Francis Marion University Catalog 2006-2007
 

FACULTY AND STAFF

FACULTY

*Denotes graduate faculty

Nancy R. Adams (2005) Instructor of Nursing
M.S.N, Nursing, Medical University of South Carolina
B.S.N. 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
David R. Anderson (2005) Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Physics, University of York, England
B.S., Theoretical Physics, University of Essex
Lawrence P. Anderson (2000)* Chair, Department of Fine Arts and Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Printmaking and 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 Executive 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
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 and Coordinator of Elementary Education Programs
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
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
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)* Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Genetics, North Carolina State University
B.S., Biological Sciences, Clemson University
Shirley Carr Bausmith (1994)* Assistant Professor of Education and Coordinator of Instructional Accommodation and Learning Disabilities 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 and 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
Trisha L. Bezmen (2006) Associate Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, University of Georgia
B.S., Economics/Management Science, State University of New York College at Cortland
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 and Coordinator for Philosophy/Religious Studies
Ph.D., Biblical Studies, The University of Sheffield
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 and 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 - Medical/Surgical
M.S.N., Nursing, University of Phoenix
M.B.A., Business Administration, 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)* Associate Professor of Geography and Coordinator of International Studies Program
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
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
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 and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University
M.A., Biology, Drake University
B.S., Zoology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Charles G. Carpenter (2005)* Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
M.S., Accountancy, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
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
James D. Christian (2006) Instructor of Speech Communication
M.A., Journalism, University of South Carolina
M.P.A., Urban Public Affairs, University of South Carolina
B.A., Communication, College of Charleston
D. Allen Clabo Jr. (1998) Associate 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
Karen L. Coughenour (2005) Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Special Education, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Special Education, Winthrop University
B.S., Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Pennsylvania State University
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 and 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 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
Lisa A. Eargle (2000) Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Sociology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Sociology, University of South Carolina
B.S., Sociology, University of South Carolina
Erin M. Eaton (2006) Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University
B.S., Biology, University of South Carolina
Jo Angela Edwins (2004) Assistant Professor of English and Assistant Coordinator of English Composition Program
Ph.D., English, University of Tennessee
M.A., English, University of Tennessee
B.A., English and 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
Larry P. Engelhardt (2006) Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., (expected May 2006), Condensed Matter Physics, Iowa State University
B.A., Physics, Gustavus Adolphus College
Heather E. Epes (2006) Assistant Professor of English and Assistant Director of the Writing Center
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A., English, Duke University
Alena Eskridge-Kosmach (2006) Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Belaurusian State University
B.A., History and Foreign Language, Minsk State Institute of Education
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 and Coordinator of Speech Communication Program
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 N.C. 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 N.C. at Charlotte
B.A., English, University of N.C. 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 (2004) Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
M.S., Communication, University of Southwestern Louisiana
B.A., Telecommunications, University of Tulsa
A. Glen Gourley Jr. (1985)* 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
Kristen B. Gravitte (2005) Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing and Philosophy, North Carolina State University
B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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.N., Comm Health and Psychiatric Nursing, University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Elementary Education, Francis Marion College
B.S.N., 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 and SACS Coordinator
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
Teresa K. Herzog (2005)* Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Montana
M.A., Psychology, University of Montana
B.A., Psychology, Edgewood College
John R. Hester (1980)* Chair, Department of Psychology, Professor of Psychology, and Director of the Center for the Child
Ph.D., Psychology, University of South Carolina
M.A., Psychology, University of South Carolina
B.A., Psychology, 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 N.C. 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
M.N., Health Nursing, University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, University of South Carolina
Farrah Moore Hughes (2005)* Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Psychology, University of Tennessee
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
Lloyd B.B. Hutchings (1975)* Professor of Education
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, Syracuse University
B.A., Biology, Harvard 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 Administration (Accounting), California State University
B.A, Economics/Mathematics, University of California - Los Angeles
Christopher D. Johnson (1996)* Chair, English, Modern Languages & Philosophy and 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)* Associate 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) Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., History, Ohio University
M.A., History, Ohio University
B.A., History, Kansas State University
Daljit Kaur (2006) Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., (Expected May 2006), Educational Leadership, University of N.C., Charlotte
M.A., History, University of Calcutta, India
B.A., History, University of Calcutta, India
B.Ed., Education, University of Calcutta, India
B.Sc., Biological Science, University of Calcutta, India
Jennifer G. Kelley (2004) Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
B.S., Biology, Greensboro College
Christopher M. Kennedy (2006) Assistant Professor of History
Ph.D., Modern European/Irish History, National University of Ireland/University College Cork
M.A., Modern European History, Providence College
B.S., History, Northern Michigan University
Lynn D. Kennedy (2005) Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.N., Clinical Nursing, University of South Carolina
B.S.N., 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 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
Maria del Rosario Lara (2006) Assistant Professor of Spanish
M.A., Spanish, University of Texas
B.A., Sociology, Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez
Kevin J. Lasher (1993)* Chair, Department of Political Science and Geography, Associate Professor of Political Science and 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
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 and Coordinator of English Composition
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
Latha M. Malaiyandi (2006) Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Molecular Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Molecular and Cell Biology/Biochemistry, University of California
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 & Education, University of South Carolina
M.A., Health Promotion & Education, 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, West Virginia University
B.A., Creative Writing, Carnegie Mellon University
Ronald T. Murphy (2006) Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Binghamton
M.A., Clinical Psychology, State University of New York at Binghamton
B.S., Psychology and Biology, Tufts 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 at Manoa
M.A., History, University of Hawaii at Manoa
B.G.S., General Studies, University of Maryland - College Park
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 N.C. at Pembroke
Sue Butler Orr (1971) Associate Professor of Music
M.M., Music/Voice, Florida State University
B.M., Voice, Howard 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 and Associate Professor
A.M.L.S., Library Science, University of Michigan
B.A., English, Tuskegee Institute
Lisa A. Pike (1993) Assistant Professor of Biology
M.S., Marine Biology, University of NC at Wilmington
B.S., Biological Sciences, State University of N.Y. - Binghamton
Jeffrey Pompe (1988)* Nellie Cooke Sparrow Professor of Business and 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) Media Cataloging Librarian and Assistant Professor
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
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 N.Y. - Oswego
Robert E. Pugh (1990)* Eugene A. Fallon Jr., Professor of Production Management and 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 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 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 N.Y. - Stony Brook
Hari K. Rajagopalan (2006) Assistant Professor of Management
M.S., Computer Science, U.N.C. - Charlotte
M.B.A., Management, University of Delhi
B.E.T., Mechanical Engineering, Anna University
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 N.C. at Chapel Hill
M.A., English, University of N.C. at Chapel Hill
A.B., English, Bates College
Rebecca A. Randall (2005) Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., Creative Writing, University of South Carolina
B.A., English, Berry College
M. Padmaja Rao (2005) Instructor of Computer Science
M.S., Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology
B.S., Computer Science, University of Maryland - College Park
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
William H. Richardson Jr. (1980)* Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Biomedical System Sciences, Medical University of S.C.
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
Danielle Rowell (2006) Instructor of Political Science
M.A., Political Science, University of Albany - SUNY
B.A., Political Science, University of Albany - SUNY
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 and 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., Business Administration, Mississippi State University
M.S., Business Information Systems, Mississippi State University
B.S., Business Information Systems, Utah State University
M. Suzanne Singleton (1988) Assistant Reference Librarian and Associate Professor
M.L.N., 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
Shawn Smolen-Morton (2006) Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Comparative Literature, University of Massachusetts
B.A., Comparative Literature, University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana
Donald W. Stewart (1984)* Chair, Department of Mass Communication and Professor of Mass Communication and 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
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 and Assistant Professor
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
David C. Szurley (2006) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Computational Analysis, Clemson University
M.S., Computational Analysis, Clemson University
B.S., Applied Mathematics, Grand Valley State 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 and Associate Professor
M.S., Reading, Florida State University
A.B., Elementary Education, Lenoir-Rhyne College
Joel H. Thayer (1979)* Chair, Department of Sociology, and 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
Karen E. Thompson (2005) Assistant Professor of Nursing - Women's Health
M.N., Clinical Nursing, University of South Carolina
B.S.N., Nursing, State University of New York - College of Technology
Colleen F. Thorndike (2005) Instructor of English
M.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.A., English, Francis Marion University
Matthew W. Turner (2006) Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D., (expected May 2006), Philosophy, Temple University
B.G.S., University of Michigan
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
Charlene Wages (1986)* Vice President for Administration, Hugh K. Leatherman Professor of Public Service and 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 Psychology, 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 - Pediatric
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of South Carolina
M.S.N., 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
Amy M. Whicker (2006) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.E., Computer Science and Engineering, University of South Carolina
B.S., Computer Science and Mathematics, Francis Marion University
B.S., Accounting, Clemson University
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
Valerie G. Williams (2006) Instructor of Mass Communication
M.A., (expected fall 2006) Media Management, Webster University
B.A., Mass Media Arts, Hampton University
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) Associate Professor of French and Coordinator of Modern Languages - French Program
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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MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

