Faculty

Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor Business Administration, President
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State University.
Jones, Thomas Z. (1988) Professor Geology, Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, Fairmont State College; MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Miami University.
Adams, Linda J. (1991) Adjunct Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University: CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses; ACLS, American Heart Association.
Adams, Polly K. (1975) Professor Early Childhood Education
BS, Bridgewater State College; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Allen, Mae E. (1972) Professor Science
BS, Wake Forest University; MT (ASCP), Duke University Medical School; MS, Virginia Commonwealth University; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Al-Saigh, Zeki Y. (1990) Professor Chemistry, Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
BS, University of Mosul; PhD, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1995-96.
Angermuller, Sarah V. (1976) Associate Professor Nursing
ASN, Miami-Dade Community College; BS, Barry College; MEd, Georgia State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia; CNRN, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses; CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses; CEN, American Association of Emergency Nurses.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor Nursing
AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College; BSN, MSPM, MSN Troy State University; ASPO Certified Childbirth Educator.
Averitt, Sallie D. (1996) Assistant Professor Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Ayoub, Mohamed E. (1997) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BS, Alexandria University; MA, Western Michigan University; PhD, Wayne State University.
Bagley, Earl G. (1973) Associate Professor Social Science Education, Vice President for Student Affairs
BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Ballenger, Julie A. (1995) Assistant Professor Botany
BA, Central University of Iowa; MS, Fort Hays State University; PhD, Miami University.
Baltimore, Michael L. (1994) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, Columbus State University; MA, Western Carolina University; PhD, Auburn University.
Banks, Erma D. (1984) Associate Professor Library Sciences
BS, Florida A&M University; MLS, Simmons College.
Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor Nursing, Director, Associate Degree Nursing Program
BA, MEd, Columbus State University; MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Certified Child and Adolescent Nurse, American Nurses' Association; Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association.
Bell, Jr., C. Leary (1976) Professor Mathematics, Chair, Department of Computer Science, Director, ICAPP Program
BSEd, Georgia Southwestern College; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Berger, Elinor E. (1971) Professor Mathematics
BS, University of Maryland; MA, Brandeis University; PhD, The City University of New York.
Berger, Mark L. (1970) Professor History
BA, Queens College; PhD, The City University of New York.
Beyer, Paul J. (1972) Professor Geology, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, University of North Carolina.
Birkhead, William S. (1978) Professor Biology
BS, Cornell University; MA, PhD, University of Texas; Educator of the Year, 1988-89.
Boling, Patricia M. (1988) Associate Professor Developmental Studies, Acting Chair, Department of Developmental Studies
BA, Mary Baldwin College; MEd, University of Virginia; PhD, Auburn University.
Brewbaker, James M. (1971) Professor English Education
BA, MEd, EdD, University of Virginia.
Brill, Harry H. (1981) Adjunct Professor Nursing
BS, University of South Carolina; MD, Medical College of South Carolina.
Buckner, Steven W. (1994) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Purdue University.
Bullock, William J. (1982) Professor Music
BME, MA, PhD, Florida State University.
Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993) Associate Professor Art, Chair, Department of Art
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Butterworth, Cheryl D. (1982) Adjunct Instructor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Auburn University.
Carter, Fonda L. (1988) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; CPA.
Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976) Professor Educational Research, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Centa, David M. (1970) Professor Psychology
BA, Kent State University; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Chai, Nemia M. (1965) Professor English
BS, MA, Philippine Women's University; MA, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, University of Pennsylvania.
Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor Biology, Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
BS, Brenau College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Chang, David W. (1981) Associate Professor Respiratory Therapy, Director, Respiratory Therapy Program
BA, University of Northern Iowa; RRT (Certificate), University of Chicago; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Nova Southeastern University.
Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor Political Science, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Cielec, Jennifer F. (1994) Instructor Physical Education, Athletic Trainer
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor Biology, Dean, College of Science
BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University.
Cobos, Patricio V. (1983) Professor Music
BM, Southern Methodist College; MM, Florida State University.
Cohen, Marvyn D. (1978) Adjunct Professor Nursing
BS, University of Alabama; MD, Emory University Medical School.
