Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration, Trustees, Faculty


   

Office of the President

B. Keith Faulkner, B.S., M.B.A., LL.M., J.D.
President

Faye Wood
Executive Assistant to the President

Academic Affairs

Academic Administration

Michael S. Wilder, B.B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Summer J. Cora, M.A., M.Div.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

Marc P. Embler, B.S., M.S.W., M.S.C.J, Ed.D.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs- Online Programs, Technology, and Grants

John E. Kuykendall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Jan Reed
Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

W. Todd Ashby, A.S., B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Lynn E. Thorsell, B.S.
Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Gabrielle Poole, M.P.A.S., D.M.Sc., PA-C
Dean of the College of Health Sciences

Susan V. Ball, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
Dean of the College of Nursing

Julie Fernandez, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Dean of the College of Education

Susan Gresh
Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education

David W. Palmer, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Dean of the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business


Executive Assistant to the Dean of the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business  

Benjamin B. Phillips, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D
Dean of the College of Christian Studies

Thomas Farris, B.S.
Executive Assistant to the Dean of the College of Christian Studies

Graduate Studies

Krista Allison,  B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Director of the Ed.D. program, College of Education


Coordinator for M.Ed. in Education Administration, College of Education

Anthony Smith, B.S., M.FA., Ph.D.
Coordinator for M.Ed. in Physical Education and Sport Coaching, College of Education

J. Maxwell Rollins, B.S., M.A.Ed., M.B.A.. D.B.A.
Director of the Graduate Programs, Hans A. Nielsen College of Business

Gary A. Metts, B.S., M.P.A., D.B.A.
Director of Graduate Programs in Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Marcille J. Jorgenson, B.S.N., M.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.
Director of the M.S.N. Program


Director of the Graduate Program in Computer Science

Ami Steele, B.S., M.P.A.S., D.M.Sc.
Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Peter Jenkins, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Director of the MS in Biology 

Jacob N. Thorp, B.S., M.S., D.H.Sc.
Director of the Physical Therapy Program

Office of the Registrar

Amanda Spratt, A.A., A.P.S., B.A., M.S.
University Registrar

Shala Peterson, B.A., M.A.
Executive Assistant to the Registrar

Kelvin Obioha, B.S.
Athletic Certification Officer

Kathryn Dougherty, B.S., MAOL
Assistant Registrar

Lori Powers
Transfer Credit Specialist


Operations and Administrative Specialist

 

L. Mendel Rivers Library

Eric  W. Kistler, B.A., M.L.I.S., M.B.A.
Director of the Library

Joseph E. Fox, B.A. M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Head of Reference and Instruction/Digital Learning and Web Services

Karen Meharg, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Reference and Instruction

Dianne C. Boykin, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Acquisitions and Serials

Delaina Zeinoun, B.S., M.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Systems and Electronic Resources

Business Affairs

Luke Blackmon, B.S.
Vice President for Business Affairs

Janelle Fox, B.S., C.M.A.
Controller

Jennifer Welch
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Business Affairs

Melanie Hilton, B.S.
Director of Student Accounts

Melanie Lindenberg, B.S.
Director of Accounting, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable

Information Technology Services

Steve Vieira
Chief Information Officer

Shannon M. Phillips, B.S, M.A.
Technical Director

Lisa A. Fleming, A.S., B.S.
ERP Analyst

John Bodden, B.S., M.A.
Systems Administrator

Michael Onorato
Network Administrator

Facilities and Auxiliary Services

Daniel Grummer, B.S.
Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services

Enrollment and Marketing

Anthony Turner, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing

Jim Rhoton, B.S., MBA
Associate Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing

Susan Rickard, B.S.
Executive Assistant

Enrollment Services

Tiffany Coleman, B.A., M.S.
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Neeley Cain, B.A.
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Kary Tejeda, B.A., M.A.
Executive Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services

Kimberly Ford, B.A., M.A.
Executive Director of Enrollment Analytics

Christina Bruno, B.S., M.A.
Executive Director of Graduate and UG Online Enrollment/Graduate International Enrollment Specialist

Marketing and Communication

Jenna Johnson, B.A., M.B.A.
Executive Director of Marketing and Communication

Miranda Asson, B.S.
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication

Jan Joslin, B.A.
Editorial Director/Editor, CSU Magazine

Tyler Stokes, B.A.
Creative Director/Brand Manager

Ty Cornett, B.F.A.
Multimedia Producer

McKenzie Hagwood, B.A., M.B.A.
Digital Content Specialist

Daniel Taylor, B.A.
Junior Graphic Designer

Development

David Baggs., B.S., M.E.D., Ph.D
Vice President for Development

Thomas G. Clemmons, B.S., M.Div.
Assistant Vice President of Development and Denominational Relations

C. Denise Dawson, B.S.
Director of Alumni Engagement

Mary Elizabeth Myers, B.A.
Associate Vice President for Development

Annie Price, B.S, M.A.
Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship

Ashley Ramsey, B.S.
Database Coordinator


Director of Operations for Development

Amy L. Thirkettle
Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Development

Student Life

Jody Jennings, B.S., M.Div.
Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students

Sweet 16 Events

Laurie Diel, A.S.
Executive Assistant to the V.P. for Student Life/Special Events Manager

Campus Ministries/Chapel/Missions/Events

Jonathan D. Davis, B.A., M.Div., Th.M.
Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life

Greg Norton
Chapel/Events Manager

Jordan Arceneaux, B.A.
Chapel/Events Associate Manager

Clubs/Organizations/Activities/Conduct/Diversity

Timothy Grant, B.S., M.A., M.Div.
Associate Dean for Student Engagement and Chief Diversity Officer

Campus Recreation/Summer Camps/Orientation/Operations

Drew C. Meadows, A.A., B.S., M.S.
Assistant Dean for Campus Life

Nathan Cobb, B.S.
Director of Campus Recreation

Counseling Services

Kimberly Perkins, LPC, NCC, LAC
Director of Counseling Services


Clinical Counselor

Campus Security

John Wilson, A.S., B.T.
Director of Campus Security

Bill Malley
Deputy Director of Campus Security

Residence Life

Brittney Greer, B.S., M.S.
Assistant Dean for Residence Life

Residence Life Coordinators:

Jennifer Vickman, B.S., M.S., HCDEV.M.S.
Zach Howell, B.A.

The Career Center

Shallon Mims, B.A., M.Ed.
Director of the Career Center

Lauren Totusyznski
Associate Director of the Career Center

Student Success

Scott D. Yarbrough, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
 Vice President for Student Success and Compliance

Annie Watson, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Executive Director of Student Success/Disability Services


Director of Student Success Programs

Sherry Wotring, B.A., M.Ed.
Coordinator of Student Intervention

Coordinator of Academic Advising Operations

Stephanie LeVan
Global Charleston and Office of International Studies

Athletics

Jeff Barber, B.S.
Athletic Director

Courtney Hall, B.S.
Deputy Athletic Director and Chief of Staff


Associate Athletic Director for Development/Tickets

Scott Yurcisin, S.C.A.T., A.T.C.
Head Athletic Trainer

Taylor Chittwood, B.S.
Associate Athletic Director for Communications/Public Relations

Carrie Gomez, B.S., M.B.A.
Associate Athletic Director for Academics/SWA

Cole Sulmonetti, B.S., M.S., M.L.S.
Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Barclay Radebaugh, B.S., M.A.
Head Men’s Basketball Coach

Clarisse Garcia, B.A., M.B.A.
Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Christi Musser, B.A.
Head Softball Coach

Carry Brown, B.S., M.S.
Head Volleyball Coach

Jim Stinzi, B.A.
Director of Track and Field  and Cross Country Coach

Soyini Thompson, B.S.
Head Women’s Track and Field Coach

Jordan Jeffers, B.A.
Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

Jose Gomez, B.S., M.B.A.
Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Anca Dumitrescu, B.A., M.A.
Head Women’s Tennis Coach

Gabe Giardina, B.S.
Head Football Coach

Mark MacMillan, B.A., M.S.
Head Baseball Coach

Charleston Southern University 2023 Board of Trustees

Term Expires December 31st of the year listed:

Mrs. Terri Austin 2027
Rev. Robbie Baxley 2026
Mrs. Missie Branch 2024
Mr. Ron Brantley 2026
Dr. Frank Bullard 2023
Mr. Phil Byrd 2024
Mr. Bill Carpenter 2026
Mr. James Davis 2023
Mr. Randy Eller 2025
Mrs. Linda Fick 2023
Dr. Judy Kneece Hetz 2023
Mr. Mark Hood 2024
Dr. D. J. Horton 2024
Mrs. Julia Martin 2027
Dr. James Merritt 2024
Mr. Dean Murphy 2026
Dr. Ryan Pack 2027
Mr. William Renfrow 2025
Mr. Adam Roberston 2025
Dr. Joseph Russell 2027
Rev. Alex Sands 2025
Dr. Tim Spurling 2027
Dr. Gloria Thiem 2023
Mr. Jeff Wildes 2026
Dr. Jerry Williams 2025

Faculty - Emeriti

L. McTier Anderson, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration: B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Drexel University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1997)

Nancy R. Barendse, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of English:  B.S., Auburn University; M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (1996)

M. James Barrier, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biology: B.S., M.S., North Carolina State University, Ph.D., Clemson University. (1970)

Stephen H. Best, B.S., M.S.
Professor Emeritus of Biology: B.S., M.S., Clemson University. (1973)

