College of Arts, Sciences & Education
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At the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) at WSSU, you’ll dive into a world of innovation, where cutting-edge teaching meets groundbreaking research. Our mission is to serve not just North Carolina, but the entire nation and the world.
Imagine thriving in small class sizes, exploring a vast range of dynamic courses, and engaging in exceptional research opportunities. Our top-notch faculty are dedicated to mentoring you, ensuring you receive a personalized and transformative educational experience.
With CASE, you’re not just a student; you’re a future leader, ready to make a lasting impact on society. Get ready to unleash your genius and chart your path to greatness.
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Office of the Dean
Dean of The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Manju Bhat, M.V.Sc., Ph.D.
130 Carolina Hall
bhatmb@wssu.edu
336.750.2400
336.750.2403
336.750.2408
336.750.2214
Support the College
The College is the heart of the Winston-Salem State University community. When you make a gift to The College you are demonstrating your commitment to our students and the importance of a liberal arts education for the 21st century.
LaVie T. Leasure
Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
130 Carolina Hall
336.750.2479
leasurela@wssu.edu
(Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania) She is also Associate Professor in the Department of English at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). A native of Sedalia, North Carolina, Dr. Leasure earned her undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences) from Bennett College and her M.A. degree in English and African-American Literature from North Carolina A & T State University. Dr. Leasure has worked in the public school, higher education, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Formerly, Dr. Leasure served as the Dean of First, Second and Transfer Year Experiences and Engagement and as the Inaugural Chair of Liberal Studies at WSSU. She is an Adobe Creative Campus Faculty Fellow, an Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Credentialed Educator, and a member of Leadership North Carolina (Class 30). Dr. Leasure is active in her community and on the WSSU campus. She is a motivational speaker and a youth advocate. She is dedicated to the improvement of the undergraduate learning and teaching experiences students and faculty encounter. Her current research focus is on the relationships between women, intersectionality of race, gender, sex, and culture, and SOTL in the Humanities.
The College of Arts, Sciences, Business and Education Dean’s Fellows Program is designed to enhance academic leadership development for current and future academic leaders at Winston-Salem State University. Dean’s Fellows maintain their current professional commitments during the academic year while taking advantage of opportunities to learn and gain broad exposure to academic administration.
The Dean’s Fellows Program is designed for tenured faculty members, including department chairs and academic directors, who are interested in learning more about academic administration and interested in advancing the academic mission of the College and university. Dean’s Fellows work closely with the Dean of the College in creating a custom yearlong leadership experience designed to address areas of professional development while advancing novel solutions to strategic issues facing the College and university community.
Rachelle Barnes
Associate Professor & Chair
The College (CASE)
Carolina Hall, Room 130
(336)750.2000
barnesr@wssu.edu
The College Chairs and Directors Council
The College Chairs and Directors Council is composed of the chairs of the academic departments and directors of the research and teaching centers and initiatives in the College who work in collaboration with the Dean and senior academic leaders of the University in developing, planning, and executing the curricular and co-curricular programs and initiatives of the College.
The College Advisory Council
The College Advisory Council is composed of alumni, civic leaders, scholars, and friends of the College who volunteer to provide strategic advice and support to advance the College’s mission and vision.
- Greg L. Anderson, Market President
BB&T - Tom Baldwin, Senior Vice President
Multicultural Markets
BB&T - G. Dwayne Chambers, Chief Marketing Officer
Krispy Kreme - Fran Crump, Market Human Resources Manager
Walmart - L. Duane Davis, CFP, Senior Investment Advisor
First Tennessee Bank - Kelvin Farmer, Manager
Jackson Hewitt
- Tommy Hickman, Sr. Vice President of Operations
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company - Pamela Jennings, Director
Center for Design Innovation - Tony W. Johnson, Corporate Senior Vice President
Novant Health - Donna M. Jones, Agent
State Farm Insurance - Chris May, Business Systems Consultant Leader
Wells Fargo - David S. Miner, Executive Vice President and Managing Partner
Meridian Realty Services
Brandie Cooper
Executive Assistant to the Dean and Budget Manager
130 Carolina Hall
336-750-2403
cooperb@wssu.edu
Tiffany Squire
Administrative Support Associate
130 Carolina Hall
336-750-2400
squiret@wssu.edu
The College Promise
The College Promise is extended to each student as they take up our institutional motto “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve”. This promise is audacious, challenging and demanding. The world requires nothing less. Grounded in three overlapping principles, the College Promise reinforces the distinctiveness of our academic community and our shared values.
We promise a creative education that fully integrates the best of our intellectual traditions with the latest innovations in knowledge to fully prepare each student for life in a global society.
We promise a collaborative learning community networked together to advance the holistic development of each student so that they may reach the fullness of their potential.
We promise a committed faculty dedicated to the highest standards of teaching, scholarship, and service in the interests of advancing academic excellence and student academic success.
Education is not a question of mechanics; it is rather a question of ethics and morality. Education is primarily an effort to realize in man his possibilities as a thinking and feeling being.
College Events
Latest News for The College
WSSU announces new Board of Trustees members for 2025
May 22, 2025
Winston-Salem State University has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees, along with the reappointment of two current members.
NC Treasurer Folwell returns missing funds to WSSU where he got his college start
December 18, 2024
For Winston-Salem State University, Friday, Dec. 13, was Commencement Day. For State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, it was a homecoming of sorts. For University Chancellor Bonita Brown, it was Christmas come early.WSSU Foundation acquires property for future growth, expansion of land area
December 11, 2024
The Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of 42 acres of property, marking a significant step in advancing the university’s commitment to fostering student success and enabling future growth. The property, purchased for $7.5 million, is located at 2900 Reynolds Park Road, Winston-Salem.
City of Winston-Salem proclaims Sept. 27 as Winston-Salem State University Day
September 25, 2024
The City of Winston-Salem has officially proclaimed Friday, September 27, 2024, as “Winston-Salem State University Day.” Mayor Allen Joines presented Winston-Salem State University Chancellor Bonita Brown with the proclamation at the meeting of the City Council on September 16.
