Administrative Officers
Anne A. Skleder, President
B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D.,Temple University
David L. Barnett, Executive Vice President for Administration, Chief Financial Officer
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville
Jim Eck, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor
B.A., Ball State University; M.A., Ball State University; M.B.A., Samford University; Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Charles L. Andrews Jr., Vice President Information Technology and Chief Information Officer
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University; M.S., Columbus State University
Toby Hinton, Vice President for Financial Services
B.S., Presbyterian College; C.P.A., Georgia
Amanda Lammers, Vice President for Student Services; Dean of Students
B.S., University of North Georgia; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.D, University of Alabama
Michael F. Lochstampfor, Director of Athletics
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
Laura McPhie Oliveira, Interm Vice President of Enrollment Management
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
Jack Matthew Thomas, Vice President for External Relations
B.A., Georgetown College
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 Communication; Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A. Seattle University; Ph.D., University of Washington
Gale Hansen Starich, Dean, Sidney O. Smith Jr. Graduate School; Dean, Ivester 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
Eugene Williams, Dean, College of Education; Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed. Albany State University; Ed.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Faculty and Administration
Linda Aikens-Young, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Celeste Z. Alexander, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
A.S., Georgia Regents University; B.M.Ed., University of N.C.-Chapel Hill; B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Jennifer Allison, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., O.T.D., Brenau University
M. Irma Alvarado, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Texas; M.A., University of Houston, Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Jane Anderson-Buffington, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Mercer University
Jordan M. Anderson, Director of International Students & Programs
B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Alabama; M.A., Duke University
Charity Armstead, Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising
B.S., Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Georgia
Christine Ball, Affiliate Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Piedmont College; M.S., Brenau 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, Associate 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; 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; Associate Professor of Modern Languages
A.B.J., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Kimberly Boyd, Research and Instructional Services Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.A., B.I.S., Georgia State University; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Tracey Brent-Chessum, Chair and Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., The Master’s College; M.M., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., California State University; Ph.D., University of Maryland
Sandra Brim, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Ohio University
Kelley A. Brock-Simmons, Chair, Graduate Education Programs; Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Texas A&M University; M.A., Ph.D., American 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
Heather Brown, Director of Clinical Education; Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Nicole Browning, Assistant Professor of Science
B.S., University of Guelph; M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Tamara Buck, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Northeastern University; D.P.T., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Amanda Buono, Instructor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Karen Burgbaucher, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
James Allen Butts, Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program
Dianne Callahan, Director, Gainesville Ballet, Affiliate Instructor of Dance
Robert Cantu, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch; M.M.Sc., Emory University; M.Bus., Kennesaw State University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
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; D.Psych., Indiana University
Ashley Carter, Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University
Deidre Cassell, Instructor of Science
B.S., Brenau University; M.S., Georgia State University
Donna R. Cherveny, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; B.S., Brenau University; M.S.Ed., Walden University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Liberty University
Julia G. Clay, Chair, Department of Communication; Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., M.A., Auburn University; D.B.A., Walden University
Patrena Cody, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S., Georgia State University; Ph.D., Hampton University
Isreal Collins, Assistant Professor of Clinical Education
B.S., Benedict College; M.S., Ed.S., Jacksonville State University; Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Elizabeth Conoley, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N. University of North Georgia
Madia Cooper, Chair and Assistant Professor of Dance
B.F.A., Brenau University; M.F.A., The College of Brockport
Jenene Craig, Chair, Norcross Occupational Therapy day program; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Georgia Regents University; M.B.A., University of Alaska; Ph.D., Fielding 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; Ph.D., Northcentral University
Sandra Jean Davis, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., The University of New Mexico; M.Div., Phillips Gateway Seminary
Jill DeMarotta, Chair and Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.S., University of North Carolina; M.I.D., University of Florida
Marsena Devoto, Associate 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
Penny Eddy, Chair Undergraduate Business Programs, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., University of Texas; M.A. Asbury Theological Seminary; M.Acc., West Virginia University
Dana J. Edge, S.P.A. Director, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia; M.Ed., Brenau University
Jeananne Elkins, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Texas Women’s University; M.P.H., Ph.D., Texas A & M University; D.P.T., Northeastern University
