FACULTY AND STAFF

FACULTY

*Denotes graduate faculty

Nancy R. Adams (2005)

Instructor of Nursing

M.S., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina

B.S., Nursing, Clemson University

Craig C. Alberty (1996)

Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Activities and Coordinator of Music Program

M.M.E., Music, Arkansas State University

B.F.A., Music Education, University of South Dakota

Roger W. Allen Jr. (1971) *

Mamie Cole Gray 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 and Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Printmaking & Drawing

M.F.A., Printmaking/Drawing, University of Kentucky

B.F.A., Printmaking, University of South Dakota

Joseph A. Aniello (2003) *

Assistant Professor of Management and Director of the Donald E. Kelley Small Business Institute

Ed.D, Human Resource Development, Vanderbilt University

M.B.A., Marketing, Fordham University

B.S., Marketing, Fairfield University

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

Sharon Moore Askins (2004)*

Assistant Professor of Education

Ph.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina

M.Ed., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College

B.A., English, Francis Marion College

Kenneth M. Autrey (1989) *

Professor of English and Coordinator of English Composition Program

Ph.D., English, University of South Carolina

M.A., English, Auburn University

A.B., English, Davidson College

Jonathan E. Baltzell (1982)

Director of Academic Computing Services and Assistant Professor of Sociology

M.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati

B.A., Sociology, University of Cincinnati

Tamatha R. Barbeau (2004) *

Assistant Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida

M.S., Zoology, University of Florida

B.A, Biology, State University of NY - Oswego

Leslie E. Barnes-Young (1997) *

Associate Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of University Life

Ph.D., Counseling/Psychology, University of Akron

M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy, University of Akron

B.S., Animal Science, Ohio State University

Robert T. Barrett (1989) *

Associate Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Business Administration

Ph.D., Business, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

M.B.A., Business Administration, East Carolina University

B.S., Business Administration, University of NC at Chapel Hill

Vernon W. Bauer (2000) *

Assistant Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Genetics, North Carolina State University

B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University

Shirley Carr Bausmith (1994)*

Assistant Professor of Education & Coordinator of Instructional Accommodation (M.Ed.) & Learning Disabilities - M.A.T. Programs and Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Special Programs

Ph.D., Special Education, University of South Carolina

M.Ed., Remediation, Francis Marion University

B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College

Linda D. Becote (1991)

Catalog Librarian (Associate Professor)

M.L.S., Library Science, University of South Carolina

B.A., Business Education, South Carolina State College

Stanford E. Bergstrom (1975) *

Professor of Spanish and Coordinator of Modern Languages - Spanish Program

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. (2004)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, University of Louisville

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, 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 & Benjamin Gasque Professor of History and Coordinator of Pre-Law Program

Ph.D., History, Tulane University

M.A., History, Tulane University

B.A., History, University of NC at Chapel Hill

Rhonda M. Brogdon (2005)

Instructor of Nursing

M.S.N., Nursing, University of Phoenix

M.B.A., Business, Webster University

B.S.N., Nursing, Clemson University

Robert E. Brooks (2003)

Assistant Professor of Theatre History

Ph.D., Theatre, Louisiana State University

M.A., Speech, Kansas State University

B.S., Chemical Engineering, Kansas State University

Samuel F. Broughton Jr. (1986) *

Professor of Psychology and Coordinator of School Psychology Program

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) *

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

Scott K. Campbell (2004)*

Assistant Professor of Management

Ph.D., Management, Auburn University

M.B.A., Management & Marketing, Auburn University

B.S., Psychology, University of Montevallo

Jeffrey D. Camper (1994) *

Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Aquaculture, Fisheries and Wildlife Cooperative Programs

Ph.D., Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, Texas A & M University

M.A., Biology, Drake University

B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Charles G. Carpenter (2005)

Associate Professor of Accounting

Ph.D., Accounting, University of Illinois

M.S., Accounting, University of Illinois

B.S., Business Administration, Elmhurst College

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 and 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)

Associate Professor of English, Coordinator of Secondary Education Certification-English Program, and Director of Swamp Fox Writing Project

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 and Coordinator of Chemistry and Pre-Pharmacy Programs

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 and Coordinator of Computer Science Program

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)

