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Bobby Rettew
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Professor of Communications
brettew@andersonuniversity.edu
Watkins Hall
Academic Background
Bobby Rettew is an assistant professor of Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences at Anderson University. He received his Master of Arts in Professional Communication along with his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Teaching from Clemson University. Bobby is also a graduate of the Riley Institute’s Diversity Leadership Initiative at Furman University and is recognized as a Riley Fellow. Bobby was awarded the 2024 SCICU Excellence in Teaching Award by the South Carolina Independent Colleges and Schools.
BS in Mathematics Teaching, Clemson University
Fellowship – Diversity Leadership Initiative, The Riley Institute at Furman University
MA in Professional Communications, Clemson University
Fast Facts
To explain my teaching philosophy, I need to go back to August 16, 2000 as I stood on the pier in Santa Monica, California overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I was a photojournalist for KPHO-TV based in Phoenix, Arizona, the flagship station for Meredith Corporation. I was covering the Democratic National Convention and was completely exhausted. My back ached from carrying a 25-pound camera, tripod, lights, and audio equipment all over the Staple Center. It was this moment I made a critical decision, one that changed my life forever — I decided to put down the camera and advance my career from technician to practitioner.
My teaching philosophy is grounded in this decision. I want to educate the next wave of business, educational, non-profit and ministry leaders to think critically as practitioners. From the moment I walk into a classroom, my goal is to challenge each person to think like practitioners and discover their God-given natural talents. Every year, there is an occasional magical moment as I scan through Facebook, go to a meeting, or even have a meal in a restaurant; I cross paths with one of my former students. It brings joy to my heart when I hear of their families, travels and careers. Some have even chosen to actually do business with me in the professional world.
We are all teachers, and we are all learners. It is my goal to use these three philosophical approaches to create the next wave of professionals, life-long learners, and practitioners for tomorrow’s knowledge economy.
2024: Excellence in Teach Faculty Award, South Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU).
2017: Silver Wallie Award, F.A.S.T. Microsite. Carolina Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society.
2013: Golden Tusk Award, SC Mission 2012 Midlands Video. Carolina Healthcare Public Relations & Marketing Society.
2012: Jupiter Award for Exceptional Contributions to the use of Social Media as a Communications Tool. South Carolina Public Relations Society of America.
2008: Midsouth Emmy Award, News Special: “Pain at the Pump”. 21st Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards.
2001: Emmy Award Nomination, “Rodeo Clown”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
2000-2001: Rocky Mountain Emmy Award, Photography-News, Sports and Features-No Time Limit: “In Sooth, Lordship”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
2000-2001: Rocky Mountain Emmy Award, Feature News Story-Hard Same Day: “Live Wires”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
2000-2001: Rocky Mountain Emmy Award, Feature News Story-Hard Same Day: “Back On Track”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
2000-2001: Rocky Mountain Emmy Award, Photography – Spot News: “Warehouse Fire”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
2000: SCBA Star Award, Broadcast News-Feature Franchise Award: WSPA-TV. The South Carolina Broadcasters Association.
1999-2000: Rocky Mountain Emmy Award, Sports Reporting Feature: “Showdown”. Rocky Mountain Emmy Awards, The Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Television, Arts, and Sciences.
1999: First Place, Videography and Photography: KPHO-TV. Best of the West Competition.
1999: 1st Place AP Award, General Reporting: WSPA-TV. Associated Press Awards Competition, South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters.
1999: Honorable Mention AP Award, Photography: WSPA-TV. Associated Press Awards Competition, South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters.
1999:3rd Place AP Award, Health/Medical Reporting: WSPA-TV. Associated Press Awards Competition, South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters.
1999: 3rd Place AP Award, Investigative Reporting: WSPA-TV. Associated Press Awards Competition, South Carolina Associated Press Broadcasters.
1992-1997. Awarded Full Athletic Scholarship: Clemson University Athletics. Clemson University.
Photojournalism, Digital Media, Content Creation, Storytelling, Video Production, Podcast Production, Documentary Storytelling, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, and Business Ownership.