Cook, J. Alyce (1994) Assistant Professor Spanish
BA, University of South Carolina; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Cope, Donald A. (1968) Associate Professor History
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University.
Crawford, Otho L. (1974) Associate Professor Criminal Justice
BS, University of Texas; MA, University of North Carolina; LLB, University of Texas.
Crowell, William P. (1967) Associate Professor Communication
BS, St. Cloud State College; MA, Bowling Green State University.
Crutchfield, Lori B. (1995) Assistant Professor School Counseling
BS, MA, EdS, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997) Assistant Professor Astronomy
BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor Economics, Associate Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business, Chair, Department of Business Administration
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Davidson, Judy K. (1971) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, Emory University; Certified Clinical Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing, American Nurses' Association.
Davis, Beverly M. (1988) Assistant Professor Developmental Studies
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.
Davis, SFC Michael A. (1995) Instructor Military Science
AS, Columbus state University
Davis, Theryl H. (1984) Adjunct Instructor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Columbus State University.
DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Denham, Captain Sheila C. (1995) Instructor Military Science
BS, Alcorn State University
Dennis, Walter (1995) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Columbus State University.
Diaz, Manuel (1990) Associate Professor Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
Dillard, Shirley Brumbaugh (1995) Associate Professor Music
BS, Ohio University; BM, University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music; MM, Manhattan School of Music; DMA, University of Southern California.
Doroff, Cecile R. (1975) Associate Professor Sociology
AB, City College of New York; MA, Louisiana State University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University.
Drewes, Mary E. H. (1993) Assistant Professor Library Science
BS, MS, Moorhead State University; MLS, University of Arizona.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Associate Professor Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dunlap, John T. (1969) Professor Philosophy
BA, MA, PhD, University of Georgia.
Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Elliott, Tracy (1996) Instructor Library Science
BS, MSLIS, Florida State University.
Embry, Olice H. (1973) Professor Management
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Evers, Sharon L. (1989) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Marquette University; MSN, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Certified Clinical Specialist in Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses' Association.
Favor, Judith K. (1992) Instructor Physical Education, Women's Softball Head Coach
BS, Culver-Stockton College; MA, Southeast Missouri State University.
Felland, Norman A. (1997) Assistant Professor Educational Foundations
BS, Iowa State University; MA, University of Northern Iowa; EdD, Northern Illinois University.
Fenter, Neal R. (1981) Associate Professor Theatre Arts
BS, MA, Bowling Green State University.
Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor Information Systems
AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Fletcher, Jennifer S. (1990) Adjunct Assistant Professor Nursing
BSEd, Columbus State University; MEd, Georgia State University; BSN, Columbus State University.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Associate Professor Physical Education and Recreation, Chair, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Ford, John P. (1991) Adjunct Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
BS, Columbus State University; MS, Troy State University.
Foster, G. James (1971) Professor Political Science
BA, MA, University of South Carolina; PhD, University of Southern California.
Francavilla, Joseph V. (1987) Associate Professor English
BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York.
Franklin, SFC Donald O. (1996) Instructor Military Science
Frazier, William J. (1974) Professor Geology
BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1984-85.
Gamble, Susanne M. (1987) Adjunct Associate Professor Health Science
BA, University of Arkansas; MS University of Central Arkansas; EdS, University of Southern Mississippi; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Gardner, Jr., Francis E. (1974) Professor Biology, Director, Science Education Outreach
BA, Ottawa University; MS, Wichita State University; PhD, University of Illinois; Dean's Award 1974-75; Educator of the Year, 1982-83.
George, Joseph D. (1973) Professor Specific Learning Disabilities
BFA, Ohio University; MAEd, PhD, University of Akron.
George, Captain Lawrence E. (1997) Instructor Military Science
BA, North Adams State College.
Gibson, Gwen (1996) Assistant Professor Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor Mathematics, Acting Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Goddard, George W. (1972) Associate Professor Art
BFA, MFA, University of Georgia.
Golden, Joseph D. (1990) Associate Professor Music
BM, MM, University of North Texas.
