He has developed and taught numerous courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels. In addition, he has won numerous teaching, advising and service awards at both the University and College levels. Most recently he was recognized as a Governor’s Distinguished Professor in 2012. Ken is a firm believer that each student should have some study abroad experience. He believes that through the study abroad experience, each student has an opportunity to enrich their own cultural perspective while enriching those around them. Ken participated in a Coastal Carolina University study abroad program to China in May of 2012. ‌