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Faculty
Paul T. Arnold (1987) - Professor of Biology
A.A. Biotechnology, B.S. Biology, Huntington College
Ph.D. Botany, Miami University
Alexander Barnes (2018) - Assistant Professor of Mathematics; Chair, Department 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 L. Boggs (2019) - Associate Professor 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
Mary C. Brink (2014) - Associate Professor of Art History; Chair, Department of Art (interim)
B.A. Art History, New College of Florida
M.A. Art History, Florida State University
Ph.D. Art History, City University of New York
Matthew S. Bruen (2014) - Associate Professor of English; Chair, Department of Literature and Languages
B.A. English, Religion, Bucknell University
M.A. English and American Literature, Ph.D. English and American Literature, New York University
John Hayes Bunch - Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Bands
B.M. Instrumental Music K-12, University of Tennessee
M.M. Performance Percussion, University of Michigan
M.M. Conducting, D.M.A. Conducting, University of Missouri
Leah C. Burnham (2022) Assistant Professor of History
B.S. Social Studies Education, North Greenville University
M.A. History, Clemson University
Ph.D. History, Georgia State University
Matthew A. Byron (2010) - Associate Professor of History; Chair, Department of History; Director of General Education
B.A. History, University of Massachusetts
M.A. History, Clemson University
Ph.D. History, University of Arkansas
E. Sandy Calloway (2006) - 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
Anne Marguerite Coyle (2022) - Associate Professor of Biology
B.A. Geology, Wittenberg University
M.S. Biology, Ph.D. Biology, University of North Dakota
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
Cynthia L. DeFoor (2000) - Instructor of Music
B.M. Piano Pedagogy, Shorter College
M.M. Piano Pedagogy, Reinhardt University
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) - Professor of Business and Public Policy; Chair, Department of Business and Public Policy
B.A. History, Hanover College
M.A. Economics, Indiana University
Ph.D. Public Policy, University of Arkansas
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
Daniel Helbert (2022) - Assistant Professor of English
B.A. English, University of Virginia at Wise
M.A. English, Virginia Tech
Ph.D. English, University of British Columbia
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
Vanessa Iacocca (2023) - Assistant Professor of English
B.A. English, University of California, Davis
M.A. Viking and Medieval Norse Studies, University of Iceland
Ph.D. English, Purdue University
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
C. Todd Jones (2012) - 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-Wall (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
Susan F. Krebs (2022) - Assistant Professor of Education
B.S. Middle Grades Education, North Georgia College and State University
M.Ed. Education, Milligan University
Ed.S. Education Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
Ph.D. Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
Andrea L. Kwiatkowski (2010) - Associate Professor of Biology; Chair, Department 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
Jonathan Micancin (2019) - Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A. Biology, Skidmore College
Ph.D. Biology, University of North Carolina
Tara Morgan (2023) - Instructor of Business and Law
B.S. MGT - Human Resource Management, University of South Alabama
M.S. Human Resource Management, Troy University
J.D., Western State University College of Law
Matthew Osborn (2023) - Associate Professor of Business
B.P.S. Professional Studies, Barry University
M.B.A. Executive Master of Business Administration, Jacksonville University
D.B.A. Business Administration, Jacksonville University
Ian Oxman (2023) - Instructor of Marketing
B.S. Kinesiology, University of California, Los Angeles
M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Southern California
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
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
Brenda Rombalski (2022) - Instructor of Communication Studies
B.A. Communication, M.A. Communication Studies, California State University
Shelley M. Sanderson (2015) - Associate 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; Program Coordinator
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
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
Matthew B. Smith (2022) - Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
B.A. History, University of South Carolina
M.A. Film and Media Studies, Emory University
Ph.D. Communication - Film, Georgia State University
Xianzhi (Amanda) Song (2009) - 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
Richard Stafford (2017) - 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
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
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) - 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
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; Chair, Department 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
Lauren Albin (2022) - Director of the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium; Instructor of Astronomy
B.A. English Literature - Creative Writing, Agnes Scott College
M.F.A. Creative Writing, Arizona State University
M.S. Space Studies, American Public University
Diane I. Bauman (2009) - Dean of Early College and Distance Learning; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics, Spring Arbor College
M.A. Mathematics, Bowling Green State University
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
Steven Esser (2023) - Communications Director
A.A., Pensacola State College
B.S., M.S. Communication, Purdue University
Morgan Henderson (2018) - Assistant Director of Academic Support
B.A. English, Young Harris College
M.Ed. Higher Education Administration, Georgia Southern University
Jessie Homesley (2019) - Head Coach, Softball
B.A. Business Administration, Furman University
M.A. Leadership, Shorter University
Leeah P. Hughes (2017) - Assistant to the Provost
B.S. General Studies, Brenau University
M.A. Education, Louisiana State University
Anna Claire Knight (2021) - Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator
B.S Sport Management, Georgia Southern University
M.S. Experimental Psychology - Health/Sport, University of West Alabama
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
Kelcie Matthews (2022) - Assistant Athletic Trainer; Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor, Recreation, and Sport Studies
B.S. Kinesiology/Sports Medicine; M.S. Athletic Training, University of North Georgia
Jason Pierce (2018) - Provost and Executive Vice President; 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
Zackary Vandever (2016) - Technical Director
B.F.A. Theatre, Shorter University
M.F.A. Technical Production, Florida State 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
Issam Abu-Ghallous (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy
B.A., Bethlehem University
