Goldey-Beacom College Recognizes Dr. Erin Lee Kelly for Excellence in the Classroom
Wilmington, DE – Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) is pleased to announce Dr. Erin Lee Kelly as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Joel Worden, provost and vice president for academic affairs, presented the award during GBC’s graduation ceremony.
“Goldey-Beacom College is a student-centered institution, and we prize excellence in the classroom,” said Dr. Worden. “A challenging, supportive and innovative classroom experience is what shapes student knowledge and skills and prepares them for a rewarding future.”
This is an annual award wherein faculty peers nominate a fellow professor to recognize their outstanding achievement in teaching at the college. Many student comments were read including ‘my favorite professor helps beyond the classroom; there's not enough words to describe the passion and support this professor shows students.’
Dr. Kelly humbly accepted the award noting that her teaching philosophy is like the quote: ‘students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.’
“I truly care about every one of my students, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to do this job,” said Dr. Kelly. “It's always the small little things that you have to remember along your journey. So please engage in little acts of kindness, because community is bound by connection, and the little things help connection.”
In December 2024, Dr. Kelly was awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award for the 2024–2027 tenure. She was selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and joined a distinguished roster of U.S. academics and professionals committed to fostering international collaboration and expertise.
Dr. Kelly holds a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality from Widener University; a Master of Art in Clinical Counseling from Eastern University; a Master of Art in Sexuality Education from Widener University; and an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Penn State. She is certified as a National Certified Psychologist and with the North American Association of Master of Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.
The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
“Goldey-Beacom College is a student-centered institution, and we prize excellence in the classroom,” said Dr. Worden. “A challenging, supportive and innovative classroom experience is what shapes student knowledge and skills and prepares them for a rewarding future.”
This is an annual award wherein faculty peers nominate a fellow professor to recognize their outstanding achievement in teaching at the college. Many student comments were read including ‘my favorite professor helps beyond the classroom; there's not enough words to describe the passion and support this professor shows students.’
Dr. Kelly humbly accepted the award noting that her teaching philosophy is like the quote: ‘students don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.’
“I truly care about every one of my students, otherwise, I wouldn't be able to do this job,” said Dr. Kelly. “It's always the small little things that you have to remember along your journey. So please engage in little acts of kindness, because community is bound by connection, and the little things help connection.”
In December 2024, Dr. Kelly was awarded a Fulbright Specialist Award for the 2024–2027 tenure. She was selected by the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and joined a distinguished roster of U.S. academics and professionals committed to fostering international collaboration and expertise.
Dr. Kelly holds a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality from Widener University; a Master of Art in Clinical Counseling from Eastern University; a Master of Art in Sexuality Education from Widener University; and an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Penn State. She is certified as a National Certified Psychologist and with the North American Association of Master of Psychology. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Founded in 1886, Goldey-Beacom College has approximately 1,300 students enrolled from 29 states and 65 nations. The College offers 48 degree options in its graduate and undergraduate programs with majors in psychology, economics, criminal justice, communication & media, human services, English, and all areas of business, including accounting, business administration, entrepreneurship and finance.
The College began accepting students into three new degree programs in spring 2024: Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, Master of Science in Human Resource Management, and an MBA Major in Human Resource Management. The College also began offering fully online options for students in the following degree programs: MBA Analytical Track (STEM-designated), traditional MBA program concentration areas, and the MS in Human Resource Management. Additionally, the College offers 21 certificate programs.
The College is committed to connecting its graduates with careers in their respective fields. For over a decade, the College has achieved a 90% placement rate for graduates. Goldey-Beacom College is in Pike Creek Valley, a suburb of Wilmington, Delaware. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
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