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- Part II New Employee Welcome Awards and Recognition Innovation of the Year Nominees Jean Sharon Griffith Award Nominees Administrator of the Year Nominees Excellence in Teaching Award Nominees Associate Faculty Full-Time Faculty PSS Full-Time Employee of the Year Award PSS Part-Time Employee of the Year Award Facilities Services Employees of the Quarter Administrator of the Year Award Innovation of the Year Award Jean Sharon Griffith Award Excellence in Teaching Award Associate Faculty Full-Time Faculty Kay Eggleston Kay Eggleston Kay Eggleston Kay Eggleston Kay Eggleston Marisa Arredondo Marisa Arredondo Ron Clark Ron Clark Tony Summers Tony Summers Zarina Blankenbaker
Recessional Music Convocation Luncheon with Work Groups in Large Gym Academic Schools and Work Group Meetings
*Refreshments are made possible by the Credit Union of Texas, ORP representatives, and Thunderwater Organizational Learning Institute. During the continental breakfast, benefits, retirement, wellness, and professional association representatives will be available at information tables in the Student Center.
Full-Time Faculty
1990-1991 1991-1992 1992-1993 1993-1994 1994-1995 1995-1996 1996-1997 1997-1998 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
Robert Harris, Communications Marilyn Kaufman, Counseling/Human Development Carole Lester, Social Science Gerald Caldwell, Math/Science/Technology Jeff Westfall, Communications Tommy Marion, World Languages/Cultures/Communications Liliana Hickman-Riggs, Business & Professions Ann Fielder, Human & Academic Development Susan Barkley, World Languages Rodger Warren, Business & Professions Karen Forbes, Business & Professions Carol Kent, Humanities Afaf Abughazaleh, Math/Science/Behavioral Sciences Don Verne Joseph, Humanities Kay Woodard, Business & Professions Lehman Marks, Humanities Mimi Witcher, Office Computer Technology & Support Liliana Hickman-Riggs, Business and Information Technology Caren Tate, Computer Technology Anna Gann, World Languages/Cultures/Communications Elizabeth Pickett, Math/Science/Health Professions Judith Cline, Speech Communications Julie Phillips, Engineering/Business/Technology
Adjunct Faculty
1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
John Carmichael, Human & Academic Development Becky Jones, Business & Professions M.T. Hickman, Business & Professions Raj Seekri, Math/Science/Behavioral Sciences Michael Iachetta, Humanities Michael Wright, Humanities Dwayne Carter, Business & Information Technology Gail Donaldson, Engineering and Technology (no recipient) Matt Hinckley, Human & Academic Development (no recipient) John Carmichael, Academic Advising (no recipient)
Associate Faculty
2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011-2012
Audrey Tennant, Corporate Services Babs King, English for Speakers of Other Lanuages William Dickenson, English for Speakers of Other Languages Daniel Cerrato, Workforce Communication Greg Marishek, Workforce Training Jasmina Fahrendorff, English as a Second Language Amber Reedy, Health Professions Ann DuVal, Business Writing David Wozniak, Business/Accounting James Bates, Project Management
Continuing Education
Executive Producer Kay Eggleston Producer/Director Janet James Scriptwriting Kay Eggleston Janet James Video Production/Camera and Editing
Kris Hyttinen Janet James Rick Walker Theater Technicians Nic McMinn Jennifer Owen Program Cover Design Lisa Grippo Program Design Anitra Cotton Program Photography Paul Knudsen John Pollock
Special Thanks Rainey Agent Jacqueline Bryant Maria Chobany Facilities Services Cory Garrett Jenni Gilmer Jeremy Haldeman Jennifer Jones Jimmy Lopez Tom Lord Whitney Rosenbalm Susan Stolarczyk Ron Stout Sam Tsur James Warde Bethany Wright
Jennifer began teaching for Richland in fall 2010. Jennifer says about her teaching philosophy, My hope is that the student is able to learn what they are exposed to and apply the idea to his/her personal life. In her short time at Richland, she has contributed much as is evidenced by her participation on the Quality Enhancement Plan Implementation Team. She has helped many behavioral science faculty to complete their assessment of student learning outcomes, and has taught them to use WEAVE. Jennifer has earned an exceptionally high number of professional development hours since she was hired, all the while completing her doctoral program. Executive Dean Mary Darin says, I join Professor Joness students in recognizing her teaching excellence and dedication to her students by supporting her nomination for Richlands Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Jones students comments reflect that her teaching goal is being met. Ive learned so much in this class, one student writes, It motivated me to make better life changes and helped me understand my differences with other groups.
