Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Graduate Faculty 2016-2017


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AANSTOOS, CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL, B.A. (Michigan State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne University), Professor of Psychology

ABUNAWASS, ADEL M., B.S. (Moorhead State University), M.S., Ph.D. (North Dakota State University), Professor of Computer Science and Chair, Department of Computer Science

AN, YUN-JO, B.A. (Ewha Woman’s University), M.S., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Associate Professor of Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

ANDERSON, JONATHAN, B.S. (Utah State University), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Kentucky), Professor of Management

ANDERSON, LYNN, B.A. (University of Kansas), M.A. (Bryn Mawr College), Ph.D. (Princeton University), Associate Professor of French

AUSTIN, ADRIAN M., B.S. (University of Memphis), M.A., Ph.D. (Duke University), Professor of Economics

BANFORD, HEIDI M., B.S. (The Evergreen State College), M.A., Ph.D. (College of William and Mary), Associate Professor of Biology

BARRETT, KATHLEEN, B.A. (SUNY Buffalo), M.A. (Georgia State University), L.L.M. (University of York), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Lecturer in Political Science

BASU-DUTT, SHARMISTHA, B.S. (Jadavpur University), Ph.D. (Wayne State University), Professor of Chemistry and Chair, Department of Chemistry

BAUMSTARK, LEWIS, B.S. (Tennessee Technological University), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Associate Professor of Computer Science

BAYLEN, DANILO, B.A. (University of the Philippines), M.S.Ed., Ed.D. (Northern Illinois University), Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

BERDING, CHRISTINE, B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P (Medical College of Georgia), Assistant Professor, Nursing

BERGIEL, ERICH, B.S., Ph.D. (Mississippi State University), M.B.A. (California State University), Professor of Management

BEST, RONALD W., B.B.A., M.B.A. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Finance

BIRD, BRUCE MACKAY, B.A. (Vanderbilt University), M.S., J.D. (University of Cincinnati), Professor of Accounting

BISHOP, MARY, B.S.N. (University of Western Ontario), M.S.N., D.N.P. (Florida Atlantic University), Assistant Professor, Nursing

BLAIR, JOHN, B.A. (Hendrix College), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University, Bloomington), Professor of German

BLEUEL, JOHN, B.M. (University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh), M.M. (University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), Professor of Music

BOES, SUSAN R., A.B. (Mary Manse College), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of Counseling, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

BOHANNON, KEITH S., B.A., M.A. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University), Professor of History

BOLDT, DAVID JOHN, B.A. (San Diego State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Professor of Economics

BOUMENIR, AMIN, B.S. (University of Science Technology of Algiers), Ph.D. (University of Oxford - United Kingdom), Interim Chair and Professor of Mathematics

BOUNDS, CHRISTOPHER W, B.A. (University of Alabama), M.A. (University of South Alabama), Ph.D. (Mississippi State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

BOYD, STACY C., B.A. (Randolph Macon College), M.A. (University of West Georgia), M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University), Associate Professor of English

BROCK, JULIA, B.A. (University of Georgia), M.A. (Florida State University), Ph.D. (University of California Santa Barbara), Assistant Professor of History

BRONACK, STEPHEN C., B.S., M.A. (Appalachian State University), Ph.D. (University of Virginia), Associate Professor, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

BRONKEMA, RYAN H., B.B.A. (Western Michigan University), M.S.A. (University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh), Ph.D. (Bowling Green State University), Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

BROWN, CYNTHIA, B.S.N. (University of South Maine), M.S.N., D.N.S. (Florida Atlantic University), Assistant Professor, Nursing

BUCHOLZ, JESSICA, A.S. (Suffolk County Community College), B.A. (C.W. Post College), M.S. (Dowling College), Ed.D. (Florida Atlantic University), Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

BURTON, JAMES HARPER, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Business Administration

BUSH, DAVID M., B.S. (State University of New York, Oneonta), M.S., Ph.D. (Duke University), Professor of Geology

BUTLER, JUDY D., B.S. (Southern State College), M.L.S. (University of Oklahoma), Ed.D. (Vanderbilt University), Professor of Secondary Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

BYRD, JOSHUA, B.M. (University of Georgia), M.M. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands

BYRNE, MICHELLE, BSN (University of WI-Madison), MS (University of Wisconsin), PhD (Georgia State University), Professor, Nursing

CAO, LI, B.A. (Chongqing Jianzhu University, China), M.A. (Sichuan University, China), M.Ed. (Queen’s University, Canada), Ph.D. (McGill University, Canada), Professor of Educational Psychology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

CARLISLE, JOAN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Associate Professor, Nursing

CARAMANICA, LAURA J., B.S.N. (University of Bridgeport), M.Ed. (Teachers College University), Ph.D. (University of Connecticut), Associate Professor, Nursing

CARTER, KYLE, A., B.S., M.S. (University of West Georgia), Limited Term Instructor in Mathematics

CASPER, KEVIN, B.A., M.A. (California State University Northridge), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Assistant Professor of English

