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Emeriti Faculty

CSU Faculty, 2007–2008
Faculty Name Year Appointed Title(s) Credentials/Awards
Brown, Frank Douglas 1981 Professor Business Administration

President
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.B.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D. Florida State University
Stanton, George E. 1969 Professor Biology

Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., Bucknell University
Ph.D., University of Maine

Distinguished Professor of the Year, 1972-73
Vice President's Award, 1984-1985.
Accilien, Cecile 2005 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., Montclair State University
M.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ph.D., Tulane University
Adams, Paula 2006 Assistant Professor Library Science A.A., Henry Ford Community College
B.A., Michigan State University
M.L.S., Wayne State University
Almada, Carlos J. 2003 Associate Professor Mathematics Licenciatura en Matematicas, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba
Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Arrighi, C. Jean 1992 Associate Professor Nursing L.P.N., Phenix City School of Practical Nurses
A.S., Chattahoochee Valley Community College
B.S.N., M.S., Troy State University
Bai, Yan 2006 Assistant Professor Computer Science B.S., Guangxi University
M.S., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., University of Brittish Columbia
Bailey, Michael P. 2004 Assistant Professor Criminal Justice B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University
D.P.A., University of Alabama
Baker, Pamela 2006 Assistant Professor History B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Ballenger, Julie A. 1995 Professor Botany B.A., Central University of Iowa
M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ph.D., Miami University

Educator of the Year, 2002-2003
Baltimore, Michael L. 1994 Professor Counseling B.S., Columbus State University
M.A., Western Carolina University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Banks, Erma D. 1984 Associate Professor Library Science B.S., Florida A&M University
M.L.S., Simmons College
Banerjee, Anil 2005 Assistant Professor Chemistry and Chemistry Education B.S., University of Calcutta
M.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology
Barineau, Clinton 2007 Assistant Professor Chemistry & Geology A.A., Tallahassee Community College
B.S.,Florida State University
Barlow, Susan 2005 Instructor Early Childhood Education B.S.Ed., M.A., Auburn University
Barone, John A. 2003 Assistant Professor Biology B.A., B.S., Indiana University-Bloomington
Ph.D., University of Utah
Barroso-Castro, Jose 2006 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., Universidad de Salamanca
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University
Baxter, Richard L. 2005 Associate Professor Communication

Chair, Department of Communication
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Beaty, J. Larry 2006 Associate Professor CELPS B.S., Troy State
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Becker, Becky 2006 Associate Professor Theatre B.S.Ed., Minot State University
M.A., University of North Dakota
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Beddage, Victor S. 2006 Assistant Professor Music B.M., Humber College
M.M., William Paterson University
Belew, Rachel 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Health Acience B.S., M.S., Georgia State University
Benator, Cynthia W. 2000   Associate Professor Reading Education

Coordinator of Student Teaching
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State University
Bhandary, Madhusudan 2006 Associate Professor Mathematics B.S., M.S., Calcutta University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Birkhead, William S. 1978 Professor Biology

Chair, Department of Biology
B.S., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas

Educator of the Year, 1988-1989

Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1997-1998
Bloss, Christopher 2005 Assistant Professor Library Science B.A., M.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
M.A., Southwest Missouri State University
Booker, Brandon 2005 Assistant Professor Theatre B.A., Graceland University
Bosworth, Edward L. 2001 Associate Professor Computer Science B.A., University of the South
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Huntsville
Breaux III, Walter 2005 Assistant Professor CELPS B.S., M.A., Xavier University of Lousiana
Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Brewbaker, James M. 1971 Professor English Education B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Virginia
Brown, Roger W. 2005 Assistant Professor Environmental Science B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
M.A., State University of New York - Binghamton
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Buchanan, Scott E. 2002 Associate Professor Political Science B.A., University of Georgia
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Burcham, Jan Gunnels 2004 Associate Professor Early Childhood Education M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Burgess, Kevin S. 2007 Assistant Professor Biology B.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Burke, Carole 2005 Assistant Professor Library Science B.S., M.S., Wayne State University M.S., University of Missouri in Columbia
Butcher, Tina D. 1996 Professor Early Childhood Education

