FACULTY
*denotes graduate faculty
– A –
Craig C. Alberty (1996)
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Activities
M.M.E., Music, Arkansas State University
B.F.A., Music Education, University of South Dakota
Roger W. Allen Jr. (1971)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Virginia
M.A., Mathematics, University of Virginia
B.S., Mathematics, Auburn University
Lawrence P. Anderson (2000)*
Chair, Department of Fine Arts
Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Printmaking and Drawing
M.F.A., Printmaking/Drawing, University of Kentucky
B.F.A., Printmaking, University of South Dakota
Edward Arroyo (2001)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Ph.D., Mathematics, City University of New York
Fangjun H. Arroyo (2002)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, City University of New York
M.Phil., Mathematics, City University of New York
B.S., Mathematics, Jilin University
Kenneth M. Autrey (1989)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, Auburn University
A.B., English, Davidson College
– B –
Jonathan E. Baltzell (1982)
Director of Academic Computing Services
Assistant Professor of Sociology
M.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati
B.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati
Leslie E. Barnes-Young (1997)*
Director of Academic Advising and Retention
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Counseling - Psychology, University of Akron
M.S., Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Akron
B.S., Animal Science, Ohio State University
Robert T. Barrett (1989)*
Associate Dean of the School of Business
Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.B.A., Business Administration, East Carolina University
B.S., Business Administration, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Vernon W. Bauer (2000) *
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Genetics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University
Linda D. Becote (1991)
Catalog Librarian and Assistant Professor
M.L.S., Library Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., Business Education, South Carolina State College
Mary Ellen Bellanca (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Delaware
M.A., English, University of Delaware
B.A., English, Western Maryland College
Stanford E. Bergstrom (1975)*
Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., Spanish, University of California - Riverside
M.A., Spanish, University of California - Riverside
B.A., Spanish and English, University of California - Riverside
D. Keith Best (1993)
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts - Acting
M.F.A., Theatre Arts, University of Louisville
B.F.A., Theatre Arts, Valdosta State College
Jerry K. Bilbrey Jr. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.E., Computer Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.S., Industrial Engineering, Tennessee Technological University
J. Mark Blackwell (2001)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
M.Div., Divinity, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., English, George Mason University
Robert C. Bridger (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
M.Ed., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
B.S., Psychology, Coastal Carolina University
John A. Britton (1972)*
Suzanne and Benjamin Gasque Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Tulane University
M.A., History, Tulane University
B.A., History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Samuel F. Broughton Jr. (1986)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Georgia
M.S., Psychology, University of Georgia
B.A., Psychology, Presbyterian College
Scott S. Brown (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Geography
Ph.D., Geography, Louisiana State University
M.S., Geography, Universidad de Costa Rica
B.A., Geography, University of Texas at Austin
Richard C. Brunk (1974)*
Joan and Garry Gladstone Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Florida State University
M.S., Sociology, Florida State University
B.A., Sociology, Kentucky Wesleyan College
David J. Burt (1971)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Kentucky
M.A., English, University of North Texas
B.A., English, University of Dallas
– C –
Wendy Caldwell (2002)
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., Romance Languages, University of Georgia
M.A., Spanish, University of South Carolina
B.A., Spanish and English, College of Charleston
Jeffrey D. Camper (1994)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A & M University
M.A., Biology, Drake University
B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Luther F. Carter (1999)*
President and Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina
M.P.A., Public Administration, University of South Carolina
B.A., Political Science, University of Central Florida
Richard N. Chapman (1989)*
Provost, Dean of the Francis Marion College of Liberal Arts
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Yale University
M.Phil., History, Yale University
M.A., History, Yale University
B.A., History, Washington University
Suzanne M. Cherry (1997)*
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Texas A & M University
M.A., English, Texas A & M University
B.A., English, Sam Houston State University
D. Allen Clabo Jr. (1998)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of California - Berkeley
B.S., Chemistry/Physics, University of Richmond
Fred R. Clayton Jr. (1971)*
Chair, Department of Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Tennessee
B.S., Chemistry, University of Tennessee
Gary D. Coker (2000)
Instructor of Computer Science
