Faculty

President: Stuart Rayfield
Year Appointed: 2023
B.A. Rhodes College
M.A., University of Alabama
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University

Interim Provost & Executive Vice President: Pat McHenry
Year Appointed: 2022
B.A., St. Ambrose College
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Ohio University

Faculty NameYear AppointedTitle(s)Credentials
Faculty Name Abegaz, Samuel M.Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Assistant Professor, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials D.S., Ghent University
Faculty Name Abramov , Boris Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Lecturer, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Columbus State University
M.M., Columbus State University
Artist Diploma, Columbus State University
Faculty Name Acharya, Parul Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Foundations

Credentials B.S., Maharaja Sayajirao University, India
M.P.H., Georgia Southern University
M.B.A., University of Central Florida
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Faculty Name Adams, Aisha Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Psychology
Department of Psychology
Credentials B.S., University of Florida
M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Almada, Carlos J.Year Appointed 2003Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials Licenciatura en Matematicas, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba
Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Faculty Name Anafi, Patricia Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Associate Professor, Public Health
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.A. University of Cape-Coast
M.Phil. Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Faculty Name Anazia, Oge Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Lecturer and Stockroom Manager, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., University of Benin
M.S., Western Kentucky University
Faculty Name Angelopoulou, Anastasia Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., Technical University of Crete, M.S.
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Faculty Name Avila, Alex Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., University of Georgia
M.M., University of Texas at Austin
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Faculty Name Baker, Benjamin Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials Ph.D University of Wisconsin-Wilwaukee
M.A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.A University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Faculty Name Ballenger, Julie A.Year Appointed 1995Title(s) Professor, Biology
Department Chair, Department of Biology
Credentials B.A., Central College of Iowa
M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ph.D., Miami University

Educator of the Year, 2002-2003
Faculty Service Award 2007-2008
Faculty Name Banerjee, Anil Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Professor, Chemistry and Chemistry Education
Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., University of Calcutta
M.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology
Faculty Name Banks, Bryan Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, History
Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A., Georgia State University
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Barineau, Clinton Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Geology
Department Chair, Department of ESS
Credentials A.A., Tallahassee Community College
B.S.,Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Bell, Leary C*Year Appointed 1976Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Computer Science
Credentials B.S.Ed., Georgia Southwestern College
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Bentley, Erinn Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, English Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A., Hope College
M.F.A., Ph. D., Western Michigan University
Faculty Name Berenyi, Zoltan Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar, European Studies
Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials Ph.D., The Queen's University of Belfast
Faculty Name Berzins, Tiffany Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Psychology
Department of Psychology
Credentials B.A., Southeastern University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas
Faculty Name Bhandary, Madhusudan Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., M.S., Calcutta University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Faculty Name Bishop, Carol Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Assistant Professor, Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Faculty Name Blackburn, Rachel Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A. Webster Univeristy
M.F.A. Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Faculty Name Blair, Benjamin Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Economics
Sarah T. Butler Distinguished University Chair in Business and Finance, Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Faculty Name Blalock, Gregory A.Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Associate Professor, Special Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining Technology
M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Faculty Name Blersch, Stacey S.Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Hydrology
Program Coordinator, MS Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences Track, Department of ESS
Credentials B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Notre Dame
M.S. Environmental Science and Policy, Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D. Environmental Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo
Faculty Name Bolden, Nicholas Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Assistant Professor, Public Administration and Political Science
Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials B.A. Auburn University
MPA. Troy University
Ph.D. Auburn University
Faculty Name Bonamy, Vivian Joelle Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Assistant Professor, Spanish- Language and Culture; Spanish Linguistics; Foreign Language Pedagogy
Department Chair, Department of MCL
Credentials B.A., University of Montevallo
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Alabama
Faculty Name Brooks, Joshua Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor
Finance
Faculty Name Brown, Jennifer Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Educational Foundations
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S, University of West Georgia
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Brown, Steven Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Assistant Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A., LaGrange College
M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Brumbaugh, Elke Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Lecturer, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M. S., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Bryan, Alicia Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. University of Alabama
Faculty Name Bryant, Camille Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., College of William and Mary
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Faculty Name Bryant, Phil C.Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Associate Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.S., College of William and Mary
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Faculty Name Burcham, Jan Gunnels Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Professor, Early Childhood Education
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Burgess, Kevin S.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Assistant Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., Ph.D., University of Guelph, Canada
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award 2009-2010
Faculty Name Carroll, Hyrum Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Associate Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Brigham Young University
Faculty Name Carter, Fonda L.Year Appointed 1988Title(s) Associate Professor, Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.S., Auburn University
M.B.A., University of Alabama
D.B.A., Mississippi State University
C.P.A.
Faculty Name Casleton, Randall Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Senior Lecturer, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Centa, David M*Year Appointed 1970Title(s) Professor, Psychology
Psychology
Credentials B.A., Kent State University
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Cherry, Anne Marie Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.M., University of Texas at Austin
M.M., University of Texas at Austin
D.M.A., University of Southern California
Faculty Name Choi, Hyeran Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Assistant Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.B.A, Yonsei University
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Faculty Name Church, Warren B.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Archeology and Anthropology
Department of ESS
Credentials B.A., M.A., University of Colorado
M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Faculty Name Claassen, Molly Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Assistant Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A. Baldwin-Wallace University
M.F.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison
Faculty Name Coleman, James E.Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Associate Professor, Marketing
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials Ph.D., University of Alabama
Faculty Name Condrey, Tamara Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Professor, Nursing
Assistant Director, MSN Program, School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Faculty Name Conway, Basil Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Associate Professor, Mathematics Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Colorado State University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Cook, J. AlyceYear Appointed 1994Title(s) Associate Professor, Spanish- Language and Culture; Latin American Literature and Culture
Department of MCL
Credentials B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Faculty Service Award, 2001-2002
Faculty Name Cotten, Brett Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Professor, Finance
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.B.A., University of Georgia
M.B.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

