By Ron Hickerson, contributing writer Seeking the truth through his love of the liberal arts has continually driven Wesley Kisting’s professorial career at Augusta State University. The first of his family to attend college, Kisting studied at Marquette University, a private Jesuit college in Milwaukee, where he briefly studied journalism. But he said when he …
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By Leigh Beeson, contributing writer Debra Saul says she always wanted to be an educator, though she spent 20 years in veterinary medicine. Saul received her bachelor’s degree in biology from Augusta College and a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine. With the help of her family, including …
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By Karl Frazier, contributing writer With the energy of an undergraduate, Mark Fissel is enjoying his dream career— a professor of history. “I have always been fascinated with history,” said the San Jose, Calif., native. At the age of 8, the topic of the American Civil War first piqued his interest. As he grew older, …
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As he approached graduation from Augusta College, Tom Beck had the overwhelming desire to have a job lined up before walking across the stage and receiving his degree. The “what” was easy—having seen police officers work in his neighborhood while growing up, Beck had grown to respect the men in blue and wanted to be …
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Leadership Augusta 2013 class Eight people from “NewU” are participating in the current Leadership Augusta class. The article An Investigation of Brain Games as a Potential Non-Pharmaceutical Alternative for the Treatment of ADHD, written by Doug Hearrington, educational leadership, counseling, and …
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Name: Richard Deaner Years at ASU: 5 years Position/Job Title: Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, Department of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Special Education What do you like most about ASU: Positive Atmosphere What are your research interests: Wellness, Assessment, Early Recollections, and Diversity Prior to coming to ASU, where did you work: University of South …
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Name: Allison J. Foley Position/Job Title: Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work What do you like most about ASU: When I first visited, the historic buildings and giant trees on campus really captured my attention. Working here, I love the sense of community and our relatively small size. …
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Name: Rosalyn W. Floyd Years at ASU: 24 Position/Job Title: Professor, Department of Music What do you like most about ASU: Small class sizes, faculty commitment, and collegiality What are your research interests: The Music of African Americans, vocal accompaniments Prior to coming to ASU, where did you work: Benedict College, Columbia, S.C.; Charleston County …
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Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder are just two of the obstacles that once challenged Jackson Cheatham, director of Augusta State University’s Mary S. Byrd Gallery of Art. However, the Columbia, Tenn., native says he believes those challenges in life helped him discover his love for art. “Trials are blessings, and they help unlock the gifts we …
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As you enter the front door of Augusta State’s Office of Admissions, one of the first people there to greet you is Carol Cross. Although Cross serves as the admissions services coordinator, she is gaining a name for herself as a photographer. “I have always had a love for photography,” Cross said. “I use to …
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