CHALIFOUX, STEPHANIE, B.S. (Tennessee Tech University), M.A. (Middle Tennessee State University), Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Assistant Professor of History

CHENG, YUN, M.S. (Pittsburg State University), MPAcc. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Florida Atlantic University), Assistant Professor of Business Administration

CHIBBARO, JULIA S., B.A. (Randolph Macon Woman’s College), M.Ed. (The Citadel), Ed.S., Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Professor of Counseling, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

CHUMNEY, F., B.S. (East Tennessee State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Nebraska), Assistant Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

COLLEY, JAMES RONALD, B.A., M.Acc. (University of South Florida), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), C.P.A., Professor of Accounting and Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance

COLLINS, DAVID, MFA (University of Notre Dame), Associate Professor of Art

CONNELL, LISA, B.A. (Humboldt State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Washington), Associate Professor of French

COOPER, MARGARET A., B.S. (Antioch College), M.S. (George Peabody College), Ph.D. (Kent State University), Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

COOPER, O. P., B.A. (Shorter College), M.Ed. (University of Tennessee at Chattanooga), Ed.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Media & Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

CORMICAN, MURIEL, B.A. (University College Galway), M.A. (University of Missouri), Ph.D. (Indiana University), Professor of German

CRAFTON, JOHN MICHEAL, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Interim Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Professor of English

CRAFTON, LISA PLUMMER, A.B. (West Georgia College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Professor of English

CREAN, EILIS, MFA (Georgia State University), Professor of Art

CUOMO, AMY, B.A. (Mary Baldwin College), M.A. (Wayne State University), M.F.A. (Hollins University), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Professor of Theatre

DAHMS, ELIZABETH, B.A. (Centre College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Kentucky), Assistant Professor of Spanish

D’ALBA, ADRIANA B., B.A. (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México), M.Phil. (Glasgow School of Art), Ph.D. (University of North Texas), Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

DAVIDSON, CHAD A., B.A. (California State University, San Bernardino), M.A. (University of North Texas), Ph.D. (State University of New York, Binghamton), Professor of English

de NIE, MICHAEL W., B.A. (Lehigh University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Professor of History

DENG, LIQIONG (JOAN), B.A., M.A. (Fudan University), Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), Professor of Management Information Systems

DEWEESE, GEORGINA G., B.S. (Louisiana State University), M.S. (Louisiana State University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee - Knoxville), Associate Professor of Geosciences.

DIAZ, JEANETTE, B.A. (Hellenic College), M.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (University of California), Associate Professor of Psychology

DILLON, JAMES J., B.A. (College of the Holy Cross), M.A., Ph.D. (Clark University), Professor of Psychology

DIXON, ERIN, B.F.A. (Savannah College of Art and Design), M.F.A. (Georgia State University), Lecturer, Department of Art

DIXON, GREGORY C., B.A. (University of California, San Diego), M.A. (California State University, Long Beach), Ph.D. (University of Arizona), Associate Professor of Political Science

DODSON, ERIC LEIGH, B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. (University of Delaware), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne University), Associate Professor of Psychology

DONOHOE, JANET A., B.A. (University of Iowa), M.A., Ph.D. (Boston College), Honors Dean and Professor of Philosophy

DOYLE, MARIA-ELENA, A.B. (Princeton University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of California, Los Angeles), Director of Eduction Abroad and Professor of English

DRAKE, JILL A., B.S., M.S., Ed.S. (Florida State University), Ed.D. (University of Georgia), Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education and Chair, Department Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

DUTT, SWARNA D., B.A. (Patna University), M.A., Ph.D. (Wayne State University), Fuller E. Callaway Chair and Professor of Economics

EDELMAN, ANDREW, B.S. (Willamette University), M.S. (University of Arizona), Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Assistant Professor of Biology

EDELMAN, JENNIFER, B.S. (Willamette University), M.S. (University of Arizona), Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

EPPS, CYNTHIA DOUGLAS, B.S.N. (State University of West Georgia), M.S.N., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Dean and Professor, Nursing

ERBEN, PATRICK M., M.A. (Johannes Gutenberg University), Ph.D. (Emory University), Director of Graduate Studies and Professor of English

EVANS, GEORGIA, B.S., M.Ed. (LaGrange College), Ed.S. (West Georgia College), Ed.D (University of West Georgia), Limited Term Instructor, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

FARMER, JULIA, A.B. (Bryn Mawr College), Ph.D. (University of California - Berkeley), Associate Professor of Spanish

FARRAN, LAMA, B.A. (American University of Beirut), M.S. (University of Mississippi) Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

FLEMING, ANTHONY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Instructor in Political Science

FRANKS, MATT, B.A. (Oberlin College), M.A. (Humboldt State University), Ph.D. (University of California, Davis), Assistant Professor of English

FRASER, GREGORY A., B.A. (Ursinus College), M.F.A. (Columbia University), Ph.D. (University of Houston), Professor of English

FUENTES, YVONNE, B.A., M.A. (New York University), Ph.D. (Universidad Complutense, Madrid Spain), Associate Professor of Spanish

GAGNON, PAULINE D., B.S. (University of Tennessee, Martin), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan), Professor of Theatre and Interim Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

