English faculty garners national recognition for book chapter
September 7, 2023Work highlights AWC’s efforts to reform placement assessment during pandemic
Yuma, AZ (September 7, 2023) – Arizona Western College English faculty received national recognition for co-authoring a chapter featured in a book that earned the “Best Book Award for 2022” from the Council of Writing Program Administrators. Professors awarded for their work during the council’s annual conference included:
Michelle Thomas to speak at 2019 WESTOP Conference
February 12, 2019Yuma, AZ (February 12, 2019) – As the association’s current president, Arizona Western College Director of TRIO Programs Michelle Thomas will be speaking during the 2019 Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) Conference.
With a theme of “Rising to Transform: Investing in the Future of Educational Equity,” the conference will provide professional development opportunities for educators who work in programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, and Gear-Up.
Michelle Thomas named 2018-2019 WESTOP President
September 19, 2018AWC Director of TRIO Programs to preside over six chapters in western region, advocate at national level
Yuma, AZ (September 19, 2018) – Arizona Western College Director of TRIO Programs Michelle Thomas was elected to serve as the new 2018-2019 president for the Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP).