Drew Newton

Drew Newton is an experienced academic and educational leader currently serving as Adjunct Faculty in the MGMT/MKTG Department at the College of Charleston School of Business, focusing on design-thinking principles in business education. As Director of Academic Success at the College of Charleston, Drew oversees academic advising and degree planning for over 3,000 students. Previous roles include Director of Advocacy and Education at Side by Side VA, Director of Academic and Career Advising at Midlands Technical College, and Associate Director of First-Year Academic Advising at the University of South Carolina, where Drew led significant initiatives to enhance student success and advising practices. Drew's teaching background includes a tenure as an English teacher and department chair in public schools, reflecting a long-standing commitment to educational excellence and student advocacy. Educational qualifications include an EdD in Learning and Inquiry in Practice from the College of Charleston and a Master's in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina.