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Time for Faculty, Staff to Shape Up
Time to shape up: With more early morning, lunchtime and evening group fitness classes than ever before, Campus Recreation Services' fall 2019 schedule leaves faculty and staff with no more excuses!
Back-to-School Picnic Honors Faculty, Staff
Congratulations to the faculty and staff members who were recognized for 10 or more years of service during the 27th Annual Back-to-School Picnic on Aug. 15, 2019.
College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff
Please help us welcome the newest members of the College of Charleston family!
Staff Advisory Committee Geared Up for New Academic Year
The Staff Advisory Committee to the President (SAC) is looking forward to working on behalf of CofC staff during the 2019–20 academic year.
CofC Faces to Know: Katie McFarland
Meet Katie McFarland '16, administrative coordinator to the vice president of Facilities Management.
Staff, Faculty Step It Up for Health
When 46 employees walked around the world 1.74 times during the nine-month 2018–19 academic year, they proved that CofC faculty and staff are willing to take whatever steps necessary to go the distance.
Gary Kirkendall: The Metal-Detecting Detective
Gary Kirkendall, a detective in the Department of Public Safety and a metal detector on the area's beaches, has found all sorts of treasures – including a College of Charleston class ring.
Everyone Wins in the Faculty/Staff Summer Softball League
The undefeated Athletics Cougarsharks are the champions of the 2019 Faculty/Staff Summer Softball League season.
Grounds Tech Takes Pride in Keeping Campus Streets Clean
For Walter Brown, CofC's street sweeper, keeping the College's roads pristine is an art, a dance between man and machine.
6 Reasons You Should Be Using Yammer
If you're not using Yammer, you're missing out – and not just on a great deal on a used fridge! Faculty and staff are using Yammer for all sorts of things.
Staff, Faculty Complete Pilot Leadership Program
The first cohort of staff and faculty members has completed the College's pilot Leadership Education and Advancement Program (LEAP).
CofC Faces to Know: Stephanie Auwaerter
Meet Stephanie Auwaerter, director of orientation and recent recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Staff Member Presidential Service Award.
President Hsu Presents Awards at Staff Celebration
More than 250 CofC staff members braved stormy weather on Wednesday, June 12, for the 2019 Staff Celebration Lunch and Awards.
Business Is Blooming for CofC Staffer
Lauren Mann '07, a senior development officer for the College and owner of Southern Bloom Press, preserves flowers and memories through pressed flower arrangements.
Year of Women Coach Series: Linda Kalafatis
In her 30th season as a collegiate head softball coach, Linda Kalafatis has contributed to the tremendous growth of the game.
CofC Faces to Know: Kristen Halverson
Meet Kristen Halverson, director of talent and organizational development in the Office of Human Resources.
CofC Says Farewell to Interim President Osborne
Faculty and staff gathered at the President's House on Monday, May 13, 2019, to bid farewell to Interim President Stephen C. Osborne '73, who will retire later this week.
8 Reasons Meditation Gives Faculty, Staff Pause for Thought
There are plenty of reasons for faculty and staff to attend the free guided meditation sessions being offered at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday this summer. Here are eight of them.
Faculty, Staff Keep the Pickup B-ball Rolling
For more than 20 years, faculty, staff and students have been gathering in the Johnson Center to play pickup basketball three days a week. All faculty, staff and students are invited to join!
Health Professions Advisor is Clearing a Path to Medical Careers
As the director of the Health Professions Advising Program, Karen Eippert '92 is doing what she loves to do – helping pre-health professions students figure out how to do what they love to do.
College of Charleston Celebrates Faculty
The Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs honored six distinguished faculty during the annual Celebration of Faculty on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
CofC Faces to Know: Peter Meier
Meet Pete Meier, marine operations manager at Grice Marine Lab.
Staff Advisory Committee Thanks President Osborne at Drop-in
The Staff Advisory Committee to the President presented Interim President Stephen C. Osborne with a token of thanks during a recent Spring Staff Drop-in.
Faculty, Staff Discounts Available for Summer Sailing Classes
The College of Charleston Sailing Program offers CofC faculty and staff a 10 percent discount on any of its Learn to Sail camps and classes this summer, including the youth and adult classes.
CofC Faces to Know: Kristen Hua
Meet Kristen Hua '07, assistant registrar for registration and course/academic events scheduling in the Office of the Registrar.
