University presents highest faculty, staff honors

Carson-Newman University presented some of its highest awards to faculty and staff during its 55^th 4月18日举行的年度荣誉大会.

Those honored during the special event were Dr. 托马斯·巴斯，海登·考克斯和凯拉·威廉姆斯.

Bass was named the 2024 Distinguished Faculty Member. The honor is the University’s highest recognition of a tenured faculty member who is active within the community and recognized by their peers, students and alumni as an outstanding teacher and mentor.

“Dr. Bass has dedicated the full-measure of his time at Carson-Newman whether in or out of the classroom,大学教务长杰里米. Buckner. “His care and support of students is evident. He balances high expectations with genuine support. While his intellect can be intimidating, his affability and sense of humor are welcoming to others. He is the very model of faculty we celebrate when we honor them as Distinguished Faculty.” 

Bass joined Carson-Newman’s faculty ranks in 1995 after serving as assistant professor of mathematics at Dallas Baptist University. He now serves as chair of Carson-Newman’s Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. He earned his doctorate from Vanderbilt University and undergraduate degree from Mercer University.

Among his many honors, he was recipient of C-N’s Teaching Excellence and Leadership Award in 2000. Bass is revered by his colleagues for his loyalty, 慷慨, 仆人式的领导风格, 以及他吸引学生的方法. From overseeing his department to his roles on various committees including Faculty Council and the Undergraduate Academic 项目 and Standards Committee, Bass’ commitment to the University is second to none.

“He is well-known for being an excellent math teacher, 学生们崇拜他的耐心, 他对他们成功的奉献, 还有他超冷的幽默感,长期的同事Dr. 肖恩奥黑尔. “The fact that he has starred on stage during the 同学会 musicals only endears him more to the students.”

Hayden Cox and Kayla Williams are recipients of the 2024 SOAR Award, 这是授予员工的最高荣誉. Recipients must have served C-N for at least five years and exhibit passion for furthering the University’s mission, 工作表现优秀, 积极的精神和态度.

Cox joined the University’s Maintenance staff in 2018. He is not only credited for the quality of work he performs for the University, but for his willingness to always make extra efforts to ensure a campus project is successful. Respected by his peers, he is championed for his selflessness and positivity. 一位同事分享道, “Hayden is a shining example of what it means to be a hard worker and a kind-hearted individual.”

Williams joined C-N’s 招生 staff in 2015, rising to serve as co-director of Undergraduate 招生. 她以奉献精神而闻名, enthusiasm and going out of her way to assist others whether prospective students or departments on campus. Recognized for her effectiveness as an ambassador for the University, Williams is cited for her passion of showcasing why Carson-Newman is a special place to attend.

其他获奖者还包括:萨米·辛普森, President’s 参加后备役军官训练军团 Award; Eric Thorson, Professor Emeritus of Music; Susan O’Dell Underwood, Professor Emerita of English; Laura Wadlington, 心理学名誉教授.