FacultyFull–Time FacultyJoe S. Anderson (2010)—Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S.E., Delta State University, Cleveland, Mississippi; M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi. Paul T. Arnold (1987) — Professor of Biology A.A., B.S., Huntington College, Huntington, Indiana; Ph.D., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Diane I. Bauman (2009) — Instructor of Mathematics B.A., Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor, Michigan; M.A., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Jeffrey M. Bauman (1992) — Professor of Music B.A., Spring Arbor College, Spring Arbor, Michigan; M.M., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. James E. Bishop (2009) — Assistant Professor of English B.A., Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine; M.A., Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont. Further Study: University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada. Nicholas D. Bowman (2009) — Assistant Professor of Communication Studies B.A., M.A., University of Missouri, St. Louis, Missouri; Ph.D., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan. R. David Brackin (1995) — Associate Professor of Psychology; Christine Anderson Chair of Sociology B.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Further Study: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Bill C. Brown (2008) — Professor of Education B.S. Forestry, B.S. Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee; M.A., Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee; Ed.S., Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee; Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Further Study: National Science Foundation Institutes, Bethany College, Tennessee Tech University. Mark D. Brunner (2009) — Assistant Professor of Education B.S., M.A., Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio; Ph.D. , University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. Further Study: Education Specialist, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. Matthew Byron (2010)—Assistant Professor of History B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts; M.A., Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Edwin Sandy Calloway (2006) — Associate Professor of Music B.M.E., M.M.E., Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi; M.M., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; D.M.S., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Karen E. Calloway (2006) — Assistant Professor of Music B.M.E., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana; M.M., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Drew Calvin (2010) — Assistant Professor of Outdoor Education B.S., Texas A&M, College Station, Texas; M.S., Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; Ph.D. Texas A&M, College Station, Texas. Rachel L. Chaves (2010)—Assistant Professor of Theatre B.F.A., Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio; M.F.A., Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. Additional Study: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Edgar W. Collins (2008) — Assistant Professor of Theatre A.A., B.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; M. F.A., Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. Keith A. DeFoor (1998) — Professor of Music B.M., Shorter College, Rome, Georgia; M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Dawn M. Dickins (2001) — Associate Professor of Art B.F.A., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia; M.F.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. N. Eric Dickman (2010)—Assistant Professor of Religious Studies B.A., University of Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Rob Dussler (2003) — Instructor of Outdoor Education B.A., St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas; M.Ed., Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia. Benny P. Ferguson (2008) — Professor of Music A.A., B.A., Newberry College, Newberry, South Carolina; M.M., University of South Carolina, South Carolina; Ph.D., North Texas State University, Denton, Texas. Margaret L. Forrester (1987) — Associate Professor of Chemistry; Scott B. Appleby Chair of Science B.A., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi. Louisa B. Franklin (1979) — Professor of English B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; M.Ed., North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia. Robert B. Fulton (2009) — Assistant Professor of Theatre B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.F.A., Illinois State University; Normal, Illinois. Jennifer M. Gianfalla (2009) — Assistant Professor of English B.A., Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania; M.A., Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio; Ph.D., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Joy V. Goldsmith (2004) — Associate Professor of Communication Studies B.A., Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas; M.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. Nathan Gray (2009) — Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy B.A., Hanover College, Hanover, Indiana; M.A., Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana; Ph.D, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jennifer S. Hallett (2008) — Assistant Professor of Communication Studies B.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan; M. A., University of California, Santa Barbara, California; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, California. 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. Brian C. Hoffman (2006) — Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris, Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.S., Towson University, Towson, Maryland. Jennifer A. Hughes (2009) — Assistant Professor of English B.A., Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; M.A. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Ph.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Brenda K. Hull (1994) — Associate Professor of Biology B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee; M.S., East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. Sharon C. Jackson (2010)—Assistant Professor of Education B.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. Linda G. Jones (2009) — Associate Professor of Biology B.S., Stetson University, Deland, Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. Victor L. Kane (2010)—Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy B.A., Boston University; M.S., Columbia University; Ph.D., Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts. Richard R. Knepp (1999) — Instructor of Music B.A., Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia; M.M., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. John M. Kniess (1976) — Associate Professor of Physical Education and Recreation B.S., Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio; M.R.P.A., Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; Ed.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Andrea L. Kwiatkowski (2010)—Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Dawn A. Lamade (1999) — Dean of Library Services B.A., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.L.S., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Mary S. Land (2010)—Senior Instructor of Music B.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.M., VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois. Amanda M. Lawrence (2004) — Associate Professor of English B.A., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia; M.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Ruth B. Looper (1996) — Professor of English B.A., Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina; M.A., University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Ph.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. B. Lee March (1993) — Professor of Political Science; John H. Harland Chair of Political Science B.A., M.A., Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri; Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri. Kevin P. Miller (2009) — Instructor of Biology B.A., Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana; M.S., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Janice T. Moore (1963) — Associate Professor of English B.A., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia; M.A., Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama. Further Study: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia; Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia. Timothy S. Moore (2009) - Assistant Professor of Religious Studies B.S., Greesboro College, Greensboro, North Carolina; M.Div., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina; Further Study: Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, North Carolina. Stephen D. Morgan (2005) — Instructor of Astronomy B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; M.A.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Lynne C. Nation (1986) — Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; M.A.T., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Adam D. Neal (2008) — Instructor of Religious Studies B.A., Mercer University, Macon, GA; M.T.S. Emory University, Atlanta, GA. Robert A. Peacock (2002) — Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama. Jennifer M. Pemberton (2008) — Assistant Professor of Sociology B.S., New College of Florida, Sarasota, Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Baishali Ray (2009) — Instructor of Physical Geography B.S., University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; M.S., Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi. Mitchell C. Richards (2010)— Instructor of Computer Science A.S., Aiken Technical College, Aiken, South Carolina; B.S., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois; M.S., University of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland. Ron R. Roach (2002) — Associate Professor of Communication Studies; Alva S. Maxwell and Edna Maxwell Chair of Speech B.S., Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina; Ph.D., Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Further Study: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Mark J. Rollins (2004) — Associate Professor of English B.A., Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama; M.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Arunava Roy (2009) — Assistant Professor of Physics B.S., University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India; M.S., Clarkston University, Potsdam, New York; M.A. University of Mississippi , University, Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi. Diana I. Santiago (2009) — Associate Professor of Spanish B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Jennifer C. Schroeder (2010)—Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haut, Indiana; Ph.D., Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Xianzhi (Amanda) Song (2009) — Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Petroleum, Huadong, China; M.S., University of Petroleum, Beijing, China; Ph.D., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota. Natalia A. Starostina (2008) — Assistant Professor of History A.A., B.A., University of St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Russia; M.A., Michigan State University, East Lansing, MR; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Thomas M. Stearns (2005) — Assistant Professor of History B.A., Baylor University, Waco, Texas; M.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. R. Peter Terrebonne (2006) — Instructor of Business and Public Policy; W. O. DuVall Chair of Business B.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; B.S., Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia; M.