Faculty Feature: Dr. Andrew Lee

Dr. Lee has cultivated a respectable reputation among the University System of Georgia as a dedicated and thoughtful educator. She's been teaching eCore and eMajor courses since Fall 2016. As a full-time faculty member at Fort Valley State University (FVSU), Dr. Lee served as a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Research for the Visual and Performing Arts and Media Studies Academic Department in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Before her employment at FVSU, Dr. Lee was a faculty member, director, and editor at Albany State University. She has served on several committees within professional organizations and continues to impact the lives of those whom she encounters.

Dr. Lee has over eight scholarly publications and has delivered over twenty-seven presentations throughout her career. In 2020, she retired from her duties as the Director of Undergraduate Research but remained an active member of the eFaculty team as a retired adjunct. She continues to provide instruction to students seeking to complete their degrees.

In reflecting on her career throughout the education field, Dr. Lee noted that encouraging others, especially her students, has been a significant factor in influencing student success. She is intentional in vocalizing and affirming her students. Dr. Lee is known for regularly saying, "Don’t you ever give up! I know you can do it," to her students.

Dr. Lee believes that teaching online has made her a better teacher for many reasons. "I have been well supported in my work, and with the help of a few memes, messages, and memories, I have found my students very responsive to course assignments, quizzes, and discussions," she said.

She believes that the sincerest way to inspire and engage students is to show them you care about them holistically as individuals. "I have built a long track record of being very attentive to the academic needs of my students, which includes students in my online courses; I am committed to their success," said Dr. Lee. "Whether students say it or not, they expect their education to be more than just a book learning experience."

Addie Scott, eCampus Assistant Director of Curriculum and Instruction, said, "Dr. Lee is wonderful. She meets her students where they are and provides flexibility when students need it," she said. In 2019, Dr. Lee was recognized as an eHero recipient for demonstrating commendable strength, grit, and determination in her eCore and eMajor courses. Dr. Lee continues to receive exceptional course evaluations from students, and it is evident that she is committed to her students' success through her work in the online classroom.

eCore & eMajor Courses Taught:

Human Communication, Advanced Communication Skills, and Organizational Leadership Capstone

Home Institution: Fort Valley State University

Education:

PhD in Communication, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

MA in Communication, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

BS in Special Education, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

By Mia Fanning

Media Contact: Katie Black, kblack@ecampus.usg.edu

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