Faculty

FACULTY

Ervin Anderson	Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Learning Support
BS, Savannah State College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College
Daniel R. Askren	Professor of Geology / Chair, Department of Geology and Physics
BS, Beloit College; MS, PhD, University of Georgia
A. Randolph Barksdale	Instructor/Director, Athletics
BS, North Georgia College; MEd, Georgia State University
Ernest Barnett	Assistant Professor, Early Childhood
BA, MA, University of Nebraska at Kearney; EdD, University of South Dakota
Herschel V. Beazley	Professor, Music
BMusEd, Florida State University; MMus, Georgia State University; EdD, University of Illinois at Urbana
Ian M. Brown	Assistant Professor, Biology
BS, PhD, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
Queen H. Brown	Temporary Assistant Professor, Middle Grades
B.S.and M. Ed., Georgia Southwestern State University; Ed.S., Albany State University
Burchard D. Carter	Professor, Geology
AB, West Georgia College; PhD, West Virginia University
Jacqueline L. Cason	Assistant Professor, Nursing
AA, Georgia Southwestern College; BSN, Georgia State University; MSN, Valdosta State University
O. Jay Cliett, III	Professor, Mathematics
BS, MA, EdD, University of Georgia
Karen S. Cook	Instructor, Computer and Information Sciences
BS, MS, Georgia Southwestern State University
Lisa A. Cooper	Assistant Professor and Director, Institutional Research
AB, MS, PhD, University of Georgia
Miles A. Cooper	Assistant Professor, History and Political Science
BA, Auburn University; MA, PhD, University of Florida
Ellen M. Cotter	Associate Professor, Psychology
BA, University of Virginia; MA, PhD, University of Alabama-Birmingham
Lee Ann Dalzell	Associate Professor, Associate Librarian
BA, Western Kentucky University; MSLS, University of Kentucky
Sandra D. Daniel	Associate Professor, Nursing
BSN, Georgia Southwestern College; MSN, Valdosta State College; PhD, Medical College of Georgia
Bryan P. Davis	Associate Professor and Chair, English
BA, University of Dayton; MA, Wright State University; PhD, Ohio State University
Julia J. Dorminey	Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
BS, MS, EdS, Valdosta State College; PhD, Florida State University
Timothy O. Edwards	Assistant Professor, English and Modern Languages
BA, MA, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Phd, University of Tennessee
Margaret A. Ellington	Associate Professor, English
BS, Weber State University; MS, PhD, Utah State University
M. Michael Fathi	Professor, Management
BS, University of Jundi; MBA, University of Baltimore; DBA, Nova Southeastern University
Gary D. Fisk	Associate Professor, Psychology
BA, Luther College; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Xiang Fu	Assistant Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
BS, Fudan University, China; PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
Jeffrey Green	Associate Professor, Dramatic Arts
BS, MFA, Ohio University
M. Elizabeth Gurnack	Assistant Professor, Chemistry
AAS, William Rainey Harper College; BS, University of Illinois at Chicago; PhD, University of Minnesota
Richard C. Hall	Professor of History / Chair, Department of History and Political Science
BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, Ohio State University
Michael L. Hanes	President
BS, MS, PhD, Indiana University
Stephanie G. Harvey	Assistant Professor, Biology
BA, Wesleyan College; MS, Georgia College and State University, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Greg M. Hawver	Professor and Chair, Health and Human Performance
BSE, Georgia Southern University; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College; EdD, University of Mississippi
Gaye S. Hayes	Dean of Students and Admissions Services
BS, Georgia Southwestern College; MEd, University of Georgia
Robert E. Herrington	Professor and Chair, Department of Biology
BA, University of Evansville; MS, Georgia College; PhD, Washington State University
Brian P. Heshizer	Associate Professor, Management
B.A., Columbus State University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph. D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Sherian F. Hodges	Temporary Assistant Professor, Mathematics
BA, Agnes Scott College; MSA, Georgia Southwestern State University
Curtis C. Howell	Assistant Professor, Accounting
BS, MAS, EdD, Northern Illinois University
David J. Hunter	Assistant Professor, Special Education
BS, Bowie State University; MEd, Georgia Southwestern State University
Tzvetelin D. Iordanov	Temporary Assistant Professor, Chemistry
BS, MS, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Nedialka I. Iordanova	Assistant Professor, Chemistry
MS, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski; PhD, Pennsylvania State University
Thomas R. Johnson	Professor of Sociology and Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology
BA, MS, Kansas State College; PhD, Oklahoma State University
Linda P. Jones	Instructor and Director, Academic Skills Center
BA, MS, Fort Valley State College
Jaclyn E. Kaylor	Instructor and Athletic Trainer, Health and Human Performance
BS, Georgia Southern University; MS, University of Kentucky
William G. Kline	Professor, Political Science
BA, MA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Doyin C. Kolo	Associate Professor, Middle Grades
BA, University of Lagos; MEd, PhD, University of South Carolina
John G. Kooti	Professor and Dean, Business Administration
MS, PhD, Michigan State University
Svilen D. Kostov	Assistant Professor, Geology and Physics
MS, University of Sofia, Bulgaria; PhD, City University of New York
Elizabeth A. Kuipers	Associate Professor, English
B.A., Wesleyan College; M.A., Ph.D., Auburn
Charles A. Lawson	Assistant Professor, Art
BA, St Leo University; MFA, Georgia Southern University
Kristen L. Lawson	Assistant Professor, English and Reading
BS, University of Georgia; MEd, Georgia Southern University; PhD, Valdosta State University
Robert Ledman	Associate Professor, Management
BA, MBA, University of Maryland; PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Don C. Lee	Professor of Anthropology and Director, Asian Studies
BS, MA, George Peabody College; PhD, University of Georgia
Judith M. Malachowski	Associate Professor and Chair, Nursing
BSN, Duquesne University; MSN, MPA, West Virginia University; PhD, University of Virginia
Raymond P. Mannila	Technical Coordinator, Dramatic Arts
BS, Northern Michigan University; MA, Michigan State University
Leslie B. Mashburn	Temporary Assistant Professor, Reading
BS, MS, Georgia Southwestern State University
Bryan S. McLain	Temporary Instructor and Baseball Coach, Health and Human Performance
AA, South Georgia College; BBA, State University of West Georgia; MEd, Georgia Southwestern State University
J. YeVette McWhorter	Associate Professor, Reading
BS, Austin Peay State University; MA, University of New Mexico; EdD, University of Georgia
Leigh R. Medders	Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
BS, Georgia Southern University; MEd, Mercer University; EdS, Troy State University
Julie E. Megginson	Associate Professor of Music / Chair, Department of Fine Arts
BME, MA, Eastern Michigan University; DMA, University of South Carolina
Samuel T. Miller	Associate Professor and Vice President of Student Affairs
BA, MA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; MEd, PhD, Mississippi State University
Diane L. Mixon	Assistant Professor, Nursing
BSN, Valdosta State College; MSN, Medical College of Georgia
Carl D. Mueller	Associate Professor, Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Virgil M. Nichols	Associate Professor, Special Education
BA, University of West Florida; MS, Iowa State University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
Elena B. Odio	Professor, Spanish
B.A., Troy State University; M.A., D.C.T., University of Miami; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Krystal R. Oliver	Assistant Professor, Nursing
BS, Valdosta State University; MSN, University of Phoenix
Sikiru A. Olusoga	Associate Professor, Marketing
BS, California State University, Los Angeles; MA, San Francisco State University; PhD, Arizona State University
Brian R. Parkinson	Assistant Professor, History
BA, Georgia Southern University; MA and PhD, Florida State University; (PhD expected Summer 2005)
C. Alan Parks	Assistant Professor and Vice President for Business and Finance
B.S., University of Florida; M.P.A., M.B.A., Valdosta State College; D.B.A., Argosy University-Sarasota
Samuel T. Peavy	Associate Professor, Geology
B.S., McNeese State University; M.Sc., Memorial University of Newfoundland; Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Boris V. Peltsverger	Associate Professor and Dean, Computer and Information Sciences
M.S.E.E., Ph.D., Chelyabinsk State Technical University
Amy M. Porter	Assistant Professor, History
BA, Austin College; MA and PhD, Southern Methodist University
Lynda Lee Purvis	Dean of Academic Services and Special Programs
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Alabama
Glenn M. Robins	Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Laurel J. Robinson	Professor, Art
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
Jennifer M. Rodkey	Instructor/Head Women's Basketball Coach
BA, Bethany College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern State University
Robin F. Rosenthal	Temporary Assistant Professor, Psychology
BA, Barnard College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, University of Georgia
