Wytheville Community College Commencement Program 2024

Mrs. Anna Ray Roberts Administrative Professional Faculty Emeritus

Anna Ray Roberts has been selected as the Administrative/Professional Faculty Emeritus of Wytheville Community College for 2024. This honor may be bestowed on retired WCC administrative/professional faculty members who had a minimum of ten years of service, and made meritorious and significant contributions to the college. Mrs. Roberts earned a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Michigan in 1964, and a Master’s Degree, also from The University of Michigan in 1965. Mrs. Roberts served the college faithfully from January 1, 1967, beginning as the Library Director until her retirement on August 1, 2008, as Library Coordinator. Her dedication to student learning in a library setting led the college to honor her with the Improvement of Instruction Award in 1985. During the 41 years Mrs. Roberts served WCC, she supervised the move of the Library three times and managed it in four locations, the Simmerman Building, Fincastle Hall, Bland Hall, and Smyth Hall. She demonstrated excellent management of the college’s library by participating in marketing and fundraising efforts throughout her time at the college. Her expertise led to the successful funding of the Kegley Library, and she provided leadership in numerous special events, including the dedication of Smyth Hall and the Kegley Library. She was instrumental in implementing a Virtual Library of Virginia System for WCC. Mrs. Roberts also served as the college’s liaison with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and guided the college community through the reaccreditation process and helped the college secure its successful reaccreditation during one of its accreditation cycles.

The college is pleased to honor Anna Ray Roberts for her years of dedicated service to the students, faculty, and staff of WCC.