From the SFCC President

Global Educator - Dr. Andra Ferguson, Dental Hygiene program director Recipients have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and contributions in the promotion of global education. Their work aligns with the Missouri Consortium for Global Educations (MCGE) objectives. Governor's Excellence in Teaching -

Jack Lee Hayes, Chemistry program coordinator and instructor Presented to outstanding instructors from each community college campus in Missouri for work done during the previous year.

News Media - Will Weibert, The Sedalia Democrat editor Presented to members of the media whose work promotes understanding and appreciation of community colleges’ mission, students, faculty, staff, and administrators, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities facing community colleges.

Outstanding Adjunct Faculty –

Robin Blackburn, Public Speaking instructor Recognition for vital contributions adjuncts make to the mission of community colleges.

Senior Service – James Trujillo, Operations Manager for Facilities Management Presented to a long-serving (20 years or more) employee from each of Missouri’s community colleges.

Retirees

Winifred "Winnie" Craig / 2002-2020 Tammy Hamilton / 2011-2020 Cindy Harmon / 1996-2020 Patty Morrison / 1999-2019 Dana Page / 2003-2020 Dwight Allen Strange / 2012-2020 Eric Yazell / 2000-2020

From the SFCC President

2020! SFCC greeted this year with excitement, optimism and gratitude. The college had just celebrated a tremendous gift that would recognize the legacy of Olen Howard with the construction of a new workforce innovation center, was nearing completion of a new institutional strategic plan, and adopted the tagline “It’s about community” to articulate our integral relationship with the communities we serve. In January, it looked like it was going to be a banner year. Then COVID-19 upended the world for all of us. In March, the college closed its doors to the general public, pivoted to remote/online instruction, facilitated staff working from home and was faced with the reality of budget cuts and declining enrollment. Despite the challenges, the pandemic has demonstrated that SFCC is resilient, resourceful and looking toward the future because of our amazing and dedicated faculty, staff and administration. We welcomed students back on campus in August with classrooms arranged for social distancing and face-coverings required. While it hasn’t been easy, we continue to fulfill our mission in extraordinary ways. Our mission is to advance relevant and innovative educational offerings to meet the goals of all our students. Whether someone is in need of short-term skills training, a degree to pass a licensure exam, courses that transfer to a four-year institution, career and technical programs to move swiftly into the workforce or targeted business and industry training, State Fair Community College is ready, willing and able to help students achieve their goals—efficiently and affordably. At this profound time in history, State Fair Community College recognizes its responsibility to look ahead and prepare for the future. A campaign for a Stronger Workforce, Greater Community, a capital campaign for the Olen Howard Workforce Innovation Center and Center for Excellence will provide even greater opportunities for our students to achieve their goals, while allowing SFCC to better address the significant workforce needs in this region. Join us in moving forward, together, as we expand our campus, advance our programs and proceed toward a Stronger Workforce, Greater Community. Regardless of the challenges we’re facing as 2020 draws to a close…it’s still a great time to be a Roadrunner!