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Brown, Frank Douglas (1981) Associate Professor	Business Administration
BS, University of Southern Mississippi; MBA, University of Alabama; PhD, Florida State University.	President
Vander Gheynst, Paul J. (1972) Professor	Music
BM, Indiana University, MM, EdD Mus, University of Illinois; Educator of the Year, 1980‑81.	Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs
Abercrombie, Jean P. (2001) Assistant Professor	Finance
BBA, Sul Ross University; MBA, University of Texas - Permian Basin.
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
BS, Bridgewater State College; MS, Florida State University; PhD, Georgia State University.	Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
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-Miller, Sallie D. (1996) Associate Professor	Reading Education
BBA, MBA Columbus State University; EdD, Auburn University; Faculty Service Award, 2000-01.
Bagley, Earl G. (1973) Associate Professor	Social Science Education
BSEd, MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.	Vice President for Student and Community Affairs
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
BS, Texas Women’s University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.	Director, College of Education Outreach Services
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.
Benator, Cynthia W. (2000) Assistant Professor	Reading Education
BSEd, University of Georgia; MEd, EdS, Columbus State University.	Coordinator of Student Teaching
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; PhD, University of North Carolina.
Bhagayavati (2001) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BE, BMS College of Engineering (India); MS in Computer Engineering, MS in Computer Science, PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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.
Bosworth, Edward L. (2001) Assistant Professor	Computer Science
BA, University of the South; MS, PhD, University of Alabama at Huntsville.
Branchcomb, Jennifer C. (1994) Instructor	Physical Education
BS, Bowling Green State University; MEd, Eastern Kentucky University.	Athletic Trainer
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
BFA, University of Evansville; MFA, Indiana University.	Chair, Department of Art
Butcher, Tina D. (1996) Associate Professor	Early Childhood Education
BS, Mobile College; MEd, University of South Alabama; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham.	Director, College of Education Services and Field Experiences
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
BS, Louisiana College; MA, Southern Methodist University; EdD, University of Georgia.	Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Causey, Virginia E. (2000) Assistant Professor	Social Science Education
BA, Samford University; MA, PhD, Emory University.
Champion, Rebecca A. (1993) Associate Professor	Biology
BS, Brenau College; MS, Georgia State University; PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.	Director, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center
Chappell, Jr., William L. (1976) Professor	Political Science
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama; Faculty Service Award, 1998-99.	Acting Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Chevere, Rose M. (1992) Assistant Professor	Nursing
ASN, BSN, MSN, Troy State University.
Church, Warren B. (1999) Assistant Professor	Archeology/Anthropology
BA, MA, University of Colorado; MPhil, PhD, Yale University.
Cleveland, Arthur G. (1995) Professor	Biology
BS, Arlington State College; MA, North Texas State University; PhD, North Texas University.	Dean, College of Science
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.
Coleman, C. Earl (2001) Curry Professor of Voice	Voice
BS, MM in Violin Performance, MM in Voice Performance, University of Missouri-Columbia.
Conklin, Jeffrey T. (2001) Assistant Professor	Special Education
BS, Grand Valley State University; MM, Aquinas College; EdD, Western Michigan University.
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.
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
BA, Samford University; PhD, Georgia State University.	Executive Director, Office of Community Development
David, Joseph A. III (2001) Assistant Professor	Music Education
BSEd, Georgia Southern University; MMEd, VanderCook College of Music.
Davis, Beverly M. (1988) Assistant Professor	Basic Studies
BS, Fort Valley State College; MEd, University of Georgia; EdS, Columbus State University; Educator of the Year, 1995-96.	Acting Dean, University College
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.
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) Professor	Psychology
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, PhD, University of Alabama.
Dugat-Green, Anita (1998) Assistant Professor	English
BA, MA, Texas A & M University.
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.	Chair, Department of Business Administration
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.	Chair, Department of Financial and Information Systems
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) Professor	Physical Education and Recreation
BS, MS, Jacksonville State University; EdD, University of Georgia.	Chair, Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management
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
BA, Ottawa University; MS, Wichita State University; PhD, University of Illinois; Dean's Award 1974‑75; Educator of the Year, 1982‑83; Faculty Service Award, 1999-2000.	Director, Science Education Outreach
Garza, Efrain E. (1999) Assistant Professor	Spanish
BA, University of Texas at Brownsville; MA, PhD, Texas Tech University.
Gates, Carolyn F. (2001) Assistant Professor	Educational Leadership
BA, MEd, University of South Carolina; EdS, Georgia State University; EdD, University of Georgia
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, Danna M. (2001) Assistant Professor	Communication
BS, Western Carolina University; MA, Austin Peay State University; PhD, University of Memphis.
Gibson, Gwen (1996) Associate Professor	Political Science
BA, Alabama Polytechnic Institute; MS, Shippenburg State College; PhD, Auburn University.
Gibson, Richard G. (1982) Professor	Mathematics
BS, MA, PhD, University of Alabama.	Chair, Department of Mathematics
Gillam, S. Lenoir (1997) Associate 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.
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 Sciences
BA, University of Colorado; MA, PhD, University of Montana; Faculty Research and Scholarship Award, 1999-2000.	Acting Chair, Department of Health and Environmental Sciences
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
BS, MEd, Auburn University.	Athletic Director
	Head Basketball Coach
Grimsley, Reagan L. (2001) Archivist; Instructor	Library Science
BS, MA, MLIS, University of Southern Mississippi.
Grosse, Van H. (1975) Professor	Biology
BS, MS, University of Alabama; PhD, University of Georgia.
Hadley, Linda U. (1992) Associate Professor	Finance
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MBA, Columbus State University; PhD, Auburn University.	Associate Dean, Abbott Turner College of Business
Hall, Hazel E. (1974) Professor	Drama
AB, Huntingdon College; MA, University of Iowa; PhD, University of Missouri.	Chair, Department of Theatre
Hall, Martha C. (1999) Assistant Professor	Educational Leadership
BSEd, MEd, EdD, Auburn University.
Halverson, Stephen P. (1973) Associate Professor	Early Childhood Education
BSEd, Syracuse University; MEd, EdD, University of Georgia.	Associate Dean, College of Education
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
BS, University of Notre Dame; MA, PhD, Indiana University.	Acting Chair, Department of Chemistry and Geology
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
BSEd, Troy State University; MEd, EdD, Auburn University.	Dean, College of Education
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.