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EDUCATION
CURRICULUM VITAE
MICHAEL F. WELSH
3910 Westbrook Drive
Florence, South Carolina 29501
Home (843) 629-1017 Office (803) 777-9118
E-mail: mwelsh@gwm.sc.edu
B.A. Philosophy, 1965, St. Thomas Seminary College, Denver, Colorado.
M.A. Religious Education, 1969, St. Thomas School of Theology, Denver, Colorado.
Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, 1984, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.
Certificate - Institute of Educational Management, 1986, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Certificate - Programs in Professional Education, 1993, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Additional Graduate Study - Regis College, Denver, Colorado, and Colorado State University, Fort Collins,
Colorado.
EMPLOYMENT
1988- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Department of Educational Leadership and Policies, College of
Present Education, University of South Carolina.
2002-05 CHAIR, Department of Educational Leadership and Policies, College of Education, USC.
1989-92 DIRECTOR, James F. Byrnes International Center at the University of South Carolina, Columbia,
South Carolina.
1987-89 ASSOCIATE PROVOST, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.
1979-87 ASSISTANT PROVOST, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina.
1978-79 COORDINATOR OF EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENT AND ALUMNI AFFAIRS, College of
Education, University of South Carolina.
1974-78 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRAR, University of Texas at San
Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.
1971-74 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS FOR SCHOOL RELATIONS, Colorado State
University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
1970-71 ASSISTANT REGISTRAR FOR TRANSFER EVALUATION AND DEGREE CERTIFICATION,
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.
1970 RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Trustees of State Colleges in Colorado, Denver, Colorado.
PUBLICATIONS
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Welsh, M. F. (2006). Surviving this place. Southeast Case Research Journal. 3(2), p 85-88.
Welsh, M.F. & McCormack, L. Designated driver. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of
the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Gubbe, L. (Ed.). (2006). Rocketing to Success at UT. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Clurman, D. Hopeless. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of the
Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Clayton, J. (Ed.). (2006). Investing in Your Lifetime. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006) The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Deragon, D.. Let go. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of the Freshman
Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Dickinson, M. (2005). The eating game. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case
Studies of the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Clayton, J. (Ed.). (2006). Investing in Your Lifetime. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Bumgarner, L. The lab partner. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of the
Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Clayton, J. (Ed.). (2006). Investing in Your Lifetime. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
Gubbe, L. (Ed.) (2006). Rocketing to Success at UT. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.

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USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.) (2005) Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Lisznyai, L. M. This paper is plagiarized. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case
Studies of the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Starkes, M., Kellen, T., Beatty, G. M., & Bailey, N. (Eds.). (2006). Welcome to Thomas Nelson
Community College. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006) The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Garon, J. Wounded freshman. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of
the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
Gubbe, L. (Ed.). (2006). Rocketing to Success at UT. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing
Company.
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M.F. & Stephenson, C. The chat room. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of
the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.) (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company
Welsh, M.F. & Shuman, M. P. Wish you were here. In Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of
the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company. Reprinted in:
USI 130 Instructional Staff Western Carolina University (Eds.). (2006). The University Experience:
Strategies for Success. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
Rock, S., Coates, C., & Greco, S. (Eds.). (2005). Accessing Excellence. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt
Publishing Company.
Welsh, M. F. (2005). Leaving My Brother Behind. Southeast Case Research Journal. 2(1), 93.
Welsh, M. F. (2004). In silence. Southeast Case Research Journal. I(1), 89.

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Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Plagiarism or innovation? Doing research at the on-line library (A). Case
Research Journal. 23(4), 49.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Plagiarism or innovation? Doing research at the on-line library (B). Case
Research Journal. 23(4), 53.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. (2003). Plagiarism or innovation? Doing research at the on-line library (C). Case
Research Journal. 23(4), 56.
Welsh, M. F., Thompson, T. E., and Jacobs, J (2001). Kids killing kids in school: Comparing cases in the United
States and South Africa. Sufundi, The Journal of South African and American Comparative Studies. 3(3).
Grier, A. S., and Welsh, M. F. (2000). The effects of engaging in professional services on community college
faculty members: A case study at Midlands Technical College. Journal of Applied Research in the
Community College. 7(1), 13.
Welsh, M. F. (2000). Getting to know new first-year students through case study research and writing. In Klein, H.
E. (Ed.) Case Method Research and Application. Madison, WI: Omni Press.
Welsh, M. F., and Seuoe, M. (2000). Township gossip. In Peterson, G. L. (Ed.). Communicating in
Organizations: A Casebook. Scottsdale, AZ: Gorsuch Scarisbrick, Publishers
Welsh, M. F. (1999). Broom and scoop: The secret work of government. Southeastern Case Research Association
Proceedings. 7, 20.
Welsh, M. F. (1999). First Time Around: Case Studies of the Freshman Year Experience. Dubuque, IA: Kendall-
Hunt Publishing Company.
Welsh, M. F. (1999). A technique for cross-cultural case research and writing. In Klein, H.E. (Ed.).
Interactive Teaching and the Multi Media Revolution. Madison, WI: Omni Press
Welsh, M. F. (1998). Columbia College and leadership for women. In Harrison, J., and St. John, C. (Eds.),
Strategic Management of Organizations and Stakeholders. St. Paul, MN: West Publishing Co.
Welsh, M. F., Ott, T., Bowers, R., Jordan, L. A., and Pendleton, K. (1997). First days as a college freshman: Four
case studies. Southeastern Case Research Association Proceedings. 5, 13.
Welsh, M.F., and Britton, D. (1996). Lesala Transport Company. In Klein, H.E. (Ed.). Interactive Teaching and
Emerging Technologies. Madison, WI: Omni Press.
Welsh, M. F., and Dondolo, S. (1996). Marching with the teachers. In Klein, H.E. (Ed.). Interactive Teaching
and Emerging Technologies. Madison, WI: Omni Press.
Welsh, M. F. and Ginsberg, R. (1996). Student feedback and course ratings: Comparing television and
traditionally delivered courses. Higher Education Abstracts. 32(1), 125.
Grier, A. S., and Welsh, M. F. (1996). Routine irritations. Proceedings of the North American Case Research
Association. 10, 50.
Welsh, M. F., and Hillman, J. (1996). The Carolina scholars award. Southeast Case Research Association

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Proceedings. 5, 51-85.
Welsh, M. F., and Wertz, R. D. (1995). Privatization at Southstate University. Proceedings of the North
American Case Research Association. 9, 49.
Welsh, M. F., Wyatt, J. L., & Atkinson, R. R. (1995). Developing case studies for training school principals in
South Africa. In Klein, H. H. (Ed.) Teaching and Interactive Methods with Cases, Simulations and Games.
Madison, WI: Omni Press.
Welsh, M. F. (1995). Active learning through live television: Reflections on practice. In Chambers, J. A. (Ed.)
Selected Papers from the 6th National Conference on College Teaching and Learning.
Jacksonville, FL: Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning.
Welsh, M. F. (1995). Combatting Christian fundamentalism (A). Case Research Journal, 15(3), 47-57.
Welsh, M. F. (1995). Combatting Christian fundamentalism (B). Case Research Journal, 15(3), 59-61.
Shelley, J. M., and Welsh, M. F. (1995). Raising the flag of controversy at Furman University. Southeast Case
Research Association Proceedings. 4, 12-40.
Mahaffey, C. J., and Welsh, M. F. (1993, Summer). Scholarship and the vitality of a community college faculty.
Community College Review. 21(1). pp. 31-40.
Welsh, M. F. (1991, Spring). Academic caps and gowns and the parade of scholars. Carolina Ties. 8. p. 5.
Welsh, M. F., Conway, Z., and West, K. (1987). Factors contributing to black student retention at the University
of South Carolina. Columbia: University of South Carolina, Office of the Provost.
