Administration, Trustees, Faculty

Office of the President

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

Tia Huckaby
Executive Assistant to the President

Academic Affairs

Academic Administration

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

Stephen Slappey, B.A.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

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

Jan Reed, A.A.
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

Janet B. Tankersly, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D
Interim 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

Andalis Burton, B.S.
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.
Department Chair of Graduate Programs, College of Education

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

Heather Thompson, B.S., M.S., D.P.T.
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.
Assistant Dean of 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

Yu-Ju Lin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
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 

Janet Tankersley,  A.A.S., B.S., D.P.T., Ph.D.
Director of the Physical Therapy Program

Office of the Registrar

University Registrar

Kathryn Dougherty, B.S., MAOL
Assistant Registrar

Shala Peterson, B.A., M.A.
Degree Audit Specialist

Anne Kistler, B.A.
Executive Assistant to the University Registrar

Lori Powers
Athletic Certification Officer

Angie Shipley
Transfer Credit Specialist

Cindy Stanley
Administrative Assistant

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

Meghan R. Starling, 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 E. Zeinoun, B.S., M.I.S., M.A.
Assistant Librarian - Systems and Electronic Resources

Finance and Administrative Financial Offices

Shannon R. Morrison, B.A., M.B.A.
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Melanie Lindenberg, B.S.
Associate Vice President of Finance & Controller

Amy Thirkettle
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Daniel Grummer
Executive Director of Facility & Event Services

Rhegan Harvel, MSHRM, SHRM-CP
Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Dana Baker, B.S., M.S.
Director of Business Services

Candace Chastain, B.A., M.B.A.
Project Manager

Information Technology Services

Chief Information Officer

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

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

Antonio Rivers, B.S.
User Services Lead

Cheyne Wago, B.S, M.S.
ERP Analyst 

Jason Plowman, B.S
User Services Technician

Max Beilke, B.S., M.Ed
Application Systems Manager

User Services Technician

Steven Yeung, B.S.
Functional Analyst

Facilities and Auxiliary Services

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

Jordan Arceneaux, B.A.
Chapel/Events Manager

Jeff Ryland
Chapel/Events Associate Manager

Enrollment

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

Jim Rhoton, B.S., M.B.A.
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management

Susan Rickard, B.S.
Executive Assistant

Bryan Ayer
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Kary Tejeda, B.A., M.A.
Associate Vice President of Student Financial Services

Elisa Fisher
Associate Director of Operations, Financial Aid

Julie Hodge
Assistant Director of Compliance, Financial Aid

Angelyn Taylor, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Director of Military Services, Financial Aid

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 Briscoe, B.S.
Creative Director

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

Daniel Steffy, B.A.
Multimedia Specialist

Digital Content Specialist

Daniel Taylor, B.A.
Lead Graphic Designer

Zoe Ganiszewski, B.A.
Junior Graphic Designer

Advancement

David Baggs, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., CFRE
Vice President for Advancement

Beth Myers, B.A., M.S., CFRE
Associate Vice President for Advancement

Corey Addy, B.B.A.
Director of Development

Susan Archer, B.S.
Director of Grants and Corporate Relations

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

Ashley Ramsey, B.S., M.S.
Director of Operations for Advancement

Meghan Boyer, B.A., M.A.
Director of Annual Giving and Stewardship

Emma Lindenberg, B.S.
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement

Student Life

Reverend Dr. Guy M. Chmieleski
Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students

Director of Operations for Student Life

Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life

Justin Brown
Associate Vice President for Student Wellness

Nathan Cobb, B.S.
Director of Campus Recreation

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

Summer Cora, M.A., M.Div.
Title IX Coordinator

Clinical Counselor

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

William Malley
Deputy Director of Campus Security

Brittney Greer, B.S., M.S.
Associate Vice President for Student Engagement

Zach Howell, B.A.
Residence Life Coordinator

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

Lauren Totusyznski
Associate Director of the Career Center

Student Success

Jennifer M. Brown, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Executive Director of Student Success

Abigail Boniewicz
Director of Student Success

Annie Watson, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Director of Accessibility Services

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

Miranda La Mattina
Coordinator of Advising Operations

Stephanie LeVan
Global Charleston and Office of International Studies

Marie Phillips, B.A.
Student Success Advisor

Christine Petty
Student Success Advisor

Athletics

Jeff Barber, B.S.
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics

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

Mike Vigue, B.S., M.B.A.
Associate Athletic Director for Development/Tickets

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

Michael Causey, B.S., B.A., M.B.A.
Assistant Athletic Director for Communications/Public Relations

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

Nick Stedham, B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing and Game Experience

Chris French, B.S., M.B.A.
Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities/Events