M.B.A., Lewis University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
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
David Arvold (2023) - Adjunct Instrctor of Music
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
Olivia Buzzacco (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of English
B.F.A. Creative Writing, M.F.A., Creative Writing, Bowling Green State 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
Zachary Dehm (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies
B.A. Philosophy/Religious Studies, University of Toledo
M.T.S. Theology/Ministry, Boston College
John M. Donovan (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Business and Public Policy
B.A. Psychology, Rutgers College
Ph.D. Organizational Behavior, Case Western Reserve University
Gina Dropp (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Theatre
M.F.A. Writing, Spalding University
Jason Edwards (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
M.A. History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Daniel Fant (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Engineering
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State 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
James Camden Goddard (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A. Art, Young Harris College
M.F.A. Studio Art, Florida State 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
Suzanna Hernandez (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A. Spanish, University of North Carolina Asheville
M.A. Spanish, Middlebury College
Mary Hill (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies
B.S. Organizational Communication, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. Communication Studies, California State University, Fullerton
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
Craig Kahle (2023) - Adjunct Instrcutor of Business
B.A. Psychology, Boston University
M.B.A. Business Administration, University of Connecticut
Amber Knapp (2017) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics, Spring Arbor University
M.A.T. Marygrove College
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
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
Matthew Lempke (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of History
A.A.S., Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, Virginia; B.A., James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia; M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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
Kelsie Mayes (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of History
A.A. History Pathway, B.A. History Education, M.A. History, University of North Georgia
Glenn McGuffin (2023) - Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
B.S. Business Administration, Accounting; M.I.B. International Business, University of South Carolina
Joshua McMains (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S. Psychology, University of Georgia
M.S. Psychology, Georgia Southern University
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
John Tommy Palmer (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
A.S. Computer Science, University of North Georgia
B.S. Electrical Engineering Technology, Kennesaw State University
M.A.T. Mathematics Education, Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Piedmont 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
Joanna Pierce (2023) Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A. English, University of South Florida
M.A. English, University of Central Florida
Ph.D. English, University of South Carolina
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
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
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
Jenny Stowers (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor Leadership
B.S. Music Education Instrumental, Western Carolina University
M.A. Middle Grades Education, Piedmont College
Joshua Stroud (2023) - Adjunct Instructor of Outdoor, Recreation, and Sport Studies
B.S. Physical Education/Exercise Science; D.P.T. Physical Therapy, University of North Georgia
Brian J. Taylor (2023) Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.A. Government and Political Science, Widener University
M.A. Political Science, University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, George Mason University
Lisa Vox (2019) - Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A. History, Rhodes College
M.A. History, Ph.D. History, Emory University
Nolan Walker (2023) - Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A. Music, Young Harris College
M.M. Performance, University of Louisville
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 - Executive Assistant to the President
Academic Affairs Office
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Jason A. Pierce - Provost and Executive 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
Laura Whitaker-Lea - Associate Vice President for Policy & Compliance and College Ombuds; Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Berry College
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Leeah P. Hughes - Assistant to the Provost
Young Harris College Early College (Dual Enrollment)
Diane I. Bauman - Dean of Early College and Distance Learning; Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Spring Arbor College
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Teresa Sampson - Assistant for Early College & Distance Learning
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
Kelley Bryson - Assistant Registrar
Jenny Stowers - Coordinator of First-Year Experience
Success Center
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Wendy Morgan - Director of Disability Services
Morgan Henderson - Assistant Director of Academic Support
Advancement Office
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Mark Dotson - Vice President for Advancement
A.A., Young Harris College
B.S.A., University of Georgia
Holly Burcham - Director of Annual Giving
Robin Harp - Senior Director of Leadership & Legacy Giving
Tonya Nix - Director of Advancement Services
Bobbie Thompson - Director of Development & Leadership Giving
Erin Tozier - Advancement Coordinator
Kacie Bradley - Assistant to the Offices for Athletics and Advancement
Alumni Engagement & Outreach
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Dana Ensley - Senior Director of Alumni Engagement and Outreach
Communications & Marketing
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Steven Esser - Communications Director
Jenna Thomas - Communications Specialist
Athletics Department
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Jennifer Rushton - Director of Athletics
B.S., Trine University
M.S., Georgia Southern University
Anna C. Knight - Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance/Senior Woman Administrator
Reggie Anderson - Assistant Director of Athletics for Facilities and Game Operations/Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee
Madison Urquiola - Assistant Director of Athletics for External Operations
Kacie Bradley - Assistant to the Offices for Athletics and Advancement
Athletic Trainers
Jared S. Sandler - Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer
Kathleen Ducanson - Assistant Athletic Trainer
Hailey Haveck - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Kelcie Matthews - Assistant Athletic Trainer
Jacob Watson - Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
Coaching Staff
Stephen Waggener - Head Coach, Baseball
Kris Taveras - Assistant Coach, Baseball
Cory Ewald - Assistant Coach, Baseball
Jeremy Currier - Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
Jerel Chavis - Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball
Lindsey Huffman - Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Maurice Sumter - Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
Shlea Wright - Head Coach, Cheerleading
Matthew Logan - Head Coach, Men’s/Women’s Cross Country
Vacant - Director of Golf
Branden Geldart - Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse
Samuel Scoba - Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse
Christine Hatton - Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse
Casey Korb - Assistant Coach, Women’s Lacrosse
Dean Grey - Head Coach, Men’s Soccer
Francisco Costa - Assistant Coach, Men’s Soccer
Avram Allen - Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
Abdessamad Tizaf - Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
Jessie Homesley - Head Coach, Softball
Samantha Davis - Assistant Coach, Softball
Andrew Cobb - Director of Tennis, 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
Richard Brown - Network Administrator
Matt Corr - User Support Specialist
Scott Jones - Database Administrator
James Sanderson - Manager of User Services
Jeff Thomason - Systems Administrator
Admissions
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K. Joy Hamm - Vice President of Admissions & Financial Aid
B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Vacant - Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment
Myra O’Connor - Assistant Director of Admissions for Operations
Leah Henderson - Admissions Records Specialist
Vacant - Admissions Counselor
Adam Trotman - Admissions Counselor
Theodore Furlipa - Data Analyst
Financial Aid
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Michelle Bernard - Director of Financial Aid
A.S., St. Petersburg College
B.S., University of Central Florida
Vacant - Financial Aid Counselor
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
Hayley Burch - Director of Conferences and Event Services
Human Resources Office
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Naveela Philbeck - Director of Human Resources
Auxiliary Services
Bookstore
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Laura Loeb - Manager
Physical Plant
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Chuck Waldroup - 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
Jeffrey Jones - Controller
B.S. Accounting, University of North Florida
Peggy L. Greene - Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator
Charlie Rogers - Assistant Controller
Sandy Sosensky - Front Office Coordinator
Public Safety
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Full-Time
C. Robbie Rich - Chief of Police
Tommy Shook - Assistant Chief of Police
Casey Farmer - Police Officer
Anthony Petty - Police Officer
Part-Time
Andrew Glass - Police Officer
Johnny McCoy - Police Officer
Manny Patterson - 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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Alissa Cheek - Director of Institutional Research
Student Development Office
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Karen A. Pruett - Vice President for Student Development
B.S., Berry College
M.Ed., Ph.D., Auburn University
Kathy Pachman - Assistant to Vice President of Student Development
Megan Ridley - Assistant Dean for Campus Life; Director of Recreation
Vacant - Director of Residence Life
Meridith Davis - Director of Career and Professional Development
Avery McCoy - Director of Student Involvement
Molly Vinson - Coordinator of Residence Life and Student Conduct
Joseph DeFrank - Residence Life Coordinator/RCC Event Coordinator
Counseling and Psychological Services
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Nerissa Baker - Director of Student Counseling
B.A. Psychology, Wingate University
M.S. Community Counseling; Ed.S. Marriage and Family Counseling, University of North Carolina Greensboro
Sandy McClure - Assistant to Counseling/Health
Religious Life
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Adam Daniels - Chaplain
Campus Recreation Center
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Megan Ridley - Assistant Dean for Campus Life
Dining Services
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Aundrea Dyer - Supervisor
Fine Arts
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Victoria Henderson - Assistant to the Division of Fine Arts
Zackary Vandever - Technical Director
M. Anita Guss - Accompanist
Becky Miller - Art Gallery Director
Suzanne West- Accompanist
Planetarium
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Lauren Albin - Director
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.
Wade M. Benson - Vice President for Finance, Chief Financial Officer, YHC Board Treasurer
B.S., Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia; Further Study: Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia, Certified Public Accountant - Georgia and North Carolina
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.
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.
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.
Dawn A. Lamade - Dean of Library Services
B.A., Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia; M.L.S., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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.
B. Lee March (1993) - Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.A., Northeast Missouri State University (Truman State University), Kirksville, Missouri; Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri.
Janice T. Moore - 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.
Lynne C. Nation - 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.
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.
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. Candler J. Ginn ‘77 - Cartersville, 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
William B. Jones - Jackson, GA
Mr. Ray P. Lambert, Jr. ‘77 - McDonough, GA
Ms. Martha J. Logan ‘74 - Atlanta, 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
Dr. Barbara M. Williford ‘87 - Marietta, GA
Mr. Kirk S. Wimberly, III ‘62 - Atlanta, GA
Hon. Charles S. Wynne - Gainesville, 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. Eustace P. “Mac” McCannon ‘60 - Eatonton, GA
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
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson - Atlanta, GA
Rev. Michael McCord - Carrollton, GA
Jane H. Roberts ‘70 - Atlanta, GA
Rev. Dr. P. Alice Rogers - Gainesville, GA
Kristen Trice ‘24 - McDonough, GA
Dr. Drew L. Van Horn - Young Harris, GA
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