Full-Time Faculty

ACHATZ, TYLER, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Portland State University, M.S. Minnesota State University, Ph.D. University of North Dakota; 2016, 2021

ADAMS, ANGELA DENISE, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Georgia Southern; MSN - FNP, Walden University; 2018

ADAMS-SQUARE, GRACE, Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A., Indiana University Northwest; M.Ed., University of Toledo; 2011, 2018

ADHIKARI, UPENDRA, Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S., M.S. Tribhuvan University; Ph.D. Utah State University; 2008, 2014

AGNEW, CHARLIE M., Professor of Art; B.A., Bluefield College; M.F.A., University of Memphis; 2004, 2010

AIKEN, CHARLES F., Assistant Professor of Marketing; B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University; 2003, 2015

AMERSON, RHONDA M., Associate Professor of Middle Grades Education; Chair, Department of Teacher Education and Social Work; M.Ed. Georgia Southern University; Ed.S. Georgia Southern University; Ed.D. Georgia Southern University; 2014, 2020

ANDREWS, REX S., Assistant Professor of Aviation Science and Management; B.S., M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; 2018

ARORA, DEEPA, Professor of Biology; Associate Provost; B.S., M.S., Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi; Ph.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania; 2009, 2012

ASHFORD, TINA K., Associate Professor of Information Technology; B.S., Drury College; M.A., Webster University; 1998, 2005

BAKER, ADRIAN, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science; B.S., Valdosta State University; Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine; 2021  

BAKER, CHARLA N., Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Troy University; M.S. Auburn University; Ph.D. Auburn University; 2009, 2015

BALDING, DONNA L., Professor of Biology; Assistant Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; B.A., Agnes Scott College; Ph.D., Emory University School of Medicine; 2004, 2011

BEAMAN-HACKLE, VALERIE, Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Kent State University; M.S., University of Tennessee; M.S. Emory University; 1998, 2006

BEASLEY, SHANNON W.S., Associate Professor of Information Technology; B.S., Georgia College; M.S., Georgia College and State University; Ph.D. North Central University 2012, 2018

BEHOUNEK, ELAINA, Assistant Professor of Sociology; B.A. Psychology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; M.S. Sociology, University of South Florida; Ph.D. Sociology, Southern Illinois University; 2009, 2011, 2015

BELL, MARGARET, Senior Lecturer of English; B.A., Old Dominion University, M.A., Old Dominion University; 2013

BELL-CORRALES, MARITZA, Professor of Spanish; B.A., Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana; M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D. University of Florida; 2007, 2013

BERKE, AMY J., Professor of English; Associate Dean, School of Arts and Letters; B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., University of West Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1998, 2005

BEVILL, SANDRA W., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Georgia Southern University; 1993, 2003

BICE, DOUGLAS C., Associate Professor of Business; B.A. University of Connecticut; M.A. University of New Hampshire; Ph.D. University of Kentucky; 2012

BIEK, DAVID M., Associate Professor of Psychology; Dean, School of Education and Behavioral Sciences; B.S., Cornell University; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., Cornell University; 2006, 2011

BINKLEY, RICHARD, Associate Professor of Aviation; B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; 2015, 2021

BOUSUM, ADAM, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno; 2015, 2021

BRENNAN, PATRICK S., Professor of English; B.F.A., New York University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida; 2002, 2009

BRIONES, ERVIN, Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida International University; 2008, 2013

BRO, LISA WENGER, Professor of English; B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; 2006, 2012

BROUWER, GASTON A., Professor of Mathematics; M.S., Technical University Delft; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham; 2006, 2012

BROWN, DON KEITH, Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Georgia State University; 2001, 2008

BROWN, JASMINE; Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Education Director; B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, M.S., Georgia State University; 2015, 2021

BRYAN, JEFFERY W., Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance Structural Technology; FAA A&P/IA; DME; AAS in Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology, Middle Georgia State College; 2016

BUFFONE, GERALD P., Jr., Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Indiana University; Ph.D. University of Delaware; 2007, 2014

BURNHAM, ROBERT A., Professor of History; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; 1990, 1997

