Ransom Concludes Directorship; Accepts Associate Professorship at Gallaudet University
May 11, 2004
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Lillie Ransom, co-director of the American Cultures program of College Park Scholars, will conclude her six-years of teaching and leadership at the end of the spring semester. Ransom, a 1996 Maryland Ph.D. recipient in mass communication, has provided a broad range of service to the College Park campus. In addition to her co-directorship in Scholars, Ransom has served as a staff interpreter with Disability Support Services. She has also taught for the departments of Women's Studies and American Studies, and served in the office of the Dean for Undergraduate Studies. During the spring 2003 semester, Ransom served as the Scholars acting Executive Director during its leadership transition.
According to Katherine McAdams, former Scholars Executive Director, "Lillie challenged her students to expand their definition of diversity by integrating that exploration into the American Cultures curriculum, a curriculum worthy of emulation." Students have also benefited from Ransom's commitment to undergraduate education. Whitney Wilson, a sophomore communication major and American Cultures student says of Ransom, "She has taken the time to get to know me both personally and academically as well as share her own experiences with her students. She is extremely dedicated to her career as a teacher and advisor."
Ransom has accepted the post of associate professor of communication studies at Gallaudet University, in Washington, D.C., beginning in the fall.
College Park Scholars is a collaboration of twelve programs comprising a multi-disciplinary learning community. In addition to American Cultures, the College of Arts and Humanities sponsors the Arts program. Scholars are academically and creatively talented freshmen and sophomores, eager to explore their future personal and professional roles. Each program prepares students academically for competitive research opportunities and challenging internships. Through civic engagement, team projects and other programs, Scholars examine and develop their personal character.