GAINEY, THOMAS WESLEY, B.A. (Frances Marion College), M.B.A. (Wake Forest University), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Professor and Chair, Department of Management

GANTNER, MYRNA W., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. (University of Texas, El Paso), Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

GARNER, YVETTE L., B.S. (University of Scranton), Ph.D. (University of New Hampshire), Assistant Professor of Biology

GEISLER, VICTORIA J., B.S. (State University of New York, Oswego), Ph.D. (Emory University), Associate Professor of Chemistry

GENZ, JANET, B.S. (University of Miami - Coral Gables, Florida), Ph.D. (University of Miami - Miami, Florida), Assistant Professor of Biology

GEZON, LISA L., B.A. (Albion College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan-Ann Arbor), Professor and Chair, Department of Anthropology

GINGERICH, CAROL, B.M. (University of Western Ontario), M.M. (Westminster Choir College), Ed.DCT. (Columbia University), Associate Professor of Music

GOODSON, HOWARD STEVEN, B.A. (Auburn University), M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University), Professor of History and Chair, Department of History

GORDON, MICHAEL K., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Duke University), Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics

GREEN, KATHERINE B., B.S., M.Ed., (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

GREEN, KIMBERLY, M.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Associate Professor of Business Administration

GRIFFITH, KIMBERLY, G., B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. (The University of Southern Mississippi), Assistant Professor of Special Education, Department of Learning and Teaching

GU, XIAOFENG, B.S. (Xi’an Jiaotong University), M.S. (Harbin Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Assistant Professor of Mathematics

HALONEN-ROLLINS, MINNA j., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Turku School of Economics), Associate Professor of Marketing and Co-Director of Southwire Sustainable Business Honors Program

HANNAFORD, JOEY, B.F.A., M.F.A. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Art

HALL, SUSAN, B.A., M.A. (State University College at Buffalo), Ph.D. (State University of Buffalo) Assistant Professor of Business Education

HARKINS, DONNA M., B.A. (Rhode Island College), M.Ed. (University of North Texas), Ed.D. (Texas A & M University, Commerce), Associate Professor of Reading, Department of Literacy and Special Education

HARRISON, REBECCA, B.A. (Hunter College), M.A., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Professor of English

HART, TOBIN, RHOADES, B.A. (University of Florida), M.Ed. (Saint Lawrence University), Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts), Professor of Psychology

HASBUN, JAVIER ERNESTO, B.S. (North Adams State College), M.S., Ph.D. (State University of New York, Albany), Professor of Physics

HAUGHT, Leah, B.A. (Colgate University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Rochester), Assistant Professor of English

HAYNES, CHRISTINE M., Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), B.S. (University of Utah), Professor of Accounting

HAYNES, LINDA L., B.B.A. (Faulkner University), M.S., Ph.D. (University of South Alabama), Associate Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

HAZARI, SUNIL I., B.S. (Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda), M.S. (Eastern Kentucky University), Ed.D. (West Virginia University), Professor of Management and Business Systems

HEABERLIN, ROBERT L., B.S.Ed. (Ohio University), M.Ed. (Francis Marion College), Ed.S. (West Georgia College), Ed. D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership

HEIDORN, BRENT D., B.S. (Bob Jones University), M.A. (Furman University), Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Studies, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

HELMINIAK, DANIEL A., B.A. (St. Vincent College), M.A. (Boston University), Ph.D. (Boston College), Ph.D. (University of Texas), Professor of Psychology

HENDERSON, MARKESHA, B.A., J.B.A. (University of Wisconsin), M.S. (Georgia State University), Ed.D. (George Washington University), Assistant Professor or Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

HENDRICKS, JOSEPH J., B.S. (Mercer University), M.S. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (University of New Hampshire), Professor of Biology

HENDRICKS, RANDY JOE, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Professor of English

HIBBARD, KEVIN ROBERT, B.A. (Luther College), M.M., D.M.A. (Arizona State University), Professor of Music and Chair, Department of Music

HILD, MATTHEW GEORGIA, B.A. (Kennesaw State University), M.A. (University of Georgia), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Instructor, Department of History

HIPCHEN, EMILY, B.A. (Furman University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Professor of English

HOANG, NGUYEN SI, B.A. (Vietnam National University), Ph.D. (Kansas State University), Assistant Professor of Mathematics

HODGES, CHARLES W., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Professor of Finance

HOFF, DIANNE, B.S., M.S. (Indiana University), Ed.D. (University of Louisville), Dean, College of Education and Professor of Educational Leadership

HOLLABAUGH, CURTIS LEE, B.S. (Edinboro State College), Ph.D. (Washington State University), Professor of Geology and Chair, Department of Geosciences

HONG, JUNG EUN, B.S. (Ohio State University), M.S. (San Diego State University), Ph.D. (University of Colorado at Boulder), Assistant Professor of Geosciences

HOOPER, MARY A., B.A., M.Ed. (University of Florida), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

HOWE, LOUIS E., B.A. (Evergreen State College), Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts), Professor of Political Science

HUETT, JASON BOND, B.A. (Texas State University), M.S. (Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi), Ph.D. (University of North Texas), Associate Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations and Associate Dean of USG eCore and Online Development

HUNTER, THOMAS R., B.A., M.A., J.D. (University of Virginia), Ph.D. (Johns Hopkins University), Associate Professor of Political Science

HUSS, ROBYN, B.A. (University of Iowa), M.Ed. (Columbus State University), Ed.S. (Troy State University), Ed.D. (University of Montana), Assistant Professor of Secondary Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

INSENGA, ANGELA, B.A. (University of West Georgia), M.A. (Clemson University), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Associate Professor of English

JENKS, CATHERINE, B. A., (University of Texas, Austin), M.A. (University of Texas, Arlington), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment and Associate Professor of Criminology

JENKS, DAVID, B.A. (University of Akron), M.S. (University of North Carolina at Charlotte), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Interim Associate VP for Academic Affairs and Professor of Criminology

JOHNSON, CHRISTIE, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor of School Improvement, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

JOHNSON, JEFFREY T., B.S., M.S., PH.D. (Georgia State University) Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Sports Studies, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

JOHNSTON, MELISSA P. B.A., M.Ed. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of School Library Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

KANG, JEONG-HYUN, Ph.D. (University of Illinois), Associate Professor of Mathematics

KASSIS, MARY M., B.A. (Agnes Scott College), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Economics and Director of Assessment

KATH, RANDAL L., B.A. (West Georgia College), M.S. (University of Tennessee), Ph.D. (South Dakota School of Mines), Professor of Geology

KAWULICH, BARBARA B., B.S. (University of Georgia), M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

KELLISON, ROSEMARY, B.A. (Ohio State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion

KENYON, WILLIAM J., B.S. (University of Missouri-Rolla), Ph.D. (University of Kansas), Associate Professor of Biology

KHAN, FAROOQ AHMED, M.Sc. (Indian Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (Columbia University), Professor of Chemistry

KHODKAR, ABDOLLAH, B.S.C., M.S. (Sharif University), Ph. D. (The University of Queensland, Australia), Professor of Mathematics

KILPATRICK, ROBERT, B.A. (Truman State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Assistant Professor of French and Interim Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

KIM, CHULMIN, B.S. (Kyunghee University - Korea), M.S. (Wichita State University), Ph.D. (University of Iowa), Assistant Professor of Statistics

KIM, EUISUK, B.A. (Korea University, Korea), M.A. (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Colombia), Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), Associate Professor of Spanish

KIRK, PAMELA M., B.S. (University of Dayton), M.A. (Ohio University), Ph.D. (Kent State University), Associate Professor of Sociology

KOROBOV, NEILL, B.S. (Wheaton College), M.A., Ph.D. (Clark University), Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of the PhD Program

KRAL, LEOS G., B.S. (York College, City University, New York), Ph.D. (Michigan State University), Professor of Biology

KRAMER, ELIZABETH A., B.M. (St. Olaf College), M.A. (University of Michigan), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Associate Professor of Music and Interim Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities

KUNKEL, MARK ALAN, B.S., M.Ed. (Brigham Young University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Associate Professor of Psychology

KURTIS, TUĜĆE, B.A. (Bennington College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Kansas), Assistant Professor of Psychology

LANDMAN, BRUCE M., B.A. (Queens College of the City University of New York), M.A. (State University of New York at Binghamton), Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Professor of Mathematics

LAND, CHRISTY W., B.A. (Lynchburg College), M.A. (Marymount University), Ed.S., Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

LANE, ROBERT, B.A. (Samford University), B.A. (University of Alabama, Birmingham), Ph.D. (University of Miami), Professor of Philosophy

LEACH, CHARLES DAVID, B.S. (Auburn University, Montgomery) M.A.M., Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of Mathematics

LEAK, EMILY, B.S. (Auburn University), M.Ed. (Georgia State University), Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

LEE, CELESTE, B.A. (Emory University), M.A.T., Ph.D. (Duke University), Assistant Professor of Sociology

LEE, GAVIN M., B.S. (Kaplan University), M.S. (University of Central Florida) , Ph.D. (University of Arkansas at Little Rock), Assistant Professor of Criminology

LEE, SOOHO, B.A. (Kyungpook National University), M.P.A. (Iowa State University), Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Associate Professor of Political Science

LESLIE, TERESA, M.S.L.S. (University of Kentucky), M.A. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Emory University), Lecturer in History

LEW YAN VOON, LOK C., B.A., M.A. (University of Cambridge), M.S. (University of British Columbia), Ph.D. (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Dean, College of Science and Mathematics and Professor of Physics

LIPP, CHARLES T., B.A., Ph.D. (University of Buffalo, State University of New York), Associate Professor of History and Coordinator of Canadian Studies

LIU, LINXIAO, B.B.A., M.S. (South China University of Tech), Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio), Assistant Professor of Accounting

MacCOMB, DEBRA A., B.A., M.A. (California State University, Northridge), Ph.D. (University of California, Los Angeles), Director of English Education and Professor of English