Professor of English

Ph.D., English Language & Literature, University of Chicago

M.A., English, Brigham Young University

B.A., English, Brigham Young University

Kevan H. Croteau (1987)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

M.S., Computer Science, State University of NY - Stony Brook

B.S., Science/Computer Applications, Keene State College

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 and 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

Kirk E. Dineley (2004)*

Assistant Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Molecular Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh

B.S., Biology, Pennsylvania State 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

Richard G. Doughty (1999)

Instructor of Political Science

M.A., International Affairs, Columbia University in the City of NY

B.A., Political Economy, Williams College

H. Paul Dove Jr. (1975) *

Dean of the Library (Professor)

M.S. in L.S., Library Science, University of NC 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 (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

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

Amy R. Earhart (2004)

Assistant Professor of English

M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of Memphis

B.A., English, George Mason University

Jo Angela Edwins (2004)

Assistant Professor of English

Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee

M.A., English, University of Tennessee

B.A., English & Communications, Augusta State University

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

James R. Faulkenberry (1974) *

Dean, School of Education, Professor of Education and Coordinator of Physical Education Program

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

Ph.D., Speech Communication/American Studies, Indiana University

M.A., American Culture Studies, Bowling Green State University

B.A., American Studies, University of California - Davis

Thomas L. Fitzkee (1998) *

Associate 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)

Associate 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 and Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Mathematics Program

Ph.D., Industrial Engineering, Clemson University

M.S., Operations Research & System Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School

B.S.,  United States Military Academy

David P. Franck (2001) *

Associate Professor of Economics

Ph.D., Economics, University of Georgia

M.S., Economics, University of NC at Charlotte

B.S.B.A., Marketing, East Carolina University

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

Howard J. Frye (2003)

Assistant Professor of Art Education

Ed.D., Art Education, Florida State University

M.S., Art Education, Florida State University

B.A., Art Education, Marshall University

B.A., Speech Broadcasting, Marshall University

Philip C. Fulmer (2002)

Assistant Professor of Physics

Ph.D., Nuclear Engineering, Texas A & M University

M.S., Health Physics, Texas A & M University

B.S., Health Physics, Francis Marion University

Phillip J. Gardner (1980)

Associate Professor of English

M.A., English, University of NC at Charlotte

B.A., English, University of NC at Charlotte

Steven F. Gately (1973)

Associate Professor of Art-Painting and Coordinator of Visual Arts Program

M.F.A., Art/Creative Painting, Florida State University

B.F.A., Painting, Florida Atlantic University

Susan Cain Giusto (2005)

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

M.S., Communication, University of Southwestern Louisiana

B.A., Broadcast Journalism, University of Tulsa

Donna H. Goodman (1987) *

Peter D. Hyman Professor of Art and Professor of Art and Education, and Coordinator of Art Education Program

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)

Assistant Professor 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 and Coordinator of Theatre Arts Program

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

Susan B. Grubbs (2005)

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Psychiatric/Mental Health

M.S., Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, University of South Carolina

M.Ed., Education, Francis Marion College

B.S., Nursing, University of South Carolina

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

Lynn Hanson (1998)

Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of Professional Writing Program

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 and Coordinator of Modern Languages- German Program

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 and Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Programs

Ed.D., Early Childhood Education, University of Georgia

M.A., Early Childhood Education, Atlanta University

A.B., Philosophy, Johnson C. Smith University

John R. Hester (1980) *

Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology and Professor of Psychology

Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina

M.A., Psychology, University of South Carolina

B.A., Psychology, Clemson 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 and Coordinator of Bachelor of General Studies and Art History Programs

Ph.D., Art History, University of NC at Chapel Hill

M.A., Art History, Vanderbilt University

B.A., Art History, New College

Julia M. Hucks (2005)

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Community Health

MN, Community Health Nursing, University of South Carolina

BSN, Nursing, University of South Carolina

Clarence P. Huggins Jr. (1974)

Associate Professor of English

Ed.D., Educational Administration, University of South Carolina

M.A., English, University of NC at Chapel Hill

A.B., English, Davidson College

Farrah Moore Hughes (2005)

Assistant Professor of Psychology

M.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee

B.A., Psychology, Wake Forest University

Michael P. Hughes (2003)

Assistant Professor of Finance

Ph.D., Business Administration (Finance), University of Central Florida

M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Central Florida

B.S.E.T., Engineering Technology, 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

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 (Associate Professor)

