Oct 15, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration, Trustees, Faculty



Office of the President

Jairy C. Hunter, Jr., A.A., B.S., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
President

Cady Nell West, B.S.
Executive Director of External Relations

Faye Wood
Executive Assistant

Academic Affairs

Academic Administration

Jacqueline T. Fish, A.S., B.S., M.S. Ed.D
Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs

Ethel L. Croft
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs

T. Keith Callis, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Brian S. Miller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences

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

Jeryl Johnson
, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Diane Billings
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Science and Mathematics

Tara M. Hulsey
, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Nursing

Kimberly Taylor, B.S.
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Nursing

Kari L. Siko, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Interim Dean of the School of Education

Mary E. Antley
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Education

John B. Duncan
, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Dean of the School of Business

Blair Kaufman, B.S.
Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Business 

Gary Vance, B.S.M.E., M.B.A., M.S.M.S.E.
Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies

Rex W. Nestor, B.A., M.B.A.
Assistant Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies

Patricia J. Hambrick, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Director of Academic Technology and Director of Academic Grants

Sharon G. Johnson, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment

Jeffrey D. Babetz, B.A.
Director of Institutional Effectiveness

Graduate Studies

Melanie G. Reynolds-Murphy, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Director of Graduate Studies in Education

Darin Gerdes, B.S., M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Director of the M.B.A. Program

Marc P. Embler, B.S., M.S.W., Ed.D.
Interim Director of the M.S.C.J. Program

Tara M. Hulsey, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Director of the M.S.N. Program

Office of the Registrar

Amanda Sisson, A.A., A.P.S., B.A.
University Registrar

Michelle Wood
Administrative Assistant to the Registrar

Darla Mills
Assistant Registrar

Vickie Gilbert
Data Entry and Transcript Specialist

Jackie Jordan, B.S.
Transfer Credit Evaluator

Roberta Norris, B.S., M.A.
Degree Specialist

Student Success Center

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

Cynthia Ann Brown

Assistant to the Student Success Center

Jennifer S. Brown
Coordinator of Student Success Programs

Brenda Hanna, B.A., M.A.,
Director of the Learning Center

Christie Faircloth-Dixon, B.A., M.A.
Student Athlete Success Director/SWA

Roberta Black, B.A., M.A.
Coordinator of Student Intervention

Lori Powers
Coordinator of Academic Advising Operations

Patricia Herrmann/
Testing Center Coordinator

L. Mendel Rivers Library

Sandra H. Hughes, B.A., M.L.S.
Director of the Library

Linda P. Rousseau, B.A., M.A., M.L.S.
Assistant Director - Head of Circulation

Dianne C. Boykin, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Cataloging

Ruth M. Castillo, B.S., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian -  Reference and Instruction

Douglas A. Davies, Jr., B.A., M.S., M.L.S.
Assistant Librarian - Reference and Instruction:

Monica R. Langley, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Assistant Librarian - Acquisitions

Eileen T. Lutzow
, B.A., M.L.S.
Assistant Librarian – Systems and Electronic Resources

Business Affairs

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

Janet M. Mims, B.A., CPA
Associate Vice President for Business Affairs

Jennifer Welch
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Business Affairs

Nicole Wallenfelsz, B.M.A.
Director of Student Accounts and Special Projects

Carol Savory, B.S.
Assistant Director of Financial Services

Management Information Services

Shannon M. Phillips, B.S, M.A.
Executive Director of Technology

Lisa A. Fleming, A.S., B.S.
Director of Computer Operations

Bill Roberson, B.M.A., M.B.A.
Communications Manager

David Anderson, B.S.
Database Administrator

Tony Boone, B.S.
Network Administrator

Michael Onorato
Wireless Administrator

Facilities and Auxiliary Services

Nick Cimorelli, B.S. M.S.. PE
Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services

