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. 24 at the West Plains Civic Center. From left: Missouri State University System President Clif Smart; Dr. Joseph “Kip” Rugutt, chemistry, promoted to professor; Tresa Ryan, health information technology, promoted to assistant professor; Dr. Jason McCollom, history, granted tenure; Dr. Benjamin Wheeler, biology, granted tenure; Dr. Dennis Lancaster, dean of academic affairs at Missouri State-West Plains; and Missouri State-West Plains Chancellor Shirley Lawler. Others recognized include Lacey Campbell and Kirsten Cotter, appointments as Instructors of Nursing; and Lindsay Hill, nursing, granted tenure