Faculty Senate
Aaron Vandermeer, B.A., B.A., M.M., D.M. - Chair of the Faculty Senate
Aaron Vandermeer, B.A., B.A., M.M., D.M. - 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 Faculty
The 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
Nikki Agee (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., University of Texas-Austin; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas-El Paso
Irene Pittman Aiken (1994), Professor, Department of Elementary Education; Dean, School of Graduate Studies
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
Ashley Allen (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Timothy M. Altman (1999), 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
Suzanne Altobello (2015), Associate Professor, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., University of Florida; M.A., Ph.D., Notre Dame University
Gary L. Anderson, Jr. (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
B.A., Creighton University; M.P.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Gloria Anderson (2016), Instructor, Department of Social Work
B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.S.W., University of Missouri at Kansas City
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 and Human Performance; Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Cumberland College; M.A., Union College
Nick Arena (2012), Lecturer, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.A., Villanova University; M.B.A., University of North Carolina
Robert Arndt (2002), Associate 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, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Victor Bahhouth (2006), Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
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
Emilia Bak (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens
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
Richard S. Barnes (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
B.S.B.A., M.Acc., J.D., University of South Carolina
Cherry Maynor Beasley (1992), Anne R. Belk Endowed 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
Christine Bell (2015), Lecturer, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business; Executive in Residence for Internships
B.S., East Carolina University; M.B.A., Coastal Carolina University
Sharon L. Bell (1989), Associate Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
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 and Human Performance; Head Women’s Softball Coach
B.S., M.S., Southern Arkansas University
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
Yawo Bessa (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Maîtrise, Universitẻ de Lomẻ, Togo; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas
Emerald Bilbrew (2016), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville University; M.S.N., Jacksonville University
Scott C. Billingsley (2003), Professor, Department of History; Associate Provost
B.A., David Lipscomb University; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Auburn University
Michael Blackburn (2009), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., Winona State University; M.A., East Tennessee State University
Rhonda Blank (2015), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Swimming Coach
B.S., M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Dorea Bonneau (2007), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational 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
Brandy Brown (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages; Director of University Writing Center
B.A., Minnesota State University-Mankato; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
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, Department of History
A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.A., Marshall University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Danielle Brownsberger (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Commerce
Alfred Bryant (2001), Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling; Dean, School of Education
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Stephen J. Bukowy (1994), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Accounting and Finance
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
B.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Kirill Bumin (2010), Associate 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 and Human Performance; Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.A., Capital University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Kaitlin Campbell (2016), Rank, Department of Biology
degrees
Gwenyth Campen (2006), Lecturer, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee
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
Josphine 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), Associate 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, Department of Accounting and Finance
B.S., Feng Chia University; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Morgan State University
Chiuchu (Melody) Chuang (2010), Associate Professor, Department of Educational Specialties
B.B.A., National Taiwan University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Serina Cinnamon (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of History
B.A., Northwestern University; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
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
Tracy Cooper (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration
B.A., James Madison University; M.A., American University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Johnny Cox (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Fort Lewis College; M.A., University of Texas
Rick Crandall (2003), Professor and Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., Florida State University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Roger Cross (2016), Rank, Library Services
degrees
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 and Human Performance
B.S., Union University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Joseph Davis (2016), Clinical Instructor, Department of Social Work
B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; M.S.W., East Carolina University
Kapica Davis (2004), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; 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; Assistant Dean, Maynor Honors College
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
Heath Dingwell (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Washington 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, Department of Management, Marketing, and International 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; Ph.D., University of Birmingham (U.K.)
