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THE FACULTY(verified at press time, April 2012)

The first date in the entry indicates the year of initial employment as a regular, full-time faculty member; the second date is the year of promotion to present rank atValdosta State University. Faculty members with temporary or part-time appointmentsare not listed. An asterisk * indicates membership on the Graduate Faculty.

*ADAMS, Katharine S. .............. Assistant Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.S., University of Florida; M.S., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 2007.

ADAMS, Lynn ........................................... Associate Professor of CommunicationScience and Disorders

B.S., M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2011.*AIELLO, Thomas ...................................................... Assistant Professor of History

B.A., Henderson State University; M.A., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Ph.D.,University of Arkansas; 2010

AKTAS, Elvan ............................... Associate Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.S., Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; Ph.D., University of Florida; 2007; 2011.

ALLARD, Jason M. ............................................... Assistant Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B. A., University of New Hampshire; M. S., Ph. D., Pennsylvania State University;2008.

*ALLEN, Lee M. ........................................................Professor of Political ScienceB.A., M.A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas; J.D., University of Houston;Ph.D., University of Utah; 1993; 1998.

ANDERSON, Corey Devin .......................................... Assistant Professor of BiologyB.A., University of California Berkeley; Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis;2011.

*ANDREWS, Shirley P. .............................................................. Professor of EarlyChildhood and Special Education

B.S., M. Ed. Mississippi State University; Ed.D., Valdosta State University;1999; 2010.

*ANDREWS, Stanley C. ......... Professor of Kinesiology and Physical EducationB.S., M.Ed., Mississippi State University; Ed.D., University of Mississippi,1991; 2002.

*ARCHER, D. Eric .............................................. Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; 2010.

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*ARGYLE, NolanJ. ........................................... Professor of Political Science andDean of Faculty, Kings Bay Center

B.S., Weber State College; M.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., Johns HopkinsUniversity; 1989; 1994.

*AROME, Gladys A. ............................................ Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.A., Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria; M.S., Indiana State University; Ph.D., BarryUniversity.

*ARONSON-FRIEDMAN, Amy ............................. Associate Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

B.A., George Washington University; M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., GeorgiaSouthern University; Ph.D., Temple University; 2002; 2007

*ASHTON, Glenna R. .............................................. Assistant Professor of Middle,Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Gallaudet University; Ed.S., NovaUniversity; 2009.

ATKINSON, Denise M. ............................................................. Instructor in NursingB.S.N., Armstrong State College; M.S.N., Albany State University; 2011.

*BACKES, Charles E. ............................ Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.S., M.S., Ph.D. Louisiana State University; 1993; 2002.

BACKES, Lora S. ..................................... Assistant Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.S., Louisiana State University; M.Ed. Southeastern Louisiana University,1994; 1998.

BAILEY, Mandi B. ....................................... Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB.A., Morehead State University; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Universityof Kentucky; 2007.

*BALLARD, Chester C. ............................ Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,and Criminal Justice

B.S., Cumberland College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., TexasA&M University; 1985; 1994.

*BAMFO, Napoleon A. ............................................. Professor of Political ScienceB.A., University of Cape Coast; M.P.A., University of South Alabama; Ph.D.,University of Georgia; 1993; 2008.

*BARACSKAY, Daniel ............................... Associate Professor of Political ScienceB.A., M.A, University of Akron; M.B.A., Cleveland State University; M.A., Ph.D.University of Cincinnati; 2005; 2009.

BARBAS, John T. ............................................................... Professor of ChemistryB.S., Bob Jones University; Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1982; 1991.

*BARNAS, Frank .............................................. Professor of Communication ArtsB.J. University of Missouri; M.F.A. University of Texas; 1997; 2008.

BARNBAUM, Cecilia S. ........................................................ Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.A., Immaculate Heart College; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at LosAngeles; 1998; 2007.

BARNETT, Hollis R. ........................................................................ Professor of ArtB.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.F.A., Memphis StateUniversity; 1985; 1995.

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BARRON, Susan L. ................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB. A., Stetson University; M.A., Florida Atlantic University; 2007.

BARTHOLOMEW, Sarah Ann. .............Associate Professor of Political ScienceB.A., Valdosta State College; J.D., Mercer University; LL.M. University ofGeorgia; 1994; 2002.

*BARTOS, Sebastian ............................................. Assistant Professor of HistoryB.A., Manhattanville College; M.A., Catholic University of America; Ph.D., CityUniversity of New York; 2011.

BAUN, Michael J. ................................................... Professor of Political ScienceB.A., M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Virginia; 1996; 2001.

*BAXTER, James T. .................. Professor of Chemistry and Head of DepartmentB.S., Valdosta State College; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology;1973; 1998.

BAXTER, Jessica M. .................................................. Assistant Professor of EarlyChildhood and Special Education

B.S., Georgia College and State University; M.Ed., Albany State University; Ph.D.,The University of Georgia; 2011.

*BECHLER, David L. .............................................................. Professor of BiologyB.A., Indiana University; M.S. Northeast Louisiana University; Ph.D., SaintLouis University; 1995.

*BEJARANO, Luis G. ..............................................................Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

B.A., Universidad del Valle, Colombia; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D.,University of Oklahoma; 1999; 2010.

BELL, Fleming L. ...................................................... Assistant Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

B.A., Lipscomb University; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; 2011.*BENTON, Melissa J. .............................................. Associate Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., California State University; Ph.D., Arizona State University; 2006;2010.

*BERGSTROM, Bradley J. .....................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1986; 1997.

BERNSTEIN, Alan ........................................ Associate Professor of Library Scienceand Circulation Librarian

B.A., Valdosta State College; M.Ed, M.A., M.L.I.S., Ed. D., Valdosta State University;2004; 2009.

BETTS, Jennifer D. ................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB. A., M. A., Valdosta State University; 2008.

BEZONA, Patricia ........................................ Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B.S., Florida State University, M.S., University of Florida; 1983; 1988.BHASIN, Archna ......................................................... Assistant Professor of Biology

B.A., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin; 2006.BIELMYER, Gretchen K. ....................................... Assistant Professor of Biology

B. S., University of North Florida; M. S., Ph.D., Clemson University; 2008.*BLACKMORE, Mark S. .........................................................Professor of Biology

B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University ofUtah; 1996; 2006.

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*BLOCK, Mary .......................................................... Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., Murray State University; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Universityof Kentucky; 2005, 2010.

BOSSAK, Brian .......................................................................... Assistant Professorof Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S. , M.A. ,University of Georgia; Ph.D. Florida State University; 2005.BOWLAND, Julie ................... Associate Professor of Art and Gallery Director

B.F.A., Florida State University; M.F.A., Arizona State University; 2002; 2007.BRADHAM, Shirley ................................... Assistant Professor of Middle Grades

and Secondary EducationB.A., Winthrop College; M.Ed., Winthrop University; Ph.D., University ofKansas; 2002.

BRADSHAW, Eric E. ......................................... Assistant Professor of Music andDirector of Athletic Bands

B.S., M.M., University of Alabama; 2002.*BRASELL, Heather .................................................. Associate Professor of Middle,

Secondary, Reading, and Deaf EducationB.S., University or Canterbury; B.A., University of Queensland; M.S., James CookUniversity; Ph.D., University of Florida; 2004; 2008.

BRASHIER, Joe H. ................................................................. Professor of Musicand Director of Bands

B.M.E., M.M.Ed.,University of Southern Mississippi; D.M.A., University ofKansas; 1998; 2007.

*BRENEISER, Jennifer E. ........ Assistant Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., M.S., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Washington University in SaintLouis; 2007.

BREVIK, Eric Charles ......................................... Associate Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S., M.A., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., Iowa State University; 2001;2005.

BRIGHT, Burton K. ................................................ Instructor in Political ScienceB.S., American University; M.B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; 1993.

*BRIIHL, Deborah S. ........................... Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., Juniata College; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York; 1994; 2005.

*BROCKMEIER, Lantry L. ............................ Associate Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida; 2007.BROVEY, Andrew J. ...................................... Associate Professor of Curriculum,

Leadership, and TechnologyB.A., B.S., Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Ed.D., Lehigh University; 1996;2000.

*BROWN, Byron K. .................................................................Professor of EnglishB.A., M.A., Valdosta State College; Ph.D., University of Florida; 1984; 1994.

*BROWNE, Blaine L. .......... Associate Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., Florida State University; M.S., University of Central Oklahoma; Ph.D.,Oklahoma State University; 2002; 2006.

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*BUEHRER, David J. .............................................................. Professor of EnglishB.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware,1991; 2001.

BUCHANAN, William K. ........... Associate Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.B.A., University of Texas PermianBasin; Ph.D., University of North Texas; 1998; 2002.

BURNS, Amy .................................................................................Lecturer in EnglishBURNS, Lauren .............................................................................. Lecturer in Music

B. M., University of South Carolina Honors College; M. M., Peabody Conservatory;2010.

BUSH, Catherine ......................................................... Assistant Professor of BiologyB.S., High Point University; M.S., Ph.D., Wake Forest University; 2010.

BYRD, Jack D. ................................... Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB.E.D.A., B. Arch., North Carolina State University; M.P.A., M.Ed., Valdosta StateUniversity; Ed.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 2009.

*BYRD, Melanie Sue .............................................................. Professor of HistoryB.A., M.A., University of Akron; M.L.S., Kent State University, Ph.D., FloridaState University, 1993; 2002.

CAIN, Joren R. ............................................................. Associate Professor of MusicB.A., Northern Illinois University; M.M., University of North Texas; 2006; 2011.

*CALDWELL, Charmaine ......... Assistant Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe; Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce; 2007.

*CALESTANI, Cristina .............................................. Assistant Professor of BiologyB.S., M.S., Università degli Studi di Parma; Ph.D. Università degli Studi della Tuscia;2011.

*CAMPBELL, Charles R. ......................................... Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.S., M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University; Ed.D., University of Kansas; 1994.*CAMPBELL, Patti C. ............................................. Professor of Early Childhood

and Special EducationB.S., Oklahoma State University; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of SouthernMississippi; 1994; 1999.

*CANTONWINE, Emily G. .....................................Associate Professor of BiologyB.S., Miami University; M.S., Florida International University; Ph.D., University ofGeorgia, 2007; 2011.

*CAPECE, Michael ...............................Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, andCriminal Justice; Acting Head of Department

B.A., Walsh College; M.A., University of Akron; Ph.D., University of Florida;1996; 2006.

CARPENTER, Richard A. ..........................................Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.A., University of Central Florida;Ph.D., University of Louisville; 2006; 2011.

CARRIER, Howard S. .............................. Assistant Professor of Library Scienceand Reference Librarian

LL.B, LL.M., University of Leicester; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at ChapelHill; 2011.

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CARSON, Lila J. ..................................... Assistant Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.S., M.S., Eastern New Mexico University; 1995; 2001.*CARTER, B. LaGary .................................... Associate Professor of Kinesiology

and Physical EducationB.S., David Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi;D.A., Middle Tennessee State University; 1997; 2001.

*CARTER, J. Richard ......... Professor of Biology and Curator of the HerbariumB.S., M.S., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; 1986;1996.

CARTER, Laura E. ................................................................. Instructor in NursingB.S.N, Valdosta State University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix; 2007.

*CATES, Carl M. ............................................... Professor of Communication Artsand Head of Department

B.A., M.A., Abilene Christian University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1993;2003.

