The Board of Trustees at Talladega College has approved promotion and tenure for three faculty members: Dr. Pamlea Brady, associate professor in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; Dr. Andrew Coleman, associate professor in the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Dr. Cheryl Jenkins, associate professor in the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. The move provides opportunities for the three professors to engage more deeply in their research and additional academic work.
“Professors Brady, Coleman and Jenkins’ accomplishment is a reflection of their talent and dedication. I am excited to see all the amazing things they will continue to accomplish,” said Talladega College provost Dr. Edward Hill.
Pamlea Brady, Ph.D.
Known for her “genuine passion for undergraduate education” according to Dr. Alison Brown, dean of natural sciences and mathematics, Brady’s mentorship has successfully guided students to present at national research conferences while also providing pathways for Talladega College chemistry students to enroll in doctoral programs. Brady has also advised Talladega College’s chemistry club and while also initiating a chapter of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) of which she is the Southeast regional chair, board member and co-chair for the organization’s 2025 conference in Orlando. She is also a volunteer with the Local County Extension Service.
Brady earned her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from Louisiana State University and her bachelor’s in chemistry from Winston-Salem State University. She also participated in the IRACDA-MERIT (Institutional Research and Academic Career Development Award-Mentored Experiences in Research, Instruction, and Teaching) postdoctoral program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Andrew Coleman, Ph.D.
Brown describes Coleman’s instruction as “rigorous, impact-driven, influenced by research and up to date.” Coleman actively advises more than 30 students and the biology club, he initiated and produced a research study abroad program for students in Belize; and he has served as a mentor to a number of Ronald McNair research students, all of whom have presented their findings at regional and national research conferences with abstracts that were published.
Coleman, himself, has five publications to his credit. He has overseen outreach initiatives in Talladega County Extension Service as well as across the state of Alabama which has led to the Talladega College Environmental Film Festivals are a result of collaborations with the Alabama Rivers Alliance and Coosa Riverkeepers.
Coleman earned his Ph.D. in biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a master’s in environmental sciences and policy from Johns Hopkins University, a master’s in biology from Appalachian State University, and his bachelor’s in biology from the University of Alabama.
Cheryl Jenkins, Ph.D.
According to Dr. Alicia Curry, interim dean of humanities and fine arts, Jenkins’ “expertise in mass communication theory, cultural studies, social media innovations and public speaking has shaped and inspired countless students, encouraging them to think critically about the media and its societal implications.” Her research focuses on minority representation and cultural diversity in the media. Jenkins has also co-authored one peer-reviewed academic book, with two additional co-authored texts scheduled to be published in 2025.
Jenkins earned her Ph.D. in mass communication from Howard University and her master’s in mass communication as well as her bachelor’s in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi.
