Faculty Listing

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2010-2011

John W. Bardo, PHD; Chancellor; Professor of Sociology; BA, University of Cincinnati, 1970; MA, Ohio University, 1971; PHD, Ohio State University, 1973; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Linda Seestedt-Stanford, PHD; Interim Provost & Senior Vice Chancellor; Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders; BS, MA, Central Michigan University, 1973, 1974; PHD, Michigan State University, 2006; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Andrew D. Adams, DMA; Assistant Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Colorado Boulder, 2005; MM, University of Illinois Urbana, 1990; BM, University of Missouri Kansas City, 1988; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Erin Elizabeth Adams, MS; Assistant Professor; School of Art & Design; MS, Colorado State University Fort Collins, 2008; BS, Colorado State University Fort Collins, 2007; BA, Louisiana Tech University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Mary Frances Adams, PHD; Associate Professor; English; PHD, University of Houston Main Campus, 1995; MFA, University of Iowa, 1989; BA, Smith College, 1984; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Robert D Adams, PHD; Associate Professor; Engineering & Technology; PHD, University of Alabama Huntsville, 2003; MS, Johns Hopkins University, 1991; BS, Clarkson University, 1983; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Elizabeth Hodnett Addison, PHD; Associate Professor; English; PHD, Duke University, 1985; BA, Transylvania University, 1968; MA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1975; Date of appointment: 1992.

 James C Addison, PHD; Professor; English; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1980; BA, Clemson University, 1969; MA, Clemson University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1979.

 Gregory Patrick Adkison, PHD; Visit Assistant Professor; Biology; PHD, University of Kentucky Lexington, 2000; MA, Indiana State University Terre Haute, 1991; BS, Jackson State University, 1987; BSED, Jackson State University, 1988; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Ann Alexander, PHD; Associate Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, University of Texas Austin, 1997; BS, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, 1987; MS, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, 1993; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Ann Laveda Sundstrom Allen, EDD; Assistant Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; BA, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1985; MED, University of Cincinnati, 1995; EDD, University of Cincinnati, 2008; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Grace C Allen, PHD; Associate Professor; Finance; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1991; BA, Agnes Scott College, 1978; MBA, Appalachian State University, 1985; Date of appointment: 1991.

 Vittal Anantatmula, DSC; Associate Professor; Project Management; DSC, George Washington University, 2004; BS, Andhra University, 1977; MS, George Washington University, 1995; MBA, Indian Institutes of Management, India, 1991; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Robert Anderson, EDD; Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; EDD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 2002; MA, Clemson University, 1974; BS, Clemson University, 1972; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Patricia A Angrisani, MSN; Visiting Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; MSN, University of Florida, 1973; BSN, University of Florida, 1972; Date of appointment: 2008.

 James Arledge Armenaki, ; Associate Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; BA, Brooks Institute of Photography, 1974; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Terri E. Armfield, DMA; Assistant Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Kentucky Lexington, 2003; MMA, University of Iowa, 2000; BFA, University of Nebraska Omaha, 1976; Date of appointment: 2004.

 James Michael Arnott, PHD; Assistant Professor; Economics; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1973; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1965; BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1963; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Kia Karin Terese Asberg, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; MS, University of Central Florida, 2005; BS, Florida State University, 2000; PHD, University of Central Florida, 2008; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Risto Atanasov, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; BA, St. Cyril and Methidius University in Macedonia, 1993; PHD, Suny Binghamton, 2007; MA, St. Cyril and Methidius University in Macedonia, 1998; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Cynthia Ann Atterholt, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, University of California Davis, 1996; BS, Kent State University, 1977; MBA, Winthrop University, 1987; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Marsha Lee Baker, PHD; Associate Professor; English; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1995; BA, Mars Hill College, 1977; MA, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1990; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Aaron K Ball, EDD; Associate Professor; Engineering & Technology; EDD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1984; MA, Appalachian State University, 1977; BS, Appalachian State University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1977.

 Debasish Banerjee, PHD; Associate Professor; Computer Information Systems; PHD, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, 1992; MS, Patna University, India, 1971; BS, St. Xavier’s College, 1968; MBA, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, 1987; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Peter Caldwell Bates, PHD; Associate Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1990; BS, University of Montana, 1977; MS, Montana State University Bozeman, 1981; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Richard S Beam, PHD; Associate Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1984; AM, Indiana University Bloomington, 1969; BA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1966; Date of appointment: 1971.

 Robert J. Beaudet, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Health, Physical Education & Recreation; PHD, Florida State University, 1997; MS, University of South Florida, 1994; BS, University of South Florida, 1985; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Ruth Traunstein Bennett, MA; Instructor; Communication; BA, Emerson College, 1967; MA, Emerson College, 1969; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Travis Bennett, DMA; Assistant Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 2003; BM, Florida State University, 1998; MM, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 2000; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Bruce D. Berger, JD; Visit Assistant Professor; Bus Administration & Law; MBA, University of Miami, 1975; BSE, University of Pennsylvania, 1972; JD, Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1978; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Robert Berry, MPA; Assistant Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; MPA, University of Nevada Reno, 1992; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1968; BS, Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison, 1964; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Kate Anne Best, MA; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; MA, Miami University Oxford, 2000; BA, Miami University Oxford, 1992; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Wayne E. Billon, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, Clemson University, 1976; MS, Clemson University, 1972; BS, Mississippi State University, 1968; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Russell Binkley, PHD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 2005; BA, Abilene Chrstn University Abilene, 1976; MS, Eastern Illinois University, 1999; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Christopher Grant Blake, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; MS, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1999; BA, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1993; PHD, Purdue University West Lafayette, 2006; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Lisa Arlene Bloom, EDD; Professor; Human Services; EDD, West Virginia University Morgantown, 1989; BS, Indiana University Pennsylvania, 1980; MA, West Virginia University Morgantown, 1983; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Candace H. Boan-Lenzo, PHD; Associate Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1998; BS, College of Charleston, 1993; MA, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1995; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Leonardo Bobadilla, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; PHD, Florida State University, 2008; BA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1999; MS, Florida State University, 2004; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Susan L. Bogardus, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; BS, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1978; PHD, University of Kentucky Lexington, 2000; MS, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1985; Date of appointment: 2007.

 William Hunt Boulware, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, University of Cambridge, 2008; BA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2003; MA, University of Cambridge, 2004; MPHL, University of Cambridge, England, 2005; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Michael W Boyd, DBA; Associate Professor; Entrepreneurship; BS, Western Carolina University, 1991; DBA, Louisiana Tech University, 2001; MBA, Western Carolina University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Patricia L. Bricker, EDD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; MSED, University of Rochester, 1993; MS, University of Rochester, 1993; EDD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2005; BS, Cornell University, 1989; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Lisa T Briggs, MPA; Assistant Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; MPA, Western Carolina University, 1989; BS, Western Carolina University, ; BS, Western Carolina University, 1987; MS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1998; Date of appointment: 2002.

 William D Brotherton, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Human Services; PHD, Florida State University, 1989; BS, Missouri Southern State College, 1973; BS, Missouri Southern State College, 1977; MED, Western Carolina University, 1984; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Carroll Anne Brown, PHD; Assistant Professor; Hospitality & Tourism Management; MBA, The Citadel, 1994; MS, The Citadel; BS, College of Charleston, 1990; PHD, Clemson University, 2005; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Jane L Brown, MA; Visiting Instructor; Anthropology & Sociology; MA, Western Carolina University, 1995; MS, Florida State University, ; BS, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1969; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Stephen E. Brown, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, University of Maryland College Park, 1973; BA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1973; MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1975; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Susan Brown-Strauss, MFA; Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; MFA, University of Southern Mississippi, 1989; MFA, Southern Illinois University Carb, 1978; BS, Mansfield University PA, 1973; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Margaret Ervin Bruder, PHD; Lecturer/Assisant Director of Composition; English; BA, Davidson College, 1984; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1989; PHD, Indiana University Bloomington, 2003; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Claudia Ruth Bryant, PHD; Assistant Professor; International Programs & Services; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2002; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1994; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1993; MA, Appalachian State University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Louis E. Buck, PHD; Dean/Center Dirrector; School of Business/Entrepreneurship; PHD, Texas A&M University, 1982; MBA, University of Houston Clear Lake, 1976; BS, United States Naval Academy, 1970; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Robert Earl Buckner, ; Band Director/Instructor; School of Music; BSED, Western Carolina University, 1967; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Mark R. Budden, ; Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003; MA, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999; BS, Louisiana State University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Joni Bugden, PHD; Assistant Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Waterloo, Ontario, 2002; MS, University of Waterloo, Ontario, 1996; BA, Carleton University, Ontario, 1994; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Ronald L Bumgarner, MS; Visiting Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; MS, Western Carolina University, 1992; BS, Western Carolina University, 1980; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Kenneth A. Burbank, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Engineering & Technology; PHD, Brown University, 1979; BS, Brown University, 1973; MS, Brown University, 1975; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Debra Burke, JD; Professor & Department Head; Bus Administration & Law; BA, MPA, JD, University of Texas, 1977, 1982, 1982; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Gary Burke, MBA; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; MBA, Southern Methodist University, 1989; BS, Auburn University, 1981; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Carol Burton, EDD; Assistant Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies; Provost’s Office; BS, Western Carolina University, 1987; MAED, Western Carolina University, 1989; EDD, North Carolina State University, 2007; Date of appointment: 2007.

 James Walker Busbin, PHD; Professor; Sales and Marketing; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1981; BS, University of Alabama Huntsville, 1972; MA, University of Alabama Huntsville, 1976; Date of appointment: 1991.

 Frederick Buskey, EDD; Assistant Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; EDD, Bowling Green State University, 2004; BA, Humboldt State University, 1985; MA, Ohio State University Columbus, 1987; Date of appointment: 2006.

 David J Butcher, PHD; Assoc Dean/Professor; Office, Dean, Arts & Sciences; BS, University of Vermont, 1982; PHD, University of Connecticut, 1990; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Karen L Butcher, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; BS, University of Vermont, 1982; PHD, University of Connecticut, 1990; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Brian D Byrd, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, Tulane University, 2009; MSPH, Tulane University, 2002; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 2000; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Joan F Byrd, MFA; Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1967; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1963; BA, Agnes Scott College, 1961; Date of appointment: 1968.

 Mary Elizabeth Byrnes, PHD; Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Wayne State University, 2009; BS, Wayne State University, 2000; MUP, Wayne State University, 2002; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Deryl Victor Simonian Caitlyn, MFA; Assistant Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; MFA, University of Calif San Diego, 1988; BA, Calif State University Fresno, 1985; Date of appointment: 2008.

 James Steve Carlisle, MFA; Assoc Dean/Visiting Assistant Professor; Office of the Dean, Honors; MFA, Florida Atlantic University, 1978; BA, Western Carolina University, 1973; Date of appointment: 2003.

 C Dale Carpenter, EDD; Professor; Human Services; EDD, Auburn University Auburn University, 1979; BSED, Albany State University, 1974; MED, Valdosta State University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1979.

 Catherine W. Carter, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of Delaware, 1999; BA, St Marys College MD, 1989; MA, University of Delaware, 1991; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Robert Bruce Carton, PHD; Assistant Professor; Entrepreneurship; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2005; MBA, University of Georgia Athens, 1995; BS, Duke University, 1980; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Kefyn M Catley, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; BS, St. Mary’s University, 1989; MS, Western Carolina University, 1991; PHD, Cornell University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Michael Caudill, MA; Instructor; Communication; MA, American University DC, 1989; BA, California State University Dominguez Hills, 1987; AA, San Antonio College, 1979; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Marilyn S. Chamberlin, PHD; Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1994; MS, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1992; BA, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1990; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Shelia Chapman, EDD; Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs/Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; MSN, University of Alabama Huntsville, 1995; BSN, University of North Alabama, 1991; EDD, University of Virginia, 2008; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Amy Cherry, MMUS; Instructor; School of Music; MMUS, University of Cincinnati, 1995; BM, University of Illinois Urbana, 1993; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Daniel E. Cherry, MM; Associate Professor; School of Music; MM, University of Cincinnati, 1998; BM, Capital University, 1995; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Theodore P. Chiappelli, DRHP; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; DRPH, Johns Hopkins University, 1996; MS, University Southern California, 1989; MHAD, University Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, 1985; BA, University Pittsburgh Johnstown, 1975; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Danial L. Clapper, PHD; Associate Professor; Computer Information Systems; PHD, Georgia State University, 1991; BA, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1985; Date of appointment: 1996.

 David Brannan Claxton, EDD; Professor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; MSED, Baylor University, 1975; BS, Baylor University, 1974; EDD, Arizona State University Tempe, 1985; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Mae Miller Claxton, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1998; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1990; AA, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, ; BA, University of Georgia Athens, 1988; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Jason Anderson Clement, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; BS, Western Carolina University, 2000; PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2005; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Andrew S. Coburn, MA; Associate Director Study of Developed Shorelines; MA, Duke University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Christopher T. Coburn, PHD; Assistant Professor; Biology; PHD, University At Buffalo, 2000; BS, Tennessee Technical University, 1991; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Carl David Coffee, DBA; Professor; Accounting; DBA, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1983; MS, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1971; BSBA, Eastern Kentucky University, 1969; Date of appointment: 1988.

 Beverly S. Collins, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; MS, Rutgers University, 1979; PHD, Rutgers University, 1985; BS, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1977; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Todd A. Collins, JD, PHD; Assistant Professor; Political Science & Public Affairs; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1997; JD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2000; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2007; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Linda Susan Comer, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2004; MSN, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1989; BSN, North Carolia Agricultural & Technical State University, 1984; MS, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1996; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Robert J. Conley, MA; Professor; Office, Dean, Arts & Sciences; MA, Midwestern State University, 1968; BA, Midwestern State University, 1966; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Donald W. Connelly, MA; Associate Professor & Department Head; Communication; MA, Central Missouri State University, 1975; BS, Central Missouri State University, 1973; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Margaret L. Connolly, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; MS, University of Illinois Urbana, 1977; BA, Southeast Missouri State University, 1972; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 1981; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Christopher A. Cooper, PHD; Associate Professor/Direstor; Political Science & Public Affairs; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2002; MA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1999; BA, Winthrop University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Karena Joan Cooper-Duffy, PHD; Associate Professor; Human Services; PHD, Lehigh University, 1997; MAED, Lehigh University, 1991; BS, Allentown Business College, 1988; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Charlotte Ann Cosner, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, Florida International University, 2008; MA, University of Miami, 1997; BA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1991; Date of appointment: 2008.

 James Thomas Costa, PHD; Executive Director of the Highlands Biological Station/Professor; Highlands Biological Station; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1992; BS, University At Buffalo, 1985; MA, University of Georgia Athens, 1988; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Mark R. Couture, PHD; Associate Professor; Modern Foreign Languages; PHD, Duke University, 1995; BA, Michigan State University, 1986; MA, Michigan State University, 1988; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Philip Edward Coyle, PHD; Associate Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, San Francisco State University, 1997; BA, San Francisco State University, 1987; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Kimberly C Crawford, PHD; Assistant Professor; Communication Sciences & Disorders; AA, Tallahassee Community College, 1995; BS, Florida State University, 1997; PHD, Florida State University, 2006; MS, Florida State University, 1999; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Russell Clay Curtis, PHD; Associate Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2000; BA, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1988; MHDL, University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1993; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Andrew Ryan Dalton, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, Clemson University, 2008; MS, Appalachian State University, 2004; BS, Appalachian State University, 2000; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Cheryl Joy Daly, EDD; Assistant Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; BA, Cuny Queens College NY, 1974; MED, University of Rhode Island, 1976; EDD, University of Massachusetts Boston, 2003; MHA, Washington University, 1983; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Bethany A. Davidson, MBA; Visit Assistant Professor; Entrepreneurship; MBA, Western Carolina University, 2004; BS, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1995; Date of appointment: 2006.

 James D. Davis, PHD; Assistant Professor; Modern Foreign Languages; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2000; MA, Georgia State University, 1994; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1989; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Mary Patricia Davis, MS; Instructor; Comm Sciences & Disorders; AA, Santa Fe Community College FL, 1972; MS, Western Carolina University, 2008; BS, Western Carolina University, 2006; BS, Western Carolina University, 2006; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Ronald W. Davis, PHD; Assistant Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 2005; BS, Indiana State University Terre Haute, 1991; MA, Indiana Stae University Terre Haute, 1999; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Michael Joseph DeLorm, MFA; Technical Director of the Fine and Performing Arts Center/ Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; MFA, University of Memphis, 2002; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1999; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Laura E. DeWald, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, Virginia Polytechnc Insitute & State University, 1986; MS, Pennsylvania State University University Park, 1982; BS, Michigan Tech University, 1980; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Annette Debo, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of Maryland College Park, 1998; BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986; MA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2001.