Theodore S. Blanchard, Jr., B.A., M.A., C.P.A.
Professor Emeritus of Business: B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., University of South Carolina. (1980)

Patricia A. Bower, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of Education:  B.S., M.Ed., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University.  (1987)

Valerie K. Bullock, B.A., M.M., Ed.D.
Professor of Emerita of Music: B.A., M.M., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., Florida State University. (1993)

Enid R. Causey, B.A., M.L., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Library Science and Director Emerita of the L. Mendel Rivers Library: B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.L., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1975)

Donald R. Clerico, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Education: B.A., Nyack College; M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University. (1990)

Sheila McClarren Davis, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of History and Political Science: B.A., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1976)

Carol Jean Drowota, B.S., M.A.T., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of English: B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.T., Duke University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1976)

Linda S. Gooding, B.A., M.A.
Professor Emerita of History: B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., University of Tennessee. (1967)

Jacqueline T. Fish, A.S., B.S., M.S., Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of Criminal Justice and Provost Emerita: A.S., B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.S. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ed.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (2006)

Patricia J. Hambrick, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of Education:  B.A., M.A., M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D., United States International University. (2002)

Anne L. Hawkes, B.A., M.A.
Professor Emerita of Foundation Studies and English and Director of the Foundation Studies Program: B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Clemson University. (1987)

Arnold J. Hite, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business: B.A., M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University. (1990)

Stephen D. Hudson, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry: B.S., Francis Marion College; Ph.D., University of South Carolina (1980)

Sandra H. Hughes, B.A., M.L.S.
Professor Emerita of Library Science: B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.L., University of South Carolina. (1991)

Jeryl W. Johnson, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Dean Emeritus of the College of Science and Mathematics: B.S., B.S., M.S., North Carolina State University, Ph.D., Colorado State University. (1994)

Vera Frances Johnson, B.S., M.A., D.B.A.
Professor Emerita of Business Administration: B.S., Bob Jones University; M.A., Peabody College. (1965)

Lonell Jones, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Professor Emerita of Nursing: B.S.N., Texas Christian University; M.S.N., Washington University. (1994)

S. Dolores Jones, A.B., M.A.
 Professor Emerita of Communication: A.B., Duke University; M.A., University of North Carolina. (1967)

Susan K. Jones, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Psychology: B.A., University of South Florida; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1988)

Monica R. Langley, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Professor Emerita of Library Science: B.A., Augusta College; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University. (2000)

Marian M. Larisey, B.S.N., M.S.Ed., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Nursing and Dean Emerita of the Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing: B.S.N., Medical College of South Carolina; M.S.Ed., Southern Illinois University; M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Texas. (1997)

Sandra S. Lee, B.S., M.A.
Professor Emerita of Kinesiology: B.S., M.A., University of Florida. (1966)

Eileen T. Lutzow, B.A., M.L.S.
Professor Emerita of Library Science: B.A., M.L.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (1999)

Harriette Magee, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of Psychology and Dean Emerita of the College of Arts and Sciences: B.S., Old Dominion University; M.A., George Peabody College for Teachers; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University. (1984)

Eugene W. McDermott, B.E.E., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration/Accounting: B.E.E., Rennselaer Polytech Institute; M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1994)

David B. Naylor, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Sociology: B.A., Ohio State University; M.S., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., University of Akron. (1988)

Homer Clyde Odom, Jr., B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry: B.A., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Clemson University. (1970)

Pamela A. Peek, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Spanish: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1987)

David E. Rison, A.B., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of History: A.B., Ouachita College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles. (1968)

James C. Settle, B.A., M.S.
Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology: B.A., Furman University; M.S., Florida State University. (1965)

Robert J. Tilidetzke, B.S., M.S., Ed.D.
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Education:  B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ed.D., University of North Carolina.  (1990)

Linda Cochran Tyler, B.A., M.L.S.
Professor Emerita of Library Science and Associate Director of the Library: B.A., Converse College; M.L.S., George Peabody College. (1969)

Mela Wyeth, B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Business: B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., M.B.A., Webster University; Ph.D., STI Social-Technical Institute. (2000)

Faculty - Distinguished

Fred L. Worthy, A.B., M.A.T.
Distinguished Professor of Computer Science: A.B., Colorado State College; M.A.T., Colorado State University. (1968)

Faculty

A-B

Amy L. Albrecht, B.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Biochemistry: B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of North Dakota. (2009)

Krista Allison,  B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Ed.D. Program:  B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University, M.A., University of Central Florida, Ed.S., Florida Atlantic University, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.  (2022)

Karen R. Arnold, B.S., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S., College of Charleston; B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Ed.D. Charleston Southern University.  (2013)

