Faculty in Residence
The Faculty in Residence (FIR) at Columbus State University live on campus in the first year residential communities and provide mentorship and educational opportunities. They work closely with the Residence Life Staff to create an environment that is conducive to academic and personal success.
Dr. Bryan Banks
Dr. Bryan Banks came to CSU in 2018. He is a historian of early modern Europe by training,
but has eclectic interests, which include travelling, running, playing chess, enjoying
time with his 5-year old daughter, Cecilia, and just generally learning more about
CSU‘s amazing students. You can find him posted up in the main lobby typing away on
his newest book project, entitled The Great Pigeon Massacre of 1789, which explores
the bewildering story of how French peasants killed over 100,000 pigeons at the outset
of the French Revolution. It‘s a wild story.
Dr. Patrick Jackson
Dr. Patrick Jackson first came to CSU in 2008, and is now a Professor of English.
His field of research is modern British poetry, and he teaches a wide array of classes
with subjects including J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, war poetry, world literature, and crime fiction. He has also taught study abroad
programs in England and Italy multiple times. Outside of academics, his interests
include meditation, walking, and finding opportunities to hang out with his son, Oscar
(newly off to college). Dr. Jackson became a Faculty in Residence in the fall of
2022, moving into the Broadway Crossing residence hall with his wife, Catherine. They
are both thrilled to be a part of the CSU ResLife community and have been grateful
for all of the friends they have made among the students and staff.
