Research Spotlight: Business Administration, Music, and French Faculty to Present Current Projects

SHERMAN, TEXAS — Austin College faculty will present summaries of their current research initiatives as part of the College’s new Research Spotlight series. The presentation will take place at 11:30 a.m. on September 12, in Wright Campus Center Room 231. The event is free and open to the public.

Dr. Martinella Dryburgh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, will present “Women’s Leadership in ACE and the State Network Organizations.”

Dr. John McGinn, Associate Professor of Music, will present “Notes on Fire (Updates from the Composing Desk.)”

Colin Foss, Associate Professor of French, will present “At Home Abroad in Colonial Algeria.”

Each speaker will provide a 10-minute summary of their scholarly research topic. The Research Spotlight Series is presented by the Johnson Center for Faculty Development and Excellence in Teaching, with the goal of recognizing and sharing research initiatives of the College’s professors. The next presentation will be held October 17, and will feature religious studies, music, and biology and environmental science faculty.

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.