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, Associate 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; M.A., West Virginia University; Ed.D., Drexel University; 2011, 2018  

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

AFSHARI, ZARDOSHT, Assistant Professor of Film; B.S., Amirkabir University of Technology; M.A., University of Tehran; M.F.A., Temple University, 2023.  

AGBEBI, OLUWAKEMI, Assistant Professor of Nursing; ASN, Lagos State School of Nursing, 2003; BSN, Kennesaw State University, 2010; MSN, Walden University,2013  

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  

ALLEN, JULIE, Lecturer of Information Technology; A.A., Macon State College; B.A., English, Mercer University; M.A., English, Wayland Baptist University; 1993, 1999, 2018  

ALHAJ-YASEEN, YASEEN, Professor of Finance; B.A., Applied Science University; MS, Arab Academy for Financial and Banking Sciences; MA, Texas Tech University; MS, University of Georgia; Ph.D., Kansas State University. 2018, 2018. 

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; Senior Associate Provost of Student Success; B.S., M.S., Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi; Ph.D., Medical College of Pennsylvania; 2009, 2012  

ASBURY, SUSAN R., Assistant Professor of History; B.A., Berry College; M.A. University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; 2021 

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; Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs; 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  

BECK, SHARON, Lecturer of Education; B.S., Georgia Southern University; MAT, North Georgia University; 2023  

BEHOUNEK, ELAINA, Associate Professor of Sociology; B.A. Psychology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; M.S. Sociology, University of South Florida; Ph.D. Sociology, Southern Illinois University;2018, 2023  

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  

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., 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  

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, Director of Clinical Education; B.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, M.S. Health Science, Georgia State University; 2011, 2015  

BRYAN, JEFFERY W., Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance Structural Technology; FAA A&P/IA; DME; AAS in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Middle Georgia State College; 2016. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Management, 2022.  

BUFFENMEYER, LUKE, Assistant Professor of Art; 2021 

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; 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  

CAMAROTA, LAWRENCE, Assistant Professor of Physics; B.S. University of Florida; 2008; University of Arizona; 2017 

CANADY, CHRISTIE, Associate Professor of Biology; 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  

CAUSEY, KELLY, Assistant Professor of Education; B.A. Saint Mary's College; M.Ed. Georgia College & State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia; 2022  

CAVERLY, MATTHEW, Assistant Professor of Public Safety; 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, Associate 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; Dean of Graduate Studies; B.A., Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis; 2007, 2013  

COLE, WILLIAM GARY, Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan University; M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee; 2019  

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  

COLLIER, SAMUEL, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy, MSN, University of Alabama Birmingham; BS Respiratory Therapy, Middle Georgia State University, 2011, 2018 

CRAIG, ADAM L., Lecturer of Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology; FAA A&P; AAS in Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology, Middle Georgia State College; 2016. Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Management, 2022.  

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., Associate Professor of Nursing; DNP, Georgia College and State University, 2023: MSN, University of West Georgia; 2017  

DANIELS, MAGGIE, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Western Governors University, 2022: ASN, Middle Georgia College; 2010 

DAVIS, EVEROD, Assistant Professor of Management; BSC., University of the West Indies; MBA., Mona School of Business; DBA., Florida International University; 2024 

DAY, DUANE, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Director of Institutional Research; 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., Professor of English; B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Mississippi; 2008, 2014  

EDGE, JOHN (Jed), Lecturer of Information Technology; Interim Chair, Department of Information Technology; A.S., Middle Georgia College; B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.S.I.T., Middle Georgia State University; 2023 

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  

FEROZ, KARIM, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; Ph.D., Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology; M.B.A., Chonnam National University; 2024 

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, Assistant Professor 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 for Dual Enrollment and Student Appeals; 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  

GAFFNEY, MICHAEL, Lecturer of Music; 2022 

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, Associate 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, Oliner Professorship of Free Market Economics and 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  

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  

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, 2016 

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  

GUYSE, NANCY, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy; MS Respiratory Care Leadership, Northeastern University; BS Respiratory Therapy, Bellarmine University; 2011, 2019 

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

HAISLIP, TAMMY, Assistant Professor of Education; 2019  

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

HAMILTON, WHITNEY N. Assistant Professor of 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  

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

HAZLETT-KNUDSEN, REBEKAH, Associate Professor of Social Work; 2018, 2022 

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, 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  

HOPE, CHRISTOPHER, Lecturer of Information Technology; B.S.; M.S.; D.S.; 2023 

HOPKO, SHELLY, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN AGACNP, Middle Georgia State University, 2024; 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; 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; DNP, Augusta University, 2024; 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  

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  

JORDAN, CATHERINE (GOLDEN), Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN, Kennesaw State University, 2021; BSN, Middle Georgia State University, 2017 

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, 2023 

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, SHEREÉ 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  

KNIGHTON, CHRISTOPHER, Lecturer of Information Technology; B.B.A., Georgia College and State University; M.S., Georgia Southwestern State University; 2022 

