Faculty

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Mescon, Timothy S.	2008	President	B.A., Tulane University M.B.A., Southern Methodist University Ph.D. University of Georgia
Hackett, P. Thomas	2004	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University Ed.S., Auburn University at Montgomery Ed.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Abegaz, Samuel M.	2008	Professor Chemistry	D.S., Ghent University
Accilien, Cecile	2005	Associate Professor Modern & Classical Languages	B.A., Montclair State University M.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ph.D., Tulane University
Adams, Paula	2006	Associate Professor Library Science	A.A., Henry Ford Community College B.A., Michigan State University M.L.S., Wayne State University
Allen, Marlene		Assistant Professor English	B.A., Georgia Southern University M.A. and Ph.D., University of Georgia
Almada, Carlos J.	2003	Professor Mathematics	Licenciatura en Matematicas, Universidad Nacional de Cordoba Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder
Anazia, Oge	2010	Lecturer and Stockroom Manager Chemistry	B.S., University of Benin M.S., Western Kentucky University
Anderson, John	2012	Lecturer Command College	B.A., Fort Valley State University M.P.A., Columbus State University
Andrica, Dorin	2013	Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar in European Studies and Visiting Professor in Department of Mathematics and Philosophy	Ph.D., Universitatea of Babeş Bolyai

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Bailey, Michael P.	2004	Associate Professor Criminal Justice Chair, Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology	B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University D.P.A., University of Alabama
Ballenger, Julie A.	1995	Professor Biology Chair, Department of Biology	B.A., Central College of Iowa M.S., Fort Hays State University Ph.D., Miami University Educator of the Year, 2002-2003 Faculty Service Award 2007-2008
Baltimore, Michael L.	1994	Professor Counseling	B.S., Columbus State University M.A., Western Carolina University Ph.D., Auburn University
Banerjee, Anil	2005	Associate Professor Chemistry and Chemistry Education	B.S., University of Calcutta M.S., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology
Barineau, Clinton	2007	Associate Professor Chemistry & Geology	A.A., Tallahassee Community College B.S.,Florida State University Ph.D., Florida State University
Barone, John A.	2003	Professor Biology	B.A., B.S., Indiana University-Bloomington Ph.D., University of Utah
Baxter, Richard L.	2005	Professor Communication Dean, College of the Arts	B.S., Eastern Kentucky University M.A., University of Georgia Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Beaty, J. Larry	2006	Associate Professor Educational Leadership	B.S., Troy State M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Becker, Becky	2006	Associate Professor Theatre	B.S.Ed., Minot State University M.A., University of North Dakota Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Bentley, Erinn	2011	Assistant Professor, English Education	B.A., Hope College M.F.A., Ph. D., Western Michigan University
Berenyi, Zoltan	2011	Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Visiting Scholar, European Studies	Ph.D., The Queen's University of Belfast
Bhandary, Madhusudan	2006	Professor Mathematics	B.S., M.S., Calcutta University Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Bishop, Carol	2012	Assistant Professor of Accounting
Blair, Benjamin	2011	Associate Professor, Economics Sarah T. Butler Distinguished University Chair in Business and Finance	B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Blalock, Evelyn	2008	Assistant Professor, Special Education	B.A., University of California, Davis M.A., Ph.D. University of New Mexico
Blalock, Gregory A.	2008	Associate Professor, Special Education	B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Bonamy, Vivian Joelle	2010	Assistant Professor Modern and Classical Languages	B.A., University of Montevallo M.A., University of Alabama Ph.D., University of Alabama
Bosworth, Edward L.	2001	Associate Professor Computer Science	B.A., University of the South M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Huntsville
Breaux III, Walter	2005	Associate Professor Counseling	B.S., M.A., Xavier University of Louisiana Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Brown, Jennifer	2011	Assistant Professor, Education Foundations	B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.S, University of West Georgia Ph.D., Auburn University
Brown, Roger W.	2005	Associate Professor Environmental Science	B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry M.A., State University of New York - Binghamton Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Brown, Steven	2009	Assistant Professor Management	B.A., LaGrange College M.B.A., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Bryan, Alicia	2006	Assistant Professor Exercise Science Wellness Coordinator	B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. University of Alabama
Bryant, Camille	2010	Assistant Professor Educational Foundations	B.S., College of William and Mary M.Ed., University of Virginia Ph.D., University of Virginia
Bryant, Phil C.	2010	Assistant Professor Management	B.A., Baylor University M.A., University of Arkansas M.B.A., Belhaven College Ph.D., University of Memphis
Buckner, Barbara C.	2011	Dean, College of Education and Health Professions	B.S.ED., The Ohio State University M.S., Clarion University Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Burcham, Jan Gunnels	2004	Professor Early Childhood Education Moselle Worsley Fletcher Distinguished Chair in Teacher Education	M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham B.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Burgess, Kevin S.	2007	Associate Professor Biology	B.S., Ph.D., University of Guelph, Canada Faculty Research and Scholarship Award 2009-2010
Butcher, Tina D.	1996	Professor Early Childhood Education Associate Provost, Undergraduate Education	B.S., Mobile College M.Ed., University of South Alabama Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Carter, Fonda L.	1988	Associate Professor Accounting	B.S., Auburn University M.B.A., University of Alabama D.B.A., Mississippi State University C.P.A.
Casleton, Randall	2005	Assistant Professor Basic Studies	B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Causey, Virginia E.	2000	Professor History	B.A., Samford University M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Chouchane, Mohamed	2009	Assistant Professor Computer Science	B.S. Faculte des Sciences de Tunis M.S., Columbus State University Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Christensen, Kyle	2009	Assistant Professor Political Science Director, Social Research Center	B.A., Mercer University M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Church, Warren B.	1999	Professor Archeology/Anthropology, Environmental Science	B.A., M.A., University of Colorado M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Cohen, Fred S.	2007	Professor Music	B.A., University of Santa Cruz M.F.A., Cornell University
Coleman, C. Earl	2001	Associate Professor Music The William and Isabelle Curry Eminent Professor of Voice	B.S., M.M. in Violin Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia M.M. in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia
Coleman, James E.	2012	Associate Professor of Marketing	Ph.D., University of Alabama
Condrey, Tamara	2008	Assistant Professor Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy State University
Conklin, Jeffrey T.	2001	Associate Professor Special Education	B.S., Grand Valley State University M.M., Aquinas College Ed.D., Western Michigan University
Cook, J. Alyce	1994	Associate Professor Modern and Classical Languages	B.A., University of South Carolina M.A., Auburn University Ph.D., University of Virginia Faculty Service Award, 2001-2002
Crosswell, Dan	2011	Visiting Professor and Richard R. Hallock Distinguished Chair in Military History	B.A., University of Windsor M.A., Western Michigan University Ph.D., Kansas State University
Cotton, Brett	2012	Assistant Professor of Finance	B.B.A., University of Georgia M.B.A., Georgia State University Ph.D., Florida State University
Cruzen, Shawn T.	1997	Professor Astronomy Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center	B.S., University of Southern Colorado M.S., Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas Educator of the Year, 1998-99 Educator of the Year, 2003-2004