Director, Center for Academic Advising
B.S., Mobile College
M.Ed., University of South Alabama
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Carter, Fonda L. 1988 Associate Professor Accounting B.S., Auburn University
M.B.A., University of Alabama
D.B.A., Mississippi State University
C.P.A.
Casleton, Randall 2005 Assistant Professor Basic Studies B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Causey, Virginia E. 2000 Associate Professor Social Science Education B.A., Samford University
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Chappell, Jr., William L. 1976 Professor Political Science

Dean, College of Arts and Letters
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Faculty Service Award, 1998-99
Church, Warren B. 1999 Associate Professor Archeology/Anthropology B.A., M.A., University of Colorado
M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Cohen, Fred S. 2007 Professor Music

Director, Schwob School of Music
B.A., University of Santa Cruz
M.F.A., Cornell University
Coleman, C. Earl 2001 Associate Professor Music

The William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Professor of Voice
Interim Director, Schwob School of Music

Associate Dean of Fine and Performing Arts
B.S., M.M. in Violin Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia
M.M. in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia
Conklin, Jeffrey T. 2001 Assistant Professor Special Education B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.M., Aquinas College
Ed.D., Western Michigan University
Cook, J. Alyce 1994 Associate Professor Spanish B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Faculty Service Award, 2001-2002
Cummings, Robert E. 2006 Assistant Professor Language and Literature

QEP Program Specialist
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Cruzen, Shawn T. 1997 Associate Professor Astronomy

Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center
B.S., University of Southern Colorado
M.S., Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Educator of the Year, 1998-99

Educator of the Year, 2003-2004
Dabke, Rajeev B. 2002 Assistant Professor Chemistry B.Sc., Fergusson College
M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Pune
Dai, Hongying 2006 Assistant Professor Mathematics B.S., University of International Business and Economics
M.S., University of Kentucky
Daniels, Michael J. 1980 Professor Economics

Associate Dean, D. Abbott Turner College of Business
B.A., Samford University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
DaSilva, Stephanie 2007 Assistant Professor Psychology & Sociology B.A., Anderson University
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
David, Joseph A. III 2001 Assistant Professor Music B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern University
M.M.Ed., VanderCook College of Music
Davis, Beverly M. 1988 Assistant Professor Basic Studies

Dean, University College
B.S., Fort Valley State College
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Ed.S., Columbus State University

Educator of the Year, 1995-1996
Davis, John K. 2002 Associate Professor Biology B.A., Hanover College
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
DeBruyn, Michelle 2005 Assistant Professor Music B.M., Nazareth College
M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Deng, Baiqiao 1993 Professor Mathematics B.S., Zhejiang University, P.R. China
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Diaz, Betty Anne 1987 Associate Professor Music B.A., Georgia College and State University
M.M., D.M., Florida State University
Diaz, Manuel 1990 Professor Music B.S., Technical University of Chile
M.S., National Conservatory of Chile
Dolan, Thomas P. 2000 Associate Professor Political Science

Chair, Department of Political Science
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Naval Postgraduate School
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Dowis, Dorinda L. 1994 Associate Professor Criminal Justice

Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
A.S., B.S., MSA, Columbus State University
D.P.A.,  University of Alabama
Downs, Bridget L. 2005 Assistant Professor Criminal Justice B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University
Dunn, Robert 2006 Instructor Accounting B.A., Auburn University
M.B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
Dutta, Amitabh S. 2002 Associate Professor Finance B.Sc., Bombay University
M.B.A., Wake Forest University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Duttera, Patricia P. 2004 Associate Professor Educational Leadership B.S., Troy State University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Ed.D., Ed.S., Auburn University
Edwards, William H. 1974 Professor Communication B.S., M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Ellisor, John 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor History B.A., University of South Alabama
M.A., Univeristy of West Florida
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Evilsizer, Justin 2005 Instructor Mathematics B.S., M.A., Auburn University
Eyler, Joshua R. 2006 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., Gettysburg College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Finley, John T. 2004 Assistant Professor Business Administration B.A., Roanoke College
M.B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Finney, Justin M. 2004 Instructor History Education B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Flournoy, Bonita 2006 Associate Professor Teacher Education B.A., Bishop College
M.A., Clark Atlanta University
Ed.D., The University of Georgia
Ford, Roberta Chodacki 2000 Associate Professor Library Science B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.M., State University of New York, College at Fredonia
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Fouche, Katheryn K. 2003 Professor Mathematics B.S.,  University of Tennessee
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida
Francavilla, Joseph V. 1987 Associate Professor English B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York
Frander, Elizabeth 2005 Assistant Professor Nursing B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Frazier, Monica 2006 Assistant Professor Biology B.S., Alabama State University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Frazier, William J. 1974 Professor Geology

