College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management
Faculty and Staff
Kate Blanton, M.Ed.
| Title: | Academic Advisor |
| Department: | Office of Student Services College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management |
| Email: | blanton2@mailbox.sc.edu |
| Phone: | 803-777-9554 |
| Fax: | 803-777-6778 |
| Office: | Close-Hipp 676 |
Background
B.S., Secondary Education, Integrated Language Arts, Bowling Green State University
M.E., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Cincinnati
Kate Blanton began her career in public education in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a high school English teacher and later served as an academic advisor and faculty member at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College teaching First Year Experience courses. As a Ph.D. student in the College of Education at the University of South Carolina, Blanton values the positive impact that faculty members and academic advisors have on students’ collegiate experiences and strives to develop strong relationships with HRSM students that promote both academic and professional growth.
Blanton began advising first-year students for the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management in August 2016, and in 2018 became an advisor for upperclassmen in the Sport and Entertainment Management program. In addition to her advising role, she also teaches University 101 and EDFI 300.
Teaching
- University 101
- EDFI 300 – Schools in Communities
Professional affiliations
- NACADA – National Academic Advising Association
- AERA – American Educational Research Association
- AESA – American Educational Studies Association
- HES – History of Education Society