Faculty
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The date after each name indicates the year of first appointment at the university.
Brown, Frank Douglas (1981)
Associate Professor of Business Administration
President
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State
University.
Saunders, Martha D. (2002)
Professor of Communication
Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, University of Southern Mississippi; MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Florida State
University
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Adams, Linda J. (1991)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of 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 of Mathematics
Licenciatura en Matematicas, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba; PhD, University of Colorado
at Boulder.
Applegate, Kristen M. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA, MS, PhD, Iowa State University.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992)
Associate Professor of Nursing
LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College;
BSN, MS, Troy State University
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Bagley, Earl G. (1973)
Associate Professor of Social Science Education, Vice President for Student and Community
Affairs
BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Ballenger, Julie A. (1995)
Associate Professor of 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 of Counseling
BS, Columbus State University; MA, Western Carolina University; PhD, Auburn University.
Banks, Erma D. (1984)
Associate Professor of Library Science
BS, Florida A&M University; MLS, Simmons College.
Barnes, Pat H. (1996)
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
BS, Texas Women's University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Barone, John A. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BA, BS, Indiana University-Bloomington; PhD, University of Utah.
Batastini, Peggy H. (1973)
Associate Professor of 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 of Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MS, EdD, Auburn University.
Benator, Cynthia W. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Reading Education
Coordinator of Student Teaching
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.
Bhagyavati (2001)
Assistant Professor of 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 of 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 of Communication
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis; Educator of the Year, 2001-2002.
Bosworth, Edward L. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BA, University of the South; MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Huntsville.
Branchcomb, Jennifer C. (1994)
Instructor of Physical Education Athletic Trainer
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University.
Brewbaker, James M. (1971)
Professor of English Education
BA, MEd, EdD, University of Virginia.
Brill, Harry H. (1981)
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
BS, University of South Carolina; MD, Medical College of South Carolina.
Brosch, Scott A. (2002)
Professor of Military Science
BS, Florida State University; MA, Sam Houston State University.
Brown, Peter Scott (2003)
Assistant Professor of Art
BA, Bard College; PhD, Yale University.
Buchanan, Scott E. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
AB, University of Georgia; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Oklahoma.
Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993)
Professor of Art
Chair, Department of Art
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.
Butcher, Tina D. (1996)
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
Chair, Department of Teacher Education
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
Carter, Fonda L. (1988)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; DBA, Mississippi State University;
CPA.
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Causey, Virginia E. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Social Science Education
BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
Champion, Rebecca A. (1993)
Associate Professor of 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 of 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 of Nursing
AA, Columbus State University; BSN, Troy State University; MSN University of Alabama
at Birmingham.
Church, Warren B. (1999)
Assistant Professor of Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995)
Professor of Biology
BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University.
Cobos, Patricio V. (1983)
Professor of Music
BM, Southern Methodist College; MM, Florida State University.
Cohen, Marvyn D. (1978)
Adjunct Professor of Nursing
BS, University of Alabama; MD, Emory University Medical School.
Coleman, C. Earl (2001)
Curry Professor of of Voice
BS, MM in Violin Performance, MM in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Collins, Vikki K. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Education
BS, MEd, Columbus State University, PhD, Georgia State University.
Conklin, Jeffrey T. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
BS, Grand Valley State University; MM, Aquinas College; EdD, Western Michigan University.
Cook, J. Alyce (1994)
Associate Professor of Spanish
BA, University of South Carolina; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Virginia;
Faculty Service Award, 2001-2002.
Cope, Donald A. (1968)
Associate Professor of History
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University.
Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997)
Associate Professor of 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 of Chemistry
BSC, Fergusson College; MSC, PhD, University of Pune.
Daniels, Michael J. (1980)
Professor of Economics
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.
David, Joseph A., III (2001)
Assistant Professor of Music Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern University; MMEd, VanderCook College of Music.
Davis, Beverly M. (1988)
Assistant Professor of 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 of Biology
BA, Hanover College; MA, PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
DelGobbo, George (1990)
Adjunct Professor of Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Diaz, Betty Anne (1987)
Assistant Professor of Music
BA, Georgia College and State University; MM, DM, Florida State University.