Acting Director, Environmental Science
B.S., Furman University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina

Educator of the Year, 1984-85
Frederick, Carlie 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Nursing B.S.N, M.S.N., Wayne State University
Frerichs, Kenneth J. 2001 Lecturer Mathematics B.S., Iowa State University
M.B.A., Loyola University-Chicago
Fussell, Cathy H. 1998 Assistant Professor English B.A., Georgia State University
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Gafford, Kenneth 2005 Assistant Professor Biology B.S., Troy State University
M.A.E., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ed.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Gaskins, Andre J. 2002 Assistant Professor Music B.M., Butler University
M.M., Indiana University-Bloomington
Gebeyehu, Zewdu 2002 Associate Professor Chemistry B.S., M.S., Addis Ababa University
Ph.D., Philipps University
Gibson, Danna M. 2001 Associate Professor Communication B.S., Western Carolina University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Gillam, S. Lenoir 1997 Professor Counseling B.S., Texas A&M University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Glisson, Betsy 2006 Instructor Teacher Education B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Ed.S., Troy State University
Gober, Deborah 1998 Professor Mathematics Education

Acting Chair, Teacher Education
A.B., Asbury College
M.A., Appalachian State
University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Faculty Service Award, 2004-05
Golden, Joseph D. 1990 Associate Professor Music B.M., M.M., University of North Texas
Goyne, June S. 1993 Professor Nursing

Chair, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama in Birmingham
Ed.D., Auburn University
Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association
Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association
Graver, Steven F. 1996 Associate Professor Theatre B.A., Columbus State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Greene, W. Herbert 1981 Assistant Professor Physical Education

Athletic Director
B.S., M.Ed., Auburn University
Greer, Deirdre 2005 Assistant Professor Teacher Education B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Grimsley, Reagan L. 2001 Assistant Professor Library Science
Archivist
B.S., M.A., M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 2005-2006
Gurkas, Pinar 2006 Assistant Professor Psychology B.A., M.A., Bogazici University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Ha, Jong Wook 2007 Associate Professor Business B.A., Pusan National University
M.B.A., Seoul Nationsl University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Hackett, P. Thomas 2004 Associate Professor Educational Leadership    

Chair, Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership and Professional Studies
B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ed.S., Auburn University at Montgomery
Ed.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hadley, Linda U. 1992 Professor Finance

Dean, D. Abbott Turner College of Business

Bill Heard Professor of Finance
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Hall, Martha C. 1999 Associate Professor Educational Leadership B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University
Hansen, Kristen S. 1997 Associate Professor Music B.M., St. Olaf College
M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
Harris, Nikita Y. 2004 Assistant Professor Communication B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., Howard University
Hassani, Hassan M. 1994 Assistant Professor Basic Studies B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Troy State University
Hatcher, Rodger B. 2001 Instructor Educational Leadership B.S., Troy State University
M.Ed., Ed.S., Auburn University
Hawkins, Amanda B. 1994 Associate Professor Nursing A.A., Columbus State University
B.S.N., George Mason University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Heard, Akeisha 2006 Instructor Library Science B.S., College of William & Mary
M.L.I.S., Kent State University
Heiman, Thomas L. 2002 Assistant Professor Theatre B.A., Northwestern College
M.F.A., Florida State University
Hemard III, Charles 2005 Assistant Professor Art B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
M.F.A., University of Georgia
Hendricks, Harlan J. 1999 Associate Professor Biology B.A., LaGrange College
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Hendricks, Mary Beth 1998 Associate Professor Special Education B.A., LaGrange College
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Henning, Cindy S. 2003 Associate Professor Mathematics Acting Associate Dean, College of Science B.S., B.S.Ed., University of Maryland
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Heriot, Kirk 2006 Associate Professor Management B.A., Clemson University
M.B.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Clemson University
Herrington, Gayle D. 2006 Assistant Professor Teacher Education B.S., Spellman College
M.S., North Carolina State University
Hickson, Joyce H. 1991 Professor Counseling Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs B.S., Troy State University
M.A., Auburn University
Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Hipps, Elizabeth 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Teacher Education B.M., Wesleyan College
M.M.E.D., Ed.S., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Auburn University
Ho, Johnny C. 1994 Professor Management B.A., University of Washington
M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1996-1997