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), Senior Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; 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, 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
Robert Epps (2016), Martha Beach Endowed Chair in Art, Department of Art
B.M.E., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Irina Falls (2006), Associate Professor, Department of Educational 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
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 and Human Performance
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
Joe Ford (2015), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Football Coach
B.S., South Dakota State University; M.S., West Alabama 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), Associate Professor, Department of Economcs and Decision Sciences; Interim Associate Dean, School of Business
B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University
Jeffrey J. Frederick (2003), Professor, Department of History; Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
B.S.B.A., M.A., University of Central Florida; Ph.D., Auburn University
Kevin S. Freeman (2004), Associate Professor, 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, Department of Accounting and Finance
B.A., University of Missouri; M.B.A., Wharton School - University of Pennsylvania
Summer Gainey (2013), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Lydia Gan (2007), Professor and Chair, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
B.A., M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Virginia Garnett (2015), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware
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
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), Associate Professor, Department of Accounting and Finance
B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas-Pan American; Ph.D., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
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
Rita Z. Hagevik (2011), Associate Professor, Department of Biology
B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Jane Haladay (2006), 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 and Human Performance; 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), Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication
B.A., University of the South; M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
John C. Haskins (1989), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Director of Athletics; Head 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
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
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
Laura Hess (2016), Rank, Library Services
degrees
Brian Scott Hicks (2006), 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
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 and Human Performance; 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
Deborah B. Hummer (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N.. Slippery Rock University; M.S.N., La Roche College; D.N.P., Duke University
Cammie Hunt (1999), Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business; Associate Vice Chancellor for Engaged Outreach
B.S., M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Ph.D., Capella University
Mordechai Inbari (2009), Associate 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
Jeff Jefferson (2015), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., Liberty University; M.S., Concord 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), Associate 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
Jennifer Johnson (2003), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Barton College; M.S.N., East Carolina University; D.N.P., University of Alabama
Othello Johnson (2011), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head 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
Beverly Justice (1995), Senior Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Western Michigan University
Zhixin (Richard) Kang (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
B.Eng., M.Eng., Xi’an Jiaotang University; M.S.F.E., M.B.A., Kent State University
E. Brooke Kelly (2004), 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
Benjamin J. Killian (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Florida
Jaeyoon Kim (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Music
B.M., Yonsei University; M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; M.M., University of South Carolina; Artist Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Music
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
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, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences; Director of Economic and Business Research, School of Business
M.Sc., University of Western Sydney; M.A., Brandeis University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico
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 and Human Performance; Assistant Athletics Director/Academic Support and Student Services
B.A., Saint Mary’s College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Ana Cecilia Lara (2010), Associate Professor, 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
Diana Lee (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Pepperdine University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Riverside
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
Naomi Lifschitz-Grant (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Art
B.F.A., Brandeis University, Waltham, MA; Ed.D., M.A. Art Education, Teachers College, Columbia University; M.A.E, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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 and Human Performance; Assistant Football Coach
B.A., M.A., Adams State University
Jamie Litty (2001), Professor and Chair, Department of Mass Communication
B.A., New York University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Ohio State University
Alice Locklear (2009), Associate Professor, Department of Social Work
B.S.W., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.W., East Carolina University
Cindy Locklear (2016), 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
Kathy Locklear (2015), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Milagros López-Fred (2015), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Cameron University; M.A., Middlebury College; M.S.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
LeDell Love (2015), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Football Coach
B.A., M.S., Northwestern State University, Louisiana
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
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
Melissa Mann (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., Binghamton University; M.S., Mercy College; Ph.D., State University of New York-Albany
Jaime Martinez (2008), Associate Professor, Department of History
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Sharon Lea Mattila (2009), Associate 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, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
B.Sc., M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University; Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Robert McDonnell (2012), Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Georgia; M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Ellen McGill (2015), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Volleyball Coach
B.S., Virginia Intermont College; M.A., Western Carolina University
Si Ahn Mehng (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., University of Northern Colorado; B.S., M.S., Yonsei University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Edwin Clifford Mensah (2004), Professor, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
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
