DISTINGUISHED DISTINGUISHED EMERITUS FACULTY EMERITUS FACULTY 2019 HONOREES 2019 HONOREES This past May, the ENMU Foundation presented the 2019 Distinguished Faculty Emeriti awards By Rachel Forrester
Mr. Dudley Cash Dudley Cash wore many hats during his 23 years on campus from 1965-88. He was very active within the University’s Department of Agriculture and he made a clear and positive impact on his students, first as instructor, then as assistant professor, associate professor/instructor IV. In addition, Mr. Cash served as the chair of the ENMU Department of Agriculture, as supervisor for the Soil Conservation Service, as director for Water Incorporated, and he also provided research and quarterly reports for the National Cotton Council. Mr. Cash retired from ENMU in 1988 as an Associate Professor Emeritus of Agriculture.
Mr. Loran Crowder (posthumously) In 1969, when ENMU formed a branch campus in Clovis, Mr. Loran Crowder was thrilled at the opportunity for students to be able to receive a quality education at another location in eastern New Mexico. The Clovis native worked for the John Deere Corporation for many years. Three short years later, Crowder joined the ENMU-Clovis faculty as an instructor of farm mechanics. During his 14 years of service, he was a vital asset in teaching diesel mechanics, and he also implemented a new welding class at ENMU-Clovis. Mr. Crowder retired in 1986 as an Instructor Emeritus of Farm Mechanics. He committed to teach on more summer session after his retirement to “finalize the cycle of the Farm Mechanics Program to meet the needs of the current students completing their studies in that program.”
Dr. Kathy Roler Durand Dr. Kathy Roler Durand joined ENMU’s faculty in 1993 and thrived in the Anthropology Program.In addition to becoming a professor in 2011, Dr. Durand started ENMU’s Forensic Science Program, which became available to students in 2007, requiring cooperation with faculty
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This past May, the ENMU Foundation presented the 2019 Distinguished Faculty Emeriti awards By Rachel Forrester
members across four different disciplines. She also served as assistant dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from 2011-13, and as chair for the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology for 10 years. Dr. Durand specializes in the analysis of animal and human bones recovered from archaeological excavations. Her fieldwork includes Neolithic sites from Cyprus and Jordan to Chacoan and Hohokam sites in the Southwest. Dr. Durand retired in 2018 as a Professor Emerita of Anthropology.
Dr. Jerry Everhart Dr. Jerry Everhart’s commitment to the ENMU Department of Curriculum and Instruction spanned over 22 years, transitioning from assistant professor of elementary education, to earning tenure and becoming the graduate coordinator for that program. He also spent three years as department chair and earned the title of professor. Dr. Everhart served as the alternative licensure adviser for elementary education. In 2003, he was named Faculty Sponsor of the Year for Students for Equality. He also collaborated with many school districts, including as the gifted/talented teacher for Dora High School and as the professional development coordinator in Portales at James Elementary School. Dr. Everhart retired in 2017 as a Professor Emeritus of Elementary Education.
Dr. Gerald A. Gies Dr. Gerald Gies joined the ENMU family as a history instructor in 1995 and completed 22 years of service, achieving the rank of professor in 2010. He served two consecutive, three-year terms as chair of the Department of History, Social Sciences and Religion, and proudly worked with the ENMU Advising Center for over a decade. Dr. Gies also represented ENMU as Fulbright Campus Representative, and was a representative for New Mexico Town Hall on International Education. Additionally, he participated in the Bosque Redondo Educational Project from 2003-06. Dr. Gies retired in 2017 as a Professor Emeritus of History.
