From 1972 until her untimely death in 1990, Reneé L. Rookard was employed by Delta College. She earned the rank of Associate Professor in the English Division. She brought to Delta verve for learning and sharing that inspired students and colleagues alike. With an unfailing commitment to excellence, a quick wit, and infectious sense of humor, she inspired students to achieve new heights in creativity and critical thinking. Ms. Rookard’s parents and the Delta College Black Faculty and Staff Association established this endowment in her memory.
