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. 23 at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Joseph Rugutt, granted tenure; Dr. Renee Moore, promoted to Professor of Child and Family Development; Melinda Denton, promoted to Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Cindy Smith, promoted to Assistant Professor of Respiratory Care; and Chancellor Drew Bennett. In addition, Assistant Professor of Economics Dr. Edward Birdyshaw and Instructor of Nursing Elizabeth Gall were both granted tenure. (Missouri State-West Plains Photo)