As an emeriti professor that taught business at ASU-Beebe for 32 years before retiring in 2000, Dr. Dickey made the commitment to the future for ASU-Beebe students majoring in business. In her many years of teaching, Dr. Dickey has held numerous leadership positions in addition to a classroom instructor of business. She chaired the Division of Applied Arts at ASU-Beebe. She was responsible for the development of the associate of applied science degree in business technology at ASU Beebe. Her impact in teaching was further recognized by twice being named to the “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers, as well as receiving the ASU-Beebe Positive Teacher Award – which she says holds special significance because this award is nominated by students. Dr. Dickey, who is still very connected to ASU-Beebe and serves on the ASU-Beebe Board of Visitors, the ASU Beebe Development Council as well as serving on the ASU System Foundation Board or Directors, says today’s students have many more options and fewer come to college with a firm path in mind for a career.