M.Ln., Librarianship, Emory University

M.A., History, University of Georgia

B.S.E.D., Social Science, Georgia Southern College

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 & Clark College

M.B.T., Taxation, University of Southern California

M.S., Business Adminstration (Accounting), California State University

B.A, Economics/Mathematics, University of CA - Los Angeles

Christopher D. Johnson (1996) *

Chair, English, Modern Languages & Philosophy and Associate Professor of English and Coordinator of English Program

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

Jacqueline C. Jones (2003)

Assistant Professor of English

Ph.D., English, City University of New York

A.B., Afro-American Studies, Smith College

Jesse J. Jordan (1972) *

Professor of Psychology, Coordinator of Psychology Program and Director of Institutional Research

Ph.D., Psychology, Georgia State University

M.A., Psychology, Georgia State University

B.A., Psychology, Georgia State College

V. Scott Kaufman (2001)

Assistant Professor of History

Ph.D., History, Ohio University

M.A., History, Ohio University

B.A., History, Kansas State University

Jennifer G. Kelley (2004)

Instructor of Chemistry

Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

B.S., Biology, Greensboro College

Lynn D. Kennedy (2005)

Assistant Professor of Nursing

M.S., Nursing, University of South Carolina

B.S., Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina

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 and Coordinator of Biology Pre-Professional Programs

Ph.D., Zoology, North Carolina State University

B.A., Animal Biology, University of New England, Australia

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, and 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)

Professor of English

M.F.A., Creative Writing, Bowling Green State University

B.F.A., Creative Writing & Philosophy, Bowling Green State University

Julia E. Krebs (1977) *

Chair, Department of Biology and Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Biology Program

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 and Coordinator of Economics Programs

Ph.D., Economics, West Virginia University

M.A., Economics, West Virginia University

A.B., Business Administration, Glenville State College

Kevin J. Lasher (1993) *

Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography, Associate Professor of Political Science & Coordinator of Political Science Program

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 and Coordinator of Marketing Program

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) *

Associate Dean of the School of Education and Phillip N. Truluck Professor of Public Policy (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 and Coordinator of Geography Program

D.A., Geography, University of Northern Colorado

M.A.C.T., Geography, Western Kentucky University

B.S., Geography, Southern State College

William F. Loewenstein III (2004)

Assistant Professor of Mass Communication

M.A., Communication, Western Michigan University

B.A., Journalism, Michigan State University

Gerald W. Long (1993) *

Associate Professor of Biology, Coordinator of Forest Management Cooperative Program and Pre-Nursing Program

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

Ph.D., Composition and Rhetoric, Miami University

M.A., English, Clemson University

B.A., English, Loyola University

Sylvia R. Lufkin (2004) *

Chair, Department of Nursing and Professor of Nursing

Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, University of South Carolina

M.S.N., Nursing, University of NC at Chapel Hill

B.S.N., Nursing, University of NC at Chapel Hill

H. Jane Madden (1998)

Director of Grants Development Program and Assistant Professor of Education

Ed.D., Instructional Technology & Distance Education, Nova Southeastern University

M.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

B.Ed., Elementary Education & Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

B.A., History/Psychology, University of Regina, Canada

J. Michael Madden (1995) *

Professor of Education and Coordinator of Learning Disabilities (M.Ed.) Program

Ph.D., Special Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

M.A., Ecclesiastical History, Washington Theological Union

B.Ed., Exceptional Education, University of Saskatchewan, Canada

B.A., Philosophy, Catholic University of America

Susannah M. McCuaig (1975) *

Professor of Education

Ed.D., Reading, Boston University

M.Ed., Reading, Boston University

A.B., Elementary Education, Colorado College

Larry J. McCumber (1982) *

James Bryan Gray Professor of Microbiology, Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Medical Technology Program

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) *

Professor of English

Ph.D., English, University of Notre Dame

A.M., English, Harvard University

B.A., English, Dominican College

Janis McWayne (2003) *

Assistant Professor of Health Education and Coordinator of Health Program

Ph.D., Health Promotion & Educ, University of South Carolina

M.A., Health Promotion & Educ, University of South Carolina

B.A., Psychology, University of Colorado

Tracy E. Meetze (2004) *

Instructor of Education

M.Ed., Inst Accommodation, Francis Marion University

B.S., Elementary Education, Francis Marion University

Laura L. Morris (2005)

