APRIL 4, 2008 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

SMC’s Jane Brackett Receives SCICU Honor

SPARTANBURG, SC –  Spartanburg Methodist College instructor Jane Brackett was recently recognized on the state level for her years of service at SMC. 

Mrs. Brackett was named the College’s 2007-2008 recipient of the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) Excellence in Teaching Award. 

The award is presented to an outstanding faculty member at each of the twenty independent colleges and universities in the state of South Carolina. Mrs. Brackett will receive the award at an SCICU banquet on April 15.  

“I am quite surprised and also very humbled by it because I teach with so many talented scholars. I’ve learned so much from my colleagues - I feel like they’ve been mentors to me. To receive this award is certainly an honor,” says Mrs. Brackett. 

Each SCICU award recipient is chosen by their institution according to rigorous criteria. The most important characteristic of the nominees is their demonstration of the highest standards in teaching methods that encourages students to strive for excellence in their studies and pursuits. 

Mrs. Brackett began teaching at SMC in 1982 and currently serves as Professor of Reading and English and Chairperson of the English Department. She teaches Composition courses, American Literature, and Developmental Reading. 

“Mrs. Jane Brackett is an outstanding example of excellence in teaching at Spartanburg Methodist College.  She quietly goes about her work and excels in every project she undertakes.  She is rigorous in the classroom and professional in her administrative duties.  Students love and respect her because she loves and respects them.  We are extremely fortunate to have her as a Professor of English and Chairperson of the English Department,” states SMC President Dr. Charles Teague. 

Mrs. Brackett  is an Appalachian State University graduate with a B.A. in English. She also has a Master’s in Education from USC Upstate.  

She serves on SMC’s QEP Committee for the College’s reaffirmation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is treasurer of the SMC faculty. She is also a member of  the Delta Kappa Gamma organization for area educators and is on the group’s scholarship committee. 

Spartanburg Methodist College is in its 97th year of providing a quality education to students in a Christian environment. More than 90 percent of SMC graduates continue their education at other institutions of higher learning. 

For further information contact director of public information Brian Fulkerson at (864) 587-4254. 

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