By: Roycelyn Bastian The Lone Star College Board of Trustees awarded the title of Professor Emerita to Annie Beni eld, Ph.D., LSC-Tomball and Joan McAninch Samuelson, Ph.D., LSC-Kingwood during the May board meeting. “Lone Star College is proud of the selfless dedication of Dr. Beni eld and Dr. Samuelson,” said Mario K. Castillo, J.D., LSC chancellor. “ eir work has transformed the lives of students and colleagues and the title of Emerita is an expression of the college’s gratitude for their outstanding service.” Upon the Chancellor’s recommendation, the Board may confer the “Emerita” title upon retiring faculty, administrators or sta to recognize significant contributions to the college through long and distinguished service in administration, teaching, support, or other service. Beni eld began teaching political science at LSC-Tomball in 1998 and remained until she retired in 2021. During her tenure, she received the LSC-Tomball Advance Equity Award, a faculty excellence service award and was named teacher of the month by the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. Beni eld aimed to facilitate students’ learning about democracy and the political process with the hopes of transforming them into civically engaged citizens. “I chose to work in education because I wanted to have a meaningful impact in society, similar to my past educators who had an indelible impact on my growth and development,” said Beni eld. “After serving as a faculty member for 23 years, I am deeply humbled and honored by such an extraordinary tribute from Lone Star College. Emerita status lets me remain engaged in academia.” Beni eld helped to organize Constitution Day at the college, served as the Texas Community College Teachers Association president, chaired the Social Sciences Department and served as the League of Women Voters of Houston president in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Alabama A&M University, a Master of Arts degree in Political Science from Clark Atlanta University and a Ph.D. from  e University of New Orleans. Samuelson was one of the founding faculty members of LSC-Kingwood in 1984 and retired this May after 40 years of service. […]

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