CATO, Maris S. ........................................................... Instructor, Kings Bay CampusB.A., M.A., Georgia Southern University; M.P.A., Valdosta State University; 2007.

CAUSSEAUX, Wanda K. ................................................... Instructor in AccountingB.B.A., Valdosta State College; M.B.A., Valdosta State University; 2005.

CHAKRABORTY, Sudip .................................... Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B. S., M. S., University of Calcutta; M. Tech., Indian Statistical Institute; Ph. D.,Colorado State University; 2008.

CHAMBERS, Eric ....................................................... Assistant Professor of BiologyB.A., University of Notre Dame; M.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Universityof Notre Dame; 2011.

CHAN, WN Joyce ......................................... Assistant Professor of AnthropologyB.A., Macalester College; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Ohio StateUniversity; 2011.

CHATELAIN, Edward E. ................... Associate Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences and Head of Departmenty

B.S., M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Iowa; 1987; 2001.CHEN, Haiquan ............ Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

B.E., M.E., Xi'an Jiaotong University; Ph.D., Auburn University; 2011.*CHEN, Li-Mei D. ................................................ Associate Professor of English

B.A., Tunghai University (Taiwan); M.Ed., Utah State University; Ph.D., Ohio StateUniversity; 2005; 2010.

*CLEGG HYER, Maren ............................................... Assistant Professor of EnglishB. A., M. A., Brigham Young University; Ph. D., University of Toronto; 2008.

COHEN, Bonnie .................................................................. Instructor in NursingB.S.N., University of Akron; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio; 2009.

COLE, Lorena M. .................................... Assistant Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.Ed., M.Ed., Valdosta State University; 2005; 2008.

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COLEMAN, Kendric L ........................................... Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2011.

CONNER, Charles L. ......................................Assistant Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.S., Valdosta State University; M.A., Furman University; 2000; 2004.CONSOLINI, M. Therese ........................ Assistant Professor of Communication

Sciences and DisordersB.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; 1985; 1988.

*CONWAY, Dennis P. ........................... Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., Cornell University; M.F.A., New York University; 2009.

COONS, Christina B. ......................Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.S., James Madison University; M.A., Ohio University; 1998.

*CORBIN, Lynn A. ..................................................................... Professor of Musicand Assistant Head of Department

B.M.E., Otterbein College, M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University; 1996; 2001.COREY, Darryl L. ......................................... Associate Professor of Mathematics

and Computer ScienceB.A., M.S., Hampton University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2003; 2008.

*COSTON, Jade H. .................................................................. Assistant Professor ofCommunication Sciences & Disorders

B.S., M.Ed., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2009.CRAWFORD, Sherrida J. ...................... Associate Professor of Library Science

and Automated Systems CoordinatorB.S., M.L.S., Emporia State University; 1987; 1995.

*CROTEAU, Emily K. ................................................. Assistant Professor of BiologyB.S., M.S., Queen’s University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University; 2011.

*CROWLEY, John G. ............................................. Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., M.A., M.Ed., Valdosta State College; Ph.D., Florida State University;1994; 1999.

*CSEH, Attila ...............................Associate Professor of Marketing and EconomicsB.A., Budapest University; M.A., Central Missouri State University; Ph.D.,University of Kentucky; 2006; 2010.

CUNILL, Mary Lee .................................................. Lecturer in Communication ArtsB.S., University of West Florida; M.A., Florida State University; 2009.

*CUNNINGHAM, Donna J. ........................... Associate Professor of ManagementB.A., University of Illinois; J.D., John Marshall Law School; 2002; 2007.

*CUNNINGHAM, Teddi J. ................................Associate Professor of Psychologyand Counseling

B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University; 1999.CURINGTON, Allison M. ........... Instructor in Social Work & Field Coordinator

A.B., Wesleyan College; M.S.W., Valdosta State University; 2002.DALLMAN, Mary Ellen ........................... Associate Professor of Early Childhood

and Special EducationB.A. Mount Mary College; M.Ed. Xavier University; Ed.D., Ball State University;1998.

*DAVEY, Michael J. ............................................... Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., State University of New York-Binghamton; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio StateUniversity; 2002; 2006.

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DAVIS, Deborah S. ................. Associate Professor of Library Science and ArchivistB. A., M.A.T., University of Georgia; M.L.S., University of Maryland at CollegePark; 1994; 2002.

DE LA GARZA, Linda ........................................ Associate Professor of ChemistryB.S. Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey; Ph.D., ArizonaState University; 2005; 2009.

*DEES, Dianne C. ................................................ Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 2006.DELK, Sandra J. ......................................................... Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., Valdosta State University; 2000.DeMARSE, Ronald ............................ Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

B.L.S., Iowa State University; M.F.A., University of Miami; 2003.*DENAUX, Zulal Sogutlu ........................ Professor of Marketing and Economics

B.A., University of Ankara, Turkey; M.B.A., New Hampshire College, M.E.,Ph.D., North Carolina State University; 2002; 2011.

DENIZMAN, Can ................................................... Associate Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S., M.S., Hacettepe University; Ph.D., University of Florida; 2001; 2006.DIXEY, Brenda P. .................................................... Professor of Middle, Secondary,

Reading, and Deaf EducationB.S., Southeastern College; M.S., University of North Florida; Ph.D., PurdueUniversity; 1997; 2002.

*DOEPKER, Gina M. ..................................... Assistant Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.S., M.S., University of Dayton; Ph.D., Ohio State University; 2007DOSCHER, Michael W. .......... Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical Education

B.S., Springfield College; M.S., Mississippi State University; 1997.DOSCHER, Teresa H. ................................................................ Instructor in Biology

B.S., Mississippi University for Women; D.V.M., Mississippi State University; 2001.DOUGLASS, V. S. ............................................................ Assistant Professor of Art

B.Arch., M.Arch., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Texas A&M University; 2005.DOWNING, Frederick L. ...................Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies

and Head of the DepartmentB.A., Samford University; Th.M., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary,M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Emory University; 2006.

*DROUILLARD, Colette L. ...................Assistant Professor of Information StudiesB.S.,Oakland University; M.Ed., Idaho State University; M.S.L.I.S., Ph.D., FloridaState University; 2010.

DUNCAN, Dean C. ................................................. Assistant Professor of ChemistryB.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Emory University; 2011.

*DUNN, John P. ..................................................... Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., M.A., Florida Atlantic University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2003;2007.

*DYAL, Brenda W. .....................................................Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., Valdosta State University; M.S.N., Florida State University; 2008; 2011.

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DYKE, Marilyn S. ........................................................................ Lecturer in EnglishB. A., Cedar Crest College; M. A., Lehigh University; M. A., Jersey City University;2008.

*DYKES, Michelle E. ................................................Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N, M.S.N, Valdosta State University; 2007; 2010.

EARLS, Norman Fred, Jr. ....................................... Lecturer in Communication ArtsB. A., University of Mobile; M. A. Austin Peay State Universy; 2008.

EASTMAN, Jacqueline K. ....................... Professor of Marketing and EconomicsB.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1993; 2002.

*EAVES, Michael H. ........................................... Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 1993; 2004.

EDWARDS, Clyde L. ..................................................... Associate Professor of ArtB.F.A, Georgia Southwestern College; M.F.A., University of Cincinnati; 1994;1999.

*EISCHEID, Susan ..................................................................... Professor of MusicB.M., Pennsylvania State University; M.M., Philadelphia University School ofthe Arts; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati; 1994; 2004.

*ELDER, John F. .......................................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., M.S. Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic University; 1996; 2006.

ELLIOTT, Marie M. ............................. Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsM.FA.,Ohio University; M.F.A., Georgia College and State University; 2011.

*ELLIS, Iris ......................... Associate Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 2000; 2009.

*ELSON, Raymond J. ................. Associate Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.B.A., Pace University; M.B.A., Long Island University; D.B.A., Universityof Sarasota; 2003; 2007.

ELSTAK, Iwan Rene ........................................... Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

Doctorandus (M.Sc.), Leiden University; Ph.D., Ohio State University; 2011.ELZWEIG, Brian ......................................................... Instructor in Political Science

B.S., Florida State University; J.D., California Western School of Law; LL.M.,Georgetown University Law Center; 2006.

ENLOE, Tanya S. ....................................... Assistant Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.A., Harding University; M.S., University of Mississippi; 1994.*ETLING, Laurence W. ................... Associate Professor of Communication Arts

B.A., University of Saskatchewan; M.A., University of North Dakota; Ph.D.,University of Georgia; 1999; 2008.

FAIRCLOTH, J. Myron ............................................................. Instructor in NursingB.S.N., Valdosta State University; M.S.N., Brenau University; 2008

FARES, Mary Azar .................................................................. Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University; 1993; 2008.FARES, Said C. ............................................... Assistant Professor of Mathematics

and Computer ScienceB.S., University of Technology, Baghdad; M.S., DePaul University; 1985.

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FARWELL, Douglas G. .............................................................. Professor of MusicB.M., North Carolina School of the Arts; M.M., New York University; D.M.A.,University of Illinois; 1995; 2006.

*FAUX, William V. II ........................... Associate Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., East Stroudsburg University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Denver; 2005; 2009.

*FIKE, Darrell ......................................................................... Professor of EnglishB.A., M.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D. Florida State University; 1999; 2008.

FINSON, Bradley A. ........................................................... Assistant Professor of ArtB.F.A., M.F.A., Kansas State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma;2006.

FLAHERTY, Francis A. .........Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and GeosciencesB.S., Manhattan College; M.S., St. Johns University; Ph.D., Fordham University;1985; 1999.

FLOYD, Linda Gayle ............................................. Assistant Professor of NursingB.S.N., M.S., M.S.N., Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 1988; 1993.

FORBES, Michelle A. ........................................... Assistant Professor of Modern andClassical Languages

B.A., Wayne State University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., Universityof Missouri at Columbia; 2011.

FORREST, Janet D. .................................................................... Instructor in Biology B.S., M.F.R., University of Georgia; 2007.

*FORT, Timothy J. ...................................................... Assistant Professor of BiologyB.Sc. (Hons.) University of Central Lancashire, England; Ph.D., University of RhodeIsland; 2007.

FOCSAN, Alexandrina Ligia ................................. Assistant Professor of ChemistryB.S., Babes Bolyai University, Romania; Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2011.

*FOSTER, Janet E. .........................................................Associate Professor of EarlyChildhood and Special Education

B.A., University of West Florida; M.Ed., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Universityof Minnesota; 2005.

FOWLER, Aubrey ......................... Assistant Professor of Marketing and EconomicsB. A., M.A., Youngstown State University; M. B. A., Ph. D., University of Nebraska;2008.

*FOYOU, Viviane E. ..................................... Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB.A.,Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Minnesota State University; M.A., Ph.D.,West Virginia University; 2009.

*FRIEDRICH, Ellen Lorraine ................................ Associate Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

A.B., M.A.T., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of North Carolina atChapel Hill; 2003; 2008.

FROST, Guy V. ............................................ Associate Professor of Library Scienceand Serials and Government Documents Librarian

B.M.E., M.M.E., Valdosta State University; M.L.S., Ed.S., Florida StateUniversity; 1998; 2008.

