229-333-2157 August 24, 1999
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Carnevale heads VSU Mathematics and Computer Science Department
Dr. Thomas Carnevale was recently named head of the Valdosta
State University Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
Carnevale comes to VSU from Shawnee State University in Portsmouth,
Ohio, where he has served as a professor of mathematical sciences
and department chairman since 1991.
"VSU is certainly a teaching university, and that's important to
me," Carnevale said. "My goal is to continue to emphasize student
preparedness in our department by emphasizing quality teaching in
core courses, in service courses and in our major programs."
In addition to 31 years of teaching in the college setting,
Carnevale has also worked in the corporate community. His business
experience includes information systems positions with Codema Corp.
in Richmond, Va., Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Virginia and Virginia
Power.
Carnevale holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from St. Francis
College in Brooklyn, N.Y., a master's degree in mathematics from
Fordham University in New York, N.Y., and a doctorate in
mathematics and operations research from Idaho State University in
Pocatello, Idaho.