Assistant Professor of English

M.F.A., Creative Writing/Fiction, West Virginia University

B.A., Creative Writing, Carnegie Mellon University

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

Jeannette M. Myers (2003)*

Assistant Professor of Astronomy, Director of Planetarium and Coordinator of Astronomy Program

Ph.D., Physics, Clemson University

M.S., Physics, Clemson University

B.S., Astronomy/Physics, Minnesota State University - Mankato

Mary Louise Nagata (2005)

Assistant Professor of History

Ph.D., History, University of Hawaii

M.A., Japanese History, University of Hawaii

B.G.S., General Studies, University of Maryland

Larry E. Nelson (1974) *

Chair, Department of History and Professor of History and Coordinator of History Program

Ph.D., History, Duke University

M.S., History, University of Utah

B.A., History, Brigham Young University

Matthew C. Nelson (2004)

Assistant Professor of English

M.A., English, Texas A & M University

B.A., English, Texas A & M University

M. Barry O'Brien (1988) *

Dean of the School of Business and 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

Tammy H. Pawloski (2000) *

Professor of Education - Early Childhood and Director of Center of Excellence

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 and Professor of Physics and Coordinator of Physics Programs

Ph.D., Physics, North Carolina State University

B.Sc., Physics, University of London

LeRoy Peterson Jr. (1990) *

Professor of Chemistry

Ph.D., Chemistry, University of South Carolina

B.S., Chemistry, Francis Marion College

Yvette H. Pierce (1973)

Assistant Reference Librarian (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 NC at Wilmington

B.S., Biological Sciences, State University of NY - 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

Joey R. Poole (2003)

Assistant Professor of English

M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of South Carolina

B.A., English, Clemson University

Cynthia A. Price (1988)

Media Cataloging Librarian (Instructor)

M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina

B.A., English, Francis Marion College

K. Wayne Pruitt (1971) *

Ashpy P. Lowrimore Professor of Education and Coordinator of Secondary Education (M.Ed.) Program

Ed.D., Education, Duke University

M.A., School Administration, East Carolina University

B.A., English, Elon College

Gregory S. Pryor (2004) *

Assistant Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Zoology, University of Florida

M.S., Zoology, University of Florida

B.A., Zoology, State University of NY - Oswego

Robert E. Pugh (1990) *

Eugene A. Fallon, Jr., Professor of Production Management and Associate Professor of Business Administration

Ph.D., Public Administration, American University

M.A., Mathematics, American University

B.S., Mathematics, East Carolina University

Jane P. Quick (1978)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Mathematics Laboratory

M.A.T., Mathematics, University of South Carolina

B.S., Mathematics Education, University of South Carolina

Patrick G. Rabon (2005)

Instructor of English

M.A., English, University of South Carolina

B.A., English, Francis Marion University

Pamela B. Radcliffe (1985)

Systems Librarian (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 and Coordinator of Environmental Studies Program

Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio University

M.S., Marine Sciences, University of The Pacific

B.S., Biology, State University of NY - 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) *

Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank Professor of English and Coordinator of Pre-Law Program

Ph.D., English, University of NC at Chapel Hill

M.A., English, University of NC at Chapel Hill

A.B., English, Bates College

M. Padmaja Rao (2005)

Instructor of Computer Science

M.S., Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology

B.S., Computer Science, University of Maryland

James L. Renneker (1978) *

Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Pre-Law and Criminal Justice Programs

Ph.D., Government, University of Texas at Austin

A.B., Political Science, Tulane University

Wendy Caldwell Richardson (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

William H. Richardson Jr. (1980) *

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Ph.D., Biomedical System Sciences, Medical University of SC

M.S., Mathematical Sciences, Clemson University

B.S., Mathematics, Francis Marion College

Neil F. Riley (1991) *

WBSC Professor of Financial Management and 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

Pamela A. Rooks (1989) *

Professor of English and Director of the Honors Program

Ph.D., English, University of York, England

B.A., English, Carleton 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 University

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 and Coordinator of Secondary Education Certification-Social Studies Program

Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

M.S., Secondary Education/Social Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha

B.S., Secondary Education/Economics & Social Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha

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

Yong B. Shin (2005)

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

Ph.D., Management Information Systems, Mississippi State University

M.S., Management Information Systems, Mississippi State University

B.S., Business Information Systems, Utah State University

M. Suzanne Singleton (1988)

Assistant Reference Librarian (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) *

