On Friday, October 4, 2018, three Carl Albert State College employees were honored for their outstanding work and dedication to CASC; and the late Dr. Joe E. White was inducted into the Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges (OACC) Hall of Fame at the OACC Annual Conference at Oklahoma City Community College in Oklahoma City, Okla.
The CASC employees recognized were:
Outstanding Faculty Member: William (Bill) Gann, Business and Technology Instructor;
Outstanding Professional Employee: Vicki Hill-Sullivan, Human Resources Director & Title IX Coordinator;
Outstanding Support Staff: Heather Henson¬¬, Office Secretary for Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science TRIO programs.
Bill Gann has served CASC for 35 years in a variety of capacities. He serves as a full-time instructor, Division Chair for Business/Technology/Criminal Justice programs, Makers Space Sponsor, Commencement Coordinator, and liaison for special events.
“The true outstanding faculty at CASC,” Gann said, “are those that I am fortunate enough to serve alongside every day.”
Vicki Sullivan has faithfully served the students and employees of CASC for 21 years. She is the Director of Human Resources and also acts as the Title IX Coordinator for the college.
“I am humbled and honored to receive this award,” Sullivan said. “CASC is where I have chosen to build a career because I believe in the communi¬¬ty college experience, the CASC family, and our involvement with the community.”
Heather Henson has provided the students and employees of CASC’s Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math Science TRIO programs with exceptional service for more than 14 years.
“I am extremely honored to receive this award,” Henson said. “I love my job, and the people I get to work with each day make it so much better. I can’t imagine not being a part of the CASC family.”
CASC President Dr. Jay Falkner commended the three for their outstanding performance in their respective roles at the college.
“We are in the business of serving our community,” Falkner said, “and I am proud to serve with amazing representatives like Bill, Vicki, and Heather. Each of these outstanding individuals serve this college, students, and communities because they are passionate servant leaders, and I believe that is evident through their work."