Faculty Research Award 2003-2004
Hoft, Jr., John W. 1999 Assistant Professor Business Administration B.S.B.A., University of Florida
J.D., South Texas College of Law
M.A., University of South Florida
Hogan, Patrick T. 2001 Associate Professor Computer Information Systems Management B.B.A., Georgia State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
C.P.A.
Hollis, Rhonda K. 1988 Professor Nursing B.S.N., Tuskegee University
M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
Howard, Susanne 2005 Temporary Assistant Professor Art B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Howard, Timothy G. 1995 Professor Mathematics

Chair, Department of Mathematics

Assistant Director, Judicial Affairs
B.S., Brescia College
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Hrach, Susan H. 1999 Associate Professor English B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Washington
Hunt, Barbara J. 1975 Professor English

Chair, Department of Language and Literature
B.A., Case Western Reserve University
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Ingram, Charlotte L. 1988 Associate Professor Nursing B.A., Columbus State University
M.L.S., University of Maryland
M.Ed., Indiana University
A.A.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., 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 Associate Professor Marketing

Edwin and Florette Rothschild Chair of BA and Leadership
B.S., M.B.A., Troy State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Ionascu, Eugen 1999 Associate Professor Mathematics B.S., Al. Ioan Cuza University
M.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Irvin, Teresa S. 1994 Associate Professor Basic Studies

Chair, Department of Basic Studies
B.A., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State
University
Ed.D., Auburn University

Faculty Service Award, 2002-2003
Israel, Hannah 2005 Assistant Professor Art
Art Gallery Director
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., University of Illinois at Urba
Ito, Brenda May 1996 Professor Theatre B.S.Ed., M.A., Southwest Missouri State University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Izumi, Mariko 2007 Assistant Professor Communication B.A., Seinan Gakuin University
M.A. University of Wisconsin
Jackson, Floyd R. 1997 Associate Professor Chemistry

Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
B.S., Benedict College
M.S., Ph.D., Howard University
Jacobs, Deborah T. 1998 Professor Music

