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Awards presented to SKYCTC faculty and staff
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Bowling Green, KY (May 7, 2024) - Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Faculty/Staff awards during the annual Spring Awards ceremony held on May 7, 2024. Dr. James McCaslin extended congratulations to the faculty and staff for their outstanding accomplishments and dedicated service to the College, also acknowledging faculty members who received promotions this year.
The award recipients were selected from nominations submitted by students, faculty, and staff members.
New Faculty Mentor Recognition
In recognition of their exceptional dedication and impactful mentoring of new faculty members at the college, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College extends gratitude to the following individuals for their valuable service and investment in the development of new faculty members:
- Leslie Nichols
- Steve Hatcher
- Ellie Adams
- Jessica Adams
- Coni Waggoner
- Andy Wright
- Merrie Richardson
New Staff Mentor Recognition
Recognizing their remarkable contributions in mentoring new staff members at the college, Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College extends appreciation to the following individuals for their support and guidance provided to new staff members:
- Amy Hurt
- Amanda Tinsley
- Heather Daffron
- Denna White
- Laura Cotton
- Division Awards
Division Awards
These awards acknowledge individuals or groups within specific divisions for their exceptional service, advancements, or contributions that go beyond the typical responsibilities of a faculty or staff member:
- Academic Affairs – CAP Center Advising Team
- Administration and Café – Gary Cassibry
- Maintenance and Custodial – Brian Shearon
- Allied Health and Nursing – Damita Proffitt
- Arts and Humanities – Matt Kirby
- Business and Computer and Information Technology – Tammy Inscoe
- Mathematics and Sciences – Scott Cassady
- Workforce Solutions and Adult Education – Ray Haddix
Soaring Beyond Expectation Award
This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their academic or professional fields, as well as those who have made significant contributions to the college through innovative solutions or initiatives that positively impact academics, operations, or the overall function of the institution:
- Faculty – Leslie Nichols
- Staff – Holly Basham
Faculty Promotions
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been promoted:
- Ifeyinwa Onwelumadu - Promoted to Assistant Professor
- Mary-Claire Graves - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Tara Harlan - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Lauren Graves - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Lisa Rhoades - Promoted to Associate Professor
- James Wright - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Tonya Lanphier - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Brian King (Dennis) - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Tammy Inscoe - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Julie Dent - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Renea Watkins - Promoted to Associate Professor
- Jessica Davidson - Promoted to Professor
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College extends heartfelt congratulations
to all the award winners and faculty members who earned promotions. Your dedication
and contributions are greatly appreciated and valued by the college community.