BURT, KATHLEEN, Associate Professor of English; B.S., St. Olaf College, M.A., University of Florida, M.A., Marquette University, Ph.D., Marquette University; 2015, 2021

BUTTS, PATSY, Associate Professor of Nursing; Ed.D, University of West Georgia; M.S.N., Walden University; 2014, 2021

CAIRNEY, CHRISTOPHER T., Professor of English; Assistant Chair, Department of English; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; M.A, Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia; 2008, 2014

CAMARA, LOUIS R., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida; 2008, 2014

CANADY, CHRISTIE, Associate Professor of Biology; Assistant Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; B.S., M.S., Georgia Southern University; 1999, 2010

CANNON, JONATHAN, Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison; 2012, 2018

CANTWELL, KEVIN T., Professor of English; Special Assistant to the President; B.A., Georgia State University; Ph.D., University of Utah; 1991, 1998

CARTY, WILLIAM, Assistant Professor of Management; B.A., University of New Hampshire, M.A., Naval War College, D.B.A., University of Florida; 2019

CATER, LAUREN, Associate Professor of Film Production; B.S., M.F.A., University of North Texas; 2016

CAVERLY, MATTHEW, Lecturer of Political Science; B.A., M.A, Ph.D., University of Florida; 2016

CHAE, YUNSUK, Professor of Spanish; B.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; 2005, 2012

CHASE, AMANDA, Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.S.W, Southern Adventist University; M.S.W., Southern Adventist University; Psy.D., Psychology (Clinical), California Southern University 2011, 2012, 2017.

CHENG, KANG-PING, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Providence University; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2004, 2011

CHEUNG, CHI NGAI, Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.S., University of Hong Kong; M. Phil. (Education) Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong; M.A., Emory University; Ph.D., Emory University; 2004, 2008, 2012, 2017 

CHRISTIAN, MARY, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., Union College; M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington; 2017

CLARK, N. ALAN, Associate Professor of Music; B.M.E, M.F.A, University of Florida; M.S., Troy University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2012, 2018

CLARK, CHARLES ADON., JR., Associate Professor of Aviation; Dean of School of Aviation; B.S. Mercer University; M.B.A., Georgia College and State University, FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate; 2007, 2021

CLAYTON, LORETTA A., Professor of English; Interim Dean of Graduate Studies; B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis; 2007, 2013

COLLEY, SHARON E., Professor of English; B.A., Mercer University; M.A., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2004, 2011

COLLINS, JAMES W., Professor of Psychology; B.S., Virginia Tech; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1995, 2004

CRAIG, ADAM, Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; FAA A&P; AAS in Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology, Middle Georgia State College; 2016

CROMBIE, RHONDA D., Associate Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Valdosta State University; 2003, 2011

CRUMP, VANESSA PAIGE., Associate Professor of Spanish; B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; 2008, 2015

DAVIDSON, ANDY, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi; 2007

DALY, SHANNON, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, University of West Georgia; 2017

DAY, DUANE, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Macon State College; 2014, 2022

DECKER, JAMES D., Professor of Political Science; B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1991, 1998

DONNELL, PAUL, Lecturer of Aviation; B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; AAS, Middle Georgia College; FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; 2015

DUBUISSON, LORRAINE M., Associate Professor of English; B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi; 2008, 2014

EDWARDS, REBECCA L., Senior Lecturer in New Media and Communication; B.S., Communications and Information Technology, Macon State College; Certificate, Digital Video Production, Florida State University; M.S., Media and Communication Studies, Florida State University, 2014

EL-JEAID, IMAD, Associate Professor of Physics; B.S., M.S., Emporia State University; 1998, 2008

EKWUAJU, ALEX, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; B.S., University of Nigeria, M.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Ph.D., University of Michigan; 2015

FEGLEY, JONATHAN P., Professor of English; B.A., Mercer University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1998, 2007

FLOYD, KEVIN S., Professor of Information Technology; Associate Dean, School of Computing; B.S., Macon State College; M.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., Georgia Southern University; 2004, 2011

FLOYD, TABITHA, Lecturer of Accounting; B.S., M.S., East Tennessee State University, J.D., University of Memphis; 2015

