2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 13, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty and Staff


 


Faculty

Full-Time Faculty

Paul T. Arnold (1987) - Professor of Biology

A.A. Biotechnology, B.S. Biology, Huntington College

Ph.D. Botany, Miami University

Rinnel Atherton (2016) - Assistant Professor of Education

B.A. Music Teacher, CUNY Brooklyn College

M.A. Music Education, University of South Florida

Ph.D. Education, University of North Carolina

Alexander Barnes (2018) - Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.S. Mathematics, Troy University

M.A. Mathematics, Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Alabama

Jeffrey M. Bauman (1992) - Professor of Music; Chair, Department of Music; Director of Choral and Vocal Activities

B.A. Music; Music Education, Spring Arbor College

M.M. Music Performance, Bowling Green State University

Amy L. Boggan (2012) - Associate Professor of Psychology

B.A. Political Science, University of Southern Mississippi

M.A. Government and Politics, University of Maryland

M.S. Applied Cognition and Neuroscience, Ph.D. Cognition and Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas

George Boggs (2019) - Associate Professor of Education; Chair, Department of Education; Coordinator, Master of Arts in Teaching

B.A. English, King University

M.A. Classics and Ancient History, University of Durham

Ph.D. Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

Bethann R. Bowman (2012) - Assistant Professor of English

B.A. English, University of Central Arkansas

M.A. English, Ph. D. English, University of Tennessee

Matthew S. Bruen (2014) - Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of Literature and Language

B.A. English, Religion, Bucknell University

M.A. English and American Literature, Ph.D. English and American Literature, New York University

Matthew A. Byron (2010) - Associate Professor of History; Chair, Department of History

B.A. History, University of Massachusetts

M.A. History, Clemson University

Ph.D. History, University of Arkansas

E. Sandy Calloway (2006) - Associate Professor of Music

B.M.E. Vocal, M.M.E. Music Education, Mississippi State University

M.M. Music Performance, Florida State University

D.M.A. Music, University of Alabama

Thomas Clanton (2021) - Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Studies

B.S. Health, Education, and Human Development, Clemson University

M.S. Recreation, Park, and Tourism Sciences, Texas A&M University

Ph.D. Parks, Recreation, and Tour Management, Clemson University

Chris B. Crawford (2012) - Associate Professor of Theatre; Chair, Department of Theatre

B.A. Theatre Arts, LaGrange College

M.F.A. Theatre and Drama, Indiana University

Johnathan G. Davis (2011) - Associate Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Biology; Director of Undergraduate Research

B.S. Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Mississippi State University

M.S. Marine and Environmental Biology, Nicholls State University

Ph.D. Environmental Sciences, Tennessee Technological University

Cynthia L. DeFoor (2000) - Instructor of Music

B.M. Piano Pedagogy, Shorter College

M.M. Piano Pedagogy, Reinhardt University

Julie Delose (2017) - Assistant Professor of Psychology

B.S. Psychology, University of Central Florida

M.S. Psychology, Ph.D. Psychology, University of Georgia

Margaret L. Forrester (1987) - Professor of Chemistry; Scott B. Appleby Chair of Science; Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences

B.A. Chemistry and Math, Berry College

Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry, University of Mississippi

Kevin Geyer (2019) Assistant Professor of Biology

B.S. Environmental Biology/Zoology, Michigan State University

Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech

Nathan L. Gray (2009) - Associate Professor of Business and Public Policy

B.A. History, Hanover College

M.A. Economics, Indiana University

Ph.D. Public Policy, University of Arkansas

Joshua Guitar (2020) - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

B.A. Argumentation and Advocacy, Adrian College

M.A. Communication, Ph.D. Communication, Wayne State University

Jennifer S. Hallett (2008) - Professor of Communication Studies; Chair, Department of Communication Studies; Director of Academic Advising; Faculty Athletics Representative

B.A. Communication, Michigan State University

M.A. Communication, Ph.D. Communication, University of California

Mary Hill (2021) - Instructor of Communication Studies

B.S. Organizational Communication, Middle Tennessee State University

M.A. Communication Studies, California State University, Fullerton

Brian C. Hoffman (2006) - Professor of Chemistry and Computer Science

B.A. Chemistry, University of Minnesota

M.S. Computer Science, Towson University

Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Georgia

Kerry Jenkins (2021) - Associate Professor of Graphic Design

A.A.S. Commercial Graphics, McDowell Technical College

B.F.A. Art/Graphic Design, Western Carolina University

M.F.A. Art, East Tennessee State University

Yang Jiao (2020) - Assistant Professor of Economics

B.A. Financial Management, Wuhan University of Technology

M.A. Economics, Wichita State University

Ph.D. Economics, Kansas State University

C. Todd Jones (2012) - Associate Professor of Business and Public Policy; Dean, Division of Professional Studies; Director, Institute for Leadership, Business, and Public Policy

B.S. Health Science, Fairmont State College

M.S. Occupational Safety and Health, West Virginia University

M.B.A. Business Administration, Florida Institute of Technology

Ed.D. Human Resource Development, George Washington University

Linda G. Jones (2009) - Professor of Biology; Dean, Division of Mathematics, Science and Technology.

