Administrative Officers
Ed L. Schrader, President
B.S., Millsaps College; M.S. University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Duke University
James E. Southerland, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs; Professor of History
A.B., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Wayne W. Dempsey, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
B.S., Shorter College; M.S., University of West Georgia; L.L.D., Shorter College
Heather G. Hartman, Associate Vice President for IT and Online Studies, SACS Accreditation Liaison, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Auburn University, M.S., Troy State University, Ed.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama
David L. Barnett, Associate Vice President for Non Residential Programs; Interim Dean, College of Education
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D, University of Louisville
Scott A. Briell, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services
B.A., Flagler College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University
James M. Barco, Senior Vice President for Institutional Development
A.B., Catawba College; M.S., Florida State University
Jack Matthew Thomas, Vice President for External Relations
B.A., Georgetown College
Sandra Thornton, Vice President for Financial Services
B.S., University of Tennessee; B.S., M.B.A., Brenau University, C.P.A., Georgia
Timothy Daniel, Headmaster and Dean of Brenau Academy
B.A., Northwestern; M.A., University of Tulsa
Michael F. Lochstampfor, Director of Athletics, Fitness Center Director, Soccer Coach
B.A., Covenant College; M.S., Midwestern State University
College Deans
David L. Barnett, Associate Vice President for Non Residential Programs; Interim Dean, College of Education
B.A., Mercer University; M.Div.C.E., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Ph.D, University of Louisville
Andrea Croce Birch, Dean of the Undergraduate School; Dean, College of Fine Arts and Humanities; Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
William Lightfoot, Dean, College of Business and Mass Communication; Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Bucknell University, M.B.A., University of North Carolina, Ph.D., Capella University
Gale Hansen Starich, Dean of the Graduate School; Dean, College of Health and Science; 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 Aministration
John R. Adams, Professor of Business
B.S., University of New Hampshire, M.S., Florida State University, Ph.D., Syracuse University
Tiffany Adams, Director of International Students & Programs
B.S., Brenau University
Linda Aikens-Young, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Spelman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
M. Irma Alvarado, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Univeristy of Texas Medical Branch-Galveston; M.A., University of Houston-Clear Lake; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Kathryn Amos, Director of the Center for Lifetime Study
B.S., M.S., Brenau University
Charles L. Andrews Jr., Chief I.T. Officer
B.S., Southern Polytechnic State University
Suzanne Applegate, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N, University of Kentucky
Melba Arnold, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Northeast Louisiana University; M.S., Boston University
George Bagel, Director of Career Services
B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.Ed., Xavier University
Pamela Barrett, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Financial Aid
B.S., Brenau College
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 Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston
Louise A. Bauck, Biology Coordinator; Associate Professor of Biology
B.S. Simon Fraser University; M.V.S., D.V.M., University of Saskatchewan
Gary S. Bauman, Psychology Graduate Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Stewart W. Blakley, Chair and Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Michigan
Lua R. Blankenship, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Auburn University; M.B.A., University of Florida
Larry K. Bolling, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., Lee University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Judy M. Bradberry, RN to BSN/MSN Coordinator; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.N., Ph.D., Emory University
Sandra Brim, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Ohio University
Billi Bromer, Director of Teacher Education-Augusta; Assistant Professor of Education
A.B., College of New Rochelle; M.S. Wheelock College; M.Ed., Tufts University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Brenda Munson Brown, Clinical Instrutor/Nursing
B.S.N., North Georgia College & State University; M.S., Regis University
David L. Brown, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri; M.B.A., M.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University
Suzanne D. Butterfield, Associate Professor of Human Resource Development
B.S.B.A., University of Arizona; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Nikki Bybee, Assistant Professor of Dance
B.A., Brigham Young University; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma
Dianne Callahan, Director, Gainesville Ballet
Jesse Carleton, Affiliate Faculty, Augusta campus
B.S., M.Acc. Univeristy of South Carolina
Heather G. Casey, QEP Director; Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Converse College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Gregory L. Chase, Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.B.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Kent State University
Robert R. Christian, Professor of Education
A.B., West Georgia College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Julia G. Clay, Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., Auburn University
Janna Cleveland, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.P.H., M.N., Emory University
Noreen Connelly, Interior Design Program Director; Associate Professor of Interior Design
B.D., University of Florida; M.S.D, Arizona State University
Elizabeth Conoley, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N. North Georgia College and State 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, Graduate Chair ECE/MG Education; Associate Professor of Science Education
B.S., Allegheny College; M.S., Florida International University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida
Leslie F. Corbitt, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University; J.D., University of Mississippi
Jenene Craig, Fieldwork Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Medical College of Georgia; 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
Perry Daughtry, Clinical Contract Manager; Nursing Admissions Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., University of North Texas
Amy Dean, Director of the Annual Fund
B.A., Georgia College and State University
