Category Archives: Faculty/Staff

Late Kentucky poet laureate’s cufflinks return to family via Pellissippi State

Posted on January 28, 2012 by elsimpson

A pair of cufflinks recently united the Pellissippi State Community College community with relatives of the well-known Appalachian author Jesse Stuart. Stuart (1907-1984), Kentucky’s poet laureate in 1954, is most famous for his novels “Taps for Private Tussie” and “The … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State faculty member to share Haiti earthquake relief experiences

Posted on November 1, 2011 by elsimpson

Joy Ingram, an associate professor at Pellissippi State Community College, says she has worked with 20-year-olds who, in her medical opinion, have the body of an 80-year-old. Ingram teaches history. She is also a registered nurse. Ingram is referring to … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State professor discusses new information about Joan of Arc

Posted on October 21, 2011 by elsimpson

As Joan Easterly talks about Joan of Arc, her eyebrows knit together and a storm clouds her face. The professor of French and Film Studies at Pellissippi State Community College is genuinely bothered by the slander and manipulation that sent … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State retired professor receives foreign language teaching association’s top award

Posted on October 19, 2011 by elsimpson

Beverly Burdette has been selected as the recipient of the 2011 Jacqueline Elliott Award for teaching and service in higher education. The Pellissippi State Community College Spanish professor, who recently retired, will be given the award by the Tennessee Foreign … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State art instructor displays contemporary sculpture in KMA exhibit

Posted on September 21, 2011 by elsimpson

Imagine walking through a hallway lined with 12,500 zip ties. Yes, zip ties. An exhibit on display until Nov. 6 at the Knoxville Museum of Art allows visitors to do more than imagine. The brightly colored, sense-laden “hallway” is the … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State employee appointed examiner for Baldrige quality award

Posted on July 1, 2011 by elsimpson

When the U.S. Department of Commerce chooses its winners for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, it relies on examiners like Pellissippi State Community College’s Sally Lighter. Lighter was appointed recently to the program’s board of examiners for the fourth … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State’s Human Resources director elected CUPA-HR chair-elect

Posted on June 29, 2011 by elsimpson

Karen Queener, director of Human Resources and Affirmative Action at Pellissippi State Community College, has been elected chair-elect to the board of the Southern Region’s College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. Her appointment starts July 1. CUPA-HR provides … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State garners public relations awards

Posted on June 24, 2011 by elsimpson

The Marketing and Communications Office of Pellissippi State Community College has been recognized with multiple awards for excellence in public relations. In the recent annual competition hosted by the Tennessee College Public Relations Association, Pellissippi State was honored with 12 … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State honors employees and retirees

Posted on May 2, 2011 by elsimpson

On April 18 Pellissippi State Community College hosted its annual recognition of employees for outstanding service, longevity and retirement. At this year’s ceremony, the Excellence in Teaching Award went to Ella Ruggles, associate professor of Video Production Technology, in the … Continue reading →

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Pellissippi State professor travels to China for Winter Chinese Bridge program

Posted on January 20, 2011 by elsimpson

David Key, an assistant professor at Pellissippi State Community College, understands the importance of a global education, and he goes to great lengths to bring an international perspective to his students. “As a student, learning about different cultures and learning … Continue reading →

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