Faculty
The date after each name indicates the year of first appointment at the university.
Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor Business Administration
President
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State University.
Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor Music
Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs
BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year, 1980‑81.
Adams, Linda J. (1991) Adjunct Assistant Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University: CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses; ACLS, American Heart Association.
Adams, Polly H. (1975) Professor Early Childhood Education
Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
BS, Bridgewater State College; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Allen, Mae E. (1972) Professor Science
BS, Wake Forest University; MT (ASCP), Duke University Medical School; MS, Virginia Commonwealth University; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Al‑Saigh, Zeki Y. (1990) Professor Chemistry
BS, University of Mosul; PhD, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1995-96.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor Nursing
LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College; BSN, MS, Troy State University.
Averitt, Sallie D. (1996) Assistant Professor Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn 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) Associate Professor Botany
BA, Central University of Iowa; MS, Fort Hays State University; PhD, Miami University.
Baltimore, Michael L. (1994) Associate Professor Counseling
BS, Columbus State University; MA, Western Carolina University; PhD, Auburn University.
Banks, Erma D. (1984) Associate Professor Library Sciences
BS, Florida A&M University; MLS, Simmons College.
Barnes, Pat H. (1996) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology
Director, College of Education Outreach Services
BS, Texas Woman's University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor Nursing
BA, MEd, Columbus State University; MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Certified Child and Adolescent Nurse, American Nurses' Association; Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association.
Beaty, J. Larry (1999) Associate Professor Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MS, EdD, Auburn University.
Bell, Jr., C. Leary (1976) Professor Mathematics
Executive Director, Division of Continuing and Regional Education Services
Director, ICAPP Program
BSEd, Georgia Southwestern College; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Benator, Cynthia W. (1991) Assistant Professor Reading Education
Coordinator of Student Teaching
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, Columbus State University.
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; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1997-98.
Bollis-Pecci, Tamara S. (1999) Assistant Professor Communication
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis.
Branhcomb, Jennifer F. (1994) Instructor Physical Education
Athletic Trainer
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University.
Brewbaker, James M. (1971) Professor English Education
BA, MEd, EdD, University of Virginia.
Brill, Harry H. (1981) Adjunct Professor Nursing
BS, University of South Carolina; MD, Medical College of South Carolina.
Buckner, Steven W. (1994) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Purdue University.
Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993) Associate Professor Art
Chair, Department of Art
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
Director, College of Education Undergraduate Services and Field Experiences
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Carter, Fonda L. (1988) Assistant Professor Accounting
BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; CPA; DBA, Mississippi State University.
Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976) Professor Educational Research
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.
Causey, Virginia E. (2000) Assistant Professor Social Science Education
BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor Biology
Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
BS, Brenau College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor Political Science
Acting Dean, College of Arts and Letters
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99.
Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor Biology
Dean, College of Science
BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University.
Cobos, Patricio V. (1983) Professor Music
BM, Southern Methodist College; MM, Florida State University.
Cohen, Marvyn D. (1978) Adjunct Professor Nursing
BS, University of Alabama; MD, Emory University Medical School.
Cook, J. Alyce (1994) Associate Professor Spanish
BA, University of South Carolina; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Cope, Donald A. (1968) Associate Professor History
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University.
Crutchfield, Lori B. (1995) Associate 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; Educator of the Year, 1998-99.
Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor Economics
Associate Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Davidson, Judy K. (1971) Associate Professor Nursing
Acting Chair, Department of 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 Basic Studies
Acting Dean, University College
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.
DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Diaz, Betty Anne (1987) Assistant Professor Music
BA, Georgia College and State University; MM, DM, Florida State University.
Diaz, Manuel (1990) Associate Professor Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
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.
Dolan, Thomas P. (2000) Assistant Professor Political Science
BA, Drake University; MA, Naval Postgraduate School; PhD, Georgia State University.
Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Associate Professor Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, MA, Texas A & M University.
Dunlap, John T. (1969) Professor Philosophy
BA, MA, PhD, University of Georgia.
Eck, Hunter E. (1999) Instructor Library Science
BS, Georgia College and State University; MLIS, University of South Carolina.
Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973) Professor Management
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Fenter, Neal R. (1981) Associate Professor Theatre Arts
BS, MA, Bowling Green State University.
Fisher, Gerald P. (1999) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
BA, California State University-Northridge; MS, California State University-Sacramento; MS, Northern Arizona University.
Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor Information Systems
AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois.
Ford, Roberta Ann (2000) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, State University of New York at Geneseo; MM, State University of New York, College at Fredonia; MLS, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Associate Professor Physical Education and Recreation
Chair, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.
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, MSG Donald O. (1996) Instructor Military Science
Frazier, William J. (1974) Professor Geology
BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1984‑85.
Gamble, Susanne M. (1987) Adjunct Associate Professor Health Science
BA, University of Arkansas; MS University of Central Arkansas; EdS, University of Southern Mississippi; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Gardner, Jr., Francis E. (1974) Professor Biology
Director, Science Education Outreach
BA, Ottawa University; MS, Wichita State University; PhD, University of Illinois; Dean's Award 1974‑75; Educator of the Year, 1982‑83.
Garza, Efrain E. (1999) Assistant Professor Spanish
BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University.
George, Joseph D. (1973) Professor Specific Learning Disabilities
BFA, Ohio University; MAEd, PhD, University of Akron.
George, Captain Lawrence E. (1997) Instructor Military Science
BA, North Adams State College.
Georgecink, Susan H. (1999) Assistant Professor English
BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Washington.
Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor Mathematics
Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Gober, Deborah (1998) Assistant Professor Mathematics Education
AB, Asbury College; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of Georgia.
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.
Gopalan, Suresh (2000) Associate Professor Management
BComm, Loyola College; MBA, The University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Gore, James A. (1996) Professor Environmental Science
Acting Chair, Department of Environmental Science
BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana.
Goyne, June S. (1993) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, University of Alabama in Birmingham; Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association; Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association.
Graver, Stephen F. (1996) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Greene, W. Herbert (1981) Assistant Professor Physical Education
Athletic Director
Head Basketball Coach
BS, MEd, Auburn University.
Grimson, Jr., Keith S. (1977) 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) Associate 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
AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri.
Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
Associate Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
Hamilton, Debra H. (2000) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education
BSEd, MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Montana State University.
Hamilton, Kathryn M. (1998) Assistant Professor English
BA, Mississippi State; MEd, Columbus State University.
Hamilton, William C. (1973) Professor Management
BS, MBA, Mississippi State University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Hanley, Thomas B. (1976) Professor Geology
Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.
Hansen, Kristen S. (1997) Assistant Professor Music
BM, St. Olaf College; MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music.
Harris, Janice G. (1990) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, MSN, Troy State University; Certified Inpatient Obstetrics, The National Certification Corporation.
Harrison, Thomas E. (1995) Professor Educational Leadership
Dean, College of Education
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Harvey, Heather L. (1999) Assistant Professor Public Health
BA, Queens College; MS, University of Tennessee; DePH, University of South Carolina at 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.
Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999) Assistant Professor Biology
BA, LaGrange College; MS, Auburn University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998) Assistant Professor Special Education
BA, LaGrange College; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Hickson, Joyce H. (1991) Professor Counseling
Chair, Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.
Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor 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.
Hoft, Jr., John W. (1999) Instructor Library Science
BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of South Florida.
Hogg, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor Nursing
ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Holland, Rodger G. (1994) Associate Professor Accounting
BS, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Ohio State University.
Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Tuskegee University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia; PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing.
Hornbuckle, David F. (1994) Associate Professor Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Howard, James B. (1971) Professor Art
BFA, MFA, University of Georgia.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor English
Acting Chair, Department of Language and Literature
BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.
Ingram, Charlotte L. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MLS, University of Maryland; MEd, Indiana University; AAN, Columbus State University; MSN, University of California, San Francisco; Certified Specialist Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses' Association; Certified Nurse Therapist, American Psychological Association.
Ionascu, Eugen (1999) Assistant Professor Mathematics
BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A & M University.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Assistant Professor Basic Studies
Acting Chair, Department of Basic Studies
BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.
Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Assistant Professor Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri.