W. Todd Ashby, A.S., B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics: A.S., B.A., M.S., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1998)

Virginia B. Baker, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology: B.S., Columbia College; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (2008)

Aaron L. Baldwin, B.S., M.F.A.
Professor of Art: B.S., M.F.A., Clemson University (1999)

Susan V. Ball, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Dean of the College of Nursing:  B.S., Clemson University; M.S.N., Florida State University; Ed.D., Liberty University.  (2014)

Timothy D. Banks, B.A., M.F,A.
Assistant Professor of Art:  B.A., Bob Jones University; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art & Design.  (2017)

Peter Beck, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies: B.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2008)

Xiangdong Bi, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry: B.S., M.S., Tianjin University, China; Ph.D., University of Missouri. (2007)

Glorimar Blanco, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Spanish:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.Ed., College of Charleston; Ed.D., Charleston Southern University (2011)

Andrew J. Blauch, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Engineering and Chair of Engineering: B.S., Messiah College; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. (2007)

Renae Bomar, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training:  B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; M.S., Indiana State University; Ed.D.​ Ball State University.  (2021)

Ricard Bordas, DipRAM,  LRAM, ARAM
Assistant Professor of Vocal Music: Performance Degree with Honors, Royal Academy of Music Teaching; Diploma in Singing, London Royal Academic of Music Postgraduate Studies at the Royal Academy of Music of London. (2010)

Kerri Borton, B.S., D.P.T.
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., D.P.T., University of Michigan. (2023)

Dianne Boykin, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Acquisitions and Serials:  B.A., M.L.L.S., University of South Carolina. (2018)

David C. Britt, B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business Management:  B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; MBA, Charleston Southern University.  (2010)

James M. Brooks, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology:  B.S., Liberty University; M.S., James Madison University; Ph.D. University of Connecticut.  (2013)

Michael L. Bryant, B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies: B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2008)

Jennifer C. Bullock, B.A., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.A., Bloomsburg University; B.S.N., University of Maine; M.S.N., University of Phoenix.  (2017)

Megan J. Busch, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English: B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.A., College of Charleston/the Citadel; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2021)

Amanda M. Butler, B.S., M.S.Ed., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Department Chair of Undergraduate Education:  B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S.Ed., Walden University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2017)

April Cagle,  B.A., M.S., LMFT
Assistant Professor of Clinical Counseling:  B.A., Georgia State University; M.S., Lee University.  (2022)

Jeanne S. Caison, A.D.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.  (2016)

Kyler S. Campbell, B.A., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies and English:  B.A., North Greenville University; M.F.A., Converse College.  (2017)

Dawn M. Casas, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication:  B.A., M.Ed., Roberts Wesleyan College; Ph.D., Regent University.  (2022)

Heather L. Chadwick, B.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., Colorado State University.  (2019)

Kimberly Champagne,  B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Business:  B.S., Delaware State University; M.S., Troy University.  (2022)

Joel D. Chapman, B.S., M.E.M., M.M.E., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering:  B.S., North Carolina State University;  M.E.M., Old Dominion University; M.M.E., Ph.D. Georgia Tech.  (2020)

Torie Clark, B.S., M.S., D.P.T.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology:  B.S., Anderson College; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina;  D.P.T., Temple University.  (2021)

Helen M. Condry, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N., University of Vermont; M.S.N., University of Central Florida; M.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology  (2021)

Mark A. Crawford, B.A., J.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor of Business and Chair of the Department: B.A., Armstrong Atlantic University; J.D., Georgia State University; M.B.A., The Citadel. (2007)

David S. Cross, B.A., M.A.T., Ph.D.
Professor of Spanish: B.A., Wofford College; M.A.T., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2003)

Lauren Davis, B.S., M.P.A.S.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Program:  B.S., College of Charleston; M.P.A.S.., Medical University of South Carolina.  (2023)

Denise K. Dawson, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Department of Mathematics:  B.S., University of Redlands; M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University.  (2011)

J. Matthew Dawson, B.A., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics:  B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.S., University of Tennessee.  (2011)

Jonathan D. Denton, B.S., M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Studies:  B.S., Clemson University; M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2017)

Jerica Derr, B.S., M.S., M.P.A.S., D.M.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies:  B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.S., Purdue University; M.P.A.S.,  Chatham University; D.M.Sc., University of Lynchburg.  (2019)

Sherry B. Dial, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D. 
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N., Southern Illinois University; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University; Ed.D. Charleston Southern University.  (2016)

B. Dianne Dinkel, B.S., M.B.A., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Business: B.S., Grand Canyon University; M.B.A., Arizona State University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University.  (2011)

Robert J. Doan, B.S., M.S. Ph.D.
Professor of Education:  B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Winthrop University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2018)

