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.
Cossatot Compliments Form
Recognized Employees | April 2025
Misti Eudy | Student Activities Coordinator
She has trained the Ambassadors so beautifully! They worked an event for PEO to raise
funds for scholarships and grants for women going to college and they were absolutely
amazing. |
Madelyn Jones | Foundation and Advancement Director
Madelyn made sure that employers at the Career Fair had something nice to leave with.
She also helped give direction inside the hospitality room. It was a great relief
to know that she was there as she always provides personable and friendly representation
of the college. |
Diana House | De Queen Campus Café
Diana went above what was expected in helping with beverages for the Career Fair.
She and other cafe staff members were gracious in helping make sure our guests were
taken care of. |
Tanya Fox | De Queen Campus Café
Tanya went above what was expected in helping with beverages for the Career Fair.
She and other cafe staff members were gracious in helping make sure our guests were
taken care of. |
Gary Morris, Sr. | De Queen Campus Café
Gary went above what was expected in helping with beverages for the Career Fair. He
and other cafe staff members were gracious in helping make sure our guests were taken
care of. |
Maria Elena Campos-Gaona | Youth Build Job Placement Specialist
Maria helped find space for a table representative at the Career Fair to conduct a
zoom call. The representative was very thankful, and Maria's willingness to help someone
in need was obvious! |
Past Recognitions
March 2025
Beverly Litchford | JAG Career Coach | Center for Student Success
Beverly’s dedication to our students is clear in the care and support she provides
them every day. She is always ready encourage and uplift. Both Cossatot and the Center
for Student Success are lucky to have her! |
DeQueen Campus Café Staff
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! |
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."
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
"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
"I nominate Faith Miller due to her excellent tutoring skills and compassion towards
student needs both during tutoring sessions and outside of tutoring. Faith does an
outstanding job with each student that needs assistance in the ERC." |
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