First in Family to Graduate College is Still Fondest Moment
Dr. Rebecca E. Batson became the first college graduate in her family when she earned her associate degree in library technology in 1971.
“It is my fondest moment,” she shared, “because I had accomplished something that no one else in my family had done at that time and we took time to celebrate.”
It was a tremendous accomplishment, but it was just the beginning of her academic endeavors. Rebecca has since acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in Library Science from Virginia State University, a Master of Science degree in Library Science from North Carolina Central University Durham, a Master of Arts degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Delaware State University, and a Doctor of Divinity Degree in Biblical Studies from Friends International Christian University.
Today, Rebecca is Dean of University Libraries at Delaware State University, a position she has held since 2010.
“My incredible career has truly been an amazing journey,” she said. “My professional growth has been phenomenal.”
The springboard for all of that was her time at Delaware Tech, especially the support and motivation she found on the Georgetown campus.
“My instructors were caring, innovative, positive, and took the time to make sure I received the quality education that I was seeking,” said Rebecca. “They knew I needed guidance and encouragement, and that I had academic potential.”
“I love Delaware Tech because it gave me an opportunity to obtain a college education, and it was there that I realized I could excel in whatever I set my mind to do,” she shared. “It was a revelation for me.”

Program of Study
Library Technology
Graduation Year
1971
- Alumni
- Benefits
- News
- Events
- Distinguished Alumni
- Alumni Association Meetings
- Success Stories
- Aaron Schrader
- Adam Davis
- Alison Buckley
- Amporn Vasquez
- Amy Comperatore
- Ann Camper
- BJ Vanover
- Begoña Blasco
- Ben Jones and Jenn Rowan
- Bernice Edwards
- Bill Hayes
- Brandon Gibbs
- Bryan Markiewicz
- Christina Edwards
- Cory Atkins
- Damssaul Dufrene
- Darcy Burbage
- Dave Hall
- David Hall
- Diamond Jones
- Dr. Ray Fulkrod Jr.
- Emanuel Johnson
- Emily Baptiste
- Emily St. Clair
- Eric Reiske
- Eric Watkins
- Gail Dunkleberger
- Heather Patosky
- Jack Fairchild
- Jaime Eggert
- John Przybylski
- John Roach
- Jonathan Falkinburg
- June Crockett
- Karen Karchner
- Katie (Warrington) Skidmore
- Larry Tinnin
- Lashanna Flynn
- Leo Cabrera
- Loretta Kilby
- Major Robert A. Hudson
- Marcus Wright
- Mariellen Taraboletti
- Mary Chen
- Matt Wilson
- Melchizedek Myers
- Michael Henry
- Morgan Russum
- Natalie Herring
- Nate Johnson
- Nathan Bradford
- Nicole Toohey
- Omonsanya “OJ” Cole
- Patrice Banks
- Patricia Cooper
- Paul Egnor
- Purusha Rivera
- Randy Miller
- Rebecca Batson
- Samantha Hurst
- Sharon Mossman
- Sophia Marx
- Stephanie Huerta
- Stephanie Saroukos
- Stuart Meeks
- Terry Pepper
- Tiffany and John Deering
- Tom Bille
- Valerie Bradshaw
- Vernell Brown
- Victoria Varga
- Yesenia Robinson
- Contact Us
- Prospective Students