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 Faculty SenateBrian Scott Hicks, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. - Chair of the Faculty Senate Roger S. Guy, B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D. - Secretary of the Faculty Senate The Faculty Senate is the primary vehicle of faculty governance at UNC Pembroke. The Faculty Senate is an organization of faculty members who have been elected by the Faculty at large, or by the Faculty of one of five divisions: Arts, Education, Letters, Natural Science and Mathematics, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The Senate is organized into three standing committees. These are the Faculty and Institutional Affairs Committee, the Student Affairs Committee, and the Academic Affairs Committee. Each committee also has subcommittees. Membership on the subcommittees is not limited to members of the Senate, but is open to all faculty members. The Faculty, through the Senate, is involved in the governance of the total University and is the principal academic policy‑making body of the University. The FacultyThe listing that follows includes full‑time members of the faculty, administrative officers who hold faculty rank and/or who teach, faculty in phased retirement, and emeritus and retired faculty in special adjunct roles. The date indicated is the year of initial appointment. Emeritus faculty and retired faculty are listed separately, below. Jessica Abbott (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Tennessee - Martin; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Nicole Adamson (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., M.A., Youngstown State UniversityPh.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Irene Pittman Aiken (1994), Professor, Department of Elementary Education; Associate Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill William G. Albrecht (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.S.B.A., Ferrum College; M.B.A., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., Southern University Michael C. Alewine (2003), Associate Librarian, Outreach/Distance Education Librarian, Library Services B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University; M.S., East Carolina University Raquel Alfaro (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Universidad Mayor de San Andres; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Timothy M. Altman (1999), Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Music B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MME, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; D.M.A., University of Kentucky Ryan K. Anderson (2007), Associate Professor, Department of History B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington Lars Andersson (2001), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Women’s Soccer Coach B.S., Cumberland College; M.A., Union College Nick Arena (2012), Lecturer, School of BusinessB.A., Villanova University; M.B.A., University of North Carolina Robert Arndt (2002), Assistant Librarian, Reference/Instructional Services Librarian, Library Services B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.F.A., M.L.S., University of South Carolina Larry Arnold (1990), Professor, Department of Music B.M., University of Nebraska; M.M., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Iowa Andrew N. Ash (1989), Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Virginia Military Institute; M.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Toronto Mary C. Ash (2008), Lecturer, Department of Biology B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Gardner-Webb University Mohammad Ashraf (1999), Professor, School of Business; Director of Economic and Business Research B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University Ashley Ausborn (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., M.S., George Mason University Valerie Austin (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of Music B.M., West Virginia University; M.M., Ph.D., University of Florida Victor Bahhouth (2006), Professor, School of Business B.B.A., Lebanese University; M.S., Lebanese American University; D.B.A., University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Ben A. Bahr (2009), William C. Friday Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology B.A., B.A., Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara Daniel G. Barbee (1988), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.S., Catawba College; M.A., Lehigh University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee Joyce Beard (2008), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Cherry Maynor Beasley (1992), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of Michigan; M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., East Carolina State University Charles E. Beem (2003), Professor, Department of History B.A., California State University, Northridge; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Ph.D., University of Arizona Joseph Begnaud (2012), Associate Professor, Department of Art B.F.A., University of Dayton; M.F.A., Indiana University, Bloomington Donald E. Beken (1989), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S.E.E., Valparaiso Technical Institute; B.S., Kent State University; A.M., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi Sharon L. Bell (1989), Associate Professor, School of Business B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.B.A., Campbell University; CPA, State of North Carolina Brittany D. Bennett (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Head Women’s Softball Coach B.S., M.S., Southern Arkansas University Rebecca Berdeau (2007), Lecturer, Department of Elementary Education B.A., St. Andrews College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Michael J. Berntsen (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Rowan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette Selma Berrios (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.S.W., Ph.D., Smith College Scott C. Billingsley (2003), Professor, Department of History B.A., David Lipscomb University; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Auburn University Ollie G. Bishop (1982), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; CPA, State of North Carolina Michael Blackburn (2009), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Head Athletic Trainer B.S., Winona State University; M.A., East Tennessee State University Jeff Bolles (2003), Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Health Promotion Coordinator B.S., Cortland State University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University Dorea Bonneau (2007), Assistant Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ed.D., University of South Carolina Steven D. Bourquin (2003), Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S.E.E., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University William D. Brandon (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee Mary Jean Braun (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., University of Arizona Betty Wells Brown (2001), Professor and Chair, Department of Education Specialties B.A., Lander College; Ed.S., The Citadel; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Carolina Monika C. B. Brown (1982), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University Robert W. Brown (1979), Professor and Chair, Department of History A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Marshall University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University Alfred Bryant (2001), Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Geoff Buffum (2008), Lecturer, Assistant Football Coach, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., M.S., Azusa Pacific University Stephen J. Bukowy (1994), Associate Professor, School of Business B.S., Pennsylvania State University; B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.F.R, University of Georgia; M.B.A, College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Georgia Rebecca Bullard-Dillard (2013), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Dean, Graduate Studies and Research B.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina Kirill Bumin (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., High Point University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky Rose Bussey (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Athletic Trainer B.A., Capital University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Angelik M. Byrd (2012), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation ; Head Women’s Volleyball Coach B.S., M.A., University of North Alabama William H. Campbell (1995), Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Alabama Gwenyth Campen (2006), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee Mark Canada (1997), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Susan M. Cannata (1999), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.L.S., M.A., Boston University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico Ki Chae (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., Chung-Ang University; M.A., Liberty University; Ph.D., The College of William and Mary Youngsuk Chae (2007), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., Kyung Hee University; M.A., Indiana State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Kelly Ann Charlton (2000), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Psychology B.A., M.A., California State University (Stanislaus); Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia Jefferson B. Chaumba (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., University of Zimbabwe; B.S. Honors, University of the Witwatersrand; M.S., University of Natal; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of Georgia Josephine Chaumba (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.S.W., University of Zimbabwe; M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Georgia Polina Chemishanova (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Director of Composition B.A., University of Plovdiv; M.A., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., New Mexico State University Yu-ho Chi (2012), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.S., Feng Chia University; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Morgan State University Chiuchu (Melody) Chuang (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.B.A., National Taiwan University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Claire Clemens (2014), Assistant Librarian, Instructional Services/Reference Librarian, Library Services B.S., University of Delaware; M.A., Middlebury College; M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina Annie H. Coleman (2002), Associate Librarian and Assistant Dean for Research Services, Library Services B.A., Shaw University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina William Collier (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Psychology B.S., Oklahoma Christian University; M.A., University of Central Oklahoma; M.S., Ph.D., Texas Christian University Weston F. Cook, Jr. (1994), Professor, Department of History B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., Georgetown University Jennifer Coughenour (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of South Alabama Johnny Cox (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Football Coach B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A., University of Texas Rick Crandall (2003), Professor, School of Business B.S., Florida State University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis Anthony R. Curtis (2002), Professor, Department of Mass Communication B.A., M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Union Institute and University Judith Curtis (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Hood College; Ph.D., Union Institute and University Carl J. Danis (2002), Associate Librarian, Collection Development/Electronic Resources Librarian, Library Services B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S., Central Michigan University; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Jose J. D’Arruda (1974), Pembroke Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Lowell Technological Institute; M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware Danny Ross Davis (1986), Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., Union University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University Harold (Hal) Davis (2007), Lecturer, Department of Music B.A., Wichita State University; Post-graduate Certificate, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Kapica Davis (2004), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach B.S., DePauw University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Teagan E. Decker (2007), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Director of University Writing Center B.A., M.A., Humboldt State University; Ph.D., University of Washington Bruce J. Dehart (1989), Professor, Department of History B.A., Greensboro College; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Elizabeth Denny (1994), Professor, Department of Psychology B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Katherine V. Denton (2011), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington Liang Ding (2012), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.E., Nanchang University; M.S., Jiangxi University; M.A., Howard University; Ph.D., Kent State University Terence Dollard (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology; M.F.A., Brooklyn College Thomas A. Dooling (1996), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Old Dominion University James Doyle (2012), Assistant Professor, School of Business Baccalaureate in Commerce, University of Ottawa; M.B.A, Brock University; Ph.D., Carleton University Jonathan W. Drahos (2014), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Director of Theatre B.A., California State University at Long Beach; M.F.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City David Dran (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., California State University, Northridge; M.S., University of Southern California; M.S.W., Ph.D., Arizona State University Dennis Edgell (1996), Associate Professor, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University Susan C. Edkins (1991), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Athletic Training Coordinator B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., University of Oregon Melissa R. Edwards (2014), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Sherry Edwards (1998), Professor and Chair, Department of Social Work B.S.W., Arkansas State University; M.S.W., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina Calvina Ellerbe (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Georgia Southern University; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University Wisconsin-Madison Dena Evans (2006), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Gardner-Webb University; M.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ed.D., North Carolina State University Wm. Bruce Ezell, Jr. (1999): Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Lander College; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University Irina Falls (2006), Associate Professor, Department of Education Specialties M.A., University of Bucharest; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Linda Falls (2004), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Martin B. Farley (2001), Professor and Chair, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Indiana University Michele Fazio (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Bridgewater State College; M.A., University of Massachusetts at Boston; Ph.D., State University of New York-Stony Brook Denise Feikema (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Stetson University; M.A., Tulane University; M.A., Georgetown University; Ph.D., University of Connecticut Kelly Ficklin (2009), Instructor, Department of Elementary Education B.A., St. Andrew’s Presbyterian College; M.Ed., M.S.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Leah Holland Fiorentino (2008), Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.A., State University of New York-Stony Brook; M.A., Adelphi University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University Paul A. Flowers (1989), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee Janice Floyd (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Duke University Valjeaner Ford (2003), Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.S., M.A., Fayetteville State University; M.A., Webster University; Ed.D., Fayetteville State University James R. Frederick (1988), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University Jeffrey J. Frederick (2003), Professor, Department of History B.S.B.A., M.