Getting to Know: Dr. Ron Melton

Dr. Ron Melton

By Ashley Marsteller

BPC Staff Writer  

Full name: Thomas Ronald Melton 

Age: 63

Major/Specialization: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Degrees earned: Bachelors, Masters, and PHD in History

BPC Center location: Mount Vernon, Georgia

Years worked at BPC: 36 

School involvement/organizations: Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Alpha Theta, Pi Gamma Mu, Chairman of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Favorite class to teach: Southern History

Current vehicle: Volvo

Dream vehicle: “Got it”

Ideal vacation: “I’d say Argentina. I haven’t been to South America yet, and it intrigues me.”

Favorite Book: “The Burden of Southern History” by C. Van Woodward

Favorite Movie: “MI4”

Hobbies: “I love to travel.”  

Favorite part of teaching at BPC: The people and relationships they share

Personal Message for Students: “Make the most of your time at BPC.”

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