 James B. Deconinck, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Sales and Marketing; MBA, Central Missouri State University, 1985; PHD, University of Arkansas Fayetteville, 1988; BSBA, University of Missouri Kansas City, 1981; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Claire Decristofaro, MD; Visiting Associate Professor; School of Nursing; BA, Hunter College Liberty Partnership Program, 1975; MD, Yeshiva University New York, 1979; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Andrew Craig Denson, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, Indiana of University Bloomington, 2000; BA, University of Illinois Urbana, 1992; MA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1994; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Jerry Nelson Denton, MS; Lecturer/Lab Tech; Engineering & Technology; AENGT, Southwestern Community College NC, 1999; BS, Western Carolina University, 2002; MS, Western Carolina University, 2003; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Sloan Evans Despeaux, PHD; Associate Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, University of Virginia, 2002; BA, Francis Marion University, 1995; MS, Florida State University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Martin D. Dewitt, MFA; Museum Director/Associate Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, Illinois State University, 1979; BA, Western Illinois University, 1970; MA, Western Illinois University, 1976; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Brian D. Dinkelmeyer, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, Suny Center Stony Brook, 1999; BA, Suny Center Stony Brook, 1992; BS, Suny Center Stony Brook, 1992; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Kelley Holzknecht Dinkelmeyer, MS; Visiting Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; MS, Indiana University Pennsylvania, 1991; BS, Valdosta State University, 1988; AA, Bainbridge College, 1986; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Sharon F. Dole, PHD; Associate Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1999; MA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1980; EDS, Georgia Southern University, 1985; BA, Barry University, 1965; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Theresa Domagalski, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; MBA, Suny College Buffalo, 1988; BS, Suny College Buffalo, 1981; PHD, University of South Florida, 1998; BA, Suny College Buffalo, 1980; Date of appointment: 2008.

 David R Dorondo, PHD; Associate Professor; History; PHD, University of Oxford, 1988; MA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1984; BA, Armstrong Atlantic State University, 1980; Date of appointment: 1987.

 Arthur M Dougherty, PHD; Professor; Human Services; PHD, Indiana State University Terre Haute, 1974; MAT, Oakland University, 1970; BA, University of Notre Dame, 1968; MAED, Oakland University, ; MA, University of Notre Dame, 1971; Date of appointment: 1976.

 Jeanne R. Dulworth, MSW; Assistant Professor; Social Work; MSW, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1998; BS, Western Carolina University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Pamela Yvonne Duncan, MA; Assistant Professor; English; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1983; MA, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1996; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Jane M. Eastman, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1999; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hl, 1986; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1990; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Deidre K. Elliott, MFA; Associate Professor; English; BA, University of Colorado Boulder, 1970; MFA, University of Arizona, 1995; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Mary Ella Engel, BA; Assistant Professor; History; BA, Kennesaw State University, 1998; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Ashley Harbinson Ensley, MS; Assistant Professor; Accounting; MS, Appalachain State, 2006; BSBA, Appalachain State, 2005; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Nancy Helm Estabrooks, DSC; Distinguished Professor; Communication Sciences & Disorders; MED, Northestern University, 1972; BA, University of Mass Amherst, ; DSC, Boston University, 1979; Date of appointment: 2009.

 David D Evanoff, PHD; Associate Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, Clemson University, 2005; BS, Westminster College PA, 2001; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Constance V Faircloth, EDD; Associate Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; BS, Toccoa Falls College, 1972; MED, Georgia State University, 1975; EDD, University of Georgia Athens, 1990; EDS, Georgia State University,; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Yang Fan, PHD; Associate Professor; Project Management; PHD, China University of Petroleum, China, 1999; MS, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, 2004; MS, China University of Petroleum, China, 1996; Date of appointment: 2008.

 M. Anna Fariello, MFA; Craft Revival Project Leader & Associate Professor; Hunter Library; MA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1987; MFA, James Madison University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Betty Anne Farmer, PHD; Professor; Communication; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1993; BA, University of Virginias College Wise, 1986; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1988; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Axelle Person Faughn, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; BA, Universityersite’ de Rennes 1, 1996; MA, Universityersite’ de Rennes 1, 1998; PHD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 2002; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Mary Catherine Fenton, PHD; Associate Professor; English; PHD, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1990; MA, University of Wyoming, 1982; BA, University of Wyoming, 1980; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Chip W. Ferguson, MS; Associate Professor; Engineering & Technology; MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1997; BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1995; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Frederick Hans Fisher, MPA; Visiting Lecturer; Political Science & Public Affairs; MPA, Western Carolina University, 1999; AAS, Southwestern Community College, NC, ; BS, Western Carolina University, ; BS, Western Carolina University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Ann M. Fletchall, PHD; Lecturer; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, Arizona State University Tempe, 2009; MA, Arizona State University Tempe, 2005; BA, Gustavus Adolphus College, 2000; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Kenneth E. Flynt, MS; Associate Dean & Professor; Business; MS, North Carolina State University, 1972; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Tuval S. Foguel, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 1992; BS, Cuny York College Ny, 1988; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Teresa L Folger, PHD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, University of Missouri Columbia, 2001; MS, University of Missouri Columbia, 1976; BS, University of Missouri Columbia, 1975; Date of appointment: 2004.

 George D. Ford, MBA; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; MS, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1999; MBA, Clemson University, 1990; MS, Clemson University, ; BS, Clemson University, 1984; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Robert Wayne Ford, MM; Visiting Assistant Professor; Construction Management; MS, Texas A&M University, 2005; BS, Texas A&M University, 2004; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Thomas Edgar Ford, PHD; Visiting Professor; Psychology; BS, Texas Christian University, 1987; MA, University of Maryland College Park, 1989; PHD, University of Maryland College Park, 1992; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Wendy Ford, PHD; Dean; Arts & Sciences; BS, University of Texas at Austin; MA, PHD, University of Maryland, 1982; 1992; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Burton B. Fox, EDD; Director of Caribbean & Latin American Programs/ Professor; Educational Outreach Programs; BA, San Diego State University, 1962; MA, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1967; EDD, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1969; Date of appointment: 1970.

 Terry Curtis Fox, ; Associate Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; BA, University of Chicago, 1970; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Hartwell Sweeney Francis, PHD; Director/Visiting Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; MA, Portland State University, 1994; BA, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, 1990; PHD, University of Colorado Boulder, 2006; MA, University of Colorado Boulder, 2000; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Bruce Hart Frazier, DMA; Carol Grotnes Belk Distinguished Professorship; School of Music; DMA, University of Southern California, 1994; MM, East Carolina University, 1972; BM, East Carolina University, 1970; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Helen Freeman, MSN; Interim Dean & Professor; Health & Human Sciences; AS, Asheville Buncombe Technical College, 1986; BSN, East Tennessee State University, 2000; MSN, East Carolina University, 2006; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Mario A Gaetano, DMA; Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Memphis, 1986; BM, Suny College Potsdam, 1977; MM, East Carolina University, 1978; Date of appointment: 1979.

 Santiago Garcia-Castanon, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Modern Foreign Languages; BA, Universidad De Oviedo (Spain), 1983; MA, University of Illinois Urbana, 1987; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 1992; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Bonnie L. Garner, MS; Visit Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; MS, Northern Illinois University, 1982; BSN, Northern Illinois University, ; AAS, Elgin Community College, 1974; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Brian W. Gastle, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; English; PHD, University Delaware, 1998; BA, Suny College Buffalo, 1989; MA, University of Delaware, 1991; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Marie-Line Germain, PHD; Assistant Professor; Human Services; PHD, Barry University, 2006; MA, University of Paris-X France, 1993; BA, University of Stirling, Scotland, 1992; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Jill Dix Ghnassia, PHD; Professor; English; PHD, Duke University, 1983; BA, Bucknell University, 1969; MA, Duke University, 1972; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Geoff R. Goehle, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, Dartmouth College, 2009; BS, University of Colorado Boulder, 2002; MS, Portland State University, 2004; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Enrique A. Gomez, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; BS, University of California Santa Cruz, 1998; MS, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 2003; PHD, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 2006; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Daniel R Gonko, MM; Assistant Professor; School of Music; BA, Central Michigan University, 2005; BME, Central Michigan University, 2005; MM, Western Carolina University, 2007; Date of appointment: 2007.

 James Goodwin, PHD; Professor; Psychology; PHD, Florida State University, 1973; MS, Florida State University, 1971; BA, Holy Cross College, 1968; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Winford A. Gordon, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1983; BS, Wofford College, 1977; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Gael N Graham, PHD; Professor; History; PHD, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, 1990; MA, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, 1984; BA, University of Calif Santa Cruz, 1980; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Cathryn Griffin, MFA; Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, Yale University, 1980; BFA, Massachusetts College of Art, 1978; Date of appointment: 1985.

 Cathy Lauren Grist, PHD; Assistant Professor; Human Services; MA, Western Carolina University, 1994; BA, Auburn University, 1991; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2007; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Angela Johnson Grube, PHD; Dept Head/Associate Professor; Sport Management; PHD, Florida State University, 1998; BS, Georgia College & State University, 1991; MPA, Georgia College & State University, 1994; MS, Georgia Southern University, 1992; MS, Georgia Southern University, 1992; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Dan P. Grube, PHD; Associate Dean & Professor; Education and Allied Professiona; BS, Lyndon State College, 1989; MS, Troy State University, 1995; PHD Florida State University, 1998; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Sandra S Grunwell, MBA; Associate Professor; Hospitality & Tourism Management; MBA, Bowling Green State University, 1980; MS, Ohio State University Columbus, 1975; BS, Framingham State College, 1971; Date of appointment: 1983.

