ANOTHER Degree!? Now offering a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning & Advocacy.

Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy Now accepting applications for non-degree status for Summer 2009 classes We are incredibly excited to announce the addition of our 18th master’s degree program!  The School of Education, Health and Human Performance now offers a Master of Education in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy. This program is for certified teachers and allows them to focus either on the students they teach, or on…

Congratulations to the GSA for its ExCEL Nomination!

For the first time, College of Charleston can honor graduate faculty and students by nominating them for the Multicultural ExCEL Awards. The Graduate School Student of the Year and Graduate School Faculty of the Year are two new categories this year, and we couldn’t be more proud of each nominee! The Multicultural ExCEL awards program is an annual benefit for the Parents of Diverse Students – “PODS” Foundation Fund.  Proceeds…

GSA Candidate: Rachel Collins

The polls will soon open on CougarTrail for graduate students to vote on their GSA Executive Board members.  I’ve opened the blog to each candidate to introduce themselves and their vision of the Graduate Student Association.  The first installment is Rachel Collins, a student in our Master’s of English program. Hello fellow graduate students. Many of you know me and many of you may not, but first and foremost I’d…

Who’s talking about you?

I admit I don’t scan the blogs as often as I should (like daily), but I came across a post this morning that made me smile.  Bob Johnson, a consultant for higher ed marketing, used our Twitter account as an example in his March 4 post. It’s been interesting to learn what Twitter offers.  I’ll admit that at first, I wasn’t a fan of the micro-blogging service.  Jared Smith, our…

Update from Australia

Notes from Joe – our Fulbright in Australia Joe Pollock is a College of Charleston Master’s of Science in Marine Biology candidate who was granted with a Fulbright Scholarship to study in Australia.  He touches base with us every now and again when he comes up for air.  Below is one of his most recent letters to us back home.  Enjoy the pictures.  We sure did! Hello again from Down…

Shuck oysters and support a cause

Guest Blogger: Bryan Danson, GSA Social Activities & Student Outreach Chair Hello Everyone, I am excited to announce our first GSA fundraiser. We will be having a joint  fundraiser with the Charleston School of Law to benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank and our very own GSA. It will be an oyster roast at O’Malleys Bar and Grill on February 21st from 5-8 pm. There will be all you can eat…