Diaz, Manuel (1990)
Professor of Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
Dolan, Thomas P. (2000)
Assistant Professor of 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 of Criminal Justice
Acting Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University; DPA, University of Alabama.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973)
Professor of Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Greene, Anita (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, Texas A&M University.
Dutta, Amitabh S. (2002)
Associate Professor of Finance
BSc, Bombay University; MBA, Wake Forest University; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville
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Edwards, William H. (1974)
Professor of Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Elkins, Susan P. (1999)
Assistant Professor of Education
BS, BSEd, MS, Auburn University.
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Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973)
Professor of Management
Chair, Department of Business Administration
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Fitch, Tregon J. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Counseling
BS, Troy State University; MSEd, Auburn University; EdD, Texas A&M University-Commerce.
Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986)
Distinguished Professor of Computer Information Systems Management
Chair, Department of Financial and Information Systems
AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996)
Professor of 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 of 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 of Education
BS, University of Tennessee; Med, PhD, University of Florida.
Francavilla, Joseph V. (1987)
Associate Professor of English
BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York.
Frazier, William J. (1974)
Professor of Geology
BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1984-85.
French, Brenda R. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
ASN, Samford University; BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Frerichs, Kenneth J. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS, Iowa State University; MBA, Loyola University-Chicago.
Fussell, Cathy H. (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Georgia State University; MEd, Columbus State University.
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Gamble, Susanne M. (1987)
Adjunct Associate Professor of 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 of 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 of Spanish
BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University.
Gaskins, Andre J. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, Butler University; MM, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Gebeyehu, Zewdu (2002)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
BS, MS, Addis Ababa University; PhD, Philipps University.
Gentry, David G. (2002)
Assistant Professor of 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 of English
BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Washington.
Gibson, Danna M. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Communication
BS, Western Carolina University; MA, Austin Peay State University; PhD, University
of Memphis.
Gibson, Gwen (1996)
Associate Professor of Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997)
Associate Professor of Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Gober, Deborah (1998)
Associate Professor of Mathematics Education
AB, Asbury College; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Golden, Joseph D. (1990)
Associate Professor of Music
BM, MM, University of North Texas.
Gonzalez, Raymond B. (1969)
Professor of Political Science
BA, Southeastern Louisiana College; MS, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Gopalan, Suresh (2000)
Edwin and Florette Rothschild Chair/Associate Professor of Management
BComm, Loyola College; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech
University.
Gore, James A. (1996)
Professor of 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 of 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 of Theatre
BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Greene, W. Herbert (1981)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Athletic Director
Head Basketball Coach
BS, MEd, Auburn University.
Grimsley, Reagan L. (2001)
Archivist; Instructor of Library Science
BS, MA, MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi.
Hackett, P. Thomas (2004)
Associate Professor of Education
BA, MEd, Columbus State University; EdS, Auburn University at Montgomery; EdD, University
of Alabama at Birmingham.
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Hadley, Linda U. (1992)
Professor of 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 of Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Hamilton, Karen L. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems Management
BS, University of Rhode Island; MEd, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Florida State
University.
Hamilton, Kathryn M. (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, Mississippi State; MEd, Columbus State University.
Hamilton, William C. (1973)
Professor of Management
BS, MBA, Mississippi State University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Hanley, Thomas B. (1976)
Professor of Geology
Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Hansen, Kristen S. (1997)
Associate Professor of Music
BM, St. Olaf College; MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Harris, Janice G. (1990)
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, MSN, Troy State University; Certified Inpatient Obstetrics, The National Certification
Corporation.
Harrison, Thomas E. (1995)
Professor of Educational Leadership
Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Hasiuk, Anne Z. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Library Science
BA, University of Wisconsin-Madison; MALIS, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Hassani, Hassan M. (1994)
Assistant Professor of Basic Studies
BS, Auburn University; MS, Troy State University.
Hawkins, Amanda B. (1994)
Associate Professor of Nursing
AA, Columbus State University; BSN, George Mason University; MSN, Troy State University.
Heiman, Thomas L. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
BA, Northwestern College; MFA, Florida State University.
Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999)
Associate Professor of Biology
BA, LaGrange College; MS, Auburn University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University.
Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998)
Associate Professor of Special Education
BA, LaGrange College; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University.
Henning, Cindy S. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS, BSEd, University of Maryland; MEd, Columbus State University.