CofC Welcomes 39 New Faculty Members
The College of Charleston welcomed 39 new faculty members – including four roster faculty members and 35 adjunct lecturers – to campus this spring semester.
Year of Women Coach Series: Amy Seago
College of Charleston track and field and cross country coach Amy Seago is one of the longest tenured coaches at CofC.
Writing Lab Director Receives Prestigious Achievement Award
Bonnie Devet, English professor and director of the CofC's Writing Lab, recently received the Southeastern Writing Center Association Achievement Award for her work in the field of writing center studies.
Pickleball: CofC Makes a Sport of It
Pickleball, a new craze in racket sports, has found a home at the College of Charleston with faculty, staff and students.
Campus Community Celebrates Cougar Spirit Day
Cougar Spirit Day is a special celebration held the first Friday of every month for faculty and staff to show their school spirit by wearing College colors and attire.
Office Space: Political Science Professor John Creed
Since joining the Department of Political Science 1992, John Creed has managed to pile a lot in – and not just when it comes to his accomplishments!
CofC Faces to Know: Anthony James
Meet Anthony James, director of Minority Education and Outreach and the Call Me MISTER program.
7 Reasons for Employees to Eat at Fresh Food Co.
Liberty Street Fresh Food Company has something for all faculty and staff members – including a private faculty/staff dining area!
IT Offers Loaner Program for CofC Faculty and Staff
Faculty and staff can rent equipment such as web cams, laptop computers and video cameras through the Division of Information Technology's equipment loaner program.
Green Zone Training Supports CofC’s Student Veterans
Veteran and Military Student Services offers Green Zone Training to help faculty and staff understand the unique perspectives of student veterans. The next training session will be on Feb. 4, 2019.
CofC Faces to Know: Judd Smalls
Meet Judd Smalls, postal courier with the Office of Mail Services.
CofC Staff Panel Talks Health, Wellness and Self-Care
A panel of CofC staff experts participated in a panel discussion aimed at helping employees establish and maintain healthy habits in 2019.
Hispanic Studies Chair Inducted Into Spanish Language Academy
Hispanic Studies chair Mark P. Del Mastro was recently selected as a full member of the Academia Norteamericana de la Lengua Española (ANLE) – a distinction that fewer than 50 people currently have.
Campus Rec Fitness Classes Free for Faculty, Staff
Campus Recreation Services now offers free group fitness classes – and a whole lot more – to faculty and staff.
5 New Offerings for CofC Employees in 2019
An employee dining space and a faculty/staff news page are just some of the new offerings for faculty and staff at the College.
History Professor Receives Fulbright to Study Cultural Patrimony
History professor Lisa Pinley Covert has a received a Fulbright Global Scholar Award to assist in her study of cultural patrimony in Mexico and Peru.
CofC Faces to Know: Freddie Lipata
Meet Freddie Lipata, assistant director of Campus Recreation Services.
For IT Staffer, Holiday Gingerbread is a Work of Art
IT Training Program Coordinator Teena Ham aims to master the art of crafting award-winning gingerbread houses.
CofC Professor Takes a New Look at Clouds
Physics professor Mike Larsen is working on a project that has allowed him to measure the 3-D statistical structure of water drops in clouds.
CofC Announces New Director of Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Prog
The College has appointed Professor Yaron Ayalon as the new director of the Yaschik/Arnold Jewish Studies Program and associate professor of Jewish studies.
CofC Faces to Know: Rochelle Johnson
Meet Rochelle R. Johnson, interim director of Multicultural Student Programs and Services.
CofC Employees Invited to Holiday Celebrations
Interim President Stephen C. Osborne ’73 has invited faculty and staff at the College of Charleston to attend a few upcoming holiday celebrations on campus.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Named Associate Dean of School of Languag
Retired U.S. Ambassador James D. Melville Jr. has been named associate dean for international and community outreach in the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs.
Staff Advisory Committee Celebrates Basketball Season at Drop-in
We're used to cheering for our beloved Cougar basketball teams. But at the Staff Drop-in on Friday, Nov. 2, it was men's basketball Head Coach Earl Grant who was doing the cheering.
President Oz Holds Faculty/Staff Town Hall
Interim President Stephen C. Osborne held his first Faculty/Staff Town Hall event of the 2018-19 academic year on Oct. 24, 2018.