Cathy L. Rozmus	Professor and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S.N., West Virginia University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; D.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Arvind C. Shah	Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Paul D. Shapiro	Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.F.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; M.A., PhD., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bonnie J. Simmons	Assistant Professor, Nursing
Diploma, Piedmont Hospital; B.S.N., Georgia Southwestern College; M.S.N., Valdosta State University
Michele L. Smith	Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, Wilson College; PhD, Auburn University
Judith W. Spann	Professor, Special Education and Reading
BS, MEd, West Georgia College; PhD, Florida State University
Gabriele U. Stauf	Associate Professor, English
BS, Texas Lutheran College; MA, Southwest Texas State University; PhD, Florida State University
Richard A. Stoddart	Assistant Professor, James Earl Carter Library
BA, University of Montana; MLIS, University of Alabama
John S. Stovall	Assistant Professor, Marketing
BS, MBA, PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
John J. Stroyls	Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics
AB, West Virginia University; PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo
Philip I. Szmedra	Associate Professor, Economics
BA, Pennsylvania State University; MS, PhD, University of Georgia
Mohammed Y. Talukdar	Associate Professor, Accounting
B Com, M Com, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh; PhD, The City University, London, UK
Monica R. Taylor	Director, Student Health Services
BSN, Valdosta State University; MSN, Albany State University
Donja H. Tripp	Registrar
BS, MA, Georgia Southwestern State University
Anh-Hue Thi Tu	Assistant Professor, Biology
AA, Jefferson State Community College; BS, Baylor University; PhD, Texas A & M Health Science Center
Michael A. Urda	Professor, Psychology
BA, Gannon College; MA, Kent State University; PhD, George Peabody College
Dawn B. Valentine	Assistant Professor, Marketing
BS, University of North Alabama; MS, University of Alabama at Huntsville; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Randall C. Valentine	Assistant Professor, Finance
BS, Arkansas State University; MS and PhD, Mississippi State University; (PhD expected May 2005)
Laura L. Vance	Professor, Psychology and Sociology
BA, MA, Western Washington University; PhD, Simon Fraser University
Milton Jeffrey Waldrop	Associate Professor, English
BA, MA, Florida State University; PhD, University of Mississippi
Maria R. Warda	Professor and Dean, Nursing
BSN, Catholic University of Puerto Rico; MS, Texas Women's University; PhD, University of California San Francisco
Lettie J. Watford	Associate Professor and Interim Chair, Middle Grades and Secondary Education
BA, Tift College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College; EdS, PhD, University of Georgia
Thomas J. Weiland	Professor, Geology
BS, East Carolina University; MS, PhD, University of North Carolina
Vera J. Weisskopf	Associate Professor and Director, Library
BA, Oberlin College; MAS, University of Alabama-Huntsville; MLS, University of Alabama
Charles R. Wells	Assistant Professor, Art
AAA, Cisco Junior College; BFA, Midwestern State University; MFA, Texas Christian University
Jacqueline Willis	Associate Professor of English, Learning Support
BSEd, Albany State College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College
Mary E. Wilson	Professor, Management
BA, MA, University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Angela M. Wilson	Temporary Assistant Professor, Fine Arts
BS, MA, Grambling State University
LaVerne G. Worthy	Associate Professor, Psychology/Sociology
BS, Georgia Southwestern State University; MS, PhD, Auburn University
J. Thomas Wright	Professor/Russell &Margaret Thomas Chair, Biology
BS, Columbus College; PhD, Emory University
Chu Chu Wu	Temporary Assistant Professor, Early Childhood, Special Education and Reading
BA, Fu-Jen Catholic University; MS, Iowa State University
William J. Wysochansky	Professor and Interim Dean, Arts and Sciences
BSC, PhD, Memphis State University
Aleksandr M. Yemelyanov	Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sciences
MS, Moscow State University; DSc, Supreme Certification Board under the Council of Ministers of the USSR; PhD, Computing Center under the Academy of Science of the USSR

FACULTY EMERITI

Millard E. Agerton	Assistant Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
AB, Mercer University; MS, PhD, University of Georgia (1968-1979)
Daniel D. Arden, Jr.	Professor Emeritus, Geology
AB, MS, Emory University; PhD, University of California (1970-1982)
Richard L. Baringer	Professor and Interim Dean Emeritus
BS, Loyola University; MA and PhD, George Peabody College for Teachers (1967-2003)
John W. Bates	Professor, Business
