January 23, 2009

The Employee Recognition Luncheon recognizes staff and faculty who have achieved career milestones.

Staff Service Awards

Several staff members at Missouri State University-West Plains were recognized for their years of service to the university during the annual Employee Recognition Luncheon. Awards are handed out annually to university employees who have reached one of the five-year milestones of service to the Missouri State University System. Seated from left are Rebecca Craig (5 years), Sophia Skinner (10 years), Mozella Jett (15 years), Kathy Schloss (15 years), Brenda Malkowski (10 years), and Keri Elrod (5 years); standing: Janet Surface (25 years), Heath Lair (5 years), Brett Becker (10 years), Sylvia Kuhlmeier (5 years), Teresa Hensley (10 years), Kathleen Morrissey (10 years), Vickie Driskell (10 years), Missouri State University Board of Governors member Mary Sheid, and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Dr. Drew Bennett.

Faculty Promotion

Jeff Huff, center, Assistant Professor of Computer Graphics and Programming, was recognized for receiving tenure during Missouri State University-West Plains’ annual Employees Recognition Luncheon. Tenure is the status granted to a ranked faculty member protecting him or her from arbitrary dismissal. With Huff are Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Dr. Drew Bennett and Missouri State University Board of Governors member Mary Sheid.