New Social Sciences Faculty

By Erika Westbrook
The Social Science Division welcomes new faculty members Dr. Robert Anderson and Aaron Crites to West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

Anderson is an instructor of history whose major field is colonial and early national history. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer MIS from Mercyhurst College, his master’s from Slippery Rock University and his doctorate from West Virginia University.

Prior to joining WVUP, Anderson was a visiting assistant professor at Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and served as an adjunct instructor at Penn State University’s Altoona Campus, Mt. Aloysius College, and Alleghany College of Maryland’s Everett Campus. He also was a systems analyst for Electronic Data Systems for over four years.

“Everything has been wonderful so far,” stated Anderson, “the people here have been helpful.”

Crites, also a history instructor and former adjunct faculty member, is not new to the Social Science Division. He received his bachelor’s degree in political science and sociology from Alderson Broaddus College, a teaching certificate for 5 – 12 Social Studies for the state of West Virginia from Ohio Valley University, and a master’s degree in history from Marshall University. Recently, he worked in the computer industry and for the administration at George Washington University in Washington D.C.

“The students have all been welcoming,” said Crites. “The faculty have also been great

Both instructors are excited for the opportunity to teach and interact with students.