The McKimmon Center for Extension & Continuing Education, being the administrative unit comprised of seven sub-units employs 144 full-time staff members as well as 75+/- temporary staff members. Even though we think each and every member of our staff is special and deserves gratitude, there are occasions when an individual or a group of individuals receive extraordinary attention. This page is dedicated to those extraordinary achievers.
2009 Award for Excellence
Jo Anne Upchurch has been selected as the Extension, Engagement & Economic Development 2009 Awards for Excellence winner. As the first step in the award recognition, she was nominated by the Leadership Team for McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education (MCE&CE) in the Outstanding Service Category.
As stated in her nomination, "No employee is more dedicated or performs at a higher quality standard than JoAnne. She brings a level of excellence to her position that is unmatched by anyone else in our organization of 140 employees. JoAnne seeks solutions to issues, supporting the unit directors and the office on a daily basis with integrity, intelligence, business savvy, and a historical perspective of the Division and NC State University. She doesn't seek the 'spotlight' for her efforts. She quietly and patiently supports the organization and her co-workers with attention to detail, accuracy, common sense, loyalty, and an exhibition of professional ethics.
"Jo Anne is knowledgeable about all aspects of the MCE&CE operation ranging from the various educational programs and services, the Continuing Education Unit approval process, the Non-Degree Credit Reporting System to the complex appropriated receipts and grants budgets. She is trustworthy, thorough and responsive to any and all needs."
Her nomination was prepared by the Directors of Assessment, Contractual Education & Partnership Development, Accounts Receivables Center, Center for Urban Affairs, Computer Training Unit, Encore, McKimmon Conference & Training Center, and Office of Professional Development in addition to the Assistant Vice Chancellor.
Congratulations Jo Anne!
Congratulations to Yevonne Brannon!
Dr. Yevonne S. Brannon, Director of the Center for Urban Affairs & Community Services (CUACS) received the 2008-2009 Mary Frances Hester Service Award. This annual award is presented to a current or retired employee of the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education (MCE&CE) who exemplifies the traits that former McKimmon employee, Mary Frances Hester, demonstrated during her 38 years of public service. These trademark characteristics include dedication, loyalty, commitment, and quality in effectively addressing constituency needs, providing a supportive work environment, and contributing to the goals of McKimmon Center and the land grant mission of NC State University.
She has brought a successful vision, focus, dedication, and tireless energy to CUACS' work while building supportive environments and strong, professional teams. It is characteristic of her that when a project gets jammed at any level, she pitches in whether that means collating or analyzing and whether it is on a Wednesday morning or a Saturday night.
2009 Certified Program Planner(CPP) Graduates
Front Row: Left to Right
Carmen Dunn, Brandi Cobb, Greg Emma, Cheryl McKenzie, Sharon Barbour
Back Row: Left to Right
Laura Truelove, Carrie Hayes, Wanda Barthel
Not pictured:
Jay Holloway, Brenda Carnes and Karen Brennan
The members of the group pictured below have recently earned the Certified Program Planner (CPP) credential from the Learning Resources Network (LERN) through a rigorous course of study and examination. The CPP designation represents one of the highest achievements obtainable in recognition of knowledge in the area of lifelong learning programmatic expertise.
Brenda Carnes and Laura Truelove represent the Computer Training Unit (CTU) which provides skills training and development in a wide variety of software and hardware competencies.
Carrie Hayes, Carmen Dunn, Sharon Barbour and Greg Emma work with user groups at the McKimmon Conference & Training Center (MCTC) which serves thousands of separate programs and hundreds of thousands of people annually.
Wanda Barthel, Cheryl McKenzie and Karen Brennen are part of the staff of The Office of Professional Development (OPD) who develop, and manage seminars, workshops, and conferences on a wide variety of topics for campus, government, non-profit and private sector learners.
Brandi Cobb is an assistant on the McKimmon Marketing Team with wide-ranging responsibilities involving promotion of the programs and services provided by McKimmon Center.
Jay Holloway is the Director for Assessment, Contractual Education and Partnership Development. Jay designed, developed, and promoted noncredit distance education opportunities utilizing intellectual capital of NC State faculty and staff.
2009 Service Awards
The following employees received NC State's 35th Annual Service Award for their years of excellent service. Congratulations go out to each of them from all of us here at the McKimmon Center.
Robert (Rob) E. Chapman |
Technology Support Technician 10 years of service |
Benjamin (Ben) E. Garner |
Technology Support Technician 10 years of service |
Shedrick J. Samuels |
Administrative Support Associate 5 years of service |
James M. Williamson, Jr. |
Administrative Support Associate 5 years of service |
John W. (Wayne) Godfrey |
Administrative Support Specialist 25 Years of service |
Charles Randall (Randy) Jones |
Accounting Technician 10 years of service |
Christopher (Chris) Heggie |
Administrative Support Associate 5 years of service |
Photos not available for the following:
Joevelyn Heard-Leak
Educational Consultant
35 years of service
Michael Lee Jones
Educational Consultant
25 years of service
Betty Andrew Marsh
Social/Clinical Research Specialist
25 years of service
Randy Lee Craven
Information Technology Manager
25 years of service
Wanda Jean Simmons
Social/Clinical Research Specialist
20 years of service
Shelia G. Brown
Educational Consultant
20 years of service
Mary Sellers Brown
Social/Clinical Research Assistant
15 years of service
Blonnie Mae Dunn
Administrative Support Specialist
15 years of service
Kathleen C. Snyder
Social/Clinical Research Assistant
10 years of service
Christopher M. Warren
Social/Clinical Research Specialist
10 years of service
Patricia Lee Martin
Educational Consultant
5 years of service
Srikanth Venkata Mandava
Bus & Tech App Analyst
5 years of service
Anita Joye Holloway
Educational Consultant
5 years of service
Matthew Ernest Krist
Bus & Tech App Analyst
5 years of service
Vice Chancellor James Zuiches presents Assistant Vice Chancellor Alice S.Warren with a service award for serving as chair of the University Continuing Education Association's Outreach and Engagement Community Practice.
Pictured left to right: Alice Warren, Dr. James Zuiches
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