 Inhyuck Ha, PHD; Associate Professor/MBA Director; Economics; PHD, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1999; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1993; BA, Yonsei University, 1987; Date of appointment: 2003.

 John C Habel, PHD; Associate Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1988; BA, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, 1971; MA, Eastern Michigan University, 1977; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Daryl Lynn Hale, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Philosophy & Religion; PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1991; MA, Vanderbilt University, 1988; BS, Oakland City University, 1973; BA, Calvin College, 1976; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Vincent P Hall, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; School of Nursing; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2000; AAS, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; BSN, Western Carolina University, 1983; AS, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 1978; MS, Clemson University, 1989; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Georgia Hambrecht, PHD; Professor; Comm Sciences & Disorders; PHD, Kent State University, 1982; MA, Wesetrn Illinois University, 1982; BS, Bowling Green State University, 1974; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Pamela Lou Maize Harris, PHD; Assistant Professor; Communication; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1994; BA, Southern Adventist University, 1974; MLS, Vanderbilt University, 1979; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Roger E. Hartley, ; MPA Director/Associate Professor; Political Science & Public Affairs; PHD, University of Georgia, 1999; MA, University of Georgia, 1993; BS, Indiana University, 1991; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Francis Frederick Hawley, PHD; Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, Florida State University, 1982; BA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1973; MA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1976; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Suzon Gautreaux Hawley, MA; Lecturer; Communication; MA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1975; BA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1973; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Jeanne Parker Heath, MED; Visiting Lecturer; Mathematics & Computer Science; MED, University of Florida, 1974; BSED, University of Florida, 1967; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Paul Andrew Heckert, PHD; Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, New Mexico State University University Park, 1983; BA, Frostburg State University, 1974; MS, New Mexico State University University Park, 1977; Date of appointment: 1988.

 Elizabeth Heffelfinger, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, Carnegie Mellon University, 2004; MFA, University of Maryland College Park, 1996; BA, Wooster College, 1986; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Bruce B Henderson, PHD; Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1978; BA, Bucknell University, 1972; MA, Bucknell University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1978.

 Matthew C Henley, MA; Assistantt Band Director/Instructor; School of Music; MA, Western Carolina University, 1995; BA, Western Carolina University, ; BA, Western Carolina University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Harold Albert Herzog, PHD; Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1979; MA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1974; BA, The American University of Beirut, 1968; Date of appointment: 1987.

 Mary Jean Herzog, EDD; Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; EDD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1988; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1974; BS, Suny Empire State College, 1972; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Rebecca Bryson Hester, MA; Visiting Instructor; Psychology; MA, Western Carolina University, 2002; AA, Tyler Junior College, ; BA, University of Texas Tyler, 1999; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Anthony A Hickey, PHD; Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Cornell University, 1975; MA, Cornell University, 1973; BA, Cornell University, 1971; Date of appointment: 1985.

 Roger Calvin Higgs, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; MBA, University of Utah, 1974; BS, University of Utah, 1971; PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1992; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Nina Jean Hill, EDD; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; EDD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1997; MSN, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1974; MSN, University of South Carolina Columbia,1974 ; BSN, Berea College, 1970; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Eleanor Blair Hilty, PHD; Associate Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1987; BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1977; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1982; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Sonja Louise Himes, MS; Instructor; Biology; MS, Western Carolina University, 2002; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, ; BS, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1996; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Jennifer Lyn Hinton, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; MS, Indiana University Bloomington, 1994; PHD, Clemson University, 2000; MS, Indiana University Bloomington, 1994; BS, Kent State University, 1991; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Fred Donald Hinson, PHD; Senior Assoicate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Associate Professory; Biology; BA, Catawba College, 1960; MS, University of Arkansas, 1963; PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1970; Date of appointment: 1966.

 John Quinton Hodges, PHD; Associate Professoressor & Department Head; Social Work; PHD, University of California Berkeley, 2001; MSW, University of Utah, 1996; BS, University of Utah, 1992; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Thomas E. Hodges, PHD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2008; BS, Belmont University, 2001; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2007; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Mark Armiger Holliday, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1986; BA, University of Virginia, 1978; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1982; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Mary Anne Hollis, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1987; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2002; BA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1980; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Christine E. Hornak, ; Head Womens Softball Coach/Intructor; Office of Athletic Programs; BA, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1998; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Robert S Houghton, PHD; Associate Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1989; BA, Hanover College, 1970; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1972; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Brian P. Howell, PHD; Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; PHD, Florida Institute of Technology, 2004; BA, Bridgewater College, 1978; MA, University of Virginia, 1981; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Christopher Ashley Hoyt, PHD; Assistant Professor; Philosophy & Religion; PHD, University of Illinois Chicago, 1998; BA, Boston University, 1988; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Yeqin Huang, PHD; Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; PHD, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 2003; BS, Peking University, 1982; MS, Peking University, 1985; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Michael W Hubble, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; MBA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hl, 1990; AAS, Guilford Tech Community College, 1986; AAS, Guilford Tech Community College, 1983; BS, High Point University, 1988; PHD, University of Maryland Baltimore, 1997; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Beth Huber, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of Missouri Kansas City, 2002; MA, University of Missouri Kansas City, 1997; BA, University of Missouri Kansas City, 1995; Date of appointment: 2004.

 David Griffin Hudson, PHD; Assistant Professor; Physical Therapy; MS, University of Delaware, 1999; BS, Ithaca College, 1989; PHD, University of Delaware, 2004; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Marie T. Huf, PHD; Interim Dean & Professor; Health & Human Sciences; BA, University of North Carolina -Asheville, 1983; MSW, University of Georgia, 1986; University of South Carolina, 1998; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Carmen Louise Huffman, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, University of Maryland College Park, 2005; BS, University of Rhode Island, 2001; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Scott W. Huffman, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, University of Rhode Island, 2001; MS, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 1997; BS, University of North Carolina Wilmington, 1994; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Cynthia Caravelis Hughes, PHD; Assistant Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, Florida State University, 2007; Date of appointment: 2009.

 J. Casey Hurley, PHD; Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1989; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1978; BA, St Norbert College, 1973; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Jeremy Hyman, PHD; Assistant Professor; Biology; BA, University of Chicago, 1993; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2001; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Jacqueline Jacobs, PHD; Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, Southern Illinois University Carb, 1982; BS, Southern Illinois University Carb, 1973; MA, Case Western Reserve University, 1974; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Paul H. Jacques, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; PHD, Suny Binghamton, 2003; MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1996; BS, Worcester Poly Institute, 1976; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Sharon Lee Jacques, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Nursing; PHD, University of Texas Austin, 1995; MS, University of Colorado Boulder, 1974; BS, Indiana University Bloomington, 1965; Date of appointment: 1974.

 Kathy M. Jaqua, PHD; Associate Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, Washington State University, 1994; BS, East Tennessee State University, 1981; MS, Oregon State University, 1990; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Donald Albert Jensen, JD, PHD; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; JD, John Marshall Law School, 1998; BSBA, University of Central Florida, 1984; LLM, University of Miami, 2002; BS, University of North Florida, 1987; PHD, Texas A&M University, 1993; MS, Michigan State University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Jon C Jicha, MFA; Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, Kent State University, 1976; BFA, Kent State University, 1972; Date of appointment: 1984.

 Ann Putnam Johnson, EDD; Professor; School of Nursing; EDD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1989; MSN, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1983; BSN, Western Carolina University, 1982; Date of appointment: 1986.

