CofC Employees Recognized for Upholding 'The Cistern Standard'

College of Charleston faculty and staff sure do appreciate one another! And – by the looks of the 160 submissions recognizing CofC employees through The Cistern Standard over the past three months – they’re happy to let their respect for each other be known!

Launched in the fall of 2022, The Cistern Standard is the College’s employee-driven program that allows faculty and staff to use a simple Employee Recognition Form to acknowledge and spotlight their colleagues from across campus who embody and demonstrate the College’s core values: integrity; academic excellence; liberal arts education; diversity, equity and inclusion; student centeredness; innovation; and public mission.

RELATED: Read more about The Cistern Standard.

“It’s a way to give employees the power to promote the positive in one another,” says Ed Pope, vice president of the Office of Human Resources, “It just goes to show how much our faculty and staff really do appreciate one another and want to show that appreciation.”

Since the launch of The Cistern Standard, two units in particular have received remarkable appreciation from colleagues: Every staff member in both Student Health Services and the Department of Residence Life have received recognition for two or more core values through The Cistern Standard!

Congratulations all of those staff members – and to all the faculty and staff members listed below (according to core value), who’ve been recognized since mid-September. Keep on living up to The Cistern Standard!

Academic Excellence

We show commitment to a dynamic intellectual community, high academic standards, strong academic programs and exceptional teacher-scholars. We exhibit behavior that engages students and promotes lifelong learning.

• Keonya Booker – Dean, Graduate School
• Lisa Covert – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Cathy Ficzner – Director of Operations, School of Business
• Sharonah Fredrick – Instructor, Department of Hispanic Studies
• Michelle Futrell – Executive Director of Continuing and Professional Education, Bachelor of Professional Studies
• Christina Garcia – Associate Professor, Department of Hispanic Studies
• Darcie Goodwin – Senior Director of Advancement Communication, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Edie Hering – Director of Pre-professional Health Advising, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Kenneth Johnson II – Assistant Professor, Department of English
• John Thomas (2x) – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We create and nurture a diverse and inclusive community demonstrated through thoughts, words and actions. We value and respect the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences every individual has to offer.

• Ghadir Abuein – Office Manager, Office of Institutional Diversity
• Lancie Affonso – Senior Instructor, Department of Computer Science
• Zipora Ancrum – Office Manager, Department of Health and Human Performance
• Sandra Craig – Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Ford Fraipoint – A/V Event Support Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Soledad Francis – Instructor, Department of Hispanic Studies
• Heather Hall – Instructor, Department of Teacher Education
• Lizzy Harper – RN Staff Nurse, Student Health Services
• Tiffany Harris – Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• Ana Maria Lavado – Academic Advisor, Academic Advising and Planning Center
• Antron Mahoney – Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies
• Ashleigh Parr – Director, Campus Services
• John Thomas – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
• Jeff Woraratanadharm – AV System Administrator, Division of Information Technology

Innovation

We act with an entrepreneurial spirit to imagine and implement creative, bold and sustainable solutions in our pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement.  

