Charles McAdams

Beloved Faculty Member, Humanities and Cultural Studies at Brookhaven

The Charles McAdams Memorial Endowed Scholarship was established in loving memory of Dr. Charles McAdams, a long-time faculty member of the Humanities and Cultural Studies Department at Brookhaven.

Dr. McAdams was an untiring mentor to students and faculty of the college. This scholarship will continue his deep interest in serving students so that they can complete their education.

When he retired from Brookhaven, he said, "We live in a world that is more globally oriented. At Brookhaven, the students represent 107 different countries and 87 different languages. With the help of computers and on-line classes, we can reach more people than ever before. But along with the high-tech, we need high touch."

Revered by students and peers, Professor McAdams exemplified the quiet, committed, influential, challenging educational professional who enabled and empowered all with whom he came in contact.

His wife Sue stated "Charles loved DCCCD. He loved and cared deeply about the students. So, it was meaningful for my son and me to help endow this scholarship in his memory. He would be so pleased that students are benefiting from this”

Dr. McAdams humanistic approach to learning and his compassion for students motivated them to empower themselves to reach their full potential. His wife Sue and son Trey continue to honor his legacy through the innumerable benefits of scholarships.

 

“Charles loved DCCCD. He loved and cared deeply about the students. He would be so pleased that students are benefiting from this scholarship.”

– Sue McAdams