HARTSVILLE, SC (August 10, 2021) -- Dr. Cathleen Cuppett, Dean of Digital Learning and Information Technology, has been named to the Blackboard Community Leadership Circle, a prestigious higher education group created by industry leader Blackboard. The Blackboard Community Leadership Circle (CLC) is a small, governance board positioned to lead and influence community initiatives.

Dr. Cuppett was recruited for the honor after playing an instrumental role at BbWorld/DevCon/TLC and other industry conferences. Members of the CLC are selected by an internal committee of Blackboard leaders from various functions of the business. Once selected, members will contribute to the mission in a variety of ways and can be appointed to one of several leadership committees, including Community Welcoming Committee, Community Content Committee, User Group Leader, Product & Client Experience Committee, and Educator Programs Committee.