Gonzalez, Raymond B. (1969) Professor Political Science
BA, Southeastern Louisiana College; MS, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Gore, James A. (1996) Associate Professor Environmental Science, Director, MS Environmental Science Program
BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Goyne, June S. (1993) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, University of Alabama in Birmingham; Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association; Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association.
Graver, Stephen F. (1996) Temporary Instructor Theatre
BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Greene, W. Herbert (1981) Assistant Professor Physical Education, Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach
BS, MEd, Auburn University.
Grimson, Jr., Keith S. (1977) Associate Professor Art
BA, Williams College; PhD, The University of North Carolina.
Grosse, Van H. (1975) Professor Biology
BS, MS, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Georgia.
Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Assistant Professor Finance, Assistant Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Hall, Hazel E. (1974) Professor Drama, Chair, Department of Theatre Arts
AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri.
Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education, Associate Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Hamilton, William C. (1973) Professor Management
BS, MBA, Mississippi State University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Hanley, Thomas B. (1976) Professor Geology
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Hansen, Kristen S. (1997) Assistant Professor Music
BM, St. Olaf College; MM, Eastman School of Music.
Harris, Janice G. (1990) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, Troy State University; Certified Inpatient Obstetrics, The National Certification Corporation.
Harrison, Thomas E. (1995) Associate Professor Educational Leadership, Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Hassani, Hassan M. (1994) Assistant Professor Developmental Studies
BS, Auburn University; MS, Troy State University.
Hawkins, Amanda B. (1994) Assistant Professor Nursing
AA, Columbus State University; BSN, George Mason University; MSN, Troy State University.
Hickson, Joyce H. (1991) Professor Counseling, Chair, Department of Counseling and Clinical Programs
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, University of Central Florida; MEd, Columbus State University.
Ho, Johnny C. (1994) Associate Professor Management
BA, University of Washington; MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1996-97.
Hogg, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor Nursing
ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Holland, Rodger G. (1994) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Ohio State University.
Hollingsworth, Audrey (1975) Adjunct Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, University of Minnesota; MPH, University of North Carolina.
Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing, Acting Assistant Dean, Health Professions
BSN, Tuskegee University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia; PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
Hornbuckle, David F. (1994) Assistant Professor Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Horowitz, Joel H. (1975) Associate Professor Sociology
BS, MA, University of Louisville; PhD, University of Georgia; Distinguished Professor, 1977-78.
Hortman, Sandra M. (1985) Associate Professor Marketing
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama. Educator of the Year, 1986-87, 1992-93.
Horvitz, Deborah (1997) Assistant Professor English
BA, Boston University; MSW, Simmons College; PhD, Tufts University.
Howard, James B. (1971) Professor Art
BFA, MFA, University of Georgia.
Howard, Pamela G. (1995) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Ohio Wesleyan University, AMLS, University of Michigan.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor English
BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.
Hyland, Sabine P. (1997) Assistant Professor Anthropology
AB, Cornell University; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Ingram, Charlotte L. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MLS, University of Maryland; MEd, Indiana University; AAN, Columbus State University; MSN, University of California, San Francisco; Certified Specialist Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses' Association; Certified Nurse Therapist, American Psychological Association.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Assistant Professor Developmental Studies
BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.
Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jencius, Martin J. (1997) Assistant Professor Counseling
BA, MEd, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; PhD, University of South Carolina-Columbia..
Johnson, Arlene J. (1996) Assistant Professor Political Science
BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh.
Johnson, David J. (1966) Professor English
BA, LaGrange College; MA, University of Alabama. Educator of the Year, 1990-91, 1994-95.
Johnson, Robert S. (1993) Professor Economics, Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business, Bill Heard Chair of Business Administration
BA, Stetson University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Joy, Jr., Arthur C. (1991) Associate Professor Accounting
BA, University of Miami; MBA, University of Oklahoma; MAS, PhD, University of Illinois-Urbana, CPA.
Kao, Tsun-hsiung (1967) Professor Physics
BS, Tunghai University; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Kettering, Ronald C. (1986) Professor Accounting
BSBA, MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University, CPA.