Welsh, M. F., Shanley, M. G., and Witten, C. H. (1987). How long does it take to graduate from Carolina?
Carolina View. 3. pp. 8-12.
Murphy, R. O., Welsh, M. F., and Johnson, R. E. (1987). Black students and the future of USC. Carolina View. 3.
pp. 44-47.
Welsh, M. F. (November 26, 1986). We should train our undergraduates to deal with international T.A.'s.
Chronicle of Higher Education. 33(13). 34-35.
.Welsh, M. F. (1985). Tenure at USC. Carolina View. 1. 11-13.
Welsh, M. F. (1985). Making foreign policy at the University of South Carolina. International Education. 14(2).
20-25
Welsh, M. F. (1985, May). Fuzzy brains and eggheads. Communique. 4-5.
Welsh, M. F. (1985). Transfer credit guide for Midlands Technical College. Columbia: University of South
Carolina, Office of the Provost.
Welsh, M. F. (1984, March). Tenure? Yes. Newsletter of the South Carolina Academy of Science. 12(3). pp. 7-
.Welsh, M. F. (1980). Policy index. Columbia: University of South Carolina, Office of the Provost.
Welsh, M. F. (1977). Transfer information and equivalency tables for San Antonio College. San Antonio:

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University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1977). Transfer information and equivalency tables for St. Phillip's College. San Antonio:University
of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for San Antonio College. San Antonio:
University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for St. Phillip's College. San Antonio:
University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Southwest Texas Junior College. San
Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Del Mar College. San Antonio: University
of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Bee County Community College. San
Antonio: University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Schriner College. San Antonio: University
of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Texas Southmost College. San Antonio:
University of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar..
Welsh, M. F. (1975). Transfer information and equivalency tables for Victoria College. San Antonio: University
of Texas at San Antonio, Office of Admissions and Registrar.
Welsh, M. F. (1974). Transfer guide. Fort Collins: Colorado State University, Office of Admissions and Records.
Welsh, M. F. (1973). Counselor handbook. Fort Collins: Colorado State University, Office of Admissions and
Records.
Welsh, M. F., and Wang, H. (1970). Index to board policies: 1960-1970. Denver: Trustees of State Colleges in
Colorado.
Welsh, M. F., and Wang, H. (1970). Digest of board minutes: 1960-1970. Denver: Trustees of State Colleges in
Colorado.
Hall, S. H., and Welsh, M. F. (1969). A program in Christian orientation. Denver: Catholic Education Office.
Hall, S. H., and Welsh, M. F. (1969). A program in communal Christianity. Denver: Catholic Education Office.
Hall, S. H., and Welsh, M. F. (1969). A program in Christian becoming. Denver: Catholic Education Office.
Welsh, M. F. (1968, Spring). Respect. Ambassador. pp. 10-11.

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PRESENTATIONS
Colman. J., and Welsh, M.F., Bound for extinction. Southeast Case Research Association. Myrtle Beach, SC,
February 17-18, 2006.
Welsh, M. F. Leaving My Brother Behind. Southeast Case Research Association, Myrtle Beach, SC, February 18-
19, 2005.
Welsh, M.F., and Wolfer, T.A. Plagiarism or innovation? Doing research at the on-line library. Christensen Award
Case Presentation. North American Case Research Association, Cape Cod, MA, October 28, 2005.
Wolfer, T. A. and Welsh, M. F. Introducing the case method of instruction in social work education. Council on
Social Work Education Faculty Development Institute, Anaheim, CA, February 27, 2004.
Welsh, M. F. and Wolfer, T.A. That’s it! I can’t teach. Southeastern Case Research Association, Myrtle Beach,
SC, February 19-21, 2004.
Welsh, M. F. In Silence. North American Case Research Association, Tampa, FL, November 6-8, 2003.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Making the Case for Case Method Teaching in Social Work Education. Council on
Social Work Education Faculty Develop Institute, Atlanta, GA, February 27-March 2, 2003.