Ann M. Demling, Chair and Professor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
George Demuyakor, Coordinator of Modern Languages; Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Ghana; M.A., Univ. of Alberta; Ph.D., Univ. of Southern California
Debra Dobkins, Director of the Writing Center; Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A.T., Agnes Scott; Ph.D. The University of Georgia
Cathy Dyches, Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Melissa Gardner Edge, Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., Brenau University
Winter S. Elliott, Associate Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia
Suzanne M. Erickson, Associate Dean of Assessment and Operations; Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A. Seattle University; Ph.D., University of Washington
Arthur C. Evans, Assessment Coordinator; Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Troy State University; Ed.D., Auburn University
Camille Fareri, Assistante Professor of Literacy Education
B.A., Queens College; M.S., S.U.N.Y. - Albany, Ph.D., S.U.N.Y. - Albany
Barbara Faulkner, Program Director of Art Education and Studio Clay; Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., M.Ed., Delta State University; M.F.A.. Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Jill Fitzgerald, Online Faculty Coordinator
B.S., Brenau University
Kenneth K. Frank, Chair of Humanities; Director of Conflict Resolution and Legal Studies; Co-Director of 1st Year Seminar; Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Columbia College; J.D., University of Colorado
Jeannie Gaines, Chair, Graduate Business Programs and Professor of Business Administration
B.S.N., M.S.N, University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Florida
Lori Gann-Smith, Assistant 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
Charles J. Gaspar, Honors Program Director; Professor of English
B.A., Yale University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Columbia University Teachers College; Ph.D., University of Connecticut
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, Associate Professor of Library and Information Science
B.A., McGill University; M.Bibl., University of Montreal;
Tara Goetz, Director of Center of Health & Well-being; University Counselor
B.A., Georgia State University; M.A. & M.A., University of Alabama
Nathan R. Goss, Director of Outreach and Online Programs
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, Assistant Clinic Director (Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services)
B.A., M.A., Trinity University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Joseph R. Greene, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Albany State College; M.A., Fisk University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Vincas Greene, Physical Science Coordinator; Chair and Professor of Dance
B.A., Eastern Washington University; M.F.A., California Institute of the Arts
Mike Greer, Director of Prospect Research
B.A., St. Mary’s College of Maryland; M.B.A., Brenau University
Christy Gregory, Creative Director/Designer
B.S., Peabody College
Sandra A. Greniewicki, Undergraduate Nursing Program Coordinator; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A. Concordia University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Vanessa Grubbs, Gallery Director; Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.A., Winthrop University; M.F.A., Georgia State University
Gay H. Hammond, Director of WonderQuest Theatre ; Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Brenau College; M.A., University of Louisville
William Haney, Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Bryan College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Gladys Harvey-Peterson, Education Advising Coordinator
Michael B. Hollimon, Director of Facilties and Logistics
Karen Henman, Assistant Professor of Science Education
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Indiana University; Ph.D., Indiana State University
Melissa Holman, Online Student Coordinator
A.A., Truett McConnell College
Jewell Holtzclaw, Director of Maintenance
Sherese Howell, Nursing Clinical Instructor
B.S.N., Syracuse University; M.S.N., Brenau University
Melissa Hozey, Cataloging Librarian; Assistant Professor
B.A., Pensacola Christian College; M.S., Florida State 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
Andrew Jurchenko, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.A., John Carroll University, M.A., Webster University
Melissa Kane, Director of Student Life and Leadership
B.A., North Georgia College & State University; M.Ed. University of West Florida
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 and Assistant Professor
B.A.. Newcomb College of Tulane University; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut University
Rudi H. Kiefer, Senior Web Administrator; Professor of Physical Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of Heidelberg; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Bonnie J. Kin, Applied Gerontology Program Director; Director of Brenau Center for Counseling and Psychological Services; Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Alliant International University
Amanda Lammers, Assistant Vice President for Student Services
B.S., N. Georgia Coll. & St. Univ.; M.Ed., Clemson University
Paula Land, Director of Campus Safety and Security
B.A., The University of Georgia; M.P.A., North Georgia College & State University
R. Benjamin Leaptrott, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., East Carolina University; M.M., University of Rochester
Kim Leverett, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Harding University; M.S.N., Emory University
Karen Lightfoot, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., James Madison University; M.B.A., International University of Monaco
Fred Lloyd, Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Kathryn C. Locey, Associate Professor 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 and Director of Brenau Dance Ensemble
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.F.A., Florida State University
Mary Beth Looney, Chair and Associate 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, Assistant 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., Brenau University
S. Randolph May, Director of Bioscience Lab; Professor of Biology and Genetics
B.A., University of Kansas; M.S., M.B.A., Johns Hopkins University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
James Michael McCannon, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N, Medical College of Georgia
Alison McElvery, Director of Special Gifts
B.A., St. Johns University
Sandra McGowen, Instructor and Coordinator of Atlanta Interior Design Program
B.S., Louisiana Tech University; B.V.A., Georgia State University
John Means, Affiliate Faculty, Kings Bay
B.A., Universityf North Carolina - Charlotte; J.D., Campbell School of Law
