Administrative Officers
Ed L. Schrader, President
B.S., Millsaps College; M.S. University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Duke University
David L. Barnett, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Nancy F. Krippel, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor of English
B.A., Barat College, M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University-Chicago
Toby Hinton, Vice President for Financial Services
B.S., Presbyterian College; C.P.A., Georgia
Amanda Lammers, Vice President for Student Services
B.S., University of North Georgia; M.Ed., Clemson University
Michael F. Lochstampfor, Director of Athletics, Fitness Center Director, Soccer Coach
B.A., Covenant College; M.S., Midwestern State University
David S. Morrison, Assistant Vice President of Communications and Publications
B.A., Baylor University; M.J., University of California at Berkeley
C. Ray Tatum, Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., Shorter University; M.A., Southerwestern University
Jack Matthew Thomas, Vice President for External Relations
B.A., Georgetown College
Crystal Toombs, Associate Provost for Adult and Graduate Studies
B.A., Wilberforce University; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., Mercer University
College Deans
Andrea Croce Birch, Dean, Undergraduate School; Dean, College of Fine Arts and Humanities; Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
Suzanne M. Erickson, Dean, College of Business and Mass Communication; Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A. Seattle University; Ph.D., University of Washington
Sandra L. Leslie, Dean, College of Education; Professor of Education
B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.Ed., Queens University of Charlotte; Ed.D. University of North Carolina
Gale Hansen Starich, Dean, Sidney O. Smith Jr. Graduate School; Dean, College of Health Sciences; Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., University of Nevada; M.S., University of Nevada; Ph.D., University of Nevada; Post-Doctoral study, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Faculty and Administration
Linda Aikens-Young, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Jennifer Allison, Clinical Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
M. Irma Alvarado, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Texas; M.A., University of Houston, Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Kathryn Amos, Executive Director of the Center for Lifetime Study
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Jane Anderson-Buffington, Chair, Undergraduate Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Mercer University
Charles L. Andrews Jr., Associate Vice President for Information Technology
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Columbus State University
George Bagel, Director of Career Services
B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.Ed., Xavier University
Rebecca Gay Baldwin, University Counselor
B.A., National Lewis University; M.A., Argosy University
Pamela Barrett, Associate Vice President and Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Brenau College
Benjamin Barton, Collections Development Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.M., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Linda Barton, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Bradford; M.B.A., Durham University; M.B.S., Ph.D., University of Manchester
Julie V. Battle, Chair and Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston
Gary S. Bauman, Clinical Counseling Psychology Graduate Coordinator; Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Lauren Bell, Assistant Director for Student Life
B.S., Georgia Southwestern University
Shelton Bellew, Coordinator of Modern Languages; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages
A.B.J., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Stewart W. Blakley, Chair and Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Michigan
Kimberly Boyd, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.A., B.I.S., Georgia State University; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Sandra Brim, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Ohio University
Billi Bromer, Coordinator of Education Programs in Augusta; Associate Professor of Education
A.B., College of New Rochelle; M.S. Wheelock College; M.Ed., Tufts University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Nicole Browning, Assistant Professor of Science
B.S., University of Guelph; M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Amanda Buono, Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Dianne Callahan, Director, Gainesville Ballet
Alison Carling, Director of Residence Life
BFA, Brenau University
Laura Carpenter, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Southern Indiana; M.A., Indiana University
Julie Chahboune, Academic Advisor for Adult and Graduate Studies-South Atlanta
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Ed.S., The Flordia State University
Julia G. Clay, Chair of the Women’s College School of Business Programs; Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Noreen Connelly, Associate Professor of Interior Design
B.D., University of Florida; M.S.D, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Conoley, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N. University of North Georgia
Mark Cool, Assistant Professor of Project Management
B.A., Georgia State University; M.A.T., Piedmont College; M.B.A., Brenau University
David Lee Cook, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.B.A., University of Louisville, M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology
Rebecca A. Penwell Cooper, Professor of Science Education
B.S., Allegheny College; M.S., Florida International University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida
Jenene Craig, Fieldwork Manager; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.B.A., University of Alaska
