Dr. Dorothy Sutton, Foundation Professor Emeritus of English at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named a “Kentucky Great Writer” by the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

The honor recognizes Sutton’s “notable literary achievements,” particularly her latest collection of poetry, “Backing into Mountains,” according to Jennifer Mattox, development director of the Center, located at 251 W. Second St. in Lexington.

Each quarter, the Center spotlights three writers. Joining Sutton as Great Writers on this occasion are Normandi Ellis and Steve Rhodes. The public is invited to a free workshop devoted to the trio and led by the Center’s resident writer, Leatha Kendrick, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Then, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Carnegie Center will host 15- to 20-minute readings by Sutton, Ellis and Rhodes at 7:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by LexArts and Wind Publications, is free and open to the public. Books will be sold for signing and refreshments will be served.

To read more, click on the link above.  A brief biography of Sutton can be found here.

The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For® program recognizes colleges (based on enrollment size) for specific best practices in areas such as compensation and benefits, work environment and institutional policies.

Among four-year colleges and universities with enrollment of at least 10,000, EKU ranked in the top 10 nationally for Tuition Reimbursement in the Pay/Benefits category and for Professional/Career Development Programs in the Institutional Policies category.

In response to this recognition, EKU President Doug Whitlock said, “Obviously I am very pleased that the responses to the Chronicle’s survey by our faculty and staff have resulted in this distinction for Eastern. It reflects a sense of pride and appreciation of place among our community members that is gratifying and will be very helpful as we seek to attract other individuals to join us.  But the most significant thing, in my mind, is that this recognition is truly a reflection of the excellence and dedication of the Eastern faculty and staff. I believe your colleagues are the single most important factor in the quality of the workplace experience. This is a fitting honor for the many faculty and staff who truly make this a great place to work.”

To read more, go to this article at the EKU News Center.