Winter S. Elliott, Director of Honors Program; Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Philip Elrod, Affiliate Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Western Carolina University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Liberty University
Tamara English, Assistant Vice Executive for Student Services
B.S., Georgia College; M.A.E., Western Kentucky University, M.A.T., Brenau University
Selcuk Ertekin, Assistant Professor of Marketing
M.S., Marmara University; Ph.D., University of North Texas
Arthur C. Evans, Assessment Coordinator; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Troy State University; Ed.D., Auburn University
Fassil Fanta, Associate Professor of Economics
B.Sc., Alemaya University; M.S., Norwegian University of Life Science; M.A., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Nichole Ferguson, Gallery Director
B.A., Elon University; M.A., American University
Kathleen Foley, Interm Director, School of Occupational Therapy; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Quinnipaic University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Elizabeth Ann Force, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Nancy Fowler, Instructor and Admissions Counselor in Occupational Therapy
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.S., Brenau University
Kenneth K. Frank, 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
Anjana Freeman, Affiliate Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Kennesaw State University; M.S., Brenau University
C. Ted Garner, Director of Media Services
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University; Ph.D., L’Universite D’Etat d’Haiti
Claudia George, Director of Research and Planning
B.B.A, M.B.A., Brenau University
Carolyn B. Giberson, Chair, Department of Math & Science; Chemistry Coordinator; Professor of Chemistry
B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Margie Gill, Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Georgia Gwinnett College; M.S., Brenau University
Rick Gomez, Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.M., University of Colorado
Nathan R. Goss, Vice President for Recruitment
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Kay Graham, Chair, Occupational Therapy Gainesville day program; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of the South; M.O.T., Texas Woman’s University; Ph.D., The University of Georgia
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
Janet Grier, Assistant Professor of Education
M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Argosy University
Lawrence J. Hall, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Presbyterian College, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Gay H. Hammond, Director of WonderQuest Theatre; Associate 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.B.A., Golden Gate University; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; Post Doctoral Certificate, University of Massachusetts Boston
Laura Hart, Interim Chair, Undergraduate Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State University; M.S.N., East Carolina University
Gladys Harvey-Peterson, Education Advising Coordinator
Jill Hayes, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas; M.N., Emory University; Ph.D., Georgia Regents University
Troy Allen Heidesch, Interim Director, Mary Inez Grindle School of Nursing; Richards Endowed 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, Associate Professor of Science Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Indiana State University
Stacey Hoffman, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Medical College of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Florida
Heather Casey Hollimon, QEP Director; Professor of Political Science
B.A., Converse College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Melissa Huffstetler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S., Clayton State University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Julie Keena, Chair and Professor of Physician’s Assistant Studies
Jennifer Kelly, Director of Accounting Operations
B.B.A., University of North Georgia
Linda Kern, Dean of Library 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
Tia King, Assistant Professor of Nursing
William A. Laing, Associate Dean, College of Business & Communication; Chair, Graduate Business Programs; Professor of Management
B.S.G., Granite State College; M.B.A., University of Montan; Ph.D., Capella University
Leigh Lehman, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Ben Leaptrott, Affiliate Faculty of Music
B.Mus., 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
Kathryn C. Locey, Chair, Department of Humanities; 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
Jennifer Loggins, Learning Center Director
B.A., Oglethorpe University; M.S., Brenau University
Heather Lyons, Director of Child Development Center
B.S., Brenau University
Kevin Mace, Associate Professor of Communication
B.F.A., University of Toledo; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Kelley L. Maddox, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Amelia Ruth Malcom, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Brenau University
Gregory Marshall, Associate Professor of Anatomy and Genetics
Carysa Mattlin, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nancy J. McAlexander, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., M.B.A., M.S.N, University of Phoenix
Lisa McCoy, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.E.Ed., Oakland University; M.S., Troy University; Ed.S., Ed.D., Piedmont College
Benjamin McDade, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
B.A., M.M.C., University of South Carolina
Amara McGee, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Rebecca Metcalfe, Assistant Professor of Nursing
David J. Miller, Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Rosalie Miller, Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Florida
Katie Mitchell, Writing Center Director and Instructor of English
B.A., Brenau University; M.A.T., Agnes Scott College
Darrell C. Morris, Director of Multi Media and Theatre Services
B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., Florida State University
Susan Mullis, Affiliate Faculty in Business
B.A., Wesleyan College; J.D., The University of Georgia
Arun Narayanasamy, Assistant Professor of Finance
B.E., Madras University; M.S., M.A., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Texas at Arlington
Gnimbin A. Ouattara, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Abidjan-Cocody; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Sheral Page, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of West Georgia, M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Kyrus Patch, Program Director and Associate Professor, Physician’s Assistant Studies
Jessica Pearson, Affiliate Assistant Professor
B.Mus., The University of Georgia; M.S.N., D.N.P., Augusta State University
