The El Camino College Academic Senate recently honored art history instructor Elizabeth Russell as the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award honoree for 2018. Nominated by several of her colleagues in the Art Department, Russell is known for her steadfast dedication to our students and to the mission of El Camino College. Her colleagues noted that "her commitment to El Camino College, our programs and our students is a gift and we feel fortunate to have her on our campus. Liz is the shining star of our department." Student transformation is at the heart of Russell's educational philosophy. Russell's colleagues further shared that her "learner-centered approach to art is one that views analysis through the lens of the students' diverse experiences, abilities, concerns, values, and roles in society." Her focus on academic excellence extends beyond the classroom. She has served on the Student Equity Reenvisioned (SER) Committee, facilitated panel discussions for the Student Equity Advisory Council (SEAC), and is the faculty adviser for the People of Color United student club on campus. The Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award was established in 2010 by the Academic Senate to honor faculty members who have demonstrated the highest level of commitment to their students and teaching at ECC. All the best to Elizabeth Russell, an exemplary instructor who has made a difference in the lives of countless El Camino College students.