MacKINNON, ELAINE MARIE, B.A. (Princeton University), M.A., Ph.D. (Emory University), Professor of History

MAHMOUD, RITA B.S.N (Chinese General Hospital of Nursing, Philippines), M.S.N (Georgia College and State University), PhD (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor, Nursing

MASON BARBER, LINDA, B.S.N. (University of Florida), M.S. (University of South Florida), Ph.D (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center), Professor, Nursing

MASTERS, JOSHUA, B.A. (Pomona College), M.A. (University of Connecticut), Ph.D. (University of Connecticut), Associate Professor of English

MATTHEWS, JAIRUS-JOAQUIN, B.S. (Tennessee State University), M.A. (Miami University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Assistant Professor of Speech Language Pathology, Department of Communication Science and Professional Counseling

MBAYE, HEATHER A.D., B.A. (University of Central Arkansas), M.A. (University of Arizona), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Associate Professor of Political Science

McCANDLESS, N. JANE, B.A. (Baldwin-Wallace College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Akron), Dean, College of Social Sciences, and Professor of Sociology

McCLEARY, ANN E., B.A. (Occidental College), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown University), Professor of History

McCORD, GLORIA D., B.MEd (Florida State University), M.M. (Louisiana State University), D.MA., (University of Georgia), Professor of Music Education

McCULLERS, MOLLY, B.A. (Clemson University), M.A., PH.D. (Emory University), Assistant Professor of History

McINTYRE, FAYE S., B.B.A., M.A. (State University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Professor of Marketing and Dean, Richards College of Business

McKENDRY-SMITH, EMILY, B.A. (Knox College), M.A, Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Assistant Professor of Sociology

McNEAL, BRITTANI, B.S., M.S. (Bowling Green State University), Ph.D. (University of Arkansas, Little Rock), Assistant Professor of Criminology

MILLER, LAURA, B.A. (Duke University), M.A. (California State University), Ph.D. (University of California), Associate Professor of English

MINDRILA, DIANA L., B.S. (Bucharest University), M.Ed. (Francis Marion University), M.Ed., Ph.D. (University of South Carolina), Assistant Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

MITCHELL, MARGARET E., B.A. (Cornell University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Connecticut), Associate Professor of English

MITRA, MAUTUSI, B.S., M.S. (University of Calcutta), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), Associate Professor of Biology

MOCK, ERIN LEE, B.A. (New School University), M. Phil., Ph.D. (City University of New York, The Graduate Center), Assistant Professor of English

MOFFEIT, KATHERINE S., B.B.A. (University of Central Arkansas), M.B.A. (University of Texas, Arlington), Ph.D. (University of North Texas), C.P.A., Professor of Accounting

MOON, KYUNGHEE, B.S., M.S. (Chungnam National University), M.A. (University of California-Santa Barbara), Ph.D. (University of Southern California), Assistant Professor of Mathematics

MOLESWORTH-KENYON, SARA J., B.S. (University of Surrey), Ph.D. (University of Bristol), Assistant Chair and Associate Professor of Biology

MORGAN, DAVID R., B.S. (Mississippi State University), M.S. (Mississippi State University), Ph.D. (University of Texas), Professor of Biology

MORRIS, ROBERT C., B.A. (Duke University), M.S., Ph.D. (Indiana State University), Professor of Educational Leadership, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

MOSIER, BRIAN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Professor of Health & Physical Education and Chair, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

MURPHY, JAMES, Ph.D. (Georgia State University) Associate Professor of Economics

NAITO, MAI E., B.A (University of West Florida), M.A. (Indiana University of Pennsylvania), Ph.D. (Sam Houston State University) Assistant Professor of Criminology

NEELY, DAWN, B.M. (University of Alabama), M.A. (Florida State University), D.M.A. (University of Alabama) Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Opera Workshop

NEWTON, DAVID W., B.A. (College of Charleston), M.Div., Ph.D. (Emory University), Leap Coordinator and Professor of English

NIXON, ANDREW, B.A., M.A. (DePauw University), Ed.S., Ed.D. (Ball State University), Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Chair, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

NOORI, NEEMA, B.S. (University of Utah), M.A. (University of Texas at Austin), PhD. (Columbia University) Associate Professor of Sociology

NORTON, ALEAH, B.S. (Auburn University), M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Instructor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

OGLETREE, TAMRA W., B.S., M.A. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Reading, Department of Literacy and Special Education

ORSEGA, MICHAEL, B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Associate Professor of Computer Science

OSBECK, LISA M., B.A. (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor), M.A. (Michigan State University), Ph.D. (Georgetown University), Professor of Psychology

OVERFIELD, DENISE M., B.A. (Carlow College), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Graduate School and Professor of Spanish

PACHOLL, KEITH, B.A., M.A. (California State University, Fullerton), Ph.D. (University of California, Riverside), Professor of History

PACKARD, ABBOT L., B.A., M.Ed. (Keene State College), Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute), Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research,and School Improvement

PALIWAL, VEENA, M.S. (Southern Illinois University - Carbondale), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign), Assistant Professor of Mathematics

