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Faculty The date after each name indicates the year of first appointment at the university. Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor Business Administration President BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State University. Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor Music Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year, 1980‑81. Adams, Linda J. (1991) Adjunct Assistant Professor Nursing BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University: CCRN, American Association of Critical Care Nurses; ACLS, American Heart Association. Adams, Polly H. (1975) Professor Early Childhood Education Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction BS, Bridgewater State College; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Georgia State University. Allen, Mae E. (1972) Professor Science BS, Wake Forest University; MT (ASCP), Duke University Medical School; MS, Virginia Commonwealth University; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University. Al‑Saigh, Zeki Y. (1990) Professor Chemistry BS, University of Mosul; PhD, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1995-96. Arrighi, C. Jean (1992) Associate Professor Nursing LPN, Phenix City School of Practical Nurses; AS, Chattahoochee Valley Community College; BSN, MS, Troy State University. Averitt, Sallie D. (1996) Assistant Professor Reading Education BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University. Bagley, Earl G. (1973) Associate Professor Social Science Education Vice President for Student Affairs BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia. Ballenger, Julie A. (1995) Associate Professor Botany BA, Central University of Iowa; MS, Fort Hays State University; PhD, Miami University. Baltimore, Michael L. (1994) Associate Professor Counseling BS, Columbus State University; MA, Western Carolina University; PhD, Auburn University. Banks, Erma D. (1984) Associate Professor Library Sciences BS, Florida A&M University; MLS, Simmons College. Barnes, Pat H. (1996) Assistant Professor Educational Psychology Director, College of Education Outreach Services BS, Texas Women’s University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University. Batastini, Peggy H. (1973) Associate Professor Nursing BA, MEd, Columbus State University; MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Certified Child and Adolescent Nurse, American Nurses' Association; Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association. Beaty, J. Larry (1999) Associate Professor Educational Leadership BS, Troy State University; MS, EdD, Auburn University. Bell, Jr., C. Leary (1976) Professor Mathematics Executive Director, Division of Continuing and Regional Education Services Director, ICAPP Program BSEd, Georgia Southwestern College; MS, PhD, Auburn University. Benator, Cynthia W. (1991) Assistant Professor Reading Education Coordinator of Student Teaching BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, Columbus State University. Berger, Mark L. (1970) Professor History BA, Queens College; PhD, The City University of New York. Beyer, Paul J. (1972) Professor Geology Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, University of North Carolina. Birkhead, William S. (1978) Professor Biology BS, Cornell University; MA, PhD, University of Texas; Educator of the Year, 1988‑89; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1997-98. Bollis-Pecci, Tamara S. (1999) Assistant Professor Communication BA, University of Florida; MA, University of Memphis. Branhcomb, Jennifer F. (1994) Instructor Physical Education Athletic Trainer BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University. Brewbaker, James M. (1971) Professor English Education BA, MEd, EdD, University of Virginia. Brill, Harry H. (1981) Adjunct Professor Nursing BS, University of South Carolina; MD, Medical College of South Carolina. Buckner, Steven W. (1994) Associate Professor Chemistry BS, University of California, Riverside; PhD, Purdue University. Burden, Jeffrey K. (1993) Associate Professor Art Chair, Department of Art BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University. Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education Director, College of Education Undergraduate Services and Field Experiences BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Carter, Fonda L. (1988) Assistant Professor Accounting BS, Auburn University; MBA, University of Alabama; CPA; DBA, Mississippi State University. Cartledge, Carolyn M. (1976) Professor Educational Research Director of Institutional Research and Assessment BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia. Causey, Virginia E. (2000) Assistant Professor Social Science Education BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University. Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor Biology Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center BS, Brenau College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology. Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor Political Science Acting Dean, College of Arts and Letters BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99. Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor Archeology/Anthropology BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University. Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor Biology Dean, College of Science BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University. Cobos, Patricio V. (1983) Professor Music BM, Southern Methodist College; MM, Florida State University. Cohen, Marvyn D. (1978) Adjunct Professor Nursing BS, University of Alabama; MD, Emory University Medical School. Cook, J. Alyce (1994) Associate Professor Spanish BA, University of South Carolina; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Virginia. Cope, Donald A. (1968) Associate Professor History BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University. Crutchfield, Lori B. (1995) Associate Professor School Counseling BS, MA, EdS, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Cruzen, Shawn T. (1997) Assistant Professor Astronomy BS, University of Southern Colorado; MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Educator of the Year, 1998-99. Daniels, Michael J. (1980) Professor Economics Associate Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University. Davidson, Judy K. (1971) Associate Professor Nursing Acting Chair, Department of Nursing BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, Emory University; Certified Clinical Specialist in Medical‑Surgical Nursing, American Nurses' Association. Davis, Beverly M. (1988) Assistant Professor Basic Studies Acting Dean, University College BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96. DelGobbo, George (1990) Adjunct Professor Music BM, Eastman School of Music; MA, The Catholic University of America. Deng, Baiqiao (1993) Associate Professor Mathematics BS, Zhejiang University, P.R. China; PhD, University of South Carolina. Diaz, Betty Anne (1987) Assistant Professor Music BA, Georgia College and State University; MM, DM, Florida State University. Diaz, Manuel (1990) Associate Professor Music BS, Technical University of Chile; MS, National Conservatory of Chile. Dillard, Shirley Brumbaugh (1995) Associate Professor Music BS, Ohio University; BM, University of Hartford, Hartt School of Music; MM, Manhattan School of Music; DMA, University of Southern California. Dolan, Thomas P. (2000) Assistant Professor Political Science BA, Drake University; MA, Naval Postgraduate School; PhD, Georgia State University. Dowis, Dorinda L. (1994) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice AS, BS, MSA, Columbus State University. Dugas, Jeanne L. (1973) Associate Professor Psychology BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama. Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor English BA, MA, Texas A & M University. Dunlap, John T. (1969) Professor Philosophy BA, MA, PhD, University of Georgia. Eck, Hunter E. (1999) Instructor Library Science BS, Georgia College and State University; MLIS, University of South Carolina. Edwards, William H. (1974) Associate Professor Communication BS, MA, Auburn University; PhD, Southern Illinois University. Embry, Jr., Olice H. (1973) Professor Management BA, BS, Presbyterian College; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University. Fenter, Neal R. (1981) Associate Professor Theatre Arts BS, MA, Bowling Green State University. Fisher, Gerald P. (1999) Assistant Professor Criminal Justice BA, California State University-Northridge; MS, California State University-Sacramento; MS, Northern Arizona University. Fleck, Jr., Robert A. (1986) Distinguished Professor Information Systems AB, Ripon College; MBA, PhD, University of Illinois. Ford, Roberta Ann (2000) Assistant Professor Library Science BA, State University of New York at Geneseo; MM, State University of New York, College at Fredonia; MLS, University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Ford, H. Thomas (1996) Associate Professor Physical Education and Recreation Chair, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia. Foster, G. James (1971) Professor Political Science BA, MA, University of South Carolina; PhD, University of Southern California. Francavilla, Joseph V. (1987) Associate Professor English BA, MA, PhD, State University of New York. Franklin, MSG Donald O. (1996) Instructor Military Science Frazier, William J. (1974) Professor Geology BS, Furman University; PhD, University of North Carolina; Educator of the Year, 1984‑85. Gamble, Susanne M. (1987) Adjunct Associate Professor Health Science BA, University of Arkansas; MS University of Central Arkansas; EdS, University of Southern Mississippi; EdD, Mississippi State University. Gardner, Jr., Francis E. (1974) Professor Biology Director, Science Education Outreach BA, Ottawa University; MS, Wichita State University; PhD, University of Illinois; Dean's Award 1974‑75; Educator of the Year, 1982‑83. Garza, Efrain E. (1999) Assistant Professor Spanish BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University. George, Joseph D. (1973) Professor Specific Learning Disabilities BFA, Ohio University; MAEd, PhD, University of Akron. George, Captain Lawrence E. (1997) Instructor Military Science BA, North Adams State College. Georgecink, Susan H. (1999) Assistant Professor English BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Washington. Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor Political Science BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University. Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor Mathematics Chair, Department of Mathematics BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama. Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Assistant Professor Counseling BS, Texas A&M University; MEd, PhD, University of Georgia. Gober, Deborah (1998) Assistant Professor Mathematics Education AB, Asbury College; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, University of Georgia. Goddard, George W. (1972) Associate Professor Art BFA, MFA, University of Georgia. Golden, Joseph D. (1990) Associate Professor Music BM, MM, University of North Texas. Gonzalez, Raymond B. (1969) Professor Political Science BA, Southeastern Louisiana College; MS, PhD, University of Southern Mississippi. Gopalan, Suresh (2000) Associate Professor Management BComm, Loyola College; MBA, The University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University. Gore, James A. (1996) Professor Environmental Science Acting Chair, Department of Environmental Science BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana. Goyne, June S. (1993) Associate Professor Nursing BSN, MSN, University of Alabama in Birmingham; Certified Emergency Nurse, Emergency Nurses Association; Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association. Graver, Stephen F. (1996) Assistant Professor Theatre BA, Columbus State University; MFA, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Greene, W. Herbert (1981) Assistant Professor Physical Education Athletic Director Head Basketball Coach BS, MEd, Auburn University. Grimson, Jr., Keith S. (1977) Professor Art BA, Williams College; PhD, The University of North Carolina. Grosse, Van H. (1975) Professor Biology BS, MS, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Georgia. Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Associate Professor Finance Assistant Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business BA, Mount Holyoke College; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University. Hall, Hazel E. (1974) Professor Drama Chair, Department of Theatre AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri. Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Leadership BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University. Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education Associate Dean, College of Education BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia. Hamilton, Debra H. (2000) Associate Professor Early Childhood Education BSEd, MEd, Auburn University; EdD, Montana State University. Hamilton, Kathryn M. (1998) Assistant Professor English BA, Mississippi State; MEd, Columbus State University. Hamilton, William C. (1973) Professor Management BS, MBA, Mississippi State University; DBA, Louisiana Tech University. Hanley, Thomas B. (1976) Professor Geology Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University. Hansen, Kristen S. (1997) Assistant Professor Music BM, St. Olaf College; MM, DMA, Eastman School of Music. Harris, Janice G. (1990) Associate Professor Nursing BSN, MSN, Troy State University; Certified Inpatient Obstetrics, The National Certification Corporation. Harrison, Thomas E. (1995) Professor Educational Leadership Dean, College of Education BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University. Harvey, Heather L. (1999) Assistant Professor Public Health BA, Queens College; MS, University of Tennessee; DePH, University of South Carolina at Columbia. Hassani, Hassan M. (1994) Assistant Professor Basic Studies BS, Auburn University; MS, Troy State University. Hawkins, Amanda B. (1994) Associate Professor Nursing AA, Columbus State University; BSN, George Mason University; MSN, Troy State University. Hendricks, Harlan J. (1999) Assistant Professor Biology BA, LaGrange College; MS, Auburn University; PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Hendricks, Mary Beth (1998) Assistant Professor Special Education BA, LaGrange College; MEd, Columbus State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Hickson, Joyce H. (1991) Professor Counseling Chair, Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership BS, Troy State University; MA, Auburn University; EdD, Mississippi State University. Hiers, James H. (1983) Associate Professor Respiratory Therapy BS, University of Central Florida; MEd, Columbus State University. Ho, Johnny C. (1994) Associate Professor Management BA, University of Washington; MBA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1996-97. Hoft, Jr., John W. (1999) Instructor Library Science BSBA, University of Florida; JD, South Texas College of Law; MA, University of South Florida. Hogg, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor Nursing ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University. Holland, Rodger G. (1994) Associate Professor Accounting BS, MA, University of Alabama; PhD, Ohio State University. Hollis, Rhonda K. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing BSN, Tuskegee University; MSN, Medical College of Georgia; PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psychiatric‑Mental Health Nursing. Hornbuckle, David F. (1994) Associate Professor Counseling BA, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Georgia State University. Howard, James B. (1971) Professor Art BFA, MFA, University of Georgia. Howard, Timothy G. (1995) Associate Professor Mathematics BS, Brescia College; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology. Hunt, Barbara J. (1975) Professor English Acting Chair, Department of Language and Literature BA, Case Western Reserve University; MA, Indiana University; PhD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Ingram, Charlotte L. (1988) Associate Professor Nursing BA, Columbus State University; MLS, University of Maryland; MEd, Indiana University; AAN, Columbus State University; MSN, University of California, San Francisco; Certified Specialist Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, American Nurses' Association; Certified Nurse Therapist, American Psychological Association. Ionascu, Eugen (1999) Assistant Professor Mathematics BS, Al. Ioan Cuza University; MS, University of Bucharest; PhD, Texas A & M University. Irvin, Teresa S. (1994) Assistant Professor Basic Studies Acting Chair, Department of Basic Studies BA, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University. Jackson, Floyd R. (1997) Assistant Professor Chemistry BS, Benedict College; MS, PhD, Howard University. Jacobs, Deborah T. (1998) Assistant Professor Music BA, Stephens College; MEd, EdS, PhD, University of Missouri. Johnson, Arlene J. (1996) Associate Professor Political Science BA, Hanover College; JD, University of Pittsburgh. Johnson, Robert S. (1993) Professor Economics Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business Bill Heard Chair of Business Administration BA, Stetson University; PhD, University of Virginia. Joy, Jr., Arthur C. (1991) Associate Professor Accounting BA, University of Miami; MBA, University of Oklahoma; MAS, PhD, University of Illinois‑Urbana, CPA. Kao, Tsun‑hsiung (1967) Professor Physics BS, Tunghai University; MS, PhD, Auburn University. Kettering, Ronald C. (1986) Professor Accounting BSBA, MBA, University of Southern Mississippi; DBA, Louisiana Tech University, CPA. Konan, Jacqueline Y. (1987) Associate Professor French BS, Fort Valley State College; MA, University of Georgia. Kramer, Eileen H. (1998) Assistant Professor Library Science BA, Cornell University; MLS, Syracuse University. Kuforiji, Paulina O. (1999) Assistant Professor Educational Technology BS, Ahmadu Bello University; MEd, University of Pittsburgh; EdD, West Virginia University. Kurkovsky, Stanislav (1999) Assistant Professor Computer Science BS/MS, Moscow Engineering Physics Institute; MS, PhD, University of Southwestern Louisiana. Lape, Noreen G. (1997) Assistant Professor English BA, The College of St. Elizabeth; MA, PhD, Temple University. Lee, Doohee, (2000) Assistant Professor Public Health BPA, Soong Sil University, MA, Wichita State University; MPH, PhD, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Leonard, James R. (1989) Associate Professor Computer Science BS, Bowling Green State University; MS, University of South Florida; PhD, Florida Institute of Technology. Lights, Jettie N. (1976) Assistant Professor Science BS, Talladega College; MT (ASCP), The Medical Center; MEd, Georgia State University. Lindquist, Mary M. (1984) Callaway Professor Mathematics Education BA, University of North Carolina; MA, Southern Methodist University; PhD, University of Wisconsin; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1998-99. Linton, Ronald C. (1998) Associate Professor Computer Science BA, University of Louisville; MA, University of Kentucky; PhD, Vanderbilt University. Lloyd, Craig (1971) Professor History BA, Middlebury College; MA, PhD, University of Iowa. Lomarcan, Diana L (1996) Assistant Professor Library Science BA, Michigan State University; MLIS, Louisiana State University. Long, Richard P. (1991) Associate Professor Communication Acting Chair, Department of Communication BS, MA, West Virginia University; PhD, Southern Illinois University‑Carbondale. Loughman, Thomas P. (1975) Professor Business Administration BA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University. Lovelette, Charles A. (1991) Associate Professor Chemistry BS, Norwich University; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Lumley, J. Kitt (1977) Professor Mathematics BS, Florida State University; MS, University of Southern Mississippi; PhD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 1988‑89. Lupold, John S. (1970) Professor History Acting Chair, Department of History AB, Wofford College; MA, PhD, University of South Carolina; Faculty Service Award, 1991-92; Educator of the Year, 1996-97. Mallisham, Ivy J. (1988) Assistant Professor Counseling BS, University of Alabama; PhD, Hahnemann University. Mangum, Michael (1988) Associate Professor Exercise Physiology BS, Florida State University; MA, Wake Forest University; PhD, Florida State University. May, Brenda (1996) Associate Professor Theatre Arts BSEd, MA, Southwest University; MFA, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Mbarika, Victor (1999) Assistant Professor Computer Information Systems BS, United States International University; MS, University of Illinois at Chicago. McCallus, Joseph P. (1994) Associate Professor English BS, Pennsylvania State University; MA, DA, Catholic University. McCrillis, Neal R. (1998) Associate Professor History Mildred Miller Fort Chair of International Education BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, PhD, University of Illinois-Chicago. McCrumb, Dawn K. (1995) Assistant Professor Physical Education BS, MEd, Salisbury State University; EdD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. McGinnis, Callie B. (1974) Associate Professor Library Science Director, Simon Schwob Memorial Library BA, Rhodes College; MS, Louisiana State University. McHenry, James P. (1996) Assistant Professor English Acting Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Letters BA, St. Ambrose College; MA, Middle Tennessee State University; PhD, Ohio