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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

2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching Award Recipients – Front Row (L-R): Anderson University – Bobby Rettew, Benedict College- Desiree Bygrave, Bob Jones University – Brian Vogt, Charleston Southern University – Emily Thomas, Claflin University – Erika Rhett, Coker University, Margaret Godbey, Columbia College – Gretchen Whitmer, Columbia International University – Daniel Criswell, Converse University – Jeffrey Howard, and Erskine College – Alessandra Brivio. Back Row (L-R): Furman University – Christopher Hutton, Limestone University – Karl Trybus, Morris College – John Day, Newberry College – Keith Ringer, North Greenville University – Martin Jones, Presbyterian College – Mark Anderson, Southern Wesleyan University – James McDonald, Spartanburg Methodist College – Judy Mirick, Voorhees University – Chandra Singh, Wofford College – Nancy Williams. Not pictured: Allen University – Dr. Fayaz Kabani.

Anderson University – Mr. Bobby Rettew

(L-R) Sarah Rettew, adjunct lecturer, Anderson University; Dr. Robert Reeves, associate professor, Anderson University; Bobby Rettew, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Anderson University; Dr. Nathan Cox, associate provost, director of the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, Anderson University; Willis Cantey, SCICU Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Ryan Neal, provost, Anderson University.

Benedict College – Dr. Desirée C. Bygrave

(L-R) Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, dean, School of Education, Health, and Human Services, Benedict College; Dr. Desiree Bygrave, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Benedict College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Janeen Witty, vice president for academic affairs, Benedict College.

Bob Jones University – Dr. Brian S. Vogt

(L-R) Dr. Rick Mowrey, division chair, Division of Natural Science, Bob Jones University; Dr. Brian Vogt, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Bob Jones University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. David Gardenghi, department head, Department of Chemistry and Physics, Bob Jones University.

Charleston Southern University – Dr. Emily Thomas

(L-R) Dr. Michael Wilder, provost and vice president of academic affairs, Charleston Southern University; Dr. Todd Ashby, dean, College of Science and Mathematics, Charleston Southern University; B. Keith Faulkner, president, Charleston Southern University; Dr. Emily Thomas, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Charleston Southern University; Rachel Ashby, Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Ryan Thomas, associate professor, Charleston Southern University; Matt Dawson, assistant professor, Charleston Southern University.

Claflin University – Ms. Erika L. Rhett

(L-R) Dr. Karl Wright, provost and chief academic officer, Claflin University; Erika Rhett, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Claflin University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Coker University – Dr. Margaret J. Godbey

(L-R) Dr. Susan Henderson, provost and dean of the faculty, Coker University; Dr. Margaret Godbey, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Coker University, Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Columbia College – Dr. Gretchen M. Whitmer

(L-R) Christie Cook, coordinator of induction and professional development, Columbia College; Jill Eversmann, clinical supervisor, Speech-Language Pathology, Columbia College; Dr. Kristine Barnett, provost, Columbia College; Dr. AnnMarie Knight, program chair, Speech-Language Pathology; Columbia College; Dr. Gretchen Whitman, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching winner for Columbia College; Dr. Brennan Davis, assistant professor, Columbia College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. John Dozier, president, Columbia College.

Columbia International University – Dr. Daniel Criswell

(L-R) Dr. James Lampher, provost and chief academic officer, Columbia International University; Dr. David DeWitt, dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Columbia International University; Dr. Daniel Criswell, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Columbia International University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Converse University – Dr. Jeffrey Howard

(L-R) Dr. Joe Wilferth, provost and vice president of academic affairs, Converse University; Dr. Will Case, associate provost for student success, Converse University; Dr. Emily Harbin, associate professor, Converse University; Dr. Neval Ertürk, associate provost for research and engagement, Converse University; Amy Howard, spouse of award recipient; Dr. Jeffrey Howard, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Converse University; Dr. Boone Hopkins, president, Converse University; Dr. Erin Templeton, dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Erskine College – Dr. Alessandra Brivio

(L-R) Dr. Ed Clavell, provost, Erskine College; Dr. Steve Adamson, president, Erskine College; Dr. Alessandra Brivio, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Erskine College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Christine-Marie Abu Sarah, director, international studies, Erskine College.