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*FUCIARELLI, Alfred ................. Professor of Chemistry; Assistant Vice-Presidentfor Research and Dean of the Graduate School

B. Sc., University of Toronto; M. Sc., Ph. D., University of Alberta; 2011.GALLANT, Jeffrey ............... Instructor in Library Science and Reference Librarian

B. Mus., University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M. Mus., Northwestern University,M.S.L.I.S., Simmons College; 2010.

*GANNON, Robert L. ................................................................. Professor of Biologyand Head of Department

B.S. Northern Arizona University; Ph.D. University of Texas Medical Branch; 2005.GASKINS, Rebecca A. ............................................................. Lecturer in English

B. A., M. A., Valdosta State University; 2008.GAST, Nicholas D. ..................... Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical Education

and Men’s Basketball Assistant CoachB.S., M.Ed., Valdosta State University ; 2007

*GASTON, John C. .................................... Professor of Communication Arts andDean, College of the Arts

B.A., M.Ed., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado; 1992.*GELTNER, Jill A. ..................... Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling

B. A., Lehigh University; M .Ed., Ed. S., Ph. D., University of Florida; 2008.GELTNER, Ted ...............................................................................Lecturer in English

B. A., Lehigh University; M. A., University of Florida; 2008.GEORGE, Mark Patrick ......................................... Assistant Professor of Sociology,

Anthropology, and Criminal JusticeB.A. ,Valdosta State University; M.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University ofNew Mexico; 2007.

*GERBER, Brian L. ............................................. Professor of Middle, Secondary,Reading, and Deaf Education

B.S. (2), M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma; 1996;2005.

GHEESLING , J. Dominick ................................................ Assistant Professor of ArtB. S., M. F. A., Fl orida State University, 2010.

*GIBSON, David R, ................. Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB.S., Clemson University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; 1994; 2004.

*GIBSON, Nicole M. ..................................................... Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., Georgia College and State University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia;2002; 2011.

*GIDDINGS, Martha M. ........................................... Professor of Social Work and Director, Division of Social Work

B.A., Louisiana State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1995; 2006.GILBOY, Richard P. ....... Assistant Professor; Director of Kings Bay Programs

B.A., Youngstown State University; M.E., Westminister College; M.S.Ed.,Youngstown State University; 1998.

GILL, Jennifer D. ........................................................... Instructor in ManagementB.B.A., West Georgia College; M.Ed., State University of West Georgia; 2000.

*GLADWIN, Ransom .............................. Associate Professor of Modern LanguagesB.A., M.A., Furman University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2006; 2010.

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*GLEN, Carol M. ......................................................Professor of Political ScienceB.A., University of Strathclyde; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1997;2006.

*GODDARD, Russell H. ..........................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., University of Massachusetts; M.S., University of South Florida; Ph.D.,University of Texas; 1994; 2010.

GOEL, Sudhir K. ...................... Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB.Sc., M.Sc., Delhi University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State Univ. 1987; 1992.

*GONZALEA, Luis ................ Assistant Professor of Marketing and EconomicsB.A., Georgetown University; M.S, Ph.D., University of Kentucky; 2011.

GOODE, Elizabeth A. .................................................................. Professor of MusicB.M., University of Tennessee at Knoxville; M.M., M.M.A., D.M.A., YaleUniversity; 1995; 2006.

*GORHAM-ROWAN, Mary ......................................... Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.S., B.A., M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Florida; 2005; 2011.GOSNELL, Donna L. ........................................ Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California atSan Diego; 1995; 2002.

GRAHAM, Vickie ........................... Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer ScienceB. S. ,Valdosta State University; M. A. , Georgia State University; 2008.

*GRAVETT, Sharon L. .................................................... Professor of English andAssistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

A.B., Davidson College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University; 1989; 1999.GRAY, Barbara H. ..................................... Instructor in Public Administration

and Director of Grants and ContractsB. S., University of Pittsburgh; M. P. H., University of South Carolina; 2007.

*GRAY, Shani P. .................................................. Associate Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.S., Taylor University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University; 2005; 2009.*GREEN, Robert B. ........................................ Associate Professor of Curriculum,

Leadership, and TechnologyB.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Walden University;2002; 2005.

GREENFIELD, Anne L. ........................................... Assistant Professor of EnglishB.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., Western Washington University;Ph.D., University of Denver; 2011.

*GRIFFIN, Howard ........................ Assistant Professor of International BusinessB.A., B.B.A., Valdosta State University; M.I.B.S., University of South Carolina;Ph.D.,Texas A&M International University; 2011.

*GRIFFIN, Michael R. .............................. Professor of Kinesiology and PhysicalEducation and Head of Department

B.S.Ed., Georgia Southern College; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., FloridaState University; 1988; 2003.

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GROSS, Michael R. ............................................. Assistant Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.S., University of South Alabama; M.E.S.S., University of Florida; D.A. MiddleTennessee State University; 2011.

GROSZOS, Mark S. ............................................. Associate Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2002; 2008.*GROVE, Theresa J. ................................................... Assistant Professor of Biology

B.A., Washington University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Maine; 2006.GRUBBS, Scott T. .................................................... Instructor in Middle, Secondary,

Reading, and Deaf EducationB. A., University of Georgia; M. Ed., Valdosta State University; 2008.

GUILLIAMS, Greg .................................... Instructor in Kinesiology and PhysicalEducation and Baseball HeadCoach

B.A., Ohio Dominican College; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; 2007.*GUNTER, Philip L. ........... Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education,

Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsB. S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University; Ed.S. West Georgia College;Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; 1993; 1998.

*GUPTA, Sanjay ............................................Professor of Accounting and FinanceB. Com., Calcutta University; M.B.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D.,University of Central Florida; 1997; 2007.

GUTHRIE, Duke ............................... Associate Professor of Communication ArtsB.B.A., University of Georgia; B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A.,Brooklyn College; 1999; 2005.

HADDON, E. Arlene .................................................................. Instructor in NursingB.N., University of New Brunswick; M.N., University of Calgary; M.S.M., TroyUniversity; 2006.

*HAGGARD, Dixie R. .............................................. Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., M.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., University of Kansas; 2005; 2009.

HAGOOD, Susan Y. .......Assistant Professor of Kinesiology and Physical EducationB. S., M. S., Ph. D., Florida State University; 2010.

HALL, Deborah ........................................................ Assistant Professor of English.B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Florida State University, 2007.

*HAND, Carl M. .................................................................. Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.A., Belmont Abbey College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee atKnoxville; 1994; 2002.

*HANNIBAL, Ruth R. .............................. Associate Professor of CommunicationSciences and Disorders

B.A., M.A,. South Carolina State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University;2000; 2009.

HANSEN, John E. ............................................Assistant Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.B.A., M.Ed., Valdosta State College; 1983; 1990.HARDIN, Moses .......... Associate Professor of Modern and Classical Languages

A.B., Johnson C. Smith University; M.A., Atlanta University; Ph.D., FloridaState University; 1976; 1994.

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HARDIN, Shirley H. .......................................................... Professor of English andDirector of African-American Studies

B.S., Albany State College; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1976; 1998.HARPER, Joel M. ...................................................................... Lecturer in English

B. A., M.A., Valdosta State University; 2008.*HARRELL, Gregory K. ................................................. Professor of Mathematics

and Computer Science; Head of DepartmentB.S., M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Florida; 1994; 2011.

HATCHER, Cheryl A. .................................................... Instructor in Managementand Director of the Decision Center

B.S., M.B.A., Valdosta State College; 1988.HAWKINS, Travis Craig ..................................................Assistant Professor of Art

B.F.A., Valdosta State University; M.F.A., University of Georgia; 2011.HEAD, Jennifer S. ................... Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical Education

and Women’s Basketball Assistant CoachB.A., Kansas Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Wichita State University; 2001.

HEATH, Ellis B. ................................................. Assistant Professor of EconomicsA.B., Washington University in St. Louis; M. A., Youngstown State University;Ph.D., West Virginia University; 2009.

HEATH, Inez A. ..................... Professor of Early Childhood and Special EducationB.A., Seton Hill University; M.Ed., Boston State College, University ofMassachusetts; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1994; 1999.

*HECKAMAN, Kelly A. ........................... Associate Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.A., University of Florida; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Ohio StateUniversity; 2005.

*HEDGEPETH, David J. ............................................. Associate Professor of EarlyChildhood and Special Education

B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Fayetteville StateUniversity; Ph.D., University of Alabama; 1995; 1999.

HELFER, Mike .............................. Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical Educationand Men’s Basketball Head Coach

B.A., Capital University; M.A., Kent State University; 2005.HENKEL, Timothy P. .............................................. Assistant Professor of Biology

B.S., Rutgers University; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina Wilmington;2011.

*HILGERT, Larry D. ........... Associate Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D., Ball State University; 1983; 1991.

HILL, Fred D. .......................................... Assistant Professor, Kings Bay CampusB.A., Birmingham Southern College; M.A., Ed.D., Auburn University; 1998.

HILL, Kiley ............................... Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical Education and Women’s Basketball Head Coach

B.S., Arkansas Technical University; M.S.C.E., University of West Alabama; 2000.*HINKLE, Kerry T. ................................ Professor of Psychology and Counseling

B.A. Parsons College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa; 1999; 2008.*HINKLE, Verilette A. ................................... Associate Professor of Curriculum,

Leadership, and TechnologyB. S., M. Ed., University of Maryland; Ed. D., Valdosta State University. 2001; 2005.

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HINTON, Kendra A. .......................................................Lecturer in Political ScienceB.A., Winona State University; M.S., Florida State University; J.D., University ofFlorida; 2009.

HOCHSCHILD, Jr., Thomas R. ..........................Assistant Professor of SociologyB.A., M.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut; 2011.

HOFF, Russell J. .............................................. Assistant Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.S., Ohio University; M.S., West Virginia University; 1997.HOJJATIE, Barry ..................... Associate Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and

Geosciences; Coordinator of the Engineering Program M.S., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., University of Florida; 2003; 2007.

*HOLLAND, Michael L. ..............................Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.S., Auburn University; M.Acc., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1987.

HOLLAND, Phyllis G. ..................................................... Professor of Managementand Head of Department

B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D.,University of Georgia; 1987; 2003.

HOLLAND, James D. ................................................................ Instructor in NursingB.S.N., Thomas College; M.S.N., Valdosta State University; 2006.

*HOLLIMAN, Diane C. ................................. Associate Professor of Social WorkB.A., Birmingham Southern College; M.S.W., University of Georgia; Ph.D.,University of Alabama; 1999; 2005.

HOLT, Michael O. ..............................Assistant Professor of Library Science andReference Librarian

B. A., M. A., M. L. I. S., Valdosta State University; 2010.HORNSBY, James L. ...................................................................... Professor of Art

B.F.A., Memphis Academy of the Arts; M.F.A., Memphis State University;1997; 2008.

HOWARD, Lori C. .................. Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical EducationB.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; 1997.

HOWINGTON, Eric B. ................................... Assistant Professor of ManagementB.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2007.

*HSIAO, E-Ling .................................................. Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S.Ed., National Chiayi University; M.Ed., National Changhua University ofEducation; Ph.D., Ohio University; 2011.

HSU, Howard P .............................................................. Assistant Professor of MusicB.S., University of Pennsylvania; M.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music;D.M.A., University of Connecticut; 2009.