Johnson, Arlene J. (1996) Associate Professor Political Science
BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh.
Johnson, 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.
Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987) Associate Professor French
BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia.
Kramer, Eileen H. (1998) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Cornell University; MLS, Syracuse University.
Kuforiji, Paulina O. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Technology
BS, Ahmadu Bello University; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD, West Virginia University.
Kurkovsky, Stanislav (1999) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS/MS, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute; MS, PhD, University of Southwestern Louisiana.
Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lee, Doohee, (2000) Assistant Professor Public Health
BPA, Soong Sil University, MA, Wichita State University; MPH, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
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; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1998-99.
Linton, Ronald C. (1998) Associate Professor Computer Science
BA, University of Louisville; MA, University of Kentucky; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Lloyd, Craig (1971) Professor History
BA, Middlebury College; MA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Lomarcan, Diana L (1996) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University.
Long, Richard P. (1991) Associate Professor Communication
Acting Chair, Department of Communication
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University‑Carbondale.
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Professor Business Administration
BA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Lovelette, Charles A. (1991) Associate Professor Chemistry
BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Lumley, J. Kitt (1977) Professor Mathematics
BS, Florida State University; MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1988‑89.
Lupold, John S. (1970) Professor History
Acting Chair, Department of History
AB, Wofford College; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina; Faculty Service Award, 1991-92; Educator of the Year, 1996-97.
Mallisham, Ivy J. (1988) Assistant Professor Counseling
BS, University of Alabama; PhD, Hahnemann University.
Mangum, Michael (1988) Associate Professor Exercise Physiology
BS, Florida State University; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, Florida State University.
May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Mbarika, Victor (1999) Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems
BS, United States International University; MS, University of Illinois at Chicago.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Associate Professor English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCrillis, Neal R. (1998) Associate Professor History
Mildred Miller Fort Chair of International Education
BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.
McCrumb, Dawn K. (1995) Assistant Professor Physical Education
BS, MEd, Salisbury State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor Library Science
Director, Simon Schwob Memorial Library
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.
McHenry, James P. (1996) Assistant Professor English
Acting Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Letters
BA, St. Ambrose College; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, Ohio University.
McQueen, Tena F. (1972) Associate Professor Science
BS, University of Louisville; MEd, Auburn University.
Mion, Mario R. (1975) Professor Political Science
Acting Chair, Department of Political Science
BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the Year, 1989‑90.
Mitchell‑Tibbs, Marlene P. (1983) Professor Nursing
Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program
BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, PhD, Emory University.
Mitifu, Faida M. (1997) Assistant Professor French
BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia.
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.
Newtson, Richard L. (1998) Assistant Professor Sociology and Gerontology
BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor Criminal Justice
Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Director, Judicial Affairs
BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of the Year, 1981‑82.
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Associate Professor Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.
Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BMEd, Indiana University-Bloomington, MM, DMA, Arizona State University.
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.
Pate, Alice K. (1997) Assistant Professor History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, The Ohio State University.
Patrick, Kevin A. (2000) Assistant Professor Theatre
BA, Southwestern University; MFA, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy
BS, The University of Chicago; MD, The George Washington University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor Basic Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Assistant Professor Social Sciences
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.
Rainey, Archie W. (1974) Professor Criminal Justice
Coordinator, Justice Administration Outreach
BS, MS, University of Tennessee; PhD, Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities.
Richman, Harvey (1997) Associate Professor Psychology
AA, Broward Community College; BA, Florida Atlantic University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Riggsby, Dutchie S. (1972) Professor Educational Foundations
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990) Professor Educational Foundations
BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97.
Roberts, Ellen L. (1987) Professor Physical Education
BS, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Alabama‑Birmingham; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Rosenthal, Ann (1997) Assistant Professor Communication
AA, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College; BA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Ross, Daniel W. (1990) Professor English
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University.
Rulli, Richard J. (1998) Assistant Professor Music
BM, BME, University of Northern Colorado; MM, Ithaca College.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Associate Professor Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, University of Rochester.
