Dr. Monique Umphrey
Recognizing our exemplary staff & students
ACC’s Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Monique Umphrey, created the Shining Star Award as a way to recognize individuals who demonstrate courage, compassion, joy, and yes in their daily work at ACC. Dr. Umphrey spotlights individuals who have consistently with enthusiasm demonstrated these ACC values and become role models for others to emulate.
The Provost’s Shining Stars for May 2024:
- Kerry Corley, Senior Engineer, Software
- Alegra Harris, Coordinator, Special Support & Grants
- Samantha Thomson, Transformation Coach
- Susan Gusler, Director, Adult Education Program
- Sue Bloodsworth, Administrative Assistant III, English Department
- Dr. Felix Villarreal, Professor, Biology
The Provost’s Shining Stars for April 2024:
Zoom Recording – Provost’s Shining Star April Award Celebration
- Dr. Jonathan Tyner, Dean, Student Affairs
- Tina Lynch, Manager, Student Affairs Budget/Planning Operations
- Shantelle Harper, Manager, Career Services Outreach and Special Programs
- Sandra McCray-Marshall, Department Chair/Faculty, Vocational Nursing
- Alona Rojo, Program Assistant, Engineering Technology
- Silke Morin, Faculty, Biology
The Provost’s 3C Shining Stars for February 2024:
Zoom Recording – 3C’s February Award Celebration
- Dr. Leona Gamerl, Professor, Professional Nursing
- Felix Barajas, Manager, Learning Lab
- Jeremy Garza, Technician, Biotechnology Science Lab
- Marissa Barber, Supervisor, ACCelerator Operations
- Jennifer Browning, Specialist, Area of Study Senior Advising
- Cynthia Brown, Manager, Strategic Programs
The Provost’s 3C Shining Stars for December 2023:
Zoom Recording – 3C’s December Award Celebration
- Seth Wilkerson, Senior Manager, LMS Services
- Holly Delacroix-Derouen, Director, Testing
- Minnie DuPlantis, Senior Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
- Jacy Day, Professor, Professional Nursing
- Samantha Diwa, Coordinator, High School Programs Academic Success
- Francine McGarrahan, Administrative Assistant III, Library Services
The Provost’s 3C Shining Stars for October 2023:
Zoom Recording – 3 C’s October Award Celebration
- Dr. Alberto Quinonez, Department Chair of Engineering Technology, Professor
- Dr. Kathryn Statos, Adjunct Professor, Psychology
- Carol Knight, Administrative Assistant, Cypress Campus
- Rebecca Sanchez, Supervisor, Student Affairs Information Center
- Sandi Saathoff, Specialist, Childcare Services
- Patricia Phea, Supervisor, Assessment/Testing
Past award recipients
A special thank you to each of the campuses for graciously hosting a shining star reception. Each campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment—thank you for helping us celebrate the recipients.
3Cs Shining Stars Updates
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September 2023 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the Highland Campus and Make It Center for graciously hosting the September 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping … Continue reading -
2022–23 Shining Stars Luncheon
Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Monique Umphrey closed out the first year of celebrating the 3C Shining Stars with a luncheon June 22. Past 3C honorees were invited to lunch at the Eatery 73 at Highland … Continue reading -
April 2023 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the Rio Grande Campus for graciously hosting the April 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading -
March 2023 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the South Austin Campus for graciously hosting the March 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading -
February 2023 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the Elgin Campus for graciously hosting the February 2023 shining star reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the recipients: Continue reading -
December 2022 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the San Gabriel Campus for graciously hosting the December 2022 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Continue reading -
November 2022 Shining Stars Reception
A special thanks to the Riverside Campus for graciously hosting the November 2022 shining star reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the recipients: Continue reading