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Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor	Business Administration
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State University.	President

Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor	Music
BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year, 1980‑81.	Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs

Abercrombie, Jean P. (2001) Assistant Professor	Finance
BBA, Sul Ross University; MBA, University of Texas - Permian Basin.
Adams, Linda J. (1991) Adjunct Assistant Professor	Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University: CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses; ACLS, American Heart Association.
Adams, Polly H. (1975) Professor	Early Childhood Education
BS, Bridgewater State College; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Georgia State University.	Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Allen, Mae E. (1972) Professor	Science
BS, Wake Forest University; MT (ASCP), Duke University Medical School; MS, Virginia Commonwealth University; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Al‑Saigh, Zeki Y. (1990) Professor	Chemistry
BS, University of Mosul; PhD, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1995-96.
Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor	Nursing
LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College; BSN, MS, Troy State University.
Averitt-Miller, Sallie D. (1996) Associate Professor	Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 2000-01.

Bagley, Earl G. (1973) Associate Professor	Social Science Education
BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.	Vice President for Student and Community Affairs
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
BS, Texas Women�s University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.	Director, College of Education Outreach Services
Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor	Nursing
BA, MEd, Columbus State University; MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Certified Child and Adolescent Nurse, American Nurses' Association; Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association.
Beaty, J. Larry (1999) Associate Professor	Educational Leadership
BS, Troy State University; MS, EdD, Auburn University.
Benator, Cynthia W. (2000) Assistant Professor	Reading Education
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.	Coordinator of Student Teaching
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, University of North Carolina.
Bhagayavati (2001) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BE, BMS College of Engineering (India); MS in Computer Engineering, MS in Computer Science, PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Birkhead, William S. (1978) Professor	Biology
BS, Cornell University; MA, PhD, University of Texas; Educator of the Year, 1988‑89; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1997-98.
Bollis-Pecci, Tamara S. (1999) Assistant Professor	Communication
BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis.
Bosworth, Edward L. (2001) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BA, University of the South; MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Huntsville.
Branchcomb, Jennifer C. (1994) Instructor	Physical Education
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University.	Athletic Trainer
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
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.	Chair, Department of Art
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor	Early Childhood Education
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham.	Director, College of Education Services and Field Experiences

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
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.	Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Causey, Virginia E. (2000) Assistant Professor	Social Science Education
BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor	Biology
BS, Brenau College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.	Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor	Political Science
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99.	Acting Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Chevere, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor	Nursing
ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor	Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor	Biology
BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University.	Dean, College of Science
Cobos, Patricio V. (1983) Professor	Music
BM, Southern Methodist College; MM, Florida State University.
Cohen, Marvyn D. (1978) Adjunct Professor	Nursing
BS, University of Alabama; MD, Emory University Medical School.
Coleman, C. Earl (2001) Curry Professor of Voice	Voice
BS, MM in Violin Performance, MM in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Conklin, Jeffrey T. (2001) Assistant Professor	Special Education
BS, Grand Valley State University; MM, Aquinas College; EdD, Western Michigan University.
Cook, J. Alyce (1994) Associate Professor	Spanish
BA, University of South Carolina; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Virginia.
Cope, Donald A. (1968) Associate Professor	History
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University.
Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997) Assistant Professor	Astronomy
BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Educator of the Year, 1998-99.

Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor	Economics
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.	Executive Director, Office of Community Development
David, Joseph A. III (2001) Assistant Professor	Music Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern University; MMEd, VanderCook College of Music.
Davis, Beverly M. (1988) Assistant Professor	Basic Studies
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.	Acting Dean, University College
DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor	Music
BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America.
Deng, Baiqiao (1993) Associate Professor	Mathematics
BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina.
Diaz, Betty Anne (1987) Assistant Professor	Music
BA, Georgia College and State University; MM, DM, Florida State University.
Diaz, Manuel (1990) Associate Professor	Music
BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile.
Dolan, Thomas P. (2000) Assistant Professor	Political Science
BA, Drake University; MA, Naval Postgraduate School; PhD, Georgia State University.
Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Assistant Professor	Criminal Justice
AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University.
Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Professor	Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor	English
BA, MA, Texas A & M University.

