Christy is an Associate Professor of English whose specialty areas include composition theory and pedagogy, rhetoric, and community literacy.

She has worked in writing program administration at several institutions and most recently directed First-year English at USC from 2008-2012.

Christy has co-authored several writing textbooks, including The Scott, Foresman Handbook for Writers (9th ed., 2010) and Beyond Words: Cultural Texts for Reading and Writing (3rd ed., 2012), and her scholarly work has appeared in College English, Rhetoric Review, Composition Studies, and other journals.

Sherry is the recipient of the Hugh T. Stoddard, Sr., Award as the Outstanding USC Sumter faculty member for 2010-11. Sherry is the Associate Director for Distributed Learning at the USC Center for Teaching Excellence.

Sherry received her BA from the College of William and Mary with a double major in Economics and Education. She received her MA from Virginia State University in Economics She regularly teaches Econ 221, Econ 222, and MGSC 290.

Her research focuses on innovative ways to incorporate technology into the University classroom. She has published refereed journal articles, refereed conference proceedings, and presented at regional, national, and international conference presentations.

Dr. Aisha Haynes has been working at the Center for Teaching Excellence since June 2011 and at the University of South Carolina since June 2007. She worked as an Instructional Technology Manager at the Moore School of Business prior to joining the CTE. Dr. Haynes is responsible for assisting faculty with the design, development, and implementation of distributed learning delivery methods on the USC-Columbia campus and for the USC Regional system.

Dr. Haynes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Information Technology, a Master of Education degree in Educational Technology, a Doctorate of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis in Curriculum Studies) from the University of South Carolina.

Dr. Haynes is very involved in the community and on the USC campus. She is an instructional technology consultant with the South Carolina Science Academy, a trainer/mentor for the Bridging Generations through Technology, Information, Media and Engagement (BGTIME) program with the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office, and a member of the Gamecock Toastmasters Club. At USC, Dr. Haynes is the technology subcommittee chair for the Provost's Advisory Committee on Women's Issues, a consultant for the Distributed Learning Advisory Committee, a member of the Back to Carolina Steering team, a technology support/trainer for the Wells Fargo Business at Moore Summer Program, and a mentor with the Women's Mentoring Network.

Dr. Haynes enjoys working with faculty, staff, students, disadvantaged populations, and children. She is a huge Gamecock football fan and attends every home game.