Associate Director for Student and Faculty Services
B.A., Stephens College
M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Jauregui, Andres 2006 Assistant Professor Economics B.A., International University of the Americas
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Jeon, Kyongseon 2004 Assistant Professor Linguistics B.A., Chonnam National University
M.A., University of Texas-San Antonio
Ph.D., Georgetown University
Johnson, Arlene J. 1996 Associate Professor Political Science B.A., Hanover College
J.D., University of Pittsburgh
Johnson, Lowanda D. 2001 Associate Professor Nursing B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Jones, Gail 2005 Assistant Professor Nursing B.S.N., MSN Troy State University
Jones, Michelle E. 2004 Assistant Professor Library Science B.S., M.S.L.S., Clark Atlanta University
Jones, Rita C. 2003 Associate Professor Accounting A.A., Southern Union State Junior College
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Auburn University
D.B.A., Mississippi State University
C.M.A.
Jung, Sungwoo 2005 Assistant Professor Marketing B.B.A., M.B.A., Seoul National University
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Kaller, Jeffrey D. 2001 Associate Professor Art B.F.A., University of the Arts- Philadelphia College of Art and Design
M.F.A., New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University
Keller, Troy 2006 Assistant Professor Environmental Science B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kendrick, Vikki 2003 Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education B.S., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Kettering, Ronald C. 1986 Professor Accounting and Finance B.S.B.A., M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University
C.P.A.
Khan, Mohamed Shamim 2006 Associate Professor Computer Science B.S., M.S., Rajshahi University
Ph.D., University of Manchester
Klinkenborg, Ann M. 2006 Instructor Teacher Education B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Auburn University
Konan, Jacqueline Y. 1987 Associate Professor French B.S., Fort Valley State College
M.A., University of Georgia
Kongmunvattana, Angkul 2005 Associate Professor Computer Science B.E., Chulalongkorn University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Kuforiji, Paulina O. 1999 Associate Professor Educational Technology B.S., Ahmadu Bello University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ed.D., West Virginia University
Lahnstein, Therese C. 2003 Assistant Professor Nursing A.A., Columbus State University
B.S.N., Troy State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Lang, Teresa K. 2004 Assistant Professor Accounting B.S., University of Florida
M.A., Ph.D., Auburn University
Langston, Vicky C. 2003 Associate Professor Economics Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's College
M.A.,  University of Memphis
Ph.D.,  University of Texas at Austin
Lape, Noreen G. 1997 Associate Professor English B.A., College of St. Elizabeth
M.A., Ph.D., Temple University
Lazarra, Frank 2006 Instructor Business Administration B.A., Auburn University
M.B.A., Columbus State University
Lee, Jenny Jeong-Hee 2007 Assistant Professor Health Science B.A., Yeungnam University
M.A., Ohio State University
M.P.H., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Levin, Stephen 2006 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Lewis, Stephanie 2006 Assistant Professor Nursing B.S., Purdue University
M.S., University of Phoenix
Li, Lei 2007 Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems Management B.S., China University of Mining and Technology
M.S., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Linton, Ronald C. 1998 Professor Mathematics B.A., University of Louisville
M.A., University of Kentucky
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Long, Richard P. 1991 Professor CELPS B.S., M.A., West Virginia University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
M.F.T., Southern Connecticut State University
Loughman, Thomas P. 1975 Professor Business Administration B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Faculty Service Award, 2003-2004
Lovelette, Charles A. 1991 Associate Professor Chemistry B.S., Norwich University
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Mangum, Michael 1988 Professor Exercise Physiology B.S., Florida State University
M.A., Wake Forest University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Manuel, Kimberly 2005 Assistant Professor Theatre B.F.A., Graceland University
M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Martin, Andr'e E. 2001 Associate Professor Music B.M., Memorial University (Newfoundland)
M.M., University of Ottawa
D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Martin, Ellen H. 2002 Associate Professor Physical Education B.S., Troy State University
M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Ed.D., Auburn University
Martin, Retha J. 2004 Assistant Professor Communication B.S., Taylor University
J.D., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Matthews, Becky F. 1997 Associate Professor History B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
McCallus, Joseph P. 1994 Professor English B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., DA, Catholic University
McCormack, Thomas J. 2007 Associate Professor CELPS B.S., ME.d., Ed.D., Auburn University
McCoy, Claire B. 2007 Associate Professor Art

William B. and Sue Marie Turner Faculty Chair in Art History
B.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
McCrillis, Michele M. 1999 Assistant Professor Art B.A., University of Leeds
M.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
McCrillis, Neal R. 1998 Associate Professor History

Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Distinguished Chair of International Education

Director, Center for International Education
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago
McDonald, Lawrence 2006 Assistant Professor Theatre B.F.A., East Carolina University
M.F.A., Illinois State University
McDonough, Noreen E. 2003 Associate Professor Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., Troy State University
McFalls, Elizabeth R. 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Art B.F.A, Columbus College of Art & Design
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
McFalls, Michael C. 2007 Assistant Professor Art B.F.A, Columbus College of Art & Design
M.F.A., University of California
McGinnis, Callie B. 1974 Associate Professor Library Science

Dean of Libraries
B.A., Rhodes College
M.S., Louisiana State University
McGraw, Timothy P. 2004 Associate Professor Theatre

Chair, Department of Theatre
B.A., Eastern Michigan University
M.F.A., Wayne State University
McHenry, J. Patrick 1996 Associate Professor English   

Associate Dean, College of Arts and Letters
B.A., St. Ambrose College
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Ohio University
Miller, Sallie D. 1996 Professor Reading Education B.B.A., MBA Columbus State University
Ed.D., Auburn University

