Tri-C Presents Assistant Professor With Robert and Joanne Lewis Award
Michelle Davis honored for leadership and impact on College and students
CLEVELAND — A Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) assistant professor was honored with a prestigious employee award during its all-employee convening on Oct. 9 in Cleveland.
College faculty and staff were recognized for their achievements and excellence by the institution and on behalf of the family of Robert and Joanne Lewis.
Robert and Joanne Lewis Award
The award recognizes a Tri-C employee for exceptional leadership and commitment to positively impacting the College and its students. It is given in honor of the College's first trustee, Robert L. Lewis, and his wife, Joanne, both lifelong advocates for civic transformation and community impact.
- Michelle Davis, assistant professor of Earth Science
President's Award of Achievement
This award is given to administrators and faculty who provide exemplary work on behalf of the College to advance its mission. Recipients are chosen by Tri-C President Michael A. Baston, J.D., Ed.D.
- Renee Richard, president and CEO of Corporate College®, and the Corporate College team
Professional Excellence Awards
Three individuals were honored with a Professional Excellence Award, which recognizes part-time and full-time non-faculty employees for bringing Tri-C's mission to life through exceptional service, collaboration, leadership and commitment to student and colleague success. The award was instituted in 1985.
- Megan Richards, Preceptor, Radiography, Western Campus (full-time professional/administrative employee)
- Gale Hesin, Office Assistant, Student Accessibility Services, Eastern Campus (full-time support staff employee)
- Sarah Battilana, Coordinator, Tutoring Services, Westshore Campus (part-time employee)
S.T.O.M.P. Experience Recognition
More than 100 individuals were recognized for helping to create positive experiences for students, staff and faculty. To solidify the S.T.O.M.P. Experience at the College, a celebration drawing recognized four of those individuals.
- Holly Rosby, Assistant Professor/Librarian, Learning Commons, Westshore Campus
- Sheri Gross, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs, Western Campus
- Mohanad Al Obaidi, PC Network Technician, Desktop Support, Jerry Sue Thornton Center
- Shawn Carter, Digital Media Event Specialist, Media Engineering, Metropolitan Campus
October 15, 2026
By Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu