Dr. Alexander Shelby Named March 2018 Faculty Member of the Month
Dr. Alexander Shelby Named March 2018 Faculty Member of the Month
March 20, 2018 Robert Lane
Port St. Lucie resident Dr. Alexander Shelby, Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts Division, is being recognized as the Indian River State College March Faculty Member of the Month. Dr. Shelby first joined the IRSC faculty in August of 2014 and serves as an Assistant Professor in the Liberal Arts Division. In that role, he daily engages his students with interactive lessons and open communication.
Alex often begins class with a mini-lecture and then dives into an activity to involve his class and get them to participate. Two of his favorite activates are simulations and debates. One good example of his style of teaching is how he runs a simulation on the Cuban Missile Crisis. This simulation allows students to become familiar with the subject and promotes interpersonal and decision-making skills. Alex is also known for how he shows genuine care for his students. He emphasizes that strong communication between professor and student is important. In addition, Alex serves as a mentor to students, and he currently mentors a student interested in historical research. In addition, Alex is active in scholarly research. Just last year he started the Institute for Foreign Policy – a non-profit foreign policy group that attempts to educate the public on of foreign policy issues. This group also works with students to provide an opportunity for learning about U.S. foreign policy and allows them to publish to the Institute’s online journal at instituteforeignpolicy.com.
Alex’s students love to share about how they are able to engage in his class. One student states that, “Dr. Shelby’s weekly discussion boards make history interesting.” Another student endorses Alex’s teaching abilities saying, “Dr. Shelby is passionate about what he teaches. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a professor that’s willing to take the time to assist students with questions or help they might need regarding the course.” Finally another student gives Alex their highest recommendation declaring that, “Dr. Shelby is one of the best professors I’ve had ever since starting college!”
About the Faculty Member of the Month Award
The Faculty Member of the Month Award recognizes a faculty member nominated by students. The Campus Coalition Government student club evaluates nominations. For more information, contact Director of Student Development, Rochelle Popp-Finch at 772-462-7476.
