海角社区 Launches Geaux Further Initiative

October 17, 2025

BATON ROUGE, La. 鈥� Through support from the Louisiana Board of Regents, 27 海角社区 faculty members have been selected to participate in the recently launched Geaux Further initiative for the 2025-26 Academic Year. Geaux Further leverages teaching excellence, collaborative course redesign, and robust evaluation. It not only aims to improve student learning outcomes but also to better prepare students for the evolving workforce by integrating career-connected learning, workforce alignment, and experiential approaches into course design.
 
Faculty participants in the Geaux Further initiative are:

 

College of Art & Design

  • Clarissa Alessandra Gambuzza, Art History
  • Sally Morgan, Art History
  • Darius Spieth, Art History
  • Clara White, Art History

E. J. Ourso College of Business

  • Faik Koray, Economics
  • Jim Love, Information Systems & Decision Sciences
  • Timothy Rakitan, Economics

College of Humanities & Social Sciences

  • Jimmy Butts, English
  • Dan Capron, Psychology
  • Katie Cherry, Psychology
  • Bryan McCann, Communication Studies
  • Cynthia Sampson, Communication Studies
  • Trey Strecker, English
  • Michele Turner, English

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

  • Kristin Sosnowsky, Theatre
  • Shannon Walsh, Theatre

College of Science

  • Jeffery Blackmon, Astronomy
  • Patrick DiMario, Biological Sciences
  • Chris Gregg, Biological Sciences
  • Rendy Kartika, Chemistry
  • Stephanie Kurtz, Mathematics
  • Julia Ledet, Mathematics
  • Amy Luther, Geology
  • Selena Oswalt, Mathematics
  • Phoebe Rouse, Mathematics
  • Colin Turley, Astronomy
  • Zakiya Wilson-Kennedy, Chemistry

This cohort will focus on redesigning foundational courses that serve as academic gateways while addressing key barriers to student progression and degree completion. The integration of active learning, evidence-based best practices, and robust support systems ensures that all students have access to high-quality instruction. Through continuous assessment and faculty development, the initiative will foster a culture of innovation and excellence, further positioning 海角社区 as a leader in student success and higher education quality. 
 
Throughout the year, these 27 faculty members will engage in a comprehensive, collaborative process designed to equip them with the latest pedagogical strategies and support the integration of career-connected learning, workforce alignment, and/or experiential approaches. Geaux Further is supported by the following campus partners: Office of Academic Affairs, Center for Community Engagement, Learning & Leadership (CCELL), Communication Across the Curriculum (CxC), Office of Institutional Effectiveness, and the Olinde Career Center.