Six employees retiring this academic year with nearly 100 years of combined service to the college.
COLUMBIA, KY. (04/16/2025) The Lindsey Wilson College community wrapped up its annual Employee Appreciation Week with a dinner and awards ceremony Wednesday, April 16, in Roberta D. Cranmer Dining and Conference Center.
More than two dozen Lindsey Wilson employees were honored for celebrating five, 10 or 20 years of service to the college, and six employees were recognized who are retiring from the college during the 2024-25 school year.
The six Lindsey Wilson employees who are retiring this academic year with nearly 100 years of combined service to the college are:
* David Calhoun, assistant professor of religion with 14 years of service;
* Cindy Clark, assistant professor of health with 10 years of service;
* Sherry Hovious, a custodian with 24 years of service;
* Dan Koger, associate professor of communication with 18 years of service;
* Melinda Mays, associate professor of counseling and human development with 16 years of service;
* and Janet Turner, associate professor of counseling and human development with 11 years of service.
Employees celebrating 20 years of service:
* Annette Abel, professor of counseling and human development;
* Anthony Moore, principal systems and user experience architect;
* Andy McAllister, lead online academic adviser;
* Landon Parnell, maintenance worker;
* Allison Smith, professor of English, dean of School of Arts and Humanities;
* and Christy Vaughan, online academic adviser.
Employees celebrating 10 years of service:
* Kristen Branham, assistant professor of nursing;
* Cindy Clark, assistant professor of health;
* Katie Curry, assistant professor of accounting;
* Jeanie Hadley, deli bar prep and server;
* Angie Johnson, associate professor of nursing;
* Lafawn Nettles, student success counselor;
* Dennis Souther, assistant professor of criminal justice;
* Michael Starr, assistant professor of business;
* Karolyn Steffens, associate professor of English;
* Keeley Stewart, assistant professor of counseling and human development;
* Elizabeth Tapscott, associate professor of history, program coordinator for history, social science and honors;
* and Beth VanArsdale, Starbucks cashier/server.
Employees celebrating five years of service:
* Cathy Boatright, associate professor of business;
* Kisha Burton, director of Civic Engagement, Student Leadership and the Bonner Scholar Program;
* Greg Denke, assistant professor of psychology;
* Joshua Patton, head cycling coach;
* Linda Parsley, graduate records analyst;
* Brennon Sapp, assistant professor of education;
* Jordan Wessling, assistant professor of religion and philosophy;
* Cindy Whaley, enrollment coordinator for educational outreach and online programs;
* and Caleb Wittum, assistant professor of history.
Six Lindsey Wilson College employees who are retiring during the 2024-25 academic year were honored with a college-branded rocking chair at the college’s annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, held Wednesday, April 16, in the college’s Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. From left: Dan Koger, associate professor of communication with 18 years of service; Sherry Hovious, a custodian with 24 years of service; Cindy Clark, assistant professor of health with 10 years of service; and David Calhoun, assistant professor of religion with 14 years of service. Not pictured: Melinda Mays, associate professor of counseling and human development with 16 years of service, and Janet Turner, associate professor of counseling and human development with 11 years of service.
Six Lindsey Wilson College employees with 20 years of service to the college were honored at the college’s annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, held Wednesday, April 16, in the college’s Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. From left: Andy McAllister, lead online academic adviser; Landon Parnell, maintenance worker; Allison Smith, professor of English, dean of School of Arts and Humanities; and Christy Vaughan, online academic adviser. Not pictured: Annette Abel, professor of counseling and human development, and Anthony Moore, principal systems and user experience architect.
A dozen Lindsey Wilson College employees with 10 years of service to the college were honored at the college’s annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, held Wednesday, April 16, in the college’s Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. From left: Kristen Branham, assistant professor of nursing; Cindy Clark, assistant professor of health; Angie Johnson, associate professor of nursing; Lafawn Nettles, student success counselor; Karolyn Steffens, associate professor of English; and Beth VanArsdale, Starbucks cashier/server. Not pictured: Katie Curry, assistant professor of accounting; Jeanie Hadley, deli bar prep and server; Dennis Souther, assistant professor of criminal justice; Michael Starr, assistant professor of business; Keeley Stewart, assistant professor of counseling and human development; and Elizabeth Tapscott, associate professor of history, program coordinator for history, social science and honors.
Nine Lindsey Wilson College employees with five years of service to the college were honored at the college’s annual Employee Appreciation Dinner, held Wednesday, April 16, in the college’s Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center. From left: Cindy Whaley, enrollment coordinator for educational outreach and online programs; Jordan Wessling, assistant professor of religion and philosophy; Joshua Patton, head cycling coach; Greg Denke, assistant professor of psychology; Linda Parsley, graduate records analyst; and Cathy Boatright, associate professor of business. Not pictured: Kisha Burton, Director of Civic Engagement, Student Leadership and the Bonner Scholar Program; Brennon Sapp, assistant professor of education; and Caleb Wittum, assistant professor of history. : http://app.readmedia.com/news/attachment/211106/LWC_Employees_04.jpg
Lindsey Wilson College is a vibrant liberal arts college in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, the mission of Lindsey Wilson is to serve the educational needs of students by providing a living-learning environment within an atmosphere of active caring and Christian concern where every student, every day, learns and grows and feels like a real human being. Lindsey Wilson has an enrollment of more than 4,000 students, and the college offers 28 undergraduate majors, five graduate programs and a doctoral program. The college’s 28 intercollegiate varsity athletic teams have won more than 120 team and individual national championships.
(Duane Bonifer – Lindsey Wilson College)