Rutland, Carole L. (1993) Associate Professor Science Education
Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center
BSEd, MEd, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Schild, Mary E. (1972) Associate Professor Psychology
Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology
BA, University of Georgia; MA, PhD, University of Virginia. Educator of the Year, 1993‑94.
Schmidt, Mark S. (1999) Assistant Professor Psychology
BS, MS, Georgia College; PhD, University of Georgia.
Schwartz, Brian W. (1996) 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) Associate Professor Engineering
BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute.
Shalishali, Maurice K. (1998) Associate Professor Economics
BS, National University of Zaire; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Shaw, Amy G. (1999) Instructor Basic Studies
BA, Huntingdon College; MEd, Columbus State University.
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor Communication
Director, Career Center
BS, MS, Murray State University.
Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Associate Professor Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Stanton, George E. (1969) Professor Biology
Chair, Department of Biology
BS, Bucknell University; PhD, University of Maine; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1972‑73; Vice President's Award, 1984‑85.
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.
Stratford, Sandra K. (1978) Associate Professor Library Science
BA, Columbus State University; MLib, Emory University; PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1994-95.
Studstill, John D.(2000) Assistant Professor Sociology and Anthropology
AB, Emory University; Diplome, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes; PhD, Indiana University-Bloomington.
Taddie, Daniel L. (1999) Professor Music
Chair, Department of Music
BA, Marycrest College; MA, MFA, PhD, University of Iowa.
Tarsi, Nancy L. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology and Research
BS, Trenton State College; MEd, Lehigh University, PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976) Professor Physical Education and Recreation
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1997-98.
Thomas, John J. (1974) Professor Philosophy
BA, LaSalle College; MA, PhD, University of Miami.
Thomson, Neal F. (1994) Associate Professor Management
AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS, MBA, PhD, Florida State University.
Thornton, Mark (1999) Associate Professor Economics
BS, Saint Bonaventure University; PhD, Auburn University.
Titus, Jackie K. (1974) Associate Professor Mental Health
BA, Concord College; MEd, Georgia State University; Educator of the Year, 1976‑77; Faculty Service Award, 1989‑90; NCC.
Townsend, Terri M. (1999) Instructor Library Science
BA, Columbus State University; MS, Clark Atlanta University.
Trigg, Rodger R. (1975) Professor Accounting
BS, MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, University of Arkansas; CPA.
Truitt, G. Brent, Major (1998) Professor Military Science
Chair, Department of Military Science
BBA, Sam Houston State University; MS, Troy State University.
Tu, Renjin (1994) Associate Professor Mathematics
BS, East China, Normal University; MS, Shanghai University of Science and Technology; PhD, Wichita State University.
VanCleave, Jr., Albert R. (1971) Professor Mathematics
BA, Alabama College; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Auburn University.
Villavicencio, Jos (2000) Assistant Professor Foreign Language Education
BA, San Francisco State University; EdD, University of Southern California.
Wadkins, Mary J. (1971) Associate Professor History
BA, Columbus State University; MA, Auburn University; Educator of the Year, 1985‑1986.
Wharry, Cheryl W. (1997) Assistant Professor Linguistics
BA, Oral Roberts University; MA, PhD, Oklahoma State University.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996) Assistant Professor Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd, The Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Winkler, Elizabeth G. (1999) Assistant Professor Linguistics
AB, MA, Ohio University; PhD, Indiana University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981) Professor Music
BA, Reed College; MM, Juilliard School of Music; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Witt, Betsy A. (2000) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice
BS, MA, Sam Houston State University.
Woolbright, David E. (1974) Professor Computer Science
BS, Davidson College; MAT, Emory University; PhD, Auburn University.
Wright, Burley W. (1993) Assistant Professor Computer Science
BS, MBA, Columbus State University.
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.
Yuill, Pamela G. (1995) Assistant Professor Library Science
BA, Ohio Wesleyan University, AMLS, University of Michigan.
Zanev, Vladimir S. (1996) Associate Professor Computer Science
Acting Chair, Department of Computer Science
MS, PhD, Sofia University.
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. (1994) Associate Professor Biology
BS, Western Michigan University; PhD, University of Kentucky.
