From Howard Community College:

From a group of seven full-time Howard Community College (HCC) educators recognized by peers as outstanding faculty members in their respective divisions, Rick Leith, assistant professor of English, has been named Overall Outstanding Faculty Member for 2010-2011.

As part of this award, Leith will lead the faculty procession at HCC’s commencement, address the student honorees at the Dean’s List receptions, and attend a major conference or other professional development activity. 

The other full-time Outstanding Faculty selected from their divisions are:

• Arts & Humanities: Renee Barger, Professor, Dance; Coordinator of Dance
• Business & Computer Systems: Brian Kelley, Instructor, Business; Coordinator of Accounting
• English & World Languages: Rick Leith, Assistant Professor, English
• Health Sciences: Laura Sessions, Professor, Nursing
• Mathematics: Russ Baker, Associate Professor, Mathematics
• Science & Technology: Jennifer Stott, Instructor, Physical Science
• Social Sciences & Teacher Education: Barbara Maestas, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education

The 2010-11 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty include:

• Arts & Humanities: Donna Jones, Master Adjunct Instructor
• Business & Computer Systems: David Milburn, Adjunct Instructor
• Continuing Education & Workforce Development: Trish Hemler, Adjunct Instructor
• English & World Languages: Robin Allen-Klein, Adjunct Instructor
• Health Sciences: Helen Cruz, Adjunct Instructor
• Mathematics: Edward Brune, Adjunct Instructor
• Science & Technology: Mike Plotnick, Adjunct Instructor
• Social Sciences & Teacher Education: Maura Dunnigan, Adjunct Instructor