Faculty

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Emeriti Faculty

Note: 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.


• Saunders, Martha D. (2002) Professor Communication
       Vice President for Academic Affairs
  BA, University of Southern Mississippi; MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Florida State University.

A

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.
Almada, Carlos J. (2003) Associate Professor Mathematics
Licenciatura en Matematicas, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba; PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder.
Applegate, Kristen M. (2001) Assistant Professor Art
BFA, MS, PhD, Iowa State University.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor  Nursing
LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College; BSN, MS, Troy State University.

B

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; Educator of the Year, 2002-2003.
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 Science
BS, Florida A&M University; MLS, Simmons College.
Barnes, Pat H. (1996) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology
BS, Texas Women's University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Barone, John A. (2003) Assistant Professor Biology
BA, BS, Indiana University-Bloomington; PhD, University of Utah.
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.
Bhagyavati (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, Tamara S. (1999) Assistant Professor Communication
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis; Educator of the Year, 2001-2002.
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.
Brosch, Scott A. (2002) Professor Military Science
BS, Florida State University; MA, Sam Houston State University.
Brown, Peter Scott (2003) Assistant Professor Art
BA, Bard College; PhD, Yale University.
Buchanan, Scott E. (2002) Assistant Professor Political Science
AB, University of Georgia; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Oklahoma.
Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993) Professor Art
     Chair, Department of Art
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
     Chair, Department of Teacher Education
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

C

Carter, Fonda L. (1988) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; DBA, Mississippi State University; CPA.
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
     Dean, College of Arts and Letters
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99.
Christopher, Therese M. (2003) Assistant Professor Nursing
AA, Columbus State University; BSN, Troy State University; MSN University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor Biology
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
BS, MM in Violin Performance, MM in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Collins, Vikki K. (2003) Assistant Professor Education
BS, MEd, Columbus State University, PhD, Georgia State University.
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; Faculty Service Award, 2001-2002.
Cope, Donald A. (1968) Associate Professor History
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University.
Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997) Associate Professor Astronomy
BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Educator of the Year, 1998-99.

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Dabke, Rajeev B. (2002) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BSC, Fergusson College; MSC, PhD, University of Pune.
Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor Economics
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
     Dean, University College
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.
Davis, John K. (2002) Assistant Professor Biology
BA, Hanover College; MA, PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993) 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) Professor Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
Dolan, Thomas P. (2000) Assistant Professor Political Science
     Acting Chair, Department of Political Science
BA, Drake University; MA, Naval Postgraduate School; PhD, Georgia State University.
Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Associate Professor Criminal Justice
     Acting Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University; DPA,  University of Alabama.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Professor Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Greene, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, MA, Texas A & M University.
Dutta, Amitabh S. (2002) Associate Professor Finance
BSc, Bombay University; MBA, Wake Forest University; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

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Edwards, William H. (1974) Professor Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Elkins, Susan P. (1999) Assistant Professor Education
BS, BSEd, MS, Auburn University.
Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973) Professor Management
     Chair, Department of Business Administration
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.

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Fitch, Tregon J. (2002) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, Troy State University; MSEd, Auburn University; EdD, Texas A & M University-Commerce.
Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor Computer Information Systems Management
     Chair, Department of Financial and Information Systems
AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Professor Exercise Science and Physical Education
     Chair, Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Professional Studies
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.
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.
Fouche, Katheryn K. (2003) Professor Education
BS,  University of Tennessee; Med, PhD, University of Florida.
Francavilla, Joseph V. (1987) Associate Professor English
BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York.
Frazier, William J. (1974) Professor Geology
BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1984-85.
French, Brenda R. (2000) Assistant Professor Nursing
ASN, Samford University; BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Frerichs, Kenneth J. (2001) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, Iowa State University; MBA, Loyola University-Chicago.
Fussell, Cathy H. (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, Georgia State University; MEd, Columbus State University.

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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.
Gaskins, Andre J. (2002) Assistant Professor Music
BM, Butler University; MM, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Gebeyehu, Zewdu (2002) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, MS, Addis Ababa University; PhD, Philipps University.
Gentry, David G. (2002) Assistant Professor Art
AA, William Rainey Harper College; BFA, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; MFA, California College of Arts and Crafts.
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.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Associate Professor Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Gober, Deborah (1998) Associate 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) Edwin and Florette Rothschild Chair/Associate Professor Management
BComm, Loyola College; MBA,  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
     Chair, Department of Nursing
BSN, MSN, University of Alabama in Birmingham; Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association; Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association.
Graver, Steven 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.

