On this episode of Inside the College of Charleston, we speak to Kameelah L. Martin, dean of the graduate school and professor of African American Studies and English and Keonya Booker, associate professor of educational psychology and associate dean of the Graduate School about the history of the Graduate School, its current programs and future initiatives.
Martin discusses the history of the Graduate School, its range of programs and recent additions such as the first Ph.D. program in mathematics. Kiana sheds light on the diverse student population, including those in certificate programs, and highlights the popularity of the MBA program.
Featured on this Episode:
Kameelah L. Martin is dean of the graduate school and professor of African American Studies and English at the College of Charleston. She joined the College in 2017 and assumed the role of dean of the graduate school in 2021. As dean of the Graduate school, Martin serves as chief administrator and advocate for graduate education. Martin holds a doctorate in African American literature and folklore from Florida State University, a master’s in Afro-American studies from the University of California Los Angeles and a bachelor’s in English with an Africana studies minor from Georgia Southern University.
Keonya Booker is an associate professor of educational psychology and associate dean of the Graduate School. Booker conducts research on school belongingness, mentoring, and classroom community for students of color. A secondary research track examines the interpersonal effects of mentorship for underrepresented faculty and students. Booker holds a doctorate in education from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a master’s and a bachelor’s in school psychology from the College of William and Mary.
Resources from this Episode:
· MBA program, Master of Business Administration
· Graduate Ambassador Program (GAP)
· Masters of Science in Child Life program
· Graduate School Scholarships