*HUANG , Wilson ....................................... Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,and Criminal Justice

L.L.B., Central Police University; M.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D.,University of Maryland; 1998; 2009.

*HUDSON, Clemente Charles ................................... Associate Professor of Adultand Career Education

B.S., Brigham Young University; M.Ed., Heritage College; Ph.D., PennsylvaniaState University; 2002; 2006.

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*HUFFT, Anita G. .................. Professor of Nursing and Dean, College of NursingB.S.N., University of Maryland; M.N., Louisiana State University MedicalCenter; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University; 2004.

*HUITT, William G. ............................... Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.S., University of South Alabama; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Florida; 1985; 2000.

*HULL, Karla M. ................................. Professor of Early Childhood and SpecialEducation and Dean of the College of Education

B.S., M.S., Arizona State University; Ed.D., University of Vermont; 1996; 2001.*HUMPHREY, James P. ........................................ Associate Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., Valdosta State College; M.S.N., The University of Alabama atBirmingham; Ph.D., Georgia State University; 1998.

HWANG , Taewon ............................................... Assistant Professor of ManagementB.S., Kookmin University, South Korea; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln;2009

*INDERGAARD, Lyle M. .......................................................... Professor of MusicB.A., Minot State College; M.A., University of Wyoming; D.M.A., EastmanSchool of Music, University of Rochester; 1995; 2006.

IVERSON, Esther L. ..............................Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., Mankato State University; M.F.A., Minnesota State University; 2009.

JACKSON, Billy ................................................ Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B. S., Georgia Southern University; M. A., University of Georgia; Ph. D., BaylorUniversity; 2008.

*JAMES, Christine A. ...................... Professor of Philosophy and Religious StudiesB.A., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina; 2002; 2011.

JAMES, Kynthia L. ................................................................... Instructor in NursingB.S.N., Thomas University, M.S.N.,University of Phoenix, 2010.

JENKINS,Christopher James .................................... Assistant Professor of Mathand Computer Science

B.S., Duke University; M.S.E., University of Texas; Ph.D., Duke University; 2011.JOHNS, Kristen M. .................................................. Associate Professor of Music

B.M., University of Michigan; M.M., D.M.A., University of Cincinnati; 1996; 2007.*JOHNSON, Charles .............................................................. Professor of History

B.A., Michigan State; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University; 1997; 2007.JONES, Leslie S. ........................................................Associate Professor of Biology

A.B. Mount Holyoke College; M.S., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Ph.D.,Ohio State University; 2004; 2008.

JONES, Luke R. ................................................. Assistant Professor of EconomicsB.A., Salisbury University; M.A., University of Tennessee; 2011.

*JONES, Owen H. ................................................... Assistant Professor of History B. A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside; 2011.

JONES-MOORE, Lisa M. ......................... Assistant Professor of Middle, Secondary,Reading, and Deaf Education

B.S. (2) Lousiana State University; M.Ed., Tennessee State University; Ph.D., ClemsonUniversity; 2011.

*JUDD, Diane L. ...................................... Associate Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.S., University of Tampa; M.Ed., Ed.S., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., FloridaState University. 1999; 2003

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JURCZAK, Linda Pysher .......................Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB. A., M. S., Ph. D. University of Tennessee; 2008.

*KANG , Jonghoon ...................................................... Assistant Professor of BiologyB. Sc., Yonsei University; M. Sc., Pohang University of Science and Technology;Ph. D. University of Texas Medical Branch; 2008.

KASSEL, Jason ............................................ Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB. A., University of California-Santa Cruz; Ph. D., University of Florida; 2008.

KELLEY, Heather M. .................. Assistant Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.S., Centenary College of Louisiana; M.Ed., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; 2011.

*KICEY, Charles J. ......................................................... Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B.S., Ph.D, University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Ohio State; 1996; 2006.KIM, Heeman .........................................Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

B.S., University of Inchon; M.A.: Northern Illinois University; Ph.D. TempleUniversity; 2005.

*KINNEY, Jane M. ....................................................................Professor of EnglishB. A., Gustavus Adolphus; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., Duke University;1993; 2003.

KIRK, Kenneth P. ........................................................................ Professor of MusicA.B., Duke University; M.A., Radford University; Ph.D., University ofCincinnati; 1989; 2002.

*KNOWLES, Fred E., Jr. .................................................... Associate Professor of Sociology, Anthroplogy, and Criminal Justice

B. A., Valdosta State University; M. Ed., National-Louis University; Ph. D., Universityof Missouri; 2003; 2009.

*KOEHLER, Wallace C. ...................................... Professor of Information Studiesand Director of the MLIS Program

B.A., M.A., M.S. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, M.A., Ph.D., CornellUniversity; 2001; 2006.

*KOHN, Steven J. ................ Associate Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., Fordham University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park; 2004;2009.

KOVACH, Cynthia P. .......... Instructor in Early Childhood and Special EducationB.S.Ed., M.Ed., Valdosta State University; Ed.S., Georgia Southern University; 2009.

KUMAR, Ashok ....................... Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB.Sc., M.Sc., Delhi University; M.S., University of Houston; Ph.D., BowlingGreen State University; 1986; 1991.

*LAHR, J. Steven ............................................................................. Professor of ArtB.F.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln; 1985; 1991.

*LAMBERT-SHUTE, Jennifer J. ...................... Associate Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.A., Western Illinois University; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D.,Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2004; 2008.

*LAMBETH, Dawn T. ...................................... Assistant Professor of Middle Grades,Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education

B.A., University of Wolverhampton, England; M.S.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., University ofNorth Carolina, Greensboro; 2009.

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*LANGFORD, George A. ..................................................... Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.A. University of South Florida; M.A. University of South Florida; Ed.D.University of Alabama; 1999; 2009.

LAPLANT, James T. ............................................... Professor of Political Scienceand Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., University of Central Oklahoma; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma,1996; 2006.

*LAUGHLIN, Martha J. ..................................................... Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.S.W., Florida International University; M.S.W., Barry University; M.S., Ph.D.,Nova University; 1999; 2010.

*LAUTERBACH, Sarah H. .................................................... Professor of NursingB.S.N., M.N, University of Florida; M.S.P.H., University of North Carolina,Chapel Hill; Ed.D., Columbia University; 2004; 2009.

LAWRENCE, Tamiko .............................. Assistant Professor of Library Scienceand Collection Development Librarian

B. S., Alabama State University; M.S., Clark Atlanta University; 1993; 1997.*LAZARI, Andreas ................. Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

B.Sc., Davis and Elkins College; M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining andTechnology; Ph.D., University of Wyoming; 1991; 2001.

*LEADER, Lars F. .......................................... Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., University of Arizona; M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University; 1999.LEAKE, Martha A. ..................Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.A., Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D., University of Arizona; 1982; 1993.LEAVITT, Tod .................................................................................. Lecturer in Music

B. A., Michigan State University; M. A., University of California, San Diego; D.M.A.,Ohio State University; 2008.

*LEE, Julia M. ....................................... Professor of Early Childhood and SpecialEducation; Interim Dean, James L.

and Dorothy H. Dewar College of EducationB.S., M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Florida; 1985; 1994.

LEE, Tanya M. .................................................... Assistant Professor of AccountingB.A., University of Chicago; M.B.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., Arizona StateUniversity; 2011.

LEE, Wing ....................................................... Assistant Professor, OASIS Center for Advising and First-Year Programs

B.S., M.Ed., Valdosta State College; 1990.*LEECH, Donald W. ..................................... Professor of Curriculum,Leadership,

and Technology; Head of DepartmentB.S., M.A.T., Jacksonville University; Ed.D., University of North Florida; 2000; 2009.

LeFILES, Edwana O. ....................................... Assistant Professor, OASIS Center for Advising and First-Year Programs

B.A., M.Ed., Valdosta State University; 1982.*LENNON, Sean M. .................................... Assistant Professor of Middle, Secondary,

Reading, and Deaf EducationB.A., M.A.T., Salisbury University; Ed. D., University of Maryland–Eastern Shore;2006.

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LIN, Cui ........................ Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB. S., Beijing Information Science and Technology University; M.A., Ph.D., WayneState University; 2010.

LIU,Chunlei ................ Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB.S., M.S., Wuhan University; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University; 2005; 2009.

*LOCKHART, J. Mitchell .......................................................... Professor of BiologyB.A., Hendrix College; M.S., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University ofGeorgia; 1999; 2008.

*LOUGHRY, William James ...................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of California-Davis; 1991; 2001.

LOWE, Janice L .............................. Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer ScienceB. S. (2), M. Ed., Valdosta State University; 2008.

*LOWNEY, Kathleen S. ............................. Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,and Criminal Justice

B.A., University of Washington; M.Ph., Ph.D., Drew University; 1989; 1998.LU, Lucia Y. ................................................................... Associate Professor of Early

Childhood and Special EducationB.A., National Taiwan University; M.A.T.,Oklahoma City University; Ph.D., IndianaUniversity; 2007; 2011.

LU, Jia .........................Assistant Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and GeosciencesB. E., Suzhou Institute of Urban Construction; M. C. P., University of Cincinnati;Ph.D., Ohio State University; 2010.

LUGO, Jeannette ....................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB. A., Florida Stae University; M A., University of Kansas; 2007.

*MACHESKI, Ginger E. ............................. Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,and Criminal Justice

B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University; 1987; 1997.*MANNING, Thomas J. ...................................................... Professor of Chemistry

B. S., College of Charleston; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida; 1993; 2003.*MARSHALL, Leisa L. ................................Professor of Accounting and Finance

B.S.B.A., Southeast Missouri State University; M.P.A., D.B.A., MississippiState University; 1993; 2002.

*MARTIN, Ellice P. ................................................. Associate Professor of Middle,Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education

B.S., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Valdosta State University;2002; 2007.

*MARTINEZ, Reynaldo L., Jr. ..................................... Professor of Adult and CareerEducation and Head of Department

B.S., Texas A&I University; M.S., Corpus Christi State University; Ph.D., ColoradoState University; 2005.

*MAT SOM, Yahya ............... Associate Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.S., University of Technology of Malaysia, Skudai; M.S., Ed.D., OklahomaState University; 2000; 2004.

MBOUP, Babacar .............. Assistant Professor of Modern and Classical LanguagesB.A., M.A., University of Dakar, Sénégal; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massa-chusetts; 2003.

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McCAMBRIDGE, Buffi ........................................................... Instructor in NursingB.S., Valdosta State College; B.S.N, Valdosta State University; M.S.N., University ofPhoenix Online; 2005.

*McCLUNG, Xavier V. .......................... Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.S.Ed., University of Central Arkansas; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Arkansas;1994; 2003.

*McDONOUGH, Colleen M. ....................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of California-Davis;1994; 2004.

*McNEILL, Paula L. ...................................................... Associate Professor of ArtB.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mexico at Albuquerque;Ph.D., University of Missouri; 1996; 2001.

*MEACHAM, Michael G. ................................................. Professor of Social WorkB.S., M.A., Central Missouri State University; M.S.W., M. Phil., Ph.D., Universityof Kansas; 1997; 2008.

*MEEHAN, William F., III ....................... Assistant Professor of Information StudiesB. A., Hampden-Sydney College; M. A., University of Delaware; M. L. S., IndianaUniversity; D. A., Middle Tennessee State University; 2008.