 Paul Douglas Johnson, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; PHD, Oklahoma State University Stillwater, 2010; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Ronald A. Johnson, PHD; BB&T Distinguished Professor; Entrepreneurship; PHD, Stanford University, 1980; MA, Stanford University, 1979; BA, Adelphi University, 1974; MBA, Adelphi University, 1975; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Julie Tracey Johnson-Busbin, PHD; Associate Professor; Sales and Marketing; PHD, Georgia State University, 1996; BSBA, Southestrn Louisiana University, 1996; MS, Georgia State University, 1996; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Cheryl Anne Johnston, PHD; Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Ohio State University Columbus, 2002; MA, Ohio State University Columbus, 1991; BS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1986; BA, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1985; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Anne Marie Jones, DNSC; Visit Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; BSN, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1982; MSN, University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, 1989; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Daniel S Jones, ; Asst. Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; BS, Sonoma State University, 2005; BS, Arizona State University, 1991; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Elizabeth Hunt Jones, PHD; Associate Professor; Accounting; PHD, Indiana University Bloomington, 1988; MS, University of Memphis, 1983; MBA, Indiana University Bloomington, ; BS, University of Illinois Urbana, 1976; MBA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1987; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Gary H. Jones, PHD; Associate Professor; Bus Administration & Law; PHD, University of Southern California, 1997; MA, University of Southern California, 1986; MA, University of Southern California, 1991; BS, Bradley University, 1974; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Jonathan Luther Jones, MAED; Assistant Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; MAED, Western Carolina University, 1982; BA, Western Carolina University, 1974; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Kathleen Topolka Jorissen, PHD; Assistant Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 2000; BS, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1968; MA, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1979; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Meagan R. Karvonen, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Educational Leadership & Foundation; BA, Alma College, 1993; MA, University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1996; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2004; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Norman Leroy Kauffman, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Accounting; MBA, University of Montana, 1978; BS, Eastern Mennonite University, 1977; PHD, Ohio State University Columbus, 1988; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Elizabeth A Kelly, MA; Visiting Lecturer; English; MA, Western Carolina University, 2001; BA, Piedmont College, 1996; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Robert W. Kehrberg, DA; Dean & Professor; Fine & Performing Arts; BM, MA, University of Iowa, 1967, 1973; DA, University of Northern Colorado, 1983; Date of appointment: 1987.

 Clifford D. Kinard, MARCH; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; BS, Clemson University, 1980; MARCH, Clemson University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Jerry Lee Kinard, DBA; Professor & Department Head; Management; DBA, Mississippi State University, 1971; MBA, University of Louisiana Lafayette, 1966; BBA, Southrn Arkansas University Magnolia, 1964; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Terry L Kinnear, DBA; Associate Professor; Management; DBA, Kent State University, 1981; BBA, Cleveland State University, 1973; MBA, Cleveland State University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1979.

 David Andrew Kinner, PHD; Assistant Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Colorado Boulder, 2003; BA, Amherst College, 1996; MS, University of Colorado Boulder, 1999; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Brent Kinser, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2005; MA, Illinois State University, 2000; BA, Illinois State University, 1998; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Brian Donald Kloeppel, PHD; Associate Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1998; MS, Penn State University-University Park, 1992; BS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1989; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Phillip B Kneller, MS; Associate Professor & Department Head; School of Health Sciences; MS, George Washington University, 1980; BS, University Maryland College Park, 1970; Date of appointment: 1993.

 H. Gibbs Knotts, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Political Science & Public Affairs; PHD, Emory University, 2000; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1993; MA, Emory University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Mark A Kossick, MSN; Professor; School of Nursing; BS, Edinboro University Of PA, 1984; DNSC, University of Tennessee at Memphis, 2003; MSN, University of Kansas, 1992; Date of appointment: 2010.

 William C. Kreahling, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, Florida State University, 2005; BS, Appalachian State University, 1996; MS, Appalachian State University, 1999; Date of appointment: 2005.

 William R Kwochka, PHD; Associate Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1992; BA, Grinnell College, 1983; Date of appointment: 1994.

 Mary Anna LaFratta, MFA; Associate Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1984; BFA, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1978; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Robert J Lahm, PHD; Professor; Entrepreneurship; PHD, Georgia State University, 1999; MS, Georgia State University, 1994; BS, Kean University, 1985; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Brian L. Lawrence, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; BA, University of Texas Austin, 1995; PHD, University of Texas Austin, 2008; MA, University of Louisville, 1996; MA, Trinity University, 2003; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Jon Michael Lawrie, PHD; Associate Professor; Entrepreneurship; MS, University of Washington, 1975; BS, University of California Irvine, 1972; PHD, University of Washington, 1978; MS, University of Washington, 1974; BS, University of California Irvine, 1972; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Jeffrey K. Lawson, PHD; Associate Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1994; MS, University Colorado Boulder, 1988; BS, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1985; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Kyuho Lee, PHD; Assistant Professor; Hospitality & Tourism Management; BS, Kyungpook University, 1997; MS, Florida International University, 2001; PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 2006; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Lisa J Lefler, PHD; Director/ Associate Professor; Office, Dean, Health & Human Sciences; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1996; AA, Montreat College, ; MAED, Western Carolina University, ; BA, Appalachian State University, 1981; MA, Western Carolina University, 1988; Date of appointment: 2006.

 William Ernest Lehman, PHD; Assistant Professor; Modern Foreign Languages; BA, University of Florida, 1992; PHD, University of Florida, 2008; MA, University of Florida, 1997; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Xiaoli Li, ; Assistant Professor; English; MA, Bowling Green State University, 2002; BA, Xi’an Foreign Language University, Xi’an China, 1992; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Matthew H. Liddle, MFA; Professor; School of Art & Design; MFA, Art Institute Philadelphia, 1991; BA, Dartmouth College, 1983; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Harold Littleton, PHD; Visiting Lecturer; Philosophy & Religion; PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1973; BS, Clemson University, 1963; BD, Southestern Baptist Theology Seminary, 1966; MA, Vanderbilt University, 1970; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Cecil D Livingston, PHD; Professor; Political Science & Public Affairs; PHD, University of Mississippi, 1984; BA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1972; MA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1974; Date of appointment: 1984.

 Jane R. Livingstone, ; Associate Professor; Accounting; PHD, The Pennsylvania State University, 1988; MACCT Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1988; BS, Syracuse University, 1982; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Frank Stephen Lockwood, PHD; Associate Professor; Entrepreneurship; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1998; MBA, Emory University, 1969; BS, Ripon College, 1965; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Beth Tyson Lofquist, PHD; Associate Provost and Associate Professor; Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary and Middle Grades; BSED, MAED, EDS, Western Carolina University, 1978,1979,1988; PHD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1997; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Ashley Sweeney Long, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, University of Mississippi, 2005; BS, Wingate University, 2001; MS, Ohio University Athens, 2002; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Mark L. Lord, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of North Dakota Grand Forks, 1988; MS, University of North Dakota Grand Forks, 1984; BS, Suny College Cortland, 1981; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Karen Yundt Lunnen, EDD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Physical Therapy; EDD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 2002; BA, Wittenberg University, 1971; MS, Duke University, 1973; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Alexander S. Macaulay, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2003; MA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1998; BA, The Citadel, 1994; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Lann Alvin Malesky, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Memphis, 2002; MS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1998; BA, George Mason University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Judy L. Mallory, EDD; Associate Professor; School of Nursing; EDD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 2002; BSN, William Jewell College, 1987; MSN, University of Kansas, 1994; Date of appointment: 1998.

 S Manickam, PHD; Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, University of Toronto, 1968; BS, University of Madras, 1960; MS, University of Madras, 1962; Date of appointment: 1969.

 Terrence Vaughn Mann, ; Endowed Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; BFA, North Carolina School Of The Arts, 1976; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Jill Ann Manners, MS; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; MS, West Virginia University Morgantown, 1995; BS, Ithaca College, 1993; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Jim Manning, PHD; Associate Professor; Communication; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1998; MFA, City University Ba/Bs Program, 1992; BA, Carroll College, 1981; MA, University South Carolina Columbia, 1985; Date of appointment: 1998.

 Charles F. Marth, PHD; Visit Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1988; BS, Duke University, 1983; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Bradley Edward Martin, MM; Assistant Professor/Director; School of Music; MM, University Michigan Ann Arbor, 1998; BM, University of Western Australia, 1988; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Thomas Hanson Martin, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; PHD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1990; BS, Lincoln Memorial University, 1980; MS, East Tennessee State University, 1986; Date of appointment: 2001.

 William Robert Martin, DMA; Assistant Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1993; BM, Northwestern University, 1974; MM, Northwestern University, 1976; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Karen A. Mason, PHD; Associate Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1999; MA, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1995; BA, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1992; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Katherine Gould Mathews, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; PHD, University of Texas Austin, 1997; BA, Harvard University, 1992; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Mark Eric Mattheis, MA; Assistant Professor; Communication; MA, Southern Illinois University Carb, 2003; BA, Ball State University, 1984; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Ronald R. Mau, PHD; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; MBA, University of Kansas, 2001; BS, University of Kansas, 1988; MS, University of Kansas, 1989; PHD, University of Kansas, 2007; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Jamaal Lennart Mayo, ; Instructor; Office of Athletic Programs; BS, Western Carolina University, 2003; Date of appointment: 2006.

 David Mark McCord, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Psychology; MA, Western Carolina University, 1979; PHD, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1984; BA, Duke University, 1972; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Seth J. McCormick, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Art & Design; PHD, Columbia University Columbia College, 2007; MA, Columbia University Columbia College, 2002; BA, Brown University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Mason C. McDowell, MSN; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; BSN, University of Florida, 1994; MSN, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2000; Date of appointment: 2008.