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 and Coordinator of Management Information Systems Program

Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina

M.A., Human Resource Management, Pepperdine University, Los Angeles

B.S., Management, University of South Carolina

R. Sethfield Smith (1989) *

Pee Dee Electric Cooperative 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 & Coordinator of Mass Communication Program

M.A., Journalism, Michigan State University

B.A., English and Speech, Greenville College

Ann M. Stoeckmann (2004) *

Assistant Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Zoology, Ohio State University

B.S., Zoology, University of Washington

Carolyn R. Stokes (1984) *

Professor of Accounting and Coordinator of Accounting Program

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) *

Palmetto Professor of Biology

Ph.D., Biology, West Virginia University

B.S., Biology, University of Akron

John M. Summer (1988)

Assistant Reference Librarian (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

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 (Associate Professor)

M.S., Reading, Florida State University

A.B., Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne College

Joel H. Thayer (1979) *

Joan and Garry Gladstone Professor of Sociology and Coordinator of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice Programs

Ph.D., Sociology, Florida State University

M.S., Sociology, Florida State University

B.A., Sociology, Stetson University

Gabriele R. Theuner (2002)

Associate Professor of Marketing

Ph.D., Marketing, University of Transport & Communication, Dresden, Germany

B.S., Business and Engineering, University of Transport & Communication, Dresden, Germany

Neal D. Thigpen (1971) *

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

Karen E. Thompson (2005)

Assistant Professor of Nursing - Women’s Health

M.N., Nursing, University of South Carolina

B.S., Nursing, SUNY Institute of Technology

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

Kristofoland Varazo (2003)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Georgia

M.S., Ecology & Evolution/Bio Technology, University of West Florida

B.S., Chemistry/Biochemistry, University of West Florida

Damian M. Von Frank (2003)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance

M.B.A., Business Administration, Florida State University

M.S., Economics, Florida State University

B.S., Economics/Psychology, Francis Marion University

James H. Von Frank (1972) *

Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies and Coordinator of

Philosophy and Religious Studies Program

Ph.D., Philosophy, University of NC at Chapel Hill

M.A., Philosophy, University of NC at Chapel Hill

B.A., Philosophy, Upsala College

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 University

B.A., Sociology, Bowling Green State University

T. Alissa Warters (2004)

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Ph.D., Political Science, University of Tennessee

M.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech

B.A., Political Science, Virginia Tech

William P. Wattles (1995) *

Associate Professor of Psychology

Ph.D., Clinical/Community Psych, University of South Carolina

B.A., Psychology, University of Texas at Austin

B.A., Economics, Tufts University

Sophia D. Waymyers (2004)

Instructor of Mathematics

M.S., Mathematics, University of South Carolina

B.S., Mathematics, Winthrop University

Richard D. West (1999) *

Associate Professor of Mathematics

Ph.D., Mathematics Education, New York University

M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado

B.S., , United States Military Academy

Barbara C. Westphal (2005)

Associate Professor of Nursing - Pediatrics

Ed.D., Education Instruction and Curriculum Design, University of South Carolina

M.S.N., Maternal Child Nursing, Emory University

B.S.N., Nursing, Lenoir Rhyne College

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 and Coordinator of Pre-Law Program

Ph.D., Political Science, University of Arizona

M.A., Political Science, University of Arizona

B.A., Political Science, Bucknell University

Bill D. Whitmire (1997) *

Associate Professor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Secondary Education Certification-Mathematics Program

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 & 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

Abigail M. Wurster (2003)

Assistant Professor of Theatre-Costume Design

M.F.A., Theatre, Illinois State University

B.A., Theatre & Television Arts, Valparaiso University

Elizabeth A. Zahnd (1999)

Assistant Professor of French and Coordinator of Modern Languages-French Program

Ph.D., French, University of Ill at Urbana- Champaign

M.A., French, Middlebury College

B.A., French/Foreign Service, Baylor University

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS AND STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

Luther F. Carter, Ph.D.

President

Richard N. Chapman, Ph.D.

Provost and Dean of the Francis Marion College of Liberal Arts

John P. Dowd III

Vice President for Development/Executive Director of FMU Foundation

Joseph E. Heyward, Ed.D.