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Auburn University Kevin S. Freeman (2004), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., University of Alabama David O. Fricke (2000), Senior Lecturer, School of Business B.A., University of Missouri; M.B.A., Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania Lydia Gan (2007), Associate Professor, School of Business B.A., M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin William H. Gash, Jr. (1992), Professor; Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs B.S., University of North Carolina at Asheville; B.M.Ed., Maryville College; M.M.Ed., Florida State University; M.B.A., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., The University of South Carolina Richard Gay (2004), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Art B.A., Berea College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Cornell University Jeffery L. Geller (1983), Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., California State University (Northridge): M.A., Ph.D., Duke University Savvas Georgiades (2013), Associate Professor, Department of Social Work B.S., University of Lancaster, U.K.; M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Florida International University Nicholas A. Giannatasio (1998), Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., CUNY, College of Staten Island; M.P.A., Ph.D., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Jessica Godsey (2007), Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Alice Lloyd College; M.C.J., Tiffin University; J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Joseph W. Goldston (1977), Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Rebecca Gonzalez (2009), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas-Pan American Carole Graham (2006), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.S., Vanderbilt University; J.D., Cumberland School of Law Karen Granger (2004), Lecturer, Director of Teaching Fellows Program, Department of Educational Specialties B.A., Converse College; M.A.Ed., University of Georgia Amy L. Gross (2008), Lecturer, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington Roger Stephen Guy (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Hunter College, CUNY; M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Anita R. Guynn (2002), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina Linda M. Hafer (1995), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S.Ed., M.S., Pittsburgh State University Rita Z. Hagevik (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Jane Haladay (2006), Associate Professor, Department of American Indian Studies B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara; M.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of California, Davis Joseph Hannant (2009), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Strength and Conditioning Coach B.S., Western Illinois University; M.A.,The Citadel Debby Hanmer (2004), Assistant Professor, Department of Biology B.S.N., Michigan State University; M.S.N. Wayne State University; Ph.D. Ohio State University Holden Hansen (1997), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of Northern Iowa; M.F.A., University of Texas Veronica Hardy (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., Kutztown University; M.S., West Chester University; Ph.D., Regent University George Harrison (2003), Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication B.A., University of the South; M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University John C. Haskins (1989), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Director of Athletics; Women’s Basketball Coach A.S., Lees McRae College; B.S., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; M.A., Appalachian State University Michael R. Hawthorne (1990), Associate Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., University of Missouri‑Columbia; Ph.D., University of Michigan Rebekah Hazlett-Knudsen (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Central Florida Steven Hedgpeth (2008), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Thomas C. Heffernan (2012), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Boston College; M.A., University of Manchester; Ph.D., Sophia University James Helgeson (2007), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Yale University; M.A., University of Iowa; Ph.D., Indiana University Karen Helgeson (1997), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Kenyon College; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Martha Hepler (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Glenville State College/West Virginia University; M.S.N., Duke University Joanna Ross Hersey (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Music B.A., University of Connecticut; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., The Hartt School of Music/University of Hartford Joanne Hessmiller (2010), Associate Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., Marywood College; M.L.S.P., Bryn Mawr College; M.S.W., Loyola University; Ph.D., University of Maryland Brian Scott Hicks (2006), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University David A. Hicks (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Art B.F.A., California State University, Long Beach; M.F.A., Alfred University Carol Higy (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling; Associate Dean, School of Education B.S., Malone College; M.S., Ed.D., University of Akron Phil Hindson (2010), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Men’s Soccer Coach B.S., William Carey College; M.S., Winthrop University Gangadhar R. Hiremath (2002), Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.A., M.A., Karnatak University; M.S., University of Alabama-Birmingham; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Kristen Hobbs (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Softball Coach B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Leonard D. Holmes (1990), Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Westfield State College; Ph.D., Utah State University Jonathan Hopper (2013), Lecturer, Department of Biology A.S., Wallace Community College; B.S., Auburn Montgomery; M.S., University of Alabama Ann Horton-Lopez (1992), Associate Professor, Department of Art M.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Missouri‑Columbia Brenda Hosley (2013), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Berea College; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Kentucky Melanie Hoy (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Psychology B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S.W., Syracuse University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University Cammie Hunt (1999), Assistant Professor, School of Business; Associate Vice Chancellor for Engaged Outreach B.S., M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., Capella University Jason Hutchens (2009), Assistant Professor and Chair, Department of Mass Communication B.A., M.A.Ed., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ed.D., University of Central Florida Mordechai Inbari (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mary Ann Jacobs (2007), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of American Indian Studies B.A., M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.W, California State University-Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Chicago Sonali Jain (2013), Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., The Ethiraj College of Women; M.B.A., Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development; Ph.D., Boston University Amanda Jefferies (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., East Carolina University Charles R. Jenkins (1971), Professor Emeritus, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.S., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Duke University Eun Hee Jeon (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Korea University; M.A., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University Leon S. Jernigan, Jr. (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Campbell University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Deana Johnson (2001), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Director, College Opportunity Program B.S., Wingate University, M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke George Johnson (2001), Instructor, Department of Mass Communication; Television Engineer A.A.S., Pitt Community College; B.S., M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Jennifer Johnson (2003), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Barton College; M.S.N., East Carolina University Othello Johnson (2011), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Wrestling Coach B.S., M.