Methodist University - The Faculty

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Ms. Arleen M. Fields (2000, 2006), Assistant Professor of Information Science (2006); Archives Librarian; B.A., University of Virginia; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interests are special collection organization and access, and music librarianship. Office: Davis Memorial Library, Basement; Phone: (910) 630-7412; E-Mail:

Ms. Audrey C. Hurley (2008), Instructor of Information Science; Technical Services Librarian; B.A., Grove City College; M.L.I.S., Kent State University. Office: Davis Memorial Library, Second Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7122; E-Mail:

Ms. Courtney Mack (2009), Instructor of Information Science; Instructional Services Librarian; B.A., Saint Augustine's College; M.L.S., North Carolina Central University. Office: Davis Memorial Library, First Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7541; E-Mail:

Ms. Tracey Pearson (2004), Assistant Professor of Information Science (2006); Director of Library Services; B.A., North Carolina State University; M.L.I.S. University of South Carolina. Office: Davis Memorial Library, Second Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7587; E-Mail:

Mr. Casey Roberson (2009), Instructor of Information Science; Access Services Librarian; B.A., Berry College; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office: Davis Memorial Library, First Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7618; E-Mail:

Ms. Kathryn L. Zybeck (1999), Assistant Professor of Information Science (2003); Systems/Reference Librarian. A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman's College, M.S.I., University of Michigan. Interests include biomedical information and systems. Office: Davis Memorial Library, First Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7548; E-Mail:

Mr. Victor Ball (2007), Instructor of Accounting; B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University; M.S., Wichita State University. Office: T-115; Phone: (910) 630-7462; E-Mail:

Dr. Mary Kirchner (1996), Department Chair, Accounting and Financial Economics; Professor of Accounting (2006); B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Iowa; M.Acc., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; CPA. Her primary research interest is strategic behavior by individuals in response to social change. Office: C-116; Phone: (910) 630-7048; E-Mail:

Ms. Donna Pelham (2008), Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.A., Texas Lutheran College; J.D. University of North Carolina School of Law, CPA. Office: C-107; Phone: (910) 630-7423; E-Mail:

Mrs. Pamela J. Strickland (2004), Department Chair, Business and Marketing; Associate Professor of Accounting (2005); B.S., Methodist College; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; CPA. Office: C-108; Phone: (910) 630-7064; E-Mail:

Mrs. Theresa P. Clark (1992), Professor of Business Administration (2002); J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.L.T., University of Florida. Office: C-111; Phone: (910) 630-7171; E-Mail:

Dr. Michael Wayland (2007), Instructor of Management; B.A., Providence College; M.A., Wayne State University. Office: T-331; Phone: (910) 630-7331; E-Mail:

Dr. Spencer G. Davis (2001), Associate Professor of Financial Economics (2003); B.S., M.A., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University. Office: C-126-A; Phone: (910) 630-7688; E-Mail:

Dr. Sid Gautam (1968), Professor of Financial Economics; Director, Center for Entrepreneurship; Director, Cape Fear Area Consortium of the Small Business and Technology Center. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Vikram University, Ujjain, India. Office: South Campus Admin. Complex; Phone: (910) 630-7642; E-Mail:

Dr. Jen-Hsiang Lin (1988), Professor of Business Administration and Economics (1997); B.S., Chinese Culture University; M.S., National Chung-Hsing University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University. His areas of specialty include economic theory, applied economics, statistical analysis, quantitative methods for management, and microcomputer applications. Office: C-113; Phone: (910) 630-7080; E-Mail:

Dr. J. Michael Marr (1987), Professor of Business Administration and Economics; B.A., Presbyterian College; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University. His academic specialties include finance and real estate. His research interests are: regional economic development and growth, and the impact(s) of location upon real property values. Office: C-105; Phone: (910) 630-7055; E-Mail:

Ms. Karen Reid (2006), Coordinator, Financial Economics; Assistant Professor of Financial Economics; B.A., University of Wisconsin at Parkside; M.A., University of Iowa. Office: C-109; Phone: (910) 630-7078; E-Mail:

Dr. Jeffrey A. Zimmerman (1994), Dean, Reeves School of Business; Professor of Financial Economics (2000); B.S., State University of New York at Albany; M.A., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University. Office: C-104; Phone: (910) 630-7320; E-Mail:

Dr. Warren G. McDonald (2006), Director, The Professional MBA Program; Professor of Health Care Administration; Co-Director, Health Care Administration Program; B.A., Eckerd College; M.A. Vermont College of Norwich University; M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., Columbia Pacific University; Ph.D., Touro University International. His interests include non-traditional delivery of education in health management and effective marketing of independent health care providers. Office: C-106; Phone: (910) 630-7116; E-Mail:

Mr. Michael H. Sullivan (1994), Co-Director, Health Care Administration Program; Professor of Health Care Administration (2007); B.S., M.S., Austin Peay State University; M.H.A., Baylor University. His research interests are: managing change/transition in business, strategic management, and patient/customer relations. Office: C-110; Phone: (910) 630-7591; E-Mail:

Mr. Mark Kendrick (2007), Instructor of Marketing; B.S., Methodist College (now Methodist University); M.S., Thomas Edison State College; M.B.A., Northcentral University. Office: Mallet-Rogers House Annex; Phone: (910) 630-7046; E-Mail:

Dr. Jon-David Knode (2008), Assistant Professor of Business Administration; B.S., M.B.A., Salisbury University; Ph.D., University of Baltimore. Office: Mallett-Rogers House Annex; Phone: (910) 630-7095; E-Mail:

Mr. James Marcin (2006), Nimocks Professor of Business; Instructor of Marketing; Coordinator, Marketing; B.S., Mansfield University; M.S., Indiana Wesleyan University. His interests include consumer behavior, market research, and management. Office: C-126-B; Phone: (910) 630-7624; E-Mail:

Mr. Robert Bruns (2006), Assistant Professor of PGA Golf Management; Associate Director of PGA Golf Management, PGA Golf Management Education; B.S.S., Cornell College; M.B.A., University of Iowa; PGA member. His specialties include facility management, golf shop operations, junior golf, marketing and small business and entrepreneurship. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7180; E-Mail:

Mr. Steven A. A. Conley (1986), Assistant Professor of PGA Golf Management (1996); Men's Golf Coach; Assistant Director of PGA Golf Management; B.S., Murray State University; M.Ed., Campbell University; PGA member. A member of the Professional Golfers' Association of America, he serves as advisor and assistant director in the PGA Golf Management program as well as an instructor in physical education. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7146; E-Mail:

Mr. T. Jerry Hogge (1987), Director, Institute for Golf and Tennis Management; Associate Professor of Business Administration (1996); Director of PGA Golf Management; B.A., Elon College; M.S., University of Tennessee; PGA member. Developed and implemented a golf management program that teaches all facets of the golf business through an effective blend of classroom learning and mandatory summer internships. Major areas of study are golf shop operations, teaching theory and techniques, agronomy, and facilities management. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7144; E-Mail:

Mr. Charles E. Koonce (1998), Associate Director of PGA Golf Management, Internships; B.S. Campbell College; M.Ed. North Carolina State University. Mr. Koonce worked at Fayetteville Technical Community College for 34 years. He retired from FTCC as Director of Small Business Center. He currently serves as Freshman PGA Golf Management Academic Advisor and Internship Director. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7145; E-Mail:

Mr. Tom Inczauskis (2005), Director of Instruction, PGA Golf Management; Women's Golf Coach; Instructor of PGA Golf Management. B.A., Governors State University; M.B.A., Methodist University. PGA member; Master PGA Professional - Instruction. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7608; E-Mail:

Mr. Stephen J. "Pete" Petersen (1999), Director of Professional Tennis Management, Assistant Professor of Business Administration. B.A., University of Iowa; B.S., Ferris State University; J.D., University of Iowa College of Law. His specialties include professional tennis management and sports law. Office: Player Center; Phone: (910) 630-7147; E-Mail:

Mr. Ben Porter (2008), Assistant Director of Professional Tennis Management, Instructor of Business Administration. B.A., Methodist College; M.S., Manhattanville College. Office: P-205; Phone: (910) 630-7484; E-Mail:

Dr. Sharon Kendrick (2007), Director, Resort and Club Management; Assistant Professor of Business Administration; B.S., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Phoenix; Ph.D., Touro University International. Office: C-125; Phone: (910) 630-7309; E-Mail:

Mr. Adalberto Stratta (2001), Executive-in-Residence, Resort and Club Management; B.S., Cornell University. Office: C-125; Phone: (910) 630-7557; E-Mail:

Dr. Gregory Combs (2005), Nimocks International Professor of Business; Associate Professor of Sport Management; Coordinator, Sport Management; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado. Office: C-112; Phone: (910) 630-7660; E-Mail:

Ms. Silvana Foti (1980), Department Chair; Professor of Art (1991); Coordinator, Art Education. B.F.A., St. Mary's College, IN; M.F.A, University of Notre Dame; studies toward M.F.A., School of the Art Institute of Chicago; North Carolina Art Certification (K-12); Graduate Certificate, Meredith College; Advanced Studies in Art Education, Youngstown State University. She specializes in printmaking (intagio and relief methods), experimenting with mixed media prints, 3-D and metal construction. Office: R-131; Phone: (910) 630-7107; E-Mail:

Mrs. Peggy S. Hinson (1983), Professor of Art (1996); B.A., Pfeiffer College; B.V.A., Winthrop College, M.F.A, East Carolina University. She teaches drawing, painting, and ceramic sculpture studio courses as well as art history and theory. Her specialty is drawing and painting, and she is a mixed-media experimental artist. Together with husband Gary E. Hinson, is researching the use of computers with color monitors and special kinetic effects as visual components in her art. Office: R-136; Phone: (910) 630-7106; E-Mail:

Mr. Kerry S. Jenkins (2007), Assistant Professor of Graphic Design; B.F.A., Western Carolina University; M.F.A, East Tennessee State University. Office: Reeves North Lobby; Phone: (910) 630-7042; E-Mail:

Mrs. Nancy Alexander (1992), Associate Professor of English (1997), B.A., M.A., North Carolina State University. Office: T-334; Phone: (910) 630-7695; E-Mail:

Mr. William H. Billings (2009), Instructor of English; B.A., Methodist College; M.A, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office: T-114; Phone: (910) 630-7086; E-Mail:

Dr. Kelly Walter Carney (2008), Department Chair; Associate Professor of English; B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., Vanguard University; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. Office: T-225; Phone: (910) 630-7376; E-Mail:

Ms. Megan E. Cassidy (2007), Instructor of English; B.A., Concordia University; M.A, State University of New York at Brockport. Office: T-120; Phone: (910) 630-7655; E-Mail:

Dr. Michael A. Colonnese (1989), Professor of English (1999); Director, Creative Writing Program; Managing Editor, Longleaf Press. B.A., University of Bridgeport; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton. His area of expertise is modern literature, especially fiction and poetry. Office: T-219; Phone: (910) 630-7085; E-Mail:

Ms. Beth Copeland (2007), Instructor of English; B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; M.F.A, Bowling Green State University. Her poetry book, Traveling Through Glass, received the 1999 Bright Hill Press Poetry Book Award, and her personal essays have been published in The Chicago Tribune, Chicken Soup for the Mother’s Soul 2, and Christian Science Monitor. Office: T-213; Phone: (910) 630-7163; E-Mail:

Dr. Delmas S. Crisp, Jr. (2007), Professor of English; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the University; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi. Office: Horner Administration Building; Phone (910) 630-7031; E-Mail:

Ms. Robin Greene (1996), Professor of English (2005); Director, Writing Center; Coordinator, Women's Studies. B.A., University of Bridgeport; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.F.A., Norwich University. Publications include: Memories of Light (poetry, 1991), Real Birth (nonfiction, 2000) Lateral Drift (poetry, 2002). Office: T-216; Phone: (910) 630-7110; E-Mail:

Ms. Brenda S. Jernigan (2007), Instructor of English; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S., Old Dominion University; M.F.A., North Carolina State University. Her second book is Every Good and Perfect Gift. Office: T-335; Phone: (910) 630-7454; E-Mail:

Ms. Whitney Larrimore (2005), Instructor of English; B.A., Methodist College; M.A., Fayetteville State University. Ms. Larrimore is a Fayetteville native who formerly worked in the Methodist University Writing Center. Office: T-226; Phone: (910) 630-7360; E-Mail:

Dr. Emily Leverett (2007), Assistant Professor of English; B.A., Claremont McKenna College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University. Her interests include Medieval and Renaissance English Literature, particularly medieval romance and heresy. Office: T-333; Phone: (910) 630-7453; E-Mail:

Dr. R. Wayne Preslar (1973), Professor of English (1985); B.A., Lenoir Rhyne College; M.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D., Kent State University. Office: T-233; Phone: (910) 630-7087; E-Mail:

Dr. P. Jennifer Rohrer-Walsh (1991), Professor of English (2009); Co-Director, Honors Program; B.A., University of Illinois; M.Ed., Indiana University; M.A., North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Dr. Rohrer-Walsh teaches courses in the Honors Program. Office: T-220; Phone: (910) 630-7076; E-Mail:

Mrs. Mary B. Rorke (1992), Associate Professor of English (2000); B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., University of Pennsylvania. Office: T-230; Phone: (910) 630-7067; E-Mail:

Dr. Emily Powers Wright (2002), McLean Professor of English (2007); Dean, School of Arts and Humanities. B.A., Emory University; M.A.T., Georgia State University; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University. Her research interests include Southern literature, composition and rhetoric, and women's studies. Office: T-231; Phone: (910) 630-7551; E-Mail:

Dr. Carl Dyke (1999), Associate Professor of History (2006); B.A., Temple University; Ph.D., University of California at San Diego. His specialties include ideas of society ad social change, self and identity, and modern European History. Office: T-235; Phone: (910) 630-7112; E-Mail:

Dr. Karen M. Kletter (2003), Assistant Professor of History; Coordinator, Social Studies Education; B.A., Hunter College of the City University of New York; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office: T-237; Phone: (910) 630-7079; E-Mail:

Dr. Peter C. Murray (1988), McLean Professor of History (2008); B.A., Wofford College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. Dr. Murray's research deals with the Civil Rights Movement and the post World War II period. Office: T-211; Phone: (910) 630-7075; E-Mail:

Dr. Rebecca W. Wendelken (2001), Department Chair; Director, Global Studies Program; Associate Professor of History (2007); B.A., Kennesaw State College; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University. Office: T-236; Phone: (910) 630-7589; E-Mail:

Dr. Joan Bitterman (1992), Professor of French and German (2001); B.A., Dominican College of San Rafael; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon. Her interests include 20th century narrative technique, and development of realism in the novel. Office: T-228; Phone: (910) 630-7073; E-Mail:

Dr. L. Cristina A. Francescon (2003), Department Chair; Professor of Modern Languages (2005); B.A., M.A., M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Middlebury College. Her academic interests include language pedagogy, liguistics (phonetics and phonology), medieval and renaissance literature of Spain and Italy, contemporary Latin American female authors, and World War II history. She is also interested in soccer, dance, and the Slow Food movement. Office: T-111; Phone: (910) 630-7082; E-Mail:

Ms. Rocío Castañeda-Ochiltree (2006), Instructor of Spanish; B.A., M.S.M.E., Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. Her special interest areas include learning disabilities of the hearing impaired and pedagogical problems and difficulties of students associated with the learning of Spanish. Office: T-112; Phone: (910) 630-7058; E-Mail:

Mrs. Jan Turner (2005), Instructor of ESL/TESL; Coordinator, TESL Certificate Program; B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.A., University of Ohio. She has experience teaching theoretical and applied linguistics (ESL) both domestically and abroad in the Middle East and China. Office: T-113; Phone: (910) 630-7361; E-Mail:

Dr. Keith Dippre (2001), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Music (2005); B.A., Azusa Pacific University; M.A., California State University at Los Angeles; D.M.A., Ohio State University. Office: G-18; Phone: (910) 630-7101; E-Mail:
Web page: www.societyofcomposers.org/user/keithdippre.html

Ms. Jane Weeks Gardiner (1985), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of Music (1992); B.M., Salem College; M.M., New England Conservatory. She is a pianist who is active as a soloist and ensemble performer. Mrs. Gardiner has also been the recipient of a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship at Harvard University to study Afro-American music. Office: Horner Administration Building; Phone: (910) 630-7158; E-Mail:

Dr. Scott Marosek (2007), Assistant Professor of Music; B.M., M.M., University of Missouri at Kansas City; D.M.A., University of North Texas. Dr. Marosek performs regularly as a soloist and collaborative pianist. His recent performances in Beijing, Guangzhou, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dallas have included appearances at such renowned venues as Xinghai Hall, the Jerusalem Music Centre, and the Meyerson Symphony Center. Office: G-19; Phone: (910) 630-7252; E-Mail:

Mr. Michael D. Martin (2007), Instructor of Music; Director of Choral Activities and Music Education; B.M.Ed., M.M., University of Maine. His particular interest in the area of choral performance is research in the area of facial expression and overall presentation. In music education, his interests include research regarding the implications of multi-discipline teaching and certification. Office: G-20; Phone: (910) 630-7153; E-Mail:

Dr. Larry Wells (2006), Associate Professor of Music (2009); Director of Instrumental Studies; B.A., M.S., Washington State University; M.S., Portland State University; D.M.A., University of North Texas. His interests include history and development of the Baroque era trumpet, including metallurgy, construction, performance practice, and tools. Office: G-3; Phone: (910) 630-7602; E-Mail:

Dr. Lloyd Bailey, Adjunct Professor of Religion; B.A., M.Div., Duke University; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College. His academic interests include the Hebrew Bible, Ancient Near East History and Languages, Death and Dying, Hermeneutics, and the Relationship between Science and Religion. Office: T-221; Phone: (910) 630-7118; E-Mail:

Dr. Steven Brey (2003), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Religion (2008); B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; S.T.M.., Yale University; M.Div., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. His area of specialization is the early Church and his areas of academic interest include Biblical studies and the history of Christianity. His current research interests involve Origen's understanding of salvation in his Commentary on the Gospel of John and St. Augustine's Tractates on John. Office: T-234; Phone: (910) 630-7090; E-Mail:

Dr. Jeremy Hustwit (2009), Assistant Professor of Religion and Philosophy; B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University. His area of specialization is philosophical theology. His academic interests include East and South Asian Religions, Inter-religious Dialogue, Hermeneutics, Philosophy of Religion, and Process Philosophy. Office: T-231; Phone: (910) 630-7514; E-Mail:

Dr. Michael Potts (1994), Professor of Philosophy (2006); B.A., David Lipscomb College; M.Th., Harding University Graduate School of Religion; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. Academic specialties and research interests include Philosophy of Religion and Medical Ethics. Office: T-232; Phone: (910) 630-7072; E-Mail:

Dr. Richard G. Walsh (1985), Professor of Religion (1995); Co-Director, Honors Program. B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University. Office: T-200; Phone: (910) 630-7077; E-Mail:

Dr. John F. Campbell (1986), Professor of Psychology (1996); B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., University of Hawaii-Manoa. Dr. Campbell is especially interested in medication in psychology. His specialties include personality, social psychology, community psychology, and multivariate statistics. Office: T-117; Phone: (910) 630-7069; E-Mail:

Dr. Donald L. Lassiter (1991), Vice President for Planning and Evaluation; Dean, School of Graduate Studies; Professor of Psychology (2003); B.A., Tulane University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. Specialties include industrial/organizational psychology and human factors. Research interests presently focused on workload and aging. Office: North Administration Building; Phone: (910) 630-7081; E-Mail:

Dr. Robert Ritzema (2002), Department Chair; Professor of Psychology (2007); B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University. He is a clinical psychologist who, in addition to his teaching responsibilities, maintains an active psychotherapy practice. Professional/research interests include cognitive approaches to psychotherapy, applications of attribution theory, and faith and psychology. Office: T-123; Phone: (910) 630-7612; E-Mail:

Dr. Katharine Snyder (2004), Professor of Psychology (2009); B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her reasearch involves an in-depth study of the perception, comprehension, and expression of emotion, the assessment of the role of computer technology in the classroom, student adaptation to college, and resilience. She has been published in Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, International Journal of Neuroscience, has presented papers to the American Psychological Association and the Eastern Psychological Association, and holds the copyright on the Auditory Affective Verbal Learning Test. Office: T-122; Phone: (910) 630-7535; E-Mail:

Dr. John Sill (1978, 2009), Professor Emeritus of Sociology (2008); Chair, Department of Sociology. B.S., M.A., Central Missouri State University; M.Div., Phillips University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. Office: T-102; Phone: (910) 630-7088; E-Mail:

Dr. Vida Bajc (2009), Assistant Professor of Sociology; B.A., University of Akron; M.S., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. Office: T-116; Phone: (910) 630-7089; E-Mail:

Dr. Evan M. Bridenstine (2001), Associate Professor of Theatre (2007); B.A., Ashland University; M.A., Kent State University; M.F.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Ohio State University. Office: R-124; Phone: (910) 630-7104; E-Mail:

Dr. Paul F. Wilson (1989), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Theatre (1995); B.F.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Ph.D., Florida State University. An actor, director, and playwright, Dr. Wilson teaches technical theatre. His primary research area is popular theatre between Reconstruction and World War I. For his doctoral dissertation, he did a study of North Carolina Opera Houses, 1878-1921. Office: R-121; Phone: (910) 630-7105; E-Mail:

Mr. Paul J. Joseph (1996), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Mass Communications (2005); B.S., Framingham State College; M.A., Emerson College. He has taught courses in video and film production in Boston and in Europe. He has produced videos for education, health, and industry. Office: T-218; Phone: (910) 630-7052; E-Mail:

Mr. Brandon D. Miller (2008), Instructor of Speech; Debate Coach; B.S, M.A., Eastern Michigan University. Office: T-121; Phone: (910) 630-7653; E-Mail:

Dr. Sharron Sypult (1992), Associate Professor of Mass Communications (2006); B.A., Davis and Elkins College; M.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University. Her courses include writing for the print media, American literature, and world literature. Office: T-214; Phone: (910) 630-7045; E-Mail:

Mr. Daniel Trigoboff (2009), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications; B.S., Boston University; J.D., University of San Diego School of Law. Office: T-229; Phone: (910) 630-7066; E-Mail:

Dr. J. David Turner (2001), Professor of Speech (2006); B.A., Abilene Christian University; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University. Office: T-223; Phone: (910) 630-7409; E-Mail:

Dr. Willis M. Watt (2000), Professor of Speech (2003); Director, Organizational Communication and Leadership Program; B.S., Manhattan Christian College; B.S., M.A., Ph.D.; Kansas State University. Research/scholarly activities include leadership; organizational, gender, intercultural communication; debate; business/professional speaking; interpersonal conflict management; listening; religious arts; theatre; Bible/theology; and Christian education. Office: T-103; Phone: (910) 630-7191; E-Mail:

Ms. Amanda Briggs (2009), Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Management; Assistant Director, Environmental and Occupational Management Program. B.A., University of North Carolina at Asheville; J.D., Vermont Law School. Office: S-260; Phone: (910) 630-7433; E-Mail:

Mr. Christopher Cronin (2008), Instructor of Political Science; B.A., Saint Michael's College; M.A., University of Massachusetts. Office: T-119; Phone: (910) 630-7665; E-Mail:

Ms. Carla Raineri Padilla (1992), Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Management (1999); Director, Environmental and Occupational Management Program; Envronmental Safety Officer; B.S. Methodist College; M.S., East Carolina University. Her interest and expertise are in environmental and biotechnological issues. Office: Science Building Addition; Phone: (910) 630-7139; E-Mail:

Dr. Frank Trapp (2004), Associate Vice President for Educational Outreach; Professor of Government Studies; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University. He specializes in International Public Policy, Conflict Theory and Methodology. Office: T-250; Phone: (910) 630-7070; E-Mail:

Mrs. Wendy Vonnegut, Esq. (1999), Director of Legal Studies; Associate Professor of Legal Studies (2004); B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; J.D., Mercer University. Office: T-215; Phone: (910) 630-7491; E-Mail:

Dr. Andrew H. Ziegler, Jr. (1998), Department Chair; Professor of Political Science (2008); Director of the Tally Center for Leadership Development; B.S., Florida State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida. Specializes in European politics and American foreign policy. Office: T-103; Phone: (910) 630-7488; E-Mail:

Dr. Mark D. Bowman (2009), Assistant Professor of Justice Studies; B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.P.S.L., Christopher Newport University; Ph.D., Old Dominion University. Office: S-230; Phone: (910) 630-7437; E-Mail:

Dr. Darl H. Champion, Sr. (1993), Professor of Justice Studies (2006); Director, Master of Justice Administration Program; B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.C.J., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., North Carolina State University. Specialties include community policy, criminal justice, and juvenile delinquency. His current focus is on critical thinking, personality, and police job performance. Office: T-304-B; Phone: (910) 630-7050; E-Mail:

Mr. David Pauly (2006), Assistant Professor of Justice Studies. B.S., Campbell University; M.F.S., George Washington University. Office: S-228; Phone: (910) 630-7420; E-Mail:

Dr. Eric S. See (2007), Department Chair; Assistant Professor of Justice Studies; B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Office: T-304-A; Phone: (910) 630-7459; E-Mail:

Mrs. Kristine A. Thomas (2004), Instructor of Justice Studies; Coordinator, Master of Justice Administration Program; B.S., University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee; M.S., University of Wisconsin at Platteville. Office: T-227; Phone: (910) 630-7268; E-Mail:

LTC (Ret.) John M. Robbins (1997), Assistant Professor of Military Science; B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Chapman University. LTC Robbins teaches ROTC basic and advanced courses. Office: South Campus Admin. Complex; Phone: (910) 630-7693; E-Mail:

Dr. Bonita Belcastro (2003), Dean, School of Public Affairs; Professor of Social Work; B.A., Ohio University; M.S.W., West Virginia University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Office: T-342; Phone: (910) 630-7059; E-Mail:

Ms. Mary Deyampert-McCall (2005), Professor of Social Work; B.S., Tuskegee University; M.S.W., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Current research focuses on child maltreatment. Chair a committee/task force researching child homicides by parent or caretaker in Cumberland County. Courses taught – Human Diversity, Child Welfare, Helping Processes, Family Social Work, Human Behavior courses, Policy courses, and Field Practicum. Office: T-222; Phone: (910) 630-7698; E-Mail:

Mr. George Hendricks (2006), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Social Work (2009); B.S., M.S.W., East Carolina University. Professor Hendricks spent 12 years as a practicing social worker with Cumberland County Schools. During his tenure with the public schools, he served the elementary, middle, high school and alternative levels. Office: T-212; Phone: (910) 630-7056; E-Mail:

Mrs. Deborah Murray (1998), Associate Professor of Social Work (2006); Coordinator, Gerontology; B.S.W., Campbell University; M.S.W., East Carolina University. Current research focuses on death and dying patients. Co-facilitates groups with Community Home Care and Hospice Coordinator. Courses taught-Introduction to Social Work, Policy courses, Helping Processes, and Social Work Field Liaison. Office: T-217; Phone: (910) 630-7699; E-Mail:

Ms. Mary Hall (2009), Director of Nursing; Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.S.N., Duke University. Office: Horner Administration Building; Phone: (910) 630-7063; E-Mail:

Ms. Jennifer Cuchna (2005), LAT, ATC; Instructor of Athletic Training and Physical Education; Assistant Athletic Trainer; B.S., University of Central Florida; M.Ed., Campbell University. Office: Riddle Center; Phone: (910) 630-7143; E-Mail:

Dr. Hugh W. Harling (1999), LAT, ATC; Department Chair; Director, Athletic Training Program; Associate Professor of Physical Education & Exercise Science (2004); B.S., M.E.S.S., University of Florida; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. Office: P-219; Phone: (910) 630-7418; E-Mail:

Ms. Jennifer R. Hoenig (2005), LAT, ATC; Instructor of Athletic Training and Physical Education; Assistant Athletic Trainer; B.A., Marquette University; M.A., Southeastern Louisiana University. Office: Riddle Center; Phone: (910) 630-7596; E-Mail:

Mr. Brandon Reynolds (1998), LAT, ATC; Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Physical Education (2004); Head Athletic Trainer; B.S., Bridgewater College; M.Ed., Northwestern State University. His background is in Sports Medicine and athletic training. Office: P-223; Phone: (910) 630-7177; E-Mail:

Ms. J. Nicole Yard (2006), LAT, ATC; Instructor of Athletic Training and Physical Education; Assistant Athletic Trainer; B.S., James Madison University; M.S., Ithaca College. Office P-227; Phone 910 630-7337; e-mail:

Dr. Lori L. Brookman (1995), Dean, School of Science and Human Development; Professor of Biology (2007); B.S.; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Academic specialties and research interests are microbiology, specifically, the structure and function of cellular components of microorganisms as well as their metabolism. Office: S-200; Phone: (910) 630-7128; E-Mail:

Dr. Clay H. Britton (2009), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Elon University; Ph.D., Purdue University. Office: S-229; Phone: (910) 630-7451; E-Mail:

Dr. Margaret D. Folsom (1973), Department Chair; Coordinator, Applied Exercise Science; Professor of Biology (1985); B.S., M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. North Carolina State University. A comparative physiologist/toxicologist with particular interest in the insects. Experienced in characterization of enzyme systems. Broad interests throughout biology. Office: S-200-A; Phone: (910) 630-7127; E-Mail:

Dr. Lysa M. Holbrook (2000), Associate Professor of Biology (2006); B.S., North Carolina State University; M.E.M., Duke University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Office: S-211; Phone: (910) 630-7511; E-Mail:

Dr. J. Rob McCandless (2005), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisville. His areas of expertise include evolutionary Biology and zoology. Office: S-231; Phone: 7247; E-Mail:

Dr. John A. Dembosky, Jr. (2005), Associate Professor of Geology (2007); B.S. Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Office: S-258; Phone: (910) 630-7556; E-Mail:

Dr. M. Elton Hendricks (1983), President; Professor of Physics; B.A., Wofford College; M.Div., Duke University; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. Specialties and areas of interest include astronomy, Low Temperature Physics, and Relations of Science and Religion. Office: Horner Admin. Bldg.; Phone: (910) 630-7005; E-Mail:

Dr. Stephanie Hooper Marosek (2007), Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Office: S-256; Phone: (910) 630-7457; E-Mail:

Dr. Cu G. Phung (1995), Professor of Chemistry (2008); B.S., Methodist College; Ph.D., Duke University. His specialty is computational chemistry. Office: S-255; Phone: (910) 630-7137; E-Mail:

Dr. Narendra P. Singh (1983), Department Chair; Professor of Chemistry (1994); B.S., M.S., University of Gorakhpur, India; M.S., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., Banaras Hindu University, India. Research interests include preparation (synthesis) and characterization of inorganic superconductors. Also, areas of specialty include nuclear and radiation chemistry, and human nutrition (effect zinc/copper ratio in diet on cardiac disease.) Office: S-201; Phone: (910) 630-7132; E-Mail:

Dr. Tat W. Chan (2001), Department Chair; Professor of Computer Science; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana. Office: M-111; Phone: (910) 630-7286; E-Mail:

Dr. Damayanti Datta (2007) Assistant Professor of Computer Science; B.Ch.E., Jadavpur University, India; M.S., Georgia Southwestern State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University. Office: M-105-B; Phone: (910) 630-7603; E-Mail:

Mr. Gary Hinson (1991), Associate Professor of Computer Science (1998); B.S., M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Office: M-109; Phone: (910) 630-7141; E-Mail:

Dr. Terry C. House (2004), Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2009); B.S., Campbell University; M.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University. Office: M-105-A; Phone: (910) 630-7416; E-Mail: Web Site: Open Source Research Corner

Dr. Gilda S. Benstead (1989), Professor of Education (1994); B.A., University of California; M.A., California State University; Ed.D., Campbell University. Dr. Benstead has taught all grades (K-12) and worked as a school principal and curriculum supervisor. She formerly taught education courses and trained teachers at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. Her research interests include teacher retention and the development of the facilitative teacher. Office: S-226; Phone: (910) 630-7060; E-Mail:

Mrs. Vickie A. Erben (1992), Assistant Professor of Education (1997); B.A., Methodist College; M.A., Campbell University. Office: S-224; Phone: (910) 630-7489; E-Mail:

Dr. Jaunita W. Heyward (1992), Associate Professor of Education (1997); B.S., Bennett College; M.A., Ed.D., Fayetteville State University. Experienced in elementary education methods, public school administration, teacher evaluation and mentor programs with concentrated interests in elementary mathematics and science curriculum and preschool evaluation and curriculum/charter schools. Office: S-212; Phone: (910) 630-7051; E-Mail:

Dr. Elizabeth A. Belford Horan (1994), Professor of Education (1999); B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University. Professional areas of expertise include motivation, human learning styles, human growth and development, and memory leadership management styles. Office: S-227; Phone: (910) 630-7054; E-Mail:

Ms. Gloria Peuster (2009), Instructor of Education; B.A., Iowa State Teachers College; M.A., Southeast Missouri State University. Ms. Peuster has several areas of certification on her North Carolina License: Level M licensure in Elementary Education, Principal (K-12), Physical Education K-12, Reading - A level certification, Mentor, and Middle Grades Social Studies. She has taught for over 35 years in the public schools in Iowa, Missouri, and North Carolina. She retired from the DoDEA Schools in 2004 after spending 24 years at McNair Elementary School on Ft. Bragg. Office: S-250; Phone: (910) 630-TBA; E-Mail:

Mrs. Jennifer Williams Mour (2004), Assistant Professor of Education (2004); Coordinator of Student Teaching and Field Experience; B.S., Methodist College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is experienced in elementary education methods and is working on her doctorate in curriculum and instruction. Office: S-215; Phone: (910) 630-7374; E-Mail:

Dr. Yvonne Nolan (2003), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Education (2007); Coordinator, Special Education; B.S., Gordon College; M.A., California State University; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University. Experienced in teaching students with special needs across exceptionalities and in a variety of settings. Areas of interest include instruction in the conducting of functional behavioral assessments to aid in the development of positive behavioral supports, and co-teaching and collaboration to ensure student success. Office: S-225; Phone: (910) 630-7373; E-Mail:

Dr. Peggy G. Batten (1993), Professor of Mathematics (1998); B.S., Atlantic Christian College; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Office: M-107; Phone: (910) 630-7131; E-Mail:

Mr. Daniel L. Bennett (2007) Instructor of Mathematics, B.S., M.S., Fayetteville State University. Office: S-257; Phone: (910) 630-7456; E-Mail:

Mrs. Patricia H. Jones (1982), Distinguished Service Professor of Mathematics (2007); B.A., Meredith College; M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Office: M-106; Phone: (910) 630-7129; E-Mail:

Mrs. Eleanor H. Ninestein (2000), Associate Professor of Mathematics (2002); B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.A., Duke University; further study, Campbell University, Duke University, East Carolina University, Wake Forest University. Office: M-108; Phone: (910) 630-7229; E-Mail:

Dr. Shivappa V. Palled (1988), Department Chair; Professor of Mathematics (1996); B.S., M.S., Karnatak University, Dharwar, India; Ph.D., University of Madras, Madras, India. Office: M-104; Phone: (910) 630-7133; E-Mail:

Dr. J. Lewis Walston (1988), Professor of Mathematics (2002); Coordinator, Mathematics Education; B.A., M.A., East Carolina University; M.Ed., Ph.D., North Carolina State University. Teaches algebra and applied statistics. Research interest is mathematics teacher preparation. Office: M-110; Phone: (910) 630-7130; E-Mail:

Dr. Christopher Aul (2000), Professor of Medical Science; Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program; Medical Advisor to the Sports Medicine Program; B.A., Wabash College; M.D., Washington University School of Medicine. Office: Medical Science Bldg.

Mr. E. Ronald Foster (1996, 2005), Associate Director, Physician Assistant Program; Associate Professor of Medical Education; B.A.S., Methodist College (now Methodist University); PA-C, Marshfield Medical Foundation/University of Wisconsin; M.A., Fayetteville State University; M.S.P.A.S., University of Nebraska. Practicing physician assistant for 25 years. Teaches gynecology and women's health issues. Special interests include responsible sexual behavior, sexually transmitted and infectious diseases. Office: Medical Science Bldg.; Phone: (910) 630-7614; E-Mail:

Mr. James F. Hull, Jr. (2008), Assistant Professor of Medical Science; Director of Didactic Studies, Physician Assistant Program; B.S., California University of Pennsylvania; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center. Office: Medical Science Bldg.; Phone: (910) 630-7531; E-Mail:

Dr. Sekhar Kommu (1996, 2009), Director, Physician Assistant Program; Professor of Medical Science; B.A., Austin College; M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Office: Medical Science Bldg. Phone: (910) 630-7216; E-Mail:

Dr. Bruce Steffes (2001), Surgeon-in-Residence; B.S., Bible Baptist College; M.D., University of Michigan; M.B.A., Duke University. Office: Medical Science Bldg. E-Mail:

Ms. Lana Smith VanStory (2008), Assistant Professor of Medical Science; Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program; B.A., B.H.S., Methodist College; M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska Medical Center. Office: Medical Science Bldg.; Phone: (910) 630-7427; E-Mail:

Mr. John Herring (2006), Department Chair; Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science; Coordinator, Physical Education; B.S., M.Ed., Frostburg State University. Office: Riddle Center; Phone: (910) 630-7365; E-Mail:

Dr. Astrid Mel (2007), Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science; B.A., Concordia University; M.S., Ph.D., Springfield College. Office: S-228; Phone: (910) 630-7450; E-Mail:

Mr. Christopher K. Wirth (2008), Instructor of Physical Education and Exercise Science; B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S.E.S.S., University of Florida. Office: S-230; Phone: (910) 630-7458; E-Mail: