Thiel College recognizes 24 employees for 340 combined years of service

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College honored 24 employees representing a combined 340 years of service during its annual campus retreat Tuesday. The group’s average length of service was 14 years.

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The most senior employee recognized was Professor of Chemistry G. Rattan Khalsa, Ph.D., who has served the College for 45 years.

Honorees

45 Years

• G. Rattan K. Khalsa, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry

40 Years

• Cinthia McClelland, Administrative Assistant, College Advancement
• Elizabeth Young ’96, Data Analyst

30 Years

• Cindy Sutton, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Study Abroad Coordinator, Department Chair

25 Years

• Mike Balas, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Department Chair

20 Years

• David Buck, Ph.D., Professor of History, Department Chair

15 Years

• George Branch-Trevathan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Religion, Department Chair
• Melissa Oakes ’03, Professor of Business Administration & Accounting, David M. Miller ’61 H’20 Chair of Accounting, Department Chair
• Christopher Stanisky, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry

10 Years

• Kristin Carlson, Ph.D., Director of Core Curriculum and Student Success, Department Chair, Associate Professor of Languages, Director of ESOL Program
• Kristel Gallagher, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology
• Jenna Malnar, Director of Equine Studies
• Sheila Nowinski, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College

5 Years

• Paul Coatsworth, Instructional Technology Specialist/AV Coordinator
• Sheila Gross, Ph.D. ’10, Director of the Dietrich Honors Institute, Associate Professor of English
• Steven Kandray, Assistant Professor of Business Administration & Accounting, Norman P. Mortensen H’81 Chair of Economics
• Michelle Lentz, Instructional Technologist
• Annette Lowers, Administrative Assistant to the Faculty
• David Mogle, Director of The Thiel Fund
• Michelene Orteza, Director of Langenheim Memorial Library
• Sherwood Raymer, Public Safety Captain
• Robin Sakonyi, Director of The Learning Commons
• Jennifer Shellenbarger, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
• Faith Winner, Physician Assistant Studies Administrative Assistant

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Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.