King, Alan E. (1996) Assistant Professor Theatre Arts
BFA, MFA, University of Texas-Austin.
Klein, Ronald D. (1974) Professor Management
BS, American University; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987) Associate Professor French
BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia.
Kruger, Harry (1965) Associate Professor Music
AB, MMEd, New England Conservatory of Music.
Kruger, Natalie W. (1974) Associate Professor Music
AB, Oberlin College; MM, New England Conservatory of Music.
Kundey, Gary E. (1974) Professor Finance, Chair, Department of Financial Information Systems
BBA, North Texas State University; MBA, Texas Tech University; PhD, University of Florida, CPA.
Kundey, Marla E. (1993) Adjunct Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, Drury College; MBA, Columbus State University.
Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lee, Robin W. (1997) Assistant Professor Counseling
BA, MEd, Delta State University; PhD, Mississippi State University.
Leonard, James R. (1989) Associate Professor Computer Science
BS, Bowling Green State University; MS, University of South Florida; PhD, Florida Institute of Technology.
Lights, Jettie N. (1976) Assistant Professor Science
BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University.
Lindquist, Mary M. (1984) Callaway Professor Mathematics Education
BA, University of North Carolina; MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, University of Wisconsin.
Livingston, Donna W. (1976) Professor Art Education
BFA, Memphis Academy of Arts; MA, Florida State University; EdD, Illinois State University.
Lloyd, Craig (1971) Professor History
BA, Middlebury College; MA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Lomarcan, Diana L (1996) Instructor Library Science
BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University.
Long, Richard P. (1991) Assistant Professor Communication, Acting Director, Communication Program
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Associate Professor Business Administration
BA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Lovelette, Charles A. (1991) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Lumley, J. Kitt (1977) Professor Mathematics
BS, Florida State University; MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1988-89.
Lupold, John S. (1970) Professor History, Acting Chair, Department of History
AB, Wofford College; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1996-97.
Mallisham, Ivy J. (1988) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, University of Alabama; PhD, Hahnemann University.
Mangum, Michael (1988) Associate Professor Exercise Physiology
BS, Florida State University; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, Florida State University.
May, Brenda (1996) Assistant Professor Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
McBarron, Janet (1988) Adjunct Instructor Health Science
BSN, St. Josephs University; BS, Widener University; MD, Hahneman University.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Assistant Professor English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCollum, James B. (1976) Professor Economics
BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD, Tulane University; Faculty Service Award, 1986-87.
McCormick, Katherine M. (1990) Associate Professor Mental Retardation
BA, MA, EdS, University of Alabama in Birmingham; PhD, Auburn University.
McCrumb, Dawn K. (1995) Assistant Professor Physical Education
BS, MEd, Salisbury State University.
McGee, Billy D. (1964) Associate Professor History
BA, MA, University of Alabama; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1968-69.
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor Library Science, Acting Director of the Library
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.
McHenry, James P. (1996) Assistant Professor English
BA, St. Ambrose College; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, Ohio University.
McIntosh, Joseph W. (1973) Professor Health Sciences
BA, Indiana Central University of Indianapolis; MS, University of North Carolina; MS, Troy State University; HSD, Indiana University; CHES, National Commission on Health Education
Credentialing; LNHA, National Association of Boards of Nursing Home Administrators.
McQueen, Tena F. (1972) Associate Professor Science
BS, University of Louisville; MEd, Auburn University.
Meisel, Jr., Lawrence P. (1990) Assistant Professor Counseling
BA, Montclair State College; MEd, Trenton State College; EdD, Auburn University.
Mion, Mario R. (1975) Professor Political Science, Acting Chair, Department of Political Science
BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the Year, 1989-90.
Mitchell-Tibbs, Marlene P. (1983) Professor Nursing, Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program
BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, PhD, Emory University.
Mitifu, Faida M. (1997) Assistant Professor French
BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Murzyn, John S. (1970) Professor History
AB, Villanova University; MA, PhD, New York University.
Myers, John B. (1970) Professor History
BA, MA, PhD, Florida State University; Educator of the Year, 1987-88; Faculty Service Award, 1985-86.
