UACCB announces outstanding faculty and staff, recognizes years of service

UACCB Chancellor Dr. Brian Shonk announced the 2023 Outstanding Faculty, Staff and Adjunct Faculty at the college's annual Academic Year End meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

“We have great people at UACCB,” Shonk said, “and their commitment to student learning and success is seen daily. These outstanding individuals represent the best of the best.”

The 2023 Outstanding Faculty award was presented to Ms. Holly Goslin, English faculty. Although Goslin took community college classes while in high school, Holly Goslin had no idea that her professional destiny would be fulfilled as a two-year college instructor. A product of a higher education family (both of her parents worked at community colleges), Goslin earned an English degree at Harding University and completed her master's work at the University of Central Arkansas. After serving as an adjunct at Harding, she joined the full-time staff at UACCB in Fall 2015. “I feel a real connection with my students and love watching them evolve in the classroom,” Goslin said. Goslin also earned Outstanding Faculty honors in 2020.

The 2023 Outstanding Staff award was presented to Ms. Tracey Thomas, Academic Services Coordinator. Thomas has worked diligently over her 20 years at the college to maintain the integrity of UACCB records. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in medical office management from UACCB, and other college studies. She joined the college in August 2003. In her time at UACCB she has served in many capacities, including assistant registrar and serving as the UACCB technical lead for the implementation of the new UA system-wide Student Information System (SIS), Workday. Ms. Thomas consistently goes above and beyond and is an invaluable member of the UACCB team.

The 2022 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty award was presented to Ms. Sandee Steiner, geology adjunct faculty. Steiner has served as an adjunct instructor at UACCB since 2006, where she has faithfully taught geology each spring semester. Ms. Steiner holds a Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering from Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology and worked in oil/gas production and as an exploration geologist in talc and oil in New Mexico, Montana, and Wyoming throughout her career. She has a passion for teaching and a fascination with the earth and its processes. Her goal is to encourage students to learn and do so by thinking outside the box.

Shonk also recognized the following people for their years of service to the college:

5 years

• Meagan Akins, director of admissions
• Robin Britt, fiscal support specialist/student accounts
• Cheyenne Diaz, admissions counselor
• Jodie Hightower, director of human resources
• Blayne Stewart, computer science faculty/teaching technology coordinator
• Andrew Muse, math faculty
• Sherrie Stagner, TRIO personal development coach/transfer liaison
• Adrian Walker, maintenance assistant

10 years

• Mark Cartwright, director of events
• Lynn Bray, career coach at Cedar Ridge
• Brian Shonk, chancellor
• Becky Warren, dean of health professions

15 years

• Phyllis Gardner, financial aid specialist

20 years

• Tina Goodman, academic advisor/veteran coordinator
• Beverly Meinzer, science faculty
• Tracey Thomas, academic services coordinator
• Peggy Jackson, procurement manager

25 years

• Becky Saffell, adult education instructor