PARRISH, MARK S., B.B.A. (Armstrong State College), M.Ed., Ed.S. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Chair and Associate Professor of Counseling, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

PARSA, FARAMARZ, B.A. (Abadan Institute of Technology), M.B.A. (Oklahoma City University), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Management

PATRON-BOENHEIM, HILDE, B.A., M.A. (Universidad de los Andes - Bogota, Colombia), Ph.D. (Michigan State University), Professor of Economics and Director of Statistical Analysis Software

PAYNE, GREGORY TERRELL, B.S. (Georgia College), M.S., Ph.D. (Clemson University), Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics and Professor of Biology

PAZZANI, LYNN M., B.A. (Read College), M.A, Ph.D. (University of California, Irvine), Assistant Professor of Criminology

PEARSON, MEG, B.A. (University of Georgia), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Maryland), Associate Professor of English and Chair, Department of English and Philosophy

PENCOE, NANCY, B.A. (Armstrong Atlantic State University), M.S. (University of Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Arkansas), Associate Professor of Biology

PERALTA, JESUS SALVADOR, B. A. (Georgia State University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Arizona), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science

PERRYMAN, TWYLA Y., B.S., M.A. (University of Illinois), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina), Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

PETERSON, THOMAS ALLEN, B.A., M.A. (Loma Linda University), Ed.D. (University of North Carolina, Greensboro), Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

PIDHAINY, IHOR, B.A., Ph.D. (University of Toronto), Assistant Professor of History

PONDER, JOHN M., B.A., M.A., Ed.S. (Louisiana Tech University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Reading and Chair, Department of Literacy and Special Education

POPE, W. ALAN, B.A. (University of Texas, Austin), M.S. (University of Delaware), M.A., Ph.D. (Duquesne University), Professor of Psychology

POWELL, BOBBY EARL, B.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology), M.S., Ph.D. (Clemson University), Professor of Physics and Director of the Observatory

PRIDMORE, JEANNIE, B.A. (Auburn University), M.B.A. (Troy University), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Assistant Professor of Management

PRINCE, BRADLEY J., B.S. (Jacksonville State University), M.B.A., Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of Business Administration and Associate Dean, Richards College of Business

PUTNEY, L. DAWN, B.S. (University of North Alabama), M.Ed. (West Georgia College), Ph.D. (University of Iowa), Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

RAMANATHAN, HEMA, B.A., B.Ed. (Madras University), M.A., M.Ed. (Madurai-Kamaraj University), Ph.D. (The Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction (English as a Second Language), Department of Literacy and Special Education

REBER, JEFFREY S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Brigham Young University), Interim Chair of Criminology and Associate Professor of Psychology

REMSHAGEN, ANJA, M.S. (University of Cologne, Germany), Ph.D. (University of Texas, Dallas), Professor of Computer Science

RICE, DONADRIAN LAWRENCE, B.A. (Wofford College), M.A. (Western Carolina University), Ph.D. (Saybrook Institute), Professor of Psychology and Chair, Department of Psychology

RICHTER, SALLY, B.S.N. (Auburn University), M.S.N. (Emory University), Ed.D. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor of Nursing

RICKS, LACEY A., B.S., M.Ed. (Georgia Southern University), Ed.S. (Valdosta State University), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

RIKER, WALTER, B.A. (California State University, Los Angeles), M.A. (Brandeis University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee), Director of the Philosophy Program and Associate Professor of Philosophy

RIVERA, SHEILA, B.S., M.S. (Middle Tennessee State0, M.S., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Lecturer in Mathematics

RIVERS, LARRY, B.S. (FAMU), M.A., Ph.D.(Vanderbilt), Assistant Professor of History

ROBERTS, ELAINE, B.S. (University of Toledo), M.Ed. (State University of New York-New Paltz), Ph.D. (University of Toledo), Limited Term Associate Professor, Department of Literacy and Special Education

ROBERTS, JOHN L., B.A. (Virginia Military Institute), J.D. (Cumberland School of Law - Sanford University), L.L.M. (Tulane Law School), M.A. (University of Alabama at Birmingham), M.A., Ph.D. (University of West Georgia), Assistant Professor of Psychology

ROBINSON, DAVID G., B.A. (Colorado College), Ph.D. (Emory University), Senior Lecturer in Mathematics

ROBINSON, LISA, B.S.N. (University of West Georgia), M.S.N. (University of Alabama), D.N.P. (Georgia Baptist College of Nursing), Assistant Professor, Nursing

ROSE, LEANNA SHEA, B.A. (Evergreen State College), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of Geosciences

RUTLEDGE, PAUL E., B.A. (University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown), M.A., Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Assistant Professor of Political Science

SAMPLES, CLINT, B.A., B.F.A. (University of West Georgia), M.F.A. (Florida State University), Professor and Assistant Chair, Department of Art

SANDERS, ROBERT MARK, A.A. (Miami Dade College), B.A., M.S.M., Ph.D. (Florida International University), Professor of Political Science

