LONE STAR COLLEGE GRANTS EMERITA TITLE TO DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS

By: Roycelyn Bastian The Lone Star College Board of Trustees awarded the title of Professor Emerita to Annie Beni eld, Ph.D., LSC-Tomball and Joan McAninch Samuelson, Ph.D., LSC-Kingwood during the May board meeting. “Lone Star College is proud of the selfless dedication of Dr. Beni eld and Dr. Samuelson,” said Mario K. Castillo, J.D., LSC chancellor. “ eir work has transformed the lives of students and colleagues and the title of Emerita is an expression of the college’s gratitude for their outstanding service.” & Upon the Chancellor’s recommendation, the Board may confer the “Emerita” title upon retiring faculty, administrators or sta to recognize significant contributions to the college through long and distinguished service in administration, teaching, support, or other service. Beni eld began teaching political science at LSC-Tomball in 1998 and remained until she retired in 2021. During her tenure, she received the LSC-Tomball Advance Equity Award, a faculty excellence service award and was named teacher of the month by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. Beni eld aimed to facilitate students’ learning about democracy and the political process with the hopes of transforming them into civically engaged citizens. & “I chose to work in education because I wanted...