*MERWIN, Gerald A. .............................Associate Professor of Political ScienceB.A., University of South Florida; M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., NorthCarolina State University; 1999; 2008.

*MEYERS, Christopher C. ..................................................... Professor of HistoryB.A., M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; 2001; 2010.

*MIKKELSEN, Carol .................................................................. Professor of MusicB.S., B.Mus., University of Alabama; M.Mus., Indiana University; D.M., FloridaState University; 1981; 2000.

*MILLER, Patricia Ann ...........................................................Professor of EnglishB.A., Texas Woman’s University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa; 1989; 1999.

MILLER, Susan C. ....................................... Instructor in Communication DisordersB.S.Ed., Shorter College, M.Ed., Valdosta State University; 2007.

*MINOR, Lynn ........................................................... Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.S.Ed., Auburn University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 2000; 2011.MOATES, K. Nathan ......................................... Assistant Professor of Management

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University; 2005.*MOCH, Peggy L. .......................................... Associate Professor of Mathematics

and Computer ScienceB.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Central Florida; 2002; 2007.

MOHAMMED-AWEL, Jemal ................................................. Associate Professor ofMathematics and Computer science

B.Sc., M.Sc. , Addis Ababa University; M.Sc. , Ph.D., State University ofNew Yorkat Buffalo; 2006; 2010.

MONETTI, David .................................... Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1999; 2009.

MONTGOMERY, Denise L. .................... Associate Professor of Library Scienceand Reference Librarian

B.A., Sweet Briar College; M.S., Florida State University; 1986; 1996.

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MOORE, W. Kent ......................... Professor of Management and Associate Dean,Harley Langdale, Jr. College of Business Administration

B.S., Southeast Missouri State College; M.A., University of Missouri atColumbia; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; 1979; 1992.

MORRIS, Betty ................................ Associate Professor Division of Social WorkB.S., M.S.W., Florida State University; M.P.P.A., Jackson State University;Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; 2000; 2006.

MORRIS, J. David ....................................................................... Professor of MusicB.S., University of Tennessee; M.M., East Carolina University; Ph.D., MichiganState University; 1985; 1990.

MORRIS, Karen L. .................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB. A., Middle Tennessee State University; M. A., Valdosta State University;’ 2008.

*MOST, Linda R. ..................................... Assistant Professor of Information StudiesM.A., Florida Atlantic University; M.S.L.I.S., Florida State University; 2009.

MUMPOWER, Lori A. ................................................. Assistant Professor of EnglishB.A., Columbia College; M.A., University of Oklahoma; Ph.D., University of CentralFlorida; 2011.

MUNCY, James A. ..................................... Professor of Marketing and EconomicsB.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; 1993; 1999.

MURRAY, Karin G. ............................................................. Associate Professor of ArtB.F.A., Troy State University; M.F.A., University of Alabama; 1995; 2000.

*MYERS-JENNINGS, Corine C. .............. Professor of Communication Sciencesand Disorders and Head of Department

B.A., M.A., South Carolina State College; Ph.D., University of Florida; 1995; 2002.NAWARA, Steven P. ................................ Assistant Professor of Political Science

B.A., Ball State University, M.A.,Ph.D., Ohio State University; 2011.NAWROCKI, Selena C. ................................................................... Professor of Art

B.F.A., Mississippi University for Women; M.F.A., University of Memphis;Ph.D., Mississippi State University; 2001; 2011.

NEAL, Paul ..................Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral StudiesB.M., Rice University; M.M., University of Oklahoma; D.M.A., University ofCalifornia, Los Angeles; 2007.

*NELSON, David ...............................Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.S., M.A., University of Central Missouri; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi;2011.

NIELSEN, Eric B. ............................................... Professor of Communication ArtsB.F.A., M.F.A., University of Utah; 1986; 2000.

*NIENOW, James A. .................................................................Professor of BiologyB.A., M.A., University of California at San Diego; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 1995; 2002.

NIKOLOV, Ivan ........................................... Director of International Programs andProfessor of Educational Leadership

B.S., M.Ec., Academy of Commerce, Warsaw; Ph.D., St. Petersburg University ofFinance and Economics; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; 2005.

NIKOLOVA, Ofélia R. .................................... Director of the Honors Program andProfessor of Modern and Classical Languages

B.A., M.A., Sofia University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University atCarbondale; 2006; 2011.

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NOLL, Karen .................... Instructor in Communication Sciences and DisordersB.A., Clark University; M.A., University of Kansas; 2007.

*NOLL, Michael G. ............................................... Associate Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences

M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas; 2000; 2005.O’CONNELL, Hugh Charles ...................................... Assistant Professor of English

B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A.. Kansas State University; Ph.D., MichiganState University; 2011.

ODOM, Janice ................................................................ Assistant Professor EnglishB. A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D. ,University of Iowa; 2006.

*OGLESBY, Catherine ............................................................ Professor of HistoryB.A., Tift College; M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., Michigan State University;1997; 2006.

OLSON, Jeffrey K. ................................................... Associate Professor of MusicB.M., University of Wisconsin; M.M., D.M.A., Ohio State University; 1995;2001.

*ONDRUSEK, Anita L. ........................... Associate Professor of Information StudiesB.S., Millerville State College; M.S., Elmira College; M.L.S., Pratt Institute; Ph.D.,Pennsylvania State University; 2004; 2008.

*ORENDUFF, Lai Kent Chew ............................................ Associate Professor of ArtB. A., M. A., University of Texas; Ph. D., City University of New York; 2004; 2009.

*OSTAPSKI, S. Andrew .................................................. Professor of ManagementB.A., Oberlin College; J.D., Capital University; LL.M., University of Miami;1993; 2002.

*OTT, Kenneth D. ...................................Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.M.Ed., M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma; Ed.D., Oklahoma StateUniversity; 2001; 2010.

PACE, Roy K., II ........................................................................ Lecturer in EnglishB. S., Austin Peay State University; M. A., Valdosta State University; 2007.

PAOLETTI, Karl P., ...................................................... Assistant Professor of Music B.M., Ohio State University; M.M., University of South Carolina; D.M., Universityof Texas; 2010.

PARK, Kyoungim ............................................................. Assistant Professor of ArtB.F.A., M.F.A., Kyungpook National University, South Korea; M.S., Florida StateUniversity; 2006.

PARK, W. Alan ................................................................................. Professor of ArtB.F.A., M.F.A., East Tennessee State University; 1980; 1990.

PARKER, James Kenneth ................................. Assistant Professor of ChemistryB.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi; 2003.

*PARRA, Ericka H. ................................................ Assistant Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

B. A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico; M.A., Illinois State University;Ph.D. University of Florida; 2008.

*PATE, James L. ............................................................. Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University; M.S., Ed.S., Valdosta StateUniversity; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2002; 2011

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PATTERSON, Suzannah ..................Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.S. University of Southern Mississippi, M.A. Bowling Green University; PhDUniversity of Southern Mississippi. 1998.

PAZDERA, A. L. .......................................Lecturer in Marriage and Family TherapyB.S., University of Colorado; M.Ed., University of Oregon; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 2010.

*PEARCE, A. Blake .............................. Professor of Art and Head of DepartmentB.F.A., Valdosta State College; M.A., Ball State University; M.F.A., SouthernIllinois University at Carbondale; 1994; 2005.

*PEGUESSE, Chere L. ........................................... Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona; 2000; 2005.

*PETERSON, James W. ...........................................Professor of Political Scienceand Head of Department

B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University; 1983; 1992.PIENTA, Rachel Sutz ................................................ Assistant Professor of Middle,

Secondary, Reading, and Deaf EducationB. A., University of Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 2009.

PIRKLE, L. Darlene .................................................................. Instructor in NursingB.S.N., Medical College of Georgia; M.S.N., Valdosta State University; 2006.

*PLUMLY, L. Wayne, Jr. ................... Professor of Marketing and Economics andActing Dean of the Langdale College of Business Administration

B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University;1980; 1995.

POLKINGHORNE, Frederick .... Assistant Professor of Adult and Career EducationB. S. E., University of Central Missouri; M. S., Emporia State University; 2008.

POTTER, Beatriz ................................ Lecturer in Modern and Classical LanguagesM.Ed. Valdosta State University; 2008.

*PRATER, Marcella “Cindy” .................................... Associate Professor of Adultand Career Education

B.A., Mercer University; M.B.E., Georgia State University; Ed.S., StateUniversity of West Georgia; Ed.D., Valdosta State University; 2003; 2009.

*PRINE, Rudy K. .................................................................. Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.S.C.J., Valdosta State College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1993; 2003.PUFFER-ROTHENBERG , Maureen J. .................. Assistant Professor of Library

Science and Catalog LibrarianB.A., State University of New York, College at Cortland; M.L.S., State Universityof New York, University at Albany; 1994; 2003.

PUFONG , Marc-George ...........................................Professor of Political ScienceB.S., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D. Southern Illinois University; 1994; 2009.

PUGH, Robert K. ................................... Assistant Professor of Communication ArtsB.F.A., Auburn University; M.F.A., University of Virginia; 2009

*RADCLIFFE, Barbara J. ............................................ Assistant Professor of Middle,Secondary, Reading, and Deaf Education

B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D.,Florida State University; 2010.

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RAHMAN, Jennifer ............................................. Assistant Professor of Psychology,Counseling, and Guidance

B. S., University of Florida; M. S., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., Ball StateUniversity; 2010.

REED, Burma M. ................................................................... Instructor in ChemistryB.S., Bennett College; M.S., Chemistry, North Carolina Agricultural and TechnicalState University; 2007

*REFFEL, James A. ............................... Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado; 1997; 2007.

*REFFEL, Julia M. .................................................... Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; 1998; 2008.REID, Denise T. ........................ Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

B.S., Troy State University; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University; 1995; 2005.*REISENWITZ, Timothy H. ................................................. Associate Professor of

Marketing and EconomicsB.A. (2), East Stroudsburg University; M.B.A., University of Scranton; D.B.A.,Cleveland State University; 2002; 2007.

RICHARD, Matthew J. ....................................... Associate Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York-Binghamton; 1997; 2002.

*RICHARDS, Connie L. ....................................................... Professor of English and Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., Kansas State University; 2008.RICHARDSON-BLAKE, Beverley A. ............................... Assistant Professor and

Director of Learning Support ProgramsB.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Valdosta State College; Ed.D., Clark Atlanta University; 1992.

RICHARDSON JENS, Katie ................................... Assistant Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B. A., Concordia College; M. S., Ph. D., North Dakota State University; 2010.RICKMAN, Barney J., III ......................................................... Professor of History

B.A., Rollins College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut; 1990; 2000.RIEGER, Alicja .......... Associate Professor of Early Childhood and Special Education

M. A., Krakow Pedagogical University; Ph.D., Syracuse University; 2008.*RIGGS, Paul T. ...................................................... Associate Professor of History

and Head of DepartmentB.A., Dickinson College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; 2003; 2008.

RINEHART, Melissa A. ........................................... Assistant Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.A., Indiana University at Fort Wayne; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio;M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University; 2007.

*RING , Brian C. ........................................................Associate Professor of BiologyB.S., Ph.D. Florida State University; 2006;2011.

RITTER, Michelle ..................................................................... Instructor in Nursing B.S.N. ,Valdosta State University; M.S.N., Albany State University; 2006.