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Shenika Jones (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Chester I. Jordan (1979), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Emory and Henry College; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Beverly Justice (1995), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Western Michigan University Zhixin (Richard) Kang (2008), Associate Professor, School of Business B.Eng., M.Eng., Xi’an Jiaotang University; M.S.F.E., M.B.A., Kent State University E. Brooke Kelly (2004), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University Lisa Kelly (1997), Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Central Arkansas University; M.S., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Katharine Kemplin (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Queen’s University at Kingston; M.S.N., D.N.P., Loyola University, New Orleans Jaeyoon Kim (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Music B.M., Yonsei University; M.M., College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati; M.M., University of South Carolina; Artist Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Music Beverly R. King (2003), Associate Professor, Department of Psychology B.S., Concord College; M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Purdue University Kenneth D. Kitts (2011), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration; Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs B.A. M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina Mary Elizabeth Klinikowski (1999), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A.Ed, University of North Carolina at Pembroke Stanley Knick (1986), Director/Curator and Associate Research Professor, Native American Resource Center B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University Brigitte Knight (2007), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Methodist University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Bishwa S. Koirala (2012), Assistant Professor, School of Business M.Sc., University of Western Sydney; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico Alexander Krutsch (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Football Coach B.S., M.A., Northern Illinois University John Antoine Labadie (1994), Professor, Department of Art B.A., University of Dayton; M.A., Wright State University; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati Roger A. Ladd (2003), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages A. B., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Renee Lamphere (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., State University of New York-College of Oswego; M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Indiana University of Indiana Robin Langley (2011), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Head Women’s Tennis Coach B.A., Saint Mary’s College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Ana Cecilia Lara (2010), Instructor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Universidad de Centroamérica “José Simeón Cañas”; M.A., D.M.L., Middlebury College Autumn Lauzon (2014), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of Virginia’s College at Ware; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University Raymond E. Lee (1996), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., M.Ed., West Virginia Wesleyan College; Ph.D., American University Walter E. Lewallen (2007), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida Xiqui (Cindy) Li (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., Xi’an Jiao Tong University; M.S., Beijing University of Post and Telecom; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University Tulla Lightfoot (2003), Professor, Department of Art B.A., University of Connecticut; M.F.A., Instituto Allende; M.Ed., Ed.D., Teacher’s College Charles W. Lillie (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.B.A., Florida State University John “Porter” Lillis (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.S., Columbus State University; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham Billy Lindquist (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Football Coach B.A., M.A., Adams State University Howard G. Ling (2001), Associate Professor, School of Business B.A., Davidson College; M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Ph.D., Old Dominion University Jamie Litty (2001), Associate Professor, Department of Mass Communication B.A., New York University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Ohio State University Alice Locklear (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., East Carolina University Cindy Locklear (2010), Lecturer, Department of Social Work B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., Fayetteville State University Debbie Locklear (2014), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of Jennifer Jones Locklear (2012), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of Phoenix Zoe Woodell Locklear (2004), Professor, Department of Education Specialties; Dean, School of Education B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Emily R. Long (2003), Associate Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.S., University of Maryland; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ed.D., Kansas State University Jeffrey K. Lucas (2006), Associate Professor, Department of History B.G.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu; M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso Heather Higgins Lynn (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Pedagogy and Research B.A., Wake Forest University; Ed.M., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Larry Mabe (2007), Clinical Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling A.B., Elon College; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Elizabeth Maisonpierre (1988), Professor, Department of Music B.M., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Maryland Jonathan Maisonpierre (1998), Lecturer, Department of Music B.M., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Maryland Sivanadane Mandjiny (1996), Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.Tech., University of Madras; M.Tech., I.I.T. New Delhi; M.Eng., University of Toronto; Ph.D., Universite de Technologie de Compiegne Abigail Mann (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University David Marquard (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Nevada at Reno Stephen M. Marson (1977), Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Ohio Dominican College; M.S.W., Ohio State University; ACSW; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Jaime Martinez (2008), Associate Professor, Department of History B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia Sharon Lea Mattila (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., McGill University; M.A., University of St. Michael’s College; Ph.D., University of Chicago Gary Mauk (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., California University of Pennsylvania; M.A., C.A.G.S., Gallaudet University; Ph.D., Utah State University Harold D. Maxwell (1967), Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology B.S., M.S., Tennessee Polytechnic Institute; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Douglas McBroom (2006), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., U.S. Military Academy; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.A., Fayetteville State University Mark McClure (2002), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.A., B.A., B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of South Florida Dennis W. McCracken (2007), Assistant Professor, Department of Biology B.S., M.S., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Wake Forest University Angela McDonald (2008), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.Sc., M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., College of William and Mary John McDonald (2000), Visiting Lecturer, Department of Biology B.S., North Carolina A&T State University; M.S., Atlanta University Robert McDonnell (2012), Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Georgia; M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Dennis