• Bissell Anderson – Director of Infrastructure Services, Division of Information Technology
• Claire Bassin – Administrative Coordinator for Summer School Budget/Data/Reporting, Office of the Provost
• Evan Berry – Service Desk Technician, Division of Information Technology
• Nicole Chapman – Assistant to the Dean, Department of Health and Human Performance
• Lindsey Copeland – Senior Director of Analytics and Database Management, Division of Institutional Advancement
• John Curtis – Systems Security Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Franklin Czwazka – Business Consultant/Analyst, Division of Information Technology
• Ashley Dennis – Assistant Professor, Department of History
• David Dulceany – Assistant Professor, Department of Hispanic Studies
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Jimmie Foster – Vice President of Enrollment Planning, Office of Admissions
• Dominic Fucci – Lead Annual Gift Officer, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Alfred Hall – Creative Director, Office of Marketing and Communications
• Tiffany Harris – Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• LaToya Harris – Assistant Director, Campus Housing
• Kenneth Johnson II – Assistant Professor, Department of English
• Andi Judt – Gift Planning Officer, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Jesse Kunze – A/V Event Support Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Antron Mahoney – Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies
• Demetrius Marsh – Office Manager, Facilities Management
• Jacquelyn Mcgaha – Assistant Director of Admission Events, Office of Admissions
• Frances McIntosh – Lead Annual Gift Officer, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Carrie Messal – Associate Dean, School of Business
• Katie Monk – Administrative Coordinator, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Brooke Permenter – Faculty Fellow Director of Student Engagement, Honors College
• Christine Rodgers – Administrative Assistant, Department of Management and Marketing
• Taylor Sanders – Annual Water Crew Leader, Grounds Maintenance
• Kelsi Schagunn – Assistant Director for Study Abroad, Center for International Education
• Michael Stewart – Assistant Director of Employment Services, Office of Human Resources
• Mark Stratton – Executive Director, Office of Enrollment Information
• Jessica Taylor – Manager of Business Affairs Customer Service Office, Campus Services
• Carie Thomas – Administrative Coordinator I, Department of History
• John Thomas – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
• Laura Tyndall – Associate Registrar for Transfer Evaluation, Office of the Registrar
• Jeff Woraratanadharm – A/V System Administrator, Division of Information Technology

Integrity

We take accountability for our actions and adhere to the highest ethical standards in all our professional obligations and personal responsibilities. We demonstrate respect for self, others and place.

• Jeanie Beckwith – RN Staff Nurse, Student Health Services
• Robin Bradley – Associate Director of Academic Success, School of Business
• Lindsey Copeland – Senior Director of Analytics and Database Management, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Frank Covington – Director of Facility Operations, Division of Information Technology
• Ashley Dennis – Assistant Professor, Department of History
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Julia Hammer – Gift Administrator, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Tiffany Harris – Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• Kenneth Johnson II – Assistant Professor, Department of English
• Damaris Jones – Office Manager, Department of Biology
• Kendra Kimbro – Support Coordinator: Freshman Cohort, CharlestonLIFE
• Kayla Kipps – Collection Development Librarian, College of Charleston Libraries
• Jennifer Marshall – Programmer/Analyst III, Division of Information Technology
• Lamont Moore – Groundskeeper II, Grounds Maintenance
• Daniel Moses – Senior Server Administrator, Division of Information Technology
• Tania Quinn-Medford – Operations Manager/Chief Recruitment Officer, School of the Arts
• Tina Rogonia – Event Planner/Venue Manager, Division of Institutional Advancement
• Issac Sheffler – Groundskeeper, Grounds Maintenance
• Brittany Smith – Registration and Scheduling Assistant, Office of the Registrar
• Carie Thomas – Administrative Coordinator I, Department of History
• John Thomas – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
• Becca Whited – Office Manager, Student Leadership Center
• Rachel Woods – Database Integrity Specialist, Division of Institutional Advancement

Liberal Arts Education

We encourage intellectual curiosity and foster each student’s ability to think creatively and analyze, synthesize, apply and communicate knowledge from many sources. We inspire others to offer different viewpoints and input when applicable.

• Casey Courtney – Academic Advisor, Academic Advising and Planning Center
• Sandra Craig – Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Ashley Dennis – Assistant Professor, Department of History
• Johnathan Duhart – Academic Advisor, Academic Advising and Planning Center
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Ayesha Ellen – Administrative Coordinator I, Department of Political Science
• Margaret Hagood – Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Department of Teacher Education
• Kenneth Johnson II – Assistant Professor, Department of English
• Antron Mahoney – Assistant Professor, Department of African American Studies
• Maria Moreira – Associate Professor, Department of Hispanic Studies
• Kenndal Rote – Academic Success Advisor, School of Business
• John Thomas – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science

Public Mission

We take action in meeting the educational and professional needs of our community, our state, our nation and the world.

