INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Rheal “Ray” Carpenter, of Vero Beach, is being recognized as the Indian River State College 2014 recipient of the Harriett Kirk Crago Faculty of the Year Award. An IRSC faculty member since 2000, Carpenter serves as an Associate Professor in the IRSC School of Business.
Professor Carpenter is dedicated to the College, his department, students and community. He was active in supporting the College’s re accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) by promoting an initiative to improve student achievement in math. Carpenter also works with the local communities to address business related programs and provide professional support where needed.
“Ray is a tireless worker, fully giving back to our institution in every way possible and to every student possible, whether they have him as an instructor or not. He personifies availability and approachability, and an impressive record of student success validates that,” said IRSC President Dr. Edwin Massey.
The Harriett Kirk Crago Faculty of the Year Award at Indian River State College (IRSC) was established through the support of Alan and Laura Kauffmann in honor of Laura’s mother and IRSC Board of Trustee Emerita, Harriett Kirk Crago.
Throughout the year, students are invited to nominate teachers who, along with expertise in the classroom, exhibit a warmth and enthusiasm which significantly enhances the quality of life for students at IRSC.
The Faculty of the Year Award recipient is selected from all of the monthly recipients. In recognition of his or her teaching excellence, the recipient receives a $1,000 stipend.