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; M.A., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia; Ph. D., Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Joseph L. Terry (2010) — Instructor of Communication Studies B.S., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, Illinois; M.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; Further study, University of Colorado at Boulder. Isabelle M. L. Therriault (2010) — Assistant Professor of Spanish & French B.S., McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; M.A., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts. James R. Thomas (1987) — Associate Professor of Physical Education B.S., Coastal Carolina College, Conway, South Carolina; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Danae C. Turchyn (2009) — Instructor of Outdoor Education B.S., Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina; M.E., Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia. John Van Vliet (2008) — Assistant Professor of Business and Public Policy A.A., B.S., United States Military Academy, West Point, New York; M. A., Georgetown University, Washington, DC; M.B.A, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; Ph.D., Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Jamie C. Watson (2009) — Assistant Professor of Philosophy B.S., Lee University, Cleveland, Tennessee; M.A., University of Montana, Missoula, Montana. Further Study: Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Jonathan Ted Whisenhunt (2009) — Associate Professor of Art B.F.A., Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham Alabama; M.F.A., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Adjunct FacultyScott Barnstead (2007) — Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina; M.M., Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Renee Boutwell (2009)—Adjunct Instructor of Music B.A., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota. Eric R. Brown (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of Music B.A., University of Georgia, Athens; M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Missouri. Robert H. Campbell (2009)—Adjunct Instructor of Service Learning B.A., Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee; M.Div., Columiba Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia; M.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina; Further Study, University of Memphis. Maria Albo Carabelli (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of Political Science B.A., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia; M.P.A., North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, Georgia. Alisha Covington (2009) - Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., M.M.E., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Ki M. Curtis (2004) — Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education B.A., Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina. Cynthia L. DeFoor (2000) — Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., Shorter College, Rome, Georgia. Mark F. Dehler (2010) — Adjunct Instructor of Political Science B.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; J.D., Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia. Alan Denmon (1999) — Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.M.E., VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois. Matilda J. Foster (2010) — Adjunct Instructor of Political Science B.S., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia. Mary Ann Fox (1959) — Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois; M.M., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. Christopher D. Hendley (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of Music B.S., Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama; M.M., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Sharon Herrmann (2010) — Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics B.S., State University of New York, Geneseo, New York; M.S., Elmira College, Elmira, New York. Barbara L. Honaker (2009) — Adjunct Instructor of Dance A.S., Floyd College, Rome, Georgia Carol Knight (2009) – Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics A.A., B.S., M.A., Emory University, Decatur, Georgia. George Koller (2009) – Adjunct Instructor of Dance B.A., M.A., Adelphi University, Garden City, New York. Lance D. Markham (2001) — Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training B.S., Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Washington; M.S., Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia. Alisha L. Miller (2009)- Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas; M.M., Ohio State University; D.M.A., Ohio State University. Zell B. Miller (1999) — Distinguished Visiting Professor of History and Public Policy; The Miller Chair for Government and Public Affairs A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; A.B., M.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; Further Study: University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Henry Paseur (2009)—Adjunct Instructor of Accounting B.S., University of North Alabama, Florence, Alabama; J.D., Woodrow Wilson College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia. Kari Beth Rust (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of Theatre A.A., Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois; B.F.A., Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. Laura Stooksbury (2009) — Adjunct Instructor of Music B.M., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.M.E., Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Robert L. Sturgess (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of Theatre B.A., Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia Eloise A. Whisenhunt (2010)—Adjunct Instructor of English B.A., Birmingham-Southern University, Birmingham, Alabama; M.A., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Athletic Department(Click here to view the Athletic Department website) Randy J. Dunn (2010)—Athletic Director B.S., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia; M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia. Kelly A. Blount (2010) - Assistant Tennis Coach B.M., M.B.A., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia James (Jay) T. Brown (2010) - Assistant Coach, Baseball B.A., M.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. Kathy Insel Brown (1997)—Assistant Athletic Director/Women’s Soccer Coach B.S., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.A., Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama. William Barry Brown (2006)—Cross Country Coach Eric Geldart (2002)—Head Coach, Women’s Softball B.A., Roanoke College, Salem, Virginia; M.Ed. Westfield State College, Westfield, Massachusetts. Peter Herrman (2009)—Head Coach, Men’s Basketball B.S., State University of New York, Geneseo, New York. Heath W. Hooper (2010) - Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball B.A., Reinhardt College, Waleska, Georgia. Travis R. Huffman (2010) - Assistant Coach, Baseball B.S., University of St. Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas. Mark F. McKeever (2005)—Coach, Men’s Soccer A.A., Tyler Junior College, Tyler, Texas; B.A., Christian Brothers University, Memphis,Tennessee; M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, Memphis, Tennessee. Andre G. Morgan (2010)- Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball Spencer Levi Nunnally (2010)—Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer Brenda Paul (2009)—Head Coach, Women’s Basketball B.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina; M.A., Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina. Rick J. Robinson (1998) - Head Coach, Basebal B.A., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina; M.A., Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina. Daniel R. Rubino (2002)—Assistant Coach, Women’s Softball/Golf A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. Robbie L. Stancil (2010) - Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball A.B., Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia; M.E., North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, Georgia. Ciaran Traquair (2010)—Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer Jacob A. Turner (2010)—Coach, Men’s Tennis B.S., Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. Administrative Officers and StaffPresident’s Office(Click here to view the President’s Office website) Cathy Cox—President LL.D. (Honorary), J.D., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia; A.B.J. University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; A.S. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Georgia. Teresa R. Hobbs—Administrative Assistant to the President Executive Vice President and Provost’s Office(Click here to view the Provost’s Office website) Ronald R. Ingle—Executive Vice President and Provost B.A., Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina; M.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida; Ph.D., Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Karen C. Williams—Administrative Assistant to the Executive Vice President and Provost B.S., Radford University, Radford, Virginia. Further Study: Salisbury State, Salisbury, Maryland. Academic Affairs Office(Click here to view the Academic Affairs Office website) Ron R. Roach—Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty B.S., Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina; Ph.D., Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Further Study: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Keith A. DeFoor—Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs B.M., Shorter College, Rome, Georgia; M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Karen C. Williams—Administrative Assistant to the Academic Affairs Office B.S., Radford University, Radford, Virginia. Further Study: Salisbury State, Salisbury, Maryland. Academic Advising Center(Click here to view the Academic Advising Center website) Debbie T. Roach—Director B.A., Mid-Atlantic Christian University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina; M.S.M., Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia. Karen C. Martin—Academic Advisor B.S.N., Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia; M.Ed., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. Further Study: A. T. Still University, Mesa, Arizona. Meredith Richel—Academic Advisor/Career Specialist
B.A., Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Virginia; M.S., Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. Amalauna (Amy) Brock—Assistant B.S., Tennessee Wesleyan, Athens, Tennessee. Academic Service Learning and Bonner Leaders Program(Click here to view the Bonner Leaders Program website) Robert H. Campbell—Coordinator B.A., Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia; M.A., Appalachain State University, Boone, North Carolina. Further Study: University of Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee. Academic Success Center(Click here to view the Academic Success Center website) Louisa Franklin—Director B.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; M.Ed., North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia. Billie D. Young—Student Disabilities Services Coordinator A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.A., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia; Sp.Ed., Mercer University and State College, Macon, Georgia. Fine Arts(Click here to view the Fine Arts website) Scott A. Dean—Art Gallery Director B.A., Coastal Carolina University, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; M.A., University of Lincoln, Lincoln, England, United Kingdom. Robert L. Sturgess—Theatre Technical Director B.A., B.A., Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, Georgia. Kari Beth Rust—Costume Shop Supervisor A.A., Highland Community College, Freeport, Illinois; B.F.A., Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois. M. Anita Guss—Accompanist B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Barbara Z. Volletti—Accompanist A.F.