Vice President for Student Affairs

John J. Kispert, M.S.

Vice President for Business Affairs

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Lawrence P. Anderson, M.F.A.

Chair, Department of Fine Arts

Richard J. Austin, B.A.

Chief of Campus Police

Garry L. Ballard, B.A.

Executive Director of Communications Services

Jonathan E. Baltzell, M.A.

Director of Academic Computing Services

Robert T. Barrett, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of the School of Business

Christal C. Bazen, B.B.A.

Director of Financial Services and Student Accounts

Frank A. Braddock

Director of Facilities Services

Janet R. Braddock, B.G.S.

Executive Assistant to the President

Darryl L. Bridges, M.A.E.

Dean of Students

Julie J. Bush, M.Ed.

Associate Provost for Enrollment Management

Fred R. Clayton Jr., Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Chemistry

Teresa A. Cook, A.E.T.

Director of Facilities Support

Elizabeth I. Cooper, B.A.

Director of Community Relations

H. Paul Dove Jr., M.S. in L.S.

Dean of the Library

Kimberly M. Ellisor, M.B.A.

Director of Financial Assistance

James R. Faulkenberry, Ed.D.

Dean, School of Education

Ronald P. Flowers, B.A.

Director of Purchasing

William P. Fox, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Mathematics

Murray G. Hartzler, M.A.

Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Soccer Coach

John R. Hester, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Psychology and Sociology

Sheron G. Jacobs

Director of Telecommunications, Payroll, and Inventory

Christopher D. Johnson, Ph.D.

Chair, English, Modern Languages and Philosophy

Brinda A. Jones, B.A.

Assistant Vice President for Financial Services

Jesse J. Jordan, Ph.D.

Director of Institutional Research

Kenneth D. Kitts, Ph.D.

Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Programs

Frank J. Koltonski, M.S.

Director of Facilities Management

Julia E. Krebs, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Biology

Kevin J. Lasher, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography

Rebecca L. Lawson, Ph.D.

Director of Counseling and Testing Center

Jackson F. Lee Jr., Ed.D.

Associate Dean of the School of Education

Sylvia R. Lufkin, Ed.D.

Chair, Department of Nursing

Howard G. Lundy Jr., M.Acct.

Administrative Manager/University Auditor

H. Jane Madden, Ed.D.

Director of Grants Development Program

M. Augustus McDill

Assistant Vice President for Accounting

H. Elizabeth McLean, M.A.

Registrar

Robin M. Moore, B.S.

Director of Administrative Computing Services

Larry E. Nelson, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of History

M. Barry O’Brien, Ph.D.

Dean of the School of Business

Jo G. Parrott, B.S.

Director of Accounting Services

R. Michael Parrott, B.S.

Director of Facilities Engineering & Maintenance

David M. Peterson, Ph.D.

Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Gayle R. Polston, M.A.

Director of Student Services/Administrative Officer (Nursing)

Eunice I. Rabon, B.A.

Director of Publications and Printing

Drucilla S. Russell, M.A.

Director of Admissions

Kelly A. Sellers, B.B.A.

Director of Alumni Affairs

Debra B. Skipper

Director of Patriot Bookstore

Cecilia U. Smith, M.S.N.

Coordinator of Student Health Services

Donald W. Stewart, M.A.

Chair, Department of Mass Communication

Barbara M. Thayer, M.S.

Director of Teaching Materials Center

Bradley W. Wofford, M.M.A.

Director of Media Center

Lisa M. Woodham, M.Ed.

Director of Career Development

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COACHES

Martin C. Beall, B.S.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Mark D. Bluman, M.A.

Men's and Women’s Cross Country and Track Coach and Athletics Department Business Manager

Mark G. Gaynor, M.Ed.

Golf Coach

Jessica L. Guarneri, B.S.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Murray G. Hartzler, M.A.

Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Arthur H. Inabinet, M.A.T.

Men’s Baseball Coach

Stacey D. Johnson, B.S.

Head Women’s Softball Coach

Elijah N. Kirkpatrick, B.A.

Women’s Volleyball Coach

John E. Schweitz, B.A.

Men’s Basketball Coach

Valecia E. Tedder, B.S.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Garth W. Thomson, M.B.A.

Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach and International Students Coordinator

Kevin E. Varnado, B.S.

Assistant Soccer Coach

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