FORD, WILHELMINA H., Professor of Accounting; B.B.A., M.Acc., University of Georgia; J.D., Mercer University; 2000, 2004

FRASER, EBONIE, Lecturer of Sociology; B.A. Sociology, Valdosta State University; M.S. Sociology, Valdosta State University; 2000, 2002

FRAZIER, JAVAN DAVID, Professor of History; B.S., Tennessee Technological University; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Auburn University; 2006, 2013

FULLER, DAWN, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Georgia Southwestern University; 2018

FULLER, DAVID P., Professor of Education; Special Assistant to the Provost; B.S., Northwestern State University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Southern University and A&M College; 2009, 2010

FULLER, STEPHEN M., Professor of English; B.A., University of Wales Swansea; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi; 2007, 2013

GARRETT, KERRY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DHA, University of Phoenix; MSN – AGACNP, University of Alabama at Birmingham; MSN, Georgia College and State University, BS HSA, Middle Georgia State University; 2022

GEE, BECKY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; PhD, Augusta University; MSN, Georgia College and State University; 2019

GEIGER, HOLLY R., Senior Lecturer of Mathematics; B.S. Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S. Nicholls State University; 2014

GEORGE, JOHN GREGORY, Associate Professor of Economics; B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.E.E.R.M., Ph.D., University of South Carolina at Columbia; 2001, 2008

GIBBONS, MICHAEL S., Associate Professor of Sociology; Associate Provost and Executive Director of Institutional Research; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame; 2012, 2017

GILBERT, NATHANAEL T., Associate Professor of English; A.A., College of Southern Idaho; B.A., M.A., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Washington State University; 2005, 2011

GILL, VINCENT H., Lecturer of History; B.A., University College Dublin; M.A., The University of West Florida; 2009

GIRARD, JOHN PATRICK, Professor of Information Technology; B.S., University of Manitoba; M.B.A., Touro University International; Ph.D., Touro University International; 2014

GLADDEN, PAUL R., Professor of Psychology; Chair, Department of Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice; B.A., University of Virginia at Charlottesville, M.A., Ph. D., University of Arizona at Tucson; 2011

GRAY, LAUREN, Lecturer of Occupational Therapy; A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant, Middle Georgia State University; B.S., Middle Georgia State University; 2016

GRAY, TAMARA, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics; B.S., Savannah State University; M.S., Georgia Southern University; 2015

GREENE, NANCY G., Lecturer of Education; B.A., University of Central Florida; M.Ed., Mercer University; 2007

GUARISCO, VICTORIA F., Professor of Chemistry; B.A., Spring Hill College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 2008, 2015

HAGLER, JAMES R. Assistant Professor Sport Management; DPM, Valdosta State University 2021; MSM United States Sports Academy 2009; BBM, Columbus State University 2007. 2010 Athletics Director. 2019

HALL, JOHN, Associate Professor of Political Science; B.S., Troy University, M.S. Troy University, Ph.D., Auburn University, 2015, 2021

HAMILTON, WHITNEY N. Assistant Professor Health Service Administration; DPH., Georgia Southern University, 2019; MPH., Mercer University, 2013; BA., Environmental Anthropology., University of Michigan, 2010. 2018

HAMMOCK, MICHAEL C., Assistant Professor of Mathematics; A.S., Macon State College; B.S., M.S., Georgia Southern University; 2010, 2019

HANCOCK, THOMAS, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., University of North Carolina, Charlotte, M.S., University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Ph.D., Wake Forest University; 2019

HARRELSON, JOSHUA., Assistant Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Middle Georgia State University; M.A., Ph.D., Auburn University, 2019

HERVEY, WILLIAM G., Professor of Health Service Administration; B.A., Hofstra University; J.D., St. John's University; LL.M., Saint Louis University; 2000, 2007

HILL, JOSHUA D., Senior Lecturer of English; B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., The University of Mississippi; 2008

HILL, KASSI, Associate Professor of Nursing; DNP, Chamberlain University; M.S.N., Walden University; 2015, 2021