A. McGlothin (2012), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of Dayton Charleen McNeill (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of Arkansas; M.S.N., University of Texas, El Paso; Ph.D., University of Texas, Tyler Willie McNeill, Jr. (1976), Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.S., Livingstone College; M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University Veronica McPhatter (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.S.C., North Carolina Central University; M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Michael Menefee (2007), Thomas Family Professor of Entrepreneurship, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University Edwin Clifford Mensah (2004), Associate Professor, School of Business B.Sc., University of Ghana-Legon; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Cynthia Miecznikowski (2005), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.S., Russell Sage College; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Mark Milewicz (2012), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration; Dean, Esther G. Maynor Honors College B.A., Jacksonville State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama Ben Miller (2008), Lecturer/Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., Kansas University Wendy Pearce Miller (2008), Associate 0Professor and Acting Chair, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Florida State University; M.A., Valdosta State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi Keondra Mitchell (2013), Lecturer, School of Business, B.A., George Mason University; M.B.A., Averett University Lisa Mitchell (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A., Belmont Abbey College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Crystal Moore (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill David W. Morse (2013), Lecturer, Department of Biology B.A., M.A., Nova Southeastern University; M.A., Shippensburg University Ottis Murray (1999), Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ed.D., North Carolina State University Emily A. Neff-Sharum (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., Seattle University; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of Washington Daren T. Nelson (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., Utah State University; M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D., University of Utah William Blake Newsome (2012), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Baseball Coach B.S., Methodist University; M.A., U.S. Sports Academy Claudia Nickolson (2014), Associate Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.S., Western Carolina University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University David H. Nikkel (2002), Professor and Chair, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., Yale University; M.Div., Methodist Theological School in Ohio; Ph.D., Duke University Lindsey Norcross (2014), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Florida State University; M.A., Sabanci University, Istanbul; M.A., George Mason University Elizabeth Normandy (1987), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration; Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Special Projects B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., American University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina Yale Kodwo Nyameazea (2009), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., M.A., University of Ghana; M.S.W., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University Paul O’Neil (2000), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Baseball Coach B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Western Carolina University Peter Ormsby (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Head Track Coach B.S., Elon University; M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Ph.D., Florida State University Sara Oswald (1988), Senior Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages A.B., St. Peter’s College; M.A., Rutgers University Astrid Oveido (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., North Valley College Foundation; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro David Oxendine (2004), Associate Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.A., Catawba College; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Olivia Oxendine (2005), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Reginald Oxendine, Sr. (2005), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Pedagogy and Research B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., East Carolina University; Ed.D., North Carolina State University Shilpa Pai Regan (2004), Associate Professor, Department of Psychology B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Nancy Palm (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Art B.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington Mario Paparozzi (2003), Professor and Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Kean College of New Jersey; M.A., Montclair State University; Ph.D., Rutgers University Catherine Parisian (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D., University of Virginia John A. Parnell (2002), Belk Professor of Management, School of Business B.S.B.A., M.B.A., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Campbell University; Ph.D., University of Memphis Holly K. Payne (2013), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Lyon College; M.Ed., M.F.A., University of Arkansas Sam Pearson (2005), Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice A.A., B.A., Fayetteville State University; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., Southwest University; Ph.D., La Salle University Michael Pennington (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., West Virginia State College; M.P.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University Maria Pereira (1998), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Eduardo Mondlane University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida Darrell Jesse Peters (1999), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico Nathan Phillippi (2007), Senior Lecturer, Department of Geology and Geography B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.S., South Dakota State University Leszek Piatkiewicz (1994), Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science M.S., University of Warsaw, Poland; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina Jessica A. Pitchford (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Editor, Pembroke Magazine B.A., University of Central Arkansas; M.A., M.F.A., McNeese State University; Ph.D., Florida State University Robert E. Poage (2003), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Ph.D., University of Florida Enrique J. Porrúa (2003), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Universidad Complutense de Madrid; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University Brian Postek (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Oakland University; Ph.D., Purdue University Frankie Denise Powell (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.A., Bennett College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Rasby Marlene Snead Powell (1996), Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University June L. Power (2004), Associate Librarian, Access Services/Reference Librarian, Library Services B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.I.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Pauline Privitera (2007), Lecturer/Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.A., M.A., Salem International University Drew Richards (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach B.S., Missouri State University; M.A., US Sports Academy Shane Richardson (2006), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Head Football Coach B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.Ed., North Dakota State University Timothy M. Ritter (1996), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo José Rivera (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Music B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D., Florida State University Therese Rizzo (2008), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Rowan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware Gretchen Robinson (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Specialties B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.S.,Western Carolina University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University James W. Robinson (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Luis M. Rodriguez (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Football Coach B.A., University of Houston; M.A., Boise State University of Texas Carla Rokes (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Art B.F.