Vicki T. Anderson, M.T., (ASCP)
Program Director School of Medical Technology McLeod Regional Medical Center

Sharon S. Mitchell, M.D
Medical Director School of Medical Technology McLeod Regional Medical Center

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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, M.Ed.
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

Charlene Wages, Ph.D.
Vice President for Administration

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(Administrative Staff)

Lawrence P. Anderson, M.F.A.
Chair, Department of Fine Arts

Joseph A. Aniello, Ed.D.
Executive Director of the Donald E. Kelley Small Business Institute

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

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

Rachel R. Hamaie, M.F.A.
Executive Assistant to the President

Cynthia L. Harding, M.A.
Director of Admissions

Murray G. Hartzler, M.A.
Director of Athletics

Brandie O. Hayes, B.B.A.
Director of Alumni Affairs

John R. Hester, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Psychology and Director of the Center for the Child

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

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

Brandon D. Love, B.A.
Director of Annual Giving and Constituent Relations

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, B.S.
Assistant Vice President for Accounting

H. Elizabeth McLean, M.A.
Registrar

Robert E. Merritt, J.D.
University Attorney

Robin M. Moore, B.S.
Director of Administrative Computing Services

Larry E. Nelson, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of History

Dollie J. Newhouse, M.A.
Director of Career Development

M. Barry O'Brien, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Business

David M. Peterson, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Physics and Astronomy

Cecilia U. Smith, M.S.N.
Coordinator of Student Health Services

Donald W. Stewart, M.A.
Chair, Department of Mass Communication

Joel H. Thayer, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Sociology

Barbara M. Thayer, M.S.
Director of Teaching Materials Center

Bradley W. Wofford, M.M.A.
Director of Media Center

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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 Coach and Athletics Department Business Manager

Gary P. Edwards, M.S.Ed.
Head Men's Basketball Coach

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

Paul J. MacDonald, M.Ed.
Women's Volleyball Coach

Gordon Neil Paul, B.A.
Assistant 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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