CSU Teaching Excellence Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Cruzen, Shawn T.Year Appointed 1997Title(s) Professor, Astronomy
Director, CCSSC, Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Credentials 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
Faculty Name da Silva, Stephanie Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Psychology
Department of Psychology
Credentials B.A., Anderson University
M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Faculty Name Dabke, Rajeev B.Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Professor, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., Fergusson College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Pune
Faculty Name DeBruyn, Michelle Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Nazareth College
M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Faculty Name Deng, Baiqiao Year Appointed 1993Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., Zhejiang University, P.R. China
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Faculty Name Dentzau, Michael Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Associate Professor, Science Education
Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.S., Texas AM University
Ed.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Dimitrova, Anna Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, French- Language and Culture
Department of MLC
Credentials B.A., University of Sofia
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Faculty Name Dolan, Thomas P*Year Appointed 2000Title(s) Professor, Political Science
Politics, Philosophy, and Public Administration
Credentials B.A., Drake University
M.A., Naval Postgraduate School
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Dooley, Lawrence Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Theatre
Department Chair, Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A. Newberry College, SC
M.Div. Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
M.A. University of South Carolina
PH.D. Indiana University, Bloomington
Faculty Name Downs, Bridget L.Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Assistant Dean, COLS, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Dukes, Demetrius Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assostant Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials M.F.A Florida Atlantic University
Faculty Name Dunlap, John T*Year Appointed 1969Title(s) Professor, Philosophy
Mathematics and Philosophy
Credentials B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Dunn, Robert Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Instructor, Business Administration
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A., Auburn University
M.B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery
Faculty Name Early, Kate Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Exercise Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S. Central Michigan University
M.A. Central Michigan University
Ph.D. Louisiana State University
Faculty Name Ebright, Wanda Year Appointed 2022Title(s) Professor, Dance
Dean, College of the Arts, Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A., Memphis State University
M.F.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
Faculty Name Ellis, Yvonne Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Assistant Professor, Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.B.A., Columbus State University
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University
Ph.D., Jackson State University
CPA
Faculty Name Fan, Guihong Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S. Ed, Yantai Teaching College
M.Sc., Yunnan University
M.Sc., Ph.D., McMaster University
Faculty Name Fang, Houbin Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials AA, Wanxi College
B.S., Anhui Institute of Education
M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Faculty Name Finley, John TYear Appointed 2004Title(s) Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A., Roanoke College
M.B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Folta, Michelle Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Associate Professor, Music Education
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., University of Texas at Austin
M.M. E., University of North Texas
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Faculty Name Ford, Roberta Chodacki Year Appointed 2000Title(s) Associate Professor, Library Science
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials 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
Faculty Name Francavilla, Joseph V.*Year Appointed 1987Title(s) Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York
Faculty Name Franklin, Toni Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Assistant Professor, Special Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S.Ed., Columbus State University
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Frazier, Dawn Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Educational Foundations
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A. University of Houston
M.S. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies
Ph.D. Ball State University
Faculty Name Frazier, Monica Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., Alabama State University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Faculty Name Ganzevoort, Thomas Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Assistant Professor, Library Science
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials Master of Library and Information Science (MILS), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
B.F.A., Aquinas College
Faculty Name Garcia, Kimberly Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A. Mary Baldwin College
M.F.A. Boston University
Faculty Name Garretson, Christopher Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S. Michigan State University
M.Ed. Georgia Southern University
