Distinction in Leadership Studies Faculty

Why do I teach Leadership Studies?

Distinction in Leadership Studies faculty come from across the curriculum to teach courses on leadership. Whether in the field of social sciences, arts, or humanities, they take a special interest in incorporating leadership themes and analysis into their classes.

	Byron Chew, Professor of Management BA 400 bchew@bsc.edu BA400 explores many aspects of leadership including those found in business settings as well as basic leadership skills which can be applied in a variety of disciplines. The course also stresses the importance of ethical business practices and awareness of issues important to all leadership positions. The second half of the course is specifically focused on the control of an organization and the implementation of successful business practices through the use of leadership skills.
	Tynes Cowan, Assistant Professor of English LS 200 tcowan@bsc.edu Teaching the introductory class in leadership theory allows me to pursue my interest in social movements with energetic students who bring knowledge and methods from a variety of disciplines. Our class discussions are always engaging and illuminating--an excellent example of the interdisciplinary tradition of the liberal arts.
	Ed LaMonte, Professor of Political Science PS306, PS 307, SBS 106 I have come to admire our Leadership Studies Program at Birmingham-Southern and what a great contribution the program makes to our campus community, most notably to those students who complete the Distinction in Leadership Studies Program. I have taught the LS 200 course, have mentored senior projects, have discussed the topic of leadership with students and faculty, and have read at least a portion of the increasingly large literature dealing with the subject.
	Mark Lester, W. Michael Atchison Professor of History and Law HI 347 mlester@bsc.edu Whether we are leaders or followers, leadership is at the heart of the human experience and, as a result, the study of leadership must be considered a necessary part of a liberal education.
	Victoria Ott, Assistant Professor of History HI 309 vott@bsc.edu Women of the American South is a course that weaves together a rich tapestry of events, ideas, and people that inspired examples of leadership. Throughout the history of the region women have played a central role in promoting change and through their efforts at community building, organizing, and campaigning, they have exemplified all that is good and bad in leadership.
	Sandra Sprayberry, Robert Luckie Professor of English IDS 200 sspraybe@bsc.edu A LS requirement of Introduction to Human Rights is to choose a human rights cause and do something to further that cause; put your theoretical readings into action. Though this is a course requirement, it's impossible to read about human rights issues and respond passively. One of my favorite leaders is Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa, who said, 'If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality."
	Kent Anderson Instructor of English LS 200 kanderson@bsc.edu
	Natalie Davis Howell Heflin Professor of Political Science PS 325, PS 340 ndavis@bsc.edu	Vince Gawronski Associate Professor of Political Science IDS 200, PS 240 vgawrons@bsc.edu
	Randy Law Associate Professor of History HI 346, HI 349 rlaw@bsc.edu	Alan Litsey Professor of Theatre ThA 403 alitsey@bsc.edu
	Bill Myers Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy PL 307 bmyers@bsc.edu
	Lester Seigel Joseph Hugh Thomas Professor of Music MU 371 lseigel@bsc.edu	Alicia Weaver Assistant Professor of Sociology aweaver@bsc.edu