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 of Music; 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  

LINGELBACH, KEMBLEY, Associate Professor of Information Technology; B.S., M.S., Georgia College and State University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; 2017, 2023  

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  

MALCOLM, DOUGLAS, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; B.S., Berry College; M.B.A., M.S., Kennesaw State University; D.Sc., Middle Georgia State University; 2024  

 

MATYÓK, THOMAS, Associate Professor of Public Safety; A.A., Central Texas College; B.A., Montclair State College; M.A., Saint Mary College; M.S., Chapman University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; 2024 

McADARA, JUSTIN, Assistant Professor of Music; 2022 

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

McAMIS, GREGORY. Assistant Professor of Marketing; B.B.A., The University of Alabama-Huntsville; M.B.A., The University of Alabama; Ph.D., The University of Oklahoma. 2024. 

McBURSE, BIANCA, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN, South University, 2022; BSN, Western Governors University, 2018; ASN, Middle Georgia State University, 2013; BS, Georgia State University, 2008 

MCCRANIE, KAYLA, Assistant Professor of Nursing, MSN, Georgia Southwestern; BSN, Georgia Southwestern, 2014 

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  

McRAE, ROD, Assistant Professor of Education; Assistant Provost for Faculty Development; 2023 

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

MEIN, SHAUNA, Associate Professor of Biology; B.S. Spelman College; M.S., Ph.D. Georgia State University; 2015, 2018 

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, MARC, Georgia Eminent Scholar in Business, Professor of Management and Dean, School of Business. BBA, MBA, Augusta College, Ph.D., Auburn University, 2022. 

MILLER, MONICA, Associate Professor of English; B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2017, 2023  

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, Associate 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; 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  

MUNOZ, ANGELA, Assistant Professor of Information Technology; A.A., East Georgia College; B.A., Georgia College and State University; M.S., D.Sc., Middle Georgia State University; 2024 

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

MUSE, AMY, Lecturer of Biology, B.S., Centre College, M.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University; 1998, 2000, 2004, 2007 

MUTH, BENITA K., Professor of English; Chair, Department 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  

NESS-MADDOX, HEATHER, Assistant Professor of Psychology; Director, Honors Program; B.S., Middle Georgia State University; M.S., Clayton State University; Ph.D. Georgia State University; 2022  

NICHOLSON, ANDRÉ, 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.,  PhD. Auburn University; 2014, 2020  

NORTH, MICHAEL, Assistant Professor of Public Relations; 2023 

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

NUCKELS, ESTELLE M., 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  

OUTLER, CASSIE, Lecturer of English; 2022 

PAGE, BENJAMIN, Lecturer, Aviation Maintenance and Structural Technology;  

PARKERSON, AMANDA, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Georgia College and State University, 2018; BSN, Georgia Southwestern University, 2015; ASN, Darton State College, 2014 

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  

POPE, ALEXIS, Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy, MS Health Science, Georgia State University; BS Respiratory Therapy, Georgia Southern University, 2009, 2018 

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  

RAFFORD, AUTUMN, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN FNP, South University, 2018; BSN, Georgia Southern University, 2008 

REEVES, ANDREW, 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; B.S., M.S., Georgia College and State University; Ph.D., Georgia State University; 2011, 2019  

RIGSBY, CHRISTINÉ S., 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  

RIVERS, SONJA, Lecturer of English; B.A., Macon State College; M.A., Middle Georgia State University; 2024 

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;  B.A., Duke University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2007, 2013  

RUSSELL, ERICA, Assistant Professor of Public Safety; B.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; M.S., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2024 

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  

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  

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

SCHWAKE, D. OTTO, Assistant Professor of Biology, B.S.,Ph.D. Arizona State University; 2008, 2014 

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

SHERRY, DAWN A., Carolyn Wynn Smalley Distinguished Chair in Biology and Environmental Sciences, Department of Natural Sciences; Professor of Biology; 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  

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

SISSON, MELISSA, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., M.S. Sam Houston State University; 2010, 2013; Ph.D., University of North Dakota; 2022.  

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

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

SOFALA-JONES, HALI, Assistant Professor of English; 2023 

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, Senior 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; DNP, Augusta University, 2023; 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  

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  

TRIBBLE, ELISHA, Assistant Professor of Nursing; DNP, Mercer University, 2023; MSN, Georgia College and State University; BSN, Augusta University; 2019  

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; Assistant Provost- Academic Planning, Research, and Effectiveness; B.S., Macon State College; M.P.H., Mercer University School of Medicine; MSIT, DSc, Middle Georgia State University; 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  

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, Assistant Professor 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  

WARD, RICHARD, Lecturer of English; 2022 

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

WILES, JEFFREY, Associate 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  

WOOLFOLK, TANIA, Assistant Professor of Nursing; MSN, Capella University, 2023; BSN, Argosy University, 2018; ASN, Darton College; 2016 

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, 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