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ACADEMIC CATALOG
- Catalog 2025-2026
- General Information
- Letter from the District President
- Board of Trustees
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- Mission, Vision and Values
- Equal Educational Opportunity
- Accreditation
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
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- Cook Education Center
- Small Business Development Center
- Navarro College Awards
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Navarro College Awards
Navarro College Piper Professors
Navarro College has had six faculty members recognized for outstanding achievement in the teaching profession with the prestigious Minnie Stevens Piper Professor Award. This award is granted annually from among nominees from all accredited colleges and universities in Texas. The Navarro College Piper Professors are:
Margaret Pannill, English, 1961
Lucile M. Boyd, Languages, 1971
Geraldine Johnston, English, 1978
H. McAfee Daniel, English, 1986
Richard E. Miller, Ph.D., Psychology/Sociology, 1989
Tommy W. Stringer, Ph.D., History, 1994
Navarro College Professor Emeriti
James Chapman, Government
H. McAfee Daniel, English
Sandra Dowd, Art
Sheila Herod, Music, 2009
Dr. Tommy Stringer, History, 2019
Dr. Thomas Vance, Biology, 2023
Mr. Dan Nesmith, History, 2023
Mr. Mark Dillman, Math, 2023
Dr. David Lewis, History, 2023
Navarro College President, Board of Trustees, and Administration Emeriti
Dr. Richard Sanchez, District President, 2018
Dr. Kenneth Martin, President of Ellis County Campuses, 2018
Homer Gene Wasson, Navarro College Trustee Chairman, 2019
Dr. Lary Reed, Vice President, 2006
Distinguished Alumni
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor that Navarro College bestows upon an outstanding alum. The award acknowledges and recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and exemplarily achievements of Navarro College alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements, and community service exemplify the objectives of their alma mater. The award recipients are chosen by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee consisting of members of the Navarro College Foundation Board of Directors, two Navarro College employees (active or retired) and the Executive Director of the Foundation.
Mr. Ted Spencer, 1958
Mr. Charles Skelton, 1959
Mr. Jack Baggett, 1960
Mr. J.B. Carrington, 1961
Mr. Richard Neil Gay, 1962
Mr. Joe Breithaupt, 1963
Honorable Kenneth Douglas J.D., 1964
Mr. Beverly Ray Henson, 1965
Mr. Billy J. Moore J.D., 1966
Dr. Edna Innerarity Rawlings, 1967
Mrs. Bonnie Binford Langley, 1968
Dr. Wendell Cook D.V.M., 1969
Ms. Betty Jo Bell, 1970
Mr. Ray Hildebrand, 1971
Dr. Derrell Bulls, 1972
Mr. McAfee Daniel, 1973
Mrs. Billie Morris Carroll, 1974
Mr. Euin Frank, 1975
Mr. Grady Donald Rains, 1976
Dr. Robert N. McGehee M.D., 1977
Dr. Donald Robert Fowler M.D., 1978
Mr. J.P. Davis J.D., 1979
Mr. Jim Bob Ivey, 1980
Dr. Lary Reed Ed.D., 1980
Dr. Judy N. Gallin, 1980
Mr. Anthony J. Sadberry J.D., 1980
Mr. Rodney Allbright J.D., 1981
Mr. Kim Wyatt, 1981
Dr. Carlos W. Moore, 1982
Mr. Gary Bennett J.D., 1983
Dr. Ralph Tillman Ferrell, 1984
Mr. Jerry Worsham, 1985
Mr. Bill O’ Neal, 1986
Dr. George Barfield D.D.S., 1987
Mr. Michael Heiskell J.D., 1988
Dr. Nedom C. Muns Ed.D., 1989
Mr. Ricky W. Griffin, 1990
Dr. Don C. Green, 1991
Dr. Ronald Deskin M.D., 1992
Mr. Homer Gene Wasson, 1993
Dr. Jane Watson Walker, 1994
Mr. Lowell Thompson J.D., 2022
Dr. Ed W. Childs M.D., 2022
Honorable Byron Cook J.D., 2022
Mr. H.M. Davenport, 2022
Mr. James Einwaechter, 2022
Mr. Terry Fator, 2022
Mrs. Helen Marguerite Reames Gray, 2022
Mr. Rusty Hitt, 2022
Ms. Barbara Kelley, 2022
Mr. Kevin Strength, 2022
Mr. Brent Thompson, 2022
Mr. Chad Walker, 2022
Mr. Roy DeFriend, 2023
Ms. Elisaveta Dolghih, 2023
Mr. Weldon Hafley, 2023
Mr. Lloyd Huffman, 2023
Mr. John Henry Jenkins, 2023
Mr. Aaron Myers, 2023
Mr. Daniel Nesmith, 2023
Mr. George Solis, 2023
Dr. Linda Timmerman, 2023
Ms. Dianna Truelove, 2023
Mr. Thomas L. Vance, 2023
Mr. Ronald D. Watkins, 2023
Mr. Richard L. Aldama, 2024
Dr. Julie Arteaga, 2024
Dr. Adrain Johnson, 2024
Ms. Faith Boyde, 2024
Dr. Roberto Moreno, 2024
Mr. Darion Walton, 2024
Dr. Varion Walton, 2024
Gallery of Distinction
The Gallery of Distinction, established in 2022, is the most prestigious honor the College presents to recipients who exemplify and support the history, traditions and legacy of Navarro College and our vision of providing innovative career pathways and student-centered learning opportunities that result in students capable of succeeding in local and global communities. Throughout the years, our honorees have shown Navarro College tremendous commitment both philosophically and philanthropically.
Ms. Sue Cook, 2022
Dr. David Campbell, 2023
Ms. Carmen Taimanao, 2024
Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).