2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate 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

Alexander Barnes (2018) - Associate 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) - 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) - Professor of History; Chair, Department of History & Philosophy; 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) - 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

B.A. Chemistry and Math, Berry College

Ph.D. Medicinal Chemistry, University of Mississippi

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

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) - Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Natural Sciences

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

Mark Leek (2021) - Assistant Professor 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

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

Glenn McGuffin (2023) - Instructor of Finance & Accounting

B.S. Business Administration, Accounting; M.I.B. International Business, University of South Carolina

Jennica Moore (2024) - Associate Professor of Accounting

B.B.A. Finance, University of North Georgia

M.B.A. Accounting, Brenau University

Ph.D. Business Administration: Advanced Accounting, Northcentral University

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) - 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

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) - 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) - Professor of Biology; Director of Study Away

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

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) - 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) Associate 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) - 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) - Professor of Art; Chair, Department of Art

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

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

Instructional Staff

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 Dual Enrollment & Distance Learning; Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.A. Mathematics, Spring Arbor College

M.A. Mathematics, Bowling Green State 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 for Academic Support & Assistant Registrar

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

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

Jenny Stowers (2019) - Coordinator of First-Year Experience

B.S. Music Education Instrumental, Western Carolina University

M.A. Middle Grades Education, Piedmont College

Zackary Vandever (2016) - Technical Director 

B.F.A. Theatre, Shorter University

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

Adjunct Faculty

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

Stan Anderson (2024) - Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design

A.F.A. Painting and Drawing, Young Harris College

B.V.A. Studio, Georgia State University

M.F.A. Art, Miami University

David Arvold (2023) - Adjunct Instructor of Music

B.M.E. Secondary Education: Music, M.M.E. Music Education, Eastern Kentucky University

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

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

Gina Dropp (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Theatre

B.A. Theatre, Young Harris College

M.F.A. Writing, Spalding University

Jason Edwards (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of Political Science

B.A. History, Young Harris College

M.A. History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Daniel Fant (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of Engineering

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University

Joy Piper Faulk (2024) - Adjunct Instructor of Dance

B.A. Dramatic Art, University of California, Davis

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

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

James Camden Goddard (2021) - Adjunct Instructor of Art

B.A. Art, Young Harris College

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

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

Craig Kahle (2023) - Adjunct Instructor 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

Matthew Lempke (2020) - Adjunct Instructor of History

A.A.S., Blue Ridge Community College

B.A., James Madison University

M.A., Virginia Commonwealth 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

Kelsie Mayes (2022) - Adjunct Instructor of History

A.A. History Pathway, B.A. History Education, M.A. History, University of North Georgia

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

Angel Owens (2024) - Adjunct Instructor of Education

B.S. Education: Elementary Education, Western Carolina University

M.A. Early Childhood Education, Piedmont University

Ed.S. Education Administration & Supervision, 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

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

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

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 Dual Enrollment

Diane I. Bauman - Dean of Dual Enrollment and Distance Learning; Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.A., Spring Arbor College

M.A., Bowling Green State University

Belle Hardwick - Assistant for Dual Enrollment & 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

Morgan Henderson - Assistant Director for Academic Support & Assistant Registrar

Jenny Stowers - Coordinator of First-Year Experience

Success Center

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Wendy Morgan - Director of Disability Services

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

Teresa Sampson - Advancement Coordinator

 

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

Ashley Murray - Digital Communications Specialist

Jenna Thomas - Communications Specialist

Athletics Department

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Aaron Bessey - Director of Athletics

B.S., North Carolina State University

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

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

John Lichtenwalner - 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

Matt Corr - User Support Specialist 

Al Hawley - Network 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

Casey Ramsey - Director of Admissions

Bunmi Akinnuoye - Admissions Counselor

Will Tison - Admissions Counselor

Sean Tomey - Admissions Counselor (Athletics)

Leah Henderson - CRM Administrator

Andrea Tucker - Campus Visit Coordinator

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

Robert L. Moye II CPA - Vice President for Finance and Administration

A.S., Chattanooga State Technical Community College

B.S., M.Acc., University of Tennessee

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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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

Anthony Petty - Assistant Chief of Police

Casey Farmer - Police Officer 

Philip Newberry - Police Officer

Part-Time

Darringer Barrett - Police Officer

Bryan Forsyth - Police Officer

Ryan Forsyth - Police Officer

Andrew Glass - Police Officer

Gary Holloway - 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

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

Shlea Wright - Interim Director of Residence Life

Alexandria Corr - Director of Greek Life and Student Activities

Meridith Davis - Director of Career and Professional Development

Molly Vinson - Coordinator of Residence Life and Student Conduct

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

Vacant - Mental Health Counselor

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