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ROBINSON, Deborah M. .................................................... Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B.S., University of Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1996; 2005.*ROBSON, Deborah C. ................... Associate Professor of Communication Arts

B.A., George Mason University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts atAmherst; 2002; 2007.

ROGERS, Emily ............................................ Assistant Professor of Library Scienceand Reference Librarian

B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Kentucky; M.L.I.S., University ofIllinois; 2006.

ROGERS, John G. ...................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB. A., M. A., University of Kentucky; 2008.

*ROLAND, Karin Pafford ................................................... Associate Professor ofAccounting and Finance

B.B.A. Valdosta State University; Ph.D., University of Florida; 1997; 2002.*ROOT, Tonja L. ........................................................ Professor of Early Childhood

and Special EducationB.S.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia; 1985; 1994.

ROSS, Darrel L. ....................................... Professor of Sociology, Anthropology, andCriminal Justice; Department Head

B. A., M. S., Ph. D., Michigan State University; 2010.ROSSITER, Carol F. ........................................... Assistant Professor of Social Work

B.S.B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha; J.D., Creighton University; M.S.W.,Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2007.

ROY, Krishnendu .......... Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer ScienceB.Tech., University of Calcutta; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University; 2009.

ROYLE, Matthew Todd ...................................... Associate Professor of ManagementB.S., M.B.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2006; 2011.

RUMSTAY, Kenneth S. ....................................... Professor of Physics, Astronomy,and Geosciences

B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.A., Wesleyan University; Ph.D.,Ohio State University; 1984; 1998.

RUSSELL, Brian E. ................................ Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB.A., M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Tennessee; 2004.

RUSSELL, Victoria ................................................ Assistant Professor of Modernand Classical Languages

B.S., Auburn University; M.A.T., Jacksonville University; Ph.D., University ofSouth Florida; 2010.

RUSSELL, William B. III ......................................... Assistant Professor of MiddleGrades and Secondary Education

B.A.E., M.Ed., University of North Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University; 2005.*RYSKAMP, Gidget .................................................... Assistant Professor of Middle,

Secondary, Reading, and Deaf EducationB.S., University of Montevallo; M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Samford University; 2010.

SALAMI, Tolulope O. ............................................ Associate Professor of ChemistryB.S., M.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria;M.S. Greenwich University, England; Ph.D.,State University of New York at Binghamton;2006; 2010.

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*SANDERSON, Sonya L. ..................................................... Assistant Professor ofKinesiology and Physical Education

B.S., M. A., Austin Peay State University; D.A., Middle Tennessee StateUniversity; 2005.

*SANGER, Michael ............................................Associate Professor of Social WorkB.A., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Missouri; M.S., Drexel University;M.S.W., Ph.D, Catholic University of America; 2005; 2011.

SANTAS, Aristotelis ......................................................... Professor of PhilosophyB.A., M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1990; 2003.

*SAVOIE, Mike .................................................. Professor of Communication Artsand Assistant Dean, College of the Arts

B.A., M.F.A., University of New Orleans; 1998; 2011.SCHAEFFER, Catherine A. .............................. Professor of Communication Arts

B.S., Kutztown State University; M.Ed., Temple University; M.F.A., ArizonaState University; 2001; 2011.

*SCHEETZ, Nanci A. .............................................. Professor of Middle, Secondary,Reading, and Deaf Education

B.A., M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado; 1999; 2004.SCHEULER, Steven A. ............................. Associate Professor of Library Science

and Kings Bay Resource Center ManagerB.A., M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.L.S., Emporia State University;2001; 2005.

*SCHLAIRET, Maura C. ...................................... Associate Professor of Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., Ed.D., Valdosta State University, 2006; 2010.

*SCHMERTZING, Lorraine ......................... Associate Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Southwestern Seminary; Ed.D., University ofWest Florida; 2003; 2007.

*SCHMERTZING, Richard ............................................. Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.A., George Washington University; Ed.D., Harvard University; 1998; 2007.SCHMIDT, Michael T. ..................................................................... Professor of Art

B.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; M.F.A., Edinboro University ofPennsylvania; 2001; 2011.

SCHMIER, Louis Eugene ......................................................... Professor of HistoryB.A., Adelphi University; M.A., St. John’s University; Ph.D., University ofNorth Carolina; 1967; 1978.

*SCHNAKE, Mel E. ......................................................... Professor of ManagementB.S., Illinois College; M.B.A., Illinois State University; D.B.A., MississippiState University; 1989.

*SCULLY, Lawrence L. .............................................................. Professor of MusicB.F.A., M.F.A., D.M.A., University of Minnesota; 1987; 1992.

SEILER, David ............................. Assistant Professor of Adult and Career EducationB. S., M. S., Southern New Hampshire University; Ed. S., University of Missouri;Ph.D., Mississippi State University; 2008.

SERINI, Shirley A. ................................. Assistant professor of Communication ArtsB.G.S., University of Kentucky; M.A.T., State University of New York at New Paltz;Ph.D., University of Iowa; 2011.

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SERRÁN-PAGÁN, Cristóbal ................................. Assistant Professor of Philosophyand Religious Studies

B.B.A., B.A., St. Thomas University; M.A., Boston College; M.T.S., Ph.D., BostonUniversity; 2007.

*SEWELL, Donna N. ...............................................................Professor of EnglishB.A., M.A., Valdosta State College; Ph.D., Florida State University; 1994; 2004.

SHAUGHNESSY, Patrick ................ Associate Professor of Communication ArtsB.E.E., Manhattan College; M.F.A., University of Virginia; 2000.

SHIRLOCK, Stephen M. ........................................................... Instructor in NursingB. S. N., Thomas University; M. S. M., Troy State University; M. S. N., ValdostaState University; 2008.

SHIROYA, Okete J. E. ............................................ Associate Professor of HistoryB.A., Macalester College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University; 2002.

*SHRADER, James A. . .......................... Professor of Music and Head of DepartmentB.M.E., Bradley University; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music; Ph.D., Texas TechUniversity; 2006.

*SIEGRIST, Gerald R. ..................................................... Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.A., M.Ed. Wichita State University; Ed.D., University of the Pacific; 1997; 2003.*SMITH, Ann Marie ................................................ Assistant Professor of Middle,

Secondary, Reading, and Deaf EducationB.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.A., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Universityof Maryland; 2007.

SMITH, Frances Scott ............................................ Professor of Special Education and Communication Disorders

B.A., M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., Purdue University; 1991; 2000.SMITH, Kenneth A. .................................. Assistant Professor of Library Science

B.A. Towson State University; M.L.I.S. Dominican University; 1999.SMITH, Marvin T. ....................................... Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,

and Criminal JusticeA.B., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Universityof Florida; 1993; 1998.

SMITH, R. Mark .............................Professor of English and Head of DepartmentB.A., Northeast Louisiana University; M.A., Ph.D., University of SouthwesternLouisiana; 1993; 2004.

*SOADY, Ana Victoria .....................................Professor of Modern and ClassicalLanguages and Head of Department

A.B., Georgia State University; M.A., Ph.D., McMaster University; 1995; 2000.SPENCER, Jesse G. ............................................................ Professor of Chemistry

B.S., University of North Carolina; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia; 1984.SPRINGFIELD, David ................................................... Assistant Professor of Music

B.M., M.M., Eastman School of Music; 2008.SPRINGFIELD, Maila Gutierrez .............................................. Instructor in Music

B.M., Syracuse University; M.M., Eastman School of Music; 2002.STAATS, Joseph L. ...................................... Assistant Professor of Political Science

B.A., San Diego State College; M.A., California State University, Sacramento; J.D.,University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law; Ph.D., University of California,Riverside; 2006.

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*STELZER, Jiri ................................................................ Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico; 2000; 2009.STOLTZ, Molly M. .................................Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

B. A., Saint Vincent College; M. A., Ph. D., Duquesne University; 2008.*STOLTZFUS, Michael J. .................................................. Professor of Philosophy

B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Pacific School of Religion; Ph.D., VanderbiltUniversity; 1999; 2009.

STRICKLER, V. James ................................. Assistant Professor of Political Science B.A., J. D., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Stanford University; 2011.

*STUNDA, Ronald, A. ........... Assistant Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.S., Penn State University; M.B.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 2011.

*SWANSON, Nancy J. .................Assistant Professor of Accounting and FinanceB.S., Harding University; M.S., University of Mississippi; Ph. D., Mississippi StateUniversity; 2007.

*TALOR, Charles R. ............Associate Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., California State University-Fullerton; M.A. Michigan State University;Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; 1995; 2000.

TANDY, Cynthia C. ........................................ Associate Professor of Social WorkB.S., Kennesaw State University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 2001;2006.

TAYLOR, Michael K. ........................................ Instructor in Communication Arts B.A., M.A., Eastern Washington University; 1996.

TAYLOR, Terri Gayle ............................................................... Instructor in NursingB.S.N., M.S.N., Valdosta State University; 2006.

*THIELE, Harold E. ................................................................. Assistant Professor ofLibrary and Information Science

B.A., B.S.Ed., M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh;2011.

*THOMERSON, J. D. .............................Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.A., Carson-Newman College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Valdosta State College; Ed.D.,University of Georgia; 1992; 2004.

*THOMPSON, Shirley E. .......................................... Assistant Professor of EarlyChildhood and Special Education

A.B., Mount Holyoke College; Ed.M., Tufts University; Ph.D., Ohio StateUniversity; 1996.

*THOMPSON, Theresa M. ......................................................Professor of EnglishB.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington State University;1997; 2007.

TILLMAN, Cheri ........................................... Associate Professor, OASIS Center for Advising and First-Year Programs

B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Valdosta State University; Ed.D., Argosy University; 1998; 2010.TORI, Cynthia R. ..................................... Professor of Marketing and Economics

and Head of DepartmentB.S. Bus. Ad., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Kentucky; 1998; 2010.

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TOST, Jeremy R. ................................................... Assistant Professor of PsychologyB.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M. A., New Mexico State University;Ph.D., New Mexico State University; 2011.

TROWELL, Sandra Davis .................................. Assistant Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B.S.Ed, Valdosta State College; M.Ed., Georgia State University; Ph.D., Florida StateUniversity; 2011.

TROYER, Jules ..................................................... Assistant Professor of PsychologyB.A. University of Oregon; M.Ed., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University; 2011.

*TSEMUNHU, Rudo E. ........................................ Assistant Professor of Curriculum,Leadership, and Technology

B.Ed., University of Zimbabwe; M.Ed., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University; 2011.TUCKER, C. Robert ......................................... Assistant Professor of Kinesiology

and Physical EducationB.S., Valdosta State College; M.S., Indiana State University; 1986.

*TURCO, Jenifer .....................................................................Professor of BiologyB.S., Marywood College; M.S., Ph.D., West Virginia University; 1994; 2001.

UNTERREINER, Ann ..................................... Assistant Professor of Early Childhoodand Special Education

B.A., St. Mary’s College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona; 2009.UYENO, Theodore A. ................................................... Assistant Professor of Biology

B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Calgary; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at ChapelHill; 2011.