BCE, Georgia Institute of Technology; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University
Clifton A Baxter	Professor Emeritus, Computer Information Systems
BS, MEd, Georgia Southern College; EdS, EdD, University of Georgia (1972-1991)
Mary Elizabeth Blackshear	Assistant Professor Emerita, Education
BS, Albany State College; MEd, Georgia Southwestern College (1973-1995)
John B. Blount	Assistant Professor Emeritus, History
BS, Georgia Southern College, MA, EdS, George Peabody College for Teachers (1964-1984)
Michael E. Bohleber	Associate Professor Emeritus, Business
BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, University of Wisconsin (1981-1996)
Fred H. Boska	Professor Emeritus, Education
BME, MME, PhD, Florida State University (1970-1993)
Martha S. Buhler	Professor Emeritas, Nursing
BSN, Northwestern State College; MSN, University of Florida; EdD, Auburn University (1971-1997)
Frank L. Butler, Jr.	Assistant Professor Emeritus, Physics
Junior College Diploma, Georgia Southwestern College; BSEE, Georgia Institute of Technology (1962-1983)
William H. Capitan	President Emeritus
BA, University of Michigan; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota (1979-1995)
A. Dickson Carroll	Professor Emeritus, Education
BS, Georgia Southern College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University (1973-1994)
Sara Nell Carroll	Associate Professor Emerita, Nursing
BSN, MN, Emory University (1973-1992)
Dowe P. Carter	Professor Emerita, Chemistry
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1967-1989)
Jack C. Carter	Professor Emeritus, Biology
BS, Davidson College; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1967-1995)
Bob C. Clark	Professor and Director of Athletics Emeritus, Physical Education
BSE, MSE, State College of Arkansas; EdD, University of Arkansas (1969-1992)
H. E. Cofer	Professor Emeritus, Geology
AB, MS, Emory University; PhD, University of Illinois (1966-1988)
Gwendolyn S. Creswell	Associate Professor Emerita, Director of Library Services
BS, East Tennessee State University; MLS, Emory University (1970-1998)
Reginald L. Comer	Assistant Professor Emeritus, French
BS, MEd, University of Georgia (1970-2000)
Wayne B. Counts	Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina (1969-2001)
Thomas B. Daniel	Vice President for Business & Finance Emeritus
BBA, University of Georgia (1966-1991)
Ned R. DeJournett	Professor Emeritus, Music
BA, Marshall University; MM, Northwestern University; PhD, Florida State University (1982-1996)
Rosella Deriso	Associate Professor Emerita, Nursing
BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, Emory University (1964-1980)
Barbara DeStefano	Professor, English
BA, MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara
William B. Dragoin	Professor Emeritus, Psychology
BS, Troy State University; MS, Auburn University; PhD, George Peabody College (1972-1999)
Charles K. Ewing	Professor Emeritus, Biology
BS, University of Georgia; MS, University of Massachusetts (1946-1980)
David L. Ewing	Professor, Physics
AB, Mercer University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1966-1993)
June Brooks Ewing	Professor Emerita, Education
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1967-1992)
James E. Faircloth	Associate Professor Emeritus, Business
B.S., M.S., Florida State University, C.P.A., Georgia. (1969-1994)
William H. Fisch	Professor Emeritus, Business
B.B.A., Texas A&M University; M.B.A., Georgia College; C.P.A., Georgia. (1975-1997)
Lynn H. Frisbie	Professor & Division Chair Emeritus, Education
B.S., M.S., Kansas State College; Ed.D., University of Arkansas. (1969-1994)
John H. Gore	Associate Professor Emeritus, English
A.B., Wayne State University; M.A., University of Denver; Ph.D., Wayne State University. (1966-1982)
J. Hubert Greene	Professor Emeritus, Business
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Ed.D., New York University. (1950-1981)
John F. Henry	Dean Emeritus Academic, Business
B.S., Auburn University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1986-1996)
Kenneth M. Huddleston	Assistant Professor Emeritus, Economics
B.S., Georgia Institute Technology; M.B.A., Georgia State University. (1970-2001)
Duke W. Jackson, Jr.	Professor Emeritus, Music
B.M., M.M., D.M., Florida State University. (1970-1999)
Harold T. Johnson	Vice President for Academic Affairs/ Dean of the Faculty Emeritus
B.A., Troy State; M.D.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University. (1968-1984)
Evelyn L. Jones	Registrar Emerita
B.S., M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern College. (1969-1986)
Frank B. Jones	Professor Division Chair Emeritus, Computer and Applied Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. (1968-1994)
William B. King	President Emeritus
B.S., Georgia Southern College; M.Ed., University of Georgia; Ph.D., New York University. (1963-1978)
