The week before the Fall 2025 semester began, Richland Community College celebrated the achievements of many of its faculty & staff at Convocation. This recognition includes years of service, awards & certificates, promotions & tenure, educational achievements, and retirement celebrations.
Celebrating Years of Service

Lori McKenzie
Administrative Assistant, Health Professions
30 Years of Service

Kristi Palmer
Sociology Faculty
25 Years of Service

Susan Grider
Radiological Technology Faculty
20 Years of Service

John Oliver
Dean, Applied Science & Technology
15 Years of Service

Brooke Oliver
Program Director, Surgical Technology
15 Years of Service

Kristina Wilson
Director of Admissions & Registration
10 Years of Service
Award/Certification Recognition

Dr. Evyonne Hawkins
Professor Emeritus

James Jones
Professor Emeritus

Scott Broyles
Certificate of Excellence
Promotions & Tenure

Jennifer Bollinger
Faculty Promotion & Faculty Tenure

Matt Cardinal
Faculty Promotion

Brad Curry
Faculty Tenure

Molly Ploessl
Faculty Tenure
Educational Achievements
- Katie Murphy – Master of Fine Arts, Popular Fiction Writing & Publishing at Emerson College
- LaSonya Johnson – Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology at Richland Community College
- Terrence (TAT) Taylor – Bachelor of Liberal Studies at University of Illinois Springfield
- Dr. Maria Alberto – PhD in English at University of Utah
- Arianna Lawson-Sims – Master of Educational Leadership at University of Illinois Springfield
Retirement Celebration
- Dr. Laurie Hughes – English Faculty
- James Jones – Math Faculty
- Dr. Chris Merli – Chemistry Faculty
- Marcella Cramer – Math Faculty
- Sue Webster – Coordinator, Student Engagement
- Don Askins – Campus Security