Enrollment Management

Debbie Williamson, B.S., M.A.
Vice President for Enrollment Management

Susan Rickard
Executive Assistant

Enrollment Services

Jim Rhoton, B.S., M.B.A.,
Director of Admissions

Teri Karges
Director of Financial Aid

Theresa Wofford
Director of Enrollment Operations

Rebekah Davis
Military Services Coordinator

Advancement

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

Karen D. Collins
Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Advancement

Development

William L. Ward, B.S., M.A.
Executive Director for Development

Liliane Gresham Hiser, B.A., M.M.C.
Director of Corporate Relations and Planned Giving

Beth Myers, B.A.
Director of Alumni Affairs

Advancement Operations

Juliana L. Johnson, B.S., M.B.A.
Director of Operations for Advancement

Louise O’Neal
Records Specialist

Student Affairs and Athletics

Richard B. Brewer, Jr., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics

Shirley Nuckolls
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Athletics

Denominational Relations

James W. “Skip” Owens, B.A., M.Div.
Director of Denominational Relations

Campus Ministries

Jonathan D. Davis, B.A., M.Div.
Campus Minister

Tamara Odom
, B.S., M.B.A.
Director of Women’s Ministries and Creative Arts

Student Development

Clark Carter, B.A., M.Div.
Dean of Students

Julia Ard
Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students

Counseling Services

Joseph Rufus Wofford, B.S., M.A., LPCI
Director of Counseling Services

Faith Falla, B.A. M.Ed.
Clinical Counselor

International Services

Barbara C. Mead, A.A., B.S., M.Ed.
Associate Dean for Student Development and Director of International Services

Recreational Services

Drew C. Meadows, A.A., B.S., M.S.
Director of Recreational Services

Campus Security

Guy Van Horn, A.A.
Director of Campus Security

Jennifer Murphy
Deputy Security Director
 

        Residence Life

Tyler Davis, B.S. MBA
Director of Residence Life

Student Activities

Joyce Rea, B.S.
Director of Student Activities

        The Career Center 

Hester Young, B.S., M.A., Ed. D.
Director of The Career Center

Nicole Copland
Career Planning and Placement Counselor

Office of Student Employment

          Lesleigh Cope, B.S.
          Student Employment Coordinator

University Relations, Publications and Marketing

John Strubel, B.M.A.
Director of Integrated Marketing

Jan Joslin, B.A.
Director of Publications

Sherry Atkinson, Diploma Degree in Nursing
University Relations Officer

Christi R. Pearson, A.C.A
Web Developer

Athletics

Hank Small, B.A., M.S.
Athletic Director

Cathryn Broderhasuen, B.A.
Associate Athletic Director for External Affairs

Michael Hammond, B.S., M.Ed.
Assistant Athletic Director for NCAA Compliance

Christie Faircloth Dixon
, B.A., M.A.
Student Athlete Success Director/SWA

Brad Drake, B.S., M.A., A.T.C.
Head Athletic Trainer and Assistant Director of Athletics for Medical Services

James Bradley, A.S.
Assistant Athletic Director for Internal Affairs

Rachelle Bouronich, B.A., M.B.A.
Business Manager of Athletics

Paula Palmer, B.S.
Ticket Manager and Administrative Assistant for Athletics

Bryant Davis, B.S., M.B.A.
Director of Marketing and Promotions

Zeke Beam, B.A., M.B.A.
Sports Information Director

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

Fred Applin,
B.S., M.S.
Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Shane Winkler, B.S.
Head Softball Coach

Al Givens, B.S., M.Ed.
Head Volleyball Coach

Tosha Ansley
, B.S.
Head Women’s Track Coach and Cross Country Coach

Tim Langford
, B.S., C.M.T.
Head Men’s Track and Field / Cross Country Coach

Mike Wilson, B.A., B.S.
Men’s Golf Coach

Matt Cran-Smith, B.A.
Women’s Golf Coach

Eric Terrill, B.S., M.A.
Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Mike Baker
, B.S.
Head Women’s Tennis Coach

