Faculty Awards Presented at 2026 Commencement
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Spring 2026 Commencement was held on Wednesday, May 13th. In addition to the graduation, awards were presented to ESCC faculty members based on voting conducted in the weeks leading up to commencement.
Dr. Ramzi Ockaili, ESCC VP of Academic Affairs, Student Success and Workforce Development announced the awards, while they were presented to faculty members by ESCC President, Dr. Daryl Minus.
Recognition for Teaching Effectiveness This award is given to a faculty member whose performance in the classroom or other instructional environments best exemplifies effectiveness in promoting student achievement – Kiprop Kibet.
The Faculty Scholarly and Creative Engagement Award This is awarded to a faculty member who has achieved a significant academic scholarly accomplishment through research, publishing and/or professional presentations, grant activity, or creative works – Dr. William Foxworthy.
The Faculty Â鶹ÊÓƵ Impact Award This honor goes to a member of the full-time teaching faculty who has greatly impacted the college’s image through community service and involvement – Christina Duffman.
The Faculty Leadership Award This award is presented to a full-time teaching faculty member who demonstrates leadership and commitment to the college – Tonya Martin.
The Caramine Kellam and Dr. Caramine White Award This honor is for an ESCC faculty or staff member who has shown extraordinary concern for students and has gone above and beyond in their effort to help students succeed in school or life – Tonya Martin.
The Faculty Reward for Professional Excellence This the highest ESCC award for which a faculty member may be nominated. These faculty members substantially and demonstrably exceeded performance expectations in one or more of the following areas: Teaching, Scholarly and Creative Engagement, Institutional Responsibility, or Service – Tonya Martin and Susan Greer.
Pictured at top are Dr. Ramzi Ockaili, Tonya Martin, Christina Duffman, Dr. Alex Foxworthy, and Dr. Daryl Minus. (Not pictured: Kiprop Kibet and Susan Greer)