Raj is a second-generation mathematics professor. His father enjoyed teaching the subject and being a friend to his students, something that was instilled in Raj, as well. I seek to emulate the patience, gentleness, authenticity, and humility of my father, he says. Having taught for the DCCCD for almost 40 years, and for Richland since the late 1990s, Raj holds many distinctions including Excellence in Teaching awards from Eastfield College in 1997 and another from Richland in 2003 in the adjunct faculty category. Raj was selected by the Dallas Historical Society for the Award of Excellence in Community Service for outstanding contributions in the field of education. It seems Raj achieved his goal of emulating his father, as confirmed by a student who writes, It is obvious that Mr. Seekri cares about the progress his students make. He really wants everyone to do well, and that is reflected in his teaching techniques. Another student says, He has inspired me to teach, just like him...I hope to be able to instill the same respect and love for stereotypically difficult subjects like math and science in my own students, in the same way Professor Seekri was able to.
2012-2013 Excellence In Teaching Award Continuing Education Adjunct Faculty Nominee Finalists
Expansion of Campus Sustainability/Reduction of Energy Use and Cost Team Leader: Jerry Owens Team Members: Ron Foster, Kenneth Hart, Lucio Hernandez, Anthony Leand, Anson Ngo, and Fermin Portillo
Due to decreases in all funding levels, a mandatory action plan was developed to ensure comfort levels were met while Richlands energy usage remained the same or lower. New high-efficiency, chiller/cooling tower systems were needed to support the action plan. During the first 90 days of the cooling season, the benefits were realized. Estimated savings in electricity and water are $12,400 per year. With the advance of technology of LED lighting, the team was able to replace 41 of the parking lots metal, halide lamp fixtures with LED fixtures. With the installation of 38 solar-powered fixtures on the perimeter roads, the team was able to go off the electrical grid for after-hours parking lot lighting from midnight to 6 a.m. Estimated savings of electricity and bulb replacement costs are $26,130 per year. To support Richlands recycling efforts, due to limited space allocation, compact three-bay recycle stations were designed, constructed and installed to collect paper, cans, and plastic in all classrooms. Estimated savings as a result of the decrease in trash to landfill and the increase in recyclable items are $7,450 per year.
OAR (Orientation-Advising-Registration) Team Leader: Mary Darin and Zina Gardner Team Members: Jean Carter, Kimberly Crisp, Sarah Daniel, Mary Darin, Megan Farmer, Zina Gardner, Lisa Grippo, Bobbie Harrison, Ron Hill, Bao Huynh, Janice McCann, DeShamus (Sol) Sallis, DLanor Shirley, Christi Timberlake, Luz Villegas, and Becky Witherspoon
Richland launched a new mandatory student orientation during summer 2011 for new-to-college students starting in fall 2011: Orientation-Advising-Registration (OAR). With the help of more than 125 volunteers, OAR acclimated new students to higher education; gave them a better understanding of Richlands unique mission, values, and priorities; and provided a welcoming experience so students will be motivated and inspired as they begin their college journey. The total number of OAR participants for fall 2011 and spring 2012 semesters was 2,412. The efficiency of OAR is shown in the data received from the 1,193 student evaluations completed at the end of the OAR advising and registration sessions. Respondents gave an excellent or good overall rating for the orientation welcome session, academic advising session, class registration, and campus tour.
