4th Annual Coastal Scholars Showcase to Highlight Work of College Faculty and Staff
The College of Coastal Georgia is proud to announce that the 4th annual Coastal Scholars Showcase will be held in-person this year on Friday, February 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center. The showcase highlights the expert work of faculty and staff at the College who continue to contribute to their fields and support student success. This year’s theme is “Self and Community: Scholarship and Discourse on Complex Societies.”
The Coastal Scholars Showcase serves as an opportunity for faculty and staff to share their research, scholarship, and creative works with colleagues, students, and community members. It’s a collaborative environment, where presenters exchange ideas with others across disciplines who also share their interests. Participants and audience members will learn from each other’s experiences, which can lead to connections for future work.
The showcase is organized by the Faculty Development Committee and is chaired by Assistant Professor of English Dr. Stephanie Conner. Conner said the committee is thrilled to host the showcase in-person again.
“We look forward to the energy and camaraderie afforded by the in-person setting, and the opportunity for the college and community to engage with each other and the extraordinary and diverse work of the College of Coastal Georgia faculty and staff,” Conner said. “The presentations are interesting and varied, and truly showcase the commitment of faculty and staff to scholarship in wide-ranging disciplines and teaching and learning.”
Attendees have the opportunity to watch presentations, stroll through the gallery walk to view research posters, and engage in panel discussions. The showcase will cover a wide range of topics such as motivations that predict student success, collaborations across disciplines, diversity and representation, local history, service-learning, economics and more.
“The Coastal Scholars Showcase is always a vehicle for the discovery and sharing of ideas,” Conner said. “The committee’s hope is that both audience and presenters will enjoy this opportunity to create a meaningful dialogue centered on the importance of scholarship and discourse both in the College community and beyond.”
Community members are welcome to attend the showcase, speak with faculty and staff, and learn more about what is happening at the College.