Elizabeth Force Miller, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Brenau University
Robin Mize, Head of Technical Systems and Services
B.A., M.L.S, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
W. Donald Moore, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.S., Auburn University; M.B.A. Jacksonville State University
Lisa Morgan, Collections Development Librarian; Assistant Professor
A.B.J., University of Georgia; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina
Darrell C. Morris, Director of Multi Media and Theatre Services
B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., Florida State University
David S. Morrison, Assistant Vice President of Communications and Publications
B.A., Baylor University; M.J., University of California at Berkeley
Joesph Newman, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A., Hofstra University; M.B.A., Pace University
Margaret Nikulich-Barrett, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Alfred University; M.S., D.N.S., State University of New York
Robert L. North Sr., Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
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, Assistant Professor of History and International Studies
B.A., University of Abidjan-Cocody; Ph.D., Georgia State University
Anthony Owusu-Ansah, Assistant Professor of Education
M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Ohio Univeristy
Lorene Pharr, Assistant Vice President for Administrative Services
B.A., Kalamazoo College: M.A. Western Michigan University
Carol Platt, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.A., University of Montevallo; M.S., University of Alabama
Yvonne Y. Pouncey, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A., Augusta State University, M.S., Capella University, Ph.D., Capella University
Dianne L. Preissler, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Wright State University; M.S., University of Tennessee; D.N.P., Medical College of Georgia
Kristi Probert, Occupational Therapy Clinical Instructor
B.S., Medical College of Georgia; D.O.T., University of St. Augustine
Holly Reynolds, Controller
B.B.A., Brenau University
Kristina L. Rhoades, WBCX General Manager
B.A., Brenau University, M.S., Brenau University
Richard Roberson, Associate Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
B.A., Drew University; M.D., George Washington University
Wanda Saed, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.S., University of Georgia, M.Ed., Ed.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Barbara A. Schell, Chair and Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Blaine D. Schultz, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A, Furman University; M.S., Georgia State University
Latricia Scriven, Chair, Mathematics and Science; Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Southern University and A&M College; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
James Sennett, Associate Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Atlanta Christian College; M.Div., Lincoln Christian Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Scott Shaw, Affiliate Faculty, Augusta
B.A., Morehouse College; M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University; Ph.D., Capella University
Rosanne C. Short, Director of Nonresidential Programs and Support Services
B.A., M.S., Brenau University
Mary P. Shotwell, Evening/Weekend Program & Curriculum Coordinator, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., Temple University; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jessica Shrout, Lab Director; Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Brenau Univeristy; M.S., Medical University of South Carolina
Valerie Simmons-Waltson, Dean of Student Life
B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Hampton University
Carol A. Smith, Business Department Advising Coordinator
B.A., Mercer University; M.B.A., Mercer University
Brian P. Sorohan, Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; M.Ed., North Georgia College and State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Barbara A. Spurlock, Assistant Professor of Special Education
B.S., Brenau University; M.Ed., North Georgia College & State University; Ed.S., Clemson University, Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Susan Stallings-Sahler, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Illinois Chicago
Laurie Stamsen, Director of Clinical Experiences (School of Education)
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Georgia State University
Barbara Steinhaus, Chair and Professor of Music
B.M., Georgia State University; M.M., University of Illinois; D.M.A., University of Georgia
Bethany B. Stewart, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Auburn University; M.S., University of Miami, Ph.D., Auburn University
Erin Sullivan, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Illinois - Chicago
Teresa Thamer, Professor of Accounting
B.A., University of Georgia; M.P.A., Georgia State University
Richard D. Thomas, Head Softball Coach/Eligibility Coordinator
B.A., Piedmont College
Tommye Thomas, Associate Dean of Accreditation and Assessment, Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Deborah S. Thompson, Director Campus Traditions and Greek Life
B.A., West Georgia College
Robin Underwood, Day Program Coordinator; Assistant 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
Jody Y. Wall, 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
Patricia E. Webster, Director of Academic Assessment; Professor of Spanish
B.S., Tufts University; M.A., Middlebury College; Ed.D., Nova University
Ann Wheeler, Associate Dean for Academics and Research; Professor of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Christina Cochran White, Dean of Graduate Admissions
B.A., Furman University; M.B.A., Brenau University
James D. Whitlock, Health Care Executive-In-Residence; Professor of Health Care Administration
B.S., Mercer Univ.; M.S., Georgia State Univ.; D.H.A., Medical Univ. of South Carolina
Claudia Wilburn, Assistant Professor of Art and Design
B.F.A., Clemson University; M.F.A., University of South Carolina
Keeta Wilborn, Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Alabama Birmingham; Ph.D., Georgia State University
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 of ECE/MG Undergraduate Education; Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed. Albany State University; Ed.S., Columbus State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia
Barbara Wilson, Registrar and Director of Student Records
B.S., Florida State University; M.A., University of Louisville
Kelly D. Wright, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Brenau University; M.S.N., Emory University
Vincent J. Yamilkoski, Chair of Special Education; Director of the Learning Center; Co-Director of 1st Year Seminar; 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 |