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.M., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. H. Denise Murphy—Administrative Assistant to the Division of Fine Arts Library Services(Click here to view the Library Services website) Dawn A. Lamade—Dean of Library Services B.A., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.L.S., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Debra L. March—Associate Librarian A.A., Southwestern Community College, Creston, Iowa; B.A., Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri; M.A., Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, Connecticut. Joy L. Day—Reference Librarian B.A., Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey; M.S.L.I.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida. Further Study: Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, New Jersey; Rutgers State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey; North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia. Stephanie Short—Technical Services Librarian B.A., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, M.S.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. R. Michael Elrod—Library Instructor and Electronic Services Assistant B.A., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. Linda M. Foster—Technical Assistant Kelli Gonyea—Technical Assistant Associates Degree, Tri‐County Community College, Peachtree, North Carolina. Outdoor Education(Click here to view the Outdoor Education website) Rob Dussler—Director B.A., St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas; M.Ed., Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia. Danae C. Turchyn—Coordinator B.S., Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, North Carolina; M.E., Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia. Planetarium(Click here to view the Planetarium website) Stephen D. Morgan—Director B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; M.A.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Debbie Morgan—Clerk B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina; M.S., Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Registrar(Click here to view the Registrar’s Office website) Pat M. Strickland—Registrar Tammy Gibson—Associate Registrar B.A., East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee; M.P.A., Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida. Advancement Office(Click here to view the Advancement Office website) Jay T. Stroman—Vice President for Institutional Advancement B.B.A., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. Jennifer McAfee—Director of Development and Planned Giving B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee; J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. B. Denise Cook—Director of Communications and Marketing B.S., M.B.A., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. Jennifer Marshall—Director of Advancement Services A.B.J., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Krystin Dean—Assistant Director of Communications and Marketing B.A., Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina; M.A., University of Lincoln, Lincoln, England. Andrea M. Ferguson—Coordinator of Advancement Administration Paralegal, North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia. Alumni Services Office(Click here to view the Alumni Services Office website) Dana D. Ensley ‘97—Director of Alumni Relations B.S., Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina. Heather Deyton—Assistant to Director of Alumni Relations Athletic Department(Click here to view the Athletic Department website) Randy J. Dunn—Athletic Director B.S., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia; M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia. Kathy Insel Brown—Assistant Athletic Director/Women’s Soccer Coach B.S., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.A., Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama. Jennifer M. Stearsman—Athletics Compliance Officer B.A., Bethany College, Bethany, West Virginia; M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, Georgia. Brian Howard —Sports Information Director B.S., Ashland University, Ashland Ohio. Rebecca M. Kruse - Assistant Athletic Trainer B.S., Exercise & Sports Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon. Celeste Ferris—Administrative Assistant
A.A., Indian River Community College, Fort Pierce, Florida. Business Office(Click here to view the Business Office website) Wade M. Benson—Vice President for Finance B.S., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. Further Study: Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, Certified Public Accountant—Georgia and North Carolina. Cynthia J. Brendle—Assistant Business Manager Peggy L. Greene—Accounts Payable and Payroll Coordinator Charlie Rogers—Accounts Receivable/Loan Coordinator A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.B.A., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia. Campus Technology Office(Click here to view the Campus Technology Office website) Ken Faneuff—Vice President for Campus Technology B.S., Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. Daniel Dockery—Data Base Administrator Associates Degree, North Georgia Technical College, Blairsville, Georgia. Hollis L. Townsend—Network Administrator A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. Gannon Stallings—Systems Administrator Matthew Manous—Client Support Specialist A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. Samuel Leslie—Helpdesk Specialist A.F.