Welsh, M. F. In Silence. Southeastern Case Research Association, Myrtle Beach, SC, February 20-22, 2003.
Welsh, M. F. Love and Poetry. North American Case Research Association, Banff, Alberta, Canada, October 3-5,
2002.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Learning Technologies (A) & (B). North American Case Research Association,
Banff, Alberta, Canada, October 3-5, 2002.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Making the Case for Case Method Teaching in Social Work Education. Council on
Social Work Education Faculty Development Institute, Nashville, TN, February 24-27, 2002.
Welsh, M. F. Evaluating Case Study Teaching. North American Case Research Association, Memphis, TN,
October 4-8, 2001.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Making a Case for Case Method Teaching in Social Work Education. Council on
Social Work Education. Dallas, TX, March 8-11, 2001.
Welsh, M. F. Delicate Balance. Southeastern Case Research Association, Myrtle Beach, SC, February 22-24, 2001
McVarish, J., Stone, W. E., Jr., Daly, L. A., and Welsh, M. F. Issues in Mathematics Education Reform. North
American Case Research Association, San Antonio, Texas, October 12-16, 2000.
Welsh, M. F. Research and Writing Case Studies for Use in Instruction of First-Year Students. International
Conference on the First-Year Experience, Reading, England, July 24-28, 2000.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Preparing Social Workers and Educators: The Potential of Case Method Teaching.
Council on Social Work Education, New York, February 26-29, 2000.
Welsh, M. F., and Wolfer, T. A. Making the Case for Case Method Teaching in Social Work Education. Council on
Social Work Education, New York, February 26-29, 2000.

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Welsh, M. F., Gallinger, D., and Hiller, D. What Case Studies Reveal About Freshman Transitions. National
Conference on the First Year Experience, Columbia, South Carolina, February 21, 2000.
Welsh, M. F., Felker, K., and Pratt, B. Case Studies that Work: The Research and Writing of Case Studies for
Freshman. National Conference on the First Year Experience, Columbia, South Carolina, February 20,
2000.
Welsh, M. F. Surviving This Place. Southeastern Case Research Association. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,
February 18-19, 2000
Welsh, M. F., and Czuchry, A. Lessons Learned Using the Case Method in Education and Engineering.
Southeastern Case Research Association. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, February 18-19, 2000.
Shelley, M., and Welsh, M. F. Raising the FLAG of Controversy at Furman University. North American Case
Research Association. Santa Rosa, California, October 28-30, 1999.
Welsh, M. F. Getting to Know New First-Year Through Case Research and Writing. World Association for Case
Method Research and Application. Caceres, Spain, July 4-7, 1999.
Welsh, M. F. Broom and Scoop: The Secret Work of Government. Southeastern Case Research Association.
Savannah, Georgia, February 19, 1999.
Welsh, M. F. Freshman Relationships: Four Case Studies. North American Case Research Association. Durham,
New Hampshire, October 20-24, 1998.
Welsh, M. F. A Technique for Case Research and Writing. World Association for Case Method Research and
Application. Marseille, France, July 9-12, 1998.
Welsh, M. F., and McCormack, L. Drinking and Driving: A Case Study of a Freshman’s Dilemma. Seventeenth
Annual Conference of the Freshman Year Experience. Columbia, SC, February 22, 1998.
Welsh, M. F. Hurdle Jumpers. Southeastern Case Research Association, Charleston, SC, February 20, 1998.
Welsh, M. F. Case Method Instruction. Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO, October 22-23, 1997.
Welsh, M. F. Developing Case Studies for Classroom Use. The Eighth National Conference on College Teaching
and Learning. Jacksonville, FL, April 18, 1997.
Welsh, M. F., and Ginsberg, R. Student feedback and Course Ratings: Comparing Television and Traditionally
Delivered Courses. American Education Research Association. New York, April 10, 1996.
