Excellence In Teaching
SCICU Proudly Recognizes Exceptional Faculty with 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) honored 20 outstanding faculty members from its member institutions at the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner on April 21. The annual event recognizes professors whose commitment to student learning and enthusiasm for teaching make a lasting impact on their campuses. Each of SCICU’s 20 …
SCICU Honors Outstanding Faculty with 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Columbia, S.C. — South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) proudly recognized 21 exceptional faculty members from its member institutions at the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards Dinner held on April 22. These annual awards celebrate professors who demonstrate a profound dedication to student success and a passion for teaching that inspires their academic communities. …
SCICU celebrates 18th year of the Excellence In Teaching Awards Program
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Faculty, family members, and friends of independent higher education from across South Carolina joined SCICU April 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to celebrate nearly two decades of Excellence In Teaching faculty awards. Twenty-one faculty leaders – one per SCICU member institution – were celebrated at the April 9 awards dinner. …
Photo highlights from the 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award Dinner
More than 160 persons joined SCICU on April 9 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center to celebrate exemplary faculty at the 21 SCICU member colleges and universities from across South Carolina. Please enjoy photo highlights from the awards dinner. 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award Recipients Anderson University – Mr. Bobby Rettew Benedict College – …
Allen University – 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Awards – Dr. Fayaz Kabani
Dr. Fayaz Kabani, assistant professor and English department chair, is the Allen University 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient. He holds a Ph.D. in English, a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, and a bachelor’s degree in English, all from the University of South Carolina. In his 10 years at Allen University, Kabani …
Benedict College – 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Awards – Dr. Desirée C. Bygrave
The 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient for Benedict College is Dr. Desirée C. Bygrave, assistant professor of Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Research Neuropsychology, both from Howard University. She also completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Delaware School of Nursing. Bygrave earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology …
Anderson University – 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Awards – Mr. Bobby Rettew
Anderson University’s 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award recipient is Bobby Rettew, an assistant professor of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a Master of Arts in Professional Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching, both from Clemson University. Rettew’s teaching load includes Media and Society, Digital Photography and …