December 7, 2015
A time to Reflect. A time to say THANK YOU.
On Thursday, December 3rd, we celebrated the holidays with an open house at the Kehoe Center.
It was a great turnout, and I hope you all had a good time. But more importantly, I hope you realize how much the Board of Trustees and I appreciate each of you and the efforts you have made
on behalf of our students in 2015.
During the event, we had the opportunity to recognize a number of staff members for going
above and beyond each and every day. This NC Statement recognizes their achievements.
Accept my wishes for a peaceful, wonderful holiday season.
Recognizing our People
Monnes Named Staff
Member of the Year
Mark Monnes works with very extensive and detailed information
and processes. He has a deep understanding of all phases of
registration and of the maintenance and care of student records.
• Mark was hired in 1990 as a Counselor with Admissions and Handicapped Services.
• In October of 1991, he was promoted to Director of Admissions.
• In 2000, he took over the duties as Director of Student Records.
• He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University and a Master of Arts degree from Bowling Green State University.
Mark holds himself to the highest standards, and is someone many
at the College rely upon for his expertise and authority.
On the Cutting Edge
Mark is friendly to students and staff alike. He is very student
centered and always does what’s best for the students. He is
courteous and has a knack for putting others at ease. Students
really like working with Mark.
Please congratulate Mark for his distinguished
service to the College and for being selected
Outstanding Staff Member of the Year for 2015.
Dr. Gregg Busch and Kimberly Lybarger for developing the
Honors College concept and making it come to fruition.
Pushing the Envelope Awards Go to Eight
Trudy Hamilton
Kim Washington
Margaret Puckett
For her leadership in the food
For her work in balancing the
budget and building an exemplary service program at the Child
Development Center.
team at the Child Development
Center.
For her work on countless
committees, as faculty liason, and
as leader of NC State’s FYE efforts.
Nicole Martin
Mike Beebe
For stepping to the plate as Interim
Program Director for the OTA
program while already serving
as program director for the PTA
program.
For providing the real world,
workforce development
knowledge which enabled the DOL
grant to be so impactful.
Barb Keener
For her leadership in student support
through the Tutoring Center, Phi Theta
Kappa and the Student Leadership
Conference.
Ashley Benson
For championing student support
for disadvantaged students in
leading TRiO efforts at NC State
and throughout Ohio.
Michele Schaad
For her steady hand and exemplary
work in managing reporting and fiscal
management of our expanding grant
awards.
Commitment to Excellence in Service to the College
Information Technology Services Department
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Sheila Campbell, Vickie Kissel, Paul Garver, Major Price, Edmund Niese, Jim Turner, Eric Despain,
Kelly Bussart and Brian Baldridge. Not Pictured: Michael Welker
For their work to improve networking, connectivity and access for faculty, staff and students.
College Credit Plus (CCP) Team
Left to right: Dr. Jane Birkholz, Deb Huguenin, Diana Kelly, Paula Waldruff, April Gregory, Troy Shutler, Thomas Mansperger,
Dave Cardwell, Caree Bash, Christie Bowie, Keith Stoner, Tom Kluding and Dr. Dorey Diab. Not pictured: Abby Levitt, Cathy
Craig and Kendra Moots.
For their work to improve relationships with K-12 partner schools and increase participation in the
College Credit Plus program.
Special Presidential Recognition
The Dream Team
Left to right: Sam Renfroe, Dean Schaad, Doug
Hanuscin, Tom Prendergast and Dr. Dorey Diab.
For their tireless efforts day in and day
out to make a difference for our students
and the institution.
Service Awards
30 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Teresa VanDorn and
Robert Lewis.
20 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Beverly Walker, Laura
Wade (wife of Sam Wade), Traci Lykins and Lisa Music.
Not Pictured: William Hipsher. Special Note: In honor
of Sam Wade’s service to the College, his children will be
able to attend NC State “Tuition Free”.
10 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Eric Grove, Linda Nicol,
Christina Barker, Jim Mudra and Tom Prendergast.
25 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Mark Monnes, Elizabeth
Franz and Paul Garver.
15 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Chana Robinson,
Lori McKee, Rose Hughes, Vickie Kissell, Amanda
Kaltenbaugh, Molly McCue and Amy Arnett. Not
pictured: Carmen Morrison and Michael Welker.
5 Years
Left to right: Dr. Dorey Diab, Dr. Greg Timberlake,
Kelley Robinette, Sam Renfroe, Dan McCool, Kelly
Bussart and Ashley Benson. Not Pictured: Chad
Bartlett.