News Tagged as 'Faculty/Staff'

Dr. Chris Balaschak, associate professor of Visual Arts, recently had his book, “The Image of Environmental Harm in American Social Documentary Photography” published by Routledge.

From February 16-19, Flagler College’s Board of Trustees met virtually for their annual winter meeting series. During this period, all divisions from across the campus report on the previous months’ progress since October, when the Board meets for its fall meeting.

As a Spanish and graphic design double major, Michelle Henning never thought playing piano would be her "In" for graduate school. However, what's become an all-too-familiar refrain of the "Caring faculty" at Flagler, has continued to ring true, especially for this 2018 graduate.

Professor Laura Mongiovi recently returned from a Fall 2019 sabbatical, taught during a pandemic and completed an exhibition project in collaboration with the Flagler College Archives.

If you haven't already listened, you should. New alumna and now staff member, Administrative Assistant in the Education Department Rachel Ihasz, '20, gets busy every Monday ensuring we make it through the day by hosting fun guests on her show, "A Case of the Mondays."

This month, Kenan Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the African-American Studies minor J. Michael Butler will deliver a lecture to his Rock and Roll History class titled, “From Civil Rights to Black Power in Rock.” The difference won’t be its virtual delivery for the first time in Butler’s teaching career, but the broadcasting of the class by C-SPAN.

On Election Night, Tuesday, Nov. 3, Associate Professor of Political Science and Dean of Academic Life Art Vanden Houten will appear on Action News Jax to lend insight on the election during the station’s live election night coverage. Vanden Houten has already appeared once this election season and will again appear the morning after the election for analysis and breakdown of results.

During a summer meeting of the Flagler College Board of Trustees, the Trustees conferred upon Dr. Susan Strauss, the title of Professor Emerita, effective immediately. Strauss retired after the completion of the 2019-2020 academic year after 20 years in education at Flagler College Tallahassee, of which she joined the faculty in its inaugural year.

Flagler College appointed Dr. Kurt Sebastian, professor of mathematics, to the position of the Dean of the School of Business, Education and Mathematics. His appointment follows the two-year tenure of Associate Professor Allison Roberts, Ph.D.

Resident Artist and Theatre faculty member Elaina Wahl-Temple has donated over 300 handmade masks to hospitals.

Steve Voguit, assistant professor of humanities and faculty athletic representative, retired at the end of the 2019-2020 school year after 50 years of teaching, 20 of which were at Flagler College.

Communication Department Chair and Assistant Professor Tracey Eaton traveled to Mexico City in April. There, he met with members of the Border Center for Journalists and Bloggers to speak on two topics: Investigative journalism and mentoring.

Flagler College Hospitality and Tourism Management program Director and Assistant Professor Zach Cole, Ph.D., was recently honored with an award on behalf of Flagler at the annual State of the Tourism Industry Celebration. The event, which is hosted by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, VCB, was held at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort.

On Monday, April 29, Flagler College recognized seven employees who have announced their retirement. The Presidential Address and Farewell Ceremony was immediately followed by a reception in the Solarium.

Flagler College announced that Leslie Robison has been selected as the Kenan Distinguished Associate Professor of Liberal Education in Art. Her selection was among nine applicants. Her appointment will commence immediately for a term of three years.

Tracy Halcomb's documentary continues to collect accolades and awards. The award-winning documentary recently played to a sold out crowd in Las Vegas at the Silver State Film Festival during the first week of September. There, it picked up the Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary.

Joe Provenza, the man behind Flagler’s technology curtain, is stepping down from his role as Chief Information Officer today after 18 years at the college. But ask a colleague about his impact, and what you’ll hear has less to do with technological advancements than the director’s legacy of good character and leadership.

President Joyner hosted the annual Sociable Association of Satisfied Saints (SASS) luncheon and award ceremony on Thursday, April 19. The retired faculty members of SASS chose Nick Cuffy as this year’s scholarship recipient. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a student within any major, with a superior grade point average who also demonstrates financial need.

Professor Don Martin finishing here, but already starting “something else”

Flagler College’s Leslie Gordon welcomed Volunteers in Medicine (VIM), a non-profit clinic in downtown Jacksonville, to be this semester’s clients in her consumer behavior course. Gordon’s consumer behavior class is a senior-level marketing course that blends studies of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and communication.