Ed.S. Georgia Southern University
Ed.D. Georgia Southern University
Faculty Name Ge, Linqiang Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Associate Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.E., B.S., Qingdao University, M.S., D.Sc., Towson University
Faculty Name Gebeyehu, Zewdu Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Professor, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., M.S., Addis Ababa University
Ph.D., Philipps University
Faculty Name George, Courtney Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Professor, English
Interim Director, Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians, Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Louisiana State Univ and A.B., College
Faculty Name Getz, Bruce Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials Ph.D University of Florida
M.A Columbus State University
B.A Valdosta State University
Faculty Name Gibson, Danna M.Year Appointed 2001Title(s) Professor, Communication
Department Chair, Department of Communication
Credentials B.S., Western Carolina University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Faculty Name Gierhart, Aaron Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S, Illinois Wesleyan University
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ed.D., Illinois State University
Faculty Name Gill, Kimberly Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Assistant Professor, Political Science
Department Chair, Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.P.A, Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Girard, Joseph Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.S. University of Michigan
B.M., University of Michigan
M.M., University of Michigan
D.M.A., Michigan State University
Faculty Name Golden, Joseph D.Year Appointed 1990Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., M.M., University of North Texas
Faculty Name Gonzalez, Jaimie M.Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Lecturer, Chemistry
Stockroom Manager, Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Gravel, Sarah Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., Emory University
M.S.N., Troy University
M.P.H., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
D.N.P., Duke University
Faculty Name Graver, Steven F.Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A., Columbus State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Faculty Name Gray, Katharine Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Lecturer, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., Auburn University
Faculty Name Greer, Susan Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Griggs, Dana Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Associate Professor, Educational Leadership
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Troy State University
M.S., Troy State University
Ed.S., Troy University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Grissette, Brittany Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Credentials BSN Auburn University
MSN Troy University
Faculty Name Gul, Tugce Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Secondary Science Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S.Ed., Ege University, Izmir-Turkey
M.Ed., Ege University, Izmir-Turkey
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Guth, Lumarie Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Instructor, Library Science
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin
Faculty Name Ha, Jong Wook Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Associate Professor, Business
Administration Rothschild Chair of Business Administration, Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A., Pusan National University
M.B.A., Seoul National University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Haines, Leslie Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Tennessee
M.A., Clemson University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Hammond, Joni Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Lecturer, Business Administration
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.B.A., Columbus State University
M.AC., Auburn University
Faculty Name Hansen, Kristen S.Year Appointed 1997Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., St. Olaf College
M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
Faculty Name Harris, Scott Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Director, Schwob School of Music, Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Indiana University
M.M., Indiana University
Ph.D. Indiana University
Faculty Name Hart, Anna Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Teacher Leadership
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Kennesaw State University
Faculty Name Hassani, Hassan M.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Troy State University
Faculty Name Hawkins, Amanda B.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Associate Professor, Nursing
Coordinator, RN-BSN Program, School of Nursing
Credentials A.A., Columbus State University
B.S.N., George Mason University
M.S.N., Troy State University
Faculty Name Henderson, Charlotte Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Florida
Faculty Name Hendricks, Harlan J.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.A., LaGrange College
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Faculty Name Hendricks, Mary Beth Year Appointed 1998Title(s) Professor, Special Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A., LaGrange College
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Faculty Name Heriot, Kirk Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Management
Ray Evelyn Crowley Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship, Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A., Clemson University
M.B.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., Clemson University

Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 2008-2009
Faculty Name Herring, Tonya Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Hicks-Huffman, Desiree Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Ho, Johnny C.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials 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, 2003-2004, 2007-2008
Faculty Name Hodhod, Rania Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
Edwin and Florette Rothschild Chair, TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Ain Shams University
Ph.D., University of York

Faculty Service Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Hogan, Patrick T.Year Appointed 2001Title(s) Associate Professor, Management Information Systems
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.B.A., Georgia State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
C.P.A.
Faculty Name Holley, Daniel Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Associate Professor, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Faculty Name Hollis, Shelly Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Hostetter, Paul Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Music
The Ethel Foley Distinguished Chair in Orchestral Activities, Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M. Florida State University
M.M., The Juilliard School
Faculty Name Hourel, Natasha Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Health Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S. Columbus State University
M.P.H. Walden University
Ph.D. Walden University
Faculty Name Howard, Timothy G.Year Appointed 1995Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Vice Provost, Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., Brescia College
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Faculty Name Hrach, Susan E.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, English and Medieval Renaissance Studies
Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Washington
Faculty Name Ionascu, Eugen J.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., Al. Ioan Cuza University
M.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., Texas A M University
Faculty Name Israel, Hannah Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Assistant Professor
Art Gallery Director, Department of Art
Credentials B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.F.A., University of Illinois at Urba
Faculty Name Ito, Brenda May Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.S.Ed., M.A., Southwest Missouri State University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Faculty Name Izumi, Mariko Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Associate Professor, Communication
Director, Center for Experiential Learning and Career Design , Department of Communication
Credentials B.A., Seinan Gakuin University
M.A. University of Wisconsin
Faculty Name Jackson, Floyd R.Year Appointed 1997Title(s) Professor Chemistry, Chemestry
Department Chair, Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., Benedict College
M.S., Ph.D., Howard University
Faculty Name Jackson, Patrick E.Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Assistant Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.S., Black Hills State University
Ph.D., University of Oregon
Faculty Name Jeon, Kyongseon Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Assistant Professor, Linguistics
Department of English
Credentials B.A., Chonnam National University
M.A., University of Texas-San Antonio
Ph.D., Georgetown University
Faculty Name Johnston, Barbara Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials B.A., B.A., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Jones, Linda Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Assistant Professor, Library Science
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials B.S., Georgia College and State University
M.S., Nova Southwestern University
M.A., University of South Florida
Faculty Name Jones, Michelle E.Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Associate Professor, Library Science
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials B.S., M.S.L.S., Clark Atlanta University
Faculty Name Jones, Rita C.Year Appointed 2003Title(s) Professor, Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials 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.
Faculty Name Jones, Amy (Becca)Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, Marketing
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.S., Reinhardt University
M.S., Columbus State University

Teaching Innovation Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Jung, Sungwoo Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Associate Professor, Marketing
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.B.A., M.B.A., Seoul National University
M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Kamau, Ben Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Associate Professor, Mathematics
Associate Dean, College of Letters and Sciences, Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S.Ed., M.Sc., Egerton University
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D., Delaware State University
Faculty Name Keller, Troy Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Environmental Science
Department of ESS
Credentials B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Faculty Name Khan, Shamim Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Rajshahi University
Ph.D., University of Manchester
Faculty Name Kidder, Deborah Year Appointed 2021Title(s) Professor, Business Administration
Dean, D. Abbott Turner College of Business and Technology, Department of
Bill Heard Chair of Business Administration
Credentials B.A., Swarthmore College
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Faculty Name Kim, Saerim Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Public Administration
Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials B.A. Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul Korea
MPA. Sookmyung Women's University, Seoul Korea
MPP. Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Faculty Name Klar, Elizabeth Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Lecturer, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., M.S., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Klinkenborg, Ann M.Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Komatsu, Yuichiro Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Associate Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.F.A., NY State College of Ceramics at Alfred, NY
Faculty Name Kramer, Henry Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music
The L. Rexford Whiddon Distinguished Chair in Piano, Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M. The Juilliard School
M.M. The Juilliard School
Artist Diploma, Yale University
D.M.A., Yale University
Faculty Name Kuforiji, Paulina O.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Educational Technology
Online Teaching Endorsement Program Coordinator, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Ahmadu Bello University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ed.D., West Virginia University
Faculty Name Lainas, Hannah Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Counseling
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
M.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Faculty Name Lawler-Johnson, Dian Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Lecturer, Voice
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Converse College
M.M., University of Illinois - Champaign
Faculty Name Lawrence, Marguerite Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., East Stroudsburg University
M.A., Webster University
M.S.N., University of Virginia
D.N.P., University of Alabama