B.S. Biology, Stetson University

M.A. General Biology, Ph.D. Pathology, Vanderbilt University

Mikala Jones (2020) - Instructor of English

B.A. English, Young Harris College

M.A. English, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Jennifer Julian (2019) Assistant Professor of Creative Writing

B.A. English, College of Charleston

M.F.A. Creative Writing, University of North Carolina

Ph.D. English, University of Missouri

Andrea L. Kwiatkowski (2010) - Associate Professor of Biology

B.S. Biology, University of Mary Washington

Ph.D. Microbiology, University of Georgia

Christopher Lay (2020) - Assistant Professor of Philosophy

B.S. Philosophy and Religion, History, M.A.T. Social Studies, University of the Cumberlands

Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Georgia

Ruth B. Looper (1996) - Professor of English

B.A. English, Furman University

M.A. English Language and Literature, University of Virginia

Ph.D. English, Emory University

Anne Major (2020) - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies

B.A. Film and Media Studies, University of South Carolina

M.A. Radio-Television-Film, Ph.D. Radio-Television-Film, University of Texas at Austin

Jonathan Micancin (2019) - Assistant Professor of Biology

B.A. Biology, Skidmore College

Ph.D. Biology, University of North Carolina

Joseph A. Pate (2012) - Associate Professor of Outdoor Leadership; Chair, Department of Outdoor and Recreation Studies

B.S. Psychology, Presbyterian College

M.Ed. Health and Physical Education, Georgia College and State University

Ph.D. Recreation and Leisure Studies, University of Georgia

Robert A. Peacock (2002) - Associate Professor of Mathematics

B.S. Mathematics, M.S. Mathematics, Ph.D. Applied Mathematics, University of Alabama

Ambyre Ponivas (2020) - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Psychology

B.A. Cognitive Science, University of Connecticut

M.A. Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Ph.D. Communication, University of Connecticut

Karen Post (2016) - Instructor of Accounting

B.S. Accounting, Indiana University

M.Acc. Accountancy, Auburn University

Baishali Ray (2009) - Associate Professor of Physics and Physical Geography

B.S. Physics, University of Calcutta

M.S. Information Technology, Clarkson University

M.A. Physics, Ph.D. Physics, University of Mississippi

E. Jeanette Rismiller (2012) - Instructor of Spanish

A.G.S., Georgia Military College

B.A. Spanish, Valdosta State University

Kerry Rittenhouse (2021) - Instructor of Music Education

B.M. School Music Instrumental, M.S. Music Education, Ed.S. Music Education, Georgia Southern University

Arunava Roy (2009) - Associate Professor of Physics

B.S. Physics, University of Calcutta

M.S. Information Technology, Clarkson University

M.A. Physics, Ph.D. Physics, University of Mississippi

Shelley M. Sanderson (2015) - Assistant Professor of Music; Coordinator of Music Education

B.M.Ed. Music Education, M.Ed. Music Education, Georgia College & State University

Ph.D. Music Education, University of Florida

Diana I. Santiago (2009) - Professor of Spanish; Chair, Department of Foreign Languages 

B.A. Sociology, University of Puerto Rico

M.A. Spanish, Ph.D. Romance Languages, University of Georgia

Christopher T. Sass (2011) - Associate Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department of Mathematics

B.A. Philosophy and Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University

M.A. Philosophy, University of Notre Dame

Ph.D. Mathematics, University of Tennessee

Jennifer C. Schroeder (2010) - Associate Professor of Biology; Coordinator of International Studies

B.S. Chemistry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Ph.D. Biomedical Services, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

Mary C. Slavkin (2014) - Associate Professor of Art History

B.A. Art History, New College of Florida

M.A. Art History, Florida State University

Ph.D. Art History, City University of New York

Xianzhi (Amanda) Song (2009) - Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.S. Organic Chemical Engineering, M.S. Analytical Chemistry/Applied Chemistry, University of Petroleum

Ph.D. Atmos, Environ, Water Resource, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Thomas M. Stearns (2005) - Professor of History

B.A. History, Baylor University

M.A. History, Ph.D. History, University of Arkansas

Larissa Stiglich (2020) - Assistant Professor of History

B.A. German, History Willamette University

M.A. History, Ph.D. History, University of North Carolina

John Stowell (2020) - Assistant Professor of Marketing

B.B.A. Economics, University of Oklahoma

M.B.A. Business Administration, University of North Carolina

Exec. D.B.A., Georgia State University

Charles D. Swor (2011) - Assistant Professor of Chemistry

B.S. Chemistry, Tennessee Technological University

M.S. Chemistry, Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Oregon

James R. (Jim) Thomas (1987) - Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Studies; Program Coordinator of Sport and Recreation Studies

