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3Cs Shining Stars

Dr. Umphrey
Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs,
Dr. Monique Umphrey

Recognizing our exemplary staff

ACC’s Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs, Dr. Monique Umphrey, created the 3Cs Shining Star Award as a way to recognize individuals who demonstrate caring, connection, and collaboration in their daily work at ACC. Dr. Umphrey spotlights individuals who have consistently with enthusiasm demonstrated the 3Cs and become role models for others to emulate.

3Cs logo with words Collaboration, Connection, and Caring

Next award reception

February 29, 2024, 2–3 p.m.
Hays Campus
1200 Kohlers Crossing, Kyle, TX 78640
Find a map here.

Interested in attending? Please RSVP here.

The Provost’s 3C Shining Stars for December 2023: 

  • Seth Wilkerson, Senior Manager, LMS Services
  • Holly Delacroix-Derouen, Director, Testing
  • Minnie DuPlantis, Senior Administrative Assistant, Student Affairs
  • Jacy Day, Professor, Professional Nursing 
  • Samantha Diwa, Coordinator, High School Programs Academic Success
  • Francine McGarrahan, Administrative Assistant III, Library Services

The Provost’s 3C Shining Stars for October 2023: 
Zoom Recording – 3 C’s October Award Celebration

  • Dr. Alberto Quinonez, Department Chair of Engineering Technology, Professor
  • Dr. Kathryn Statos, Adjunct Professor, Psychology
  • Carol Knight, Administrative Assistant, Cypress Campus
  • Rebecca Sanchez, Supervisor, Student Affairs Information Center
  • Sandi Saathoff, Specialist, Childcare Services 
  • Patricia Phea, Supervisor, Assessment/Testing

Past award recipients

A special thank you to each of the campuses for graciously hosting a shining star reception. Each campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment—thank you for helping us celebrate the recipients.

3Cs Shining Stars Updates

  • September 2023 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Highland Campus and Make It Center for graciously hosting the September 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping … Read more
  • 2022–23 Shining Stars Luncheon

    Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Monique Umphrey closed out the first year of celebrating the 3C Shining Stars with a luncheon June 22. Past 3C honorees were invited to lunch at the Eatery 73 at Highland … Read more
  • April 2023 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Rio Grande Campus for graciously hosting the April 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Read more
  • March 2023 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the South Austin Campus for graciously hosting the March 2023 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Read more
  • February 2023 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Elgin Campus for graciously hosting the February 2023 shining star reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the recipients:  Continue reading
  • December 2022 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the San Gabriel Campus for graciously hosting the December 2022 shining stars reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the … Read more
  • November 2022 Shining Stars Reception

    A special thanks to the Riverside Campus for graciously hosting the November 2022 shining star reception. The campus team provided a welcoming and vibrant environment for the event. Thanks for helping us celebrate the recipients:  Continue reading

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