Arizona Western College Foundation

Shadle-Edgecombe Endowed Faculty Chair Award

Feb 20, 2007 -- The 2007-2010 recipient of the Shadle-Edgecombe Endowed Faculty Chair is Dr. Scott McLean, Professor of Speech Communication at AWC. Dr. McLean was presented with this award at the AWC Faculty In-Service Luncheon on February 20, 2007.

The Endowed Chair is a 3-year renewable program utilized at the discretion of the recipient, that rewards AWC full-time, continuing faculty who demonstrate evidence of excellence in the following areas: teaching/learning, student support, and support of college advancement through participation in task forces, committees, student activities, partnerships, and community outreach.

Steve and Bobbi Shadle, in memory of their parents, F.T. and Freda Shadle, and Samuel and Winnie Edgecombe, established this Endowed Chair, which came as a surprise announcement at today's luncheon. Local Yuma residents, Steve Shadle has been a long-time supporter of local education by serving on the Crane School Board and is currently the President of the AWC District Governing Board. Bobbi Shadle holds a degree in History from the University of Iowa and has taught at schools in West Branch, Iowa, and Iowa City, Iowa, and is the Financial Controller for the Shadle Family Trust. Daughters Wendy Shadle and Amy Gill are both alumna of AWC.

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