HILL, WILLIAM C., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University; 2001, 2008

HIMANGSHU, SUMITRA, Associate Professor of Education; Assessment Coordinator for School of Education, B.A., Goshen College; M.S. Auburn University; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Rochester; 2006, 2011

HINZE, SCOTT, Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.A., Hope College; M.A., University of Illinois-Chicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago; 2018, 2021

HOLLINS, JOYCE, Assistant Professor of Nursing; PMC – AGNP, South University; MSN, Western’s Governors; 2017

HOPKO, SHELLY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, University of Phoenix; 2018

HOPPER, THOMAS, Lecturer of Air Traffic Management; B.S., Georgia Southwestern University; 2013

HORNUNG, CHRISTOPHER A., Associate Professor of Engineering; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo; 1996, 2006

HOWELL, DOROTHY J., Associate Professor of Health Service Administration; Chair, Department of Health Services; M.S.N., Georgia College & State University; D.H.A., University of Phoenix; 2011, 2018

HU, SHANNON, Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Hunan University, Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2015, 2021

INGRAM, DONNA; Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair, Department of Nursing; BSN; MSN: Georgia College; DNP; Georgia Health Sciences University; 2013, 2019

ISRAEL, GEORGE L., Professor of History; B.A., William Jewell College; M.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Illinois; 2008, 2015

JACKSON, TERI; Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham; 2020

JENKINS, JONATHAN, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.A., University of Central Florida; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2017

JENNINGS, MATTHEW H., Professor of History; B.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois; 2007, 2012

JOA, CLAIRE, Assistant Professor of Media and Communication; B.A., M.A. Sogang University; Ph.D. Bowling Green State University; 2021

JOHNSON, KIM, Associate Professor of Nursing; DNP, Georgia Southern University; A.S.N., Perimeter College; B.S.N., Macon State College; M.S.N. - FNP, Georgia Southern University; 2015, 2021

JONES, MARK, Lecturer of Sociology and Psychology; A.A., Psychology, Macon State; B.A., Psychology and Sociology, Mercer University; M.S., Counseling Psychology, Fort Valley State University; 1982, 1984, 1996

JONES, MELVA, Associate Professor of Nursing; DNP, Chamberlain University; B.S., Albany State University; M.S., Walden University; 2014, 2020

JONES, WILLIAM (SCOTT), Lecturer of Information Technology; B.A., M.S., University of Central Florida; M.S., Liberty University; 2021

JORDAN, MELISSA, Assistant Professor of Health Service Administration; B.S., M.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Troy State University; D.H.S., Nova Southeastern University; 2016

KAMERA, JOSEPHINE, Associate Professor of Nursing; EdD, University of West Georgia; B.S.N., M.S.N. Georgia College and State University; 2010,2017

KANG, KYUNG W. (DAVID), Professor of Business; B.B.A., M.B.A., Yonsei University; M.B.A., Binghamton University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island; 2009, 2014

KEHAYES, PAUL MARTIN, Senior Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; Chair, Department of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; B.S., University of Georgia; Diploma, Georgia Aviation Technical College; FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; FAA Inspection Authorization Certificate; FCC GROL; 2007

KEITH, SHEREE’ N., Professor of Communication Studies; Chair, Department of Media, Culture, and the Arts; Texas Tech University B.A., M.A.; University of Iowa, Ph.D.; 2006, 2012

KETCHEL, STANLEY J., Associate Professor of Business; B.S., Grand Valley State College; M.B.A, Grand Valley State University; 2007, 2013

KHATMULLIN, RENAT, Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., M.S., National University of Uzbekistan, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University; 2015, 2020

KILBURN, RICHARD, Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Georgia Southern University, M.S., University of Florida, Ph.D., Mercer University; 2015, 2020

KIM, JOOBUM, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.E., Kwangwoon University; M.S., Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology; Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas; 2020

KIMSEY, MOLLY C., Lecturer of Education; A.B., Wesleyan College; M.Ed., Georgia College & State University; 2009

KNIGHT, DAWN M., Associate Professor of Nursing; Diploma, Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., Kennesaw State University; M.S.N., Georgia College & State University;1998, 2010