VAN PETTEN, Deborah J. ..........................................Assistant Professor of LibraryScience and Reference Librarian

B.A., M.S.L., Western Michigan University; 1990.VASSEUR, Jeffrey L. ................................................................Professor of English

B.A., Transylvania University; Ph.D., University of Utah; 1996; 2006.VELEZ MARULANDA, José A. ................... Assistant Professor of Mathematics

and Computer ScienceB. S., National University of Colombia; M. S., University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez;M. S., Ph. D., University of Iowa; 2010.

*VINCENT, Paul C. .............................................. Associate Professor of Physics,Astronomy, and Geosciences

B.S., University of West Florida; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., TexasA&M University; 2001; 2007.

*VODDE, Richard ........................................................... Professor of Social WorkB.A., Duquesne University; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Georgia; 1994; 2005.

VU, Jenny B. ........................................................... Assistant Professor of ChemistryB.S., Valdosta State University; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D. ColumbiaUniversity; 2011.

VUONG , Lily .................... Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious StudiesB.A., University of Toronto; M. A., Wilfrid Laurier University; Ph. D. McMasterUniversity; 2010.

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*WAGGENER, Green T., III ........................... Associate Professor of Kinesiologyand Physical Education

B.A., B.S., University of South Alabama; M.S., United States Sports Academy;M.P.H., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; 2002.

WALKER, Calvin M. ..................................... Associate Professor, OASIS Center for Advising and First-Year Programs

B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee at Martin; Ph.D., Georgia State University,1985; 1996.

*WALKER, Edward D., II .............................. Associate Professor of ManagementB.S., Presbyterian College; M.B.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University ofGeorgia; 2004; 2008.

WALTERS, Stacey D. .............. Instructor in Kinesiology and Physical EducationB.S., Valdosta State University; M.A.T., University of West Alabama; 2004.

WALSH, Charles J. ..................................................Assistant Professor of MiddleGrades and Secondary Education

B.S., Buffalo State College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 1999.WANG, Jin ................................ Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

B.S., M.S., Peking University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University; 1994; 2003.WARD, Brian P. ......................................................................... Lecturer in English

B. A., M. A., Florida State University; 2008.WARE, Frederick A., Jr. ................................................. Professor of Management

B.M.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Emory University; Ph.D.,Georgia State University; 1971; 1978.

*WARES, Arsalan ......................................... Associate Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B.S., University of Dhaka; B.A., University of Maine at Farmington; M.S., Ph.D.,Illinois State University; 2004; 2009.

*WARNER, Kate ......................................... Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,and Criminal Justice; Director, Master’s

Program in Marriage and Family TherapyB.A. Kalamazoo College; M.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; 2000; 2010.

WARREN, Amy ........................................................................... Lecturer in EnglishB.S., Morningside College; M.P.A., Valdosta State; M.A., University of Nebraska;2010.

*WASIELESKI, David T. ................................................... Professor of Psychologyand Counseling

B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama; 1995; 2007.*WATERS, Matthew N. ............................................... Assistant Professor of Biology

B.S.,Mercer University; M.S., University of Florida; Ph.D.,University of NorthCarolina–Chapel Hill; 2010.

WEHLING, Susan R. .................................................................Professor of Modern and Classical Languages

B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati; 1996; 2009.*WELD, Len G. .............................................. Professor of Accounting and Finance

and Head of DepartmentB.A., University of Oklahoma; M.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D.,Texas A & M University; 2002.

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*WHATLEY, Mark A. ............................ Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., M.A., California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D., University of Kentucky;1998; 2008.

WHEELER, Jacqueline S. ................................. Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., College of St. Teresa; M.A., Southern Illinois University; M.F.A.,Virginia Commonwealth University; 1986; 1998.

*WHISLER, Vesta R. .................Associate Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.S., M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D. Capella University; 2006; 2011.

WHITE, Sanford D. .............................................. Assistant Professor of Social WorkB.A., University of Georgia; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;M.S.S.W., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Florida State University. 2004.

WHITEHEAD, Jane ....................... Professor of Modernand Classical LanguagesB.A., Wellesley College; M.A., Trinity College; Ph.D., Yale University; 2001; 2011.

*WHYTE, Maria D. ..................................................Assistant Professor of NursingB. S. N., University of South Carolina-Aiken; M. S. N., Clarkson College; D. H. Sc.,Nova Southeastern University; 2004; 2008.

*WICKERSHAM, Mary Eleanor Rawlings ................................. Assistant Professorof Political Science

B. A., Emory University; M. A., Georgia College and State University; D.P.A., ValdostaState University; 2010.

*WILEY, Ellen W. ........... Professor of Curriculum, Leadership, and TechnologyB.S.Ed., Georgia Southwest College; M.S., Ed.D., Auburn University; 1992; 2004.

*WILEY, Larry P. ................................. Professor of Psychology and CounselingB.A., Georgia Southwestern College; M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University; 1992; 2004.

*WILLIAMS, Dana M. ....................................... Assistant Professor of Sociology,Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

B. A., University of North Dakota; M. A., Ph. D., University of Akron; 2010.*WILLIAMS, David ................................................................. Professor of History

B.A., M.Ed., North Georgia College; M.A., Central Michigan University; M.A.,Washington College; Ph.D., Auburn University; 1988; 1997.

WILLIAMS, Ginger H. ......... Instructor of Library Science and Reference LibrarianB.A., University of Oklahoma; M.S.L.I.S., Florida State University; 2010.

WILLIAMS, M. Brent ..................................................................... Lecturer in MusicB. M.A., University of Oklahoma; M. M., Florida State University; 2008.

*WILLIAMS, Marty L. ........................................... Associate Professor of EnglishB.A., University of California, Berkley; M.A., California State University, Fresno;Ph.D., University of Utah; 2001; 2006.

*WILLIAMS, Robert J. ................................................... Professor of ManagementB.S., M.B.A., Troy State University; M.S. , Ph.D., Florida State University; 2003; 2009.

*WILLIS, Mary S. ................................ Professor of Adult and Career EducationB.S., Florida A&M University; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., FloridaState University; 1988; 2003.

WISHART, Helen A. .................................................................. Lecturer in EnglishB. A., York University; M. A., Valdosta State University; 2008.

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WOLDMAN, Yakov Y. ....................................... Associate Professor of ChemistryM.S., Novosibirsk State University, Russia; Ph.D., Novosibirsk Institute ofBioorganic Chemistry; 2003; 2008.

WOOD, Gary L. .................................................................. Professor of ChemistryB.S., Texas Tech University; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Mexico; 1988; 2001.

*WOODARD- MEYERS, Tracy ................. Professor of Sociology, Anthropology,& Criminal Justice; Director of Women’s and Gender Studies

B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Florida State University; 1994; 2005.WOODRUFF, John M. ...... Assistant Professor of Modern and Classical Languages

B.A., University of Montevallo; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama; 2011WRIGHT, Laura B. ....................................... Assistant Professor of Library Science

and Reference LibrarianB. S., Emory University; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 2008.

XU, Zhiguang ................................................. Associate Professor of Mathematicsand Computer Science

B.S., Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; M.S., Ph.D.,University of Central Florida; 2002; 2007.

*YANG , Changwoo ............................... Assistant Professor of Information StudiesBA., University of Incheon, Korea; M.L.I.S., Ph.D., Florida State University; 2010

YEHL, Robert .......................................... Assistant Professor of Political ScienceB.A., Indiana University; M.P.A., American University; Ph.D., University of Houston;2011.

*YOUNG, Raymond W. ...................................... Professor of Communication ArtsB.A., M.A., California State University; Ph.D., Purdue University; 1987; 1999.

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AAbbreviations,

Course Designations ..................... 107Absence Regulations ........................... 86Academic Advising ........................ 71, 83Academic Affairs ................................. 71Academic Classification ....................... 82Academic Dishonesty .......................... 96Academic Load .................................... 83Academic Probation ............................. 91Academic Programs ............................. 97Academic Renewal Policy .................... 89Academic Suspension ......................... 91Access Office-Disabilities .................... 43Accounting and Finance Dept. .......... 201Accounting Courses .......................... 295Accreditation and Memberships .......... 6Administration, Officers of VSU ........ 472Admissions .......................................... 16

of Beginning Freshmen ................... 17of International Students ................. 21of Transfer Students ........................ 19of Transient Students ...................... 20

Admissions Form Info ......................... 16Adult & Career Education Dept. ........ 218Adult & Career Education Courses .... 296Advanced Placement ........................... 22Advising ........................................ 71, 83Aerospace Studies (AFROTC) .... 76, 287Aerospace Studies Courses ............... 311African American Studies Courses .... 301African American Studies .................. 116Alcohol and Drug Education ............... 45Allied Health Preparation ................... 154Alumni Association ............................. 14American Sign Language/Interpreting ........... 243, 312Anthropology Courses ...................... 303Anthropology Degree ........................ 193Apartments .......................................... 37

Application for Admission ................... 16Applied Math, Major in ..................... 158Art Appreciation Courses .................. 307Art Courses ........................................ 307Art Department .................................. 250Art Education Courses ...................... 305Art Education Major .......................... 252Art History Courses ........................... 310Art Major .................................... 251, 256Art Studio Courses ............................ 307Arts and Sciences, College of ............ 126

Degree Programs ........................... 128Arts, College of The ........................... 248ASL courses ...................................... 312Associate of Applied Science ............ 226Associate of Arts Degree ................... 129Astronomy Courses ........................... 312Astronomy Major .............................. 180Astronomy Minor .............................. 187Athletic Training Degree Program ..... 236Athletic Department .................... 294, 477Auditing Classes ................................. 87Auxiliary Services ................................ 36

BBachelor of Arts Degree,

Requirements ................................. 115Bachelor of General Studies Degree,

Requirements .......................... 115, 139Bachelor of Science Degree,

Requirements ................................. 115Biology Courses ................................ 308Biology Department ........................... 116Board and Room .................................. 37Bookstore ............................................. 39Buildings on Campus ............................ 9Business Administration, College of .. 197

Admission to ................................. 198Courses in ..................................... 316

Business Education Major ................. 217

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CCalendar ................................................ 2Campus Map ...................................... 516Campus Ministries ............................... 42Campus Recreation .............................. 42Cancellation of Registration for Cause 34Career Services .................................... 43Certif. in Spanish for Professionals .... 173Change in Major Program .................... 86Check Cashing Service ........................ 33Chemistry Courses ............................. 322Chemistry Department ....................... 135Class Attendance ............................ 86-87Classification of Students .................... 82Clery Act .............................................. 35Clubs .................................................... 42Collections for Balances Due ............... 33College Level Exam Program (CLEP) .... 25College Preparatory Curriculum ........... 18Communication Arts Courses ............ 325Communication Arts Department ....... 259Communication Sciences and

Disorders Department ................... 227Courses ......................................... 335

Communication Disorders Major ....... 227Community Health Nutrition .............. 154Computer Facilities ........................ 13, 96Computer Info Systems Major ........... 161Computer Science/Math Dept ............ 158Computer Science Courses ................ 332Computer Science Degree Program .... 160Continuing Education ........................ 469Cooperative Education Program .. 44, 290Cooperative Education Courses ........ 328Core Curriculum ................................... 98Correspondence Work ......................... 93Counseling Center ............................... 44Course Designation Abbreviations .... 107Course Numbering System .................. 89Course Substitutions and Waivers ...... 86Courses of Instruction ....................... 295Creative Writing Courses ................... 337Creative Writing and