 James Morse McLachlan, PHD; Professor; Philosophy & Religion; PHD, University of Toronto, 1989; MA, Indiana State University Terre Haute, 1981; BA, Brigham Young University, 1980; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Erin K. McNelis, PHD; Associate Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; PHD, Clemson University, 2002; BS, College of Charleston, 1993; MS, Clemson University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Robert McMahan, PHD; Dean; Kimmel School; AB, BS, Duke University, 1982; PHD Dartmouth University, 1986; Date of appointment: .

 Sue L McPherson, PHD; Professor; Physical Therapy; PHD, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1987; MED, Georgia Southern University, 1978; BSED, Georgia Southern University, 1977; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Elizabeth G. McRae, PHD; Assistant Professor & Department Head; History; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2003; MAED, Marymount University, 1991; BA, Wake Forest University, 1989; MA, Western Carolina University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Justin Menickelli, PHD; Associate Professor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; PHD, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 2004; BS, Suny College Cortland, 1991; MAED, Western Carolina University, 1995; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Gordon E Mercer, PHD; Professor; Political Science & Public Affairs; PHD, University of Florida, 1971; BA, Wake Forest University, 1962; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1965; Date of appointment: 1980.

 Charlene Merritt, MS; Director of Disaster Management/Asst Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; MS, Michigan State University, 1983; BA, Michigan State University, 1976; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Sharon E. Metcalfe, EDD; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; EDD, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1997; MSN, University of Colorado Denver, 1981; MS, University of Colorado Denver, 1983; BSN, University Colorado Denver, 1977; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Ron C. Michaelis, PHD; Visit Assistant Professor; Biology; PHD, Vanderbilt University, 1983; BA, Muhlenberg College, 1977; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Niall Guy Michelsen, PHD; Associate Professor/Assoc Dean; Office, Dean, Arts & Sciences; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1990; BA, University of Chicago, 1976; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1984; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Ronald J. Miers, PHD; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; PHD, Suny College of Environmental Science & Forestry, 2002; MS, Suny College Environmental Science & Forestry, 1998; BS, Syracuse University, 1996; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Jerry R. Miller, PHD; DistinguishedProfessor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, Southern Illinois University, 1990; BS, Southern Illinois University, 1982; MS, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, 1985; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Stephen C. Miller, PHD; Assistant Professor; Economics; PHD, George Mason University, 2006; BS, Towson University, 2001; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Patricia M. Morse, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Social Work; MSW, Tulane University, 1973; BA, Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, 1972; PHD, Tulane University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Hollye K. Moss, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; PHD, Clemson University, 2002; MBA, Wake Forest University, 1996; BA, Converse College, 1983; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Robert F. Mulligan, PHD; Associate Professor; Economics; PHD, New York University, 1993; BSCE, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1983; MA, New York University, 1990; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Nyaga Mwaniki, PHD; Associate Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Indiana University Bloomington, 1986; BA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1977; Date of appointment: 1991.

 Larry J. Myers, PHD; Assistant Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, Texas A&M University, 2000; BA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1986; AS, Tri-County Tech College, 1981; MS, Florida State University, 1989; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Jeffrey W. Neff, PHD; Associate Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1975; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1969; BS, Austin Peay State University, 1967; Date of appointment: 1973.

 Jane Nichols, MS; Assistant Professor; School of Art & Design; MS, Arizona State University Tempe, 2004; AA, Bryant & Stratton College, 1979; MS, Arizona State University Tempe, 2005; BA, Governors State University, 2002; Date of appointment: 2004.

 William Dee Nichols, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, Texas A&M University, 1995; MA, Appalachian State University, 1991; BS, Appalachian State University, 1988; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Peter Paul Nieckarz, PHD; Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Westrn Michigan University, 1999; BA, Lake Superior State University, 1993; MA, Minnesota State University Mankato, 1996; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Nancy Ann Norris, PHD; Associate Professor; Modern Foreign Languages; PHD, Indiana University Bloomington, 1978; MA, Middlebury College, 1975; BA, University of Maryland, 1971; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Sean P. O’Connell, PHD; Associate Professor & Department Head; Biology; PHD, Idaho State University, 2002; AS, Sullivan County Community College, 1990; BS, Johnson State College, 1994; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Kathryn M Odom, PHD; Assistant Professor; Comm Sciences & Disorders; BA, Mercer University Macon, 2000; MS, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 2002; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2006; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Burton Ray Ogle, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1988; MS, East Tennessee State University, 1985; BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1979; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Billy T. Ogletree, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Communication Sciences & Disorders; PHD, Florida State University, 1988; BS, University of Southern Mississippi, 1979; MA, University of Memphis, 1981; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Thomas Oren, PHD; Associate Professor; Human Services; PHD, Pennsylvania State University, 1996; MAED, Eastern Kentucky University, 1975; BA, St Cloud State University, 1971; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Christina Lee Osborne, MA; Lecturer; Mountain Heritage Center; BA, Mills College, 2003; BA, Mills College, 2003; MA, Western Carolina University, 2008; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Kadence Alexa Otto, PHD; Associate Professor; Sport Management; PHD, Florida State University, 2003; MS, Florida State University, 2000; BS, Plymouth State University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Lori Fay Oxford, PHD; Assistant Professor; Modern Foreign Languages; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2007; MA, Georgia State University, 2002; BA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1998; Date of appointment: 2008.

 William J Papin, MS; Visiting Instructor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; MS, University of Florida, 2000; BS, University of Florida, 1989; BS, Geneva College, 1989; Date of appointment: 2002.

 John E Patterson, PHD; Assistant Professor; Construction Management; PHD, Heriot-Wyatt University, 2006; MS, Clemson University, 1996; BS, Clemson University, 1993; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Joseph H. Pechmann, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; PHD, Duke University, 1994; MS, University of Georgia Athens, 1981; BA, Hamilton College NY, 1976; Date of appointment: 2006.

 William L Peebles, DMA; Professor/Director; School of Music; DMA, Michigan State University, 1994; BA, Michigan State University, 1979; MM, Michigan State University, 1982; MSW, Michigan State University, 1980; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Jane C Perlmutter, EDD; Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; EDD, University of Georgia Athens, 1986; BS, Georgia State University, 1976; MED, Savannah State University, 1976; Date of appointment: 1988.

 William G Perry, PHD; Professor; Computer Information Systems; PHD, University of North Dakota Grand Forks, 1974; MA, University of North Dakota Grand Forks, 1973; BA, University of South Florida, 1969; Date of appointment: 1987.

 Lois Petrovich-Mwaniki, PHD; Associate Professor/Director; International Programs & Services; PHD, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1987; MAED, Indiana University Pennsylvania, 1980; BFA, Carnegie Mellon University, 1971; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Leslie Scott Philyaw, PHD; Associate Professor/Director; Mountain Heritage Center; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hl, 1995; BA, Western Carolina University, 1983; MA, William And Mary College, 1990; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Maurice L Phipps, PHD; Professor; Health, Physical Education & Recreation; PHD, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1986; MS, Minnesota State University Mankato, 1983; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Hazel Kathleen Pierce, MS; Assistant Professor; Communication Sciences & Disorders; BA, University of Georgia Athens, 1992; MS, Western Carolina University, 2001; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Malcolm Reid Powell, PHD; Professor; Biology; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1982; BA, Wake Forest University, 1976; MA, Wake Forest University, 1979; Date of appointment: 2003.

 William Douglas Poynter, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; PHD, Arizona State University Tempe, 1981; MA, Arizona State University Tempe, 1979; BS, Montana State University Billings, 1974; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Kenneth R. Price, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of North Texas, 1996; MA, Angelo State University, 1990; BA, Angelo State University, 1988; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Edna Lorene Putnam, MSN; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; MSN, University of North Carolina Charlotte, 1995; BSN, Western Kentucky University, 1989; AS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1981; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Brian E. Railsback, PHD; Dean & Professor; AA, Ventura College, 1980; BA California Polytechnic State University, 1982; MA, PHD, Ohio University, 1985,1990; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Sanjay Rajagopal, DBA; Associate Professor; Finance; MA, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 1988; MBA, Western Carolina University, 1990; DBA, Mississippi State University, 1997; BA, University of Delhi, 1985; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Mickey Mildred Randolph, PHD; Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1987; MA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1985; BA, College of Charleston, 1980; Date of appointment: 1988.

