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Academics

Faculty

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

Emeriti Faculty

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

* Deceased

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