North Georgia awards faculty and staff for service
Contact: Kate Maine, University Relations
706-864-1950, kmaine@ngcsu.edu
Dahlonega, Ga. (April 2, 2009) - North Georgia College & State University recognized 73 faculty and staff members - representing more than 800 years of service - for their continuous service to the university during a ceremony on April 1 at the Hoag Student Center.
Jarad Conner, of human resources, and Dr. David Potter, president, presented the awards, which recognized continuous service in increments of five years.
Six of the employees honored have served at North Georgia for 25 years or more. The three recipients of the 25-year service award were Dr. Joe Chapman, music professor; Shari Holtzclaw, access services manager in the Library and Technology Center; and Dr. Linda Roberts-Betsch, vice president of academic affairs.
Nora Jones, of advancement services, and Wesley L. Thomas, director of the student center and student activities, were recognized for each having 30 years of service. Joseph Fitts, of materials management, was recognized for 35 years of service.