Faculty
The date after each name indicates the year of first appointment at the university.
Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor Business Administration, President
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida
State University.
Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor Music, Acting Vice President for Academic
Affairs
BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year,
1980‑81.
Abercrombie, Jean P. (2001) Assistant Professor Finance
BBA, Sul Ross University; MBA, University of Texas - Permian Basin.
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 H. (1975) Professor Early Childhood Education, Chair, Department of Curriculum
and Instruction
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
BS, University of Mosul; PhD, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Faculty
Research and Scholarship Award, 1995-96.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor Nursing
LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community
College; BSN, MS, Troy State University.
Averitt-Miller, Sallie D. (1996) Associate Professor Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award,
2000-01.
Bagley, Earl G. (1973) Associate Professor Social Science Education, Vice President
for Student and Community Affairs
BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Ballenger, Julie A. (1995) Associate Professor Botany
BA, Central University of Iowa; MS, Fort Hays State University; PhD, Miami University.
Baltimore, Michael L. (1994) Associate 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.
Barnes, Pat H. (1996) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology, Director, College
of Education Outreach Services
BS, Texas Women's University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor Nursing
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.
Beaty, J. Larry (1999) Associate Professor Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MS, EdD, Auburn University.
Benator, Cynthia W. (2000) Assistant Professor Reading Education, Coordinator of Student
Teaching
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, University of North Carolina.
Bhagayavati (2001) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BE, BMS College of Engineering (India); MS in Computer Engineering, MS in Computer
Science, PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Birkhead, William S. (1978) Professor Biology
BS, Cornell University; MA, PhD, University of Texas; Educator of the Year, 1988‑89;
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1997-98.
Bollis-Pecci, Tamara S. (1999) Assistant Professor Communication
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis.
Bosworth, Edward L. (2001) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BA, University of the South; MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Huntsville.
Branchcomb, Jennifer C. (1994) Instructor Physical Education, Athletic Trainer
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky 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) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Purdue University.
Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993) Associate Professor Art, Chair, Department of Art
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education, Director, College
of Education Services and Field Experiences
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama
at Birmingham.
Carter, Fonda L. (1988) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; CPA; DBA, Mississippi State
University.
Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976) Professor Educational Research, Director of Institutional
Research and Assessment
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Causey, Virginia E. (2000) Assistant Professor Social Science Education
BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
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.
Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor Political Science, Acting Dean, College
of Arts and Letters
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99.
Chevere, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor Nursing
ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale 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.
Coleman, C. Earl (2001) Curry Professor of Voice Voice
BS, MM in Violin Performance, MM in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Conklin, Jeffrey T. (2001) Assistant Professor Special Education
BS, Grand Valley State University; MM, Aquinas College; EdD, Western Michigan University.
Cook, J. Alyce (1994) Associate 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.
Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997) Assistant Professor Astronomy
BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas;
Educator of the Year, 1998-99.
Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor Economics, Executive Director, Office of Community
Development
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.
David, Joseph A. III (2001) Assistant Professor Music Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern University; MMEd, VanderCook College of Music.
Davis, Beverly M. (1988) Assistant Professor Basic Studies, Acting Dean, University
College
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State
University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.
DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Diaz, Betty Anne (1987) Assistant Professor Music
BA, Georgia College and State University; MM, DM, Florida State University.
Diaz, Manuel (1990) Associate Professor Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
Dolan, Thomas P. (2000) Assistant Professor Political Science
BA, Drake University; MA, Naval Postgraduate School; PhD, Georgia State University.
Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Professor Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, MA, Texas A & M University.
Eck, Hunter E. (1999) Instructor Library Science
BS, Georgia College and State University; MLIS, University of South Carolina.
Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973) Professor Management, Chair, Department of Business Administration
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Fisher, Gerald P. (1999) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
BA, California State University-Northridge; MS, California State University-Sacramento;
MS, Northern Arizona University.
Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor Information Systems, Chair, Department
of Financial and Information Systems
AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Ford, Roberta Ann (2000) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, State University of New York at Geneseo; MM, State University of New York,
College at Fredonia; MLS, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Professor Physical Education and Recreation, Chair, Department
of Physical Education and Leisure Management
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Francavilla, Joseph V. (1987) Associate Professor English
BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York.
Franklin, MSG 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; Faculty Service Award, 1999-2000.
Garza, Efrain E. (1999) Assistant Professor Spanish
BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University.
