AWARDED EMERITUS STATUS
Kim Bartel — Department of Family and Consumer Sciences PhD, Utah State University
Dr. Bartel served with distinction for 29 years in the Information Technology and Administrative Management and Family and Consumer Sciences departments at Central Washington University. Through her dedication to teaching in the Business and Marketing Education discipline, she has prepared hundreds of CTE teachers who have gone on to serve secondary students across Washington and beyond. Her exemplary service includes leadership and membership on numerous university, state, regional, and national committees, as well as coordination of both undergraduate and graduate programs. A respected scholar, Dr. Bartel has authored numerous presentations and publications in the fields of education, technology, and teacher preparation. Dr. Bartel's research has not only had implications for teacher educators nationwide but has also informed practices at CWU. Her record of excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship has left an indelible mark on CWU and her promotion to Emeritus Professor is a fitting recognition of her outstanding career. Craig Hughes — Department of Education, Development, Teaching, and Learning PhD, University of Colorado, Boulder From the year 2000 until his retirement in 2024, Dr. Craig Hughes served as a dedicated faculty member at Central Washington University, contributing significantly to the field of education. He earned his PhD in Social and Multicultural and Bilingual Foundations of Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where his dissertation, Overcoming the Margins: Mexican Descent Students and Academic Success, became his professorial roadmap. Dr. Hughes’ impressive career extended beyond teaching to include holding leadership roles such as Department Chair for one department and Interim Department Chair of two more. His work in grant development, particularly with the U.S. Department of Education’s Title VII Professional Development initiative and serving as Program Coordinator for Bilingual Education and Teaching English as a Second Language programs has helped shape and advance both programs. Dr. Hughes' contributions to the field of education have left a lasting impact on both CWU and the broader academic community. It is with great respect and admiration that we recognize him as Emeritus Faculty. Congratulations, Dr. Hughes!
Melody Madlem — Department of Health Sciences PhD, Community Health Education, Southern Illinois University
Dr. Melody Madlem has proudly served Central Washington University and its students for over 25 years. As a professor of Public Health, Dr. Madlem has tremendous passion for her students, striving to provide each and every student with a memorable and rewarding experience. She brings to the university a wealth of knowledge in school health, counseling, and public health promotion that has elevated the Public Health program. Dr. Madlem conducts research in meaningful areas including spirituality and health, strategic planning, social media approaches in health communications, and health equity/social justice. In addition to teaching and scholarship, Dr. Madlem has served in important leadership positions, including as the Director of Strategic Planning in the Office of the President and as the program coordinator for the Public Health program. Dr. Madlem is a respected and valued colleague who has certainly earned the recognition of Emeritus Faculty at CWU. Congratulations Dr. Madlem!
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