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Faculty Profile- Bill Hobbins
William “Bill” Hobbins, associate professor in the Department of Music, began his career in education as music teacher in the public schools during the 70s. “Schools were just beginning to experience some the issues that teachers are facing today,” he said. “Whatever the time period and wherever you are, kids are kids are kids,” he [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile- Matthew Whittington
1. July 2011
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In an office seemingly tucked away ever so neatly on the first floor of the Reese Library, you will find Library Assistant II Matthew Whittington. For over four years, Whittington has worked in the library, assisting with event promotions, writing newsletters, and designing the library’s art gallery space. However, what many do not know is [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Shirley Huisman
1. June 2011
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Shirley Huisman knows I-20 like she knows the back of her hand, mainly because she commutes each day to Augusta from Lexington, S.C. Huisman, social work director in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work, doesn’t mind the hour-long drive due to her love for Augusta State. “ASU is one of the best-kept [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Janelle Mangrum
1. June 2011
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Although she is not a nurse, Janelle Mangrum, senior secretary in the Department of Nursing, provides the care that new and returning students need when they enter the department’s main suite. “I enjoy working with the students and being able to help them along their journey to becoming a nurse. When they enter the program, [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Curtis Kilgore
1. May 2011
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By Ashley Keane, contributing writer Curtis Kilgore has been named the Physical Plant Employee of the First Quarter. He was selected by his peers from among more than 70 employees in the Physical Plant. “Curtis has been a great addition to the physical plant and building maintenance family,” says Tim Dobbs, building maintenance supervisor. Kilgore, [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Charles Jenks
1. May 2011
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By Stephanie Lammers, contributing writer Charles Jenks, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, knew he was destined to be an educator. At the beginning of his teaching career, he worked at a poor rural school in McCormick County. “The McCormick job was ideal because I saw in my students a lot of things I [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile – Wendy Turner
1. April 2011
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By Ashley Keane, contributing writer Wendy Turner, associate professor in the Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy, is interested in all aspects of life and enjoys learning new things. Turner’s specialization in Medieval English History has brought her nationwide attention, as she has presented at numerous colleges in the United States. One of these presentations [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Steve Zimmerman
1. April 2011
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Steve Zimmerman, acting assistant director of Physical Plant, was running late to an unexpected meeting at Physical Plant. He admitted that he was not prepared, but luckily the meeting was a hoax. Instead of greeting staff workers, Zimmerman was welcomed by family, friends, and coworkers as he was presented with the Staff Excellence Award for [...]
Continue reading...Faculty Profile- Robert Reeves
1. March 2011
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By Stephanie Lammers, contributing writer The study of human behavior is a passion for Augusta State University Psychology Professor Robert Reeves as much today as when he began his career over 30 years ago. “The study of human behavior just fascinated me at an early age,” he says. “I am a firm believer that social [...]
Continue reading...Staff Profile – Sherry Moore
1. March 2011
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By Ashley Keane, contributing writer A Charlotte, N.C., native with a unique sense of humor may be considered one of the best ways to describe Sherry Moore, office manager in Augusta State’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Before enrolling at Augusta State, Moore began her college career as a psychology major at the University [...]
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1. July 2011
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