The Distinguished Faculty and Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Awards at Labette Community College were developed on the premise that faculty members who have performed in an exemplary manner should be publicly recognized and rewarded.

The criteria areas for the award are:

Teaching Effectiveness
College Service
Involvement with Students
and Community Engagement

It is important to identify and honor our outstanding faculty. Please take this opportunity to pay tribute to the instructors who, in your opinion, represent the best of the profession.

Who is eligible for the award?

Full-time Faculty who have completed at least four years of continuous teaching service at Labette Community College.

Who can nominate?

All LCC students, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and full-time employees.

Deadline for Returning Forms: April 1, 2025

All nomination forms will remain confidential; however, a signature is required.

Contact Information

Haley Walker

Haley Walker

Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development

haleyw@labette.edu
620-820-1234

Distinguished Faculty Award Recipients

2024-2025

Deanna Huffman, Psychology

2023-2024

Tonya Neises, Communications

2022-2023

Aaron Smith, Nursing

2021-2022

Cathy Kibler, Accounting and Business

2020-2021

Melissa Kipp, Graphic Design Technology

2019-2020

No winner

2018-2019

Ashley Moore, Radiography

2017-2018

Cathy Kibler, Accounting and Business

2016-2017

Melissa Kipp, Graphic Design Technology

2015-2016

Tom Duran, Communications

2014-2015

Tonya Bell, Communications

2013-2014

David Beach, Mathematics/Physics

2012-2013

Mr. Robert Bartelli, Economics & Financial Services

2011-2013

Ms. Kimberly Miller, Mathematics

2010-2011

Ms. Linda Gale Brown, Radiography

2009-2010

Russell Head, Recording Arts Technology

2008-2009

No winner

2007-2008

Dr. John Mack, History/Geography

2006-2007

Ms. Kim Miller, Mathematics

2005-2006

Ms. Melvetta Sevart, English

2004-2005

Ms. Karena Curtis, Mathematics

2004-2005

Mr. Robert Walker, Music

2003-2004

Ms. Rhonda Gilpin, Nursing

2002-2003

Dr. Doug Ecoff, Chemistry

2001-2002

Mr. David Beach, Mathematics/Physics

2000-2001

Dr. Dee Bohnenblust, Nursing

1999-2000

Mr. Christopher Laney, History

1998-1999

Mr. Joe Burke, Music

1997-1998

Ms. Mary Hiatt, Business/Computer Science

1996-1997

Ms. Mona Harris, Nursing

1995-1996

Ms. Sharon Gough, Accounting/Business

1994-1995

Dr. Doug Ecoff, Chemistry

1993-1994

Dr. Bharathi Sudarsanam, Biology

Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award Recipients

2020-2021

Luke Henke

2019-2020

No winner

2018-2019

Doug Baty

2017-2018

Tammy Fuentez

2016-2017

Sally Clay

2015-2016

Nancy Steinert

2014-2015

Sharla Hopper

2013-2014

Jason Sharp

2012-2013

Karen McGown

2011-2012

Seth Roach

2010-2011

Lucille McCune

2009-2010

Rick Bussinger

2008-2009

Elizabeth Walker

2007-2008

Ruth Penner

2006-2007

No award

2005-2006

Dr. William Wilcox

2004-2005

Ms. Cathy Kibler

2003-2004

Rev. John Chastain

2002-2003

Ms. Sara Davis

2001-2002

Ms. Connie Crooks

2000-2001

Mr. Dan Moss

Labette Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or qualified handicapped in its education programs, activities, recruitment, admissions, or employment as required by Titles VI, VII, IX and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquires should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Labette Community College, 200 South 14th Street, Parsons, KS 67357. Telephone 620-820-1234, or e-mail hr@labette.edu.