SANTINI, DEBRAH A., B.F.A., M.F.A. (University of Massachusetts), M.Ed. (University of Hartford), Associate Professor of Art

SCHAEFER, ROBERT M., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Dallas), Professor of Political Science and Faculty Ombuds

SCHOR, LAWRENCE I., B.A. (University of Miami), M.A., Ed.S. (West Georgia College), Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of Psychology

SCHROER, TIMOTHY L., B.A. (University of Dallas), J.D. (Harvard Law School), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Virginia), Professor of History

SCHUESSLER, JENNIFER, B.S. (Jacksonville State University), M.S., PhD. (University of Alabama, Birmingham), Dean and Professor, Nursing

SCREMIN, GLAUCIO, B.S. (Lock Haven University), M.S.S. (United States Sports Academy), Ed.D. (United States Sports Academy), Associate Professor of Sport Management, Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education

SEAY, SHARON S., B.S. (West Georgia College), M.P.Acc. (Georgia State University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Accounting

SELF, TRAVIS CALE, B.M., M.A. (West Texas A&M University), D.M.A. (University of Georgia), Associate Professor of Music

SEONG, JEONG CHANG, B.A., M.A. (Seoul National University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Professor, Department of Geosciences

SETHNA, BEHERUZ N., B.Tech. (Honors) (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay), M.B.A. (Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad), M.Phil., Ph.D. (Columbia University, New York), Regents Professor of Marketing

SHIN, KWANG C., B.S. (Chonnam National University - Kwang-Ju, South Korea), M.S. (Chonnam National University - Kwang-Ju, South Korea), Ph.D. (University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign), Associate Professor of Mathematics

SHUNN, KEVIN DALE, B.F.A. (University of Wyoming), M.F.A. (Southern Illinois University, Carbondate), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Art

SIMMONDS-MOORE, CHRISTINE, B.A. (University of Wales, Swansea), Mphil. (University of Dundee), Ph.D. (University of Northampton/University of Leicester), PGDip (Liverpool John Moore’s University), Associate Professor of Psychology

SINKEY, MICHAEL, B.A. (University of Louisville), M.A., Ph.D. (The Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Economics

SKOTT-MYHRE, KATHLEEN, B.A. (Northwestern College), M.A. (Bethel College), Psy.D.(University of St. Thomas), Associate Professor of Psychology

SLATTERY, SPENCER J., B.S., B.S. (University of West Florida), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Professor of Chemistry

SLONE, MARY BETH, B.A. (Salisbury State University), M.Ed., Ph.D. (University of Memphis), Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

SMALLWOOD, AMBER, B.S. (University of Texas), M.A. (Ohio University), Ph.D. (Indianan University), Associate Dean, College of Social Sciences and Associate Professor, Mass Communications

SMALLWOOD, ASHLEY M., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Texas A&M University), Assistant Professor of Anthropology

SMITH, WILLIAM J., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), M.A. (Georgia State University), B.S. (University of West Georgia), B.A. (University of West Georgia), Professor and Chair, Department of Economics

SMITH, STEPHANIE, B.F.A. (Atlanta College of Art and Design), M.F.A. (University of Georgia), Lecturer in Art

SNIPES, MARJORIE M., B.A. (College of William and Mary), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin, Madison), Professor of Anthropology

SNIPES, PHYLLIS, B.S.Ed., M.Ed. (University of West Georgia), Ed.S., Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Professor of Media and Instructional Technology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

STRICKLAND, JANET S., B.S.Ed., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. (University of Alabama), Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Department of Early Childhood Through Secondary Education

STUPI, ELIZABETH K., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

SWAMY-MRUTHINTI, SATYANARAYANA, B.S. (Andhra University) M.A., Ph.D. (The Maharaja Sayajirao University), Professor of Biology

SYKES, SCOTT R., B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Massachusetts), Associate Professor of Mathematics

TABIT, CHRISTOPHER R., B.S. (Pennsylvania State University), M.S. (Bucknell University), Ph.D. (College of William and Mary), Professor of Biology and Chair, Department of Biology

TALPADE, SALIL, B.A. (Bombay University, India), B.B.A. (Chellaram Institute of Management, India), M.B.A. (Middle Tennessee State University), Ph.D. (University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa), Professor of Marketing and Chair, Department of Marketing and Real Estate

TEKIPPE, RITA W., A.B. (Benedictine College), M.F.A. (Georgia State University), M.A., Ph.D. (Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Art

TRIPP, WINSTON, B.S. (University of Oregon), M.A., Ph.D. (The Pennsylvania State University), Assistant Professor of Sociology

TROTMAN-SCOTT, MICHELLE FRAZIER, Ph.D. (Ohio State University), M.A. (Ohio State University), B.S.Ed. (Ohio State University), Associate Professor of Special Education, Department of Literacy and Special Education

TURNER, DOUGLAS EDWARD, B.S. (Southern Illinois University), M.S., Ph.D. (Auburn University), Professor of Management

TWERASER, FELIX, B.A. (Grinnell College), M.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), MLIS (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Professor of German, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