B.S. Physical Education, Coastal Carolina College of the University of South Carolina

M.S. Physical Education, University of Tennessee

Gale Thompson (2019) Assistant Professor of Creative Writing 

B.A. English (Creative Writing), College of Charleston

M.F.A. English, University of Massachusetts Amherst

Ph.D. English (Creative Writing), University of Georgia

Rolando D. Tiu (2011) - Professor of Psychology; Chair, Department of Psychology 

B.A. Psychology, M.A. Psychology, Ph.D. Psychology, Case Western Reserve University

Anne J. Towns (2013) - Associate Professor of Theatre

B.F.A. Theatre (Acting), M.F.A. Theatre (Directing), Florida State University

Zackary Vandever (2016) - Assistant Professor of Theatre and Technical Director

B.F.A. Theatre, Shorter University

M.F.A. Technical Production, Florida State University

Benjamin Van Dyke (2019) - Assistant Professor of Psychology

B.S. Psychology, Davidson College

M.A. Psychology, Ph.D. Psychology, University of Alabama

John H. Van Vliet (2008) - Professor of Business and Public Policy

B.S. National Security & Public Affairs, United States Military Academy

M.A. Government, Georgetown University

M.B.A General Business, Georgia State University

Ph.D. Organization and Management, Capella University

L. Diane Vautrot (2021) - Assistant Professor of Education

B.S. Special Education, M.Ed. Special Education, Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, University of New Orleans

Eloise A. Whisenhunt (2010) - Associate Professor of English; Dean, Department of Humanities

B.A. English, Birmingham-Southern College

M.A. English Education, Florida State University

Ph.D. English, University of Alabama

J. Ted Whisenhunt (2009) - Associate Professor of Art; Chair, Department of Art

B.F.A. Art - Sculpture, Birmingham-Southern College

M.F.A. Studio Art, Florida State University

Thomas Daniel Woodbury (2019) - Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance; Chair, Department of Business and Public Policy

B.A. Economics, Brigham Young University

M.B.A. Finance, J.D., University of La Verne

Ph.D. Public Administration, University of Kentucky

Patrick Young (2020) - Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Bands

B.M.E. Instrumental P-12, Young Harris College

M.M. Music, University of Georgia

D.M.A. Brass Performance & Pedagogy, University of Colorado

Instructional Staff

Lundon K. Addison (2018) - Assistant Athletic Trainer

B.S. Athletic Training, M.S. Kinesiology, University of North Georgia

Diane I. Bauman (2009) - Director of Early College and Distance Learning; Instructor of Mathematics

B.A. Mathematics, Spring Arbor College

M.A. Mathematics, Bowling Green State University

Holly Burcham (2017) - Associate Director of Communications & Marketing

B.S. English, M.A. Secondary Education, University of North Alabama

Andrew Cobb (2019) - Director of Tennis

A.S. General Studies, Marion Military Institute

B.S. Business Admin/General Business, M.B.A. Business Administration, Reinhardt University

Kyle DeBell (2014) - Instruction and Professional/Access Librarian

B.A. History, Young Harris College

M.L.I.S. Library and Information Science, Valdosta State University

Keith A. DeFoor (1998) - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dean, Division of Fine Arts; Professor of Music

B.M. Piano, Shorter College

M.M. Music Performance, Ph.D. Music Theory, Florida State University

Morgan Henderson (2018) - Coordinator of Student Success and Registration Services

B.A. English, Young Harris College

M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, Georgia Southern University

Lauren Hernandez (2019) - Director of Development and Leadership Giving; Adjunct Instructor of Dance

B.F.A. Dance, Florida State University

Jackilyn Lewis-Burton (2018) - Director of Student Equity and Transitions

B.S. General Studies, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

M.S. Higher Education Counseling/Student Affairs, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Debra L. March (2014) - Assistant Professor of Library Science; Dean of Library Services

A.A., Southwestern Community College

B.A., M.A., Truman State University

M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Stephen D. (Steve) Morgan (2005) - Instructor of Astronomy; Director of the Rollins Planetarium

B.S. Science Teaching, M.A.T. Science Education, University of North Carolina

Jason Pierce (2018) - Provost; Professor of English

B.A., M.A., University of Maine

M.Litt., University of Saint Andrews

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Megan Ridley (2015) - Assistant Dean for Campus Life

A.A.S. Environmental Horticulture, North Georgia Technical College

B.A. English Education, M.P.A. Public Administration, University of North Georgia

Steven Riera (2017) - Laboratory Instructor/Technician

B.S. Biology, M.S. Biology, Georgia Southern University

Rosemary R. Royston (2011) - Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research; Assistant Professor of English