 Ronald Vincent Rash, MA; Distinguished Professor; English; MA, Clemson University, 1979; BA, Gardner-Webb University, 1976; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Matthew J. Rave, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; MS, Wake Forest University, 1991; PHD, Wake Forest University, 2007; BA, Wake Forest University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Marissa S Ray, MAED; Visit Assistant Professor; Human Services; MAED, Western Carolina University, 1993; BA, Florida Atlantic University, 1983; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Christina L Reitz, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Music; PHD, University of Florida, 2007; MM, University of Florida, 2002; BM, Youngstown State University, 2000; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Elizabeth J. Repede, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Nursing; BSN, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1987; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2009; MSN, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1993; Date of appointment: 2009.

 William Bradford Richmond, PHD; Associate Professor; Computer Information Systems; PHD, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1988; BA, Cornell University, 1982; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Candace A Roberts, MS; Assistant Professor; School of Art & Design; MS, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2002; BA, University of Kentucky Lexington, 1981; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Lisen Christina Roberts, PHD; Associate Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1997; MED, Keene State College, 1993; BS, Keene State College, 1989; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Phyllis Kathleen Robertson, PHD; Assistant Professor; Human Services; MAED, Western Carolina University, 1988; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 2005; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1982; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Anne F Rogers, PHD; Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 1982; BA, Southern Illinois University, 1972; MA, University of Georgia Athens, 1978; Date of appointment: 1980.

 Chandrika Rogers, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, Northern Arizona University, 2003; MA, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1998; BS, Bangalore University, India, 1993; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Marya Roland, MFA; Associate Professor; School of Art & Design; BA, University of California Berkeley, 1967; MFA, University of Washington, 1988; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Terry Denise Rose, EDD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; EDD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1991; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1987; BS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1981; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Sabine Jos Rundle, PHD; Associate Professor; Biology; PHD, University of Illinois Urbana, 1991; MA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1985; BA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1983; Date of appointment: 1995.

 Bruce W Runyan, PHD; Assistant Professor; Accounting; PHD, Texas A&M University, 2005; BS, University of Arkansas Monticello, 1982; MBA, University of North Texas, 1995; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Arthur L. Salido, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, Wake Forest University, 1999; BA, Vanderbilt University, 1994; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Thomas M. Salzman, MFA; Associate Professor & Department Head; Department of Stage & Screen; MFA, Carnegie Mellon University, 1989; BFA, Carnegie Mellon University, 1982; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Phillip Sanger, PHD; Director of Center for Rapid Product Realization/Associate Professor; Engineering & Technology; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1977; BA, St Louis University, 1970; MS, University of Wisconsin Madison, 1974; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Sandra Mae Saunders, PHD; Visiting Assistant Professor; English; PHD, Florida State University, 1995; BA, Western Carolina University, 1979; MA, Wake Forest University, 1995; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Peter G. Savage, MFA; Lecturer; Department of Stage & Screen; MFA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hl, 2001; BA, University of Montana, 1998; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Roya Qualls Scales, PHD; Assistant Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2009; MED, Gardner-Webb University, 1999; BSED, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 1993; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Marvin Schade, MED; Visiting Instructor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; BS, Lock Haven University Pa, 1973; MED, Pennsylvania State University, 1981; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Michael Schallock, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Music; MM, Ohio State University Columbus, 1984; BME, University of Southern Mississippi, 1982; PHD, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2004; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Kevin Edward Schilbrack, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Philosophy & Religion; MA, University of Chicago, 1989; PHD, University of Chicago, 1995; BA, Rollins College Winter Park, 1986; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Perry L. Schoon, PHD; Dean & Professor; Education and Allied Professions; BS, Illinois Wesleyan University, 1989; MA, Ball State University, 1990; PHD, Illinois State University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Lori A. Schrodt, PHD; Assistant Professor; Physical Therapy; PHD, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2005; BS, Ithaca College, 1992; MS, University of North Carolina Chapel Hilll, 2000; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Valerie L. Schwiebert, PHD; Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of Florida, 1991; MHS, University of Florida, 1985; BS, University of Florida, 1983; Date of appointment: 1995.

 James R. Scifers, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, University of Maryland, 2003; BS, East Stroudsburg University PA, 1990; MPT, Emory University, 1994; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Lori Beth Seischab, PHD; Assistant Professor; Biology; PHD, Suny Center Stony Brook, 2002; BS, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1994; Date of appointment: 2005.

 David A Shapiro, PHD; Professor; Comm Sciences & Disorders; PHD, Indiana University Bloomington, 1984; BA, Suny Center Albany, 1976; MS, University of Vermont, 1977; Date of appointment: 1984.

 Anjana R. Sharma, PHD; Lecturer; Biology; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2003; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1999; MS, Bhavan’s College, Maharashtra India, 1995; BS, Bhavan’s College, Maharashtra India, 1993; Date of appointment: 2004.

 John James Sherlock, EDD; Associate Professor; Human Services; EDD, George Washington University, 2000; MBA, University of Maryland College Park, 1988; BS, James Madison University, 1982; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Jack Sholder, BA; Professor; Department of Stage & Screen; BA, Antioch College, 1968; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Ellen Sigler, EDD; Associate Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; BS, Tulane University, 1984; MS, Southern New Hampshire University, 1990; EDD, Texas Tech University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Josephine Crolley Simic, PHD; Assistant Professor; Social Work; MSW, University of Georgia Athens, 1994; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2006; BS, Kennesaw State University, 1990; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Debby F. Singleton, MD; Visiting Instructor; Health, Physical Education & Recreation; MA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1986; BS, Longwood University, 1984; Date of appointment: 1999.

 Michael Eugene Smith, PHD; Associate Professor; Management; MA, Suny Center Stony Brook, 1984; BS, Oregon State University, 1980; PHD, Portland State University, 2000; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Benjamin Eldred Spell, PHD; Professor; School of Music; PHD, Michigan State University, 1990; MM, East Carolina University, 1977; BM, Furman University, 1975; Date of appointment: 1990.

 Barbara L. St. John, DNSC; Associate Professor; School of Nursing; DNSC, Catholic University America, 2002; BSN, University of Maryland, 1990; BA, Chestnut Hill College, 1971; MSN, University of San Diego, 1994; AS, Coastal Carolina University, 1980; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Richard D Starnes, PHD; Department Head &Professor; History; PHD, Auburn University, 1999; BS, Western Carolina University, 1992; BS, Western Carolina University, ; MA, Western Carolina University, 1994; Date of appointment: 2000.

 Kathy A. Starr, PHD; Associate Professor; Physical Therapy; PHD, Albany Medical College, 1992; BA, Florida State University, 1973; MS, Albany Medical College, 1991; MS, Western Carolina University, 1986; Date of appointment: 1996.

 Timothy D. Stegall, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; PHD, University of Texas Health Science Center, 2001; MS, Arkansas State University State, 1994; BS, Arizona State University Tempe, 1975; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Susan C Stewart, PHD; Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of Florida, 1981; BA, Lycoming College, 1970; MED, University of Florida, 1974; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Ronnie L. Stillwell, MBA; Visiting Assistant Professor; Computer Information Systems; MBA, Western Carolina University, 2002; AAS, Southwestern Community College, NC, 1998; BSBA, Western Carolina University, 2000; BS, Western Carolina University, 2000; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Wesley L. Stone, PHD; Associate Professor; Engineering & Technology; PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2003; MS, Pennsylvania State University, 1996; BS, University of Texas Austin, 1988; Date of appointment: 2004.

 David Strahan, EDD; Distinguished Professor; Elementary & Middle Grade Education; EDD, University of Cincinnati, 1979; BS, University of Miami, 1971; MED, University of Miami, 1972; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Jack Stuart Summers, PHD; Associate Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1989; BS, University of West Florida, 1983; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Susan L Swanger, PHD; Associate Professor; Accounting; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1998; BSBA, Kent State University Kent; BBA, Kent State University Kent, 1977; MBA, Western Carolina University, 1993; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Jessica Irene Swigger, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, University of Texas Austin, 2008; MA, University of Texas Austin, 2002; BA, University of Texas Austin, 1998; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Vicki Ellen Szabo, PHD; Assistant Professor; History; PHD, Cornell University, 2000; MA, Cornell University, 1996; BA, Kalamazoo College, 1992; Date of appointment: 2001.

 Lucian Szlizewski, PHD; Assistant Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; PHD, Miami University Oxford, 1989; BS, Ball State University, 1975; MAED, Ball State University, 1976; EDS, Ball State University, 1984; Date of appointment: 2006.