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Dabke, Rajeev B.	2002	Associate Professor Chemistry	B.S., Fergusson College M.S., Ph.D., University of Pune
Dailey, Thomas	2012	Lecturer Criminal Justice	B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Danek, Rose	2012	Assistant Professor Psychology	B.S., Arizona State University M.S., Pennsylvania State University Ph.D., University of Iowa
Daniels, Michael J.	1980	Professor Economics	B.A., Samford University Ph.D., Georgia State University
DaSilva, Stephanie	2007	Associate Professor Psychology	B.A., Anderson University M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University
Davis, John K.	2002	Professor Biology	B.A., Hanover College M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
DeBruyn, Michelle	2005	Assistant Professor Music	B.M., Nazareth College M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Deng, Baiqiao	1993	Professor Mathematics	B.S., Zhejiang University, P.R. China Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Derico, Sherika	2008	Assistant Professor Nursing	B.S.N., M.S.N., Troy University
Dewey,Jaima		Temporary Lecturer and Stockroom Manager	B.S., Columbus State University M.S., George Mason University
Dolan, Thomas P.	2000	Professor Political Science Chair, Department of Political Science and Public Administration	B.A., Drake University M.A., Naval Postgraduate School Ph.D., Georgia State University
Dooley, Lawrence	2010	Associate Professor Chair, Department of Theatre	B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina PH.D., Indiana University
Dowis, Dorinda L.	1994	Professor Criminal Justice	A.S., B.S., MSA, Columbus State University D.P.A., University of Alabama
Downs, Bridget L.	2005	Assistant Professor Criminal Justice	B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University
Dunn, Robert	2006	Instructor Business Administration	B.A., Auburn University M.B.A., Auburn University at Montgomery

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Easton, Nicolas	2012	Assistant Professor Political Science	A.B., Brown University M.P.A., University of Rhode Island Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Edwards, William H.	1974	Professor Communication	B.S., M.A., Auburn University Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Ellis, Yvonne	2008	Assistant Professor Accounting	B.B.A., Columbus State University M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University Ph.D., Jackson State University CPA
Ellisor Jr., John	2007	Assistant Professor History	B.A., University of South Alabama M.A., University of West Florida Ph.D., University of Tenessee - Knoxville
Evilsizer, Justin	2005	Instructor Mathematics	B.S., M.A., Auburn University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Fan, Guihong	2013	Assistant Professor Mathematics	Ph.D., McMaster University
Fang, Houbin	2013	Assistant Professor Mathematics	M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Ferguson, Dona-Lee	2012	Temporary Instructor, Nursing	BSN, MSN University of Southern Maine
Finley, John T.	2004	Assistant Professor Business Administration	B.A., Roanoke College M.B.A., Columbus State University M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Fittipaldi-Wert, Jeanine	2008	Associate Professor Physical Education	B.S., West Chester University M.S., State University of New York College - Brockport Ph.D., Auburn University
Flynn, Mark	2011	Dean of CSU Libraries	M.L.S., University of Alabama M.A., University of New Orleans Ed.S., University of Alabama
Ford, Roberta Chodacki	2000	Associate Professor Library Science	B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo M.M., State University of New York, College at Fredonia M.L.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Francavilla, Joseph V.	1987	Professor English	B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York
Frander, Elizabeth	2005	Associate Professor Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy State University D.N.P. Georgia Health Sciences University
Frazier, Dawn	2010	Assistant Professor Educational Foundations	B.A. University of Houston M.S. Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies Ph.D. Ball State University
Frazier, Monica	2006	Associate Professor Biology	B.S., Alabama State University Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Frazier, William J.	1974	Professor Geology Chair, Department of Earth & Space Science	B.S., Furman University Ph.D., University of North Carolina Educator of the Year, 1984-85
Freeman, Tommy	2013	Lecturer Command College	B.S., Mercer University M.P.A., Columbus State University
Frerichs, Kenneth J.	2001	Assistant Professor Mathematics	B.S., Iowa State University M.B.A., Loyola University-Chicago

