Graduate Catalog 2016-2017 
    
    Dec 04, 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 Scie