Vicki Collins

Senior Instructor, English at USC Aiken
From Aiken, SC

Born in North Carolina and reared in East Tennessee. Teaching English at USCA for 30 years. Former club level tennis player. Writer

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Interests + Expertise

Appalachian Literature Formal Writing, Proofreading, Editing

Activities

Writing Center Director

Daily Administration of Writing Center Employees: 11 students and 3 English faculty Presentation of Multiple Writing Workshops

University of South Carolina Aiken Faculty

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Projects + Publications

The Silent Appalachian: Wordless Mountaineers in Fiction, Film, and Television

Analysis of silent characters in Appalachian literature

February 2017 - Publications

Vicki in the News

Concert Captures Local Composer's Thankful Spirit for USC Aiken's Music Program

Members of the University of South Carolina Aiken community will present local composer Dr. Richard Maltz's Songs of Gratitude: An Aiken Celebration, April 18, at 4 p.m., at Aiken's First Baptist Church. While the event is free and open to the...

March, 04 2020 - USC Aiken

Earth Day Event Honors Retiring Professor

The University of South Carolina Aiken celebrated Earth Day by planting a tree in honor of a retiring English professor. "I love my rising sun redbud tree," said Vicki Collins, who has taught at USC Aiken for 30 years. The tree variety ...

April, 24 2019 - USC Aiken

Achievements Added by Vicki

Vicki Collins was recognized for earning an academic award

2015 USCA university Service Award 2016 USCA Excellence in Teaching Award 2016 US Department of State USCA International Education Week Faculty of the Year 2016-2017 USCA Student Life Advisor of the Year

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