A.S. Education, Young Harris College

B.A. English, University of Georgia

M.A. Organizational Management, University of Phoenix

M.F.A. Writing, Spalding University

Ryan Snider (2019) - Chaplain

B.A. Religion and Philosophy, LaGrange College

M.Div. Divinity, Duke University

Daniel Bo Wright - (2012) Vice President for Finance and Operations; Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy

B.S. Business Administration, Berry College

M.B.A., M.Acc., Mercer University

Certified Public Accountant - Georgia

Adjunct Faculty

Mishal Ahmed (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Economics

B.B.A. Business Economics, University of Dhaka

M.A. Economics, Carleton University

M.A. Economics, University of Houston

Ph.D. Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Crystal Beach (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.A. English, B.S. Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise, M.A. English, M.A.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Tech

Ph.D. Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

Misty Bennett (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

B.A. Psychology, University of Central Florida

M.S. Psychology, Grand Canyon University

Karen E. Calloway (2006) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.M.E. Choral-General Teaching, Indiana University

M.M. Music Performance (Voice), Florida State University

Kenneth Camp (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Biology

B.S. Applied Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology

M.S. Biological Sciences, University of Southern Mississippi

Ed.S. Science Education, University of Georgia 

Susan Cody (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

B.A. English and Sociology, Jacksonville University

M.A. Sociology, Ph.D. Sociology, University of Florida

Angelyne Collins (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.A. English, M.Ed. Media, University of West Georgia

Ph.D. Language and Literacy Education, University of Georgia

David Cook (2018) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

B.S. Applied Mathematics, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Louisville

Ed.D. Educational Leadership/Educational Technology, University of Phoenix

Kirstin Daniel (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.A. Theatre Education, Emerson College

M.T.S. Production and Design, Southern Oregon University

M.A., Shakespeare and Creativity, University of Birmingham

Lisa Diehl (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of English

B.A. English, University of Tampa

M.A.T. English Education, Piedmont University

John M. Donovan (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy

B.A. Psychology, Rutgers College

Ph.D. Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University

Fara Y. Driver (2013) - Adjunct Instructor of History

B.A. History, M.A. History, Clemson University

Rolando Fernandez-Carrion (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Music 

B.A. Music, Young Harris College

M.M. Performance, Mercer University

Tatiana Ferrer (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

M.A. Spanish, Ph.D. Spanish, University of Houston

Herbert Stanley Flanders (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Music 

B.M. Music Performance, Columbus State University

M.M. Music, D.M.A. Music, University of Georgia

J. Craig Ford (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Art

A.F.A., Young Harris College

B.F.A. Art/Graphic Design, University of Georgia

Matilda Foster (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

B.S. Criminal Justice, M.P.A. Public Administration, North Georgia College and State University

Ph.D. Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of South Carolina

Rhea Galati (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of English

B.A. Journalism, University of Georgia

M.Ed. English Education, University of North Georgia

Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction, Clemson University

William Bradley Goeltz (2014) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

B.S. Psychology, University of Tennessee

M.S. Psychology, Psy.D. Clinical Psychology, Nova Southeastern University

Shelley R. Gordon (2012) - Adjunct Instructor of Dance

Heather A. Haffner (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of English

B.A. English/Philosophy, Eastern Illinois University

M.A. Comparative Literature, Indiana University

Tanya Harrell (2016) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

B.S. Human Services, Upper Iowa University

M.Ed. Counseling, Northwestern State University

Ph.D. Psychology, Capella University

April Hodges (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.S.E Middle Grades Education, Armstrong Atlantic State University

M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Georgia Southern University

Ed.S. Educational Leadership, Mercer University

R. Terry Hooper (2012) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

A.F.A., Young Harris College

B.M.E Music Education, Shorter University

M.M. Music Education, University of Georgia

John Hummel (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

B.S. Business Administration, M.A. Education - Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee Technological University

Ph.D. Educational Psychology, Georgia State University

Justin Iadonisi (2018) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.S. Music, University of North Alabama

M.A. Music, University of Central Florida

Carole (Beth) E. Jones (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy

B.B.A. Management, Kennesaw State University

J.D. Law, Seton Hall University

Joseph H. Jones (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Astronomy

B.A. Mathematics, Physics, Carson-Newman College

M.S. Physics, Ph.D. Physics, Clemson University

Clay M. Jordan (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Art

B.A. Psychology, Vanderbilt University

Stephanie Justen (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Education 

B.A. Psychology, Brewton-Parker College

M.Ed. Special Education, Georgia College & State University

Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Piedmont College

Brian Kanouse (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies

B.A. Philosophy/Theology, University of Portland

M.A. Philosophy, Ph.D. Philosophy, Purdue University

Richard R. Knepp (1999) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.M. Instrumental Music, Georgia College and State University

