Faculty

Faculty in the Urban Studies and related interdisciplinary departments (History, Political Science, and Sociology), are supportive of the mission, goals, and programming of the Urban Studies Program at the College of Charleston. The director will update affiliated faculty at least once each semester regarding the program. These faculty members are encouraged to get involved with the program, its curriculum, students, special events, and extra-curricular activities to the extent the affiliate desires. The program will also help support the affiliate's professional goals as requested by the affiliate and pending the capability of the program to do so. The affiliated faculty are invited to share information, resources, and time as appropriate to advancing Urban Studies at the College of Charleston.

Melinda Lucka Kelley
Urban Studies Director
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Deborah McCarthy Auriffeille
Associate Department Chair and Associate Professor of Sociology
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Lisa Covert
Associate Professor
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Irina Gigova
Associate Professor, Associate Chair
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Barry Stiefel
Professor (HPCP)
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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Urban Studies Program is comprised of dedicated teachers and researchers of urban issues, and at least one undergraduate student majoring in Urban Studies. This committee meets at least once each semester and is responsible for all curricular and policy issues related to the major, as well as advocating for the program to the leaders of the College of Charleston and the larger community.

Members of the Executive Committee

Student Members of the Executive Committee

Riley Davis and Jack Jemison