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte; M.F.A., Pratt Institute Melinda Rosenberg (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida Jesse Rouse (2009), Instructor, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., West Virginia University Mary J. Russell (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University Brandon Sanderson (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Art B.F.A., Colorado State University; M.F.A., University of South Dakota Maria S. Santisteban (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., University of Basque Country; D.E.A., Ph.D., Université Joseph Fourier Marilu E. Santos (1996), Professor, Department of Biology B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of the Philippines Melissa Schaub (2003), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment B.A.., New College of the University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison Robert O. Schneider (1982), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Miami University (Ohio) Mark Schwarze (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., Pembroke State University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Joseph Sciulli (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary Education B.A., Point Park University; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.Ed., Ed.D., Duquesne University Felicia Scott (1998), Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., North Carolina Central University Marisa Roach Scott (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.S., M.Ed., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Denny Scruton (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., West Liberty University; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University Heather Kimberly Dial Sellers (2006), Associate Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.S., M.A.Ed, University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Jeremy Sellers (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Campbell University; Ph.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine Patricia Sellers (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Ph.D., University of Manitoba Yan Shi (2008), Associate Professor, School of Business M.A., Tianjin University of Finance and Economics; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sara Coble Simmons (1996), Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin Natalie Smith (2007), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.F.A., B.F.A., East Carolina University Rachel B. Smith (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Wake Forest University; M.S., Ph.D., Brandeis University Robin Snead (2007), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages: College Opportunity Program B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., North Carolina State University John E. Spillan (2008), Professor, School of Business; Associate Dean of Faculty and Staff B.A., Lycoming College; M.S.W., State University of New York at Albany; M.B.A., College of St. Rose; Ph.D., Warsaw School of Economics David Martin Spitzer (2007), Lecturer, Department of Music B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ball State University Robert Michael Spivey (1999), Associate Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B. S., M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., York University Laura Staal (2008), Assistant Professor, Department of Education Specialties B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico Joyce Stanley (2004), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N., George Mason University Karen Stanley (1999), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Elementary Education B.A., Mars Hill College; M.R.E., Southeastern Theological Baptist Seminary; M.Ed., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University Summer Stanley (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Frederick Stephens (1992), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., University of California at Berkeley Misty Stone (2014), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; M.S.N., Western Governors University Meredith L. Storms (2002), Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., University of Georgia Roland Stout (2006), Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., University of Puget Sound; Ph.D., Iowa State University Rosemarie N. Stremlau (2006), Assistant Professor, Department of History B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Ray Kelly Sutherland (1985), Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University Brad Swensen (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Football Coach B.A., Central Washington University; M.S., Ball State University Margaret Swierz (2006), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., M.S.N., Hunter College of the City University of New York David Synan (2005), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Golf Coach B.S., High Point University; M.S., High Point University Barbara B. Synowiez (1999), Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Duke University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Joey Tamburo (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Assistant Athletic Trainer B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., California State University of Pennsylvania Jody Thomas (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., University of South Carolina Tracy Thomas (2010), Lecturer, Department of Music B.M., Indiana University, M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music William Stewart Thomas (2001), Associate Professor and Acting Dean, School of Business; Associate Dean of Instruction B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.B.A., Campbell University; Ph.D., Capella University John Mark Thompson (1998), Professor, Department of History B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Thomas McLean Thompson (1980), Professor and Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Western Carolina University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University Cornelia Tirla (2005), Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics M.S., Universitatea “Politehnica” Bucaresti; M.S., Ph.D., Ecole Polytechnique Charles A. Tita (2004), Director of Distance Education; Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages Licence ès Lettres, Maîtrise ès Lettres, University of Yaoundé; M.A., Ph.D., Howard University Emily Tobey (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Indiana University John Toth (2014), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Duquesne University; M.S.N., Waynesburg University Erik Tracy (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University Gary Tremblay (2001), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Technical Director, Givens Performing Arts Center B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; M.F.A., Carnegie-Mellon University Jennifer Twaddell (2004), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Radford University; M.S.N., Duke University Tiffany Tyson (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Barton College; M.S.N., F.N.P., Duke University; D.N.P., Robert Morris University David G. Underwood (1998), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Production Manager, Givens Performing Arts Center B.A., Swarthmore College; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Sailaja Vallabha (2005), Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Physics B.Sc., Madras University; M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Aaron Vandermeer (2007), Lecturer, Department of Music B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead; B.A., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; M.M., Indiana University Richard R. Vela (1971), Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of Dallas; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Aprel Ventura (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., Duke University Jay Hansford C. Vest (2002), Professor, Department of American Indian Studies B.A., University of Washington; M.A., M.I.S., Ph.D., University of Montana Adam Walls (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Art B.A., Limestone College; M.F.A., Winthrop University Glen Walter (2007), Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.S., Concordia Teacher’s College; M.A., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville; Ph.D., University of Florida Jeffrey M. Warren (2011), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.A., M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Donnie Weeks (2007), Clinical Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling B.S., Campbell University; M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Campbell University Guo Wei (1999), Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., M.S., Northwestern University; M.S., University of Texas; M.