Saah Nimley, B.A.
Head Men’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

Scooter Clark, B.A.
Head Men’s and Women’s Golf Coach

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

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

Gabe Giardina, B.S., M.S.
Head Football Coach

Karl Kuhn, B.A.
Head Baseball Coach

Angela Villarrel-Ortiz, B.S., M.S.
Head Women’s Flag Football Coach

Charleston Southern University 2026 Board of Trustees

Term Expires December 31st of the year listed:

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)

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

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 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)

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)

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

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)

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

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 Polytechnic 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 E. Roberts, B.S., M.C.S.
Professor Emeritus of Computer Science: B.S., Baylor University; M.C.S., Texas A & M University. (1981)

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 Department Chair of Graduate Programs, College of Education :  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.
Associate 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)

Kimberly Baggs, B.A., M.S.
Director of Teaching Fellows Program: B.A., Asbury University; M.S., Georgia State University.

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

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

Tom Bellomo, B.S., M.A., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership: B.S., Stony Brook State University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Central Florida. (2024)

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

Andrew J. Blauch, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Engineering and Chair of the Department 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 and Program Director of Master’s in Athletic Training Program:  B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University; M.S., Indiana State University; Ed.D.​ Ball State University.  (2021)

Ricard Bordas, DipRAM, LRAM, ARAM
Assistant Professor of Music/Vocal Performance: 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)

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)

Courtney Ann Boyle, B.S., M.S., Ed.D
Assistant Professor of Education: B.S., Butler University; M.S., Butler University; Ed.D., Johns Hopkins University. (2023)

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

Lisa D. Bryant, MPH, BSN, RN, COHN-S, CPH
Instructor of Public Health: B.S., University of North Florida; MPH., University of South Florida. (2024)

Jennifer C. Bullock, C.N.E., C.H.S.E., M.S.N., R.N., Ed.D.
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.
Associate 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.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Education and Department Chair of Undergraduate Education:  B.S., Western Illinois University; M.Ed., Walden University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2017)

C-G

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 and Chair of the Department 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., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.S., Delaware State University; M.S., Troy University; Ed.D., Charleston Southern University. (2022)

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

Susan M. Christopher, A.D.N., R.N., M.S.N
Instructor of Nursing: B.S., Trident Technical College; M.S.N., Capella University. (2023)

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)

Mark A. Crawford, B.A., J.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor Business and Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Hans A. Nielsen College of Business: B.A., Armstrong Atlantic University; J.D., Georgia State University; M.B.A., The Citadel. (2007)

Ellen L. Crossman, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Counseling:  B.S., M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University. (2024)

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

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)

Kimberly Downing, A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; B.S., College of Charleston,  M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.  (2013)

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 Coordinator of CHSS Online Undergradute Programs:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; M.S.C.J., Anderson University, Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2011)

Julie Fernandez, B.A., M.S., Ed.D.
Professor of Education and 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)

Krista Finklea B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. 
Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator for M.Ed. in Education Administration B.S., Indiana University; M.Ed., William Woods University; Ed.D., Charleston Southern University (2025)

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: 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)

Wesley Garey, B.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of English and Writing Tutor Coordinator:  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)

Matthew R. Gilbert, A.A.S., B.A., M.A., M.S.S.I., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology:  A.A.S., Mohawk Valley Community College; B.A., SUNY-Albany; M.A., SUNY-Plattsburgh; M.S.S.I., National Intelligence University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2024)

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)

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.
Instructor 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:  ThB., Piedmont Baptist College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2016)

Kelley A. Green, B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Coordinator of Education Administration M.Ed. Programs:  B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama.  (2017)

William W. Griswold, Jr., B.M., M.M., D.M.A.
Instructor of Music/Vocal Performance:  B.M., Belmont University; M.M., University of North Texas; D.M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi  (2025)

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Amanda G. Harmon, B.A., M.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology:  B.A., M.S., Pennsylvania State 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., B.S.N., D.N.P.
Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the BSN program:  A.D.N., Trident Technical College; B.S.N. and M.S.N., Charleston Southern University; D.N.P., Anderson University. (2019)

James W. Hawley,  B.B.A., M.A.T.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics:  B.B.A., M.A.T., Marshal University.  (2010)

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-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine . (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., D.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business:  B.S., Clemson University; M.B.A., Charleston Southern University; D.B.A., Gardner-Webb University. (2018)

Christopher J. Hipp, B.A., Ed.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Counseling:  B.A., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2019)

Kristen J. Hixon, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of 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)

Heather W. Hornbeak, B.F.A., M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Design:  B.A., Union University; M.F.A., Azusa Pacific University.  (2024)

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., M.A., 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)

