Six retired instructors receive emeritus status

By: Lisa S. Icenogle

Jan 25, 2024 | Casper College News

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Six Casper College instructors, Dale Anderson, Diane Ginsbach, Fred Kuck, Doug Neubert, Kent Sundell, and Eric Unruh, have received emeritus standing from the college. All six instructors retired from the college in June 2023.

“All of these instructors were dedicated and engaged with their students. They were also highly connected in their fields and committed to Casper College,” noted Brandon Kosine, vice president for academic affairs.

Anderson became a fire science instructor at the Casper College School of Business and Industry in August 1997 and later became the program director. He retired at the end of his 26th year.

Ginsbach started at Casper College in 1995 as an adjunct math instructor and the Casper College Math Lab supervisor. In August 1998, she became a full-time math instructor, a position she held until her retirement at the end of her 25th year.

Kuck began his dream job as a radiography educator at Casper College in 2005. After 18 years as a radiography instructor at Casper College, Kuck retired at the end of his 11-month contract in July 2023.

Neubert came to Casper College in July 2002 after a 20-year career at Wyoming Medical Center to start the college’s brand-new respiratory therapy program as the program’s director. The first admitted class began their studies in the summer of 2003. Neubert had 21 years of directing and 20 years of instructing when he retired at the end of his 11-month contract in July 2023.

Sundell began as an adjunct instructor in the spring semester of 1996 before becoming a full-time geology instructor in August 1996. He participated in the discovery, removal, and mounting of Dee the Mammoth, the removal of Lee Rex the T. rex, and the discovery and mounting of Nicole, the best Torosaurus skull ever found. All fossils are on display in the Tate Geological Museum. During his time at Casper College, Sundell also served as department head for the geology department. Sundell retired at the end of his 27th academic year but continues to teach at the college as an adjunct instructor for the geology department.

Unruh became a music instructor with Casper College, teaching piano in August 1989, a position he held until 1991. He was chair of the Casper College Music Department from 1991-2006 and fine arts division chair from 2006 through 2009. He then became the dean of the Casper College School of Fine Arts and Humanities and served in that position from July 2009 until June 2022. In his last academic year at Casper College, Unruh served as interim special assistant to Kosine and completed the mid-year evaluation for the Higher Learning Commission. Unruh retired after 34 years of service to the college.

To be considered for emeritus selection, candidates must retire and not resign from Casper College, have provided a minimum of 20 years of total service or 15 years of continuous service at age 60, and have the recommendation of their school.

Media contact: Lisa S. Icenogle
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