Marcus D. Corbett

Marcus D. Corbett serves as an Education Director and Instructor at the C.A.R.E. Center (Centralized Advisement, Retention, & Evaluation) within South Carolina State University. He oversees critical student admission, advisement, and monitoring processes, ensuring the success of future educators through initiatives like Stage 1 Matriculation Process and PRAXIS exam referrals. Corbett also teaches courses in English and contributes to departmental budget management, CAEP accreditation compliance, and student retention services.

• Education:
  • M.A.T. in Master of Arts and Teaching English Education (2020), South Carolina State University
  • MPA in Master of Public Administration (2004), Metropolitan College of New York
  • BPS in Bachelor of Professional Studies Human Services (2003), Metropolitan College of New York
• Research Focus:
  • Educational leadership in teacher certification pathways.
  • Student retention strategies via early assessment and advisement.
  • Administrative oversight in higher education compliance.
• Teaching:
  • English 150
  • English 151
• Administrative Roles:
  • Director of the Black Males Project and Call Me MISTER Program at SCSU.
  • Former education associate for neglected/delinquent students at South Carolina State Department of Education.
  • Director for institutional advancement and distance education at Denmark Technical College.
• Additional Contributions:
  • Managed departmental budgeting for financial stability.
  • Supervised staff to ensure operational efficiency.