M.Phil., Mathematics, University of Wales
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Margie M. Covington (1985)*
Assistant Professor of Computer Science/Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina
M.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
B.A., Education, Erskine College
David L. Cowles (2000)
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English Language and Literature, University of Chicago
M.A., English, Brigham Young Univeristy
B.A., English, Brigham Young University
Kevan H. Croteau (1987)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, State University of New York at
Stony Brook
B.S., Science/Computer Applications, Keene State College
– D –
Marsha L. Dargan (2001)
Assistant Professor of Art Education
M.F.A., Art, University of South Carolina
B.A., Art, University of South Carolina
Betty P. David (1978)
Instructor of Accounting
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College
Fred R. David (1988)*
TranSouth Professor of Strategic Planning
Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, Wake Forest University
B.S., Mathematics, Wake Forest University
E. Lorraine de Montluzin (1974)*
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Duke University
M.A., History, Duke University
B.A., History, Newcomb College - Tulane University
Mary R. Dittman (2000)
Instructor of Marketing
M.B.A., Business Administration, Francis Marion University
B.S., Marketing, University of Nevada – Reno
Thomas N. Dorsel (1986)*
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of New Mexico
M.S., Psychology, University of Kentucky
B.A., Psychology, University of Notre Dame
H. Paul Dove Jr. (1975)*
Dean of the Library and Professor
M.S. in L.S., Library Science, University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
M.A., French, University of South Carolina
A.B., French, Erskine College
A. Renee Dowdy (2000)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion University
Joyce M. Durant (1988)
Acquisitions Librarian and Associate Professor
M.Ln., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College
Kenneth R. Dye Jr. (1972)*
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Counselor Education, University of South Carolina
M.A., Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Florida
A.B., Psychology, Duke University
– E –
Lisa A. Eargle (2000)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Sociology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Sociology, University of South Carolina
P. Edwin Eleazer (1987)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English Literature, Florida State University
M.A., English, Florida State University
B.A., English, Florida State University
– F –
James R. Faulkenberry (1974)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Health Education Administration, University of
South Carolina
M.A.T, Health Education, University of South Carolina
B.S., Health and Physical Education, University of
South Carolina
Leslie E. Figa (1974)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
M.A., Educational Psychology, University of Georgia
B.S., Psychology, Campbell University
Bryan L. Fisher (2003)
Assistant Professor of Speech Communication
M.A., American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University
B.A., American Studies, University of California, Davis
Thomas L. Fitzkee (1998)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, George Washington University
M.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute &
State University
B.S., Mathematics, Salisbury State University
Rebecca H. Flannagan (1995)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A., English, Western Kentucky University
A.B., History, Western Kentucky University
William P. Fox (1998)*
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Clemson University
M.S., Operations Research and Systems Analysis,
Naval Postgraduate School
B.S., United States Military Academy
David P. Franck (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of Georgia
M.S., Economics, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S.B.A., Marketing, East Carolina University
Ed Freedman (1997)
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
A.M., Speech, University of Missouri
B.A., Television and Radio, Brooklyn College
Gregory G. Fry (2002)
Assistant Professor of Art - Graphic Design
M.F.A., Art, University of South Dakota
B.A., Fine Arts, Indiana University, South Bend
– G –
Phillip J. Gardner (1980)
Associate Professor of English
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Steven F. Gately (1973)
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A., Art - Creative Painting, Florida State University
B.F.A., Painting, Florida Atlantic University
Donna H. Goodman (1987)*
Peter D. Hyman Professor of Art
Professor of Art and Education
Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of Alabama
Ed.S., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., Art Studio, University of South Carolina
B.A., Art, Coker College
A. Glen Gourley Jr. (1985)
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Speech - Directing
M.F.A., Theatre, University of Mississippi
B.F.A., Theatre, University of Montevallo
Jane E. Gower (1992)
Instructor of Mathematics
M.Ed., Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University
B.S., Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University
David C. Granath (1987)*
Professor of Theatre Arts and Speech - Scenic Design
M.F.A., Drama, University of Miami
A.B., Theatre, West Georgia College
Douglas E. Gray (1997)
Associate Professor of Art - Ceramics
M.F.A., Ceramics, University of North Texas
B.A., Art/English, University of Louisville
