South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities
A Voice for Independent Higher Education in South Carolina
Dr. Margaret J. Godbey, associate professor of English, is the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient for Coker University. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Temple University (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), a Master of Arts in English from DePaul University (Chicago, Illinois), and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University. Since joining Coker …
Dr. Gretchen M. Whitman, assistant professor of teacher education, is the 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award recipient for Columbia College. Her graduate degrees include a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and a Master of Arts in TeachingK-12 Spanish, both awarded by Kent State University. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and …
Columbia International University’s 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient is Dr. Daniel Criswell, professor of Biology and chair of the Biology Department. He holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Montana and a bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Weber State University (Ogden, Utah). At CIU, Dr. Criswell teaches Microbiology and Introductory …
Dr. Jeffrey G. Howard, assistant professor of English and director of the Writing Center, is Converse University’s 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient. Howard received a Ph.D. in English and the Teaching of English, as well as a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), from Idaho State University. He …
Dr. Alessandra Brivio, assistant professor of History, is Erskine College’s 2024 recipient of the SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award. She earned graduate degrees from the University of California, San Diego – a Ph.D. in Early Modern History and a master’s degree in History. Brivio was awarded a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the Università …
Dr. Christopher Hutton, professor of Music, is the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient for Furman University. He earned a doctorate and master’s degree in Musical Arts, both from the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Cello Performance from Boston University. …
Dr. Karl J. Trybus, professor of History, is Limestone University’s 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient. He earned two graduate degrees from the University of Connecticut – a Ph.D. in History and a Master of Arts in International Studies (European Concentration). He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in History and Hispanic Studies with …
Dr. John H. Day, assistant professor of Physics, is the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient for Morris College. He earned advanced degrees in Physics – a Ph.D. and a Master of Science – from Howard University (Washington, D.C.). Day also received a bachelor’s degree in Physics from Bethune-Cookman University (Daytona Beach, Florida). He …
Newberry College’s 2024 recipient of the SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award is Keith William Ringer, professor of practice in Political Science, Public, and Non-Profit Administration. He holds a Master in Public Administration degree from the University of South Carolina and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from Newberry College. A member …