Marcille J. Jorgenson, B.S.N., M.S.N., M.S., Ph.D.
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 Theatre/Communication: B.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Columbia University School of the Arts. (2007)

Jason P. Kees, M.Div, Th.M., Ph.D.
Instructor of Christian Studies: B.A., Louisiana Christian University, M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Th.M, Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (2024)

Joshua Y. Kim, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering: M.S., New York University; M.S. and Ph.D., The George Washington University. (2024)

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.L.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.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies and English:  B.A., M.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., Warren Wilson College (2020)

K. Ben LeVan, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
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 Music/Vocal Performance 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, China; M.S., Chengdu University of Technology, China; Ph.D. Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. (2011)

Yu-Ju Lin, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Graduate Program in Computer Science: B.S., North Central University, Taiwan; M.S., Chung-Yaun Christian University, Taiwan; Ph.D., University of Florida. (2004)

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)

Roosevelt Loveless, B.S., M.A., M.R.E.
Associate 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., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music/Worship Leadership: B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Southeastern 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., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology:  B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University; M.S., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D. Liberty 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)

Amanda Martin,
Assistant Professor of Nursing: (2024)

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)

Neil Mathur,
Assistant CAPS Professor:

Mary Kate McDonald, 
Instructor of Biology: B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S., Charleston Southern University. (2025)

Erin Meinders, B.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Aeronautics: B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.S., American Military University. (2024)

Gary A. Metts, B.S., M.P.A., D.B.A.
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)

Tamera Moore, B.S., M.Ed., M.J., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education:  B.S., North Carolina State University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.J., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte. (2024) 

R. Steele Morris, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Public Health and Public Health Program Director:  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. , Johns Hopkins University. (2007)

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

Tiffany Norton-Cornette, B.A., M.S.
Instructor of Communication:  B.A., College of Charleston; M.S., Northeastern University.  (2026)

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.H.P.
Assistant Professor 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)

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)

Rebecca J. Philyaw, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Instructor of Mathematics: B.S., Western Carolina University; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Liberty University. (2024)

Nathan C. Platt, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology and Geology: B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.A., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of Iowa. (2025)

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

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)

Matthew Robertson, MSHA, M.S.N., RN.
Instructor of Nursing: B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.S.H.A., University of Alabama. (2024)

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)

Maxwell Rollins, B.S., M.A.Ed., M.B.A., D.B.A.,
Professor of Business and Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, Hans A. Nielsen College of Business: B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel, M.B.A., Charleston Southern University; D.B.A., Liberty University. (1993)

Brian Roney, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Physical Education: B.S. M.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Illinois State University (2024)

Caitlin H. Russell,  M.A., L.AT., A.T.C.
Clinical Education Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Kinesiology. B.S. and M.A. Wingate University (2024)

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)

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)

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)

Meghan R. Starling, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Reference and Instruction:  B.A., Lake Erie College; M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh. (2024)

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 S. Sullivan, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate 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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Andrew A. Tabor, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Spanish: B.A., Shippensburg University; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi.  (2025)

Andre Tavares, , B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Physics: B.S., Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; M.S., Ph.D., Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.  (2015)

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., D.P.T.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology and  Program Coordinator MEd Sport Coaching and Physical Education:  B.S., Lander University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; D.P.T. Shenandoah University.  (2015)

Donna R. Timko,  A.D.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Prenursing Coordinator:  A.D.N., Rowan Cabarrus Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Walden University, Ed.D. 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:  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 Counseling:  B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Liberty University.  (2011)

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)

Kathleen E. Williams, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Villanova University; Post-M.S.N., Duke University, 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)

Shama Winston-Ford, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Instructor of Psychology:  B.S., M.S., Charleston Southern University; Ph.D., Regent University. (2025)

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

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

Adrianne M. Woods, B.A., M.A.
Instructor of Spanish:  B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.A., University of South Carolina.  (2026)

Antonio Woods, A.A., B.S., M.A.T., Ed.D
Instructor of Mathematics and Call Me MiSTER Site Coordinator: A.A., Trident Technical College, B.S., M.A.T, and Ed.D. Liberty University (2025)

Laura B. Wray, B.S., M.B.A.
Instructor of Business: B.S., Emory university; M.B.A., Harvard Business School.  (2004)

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

Scott D. Yarbrough, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English and  Vice President for Academic Compliance, Institutional Effectiveness, 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.
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 E. Zeinoun, B.S., M.I.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor 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, M.A., Charleston Southern University  (2022)

Visiting/Lecturer Faculty

Regina Echegoyen-Stecker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Visiting Professor of Spanish: B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison (2022)

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

Stephen D. Tate, CPA, M.B.A.
Visiting Professor of Business: B.S., M.B.A, Charleston Southern University. (2013)