Mary B. Greenawalt (2003)*
First Union National Bank Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Georgia
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
B.A., Management Sciences, Duke University
– H –
Barbara L. Hankinson (1982)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Mississippi State University
M.S., Chemistry/Biological Sciences, Mississippi University
for Women
B.S., Physical Sciences/Biology, Mississippi University for Women
Gary W. Hanson (1971)*
Vice President for Administration
Walter D. Smith Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Florida State University
M.S., Psychology, Florida State University
B.A., Psychology, Stetson University
Lynn Hanson (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Drama, University of Georgia
M.A., English, Auburn University
B.A., English, Auburn University
Timothy L. Hanson (1996)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, University of Montana
B.A., Journalism and History, Eastern Washington College
George E. Harding III (1987)
Professor of German
Ph.D., German Language and Literature, University of Tennessee
M.A., German, Mississippi State University
B.A., German, Birmingham-Southern College
Dorothy M. Harris (1985)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Early Childhood Education, Atlanta University
A.B., Philosophy, Johnson C. Smith University
Kirk C. Heriot (2002)*
Associate Professor of Management
Ph.D., Industrial Management, Clemson University
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Industrial Management, Clemson University
John R. Hester (1980)*
Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Psychology, University of South Carolina
B.A., Psychology, Clemson University
Sheryl A. Hodge (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Missouri
M.A., Education Research and Psychology, University of Missouri
B.S.E., Physical Education and Biology, Emporia State University
James E. Holsenback (1999)*
Associate Professor of Business
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
Samuel H. Howell Jr. (1994)*
Assistant Professor of Art
Ph.D., Art History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Art History, Vanderbilt University
B.A., Art History, New College
Clarence P. Huggins Jr. (1974)
Associate Professor of English
Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B., English, Davidson College
Michael P. Hughes (2003)
Assistant Professor of Finance
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Central Florida
B.S.E.T., Engineering-Tech Operations, University of
Central Florida
Laurie Sullivan Hunter (1996)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., Psychology, University of Alabama in Huntsville
B.A., Psychology, University of Alabama in Huntsville
B. Lee Hurren (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Educational Leadership, University of Nevada-Reno
M.A., Secondary Education, University of Nevada-Reno
B.A., Language and Spanish, Southern Utah University
Lloyd B.B. Hutchings (1975)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Syracuse University
B.A., Biology, Harvard College
Roger K. Hux (1975)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.Ln., Librarianship, Emory University
M.A., History, University of Georgia
B.S.E.D., Social Science, Georgia Southern College
– J –
Linda L. Jacobs (1988)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Kentucky
M.A., English, University of Kentucky
B.A., English, Duke University
Brad R. Johnson (2003)
Associate Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of Houston
J.D., Law, Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
M.B.T., Taxation, University of Southern California
M.S., Business Administration (Accounting), California State University
B.A., Mathematics and Economics, University of California
Christopher D. Johnson (1996)*
Chair, Department of English, Modern Languages & Philosophy Associate Professor
of English
Ph.D., English, University of Delaware
M.A., English, University of Delaware
B.A., English, Villanova University
Derek W. Jokisch (1999)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
M.S., Nuclear Engineering Sciences, University of Florida
B.S., Nuclear Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jesse J. Jordan (1972)*
Professor of Psychology and Director of Institutional Research
Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University
M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University
B.A., Psychology, Georgia State College
– K –
Victor S. Kaufman (2001)
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Ohio University
M.A., History, Ohio University
B.A., History, Kansas State University
G. Wayne King (1970)*
Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina
M.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina
Peter D. King (1996)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, North Carolina State University
B.A., Animal Biology, The University of New England
B.Bus., Marketing, University of Technology, Sydney
Eileen L. Kirley-Tallon (1974)*
John Monroe Johnson Holliday Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Political Science, University of Cincinnati
Kenneth D. Kitts (1987)*
Associate Provost, Director of Graduate Programs
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of South Carolina
M.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University
B.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University
Travis W. Knowles (1991)
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Biology, Wake Forest University
B.A., Biology, Wake Forest University
Lynn B. Kostoff (1985)