Jay Mills, B.A., M.S.A.
Head Football Coach

Stuart Lake, B.S., M.A.T.
Head Baseball Coach

Charleston Southern University 2012 Board of Trustees

Term Expires December 31st of the year listed:

Ms. Mary Ann Bishop 2013
Mr. Frank Bullard 2017
Mr. Carl Burrell
2012
Mr. Bill Carpenter 2017
Mr. Caleb Coffin 2015
Mr. Bob Edwards 2012
Mr. Ken Evans 2014
Dr. Terry Ezell 2012
Mrs. Judy Kneece Hetz 2017
Dr. Sonny Holmes 2017
Dr. Dale Lusk 2013
Dr. Jim Martin 2014
Dr. Franklin Mason 2014
Rev. Frankie Melton
2015
Rev. Rob Pierce 2015
Mr. Matt Provost 2017
Mr. Doug Reeves 2013
Dr. Ken Sandifer 2012
Dr. Brian Saxon 2014
Dr. Tim Spurling 2013
Dr. Gloria Thiem
2015
Mr. Harold Wall
2015
Mr. Johnny Ward 2014
Mr. Earl Wheeler 2017
Mr. Jerry Williams 2012

Faculty - Emeriti

Joyce B. Bagwell, B.A., M.S.Ed., Ph.D.
Professor Emerita of Geology: B.A., Furman University; M.S.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D, University of South Carolina. (1967)

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)

A. Kennerley Bonnette, Jr., B.S., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Provost Emeritus:  B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Clemson University.  (1971)

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

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)

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)

Wendell Thomas Guerry, A.B., B.D., D.Min.
Professor Emeritus of Religion: A.B, Erskine College; B.D., D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. (1983)

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)

Katherine M. Huger, A.B., M.A., M.A.L.D.
Professor Emerita of Economics: A.B., Bryn Mawr College; M.A., M.A.L.D., The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. (1972)

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)

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)

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)

S. George Niketas, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of English: B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1969)

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)

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)

Hazel M. Stewart, A.B., M.A.T.
Professor Emerita of Mathematics: A.B., Fisk University; M.A.T., The Citadel (1971)

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)


Faculty - Distinguished


Royce W. Breland, Jr., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor of Business Administration: B.S., College of Charleston; M.B.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1967)

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

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

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

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

Nancy Bandiera, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Communication: B.A., State University of New York; M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Texas. (2007)

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

Craig J. Barto, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies: B.A., M.A., University of Kansas. (2004)

Jennifer Beatson, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Spanish: B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. (2009)

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

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

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

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

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

Grant A. Bledsoe, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology: B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (2005)

Ricard Bordas
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)

William P. Bowers, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Professor of Business Administration: B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Western Carolina University; D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University. (1994)

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

Michael L. Bryant, B.S., M.Div., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department: B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2008)

Valerie K. Bullock, B.A., M.M., Ed.D.
Professor of Music and Chair of the Horton School of Music: B.A., M.M., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., Florida State University. (1993)

Melissa L. Cormany Butcher, B.S., M.S. Instructor of Nursing: B.S., Clemson University; M.S., The Citadel.  (2012)

C-G

 

T. Keith Callis, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English and Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: B.A., Lambuth College, M.A., Memphis State University; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.  (2012) 

Matthew R. Campbell, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., College of William and Mary; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Indiana University. (2010)

Nancy B. Canavera, B.A., M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies and English: B.A., Michigan State University; M.Ed., Auburn University. (1997)

Ruth M. Castillo, B.S., M.L.I.S.
Instructor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Reference and Instruction:  B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.   (2011) 

Jordan B. Clark, B.A., M.A.,
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies:  B.A., Sam Houston State University; M.A., Liberty University.  (2012)

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

Anne B. Collier, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing:  B.S.N., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.S.N., University of Texas.  (2012)

Amy J. Collins, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing:  B.S.N., Georgetown University; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina.  (2012) 

