The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) helped conclude its year by highlighting members of its faculty and staff.
UACCB Chancellor Brian Shonk announced the 2022 Outstanding Faculty, Staff, and Adjunct Faculty at the college’s annual Academic Year-End meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
“The strength of UACCB is the people who make up the staff and faculty of the college. We are an outstanding institution because of our outstanding people,” Shonk said.
The 2022 Outstanding Faculty Award was presented to Dr. Andrew Seely, science faculty and director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.
“Dr. Andrew Seely was selected as Outstanding Faculty for not only his great presence in the classroom but also his leadership as director of the newly formed Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Dr. Seely not only impacts his own students, but many students across campus. He is always researching and testing better methods to aid student learning,” Shonk said.
The 2022 Outstanding Staff Award was presented to Heath Wooldridge, executive director of facilities and auxiliary services.
“Mr. Heath Wooldridge, a 20-plus year employee, was selected as Outstanding Staff for his relentless dedication to ensuring the campus is always presentable, maintenance is performed on schedule to keep maintenance costs reasonable, and he diligently responds to requests from administration, faculty, and staff to assist them promptly and satisfactorily,” Shonk said.
The 2022 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty award was presented to Makayla Candler, math faculty.
“Ms. Makayla Candler was selected as Outstanding Adjunct Faculty for her dedication to students, among other traits. She goes well beyond expectations in helping her students and ‘meeting them where they are at.’ Ms. Candler relates well to students and helps them to master their mathematical skills,” Shonk said.
Shonk also recognized the following people for their years of service to the college:
5 years
Stephanie Baker, director of cosmetology
Amanda Cannon, practical nursing program coordinator
Nathaniel Pyle, director of advising
Dr. Andrew Seely, biology faculty, director for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
10 years
Crystal Blue, director of computer services
Philip Landers, career coach
Charles “Chuck” Martin, maintenance coordinator
Rachel Ratcliff, science faculty
Katrina Stevens, community education coordinator
15 years
Casey Bromley, registrar
20 years
Tracy Broadwater, accounting faculty
Sharon Gage, administrative specialist for advising
Dr. Vernon Hoffman, science faculty
Doug Muse, division chair for math and sciences, interim chair for arts and humanities
Images provided by UACCB
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