Ashland, Ky. — Ashland Community and Technical College announced several faculty promotions, which will take effect July 1.

• Susan Wallace-Vernatter, of South Point, promoted to associate professor in the Practical Nursing program.

• Shannon McCarty, of Ironton, promoted to professor of the Diesel Technology program.

• Lydia Osborne, of Ashland, promoted to assistant professor in the Associate Degree Nursing program.

• Deena Howerton, of Greenup, promoted to associate professor in the Practical Nursing program.

• Stephen Music, of Martha, promoted to associate professor in the Computerized Manufacturing and Machining program.

• Randolph Cullum, of Huntington, West Virginia, promoted to professor in the Computers and Information Technology program.

• Harold Henry, of Rush, promoted to professor in the Electrical Technology program.

• Aschalew Mengistu, of Ashland, promoted to professor of microbiology.

• Laura Tussey, of Catlettsburg, promoted to professor in the Appalachian Studies program.