Gates, Carolyn F. (2001) Assistant Professor Educational Leadership
BA, MEd, University of South Carolina; EdS, Georgia State University; EdD, University
of Georgia
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.
Georgecink, Susan H. (1999) Assistant Professor English
BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Washington.
Gibson, Danna M. (2001) Assistant Professor Communication
BS, Western Carolina University; MA, Austin Peay State University; PhD, University
of Memphis.
Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor Mathematics, Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Associate Professor Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Gober, Deborah (1998) Assistant Professor Mathematics Education
AB, Asbury College; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, 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.
Gopalan, Suresh (2000) Associate Professor Management
BComm, Loyola College; MBA, The University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana
Tech University.
Gore, James A. (1996) Professor Environmental Sciences, Acting Chair, Department of
Health and Environmental Sciences
BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana; Faculty Research and
Scholarship Award, 1999-2000.
Goyne, June S. (1993) Associate 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) Assistant Professor 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.
Grimsley, Reagan L. (2001) Archivist; Instructor Library Science
BS, MA, MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi.
Grosse, Van H. (1975) Professor Biology
BS, MS, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Georgia.
Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Associate Professor Finance, Associate 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
AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri.
Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education,Associate
Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Hamilton, Debra H. (2000) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
BSEd, MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Montana State University.
Hamilton, Kathryn M. (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, Mississippi State; MEd, Columbus State University.
Hamilton, William C. (1973) Professor Management
BS, MBA, Mississippi State University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Hanley, Thomas B. (1976) Professorm Geology, Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry
and Geology
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Hansen, Kristen S. (1997) Assistant Professor Music
BM, St. Olaf College; MM, DMA, 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) Professor Educational Leadership, Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Hassani, Hassan M. (1994) Assistant Professor Basic Studies
BS, Auburn University; MS, Troy State University.
Hawkins, Amanda B. (1994) Associate Professor Nursing
AA, Columbus State University; BSN, George Mason University; MSN, Troy State University.
Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999) Assistant Professor Biology
BA, LaGrange College; MS, Auburn University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University.
Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998) Assistant Professor Special Education
BA, LaGrange College; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic
Institute and State University.
Hickson, Joyce H. (1991) Professor Counseling, Chair, Department of Counseling and
Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor Science Education
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.
Hoft, Jr., John W. (1999) Instructor Library Science
BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of
South Florida.
Hogan, Patrick T. (2001) Associate Professor Computer Information Systems
BBA, Georgia State University; MS, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington.
Holland, Rodger G. (1994) Associate Professor Accounting
BS, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Ohio State University.
Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing
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) Associate Professor Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Housker, Jody E. (2001) Assistant Professor Education
BS, MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of South Dakota.
Howard, James B. (1971) Professor Art
BFA, MFA, University of Georgia.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hoyle, Richard J. Capt., (2001) Instructor Military Science
BS, Northern Illinois University.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor English, Acting Chair, Department of Language and
Literature
BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College
of Vanderbilt 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.
Ingram, W. Rhea (2001) Assistant Professor Marketing
BS, MBA, Troy State University; PhD, University of Kentucky.
Ionascu, Eugen (1999) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A & M University.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Assistant Professor Basic Studies, Acting Chair, Department
of Basic Studies
BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri.
Johnson, Arlene J. (1996) Associate Professor Political Science
BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh.
Johnson, Lowanda D. (2001) Instructor Nursing
BSN, Albany State University; MSN, Troy State University.
Johnson, Robert S. (1993) Professor Economics
BA, Stetson University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Kaller, Jeffrey D. (2001) Assistant Professor Art
BFA, University of the Arts-The Philadelphia College of Art and Design; MFA New
York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
Kao, Tsun‑hsiung (1967) Professor Physics
BS, Tunghai University; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Kennedy-Oji, Chinaro M. (2001) Assistant Professor Public Health
BA, Colgate University; MPH, Yale University School of Medicine; DPH, Columbia
University School of Public Health.
Kettering, Ronald C. (1986) Professor Accounting
BSBA, MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University,
CPA.
Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987) Associate Professor French
BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia.
Kramer, Eileen H. (1998) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Cornell University; MLS, Syracuse University.
Kuforiji, Paulina O. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Technology
BS, Ahmadu Bello University; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD, West Virginia
University.
Kurkovsky, Stanislav (1999) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS/MS, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute; MS, PhD, University of Southwestern
Louisiana.
Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lee, Doohee, (2000) Assistant Professor Public Health
BPA, Soong Sil University, MA, Wichita State University; MPH, PhD, The University
of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Lights, Jettie N. (1976) Assistant Professor Science
BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University.
Linton, Ronald C. (1998) Associate Professor Computer Science
BA, University of Louisville; MA, University of Kentucky; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Lomarcan, Diana L (1996) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University.
Long, Richard P. (1991) Associate Professor Communication, Acting Chair, Department
of Communication
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University‑Carbondale.
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Professor Business Administration
BA, MBA, 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; Faculty Service Award,
1991-92; 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.
Marcades, Michael G. (2001) Assistant Professor Music
BM, Baylor University; MCM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Texas Tech
University.
Martin, Andrae E. (2001) Assistant Professor Music
BM, Memorial University (Newfoundland); MM, University of Ottawa; DMA, State University
of New York at Stony Brook.
May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Associate Professor English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCrillis, Neal R. (1998) Associate Professor History, Mildred Miller Fort Chair of
International Education
BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor Library Science, Director, Simon Schwob
Memorial Library
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.
McHenry, James P. (1996) Assistant Professor English, Acting Assistant Dean, College
of Arts and Letters
BA, St. Ambrose College; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, Ohio University.
McQueen, Tena F. (1972) Associate Professor Science
BS, University of Louisville; MEd, 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.
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.
Newtson, Richard L. (1998) Assistant Professor Sociology and Gerontology
BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor Criminal Justice, Chair, Department of Criminal
Justice, Director, Judicial Affairs
BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of
the Year, 1981‑82.
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.
Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BMEd, Indiana University-Bloomington, MM, DMA, Arizona State University.
Owen, William James (1995) Associate Professor English
BA, MA, North Carolina State University; PhD, The University of Virginia.
Palmer, Bradley E. (2001) Assistant Professor Music
BM, Millikin University; MA, University of Iowa.
Pascoe, Donna E. (2001) Assistant Professor Educational Foundations
BA, San Diego State University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Pate, Alice K. (1997) Assistant Professor History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, The Ohio State University.
Patrick, Kevin A. (2000) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Southwestern University; MFA, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, The University of Chicago; MD, The George Washington University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor Basic Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Assistant Professor Social Sciences
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.
Rainey, Archie W. (1974) Professor Criminal Justice, Coordinator, Justice Administration
Outreach
BS, MS, University of Tennessee; PhD, Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting
Colleges and Universities.
Reid, Susan G. (2001) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Randolph-Macon Woman's College; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Richman, Harvey (1997) Associate Professor Psychology
AA, Broward Community College; BA, Florida Atlantic University; MA, PhD, University
of North Carolina at Greensboro; Educator of the Year, 2000-01.
Riggsby, Dutchie S. (1972) Professor Educational Foundations
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990) Professor Educational Foundations
BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97.
Roberts, Ellen L. (1987) 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) Professor English
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University.
Rulli, Richard J. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BM, BME, University of Northern Colorado; MM, Ithaca College.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Associate Professor Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, University of Rochester.
Rutland, Carole L. (1993) Associate 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.
Schmidt, Mark S. (1999) Assistant Professor Psychology
BS, MS, Georgia College; PhD, University of Georgia.
Schwartz, Brian W. (1996) Associate 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.
Seifu, Abiye (1991) Associate Professor Engineering
BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical
Institute.
Shalishali, Maurice K. (1998) Associate Professor Economics
BS, National University of Zaire; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Shaw, Amy G. (1999) Instructor Basic Studies
BA, Huntingdon College; MEd, Columbus State University.
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor Communication, Assistant Vice President
for Student and Community Affairs/Director, Continuing and Regional Education Services
BS, MS, Murray State University.
Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Associate Professor Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
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.
Stembridge, Melodie (2002) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, William Carey School of Nursing; MSN, Mississippi University for Women; MA,
University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Stinson, Gerald L. (1974) Associate 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; Educator of
the Year, 1999-2000.
Stratford, Sandra K. (1978) Associate Professor Library Science
BA, Columbus State University; MLib, Emory University; PhD, University of Alabama;
Faculty Service Award, 1994-95.
Studstill, John D.(2000) Assistant Professor Sociology and Anthropology
AB, Emory University; Diplome, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes; PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Taddie, Daniel L. (1999) Professor Music, Chair, Department of Music
BA, Marycrest College; MA, MFA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Tarsi, Nancy L. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology and Research
BS, Trenton State College; MEd, Lehigh University, PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976) Professor Physical Education and Recreation
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service
Award, 1997-98.
