LSCO’s Cindy Wyles Receives Prestigious Community Service Recognition

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Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is proud to announce that Cindy Wyles, Director of Print & Design Services, has been honored with the prestigious Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award for 2024. This accolade recognizes her outstanding contributions to both the campus and the broader Orange community.

The Julie & Ben Rogers Community Service Award was established in 1979 to recognize faculty and staff members across the Lamar institutions who make a meaningful impact on the Golden Triangle through exceptional service and volunteer work. The Rogers family created this award to honor those who dedicate their time and talents to the community and to inspire others to do the same. Each year, four recipients are selected among the four colleges of Lamar University, Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, and Lamar State College Orange. Since its inception, the award has celebrated the contributions of countless individuals who have enriched the region through their dedication.

Ms. Wyles has been an integral part of LSCO since 2001, bringing over two decades of experience in print and design services. Her educational background includes an Associate of Science in Business (2015) and an Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology Support Specialist (2011), both from LSCO. She also holds multiple certificates in IT support and web design.

Cindy embodies the true spirit of service, both on our campus and in the Orange community,” said Wendy Elmore, Provost & Executive Vice President at Lamar State College Orange. “Her dedication, compassion, and tireless work behind the scenes uplift everyone around her. She inspires us all to give more of ourselves and make a difference, just as she does every day.”

Beyond her professional role, Ms. Wyles is deeply committed to community service. She has served as the Chairperson for Birthright of Orange, Inc., Back-to-School Orange County Board of Directors for 12 years, and the LSCO Chair of United Way of Orange County for 6 years demonstrating her dedication to supporting local initiatives. Ms. Wyles has also served as the LSCO Staff Senate President for 4 years and joined the Leadership of Southeast Texas 2024 Cohort.

On campus, she has been recognized with the President's Customer Service Award in 2008 and the again in 2022 with the Campus and Community Service award. and the NISOD Excellence Award in 2023, highlighting her unwavering commitment to excellence and service. She has also served on many committees through the years including the TSUS Public Art Committee responsible for selecting and showcasing public art on campus.

In addition to her administrative duties, Ms. Wyles shares her expertise as an adjunct instructor in Information Technology, Business and Community and Workforce Education at LSCO. She has been instrumental in developing and coordinating courses aimed at enhancing Microsoft Word and Excel skills within the community.

The LSCO community extends heartfelt congratulations to Cindy Wyles on receiving the Julie and Ben Rogers Community Service Award, celebrating her exceptional dedication and service to both the college and the Orange community.