LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA — SOWELA Technical Community College recently celebrated the achievements of 11 faculty members during its Faculty Rank and Promotion Ceremony on August 25, honoring educators who have earned advancement in academic rank through the College’s promotion process.
The ceremony recognized faculty members promoted to the ranks of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor. The promotions reflect the recipients’ dedication to their disciplines and their contributions to advancing the mission of the College.
“Faculty are at the heart of student success, and these promotions reflect the hard work, expertise, and commitment each honoree brings to the classroom and campus community,” said Dr. Neil Aspinwall, Chancellor of SOWELA Technical Community College. “We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators for their accomplishments and their continued impact on our students.”
Faculty members recognized for promotion to assistant professor include Tara Cudd, Dane A. Landry, Hollie L. Nesmith and Rebecca R. White.
Faculty members recognized for promotion to associate professor include Lacey Thibodeaux Couch, Ali Katherine Nabours, Julie Anne Parlos, Michael Rather Jr. and Deanne Smith.
Faculty members recognized for promotion to professor include Marie Coleman and Elizabeth Kaye Martin.
The annual ceremony celebrates faculty members who have successfully completed SOWELA’s promotion-in-rank process and acknowledges their contributions to student success, academic excellence and the College community.