Retirees collegiality, kindness, determination, and fresh summer produce direct from his beloved garden,” Tracy Suter said. Rubach plans to relax in retirement and travel the country.
experience. He eagerly took on the role of Mac administrator for all Mac computers on campus. His sense of humor helps break up the tension of the day,” said Phillip Arnold.
Ken Schulte
Susie Smith began working at UCA in 2004 and has enjoyed each of her positions at UCA. She even earned a Bachelor of Science in history in 2016. Linda Lentz called her “a very kind, considerate, and reliable person with a passion for assisting others.” “She is a true treasure with a meticulous style of problem solving while maintaining a smile with anyone she encounters,” Lentz said. In retirement, Smith will be hanging out with her grandchildren, reading, sewing and doing family research.
Susie Smith
Ken Schulte joined the university in 1998 as a skilled tradesman after a career in the electrical contractor world. He is now a warehouse specialist in the Physical Plant and will always remember the times he got to play golf with his colleagues and the professional development trips to Orlando, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. “Ken has worked for the university for 24 years and has worked out of the shuttle bus and electric departments, carpenter shop, and the Physical Plant warehouse,” said Jason Davis. “We wish him the best. He will keep being an electrician in retirement, but he will spend more time with his family.
Lauren Stout
Lauren Stout began her career at UCA working in the registrar’s office in 1997. Then, in 2000, she became administrative assistant for the Department of Accounting in the College of Business where she has helped many faculty, students and visitors. “Lauren Stout made all students and guests of the accounting department feel welcome and important. She encouraged students to get tutoring and succeed academically, engaged with employers and supported department activities. Lauren really does love to see our students have successful careers and keeps up with where they are working years after graduation. We cannot imagine the accounting department without Lauren, probably because she was here when most of us were hired,” said Stephanie Wilson.
Cynthia “Cindy” Shelton
Cindy Shelton’s first experience as a UCA employee came in 1984 when she worked as a part-time instructor in the Department of Health Sciences off and on for 10 years. She was hired full time in 2000. She said the work is rewarding not only because she helps students get a quality education but also because of the relationships she has built over the years. “Cindy taught a variety of courses that help students to make healthier choices in their own lives,” Denise Demers said. “For the last couple years, she has coordinated our department internships. We are grateful for her service.” Shelton will work on home improvement projects around her house and yard and spend time with her grandchildren.
Cheryl Streiff
Cheryl Streiff began her career at UCA in 2001 in the intensive English department. She retired as a senior lecturer. “Cheryl was a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher who had an excellent rapport with her students. She consistently went above and beyond to serve the international student community on campus and to foster interest in other cultures. We look forward to seeing what the next chapter brings for her,” said Katelyn Knox.
Richard Shumate
Richard was hired in 2017 as a systems administrator-directory services for UCA’s information technology department. “Richard began working for UCA in August 2017 as a valued member of the directory services administration team. He brought with him over 20 years of IT 15