CSU Excellence in Online Teaching Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Lee, Daewoo Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Political Science and Public Policy
Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials B.A. Hanyang University
M.A. John Hopkins University Joint Ph.D. Indiana University-Bloomington
Faculty Name Lee, Suk Jin Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.E., M.E., Pukyong National University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Faculty Name Lee, Yoon Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Marketing Management
Credentials B.B.A, University of Florida
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty Name Lefler, Bret Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Art Education
Program Coordinator, Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A., Art Institute of Chicago
M.F.A., Texas Christian University
Ph.D. Florida State University
Faculty Name Leon, Eduardo Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Senior Lecturer, Spanish- Language and Culture; Translation and Interpreting
Department of MCL
Credentials B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Faculty Name Leonce, Tesa Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Professor
Chair of Accounting Finance Deptartment, Accounting Finance
Faculty Name Lewis, Shannon Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.A.Ed., Columbus State University
Ed.S., Troy State University
Faculty Name Li, Lei Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., China University of Mining and Technology
M.S., PH.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Lilly, Kristin Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Associate Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Linton, Ronald C.Year Appointed 1998Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.A., University of Louisville
M.A., University of Kentucky
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Faculty Name Liu, Juan Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials Ph.D Wayne State University
M.A. University of International Business and Economics
B.A China University of Mining and Technology
Faculty Name Livingston, Judith Kemerait Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, English
Department Chair, Department of English
Credentials B.A., Davidson College
M.A., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Faculty Name Lovelace, Jennifer Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Higher Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Columbus State University
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Luft, Paul Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Assistant Professor, Library
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials M.L.S., Indiana University
Faculty Name Lynch, Ryan Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, History
Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A. Stetson University
M. Letters University of St. Andrews
M. Phil., Ph.D. Pembroke College, University of Oxford
Faculty Name Maarouf, Saoussan Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.A., The Lebanese University
M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Mansour, Fady Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Associate Professor, Economics
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.Sc. Ain Shams University
M.A., Virginia State
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Faculty Name Marsh, Laurence A.Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Associate Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.S., United States Naval Academy
M.B.A., University of Hawaii
Ph.D., University of Utah
Faculty Name Martin, Andrée E.Year Appointed 2001Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Memorial University (Newfoundland)
M.M., University of Ottawa
D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Faculty Name Martin, Ellen H.Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S., Troy State University
M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Ed.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Mathis, Elizabeth Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name May, Joshua Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., University of Florida
B.A., Grand Valley State University
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
D.M.A., University of Connecticut
Faculty Name McCabe, Matthew Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music Technology
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.A., University of Richmond
M.M., Bowling Green University
Ph.D., University of Florida
Faculty Name McCallus, Joseph P.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., D.A., Catholic University
Faculty Name McCormack, Thomas J.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Educational Leadership
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name McCoy, Claire B.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Art
William B. and Sue Marie Turner Faculty Chair in Art History, Department of Art
Credentials B.A., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Faculty Name McDonald, Lawrence Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.F.A., East Carolina University
M.F.A., Illinois State University
Faculty Name McFalls, Elizabeth Roberts Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Printmaking and Art Foundations
Art Foundation Coordinator, Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A, Columbus College of Art Design
M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
Faculty Name McFalls, Michael C.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A, Columbus College of Art Design
M.F.A., University of California
Faculty Name McGraw, Timothy P.Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A., Eastern Michigan University
M.F.A., Wayne State University
Faculty Name McHenry, J. Patrick Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor, English
Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Department of English
Credentials B.A., St. Ambrose College
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Ohio University
Faculty Service Award 2011-2012
Faculty Name McInnis, Elizabeth Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Lecturer, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.A., University of South Alabama
M.A.M., Auburn University
Faculty Name Mehrpouyan, Hoda Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Assistant Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., British Columbia Institute of Technology
M.S., Linkopings University
Ph.D., Oregon State University
Faculty Name Meidell, Katrin Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.A., Boston University
B. M. Boston University
M.M., New England Conservatory of Music
D.M.A., University of North Texas
Faculty Name Meyers, Jonathan Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Associate Professor, Chemistry
Assistant Dean, College of Letters and Sciences, Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.S., University of West Georgia
Ph.D., Indiana University

