Math professor to retire, return to roots
- David Palkovich, mathematics professor, is ending his 18-year career at OCCC in May.
- Along with teaching statistics, college algebra and intermediate algebra, Palkovich tutors students in the career transitions program.
By Lee Johnston, News Writing Student
One of OCCC’s long-time professors will part ways with the college after this semester.
David Palkovich, mathematics professor, is ending his 18-year career at OCCC in May.
Palkovich is known throughout the college as a professor who goes above and beyond.
When asked what he will miss most he said, “I will miss the individuals and people mostly.”
Helena Romanow, psychology student, said she would recommend him to anyone.
Yoder to say goodbye after three decades
- Yoder taught as a psychology professor for 27 years.
- After retirement, Yoder said she plans to spend more time with her husband Thomas, two stepdaughters and her four grandchildren.
By Jimmie Hendrix, News Writing Student
Cecelia Yoder, Social Sciences acting dean, will retire July 9 after 31 years at OCCC.
Yoder began her career as an adjunct professor for her first year, then was full-time from that point on.
She taught as a psychology professor for 27 years, was department chair for psychology and sociology for seven years, and was coordinator for the Women’s Career Development Program from 1986 to 1999.
History professor Ron Gray spent many of those years alongside her.
“I have known and worked with her around 30 years,” Gray said. “Our cubicles were so close we could hear most of each other’s conversations in the early years.
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