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Shelby McKenzie selected as SOAR finalist

Shelby McKenzie, director of High School Programs, has been selected to participate in the state competition for the Tennessee Board of Regents’ statewide Outstanding Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) awards. She will compete for the Community College Staff Excellence Award.

Shelby will interview at TBR on March 27, 2024, and participate in a finalist dinner on the evening of March 27, 2024.  SOAR awards will be announced at an awards banquet on Mark 28.

Shelby McKenzie and Northeast State President Jeff McCord.

According to TBR, the foremost criterion for the Excellence Awards is an overall excellence in the responsibilities of a staff member’s specific appointment service and/or professional activity.

Service is also recognized on many levels including service to the department, school, college, profession and community.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate distinction beyond normal job responsibilities, reflecting excellence in those area(s). Areas of distinction could also include, but are not limited to:

  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Experiential learning initiatives
  • Sustainability initiatives
  • Effectively supporting student success inside and outside the classroom
  • Bringing national recognition to institution or TBR
  • Exemplary service to the college, the larger community, and/or professional field

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