• Evan Berry – Service Desk Tech, Division of Information Technology
• Chris Blouin – A/V Event Support Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Carlos Brown – Assistant Professor, Department of Music
• Haley Cabaniss – Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
• Will Chase – Director of Recruitment and Selection, Office of Admissions
• Sydney Conrad – Assistant Director of Student Engagement, Honors College
• Benjie Davis – Carpentry/Lockshop Supervisor, Facilities Management
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Bruce Fleming – Director of First Year International and Experiential Programs, Office of New Student Programs
• Jimmie Foster – Vice President of Enrollment Planning, Office of Admissions
• Ford Fraipoint – A/V Event Support Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Lakeshia Hall – Client Services Manager, Office of Admissions
• Tiffany Harris (2x) – Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• Alex Howcroft – Plumbing Shop Supervisor, Facilities Management
• Tracey Hunter-Doniger – Chair, Department of Teacher Education
• Kenneth Johnson II – Assistant Professor, Department of English
• Tina MacDonald – Director International Admissions, Office of Admissions
• Todd McNerney – Associate Dean, School of the Arts
• Carlos Moran – Groundskeeper/Landscaper, Grounds Maintenance
• Melissa Ochal – Director, Center for International Education
• Maria Philpot – Business Manager, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Cam Saleeby – Director of Visitor Experience, Office of Admissions
• Blake Scott – Associate Professor, Department of International Studies
• Lasha Smalls – Records Coordinator/Special Events Assistant, Department of Public Safety
• John Thomas – Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science
• Justin Wooton – Computer Science/Technology and System Administrator, Division of Information Technology
• Zachary Zaloumis – Business Consultant, Division of Information Technology

Student Centeredness

We illustrate dedication to nurturing thriving scholar-citizens through the intellectual, ethical and social development of each individual student. We exhibit behavior that conveys commitment to student success. 

• Sofia Agrest – Assistant Dean, Department of Mathematics
• India Ballard – Director of Recruiting and Outreach, School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
• Lorna Barker – Instructor, Department of Music
• Jean Beckwith – RN Staff Nurse, Student Health Services
• Evan Berry – Service Desk Tech, Division of Information Technology
• Alison Bruce – Administrative Coordinator I, Department of Psychology
• Ryan Byrne – A/V Integration Supervisor, Division of Information Technology
• Alexia Carr – Retention and Graduation Specialist, Center for Academic Performance and Persistence
• Carolina Chaves – Residence Hall Director, Department of Residence Life
• Lindy Coleman – Director, Center for Student Learning
• Sandra Craig – Instructor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Rebecca Drewry – Senior Associate Director of Regional Admissions, Office of Admissions
• Johnathan Duhart – Academic Advisor, Academic Advising and Planning Center
• Shannon Eaves – Associate Professor, Department of History
• Ayesha Ellen – Administrative Coordinator I, Department of Political Science
• Virginia Felton – Assistant Director of Leadership, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life
• Tiffany Harris – Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• Robert Keller – A/V Manager, Division of Information Technology
• Jesse Kunze – A/V Event Support Engineer, Division of Information Technology
• Kelly Lake – Director of the Office Student Services and Credentialing, School of Education
• Ken Morey – Associate Director of Communications and Content, Department of Athletics
• Kristen Nigels – Administrative Coordinator, Center for International Education
• Anne Osowski – Director, Center for Disability Services
• Nate Place (2x) – Assistant Maintenance Shop Supervisor, Facilities Management
• Sierra Raysor – Coordinator of Prevention Education Initiatives and Student Support, Division of Student Affairs
• Lainey Reuss – Administrative Assistant, Department of Mathematics
• Sarah Simmonite – Associate Director of International Education, Center for International Education
• Bridget McLernon Sykes – Nurse, Student Health Services
• Priscilla Thomas – Administrative Coordinator, Department of Philosophy
• Traci Tokarczyk – Procurement Manager I, Office of Procurement and Supply Services
• Hung Vo – Application Analyst, Office of Procurement and Supply Services
• Jessica Wilkes – Director of Veteran and Military Student Services, Office of Student Success
• Jessica Zuber – Director, Center for Academic Performance and Persistence

To see more people who’ve been recognized through The Cistern Standard this year, check out these posts from September 2024, June 2024 and March 2024.

Do one or more of your colleagues demonstrate one or more of the College’s seven core values described above? Recognize them through The Cistern Standard! The form is available on the human resources website.