Welsh, M. F., Zaslanski, H., Eckerd, S., and Woodcock, P. Using Case Studies in Freshman Seminar Instructor
Workshops. Freshman Year Experience Conference, Columbia, SC, February 20, 1996.
Welsh, M. F., Ott, T., and Wilbanks, P. Personal Safety on Campus: Two Case Studies for Freshman Seminars.
Freshman Year Experience Conference, Columbia, SC, February 19, 1996.
Welsh, M. F., Anliker, M., and Shelley, J. M. Developing Case Studies for Use in Freshman Seminars. Freshman
Year Experience Conference, Columbia, SC, February 18, 1996.
Welsh, M. F., and Bower, R. Developing Case Studies for Use in Higher Education Courses. Graduate Student and
Faculty Forum. Clemson, SC, February 9, 1996.

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Welsh, M. F. Privatization at Southstate University. North American Case Research Association. Orlando, FL,
November 7-9, 1995.
Welsh, M. F., Wyatt, J. L, and Atkinson, R. R. Developing Case Studies for Training School Principals in South
Africa. World Association for Case Method Research and Application. Leysin, Switzerland, June 23-26,
1995.
Welsh, M. F., and Britton, D. Lesala Transport Company. World Association for Case Method Research and
Application. Leysin, Switzerland, June 23-26, 1995.
Welsh, M. F., and Dondolo, S. Marching with the Teachers. World Association for Case Method Research and
Application. Leysin, Switzerland, June 23-26, 1995.
Welsh, M. F. Combatting Christian Fundamentalism. North American Case Research Association. New Orleans,
LA, November 1-3, 1994.
Welsh, M. F., and Willer, P. Advocacy Models and Effective Communication Skills for International Educators.
National Association of Foreign Student Administrators. Chicago, May 25, 1992.
Welsh, M. F. Internationalization: It matters. Address to the Tenth Anniversary Celebration of Teacher
Opportunity Programmes. Johannesburg, South Africa, August 28, 1992.
Welsh, M. F. Internationalizing the university. Keynote address at Peace Scholars Convocation, USC-Sumter.
December 16, 1991.
Welsh, M. F. Respect in South Africa. Washington Street United Methodist Church, Columbia, South
Carolina. October 27, 1991.
Welsh, M. F. Administration and governance of higher education in the United States. Latin American
Scholarship Program for American Universities (LASPAU) summer workshop. Columbia, South
Carolina, August 7-8, 1991.
Welsh, M. F. (Session Chair). Campus diversity, curricular ethnicity requirements, and study abroad. Council on
International Educational Exchange Annual Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, November 8, 1990.
Welsh, M. F. Active learning in U.S. classrooms. International Teaching Assistant Workshop. Columbia, South
Carolina, August 16, 1990.
Welsh, M. F. Administration and governance of higher education in the United States. Latin American Scholarship
Program for American Universities (LASPAU) summer workshop. Columbia, South Carolina, August 1-2,
1990.
Welsh, M. F. Stand and shine in colorful procession. Convocation address. USC College of Education, Columbia,
South Carolina, May 15, 1990.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Courses taught: Evolution of Higher Education in America (EDHE 730)

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The Ideas of American Higher Education (EDHE 733)
Principles of College Teaching (EDHE 738)
Internship in College Teaching (EDHE 834)
Practicum in Student Personnel Services II (EDHE 838)
The Curriculum of Higher Education (EDLP 728)
Dissertation Research (EDUC 899)
Seminar in Higher Education (Ethics) (EDHE 832)
Workshops: Case Method Instruction. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University
of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. April 11, 2006.
Plagiarism or Innovation?. Provost’s Teaching Forum. USC Columbia, February 23,
2006.
What To Do On That First Day. Spring Adjunct Faculty Inservice, Midlands Technical
College, Columbia, SC, January 5, 2006.
Getting Great Student Evaluations. Spring Faculty Inservice, Midlands Technical
College, Columbia, SC, January 4, 2006.
