OCTC Faculty Promotions
Owensboro, KY (08/15/2019) — OCTC is proud to announce the following faculty promotions effective July 1, 2019.
Zara Basham has been promoted to Professor. She received her Diploma in Surgical Technology from OCTC, an Associate in Applied Science in General Occupational Technical Studies, as well as an Associate in Applied Science for Surgical Technology, each from OCTC. She has been at OCTC since 2006, teaching full time since January of 2008, and serving as program coordinator. Basham also works in the field as a CST at Owensboro Health.
Donna DePasquale has been promoted to Associate Professor, she has been employed at OCTC as a mathematics instructor since August of 2013. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Morehead State University and a Master of Science in Mathematics from Western Kentucky University.
Misty Gish has earned a promotion to Professor, teaching Biology courses. She has her bachelor's in science for Biology, a bachelor's in science in medical technology, and a master's in science in Biology/ Clinical Laboratory from Murray State University. She has been serving and teaching at OCTC since 2007.
Walt James has earned a promotion to Associate Professor, he has earned 36 certificates from various entities, as well as a diploma in Diesel Technology from Nashville Auto Diesel Technology, a Diploma in Medium and Heavy Truck Technician, a Diploma in Construction, a Diploma in Equipment Technician, and an Associate in Applied Science in Diesel Technology from OCTC. He has been teaching in OCTC's Diesel Technology program since January 2012.
John Lutzel has been promoted to Professor. Lutzel began at OCTC in September of 2005 as Library Specialist and currently serves as the Public Services Librarian. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Iowa State University, a Master of Science degree in Geology from Mississippi State University, a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Master of Arts degree in Higher Education from the University of Louisville.
Shawn Payne has been promoted to Professor. He has earned 14 certificates from various entities, as well as an Associate in Applied Science degree in Electrical Technology, General Occupational Technical Studies, Electrical Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technology, each from OCTC. He is currently attending Western Kentucky University to complete a degree in Organizational Leadership. He has been a GO Fame instructor since July of 2015. He also serves as the faculty advisor for the Rover Teams.
Susan Swanson has been promoted to Professor. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and a Master's in Arts degree in English from Western Kentucky University. She has been an English instructor at OCTC since August of 2007. Swanson attended the 37th Annual National FYE (First Year Experience) Conference in February 2018 in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Eunice Taylor has been promoted to Professor. She began teaching Nursing classes at OCTC in 2004. Taylor has a Diploma in Nursing from Freedmen's Hospital School of Nursing, a Bachelors in Science in Health Care Management degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from Webster University, a Master of Science degree in Nursing and Health Care Education from the University of Phoenix, and has earned her Ph.D. in Nursing Education from Capella University.
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