Robert Cuttino Jr., Director of Research and Planning
B.A., Furman University; M.Ed. University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Paula Dampier, Director of Campus Safety and Security
B.A., The University of Georgia; M.P.A., University of North Georgia
Betty Daniels, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University; M.N., Emory University; Ph.D., Capella University
Perry Daughtry, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of North Texas
Jennifer Dell, Executive Director of Constituent Engagement
A.B.J., The University of Georgia
Ann M. Demling, Chair and Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
George Demuyakor, Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Ghana; M.A., Univ. of Alberta; Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California
Marsey Devoto, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.S., D.O.T., Belmont University
Debra Dobkins, Dean of the Women’s College; Professor of English
B.A., M.A.T., Agnes Scott; Ph.D. The University of Georgia
Louise Dunn, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.S., Sc.D., Boston University
Dana J. Edge, S.P.A. Director, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia; M.Ed., Brenau University
Winter S. Elliott, Director of Honors Program; Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Tamara English, Executive Director for Student Life
B.S., Georgia College; M.A.E., Western Kentucky University, M.A.T., Brenau University
Arthur C. Evans, Assessment Coordinator; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Troy State University; Ed.D., Auburn University
Barbara Faulkner, Docent Coordinator, Program Director of Art Education and 3-Dimenisional Studio; Associate Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., M.Ed., Delta State University; M.F.A.. Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Kathleen Foley, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Quinnipaic University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Nancy Fowler, Instuctor and Admissions Counselor in Occupational Therapy
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.S., Brenau University
Kenneth K. Frank, Chair of Humanities; Director of Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies; 1st Year Seminar Director; Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Columbia College; J.D., University of Colorado
Jeannie Gaines, Professor of Business Administration
B.S.N., M.S.N, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Florida
Lori Gann-Smith, Chair of Art & Design; Associate Professor of Fashion Design
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.F.A., University of Georgia
Karen Garbow, Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising
B.S.H.E., M.Ed., University of Georgia
C. Ted Garner, Director of Media Services
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University; Ph.D., L’Universite D’Etat d’Haiti
Carolyn B. Giberson, Chemistry Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Marlene Giguere, Dean Of Library Services, SACS Liaison; Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
B.A., McGill University; M.Bibl., University of Montreal
Rick Gomez, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.M., University of Colorado
Nathan R. Goss, Executive Director for Recruitment
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Kay Graham, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.O.T., Texas Woman’s University
Kristen Green, Clinic Director (Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services); Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Trinity University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Tiffany Green, Director for Freshman Recruitment
B.S., M.S. Brenau University
Joseph R. Greene, Physical Science Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Albany State College; M.A., Fisk University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Vincas Greene, Chair and Professor of Dance
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Christy Gregory, Creative Director/Designer
B.S., Peabody College
Janet Grier, Assistant Profession of Education
M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Argosy University
Sandra A. Greniewicki, Anne Warren Thomas Professor of Nursing and Health Policy
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A. Concordia University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Katie Hall, Writing Center Director and Instructor of English
B.A., Brenau University; M.A.T., Agles Scott College
Gay H. Hammond, Director of WonderQuest Theatre; Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Brenau College; M.A., University of Louisville; M.F.A. Spalding University
William Haney, Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Bryan College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Gladys Harvey-Peterson, Education Advising Coordinator
Lisa M. Hausman, Adult and Graduate Studies Advisor
B.A., Central Michigan University; M.S., Wayne State University
Jill Hayes, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas; M.N., Emory University; Ph.D., Georgia Regents University
Troy Allen Heidesch, Richards Endowned Chair of Graduate Nursing and Health Science; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., Brenau University; D.N.P., Georgia Regents University
Karen Henman, Assistant Professor of Science Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Indiana State University
Dina Hewett, Director, School of Nursing; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Southern University; Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Heather Casey Hollimon, QEP Director; Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Converse College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Michael B. Hollimon, Director of Facilties and Logistics
Melissa Holman, Assistant Registrar for A.G.S.