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State University Joe F. West (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University Mark M. White (2009), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., Eckerd College; M.S., Clemson University Susan F. Whitt (1999), Associate Librarian and Interim Dean of Library Services B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University Tracy Wiggins (2003), Lecturer, Department of Music B.M., Oklahoma State University; M.M., University of New Mexico Amy Williams (2014), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; College Opportunity Program B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro O.C. Williams (2007), Lecturer/Assistant Football Coach, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., M.S., Alcorn State University Takeisha Wilson (2012), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work B.A., The University of Massachusetts at Amherst; M.S.W., University of Georgia Marian Wooten (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Recreation Program Coordinator B.A., Ph.D., Clemson University; M.A. Florida State University Velinda Woriax (1995), Professor and Chair, Department of Biology B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chuanhui (Charles) Xiong (2012), Assistant Professor, School of Business B.S., Nankai University; Ph.D., Purdue University David W. Young (2001) Assistant Librarian, Catalog Librarian, Library Services B.A., Bates College; M.A., Appalachian State University; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University Erika L. Young (2007), Lecturer, Department of Biology B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., Western Carolina University David D. Zeigler (1989), Professor, Department of Biology B.S., Tarleton State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Texas Mary Zets (2008), Lecturer, Department of Biology B.S., M.A., University North Carolina at Pembroke Xin (Cynthia) Zhang (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.E., Wuhan University; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte Scott Ziegler (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Art B.A., M.Ed., Loyola University; Ph.D., Northern Illinois University Chris Ziemnowicz (2006), Professor, School of Business B.S., George Mason University; M.B.A., The American University; Ph.D., Institute of Economics and Social Sciences, Warsaw University of Technology Laszlo Zsilinszky (1998), Pembroke Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; M.S., Ph.D. Komenius University Retired and *Emeritus FacultyGeorge T. Ammons (1965), School of Business B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; C.P.A., State of North Carolina Thomas Warren Baker (1992), Department of Education B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Fayetteville State University; M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Campbell University *James J. Bardsley (1990), Professor Emeritus, School of Business B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.B.A., University of Rochester; Ph.D., Syracuse University Nancy W. Barrineau (1989), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Asbury College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Georgia Ray Von Beatty (1972), Department of Psychology B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *Paul J. Berghoff (1975), Professor Emeritus, Department of Education B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan John R. Bowman (1979), Pembroke Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., University of Kentucky; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University *Mary P. Boyles (1977), Professor Emerita, Former Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Carol W. Brewer (1988), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science A.S., St. Mary’s Junior College; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke Lillian D. Brewington (1988), Library Services B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.L.S. North Carolina Central University Robert Britton (1991), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Pfeiffer College; M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., Florida State University *Ellen J. Bryan (1970), Professor Emerita, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University Normie L. Bullard (1988), Library Services B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University Janita K. Byars (2003), Department of Music B.M., Indiana University; M.M., Manhattan School of Music; M.S., Pace University; Ed.D., Teachers College of Columbia University *Patrick A. Cabe (1989), Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology B.A., M.A., University of Akron; Ph.D., Cornell University *Suellen Cabe (1987), Professor Emerita, Department of Geology and Geography B.S., University of Akron; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Leonard Casciotti (1992), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Delaware *John Chay (1969), Professor Emeritus, Department of History B.A., M.A., M.A.L.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan Hazel Coates (1996), School of Business B.S., St. Andrews College; M.Ed., University of Georgia; M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke *Manuel Arthur Conley (1995), Professor Emeritus, Department of History B.G.S., University of Nebraska; B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Boston University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University *Edwin W. Crain (1965), Professor Emeritus, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University Sandra Cross (1993), Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., Livingston University; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ed.D., University of Virginia *William H. Dean (1968), Professor Emeritus, Department of Education B.S., M.A., East Carolina University; Ed.D., West Virginia University Wanda Jane Dickson (1990), Department of Elementary Education B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Duquesne University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Ben Jay Drymon (1977), Department of Education B.S.,Davidson College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *James B. Ebert (1956), Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology B.S., Louisiana State University and A&M College; A.M. Duke University; D.Sc. (Hon.), University of North Carolina at Pembroke Elinor Folger Foster (1999), Library Services B.A., Wake Forest University; M.L.S., Ed. D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro William F. Fritz (1974), Department of Music B.M., California Institute of the Arts; M.A., California State University of Pennsylvania; D.M.A., Miami University Fran Fuller (1994), Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.A., Goddard College; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Jan M. Gane (2004), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke *Grace E. Gibson (1966), Professor Emerita, Department of English, Theatre, and Languages B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Duke University *Gibson H. Gray (1971), Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science and Public Administration and Public Administration B.B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University Agnes O. Greene (1968), Department of Home Economics B.S.,Florida Southern College; M.A., Northern Michigan University *Kathleen C. Hilton (1990), Professor Emerita, Department of History B.Ed., Seattle University; M.A., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University