Educator of the Year 2022-2023
Faculty Name Miller, Gwendolyn Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., Troy University
Faculty Name Miller, Joseph Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.F.A., University of Colorado
M.F.A., University of Kansas
Faculty Name Miller, Sallie A.Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor , Reading Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ed.D., Auburn University
Faculty Service Award, 2000-2001
Faculty Name Mixon, Franklin G., Jr.Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Economics
Violet and Thomas Buck Jr. Professor of Economics, Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award 2014-2015
Teaching Excellence Award 2016-2017
Faculty Name Moon, Gisung Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Associate Professor, Finance
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.A., Dankook University
MBA, Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Faculty Name Moriarty, Julia Year Appointed 2021Title(s) Lecturer, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A., Drake University
M.A., Emerson College
Ph.D., Wayne State University
Faculty Name Murray, Robert Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Professor, Trumpet
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., M.S., Portland State University
D.M.A., University of North Texas
Faculty Name Muse, William Brian Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., B.S.Ed., M.A.Ed., University of North Alabama
M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Newbrey, Jennifer L.Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point
Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Faculty Name Newbrey, Michael Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Lecturer, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Faculty Name Newtson, Richard L.Year Appointed 1998Title(s) Professor, Sociology
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.S., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Faculty Name Nicks, Clayton Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Professor, Exercise Science
Department Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S., M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee University
Faculty Name Nix, Jamie Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Auburn University
M.M., University of Michigan
D.M.A., University of Miami
Faculty Name Nixon, Bobby Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Associate Professor, Spanish- Language and Culture; Peninsular Literature and Culture
Department of MCL
Credentials B.A., University of North Carolina
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Davis
Faculty Name Norwood, R. Nicholas Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Professor, English
Director, Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians, Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Texas-Arlington
M.A., University of North Texas
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Faculty Name O'Donnell, Edward Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Associate Professor, Marketing
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.S.M.E, M.S.A., University of Akron
Ph.D., Kent State University
Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 2011
Educator of the Year, 2017
Faculty Name Obando, Rodrigo Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Associate Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., Instituto Technologico De Costa Rica
M.E., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Faculty Name Oberlander, Lisa M.Year Appointed 1998Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M.Ed., Indiana University-Bloomington
M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State University
Faculty Name Ogburn, James Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.A., Lewis and Clark College
B.M. Central Washington University
M.A., Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Faculty Name Okura, Masako Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Political Science
Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Admin
Credentials B.A., Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
B.A., University of Oregon
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Faculty Name Owen, William James Year Appointed 1995Title(s) Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., M.A., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Faculty Service Award, 2005-06
Faculty Name Owings, David Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Assistant Professor, Librarian Archivist
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., Auburn University
Faculty Name Padgett, Chandler Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Instructor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Palmer, Bradley E.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., Millikin University
M.A., University of Iowa
D.M., Florida State University
Faculty Name Park, Youngrak Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Associate Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials B.A., Chung-Ang University
M.A., Temple University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Patrick, Patricia Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, Educational Foundations
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
M.Ed., Ph.D, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Faculty Name Peker, Deniz Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Science Education
Department Chair, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Hacettepe University
M.S., Indiana University-Bloomington
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Peker, Yesem Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Middle East Technical University
Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Faculty Name Pelaez-Morales, Carolina Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Assistant Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., Universidad del Valle (Cali, Columbia)
M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Faculty Name Perez, Jose Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, Exercise Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S. Georgia Southern University
M.S. Georgia Southern University
Faculty Name Peterson, Teresa Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Pistorio, Kalynn Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Special Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
Ed.D., Florida Atlantic University

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Pitts, Jennifer Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Online Teaching Award, 2015-2016
Faculty Name Puckett, Andrew Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Astronomy
Department of ESS
Credentials B.S. Vanderbilt University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Chicago
Faculty Name Ralph, Asha Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.S., M.S., North Carolina Central University
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Faculty Name Rao, Ramesh Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials B.A., University of Bangalore, Bangalore, India
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Faculty Name Ray, Lydia Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., Presidency College
M.S., Indian Statistical Institute
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A M College
Faculty Name Rayfield, Stuart Year Appointed 2023Title(s) President, Leadership