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Gable, Stephanie	2006	Assistant Professor Basic Studies	B.S., M.A., Auburn University
Ganzevoort, Thomas	2008	Assistant Professor Library Science	Master of Library and Information Science (MILS), University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee B.F.A., Aquinas College
Gardiner, Richard	2009	Assistant Professor History Education	B.A., University of Maryland at College Park M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary Ph.D., Marquetta University
Garrard, Richard	2009	Lecturer Middle Grades Education	A.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State University Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University
Gebeyehu, Zewdu	2002	Professor Chemistry	B.S., M.S., Addis Ababa University Ph.D., Philipps University
George, Courtney	2009	Assistant Professor English Director, Carson McCullers Center for Writers and Musicians	B.A., University of Georgia Ph.D., Louisiana State Univ and A.B., College
Gibson, Danna M.	2001	Professor Communication Interim Department Chair, Communication	B.S., Western Carolina University M.A., Austin Peay State University Ph.D., University of Memphis
Gill, Kimberly	2009	Assistant Professor Political Science Director, PA Program	B.A., Georgia Southwestern State University M.P.H., Ph.D., Auburn University
Gill, Steven	2013	Temporary Lecturer History	Ph.D., State University of New York - Buffalo
Gillam, S. Lenoir	1997	Professor Counseling	B.S., Texas A&M University M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Gray, Katharine	2011	Lecturer English	B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham M.A., Auburn University
Gober, Deborah	1998	Professor Mathematics Education Chair, Teacher Education	A.B., Asbury College M.A., Appalachian State University Ph.D., University of Georgia Faculty Service Award, 2004-05
Godlove, Shannon	2012	Assistant Professor English	B.A., Smith College M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign
Golden, Joseph D.	1990	Professor Music	B.M., M.M., University of North Texas
Gordon, Frederick	2010	Assistant Professor Political Science	B.A., Clark University M.P.I.A., University of Pittsburgh Ph.D., University of Southern California
Graver, Steven F.	1996	Associate Professor Theatre	B.A., Columbus State University M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Greer, Deirdre	2005	Associate Professor Early Childhood Education	B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Grissette, Brittany	2012	Temporary Instructor, Nursing	BSN Auburn University MSN Troy University
Gullo, Daniel	2009	Assistant Professor History	B.A., University of Wisconsin – Madison M.A., University of Toronto M.A., St. John's University School of Theology Ph.D., University of Chicago
Guth, Lumarie	2010	Instructor of Library Science	B.A., University of Wisconsin M.L.S., University of Wisconsin