John Miglarese (2016), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., M.A., Georgia Southern 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, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., Kansas University
Wendy Pearce Miller (2008), Associate Professor and 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, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.A., George Mason University; M.B.A., Averett University
Lisa Mitchell (2009), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Elementary Education
B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College; M.A., Belmont Abbey College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Jamie M. Mize (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of History
B.A., Truett-McConnell University; M.A., University of North Georgia; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Melonie Moody (2015), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Rachel Morrison (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology
B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Hunter College; Ph.D., The Graduate Center of CUNY
Pamela Morgan (2015), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Barton College; M.S.N., Duke University
David W. Morse (2013), Lecturer, Department of Biology
B.A., M.A., Nova Southeastern University; M.A., Shippensburg University
Constance Mullinix (2016), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
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), Associate Professor and Chair, 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
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
Elizabeth Normandy (1987), Professor, Department of Political Science and Public Administration; Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Accreditation
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
Michael Barry O’Brien (2016), Dean, School of Business; Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
B.A., Pembroke State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Paul O’Neil (2000), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Western Carolina University
Peter Ormsby (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; 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 Oviedo (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), Associate 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
Shilpa Pai Regan (2004), 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), Associate 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, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., M.A.Ed., East Carolina University; Ed.D., Campbell University; Ph.D., University of Memphis
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
Maria Pereira (1998), Associate Professor, Department of Biology
B.S., Eduardo Mondlane University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Stephanie Peters (2016), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., University of West Florida; M.F.A., University of Connecticut
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
Rosemarie Pilarczyk (2015), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Saint John College; M.S.N., Kent State University; M.T.E., University of Akron
Kayonna Pitchford (2016), Rank, Department of Elementary Education
degrees
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
Frankie Denise Powell (2007), Associate Professor, Department of Education Specialties
B.A., Bennett College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach
B.A., M.Ed., Salem International University; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
William Puentes (2015), Brenda B. Brooks Endowed Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Stockton State College; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Weidner University
Drew Richards (2014), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Missouri State University; M.A., US Sports Academy
Shane Richardson (2006), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; 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), Associate Professor, Department of Music
B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D., Florida State University
Mabel Rivera (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Specialties
B.S., University of Puerto Rico; M.Ed., Ph.D., Florida State University
Gretchen Robinson (2010), Associate 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
Carla Rokes (2005), Associate Professor and Chair, 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
Katie Rueffer (2016), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Volleyball Coach
B.S., Elmhurst College; M.A., Waldorf University
Marybeth Sandell (2016), Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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
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)
Joseph Sciulli (2010), Associate 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 Educational Specialties
B.S., M.Ed., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Denny Scruton (2010), Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance
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
Xinyan Shi (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Decision Sciences
M.A., Tianjin University of Finance and Economics; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rachel B. Smith (2007), 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
Nicole Stargell (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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
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
Ray Kelly Sutherland (1985), Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion
B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Dennis M. Swanson (2016), Dean of Library Services
degrees
David Synan (2005), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; Head Golf Coach
B.S., High Point University; M.S., High Point University
Pamela Szczygiel (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work
B.A., Villanova University; M.S.W., University of Georgia; D.S.W., University of Pennsylvania
Joey Tamburo (2013), Lecturer, Department of Health and Human Performance; 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
NathanThomas (2016), Lecturer, Department of Music
B.A., Indiana University, M.F.A., Artist Diploma, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
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, Department of Accounting and Finance
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
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), Associate Professor, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
Licence ès Lettres, Maîtrise ès Lettres, University of Yaoundé; M.A., Ph.D., Howard University
John Toth (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Duquesne University; M.S.N., Waynesburg University
Erik Tracy (2011), Associate Professor, Department of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Jennifer Twaddell (2004), Associate Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., Radford University; M.S.N., Duke University
David G. Underwood (1998), Senior 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), Assistant Professor, Department of Music
B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead; B.A., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; M.M., D.M., Indiana University
Joseph Van Hassel (2014), Lecturer, Department of Music
B.M., Ohio University; M.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., The Hartt School of Music-University of Hartford
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
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
Eric Voecks (2016), Lecturer, Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.S. Kansas State University; M.F.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City
Crystal Walline (2016), Rank, Department of Biology
degrees
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
David M. Walton (2017), Assistant Professor, Department of History
B.A., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Jeffrey M. Warren (2011), Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