M.M. Music, Georgia State University

D.M.A. Music, University of Georgia

April Krieger (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of English

A.F.A. Art, Young Harris College

B.A. English, University of North Georgia

M.A.T. English Education, Ed.S. Instruction, Piedmont College

Michael Lalone (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Art

A.A., Valencia College

B.A. Physical Education, University of Central Florida

M.A. Art/Studio, Western Carolina University

Mark Leek (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.S. Middle Grades Education, Western Carolina University

M.Ed. Education Administration and Supervision, Ed.S. Education Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Western Carolina University

Joshua L. Martin (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of English

B.A. English, Appalachian State University

M.A. English, Clemson University

Ph.D. English/Creative Writing, Georgia State University

Alodia Martin-Martinez (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

B.A. History, University of Zaragoza

M.A. Spanish, Temple University

Joshua McMains (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

B.S. Psychology, University of Georgia

M.S. Psychology, Georgia Southern University

Christine Micancin (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Spanish

B.A. Romance Languages and Biology, University of North Carolina

M.A. Curriculum and Instruction/Secondary Foreign Language, College of William & Mary

Rebecca (Becky) Miller (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design

B.S. Physical Education/Minor - Art, Wake Forest University

M.F.A. Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design

Stephanie Davenport Moss (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.S. Elementary Education, Western Carolina University

M.A. Early Childhood Education, Piedmont College

Ed.S. School Leadership, University of North Georgia

Deborah E. Nichols (2014) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

A.S. Education, Young Harris College

B.S. Mathematics, M.A.T. Mathematics Education, Piedmont College

Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University

Sandra T. Page (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

A.A., Truett McConnell College

M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, University of North Georgia

Ed.S. Education Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Argosy University

Jennifer B. Pate (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor Leadership

B.S. Outdoor Education, Georgia College and State University

M.S. Leadership, Pfeiffer University

John Pippert (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Sociology

B.S. Sociology, James Madison University

M.S. Sociology, Ph.D. Sociology, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Paul Poovey (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.S. Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University

B.M. Performance, University of North Carolina

M.A. Music, University of Missouri

Scott Racek (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

B.S. Political Science, Bucknell University

M.A. Government and Politics, Ph.D. Government and Politics, University of Maryland

James R. S. Rismiller (2012) - Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

A.A., Anderson College

B.S. Business Administration, University of Tennessee

M.A. Counseling, Ball State University

Russell A. Royston (2013) - Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies

A.S. Business, Young Harris College

B.S. in Agriculture: Environmental Soil Science, University of Georgia

M.A. Communication and Leadership, Gonzaga University

Kelsee Ryan (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Biology

B.S. Biology Education, University of North Georgia

M.S. Biological Sciences, Clemson University

Andrew Sehmann (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.M. Performance/Instrumental, Eastern Kentucky University

M.M. Music, D.M.A. Music, University of Georgia

Ashley Shaw (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of English

B.A. English, M.A. Professional Writing, Kennesaw State University

J.D., Faulkner University

Joy Spann (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies

B.A. Psychology, M.A. Religious Studies, Georgia State University

Richard Stafford (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies

B.A. Political Science, Stephen F. Austin State University

M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies - Speech Communication, University of Texas

Ph.D. Fine Arts, Texas Tech University

Cheryl M. Star (2011) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.A. Music, New College of Florida

M.S. Music, Florida International University

Ed.S. Curriculum, Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University

Leonard Stendig (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy

B.A. Economics, University of Virginia

M.S. Economics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Jenny Stowers (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor Leadership

B.S. Music Education Instrumental, Western Carolina University

M.A. Middle Grades Education, Piedmont College

Lisa Stueve (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics 

B.B.A. Management, Georgia State University

M.Ed. Mathematics, Ed.S. Mathematics, Ed.D. Educational Leadership, University of Georgia

Lisa Vox (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of History

B.A. History, Rhodes College

M.A. History, Ph.D. History, Emory University

Chris Waltzek (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy

B.S. Economics, University of West Georgia

M.Bus. Business Economics, M.B.A. Business Information System Management, Kennesaw State University

Ph.D. Financial Management, Northcentral University

Mickey Washburn (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics

B.S. Accounting, University of Alabama

M.Ed. Mathematics, Ph.D. Teaching and Learning, Georgia State University

David Weber (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Theatre

B.F.A. Performance, University of Illinois

M.F.A. Theatre Arts: Acting, California State University

Administrative Officers and Staff

President’s Office

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Drew L. Van Horn - President

B.A., Elon College

M.Ed., Campbell University

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Teresa S. Kelley - Administrative Assistant to the President

Academic Affairs Office

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Jason A. Pierce - Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.A., M.A., University of Maine

M.Litt., University of Saint Andrews

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Keith A. DeFoor - Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.M., Shorter College