Faculty Service Award, 2000-2001
Mills, Joseph 2006 Instructor Teacher Education B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Mitifu, Faida M. 1997 Assistant Professor French B.A., National University of Zaire
M.F.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Moore, Josephine M. 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Biology B.F.A., University of Texas at Austin
B.S., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Oregon Health Sciences University
Moore, Nancy M. 1985 Assistant Professor English B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Motley, Milwood 2005 Associate Professor Biology B.A., M.S., Phd, University of Louisville
Muse, William Brian 2004 Assistant Professor Mathematics B.S., B.S.Ed., MAEd, University of North Alabama
M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Musgrove, Katherine E. 2003 Associate Professor Theatre B.A., Columbus State University
M.F.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Nevins, Gretchen 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Language & Literature B.A., Roger Williams University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Newtson, Richard L. 1998 Professor Sociology and Gerontology B.S., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Educator of the Year, 2005-06
Nicks, Clayton 2005 Assistant Professor CELPS B.S., M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee University
Norris, Terry D. 1976 Professor Criminal Justice    

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., M.S., Texas A & M University-Commerce
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Educator of the Year, 1981-82
Norwood, R. Nicholas 2002 Associate Professor English B.A., University of Texas-Arlington
M.A., University of North Texas
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Noviello, Sheri R. 1991 Associate Professor Nursing B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Obando, Rodrigo 2005 Assistant Professor Computer Science B.S., Instituto Technologico De Costa Rica
M.E., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Oberlander, Lisa M. 1998 Professor Music B.M.Ed., Indiana University-Bloomington
M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State University
Okura, Masako 2006 Assistant Professor Political Science B.A., Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
B.A., University of Oregon
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Owen,  William James 1995 Professor English
 
Director, Faculty Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
B.A., M.A., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Faculty Service Award, 2005-06
Palmer, Bradley E. 1999 Associate Professor Music B.M., Millikin University
M.A., University of Iowa
D.M., Florida State University
Pascoe, Donna E. 2001 Associate Professor Educational Foundations B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., Ph.D., Auburn University
Pate, Alice K. 1997 Professor History

Chair, Department of History
B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D.,  Ohio State University
Pell, Melinda A. 2004 Temporary Instructor Mathematics
 
BS, Columbus State University
MS, Auburn University
Phillips, April 2005 Assistant Professor Psychology and Sociology B.A., University of Science and Arts
M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma - Norman Campus
Pitts, Jennifer 2006 Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems Management B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Pringle, LaTonya R 2004 Assistant Professor Nursing B.S.N., University of South Alabama
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
Rainey, Archie W. 1974 Professor Criminal Justice    

Coordinator, Justice Administration Outreach
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., Union Graduate School
Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities
Ramsay, Patricia K. 2005 Assistant Professor Art B.F.A., University of the Arts
M.F.A., Syracuse University
Ray, Lydia 2006 Assistant Professor Computer Science B.S., Presidency College
M.S., Indian Statistical Institute
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A & M College
Rayfield, Stuart E. 2006 Assistant Professor Leadership

Director of Servant Leadership Program
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., University of Alabama
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Redmond, Tara L. 2002 Assistant Professor Health Science
Acting Director, Health Science Program
B.S., Morris Brown College
M.S., Old Dominion University
Rees, Amanda 2005 Assistant Professor History B.A., Brunel University of West London
M.A., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Reid, J. David 2005 Associate Professor Teacher Education B.S., Western Carolina University
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., Utah State University
Resta, Craig 2006 Assistant Professor Music B.M.E., Baylor University
M.M., Indiana University
Reuterberg, Birgit Kristina 2005 Temporary Assistant Professor Art M.F.A., Goteborgs University
Richman, Harvey 1997 Professor Psychology A.A., Broward Community
College
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Educator of the Year, 2000-01
Ridley, Mark L. 2006 Lieutenant Colonel / Professor Military Science B.S., North Georgia College and State University
M.S., Kansas State University
Riggsby, Dutchie S. 1972 Professor Educational Foundations B.S., M.S., Troy State University
Ed.D., Auburn University
Ripple, Rochelle P. 1990 Professor Educational Foundations B.P.S., Pace University
M.Ed., Ed.D., Temple University

Faculty Service Award, 1996-97
Rivera, Sonia 2005 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.S., Florida State University
M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Roberts, Ellen L. 1987 Professor Physical Education

Associate Dean, College of Education
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham
Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rock, David 2006 Professor Education

