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CSU faculty attend 2024 IACE faculty development conference
Seven CSU faculty, Drs. Vicki Ball, Michael Bryant, Cole Jeffery, Jacquelynn Pleis, Jonathan Watson, Michael Wilder, and Joshua Wofford, attended the International Alliance for Christian Education’s Faculty Development Conference May 21-24 in Ft. Worth, Texas. The event featured 28 speakers and 140 participants from more than 45 institutions and organizations. During the break-out sessions, Bryant […]
| READ MORE: CSU faculty attend 2024 IACE faculty development conferenceHappy Memorial Day?
Just a day or so ago, as I was leaving the grocery store, one of the cashiers kindly and, I’m sure, with good intentions, thanked me for shopping with them and casually said to me, “And Happy Memorial Day!” I paused for a minute, considering if I had the time, the patience or the emotional […]
| READ MORE: Happy Memorial Day?Dr. Emily Thomas is 2024 Excellence in Teaching recipient
Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Emily Thomas is the 2024 South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for Charleston Southern University. A member of the Charleston Southern faculty since 2016, Thomas teaches Introduction to Mathematical Structures, Precalculus, Business Calculus, and Discrete Mathematics. She enjoys working with students to improve these courses […]
| READ MORE: Dr. Emily Thomas is 2024 Excellence in Teaching recipientCSU’s annual symposium features student and faculty research
By Bri Parker and Jan JoslinPhotos by Dan Steffy and Jan Joslin Oral and poster presentations were presented April 16 at Charleston Southern’s Annual Spring Symposium, highlighting student and faculty research. Alessandro Russo, a junior mathematics major, presented his project for the second time. His research was funded by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and […]
| READ MORE: CSU’s annual symposium features student and faculty researchMetts named historian for S.C. FBI National Academy Board of Directors
Dr. Gary Metts, assistant dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and director of the criminal justice graduate program, was appointed historian of the South Carolina FBI National Academy Board of Directors in early March. Metts said, “I am excited and blessed to represent Charleston Southern University and my fellow law enforcement officers […]
| READ MORE: Metts named historian for S.C. FBI National Academy Board of DirectorsCharleston Southern’s newest published authors
At Charleston Southern, students are not the only ones to accomplish big dreams, but our faculty do as well. Dr. Heather Chadwick and Mr. Boyce Smith recently published the second revised edition of Mastering Personal Finances: A Biblical Approach along with Ron Blue. Professors in the Nielsen College of Business, they serve as assistant director and director […]
| READ MORE: Charleston Southern’s newest published authorsClassroom project would change lives of foster children
Entering the foster care system understandably fills children with anxiety. A classroom project completed for an Early Childhood Practicum class has the potential to help ease that anxiety. Alyssa Phillips, a senior child development major, created a project called The Distraction Bag. While comfort bags filled with basic necessities are given to some children in […]
| READ MORE: Classroom project would change lives of foster childrenPoole appointed dean for CSU’s College of Health Sciences
Dr. Gabby Poole has been selected as the dean of the College of Health Sciences at Charleston Southern University. Having served as interim dean since January 2022, Poole previously served as the founding program director for the Physician Assistant Program. Poole shared her plan to build upon the work during her time as interim, noting […]
| READ MORE: Poole appointed dean for CSU’s College of Health SciencesStudent and faculty research showcased at Symposium
The annual Spring Symposium featured student and faculty research on April 21. Presentations and posters covered a wide variety of disciplines. Presentations: Poster: The symposium is sponsored by the Publications Committee. Members for 2022-2023 are: Kristen Hixon, Dianne Boykin, Daniel Leach, Timothy Banks, Dr. Charles Smedley, Carla Marchione, and Jan Joslin. Photos by Dianne Boykin
| READ MORE: Student and faculty research showcased at SymposiumWalker receives Excellence in Teaching Award
Dr. Melinda Walker was one of 21 winners recognized recently with Excellence in Teaching Awards by the South Carolina Independent Colleges & Universities. Walker was Charleston Southern University’s selection for the 2023 award and will be recognized at CSU’s commencement. Walker, professor of biology, joined CSU as a faculty member in 1995 and is the […]
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