Hickson, Joyce H. (1991)
Professor of Counseling
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Hiers, James H. (1983)
Associate Professor of Health Science
BS, University of Central Florida; MEd, Columbus State University.
Ho, Johnny C. (1994)
Professor of 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 of Business Administration
BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of South
Florida
Hogan, Patrick T. (2001)
Associate Professor of Accounting and Computer Information Systems Management
BBA, Georgia State University; MS, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, CPA.
Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988)
Associate Professor of 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 of Music
BME, Florida State University; MM, Columbus State University.
Hornbuckle, David F. (1994)
Associate Professor of Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Acting Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975)
Professor of English
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 of 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.
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Ingram, W. Rhea (2001)
Assistant Professor of Marketing
BS, MBA, Troy State University; PhD, University of Kentucky.
Ionascu, Eugen (1999)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A&M University.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994)
Associate Professor of 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.
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Jackson, Floyd R. (1997)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998)
Associate Professor of Music
BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Jeon, Kyongseon (2004)
Assistant Professor of Linguistics
BA, Chonnam National University; MA, University of Texas-San Antonio; PhD, Georgetown
University.
Johnson, Arlene J. (1996)
Associate Professor of Political Science
BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh.
Johnson, Lowanda D. (2001)
Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Albany State University; MSN, Troy State University.
Jones, Rita C. (2003)
Associate Professor of Accounting
AA, Southern Union State Junior College; BSBA, MBA, Auburn University; DBA, Mississippi
State University, CMA.
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Kaller, Jeffrey D. (2001)
Assistant Professor of 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 of Physics
BS, Tunghai University; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Kettering, Ronald C. (1986)
Professor of Accounting and Finance
BSBA, MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University, CPA.
Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987)
Associate Professor of French
BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia.
Kramer, Eileen H. (1998)
Assistant Professor of Library Science
BA, Cornell University; MLS, Syracuse University.
Kuforiji, Paulina O. (1999)
Associate Professor of Educational Technology
BS, Ahmadu Bello University; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD, West Virginia University.
Kurkovsky, Stanislav (1999)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS/MS, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute; MS, PhD, University of Southwestern Louisiana.
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Langston, Vicky C. (2003)
Associate Professor of Economics
AB, Randolph-Macon Woman's College; MA, University of Memphis; PhD, University of
Texas at Austin.
Lape, Noreen G. (1997)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lanz, Aprillya R. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BSE, Arizona State University; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University;
MAM, Auburn University.
Lights, Jettie N. (1976)
Assistant Professor of Science
BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University.
Ligon, Julie A. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Library Science
BSEd, Central Missouri State University; MLIS, University of Oklahoma.
Linton, Ronald C. (1998)
Professor of Computer Science
BA, University of Louisville; MA, University of Kentucky; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Lomarcan, Diana L. (1996)
Assistant Professor of Library Science
BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University.
Long, Richard P. (1991)
Professor of Communication
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975)
Professor of 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 of Chemistry
BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Lucas, Lou Anne C. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, Wake Forest University; PhD, East Carolina University.
Lupold, John S. (1970)
Professor of 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 of Counseling
BS, University of Alabama; PsyD, Hahnemann University.
Mangum, Michael (1988)
Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology
BS, Florida State University; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, Florida State University.
Marcades, Michael G. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, Baylor University; MCM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Texas Tech
University.
Martin, Andr'e E. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, Memorial University (Newfoundland); MM, University of Ottawa; DMA, State University
of New York at Stony Brook.
Martin, Ellen H. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
BS, Troy State University; MS, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; EdD, Auburn University.
Matthews, Becky F. (1997)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, MEd, EdS, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
May, Brenda (1996)
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest Missouri State University; MFA, University of North Carolina at
Greensboro.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994)
Associate Professor of English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCrillis, Michele M. (1999)
Assistant Professor of Art
BA, University of Leeds; MA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
McCrillis, Neal R. (1998)
Associate Professor of 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 of Nursing
BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974)
Associate Professor of Library Science
Dean of Libraries
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.
McHenry, J. Patrick (1996)
Associate Professor of 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 of Science
BS, University of Louisville; MEd, Auburn University.
Miller, Sallie D. (1996)
Associate Professor of Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award,
2000-01.