Partnering for Student Success and Student Retention: ESOL Corner and ESOL Educational Proficiency Plan Innovator/Team Leader: Danielle Hickerson and Diana Urrutia Team Members: Barbara Akins, Anna Biryukova, Chris Chavers, Michele DiGiorno, John Drezek, Rymma Dudar, Mercy Fernandes, Soheila Ghalambor, Ronda Glasser, Adam Gordon, Muhammad Habibullah, Maris Solis Houg, Cathy McDade, Cynthia Miller, Ann Moy, Jeff Moy, Thuy Anh Nguyen, Phyllis Williams, Ewa Worth, and Carol Faulkner and Martha Timberlake of The Learning Center Staff
The ESOL Corner was developed to serve repeaters in the ESOL Educational Proficiency Plan (EEPP). These students have been identified as those who need one-on-one instruction for listening/speaking, reading, and writing/grammar. Approximately 150 students from the American English and Culture Institute (AECI) and Intensive Learning Community (ILC) have been assisted in the ESOL Corner since the initiative was piloted in spring 2011. Instructional specialists, instructional associates, and faculty volunteers provide one-on-one tutoring and/or group sessions to enhance ESOL learning in the skill area identified on the EEPP. In fall 2011, 77 percent of students participating in the EEPP moved to the next level.
SACSCOC Faculty Roster Document Creation Process Innovator/Team Leader: Becky Jones Team Members: Dan Briggs, Susan Calhoun, Deborah DiStasi, Julie Phillips, Jasmine Nguyen, Tim Vaughan, and Fonda Vera
The SACSCOC faculty roster is a sophisticated document using a complex process. Creating the roster required high-level database skills to merge the information of 977 faculty members from the FCI Microsoft Access database to Microsoft Excel and finally into Microsoft Word. It was critical that the information in the database matched the official transcript embedded with the information. The team utilized the strengths of each software component to build a faculty roster that exceeded the minimum SACSCOC requirements. Importing information from several sources provided a cross-check system to verify all data. Human Resources, Institutional Research, and IT Support provided information, documentation, and support throughout the process. Faculty members submitted a curriculum vitae to provide additional information on their professional experience and accomplishments. Since Richland did not purchase specialized software such as Compliance Assist to prepare the SACSCOC report, the team utilized readily available software and data from several areas rather than re-creating required information.
Student Appreciation for Faculty and Staff Innovator/Team Leader: Ambronita Douzart Team Members: Council for Teaching and Learning SubcommitteeJohn Drezek, Adam Gordon, Christopher Manes, LiAnne Webster, Susan Wehe, and Mitzi Werther
The idea for Thank You Cards for Faculty and Staff was germinated and developed by the promotion committee of The Council for Teaching and Learning for Faculty Appreciation Week. The idea was to print thank-you cards and invite students to express thanks to faculty and staff members who touched their lives, understanding that when faculty members feel appreciated, they are motivated to excel in the classroom. When students heard of the Thank You Card project, many requested three or four cards. More than 270 cards were submitted to and delivered by the council. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students sent the council more than 100 positive comments to continue the project. The initiative was cost effective and eco-conscious recycled paper was used to promote Richlands GREEEN initiative.
Developmental Math (DMAT) Faculty and Staff, The School of Learning Enrichment and Academic Development Team Leader: Thales Georgiou Team Members: Dr. Barbara Branum, NeKeith Brown, Eleanor Browne, Saeid Darabadey, Pat Ellens, Jerry Matlock, Judi Nam, Minkay Tinker, Dr. Sam Tinsley,
Joey Yelverton, nominator of the DMAT team, writes, I have heard current and former students mention how great their math teacher was at Richland and in a lot of these occasions they are talking about one of the full-time DMAT teachers. Their energy and awesome ability to teach effectively encourages me to do my best so that I can keep up with the reputation they have developed. DMAT instructors show their commitment to students by offering individual assistance on homework problems or test reviews. The DMAT team created the Center for Success in Math (CSM) to tutor students. Through the CSM, the team provides DVDs of course material and uses different teaching approaches (lecture, lab, and computer) to serve student needs.
Dr. Gary John, The School of Learning Enrichment and Academic Development
A faculty member at Richland since 1972, Gary teaches EDUC 1300 full-time and coordinates the EDUC 1300 Learning Framework faculty members. As a teacher, Gary has taught Human Development classes and made many presentations for students to learn how to map their future, writes his nominator, Lee Paez. I know that for many years, Gary has met individually with each of his students in order to get to know them personally. He has also served as a personal counselor, career counselor, and academic advisor. Garys other accolades include: being selected as an outstanding faculty member in 1983; coordinating Career Services; supervising counseling interns; teaching graduate counseling courses at Texas A&M Commerce, Amberton, and Argosy universities; and teaching the first masterslevel wellness course in Texas in 1979.