Emeriti Faculty
*Adams, Olin B. (1960) Associate Professor History
BBA, Emory University; MA, George Peabody College; PhD, Florida State University.
*Amundson, Richard J. (1966) Professor History
BA, Augustana College; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1967-68, 1975-76; Faculty Service Award, 1987-88.
Anderson, John H. (1969) Professor Music
BM, Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Missouri; MM, University of Michigan; PhD, Catholic University.
Arno, Elsie R. (1975) Associate Professor Economics
BS, Bucknell University; MS, Auburn University.
Atkins, James T. (1974) Professor Education
ABJ, University of Georgia; MA, EdD, George Peabody College for Teachers.
*Bailey, Benjamin F. (1963) Professor History
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1964-65.
Berger, Elinor E. (1971) Professor Mathematics
BS, University of Maryland; MA, Brandeis; PhD, The City University of New York.
Blackmon, Mary V. (1959) Professor Physical Education
AB, Georgia State College for Women; MS, University of Tennessee.
Bohannon, John L. (1970) Associate Professor Finance
BBA, MBA, University of Georgia.
*Brown, Jack A. (1962) Professor English
BA, MA, University of Miami; PhD, University of Florida.
Brown, Wimberly E. (1958) Professor, Associate Director Student Services
BA, University of Georgia; MA, Peabody College.
Caproni, Bettyesue R. (1976) Associate Professor Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia.
Carlisle, Earnest (1969) Professor Mathematics Education
BS, Huntingdon College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Cash, Dewey B. (1958) Professor Mathematics
BS, MEd, MS, Auburn University.
Clark, Flora M. (1971) Professor Biology
BS, MAT, Alabama College; PhD, University of Tennessee.
Clark, Neil P. (1969) Professor Science Education
BBA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Clements, Frank M. (1959) Professor Physical Education
BS, Georgia Teachers College; MS, University of Tennessee.
Cook, Cline G. (1979) Associate Professor Finance
BS, United States Military Academy; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Georgia State University.
Crim, John W. (1977) Professor Management
BME, Marquette University; MBA, University of Buffalo; PhD, Georgia State University.
Duncan, Frances M. (1970) Professor Mental Retardation
BA, Barnard College of Columbia University; MS, EdD, Auburn University; Vice President's Award, 1983-84.
*Dwyer, James J. (1968) Associate Professor History
BS, Florida Southern College; MA, Stetson University.
Gibson, Hal J. (1976) Professor Music
BM, Southern Methodist University; MMEd, Southern Methodist University.
*Hackett, Paul T. (1970) Assistant Professor English
AB, MA, Gonzaga University; MA, University of Houston.
Hatfield, Dorothy (1958) Associate Professor, Director English
BS, MA, Auburn University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1965‑66.
Henderson, Bob G. (1975) Professor Educational Foundations
BSEd, Southern Illinois University; MA, PhD, George Peabody College.
Henderson, Malcolm (1970) Professor Finance
BBA University of Georgia; MS University of Tennessee; PhD University of Alabama.
*Holmes, Joel H. (1983) Associate Professor Library
BS, Jacksonville State University; MSLS, Florida State University.
Howell, Robert S. (1961) Associate Professor Finance
BS, Syracuse University; MBA, Florida State University.
Klein, Ronald D. (1974) Professor Management
BS, American University; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Kundey, Gary E. (1974) Professor Finance
BBA, North Texas State University; MBA, Texas Tech University; PhD, University of Florida.
Land, Arthur J. (1971) Professor Educational Administration
BA, MRC, EdD, University of Florida.
*Lee, Virginia C. (1961) Associate Professor Library Science
BS, Appalachian State College; MS, Peabody College.
LeNoir, William C. (1960) Professor, Dean Botany
BS, Maryville College; MS, PhD, University of Georgia.
*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.
Taylor, Earlene P. (1970) Professor Accounting
BS, MBA, Auburn University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Voynich, John J. (1969) Professor Management
MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University; JD, John Marshall Law School.
Wabo, Sister Mary Ann (1971) Associate Professor Nursing
BSNEd, University of Dayton; MEd, Duquesne University.
*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
