Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — Wallace Community College-Dothan Director of Institutional Effectiveness Mandy Sessions has been awarded the Joseph T. Sutton Leadership Award by the Alabama Association for Institutional Research, recognizing her leadership and contributions to institutional research.
The Joseph T. Sutton Leadership Award honors individuals across Alabama who demonstrate exceptional service and leadership in institutional research and related fields. According to ALAIR, recipients are recognized for advancing research, assessment and data-driven decision-making, while also supporting the organization’s mission through professional involvement and innovation.
Sessions received the award during the ALAIR annual conference, where she was recognized by Preston Robinson III, past president of the organization and chair of the awards committee.
“I am honored to have received the Joseph T. Sutton Leadership Award at this year’s Alabama Association for Institutional Research Conference,” said Sessions. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated colleagues who are committed to advancing institutional research and using data to support student success and informed decision-making across our institutions. I’m also thankful for the mentors, colleagues, and teams I’ve had the privilege to work with throughout my career who make this work both meaningful and impactful.”
In her role at WCCD, Sessions oversees institutional effectiveness, planning, assessment and data reporting. College officials say her work supports initiatives focused on student success, accountability and continuous improvement across the institution.
