Dr. Kim Baker

Graduate degree(s) and institutions:  M.A. in English, College of Charleston and the Citadel; Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Leadership for Higher Ed, Capella University  Based:  Main Campus TTC courses:  ENG 100, 101, 102, 202, 205, 209, 260 Area(s) of Specialization:  Composition, American Literature, Technical & Professional Writing, Online Pedagogy; other areas of substantive knowledge include Faculty Vitality/Burnout and Leadership Awards and Other Recognitions: TTC Nominee, SC Governor's Professor of the Year (2008) SCTEA Educator of the Year (2008) Who's Who Among America's Teachers (2005-2007) Outstanding Student Organization Advisor (2004 and 2007) Honor Society Memberships:  Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Tau Delta (English), Omicron Delta Kappa (Leadership), Phi Theta Kappa  Service to the College: Faculty Council, at-large representative Faculty Colloquium co-founder and member of the "Committee of the Willing" Previously served as department head for English & Journalism; secretary for Academic Affairs Committee; advisor for Phi Theta Kappa; director of First-Year Experience course pilot; workshop facilitator for Student Services division’s Customer Service Training Series; member of the President’s Leadership Cabinet, the General Education task force, and the Humanities & Social Sciences leadership team Teaching philosophy:  I operate on the premise that students are in class to learn and/or refresh their knowledge and that all students come into a course wanting to succeed.  I have great respect and admiration for students who make the tough choice to earn that success through consistent hard work.  As a proud TTC alumna and a very late-bloomer, I have a keen appreciation for the life-changing power of education.  My overarching goal is to help my students tap into that power.