NCMC Employee Awards Presented, Jeanie Griffin Recognized for 35 Years of Service

Multiple awards were presented at the annual faculty/staff recognition ceremony at North Central Missouri College.

Employees and departments were recognized for their achievements so far this year and Bari VanDyke was recognized for his years of service and retirement from NCMC. Outstanding Employee Spotlights for the year were identified: Mallary Hann, Don Kennedy, Amanda Sampsel, Dr. Lindsay Oram, Holly Hernandez, Whitney Trump, Jim Norris, Lindsey Schlared, Nicole Shell, and Ronda Copple. This year, Dr. Lenny Klaver, President, provided praise and recognition to those who had positive comments received by the president’s office.

Also recognized were those who earned advanced education degrees: Brandon Mysliwiec - Bachelors in Business Administration with a focus on Business Management, Colton Greer - A+ Certificate, Hannah Chapman - renewed A+ Certificate, Jeremy Wilson - Masters in Career and Technical Education, Dr. Mitch Holder - Doctorate in Education, Megan Erickson - Dry Needling Certification, Tami CampbellCompTIA Project+ Certification, and Kimberly Meeker - Masters of Business Administration.

Members of the NCMC family were recognized with years of service awards. Recognized for five years of service were Chris Flowers, Tobi Crippen, Dr. Mitch Holder, Jenny Mosely, Cassie Cordray, Sara Van Dyke, Jeffrey Jackson and Maggie Bowman. Those recognized for ten years of service included Tami Campbell, Tyson Otto, Dr. Beth Caldarello, Sarah Williamson, Jamie Cunningham, Jeremy Esry and Annette Pool. Recognized for fifteen years of service were Shellee Castanada, Tammie Wiebers, Jason Helton, Heather McCollum and Sarah Bonnett. Also recognized was Jeanie Griffin for thirty-five years of service to North Central Missouri College.

Cassie Corday was recognized for her award of tenure status and was also awarded the NCMC Spirit Award. The NCMC Spirit Award recognizes an employee that has demonstrated great morale and a positive attitude. The recipient is selected based on their overall NCMC spirit, enthusiasm, involvement, encouragement toward others, helpfulness and optimistic outlook.

The Diversity and Inclusion Award is an acknowledgment bestowed upon an individual who actively promotes inclusive excellence. This person contributes to and enhances the environment of North Central Missouri College through a sustained commitment to maintain and improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. The Diversity and Inclusion Award was presented to Donnie Hillerman, Head Baseball Coach/Housing Director.

The Shipley Excellence in Assessment Award was presented to the Advising Department. This award recognizes an individual or department that has accomplished meaningful assessment to improve student learning or services and is named in honor of NCMC Professor Emeritus Melody Shipley.

Faculty member Sophia Swink, Nursing Faculty, was announced as this year’s Excellence in Teaching Award winner. The Excellence in Teaching Award is an honor given to a faculty member who demonstrates a clear vision of teaching, substantial contribution to the improvement of teaching methods and curriculum, captivating presenter, leader, responsible, and expert in their field.

Jaden Varner was awarded the Outstanding Student Employee award for this year. The Outstanding Student Employee award is given annually to one NCMC student employee who has exceeded their position requirements while maintaining a positive attitude and demeanor. This individual represents what it is to be a professional, hard-working, and reliable student employee.

In honor of long-time employee John Campbell, Lead Maintenance, the John Campbell Dedication Award is given to individ- uals who have shown dedication and commitment to North Central Missouri College, their department, peers, and their job. It recognizes an individual that goes above and beyond to help others and the college. This year, the award was presented to Tobi Crippen.

The Outstanding Employee Randy Young Top Sail Award is annually given to an individual who has significantly helped NCMC become a better place through their leadership, performance, attitude, and accomplishments. Employees are nominated by other employees and selected by each group's president and respected presidents (AMP, classified, faculty, students). This is the most prestigious award given each year. It is named in honor of Emeritus Randy Young. Sue Nichols, Nursing Coordi- nator, was awarded the Randy Young Top Sail Award this year.

This year’s BrownPushkarsky Award winner, selected by members of the student body, was faculty member Cassie Cordray, Education Instructor. The Brown-Pushkarsky Award, named in honor of NCMC Professors Emeritus Tom Brown and Louis Pushkarsky, recognizes an instructor who best exemplifies their dedication to teaching.

The Brown-Allnutt Award was presented to Demetrius Houston, Assistant Basketball Coach/Residence Life. The Brown-Allnutt Award is named in honor of staff members Lee Ann Allnutt and Linda Brown. This award is designated for a staff member who has provided exemplary service to students; the student body also chooses it.

The student body also presented the Nowland Excellent Student Organization Advisor. This award is presented to an individual that provides leadership, growth, and commitment to the student organization they advise. This year’s recipient was Rustin Jumps, Agriculture Instructor. This award is named in honor of retired faculty member David Nowland.

North Central Missouri College Students Alyvia “Livi” Binkley and Raven Moreno recently saved the life Scott Lowe at the Stacy Center by performing lifesaving measures. Raven and Livi were working out at the Stacy Center in Princeton when Scott, jogging on the treadmill, suddenly fell, passed out, and stopped breathing. Raven and Livi immediately called 911, jumped in, and started doing CPR while shouting for the AED.

Raven and Livi assisted with placing the AED and continued CPR measures until an ambulance arrived. Raven and Livi were also assisted by community members Dereck Power and Kyle Berndt. By the time EMTs arrived, the group had Mr. Lowe breathing and a pulse again. After being life-flighted, Scott Lowe was awake and alert. He is now home and doing well.

Raven said, “God had us

Photo Courtesy of Raven Moreno all in the right place at the right time, and I am just so thankful we were there to help Mr. Lowe.”

Pictured are, from left, Dereck Power, Alyvia Binkley, Scott Lowe, Raven Moreno and Kyle Berndt.