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Ha, Jong Wook	2007	Associate Professor Business AdministrationRothschild Chair of Business Administration	B.A., Pusan National University M.B.A., Seoul National University Ph.D., Georgia State University
Hackett, P. Thomas	2004	Professor Educational Leadership Provost	B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University Ed.S., Auburn University at Montgomery Ed.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hadley, Linda U.	1992	Professor Finance Dean,Turner College of Business Bill Heard Professor of Finance	B.A., Mount Holyoke College M.B.A., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Hammond, Joni	2012	Lecturer in Business Administration	B.B.A., Columbus State University M.AC., Auburn University
Hansen, Kristen S.	1997	Associate Professor Music	B.M., St. Olaf College M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music
Hart, Roger	2012	Lecturer of Communication	M.F.A., Southern Illinois University Carondale
Hassani, Hassan M.	1994	Assistant Professor Basic Studies	B.S., Auburn University M.S., Troy State University
Hawkins, Amanda B.	1994	Associate Professor Nursing	A.A., Columbus State University B.S.N., George Mason University M.S.N., Troy State University
Hendricks, Harlan J.	1999	Professor Biology	B.A., LaGrange College M.S., Auburn University Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Hendricks, Mary Beth	1998	Professor Special Education	B.A., LaGrange College M.Ed., Columbus State University Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Heriot, Kirk	2006	Professor Management Ray & Evelyn Crowley Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship	B.A., Clemson University M.B.A., University of South Carolina Ph.D., Clemson University Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 2008-2009
Hipps, Elizabeth	2007	Lecturer Early Childhood Education Director, COEHP Graduate Studies	B.M., Wesleyan College M.M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Georgia Ed.D., Auburn University
Ho, Johnny C.	1994	Professor Management	B.A., University of Washington M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1996-1997, 2003-2004, 2007-2008
Hogan, Patrick T.	2001	Associate Professor Management Information Systems	B.B.A., Georgia State University M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington C.P.A.
Holley, Daniel	2012	Assistant Professor of Chemistry	Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Holloman, Darryl	2009	Assistant Professor Student Affairs	B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Houston, Larry Christopher	2013	Temporary Lecturer Command College	A.B., University of Georgia M.B.A, Brenau University M.P.A. Columbus State University
Howard, Timothy G.	1995	Professor Mathematics	B.S., Brescia College M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Hrach, Susan E.	1999	Professor English Director, Faculty Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning	B.A., University of Notre Dame M.A., University of Alabama Ph.D., University of Washington
Hrepic, Zdeslav	2009	Associate Professor Physics	M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Huff, Brad	2012	Assistant Professor Geography	B.A., University of West Florida Masters in Divinity, Columbia Theological Seminary- Atlanta Ph.D. Florida State University
Hughes, Kathleen	2005	Associate Professor Biology Interim Assistant Chair, Biology	B.S., Winthrop University Ph.D., University of Florida
Huning, Tobias M.	2008	Assistant Professor Management	B.A., Lander University M.B.A., Valdosta State University Ph.D., University of Memphis
Hunt, Barbara J.	1975	Professor English Chair, Department of English	B.A., Case Western Reserve University M.A., Indiana University Ph.D., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Ionascu, Eugen J.	1999	Professor Mathematics	B.S., Al. Ioan Cuza University M.S., University of Bucharest Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Irvin, Teresa S.	1994	Professor Basic Studies Chair, Department of Basic Studies	B.A., University of Georgia M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State University Ed.D., Auburn University Faculty Service Award, 2002-2003
Israel, Hannah	2005	Assistant Professor Art Art Gallery Director	B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.F.A., University of Illinois at Urba
Ito, Brenda May	1996	Professor Theatre	B.S.Ed., M.A., Southwest Missouri State University M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Izumi, Mariko	2007	Associate Professor Communication	B.A., Seinan Gakuin University M.A. University of Wisconsin

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Jackson, Floyd R.	1997	Professor Chemistry Chair, Department of Chemistry	B.S., Benedict College M.S., Ph.D., Howard University
Jackson, Patrick E.	2008	Associate Professor English	B.S., Black Hills State University Ph.D., University of Oregon
Jauregui, Andres	2006	Associate Professor Economics	B.A., International University of the Americas M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Jeon, Kyongseon	2004	Associate Professor Linguistics, English	B.A., Chonnam National University M.A., University of Texas-San Antonio Ph.D., Georgetown University
Johnston, Barbara	2008	Assistant Professor Art	B.A., B.A., M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University Ph.D., Florida State University
Jones, Gail	2005	Associate Professor Nursing	B.S.N., MSN Troy State University D.N.P., University of South Alabama
Jones, Kenneth	2012	Lecturer/Master Teacher UTeach	B.A., M.Ed., Auburn University
Jones, Linda	2008	Assistant Professor Library Science	B.S., Georgia College and State University M.S., Nova Southwestern University M.A., University of South Florida
Jones, Michelle E.	2004	Associate Professor Library Science	B.S., M.S.L.S., Clark Atlanta University
Jones, Rita C.	2003	Professor Accounting	A.A., Southern Union State Junior College B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Auburn University D.B.A., Mississippi State University C.M.A.
Jung, Sungwoo	2005	Associate Professor Marketing	B.B.A., M.B.A., Seoul National University M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Kamau, Ben	2009	Assistant Professor Mathematics	B.S.Ed., M.Sc., Egerton University M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D., Delaware State University
Keller, Troy	2006	Associate Professor Environmental Science	B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kennel, Krystal K.	2008	Assistant Professor Theatre	B.A., Oakland University M.F.A., University of Wisconsin
Keskin, Burhanettin	2009	Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education	B.A., Atatürk University M.A., University of Colorado at Denver Ph.D., Florida State University
Khan, Mohamed Shamim	2006	Associate Professor Computer Science	B.S., M.S., Rajshahi University Ph.D., University of Manchester
Kinnett, John R. III	2010	Lecturer Marketing	B.S. Vanderbilt University, M.B.A., Georgia Tech
Klar, Elizabeth	2009	Lecturer Biology	B.S., M.S., University of Georgia
Klinkenborg, Ann M.	2006	Assistant Professor Physical Education	B.A., Vanderbilt University M.A., Ed.D., Auburn University
Komatsu, Yuichiro	2009	Assistant Professor Art	B.F.A., University of New York - New Paltz M.F.A., NY State College of Ceramics at Alfred, NY
Kongmunvattana, Angkul	2005	Associate Professor Computer Science	B.E., Chulalongkorn University M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Kuforiji, Paulina O.	1999	Professor Educational Technology	B.S., Ahmadu Bello University M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Ed.D., West Virginia University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Lahnstein, Therese C.	2003	Associate Professor Nursing	A.A., Columbus State University B.S.N., Troy State University M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Langston, Vicky C.	2003	Associate Professor Economics Interim Assistant Dean,Turner College of Business	B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's College M.A., University of Memphis Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Lawler-Johnson, Dian	2009	Lecturer Voice	B.M., Converse College M.M., University of Illinois - Champaign
Lefler, Bret	2011	Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator , Art Education	B.F.A., Art Institute of Chicago M.F.A., Texas Christian University Ph.D. Florida State University
Leon, Eduardo	2010	Lecturer Modern and Classical Languages	B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Levi, Inessa		Professor Mathematics	M.S., Ph.D., University of Canterbury
Lewis, Stephanie	2006	Associate Professor Nursing	B.S., Purdue University M.S., University of Phoenix
Li, Lei	2007	Assistant Professor Management Information Systems	B.S., China University of Mining and Technology M.S., PH.D., Georgia State University
Linton, Ronald C.	1998	Professor Mathematics	B.A., University of Louisville M.A., University of Kentucky Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Livingston, Judith Kemerait	2011	Assistant Professor English Director of First-Year Composition	B.A., Davidson College M.A., North Carolina State University Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Long, Richard P.	1991	Professor Counseling	B.S., M.A., West Virginia University Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale M.F.T., Southern Connecticut State University
Luck, Patrick	2012	Visiting Assistant Professor	B.A., B.S., Rice University M.A., University of Texas