KOOHANG, ALEX, Peyton Anderson Eminent Scholar & Endowed Chair in Information Technology, Professor of Information Technology; Dean, School of Computing; M.S.M., National-Louis University; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; 2007

KWAK, MYUNGJAE, Professor of Information Technology, B.S., Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.E., Information and Communication University Korea; M.S., Claremont Graduate University Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University; 2011, 2016

LANIER, VIKTORIYA V., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Donetsk State University; 2002, 2010

LANNING, REBECCA S., Professor and Interim Assistant Chair of Media Culture and the Arts; B.Mus., M.M., Ohio University; D.P.A, Valdosta State University; 1993, 2003

LAWRENCE, CHRISTOPHER N, Associate Professor of Political Science; Chair, Department of Political Science; B.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D., University of Mississippi; 2012, 2016

LEE, BYUNG H., Assistant Professor of Aviation, B.S., Georgia State University, MBA, Georgia State University; 2019

LEE, KINZIE, Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Wyoming, D.N.P., University of Minnesota; PMC – PNP; 2016, 2022

LENZ, KARMEN J., Professor of English; B.A., Williamette University; M.A., St. John's College; Ph.D., University of New Mexico; 2005, 2012

LESTER, JULIE A., Professor of Political Science; B.A., University of Missouri; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University; 2007, 2012

LIGON, ANDERSON, JR., Associate Professor of Business Administration; B.S., M.B.A, University of Mobile; 2005, 2011

LOCKWOOD, WAYNE E., Lecturer of Information Technology; B.S., Mercer University; M.B.A., North Central University; 2019

LoFORTI, TAYLOR, Lecturer of English; B.A., The Master’s University; M.A., Liberty University; 2021

LOWERY, W. DUSTIN, Associate Professor of Aviation; Diploma, Aircraft Structural Technology, Georgia Aviation Technical College; B.B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University; M.B.A Georgia Southwestern State University; M.C.A Delta State University; 2007, 2022

LUCAS, GERALD R., Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida; 2002, 2009

MAKAYA, PETER B., Professor of Criminal Justice; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University; J.D., John Marshall Law School;1984, 1989

MATSON, CHARLES, Professor of Respiratory Therapy; M.Ed., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1999, 2006

MCALUM, HARRY, Professor of Accounting; B.B.A., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University; D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University; 2001, 2004

MCDANIEL, BETSY A., Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Science; Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director; A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant, Middle Georgia College; B.S., Middle Georgia State University; M.S., Georgia College and State University; 2010

MCNEILL, JAMES H.., Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Purdue University; 2003, 2010

MEIER, SHANNON, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S. Eckerd College; Ph.D. University of Alabama; 2015, 2021

MELTON, JR., BUCKNER F., Lecturer of History; B.A. Mercer University; M.A. Duke University; J.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Duke University; 2013

MELTON, CAROL W., Professor of History; B.A., Guilford College; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., Duke University; 2005, 2011

MERCER, VALERIE A., Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.S., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Georgia College; Ed.S., Georgia State University; Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 2022

MILLER, CHARLOTTE L., Associate Professor of History; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa at Iowa City; 2011, 2017

MILLER, MONICA, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2017

MILLER, TERESA J., Associate Professor of Respiratory Therapy; Chair, Department of Respiratory Therapy; B.S., Medical College of Georgia; M.Ed., Georgia College & State University; 2003, 2011

MILLS, JEREMY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Grand Canyon University; MBA and MSN, Georgia College and State University; BSN, Georgia Southern University; 2017

MONK, BARRY J., Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2001, 2008

MORRISON, DERRILYN E., Professor of English; B.A., M.Phil., University of West Indies; Ph.D., Emory University; 2004, 2011

MORTON, CLAY A., Professor of English; Director, Honors Program; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2006, 2011

MOZLEY-STANDRIDGE, SHARON E., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2006, 2012

MURPHY, JOHN, Assistant Professor of English; B.A., M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Virginia; 2019

MUTH, BENITA K., Professor of English; B.A., University of the South; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 2007, 2012

