Faculty Awards Presented at 2026 Commencement
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Spring 2026 Commencement was held on Wednesday, May 13th. In addition to the graduation, awards were presented to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ faculty members based on voting conducted in the weeks leading up to commencement.
Dr. Ramzi Ockaili, ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ VP of Academic Affairs, Student Success and Workforce Development announced the awards, while they were presented to faculty members by ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ President, Dr. Daryl Minus.
Recognition for Teaching Effectiveness This award is given to a faculty member whose performance in the classroom or other instructional environments best exemplifies effectiveness in promoting student achievement – Kiprop Kibet.
The Faculty Scholarly and Creative Engagement Award This is awarded to a faculty member who has achieved a significant academic scholarly accomplishment through research, publishing and/or professional presentations, grant activity, or creative works – Dr. William Foxworthy.
The Faculty Community Impact Award This honor goes to a member of the full-time teaching faculty who has greatly impacted the college’s image through community service and involvement – Christina Duffman.
The Faculty Leadership Award This award is presented to a full-time teaching faculty member who demonstrates leadership and commitment to the college – Tonya Martin.
The Caramine Kellam and Dr. Caramine White Award This honor is for an ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ faculty or staff member who has shown extraordinary concern for students and has gone above and beyond in their effort to help students succeed in school or life – Tonya Martin.
The Faculty Reward for Professional Excellence This the highest ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ award for which a faculty member may be nominated. These faculty members substantially and demonstrably exceeded performance expectations in one or more of the following areas: Teaching, Scholarly and Creative Engagement, Institutional Responsibility, or Service – Tonya Martin and Susan Greer.
Pictured at top are Dr. Ramzi Ockaili, Tonya Martin, Christina Duffman, Dr. Alex Foxworthy, and Dr. Daryl Minus. (Not pictured: Kiprop Kibet and Susan Greer)