{"id":2434,"date":"2025-08-18T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2025-08-18T16:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T20:09:37","slug":"2025-faculty-staff-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/18\/2025-faculty-staff-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty and Staff Awards at 2025 In-Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Southwest Virginia Community College proudly recognized several outstanding faculty and staff members today for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and service to both the college and the broader community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a group of Southwest Faculty and Staff being recognized for their hard work with Dr. Hayes.\" class=\"wp-image-2439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Awards_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first group honored were recipients of the <strong>Faculty Awards<\/strong>, celebrating their commitment to academic excellence and student success. The awardees are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Brown &#8211; <em>The Faculty Community Impact Award <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billie Carol Keene &#8211; <em>The Faculty Teaching Effectiveness Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charles Bundy &#8211; <em>The Faculty Institutional Responsibility Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tabitha Smith &#8211; <em>The Faculty Institutional Responsibility Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cody Jackson &#8211; <em>The Faculty Leadership Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greg Horn &#8211; <em>The Student Choice Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wendell Harris &#8211; <em>The Faculty Scholarly &amp; Creative Engagement Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Jones &#8211; <em>The Adjunct\/ Clinical Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nyoka Muawad &#8211; <em>The Learning Environment Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aranda Vance &#8211; <em>The Learning Environment Award<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The second group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their one-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonnie Allen: <em>Assistant Professor of Nursing<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Patrick Burton: <em>Grants Writer<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carol Cantrell: <em>Instructor of Nursing<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Michelle Cole: <em>Accounts Payable Specialist<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Jason Davis: <em>Campus Police Officer<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ronald DeVaull:<em> Director of Operations<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie Hackney: <em>Dean of Workforce &amp; Continuing Education<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Hess: <em>Computer Operation Support Specialist <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gary Johnson: <em>Instructor of Mathematics <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keisha Johnson: <em>Upward Bound Advisor<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zachary Johnson: <em>Upward Bound Advisor<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matthew Joyce: <em>Payroll Specialist<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tommy Joyce: <em>Maintenance Supervisor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Jason Moore: <em>Trades Technician III <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cathy Ray: <em>Foundation Accountant &amp; Administrative Assistant<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shaun Schetka: <em>Head Soccer Coach &amp; International Liaison <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bill Taylor: <em>Instructor of Biology<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heather Underwood: <em>Administrative Assistant for Workforce Development<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The third group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their three-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyacynth Barbera: <em>Cafeteria and Catering Supervisor<\/em><br>Julia Dotson: <em>Assistant Professor of Mathematics<\/em><br>Jackie Graham: <em>Accounting Associate<\/em><br>Wendell Harris: <em>Assistant Professor of Radiology Technology<\/em><br>Ryan Magee: <em>Event and Media Specialist<\/em><br>Runie Mensche: <em>Student Success Coach\/Head Softball Coach<\/em><br>Nyoka Muawad: <em>Assistant Professor of Speech<\/em><br>Heather Riley: <em>Financial Aid Coordinator<\/em><br>Antwan VanBuren: <em>Coordinator of Engagement and Retention<\/em><br>Mark Vandyke: <em>Instructor of Diesel Technology<\/em><br>Noah Vandyke: <em>Financial Aid Specialist\/Veterans Certifying Official<\/em><br>Chris Williams: <em>Athletic Trainer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a group of faculty and staff being recognized for their five years of service next to Dr. Hayes\" class=\"wp-image-2435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/5-Year-Group_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their five-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sherrie Carpenter: <em>Associate Professor of Nursing<\/em><br>Ryan Dorkoski: <em>Associate Professor of Biology<\/em><br>Morgan Gilbert: <em>Associate Professor of Art<\/em><br>Allen Martin: <em>Assistant Professor of Welding<\/em><br>Nick Nelson: <em>Assistant Professor of Mining<\/em><br>Bethany Rose:<em> Interim Vice President for Academics &amp; Student Success<\/em><br>Aranda Vance: <em>Assistant Professor of English<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"group of faculty and staff with Dr. Hayes being recognized for 10 years of service\" class=\"wp-image-2436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/10-Year-Group_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fifth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their ten-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billie Carol Keene: <em>Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and OTA Fieldwork Coordinator<\/em><br>Steven Olinger: <em>Assistant Professor of Machining and CNC &amp; Industrial Safety<\/em><br>Russ Wood: <em>Assistant Professor of English<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"group of faculty and staff with Dr. Hayes being recognized for 15 years of service\" class=\"wp-image-2437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/15-Year-Group_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The sixth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 15-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Linda Cline: <em>Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of LPN Program<\/em><br>Annette Lockhart: <em>Assistant Professor of Chemistry<\/em><br>Judy Yost: <em>Payroll Coordinator<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Group of faculty and staff with Dr. Hayes being recognized for 20 years of service\" class=\"wp-image-2438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/20-Year-Group_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The seventh group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 20-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christina Rimmer: <em>Dual Enrollment Coordinator<\/em><br>Kevin Stilwell: <em>Associate Professor of Biology<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Joseph Trivette with Dr. Hayes being recognized for 25 years of service\" class=\"wp-image-2441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Joseph-Trivette_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The eighth group of honorees includes faculty and staff who have reached their 25-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize the following individuals for their dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alta Lewis: <em>Registrar<\/em><br>Joseph Trivette: <em>Professor of Music<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Teresa Thompson with Dr. Hayes being recognized for 40 years of service\" class=\"wp-image-2442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/08\/Teresa-Thompson_Hero-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The last honoree is Teresa Thompson who reached the 40-year milestone as valued members of the Southwest Virginia Community College family. We proudly recognize her dedication and contributions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teresa Thompson: <em>Admissions Office Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to all those honored today. Southwest Virginia Community College extends its heartfelt appreciation for your tireless dedication and invaluable contributions. Your commitment continues to uphold and strengthen our tradition of excellence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwest Virginia Community College proudly recognized several outstanding faculty and staff members today for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and service to both the college and the broader community. 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