Wednesday 20th May 2026

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Missouri Valley College recognized three high achieving staff members and ten outstanding faculty members with awards.

MVC President Dr. Joe Parisi honored the achievements of Director of External Affairs Keely Boss, Assistant to the Athletic Director Debi Bultmann, and Director of Transportation and Archery Coach John McEachern. Each received the 212 Award, given monthly for achievement “above and beyond” for Missouri Valley.

MVC also introduced the new Outstanding Faculty Service Award, and 10 faculty members were recognized.

The first winners of the award are:
· Dr. Claire Schmidt, associate professor of English
· Chaz Maddi, instructor in communication
· Dr. Katherine Armstrong, assistant professor of communication studies
· Minjin Park, assistant professor of English
· Jennifer Livengood, associate professor of psychology and community counseling
· Dean Milena Simic of the School of Business and Technology
· Dean Andrew Linsenbardt of the School of Science and Agriculture
· Waylon Hiler, associate professor of biology
· Jim Menz, assistant professor of exercise science
· Linze Hawkins, adjunct professor