Furman University – Dr. Christopher Hutton

(L-R) Dr. Benjamin Dobbs, assistant professor; Furman University; Robyn Andrews, access services & diversity coordinator/pathways academic advisor, Furman University; Dr. Benjamin Haywood, associate director, Faculty Development Center, Furman University; Marian Strobel, professor, Furman University; Vince Andrews; Dr. Christopher Hutton, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Furman University; Deidre Hutton, spouse of award recipient; Wllis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Beth Pontari, interim vice president for academic affairs and provost, Furman University.

Limestone University – Dr. Karl Trybus

(L-R) Dr. Patricia Hoskins, professor, Limestone University; Dr. Karl Trybus, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Limestone University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Morris College – Dr. John H. Day

Dr. Lewis Graham, provost, Morris College; Amy Day, family member of award recipient; Yardyne Day, spouse of award recipient; Dr. John Day, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Morris College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Radman Ali, chair, division of natural sciences and mathematics, Morris College.

Newberry College – Mr. Keith William Ringer

(L-R) Dr. Maurice Scherrens, president, Newberry College; Dr. Dennis Lambries, chair of social and behavioral sciences, Newberry College; Keith Ringer, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Newberry College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

North Greenville University – Dr. Martin R. Jones

(L-R) Dr. Donny Mathis, dean of faculty development, North Greenville University; Dr. Hunter Baker, provost and dean of university faculty, North Greenville University; Fiona Jones, spouse of award recipient; Dr. Martin Jones, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for North Greenville University; Dr. Tom Willoughby, associate professor, North Greenville University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Presbyterian College – Mr. Mark Raymond Anderson

(L-R) Dr. Anita Gustafson, president, Presbyterian College; Timothy Anderson, family member of award recipient; Susan Anderson, spouse of award recipient; Robert Anderson, family member of award recipient; Mark Anderson, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Presbyterian College; John Anderson, family member of award recipient; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Erin McAdams, professor, Presbyterian College; Faith Anderson, family member of award recipient.

Southern Wesleyan University – Mr. James McDonald

(L-R) Dr. Chad Stutz, vice provost for academic initiatives, Southern Wesleyan University; James McDonald, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Southern Wesleyan University; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees.

Spartanburg Methodist College – Dr. Judy Mirick

(L-R) Teresa Cochran, First Lady, Spartanburg Methodist College; Maria Kithcart, professor, Spartanburg Methodist College; Scott Cochran, president, Spartanburg Methodist College; Dr. Jennifer Hyder, professor, Spartanburg Methodist College; Dr. Judy Mirick, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Spartanburg Methodist College; Dr. Adam Siegfried, chair, Division of Math and Sciences, Spartanburg Methodist College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Curt Laird, provost and executive vice president of academic affairs, Spartanburg Methodist College.

Voorhees University – Dr. Chandra B. Singh

(L-R) Alicia Davis, assistant professor, Voorhees University; Dr. Kumkum Singh, family member of award recipient and professor at Claflin University; Dr. Katharine Whitaker, dean, School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Voorhees University; Manorama Singh, spouse of award recipient; Dr. Chandra Singh, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Voorhees University; Manaju Singh, family member of award recipient; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Damara Hightower-Mitchell, provost, Voorhees University.

Wofford College – Dr. Nancy M. Williams

(L-R) Dr. Tim Schmitz, provost, Wofford College; Renee Eady, spouse of award recipient; Dr. Nancy Williams, 2024 SCICU Excellence In Teaching award recipient for Wofford College; Willis Cantey, chair, SCICU Board of Trustees; Dr. Dan Mathewson, associate provost for faculty development, Wofford College.
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