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Truett McConnell hires additional faculty to support new master’s degrees

By AccessWDUN staff

With the addition of four new graduate programs, including the Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Biology, Master of Education and Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, Truett McConnell University recently hired four new faculty members: Charmaine Balfour,  Ardyth Foster, Richard Fowler and Katherine Hyatt.

Balfour, of Power Springs,  comes to TMU as an Associate Professor of Business. She previously held the position of Assistant Professor of Business and Finance from Talladega College. Balfour received her M.B.A. from Nova Southeastern University, A.B.D. in Finance from Nova Southeastern University and D.B.A. in International Business from Argosy University.

Foster comes to TMU as Associate Professor of Education from Lawrenceville. She was previously Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education at Armstrong State University’s Department of Childhood and Exceptional Student Education. Foster received her M.A. in Education with a concentration in Mathematics from St. Xavier University and her Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Illinois Institute of Technology.

Fowler comes to TMU from Celina, Texas, as Professor of Psychology. His recent experience includes Director of Clinical Services at Minirth-Meier New Life Clinic and Senior Staff Therapist at Hope Works Counseling Center in Plano, Texas. Fowler received his Ed.D. from Highland University, Ed.S. from University of Georgia and M.A.T. from Wisconsin State University.

Hyatt, who resides in Jasper, will join TMU as Professor of Business. She comes to TMU from Reinhardt University in Waleska as Dean of the McCamish School of Business. Hyatt received her M.B.A. in Finance from Nova Southeastern University, D.B.A. in Management from Nova Southeastern University and Graduate Certificate in Executive and Professional Coaching from the University of Texas.

More information on the newly expanded master’s programs at Truett McConnell University can be expounded by visiting truett.edu.

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