Mion, Mario R. (1975)
Professor of Political Science
BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the
Year, 1989-90.
Mitifu, Faida M. (1997)
Assistant Professor of French
BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Moore, Nancy M. (1985)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MEd, Columbus State University
Mulig, Elizabeth V. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, Louisiana State University-Shreveport; MBA, MPA, DBA, Louisiana Tech University,
CPA.
Musgrove, Katherine E. (2003)
Associate Professor of Theatre
Chair, Department of Theatre
BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Virginia; PhD, Texas Tech University.
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Nall, Kenny (1994)
Adjunct Professor of Respiratory Therapy
BS, Emory University; MD, Medical College of Georgia.
Newtson, Richard L. (1998)
Associate Professor of Sociology and Gerontology
BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Norris, Terry D. (1976)
Professor of 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 of English
BA, University of Texas-Arlington; MA, University of North Texas; PhD, Arizona State
University.
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991)
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.
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Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998)
Associate Professor of Music
BMEd, Indiana University-Bloomington, MM, DMA, Arizona State University.
Owen, William James (1995)
Associate Professor of English
BA, MA, North Carolina State University; PhD, University of Virginia.
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Palmer, Bradley E. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, Millikin University; MA, University of Iowa.
Pascoe, Donna E. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations
BA, San Diego State University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Pate, Alice K. (1997)
Associate Professor of History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Ohio State University.
Patrick, Kevin A. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
BA, Southwestern University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978)
Adjunct Professor of Respiratory Therapy
BS, University of Chicago; MD, George Washington University.
Peterson, Lisa D. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980)
Professor of Basic Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Polleys, Mary Sue (1976)
Assistant Professor of Leadership
BA, Mercer University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Preissler, Kenneth J. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems Management
BA, Antioch University; MBA, Miami University; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989)
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.
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Rainey, Archie W. (1974)
Professor of 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 of Health Science
BS, Morris Brown College; MS, Old Dominion University.
Reid, Susan G. (2001)
Assistant Professor of Theatre
BA, Randolph-Macon Woman's College; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Richman, Harvey (1997)
Associate Professor of 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 of Educational Foundations
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990)
Professor of Educational Foundations
BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97.
Roberts, Ellen L. (1987)
Professor of 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 of 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 of English
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996)
Associate Professor of Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester.
Rutland, Carole L. (1993)
Associate Professor of Science Education
Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center
BSEd, MEd, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
S
Sandolph, Wayne A. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Military Science
BS, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; MA, MA, Webster University.
Schild, Mary E. (1972)
Professor of 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 of Psychology
BS, MS, Georgia College; PhD, University of Georgia.
Schwartz, Brian W. (1996)
Associate Professor of Biology
BS, University of Memphis; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Schwimmer, David R. (1978)
Professor of 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 of Engineering
BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical
Institute.
Shalishali, Maurice K. (1998)
Associate Professor of Economics
BS, National University of Zaire; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Shaw, Amy G. (1999)
Instructor of Basic Studies
BA, Huntingdon College; MEd, Columbus State University.
Shaw, Lisa (2003)
Assistant Professor of Education
BA, Mercer University; MS, Fort Valley State University
Director, College of Education Services and Field Experiences
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993)
Assistant Professor of 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 of Basic Studies
BA, Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God; MA, Oral Roberts University; EdD,
Oklahoma State University.
Simon, J. Paul (2003)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, John Carroll University; MS, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, University of
Georgia.
Snipes, Robin L. (1996)
Associate Professor of Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Stanton, George E. (1969)
Professor of Biology
Interim Dean, College of Science
BS, Bucknell University; PhD, University of Maine; Distinguished Professor of of the
Year, 1972-73; Vice President's Award, 1984-85.
Stinson, Gerald L. (1974)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BA, Columbus State University; MS, Auburn University.
Stokes, Glenn D. (1983)
Professor of 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 of Library Science
BA, Columbus State University; MLib, Emory University; PhD, University of Alabama;
Faculty Service Award, 1994-95.
Studstill, John D. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
AB, Emory University; Diplome, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes; PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Summers, Wayne C. (2002)
Professor of Computer Science
BS, Ohio State University; MS, PhD, St. Louis University.
