Howard Payne University recently recognized members of faculty and staff at an annual personnel luncheon held on campus. Scott Owen, assistant professor of kinesiology, department chair and director of the Wellness Center, received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award. Roger Dewell, director of facilities, received the Outstanding Staff Member Award. The outstanding faculty and staff awards are made possible by Underwood’s Cafeteria and Porter Insurance Agency, respectively.

HPU’s Office of Information Technology received the Department of the Year Award. Members of the team are Anthony Arreola, enterprise systems administrator; Dr. Cherri Conley, instructional technology specialist; Christopher Ewen, part-time system support specialist; Dr. Jodi Goode, assistant vice president for information technology services and chief information officer; Tiffany Hogue, systems administrator; Bobby Womack, director of network and infrastructure services; and Jonathan Young, director of technical support services.

Certificates recognizing excellence in teaching were presented to Kenan Boland, assistant professor of government; and Kathy Hagood, associate professor of English.

Certificates recognizing excellence in service were presented to Ben Childers, mechanical, electrical and plumbing supervisor; and Susan Sharp, teacher certification officer.

The following personnel also received awards:

Thirty-five years of service – Mike Daub, associate professor of accounting

Thirty years of service – Dr. Wendy McNeeley, assistant vice president for student success; Diane Owens, director of the Pre-College Music program (part time); and Juanita Sypert, government documents specialist and technical services assistant

Twenty-five years of service – Teresa Cavitt, assistant professor of kinesiology; Abram Choate, assistant director of athletics for athletic communications; and Stephen Goacher, professor of music

Twenty years of service – Katrina Lynn, director of human resources; and Stephen Lynn, head baseball coach

Fifteen years of service – Kenan Boland, J.D., assistant professor of government; Diane Hackney, custodial services supervisor; Dr. Stephen Kovach, associate professor of Christian studies and criminal justice (El Paso Center); Dr. Jennifer McNiece, director of experiential learning and professional development and Brand chair of free enterprise and public policy; and Dr. Hunter Sims, athletic director

Ten years of service – Laura Benoit, special assistant to the president; Dr. Cherri Conley, instructional technology specialist; Sareta Delgado, mailroom and copy center coordinator; Scott Eddy, instructor of mathematics; Dr. Richard Fiese, dean of the School of Music and Fine Arts and professor of music; Dr. Adrian Gil, assistant vice president for the El Paso Center; Celeste Justice, academic success coordinator; Rebecca Mendoza-Pate, executive assistant to the vice president for finance and administration; Magda Rodriguez, custodian; Dr. Nancy Romig, associate professor of English; and Dr. Mike Rosato, dean of the School of Education and professor of education

Five years of service – Christy Ellis, financial aid advisor/student employment coordinator; Tony Heiser, assistant baseball coach; Dr. Cory Hines, president; Karen LaQuey, director of student financial aid; Cassia Rose, administrative assistant for the School of Music and Fine Arts; Ray Tassin, general maintenance, painter; Trina Whinery, custodian; Dr. John Wilson, instructor of kinesiology and assistant director of athletics for compliance; and Bobby Womack, director of network and infrastructure services