SW Arkansas Times

Ray Duch is posthumously named ASU Mid-South's Outstanding Faculty Member. Ray served the students, the mission, and the soul of the college. For colleagues, he was a mentor, friend, and partner-in-crime. For students, he was a capable, patient instructor and father figure. Ray embodied the perfect combination of firmness and patience - hallmarks of the best community college instructors. Whether teaching how to upgrade a motherboard, staying late to advise evening students, or coaching students to medals at SkillsUSA, he represented the best of not only ASU Mid-South but of community colleges everywhere. Sadly, Ray passed away in March. Still, his impact and legacy are ever-lasting.

Debra Jennings, Outstanding Staff Member, serves the Admissions and Registrar's Office with integrity and professionalism. Her depth of knowledge ensures that anyone - student, staff, or faculty - who goes into her department will receive personal attention, excellent service, and accurate and appropriate answers. She is prompt and efficient and goes out of her way to ensure any problem is resolved. Students know that she genuinely cares about them as she assists them in successfully navigating registration. Her kindness and patience with students is evident to all in the admissions office and consistently elevates the level of service across the admissions department.

Faculty and staff are the heartbeat of Arkansas community colleges. Together they make education and training available to all Arkansans!

Ray and Debra will be honored at the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Luncheon during the annual ACC conference in Hot Springs on October 10, 2022. For details and to register to attend, please visit https://buff.ly/3RM8J8a.

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