H

Hackett, P. Thomas (2004) Associate Professor Education
BA, MEd, Columbus State University; EdS, Auburn University at Montgomery; EdD,  University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Professor Finance
     Dean, D. Abbott Turner College of Business
     Bill Heard Chair of Finance
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Hamilton, Karen L. (2003) Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems Management
BS, University of Rhode Island; MEd,  Pennsylvania State University; PhD,  Florida 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) Professor Geology
     Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Hansen, Kristen S. (1997) Associate 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.
Hasiuk, Anne Z. (2003) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MALIS, University of Missouri-Columbia.
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.
Heiman, Thomas L. (2002) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Northwestern College; MFA, Florida State University.
Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999) Associate Professor Biology
BA, LaGrange College; MS, Auburn University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998) Associate Professor Special Education
BA, LaGrange College; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Henning, Cindy S. (2003) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, BSEd, University of Maryland; MEd, Columbus State University.
Hickson, Joyce H. (1991) Professor Counseling
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor Health Science
BS, University of Central Florida; MEd, Columbus State University.
Ho, Johnny C. (1994) 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) Assistant Professor Business Administration
BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of South Florida
Hogan, Patrick T. (2001) Associate Professor Accounting and Computer Information Systems Management
BBA, Georgia State University; MS, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, CPA.
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.
Hopkin, Teresa L. (1983) Assistant Professor Music
BME, Florida State University; MM, Columbus State University.
Hornbuckle, David F. (1994) Associate Professor Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Associate Professor Mathematics
     Acting Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor English
     Chair, Department of Language and Literature
BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.

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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) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A & M University.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Associate Professor Basic Studies
     Acting Chair, Department of Basic Studies
BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 2002-2003.

J

Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998) Associate Professor Music
BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Jeon, Kyongseon (2004) Assistant Professor Linguistics
BA, Chonnam National University; MA, University of Texas-San Antonio; PhD, Georgetown University.
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.
Jones, Rita C. (2003) Associate Professor Accounting
AA, Southern Union State Junior College; BSBA, MBA, Auburn University; DBA, Mississippi State University, CMA.

K

Kaller, Jeffrey D. (2001) Assistant Professor Art
BFA, University of the Arts- 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.
Kettering, Ronald C. (1986) Professor Accounting and Finance
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) Associate 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.

L

Langston, Vicky C. (2003) Associate Professor Economics
AB, Randolph-Macon Woman�s College; MA,  University of Memphis; PhD,  University of Texas at Austin.
Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lanz, Aprillya R. (2003) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BSE, Arizona State University; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MAM, Auburn University.
Lights, Jettie N. (1976) Assistant Professor Science
BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University.
Ligon, Julie A. (2002) Assistant Professor Library Science
BSEd, Central Missouri State University; MLIS, University of Oklahoma.
Linton, Ronald C. (1998) 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) Professor Communication
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Professor Business Administration
     Assistant Dean for Special Projects, D. Abbott Turner College of Business
BA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Lovelette, Charles A. (1991) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Lucas, Lou Anne C. (2002) Assistant Professor Biology
BS, Wake Forest University; PhD, East Carolina University.
Lupold, John S. (1970) Professor History
     Chair, Department of History
AB, Wofford College; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina; Faculty Service Award, 1991-92; Educator of the Year, 1996-97.

M

Mallisham, Ivy J. (1988) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, University of Alabama; PsyD, 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, Andrée E. (2001) Assistant Professor Music
BM, Memorial University (Newfoundland); MM, University of Ottawa; DMA, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Martin, Ellen H. (2002) Assistant Professor Physical Education
BS, Troy State University; MS, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; EdD, Auburn University.
Matthews, Becky F. (1997) Assistant Professor History
BA, MEd, EdS, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest Missouri State University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Associate Professor English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCrillis, Michele M. (1999) Assistant Professor Art
BA,  University of Leeds; MA,  School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
McCrillis, Neal R. (1998) Associate Professor History
     Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Distinguished Chair of International Education
     Director, Center for International Education
BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
McDonough, Noreen E. (2003) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor Library Science
    Dean of Libraries
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.
McHenry, J. Patrick (1996) Associate 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.
Miller, Sallie D. (1996) Associate Professor Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 2000-01.
Mion, Mario R. (1975) Professor Political Science
BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the Year, 1989-90.
Mitifu, Faida M. (1997) Assistant Professor French
BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Moore, Nancy M. (1985) Assistant Professor English
BA, MEd, Columbus State University
Mulig, Elizabeth V. (2003) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport; MBA, MPA, DBA, Louisiana Tech University, CPA.
Musgrove, Katherine E. (2003) Associate Professor Theatre
     Chair, Department of Theatre
BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Virginia; PhD, Texas Tech University.

