“He probably will have to apologize at public functions and then talk about what he’s learned about himself,” said Jeri Cabot, a political scientist from The College of Charleston. “It’s still going to be an issue because you’re asking people for their vote.” http://www.oregonlive.com/today/index.ssf/2013/01/former_south_carolina_gov_mark.html
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Ex-S.C. gov Mark Sanford launches political comeback- USA TODAY
Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the political science department at the College of Charleston, said the district’s conservatism is a factor. “We’re in a conservative district in a very conservative state,” Knotts said. “It’s not just economic conservatism … but there are also a high number of socially conservative voters. It may be very difficult for […]
House passes ‘no budget, no pay’ bill, but is it unconstitutional?- Christian Science Monitor
So it all comes down to the meaning of “vary.” Some experts say the language is clever and passes muster. “I suspect this passes Constitutional scrutiny,” writes Jordan Ragusa, associate professor of political science at the College of Charleston, at the Rule 22 congressional politics blog. http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/DC-Decoder/2013/0123/House-passes-no-budget-no-pay-bill-but-is-it-unconstitutional?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
Austrian School of economic thought gaining influence as nations tackle debt- India Economic Times
Prof Malavika Nayar, who teaches a course on ‘Money & Banking’ in the College of Charleston (South Carolina), says that most students are sceptical of the Fed and the various quantitative easing programs. “My job is to teach them that there are sophisticated economic arguments that support the role of the Fed during a downturn […]
No obvious pattern and ‘variety of variables’ when it comes to casinos and increased crime-Capital News Service
Douglas Walker, associate professor of economics at the College of Charleston, has looked at multiple studies focused on the relationship between crime and casinos. Walker said studies that find a relationship between casinos and crime often don’t account for visitors. “Even if you find that relationship, it doesn’t tell you it’s the casino specifically that’s […]
CofC students giving back- WCIV
College of Charleston students are working to make sure students in Africa have the same educational opportunities that they have. As part of the Kick It Forward 2013 program, students will go to Cameroon, Africa to deliver school supplies to children http://www.abcnews4.com/story/20514563/cofc-students-giving-back
College of Charleston Named “Best Value” by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance- Lowcountry Biz
College of Charleston has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s list of 100 best values in public colleges for 2012-13. The ranking cites four-year schools that combine outstanding education with economic value. The College of Charleston ranked #68 on the annual list. http://www.lowcountrybizsc.com/articles/3802/
Firm targets student cheats- China Daily
Boehner first came to China in 2006 after graduating from the College of Charleston. His grandfather had lived in Shanghai in the 1930s. http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cndy/2013-01/03/content_16076891.htm
Hands-on lessons make College of Charleston trip memorable for Mitchell kids- Charleston Post and Courier
The Mitchell Math and Science Elementary fourth-graders listened carefully while College of Charleston physics faculty members demonstrated energy using a light bulb and a solar panel to light a string of Christmas lights. http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130104/PC16/130109759/1268/hands-on-lessons-make-college-of-charleston-trip-memorable-for-mitchell-kids&source=RSS
Private engineering firm embeds with ports authority- Charleston Post and Courier
“The benefits of having the outside party joining is they really get a sense of what you’re all about and your needs,” said Kent Gourdin, chairman of the management and marketing department at the College of Charleston. “They can bring in some fresh perspectives that you just can’t get with an arms-length relationship.” http://www.equities.com/news/headline-story?dt=2012-12-17&val=833615&cat=industrial […]