Kimberly Downing, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.  (2014)

Chelsea Eddington, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Communication:  B.A., M.A., Louisiana State University.  (2018)

Marc P. Embler, B.S., M.S.W., M.S.C.J., Ed.D.
Professor of Criminal Justice and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs- Online Programs, Technology, and Grants:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; M.S.C.J., Anderson University, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2011)

Amanda M. Feller, B.S., D.P.T.
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., D.P.T., University of Evansville.  (2021)

Julie Fernandez, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Dean of the College of Education: B.A., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of Houston-Clear Lake; Ed.D., University of Houston - Main Campus (2021)

Alan R. Fix, B.S., M.S.C.J.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice: B.S., Indiana State University; M.S.C.J., Boston University. (2008)

W. David Floyd, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Foundation Studies and English and Chair of the Bridge Program: B.A., Francis Marion University; M.A., College of Charleston; Ph.D., University of Stirling.  (2008)

Melissa Fly, B.A., B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology:  B.A., B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Clemson University. (2017)

Karen L. Fonkert, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics Education and Coordinator of Secondary Education:  B.S., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.  (2010)

Marshall P. Forrester, Jr., B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Professor of Music and Director of the Horton School of Music and Performing Arts:  B.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.M., Eastman School of Music; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  (2010)

Joseph E. Fox, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Head of Reference and Instruction/Digital Learning and Web Services:  B.A., Western Connecticut State University; M.L.I.S., San Jose State University.  (2018)

Russell Foxworth, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautics: B.S., Mississippi State University; M.A., Liberty University. (2023)

Robin K. Franklin, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of Education: B.S., Carson Newman College; M.Ed., University of Richmond; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University. (2010)

J. Wesley Garey, B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English:  B.A., Covenant College; Ph.D., Baylor University.  (2022)

Darin L. Gerdes, B.S., M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Business:  B.S., Liberty University; M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Regent University.  (2011)

Ryan K. Gimple, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Christian Studies:  B.A., M.A., Wheaton College.; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2016)

Andrea S. Glover, B.S., M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Design:  B.A., University of South Carolina; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design.  (2013)

Laurel A. Glover, A.S., B.S., M.P.H., D.H.Sc.
Associate Professor of Public Health and Director of Public Health:  A.S., Trident Technical College; B.A., Devry University; M.P.H., Liberty University; D.H.Sc., A. T. Still University.  (2019)

Jonathan S. Goodwin, B.S., D.P.T., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., Furman University; D.P.T., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  (2021)

Timothy L. Gosnell, B.S., D.P.T.
Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., Wingate University;  D.P.T., Wingate University.  (2022)

Christi L. Gramling, B.A.., M.A., J.D.
Assistant Professor of Political Science:  B.A., Ohio University; M.A., J.D., Regent University.  (2012)

Angela R. Gravely, B.S., M.A., M.A.
Lecturer of Foundation Studies and English:  B.S., Liberty University; M.A., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Morehead State University.  (2023)

Edward D. Gravely, B.Th., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies:  B.Th., Piedmont Baptist College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2016)

Haleigh Gray, B.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training:  B.S., The University of Alabama, M.S., Winthrop University.  (2022)

Jeffery K. Gray, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology:  B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.  (2013)

Justin A. Grieves, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics:  B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee.  (2013) 

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Rebecca K. Hanckel, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry: B.S., Grove City College; Ph.D., Tulane University. (1994)

Amanda G. Harmon, B.A., M.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology:  B.A., M.S., Pennsylvania Sate University; M.S., Ph.D. University of Louisville.  (2017)

Ronald M. Harvell, B.A., M.S., M.A., M.Div., D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Christian Studies: B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.S., National Defense University; M.A., George Washington University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Asia Graduate School of Theology and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2020)

Sarah B. Hathcock, A.D.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the BSN program:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.  (2019)

James W. Hawley,  B.B.A., M.A.T.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics:  B.B.A., M.A.T., Marshal University.  (2020)

Sean T. Hayes, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science and Chair of the Department of Computer Science:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.  (2015)

Kristina A. Heaton, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; B.S.N., University of South Carolina Upstate; M.S.N., Walden University.  (2017)

D. Todd Heldreth, B.S., D.V.M.
Professor of Biology: B.S., Emory and Henry College; D.V.M., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2007)

Julie M. Henderson, B.S., M.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science: B.S. Lander University, M.S. Clemson University, M.A. Liberty University. (2018)

S. Emory Hiott, B.S., M.B.A.
Instructor of Business:  B.S., Clemson University; M.B.A., Charleston Southern University.  (2018)

Kristen J. Hixon, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Foundation Studies and English:  B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.A., Clemson University.  (2017)

