Cossatot Compliments
Cossatot Compliments
This form is designed for UAC employees to recognize other UAC employees for unique or resourceful ingenuity; exceptional customer service; meeting special needs; and/or contribution to success of department/UAC goals. Responses will be published below.
Recognized Employees | March 2025
De Queen Campus Café
| I don't usually leave my office for lunch, opting to bring something from home instead. Today, I took the time to get a lunch special from the De Queen Cafe and I have to say, "Wowsers." The food was fantastic and the staff was so friendly! As if all that isn't enough for a shout out, the price is also unbeatable! Everyone who works at that cafe deserves a shout out for their hard work! Kudos to you for all you do! |
Past Recognitions
February 2025
Gary Morris | DeQueen Campus Café
| He works hard everyday to provide a healthy and filling meal for all faculty and students and has been working long hours and gets up happy everyday to do it. I think his hard work and all the efforts he puts into his work deserves a round of applause. |
January 2025
Jocelin Galvez | UAC Registrar
| At UA Cossatot, we are fortunate to have Jocelin as our registrar. Her job covers many aspects, and she makes it look effortless. With the implementation of Workday and the many challenges that come with it, she continues to go above and beyond for UAC students and personnel. We truly could not operate without her. |
December 2024
Barry Reed | Director of Ashdown & Lockesburg Operations
| We want to recognize the willingness to step in and help out when it was most needed to provide extra support and supervision for our students. Thank you for going above and beyond! |
Jason Curtis | Ashdown Campus Police Officer
| Your extra effort made a big difference and showed great teamwork. Thank you for going above and beyond by being willing to provide extra support and supervision for our students when it was most needed. |
Alicia Griffin | OTA Program Tutor & Adjunct Instructor
| Your extra effort proved that teamwork makes the dream work—even in the chaos! You’re officially a superhero (cape optional). |
ERC Staff | DeQueen & Nashville
| The ERC staff across UA Cossatot’s campuses—Angela, Megan, Salina, Carlos, and Daniel
at De Queen, and Faith, Ruby, Lexy, and Miracle at Nashville—truly embody what it
means to go above and beyond for our students. From tutoring and walking students to classes or testing centers, to expertly guiding them through Blackboard, managing emails, and distributing textbook rentals or library books, the ERC team consistently proves why they are the heart of our campuses. Their efforts don’t stop there—they teach students how to navigate academic databases, assist with research, and support them with anything else they need to succeed. The ERC is the busiest student hub on campus, and somehow, this incredible team makes it all look effortless. A special thanks for their vital role in the transition to Workday Student, where they ensured students were set up for success in this new system. Your dedication, patience, and passion for helping others do not go unnoticed. UA Cossatot is beyond grateful for each of you! |
Debbie Gatlin | Human Resources
| I would like to recognize Debbie because, during a very difficult time, she rose to the challenge and helped like no other could. Her willingness to go above and beyond for the employees of UAC is exceptional. |
Rachel Hickey | Nashville Admissions Advisor/Accomodations Specialist & Success Coach
| Rachel pours her heart and soul into supporting and encouraging our most vulnerable, at-risk students. She has an honest and straightforward yet caring and empathetic approach which holds students accountable while also ensuring they know she is in their corner and cheering them on. She makes a tremendous impact on the students she works with and that should be recognized and celebrated. |
November 2024
Angel Olguin | Center for Student Success
| We want to give a huge shoutout to Angel for organizing the Thanksgiving Potluck in Ashdown! Every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed, from the meticulous coordination and organization to the beautiful decorations. Thank you for hosting such a fantastic event and making this Thanksgiving Potluck a wonderful experience for everyone. We appreciate all that you do! |
Dennis Guzman | Social Media Specialist
| Dennis Guzman went above and beyond to make the pink out game a success. It was appreciated. |
Madelyn Jones | Foundation and Advancement Director
| Madelyn Jones went above and beyond to make the pink out game a success. It was appreciated. |
September 2024
Tabetha Nguyen | English Faculty
| Mrs. Tab is always willing to help, no matter the time or situation. She is compassionate and understanding, more than any instructor I've had yet. She is the type of teacher you remember and visit years down the road. She is memorable for her ways of teaching and helping a student who struggles with things like reading issues, such as I have, and she dosen't make me feel dumb. Mrs. Tab is a great teacher and I know many others say the same. |
Tiana Kelly | Skilled & Technical Advisor