T
Theis, John D. (2003)
Associate Professor of Finance
BBA, MBA, University of Texas at Austin; JD, South Texas College of Law; PhD, University
of North Texas.
Thomas, John J. (1974)
Professor of Philosophy
BA, LaSalle College; MA, PhD, University of Miami.
Thomson, Neal F. (1994)
Associate Professor of Management
AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS, MBA, PhD, Florida State University.
Tishken, Joel E. (2002)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, University of Wisconsin-Parkside; MA, PhD, University of Texas-Austin.
Tompson, Douglas A. (2001)
Assistant Professor of History
BA, Northwestern University; MA, University of Utah; PhD, University of Florida.
Tu, Renjin (1994)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, East China, Normal University; MS, Shanghai University of Science and Technology;
PhD, Wichita State University.
V
Vael, Aimee C. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MN, Medical College of Georgia.
Villavicencio, José (2000)
Assistant Professor of Foreign Language Education
BA, San Francisco State University; EdD, University of Southern California.
W
Wakoko, Florence (2002)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
BA, Makerere University; MA, Ohio State University.
Waters, Karen H. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia State University.
Wertz, Orion A. (2003)
Assistant Professor of Art
BFA, Indiana University; MFA, University of Illionos-Champaign-Urbana.
Whitehead, Christopher C. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, University of Texas-Austin; MS, Naval Postgraduate School.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996)
Associate Professor of Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd, Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981)
Professor of 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 of Philosophy
BA, Wesleyan University; MA, Mphil, PhD, Columbia University.
Witt, Betsy A. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
BS, MA, Sam Houston State University.
Woods, Crystal J. (2002)
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, State University of West Georgia.
Woolbright, David E. (1974)
Professor of Computer Science
BS, Davidson College; MAT, Emory University; PhD, Auburn University.
Wright, Burley W. (1993)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, MBA, Columbus State University.
Y
Yang, Mei (2003)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
BS, MS, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China; PhD, University
of Texas at Dallas.
Yesilyaprak, Ata M. (2003)
Associate Professor of Finance
AS, MBA, Southeastern Louisiana University; BS, Gazi University; MA, PhD, University
of New Orleans.
Z
Zanev, Vladimir S. (1996)
Professor of Computer Science
MS, PhD, Sofia University.
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. (1994)
Associate Professor of Biology
BS, Western Michigan University; PhD, University of Kentucky.
Emeriti Faculty
*Adams, Olin B. (1960)
Associate Professor of History
BBA, Emory University; MA, George Peabody College; PhD, Florida State University.
*Amundson, Richard J. (1966)
Professor of History
BA, Augustana College; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor
of of the Year, 1967-68, 1975-76; Faculty Service Award, 1987-88.
Anderson, John H. (1969)
Professor of Music
BM, Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Missouri; MM, University of Michigan; PhD,
Catholic University.
Arno, Elsie R. (1975)
Associate Professor of Economics
BS, Bucknell University; MS, Auburn University.
Atkins, James T. (1974)
Professor of Education
ABJ, University of Georgia; MA, EdD, George Peabody College for Teachers.
*Bailey, Benjamin F. (1963)
Professor of History
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished
Professor of of the Year, 1964-65.
Berger, Elinor E. (1971)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, University of Maryland; MA, Brandeis; PhD, City University of New York.
Blackmon, Mary V. (1959)
Professor of Physical Education
AB, Georgia State College for Women; MS, University of Tennessee.
Bohannon, John L. (1970)
Associate Professor of Finance
BBA, MBA, University of Georgia.
*Brown, Jack A. (1962)
Professor of 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 of Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia.
Carlisle, Earnest (1969)
Professor of Mathematics Education
BS, Huntingdon College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976)
Professor of Education
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Cash, Dewey B. (1958)
Professor of Mathematics
BS, MEd, MS, Auburn University.
Clark, Flora M. (1971)
Professor of Biology
BS, MAT, Alabama College; PhD, University of Tennessee.
Clark, Neil P. (1969)
Professor of Science Education
BBA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Clements, Frank M. (1959)
Professor of Physical Education
BS, Georgia Teachers College; MS, University of Tennessee.
Cook, Cline G. (1979)
Associate Professor of Finance
BS, United States Military Academy; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD,
Georgia State University.