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.F.A., Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. Enrollment Management OfficeClinton G. Hobbs—Vice President for Enrollment Management A.A., Young Harris College; A.B.J., M.Ed., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Admissions(Click here to view the Admissions website) W. Matthew Mashburn—Associate Director of Admissions A.S., Young Harris College; B.S., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia. Garth L. Webb—Associate Director of Admissions B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern College, Statesboro, Georgia; M.Ed., Valdosta State College, Valdosta, GA. Megan C. Taylor—Associate Director of Admissions A.S., Young Harris College; A.B., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Brenda S. Garrett—Admissions Coordinator Kelli L. Fell—Admissions Specialist Julianna Barron—Senior Admissions Counselor/Multicultural Recruitment B.B.A., North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, Georgia; M.A., Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky. Andrew Knoblich—Admissions Counselor A.S., Young Harris College; B.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Nicole Maddox—Admissions Counselor A.A., Young Harris College; A.B., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Jennifer C. Manous—Admissions Facilitator/ Financial Aid Assistant B.S.A., M.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Kari M. Webb - Admissions Counselor A.S., Young Harris College; B.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia Financial Aid(Click here to view the Financial Aid website) Linda E. Adams—Director of Financial Aid A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. Wanda T. Martin—Assistant Director of Financial Aid Anita P. McGee—Student Financial Counselor/Loan Specialist B.S., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Further Study: Kansas State University. RetentionJohn M. Kniess—Retention Officer B.S., Wilmington College, Wilmington, Ohio; M.R.P.A., Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina; Ed.D., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Human Resources Office(Click here to view the Human Resources Office website) Vincent A. Robelotto—Director of Human Resources B.S.B.A., University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana; M.S.I.R., Loyola University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Angie Hunt—Administrative Assistant Institutional Planning, Assessment, and Registration Office(Click here to view the Institutional Planning, Assessment, and Registration Office website) Rosemary R. Royston—Vice President for Planning, Assessment, and Registration A.S., Young Harris College; B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; M.A.O.M., University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona. Teresa A. Sampson—Administrative Assistant—Planning, Assessment and Registration Hugh C. Torbit—Internal Auditor/Research Assistant B.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.
Physical Plant(Click here to view the Physical Plant website) Keith Raker - Physical Plant Director Rusty Royston—Physical Plant Engineer A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris Georgia; B.S.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Further Study: Southern Polytechnic State University, Marietta, Georgia; Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington. Joe Tiger—Grounds Supervisor Christine Haines—Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor Sandy R. McClure—Administrative Assistant Justin Smith—Athletic Fields Supervisor Joe Tiger—Grounds Supervisor James Thompson—Grounds Technician Larry Brown—Grounds Technician Tracy Parker—Grounds Technician Regina Foster—Housekeeper Della Matheson—Housekeeper Debra Youngblood—Housekeeper Bonita Suggs—Housekeeper Lynn Hogsed—Housekeeper Gwen Denton—Housekeeper Rita Brown - Housekeeper Nancy Collins - Housekeeper Judy Gibson - Housekeeper Charlotte Majercick - Housekeeper Kera Murray - Housekeeper Keith Taylor - Maintenance Technician Gary Majercik—Maintenance Technician Randy Rodgers - Maintenane Technician Steve L. Smith—Maintenance Technician Jim Beighley—Maintenance Technician Safety and Compliance(Click here to view the Safety and Compliance Office website) Krista Massell—Director A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, Georgia; B.S., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia. Student Development Office(Click here to view the Student Development Office website) Susan Rogers—Vice President for Student Development A.A., Brevard College, Brevard, North Carolina; B.A., Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage, Alaska; M.A., Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. C. Bryan Hayse—Associate Dean of Students B.S., M.S., Murray State University, Murray Kentucky; Ed.D., Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee. K. Sean McGreevey—Director of Residence Life B.A., Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; M.A., Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina. Nicole M. Fjeldal—Director of Orientation and First Year Programs B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo, New York; M.S., Canisius College, Buffalo, New York. Rouseline Emmanuel—Director of Campus Activities B.S., Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey; M.Ed., University of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana. Dan Moore—Residence Hall Director/Director of Intramurals B.