Lora M. Connelly, B.A., M.A. Instructor of Mathematics: B.A., Bucknell University; M.S., Salem State University.  (2012) 

Ethel L. Crane, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina. (2006) 

Mark A. Crawford, B.A., J.D., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration: B.A., Armstrong Atlantic University; J.D., Georgia State University; M.B.A., The Citadel. (2007)

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

Douglas A. Davies, Jr., B.A., M.S., M.L.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Reference and Instruction:  B.A., Grace College; M.S., M.L.S., Indiana State University.  (2011)

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

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

April P. DeGuzman, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., Georgia College and State University; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (2004)

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

Laura W. Downing, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Instructor of Business Administration/Accounting: B.B.A., Belmont University; M.B.A., Regent University. (2009)

Paul J. Dudley, B.S., M.S.
Professor of Aerospace Studies:  B.S., United States Air Force Academy; M.S., Troy State University.  (2011)

John B. Duncan, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., C.P.A.
Professor of Business Administration/Accounting and the Dean of the School of Business. B.B.A., M.B.A., Northeast Louisiana University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. (2003)

Cynthia A. Dyson, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing: B.S.N. Clemson University; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina. (1997)

Marc P. Embler, B.S., M.S.W., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Interim Chair of the Department and Interim Director of the Criminal Justice Graduate Program:  B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University.  (2011)

Jacqueline T. Fish, A.S., B.S., M.S., Ed.D.
Professor of Criminal Justice and Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs: A.S., B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.S. University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ed.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (2006)

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

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

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

Philip D. Ford, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology/Athletic Training and Director of the Athletic Training Program:  B.S., Grandy Canyon University; M.S., Boise State University; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi.  (2012)

Marshall P. Forrester, Jr., B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies:  B.M., University of North Carolina; M.M., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.  (2010)

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

Dana P. Garner, B.A., MACC, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration/Accounting:  B.A., Converse College; MACC, University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  (2011)

Darin L. Gerdes, B.S., M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Management and Director of the M.B.A. Program:  B.S., Liberty University; M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Regent Univeristy.  (2011)

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

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

Marie K. Griffin, B.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education: B.A., University of Maryland; M.A., Ball State University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina. (2005)

H-I

Patricia J. Hambrick, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ed.D.
Professor of Education and Director of Academic Technology and Director of Academic Grants: B.A., M.A., M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D., United States International University. (2002)

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

Bryce F. Hanlon, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Mathematics: B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University. (2004)

John F. Harper, B.A., M.A.T., Ph.D.
Professor of Kinesiology and Chair of the Department: B.A., M.A.T., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Louisiana State University. (1989)

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

Amy N. Helpingstine, B.A., M.S.
Instructor of Mathematics:  B.A., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Illinois State University.  (2012)

Allen S. Hendricks, B.M., M.C.M.
Assistant Professor of Music: B.M., Furman University; M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2006)

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

Nicholas V. Holland, III, B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Music, Assistatant Director of Bands and Director of Athletic Bands:  B.M., M.M., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., East Carolina University.  (2011)

Bobby A. Howard, A.D.N., B.S.N, M.Div., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Religion/Youth Ministry: A.D.N., Guilford Technical Community College; B.S.N., University of North Carolina; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. (2008)

Stephen D. Hudson, B.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences: B.S., Francis Marion College; Ph.D., University of South Carolina (1980)

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

Tara M. Hulsey, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D.
Professor of Nursing and Dean of the Derry Patterson Wingo School of Nursing: B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2007)

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

Richard S. Inscore, A.A., B.A.S., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice: A.S., B.A.S., Guilford College; M.A., SUNY/Empire State College. (2008)

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Peter B. Jenkins, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology and Geology: B.S., M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina. (2004)

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

Sharon G. Johnson, B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A.
Professor of Business Administration: B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Florida State University. (2008)

