Charleston Southern University
Charleston, SC
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President
B. Keith Faulkner
- President
Updated on 06/25/2025
Administration
Michael S. Wilder
- Vice President for Academic Affairs
Marc P. Embler
- Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs- Online Programs, Technology, and Grants
John E. Kuykendall
- Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
W. Todd Ashby
- Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics
Gabrielle Poole
- Dean of the College of Health Sciences
Susan V. Ball
- Dean of the College of Nursing
Julie Fernandez
- Dean of the College of Education
David W. Palmer
- Dean of the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business
Benjamin B. Phillips
- Dean of the College of Christian Studies
J. Maxwell Rollins
- Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, Hans A. Nielsen College of Business
Luke Blackmon
- Vice President for Business Affairs
Steve Vieira
- Chief Information Officer
Anthony Turner
- Vice President for Enrollment
Jim Rhoton
- Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Kary Tejeda
- Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services
David Baggs
- Vice President for Development
Mary Elizabeth Myers
- Associate Vice President for Development
Jody Jennings
- Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students
Jonathan D. Davis
- Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life
Scott D. Yarbrough
- Vice President for Academic Compliance, Institutional Effectiveness, and Accreditation
Jeff Barber
- Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics
B. Keith Faulkner
- President
Krista Allison
- Department Chair of Ed.D. Program
Kelley Green
- Coordinator of Education Administration M.Ed. Program Coordinator of Physical Education and Sport Coaching M.Ed. Programs
Gary A. Metts
- Director of the Graduate Programs in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Marcille J. Jorgenson
- Director of the M.S.N. Program
Valerie Sessions
- Director of the Graduate Program in Computer Science
Peter Jenkins
- Director of the MS in Biology
Ami Steele
- Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Janet Tankersley
- Director of the Department of Physical Therapy
Amanda Spratt
- University Registrar
Eric W. Kistler
- Director of the Library
Updated on 05/01/2026
Board
Dean Murphy
- Chairman
Bill Carpenter
- Secretary
Randy Harling
- Board Member
Tim Spurling
- Board Member
Bobby Wood
- Board Member
Ron Brantley
- Board Member
Judy Hetz
- Board Member
Rick Redden
- Board Member
Terri Austin
- Board Member
Linda Fick
- Board Member
Joseph Russell
- Board Member
Ryan Ashley
- Board Member
Robbie Baxley
- Board Member
James Davis
- Board Member
Julia Martin
- Board Member
Jeff Wildes
- Board Member
Seth Buckley
- Board Member
Ryan Pack
- Board Member
Tim Whitfield
- Board Member
Dean Murphy
- Chairman
Bill Carpenter
- Secretary
Randy Harling
- Board Member
Tim Spurling
- Board Member
Bobby Wood
- Board Member
Ron Brantley
- Board Member
Judy Hetz
- Board Member
Rick Redden
- Board Member
Terri Austin
- Board Member
Linda Fick
- Board Member
Joseph Russell
- Board Member
Ryan Ashley
- Board Member
Robbie Baxley
- Board Member
Bill Carpenter
- Board Member
James Davis
- Board Member
Julia Martin
- Board Member
Jeff Wildes
- Board Member
Seth Buckley
- Board Member
Ryan Pack
- Board Member
Tim Whitfield
- Board Member
Dean Murphy
- Chairman
Bill Carpenter
- Secretary
Randy Harling
- Board Member
Tim Spurling
- Board Member
Bobby Wood
- Board Member
Ron Brantley
- Board Member
Judy Hetz
- Board Member
Rick Redden
- Board Member
Terri Austin
- Board Member
Linda Fick
- Board Member
Joseph Russell
- Board Member
Ryan Ashley
- Board Member
Robbie Baxley
- Board Member
Bill Carpenter
- Board Member
James Davis
- Board Member
Julia Martin
- Board Member
Jeff Wildes
- Board Member
Seth Buckley
- Board Member
Ryan Pack
- Board Member
Tim Whitfield
- Board Member
Dean Murphy
- Chairman
Bill Carpenter
- Secretary
Randy Harling
- Board Member
Tim Spurling
- Board Member
Bobby Wood
- Board Member
Ron Brantley
- Board Member
Judy Hetz
- Board Member
Rick Redden
- Board Member
Terri Austin
- Board Member
Linda Fick
- Board Member
Joseph Russell
- Board Member
Ryan Ashley
- Board Member
Robbie Baxley
- Board Member
Bill Carpenter
- Board Member
James Davis
- Board Member
Julia Martin
- Board Member
Jeff Wildes
- Board Member
Seth Buckley
- Board Member
Ryan Pack
- Board Member
Tim Whitfield
- Board Member
Dean Murphy
- Chairman
Ryan Ashley
- Trustee
Terri Austin
- Trustee
Robbie Baxley
- Trustee
Ron Brantley
- Trustee
Seth Buckley
- Trustee
Bill Carpenter
- Trustee
Kevin Chafin
- Trustee
James Davis
- Trustee
Linda Fick
- Trustee
Randy Harling
- Trustee
Judy Hetz
- Trustee
Julia Martin
- Trustee
Ryan Pack
- Trustee
Rick Redden
- Trustee
Joseph Russell
- Trustee
David Sons
- Trustee
Tim Spurling
- Trustee
Gloria Thiem
- Trustee
Talmadge Tobias
- Trustee
Stacy Wiggins
- Trustee
Jeff Wildes
- Trustee
Tim Whitfield
- Trustee
Bobby Wood
- Trustee
Updated on 05/01/2026
Rankings
- Regional Universities South: #70
- Nursing: #294
- Top Performers on Social Mobility: #93 Source
Mission And History
Accreditations
- University: Charleston Southern University
- Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Accreditation Granted Date: (No data available)
- Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: (No data available)
- Next Reaffirmation Due: (No data available)
Strategic Goals
- Inspire: Integrate faith into every aspect of the organization so that Christ is reflected in all actions, creating a culture that uplifts, encourages, and equips students and team members to pursue excellence with purpose.
- Innovate: Embrace forward-thinking strategies and bold, faith-driven commitment to progress, strengthening the university's mission and expanding its reach through creativity and faithful experimentation.
- Impact: Transform lives for good by being ambassadors of good on campus, in communities, and around the world, advancing God's Kingdom through trusted relationships, service, and a commitment to growth and wellbeing.
- Full Plan
Resources And Documents
- Strategic Plan Goals
- Campus Plan: (No data available)
- Campus Map
- Virtual Tour
- Annual Security And Safety
- Peer Institution: (No data available)
Updated on 05/01/2026
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