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Maligo, Pedro	2009	Professor Modern & Classical Languages Chair, Department of Modern & Classical Languages	B.A., M.A., Pontifica Universidade Catolica de Rio de Janiero Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin
Mangum, Michael	1988	Professor Exercise Physiology	B.S., Florida State University M.A., Wake Forest University Ph.D., Florida State University
Marsh, Laurence A.	2010	Assistant Professor Management	B.S., United States Naval Academy M.B.A., University of Hawaii Ph.D., University of Utah
Martin, Andrée E.	2001	Associate Professor Music	B.M., Memorial University (Newfoundland) M.M., University of Ottawa D.M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook
Martin, Ellen H.	2002	Professor Physical Education	B.S., Troy State University M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville Ed.D., Auburn University
Matthews, Becky F.	1997	Associate Professor History	B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
May, Heidi	2012	Assistant Professor in Drawing and Digital Media	B.A. Specialist, University of Toronto and Sheridan College M.F.A., University of British Columbia
McCabe, Matt	2009	Assistant Professor Music Technology	B.A., University of Richmond M.M., Bowling Green University Ph.D., University of Florida
McCallus, Joseph P.	1994	Professor English	B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.A., DA, Catholic University
McCollough, Christopher	2012	Assistant Professor of Communication	Ph.D., LSU's Manship School of Mass Communication
McCormack, Thomas J.	2007	Associate Professor Educational Leadership	B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Auburn University
McCoy, Claire B.	2007	Associate Professor Art William B. and Sue Marie Turner Faculty Chair in Art History	B.A., University of Virginia M.A., University of Texas at Austin Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
McCrillis, Michele M.	1999	Associate Professor Art	B.A., University of Leeds M.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago
McCrillis, Neal R.	1998	Associate Professor History Mildred Miller Fort Foundation Eminent Scholar Chair of International Education Director, Center for International Education	B.A., Vanderbilt University M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois-Chicago
McDonald, Lawrence	2006	Assistant Professor Theatre	B.F.A., East Carolina University M.F.A., Illinois State University
McDonough, Noreen E.	2003	Associate Professor Nursing	B.S.N., M.S.N., Troy State University
McFalls, Elizabeth Roberts	2007	Associate Professor Art	B.F.A, Columbus College of Art & Design M.F.A., Cranbrook Academy of Art
McFalls, Michael C.	2007	Associate Professor Art	B.F.A, Columbus College of Art & Design M.F.A., University of California
McGraw, Timothy P.	2004	Associate Professor Theatre	B.A., Eastern Michigan University M.F.A., Wayne State University
McHenry, J. Patrick	1996	Professor English Interim Dean, College of Letters & Sciences	B.A., St. Ambrose College M.A., Middle Tennessee State University Ph.D., Ohio University
Merriman, Mimi	2008	Assistant Professor Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy State University
Meyers-Proyzniuk	2011	Instructor Nursing	B.S.N., B.A., Ohio State University M.S.N., The University of Pennsylvania
Miller, Dell	2009	Assistant Professor Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy State University M.S.N., University of Alabama
Miller, Joseph	2011	Assistant Professor English	B.F.A., University of Colorado M.F.A., University of Kansas
Miller, Sallie A.	1996	Professor Reading Education Associate Dean of Assessment and Accreditation, College of Education and Health Professions	B.B.A., MBA Columbus State University Ed.D., Auburn University Faculty Service Award, 2000-2001
Mixon, Franklin G., Jr.	2010	Visiting Professor Economics	B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Moon, Gisung	2009	Assistant Professor Finance	B.A., Dankook University MBA, Ph.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Moore, Nancy M.	1999	Assistant Professor English	B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University Ph.D., Georgia State University
Motley, Milwood	2005	Associate Professor Biology	B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Murray, Robert	2009	Associate Professor Trumpet	B.M., M.S., Portland State University D.M.A., University of North Texas
Muse, William Brian	2004	Associate Professor Mathematics	B.S., B.S.Ed., MAEd, University of North Alabama M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Musgrove, Katherine E.	2003	Associate Professor Theatre	B.A., Columbus State University M.F.A., University of Virginia Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Myers-Prosyniuk, Stacey	2011	Instructor Nursing	B.S. Ohio State University M.S.N. University of Pennsylvania