NARSING, R. ANTHONY, Professor of Management; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alberta; 2004, 2010

NEES, REBECCA N., Associate Professor of Sociology; B.S., Southern Nazarene University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; 2005, 2011

NICHOLSON, ANDRÉ, Associate Professor of Communication; A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Howard University; 2012, 2018

NOBLE, ABIGAIL A., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S. LaGrange College; M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University; 2013, 2020

NOBLE, MATTHEW H., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S. Auburn University; M.A.M. Auburn University; PhD. Auburn University; 2014, 2020

NORMAN, CHRISTIAN, Associate Professor of Communication; B.A., Ball State University, M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University; 2016, 2022

NUCKELS, ESTELLE M., Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Concordia University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas; 2009, 2015

OBINYAN, EVARISTUS, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; B.A. Criminal Justice, University of Illinois; M.S. Corrections/Criminal Justice, Chicago State University; Ph.D., Criminology, University of South Florida; 1988, 1989, 2005

O’LEARY-DAVIDSON, CRYSTAL, Professor of English; B.F.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Alabama; M.A., Winthrop University; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; 2003, 2009

O’NEAL, STACEY, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science; Rehab Science Program Coordinator; B.S., Georgia Southern University; Doctor of Physical Therapy, Medical College of Georgia; 2019

PALMER, LUCIA, Assistant Professor Media Studies; B.A. University of North Carolina; M.A. University of Colorado; Ph.D. University of Texas; 2020

PARKER, KRISTOPHER, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S. Pittsburg State University; Ph.D. University of Wyoming; 2013, 2018

PATTILLO, JOHN M., Professor of Biology; B.S., University of Georgia; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; 2005, 2012

PHIPPS-PRIETO, SIMONE T.A., Professor of Management; B.S., Claflin University; M.B.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2011, 2017

PICKENS, KIMBERLY A., Professor of Biology: B.S., M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2004, 2011

PIERCE, PATRICE, Associate Professor of Nursing; DNP, Augusta University; MSN, Walden University; ASN & BSN, Middle Georgia State University; 2021

PLAXICO, ELISHA, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Georgia College and State University; BSN, Augusta University; 2019

PRADOS, TRINO J., Associate Professor of Spanish; B.A., M.A., M.A., Florida State University; 2004, 2010

PROVOST, TRACIE, Professor of History; B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Toledo; 2003, 2010

RAO, PULIPAKA, Senior Lecturer of Biology; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Osmania; 2010

REEVES, ANDREW, Associate Professor of History; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., University of Toronto; Ph.D., University of Toronto; 2013, 2018

RIDDLE, SHANNON, Assistant Professor of Art; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; 2015

RIGGS, EMILY, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; B.S., Rhodes College; M.S., Belmont University; Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Belmont University; 2021

RIGOLE, NEIL, Associate Professor of Information Technology; Chair, Department of Information Technology; B.S., M.S., Georgia College and State University; Ph.D., Georgia State University; 2011, 2019

RIGSBY, CHRISTINE S., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., Georgia College & State University; Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia; 2011, 2017

RILEY, ELIZABETH A., Associate Professor of First Year Experience; B.B.A., Mercer University; M.B.A., Georgia College & State University; 2000, 2007

ROBERTS, CRYSTAL, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Augusta University; MSN – FNP, Georgia College and State University; MSN, Walden University; BSN, Georgia Southern University; 2020

ROGERS, ARTHUR L., II (“Chip”), Professor of English; Chair, Department of English; B.A., Duke University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2007, 2013

RUSSELL, KENDRA, Professor of Nursing, Director of Innovation and Evaluation; B.S.N., M.S.N., Georgia College and State University, Ph.D. Georgia State University; 2016, 2019

RYERSON, FRANK E., III, Professor of Accounting; B.S., University of Alabama; M.H.A., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2005, 2011 

SANDERS-SENU, LaRONDA, Associate Professor of English; B.A., Winthrop University; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2022, 2016

SANDOVAL, ZOROAYKA (Vicky)., Assistant Professor of Information Technology; M.S., Tecnologico De Monterrey; Ed.D., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; 2018