Student Evaluation of Instruction. Faculty Retreat, College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC,
May 11, 2005.
Case Study Learning in Education and Socialwork. Case Teaching Workshop, North
Carolina A & T University, Greensboro, NC, March 25, 2004.
Using the Case Method of Instruction to Explore Student Evaluation. Faculty
Development Day, University of North Carolina-Pembroke, Pembroke, NC, August 20,
2003.
Academic Integrity. Faculty Retreat, College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC, May 15, 2002.
Releasing the Power of Active Learning through Case Based Instruction, National
Resource Center for the First Year Experience & Students in Transition, Charleston, SC,
May 24-25, 2001.
The Case Method of Instruction. Faculty Retreat, College of Pharmacy, Columbia, SC,
May 16, 2001.
The First Day of Class. Instructor Workshop, Division of Science, Midlands Technical
College, Columbia, SC, January 10, 1999.
Encouraging Students to take Responsibility for Their Own Learning. Instructor
Workshops, Division of Nursing, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC, August,
1998.
Getting Your Class Started Right. Instructor Workshop, Department of Applied
Technologies, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC, January 8, 1998.
Case Study Method of Teaching. University 101 Teaching Experience Workshop,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, May 9, 1996.
The Case Method of Instruction. In-service Retreat , Department of Developmental

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MASTERS THESES
Name Thesis Title
Studies, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC, January 11, 1996.
The Case Study Methodology. The Teaching Experience Workshop, University 101,
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, December 18, 1995.
Using Case Studies for Teaching. Teaching Center, University of South Carolina.
Columbia, SC, November 16, 1995.
Using Case Studies to Train School Managers. University of Cape Town. Cape Town ,
South Africa. June 17, 1995.
Facilitator Training Workshop. Teacher Opportunity Programmes. Allemanskraal, South
Africa. July, 1994.
Facilitator Training Workshop. Teacher Opportunity Programmes. Allemanskraal, South
Africa. July, 1993.
Involving students in the classroom. Midlands Technical College, Columbia, South
Carolina. March, 1987 and March, 1988.
Teaching techniques. Midlands Technical College, October, 1986.
Teaching effectiveness workshop for foreign teaching assistants. University of South
Carolina. Fall, 1984 and Fall, 1985.
Gregory J. Schutz “The Intergenerational Effects of the GI Bill: A Case Study of a GI Bill Legacy Student”
Completed May, 2000.
DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Name Dissertation Title
Claudia Jean Mahaffey "The Effects of Engaging in Scholarship on Community College Faculty Members'
Vitality: A Case Study at Midlands Technical College." Completed May, 1991.
Sylvester E. Williams "The Effects of the Academic Support Assistance Program (ASAP) on Students'
Sophmore Return Rates at the University of South Carolina." Completed May, 1992.
Enid R. Causey "Impact of Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness on Academic Libraries
Carolina." Completed May, 1992.
William H. Gash, Jr. "The Impact of Training on Student Evaluations of Teaching Effectiveness." Completed
May, 1992.
Becki A. Trickey "Anxiety Levels of Adult and Traditional Students in Allied Health Disciplines at the
Medical University of South Carolina." Completed August, 1992.
Debora A. Ritter "An Investigation of Faculty Perspectives and Behaviors Regarding Plagiarism."
Completed December, 1993.

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Earle L. McConnell “An Exploratory Study of Secondary Student’s Career Goals in Regard to Postsecondary
Education” Completed December, 1996.
Alan Grier “The Effects of Engaging in Service on the Vitality of Community College Faculty.
Completed June, 1999.
Dan G. Ruff “Americus George David Wiles of Newberry College: A Biography”
Completed May, 2000.
Andrew Mazzoli “Faculty Perceptions of Influence on the Curriculum in Higher Education”
Completed December, 2000.
Miriam M. Chitiga “The Experiences of Women Leaders in the Higher Education Sector of Zimbabwe”
Completed May, 2001.