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Newbrey, Jennifer L.	2011	Assistant Professor Biology	B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Newtson, Richard L.	1998	Professor Sociology	B.S., M.A., Indiana State University Ph.D., Iowa State University of Science and Technology Educator of the Year, 2005-06
Nguyen, Minh	2012	Professor Mathematics Chair, Department of Mathematics	Ph.D., National University of Vietnam- Hanoi Doctor of Sciences, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Nicks, Clayton	2005	Associate Professor Exercise Science	B.S., M.Ed., Lipscomb University Ph.D., Middle Tennessee University
Nixon, Bobby	2013	Assistant Professor Modern and Classical Languages	D.E.A., Universidad de Sevilla Ph.D., University of California
Norwood, R. Nicholas	2002	Professor English	B.A., University of Texas-Arlington M.A., University of North Texas Ph.D., Arizona State University
Noviello, Sheri R.	1991	Professor Nursing Director, School of Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy State University Ph.D., Medical College of Georgia

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Obando, Rodrigo	2005	Associate Professor Computer Science	B.S., Instituto Technologico De Costa Rica M.E., Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Oberlander, Lisa M.	1998	Professor Music	B.M.Ed., Indiana University-Bloomington M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State University
Obleton, Eddie	2010	Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership	B.S.Ed. University of Georgia M.Ed., Georgia State University Ed.D., Georgia State University Ph.D., Auburn University
O'Donnell, Edward	2008	Assistant Professor Marketing	B.S.M.E, M.S.A., University of Akron Ph.D., Kent State University
O'Steen, Lisa	2011	Instructor, Nursing	A.S., B.S., Samford University M.S., Troy University
Okura, Masako	2006	Associate Professor Political Science	B.A., Kyoto University of Foreign Studies B.A., University of Oregon M.A., Ohio University Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Owen, William James	1995	Professor English	B.A., M.A., North Carolina State University Ph.D., University of Virginia Faculty Service Award, 2005-06

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Palmer, Bradley E.	1999	Associate Professor Music	B.M., Millikin University M.A., University of Iowa D.M., Florida State University
Park, Youngrak	2008	Assistant Professor Communication	B.A., Chung-Ang University M.A., Temple University Ph.D., Florida State University
Parker, Elizabeth	2009	Assistant Professor General-Choral Music Education	B.M., M.M., Oberlin College
Parker, Scott	2009	Lecturer Theatre	M.F.A., Brooklyn College
Peker, Deniz	2011	Assistant Professor, Science Education	B.S., Hacettepe University M.S., Indiana University-Bloomington Ph.D., University of Georgia
Pershounin, Alexander	2009	Associate Professor Jazz	M.M., D.M., University of Southern Mississippi
Pitts, Jennifer	2006	Assistant Professor Management Information Systems	B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Powell, Sean R.	2008	Assistant Professor Music	B.M., Tennessee Technological University M.M., Illinois State University M.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
Prince, Candice	2012	Assistant Professor, Health Science	BS Spelman College MBA, MPH, Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham
Puckett, Andrew	2013	Assistant Professor Physics	Ph.D. , University of Chicago