Dr. William Matter, The School of World Languages, Cultures, and Communications
For more than 20 years, Bill has served as sponsor to Richlands award-winning Parallax magazine. During that time he has encouraged creativity in students and provided them with the opportunity to become recognized through publication. Because of his guidance, Parallax has been recognized multiple times by the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association as the best college literary magazine in Texas, including earning the 2012 honor. He has received the Excellence in Teaching award, the Feather in My Cap award from Disability Services, and the Employee of the Month award. Bill has been a sponsor for three student organizations: a creative writing club, the Muslim Student Association, and the Computer Club. He has also served Richland as a police officer for 17 years. He is currently a police lieutenant.
Diana Urrutia, Multicultural Center/American English and Culture Institute/The School of World Languages, Cultures, and Communications (WLCC)
Dianas colleagues describe her as joyful, competent, diligent, compassionate, and honest. She pursues every endeavor with energy, passion, and integrity, writes Susan Barkley, her nominator. While the epitome of a professional, she is at the same time playful and exuberant. She leads by example holding herself to the highest standards which in turn compels others to do their best. Diana has served in numerous areas at Richland since 1994 including the Office of Student Life, the Multicultural Center, ESOL faculty, and coordinator of ESOL Listening/Speaking. Now, as associate dean in WLCC, she supervises the ESOL program including the Intensive Learning Communities, the American English and Culture Institute, and the Multicultural Center. Her experience in both student services and instructional sectors guide her leadership and student-centeredness.
Dr. Ray Canham, Executive Dean The School of Mathematics, Science, and Health Professions
Ray is known for his professional manner, quiet confidence, and ability to inspire others. When the faculty and staff believe in their bosss abilities, they work harder, they are happier, and everything runs smoother, writes Bryan Gibbs, professor of geology and physics. Dean Canham has our confidence because he embodies all of the Richland values. The most important way that he continuously improves Richland is not through new courses or higher enrollment, it is through the way that he inspires faculty and staff to improve. All of us are better and work to be better because we have a leader we trust and one in which we believe. Ray began teaching at Richland as an adjunct instructor in 1977, while an assistant professor at SMU. He has served as professor, division chair and now executive dean. Ray also served as faculty and an administrator at Brookhaven and El Centro colleges.
Martha Hogan, Executive Dean The School of Engineering, Business, and Technology (EBT)
Martha began her career in the DCCCD as an adjunct mathematics instructor at North Lake in January 1997. That same year she became the full-time manager of the College Lab/LAN at Richland. Now 15 years and five other job titles later, as executive dean of EBT Martha enjoys the challenges of preparing students for the workforce through career and technical education or to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Her employees say the low employee turnover rate in EBT is a testimony to Marthas leadership skills. Others praise her by saying, Even when the solution is not exactly the one a staff member or student wants to hear, Martha has the unique ability to explain and justify her decision so that the recipient leaves feeling that he/she was treated fairly.
Becky Jones, Associate Dean Information Technology/The School of Engineering, Business, and Technology (EBT)
Becky began at Richland as an adjunct instructor in 1980. She was hired as a full-time administrator for the Office Technology program in 1997. She received the Excellence in Teaching award in 2000. Becky has continued to expand her duties, serving now as associate dean in EBT. In 2011, Becky assumed the responsibilities of administrator of the Faculty Credentials Database. Whether it is employing new technology or inventing innovative ways to improve processes, Becky is committed to responsible risk-taking in order to achieve excellent, reliable results, writes her nominator, Janet James. Her creativity in the development of the electronic compilation of the Faculty Credential Inventory was a step-by step, responsible risk to ensure that the information was complete, permanently accessible, and safely retrievable for future on-campus access, as well as for convenient, manageable access by SACSCOC Off-Site Team reviewers.