Eck, Hunter E. (1999) Instructor	Library Science
BS, Georgia College and State University; MLIS, University of South Carolina.
Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor	Communication
BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University.
Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973) Professor	Management
BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.	Chair, Department of Business Administration

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.	Chair, Department of Financial and Information Systems
Ford, Roberta Ann (2000) Assistant Professor	Library Science
BA, State University of New York at Geneseo; MM, State University of New York, College at Fredonia; MLS, University at Buffalo, State University of New York.
Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Professor	Physical Education and Recreation
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.	Chair, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management
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
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.	Director, Science Education Outreach
Garza, Efrain E. (1999) Assistant Professor	Spanish
BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University.
Gates, Carolyn F. (2001) Assistant Professor	Educational Leadership
BA, MEd, University of South Carolina; EdS, Georgia State University; EdD, University of Georgia
George, Joseph D. (1973) Professor	Specific Learning Disabilities
BFA, Ohio University; MAEd, PhD, University of Akron.
George, Captain Lawrence E. (1997) Instructor	Military Science
BA, North Adams State College.
Georgecink, Susan H. (1999) Assistant Professor	English
BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Washington.
Gibson, Danna M. (2001) Assistant Professor	Communication
BS, Western Carolina University; MA, Austin Peay State University; PhD, University of Memphis.
Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor	Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor	Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.	Chair, Department of Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Associate Professor	Counseling
BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia.
Gober, Deborah (1998) Assistant Professor	Mathematics Education
AB, Asbury College; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Golden, Joseph D. (1990) Associate Professor	Music
BM, MM, University of North Texas.
Gonzalez, Raymond B. (1969) Professor	Political Science
BA, Southeastern Louisiana College; MS, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Gopalan, Suresh (2000) Associate Professor	Management
BComm, Loyola College; MBA, The University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University.
Gore, James A. (1996) Professor	Environmental Sciences
BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1999-2000.	Acting Chair, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences

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
BS, MEd, Auburn University.	Athletic Director
	Head Basketball Coach
Grimsley, Reagan L. (2001) Archivist; Instructor	Library Science
BS, MA, MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi.
Grosse, Van H. (1975) Professor	Biology
BS, MS, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Georgia.

Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Associate Professor	Finance
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.	Associate Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business

Hall, Hazel E. (1974) Professor	Drama
AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri.	Chair, Department of Theatre

Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor	Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor	Early Childhood Education
BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.	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
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.	Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
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
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.	Dean, College of Education
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
BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University.	Chair, Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership
Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor	Science Education
BS, University of Central Florida; MEd, Columbus State University.
Ho, Johnny C. (1994) Associate Professor	Management
BA, University of Washington; MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1996-97.
Hoft, Jr., John W. (1999) Instructor	Library Science
BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of South Florida.
Hogan, Patrick T. (2001) Associate Professor	Computer Information Systems
BBA, Georgia State University; MS, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington.
Holland, Rodger G. (1994) Associate Professor	Accounting
BS, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Ohio State University.
Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988) Associate Professor	Nursing
BSN, Tuskegee University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia; PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing.
Hornbuckle, David F. (1994) Associate Professor	Counseling
BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University.
Housker, Jody E. (2001) Assistant Professor	Education
BS, MS, North Dakota State University; PhD, University of South Dakota.
Howard, James B. (1971) Professor	Art
BFA, MFA, University of Georgia.
Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Associate Professor	Mathematics
BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.
Hoyle, Richard J. Capt., (2001) Instructor	Military Science
BS, Northern Illinois University.
Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor	English
BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University.	Acting Chair, Department of Language and Literature


Ingram, Charlotte L. (1988) Associate Professor	Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MLS, University of Maryland; MEd, Indiana University; AAN, Columbus State University; MSN, University of California, San Francisco; Certified Specialist Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses' Association; Certified Nurse Therapist, American Psychological Association.
Ingram, W. Rhea (2001) Assistant Professor	Marketing
BS, MBA, Troy State University; PhD, University of Kentucky.
Ionascu, Eugen (1999) Assistant Professor	Mathematics
BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A & M University.
Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Assistant Professor	Basic Studies
BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University.	Acting Chair, Department of Basic Studies

Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Associate Professor	Chemistry
BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University.
Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998) Assistant Professor	Music
BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri.
Johnson, Arlene J. (1996) Associate Professor	Political Science
BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh.
Johnson, Lowanda D. (2001) Instructor	Nursing
BSN, Albany State University; MSN, Troy State University.
Johnson, Robert S. (1993) Professor	Economics
BA, Stetson University; PhD, University of Virginia.

Kaller, Jeffrey D. (2001) Assistant Professor	Art
BFA, University of the Arts-The Philadelphia College of Art and Design; MFA New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University.
Kao, Tsun‑hsiung (1967) Professor	Physics
BS, Tunghai University; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Kennedy-Oji, Chinaro M. (2001) Assistant Professor	Public Health
BA, Colgate University; MPH, Yale University School of Medicine; DPH, Columbia University School of Public Health.
Kettering, Ronald C. (1986) Professor	Accounting
BSBA, MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University, CPA.
Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987) Associate Professor	French
BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia.
Kramer, Eileen H. (1998) Assistant Professor	Library Science
BA, Cornell University; MLS, Syracuse University.
Kuforiji, Paulina O. (1999) Assistant Professor	Educational Technology
BS, Ahmadu Bello University; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD, West Virginia University.
Kurkovsky, Stanislav (1999) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BS/MS, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute; MS, PhD, University of Southwestern Louisiana.

Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor	English
BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University.
Lee, Doohee, (2000) Assistant Professor	Public Health
BPA, Soong Sil University, MA, Wichita State University; MPH, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Lights, Jettie N. (1976) Assistant Professor	Science
BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University.
Linton, Ronald C. (1998) Associate Professor	Computer Science
BA, University of Louisville; MA, University of Kentucky; PhD, Vanderbilt University.
Lomarcan, Diana L (1996) Assistant Professor	Library Science
BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University.
Long, Richard P. (1991) Associate Professor	Communication
BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University‑Carbondale.	Acting Chair, Department of Communication
Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Professor	Business Administration
BA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Lovelette, Charles A. (1991) Associate Professor	Chemistry
BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Lumley, J. Kitt (1977) Professor	Mathematics
BS, Florida State University; MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1988‑89.
Lupold, John S. (1970) Professor	History
AB, Wofford College; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina; Faculty Service Award, 1991-92; Educator of the Year, 1996-97.	Acting Chair, Department of History


Mallisham, Ivy J. (1988) Assistant Professor	Counseling
BS, University of Alabama; PhD, Hahnemann University.
Mangum, Michael (1988) Associate Professor	Exercise Physiology
BS, Florida State University; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, Florida State University.
Marcades, Michael G. (2001) Assistant Professor	Music
BM, Baylor University; MCM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; PhD, Texas Tech University.
Martin, Andr�e E. (2001) Assistant Professor	Music
BM, Memorial University (Newfoundland); MM, University of Ottawa; DMA, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor	Theatre Arts
BSEd, MA, Southwest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Associate Professor	English
BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University.
McCrillis, Neal R. (1998) Associate Professor	History
BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago.	Mildred Miller Fort Chair of International Education
McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor	Library Science
BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University.	Director, Simon Schwob Memorial Library
McHenry, James P. (1996) Assistant Professor	English
BA, St. Ambrose College; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, Ohio University.	Acting Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Letters
McQueen, Tena F. (1972) Associate Professor	Science
BS, University of Louisville; MEd, Auburn University.
Mion, Mario R. (1975) Professor	Political Science
BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the Year, 1989‑90.	Acting Chair, Department of Political Science

Mitchell‑Tibbs, Marlene P. (1983) Professor	Nursing
BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, PhD, Emory University.	Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program
Mitifu, Faida M. (1997) Assistant Professor	French
BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia.
Myers, John B. (1970) Professor	History
BA, MA, PhD, Florida State University; Educator of the Year, 1987‑88; Faculty Service Award, 1985‑86.