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Radebaugh, Jacqueline	2009	Assistant Professor of Library Science	B.A., University of Louisville M.L.S., University of Kentucky
Rainey, Archie W.	1974	Professor Criminal Justice Director, Command College	B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee Ph.D., Union Graduate School Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities
Ray, Lydia	2006	Assistant Professor Computer Science	B.S., Presidency College M.S., Indian Statistical Institute Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A & M College
Rayfield, Stuart E.	2006	Associate Professor Leadership Director of Servant Leadership Program	B.A., Rhodes College M.A., University of Alabama Ed.D., Vanderbilt University
Rees, Amanda	2005	Associate Professor Geography	B.A., Brunel University of West London M.A., University of Wyoming Ph.D., University of Kansas
Rendleman, Eliot	2009	Assistant Professor English Director, Writing Center	B.A., University of Michigan - Flint M.A., Ph.D., University of Nevada - Reno
Renner, Sam	2012	Lecturer Theatre	M.F.A., University of Wisconsin
Richman, Harvey	1997	Professor Psychology	A.A., Broward Community College B.A., Florida Atlantic University M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Educator of the Year, 2000-01
Richter, Sally	2010	Instructor Nursing	B.S.N., Auburn University M.S.N., Emory University
Ridley, Mark L.	2006	Lieutenant Colonel / Professor Military Science	B.S., North Georgia College and State University M.S., Kansas State University
Riser, Diana	2011	Assistant Professor Psychology	B.A., University of Alabama M.S., Virginia Tech Ph.D., Virginia Tech
Roberts, Ellen L.	1987	Professor Physical Education Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions	B.S., Mississippi University for Women M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Rogers, Neal L.	2007	Assistant Professor Computer Science	B.S., M.S., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Rose-Holt, Sundi	2011	Lecturer English	B.A., Columbus State University M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ross, Daniel W.	1990	Professor English	B.A., M.A., University of Georgia Ph.D., Purdue University
Ruehl, Clifton	2012	Assistant Professor Biology	B.S., Trinity University M.S., Texas A&M University Ph.D., Florida International University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Sanders, Joseph	2008	Assistant Professor English	B.A., University of Utah M.F.A. University of Utah Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Sanders, Joe	2009	Professor Art Alan F. Rothschild Distinguished Chair of Art Chair, Department of Art	B.F.A., Florida State University M.F.A., Arizona State University
Santo, LaTonya R.	2004	Assistant Professor Nursing	B.S.N., University of South Alabama M.S.N., University of South Alabama Ed.D. University of Alabama
Scaglia, Ilaria	2013	Assistant Professor History	Ph.D., State University of New York - Buffalo
Schmidt, Mark S.	1999	Professor Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology	B.S., M.S., Georgia College Ph.D., University of Georgia
Schwarting, Christine	2010	Instructor, Nursing	B.S.N., Columbus State University M.S.N., Troy University
Schwartz, Brian W.	1996	Professor Biology	B.S., University of Memphis Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
Schwartz, Sergiu	2006	Professor Music William B. and Sue Marie Tuner Distinguished Faculty Chair in Violin, Schwob School of Music	Certificate, Guildhall School of Music & Drama Diploma, The Juilliard School
Schwimmer, David R.	1978	Professor Geology	B.S., University of Wisconsin M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1994-95, 2002-03
Seifu, Abiye	1991	Professor Engineering	B.S.E., Haile Selassie University M.S.E., University of Michigan Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute
Self, Ronald	2012	Lecturer in Business Administration	B.S., Birmingham-Southern College
Shalishali, Maurice K.	1998	Professor Economics	B.S., National University of Zaire M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University
Shaw, Kimberly	2007	Professor Physics Co-Director, UTeach Progam	B.S., Vanderbilt Univeristy M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Sheeks, Gina L.	1993	Associate Professor Communication Vice President for Student Affairs	B.S., M.S., Murray State University Ph.D., Georgia State University
Shouppe, Gary A.	2008	Associate Professor Educational Leadership	B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Columbus College Ed.D., Valdosta State University
Shukla, Nehal		Assistant Professor Basic Studies	B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Gujarat University
Shumaker, Melody G.	2003	Associate Professor Basic Studies	B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God M.A., Oral Roberts University Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Simpson, Thomas	2013	Temporary Lecturer Public Administration	B.A., Chapman College M.P.A., University of Northern Colorado D.P.A., University of Missouri – Kansas
Singleton, Tommie	2012	Associate Professor Accounting	B.S., M.B.A., University of North Alabama Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Sinkule, Barbara Gail	2011	Lecturer/Master Teach UTeach	B.S., Columbus State University M.Ed., Auburn University Ed.S., Columbus State University
Skaggs, Carmen T.	2007	Associate Professor English	B.A., Mercer University M.T.S., Duke Divinity School M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Smith, Cheryl M.	2007	Associate Professor Nursing Associate Director, Graduate Program	B.S.N., Troy State University M.S.N., University of Alabama Ed.D., Auburn University
Smith, Kenneth		Assistant Professor Chemistry	Ph.D., University of Memphis
Snipes, Robin L.	1996	Professor Management	B.B.A., M.B.A., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Sprayberry, Gary	2006	Associate Professor History Chair, Department of History and Geography	B.A., Jacksonville State University M.A., Jacksonville State University Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Stancu, Alin	2007	Associate Professor Mathematics	B.S., University of Bucharest Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Steele, Rylan	2009	Assistant Professor Photography	B.F.A., Florida International University M.F.A., University of Georgia at Athens
Stephens, Richard	2008	Associate Professor Mathematics	B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Auburn University M.S., Washington State University Ph.D., University of South Florida
Stokes, Glenn D.	1983	Professor Biology	B.S., University of Rhode Island Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Educator of the Year, 1999-2000
Stubbs, Pamela	2012	Lecturer Command College	B.S., M.P.A., Columbus State University
Studstill, John D.	2000	Professor Anthropology	B.A., Emory University Diplome (M.A.), Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington
Sullivan, Melissa S.	2008	Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education	B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Auburn University
Summers, Wayne C.	2002	Professor Computer Science Chair, TSYS School of Computer Science Distinguished Professor of Computer Science	B.S., Ohio State University M.S., Ph.D., St. Louis University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Thapa, Samrat	2013	Temporary Lecturer Chemistry	Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Thomas, Joy	2012	Assistant Professor, Health Science	B.S. Florida State University MSPH University of North Carolina at Charlotte DrPH, Georgia Southern University
Thomson, Neal F.	1994	Professor Management Chair, Department of Management and Marketing	A.A., Florida Community College at Jacksonville B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Ticknor, Cindy S.	2003	Professor Mathematics Director, Honors Program	B.S., B.S.Ed., University of Maryland M.Ed., Columbus State University Ph.D., Auburn University
Tidwell, Alan	2011	Assistant Professor, Finance	B.S., Auburn University M.B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham Ph.D., Georgia State University
Tompson, Douglas A.	2001	Associates Professor History	B.A., Northwestern University M.A., University of Utah Ph.D., University of Florida
Tsolainou, Constantina	2006	Professor Music Paul S. and Jean R. Amos Faculty Chair	B.M., Ohio State University M.M., Westminster Choir College
Tu, Renjin	1994	Professor Mathematics	B.S., East China, Normal University M.S., Shanghai University of Science and Technology Ph.D., Wichita State University
Tucker, Judy		Lecturer of Basic Studies	B.S. University of Georgia
Turner, David	2011	Assistant Professor, Theatre	B.A., Florida State University M.F.A., Southern Methodist University
Turnitsa, Charles	2012	Assistant Professor, Computer Science	Ph.D., Old Dominion University
Tyo, Brian M.	2010	Assistant Professor Exercise Science	B.S., Central Michigan University M.A., Central Michigan University Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Underwood, Tara	2002	Associate Professor Health Science Chair, Health, Physical Education, and Exercise Science	B.S.,Morris Brown College M.S., Old Dominion University D.H.S., Central Michigan University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Vaillancourt, Paul R.	2001	Associate Professor Music	B.Mus., University of Ottawa M.Mus., McGill University D.M.A., University of Ottawa
Van Kley, Daniel	2004	Associate Professor Philosophy	B.A., Calvin College M.A., Western Kentucky University M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison
Varma, Virajanand	2010	Temporary Assistant Professor Management	B.M.E, Jadavpur University M.B.A., Indian Institute of Technology Ph.D., Auburn University
Vidal, Troy M.	2006	Associate Professor Political Science	B.A., M.P.A., University of North Florida Ph.D., Auburn University
Villavicencio, José	2000	Professor Foreign Language Education	B.A., San Francisco State University Ed.D., University of Southern California

