Karen Pettus, Director - Dr. Pettus earned a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of South Carolina in 2006.  She has many years work experience in education, including special education, the 2 year college, and the 4 year university.   She also teaches Education and University 101 courses at USC. 

Becky Duke, Assistant Director - Becky earned an M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina in 2001.  She is also a Certified Global Career Development Facilitator.  Her interests include advising and career development work with students.  She is also the Disability Resource Coordinator for students with psychiatric disabilities

Dorothy Prioleau, Executive Office Assistant - As an Executive Office Assistant at the Office of Student Disability Services, Dorothy orchestrates the administrative activities including personnel, payroll, travel and budget.  She is responsible for the overall administrative day-to-day operation of the office.    

Lisa G. Morrison, Disability Services Coordinator for Deaf and Blind Students – Lisa has an M.Ed. in Student Personnel Services and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of South Carolina.  In the Office of Student Disability Services, she evaluates documentation, conducts intake to register students, coordinates interpreters for deaf students, and works with Braille materials.  

Charlotte Helms, Student Services Coordinator - Charlotte works with students that request notetakers, test proctoring services, and letters to the professors. She also hires the notetakers for our students who are qualified to receive this accommodation. She works with the faculty in regards to our students' needs and accommodations.

Omar Troutman, Learning Disability Specialist - Omar currently serves as the case manager for students with learning disabilities. He earned his B.A. in Psychology in 2006 and is currently pursuing an Ed.S. in Counselor Education from the University of South Carolina.

Courtney D. Edwards, Office Assistant Courtney assists faculty, students, and staff in the Student Services Office when needed and the same in the main office of Student Disability Services.  This may entail answering the phone, assisting with note taking and test proctoring, and as necessary working with office equipment.  In addition, Courtney is a volunteer note taker within the department.