M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University

Leeah P. Hughes - Assistant to the Provost

Brittaney N. P. Dyer - Assistant to Early College and Academic Affairs

Young Harris College Early College (Dual Enrollment)

Diane I. Bauman - Director of Early College and Distance Learning

B.A., Spring Arbor College

M.A., Bowling Green State University

Library Services

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Debra L. March - Dean of Library Services

A.A., Southwestern Community College

B.A., M.A., Truman State University

M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University

Kyle DeBell - Instruction and Professional/Access Librarian

Jacqueline Bruen - Library Assistant

V. Malissa Davis - Library Assistant

Francine Goeltz - Library Assistant for User Engagement

Registrar

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Tammy Gibson - Assistant Vice President for Academic Support and Registration Services (Registrar)

B.A., East Tennessee State University

M.P.A., Florida Atlantic University

Amberly Fell - Assistant Registrar

Morgan Henderson - Coordinator of Student Success and Registration Services

Jackilyn Lewis-Burton - Director of Student Equity and Transitions

Success Center

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Advancement Office

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Mark Dotson - Vice President for Advancement

A.A., Young Harris College

B.S.A., University of Georgia

Julie Payne - Director of Advancement Services

Lauren Hernandez - Director of Development and Leadership Giving

Baylie Whitten - Director of Annual Giving

 

Alumni Engagement & Outreach

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Dana Ensley - Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Outreach

 

Communications & Marketing

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Jaime Levins - Director of Communications and Marketing

Holly Burcham - Associate Director of Communications and Marketing

Athletics Department

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Jennifer Rushton - Director of Athletics

B.S., Trine University

M.S., Georgia Southern University

Anna C. Knight - Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator

Maggie Clayton - Assistant Director of Athletics for External Operations

Michael MacEachern - Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Communications (Sports Information Director)

Tyler Yoder - Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Game Operations

Athletic Trainers

Jared S. Sandler - Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer

Lundon Addison - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Halee E. Brown - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Alex Fagin - Assistant Athletic Trainer

Haylee Black - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Ariauna Washington - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer

Coaching Staff

Michael Sergi - Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning 

Stephen Waggener - Head Coach, Baseball

Cory Ewald - Assistant Coach, Baseball

Kris Taveras - Assistant Coach, Baseball

Matt Williams - Assistant Coach, Baseball

Jeremy Currier - Head Coach, Men’s Basketball

Reggie Anderson - Assistant Coach, Basketball

Earl Lawrence - Assistant Coach, Basketball

Lindsey Huffman - Head Coach, Women’s Basketball

Christina Harvey - Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball

Brett Lothridge - Head Coach, Competitive Cheerleading

Barry Brown - Head Coach, Men’s/Women’s Cross Country

Eric Quinn - Director of Golf

Michael Herring - Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

Jake Gabriele - Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse

TBD - Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse

Mark McKeever - Head Coach, Men’s Soccer

Dean Grey - Associate Head Coach, Men’s Soccer

James Thomas - Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer

Rob King - Head Coach, Women’s Soccer

Emily Ober - Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer

Jessie Homesley - Head Coach, Softball

Caroline Hardy - Assistant Coach, Softball

Andrew Cobb - Director of Tennis, Men’s Tennis/Women’s Tennis

David Nelson - Assistant Coach, Men’s Tennis/Women’s Tennis

Jenny Michael - Head Coach, Volleyball

Savannah Moore - Assistant Coach, Volleyball

Campus Technology Office

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Ken Faneuff - Chief Technology Officer

B.S., Florida Southern College

Scott Jones - Database Administrator

Matthew Manous - Systems Administrator

James Sanderson - Manager of User Services

Richard Brown - User Support Specialist

Admissions

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Andra Brantley - Director of Admissions

B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University

M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Kelley Bryson - Senior Admissions Counselor

Kelsey Gillette - Admissions Counselor

Leah Henderson - Admissions Records Specialist

Katie McConnell- Admissions Counselor

Myra O’Connor - Campus Visit Coordinator

Financial Aid

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Michelle Bernard - Director of Financial Aid

A.S., St. Petersburg College

B.S., University of Central Florida

Deborah Williams - Assistant Director of Financial Aid

Finance and Operations Office

Daniel Bo Wright - Vice President for Finance and Operations

B.S., Berry College

M.B.A., Mercer University

M.Acc., Mercer University

Certified Public Accountant - Georgia

Naveela Aslam - HR/Operations Associate

Hayley Burch - Director of Conferences and Event Services

Human Resources Office

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Naveela Aslam - Operations Associate

Auxiliary Services

Bookstore

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Kenneth Diegal - Manager

Physical Plant

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Mark Williams - General Manager 

