UALR celebrated the accomplishments of University staff at the annual Staff Senate Achievement Awards Friday, May 8, in the Calvin R. Ledbetter Assembly Hall. Individuals were recognized for milestone years of service; 18 graduates were congratulated for earning their degrees; and 19 retirees were thanked for their service.

The Physical Plant Employee of the Year award was presented to Akaya Lee. Physical Plant Director David Millay said, “Lee sets an example of raising the bar that all Physical Plant employees can learn from.”

Scholarships were also awarded. Patricia Doss, Diane Caldwell, Brandy Cochran, and Sheena Brooks received Crittenden Book scholarships. Karen Irons, Janis Allen, Lashanda Miles, and Mary Babineau received Pepsi-Americas scholarship awards.

Dr. Robert Adams, vice chancellor of Finance and Administration, gave a tribute to the staff saying, “You are the glue that holds the University together.” He also urged staff to “enjoy your job and have a little fun along the way.”

Graduates

• Ahmed Abuhalimeh – M.S. in Information Quality, Research and Sponsored Programs
• Mary Babineau – A.A. in General Studies, Financial Services
• Sheena Brooks – B.A. in Liberal Studies, Teams Program
• LaQuinta Broyles – B.S. in Accounting, Dean-Business
• Victor Carson – M.S. in Health Sciences, Physical Plant
• Jean Chi-Jen Chen – Graduate Certificate in Science and Mathematics, Applied Studies in Education
• Rita Deloney – Master of Business Administration, IEA-MEP
• Deborah Fudge – B.S. in Health Sciences, Math & Statistics
• Akaya Lee – B.A. in Liberal Studies, Physical Plant-Administration
• Merlene Love – B.A. in Radio, TV & Film Extended Programs
• Khala Quarles – A.A. in Law Enforcement and BA-Criminal Justice, Health Sciences Department
• Natalie Rego – B.A. in Professional and Technical Writing, Information Science Department
• Michael Singleton – Juris Doctor in Law, Ark. Small Business Development Center
• Erica Thompson – A.A. in Law Enforcement, School of Social Work
• Naomi Warren – B.A. in Anthropology, IOG-Research
• Michael Waters – Master of Public Administration, IOG-APAC
• Vanessa Whitman – B.B.A. in Management, International Second Language Studies
• Luther Watson – B.S. in Health Sciences, Donaghey Student Center

Retirees

• Pat Ayer, Financial Services
• Jacklyn Ayers, College of Science and Mathematics
• Janis Brooke, Alumni Association
• Robert Coates, Human Resources Services
• Sandra Dannaway, Office of Records & Registration
• Charles Evans, Public Safety
• Dennis Fleming, Computer Services
• Jimmy Greer, Office of Records and Registration
• Sandra Hanson, Criminal Justice Department
• Samuel Howell, Educational Services
• Barbara Jackson, College of Education
• Jerre Jones, School of Law
• Marion Meeks, Physical Plant-Structural
• Saundra Meeks, Health Services
• Lee Millsap, Physical Plant-Custodial Services
• Cynthia Milazzo, AVC Facilities and Services
• Alice M. Rideout, Physical Plant-Custodial Services
• Jeanette Watkins, Office of Human Relations
• C. Mike Wingfield, Counseling and Career Planning Services

Years of Service Awards
Forty-year award

• Janis A. Brooke – Alumni Relations

Thirty-five-year award

• Cecilia S. Martin – Ottenheimer Library

Thirty-year awards

• Ophelia D. Breedlove – Human Resources
• LaVonne M. Colwell – Purchasing
• John R. Eley – Duplicating Center
• Charles R. Evans – Public Safety
• Jean M. Probasco – School of Law
• Phillip Watson – Physical Plant-Structural
• Joyce L. Young – Human Resources

Twenty-five-year awards

• Alice D. Dudoich – Dean-Business
• Judy K. Mathiowetz – Dean-School of Law
• Suzette R. Probs – Purchasing
• Diane L. Holladay-Thomas – IEA-Labor Education
• Lenzo Turner – Physical Plant
• Angela E. Willis – Graduate School

Twenty-year awards

• Gloria J. Beverburg – Financial Services
• Sylvester E. Cartwright – Testing and Student Life Research
• Ruth Craw – IOG-Research
• Rita K. Deloney – IEA-Management Education
• Vervinia Francis – Dean-School of Law
• Kimble L. Green – Computer Services
• Charles A. Hancock – Engineering Technology Department
• Gail S. Johnson – Admissions and Financial Aid
• Dianna L. Kinsey – Dean-School of Law
• Jesse W. Mason – Cooperative Education
• John P. McMains – Physical Plant
• Cynthia D. Milazzo – AVC Facilities and Services
• Jeannette Watkins – Human Relations
• Stephen W. Weise – Physical Plant-Mechanical

