SCC Announces 2022-2023 Faculty & Staff Awards

Surry Community College Dr. David Shockley announced the 2022-2023 Faculty & Staff Awards during the Fall 2022 Faculty/Staff Meeting on August 26.

English Instructor Dr. Kathleen Fowler received Surry Community College's Excellence in Teaching Award for 2022-2023, the highest faculty award given by SCC.

“It was an honor to present Dr. Kathleen Fowler with Surry Community College's Excellence in Teaching Award. She is an accomplished English instructor who gives and sacrifices so much for the success of our students,” Shockley said.

Cosmetology Director Robin Minton and former Mechatronics Lead Instructor Jordan Crowson received the President's Award for Meritorious Teaching for 2022-2023.

Donald Fowler, Assistant Director of the Academic Support Center, received Surry Community College's Distinguished Staff Award for 2022-2023, the highest staff award given by SCC.

“The employees and students at Surry Community College have known for many years that students who seek Donald Fowler’s academic assistance are successful. I was elated that he was honored as the recipient of Surry Community College's Distinguished Staff Award,” Shockley said.

Laura Bracken, Director of Accessibility Services, and Emily Stroud, Instructional Assistant of Academics, received the President's Award for Meritorious Service for 2022-2023.

Dr. Shockley made another special announcement during the meeting. Surry Community College began a new tradition this year by recognizing employees with 30 plus years of employment with a designated parking spot. Dr. Susan Worth, Division Chair – Mathematics, 36 years of service; Cheryl Fielder Executive Assistant - Office of the President & Board of Trustees, 31 years of service; and Kim White, Lead Instructor - Information Technology, 30 years of service, were honored for their combined 97 years of service to SCC.

English Instructor Jon Thomas received a 20-year service pin during the Fall 2022 Faculty/Staff Meeting for his two decades of service to SCC.