Nall, Kenny (1994) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Emory University; MD, Medical College of Georgia.
Nesmith, Jaynie L. (1991) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
BS, Auburn University; MEd, Georgia State University; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University. Faculty Service Award, 1993-94.
Norlin, Virginia J. (1995) Assistant Professor Educational Technology
BA, Fairleigh Dickinson University; MA, University of Hartford; EdS, Southern Connecticut University.
Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor Criminal Justice, Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of the Year, 1981-82.
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.
O'Brien, John T. (1978) Associate Professor Music
BM, MM, Baylor University.
O’Hara, Margaret T. (1997) Assistant Professor Information Systems
BS, Seton Hall University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Oppenheimer, Peter H. (1997) Assistant Professor Finance
AA, The Florida State University; BS, University of South Carolina-Columbia; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Owen, William James (1995) Assistant Professor English
BA, MA, North Carolina State University; PhD, The University of Virginia.
Panos, George (1973) Associate Professor Mental Health, Director, Health Science
BS, College of Charleston; MEd, PhD, University of South Carolina.
Pate, Alice K. (1997) Assistant Professor History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, The Ohio State University.
Peace, Julia H. (1992) Assistant Professor Learning Support
BS, Georgia College and State University; MS, University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, The University of Chicago; MD, The George Washington University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor Developmental Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Instructor Developmental Studies
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.
Rainey, Archie W. (1974) Professor Criminal Justice
BS, MS, University of Tennessee; PhD, Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities.
Richman, Harvey (1997) Assistant Professor Psychology
AA, Broward Community College; BA, Florida Atlantic University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Riggins, Sharon (1992) Adjunct Instructor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Columbus State University.
Riggsby, Dutchie S. (1972) Professor Educational Technology
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Riley, Edwin E. (1971) Professor Music
BM, MS, Juilliard School of Music; DMA, University of Iowa.
Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990) Associate Professor Educational Leadership
BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97.
Roberts, Ellen L. (1987) Associate Professor Physical Education
BS, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Alabama-Birmingham; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Rosenthal, Ann (1997) Assistant Professor Communication
AA, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College; BA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Ross, Daniel W. (1990) Associate Professor English, Acting Chair, Department of Language and Literature
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Assistant Professor Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, University of Rochester.
Rutland, Carole L. (1993) Assistant Professor Science Education, Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center
BSEd, MEd, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Schild, Mary E. (1972) Associate Professor Psychology, Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology
BA, University of Georgia; MA, PhD, University of Virginia. Educator of the Year, 1993-94.
Schwartz, Brian W. (1996) Assistant Professor Biology
BS, University of Memphis; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Schwimmer, David R. (1978) Professor Geology
BS, University of Wisconsin; MA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1994-95.
Scialla, Ning Tien (1997) Assistant Professor Music
BM, MM, Eastman School of Music; DMA, Louisiana State University.
Seifu, Abiye (1991) Assistant Professor Engineering
BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute.
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor Communication
BS, MS, Murray State University.
Shoemaker, David W. (1994) Associate Professor Science Education, Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
BS, MS, University of Alabama; EdS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Assistant Professor Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Stanback, Rosa S. (1970) Professor Social Science Education
BS, MEd, Tuskegee Institute.
Stanton, George E. (1969) Professor Biology, Chair, Department of Biology
BS, Bucknell University; PhD, University of Maine; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1972-73; Vice President's Award, 1984-85.
Stephens, Charlotte S. (1990) Associate Professor Information Systems, Director, Graduate Studies
BA, Georgia State University; MBA, PhD, Auburn University.
Stewart, Jr., Jack C. (1972) Professor Educational Foundations
AB, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia Southern College; EdD, University of Alabama.
Stinson, Gerald L. (1974) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BA, Columbus State University; MS, Auburn University.
Stokes, Glenn D. (1983) Professor Biology, Associate Dean, College of Science
BS, University of Rhode Island; PhD, Pennsylvania State University.
Stratford, Sandra K. (1978) Associate Professor Library Science
BA, Columbus State University; MLib, Emory University; PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1994-95.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976) Professor Physical Education and Recreation
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama.
