Wytheville Community College Commencement Program 2024

Mrs. Linda Nye Support Staff Emeritus

Mrs. Linda Nye has been selected Support Staff Emeritus of Wytheville Community College for 2024. This recognition honors retired support staff personnel who served WCC for a minimum of ten years and whose performance and contributions were meritorious. A graduate of Wytheville Community College, Mrs. Nye earned an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science in 1971. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Radford University in 1990. Mrs. Nye was a dedicated WCC employee and a devoted member of the WCC support staff from September 16, 1972 until her retirement July 1, 2015. She was honored by the Virginia Community Colleges Association in 1987 in their Showcase of Support Staff. In 2004, Mrs. Nye received the WCC Support Staff of the Year award in recognition of her exemplary work and contributions to WCC. Mrs. Nye served the college exceptionally well in the support staff role of Human Resource Manager I for the Human Resources Office and worked to promote a positive, collaborative work environment. She diligently supported college initiatives and provided outstanding customer service to the college administration, faculty, staff, and students with a willing and helpful attitude. Her longevity and commitment to WCC were admired, as was her helpful demeanor toward students and co-workers. In addition, Mrs. Nye contributed to the college by serving on key standing committees, including the Affirmative Action Committee, Policies and Procedures Committee, and Threat Assessment and Violence Prevention Committee.

The college is pleased to honor Mrs. Nye for her years of dedicated and exemplary service to the students, faculty, and staff of WCC.