(Bluefield)—Eight new faculty members have joined Bluefield State College for the 2012-13 year.  The new faculty members include Assistant Professors Dr. Colin Cavell (Political Science), Dr. Sean Connolly (English), Dr. Peggy Johnson (Health Services Management), and Dr. Robert Lowinger (Psychology); Visiting Assistant Professors Dr. Michael Buseman (History) and Ms. Janet Lilly (Nursing), and Minority Teaching Fellows in Arts and Sciences Ms. Janet Boyd and Mr. Lacie Watson.

Assistant Professor Dr. Colin Cavell (Political Science)	Assistant Professor Dr. Sean Connolly (English)	Assistant Professor Dr. Peggy Johnson (Health Services Management)	Assistant Professor Dr. Robert Lowinger (Psychology)
Visiting Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Buseman (History)	Visiting Assistant Professor Ms. Janet Lilly (Nursing)	Ms. Janet Boyd Minority Teaching Fellowship in Arts & Sciences	Mr. Lacie Watson Minority Teaching Fellowship in Arts & Sciences

Additionally, Dr. Martha Eborall (Biology) has been appointed Interim Dean/School of Arts & Sciences.

Classes began on August 20, 2012.