CWC SENDS FIVE NOMINEES TO WACCT

Bookstore Coordinator Rita Duty was selected as CWC’s classified staff nominee for her more than 30 years of service and dedication to the college and its students. Duty is quick to help others and is always willing to go above and beyond to serve in whatever capacity is needed, she believes it is important to always try to build students up, said Heather Holbert, payroll and benefits specialist..

“Sometimes it only takes one person with a kind word or a little encouragement to make a difference that could last a lifetime,” Duty said.

With recent budget cutbacks and a rebranding of the CWC logo, Duty not only handled it all in stride, but also found ways to improve the efficiency and offerings at the book store, resulting in a $20,000 improvement in the bookstore budget compared to last year.

Nominated for professional staff, Campus Safety Director Charles “Chuck” Carr has made a huge impact on CWC, despite being relatively new to the CWC staff. During his first three years, he has implemented changes that have increased the security and wellbeing of students and employees alike.

Under Carr’s direction, campus security coverage has increased from five to seven nights a week, and his Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate training sessions have helped prepare hundreds of people to be more effective in an active shooter situation. A former police officer for both Riverton and Lander, as well as a Fremont County Sheriff’s officer, Carr has successfully mentored six interns into professional law enforcement careers.

CWC Foundation secretary Barbara Gose was nominated by the Foundation for her volunteer service for CWC and the Foundation Board.

“Barbara Gose embodies the true CWC Rustler spirit,” said Becky Ruthenbeck, foundation director. ”She strives to bring positive recognition to CWC through various activities and actions.” 

A former professor of political science, U.S. history and women’s studies, Gose continues to work on behalf of the college after retiring in 2001. Gose volunteers countless hours, hosts fundraising events and supports student athletes and performing arts students. She  encourages community members to become actively involved in the college community as well, and can often be seen in the stands on game day cheering on the Rustlers.

Tara Womack, who was nominted for faculty, first learned she had been nominated for a WACCT award after being congratulated by the person who nominated her, Jacki Klancher.