SARGENT, CAROL S., Professor of Accounting; Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance; B. S., M.S., University of Virginia; PhD., Georgia State University; 2011, 2015

SAXON, JO ANN, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP AGACNP, Augusta University; MSN and MHCA University of Phoenix; ASN & BSN, Middle Georgia State University; 2021

SEABROOKS, KIMBERLY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN - PCNP, Kennesaw State University; BSN, Middle Georgia State University; 2020

SEOL, JONGHO., Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.E., Kangwon National University; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; 2021

SHERRY, DAWN A., Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; B.S., M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; 2003, 2010

SHEPPARD, KAYLA, Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; AAS - Aviation Maintenance Technology, Middle Georgia State University; 2021

SHINN, EARL W., Professor of Economics; B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Montana State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; 2000, 2004

SISA, JESSICA, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; A.S. Occupational Therapy Assistant, Middle Georgia College; M.S. Occupational Therapy, Belmont University; 2020

SISSON, MELISSA, Lecturer of Biology; B.S., M.S. Sam Houston State University; 2010, 2013

SISSON, JAMES, Senior Lecturer of English; B.A., Mercer University; M. Div., Mercer University; S.T.M. Chicago Theological Seminary; 2009

SMITH, CHRISTOPHER, Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S.N, M.S.N., Georgia College and State University; 2016

SMITH, CORY, Lecturer of Psychology; B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; 2015

SPANGLER, SCOTT, Associate Professor of Information Technology; M.S., Point Park University, D.Sc., Robert Morris University; 2015, 2022

SPEARS, MARINA B., Associate Professor of English; B.A., Federal University of Espirito Santo; M.A., Marshall University; M.A., West Virginia University; 2001, 2010

STAVELY, COURTNEY, Lecturer of Psychology; B.S., Spanish, Georgia College & State University; M.S., Psychology, Ed.S. Education Specialist, Valdosta State University; 2013

STECKOWSKI, STEPHAN, Associate Professor of Aviation; A.A.S, Community College of the Air Force; B.S.Ed., Valdosta State University; M.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; FAA A&P/IA; 2011, 2018

STEIGERWALD, JOHN E., Associate Professor of Aviation Science and Management. Emergency Management Certificate - FEMA; BAS, Thomas Edison State University; MS, American Military University; DAB, North Central University. CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP; 2011

STEINMANN, RANDY S., Senior Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology, FAA A&P/IA, AAS in Aircraft Structural Technology, AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology; A.S. Middle Georgia College; B.S. Middle Georgia State University; M.S., Delta State University; 2008

STEVENSON, CIERRA, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN-FNP, Walden University; BSN, Georgia Southwestern University; 2020

STINES, ALAN, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.S., Middle Georgia State College; M.S., Columbus State University; Ph.D., Dakota State University; 2020

SULINSKI, KRISTEN, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Western Governors University; BSN, Kennesaw State University; 2020

SULLIVAN, TROY V., Professor of Business Administration; A.B.A., Middle Georgia College; B.S., M.S., Georgia Southwestern; Ed.D., The University of Georgia; 1990, 1999

SUN, ERIC L., Professor of Biology; Associate Dean, School of Health & Natural Sciences; B.S., Muhlenberg College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia; 1989, 1996

SVONAVEC, KARA, Senior Lecturer of History; B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.A., Jacksonville State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2013

SVONAVEC, STEPHEN C., Director of Commuter Campuses; Associate Professor of History; B.A., Seton Hall University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University; 2005, 2011

SWARTZ, TRACI, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; Occupational Therapy Program Director; B.S., University of Alabama; Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Creighton University; 2019

SWENSON, KIRBY C., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., M.S., Jacksonville State University; 2005, 2015

TARVER, JEFFREY, Lecturer in Criminal Justice; B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University; 2014

TAYLOR, STEPHEN W., Professor of History; B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; 2000, 2008

THOMASON, LAURA, Professor of English; B.A., College of Santa Fe; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas; 2006, 2012

THOMPSON, MARLA M., Assistant Professor of Communication Studies; B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University; 2008, 2015