Andrew Tubbs, Dean Adjunct Faculty College Center & Evening/Weekend Support Services (ACCESS Center)
As the dean of the ACCESS Center, Andy understands the essential role of adjunct faculty and makes every effort to meet their needs and requests. Andy led the way for expansion and remodeling of the ACCESS Center to accommodate the expanding number of adjunct faculty members, writes his nominator, Carol Kent. He requested the space necessary to house adjunct faculty, providing a quiet room for grading and studying, offering offices for student consultation, acquiring more computers and office equipment, and even carving out a space for a coffee counter and refrigerator. His work has allowed instructors to be more productive and to focus their energies on meeting the needs of students. Andys career with the DCCCD began in 1984 as the education coordinator for El Centros Jail Education Program. He also served as El Centros recruiter, evening/weekend administrator, and admissions registrar/director. He transferred to Richland in 1999.
Diana Urrutia, Associate Dean The School of World Languages, Cultures, and Communications (WLCC)
Dianas nominators say she is a natural leader who knows the importance of strong leadership but also knows the importance of teaching leadership skills so others may lead and flourish in the work place. Colleagues say Dianas leadership in the Multicultural Center and her ability to facilitate collaboration and understanding between the instructional and advising sides has greatly impacted student success. Diana has served in numerous areas at Richland since 1994, including the Office of Student Life, Multicultural Center, ESOL faculty, and coordinator of ESOL Listening/Speaking, and now as associate dean in WLCC, where she supervises the ESOL program including the Intensive Learning Communities, the American English and Culture Institute, and the Multicultural Center. Her experience in both the student services and instructional sectors guide her leadership and student-centeredness. She holds a masters degree from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Richland College will be the best place we can be to learn, teach, and build sustainable local and world community.
Mission
Richland College identifies and meets the educational needs, primarily of adults, in our principal geographic service area of northeast Dallas, Richardson, and Garland, Texas. To this end, Richland College offers courses, programs, and services to empower students to achieve their educational goals and become lifelong learners and global citizens, building sustainable local and world community. We empower employees to model excellence in their service to students, colleagues, and community.
ThunderValues
Richland College affirms these values for our learning and work together: Integrity: We speak and act truthfully, without hidden agendas. We admit our mistakes, say when we do not know, and honor our commitments. We avoid silence when it may mislead; we seek root causes and solve problems. Mutual Trust: We value students and employees as whole personssharing perspectives, valuing and accommodating both differences and commonalities, assuming our motives are trustworthy. Wholeness: We believe whole people best learn, teach, serve, lead, and build community. Thus, our programs, services, and facilities nurture our unified mind-spirit-body and the emotional and intellectual intelligence requisite for meaningful lives. Fairness: We treat students and employees justly and expect the same in returnapplying rules with equity, giving all the benefit of the doubt, and providing both compassionate support and challenge for individual success. Considerate, Meaningful Communications: We share information, ideas, and feelingslistening carefully, speaking forthrightly, respecting diverse views, participating productively in dialogue and conversations. We welcome paradox and ambiguity as we move toward consensus. Mindfulness: We respect silence, using it for reflection and deeper understandingnot immediately filling silence with words after someone has spoken. We rush not to judgment but turn to wonder what was intended or being felt. Next, for clarity, we ask honest, open questions of ourselves and others. Cooperation: We work with students and employees to achieve common goalslooking beyond self-interests. We offer both support and challenge, remain helpful and forgiving in difficult situations, help build consensus toward positive results, and help one another shape meaningful lives. Diversity: We value and encourage diversity, in its many dimensions, intercultural competence, originality, and vision appreciating and cultivating both local and world community. Responsible Risk-Taking: Inspiring students and employees to innovate, expecting follow-through with creative ideas that work, we respond well to challenges, considering our actions carefully. Although uncertainties remain, we move forward despite possible criticism. Joy: We value laughter, play, love, kindness, celebration, and joy in our learning and worktaking our learning and work seriously and ourselves lightly.
Core Competencies
- Values-inspired culture - Agility and Innovation - Strategic performance improvement - Seamless transitions for lifelong learning - Development and engagement of faculty and staff - Sustainable community building social equity and justice economic viability environmental vitality