T. Christopher Holdorf, B.B.A., MAcc., M.Th., D.S.L.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.B.A., University of Georgia, MAcc., University of Georgia, M.Th., Liberty Theological Seminary, D.S.L. Regent University.  (2022)

Nicholas V. Holland, III, B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music, Associate Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands, and Department Chair of Instrumental Programs:  B.M., M.M, East Carolina University. Ph.D. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.  (2011)

Tonya M. Houston, B.S., M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2016)

Jairy C. Hunter, Jr., A.A., B.S., M.A., MA., Ph.D.
President Emeritus and Professor of Business:  A.A., Wingate College; B.S., M.A., M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Duke University. (1984)

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A. Cole Jeffrey, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English:  B.A., The Master’s University; M.A., University of Texas–Dallas; Ph.D., North Texas University. (2020)

Peter B. Jenkins, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Geology and Director of the Graduate Program in Biology: B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (2004)

Alyssa Q. Johnson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English:  B.A., M.A., Abilene Christian University; Ph.D. Texas Christian University. (2023)

Kevin B. Jones, B.S., M.A.T.
Assistant Professor of Biology:  B.S., State University of New York Regents College; M.A.T., Charleston Southern University.  (2011)

Marcille J. Jorgenson, B.S.N., M.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Director of the M.S.N. program:  B.S.N., M.S.N., M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Nevada.  (2016)

Thomas D. Keating, B.A., M.F.A.
Professor of Theater/Communication: B.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Columbia University School of the Arts. (2007)

Eric W. Kistler, B.A., M.S.I.S., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Director of the Library:  B.A., Rutgers College; M.S.I.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Liberty University.  (2018)

John E. Kuykendall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of History and Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: B.A., Erskine College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2003)

Donald C. Lawrimore, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of Education: B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Clemson University. (2022)

Daniel P. Leach, B.A., M.A., M.F.A.
Instructor of Foundation Studies and English:  B.A., M.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., Warren Wilson College (2020)

Kenneth B. LeVan, B.A., M.S.. Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business:  B.A., The College of Wooster; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of Texas.  (2014)

Jill Terhaar Lewis, B.M., M.M., D.M.A.
Professor of Vocal Music and Department Chair of Vocal Programs: B.M., University of Idaho; M.M., Western Michigan University; D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (2008)

Aiye Liang, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry:  B.S., Henan Normal University; M.S., Chengdu University of Technology; Chinese Academy of Sciences.  (2011)

Peter J. Link, Jr., B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies: B.S., University of Texas; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2012) 

Kathleen L. Love, A.S., B.S., M.S.C.J., D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology:  A.S., Trident Technical College; B.S., M.S., Charleston Southern University; D.B.A., Northcentral University. (2017)

Roosevelt Loveless, B.S., M.A., M.R.E.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautics: B.S., Tennessee State University; M.A., Liberty University; M.R.E., Liberty University. (2023)

Andrew M. Lucius, B.A., M.Div.
Assistant Professor of Music/Worship Leadership: B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2023)

Jennifer L. Luiken, B.M., M.M., D.M.A.
Professor of Music/Vocal Performance: B.M., M.M., University of Northern Iowa; D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (2004)

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Anthony J. Mack,  B.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology:  B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University; M.S., Florida Atlantic University.  (2019)

Johnny E. Maddox, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Management:  B.S., Western Carolina University; M.B.A., Southern Wesleyan University; Ph.D., Capella University.  (2018)

Lynne S. Mann, B.S.N., M.N.
Associate Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N., University of Virginia; M.N., University of Technology, Sydney.  (2014)

Nathan J. Martin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History: B.A., Iowa State University; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska. (2008)

Michael D. Martinez, B.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics:  B.A., California State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado.   (2013)

Karen Meharg, B.Mus., M.Lib.I.Sc.
Instructor of Library Science:  B.Mus., University of Central Oklahoma; M.Lib.I.Sc.University of South Carolina.  (2022)

Gary A. Metts, B.S., M.P.A., D.B.A.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, Assistant Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Director of the M.S.C.J Program:  B.S., St. Leo University; M.P.A., Troy University; D.B.A., Northcentral University.  (2013)

Brian S. Miller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of History: B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. (2006)

Jane E. Moeller, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N. Bethany Lutheran College; M.S.N. Winona State University.  (2019)

R. Steele Morris, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Public Health:  B.S., Charleston Southern University, M.S., University of South Carolina.  (2022)

Julius Mutwol, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science: B.A., Cleveland State University; M.A., Ph.D. , John Hopkins University. (2007)

Andreea Nazare, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Psychology: B.S., M.A., Liberty University. (2023)

Kerri L. Nelson, B.S., M.S., D.N.P.
Associate Professor of Nursing:  B.S. East Stroudsburg University; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, D.N.P., The Pennsylvania State University.  (2017)