William E. Kipp	Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
BIE, Georgia Institute of Technology; MEd, University of Georgia; PhD, Florida State University. (1968-2003)
Jose J. Larraz	Assistant Professor Emeritus, English
B.S., Central University; M.A., University of Miami; Dr. of Law, University of Havana. (1971-1982)
Don C. Lee	Professor Emeritus, Psychology
B.S., M.A., George Peabody College; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1973-1996)
Jack R. Lewis	Professor Emeritus, Fine Arts
BA, University of South Florida; MVA, Georgia State University
Shirley F. Litwhiler	Associate Professor Emerita, English
B.A., Mississippi State College for Women; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Auburn University. (1968-1998)
Frank M. Lowery	Professor Emeritus, History
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1968-2001)
John P. Manker	Professor Emeritus, Geology
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D., Rice University (1975-1999)
Bobbye L. McCarter	Associate Professor Emerita, Associate Librarian
B.A., B.S., Texas Women's University; M.A., Lousiana State University; M.A.L.S., University of Missouri. (1987-1998)
Jacqueline A. McKinney	Professor Emerita, Business
BS, Troy State College; MS, EdD, Auburn University (1967-1990)
Max T. McKinney	Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
BS, Troy State College; MEd, EdD, Auburn University (1964-1990)
Rebecca L. McNeill	Associate Professor/Director of Financial Aid Emerita
BSEd, MEd, University of Georgia (1967-1992)
Bruce A. Middlebrooks	Professor Emeritus, Education
BS, Centenary College; MEd, Northwestern State University; EdD, Northeast Louisiana University (1973-1994)
H. Lamon Moates	Professor Emeritus, Psychology
BA, Furman University; BD, Southern Seminary; MEd, Furman University; EdD, Auburn University (1969-1994)
Carl E. Niles	Associate Professor Emeritus, English
AB, MA, EdD, University of Tennessee (1965-1983)
Jack Norton	Assistant Professor Emeritus, English
BS, MA, Appalachian State University (1966-1998)
Alexander A. Palamiotis	Professor Emeritus, Political Science
BA, MA, GCIR, PhD, University of Utah (1960-1985)
Rebecca W. Parks	Assistant Professor Emerita, Business
BS, University of Georgia; MA, George Peabody College for Teachers; Professional Degree, Columbia University (1968-1984)
Joseph P. Parker	Assistant Professor Emeritus, History
BS, Clemson College; MA, University of Rhode Island (1962-1978)
Henry W. Peabody	Professor Emeritus, English
BA, Emory University; MA, University of Georgia; PhD, University of Denver (1972-1997)
Edgar F. Peterson	Professor Emeritus, Education
BS, EEd, Auburn University; EdD, University of Alabama (1967-1993)
Ondee Ravan	Professor Emerita, English
AB, Brenau College; MA, EdD, University of Georgia (1968-1994)
Richard P. Reese	Professor Emeritus, Education
BS, Auburn University; MEd, EdD, University of Southern Mississippi (1966-1994)
Ruth Roland	Associate Professor Emerita, Political Science
BA, Northeastern University; MA, PhD, New York University (1966-1990)
James W. Russell	Professor & Division Chair Emeritus, Biology
BS, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1965-1994)
Ora Jane Sawyer	Associate Professor Emerita, Business Education
BS, Georgia College at Milledgeville; MS, University of Tennessee; EdS, University of Georgia (1961-1989)
Helen H. Slaughter	Associate Professor Emerita, Assistant Librarian
BS, Jacksonville State College; MEd, Auburn University (1969-1999)
Kent M. Sole	Associate Professor Emeritus, Political Science
BA, MA, West Virginia University (1966-2000)
Mildred C. Tietjen	Associate Professor & Associate Dean Emerita
AB, Berry College; MALS, George Peabody College for Teachers (1964-1994)
William L. Tietjen	Professor Emeritus, Biology
BS, University of Georgia; PhD, University of Tennessee-Knoxville (1967-1998)
Allen D. Towery	Associate Professor Emeritus, English
BA, Delta State College; MA, PhD, University of Mississippi (1970-1998)
J. Terrell Turner	Assistant Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
BS, Troy University; MEd, University of Georgia (1967-1991)
Sarah Anne Ulmer	Assistant Professor Emerita, Nursing
BS, East Tennessee State University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia (1970-1980)
Raymond Westra	Professor Emeritus, Biology
BA, Calvin College; MA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Georgia (1968-1990)
Mary M. White	Professor Emerita, Education
BA, Newberry College; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia (1978-1992)
Mary A. Whitt	Professor Emerita, English
BS, MS, Jacksonville University; PhD, University of Alabama (1969-2000)
Jerry F. Williams	Professor and Vice President Emeritus of Academic Affairs
Emeritus of Mathematics, BS, MS, PhD, Auburn University (1970-1997)