A.A., Truett McConnell College; B.B.A., Brenau University
Wendy Holmes, Chair, School of Occupational Therapy-Gainesville; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., University of North Dakota; M.S., University of Colorado, Ph.D., Gonzaga University
Robert Wayne Ivey, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M.Ed. University of Motevallo; M.M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Georgia
Priscilla Jefcoat, Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Brenau University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Georgia
Lynn M. Jones, Chair and Professor of Interior Design
B.S., Purdue University; M.B.A., Brenau University; M.H.P., University of Georgia
Hazel S. Katz, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
M. Cathy Kelley, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi University for Women; M.S.N., Mercer University
Linda Kern, Head of Research and Instructional Services; Associate Professor
B.A.. Newcomb College of Tulane University; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut University
Rudi H. Kiefer, Director of Sustainability; Professor of Physical Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of Heidelberg; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Bonnie J. Kin, Applied Gerontology Program Coordinator; Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Alliant International University
William A. Laing, Chair, Graduate Business Programs; Associate Professor of Management
B.S.G., Granite State College, M.B.A., University of Montana, Ph.D., Capella University
R. Benjamin Leaptrott, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., University of Rochester
James E. Lewis, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S.Ed., The University or Georgia; B.S., Georgia State University; Ph.D., Boston University
Kathye Light, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Missouri, M.S., Medical College of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Texas
Karen Lightfoot, Chair, Undergraduate Business Programs; Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., James Madison University; M.B.A., International University of Monaco
William Lightfoot, Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Bucknell University, M.B.A., University of North Carolina, Ph.D., Capella University
Fred Lloyd, Professor of Theatre
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Kathryn C. Locey, Professor of English, Program Director of English
B.A., Methodist College; M.R.E. Loyola University; M.A. North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jolie Long, Professor of Dance
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.F.A., Florida State University
Mary Beth Looney, Associate Dean, Fine Arts & Humanities; Studio Art Program Director; Professor of Art and Design
B.A., Roanoke College; M.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Heather Lyons, Director of Child Development Center
B.S., Brenau University
Kevin Mace, Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.F.A., University of Toledo; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Kelley L. Maddox, Director of Human Resources
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Amelia Ruth Malcom, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Brenau University
Rama Mandawat, Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., B.B.A., Jodhpur University; M.P.H., Georgia Regents University; Ph.D., Sukhadia University
Jason W. Matthews, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., M.B.A., The University of Georgia; Ph.D., Clemson University
Melissa McDowell, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Brenau University
Sandra McGowen, Instructor and Internship Coordinator of Interior Design Program
B.S., Louisiana Tech University; B.V.A., Georgia State University
David J. Miller, Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Elizabeth Force Miller, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Rosalie Miller, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Florida
Tamara Mills, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Florida A&M University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburg
Robin Mize, Assistant Professor; Head of Technical Systems and Services
B.A., M.L.S, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Jean Moore, Richards Endowed Scholar of Nursing and Health Science
B.S.N., University of North Carolina; M.S.N. & Ph.D, The Catholic University of America
W. Donald Moore, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.S., Auburn University; M.B.A. Jacksonville State University
Darrell C. Morris, Director of Multi Media and Theatre Services
B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., Florida State University
Robert L. North Sr., Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Valdosta State University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Valdosta State University
Elizabeth S. Nott, Grants Writer; Associate Professor of French
B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Abidjan-Cocody; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Humnath Panta, Assistant Professor of Finance
M.Dipl., Monash University. M.F.Econ. Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Texas atr Arlington
Jasmine Perkins, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Savannah State; M.S., John Hopkins University
Judith Perry, Associate Professor of Education
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia; M.Ed., University of North Georgia; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Lorene Pharr, Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services
B.A., Kalamazoo College: M.A. Western Michigan University
Kipling M. Pirkle, Professor of Management
B.B.A., M.B.A., The University of Georgia; Ph.D., Clemson University
Carol Platt, Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.A., University of Montevallo; M.S., University of Alabama
Redenna Poole, Director for Admissions Operations
