SEVERAL FACULTY MEMBERS were recognized for receiving promotions and/or tenure during the past year at Missouri State University-West Plains at the university’s Employee Recognition Luncheon Jan. 31 at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Drew Bennett; Instructor of Respiratory Care Cindy A. Smith, granted tenure; Dr. Craig D. Albin, promoted to Distinguished Professor of English; Carla J. Huddleston, promoted to Instructor of Nursing; Jacob C.M. Poulette, promoted to Instructor of Computer Graphics & Programming; and Missouri State University System President Clif Smart. Ana I. Estrella-Riollano also was promoted to Instructor of Biology/Biomedical Sciences. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)