Teasley, Patricia R. (1990) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, College of St. Scholastica; MSN, San Jose State University; Certified Clinical Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing, American Nurses' Association.
Thomas, John J. (1974) Professor Philosophy
BA, LaSalle College; MA, PhD, University of Miami.
Thomson, Neal F. (1994) Assistant Professor Management
AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS, MBA, PhD, Florida State University.
Titus, Jackie K. (1974) Associate Professor Mental Health
BA, Concord College; MEd, Georgia State University; Distinguished Professor, 1976-77; Faculty Service Award, 1989-90; NCC.
Trigg, Rodger R. (1975) Professor Accounting
BS, MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, University of Arkansas; CPA.
Truitt, Gery B., Major (1998) Professor Military Science, Chair, Department of Military Science
BBA, Sam Houston State University; MS, Troy State University.
Tu, Renjin (1994) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, East China, Normal University; MS, Shanghai University of Science and Technology; PhD, Wichita State University.
VanCleave, Jr., Albert R. (1971) Professor Mathematics
BA, Alabama College; MA; University of Alabama; PhD, Auburn University.
Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor Music, Dean, College of Arts and Letters
BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year, 1980-81.
Wadkins, Mary J. (1971) Associate Professor History
BA, Columbus State University; MA, Auburn University; Educator of the Year, 1985-1986.
Walls, D. Glen (1973) Professor Educational Psychology
BA, Drake University; MA, Northern Illinois University; EdD, University of Houston.
Wentland, Thomas J. (1979) Professor Developmental Studies
BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
West, Suzanne T. (1993) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, Medical College of Georgia.
Wharry, Cheryl W. (1997) Assistant Professor Linguistics
BA, Oral Roberts University; MA, PhD, Oklahoma State University.
Whiddon, L. Rexford (1970) Associate Professor Music, Chair, Schwob Department of Music
BM, MM, Eastman School of Music.
Whitman, Anita B. (1974) Professor Elementary Education
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996) Assistant Professor Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd, The Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981) Associate Professor Music
BA, Reed College; MM, Juilliard School of Music; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Woodward, Barbara J. (1991) Adjunct Instructor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Medical College of Georgia.
Woolbright, David E. (1974) Professor Computer Science
BS, Davidson College; MAT, Emory University; PhD, Auburn University.
Wright, Burley W. (1993) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS, MBA, Columbus State University.
Yates, Jerrel K. (1976) Professor Mathematics/Computer Science
BS, University of Mississippi; MS, Texas A&M University; PhD, University of Mississippi.
Yoo, Seong Moo (1996) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BA, Seoul National University; MA, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington.
Zanev, Vladimir S. (1996) Associate Professor Computer Science
MS, PhD, Sofia University.
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. (1994) Assistant Professor Biology
BS, Western Michigan University; PhD, University of Kentucky.

Emeriti Faculty

*Adams, Olin B. (1960) Associate Professor History
BBA, Emory University; MA, George Peabody College; PhD, Florida State University.
*Amundson, Richard J. (1966) Professor History
BA, Augustana College; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1967-68, 1975-76; Faculty Service Award, 1987-88.
Anderson, John H. (1969) Professor Music
BM, Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Missouri; MM, University of Michigan; PhD, Catholic University.
*Bailey, Benjamin F. (1963) Professor History
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Florida State University.
Blackmon, Mary V. (1959) Professor Physical Education
AB, Georgia State College for Women; MS, University of Tennessee.
Bohannon, John L. (1970) Associate Professor Finance
BBA, MBA, University of Georgia.
*Brown, Jack A. (1962) Professor English
BA, MA, University of Miami; PhD, University of Florida.
Brown, Wimberly E. (1958) Professor, Associate Director Student Services
BA, University of Georgia; MA, Peabody College.
Caproni, Bettyesue R. (1976) Associate Professor Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia.
Cash, Dewey B. (1958) Professor Mathematics
BS, MEd, MS, Auburn University.
Clark, Flora M. (1971) Professor Biology
BS, MAT, Alabama College; PhD, University of Tennessee.
