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Faculty Profile – Seretha Williams

31. August 2010

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Faculty Profile – Seretha Williams

By Ashley Denany Seretha Williams, professor in Augusta State’s Department of English and Foreign Languages, says she always wanted to be a writer but never thought teaching would be in her future. “Teaching was never in my plans; it was something that just happened,” says Williams. “My goal was to start a cultural center with [...]

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Staff Profile- Gabriel Few

30. July 2010

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Staff Profile- Gabriel Few

“I was surprised, because I wasn’t expecting to be chosen,” is how Gabriel Few says he felt after being named Physical Plant’s Employee of the Second Quarter. A storekeeper, Few was selected for the award from more than 90 Physical Plant employees. The Augusta native has been a member of the ASU family for five [...]

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Faculty Profile- Rebecca Rogers

30. July 2010

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Faculty Profile- Rebecca Rogers

From television to academia is a journey that associate professor of clinical psychology Rebecca Rogers made after being discovered as a 9-year-old at a drama camp at the University of Miami. Rogers appeared in at least two Burger King commercials, and she remembers vividly the eight-hour work day. She says that her cheeks were sore [...]

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Faculty Profile- Pam Hayward

30. June 2010

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Faculty Profile- Pam Hayward

Pamela Hayward, acting chair and associate professor in the Department of Communications and Professional Writing, has always had an appreciation of the arts. In high school, she worked backstage on theatre productions and did a little acting. However, she now prefers to be in the audience. “I enjoy going to the theatre and the symphony. [...]

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Staff Profile- Jody Wilson

30. June 2010

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Staff Profile- Jody Wilson

Jody Wilson enjoys the creativity that he is afforded in his job as the publications and marketing coordinator in the Office of Admissions. “My job allows me to do something different almost every day,” says the two-time Augusta State alumnus. Mr. Wilson’s responsibilities include designing recruitment materials, ordering supplies for the admissions and registrar’s offices, [...]

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Faculty Profile- Barbara Coleman

31. May 2010

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Faculty Profile- Barbara Coleman

“I never aspired to be a teacher, but I absolutely love what I do” says Barbara Coleman, associate dean in the Hull College of Business. Dr. Coleman says her dreams were initially set on Broadway. However, when the call of the stage became a faint whisper, she turned her attention to other prospects. “It was [...]

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Staff Profile-Amanda Boland

31. May 2010

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Staff Profile-Amanda Boland

Amanda Boland, career advisor in the university’s Career Center, approaches life with a positive attitude. That attitude spills over into her research and reading interests in Positive Psychology and also affects her interaction with ASU students. “When I’m talking to students who are trying to figure out what they want to major in or what [...]

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Staff Profile- Laverne Felix

30. April 2010

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Staff Profile- Laverne Felix

By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer Actively involved in her ministry, Laverne Felix, administrative assistant in the Office of Student Activities, sits on the board of trustees, sings in the choir, serves on the Pastor Support team, and is the youth choir advisor. “My spiritual life is important to me. I enjoying serving in my ministry,” [...]

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Faculty Profile- Keith Luoma

30. April 2010

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Faculty Profile- Keith Luoma

By Jeannen Hobbs, contributing writer Keith Luoma, assistant professor and associate chair of the Department of Learning Support, likes the idea that he can make a difference in his students’ lives. “Respecting the students and not treating them like they are incapable of learning is important,” says Mr. Luoma. This philosophy has guided Mr. Luoma [...]

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Faculty Profile – Robert Foster

1. April 2010

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Faculty Profile – Robert Foster

Robert Foster, professor of music, has been playing jazz since his days in middle school and has performed with some of the world’s most renowned musicians and entertainers; however, his most memorable moment occurred as a young musician. At the age of 17, he opened for jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie. “I was a member of [...]

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