Nall, Kenny (1994) Adjunct Professor	Respiratory Therapy
BS, Emory University; MD, Medical College of Georgia.
Newtson, Richard L. (1998) Assistant Professor	Sociology and Gerontology
BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor	Criminal Justice
BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of the Year, 1981‑82.	Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
	Director, Judicial Affairs
Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Associate Professor	Nursing
BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University.

Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998) Assistant Professor	Music
BMEd, Indiana University-Bloomington, MM, DMA, Arizona State University.
Owen, William James (1995) Associate Professor	English
BA, MA, North Carolina State University; PhD, The University of Virginia.

Palmer, Bradley E. (2001) Assistant Professor	Music
BM, Millikin University; MA, University of Iowa.
Pascoe, Donna E. (2001) Assistant Professor	Educational Foundations
BA, San Diego State University; MA, PhD, Auburn University.
Pate, Alice K. (1997) Assistant Professor	History
BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, The Ohio State University.
Patrick, Kevin A. (2000) Assistant Professor	Theatre
BA, Southwestern University; MFA, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor	Respiratory Therapy
BS, The University of Chicago; MD, The George Washington University.
Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor	Basic Studies
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University.
Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Assistant Professor	Social Sciences
BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University.

Rainey, Archie W. (1974) Professor	Criminal Justice
BS, MS, University of Tennessee; PhD, Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities.	Coordinator, Justice Administration Outreach

Reid, Susan G. (2001) Assistant Professor	Theatre
BA, Randolph-Macon Woman�s College; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Richman, Harvey (1997) Associate Professor	Psychology
AA, Broward Community College; BA, Florida Atlantic University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Educator of the Year, 2000-01.
Riggsby, Dutchie S. (1972) Professor	Educational Foundations
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990) Professor	Educational Foundations
BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97.
Roberts, Ellen L. (1987) Professor	Physical Education
BS, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Alabama‑Birmingham; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Rosenthal, Ann (1997) Assistant Professor	Communication
AA, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College; BA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi.
Ross, Daniel W. (1990) Professor	English
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University.
Rulli, Richard J. (1998) Assistant Professor	Music
BM, BME, University of Northern Colorado; MM, Ithaca College.
Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Associate Professor	Music
BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, University of Rochester.
Rutland, Carole L. (1993) Associate Professor	Science Education
BSEd, MEd, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University.	Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center


Schild, Mary E. (1972) Associate Professor	Psychology
BA, University of Georgia; MA, PhD, University of Virginia. Educator of the Year, 1993‑94.	Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology
Schmidt, Mark S. (1999) Assistant Professor	Psychology
BS, MS, Georgia College; PhD, University of Georgia.
Schwartz, Brian W. (1996) Associate Professor	Biology
BS, University of Memphis; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Schwimmer, David R. (1978) Professor	Geology
BS, University of Wisconsin; MA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1994-95.
Seifu, Abiye (1991) Associate Professor	Engineering
BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute.
Shalishali, Maurice K. (1998) Associate Professor	Economics
BS, National University of Zaire; MS, PhD, Auburn University.
Shaw, Amy G. (1999) Instructor	Basic Studies
BA, Huntingdon College; MEd, Columbus State University.
Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor	Communication
BS, MS, Murray State University.	Assistant Vice President for Student and Community Affairs/
BS, MS, Murray State University.	Director, Continuing and Regional Education Services
Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Associate Professor	Marketing
BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.
Stanton, George E. (1969) Professor	Biology
BS, Bucknell University; PhD, University of Maine; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1972‑73; Vice President's Award, 1984‑85.	Chair, Department of Biology

Stembridge, Melodie (2002) Assistant Professor	Nursing
BSN, William Carey School of Nursing; MSN, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Stinson, Gerald L. (1974) Associate Professor	Mathematics
BA, Columbus State University; MS, Auburn University.
Stokes, Glenn D. (1983) Professor	Biology
BS, University of Rhode Island; PhD, Pennsylvania State University; Educator of the Year, 1999-2000.	Associate Dean, College of Science