Kathryn M. Nicholson, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Psychology: B.A., Montreat College; M.A., Appalachian State University. (2023)

Amy L. Nolan-Roney, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Biology: B.S., Charleston Southern University; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (2000)

Tabitha Nolen, A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing:  A.S.N., Trident Technical College; B.S.N., Kaplan University; M.S.N., Walden University.  (2022)

Séraphine Nzué-Agbadou, A.S., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of French: A.S., Essex County College; B.A., M.A., Montclair State University; Ph.D., Rutgers University. (2023)

Kyeungrae Kenneth Oh, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business:  B.A., Seoul National University; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Texas.  (2017)

Michael O’Neill, B.S., M.S., M.S.H.P.
Instructor of Computer Science. B.S., Furman University; M.S.H.P., Georgia Tech. (2021)

Crissy Ortiz, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.A., Webster University; Ph.D., Regent University.  (2019)

David W. Palmer, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Business and Dean of the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business:  B.S., Samford University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama.  (2016)

D. Ross Parker, II, B.A., M.Div., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies:  B.A., Union University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., Baylor University. (2014)

Melissa P. Parker, B.A., M.A. Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English and Director of ELI Internships:  B.A., M.A., College of Charleston; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2015)

David K. Perry, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry,  B.A., Malone College; M.S., Oral Roberts University; Ph.D., Emory University.  (2012)

Jason A. Peterson, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication:  A.A., Macon State College; B.A., Georgia College and State University; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi.  (2018)

Benjamin B. Phillips, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies and Dean of the College of Christian Studies:  B.S., University of Maryland; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2019)

Jacquelynn M. Pleis, A.A., B.A., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education:  A.A., Cottey College; B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; Ed.D., Capella University.  (2018)

Gabrielle L. Poole, B.S., M.P.A.S., D.M.Sc.
Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Dean of the College of Health Sciences:  B.S., Wofford College; M.P.A.S., Medical University of South Carolina; D.M.Sc., University of Lynchburg.  (2016)

Richard H. Pressley, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music:  B.M., Butler University; M.A., University of Cambridge; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.  (2013)

Amy Probin, B.A., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics:  B.A., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Illinois State University.  (2012)

Jamie Probin, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics: B.S., Ph.D., University of Liverpool. (2001)

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Rosette Rabess, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Management:  B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.B.A., Simmons Graduate School of Management; Ph.D., Capella University.  (2014)

Andrea J. Raines, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Western Governors University.  (2019)

Lloyd Richardson, B.S., M.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautics and Chair of Aeronautics:  B.S., Embry-Riddle University, M.S., Embry Riddle University, M.A., Liberty University.  (2022)

Lawton L. Roberts, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology:  B.S.. University of South Carolina; M.S., Louisiana Technical University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2017)

Chelsea H. Rogers, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English:  B.A., University of Florida; M.A., University of North Florida; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2023)

J. Maxwell Rollins, B.S., M.A.Ed., M.B.A., D.B.A.,
Associate Professor of Business and Director of Graduate Studies in Business: B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel, M.B.A., Charleston Southern University; D.B.A., Liberty University. (1993)

Becky Schoeneberg, B.S., D.P.T., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., Hannibal LaGrange University, D.P.T., Southwest Baptist University. Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University.  (2022)

Valerie K. Sessions, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Affiliate Professor of Computer Science: B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., University of Charleston; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2007)

Michael F. Shipe, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., R.C.E.P.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Assistant Dean of the College of Health Sciences:  B.S., M.S., Ph.D., R.C.E.P., University of Tennessee.  (2014)

Melvin Sinclair, Jr., B.S., M.S., D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business Management: B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., Clemson University; D.B.A., Walden University.  (2014)

Christina S. Sinisi, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Department of Psychology: B.A., Hollins College; M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University. (1994)

Charles V. Smedley, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology: B.S., University of South Carolina: M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1988)

Anthony S. Smith, B.S., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Physical Education and Coordinator for M.Ed. in Physical Education and Sport Coaching:  B.S., Mars Hill University; M.F.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2018)

Boyce L. Smith, B.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina.  (2013)

Carissa T. Smith, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English: B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. (2008)

Rachel Smith, B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business:  B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University, M.B.A. Regent University, Ph.D. Regent University.  (2022)

Kathy J. Sobolewski, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University.  (2020)

James A. Spencer, B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education:  B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.S., Charleston Southern University; Ed.S., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2019)

Angela P. Stagliano, B.S., D.P.T.
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., James Madison University;  D.P.T., Neumann University (2021)

Ami Steele, B.S., M.P.A.S., D.M.Sc.
Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies; B.S., Lee University; M.P.A.S., Emory University; D.M.Sc., University of Lynchburg. (2023)