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Wakoko, Florence	2002	Associate Professor Sociology	B.A., Makerere University M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Walker, Paula	2005	Associate Professor Health Science	B.S., Howard University M.D., Wayne State University - School of Medicine
Weidler, Markus	2011	Lecturer Mathematics	M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas
Wertz, Orion A.	2003	Associate Professor Art	B.F.A., Indiana University M.F.A., University of Illinois-Champaign-Urbana
White, Katherine R. G.	2012	Assistant Professor Psychology	B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso
Whitehead, Christopher C.	2000	Assistant Professor Computer Science	B.S., University of Texas-Austin M.S., Naval Postgraduate School
Wilkerson, Carey	2009	Lecturer English	B.A., M.A., Auburn University M.F.A, Queens University of Charlotte
Willey, Theresa D.	2010	Temporary Assistant Professor Criminal Justice	B.A., B.S., West Georgia College M.P.A., Columbus State University
Williams, Bonita F.	1996	Professor Reading Education	B.A., Goucher College M.Ed., Johns Hopkins University Ed.D., Temple University
Williams, Rosa	2007	Associate Professor Earth & Space Science	B.S., University of Texas at Austin M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
Wirt, Ronald L.	1981	Professor Music Associate Dean, College of the Arts Interim Director, Schwob School of Music	B.A., Reed College M.M., Juilliard School of Music D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music
Wisdo, David	2001	Professor Philosophy	B.A., Wesleyan University M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University
Wilson, R. Timothy	2012	Assistant Professor of Accounting	Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Woods, Crystal J.	2002	Assistant Professor English	B.A., M.A., State University of West Georgia
Woolbright, David E.	1974	Professor Computer Science	B.S., Davidson College M.A.T., Emory University Ph.D., Auburn University
Wright, Burley W.	1993	Assistant Professor Computer Science	B.S., M.B.A., Columbus State University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Yang, Jianhua	2009	Associate Professor Computer Science	B.S., M.S., Shandong University Ph.D., University of Houston
Yates, Marguerite	2012	Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education	B.S. University of Georgia M.Ed. Columbus College Ph.D. Auburn University

Faculty Name	Year of Appointment	Title(s)	Credentials/Awards
Zamstein, Lavi	2013	Assistant Professor Engineering	Ph.D., University of Florida
Zanev, Vladimir S.	1996	Professor Computer Science	B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Sofia University
Zohn, Andrew E.	1999	Associate Professor Music	B.M., North Carolina School of the Arts M.M., The University of Texas at Austin D.M.A., Florida State University
Zuiderveen, Jeffrey A.	1994	Professor Biology	B.S., Western Michigan University Ph.D., University of Kentucky

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