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
BA, Marycrest College; MA, MFA, PhD, University of Iowa.	Chair, Department of Music
Tarsi, Nancy L. (1999) Assistant Professor	Educational Psychology and Research
BS, Trenton State College; MEd, Lehigh University, PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Taylor, Michaell K. (1976) Professor	Physical Education and Recreation
BSEd, MSEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1997-98.
Thomas, John J. (1974) Professor	Philosophy
BA, LaSalle College; MA, PhD, University of Miami.
Thomson, Neal F. (1994) Associate Professor	Management
AA, Florida Community College at Jacksonville; BS, MBA, PhD, Florida State University.
Thornton, Mark (1999) Associate Professor	Economics
BS, Saint Bonaventure University; PhD, Auburn University.
Tompson, Douglas A. (2001) Assistant Professor	History
BA, Northwestern University; MA, University of Utah; PhD, University of Florida.
Truitt, G. Brent, Major (1998) Professor	Military Science
BBA, Sam Houston State University; MS, Troy State University.	Chair, Department of Military Science
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.

Wharry, Cheryl W. (1997) Assistant Professor	Linguistics
BA, Oral Roberts University; MA, PhD, Oklahoma State University.
Williams, Bonita F. (1996) Associate Professor	Middle Grades Education
BA, Goucher College; MEd, The Johns Hopkins University; EdD, Temple University.
Wirt, Ronald L. (1981) Professor	Music
BA, Reed College; MM, Juilliard School of Music; DMA, Manhattan School of Music.
Wisdo, David (2001) Assistant Professor	Philosophy
BA, Wesleyan University; MA, Mphil, PhD, Columbia University.
Witt, Betsy A. (2000) Assistant Professor	Criminal Justice
BS, MA, Sam Houston State University.
Woods, Nataline J. (2001) Instructor	Reading
BA, Mississippi Valley State College; MA in Reading Education, Atlanta University; MA in Counseling and Human Development Education, Clark Atlanta University.
Woolbright, David E. (1974) Professor	Computer Science
BS, Davidson College; MAT, Emory University; PhD, Auburn University.
Wright, Burley W. (1993) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BS, MBA, Columbus State University.
Wright-Evans, Kristen M. (2001) Assistant Professor	Art
BFA, MS, PhD, Iowa State University.

