March 2026 Notes from the Provost
Dear Faculty and Staff,
I am proud to share with you that Fine Arts Director Tiffany Silverman has been selected by the South Carolina Arts Commission to receive the 2026 Governor’s Award for the Arts—the state’s highest recognition for exceptional practice or support of contemporary art forms. This honor recognizes her tireless efforts to bring fine arts to The Citadel. Please join me in congratulating Professor Silverman on this well-deserved award.
I would also like to recognize Amy Emm, Ph.D., for her leadership this year as chair of the Faculty Senate. As director of the German program in the Department of Modern Languages, Dr. Emm has guided the senate with professionalism and resolve, ensuring that faculty voices remain central to the work and direction of the college.
Recently, we hosted our second Advising Summit, organized by Stephanie Fye, which brought faculty together—including colleagues from the College of Charleston—to discuss the evolving challenges of advising. Conversations focused on complex degree pathways, diverse student needs and shifting policies and expectations. The summit underscored the important role advising plays in helping our students navigate their academic experience.
Advising and instruction are two of the many roles you carry as faculty. You are teachers, researchers, mentors and curriculum leaders. You write letters of recommendation, guide independent studies, serve on committees and show up for students in ways that often go unseen. What you do each day matters to the academic and leadership development of our students, and I am grateful for your commitment to this college and to them.
Until next time,
Brigadier General Sally Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College