Dean, College of Education
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Ed.D., University of Central Florida
Rogers, Neal L. 2007 Assistant Professor TSYS Computer Science B.S., M.S., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Ross, Daniel W. 1990 Professor English B.A., M.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Purdue University
Rugutt, Joseph 2006 Assistant Professor Chemistry and Geology B.S., Moi University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A & M College
Rumbelow, Robert W. 1996 Professor Music B.M., M.M.Ed., M.M., Texas Tech University
D.M.A., Eastman School of Music,  University of Rochester
Sandolph, Wayne A. 2002 Assistant Professor Military Science B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
M.A., Webster University
Schmidt, Mark S. 1999 Associate Professor Psychology B.S., M.S., Georgia College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Schwartz, Brian W. 1996 Professor Biology B.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Schwartz, Sergiu 2006 Professor Music

William B. and Sue Marie Tuner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Violin, Schwob School of Music
Certificate, Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Diploma, The Juilliard School
Schwimmer, David R. 1978 Professor Geology B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1994-95 and 2002-03
Scrupe, Mara 2006 Professor Art

Rothschild Endowed Chair of Art
B.A., Macalesta College
M.F.A., Bard College
Seifu, Abiye 1991 Associate Professor Engineering B.S.E., Haile Selassie University
M.S.E., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute
Sellers, Kathleen 2005 Assistant Professor Biology B.S., Winthrop University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Shalishali, Maurice K. 1998 Professor Economics B.S., National University of Zaire
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Shaw, Kimberly 2007 Associate Professor Chemistry & Geology
B.S., Vanderbilt Univeristy
M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Shaw, Lisa 2003 Assistant Professor Education    

Director, College of Education Services and Field Experiences
B.A., Mercer University
M.S., Fort Valley State University
Sheeks, Gina L. 1993 Associate Professor Communication
Vice President for Student Affairs
B.S., M.S., Murray State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Shumaker, Melody G. 2003 Assistant Professor Basic Studies B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
M.A., Oral Roberts University
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Simon, J. Paul 2003 Associate Professor Chemistry B.S., John Carroll University
M.S.,  Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D.,  University of Georgia
Skaggs, Carmen T. 2007 Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., Mercer University
M.T.S., Duke Divinity School
M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Smith, Cheryl M. 2007 Temporary Associate Professor Nursing B.S.N., Troy State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama
Ed.D., Auburn University
Snipes, Robin L. 1996 Professor Management B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Spencer, Elizabeth C. 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Language & Literature B.A., M.A., University of Mississippi
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts
Sprayberry, Gary 2006 Assistant Professor History B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Stancu, Alin 2007 Assistant Professor Mathematics B.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Stokes, Glenn D. 1983 Professor Biology

Acting Dean, College of Science
B.S., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Educator of the Year, 1999-2000
Stratford, Jeffrey 2006 Temporary Assistant Professor Biology B.S., Rutgers
M.S., Southeastern Louisiana
Ph.D., Auburn University
Stratford, Sandra K. 1978 Associate Professor Library Science B.A., Columbus State University
M.Lib., Emory University
Ph.D., University of Alabama

Faculty Service Award, 1994-95
Stringfellow, R. Carson 2006 Assistant Professor Biology

COS Laboratory Safety Officer
B.S., M.S., Columbus State University
Studstill, John D. 2000 Associate Professor Sociology and Anthropology A.B., Emory University
Diplome, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes
Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Summerfield, John 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Language & Literature
B.A., University of Florida
M.F.A., Goddard College
Summers, Wayne C. 2002 Professor Computer Science

Chair, TSYS Department of Computer Science

Distinguished Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., Ph.D., St. Louis University
Tatum, Alicia 2006 Wellness Coordinator, Assistant Professor Teacher Education B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama
Taylor, Rebecca 2008 Assistant Professor Nursing B.S., Medical College of Georgia
Theis, John D. 2003 Associate Professor Finance B.B.A., M.B.A.,  University of Texas at Austin
J.D., South Texas College of Law
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Thomson, Neal F. 1994 Professor Management