Mark J. Sterbank, B.M., M.M.
Professor of Jazz Studies: B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.M., University of New Orleans. (2008)

Julie Stordahl, B.M., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Music Therapy:  B.M., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., University of Miami.  (2010)

Hannah Sullivan, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of Languages:  B.A., Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama. (2021)

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Janet Tankersley,  A.A.S., B.S., D.P.T., Ph.D.
Professor of Physical Therapy:  A.A.S., B.S., Medical College of Georgia; D.P.T., A.T. Still University; Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.  (2021)

Emily G. Thomas, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics:  B.S., Samford University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas.  (2016)

Ryan V. Thomas, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Mathematics:  B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., Missouri State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.  (2016)

Heather J. Thompson, B.S., M.S., DPT
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology:  B.S., Lander University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; DPT Shenandoah University.  (2015)

Jacob N. Thorp, B.S., M.S.P.T., D.H.Sc.
Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the Physical Therapy Program:  B.S. Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S., Des Moines University; D.H.Sc., University of Indianapolis.  (2019)

Donna R. Timko,  A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Rowan Cabarrus Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Walden University, Ed.D. Charleston Southern University.  (2019)

Imelda Tirtajaya, B.S., M.S.. Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology:  B.S., Universitas Pelita Harapan; M.S., Ph.D.. University of Massachusetts.  (2013)

Lori C. Tisdale, B.A., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.A., Clemson University; B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N. Charleston Southern University.  (2019)

Ovidiu Toader, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics/Engineering: B.S., University of Bucharest, M.S., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University (2021)

Sam W. Vetro, A.S., B.S., M.D.
Associate Professor of Biology:  A.S., Housatonic Community College; B.S., Sacred Heart University; M.D., American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine.  (2017)

Melinda Walker, B.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Biology and Department Chair: B.S., Charleston Southern University; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (1995)

Kelly R. Wall, A.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  A.S.N., Purdue University; M.S.N., Walden University.  (2017)

Danielle M. Walters, B.A., M.F.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Foundations Studies and English:  B.A., M.F.A., M.A., Chapman University.  (2015)

Kari L. Siko Walters, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor of English Education and Assistant Dean of the College of Education:  B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  (2011)

Jonathan D. Watson, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies and Department Chair:  B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2015)

Angela C. Weaver, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Psychology:  B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Liberty University.  (2019)

Jennifer Whipple, B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Professor of Music Therapy and Department Chair of Music Therapy: B.M., University of Richmond; M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University. (2007)

Michael S. Wilder, B.B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Studies and Vice President for Academic Affairs:  B.B.A., Clayton State University; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2023)

Christopher J. Will, B.A., J.D.
Affiliate Professor of Aeronautics :  B.A., Claremont McKenna College; J.D., Southern Methodist University.  (2020)

Kathleen E. Williams, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Villanova University.  (2012)

Mark K. Williams, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (2006)

Lauren P. Wills, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology:  B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., Duke University.  (2016)

Mark Wise, J.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice:  J.D., PACE University School of Law.  (2017)

Elizabeth J. Wofford, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Counseling:  B.S., Texas A & M University; M.A., Ph.D., Sam Houston State University.  (2018)

Joshua D. Wofford, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry:  B.S., University of North Texas.; Ph.D., Texas A&M University.  (2018)

Joequise Wright, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Biology: B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Clemson University. (2022)

Zack A. Wulbecker, B.S., M.P.A.S.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies:  B.S., Grace University; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center.  (2020)

Scott D. Yarbrough, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English and Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs- Graduate Programs, Retention, and Accreditation: B.A., M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1997)

Jeffrey A. Yost, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Business:  B.S., Miami University; M.B.A., University of Akron; Ph.D., Ohio State University.  (2018)

Songhui Yue, B.S., Ph.D. 
Assistant Professor of Computer Science:  B.S., East China Normal University; Ph.D., University of Alabama.  (2022)

Soohyun Yun, B.M., M.M.,M.M., D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Music:  B.M., Yonsei University; M.M., M.M., D.M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  (2018)

Jennifer L. Zakrzewski, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Coordinator of ECE/ELEM and Child Development Programs:  B.S., Westfield State University; M.A., Cambridge College; Ph.D., University of South Florida.  (2018)

Delaina Zeinoun, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Systems and Electronic Resources:  B.S., Fayetteville State University; M.S., North Carolina Central School of Library & Information Science.  (2022)

Visiting/Lecturer Faculty

Douglas R Keskula,  B.S., P.T., M.S., Ph.D., AT-Ret.
Visiting Professor of Physical Therapy:  B.S., State University of New York at Cortland, P.T. State University of New York at Stony Brook,  M.S. Springfield College, Ph.D. University of Virginia.  (2022)