Janette K. Hopper (2002), Department of Art B.F.A., M.A., Boise State University; M.F.A., University of Oregon *Virginia Pompei Jones (2002), Professor Emerita, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages A.B., Douglass College, Rutgers University; M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bonnie A. Kelley (1977), Professor Emerita, Department of Biology B.S., North Georgia College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia *Paul W. Killian, Jr. (1967), Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology A.B., M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University Robert Kreger (2002), Department of Education B.S., M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Michigan *Jesse M. Lamm (1969), Professor Emeritus, Department of Education B.S., M.A., East Carolina; Ed.D., New York University Thomas J. Leach (1975), Department of English, Theatre, and Languages; Former Dean, College of Arts and Sciences B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shirley Schick Learn (1997), Library Services B.A., East Stroudsburg University; M.S.L.S., Clarion University *Donald R. Little (1974), Professor Emeritus, Department of Education A.B., Mercer University; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia Magnolia G. Lowry (1970), School of Business B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University *Josef L. Mandel (1972), Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., East Carolina University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Robert D. Maynor (1972), School of Business B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.B.A., Columbia University Jerome A. McDuffie (1965), Department of History B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., Kent State University Joseph A. McGirt (1965), Department of Biology B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., George Peabody College Allen C. Meadors (1999), Chancellor Emeritus B.B.A, University of Central Arkansas; M.S., University of Northern Colorado; M.S., University of Kansas; M.S., M.S., Webster University; FACHE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Gail Morfesis (2000), Department of Music B.M., M.M., Peabody Conservatory; D.M.A., University of Kentucky Frank Myers (2002), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke C. Douglas Norman (1989), Department of English, Theatre, and Languages B.S., Tennessee Polytechnic Institute; M.A., George Peabody College; Ed.D., University of Tennessee *Margaret G. Opitz (1992), Professor Emerita, Department of Nursing B.S., East Tennessee State University; M.S., Medical College of Georgia; R.N., Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *Joseph B. Oxendine (1989), Professor, Chancellor Emeritus, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation A.B., Catawba College; Ed.M., Ed.D., Boston University Linda E. Oxendine (1982), Professor Emerita, Department of American Indian Studies B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota *Raymond B. Pennington (1963), Professor Emeritus, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.S., East Carolina University; Ed.M., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ed.D., Duke University Edward L. Powers (1988), School of BusinessB.S.B.A., M.B.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina L. Miles Raisig (1969), Library Services B.S., University of Virginia; M.S.L.S., State University of New York-Albany; Ph.D., Walden University Robert W. Reising (1971), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Connecticut; Ed.D., Duke University *Kathryn K. Rileigh (1973), Professor Emerita, Department of Psychology B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University John Rim (1971), Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.A., Harvard University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University Larry W. Rodgers (1981), Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Track and Field Coach; Cross Country Coach B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., North Carolina Central University *Robert L. Romine (1974), Professor Emeritus, Department of Music B.S., M.A., Northeast Missouri State University, Ph.D., University of Iowa Thomas E. Ross (1969), Department of Geology and Geography B.A., M.S., Marshall University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee *Gilbert L. Sampson (1966), Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., New York University Michael Claude Schaeffer (1980), Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.A., Appalachian State University Douglas W. Schell (1990), School of Business B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.B.A., Brigham Young University; D.B.A., Indiana University *Frank A. Schmalleger (1975), Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice B.B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University Lawrence R. Schultz (1978), Department of Professional Education B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Florida Jean E. Sexton (1984), Library Services B.A., M.S.L.S, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dennis H. Sigmon (1976), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages A.B., High Point College; M.A.T., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Purdue University Harold C. Slagle (1969), Department of Music B.M.E., M.M., University of Nebraska; Ed.D., University of Illinois Paul J. Smith (1981), Lecturer, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation; Wrestling Coach; Director of Aquatics B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Donald R. Soucy (2002), Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Union College *Ralph L. Steeds (1975), Professor Emeritus, Department of Art B.A., Central State University; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma Shelby Dean Stephenson (1978), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Pembroke Magazine B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Madison Michael Linwood Stratil (1979), Department of Psychology B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida Sandra M. Stratil (1985), Department of English, Theatre, and Languages; College Opportunity Program B.A., M.A., M.A.Ed., Morehead State University P. Albert Studdard (1970), Department of Philosophy and Religion B.A., Mercer University; B.D., New Orleans Baptist Seminary; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Harold J. Teague (1970), Department of Chemistry and Physics B.S., Methodist College; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Norma Jean Thompson (1963), School of Business B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Georgia State University William Lee Truman (1981), Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University *William P. Turner (1978), Professor Emeritus, Department of History A.B., A.M., Ph.D., West Virginia University *Patricia D. Valenti (1984), Professor Emerita, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages B.A., Marymount College; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill *Paul Van Zandt (1969), Professor Emeritus, Department of Art B.F.A., Oklahoma State University; M.F.A., Tulane University John Wallingford (1970), Department of Chemistry and Physics B.Phys, M.Ed., University of Minnesota; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University *George R. Walter (1967), Professor Emeritus, Department of Music B.M., West Virginia University; M.M., Indiana University; Ph.D., West Virginia University Ann Reaves Fennegan Wells (1960), Department of English, Theatre, and Languages B.A., Coker College; M.A., East Carolina University *Rudy D. Williams (1968), Professor Emeritus, Department of English, Theatre, and Languages B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Virginia Wirtz (1999), Department of Nursing B.S., Spalding College; M.N., University of Florida; Ed.D., East Texas State University *Judith L. Wish (1975), Professor Emerita, Department of Education B.S., Campbell College; M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ed.D., Duke University *Peter Wish (1977), Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology B.S., Campbell University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University Sylvester W. Wooten (1977), Former Director of Continuing Education, Extension, and Summer Session B.S., Winston‑Salem State University; M.S., Virginia State College; Ed.D., University of Virginia |