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October 27, 2016

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SHELTON STATE ANNOUNCES CHANCELLOR’S AWARD RECIPIENTS

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Shelton State Community College recently announced recipients of the Chancellor’s Award for 2016. The Chancellor’s Award program is a system-wide means for recognizing individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields. Each college in the Alabama Community College System selects one employee representative in an administrator category, one employee in the support staff category, and two employees in the faculty category.

Latoya Simmons Armstead, Cosmetology and Barbering Instructor, is awarded as a member of the technical faculty. Mrs. Armstead has taught at Shelton State for eight years and recently became division chair of the cosmetology and culinary arts area. She is a current salon owner and works to ensure students receive the education necessary to enter the workforce.

Amanda Harbison, Dean of Student Services and Athletics Director, represents the College’s administration. Her career with the Alabama Community College System began in 2004. Since that time, Amanda has worked in all facets of student services. From her first position as GED examiner at Snead State to her current position, she has assisted many students in achieving their educational goals.

Sherry Harrison, Assistant to the Dean of Instruction and Workforce Development, is this year’s support staff award recipient. Sherry assists the dean in overseeing instructional programs for academic, technical, and health services, as well as workforce initiatives. A Shelton State employee for twelve years, she also worked as the Secretary to the Dean of Academics.

Doug Robinson, Mathematics Instructor, is recognized as the award winner for academic faculty. Prior to his tenure as a community college instructor, Doug was employed by the Tuscaloosa City School System for thirteen years. A Shelton State math instructor since 2000, he has taught a variety of math courses ranging from elementary algebra to calculus.

All Chancellor’s Award recipients will be recognized at the Alabama Community College Association annual meeting in November.

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