Crim, John W. (1977)
Professor of Management
BME, Marquette University; MBA, University of Buffalo; PhD, Georgia State University.
Duncan, Frances M. (1970)
Professor of Mental Retardation
BA, Barnard College of Columbia University; MS, EdD, Auburn University; Vice President=s
Award, 1983-84.
*Dwyer, James J. (1968)
Associate Professor of History
BS, Florida Southern College; MA, Stetson University.
Gibson, Hal J. (1976)
Professor of Music
BM, Southern Methodist University; MMEd, Southern Methodist University.
*Hackett, Paul T. (1970)
Assistant Professor of English
AB, MA, Gonzaga University; MA, University of Houston.
Hatfield, Dorothy (1958)
Associate Professor, Director English
BS, MA, Auburn University; Distinguished Professor of of the Year, 1965-66.
Henderson, Bob G. (1975)
Professor of Educational Foundations
BSEd, Southern Illinois University; MA, PhD, George Peabody College.
Henderson, Malcolm (1970)
Professor of Finance
BBA University of Georgia; MS University of Tennessee; PhD University of Alabama.
*Holmes, Joel H. (1983)
Associate Professor of Library
BS, Jacksonville State University; MSLS, Florida State University.
Howell, Robert S. (1961)
Associate Professor of Finance
BS, Syracuse University; MBA, Florida State University.
Klein, Ronald D. (1974)
Professor of Management
BS, American University; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Kundey, Gary E. (1974)
Professor of Finance
BBA, North Texas State University; MBA, Texas Tech University; PhD, University of
Florida.
Land, Arthur J. (1971)
Professor of Educational Administration
BA, MRC, EdD, University of Florida.
*Lee, Virginia C. (1961)
Associate Professor of 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 of 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 of Economics
BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD, Tulane University.
McLendon, Alvin (1958)
Professor of Physical Science
BS, Georgia Southern College; MA, George Peabody College; MS, Oklahoma State University;
EdD, Auburn University.
Milian, Helen T. (1967)
Professor, Chair of Nursing
BSN, Emory University; MSN, Emory University.
Mock, W. Lindsey (1961)
Vice President of Student Affairs
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
*Nance, Kenneth (1958)
Professor of Biology
BA, MA, EdS, Peabody College.
Parker, Charles A. (1969)
Professor of Education
BS, Georgia Southern College; MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Columbia University Teachers
College.
*Petlewski, Paul J. (1971)
Associate Professor of English
BA, University of Detroit; MA, PhD, University of Florida.
Phelps, Ferinez B. (1970)
Professor of Political Science
BA, JD, University of Texas; MA, Eastern New Mexico University; PhD, Texas Tech University.
Ragsdale, Charles F. (1965)
Professor of Physical Education and Recreation
BS, MEd, Georgia Southern College.
Riggsby, Ernest D. (1969)
Professor of 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 of 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 of Management
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology; MBA, University of North Carolina.
*Sears, Robert L. (1969)
Professor of Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern College; MA, EdD, University of Georgia.
Stanback, Rosa S. (1970)
Professor of Social Science Education
BS, MEd, Tuskegee Institute.
Stewart, Jack C. (1972)
Professor of Educational Foundations
AB, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia Southern College; EdD, University of Alabama.
Taylor, Earlene P. (1970)
Professor of Accounting
BS, MBA, Auburn University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976)
Professor of Physical Education and Leisure Management
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama.
Trigg, Rodger R. (1975)
Professor of Accounting
BS, MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.
Voynich, John J. (1969)
Professor of Management
MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University; JD, John Marshall Law School.
Wabo, Sister Mary Ann (1971)
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSNEd, University of Dayton; MEd, Duquesne University.
Walls, Glen D. (1973)
Professor of Educational Psychology
BA, Drake University; MA, Northern Illinois University; EdD, University of Houston.
*Webb, Joe S. (1968)
Professor of Criminal Justice
BS, Western New Mexico University; MS, University of Southern California.
Wentland, Thomas J. (1979)
Professor of 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 of Elementary Education
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Whitman, Harold L. (1969)
Professor of Reading Education
BS, MEd, EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1995-96.
Zimmerly, Belle M. (1980)
Associate Professor of Marketing
BS, MS, PhD, University of Illinois.
*Deceased
