney to Professor

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College congratulates the award winners and those who earned promotions.