Chair, Department of Management and Marketing
A.A., Florida Community College at Jacksonville
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Tishken, Joel E. 2002 Associate Professor History B.A., University of Wisconsin-Parkside
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin
Tompson, Douglas A. 2001 Assistant Professor History B.A., Northwestern University
M.A., University of Utah
Ph.D., University of Florida
Tsolainou, Constantina 2006 Professor Music

Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Faculty Chair
B.M., Ohio State University
M.M., Westminster Choir College
Tu, Renjin 1994 Professor Mathematics B.S., East China, Normal University
M.S., Shanghai University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Wichita State University
Vael, Aimee C. 2002 Associate Professor Nursing B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.N., Medical College of Georgia
Vaillancourt, Paul R. 2001 Assistant Professor Music B.Mus., University of Ottawa
M.Mus., McGill University
D.M.A.,
University of Ottawa
Van Doorn, John 2004 Assistant Professor Political Science B.A., Berry College
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Van Doorn, Judy R. 2005 Temporary Assistant Professor Psychology B.S., Berry College
M.B.A., Georgia State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Van Kley, Daniel 2004 Assistant Professor Philosophy B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Western Kentucky University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison
Venable, Beverly 2004 Associate Professor Marketing B.B.S., University of Alabama
M.B.A., Samford University
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Vidal, Troy M. 2006 Assistant Professor Political Science B.A., M.P.A., University of North Florida
Villavicencio, Jos� 2000 Associate Professor Foreign Language Education B.A., San Francisco State University
Ed.D., University of Southern California
Wakoko, Florence 2002 Associate Professor Sociology B.A., Makerere University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Walker, Paula 2005 Assistant Professor Health Science B.S., Howard University
M.D., Wayne State University - School of Medicine
Washington, Rynetta 2007 Assistant Professor Management B.S., Mississippi State University
M.S., Auburn University
Waters, Karen H. 2002 Lecturer Mathematics B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Webster, Zodiac 2004 Assistant Professor Physics A.B., Mt. Holyoke College
M.S., University of California Santa Cruz
Ph.D., University of California Berkeley
Wertz, Orion A. 2003 Assistant Professor Art B.F.A., Indiana University
M.F.A., University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
Whitehead, Christopher C. 2000 Assistant Professor Computer Science B.S., University of Texas-Austin
M.S., Naval Postgraduate School
Williams, Bonita F. 1996 Professor Middle Grades Education B.A., Goucher College
M.Ed.,  Johns Hopkins University
Ed.D., Temple University
Williams, Claudia N. 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Art B.S., University of North Alabama
M.A.E.D., Ed.S., University of Georgia
Williams, Rachael S. 2007 Temporary Assistant Professor Language and Literature B.A., M.A., University of Georgia
Williams, Rosa 2007 Assistant Professor Chemistry and Geology B.S., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
Williams, Jr., Grier Moffatt 2003 Associate Professor  Music B.Mus., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
M.M., D.M.A., Florida State University
Wirt, Ronald L. 1981 Professor Music

Associate Director for Administrative Affairs, Schwob School of Music
B.A., Reed College
M.M., Juilliard School of Music
D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
Wisdo, David 2001 Associate Professor Philosophy B.A., Wesleyan University
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Woods, Crystal J. 2002 Assistant Professor English B.A., M.A., State University of West Georgia
Woolbright, David E. 1974 Professor Computer Science B.S., Davidson College
M.A.T., Emory University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Wright, Burley W. 1993 Assistant Professor Computer Science B.S., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Wurz, Elizabeth A. 2007 Assistant Professor Learning Support English B.A., University of Arkansas
M.F.A., New York University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Yesilyaprak, Ata M. 2003 Associate Professor Finance A.S., M.B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University
B.S., Gazi University
M.A., Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Young, Shana D. 2004 Temporary Assistant Professor Communication B.F.A., Valdosta State University
M.A., Auburn University
Zanev, Vladimir S. 1996 Professor Computer Science M.S., Ph.D., Sofia University
Zheng, Quan 2006 Temporary Assistant Professor Mathematics B.S., Fudan University
Ph.D., Clemson University
Zohn, Andrew E. 1999 Assistant Professor Music B.M., North Carolina School of the Arts
M.M., The University of Texas at Austin
D.M.A., Florida State University
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A. 1994 Professor Biology B.S., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

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