Faculty and Staff Awards honors employees outstanding performance

Employees and their families packed the Verties Sails Gymnasium April 26 for Southwest’s annual Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon.  It was a festive affair emceed by Stan Bell, one of Memphis’ most beloved radio personalities, who brought laughter and excitement to the occasion.

Before the honorees walked the red carpet to retrieve their awards, Southwest President Tracy D. Hall highlighted the outstanding performance of faculty and staff. “Southwest is soaring thanks to all your hard work,” she said.  “Our enrollment numbers are up and our College revenue is increasing.”

Hall reported that the number of students earning an Associate Degree is up 13% and that more students are moving on to 4-year institutions.  Regarding the increase in revenue, Hall said the College plans to reinvest in the faculty, staff and students by onboarding new equipment, facilities renovations and professional development. “This is all a part of our Big Audacious Goal to Redesign, Reinvent, and Reset Southwest!” Hall said.  “I also wish to thank our Master of Ceremonies Stan Bell for bringing fun and flair to our celebratory occasion. We are a hard-working institution, yet we know how to have fun.”

Special thanks to the Underground band for their lively entertainment and The Taste at Southwest for serving a delicious feast for everyone.

Please see photos of award winners below.

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Congratulations to our milestone achievers and distinguished faculty and staff on your awards of excellence!

2018-2019 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients

President's Award - Thomas Cole
Support Staff Professional Growth Award - Bridget Johnson
Support Staff Service Award - Brian Stuckey
Support Staff Employee of the Year - LaShonna Jackson
Kenneth W. Mathis Environmental Service Award - Janis Smith
Professional Administrative Support Leadership Award - Ronald Claxton
Professional Administrative Support Service Award - Missy Street
Director of Police Services/Public Safety Award - Carlos Watts
Police Services/Public Safety Southwest Emergency Response Team Award - Ayana Churchill,
Police Services/Public Safety Southwest Emergency Response Team Award - Brian Stuckey
Southwest Emergency Response Team Appreciation Award - Ayana Churchill
Southwest Emergency Response Team Appreciation Award - Brian Stuckey
Faculty Leadership Award - Dustin Williams
Faculty Instruction and Curriculum Development Award - Joanitha Barnes
Faculty Service to the College Award - Doug Branch
Faculty Professional Growth and Development Award - Tiffany Akin Parish
Farris Outstanding Faculty of the Year Award - Eddie Baker
Finance and Administrative Services Excellence Award - L. Angela “LA” Webb
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Services Award for Outstanding Service - Marcellus Buchanan
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Services Award for Outstanding Service- Ravalika Thuti
Student Services & Enrollment Management Vice President’s Award for Excellence - Mary Moulder
Student Services Student Services & Enrollment Management Vice President’s Award for Excellence - Phyllis Ridley
Academic Affairs Vice President's Award for Excellence - Lane Roberts

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Service Awards

In This Issue...

• Message from President Tracy D. Hall
• Welcome aboard, new team members
• Welcome aboard: Registrar, Veda Y. Taylor
• Welcome Aboard: Muinat Abolore Idris
• Welcome Aboard: Mark Randall, Public Relations Coordinator
• CAREER SERVICES CORNER: Top 20 employers of Southwest graduates
• MENTAL HEALTH CORNER: How age-accomplishment expectations are leading to less gratitude
• D.R.E.A.M. peer mentors and coaches host inaugural Café Social
• Equity and compliance rolls out new system for reporting and managing behavior
• Robertson keynotes commencement; urges graduates to MAP out their path forward
• Mentees and mentors recognized at SMARTS Culminating Experience
• Awards convocation celebrates student academic, leadership and service excellence
• CULINARY CORNER WITH CHEF STEVEN LEAKE
• EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: Director of Student Development Phoenix Worthy
• Incoming freshmen preview college life at Saluqi Day
• KUDOS: Dr. Melanie Jones is first community relations ambassador to make presentation
• DID YOU KNOW? Library provides free writing app to Southwest students
• Faculty and staff awards honors employees’ outstanding performance
• Earth Day Dash runners brave weather to support Science Club
• Languages and Literature Department announces published works
• Languages and Literature faculty contribute entries to New Encyclopedia
• "Love Boat" TV star Ted Lange teaches students about show business
• Southwest Students to attend ImagineU entrepreneurship training
• SALUQI CORNER: Dynamic duo Bryant and Pugh lead Saluqi softball team to TCCAA conference
• May is National Moving Month: Be mindful of moving companies
• Southwest: In the News