Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) announced July 1 that current director, Earl Geis, is retiring as process technology and instrumentation program director in August. Geis has led the program for 10 years and, according to the college, “contributed an incredible amount of passion and work to LSCO and LSCO students during his tenure.”
“We thank Mr. Geis for all he has done for the Gator Family,” stated the college in a press release. “Happily, Geis will remain part of the program as an adjunct instructor.
“We congratulate current LSCO staff member and adjunct faculty member, Cheryl January, who will become the new process technology/instrumentation director.”
January came to LSCO in 2006 from Goodyear Chemical, where she worked for 10 years. At Goodyear Chemical she was a process operator and also worked in organizational development. An Orange native, January is a graduate of West Orange-Stark High School and received associate degrees from Lamar Institute of Technology in Process Technology and Occupational Safety and Health. She received a Bachelor’s of Social Work from Lamar University. Further, she earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and will graduate in August with a Master’s in Management Information Systems from Lamar University.
January has worked at LSCO as an adjunct instructor in process technology and safety and environmental classes, and as an academic advisor, for 15 years. In her spare time, she coordinates the Women’s Conference at Starlight Church of God in Christ and is involved in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
“Congratulations, again, to both of these valued members of our Gator Family,” the college remarked in the release.
January will work with Geis throughout July and August and officially assume her new role when the Fall 2021 semester begins.
Individuals interested in pursuing a career in process technology or instrumentation can register for Fall classes at LSCO through Aug. 24. Information on how to register is available at www.lsco.edu/registration/registration-guide.pdf.