B.A., M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., North Carolina State 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; MPA Program Director
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Mary Whitfield-Williams (2016), Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Specialities
B.A., B.A., M.A., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Leonard Wilkins (2014), Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
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
Cynthia Woodrup (2016), Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Christopher A. Woolley (2016), Rank, Department of History
degrees
Marian Wooten (2008), Associate Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance
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, Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., Nankai University; Ph.D., Purdue University
David W. Young (2001) Associate 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
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, Department of Management, Marketing, and International 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 Faculty
George 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
Joyce Beard (2008), Department of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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
Ollie G. Bishop (1982), Department of Accounting and Finance
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; CPA, State of North Carolina
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
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
Betty Wells Brown (2001), Department of Educational Specialties
B.A., Lander College; Ed.S., The Citadel; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
*Ellen J. Bryan (1970), Professor Emerita, Department of Health and Human Performance
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
Carmen F. Calabrese (2003), Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., Drexel University; M.B.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
William H. Campbell (1995), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., M.A., Ph.D. University of Alabama
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
Weston F. Cook, Jr. (1994), Department of History
B.A., University of New Hampshire; M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ph.D., Georgetown University
*Edwin W. Crain (1965), Professor Emeritus, Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D., West Virginia University
Sandra Cross (1993), Department of Health and Human Performance
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
*Wm. Bruce Ezell, Jr. (1999): Professor Emeritus, Department of Biology
B.S., Lander College; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
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), Professor Emerita, 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
Nicholas A. Giannatasio (1998), 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
*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
Linda M. Hafer (1995), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S.Ed., M.S., Pittsburgh State University
Thomas C. Heffernan (2012), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Boston College; M.A., University of Manchester; Ph.D., Sophia 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
Chester I. Jordan (1979), Department of English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages
B.A., Emory and Henry College; M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
*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
Stanley Knick (1986), American Indian Studies
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana 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
Tulla Lightfoot (2003), Professor Emerita, Department of Art
B.A., University of Connecticut; M.F.A., Instituto Allende; M.Ed., Ed.D., Teacher’s College
Charles W. Lillie (2002), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana; M.B.A., Florida State University
*Donald R. Little (1974), Professor Emeritus, Department of Education
A.B., Mercer University; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia
Zoe Woodell Locklear (2004), Department of Education Specialties; Former Provost
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Emily R. Long (2003), Department of Elementary Education
B.S., University of Maryland; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ed.D., Kansas State University
Magnolia G. Lowry (1970), School of Business
B.S., M.A., Appalachian State University
Elizabeth Maisonpierre (1988), Department of Music
B.M., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Maryland
Jonathan Maisonpierre (1998), Department of Music
B.M., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.M., D.M.A., University of Maryland
*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
Stephen M. Marson (1977), Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
B.A., Ohio Dominican College; M.S.W., Ohio State University; ACSW; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
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
Willie McNeill, Jr. (1976), Department of Elementary Education
B.S., Livingstone College; M.S., North Carolina A&T State University; Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University
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
Michael Menefee (2007), Department of Management, Marketing, and International Business
B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue 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 and Human Performance
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 and Human Performance
B.S., East Carolina University; Ed.M., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ed.D., Duke University
Rasby Marlene Snead Powell (1996), Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Florida; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Edward L. Powers (1988), School of Business
B.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), Professor Emeritus, 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 and Human Performance; 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
Mary J. Russell (2002), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
*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 and Human Performance
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
Sara Coble Simmons (1996), Department of Elementary Education
B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin
Harold C. Slagle (1969), Department of Music
B.M.E., M.M., University of Nebraska; Ed.D., University of Illinois
Paul J. Smith (1981), Department of Health and Human Performance; 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
Karen Stanley (1999), Department of Elementary Education
B.A., Mars Hill College; M.R.E., Southeastern Theological Baptist Seminary; M.Ed., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
*Ralph L. Steeds (1975), Professor Emeritus, Department of Art
B.A., Central State University; M.F.A., University of Oklahoma
*Shelby Dean Stephenson (1978), Professor Emeritus, 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
Barbara B. Synowiez (1999), Department of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Duke University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
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
Thomas McLean Thompson (1980), Department of Health and Human Performance
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; M.A., Western Carolina University; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
William Lee Truman (1981), 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
Susan F. Whitt (1999), Library Services
B.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.L.S., North Carolina Central 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
David D. Zeigler (1989), Department of Biology
B.S., Tarleton State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Texas
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