Dixie Rury

Dixie Rury serves as a Lecturer and Director of Career Services & Internships at Cumberland University's Academic Success Center since 2022. She teaches Foundations of Scholarship and Learning (FSL) while providing comprehensive career guidance, resume reviews, and internship support to students across the institution.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Middle Tennessee State University
• Master of Arts in Education with concentration in Curriculum and Instruction from Austin Peay State University

Her professional expertise centers on student career development and academic transition programs. Leveraging 20 years of K-12 teaching experience in Wilson County Schools, she designs interventions to strengthen student success through practical career planning and curriculum integration.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards or honors were documented in source materials

Mrs. Rury conducts individual student advising for career pathways and internship placements while teaching the foundational FSL course. Her work focuses on translating academic experiences into professional competencies, though no research grants are referenced in available documentation.

The Academic Success Center team operates from the Learning and Career Commons (Room 225), providing coordinated support for student academic progression and career readiness through integrated advising services.