Jasmine Perkins, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Savannah State; M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Ian Peters, Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Clark University; M.A., University of Texas-Austin; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Wanda V. Pickens, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S.B.A., M.S., Southern Wesleyan University
Redenna Poole, Director for Admissions Operations
B.B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Krisi Probert, Chair, Occupational Therapy North Atlanta evening/weekend program; Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T, Georgia Health Sciences University; O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Shelley M. Randolph, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Columbus State University; M.S., Brenau University
Scott Redmon, Director, North Atlanta Site
B.A., Georgia State University; M.A.T., Brenau University
Gail Rice, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., M.Ed., University of Illinois at Champaign
Heather Ross, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.P.T., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Drew Roush, Clinical Instructor of PrePhysician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of Dayton; Post Graduate Certificate, Wake Forest University
Blaine D. Schultz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Furman University; M.S., Georgia State University
T. Lisa Scroggs, Director of Student Accounts
A.A., Brenau University
Margaret Serrato, Affiliate Faculty Interior Design, M.F.A. Interior Design Program Director
B.A., Brenau University; M.F.A., The University of Georgia; M.Arch., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Charles L. Shadle, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Pittsburgh, O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Sarah E. Shirley, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S. Oklahoma State University; B.S., Louisiana State University; M.Div., Emory University; O.T.D., Temple University
Rosanne C. Short, Director of Military and Veteran’s Services
B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Jessica Shrout, Biology Lab Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Brenau University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina
Angie Smith, Affiliate Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Georgetown College; M.Ed., Xavier University
E. Denise Smith, Associate Professor of Business
B.S Gardner-Webb University; M.B.A., Brenau University; D.H.A., Medical University of South Carolina
Helene Smith-Gabai, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.A., Brooklyn College; M.S., Columbia University; O.T.D., Nova Southeastern University
Fredy Solis, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Nicaragua; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Bryan P. Sorohan, Professor of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; M.Ed., University of North Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Barbara Steinhaus, Chair and Professor of Music
B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Georgia
John F. Streit, Affiliate Faculty of Dance
B.A., B.S.Ed., The University of Georgia; M.F.A., The University of Arizona
Trisha Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., The College of Wooster; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
James B. Taylor, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Tri-State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Indiana State University
Rebekah Taylor-Wiseman, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Augusta University; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
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 Florida
Richard D. Thomas, Head Softball Coach/Eligibility Coordinator
B.A., Piedmont College
Crystal Toombs, Assistant Vice President for Student Services
B.A., Wilberforce University; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., Mercer University
Timothy Tolbert, Associate Professor of Exercise Science; Program Director, Exercise Science
B.S., University of West Alabama; M.Ed., Berry College; Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Karine Tornieri, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Nice Sophia Antopolis; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Tracy Troutman, RISE Program Director
B.A., Brenau University
Noushin Vastani, Graduate Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Maureen Vidrine, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., Georgia State University, D.N.P, Brenau University
D. Michelle Waldrop, Research and Instruction Librarian, Assistant Professor
B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.F.A., The University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State 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, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Spalding University; M.S., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., Capella University
Alecia G. Webb, Director, Jacksonville Site
B.B.A., M.B.A., Brenau University
Lila Westmoreland, Operations Manager, College of Business and Communication
B.S.B.A., Shorter University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Claudia Wilburn, Art & Design Department Chair, Associate Professor of Art and Design; Studio Art Program Director
B.F.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina
Kimberly Willis, Instructor of Conflict Resolution
B.B.A., The University of Georgia; J.D. Harvard Law School
Russell Willis, Director, South Atlanta Site
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
Pamela Workman, Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Morehead State University; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma
Brandi Worsham, Chair, Initial Certification Programs; Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Piedmont College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., The University of Georgia
Tamara Mills Wyrick, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Florida A&M University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Neena Xavier, Director of Didactic Education, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Emily Zank, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Kent State University
Maria A. Zayas, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Barnard College; M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College
Professor Emeritus
Ann M. Demling, Chair and Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
James Sennett, Coordinator of Business Programs, South Atlanta Site; Professor of Business Administration
A.B., Atlanta Christian College; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; M.B.A., Brenau University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
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