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Joan Kempster to Retire from Shelton State

Tuscaloosa – Shelton State Community College has announced the retirement of longtime faculty member Joan Kempster.

Kempster joined the staff of Shelton State in 1972 as a part-time instructor and was Assistant Dean of Student Services at the time of her retirement. She has also been employed by the University of Alabama as an instructor in the College of Education and from 1971 to 1976 served as Assistant Director of Undergraduate Clinicals.

She received her B.S. degree from Florence State University and her M.A. and Ed.D. degree from the University of Alabama.

“Joan’s contribution to Shelton State and education in West Alabama has been immeasurable. We wish her all the best in her retirement,” said Rick Rogers, President of Shelton State Community College.

Kempster will be honored at a retirement reception on April 21 at 3:00 P.M. in the D-Rooms of the Martin Campus at 9500 Old Greensboro Road in Tuscaloosa.