Thomas, John J. (1974) Professor Philosophy
BA, LaSalle College; MA, PhD, University of Miami.
Thomson, Neal F. (1994) Associate Professor Management
AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS, MBA, PhD, Florida State University.
Thornton, Mark (1999) Associate Professor Economics
BS, Saint Bonaventure University; PhD, Auburn University.
Tompson, Douglas A. (2001) Assistant Professor History
BA, Northwestern University; MA, University of Utah; PhD, University of Florida.
Truitt, G. Brent, Major (1998) Professor Military Science, Chair, Department of Military
Science
BBA, Sam Houston State University; MS, Troy State University.
Tu, Renjin (1994) Associate 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.
Villavicencio, Jose (2000) Assistant Professor Foreign Language Education
BA, San Francisco State University; EdD, University of Southern California.
Wharry, Cheryl W. (1997) Assistant Professor Linguistics
BA, Oral Roberts University; MA, PhD, Oklahoma State University.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996) Associate Professor Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd, The Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981) Professor Music
BA, Reed College; MM, Juilliard School of Music; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Wisdo, David (2001) Assistant Professor Philosophy
BA, Wesleyan University; MA, Mphil, PhD, Columbia University.
Witt, Betsy A. (2000) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
BS, MA, Sam Houston State University.
Woods, Nataline J. (2001) Instructor Reading
BA, Mississippi Valley State College; MA in Reading Education, Atlanta University;
MA in Counseling and Human Development Education, Clark Atlanta University.
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.
Wright-Evans, Kristen M. (2001) Assistant Professor Art
BFA, MS, PhD, Iowa State University.
Zanev, Vladimir S. (1996) Associate Professor Computer Science
MS, PhD, Sofia University.
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. (1994) Associate 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.
Arno, Elsie R. (1975) Associate Professor Economics
BS, Bucknell University; MS, Auburn University.
Atkins, James T. (1974) Professor Education
ABJ, University of Georgia; MA, EdD, George Peabody College for Teachers.
*Bailey, Benjamin F. (1963) Professor History
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished
Professor of the Year, 1964-65.
Berger, Elinor E. (1971) Professor Mathematics
BS, University of Maryland; MA, Brandeis; PhD, The City University of New York.
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.
Carlisle, Earnest (1969) Professor Mathematics Education
BS, Huntingdon College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
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.
Cook, Cline G. (1979) Associate Professor Finance
BS, United States Military Academy; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD,
Georgia State University.
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; Vice President=s
Award, 1983-84.
*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
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.
Klein, Ronald D. (1974) Professor Management
BS, American University; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Kundey, Gary E. (1974) Professor Finance
BBA, North Texas State University; MBA, Texas Tech University; PhD, University
of Florida.
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.
Lindquist, Mary M. (1984) Callaway Professor Mathematics Education
BA, University of North Carolina; MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, University
of Wisconsin; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1998-99.
*Livengood, Mary L. (1958) Registrar Student Services
BA, University of Cincinnati; MS, Auburn University.
McCollum, James B. (1976) Professor Economics
BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD, Tulane University.
McLendon, Alvin (1958) Professor Physical Science
BS, 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.
Rodgers, Hugh I. (1967) Professor History
BA, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Texas.
*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.
Scanling, Frederick H. (1967) Associate Professor Management
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology; MBA, University of North Carolina.
*Sears, Robert L. (1969) Professor Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern College; MA, EdD, University of Georgia.
Stanback, Rosa S. (1970) Professor Social Science Education
BS, MEd, Tuskegee Institute.
Stewart, Jack C. (1972) Professor Educational Foundations
AB, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia Southern College; EdD, University of
Alabama.
Taylor, Earlene P. (1970) Professor Accounting
BS, MBA, Auburn University; PhD, Georgia State University.
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.
Walls, Glen D. (1973) Professor Educational Psychology
BA, Drake University; MA, Northern Illinois University; EdD, University of Houston.
*Webb, Joe S. (1968) Professor Criminal Justice
BS, Western New Mexico University; MS, University of Southern California.
Wentland, Thomas J. (1979) Professor Communicative Disorders
BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
*Whitley, Thomas Y. (1958) President Education
AB, MEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Texas.
Whitman, Anita. B. (1974) Professor Elementary Education
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
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.
*Deceased