Associate Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Bowling Green State University
B.F.A., Creative Writing and Philosophy, Bowling Green
State University
Julia E. Krebs (1977)*
Chair, Department of Biology and Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, University of Georgia
M.S., Zoology, University of Georgia
M.Ed., Urban Education, Boston College
A.B., Biology, Oberlin College
Jennifer L. Kunka (2001)
Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
Ph.D., English, Purdue University
M.A., English, Marquette University
B.A., English and History, Marquette University
Ben L. Kyer (1989)*
Benjamin Wall Ingram, III, Professor of Economics
Director of MBA Program
Ph.D., Economics, West Virginia University
M.A., Economics, West Virginia University
A.B., Business Administration, Glenville State College
– L –
Kevin J. Lasher (1993)*
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, University of Georgia
M.A., Political Science, University of Georgia
B.A., Psychology, Youngstown State University
Kay W. Lawrimore (1979)*
N. B. Baroody Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
B.S., Business Administration, Francis Marion College
Jackson F. Lee Jr. (1972)*
Director of the Pee Dee Science/Math Hub
Phillip N. Truluck Professor of Public Policy
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Education, Duke University
M.A.T, Biology, Duke University
A.B., Science Education, Duke University
C. Allan Lockyer (1986)*
Professor of Geography
D.A., Geography, University of Northern Colorado
M.A.C.T., Geography, Western Kentucky University
B.S., Geography, Southern State College
Gerald W. Long (1993)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, University of South Carolina
M.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
Meredith A. Love (2003)
Assistant Professor of English
M.A., English, Clemson University
B.A., English, Loyola University
– M –
H. Jane Madden (1998)
Director of Grants Development Program
Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Nova Southeastern University
M.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan
B.Ed., Elementary Education and Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan
B.A., History and Psychology, University of Regina
J. Michael Madden (1995)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Special Education, University of Saskatchewan
M.A., Ecclesiastical History, Washington Theological Union
B.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan
B.A., Philosophy, Catholic University of America
Marty D. Matthews (2002)
Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., History, University of South Carolina
M.A., History, North Carolina State University
B.A., Political Science, North Carolina State University
Susannah M. McCuaig (1975)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Reading, Boston University
M.Ed., Reading, Boston University
A.B., Elementary Education, The Colorado College
Larry J. McCumber (1982)*
Palmetto Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Medical Sciences, University of Florida
M.S., Medical Sciences, University of Florida
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
Mary H. McNulty (1979)*
Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Notre Dame
A.M., English, Harvard University
B.A., English, Dominican College
Duane P. Myers (1972)*
A.R. Avent Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Yale University
M.A., History, Yale University
B.A., History, Johns Hopkins University
Jeanette M. Myers (2003)
Assistant Professor of Astronomy & Director of Dooley Planetarium
M.S., Physics, Clemson University
B.S., Astronomy and Physics, Minnesota State University, Mankato
– N –
Larry E. Nelson (1974)*
Chair, Department of History and Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Duke University
M.S., History, University of Utah
B.A., History, Brigham Young University
Dollie J. Newhouse (2002)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, West Virginia University
K. Magnus Nystedt (2001)
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
M.S., Management Information Systems, University of Abertay Dundee
B.S., Business Administration, Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden
– O –
Brad M. O'Brien (2002)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, University of South Carolina
M. Barry O'Brien (1988)*
Dean of the School of Business
Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of South Carolina
B.A., Economics, University of NC at Pembroke
Sue Butler Orr (1971)
Assistant Professor of Music
M.M., Music - Voice, Florida State University
B.M., Voice, Howard College
Joseph P. Owczarzak (2002)
Instructor of Physics
A.B.D., Physics, University of Arkansas
A.B., Physics, Augustana College
– P –
Marjorie B. Pace (1985) *
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College
B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College
Tammy H. Pawloski (2000)
Associate Professor of Education – Early Childhood
Ph.D., Elementary Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina
B.S., Early Childhood Education, University of South Carolina - Aiken
David M. Peterson (1979)*
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, North Carolina State University
B.Sc., Physics, University of London
LeRoy Peterson Jr. (1990)
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina
B.S., Chemistry, Francis Marion College
Yvette H. Pierce (1973)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
A.M.L.S., Library Science, University of Michigan
B.A., English, Tuskegee University
Lisa A. Pike (1993)
Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Marine Biology, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.S., Biological Sciences, State University of New York at Binghamton
