SCC Communication Professor Receives 2011 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Published: 12/14/2011

“Darren’s work with students in the classroom and in co-curricular activity is exemplary,” said Denise King, SCC dean of arts and humanities. “He is thoughtful and deliberate in the design of learning for classes in speech, communication and journalism.”

Osburn, of Des Peres, Mo., has been a full-time faculty member at SCC since 2006. He was voted Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year in 2011 by SCC’s faculty. Prior to SCC, Osburn worked in the public relations and foundation office at Ottawa University, and then taught at Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan. He was also named the SCC Global Educator of the Year in 2009.

Osburn has a Master of Arts degree in communication from Southwest Missouri State University and Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Culver-Stockton College.

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program recognizes more than 100 teachers from kindergarten to college professors who are examples of excellence in the field of education in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The awards ceremony was held in November at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.