Credentials B.A. Rhodes College
M.A., University of Alabama
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Faculty Name Rees, Amanda Year Appointed 2005Title(s) Professor, Geography
Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A., Brunel University of West London
M.A., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Faculty Name Reif-Stice, Carrie Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials Ph.D University of Southern Mississippi
M.A. Auburn University
B.A Lagrange College
Faculty Name Rendleman, Eliot Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., University of Michigan - Flint
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nevada - Reno
Faculty Name Richman, Erick Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Lecturer, Wellness
Physical Activity Wellness Coordinator, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.A., M.S., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Robinson, Christopher Year Appointed 2014Title(s) Lecturer, Communication
Department of Communication
Credentials B.S., Business Management, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
Faculty Name Rogers, Neal L.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Assistant Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Rose-Holt, Sundi Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Lecturer, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Faculty Name Rosenhammer, Mariya Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Lecturer, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.A., CUNY Brooklyn College
M.A. CUNY Hunter College
Faculty Name Ruehl, Clifton Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Associate Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., Trinity University
M.S., Texas AM University
Ph.D., Florida International University
Faculty Name Sanders, Joe E.Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A., Florida State University M.F.A., Arizona State University
Faculty Name Schmidt, Mark S.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Professor, Psychology
Department Chair, Department of Psychology
Credentials B.S., M.S., Georgia College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Faculty Name Schwartz, Brian W.Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Faculty Name Schwartz, Sergiu Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, Music
William B. and Sue Marie Tuner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Violin, Schwob School of Music
Credentials Certificate, Guildhall School of Music Drama
Diploma, The Juilliard School
Faculty Name Schwimmer, David R.Year Appointed 1978Title(s) Professor, Geology
Department of ESS
Credentials 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, 2002-03
Faculty Name Seifu, Abiye Year Appointed 1991Title(s) Professor, Engineering
Department of ESS
Credentials B.S.E., Haile Selassie University
M.S.E., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute
Faculty Name Self, Ronald Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Lecturer, Marketing and Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.S., Birmingham-Southern College
J.D., The University of Alabama
Faculty Name Sharpe, Sarah Year Appointed 2021Title(s) Assistant Professor, Elementary Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S.E.D., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Wesleyan College
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Shaw, Kimberly Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Physics
Co-Director, UTeach Columbus, Department of ESS
Credentials B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Sheeks, Gina L.Year Appointed 1993Title(s) Associate Professor, Communication
Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Affairs
Credentials B.S., M.S., Murray State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Faculty Name Shi, Wen Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Economics
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.A., Zhejian Agriculture Foresty University;
M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Shukla, Nehal Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Associate Professor, Math
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Gujaret University
Faculty Name Shumaker, Melody G.Year Appointed 2003Title(s) Associate Professor
FYE Director and Learning Support Coordinator, Department of Academic Affairs
Credentials B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God
M.A., Oral Roberts University
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Faculty Name Smith, Cheryl M.Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., Troy State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama
Ed.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Smith, Stuart Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B. S. Management, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Accounting, Georgia State University
Faculty Name Smith, Brandt Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Assistant Professor, Psychology
Department of Psychology
Credentials A.A., Grand Rapids Community College
B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso
Faculty Name Snipes, Robin L.Year Appointed 1996Title(s) Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Spears, Eric Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Professor, Geography
Executive Director Center for Global Engagement, Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A., Marshall University
M.A., University of Warwick
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Faculty Name Sperry, Alison Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Assistant Professor, Library
Schwob Memorial Library
Credentials B.A., The State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., University of Kentucky
Faculty Name Sprayberry, Gary Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Professor, History
Department Chair, Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A., M.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Faculty Name Sridharan, Uma Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Professor, Finance and Accounting
Department of Accounting and Finance
Credentials B.A., Sambalpur University
M.B.A., Indian Institute of Management
M.A., Ph.D., The University of Iowa
Faculty Name Stancu, Alin Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Faculty Name Steele, Rylan Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Associate Professor, Photography
Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A., Florida International University
M.F.A., University of Georgia at Athens
Faculty Name Stubbs, Pamela Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Lecturer, Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.A., Emory University
Diplome (M.A.), Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes
Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Faculty Name Taylor, Kerri Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Credentials B.A., Miami University
M.S., University of Kentucky
Ph.D. University of Akron

Faculty Research and Scholarship Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Taylor, Emily Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Taylor, Erica Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.A. College of William and Mary
M.Ed. University of Georgia
Ph.D. University of Georgia
Faculty Name Temesgen, Natalia Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials A.B. Princeton University
M.F.A. New York University