UMMINGER, ALISON G., B.A. (Harvard University), M.A. (University of Missouri), M.F.A., Ph.D. (Indiana University), Professor of English

UPSON, JOHN W., B.S. (University of Florida), M.B.A. (Florida State University), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Professor of Management

UWAMAHORO, OLIVIA, B.A. (University of Tennessee), M.S. (University of Memphis), Ph.D. (University of Central Florida), Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

VAN VALEN, GARY, Ph.D. (University of New Mexico), M.A. (University of South Carolina), B.A. (Montclair State College), Associate Professor of History

VARGA, MARY ALICE, B.S. (Shenandoah University), M.Ed. (Western Carolina University), Ph.D. (University of Tennessee), Director of the Doctoral Program and Assistant Professor of Educational Research, Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement

VARGA, MATTHEW, B.A. (Christopher Newport University), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Tennessee), Director of the Doctoral Program and Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and College Student Affairs, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

VASCONCELLOS, COLLEEN, B.A. (West Carolina University), M.A. (East Tennessee State), Ph.D. (Florida International University), Associate Professor of History

VELEZ-CASTRILLON, SUSANA, B.Sc. (Pontificial Javariana University), M.Phil. (University of Cambridge), Ph.D. (University of Houston), Assistant Professor of Business Administration

VITO, ANTHONY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Louisville), Assistant Professor of Criminology

VOLKERT, DELENE R., B.S.N. (Great Basin College), M.S.N. (Walden University), Ph.D. (Univeresity of Nevada, Las Vegas), Assistant Professor, Nursing

VU, TUAN KIM, M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc. (Belarusian State University), Professor and Marion Crider Distinguished Chair of Mathematics

WALTER, NATHAN ANDY, B.S. (University of Wyoming), M.A. (University of British Columbia), Ph.D. (Florida State University), Associate Professor of Geography, Department of Geosciences and Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies

WARE, LAURIE JOWERS, B.S.N. (Valdosta State University), M.S.N. (Medical College of Georgia), Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin), Associate Dean and Professor, Nursing

WEBER, JENNIFER BEGGS, B.A. (Miami University), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Missouri), Assistant Professor of Sociology

WEI, FENGRONG, B.A. (Wuhan University), Ph.D. (The University of Iowa), Assistant Professor of Mathematics

WEI, YUJIE (JACK), B.A. (Shannxi Normal Univ.-China), M.A. (University of Science and Technology - China), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Associate Professor of Marketing

WELCH, SUSAN, A.D.N. (Darton College), B.S.N. (University of West Georgia), M.S.N. (University of West Georgia), Ed.D. (University of Alabama) Associate Professor of Nursing and Interim Director of Ed.D. Program

WENTZ, ERICKA, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (North Dakota State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

WHISENHUNT, JULIA L., B.A., M.A., Ed.S. (University of West Georgia), Ph.D. (Georgia State University), Assistant Professor of Counseling, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

WILLIAMS, DANIEL K., B.A. (Case Western Reserve University), M.A., Ph.D. (Brown University), Professor of History

WILLIAMS, NADEJDA V., B.A. (University of Virginia), Ph.D. (Princeton University), Associate Professor of History and Coordinator for Classical Studies

WILLOX, LARA M., B.S., (East Carolina University), M.Ed. (University of North Carolina-Charlotte), Ph.D. (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill), Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and Chair, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

WILSON, KIMBERLY R., B.A. (Winthrop University), M.S. (University of South Alabama, PH.D. (Florida State University), Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Communication Sciences and Professional Counseling

WOODWARD, VANESSA, B.A., Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi), M.A. (East Tennessee State University), Assistant Professor of Criminology

XU, RUI, M.S. (Shandong University), Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Professor of Mathematics

YANG, LI, B.E., M.E (Sichuan Union University), M.S., Ph.D. (Florida International University), Associate Professor of Computer Science

YANG, YAN, B.A. (Sichuan University), M.A. (SW Jiaotong University), Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University), Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Department of Educational Technology and Foundations

YAO, SENMEI, B.S. (University of Science and Technology of China), M.S, Ph.D. (West Virginia University), Instructor in Mathematics

YAZDANI, MOHAMMAD A., Ph.D (Southern University and A&M College), Professor of Mathematics

YODER, DUANE A., B.S. (South Dakota School of Mines & Technology), M.S. (University of Michigan), Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University), Associate Professor of Computer Science

YODER, JAMES A., B.A., M.A., M.B.A. (State University of New York, Albany), Ph.D. (University of Florida), Professor of Finance

YU, MICHAEL D., B.A. (University of International Relations), M.B.A. (College of William and Mary), Ph.D. University of Missouri - Columbia), Associate Professor of Accounting

ZACHARY, MARY-KATHRYN, B.A. (West Georgia College), J.D. (University of Georgia), Professor of Business Law

ZAMOSTNY, JEFFREY, B.A. (McDaniel College), Ph.D. (University of Kentucky), Assistant Professor of Spanish

ZOT, HENRY G., B.A. (Denison University), M.S., (University of Cincinnati), Ph.D. (University of Miami) Professor of Biology