Notes from
the Provost

November 2024 Notes from the Provost

Dear Faculty and Staff,

As we start off the last full month of the fall semester, I am reminded of how proud I am of our community and all that we can accomplish together. The Class of 1979 Leadership Day on Oct. 16 was a tremendous success and marked an important milestone in our commitment to service-learning. Our combined efforts surpassed 100,000 hours of service since Leadership Day’s inception 14 years ago.

This edition of Notes is full of the accomplishments of our talented faculty, including a story on the cabinet of curiosities, a collection of zoological specimens curated by Professor of Marine Biology John Zardus. I am fascinated by the many marvels of the natural world that Dr. Zardus has collected, and I hope you will stop by the first floor of Duckett Hall to see for yourself what an interesting display he has created.

I am also looking forward to the upcoming publication of Adjunct Professor Jim Berry’s pioneering new textbook, Environment, Science, and Law, which combines environmental biology with environmental law. Indeed, it is gratifying to be surrounded by such innovative faculty and hardworking staff, and I know that our alumni returning for homecoming this week will be impressed with all of the exciting things happening on our campus. Your work is appreciated.

Until next time,

Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College

November new faculty spotlightOctober 30, 2024
Professor David Edwards recently joined the Department of Mathematical Sciences as department head.
Baker School bulletinOctober 30, 2024
The Department of Management and Entrepreneurship launched its Board Room Lunch, a series of private meetings with management and strategic leaders.
Biology professor publishes pioneering textbookOctober 30, 2024
Adjunct Professor of Biology Jim Berry is publishing a textbook entitled Environment, Science, and Law.
The cabinet of curiositiesOctober 30, 2024
Department Head and Professor of Biology John Zardus is curating a cabinet of curiosities in Ducket Hall. Zardus was inspired by the cabinets of curiosities that became popular in the 16th century which showcased historical and archeological artifacts, alongside scientific specimens.
Cadets give back during The Citadel’s Class of 1979 Leadership DayOctober 30, 2024
On The Citadel’s Class of 1979 Leadership Day, cadets participated in a day of servant leadership. At dozens of locations, more than 1,100 freshman and sophomore cadets engaged in service activities across the Lowcountry.
Notes from EngineeringOctober 30, 2024
In new rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, the School of Engineering was ranked #18 Best Undergraduate Engineering nationwide (non-doctoral).
News from the School of Humanities and Social SciencesOctober 30, 2024
Variety magazine announced that the adaptive rights to Professor of Criminal Justice Sean Patrick Griffin’s book, Gaming the Game: The Story Behind the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen, have been acquired by producer Jonathan Saba.
STEM Center hosts active learning experienceOctober 30, 2024
The STEM Center hosted 4th and 5th graders from Richland County School District Two's gifted and talented program, Active Learning Experiences in Resourceful Thinking (ALERT), for a day of STEM experiences.