University. McQueen, Tena F. (1972) Associate Professor Science BS, University of Louisville; MEd, Auburn University. Mion, Mario R. (1975) Professor Political Science Acting Chair, Department of Political Science BA, Western Michigan University; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin; Educator of the Year, 1989‑90. Mitchell‑Tibbs, Marlene P. (1983) Professor Nursing Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program BSN, Medical College of Georgia; MN, PhD, Emory University. Mitifu, Faida M. (1997) Assistant Professor French BA, National University of Zaire; MFS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia. Murzyn, John S. (1970) Professor History AB, Villanova University; MA, PhD, New York University. Myers, John B. (1970) Professor History BA, MA, PhD, Florida State University; Educator of the Year, 1987‑88; Faculty Service Award, 1985‑86. Nall, Kenny (1994) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy BS, Emory University; MD, Medical College of Georgia. Newtson, Richard L. (1998) Assistant Professor Sociology and Gerontology BS, MA, Indiana State University; PhD, Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Norris, Terry D. (1976) Professor Criminal Justice Chair, Department of Criminal Justice Director, Judicial Affairs BS, MS, East Texas State University; PhD, Oklahoma State University; Educator of the Year, 1981‑82. Noviello, Sheri R. (1991) Associate Professor Nursing BSN, Columbus State University; MSN, Troy State University. Oberlander, Lisa M. (1998) Assistant Professor Music BMEd, Indiana University-Bloomington, MM, DMA, Arizona State University. Oppenheimer, Peter H. (1997) Assistant Professor Finance AA, The Florida State University; BS, University of South Carolina-Columbia; MBA, PhD, Georgia State University. Owen, William James (1995) Assistant Professor English BA, MA, North Carolina State University; PhD, The University of Virginia. Pate, Alice K. (1997) Assistant Professor History BA, MA, Auburn University; PhD, The Ohio State University. Patrick, Kevin A. (2000) Assistant Professor Theatre BA, Southwestern University; MFA, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Peiken, Alan S. (1978) Adjunct Professor Respiratory Therapy BS, The University of Chicago; MD, The George Washington University. Petite, Joseph M. (1980) Professor Basic Studies BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, Kansas State University. Purnell, Judy A. (1989) Assistant Professor Social Sciences BA, Tuskegee University; MS, Troy State University. Rainey, Archie W. (1974) Professor Criminal Justice Coordinator, Justice Administration Outreach BS, MS, University of Tennessee; PhD, Union Graduate School, Union for Experimenting Colleges and Universities. Richman, Harvey (1997) Associate Professor Psychology AA, Broward Community College; BA, Florida Atlantic University; MA, PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Riggsby, Dutchie S. (1972) Professor Educational Foundations BS, MS, Troy State University; EdD, Auburn University. Ripple, Rochelle P. (1990) Professor Educational Foundations BPS, Pace University; MEd, EdD, Temple University; Faculty Service Award, 1996-97. Roberts, Ellen L. (1987) Professor Physical Education BS, Mississippi University for Women; MA, University of Alabama‑Birmingham; EdD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Rosenthal, Ann (1997) Assistant Professor Communication AA, Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Junior College; BA, Southeastern Oklahoma State University; MA, Auburn University; PhD, University of Southern Mississippi. Ross, Daniel W. (1990) Professor English BA, MA, University of Georgia; PhD, Purdue University. Rulli, Richard J. (1998) Assistant Professor Music BM, BME, University of Northern Colorado; MM, Ithaca College. Rumbelow, Robert W. (1996) Associate Professor Music BM, MMEd, MM, Texas Tech University; DMA, University of Rochester. Rutland, Carole L. (1993) Associate Professor Science Education Director, Coca-Cola Space Science Center BSEd, MEd, Columbus State University; PhD, Georgia State University. Schild, Mary E. (1972) Associate Professor Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology BA, University of Georgia; MA, PhD, University of Virginia. Educator of the Year, 1993‑94. Schmidt, Mark S. (1999) Assistant Professor Psychology BS, MS, Georgia College; PhD, University of Georgia. Schwartz, Brian W. (1996) Assistant Professor Biology BS, University of Memphis; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Schwimmer, David R. (1978) Professor Geology BS, University of Wisconsin; MA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1994-95. Scialla, Ning Tien (1997) Assistant Professor Music BM, MM, Eastman School of Music; DMA, Louisiana State University. Seifu, Abiye (1991) Associate Professor Engineering BSE, Haile Selassie University; MSE, University of Michigan; PhD, Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute. Shalishali, Maurice K. (1998) Associate Professor Economics BS, National University of Zaire; MS, PhD, Auburn University. Shaw, Amy G. (1999) Instructor Basic Studies BA, Huntingdon College; MEd, Columbus State University. Sheeks, Gina K. (1993) Assistant Professor Communication Director, Career Center BS, MS, Murray State University. Snipes, Robin L. (1996) Associate Professor Marketing BBA, MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University. Stanton, George E. (1969) Professor