Jeffrey Pompe (1988)*
Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, Florida State University
M.S., Economics, Florida State University
M.M., Music, Duquesne University
B.M., Music, Duquesne University
Kathleen S. Pompe (1988)*
Professor of Art
M.F.A., Art, Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Art, Pennsylvania State University
Cynthia A. Price (1988)
Coordinator of Resources Area and Catalog Librarian
Instructor
M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Francis Marion University
K. Wayne Pruitt (1971)*
Ashpy P. Lowrimore Professor of Education
Ed.D., Education, Duke University
M.A., School Administration, East Carolina University
B.A., English, Elon College
Robert E. Pugh (1990)*
Eugene A. Fallon Jr., Professor of Production Management
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Public Administration, American University
M.A., Mathematics, American University
B.S., Mathematics, East Carolina University
– Q –
Jane P. Quick (1978)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
M.A.T, Mathematics, University of South Carolina
B.S., Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina
– R –
Pamela B. Radcliffe (1985)
Systems Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.S., Library Science, Florida State University
A.B., History, Asbury College
John G. Rae III (1988)*
Shirley Malloy Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio University
M.S., Marine Sciences, University of the Pacific
B.S., Biology, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Betty F. Ramey (1977)
Associate Professor of English
M.A.T, English, Converse College
B.A., English, Furman University
James T. Ramey Jr. (1974)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Clemson University
William M. Ramsey (1988)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A.B., English, Bates College
James L. Renneker (1978)*
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Government, University of Texas at Austin
A.B., Political Science, Tulane University
William H. Richardson Jr. (1980)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Biomedical System Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Neil F. Riley (1991)*
Wachovia Bank of S.C. Professor of Financial Management
Associate Professor of Business Administration
Ph.D., Finance, University of Mississippi
M.B.A., Finance, University of Southern Mississippi
B.S., Finance, University of Southwestern Louisiana
Ana Maria Rios (2001)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.Eng., Computer Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.T., Electronics and Telecommunications, Escuela Politecnica Nacional Institute
of Technology, Ecuador
Pamela A. Rooks (1989)*
Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program
Ph.D., English, University of York
B.A., English, Carleton University
Tom Roop (1972)*
J. L. Mason Professor of Health Sciences
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biological Science, Florida State University
M.S., Science Education, Canisius College
B.S., Biology, Denison University
Susan E. Ruppel (2002)*
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Texas Christian University
M.S., Psychology, Texas Christian University
M.A., Psychology, Stephen F. Austin State University
B.A., Psychology, Texas Lutheran College
– S –
David A. Sacash (2002)
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, Kent State University
B.S., Speech/Telecommunications, Kent State University
Thomas D. Sawyer (1991)*
Professor of Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State
University
M.S., Secondary Education/Social Studies, University of Nebraskaat Omaha
B.S., Secondary Education/Economics and Social Studies, University of Nebraska
at Omaha
Michael J. Schillaci (1998)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, University of Arkansas
M.A., Physics, University of Arkansas
B.S., Physics/Mathematics, State University of New York at Brockport
Matthew W. Schmeer (2002)
Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Missouri
B.A., English, University of Missouri
George E. Schnibben Jr. (1984)*
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University
B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Damon A. Scott (2001)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Duke University
M.A., Music Theory, Eastman School of Music
M.A., Mathematics, Duke University
B.S., Mathematics, Butler University
Timothy E. Shannon (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, Ohio University
M.S., Biology, Western Kentucky University
B.S., Recombinant Genetics, Western Kentucky University
M. Suzanne Singleton (1988)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.S., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.A., History, University of South Carolina
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, University of South Carolina
J. Henry Slone (1991)*
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Botany, University of Montana
B.S., Biology, Florida Southern College
Allen E. Smith (2001)*
Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.A., Human Resources Management, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles
B.S., Management, University of South Carolina
R. Sethfield Smith (1989)*
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, Louisiana State University
M.S., Physics, Louisiana State University
B.A., Mathematics, Francis Marion College
Donald W. Stewart (1984)*
Chair, Department of Mass Communication
Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Journalism, Michigan State University