Creative Endeavors Award 2022-2023
Faculty Name Thompson, Brooke Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Thomson, Neal F.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Professor, Management
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials A.A., Florida Community College at Jacksonville
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Faculty Name Ticknor, Cindy S.Year Appointed 2003Title(s) Professor, Mathematics
Dean, Honors College, Department of Mathematics
Credentials B.S., B.S.Ed., University of Maryland
M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Tillman, Deryus Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Toland, Rebecca Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Health Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S. Columbus State University
M.S.W. Troy University
D.H.Ed. A.T. Still University
Faculty Name Tomkiewicz, Susan Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B. A., University of New Hampshire
M.M., University of New Mexico
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin
Faculty Name Tompson, Douglas A.Year Appointed 2001Title(s) Associate Professor, History
Department of History and Geography
Credentials B.A., Northwestern University
M.A., University of Utah
Ph.D., University of Florida
Faculty Name Turner, David Year Appointed 2011Title(s) Associate Professor, Theatre
Department of Theatre and Dance
Credentials B.A., Florida State University
M.F.A., Southern Methodist University
Faculty Name Tyler, Jherika Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Nursing
School of Nursing
Faculty Name Tyo, Brian M.Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Professor, Exercise Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Faculty Name Vael, Aimee Year Appointed 2013Title(s) Professor, Nursing
Coordinator, FNP Program, School of Nursing
Credentials B.S.N., Columbus State University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Medical College of Georgia
Faculty Name Vaillancourt, Paul R.Year Appointed 2001Title(s) Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.Mus., University of Ottawa
M.Mus., McGill University
D.M.A., University of Ottawa
Faculty Name Van Kley, Daniel Year Appointed 2004Title(s) Associate Professor, Philosophy
Department of Politics, Philosopohy Public Admin
Credentials B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Western Kentucky University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison
Faculty Name VanValkenburgh, Jessica Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Assistant Professor, Middle Grades Education
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Winthrop University
M.S.Ed., University of Nebraska, Kearney
Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University
Faculty Name Vidal, Troy M.Year Appointed 2006Title(s) Associate Professor, Political Science
Department of Politics, Philosopohy Public Admin
Credentials B.A., M.P.A., University of North Florida
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Vondal, Jennafer Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.S., University of Minnesota, M.S.
University of Cincinnati
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Faculty Name Wakoko-Studstill, Florence Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Associate Professor, Sociology
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.A., Makerere University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Faculty Name Waller, Robert Year Appointed 2015Title(s) Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., M.Ed., Ed.Sp., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Faculty Name Wang, Lixin Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Associate Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., Hunan Normal University
M.S., Fudan University
M.S. University of Houston at Clear Lake
Ph.D., Illinois Institute of Technology
Faculty Name Wang, Shuangboa Year Appointed 2016Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials M.S., Southwest Jiaotong University
Ph.D., George Mason University
Faculty Name Warner, Wendy Year Appointed 2010Title(s) Artist in Residence, Music
The Leah D. Hamer Distinguished Chair in Cello, Schwob School of Music
Credentials Artist Diploma, Cello Performance, Curtis Institute of Music
Faculty Name Weidler, Markus Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Assistant Professor, Philosophy
Department of Politics, Philosopohy Public Admin
Credentials B.A. University of Konstanz, Germany
M.A. Philosophy, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin
Faculty Name Weitzel, Patricia Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Lecturer, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M.. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil
M.M.. University of Southern Mississippi
D.M.A., University of Iowa
Faculty Name Wellburn, Sharon Year Appointed 2019Title(s) Assistant Professor, Health Science
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S. University of Alabama-Birmingham
M.P.H University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
Faculty Name Wert, Jeanine Year Appointed 2008Title(s) Associate Professor, Physical Education
Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Credentials B.S., West Chester University
M.S., State University of New York College - Brockport
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Wertz, Orion A.Year Appointed 2003Title(s) Professor, Art
Department of Art
Credentials B.F.A., Indiana University
M.F.A., University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
Faculty Name Wilkerson, Carey Year Appointed 2017Title(s) Assistant Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., M.A., Auburn University
M.F.A, Queens University of Charlotte
Ph.D. Georgia State University
Faculty Name William, Li Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
Department of Marketing and Management
Credentials B.A. Business Administration, Wisconsin Lutheran College
M.P.A., Louisiana Tech University
M.S. Computer Science, Louisiana Tech University
Faculty Name Williams, Rosa Year Appointed 2007Title(s) Professor, Astronomy
Coca-Cola Space Science Center
Credentials B.S., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
Faculty Name Williams, Cameron Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Assistant Professor, Sociology
Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
Credentials B.A., University of Missouri
M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago
Faculty Name Wissner, Reba Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Assistant Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.A., Hunter College, CUNY
M.F.A., Brandeis University
Ph.D., Brandeis University
Faculty Name Woods, Crystal J.Year Appointed 2002Title(s) Assistant Professor, English
Department of English
Credentials B.A., M.A., State University of West Georgia
Faculty Name Wright, Steven Year Appointed 2020Title(s) Associate Professor, Counseling
Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Credentials B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Faculty Name Yang, Jianhua Year Appointed 2009Title(s) Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M.S., Shandong University
Ph.D., University of Houston
Faculty Name Yarber-Allen, Annice Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Professor, Sociology
Dean, College of Letters and Sciences, College of Letters Sciences
Credentials B.S., University of Alabama in Birmingham
M.S.W., University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa
Ph.D., University of Alabama in Birmingham
Faculty Name Yates, Marguerite Year Appointed 2012Title(s) Professor, Early Childhood Education
Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling
Interim Dean, College of Education and Health Professions
Credentials B.S. University of Georgia
M.Ed. Columbus State University
Ph.D. Auburn University
Faculty Name Zhou, Yi Year Appointed 2018Title(s) Associate Professor, Computer Science
TSYS School of Computer Science
Credentials B.S., M. S., Beijing University
Ph.D., Computer Science, Auburn University
Faculty Name Zohn, Andrew E.Year Appointed 1999Title(s) Associate Professor, Music
Schwob School of Music
Credentials B.M., North Carolina School of the Arts
M.M., The University of Texas at Austin
D.M.A., Florida State University
Faculty Name Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A.Year Appointed 1994Title(s) Professor, Biology
Department of Biology
Credentials B.S., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky