SPC Professors Granted Emeritus Status

St. 菲利普的大学 professors Mary A. Kuntz and 威廉·桑顿 were granted emeritus status at the 澳门新葡京博彩区 Board Meeting on 2月 20, 2024.

Both faculty members have served St. 菲利普的大学 in the Tourism, 热情好客, and Culinary Arts department for over 37 years. Their work has played a pivotal role in shaping the academic landscape of this department.

Professor Kuntz holds a Bachelor of Home Economics Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Master of Dietetics and Nutrition Degree from the University of Kansas. She holds certification credentials with the National Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian, 注册营养师, and Certified Tourism Ambassador.

她在圣. 菲利普的大学, she served as Chair for the Tourism, 热情好客, and Culinary Arts department, and received the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Teaching in Excellence Award, a 热情好客 Educators of Texas Association Award, and an American Dietetic Association Recognition Award.

When presented with a proclamation for Professor Emeritus, 昆茨教授说, “It has never been about me, it has always been about us. When I started back in the early 1980s, four professors started together and rebuilt the department. 这四个中的一个, 我亲爱的同事, 今晚谁该来, 威廉·桑顿, put it best -- after you’ve been here a while, you’ll wish you had gotten here sooner.”

Professor 威廉·桑顿 was not able to attend the board meeting but watched the event live through 媒体site. 站在, to accept a proclamation for Professor Emeritus, 是伊迪丝·奥罗斯科吗, 学术成功主任, 应用科学 & 技术- MLK.

Professor Thornton holds certification credentials from the National Restaurant Association Certified Food-Service Management Professional, the American Culinary Federation Certified Culinary Educator, and Certified Executive Chef. He earned a bachelor’s degree in occupational education at Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University in San Marcos) a master’s degree in school administration at Texas A&第一大学(现德克萨斯大学&M University - Kingsville), and a master’s of arts in management and leadership at Webster University.

他在圣. 菲利普的大学, Professor Thornton has served as Program Director, 行政教员研究员, 系主任, 兼营运总监. He has also served on college and district committees including the 区 Executive Faculty Council, 程控CultureFest, 远程学习, 和毕业.

SPC总裁博士. Adena Williams Loston read both proclamations to the Board of Trustees to exuberant approval. Both Kunz and Thornton are retired. The emeritus status represents their commitment and profound influence on the academic community. The legacy of these educators will continue to be an inspiration at St. 菲利普的大学.