| Tiana Kelly is an exemplary employee who consistently goes above and beyond in every aspect of her role. Her dedication extends not only to our students but also to her colleagues, ensuring that everyone feels supported and valued. Tiana is the epitome of dependability—always reliable, approachable, and willing to assist wherever needed. Her positive attitude and unwavering commitment make her an invaluable asset to our team. Whether facing a challenging situation or simply offering a helping hand, Tiana's contributions have a lasting impact on everyone she interacts with. |
Holly Norman | Student Services
| We want to recognize Holly for scheduling time during the OTA and PTA orientation this year to help directly get them set up with Workday. It was greatly appreciated. |
Denise Hammond | Financial Aid Director
| We want to recognize Denise Hammond for always being willing to come to Ashdown and help OTA and PTA with their orientations. It is appreciated. This hands on approach to access of Financial Aid service helps to meet our student goals. The students always have so many questions and without a direct support on this campus, having someone to come and put a face to the department helps them a have a link to carry over for the year. |
Crystal Hunter | Career Pathways Director
| We want to recognize Crystal for always being willing to come to Ashdown and help OTA and PTA with their orientations. It is appreciated. This hands on approach to access of the services provided through Career Pathways is a tremendous help to the students. |
Angel Olguin | Center for Student Success
| We want to recognize Angel for being willing to come to speak with the OTA and PTA students during their orientations. It is appreciated. This hands on approach to introduce them to the services provided on the Ashdown campus helps to meet our student needs and to support them throughout the year. |
Relinda Ruth | ERC Director
| We want to recognize Relinda for always being willing to come to Ashdown and help OTA and PTA with their orientations. It is appreciated. This hands on approach to access of the ERC, data bases and introduction to APA helps to meet our student goals. |
May 2024
Relinda Ruth and ERC
| "I would like to send out a special thank you to Cossatot for having the ERCs as an option for taking our exams. The staff on the De Queen campus went above and beyond to ensure a quiet place to take an exam or to study for an upcoming exam. The words 'thank you' could never express how much this has been a terrific experience for me in passing all my classes. I plan on telling all my family and friends that UA Cossatot is the place to go. THANK YOU ERC" |
Faith Miller | Nashville ERC Tutor
| "Faith Miller has went above and beyond in the ERC to tutor others. She has quizzed me before big exams and I thank her very much. I think she deserves special recognition, Students, if you need extra studying stop by the ERC. EVERY LADY there is exceptional. They really all deserve to be recognized for all of their hardwork." |
Kim Dickerson | Division Chair of Medical Education, DeQueen Campus
"Kim works very hard to keep her department moving. This has been a challenging semester with various departmental needs, but along with supporting her department and faculty, she has been developing TWO new programs. This in itself deserves recognition! What she does is appreciated!"
April 2024
Tammy Heminger | OTA Program Director, Ashdown Campus
"Tammy goes above and beyond to support the college, her program and her faculty.
She consistently works to create a collaborative and caring environment for the students
and faculty.
Tammy always advocates for her students and program staff, recognizes their contributions, and recognizes their achievements. She seems to keep it all moving seamlessly from behind the scenes."
Tammy always advocates for her students and program staff, recognizes their contributions, and recognizes their achievements. She seems to keep it all moving seamlessly from behind the scenes."
March 2024
Linda Young | Career Pathways, Nashville Campus
| "Ms. Linda works hard in helping students through Career Pathways. She also works hard on the Valuing Employees Committee using her cooking and planning skills. She does a great job with both of these positions." |
Lauren Wishard | Admin. Specialist Front Desk, DeQueen Campus
| "Lauren is a wonderful asset to our college. She is always creating innovative ways to keep us all informed. In addition to a job well done, she is always a delight to engage with. If you're in need of a smile, or anything else, stop by her desk and she will be happy to help!" |
Dennis Guzman | Social Media Specialist, Nashville Campus
| "Where do I start... Dennis goes above and beyond to help wherever needed. He is always willing to lend a helping hand, and no feat is too small for him to tackle. He has one of the most giving hearts and would probably literally take the shirt off his back and give it to someone in need. So glad we have Dennis working for UA Cossatot. He is a true asset to our institution." |
February 2024
Tiana Kelly | Skilled & Technical Advisor, DeQueen Campus
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"Tiana works so hard to ensure our students are taken care of, and we are so thankful to have her on our team! Her dedication and excellent work ethic contribute to the success of the Professional and Technical Programs division. Thank you for all you do for us!!" Faith Miller | Nashville ERC Tutor
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