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

Emeriti Faculty

*Adams, Olin B. (1960) Associate Professor	History
BBA, Emory University; MA, George Peabody College; PhD, Florida State University.
*Amundson, Richard J. (1966) Professor	History
BA, Augustana College; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1967-68, 1975-76; Faculty Service Award, 1987-88.
Anderson, John H. (1969) Professor	Music
BM, Conservatory of Music of Kansas City, Missouri; MM, University of Michigan; PhD, Catholic University.
Arno, Elsie R. (1975) Associate Professor	Economics
BS, Bucknell University; MS, Auburn University.
Atkins, James T. (1974) Professor	Education
ABJ, University of Georgia; MA, EdD, George Peabody College for Teachers.
*Bailey, Benjamin F. (1963) Professor	History
BS, United States Naval Academy; MA, PhD, Florida State University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1964-65.
Berger, Elinor E. (1971) Professor	Mathematics
BS, University of Maryland; MA, Brandeis; PhD, The City University of New York.
Blackmon, Mary V. (1959) Professor	Physical Education
AB, Georgia State College for Women; MS, University of Tennessee.
Bohannon, John L. (1970) Associate Professor	Finance
BBA, MBA, University of Georgia.
*Brown, Jack A. (1962) Professor	English
BA, MA, University of Miami; PhD, University of Florida.
Brown, Wimberly E. (1958) Professor, Associate Director	Student Services
BA, University of Georgia; MA, Peabody College.
Caproni, Bettyesue R. (1976) Associate Professor	Nursing
BA, Columbus State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia.
Carlisle, Earnest (1969) Professor	Mathematics Education
BS, Huntingdon College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Cash, Dewey B. (1958) Professor	Mathematics
BS, MEd, MS, Auburn University.
Clark, Flora M. (1971) Professor	Biology
BS, MAT, Alabama College; PhD, University of Tennessee.
Clark, Neil P. (1969) Professor	Science Education
BBA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Clements, Frank M. (1959) Professor	Physical Education
BS, Georgia Teachers College; MS, University of Tennessee.
Cook, Cline G. (1979) Associate Professor	Finance
BS, United States Military Academy; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Georgia State University.
Crim, John W. (1977) Professor	Management
BME, Marquette University; MBA, University of Buffalo; PhD, Georgia State University.
Duncan, Frances M. (1970) Professor	Mental Retardation
BA, Barnard College of Columbia University; MS, EdD, Auburn University; Vice President=s Award, 1983-84.
*Dwyer, James J. (1968) Associate Professor	History
BS, Florida Southern College; MA, Stetson University.
Gibson, Hal J. (1976) Professor	Music
BM, Southern Methodist University; MMEd, Southern Methodist University.
*Hackett, Paul T. (1970) Assistant Professor	English
AB, MA, Gonzaga University; MA, University of Houston.
*Hatfield, Dorothy (1958) Associate Professor, Director	English
BS, MA, Auburn University; Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1965‑66.
Henderson, Bob G. (1975) Professor	Educational Foundations
BSEd, Southern Illinois University; MA, PhD, George Peabody College.
Henderson, Malcolm (1970) Professor	Finance
BBA University of Georgia; MS University of Tennessee; PhD University of Alabama.
*Holmes, Joel H. (1983) Associate Professor	Library
BS, Jacksonville State University; MSLS, Florida State University.
*Howell, Robert S. (1961) Associate Professor	Finance
BS, Syracuse University; MBA, Florida State University.
Klein, Ronald D. (1974) Professor	Management
BS, American University; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University.
Kundey, Gary E. (1974) Professor	Finance
BBA, North Texas State University; MBA, Texas Tech University; PhD, University of Florida.
Land, Arthur J. (1971) Professor	Educational Administration
BA, MRC, EdD, University of Florida.
*Lee, Virginia C. (1961) Associate Professor	Library Science
BS, Appalachian State College; MS, Peabody College.
LeNoir, William C. (1960) Professor, Dean	Botany
BS, Maryville College; MS, PhD, University of Georgia.
Lindquist, Mary M. (1984) Callaway Professor	Mathematics Education
BA, University of North Carolina; MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, University of Wisconsin; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1998-99.
*Livengood, Mary L. (1958) Registrar	Student Services
BA, University of Cincinnati; MS, Auburn University.
McCollum, James B. (1976) Professor	Economics
BS, MS, Georgia Institute of Technology; PhD, Tulane University.
McLendon, Alvin (1958) Professor	Physical Science
BS, Georgia Southern College; MA, George Peabody College; MS, Oklahoma State University; EdD, Auburn University.
*Milian, Helen T. (1967) Professor, Chair	Nursing
BSN, Emory University; MSN, Emory University.
Mock, W. Lindsey (1961) Vice President	Student Affairs
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.
*Nance, Kenneth (1958) Professor	Biology
BA, MA, EdS, Peabody College.
*Parker, Charles A. (1969) Professor	Education
BS, Georgia Southern College; MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Columbia University Teachers College.
*Petlewski, Paul J. (1971) Associate Professor	English
BA, University of Detroit; MA, PhD, University of Florida.
Phelps, Ferinez B. (1970) Professor	Political Science
BA, JD, University of Texas; MA, Eastern New Mexico University; PhD, Texas Tech University.
Ragsdale, Charles F. (1965) Professor	Physical Education and Recreation
BS, MEd, Georgia Southern College.
Riggsby, Ernest D. (1969) Professor	Science Education
BS, Tennessee Polytechnic Institute; BA, MA, EdS, EdD, George Peabody College.
Robinson, Thelma M. (1970) Counselor	Counseling and Placement
BS, Savannah State College; MEd, Tuskegee University.
Rodgers, Hugh I. (1967) Professor	History
BA, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Texas.
*Safar, Milo R. (1971) Associate Professor, Program Director	Dental Hygiene
BS, DDS, University of Illinois.
*Sanders, James O. (1961) Vice President	Business and Finance
BA, University of Georgia; MBA, Ohio State University.
Scanling, Frederick H. (1967) Associate Professor	Management
BS, Georgia Institute of Technology; MBA, University of North Carolina.
*Sears, Robert L. (1969) Professor	Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern College; MA, EdD, University of Georgia.
Stanback, Rosa S. (1970) Professor	Social Science Education
BS, MEd, Tuskegee Institute.
Stewart, Jack C. (1972) Professor	Educational Foundations
AB, Georgia State University; MEd, Georgia Southern College; EdD, University of Alabama.
Taylor, Earlene P. (1970) Professor	Accounting
BS, MBA, Auburn University; PhD, Georgia State University.
Voynich, John J. (1969) Professor	Management
MS, PhD, Southern Illinois University; JD, John Marshall Law School.
Wabo, Sister Mary Ann (1971) Associate Professor	Nursing
BSNEd, University of Dayton; MEd, Duquesne University.
Walls, Glen D. (1973) Professor	Educational Psychology
BA, Drake University; MA, Northern Illinois University; EdD, University of Houston.
*Webb, Joe S. (1968) Professor	Criminal Justice
BS, Western New Mexico University; MS, University of Southern California.
Wentland, Thomas J. (1979) Professor	Communicative Disorders
BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin.
*Whitley, Thomas Y. (1958) President	Education
AB, MEd, University of Georgia; EdD, University of Texas.
Whitman, Anita. B. (1974) Professor	Elementary Education
BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University.
Whitman, Harold L. (1969) Professor	Reading Education
BS, MEd, EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1995-96.
Zimmerly, Belle M. (1980) Associate Professor	Marketing
BS, MS, PhD, University of Illinois.

