Jennifer Hudson is Faculty Development Associate and also serves on the Administrative Faculty Senate. She holds 20 years of experience in higher education, including faculty development and part-time teaching in Women's and Gender Studies and in English. One of her specific passions is faculty mentoring. Jennifer holds a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and has published several scholarly essays as well as short fiction and poetry. She also received her Master of Arts in English (literature), along with an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, here at Southern and is a proud alum. She has presented at several regional, national, and international conferences. 

Kara Stevens is a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Faculty Development and a graduate student at SCSU, pursuing a degree in Speech-Language Pathology within the Communication Disorders Program. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University in May 2024. With a strong passion for helping others, Kara supports the Office of Faculty Development by assisting with the organization of professional development events, seminars, and workshops, aiming to enhance the department’s efficiency. Kara’s excited to work with the faculty on campus and learn about the key factors that contribute to a supportive academic environment.