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Yvonne Y. Pouncey, Associate Professor of Business Administration; Coordinator of Business Programs in Augusta
B.B.A., Georgia Regents University, M.S., Ph.D., Capella University
Krisi Probert, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T, Georgia Health Sciences University; O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Nichole Rawlings, Gallery Director
B.A., Elon Univeristy; M.A., American University
Holly Reynolds, Controller
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University
Gail Rice, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., M.Ed., University of Illinois at Champaign
Sonia Robles, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., California State University, Ph.D., Michigan State University
Drew Roush, Clinical Instructor of PrePhysician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Dayton; Post Graduate Certificate, Wake Forest University
Tesa Satcher, Academic Advisor for Adult and Graduate Studies-South Atlanta
B.S., M.A., Shorter University
Barbara A. Schell, Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences; Director, School of Occupational Therapy; Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Lisa Schubert, Associate Professor of Occuational Therapy
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., New York University; O.T.D., Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Services
Blaine D. Schultz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Furman University; M.S., Georgia State University
James Sennett, Coordinator of Business Programs, South Atlanta Campus; Professor of Business Administration
A.B., Atlanta Christian College; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Charles L. Shadle, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Clinical Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Pittsburg
Rosanne C. Short, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Mary P. Shotwell, Chair, School of Occupational Therapy-North Atlanta, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Temple University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jessica Shrout, Biology Lab Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Brenau Univeristy; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina
Valerie Simmons-Waltson, Dean of Students
B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Hampton University
Helene Smith-Gabai, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., Columbia University; O.T.D., Nova Southeastern University
Bryan P. Sorohan, Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Susan Stallings-Sahler, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago
Barbara Steinhaus, Chair and Professor of Music
B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Georgia
Mark Strazynski, Chair, Department of Mathematics & Science; Associate Professor of Biology
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; D.O., Western University of Health Sciences
James B. Taylor, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Tri-State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago
Mary Thigpen, Academic Coordinator for Clinical Education, Physical Therapy Department, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.H.S., Ph.D., University of Flordia
Richard D. Thomas, Head Softball Coach/Eligibility Coordinator
B.A., Piedmont College
Tommye Thomas, Associate Dean of Accreditation and Assessment; Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Deborah S. Thompson, Director of Campus Traditions and Greek Life
B.A., West Georgia College
Robin Underwood, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., Mercer University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Maureen Vidrine, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Georgia State University, D.N.P, Brenau University
Jody Y. Wall, Chief of Staff; Executive Assistant to the President
B.S., M.Ed., North Georgia College and State University
Laura J. Wallace, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Spalding University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Capella University
Lila Weaver, Operations Manager, College of Business and Mass Communication
B.S.B.A., Shorter University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Alecia G. Webb, Assistant Director and Graduate Coordinator, Kings Bay Campus
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University
Patricia E. Webster, Director of Academic Assessment; Professor of Spanish
B.S., Tufts University; M.A., Middlebury College; Ed.D., Nova University
Ann Wheeler, Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Claudia Wilburn, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina
Charlene Wilkerson, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Knoxville College; Ed.S., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., South Carolina University
Eugene Williams, Chair, Education Department; Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed. Albany State University; Ed.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Luxi Williams, Directory of International Students and Programs
B.A., College of Wooster
Russell Willis, Regional Campus Director for Adult Programs and Support
B.A., The University of Georgia; M.Ed., Harvard University
Barbara Wilson, Registrar and Director of Student Records
B.S., Florida State University; M.A., University of Louisville
Kelly D. Wright, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Emory University
Tracy Wright, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., B.H.S., University of Florida; D.P.T., Simmons College
Vincent J. Yamilkoski, Director of the Learning Center; Professor of Special Education
B.A., M.A., John Carroll University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Maria A. Zayas, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Barnard College; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College
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