*Deceased

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Faculty

Abercrombie, Jean P. (2001) Assistant Professor

Finance

Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor

Nursing

Benator, Cynthia W. (2000) Assistant Professor

Reading Education

Bhagayavati (2001) Assistant Professor

Computer Science

Birkhead, William S. (1978) Professor

Biology

Bosworth, Edward L. (2001) Assistant Professor

Computer Science

Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor

Biology

Chevere, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor

Nursing

Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor

Archeology/Anthropology

Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor

Biology

Coleman, C. Earl (2001) Curry Professor of Voice

Voice

Conklin, Jeffrey T. (2001) Assistant Professor

Special Education

Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor

Economics

David, Joseph A. III (2001) Assistant Professor

Music Education

Diaz, Betty Anne (1987) Assistant Professor

Music

Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor

English

Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor

Communication

Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor

Information Systems

Chair, Department of Financial and Information Systems

Ford, Roberta Ann (2000) Assistant Professor

Library Science

Gates, Carolyn F. (2001) Assistant Professor

Educational Leadership

George, Joseph D. (1973) Professor

Specific Learning Disabilities

Gibson, Danna M. (2001) Assistant Professor

Communication

Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor

Political Science

Grimsley, Reagan L. (2001) Archivist; Instructor

Library Science

Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor

Early Childhood Education

Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999) Assistant Professor

Biology

Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998) Assistant Professor

Special Education

Hogan, Patrick T. (2001) Associate Professor

Computer Information Systems

Housker, Jody E. (2001) Assistant Professor

Education

Hoyle, Richard J. Capt., (2001) Instructor

Military Science

Ingram, W. Rhea (2001) Assistant Professor

Marketing

Johnson, Lowanda D. (2001) Instructor

Nursing

Kaller, Jeffrey D. (2001) Assistant Professor

Art

Kennedy-Oji, Chinaro M. (2001) Assistant Professor

Public Health

Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor

English

Marcades, Michael G. (2001) Assistant Professor

Music

Martin, Andr�e E. (2001) Assistant Professor

Music

May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor

Theatre Arts