James H. Jones, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Management Arts and Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies: B.S., Moorhead State University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Illinois At Urbana - Champaign. (2007)

Jeremy B. Jones, B.A., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Elon University; M.F.A., University (2009)

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

Linda Karges-Bone, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Professor of Education: B.S., M.Ed., College of Charleston, Ed.D., University of South Carolina. (1990)

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

Vera G. Kling, B.S.N., M.S.N., M.A., DHSc
Associate Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.A., Webster University; DHSc, Nova Southeastern University. (2000)

Eugene H. Koester, B.A., M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music: B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.M., University of South Carolina. (1981)

Anita M. Korbe, B.S.N., M.S.N., D.H.Sc.
Assistant Professor of Nursing: B.S.N., Fort Hays State University; M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina. (2004)

John E. Kuykendall, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science: B.A., Erskine College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2003)

Shawn K. Kwilinski, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology: B.A., Bethel College; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Brigham Young University. (2008) 

Monica R. Langley, B.A., M.L.I.S.
Instructor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian in Acquisitions: B.A., Augusta College; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University. (2000)

David P. Lawson, B.S., M.B.A., D.M.
Associate Professor of Business Management Arts:  B.S., Maryville University; M.B.A., Fontbonne University; D.Mgt., Webster University.  (2011)

Dawn T. Lee, B.A., M.A.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies and English: B.A., Douglass College; M.A.Ed., The Citadel. (1992)

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

Jill Terhaar Lewis, B.M., M.M., D.M.A.
Associate Professor of Vocal Music: 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.
Assistant Professor of Chemistry:  B.S., Henan Normal University; M.S., Chengdu University of Technology; Chinese Academy of Sciences.  (2011)

Yu-Ju Lin, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Science: B.A., 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.
Assistant Professor of Religion: B.S., University of Texas; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.  (2012) 

J. Randall Livingston, B.F.A., M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Graphic Design:  B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.F.A., The University of Georgia.  (2011)

Daniel Lovasz, B.S.N, M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing: B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Maryland. (2010)

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

Mary K. Luton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of French: B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1997)

Eileen T. Lutzow, B.A., M.L.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Assistant Librarian – Systems and Electronic Resources: B.A., M.L.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champain. (1999)

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Brenda G. Marques, B.S., M.Ed.
Assistant Professor of Education: B.S., Winthrop University; M.Ed., The Citadel. (2008)

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

Joye M. McElroy, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing: B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N., South University. (2009)

Brian S. Miller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History and Assistant to the Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. (2006)

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

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

Myrna K. Nicolette, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology: B.A., Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas. (1999)

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

R. Scott Pearson, B.A., M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Chair of the Department: B.A., Samford University; M.B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University. (2009)

Pamela A. Peek, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of Spanish and Chair of the Department of Language and Visual Arts: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1987)

David K. Perry, B.A., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor Biochemistry:  B.A., Malone College; M.S., Oral Roberts University; Ph.D., Emory University.  (2012)

Linn H. Pitts, B.S., MCJ
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice: B.S., MCJ, University of South Carolina. (2007)

Celeste L. Pottier, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English: B.A., University of Arkansas; M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2010)

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

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

Cynthia M. Putman, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education: B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ed.D., University of South Carolina. (2005)

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Sarah L. Raines, B.S., M.S.E., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education:  B.S., Texas Christian University; M.S.E., E.D., University of Arkansas.  (2011)

Melanie G. Reynolds-Murphy, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D.
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Graduate Studies in Education: B.A., Charleston Southern University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University. (2010)

James E. Roberts, B.S., M.C.S.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Interim Chairperson of the Department: B.S., Baylor University; M.C.S., Texas A & M University. (1981)

J. Maxwell Rollins, B.S., M.A.Ed., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration: B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel, M.B.A., Charleston Southern University. (1993)

Paul D. Roof, B.S., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Sociology: B.S., Presbyterian College; MA., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina (2008)

Linda P. Rousseau, B.A., M.A., M.L.S.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Assistant Director and Head of Circulation: B.A., Lincoln University; M.A., George Mason University; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University. (2006)

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

T. Keith Sharp, B.S., M.Div., Ed.D.
Professor of Religion/Youth Ministry: B.S., Samford University; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (1998)

Kristen P. Shaffer, B.M., M.M., Ph.D.
Assistant of Music:  B.M., Lawrence University; M.M., Roosevelt University; Ph.D., Yale University.  (2011)

Kari L. Siko, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D.
Interim Dean of the School of Education and Assistant 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)

Kimberly A. Sims, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English: B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.A., George Mason University; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island. (2009)

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

Jonathan L. Sircy, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of English:  B.A., Murray State University; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2011)

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)

Brian J. Smith, B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Kinesiology/Athletic Training:  B.S., California State University; M.S., Indiana University.  (2011)

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

Larry D. Smith, B.A., M.B.A.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration: B.A., Harding College; M.B.A., Southern Methodist University. (2001)

Charlotte Song, B.S., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology: B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. (2010)

Edward J. Speyers, B.A., M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Graphic Design: B.A., Calvin College; M.F.A., Digital Media Arts College. (2009)

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

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

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V. Britt Terry, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies and English:  B.A., M.A., Winthrop University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.  (2012) 

G. Timothy Tew, A.A., B.A., M.Div., Ph.D.
Professor of Religion: A.A., George C. Wallace State Community College; B.A., University of Mobile; M.Div., Ph.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. (2005)

Autumn R. Thompson, A.S., B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Geology: A.S., Garland County Community College; B.S., University of Arkansas; M.S., University of California. (2009) 

Cori A. Thompson, A.A., B.S., M.S.
Instructor of Kinesiology/Athletic Training: A.A., Brevard Community College; B.S., University of Central Florida; M.S., Florida State University.  (2012)

Gary L. Underwood, B.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Computer Science: B.S., M.S., University of Florida. (2006)

Elizabeth F. Valentine, B.S., M.S., M.S.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Foundation Studies: B.S., M.S., University of North Carolina; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2007)

Gary Vance, B.S.M.E., M.B.A., M.S.M.S.E.
Dean of the College of Adult and Professional Studies: B.S.M.E., Purdue University (1986), M.B.A., Winthrop University (1988), M.S.M.S.E., Kettering University (1993)

Teresa M. Vasas, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Assistant Professor of Nursing:  B.S.N., M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina.  (2012)

Janice B. Walker, B.A., M.A.
Assistant Professor of Psychology: B.A., University of Akron; M.A., Walsh University. (2007)

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

Rachel T. Walker, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology and Chair of Department of Behavioral Sciences: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi. (2005)

Linda Warren, B.S.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing: B.S.N., M.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina. (2008)

Lisa Webb, A.D.N., M.S.N.
Instructor of Nursing:  A.D.N., Michael J. Owens Community College; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.  (2011)

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

James M. Wilkerson, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Business Administration:  B.S., University of Alabama; M.B.A., University of Missouri; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology.  (2012) 

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

Mark Williams, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (2006)

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

Scott D. Yarbrough, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Professor of English and Chair of the Department: B.A., M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1997)

Visiting/Lecturer Faculty

Janet K. Elshazly, B.M., M.M., M.Ed., D.M.A.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music: B.M., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.M., University of Illinois; M.Ed., The Citadel; D.M.A., Catholic University of America. (2008)

Melanie G. Harris, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Lecturer of English: B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2001)

Ellen E. Hyatt, B.Ed., M.Ed.
Lecturer of English/Foundation Studies: B.Ed., M.Ed., University of Hawaii. (2003)

Beth B. Livingston, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S.
Visiting Lecturer of Education:  B.S., M.Ed., College of Charleston; Ed.S., The Citadel.   (2012)