 Masafumi Takeda, EDS; Asian Student Coordinator/Instructor; Modern Foreign Languages; EDS, Western Carolina University, 2005; BA, Tokyo Internatoinal University, 1997; MAT, Willamette University, 1998; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Heather Laine Talley, PHD; Assistant Professor; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Vanderbilt University, 2008; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 2002; MA, Vanderbilt University, 2004; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Martin L. Tanaka, PHD; Assistant Professor; Ctr for Rapid Project Realization; PHD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 2008; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 1993; BS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1992; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Benjamin Ryan Tanner, PHD; Assistant Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2005; BS, Florida State University, 1999; MS, University of Maine Orono, 2001; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Erin E Tapley, PHD; Associate Professor; School of Art & Design; PHD, University of Iowa, 1997; MFA, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1994; BS, Skidmore College, 1991; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Peter Chain Tay, PHD; Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; BS, University of Oklahoma, 1990; MA, University of Oklahoma, 1995; PHD, University of Oklahoma, 2003; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Mary Teslow, MLIS; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; MLIS, University of South Florida, 1994; BS, University of Illinois Chicago, 1981; BS, Governors State University, 1976; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Benedict F Tholkes, PHD; Associate Professor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; PHD, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, 1994; MS, Minnesota State University Mankato, 1989; BA, Minnesota State University Mankato, 1972; Date of appointment: 1993.

 Michael Thomas, PHD; Assistant Professor; Project Management; PHD, James Cook University, 1998; BTP, University of South New Water, 1987; MPM, Western Carolina University, 1992; Date of appointment: 2001.

 William Tilton Thompkins, PHD; CITA Director/Professor; Finance; MS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1973; BS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1969; MBA, University of Southern California, 1991; PHD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1976; Date of appointment: 2008.

 Shannon Thompson, DMA; Associate Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Texas Austin, 1998; MM, Boston University, 1988; BA, University of Oregon, 1986; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Elizabeth Heather Thompson Rainey, PHD; Assistant Professor; Human Services; PHD, University of Virginia, 2009; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Richard Tichich, MFA; Professor & Department Head; School of Art & Design; MFA, University of Texas San Antonio, 1979; MA, University of Iowa, 1971; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Sandra Lynn Tonnsen, EDD; Associate Professor; Educational Leadership & Foundation; EDD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1982; BA, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1973; MED, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1979; Date of appointment: 2005.

 David C Trigg, MD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; BS, Spring Hill College, 1971; MD, University of Alabama Birmingham, 1974; Date of appointment: 1986.

 Mary Mcneff Troy, EDD; Assistant Professor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; EDD, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1992; MS, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1988; MLS, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1980; BS, University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, 1971; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Chris M Tuten, PHD; Visiting Instructor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; PHD, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1990; BS, Western Illinois University, 1976; EDSP, Iowa State University, 1982; Date of appointment: 1994.

 James H. Ullmer, PHD; Associate Professor; Economics; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1996; MS, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 1977; BA, University of Wisconsin Green Bay, 1972; Date of appointment: 1999.

 P Bradley Ulrich, DMA; Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Illinois Urbana, 1989; BM, Florida State University, 1984; MM, University of Illinois Urbana, 1986; Date of appointment: 1989.

 Lori Eilleen Unruh, PHD; Assistant Professor; Psychology; PHD, University of Kansas, 1994; BA, Wichita State University, 1979; MS, Eastern Kentucky University, 1987; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Jamie C. Vaske, PHD; Assistant Professor; Criminology & Criminal Justice; PHD, University of Cincinnati, 2009; MS, University of Cincinnati, 2004; BS, University of Cincinnati, 2003; Date of appointment: 2009.

 John C. Wagaman, PHD; Assistant Professor; Mathematics & Computer Science; MS, University of Central Florida, 2003; BS, Millersville University, 2001; PHD, Texas A&M University College, 2009; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Deborah Frances Walters, MS; Visiting Instructor; Mathematics & Computer Science; MS, Western Carolina University, 2004; BA, Bryan College, 1980; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Mary Kay Waters, DMA; Associate Professor; School of Music; DMA, University of Minnesota Duluth, 1989; BM, Catholic University America, 1980; MM, Northwestern University, 1983; Date of appointment: 1988.

 Cheryl Waters-Tormey, PHD; Assistant Professor; Geosciences & Natural Resources; PHD, University of Wisconsin Madison, 2004; BS, Duke University, 1995; MS, University of North Carolina Chapel Hilll, 1999; Date of appointment: 2004.

 Todd Watson, PHD; Associate Professor; Physical Therapy; MPT, Idaho State University, 1991; BS, Idaho State University, 1989; PHD, The University of Health Science, 2000; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Gayle Maddox Wells, PHD; Assistant Professor; Health, Physical Educ & Recreation; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2001; MAED, University of South Carolina Columbia, 1992; BA, Carson-Newman College, 1991; MS, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1997; Date of appointment: 2006.

 John T West, PHD; Assoc Dean/Prof; School of Music; PHD, Florida State University, 1985; BA, University of South Florida, 1976; MME, Florida State University, 1982; Date of appointment: 1985.

 Tonya M. Westbrook, PHD; Assistant Professor; Social Work; PHD, University of Georgia Athens, 2006; BS, Jacksonville State University, 1993; BSW, Jacksonville State University, 1993; MS, University of Cincinnati, 1998; Date of appointment: 2007.

 David Leonard Westling, EDD; Professor; Human Services; EDD, University of Florida, 1976; BAED, University of Florida, 1971; MED, University of Florida, 1974; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Barbara J. White, PHD; Assistant Professor; Computer Information Systems; PHD, University of Mississippi, 2005; MBA, East Carolina University, 2001; BA, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1984; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Shara Leigh Whitford, MA; Visiting Lecturer; English; MA, Lancaster Bible College, 1996; BA, Carson-Newman College, 1992; Date of appointment: 2002.

 John Floyd Whitmire, PHD; Assistant Professor; Philosophy & Religion; PHD, Villanova University, 2005; MA, Villanova University, 1999; BA, Wake Forest University, 1997; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Denise A. Wilfong, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; MHS, Western Carolina University, 2000; BS, Western Carolina University, 1994; BS, Western Carolina University, ; PHD, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2009; Date of appointment: 2001.

 John Allan Williams, PHD; Professor/Director Forensic Anthropology; Anthropology & Sociology; PHD, Ohio State University Columbus, 1980; MA, Ohio State University Columbus, 1976; BS, Ohio State University Columbus, 1975; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Pavel Wlosok, MMUS; Assistant Professor; School of Music; MMUS, University of North Texas, 2000; BM, University of North Texas, 1998; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Stephen C. Wohlrab, MM; Assistant Professor; School of Music; MM, University of Miami, 1987; BM, Berklee College of Music, 1977; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Mesfin Arega Woldeyohannes, PHD; Assistant Professor; Chemistry & Physics; PHD, University of Toronto, Canada, 2001; MS, University of Toronto, Canada, 1995; BS, University of Toronto, Canada, 1986; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Edward William Wright, DMGT; Associate Professor; Management; BS, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; MBA, Wake Forest University, 2002; DMGT, Case Western Reserve University, 2007; BS, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1974; Date of appointment: 2009.

 Laura Lynn Wright, PHD; Assistant Professor; English; PHD, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2004; BA, Appalachian State University, 1992; MA, East Carolina University, 1995; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Weiguo Yang, PHD; Rapid Center Fellow/Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; BS, University of Science and Technology of China, 1992; PHD, Princeton University, 1999; MA, Princeton University, 1997; MS, University of Science and Technology of China, 1995; Date of appointment: 2007.

 Paul M. Yanik, MS; Assistant Professor; Engineering & Technology; MS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1995; BS, North Carolina State University Raleigh, 1989; Date of appointment: 2005.

 Janet K Yates, PHD; Professor & Department Head; Construction Management; PHD, Texas A&M University College, 1986; Date of appointment: 2010.

 Murat Yazan, MLIS; Visiting Lecturer; English; MA, Western Carolina University, 2001; MLIS, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2008; AA, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; BA, University of North Carolina Asheville, 1994; Date of appointment: 2002.

 Marc Randall Yops, MA; Associate Professor; School of Art & Design; MA, Michigan State University, 1973; AA, Monroe County Community College, 1969; BA, Michigan State University, 1971; Date of appointment: 1992.

 Robert Young, PHD; Professor; Progam for Study of Develped Shoreline; PHD, Duke University, 1995; BS, William And Mary College, 1987; MS, University of Maine Orono, 1990; Date of appointment: 1997.

 Jayne Elizabeth Zanglein, JD; Assistant Professor; Bus Administration & Law; JD, Suny College Buffalo, 1980; BME, Berklee College of Music, 1975; Date of appointment: 2005.

 James Zhiming Zhang, PHD; Associate Professor; Kimmel School; PHD, Purdue University West Lafayette, 2002; MA, Indiana University Bloomington, 1993; MS, Purdue University West Lafayette, 1993; BS, Hunan University, 1986; Date of appointment: 2003.

 Tracy Lynn Zontek, PHD; Assistant Professor; School of Health Sciences; MSPH, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1994; BS, Clarkson University, 1992; PHD, University of Nebraska Lincoln, 2006; MS, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 1994; Date of appointment: 2000.