Contemporary Literature Track ...... 150Credit by Examination .................... 22, 78Criminal Justice Courses .................... 329

Criminal Justice Major ........................ 195Cross-Disciplinary Courses ................. 90

DDance Courses ................................... 339Dance Major ...................................... 262Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Program .... 242Deaf Education Courses .................... 341Dean of Students (Student Affairs) ...... 41Dean’s List (Academic Affairs) ............ 90Degrees and Major Programs ............. 104Degree Programs, College of

Arts and Sciences ......................... 128Dental Hygiene ........................... 154, 286Dining Hall ........................................... 38Diploma Replacement ........................... 94Disability Services ......................... 43, 48Discrimination Regulations .................. 14Disruptive Behavior ............................. 50Dormitories ........................ See HousingDrug and Alcohol Education ............... 45Drugs, Policy Statement ....................... 50Dual Degree Programs,

Engineering ............................. 72, 139

EEarly Admissions ................................. 17Early Childhood and Special

Education Department ................... 228Courses (SEEC) ............................ 346

Early Childhood Education Courses .. 336Early Childhood, Major in .................. 229Economics and Marketing Dept. ........ 209Economics Courses ............................ 343eCore .................................................. 102Education, College of ......................... 212Education Courses ............................. 348eLearning ........................................... 469Engineering Studies ........................... 139Engineering Courses .......................... 353English as a 2nd Lang. Courses ......... 354English Department ............................ 147

Courses ......................................... 348English Language Proficiency ............. 77

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English to Speakers of Other Languages: ESOL Endorsement ...152ESOL Courses ...................................354Enrollment at Other Institutions ......... 95Entrance Requirements ...................... 17Environmental Geosciences Major ...182Environmental Studies Minor ...........117Equal Opportunity Statement ............. 14Ethics, Minor in .................................178European Union Studies ...................119Examinations, Final ............................ 87Exemption Tests ................................. 78Exercise Physiology Major ...............234Extension Work .................................. 93

FFacilities of the University ................... 9Faculty ..............................................478Family Ed. Rights & Privacy Act ........ 52Fee Payment ....................................... 28Fee Refund ......................................... 29Fees .................................................... 26Final Examinations ............................. 87Finance and Accounting Dept ..........201Finance Courses ...............................355Finance Major ...................................203Financial Aid ...................................... 54

Academic Requirements ................ 685 “W” Policy ...................................... 84Food Services .................................... 38Foreign Languages ............ See ModernForeign Language Educ. Courses .....356Foreign Language Requirement ......... 81Foreign Students .......................... 21, 75French Courses .................................357French Major

Language and Culture Track ........166French-Education Track ...............167

French Minor ....................................174Freshman Orientation Courses .........466

.GGeneral Studies Degree Program ....... 111General Studies Courses ................... 360Geography Courses .......................... 360Geography Minor .............................. 187Geology Courses .............................. 364

Geology Minor .................................. 187German Minor and Courses .......174, 368Glossary of Terms ...............................15Grade Appeals and Changes ...............89Grading System ...................................87Graduation Requirements ....................77Graduation Fees ..................................27Graduation with Honors ......................90Grants for Students .............................54

HHealth and PE Major ......................... 232Health Care Administration ........208, 370Health Center/Services .......................39Health Communication Certificate ..... 266Health Education Requirement ...........82Health Fields, Preparation ................. 154Health Promotions Office ....................47History Courses ................................ 370History Department ........................... 155History of the University ..................... 8Honors at Graduation ..........................90Honors Courses ................................ 377Honors College ................................. 108Housing ........................................ 36, 47Human Resources Management ....... 208

II.D. Cards ............................................40Infirmary ..............................................39Inoculations Required .........................40In-state Classification .........................30Institutional Advancement Office .......14Instructional Support (OASIS) ......... 293Integrated Science Courses .............. 380Interior Design Courses .................... 305Interior Design Major ........................ 254Internal Auditing Certificate .............. 204Interdisciplinary and Multi-

disciplinary Programs ................... 108Interdisciplinary Studies Courses ..... 378International Baccalaureate .................24International Business Courses ........ 377International Business Major ............ 206International/Intercultural Studies .... 121International/Intercultural Courses ... 378International Programs ........................74

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International Students, Admission .....21Internship Guidelines ..........................79Interpreting/ASL Program ................. 243Interpreting Courses ......................... 379

JJapanese Courses ............................. 381Joint Enrollment .................................. 17Journalism Courses ........................... 382Journalism Track ............................... 148

KKARMA ............................................. 45Key Replacement Fee ..........................27Kinesiology and Physical Education

Department ................................... 231Courses ........................................ 383

LLanguage Requirement .......................81Late Registration Fee ..........................27Latin American Studies ..................... 173Latin Courses .................................... 392Law School, Preparation for .............. 129Learning Support Courses (OASIS) ... 468Learning Support Policy ................... 293Legal Assistant Studies Courses ...... 393Legal Assistant Studies Major .......... 191Legal Assistant Studies Minor ......... 192Legislative Requirements ....................82Library .................................................10Library Science Courses ................... 394Limit on Course Withdrawals ..............84Linguistics Courses .......................... 395Literacy Courses ............................... 395Loans ..................................................55

MMain Campus Buildings ....................... 9Major, Change in ................................. 86Management Courses ....................... 406Management Major ........................... 206Management & International

Business Department ................... 205

Map of the Campus ........................... 516Marketing & Economics Dept ........... 209Marketing Courses ........................... 408Mass Media Courses ........................ 401Mass Media Major ........................... 265Math Education Courses .................. 396Mathematics and Computer

Science Department ...................... 158Mathematics Courses ....................... 397Mathematics, Major in ...................... 163Maximum Hours Per Semester .............83Meal Plans ..........................................38Medical Records Administration ...... 154Medical School Preparation .............. 128Medical Technology ......................... 154Medical Withdrawals ..........................85Middle, Secondary, Reading, and

Deaf Education Department ......... 240Middle Grades Education Major ...... .241

Courses ................................405, 410Mid-term Grades .................................85Minors ................................................73Mission Statement ............................... 4Modern and Classical Languages

Department ................................... 165Music Courses .................................. 412Music Department ............................ 268Music Education Courses ................. 410Music Education Major .................... 271Music Lesson Fees .............................27Music Major, B.A. Degree ................ 277Music Performance Major ................. 274Music Performing Orgs. .................... 249

NNative American Studies Courses ..... 416Native American Studies Minor ........ 123Non-Credit Courses .......................... 469Non-Resident Classification ...............30North Campus Buildings .....................12Numbering System of Courses ...........89Nursing Courses ............................... 417Nursing, College of ........................... 279Nutrition Courses .............................. 422Nutritional Science Minor ................. 285

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OOASIS ............................................... 293Occupational Therapy ...................... 154Office Administation

and Technology Major ................. 222Optometry ......................................... 154Organizational Leadership Courses .. 423

B.S. Degree Program ..................... 114Orientation Fee ...................................27Out-of-State Classification ..................30

PParking Permit Fee ...............................27Parking and Transportation ................40Pathologist’s Assistant ..................... 154Payment of Fees ..................................28Perspectives Courses ........................ 423Pharmacy Preparation ....................... 154Philosophy and Religious Studies

Department ................................... 175Major ............................................ 175

Philosophy Courses .......................... 430Physical Education Major ................. 232Physical Education Requirements .......82Physical Science Courses ................. 434Physical Therapy .............................. 154Physician’s Assistant ....................... 154Physics, Astronomy, Geosciences

Department ................................... 179Physics Courses ............................... 434Physics Major ................................... 185Physics Minor ................................... 187Placement, Advanced ..........................22Plagiarism ............................................96Political Science Courses .................. 436Political Science Department ............. 188

Major ............................................ 189Minor ............................................ 192

Post Office Box Fee .............................27Prerequisite Substitutions/Waivers ....86Prior Learning Assessment ......... 78, 436Privacy Act .........................................52Probation, Academic ........................... 91Professional Schools,

Preparation for ........................ 72, 128Professional Writing Track ............... 149

Progress, Stages of .............................92Psychology & Counseling Dept. ..... 244

Psychology Courses .................... 442Psychology Major ........................ 245

Public Administration Minor ............. 192Public Relations of the University ......14Public Safety .......................................35Public Services .................................. 469Publications, Student ..........................42

RReading Education Courses .............. 445Readmission ........................................20Reclassification of Out-of-State or

Non-Resident Students ..................33Records, Student ................................93Refund of Fees ....................................29Regents, Board of ............................. 471Regents’ Engineering Transfer

Program ........................................ 140Regents’ Testing Program ...................80Registration .........................................83Regulations of Behavior .....................50Religious Groups ................................42Religious Studies Courses ................ 446Religious Studies .............................. 175Residence Halls ...................................48Residence Hall Fees ............................37Resident (In-State) Classification ........30Respiratory Therapy ......................... 154Room and Board ............................ 36-39ROTC, Air Force ................................ 287Russian Courses ............................... 449

SScholarships .......................................56Second Bachelor’s Degree ..................73Secondary Educ. Courses ......... 410, 451Seminary Preparation ..........................72SEOG Grants .......................................5462+ Program ........................................30Sociology, Anthropology, Criminal

Justice Department ....................... 193Sociology Courses ............................ 452

Major ............................................ 193Spanish Courses ............................... 455

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Spanish Major .......................... 1659-171Spanish Minor .................................. 174Special Education and Early Childhood Department ................... 228Special Education Courses ............... 459Special Educ., Major in ..............230, 242Special Education/Early Childhood

Courses ........................................ 450Speech Communication Major .......... 260Sports Broadcasting Certificate ........ 266Stages of Progress Required ............... 92Student Affairs ....................................41Student Assistant Program .................56Student Conduct Office ................ 46, 49Student Dissent .................................. 50Student Financial Aid ..........................54Student I.D. Cards ...............................40Student Instructional Support .......... 293Student Loans .....................................55Student Publications ........................... 42Student Records ................................. 93Student Success Center .................... 127Student Teaching .............................. 215Study Abroad Opportunities ..............75Substitutions and Waivers .................86Suspension, Academic ........................91

TTable of Contents ................................. 3Teacher Certification ......................... 216Teacher Education ..................... 212-217Technical Studies, B.A.S. Degree ...... 224TESOL Certificate .............................. 153Testing Office ......................................45Theatre Courses ................................ 462

Theatre Degree Program ................... 263Theological School, Preparation .........72Transatlantic Studies ........................ 460Transcript Fees ...................................27Transcript Policy .................................94Transfer Credit ....................................19Transfer Students, Admission ............19Transient Students ............................ 95Transient Students, Admission ...........20Transportation and Parking Office ......40Tuition ................................................26

UUniversity Relations Office .................14University System of Georgia ........... 470

VVerification of Lawful Presence ..... 21, 34Veterans Affairs ............................. 46, 54Video Production Services ................ 469VSU 1 Card ..........................................40VSU 1101-1102 Courses .................... 466

WWaivers and Substitutions .................86Withdrawal

Medical Withdrawal .......................85Withdrawal Policy ..........................84Withdrawal, Refund Policy .............29

Women’s and Gender StudiesCourses ........................................ 466Minor ............................................ 124

Work by Correspondence ...................93Workforce Education Degree ..... 220-222Work-Study Program ..........................56

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