B.A., English and Speech, Greenville College
Carolyn R. Stokes (1984)*
Professor of Accounting
D.B.A., Accounting, University of Kentucky
M.Acc., Accounting, University of South Carolina
M.A.T, Teaching in Mathematics, Emory University
B.A., Mathematics, University of South Carolina
David J. Stroup (1987)*
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, West Virginia University
B.S., Biology, University of Akron
John M. Summer (1988)
Assistant Reference Librarian and Instructor
M.Ln., Librarianship, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Newberry College
John C. Sutton (1987)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee
M.A., English, University of Central Arkansas
A.B., English, Indiana University
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Marsha P. Taylor (1980)
Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Winthrop College
Stephen E. Taylor (1991)*
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Education, Francis Marion College
B.A., English, Clemson University
Barbara M. Thayer (1988)
Director of Teaching Materials Center
Assistant Professor
M.S., Reading, Florida State University
A.B., Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne College
Joel H. Thayer (1979)*
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Florida State University
M.S., Sociology, Florida State University
B.A., Sociology, Stetson University
Gabriele Theuner (2002)*
Associate Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., Marketing, University of Transport and Communication, Dresden, Germany
B.S., Business and Engineering, University of Transport and Communication, Dresden,
Germany
Neal D. Thigpen (1971)*
Interim Chair of Political Science and Geography
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Government and Politics, University of Maryland
M.A., Government and Politics, University of Maryland
B.A., History, University of Maryland
Jon W. Tuttle (1990)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of New Mexico
M.A., English, University of New Mexico
B.S., Mass Communication, University of Utah
– U –
Emmanuel I. Udogu (1985)*
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A., Political Science, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
B.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University
John C. Urbanski (2000)*
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Business Administration, Hofstra University
B.A., English, College Misericordia
– V –
Kristofoland Varazo (2003)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Georgia
B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of West Florida
Damian Von Frank (2003)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics & Finance
M.B.A., Business Administration, Florida State University
M.S., Economics, Florida State University
B.S., Economics and Psychology, Francis Marion University
James H. Von Frank (1972)*
Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A., Philosophy, Upsala College
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Charlene Wages (1986)*
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University
M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University
B.S., Psychology, University of Georgia
Russell E. Ward Jr. (2000)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, Kent State University
M.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State Univeristy
B.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University
William P. Wattles (1995)*
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical - Community Psychology, University of
South Carolina
B.A., Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Economics, Tufts University
Richard D. West (1999)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, New York University
M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado
B.S., United States Military Academy
Peter T. Whelan (1992)*
Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Exeter
B.A., Modern Arabic Studies, University of Durham
David R. White (2000)
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, The University of Arizona
M.A., Political Science, The University of Arizona
B.A., Political Science, Bucknell University
Bill D. Whitmire (1997)*
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
Ed.S., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia
M.A., Mathematics Education, University of Kentucky
A.B., Chemistry/Mathematics, Lander College
Kenneth B. Williams (1985)*
Drs. Bruce and Lee Foundation Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Chemistry, University of Maryland
B.A., Chemistry, Gettysburg College
Benjamin Woods (1972)*
Professor of Music
D.M.A., Music Performance, University of South Carolina
M.M., Music, Midwestern State University
B.S., Music, Lamar State College
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Xiaoqun (David) Xu (1993)
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Columbia University in the City of New York
M.Phil., History, Columbia University in the City of New York
M.A., History, University of Akron
M.A., History, East China Normal University
B.A., History, Shanghai Teachers College
– Y –
Thomas W. Young (1998)
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., English, University of Southeastern Louisiana
M.A., English, Boise State University
B.A., English, Boise State University
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Elizabeth A. Zahnd (1999)
Assistant Professor of French
Ph.D., French, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., French, Middlebury College
B.A., French/Foreign Service, Baylor University
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