Business Office

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Wade M. Benson - Controller

B.S., Georgia Southern University

Further Study: Georgia State University

Certified Public Accountant - Georgia and North Carolina

Peggy L. Greene - Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator

Charlie Rogers - Assistant Controller

Sandy Sosensky - Front Office Coordinator

Public Safety

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Full-Time

Robbie Rich - Chief of Police

Tommy Shook - Assistant Chief of Police

Anthony Petty - Police Officer

Manny Patterson - Police Officer

Part-Time

Billy Bracket - Police Officer

Michael Earley - Police Officer

Casey Farmer - Police Officer 

Andrew Glass - Police Officer

Gary Holloway - Police Officer

Johnny McCoy - Police Officer

Jenny Rhodes - Police Officer

Eric Wood - Police Officer

Harold Copeland - Security Officer

Cody Garrett - Security Officer 

Gene C. Henderson - Security Officer

Office of Planning and Research

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Rosemary R. Royston - Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research

A.S., Young Harris College

B.A., University of Georgia

M.A.O.M., University of Phoenix

M.F.A, Spalding University

Teresa A. Sampson - Institutional Research Analyst

Student Development Office

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Laura Whitaker-Lea - Vice President for Student Development and Title IX Coordinator

         B.A., Berry College

Ph.D., Georgia State University

Tonya P. Nix - Assistant to Vice President of Student Development and Coordinator of Special Projects

Megan Ridley - Assistant Dean for Campus Life; Director of Recreation

Mark Jestel- Director of Residence Life

Marti Slaughter - Director of Disability Services

John Beck - Director of Career Services

Dilyn Cox - Coordinator of Student Work and Internships

Bethany Ramos - Coordinator of Community Standards and Student Conduct

Melissa Wall - Residence Life Coordinator/Residential Education

Counseling and Psychological Services

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Susan Murphy - Director of Student Counseling

B.A., Kennesaw State University

M.S., Argosy University

Sandy McClure - Assistant to Counseling/Health

Religious Life

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Ryan Snider - Chaplain

Campus Recreation Center

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Megan Ridley - Assistant Dean for Campus Life

Dining Services

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Aundrea Dyer - Supervisor

Education

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J. Michelle Gernannt - Administrative Data Assistant to Education

Fine Arts

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J. Michelle Gernannt - Administrative Assistant to the Division of Fine Arts

M. Anita Guss - Accompanist

Becky Miller - Art Gallery Director

Suzanne West- Accompanist 

Planetarium

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Stephen D. Morgan - Director

B.S., University of North Carolina

M.A.T., University of North Carolina

 

Emeriti (Faculty and Administrators)

Richard L. Aunspaugh - Professor of Art

A.A., Andrew College, Cuthbert, Georgia; B.A., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia; M.A., New York University, New York; M.F.A., Milton Avery Graduate School of the Arts, Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. Further Study: Fulbright Scholar, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Deborah Courtney - Professor of Physical Education

B.S., Troy State University, Troy, Alabama; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Clay Dotson - Academic Dean and Interim President

B.S., Pikeville College, Pikeville, Kentucky; M.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

George “Bud” Dyer - Director of Admissions

B.S., M.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

Ray Farley - President

B.A., Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee; M.A., George Peabody College for Teachers, Nashville, Tennessee; Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

Kenneth Fox - Professor of Computer Science

B.A., Free Will Baptist College, Nashville, Tennessee; M.A.M.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Further Study: Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

David Franklin - Professor of History and Anthropology

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Further Study: University College, Cork, Ireland; Columbia University, New York, New York.

Louisa Franklin - Professor of English

B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; M.Ed., North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia.

Mary Ann Fox - Professor of Music

B.M., Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois; M.M., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.

William H. Fox - Professor of Music

B.S., M.Ed., Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia.

Steven J. Harvey (1976) - Professor of English; G. Milton Goolsby and Ophelia Roberts Goolsby Chair of English

B.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland; M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont; Ph.D., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.  Further Study:  Columbia University, New York, New York.

Meg Gring Whitley - Professor of Foreign Language

B.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; M.A., M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont; Ph.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: International Intercultural Studies Program, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.

James M. Hale -Professor of History and Psychology

B.A., M.A.T., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Ed.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia.

Thomas W. Jeffery - Professor of Theatre

B.A., Elon University, Elon, North Carolina; M.F.A., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Further Study: Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts; Columbia University, New York, New York; Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.

John W. Kay - Professor of Religion and Philosophy and Chair, Division of Humanities

A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.A., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia; M.Div., Drew University, Madison, New Jersey; D.Min., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee.

Todd Kimsey - Professor of Biology

B.S., M.A., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina.

Leon H. Lee - Professor of English

A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.A., High Point College, High Point, North Carolina; M.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Further Study: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and Greensboro, North Carolina.

O.V. Lewis - Registrar and Professor of Accounting

B.S., M.Ed., Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia.

Robert Nichols - Professor of Mathematics

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia; M.B.A., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; D.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Further Study: Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia.