Fifteen Year Awards

• Christal D. Aist-Farris – MidSouth (Jonesboro)
• Barbara J. Blaylock – Computer Services
• Oliver Brown – Donaghey Student Center
• Larry Burnett – Donaghey Student Center
• Verna J. Fleming – Residence Hall
• Donna Hopper – MidSouth (Arkadelphia)
• Tangie L. Jones – Athletics-Director
• Merlene Love – Extended Programs
• JoAnn Y. Gomillion-McCoy – Physical Plant
• Wynton C. Norwood – Athletics
• Gerald M. Rice – Admissions and Financial Aid
• Janet M. Roderick – Small Business Development
• Johnny D. Smith – Public Safety
• Donald J. Streit – MidSouth (Little Rock)
• Marilyn F. Thompson – Public Safety
• Minnie O. Walker – Dean-Graduate School
• Betty I. Wallace – Physical Plant

Ten-year awards

• Jerome F. Bailey – Public Safety
• R. E. Binford – Budget Office
• Darlene R. Bunt – Financial Services
• Linda A. Czirr – Admissions and Financial Aid
• Teresa C. Dannaway – Office of Records and Registration
• Janet L. Darling – Dean-Graduate
• Veronica L. Davis – Ottenheimer Library
• Catherine A. Hagemeier – MidSouth (Little Rock)
• Logan C. Hampton – Donaghey Student Center
• Sandra H. Hanson – Criminal Justice Department
• Karen E. Harris – Theatre Arts/Dance Department
• Vickey J. Houle – Computer Services
• Cheryl L. Jackson – Testing and Student Life Research
• Howard D. Jackson – TRIO
• Barbara Johnson – Physical Plant
• Grainger L. Ledbetter – IEA-Labor Education Program
• Valerie A. McDermott – MidSouth (Little Rock)
• Vicki L. Plant – English Department
• Kathryn B. Ragan – School of Law-Library
• Sonia E. Rogers – Benton UALR
• Daniel J. Spillers – Computer Services
• Allen D. Stanley – Research and Sponsored Program
• Regina S. Carter-Wade – Office of Records and Registration
• Mary M. Waldo – KLRE/KUAR

Five-year awards

• Virginia L. Andersen – Health Sciences Department
• Mary G. Babineau – Financial Services
• Paula E. Baker – Dean-Graduate School
• Katresha T. Bell – MidSouth (Little Rock)
• Patti L. Bell – School of Law
• Gregory W. Browning – Systems Engineering Department
• Byron L. Calhoun – Public Safety
• Brandy C. Cochran – Duplicating Center
• Patricia Conner – Teacher Education Department
• Cynthia Dedner – Admissions and Financial Aid
• Laura A. Dobbins – Development Office
• Kamika C. Gaines – Student Organizations
• Patricia F. Gaither – AHSS Learning Technology Center
• Chad G. Garrett – Dean-AHSS
• Thomas S. Genz – Donaghey Student Center
• Johnny A. Gonzales – Public Safety
• Shirley A. Graves – School of Mass Communication
• Clark A. Harris – Physical Plant
• Terry A. Harrison – School of Law
• Robert E. Hoffman – Donaghey Student Center
• Christopher G. Hota – MidSouth (UALR)
• Ganesh K. Kannarpady – Applied Science Department
• Denise A. Leeson-Provost – IEA-Labor Education Program
• Doris A. Lewis – Physical Plant-Custodial Services
• Jennifer L. Maxwell – Management Department
• Jennifer L. Moody – Dean-Engineering and Info Tech
• James L. Oakes – Residence Hall
• Mark H. Pace – Computer Services
• Jolene K. Perkins – Children International
• Timothy C. Porter – Physical Plant-Structural
• Gregory L. Reese – Donaghey Student Center
• R.R. Riegel – Computer Services
• Eric J. Roddy – Benton-UALR
• Catherine C. Shank Dean-Engineering and Info Tech
• Matthew R. Sharp – Office-Recruitment and Retention
• Pamela J. Speraw – IEA-Director
• Danny J. Stivers – Physical Plant-Structural
• Ronald J. Swager – IEA-Research Group
• Loria K. Taylor – TRIO
• Molly M. Thomas – Computer Services
• Chelsea B. Ward – Recruitment and Retention
• Joshua J. Webb – Public Safety
• Jerry D. Welch – Duplicating Center
• Tammi L. Worsham – Office of Records and Registration