A number of individuals were honored Wednesday at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Faculty-Staff Recognition Celebration.
Both the Faculty Senate and Staff Senate presented awards in several categories. In addition, employees were recognized for years of service and retirees were honored.
The Distinguished Service Award was presented to Angie Kemp of Catering/Food Services.
The event was held in the Visual & Performing Arts Center.
Angie Kemp, center, received the Distinguished Service Award from SE president Thomas Newsom and Ami Towne.
Following is the list of award recipients:
Faculty Senate Awards
Lifetime Achievement
Dr. Christopher Moretti
Professor of the Year
Dr. Douglas Wood
Adjunct Professor of the Year
Alisha Ridenour
John Massey School of Business
Dr. Eric Kennedy, Excellence in Teaching
Dr. David Whitlock, Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Kitty Campbell, Meritorious Service to the University and/or Profession
School of Arts & Sciences (Mathematics/Sciences)
Mr. Jory Wade, Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Nancy Paiva, Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Karl Frinkle, Meritorious Service to the University and/or Profession
School of Arts & Sciences (Arts & Letters)
Dr. Matthew Sparacio, Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Kyle Lincoln, Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Jeri Walker, Meritorious Service to the University and/or Profession
School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Mila Zhu, Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Michael Davis, Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Katheryn Shannon, Meritorious Service to the University and Scholarly Activity
The Faculty Senate presented awards in a number of categories.
Dr. Chris Moretti was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award as presented by Dr. Katheryn Shannon and President Newsom.
Professor of the Year honors went to Dr. Douglas Wood.
The Adjunct Professor of the Year awarded was presented to Alisha Ridenour.
Staff Senate Awards
Storm Rookie of the Year – Lori Kennedy – Administrative Associate VP/Academic Affairs and Assessment Coordinator
Outstanding Non-Exempt Employee – Pamela Locke – Campus Police
Outstanding Exempt Employee – Dorothy Owens – Assistant Director – Human Resources
Service to Students – Cherrie Wilmoth — Deputy Director of Athletics/Compliance & Internal Operations
Outstanding Outreach Site Employee – Michelle Burton – Coordinator Academic Services – SE/Grayson College
Outstanding Staff Senate Member – Jeni Maple – Director — Online and Distance Advising Center
Staff Senate award recipients were Lori Kennedy, Michelle Burton, Jeni Maple, Dorothy Owens, Cherrie Wilmoth, and Pamela Locke.
Retirees
Dr. C.W. Von Bergen
Professor/ John Massey Endowed Chair in Business
Alan Burton
Director of University Communications/Special Assistant to the President
Carolyn Fridley
Instructor/Coordinator English, Liberal, and Applied Studies
Dr. Jeri Walker
Professor/Donna Massey Endowed Professor in Music
Rodney Leird
Assistant Professor/Management & Marketing
Susy Haworth
Executive Director Upward Bound Programs