Clark, Neil P. (1969) Professor Science Education
BBA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Clements, Frank M. (1959) Professor Physical Education
BS, Georgia Teachers College; MS, University of Tennessee.
Crim, John W. (1977) Professor Management
BME, Marquette University; MBA, University of Buffalo; PhD, Georgia State University.
Duncan, Frances M. (1970) Professor Mental Retardation
BA, Barnard College of Columbia University; MS, EdD, Auburn University.
*Dwyer, James J. (1968) Associate Professor History
BS, Florida Southern College; MA, Stetson University.
Gibson, Hal J. (1976) Professor Music
BM, Southern Methodist University; MMEd, Southern Methodist University.
*Hackett, Paul T. (1970) Assistant Professor English
AB, MA, Gonzaga University; MA, University of Houston.
Hatfield, Dorothy (1958) Associate Professor, Director English
BS, MA, Auburn University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1965-66.
Henderson, Bob G. (1975) Professor Educational Foundations, Director, Center for International Education
BSEd, Southern Illinois University; MA, PhD, George Peabody College.
Henderson, Malcolm (1970) Professor Finance
BBA University of Georgia; MS University of Tennessee; PhD University of Alabama.
*Holmes, Joel H. (1983) Associate Professor Library
BS, Jacksonville State University; MSLS, Florida State University.
Howell, Robert S. (1961) Associate Professor Finance
BS, Syracuse University; MBA, Florida State University.
Land, Arthur J. (1971) Professor Educational Administration
BA, MRC, EdD, University of Florida.
*Lee, Virginia C. (1961) Associate Professor Library Science
BS, Appalachian State College; MS, Peabody College.
LeNoir, William C. (1960) Professor, Dean Botany
BS, Maryville College; MS, PhD, University of Georgia.
*Livengood, Mary L. (1958) Registrar Student Services
BA, University of Cincinnati; MS, Auburn University.
McLendon, Alvin (1958) Professor Physical ScienceBS, Georgia Southern College; MA, George Peabody College; MS, Oklahoma State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Milian, Helen T. (1967) Professor, Chair Nursing
BSN, Emory University; MSN, Emory University.
Mock, W. Lindsey (1961) Vice President Student Affairs
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
*Nance, Kenneth (1958) Professor Biology
BA, MA, EdS, Peabody College.
Parker, Charles A. (1969) Professor Education
BS, Georgia Southern College; MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Columbia University Teachers College.
*Petlewski, Paul J. (1971) Associate Professor English
BA, University of Detroit; MA, PhD, University of Florida.
Phelps, Ferinez B. (1970) Professor Political Science
BA, JD, University of Texas; MA, Eastern New Mexico University; PhD, Texas Tech University.
Ragsdale, Charles F. (1965) Professor Physical Education and Recreation
BS, MEd, Georgia Southern College.
Riggsby, Ernest D. (1969) Professor Science Education
BS, Tennessee Polytechnic Institute; BA, MA, EdS, EdD, George Peabody College.
Robinson, Thelma M. (1970) Counselor Counseling and Placement
BS, Savannah State College; MEd, Tuskegee University.
Safar, Milo R. (1971) Associate Professor, Program Director Dental Hygiene
BS, DDS, University of Illinois.
*Sanders, James O. (1961) Vice President Business and Finance
BA, University of Georgia; MBA, Ohio State University.
Sears, Robert L. (1969) Professor Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern College; MA, EdD, University of Georgia.
Voynich, John J. (1969) Professor Management
MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University; JD, John Marshall Law School.
Wabo, Sister Mary Ann (1971) Associate Professor Nursing
BSNEd, University of Dayton; MEd, Duquesne University.
*Webb, Joe S. (1968) Professor Criminal Justice
BS, Western New Mexico University; MS, University of Southern California.
Whitley, Thomas Y. (1958) President Education
AB, MEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Texas.
Whitman, Harold L. (1969) Professor Reading Education
BS, MEd, EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1995-96.
Zimmerly, Belle M. (1980) Associate Professor Marketing
BS, MS, PhD, University of Illinois.

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