Institutional Honors

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Division of Student Development
Campus:  Blountville
Office: Dean of Student Development
Room:  C2110, General Studies Building
Office Hours:  8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Address: 2425 Highway 75, P.O. Box 246, Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423.354.5120 or 423.354.5232
Fax: 423.323.0240
Email: studentdevelopment@NortheastState.edu
Web: www.NortheastState.edu/InstitutionalHonors

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Recognizing significant milestones and celebrating accomplishments are important aspects of the educational experience at Northeast State Community College. The College administers and awards various institutional honors to students, faculty, staff, and alumni that reflect their commitment to excellence in academics and service.

Adult Learner of the Year

Each year Northeast State Community College recognizes an exemplary adult student who is enrolled in an educational program to enhance or improve his/her educational credentials. The Adult Learner of the Year Award honors a student who achieves high performance within the program of study; demonstrates good citizenship; exhibits personal desire and motivation; and meets one or more of the social definitions of adulthood: married, a parent, or self-supporting.

Students are nominated for the award by faculty and staff. The award is sponsored by the Division of Student Services, and the recipient is selected by an ad hoc committee from the Northeast State community. Priority consideration is given to individuals who have overcome significant obstacles in the pursuit of their academic and career goals.

Recipients of the Adult Learner of the Year Award include:

2017-18 – Monica L. Tucker
2016-17 – Konah Buckman
2015-16 – Alicia N. Blasini
2014-15 – Paul E. Taylor III
2013-14 – Willie J. Riddle
2012-13 – Elizabeth S. Ross
2011-12 – Joshua A. Johnson
2010-11 – Sandra M. Bullins
2009-10 – Larry H. Templeton
2008-09 – Yuezhu Liu
2007-08 – Beverley R. Ehrhart
2006-07 – Lisa D. Kilby Adams
2005-06 – Wendi J. Pickel
2004-05 – Judith V. Shannon
2003-04 – Leona C. Holman
2002-03 – Debra M. Stout
2001-02 – B. Joyce Hyder Sweeney
2000-01 – Leigh M. Fox
1999-00 – Melanie R. Highsmith
1998-99 – Mitzi L. Gibson
1997-98 – Connie J. Goddard
1996-97 – P. Darlene Jolly

All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team

Administered by the Tennessee Region of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the All-Tennessee Community College Academic Team recognizes outstanding students from each of the state’s community colleges. The All-Tennessee team is one of 38 All-State Academic Teams sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa at the national level. Recipients of All-State honors are then placed in competition for the All-USA Community College Academic Team and the Coca-Cola Community College Team. The All-USA team is presented by USA TODAY.

Nominees are selected from students scheduled to complete associate degrees during the academic year of nomination with GPAs ranging from 3.5 to 4.0, who make significant service contributions to the College or community, and who meet national eligibility criteria. Northeast State recipients include:

2018
Paige A. DiPirro
Dakoda E. Goodwin
Monica L. Tucker
2017
Nathan P. Carrier
Shannon D. Yerton
2016
Victoria G. Hewlett (Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee)
Paul E. Taylor III (Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar)
2015
Emmaline H. Bragg (Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar)
David J. Shepherd (Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar)
2014
Olivia A. Orten (Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee)
Nikki D. Sumner (Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholar)
2013
Elizabeth S. Ross
Anne N. Rowell
2012
A. Kelly Stapleton
Brittany L. Thomas (Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee and All-USA Community College Academic Team)
2011
Brittany N. Boone
F. Lee Boyd II
2010
April M. Barrett (Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar)
Jennifer N. Miller
2009
Kimberly M. Coalson
L. Nichole Manz
2008
Elaine M. Henry
Debra A. Oglesby
2007
Kelley M. Hatch (Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for Tennessee)
Caleb P. Pearson
2006
Christina M. Huffines
Sean P. Rupley
2005
Erika M. Adams
Tracy L. Mantell
2004
Brian E. Moody
Jason E. Tipton
2003
Rhonda G. Castle
Lydia R. Prior
2002
David W. Buchanan
Pamela A. Echols
2001
Leigh M. Fox
Jacqueline R. Robinson
2000
Marsha H. Elam
Elizabeth C. Nicely
1999
Anthony M. Lewis
Alvin L. Murphy
1998
Michaela C. Boggs
Joyce Lawson Noto
1997
F. Arlene Miles
Marie M. Sandidge
1996
John P. Forbes
Kristen E. Rudder
1995
Robert W. Wagner

Distinguished Staff Awards

Northeast State honors its Most Distinguished Faculty, Administrative/Professional, and Support Staff members with awards presented annually at the Honors Convocation ceremony in April. The Distinguished Staff Awards recognize employees who demonstrate excellence in teaching and service that impacts the College and the student body. Staff members who meet eligibility criteria are nominated by students or fellow employees. The recipients of the awards are selected by the Distinguished Staff Awards Committee.

Award recipients include:

Year	Faculty	Administrative	Support Staff
2017-18	Richard Merritt	James Henrichs	John Adcox
2016-17	Charles Charlton	Chris Hitechew	Melissa Brickey
2015-16	Tempi Hale	Jennifer Starling	Dottie Corey
2014-15	David Haga	Malissa Trent	Debra Johnson
2013-14	Brent Lockhart	Patricia Chandler	Mike Collins
2012-13	Jim Kelly	Sandra Gardner	David Lewis
2011-12	Ed Osborne	Nancy Forrester	Erin Blevins
2010-11	Connie Marshall	Chris Lefler	Brenda Denton
2009-10	Garry Grau	Josh Crowder	Angela Huddle
2008-09	David Maldon	Donald Coleman	Patricia Haynes
2007-08	David Wollert	Pete Miller	Jeff Grindstaff