TORRES, ROBERT, Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; A.S., Middle Georgia Technical College; B.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; 2011

TRAYERS, SHANE N., Professor of English; B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.A., American University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; 2008, 2014

TRIMBOLI, JOHN M., Professor of Mathematics; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University; 1999, 2006

TSAVATEWA, CHRISTOPHER C., Associate Professor of Health Services Administration; QEP Director; B.S., Macon State College; M.P.H., Mercer University School of Medicine; 2008, 2014

TUCKER, KIM, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, South University; BSN, Valdosta State University; 2021

TUFTS, WINFIELD F., Lecturer of Management; Bachelor of Industrial Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S., Antioch University, Ph.D., Antioch University; 2022

TURNER, AMY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Georgia Southwestern University; BSN, Georgia College and State University; 2020

UPPERMAN, HANNAH, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Program Coordinator, School of Computing; B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Old Dominion University; 2013, 2020

VOGEL, DAVID A., Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; 2008, 2015

WALDREP, DOUG, Lecturer of English; B.A., Auburn University; M.A., College of Charleston & The Citadel, 2015

WALLACE, EDWYNN A., Associate Professor of Physics; B.S., Stetson University; M.S., Auburn University; 2004

WALLACE, LACEY, Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., Mercer University; M.S.N. & DNP, Chamberlain University; 2015, 2021

WALLACE, STEVEN D., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., University of California at Los Angeles; M.A., Rice University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2008, 2013

WALTERS, LAURIE C., Associate Professor of Psychology; A.S., Macon State College; B.S., Georgia College; M.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2006, 2012

WALKER, ELIZABETH, Lecturer of Psychology; B.S., M.Ed., Georgia College and State University; 2015; Ph.D., Walden University; 2019

WANG, JIANWEI, Associate Professor of Physics; B.Eng. Tianjian University; M.S., Ph.D. University of Georgia; 2014, 2020

WANG, XUBO L., Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Henan University; M.S., Southeast University; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; 2005, 2011

WATSON, KERRI ANNE (“Annie”), Assistant Professor of Political Science; B.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2021

WEARN, MARY, Professor of English; Dean, School of Arts and Letters; B.A., Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2004, 2010.

WEATHERSBEE, EDWARD G., Associate Professor of Aviation; Associate Dean, School of Aviation; Chair, Department of Aviation Science and Management; Diploma, Heart of Georgia Technical Institute; B.S., Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; M. Ed., University of Georgia; Master of Commercial Aviation, Delta State University; Aviation Safety Certificate, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate; FAA Private Pilot Certificate; 2007, 2015

WENGIER, SABRINA E., Associate Professor of French; M.A., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., University of Miami; 2010, 2018

WHIDDON, KELLY D., Professor of English; B.A., M.A., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2006, 2012

WILBUR, KERI, Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S. Georgia College and State University, M.S.N., Ed.D., University of Phoenix; 2012, 2018

WILES, JEFFREY, Assistant Professor of Biology; B. S., Belmont University; M.S., University of Tennessee; 2010

WILSON, NANCY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Purdue Global University; MSN, Southern New Hampshire University; BSN, University of West Georgia; 2021

WOLFE, MARY D., Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.S., State University of New York at Oneonta; M.A.T., Western Michigan University; Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University; 1989, 1998

WRIGHT, ANDREW, Senior Lecturer of History; B.A., University of West Georgia; M.A., Valdosta State University; 2012

WYATT, DANA, Associate Professor of Nursing; EdD, University of West Georgia; B.S.N., M.S.N., Georgia College & State University; 2010, 2016

YADAV, PUSHPA, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S. Meerut University, India; M.S. Meerut University, India; Ph.D. Meerut University, India; 2009, 2016

YANG, NAI-CHUANG, Professor of Chemistry; B.S., National Taiwan Normal University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Idaho; 1991, 1998

YOUNG, ADAM P., Associate Professor of English; B.A., M.F.A, University of Mississippi; 2006, 2012

ZIMMERMAN, MATTHEW A., Associate Professor of History; Chair, Department of History; B.A., Widener University; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Lehigh University; 2007, 2014