Robert M. Rhinehart “Perceptions of African American Two-year College Transfer Students about their
Transfer Experience to Predominantly White Four-year Institutions” Completed May,
2004.
Cassandra G. Fitzpatrick “Attitudes toward Participation in Adult Education among Residence Hall Custodial
Workers in a Public University” Completed August, 2004.
Charles H. Morton “A Description of Deliberate Attempts of the Integration of Faith and Learning by
Faculty Members at Colleges Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Denomination”
Completed December, 2004.
Luegina A. Mounfield “Activities used by Community College Faculty to Maintain Discipline Currency:
Identification and Influencing Factors”. Completed May, 2005.
William P. Morris “Role Conflict, Role Ambiguity, Job Satisfaction, and Educational Background of
Community College Counselors in North and South Carolina”. Completed August, 2005.
Richard A. Carvajal “Students of Surprise: An Examination of Unusual Growth in Social Competency”
Completed December, 2005.
GRANTS FUNDED
Welsh, M. F. and Rocheleau, D. N. (2003). Promoting Active Learning in Engineering and Technical Disciplines
Through Application of Problem and Case Based Learning Strategies. Bridges for Engineering Education
Seed Grant Program. $8,000. Funded.
Welsh, M. F. (1993-95). INSET Activity in South Africa: The Role of an NGO in Producing Structural
Educational Change. Teacher Opportunity Programmes. $10,000. Funded.
Welsh, M. F. (1993). Leslie Sawhny Programme. National Endowment for Democracy/USIA. $26,500. Funded.
Welsh, M. F., and Hamrick, J. F. (1992). USIA Institute for African Secondary EFL Teachers and Teacher
Trainers. $104,722. Funded.
Welsh, M. F. (1992). Soviet and Central European Initiatives. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. $16,666. Funded

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Welsh, M. F. (1991-92). South Africa School Management Project. TOPS USA, Inc. Various grants totaling
$51,527.
Welsh, M. F. (1991-92). Soviet and Central European Initiatives. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. 33,000.
Welsh, M. F. (1991-92). Leslie Sawhny Programme. National Endowment for Democracy/USIA. $42,000.
Welsh, M. F. (1992). CASS Program (Cycle H-8). Georgetown University/USAID. $180,000
.Welsh, M. F. (1991). Spanish and Latin American Program. A.C. Moore Elementary School Parent-Teacher
Organization. $800
.Welsh, M. F. (1990-91). Jagiellonian University exchange. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. $5,000.
Welsh, M. F. (1990-91). Soviet conference participation. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. $3,500.
Welsh, M. F. (1990-91). Soviet and Central European initiatives. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. $33,000.
Welsh, M. F. (1989-91). Cooperative association of states for scholarships (CASS). Georgetown University and
U.S. Agency for International Development. $818,000.
Welsh, M. F. (1989). Central American Scholarship Program. Samuel Freeman Charitable Trust. $10,000.
Gardner, J., Reeves, G., and Welsh, M. F. (Co-principal Investigators). (1989-90). Graduate teaching assistant
instructional improvement. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. $58,613.
Welsh, M. F. (1989-90). Recruitment and retention of senior-level black faculty. South Carolina Commission on
Higher Education. $16,740.
Welsh, M. F. (1988-89). Recruiting black faculty. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. $36,720.
Welsh, M. F. (1986-87). A study to identify factors that contribute to black student retention at the University of
South Carolina at Columbia. South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. $13,850.
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS (at the University of South Carolina)
2004- Student Affairs Committee (College of Education)
2002-05 Administrative Council (College of Education)
1998-2001 University Committee on Instructional Development (1999, Chair)
1999 NCATE Steering Committee (College of Education)
1998-99 Faculty Steering Committee (College of Education)
1989-2006 George Lackey, Jr. Teaching Award Committee (1998, Chair)
1990-99 Master’s Degree Governance Committee (1998-99, Chair)

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1989-99 Academic Policies Advisory Committee (1999, Chair) Department of Educational Leadership.
