The efforts and achievements of two individuals from SCC and one state representative partner were recognized by the Missouri Community College Association at the 53rd annual convention in November.
Those recognized were chosen from thousands of peers across the state for their outstanding leadership, innovation and support for their community college campuses.
Rep. John Wiemann (District 103) received the Distinguished Legislator Award.
SCC president Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., and Rep. John Wiemann (District 103)
Pat Haynes, director of food services and the bookstore, received the Senior Service Award. Haynes has 30 years of experience in higher education, auxiliary support, student services and leadership. Haynes started her career at St. Louis Community College where she held various roles including bookstore assistant, merchandise buyer and secretary for student activities. She also served as total quality management facilitator for campus-wide initiatives. Following STLCC, Haynes took a position as bookstore manager at SCC. She now serves as the director of bookstore and food services.
Haynes has not only created an excellent daily food service environment that is safe and healthy - with 100% health inspection pass rates - she has also stepped up as a leader of the college and the changes she has made during her tenure are extremely valuable. Haynes holds an associate degree from St. Charles Community College.
Todd Galbierz, vice president for administrative services; Pat Haynes, director of
bookstore and food services; and Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., SCC president
Ben Waggoner received the Distinguished Alumni Award. During his second year at SCC, Waggoner discovered his passion for helping people with their financial planning and immediately found a way to start on this career path while in school. He worked full-time while attending classes and earned his Associate of Arts in 1999.
His first job at Edward Jones gave him access to the professional development opportunities he needed to help get his own business started and growing. In 2007, Waggoner became a Certified Financial Planner™ professional.
Over the past 18 years, Waggoner has served in various voluntary leadership roles within Edward Jones to help train, coach, encourage and inspire others starting and growing their businesses.
Waggoner moved his business to New Melle, Mo., in 2014, and he remains excited about his future with Edward Jones. The friendliness of the small town drew him in, and he soon became a leader in the community, where he served as president of the New Melle Chamber of Commerce.
Barbara Kavalier, Ph.D., SCC president, and Ben Waggoner, SCC distinguished alum
The Missouri Community College Association's annual convention is the largest professional development opportunity in Missouri solely focused on community colleges. Its award banquets, breakout sessions and peer-to-peer networking attract more than 500 attendees from across the state.