Sherry McCarthy

Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs; Professor, Education

573-592-4368

sherry.mccarthy@williamwoods.edu

Areas of Expertise:

  • Assessment of Student Learning
  • Teaching English
  • Teaching Gifted Students
  • Writing across the curriculum
  • AQIP and PEAQ team facilitator for HLC

Education:

  • Postdoctoral Work in English; University of Arkansas, 1993-1996
  • Ed.D., Higher Education Leadership: College Teaching, University of Arkansas, 1993
  • Certification in Gifted Education; Arkansas Tech University, 1985
  • M.E., Secondary Education/Biology, University of Arkansas, 1978
  • B.S.E., English/Biology, University of Arkansas, 1971

Affiliations:

  • American Association of University Administrators, 2001-present
  • Council of Independent Colleges-CAO Organization, 2005-present
  • National Council of Teachers of English, 1973-present
  • Delta Kappa Gamma International Society, 1980-present

Honors and/or awards:

  • Delta State Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Excellence in Education Award, April 2007
  • Outstanding Teacher Fellowship to study English Lit. at Oxford University, England Summer 1993
  • Alma School Districts: Teacher of the Year Award 1990
  • Governor’s Honor Ceremony for Recognizing Teaching Excellence 1990
  • Delta Kappa Gamma International Scholarship Recipient for Doctoral Studies 1990
  • Kappa State Scholarship Recipient for Doctoral Studies 1990
  • Phi Delta Kappa Excellence in Teaching Award 1984-1985