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Crystal D. Crouse—Residence Hall Director B.S. Psychology, B.S. Sociology, Western Carolina, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Stuart A. Miller—Residence Hall Director B.A., M.A., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia. Bookstore(Click here to view the Bookstore website) Jonathan Brock—Manager Campus Recreation Center(Click here to view the Recreation Center website) Sharon L. Stanton—Director B.S., M.S., Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. C. Michael Kimsey - Assistant Director B.A., Mars Hill, Mars Hill, North Carolina. Tammie C. Clark - Fitness Instructor B.S., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Tonya W. Stroman - Fitness Instructor B.A., E.C.E., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia. Jeannie G. Ledford - Fitness Specialist B.S., Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina. Jennifer C. Puryear - Fitness Specialist A.S., Macon State College, Macon, Georgia; B.A., Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia. Counseling and Psychological Services(Click here to view the Counseling and Psychological Services website) Lynne B. Grady—Director of Counseling A.S., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; B.S., North Georgia College, Dahlonega, Georgia; M.S., Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. Further Study: Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Helen W. Mathis - Assistant to Counseling/Health B.S. Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. Dining Services(Click here to view the Dining Services website) Allen Clark—Director Health Services(Click here to view the Health Services website) Linda A. Kniess—Director of Student Health Services R.N. Certification, Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, Dayton, Ohio. Further Study: Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia; Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio; University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Paula Palmer—Registered Nurse A.A., Wesley College, Dover, Delaware; B.S., Salisbury State University, Salisbury, Maryland. Public Safety(Click here to view the Public Safety website) Ken R. Henderson—Director of Public Safety Johnny Carroll—Police Officer A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, Georgia. Robbie Rich—Police Officer Julio Cruz—Police Officer Shawn Dyer—Police Officer Justin Alexander—Police Officer Brandon Hogsed - Police Officer Dodie L. Thomas —Adminstrative Assistant Religious Life(Click here to view the Religious Life website) Rev. Timothy S. Moore—Campus Minister B.S., Greensboro College, Greensboro, North Carolina; M.Div., Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Further Study: Hood Theological Seminary, Salisbury, 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. 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. 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. Henry Hedden—Professor of Mathematics B.S., Mercer University, Macon, Georgia; M.Ed., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Fay Clegg Hoag—Director of Alumni Affairs and Assistant to the President A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, 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 Philosophy and Religion 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. Bettie M. Sellers—Professor of English and Chair, Division of Humanities B.A., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia; M.A., University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia; D. Lit., LaGrange College, LaGrange, Georgia. 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 TrusteesOfficersChair: Jerry W. Nix—Atlanta, Georgia Vice Chair: Douglas B. Mitchell ‘61—Atlanta, Georgia Secretary: James T. Johnston, Jr.’70—Atlanta, Georgia Treasurer: Wade M. Benson—Young Harris, Georgia Board of TrusteesJeffrey P. Adams—Atlanta, Georgia Jonathan F. Anderson ‘65—Marietta, Georgia M. Brantley Barrow ‘74—Atlanta, Georgia Paul D. Beckham ‘63—Atlanta, Georgia Alleen D. Bratton—Atlanta, Georgia Margaret R. Buker Atlanta, Georgia Earl L. Carter ‘77—Pooler, Georgia Rene’ M. Diaz—Atlanta, Georgia James F. Ellison ‘88—Atlanta, Georgia Clair W. Frazier ’81—Young Harris, Georgia Alvin Gibson—Gainesville, Georgia Donald A. Harp, Jr. ‘61—Atlanta, Georgia David T. Haygood, Sr. ‘60—Newnan, Georgia Robert L. Head ‘59—Blairsville, Georgia William Harry Hill— Powder Springs, Georgia Henry M. Huckaby ‘62—Athens, Georgia Gerald W. Hudgins ’65—McDonough, Georgia James T. Johnston, Jr. ‘70—Atlanta, Georgia Wyck A. Knox, Jr.—Augusta, Georgia Ray P. Lambert, Jr. ‘77— McDonough, Georgia T. Bert Lance—Calhoun, Georgia Rubye M. Lucas—Atlanta, Georgia Richard W. McGinnis—Atlanta, Georgia Murphy Miller ‘74—Young Harris, Georgia Zell B. Miller ‘51—Young Harris, Georgia Douglas B. Mitchell ‘61—Atlanta, Georgia Kurt T. Momand ’77—Marietta, Georgia Jerry W. Nix—Atlanta, Georgia Robert V. Ozment ‘46—Rome, Georgia David A. Pattillo—Atlanta, Georgia William F. Roberts ’52—Fayetteville, Georgia Pamela Rollins—Atlanta, Georgia Julie Salisbury—Atlanta, Georgia Jimmy C. Tallent ‘70— Blairsville, Georgia Jones Webb—Lawrenceville, Georgia Michele T. White— Atlanta, Georgia Charles S. Wynne—Gainesville, Georgia Emeriti TrusteesGeorge J. Berry ‘57—Forsyth, Georgia Jack T. Brinkley, Sr. ‘49—Columbus, Georgia George H. Broadrick ‘41—Charlotte, North Carolina Sam H. Coker ’47—Atlanta, Georgia Sharon J. Cole—Atlanta, Georgia James R. Dellinger, Jr.—Cartersville, Georgia Marion M. Edwards ‘59—Hamilton, Georgia Gerald E. Eickhoff—Decatur, Georgia Thomas F. Forkner ‘37—Norcross, Georgia Duncan T. Fulton, Jr. ‘44—Dallas, Texas Thomas K. Glenn, II—Atlanta, Georgia Charles W. Hancock ‘44—Macon, Georgia William C. Hatcher—Atlanta, Georgia Edgar L. Jenkins ‘51— Jasper, Georgia L. Bevel Jones, III—Atlanta, Georgia Frank M. Malone, Jr.—Amelia Island, Florida James T. McIntyre ’59—Washington, DC James G. Minter—Fayetteville, GA Albert N. Parker.—Atlanta, Georgia Dan B. Pattillo—Decatur, Georgia J. Neal Purcell—Duluth, Georgia Hugh M. Tarbutton—Sandersville, Georgia Mary R. Warren—Atlanta, Georgia Robert E. Williams ‘55—Atlanta, Georgia Ex-Officio TrusteesCindy Autry—Carrollton, Georgia Carol A. Chastain ’84— Young Harris, Georgia Bishop G. Lindsey Davis—Norcross, Georgia Matthew F. Kammerer ‘11—Young Harris, Georgia Gerald S. Thurman—Gainesville, Georgia Cathy Cox—Young Harris, Georgia |