Brianne Parker
Director, Learning Assistance Center

Prince 216
Phone: 843-349-6536
Fax: 843-349-2862

Brianne Parker joined the Learning Assistance Centers staff as the director in January 2009.  She began her career at Coastal Carolina University as a first-year academic advisor in education and mathematics in June 2006 after working for three years at Appalachian State University with University Tutorial Services. Since joining the University community, Brianne has been involved in teaching UNIV 110: First-Year Experience and the development of UNIV 105: Academic Improvement hour for students in academic trouble. She received her master’s degree in College Student Development in 2004 and her undergraduate degree in Management with a minor in International Business in 2001 from Appalachian State University. Brianne has become a huge fan of college athletics in the years she has spent in higher education.  You will often find her at Chanticleer football and basketball games.

Patience began her career as the Foreign Language Instructional Center Coordinator for Coastal Carolina University in January 2004. She enjoys managing the daily operations of the FLIC including hiring, supervising and training foreign language tutors. She is also responsible for budgeting, planning, scheduling, and assessing programs associated with the Language Center and assists in the administration and maintenance of the CCU foreign language placement exam. In addition to her duties as FLIC Coordinator, Patience teaches German language courses for the university. She received her B.A. in German with a minor in Russian & Eastern European Studies from the University of WI and her M.A. in German with an emphasis in Medieval Literature from Bowling Green State University of OH. She also received her B.S. in Education from Slippery Rock University of PA. Besides learning foreign languages, Patience also enjoys the outdoors and traveling.

Charles Whiffen
Math Learning Center
Coordinator

Prince 208
Phone: 843-349-6620
Fax: 843-349-2862

M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College

Charles Whiffen joined the Coastal Carolina staff as Coordinator of the Mathematics Learning Center in August of 2008. Charles worked as a manager in the insurance regulatory area, first in West Virginia and later in North Carolina for over thirty years. During much of the time he also moonlighted as a mathematics instructor at Elon University and Alamance Community College. Charles enjoys inspiring students with his passion for mathematics on a full-time basis now. He also teaches classes in the Mathematics and Statistics Department. Charles has a B.S. in Mathematics from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a M.S. in Mathematics from Virginia Tech. When he is not extolling the virtues of mathematical reasoning, Charles likes to spend time with his three grown children, two grandsons, and Australian shepherd.

Lynn Willett
Writing Center Coordinator

Prince 209
Phone: 843-349-2712
Fax: 843-349-2862

In 2003, Lynn came to Coastal Carolina University from Massachusetts, where she was Vice President for Student Affairs at Bridgewater State College. Lynn began her career as an English teacher in Oneida, New York and then moved into college student affairs work. She has held campus positions at SUNY-Geneseo, University of Vermont and St. Mary's College of Maryland. In addition to her work in the Writing Center, she is involved in several special projects on campus, including facility planning and academic integrity. Lynn and her husband enjoy golfing, cruise ship travel and spending time with their family in Boston.

Paula Lippert
Administrative Assistant
University Academic Center

Prince 213F
Phone: 843-349-2934
Fax: 843-349-2862

Paula serves the office in a number of administrative as well as coordinating capacities. Paula has been an employee of the university since 1996. Before coming to the University Academic Center in August of 2008, Paula worked with the College of Business. Before joining the CCU staff, Paula lived in Maryland for 9 years. Originally from Pittsburgh, Paula is obviously an avid Steeler fan. She also enjoys the beach and making jewelry and scrapbooks.