Southeastern recognizes outstanding faculty and staff members

April 20, 2023

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