N

Nall, Kenny (1994) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, Emory University; MD, Medical College of Georgia.
Newtson, Richard L. (1998) Associate Professor Sociology and Gerontology
BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor Criminal Justice
     Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of the Year, 1981-82.
Norwood, R. Nicholas (2002) Assistant Professor English
BA, University of Texas-Arlington; MA, University of North Texas; PhD, Arizona State University.
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.

O

Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998) Associate 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,  University of Virginia.

P

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) Associate Professor History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD,  Ohio State University.
Patrick, Kevin A. (2000) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Southwestern University; MFA,  University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS,  University of Chicago; MD,  George Washington University.
Peterson, Lisa D. (2002) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor Basic Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Polleys, Mary Sue (1976) Assistant Professor Leadership
BA, Mercer University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Preissler, Kenneth J. (2002) Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems Management
BA, Antioch University; MBA, Miami University; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Assistant Professor Social Sciences
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.

Q

R

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.
Redmond, Tara L. (2002) Assistant Professor Health Science
BS, Morris Brown College; MS, Old Dominion University.
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
     Associate Dean, College of Education
BS, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Alabama-Birmingham; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Rosenthal, Ann (1997) Associate 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.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Associate Professor Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, Eastman School of Music,  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.

S

Sandolph, Wayne A. (2002) Assistant Professor Military Science
BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; MA, MA, Webster University.
Schild, Mary E. (1972) 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 and 2002-2003.
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.
Shaw, Lisa (2003) Assistant Professor Education
BA, Mercer University; MS, Fort Valley State University
     Director, College of Education Services and Field Experiences
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor Communication
     Assistant Vice President for Student and Community Affairs and
     Interim Chair, Department of Communication
BS, MS, Murray State University.
Shumaker, Melody G. (2003) Instructor Basic Studies
BA, Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God; MA, Oral Roberts University; EdD, Oklahoma State University.
Simon, J. Paul (2003) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BS, John Carroll University; MS,  Pennsylvania State University; PhD,  University of Georgia.
Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Associate Professor Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Stanton, George E. (1969) Professor Biology
     Interim Dean, College of Science
BS, Bucknell University; PhD, University of Maine; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1972-73; Vice President's Award, 1984-85.
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.
Summers, Wayne C. (2002) Professor Computer Science
BS, Ohio State University; MS, PhD, St. Louis University.

T

Theis, John D. (2003) Associate Professor Finance
BBA, MBA,  University of Texas at Austin; JD, South Texas College of Law; PhD, University of North Texas.
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.
Tishken, Joel E. (2002) Assistant Professor History
BA, University of Wisconsin-Parkside; MA, PhD, University of Texas-Austin.
Tompson, Douglas A. (2001) Assistant Professor History
BA, Northwestern University; MA, University of Utah; PhD, University of Florida.
Tu, Renjin (1994) Professor Mathematics
BS, East China, Normal University; MS, Shanghai University of Science and Technology; PhD, Wichita State University.

U

V

Vael, Aimee C. (2002) Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MN, Medical College of Georgia.
Villavicencio, José (2000) Assistant Professor Foreign Language Education
BA, San Francisco State University; EdD, University of Southern California.

W

Wakoko, Florence (2002) Assistant Professor Sociology
BA, Makerere University; MA,  Ohio State University.
Waters, Karen H. (2002) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia State University.
Wertz, Orion A. (2003) Assistant Professor Art
BFA, Indiana University; MFA, University of Illionos-Champaign-Urbana.
Whitehead, Christopher C. (2000) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS, University of Texas-Austin; MS, Naval Postgraduate School.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996) Associate Professor Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd,  Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981) Professor Music
     Acting Director, Schwob School of 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, Crystal J. (2002) Assistant Professor English
BA, MA, State University of West 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.

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Y

Yang, Mei (2003) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS, MS, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; PhD,  University of Texas at Dallas.
Yesilyaprak, Ata M. (2003) Associate Professor Finance
AS, MBA, Southeastern Louisiana University; BS, Gazi University; MA, PhD, University of New Orleans.

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Zanev, Vladimir S. (1996) Professor Computer Science
MS, PhD, Sofia University.
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. (1994) Associate Professor Biology
BS, Western Michigan University; PhD, University of Kentucky.

Emeriti Faculty

Note: An asterisk, "*", indicates deceased.

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,  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.
Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976) Professor Education
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University 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.
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.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976) Professor Physical Education and Leisure Management
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama.
Trigg, Rodger R. (1975) Professor Accounting
BS, MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.
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.