1996 International Student Scholarship Committee
1993-96 Student Personnel Association Advisory Board
1993-94 Carolina Scholars Committee
1993-96 Campus Judicial Board
1990-96 Commencement Committee, Department of Educational Leadership (Chair)
1990-92 Thomas Cooper Library Society Program Committee (Chair, 1991).
1989-90 Thomas Cooper Library Society Board of Directors
1989-91 Educational Policy Center Steering Committee
1988-89 Self Study Steering Committee
1988-89 Telecommunications Task Force
1988-90 Policy and Procedure Committee, Department of Educational Leadership
1987-88 Focus Group on Women's Concerns
1987-89 Affirmative Action Committee
1987-90 Doctoral Admissions Committee, Department of Educational Leadership
1986 International Student Task Force (Chair)
1985 International Housing Task Force (Chair)
1984-89 Movietone News Advisory Committee
1984-89 Retention Committee
1984-89 Risk Management Council
1983-85 Subcommittee for Suspension Policy Revision (Chair)
1982-89 Undergraduate Admissions Committee
1982-89 Honors and Awards Committee
1982 Summer School Committee (Chair)
1980-86 Coliseum Advisory Committee
1980 University System Review Panel
1979-81 Self Study Steering Committee

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1979-89 Commencement Committee
1979-89 Orientation Advisory Committee
1979-89 Dean's Council
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2006-2007 North American Case Research Association, President Elect
2006- Case Research Journal, Editorial Board
2005- Southeast Case Research Journal, Editorial Board
2005-2006 North American Case Research Association, V.P. Programs
1999-2004 North American Case Research Association, V.P. Membership
1998- Journal of the International Academy for Case Studies, Reviewer
1998- Case Research Journal, Reviewer
1996-99 North American Case Research Association, Education Track Chair
1994- Southeastern Case Research Association, Education Track Chair.
1992 Annual Meeting Session Chair, National Association for Foreign Student Administrators.
1990 Reaffirmation of Accreditation Visit Committee, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
visit to the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
1987-93 Co-editor, Carolina View, a professional journal published in the Division of Student Affairs.
1987-90 Advisory Board, Teaching Education, a professional journal published at USC.
1985-87 Editorial Board for Carolina View.
1984-91 Advisory Council, Midlands Technical College (Chair, 1985-86).
1980-85 Editor, South Carolina Academy of Science Newsletter.
1977 Feature Editor, AACRAO Conference News, AACRAO Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas.
1973-74 Editor, CSU Reports, Colorado State University, Office of Admissions and Records.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
North American Case Research Association, 1994- (Education Track Chair, 1996-99; V.P. Membership,
1999-2004)

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Southeastern Case Research Association, 1995- (Membership Co-Chair, 1995, Education Track Chair)
World Association for Case Method Research and Application, 1993-
Association of International Education Administrators, 1989-93
National Association for Foreign Student Administrators, 1989-93
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Educators, 1988- (Institutional Delegate).
American Association for Higher Education, 1984-
Phi Delta Kappa, 1979- (Constitution and By-Laws Revision Committee, 1980).
South Carolina Academy of Science, 1980-86.
Executive Council 1980-85
Publicity Committee 1984 (Chair)
Publications Committee 1981-85
American Association for Academic Advising, 1984-87
South Texas Association for Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, 1974-78.
Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, 1974-78.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, 1970-78.
Colorado Wyoming Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, 1970-74.
Colorado Council on High School College Relations, 1970-74.
President 1974
Treasurer 1972-74
AWARDS AND HONORS
C..R. Christiansen Award for Outstanding Educational Case, NACRA, 2004
George H. Lackey, Jr. Award for Inspirational Teaching, 1996.
Graduate Research Award, National Academic Advising Association, 1984.
Outstanding Leadership Award, Colorado Council on High School College Relations, 1974.
Outstanding Service Award, Colorado Council on High School College Relations, 1972.