SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Samford representatives Dr. Patrick Marsh and Leslie Armstrong were named to the All-Southern Conference Faculty and Staff team, released by the league Thursday afternoon.
 
The team includes two representatives from each of the SoCon's 10 institutions. While the selections were left up to each institution's discretion, the recipients all shared the common characteristics of demonstrated service to the institution and contributions to campus life and the local community. Faculty members selected have demonstrated strong contributions to teaching, research and/or service, while staff members are being recognized for bringing out the best in others and creating conditions for success.
 
The faculty and staff recipients include: The Citadel's Dr. Alexandra Macdonald and Diana Herrmann; ETSU's Dr. Russ Brown and Brandi Huskey; Furman's Dr. Jeff Yankow and Nancy Cooper; Mercer's Stephanie Morris and Delaney Ryan; UNC Greensboro's Dr. Stuart Marcovitch and Trina Porcher; Samford's Dr. Patrick Marsh and Leslie Armstrong; Chattanooga's Dr. Liz Hathaway and Theresa Blackman; VMI's Col. Jeff Kendrick and Michelle Murphy; Western Carolina's Alesia Jennings and April Tallant; and Wofford's Dr. John Lefebvre and Tammie Burgess.
Marsh and Armstrong will be recognized at Samford's home men's basketball game against Western Carolina on Feb. 14. Bio sketches for both Marsh and Armstrong are below.
 
Dr. Patrick Marsh, Samford (faculty)
Dr. Patrick Marsh is an assistant professor of Sport Administration in the Department of Kinesiology at Samford University. Marsh joined the Samford faculty in 2019 and is passionate about teaching and mentoring students, as well as researching sport facilities and issues concerning collegiate student-athletes. He enjoys engaging students outside of the classroom with conferences, site visits, community service, and study abroad programs. Marsh is a member of the inaugural Leadership Samford cohort and serves on the board of the Applied Sport Management Association. He is currently serving as the chair of the Samford faculty athletics committee and is focused on developing new pathways for connecting student-athletes and faculty members. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Jill, and children, John and Sarah, traveling, and attending Samford sporting events.
 
Leslie Armstrong, Samford (staff)
Leslie Armstrong has been working with college students for over fifteen years, having discovered her passion while a student at Mississippi State University. During her junior year of college, she began volunteering in the disability support services office. It was there she realized that working with students on a college campus was something she wanted to do as a career. She completed a graduate program in Student Development in Higher Education and has been working with college students ever since, except for a 15-year break to stay home with her four children. Leslie serves as academic advisor for students in the social sciences majors as well as students who have yet to declare a major. In her role, she strives to help students become engaged in the classroom, with peers and in Birmingham. She is committed to the success of her students as well as the departments she represents. Leslie is thankful for her students, their families who help provide them with great opportunity, and the Samford community who support their academic, spiritual, and social aspirations.
 
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