Katie Wilson, Division Chair of Allied Health at Ozarka College, has been named 2021 Outstanding Faculty of the Year. Wilson leads the Allied Health programs division.
Allied health has been integral to Ozarka education since its inception and the division boasts a top-ranked LPN program among Arkansas schools.Wilson began working for Ozarka in 2005 as clinical coordinator and LPN faculty. In 2017, Katie was promoted to the leadership role of Division Chair for Allied Health. As division chair, Wilson has led several initiatives for academics and the institution, most recently leading the accreditation efforts for Ozarka’s Emergency Medical Technician and Surgical Technology programs.
“I’m so glad that Katie is being publicly recognized for something students and faculty have known for quite some time,” added Dr. Chris Lorch, Ozarka College provost. “She is the model of instructional leader who is fully committed to her students’ and programs’ success. Ozarka is fortunate to have her on the academic leadership team.”
Designation of an outstanding faculty member comes from students, staff and peer faculty members. Each group votes to select the faculty member whose teaching and student interactions during the academic year clearly demonstrated their commitment to ensuring student success and effective learning at the College. Wilson will be recognized at the Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC) virtual awards and recognition ceremony in October.