Carol Rabun - Controller

Hartmut Ramm - Professor of Physics and Mathematics

B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee; M.A., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Further Study: Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia.

Roberta Rankin - Professor of Theatre

B.A., M.A., University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida; Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Further Study: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; American School of Classical Studies, Athens, Greece; International Early Dance Institute, Goucher College, Towson, Maryland; The Alexander Alliance, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Aston Magna Academy, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Blackfriars Theatre, Staunton, Virginia; Shakespeare’s Globe, London, England. Certified in Alexander Technique International.

Frederic J. Whitley - Religion and Campus Minister

A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.A., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Th.M., M.A., in Biblical Studies, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts.

Thomas S. Yow III - President

B.A., Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina; M.Div., Ed.D., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; D.D., Methodist College, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Board of Trustees

Mr. Jonathan F. Anderson ‘65 - Sautee, GA

Mr. Matthew P. Anderson ‘03 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. M. Brantley Barrow ‘74 - Atlanta, GA

Ms. Mary S. Broadrick - Matthews, NC

Mr. Dave Brown - Blairsville, GA; Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA

Mrs. Margaret R. Buker - Atlanta, GA

Hon. Earl L. Carter ‘77 - Pooler, GA

Ms. Carol A. Chastain ‘84 - Young Harris, GA

Mrs. Julia Webb Davis - Duluth, GA

Mr. René M. Diaz - Atlanta, GA

Mr. William F. Easterlin, III ‘75 - Louisville, GA

Dr. James F. Ellison ‘88 - Newnan, GA

Mrs. Meaghan Derrick Fine - Spring, TX

Mr. Alvin Gibson - Gainesville, GA

Mr. Derek B. Goshay - Atlanta, GA

D. Thad Haygood ‘92 - Columbus, GA

Mr. W. Ron Hinson ‘76 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Gerald W. Hudgins ‘65 - McDonough, GA

Mr. James T. Johnston, Jr. ‘70 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. William A. Johnston ‘75 - Atlanta, GA

Hon. Steve C. Jones - Atlanta, GA

William B. Jones - Jackson, GA

Mr. Ray P. Lambert, Jr. ‘77 - McDonough, GA

Mr. David J. Lance - Rome, GA

Ms. Martha J. Logan ‘74 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Eustace P. “Mac” McCannon ‘60 - Eatonton, GA

Mr. Ted McMullan - Atlanta, GA

Hon. Murphy C. Miller ‘74 - Dahlonega, GA

Mr. Kurt T. Momand ‘77 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Jerry W. Nix - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Jason K. Norton 02’ - Carrollton, GA

Mrs. Loulie Tarbutton Reese - Atlanta, GA

Ms. Pam R. Rollins - Atlanta, GA

Mrs. Julie D. Salisbury - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Brandon S. Sherman - Fayetteville, GA

Mr. Jimmy C. Tallent ‘70 - Blairsville, GA

Mr. Chris Wadle - Blairsville, GA

Mrs. Michele T. White - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Marlan B. Wilbanks ‘81 - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Kirk S. Wimberly, III ‘62 - Atlanta, GA

Hon. Charles S. Wynne - Gainesville, GA

 

LIFETIME TRUSTEE MEMBERS:

Hon. Zell B. Miller ‘51 - Young Harris, GA

Dr. Robert V. Ozment ‘46 - Rome, GA

 

EMERITUS MEMBERS:

Mr. Jeffrey P. Adams - Atlanta, GA

Mrs. Alleen D. Bratton - Atlanta, GA

Mr. Richard J. Burrell ‘47 - Lilburn, GA

Mrs. Sharon J. Cole - Atlanta, GA

Mr. James R. Dellinger, Jr. - Cartersville, GA

Mr. Gerald E. Eickhoff - Atlanta, GA

Dr. Thomas K. Glenn, II - Atlanta, GA

Rev. David T. Haygood, Sr. ‘60 - Newnan, GA

Mr. Wyck A. Knox, Jr. - Augusta, GA

Mr. Frank M. Malone, Jr. - Amelia Island, FL

Mr. Richard W. McGinnis - Blairsville, GA

Hon. James T. McIntyre ‘59 - Washington, DC

Mr. James G. Minter, Jr. - Fayetteville, GA

Mr. David A. Pattillo - Alpharetta, GA

Mr. J. Neal Purcell - Duluth, GA

Mr. William F. Roberts ‘52 - Fayetteville, GA

Mr. Jones Webb - Lawrenceville, GA

 

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:

Mr. Guerin Brown ‘22 - Greensboro, GA

Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson - Atlanta, GA

Rev. Michael McCord - Carrollton, GA

Jane H. Roberts ‘70 - Atlanta, GA

Rev. Dr. P. Alice Rogers - Gainesville, GA

Dr. Drew L. Van Horn - Young Harris, GA