Public Health and Health Professions Employees of the Year

Vera Hemphill and Jessie Runge were honored as Employees of the Year at the college's annual Faculty/Staff appreciation dinner, held Oct. 14.

Hemphill, senior clerk in the department of clinical and health psychology, is described by her co-workers as the-go-to-person who keeps the psychology clinic running smoothly every day. She is highly respectful and sensitive to the special needs of each person with whom she comes in contact.

Runge, office manager in the department of communicative disorders, was recognized for her resourcefulness and willingness to pitch in to help others, going beyond her job duties to help other staff and faculty keep the department well organized.

Hemphill and Runge each received a plaque and $500.