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Low Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Methodist University is proud of its 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Students can actually get to know their professors, who are approachable
and take an active interest in their students' well-being and academic
success.
LIBRARY
SERVICES
Ms. Gwendolyn Barham
(2007), Instructor of Information Science; Instructional Services
Librarian; B.A., Methodist College (now Methodist Univeristy); M.L.S.,
North Carolina Central University. Office: Davis Memorial Library,
First Floor; Phone: (910) 630-7541; E-Mail:
Ms. Arleen M. Fields
(2006, 2000), Assistant Professor of Information Science; 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
(Spring 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. Tracey Pearson
(2004), Assistant Professor of Information Science; 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:
Ms. Kathryn L. Zybeck
(1999), Assistant Professor of Information Science; 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:
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CHARLES
M. REEVES SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
ACCOUNTING
Mr. Victor Ball
(2007), Assistant Professor 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), Chair, All Business Programs; Professor of Accounting; Coordinator
of the Accounting Program; 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), Chair, All Business Programs; Associate Professor of Accounting;
B.S., Methodist College (now Methodist University); M.B.A., University
of Phoenix; CPA. Office: C-108; Phone: (910) 630-7064; E-Mail:
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BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Mrs. Theresa P. Clark
(1992), Professor of Business Administration; Coordinator, Business
Administration; 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. 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:
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:
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FINANCIAL ECONOMICS
Dr. Spencer G. Davis
(2001), Nimocks Professor of Business; Associate Professor of Financial
Economics; 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; Director, Institute for Business
and Marketing Research; 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 Financial 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 Economics
and Finance; 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:
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HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Dr. Warren G. McDonald
(2006), Director, The Professional MBA at Pinehurst; Professor of
Health Care Administration; 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), Director, Health Care Administration Program; Professor
of Health Care Administration 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:
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MARKETING
Mr. Mark Kendrick
(2007), Instructor of Marketing; B.S., Methodist College (now Methodist
University); M.S., Thomas Edison State College. Office: Mallet-Rogers
House Annex; Phone: (910) 630-7046; E-Mail:
Mr. James Marcin
(2006), Instructor of 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:
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PGA GOLF MANAGEMENT
Mr. Robert Bruns
(2005), 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; 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; Director of PGA Golf Management;
B.A., Elon College; M.S., University of Tennessee; further study,
James Madison University; 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; B.S. Campbell
College [now Campbell University]; 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), Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction; Assistant
Director, 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:
Ms. Vici Pate (2002),
Women's Golf Coach, Instructor of PGA Golf Management, Assistant
Director of PGA Golf Management; B.S., Illinois State University;
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy. PGA member; PGA Certified
Instructor. Office: Player Center; Phone (910) 630-7689; E-Mail:
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PROFESSIONAL TENNIS MANAGEMENT
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 (now Methodist
University); M.S., Manhattanville College. Office: P-205; Phone:
(910) 630-7484; E-Mail:
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RESORT AND CLUB MANAGEMENT
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. John Meeske (2000),
Executive-in-Residence; B.A., Washington State University; M.B.A.,
Michigan State University. E-Mail:
Mr. Adalberto Stratta
(2001), Executive-in-Residence, Center for Resort Business; B.S.,
Cornell University; further study, Marquette University. Office:
C-125; Phone: (910) 630-7557; E-Mail:
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SPORT MANAGEMENT
Dr. Gregory Combs
(2005), Assistant Professor of Sport Management; B.S., Eastern Illinois
University; M.A., Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado. Office:
C-112; Phone: TBA; E-Mail:
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SCHOOL
OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
ART
Ms. Silvana Foti
(1980), Department Chair; Professor of Art; 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; 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:
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ENGLISH AND WRITING
Mrs. Nancy Alexander
(1992), Associate Professor of English, B.A., M.A., North Carolina
State University. Office: T-334; Phone: (910) 630-7695; E-Mail:
Dr. Kelly Walter Carney
(2008), 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) 630-7071; 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; 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; 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 (now Methodist
University); 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; 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), Associate Professor of English; 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; 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; Dean, School of Arts and Humanities;
Interim Department Chair. 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:
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HISTORY
Dr. Carl Dyke (1999),
Associate Professor of History; 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; 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; B.A., Kennesaw State College; M.A., Ph.D.,
Emory University. Office: T-236; Phone: (910) 630-7589; E-Mail:
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MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
Dr. Joan Bitterman
(1992), Professor of French and German; 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 Languages; Director, TESL
Certificate and Spanish programs. B.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.A., 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-120;
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:
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MUSIC
Dr. Keith Dippre
(2001), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Music; 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 Dean for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor
of Music; 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 Piano; 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), Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities
and Music Education; B.M.Ed., M.M., University of Maine; further
study, Kent State University. 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),
Assistant Professor of Music; 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:
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
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; 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. Michael Potts
(1994), Professor of Philosophy; 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; 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;
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PSYCHOLOGY
Dr. John F. Campbell
(1986), Professor of Psychology; 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; 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
(Spring 2002), Department Chair; Professor of Psychology; 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), Associate Professor of Psychology; 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:
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SOCIOLOGY
Dr. Karen Boyd (2007),
Assistant Professor of Sociology; B.A., University of Kansas; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Office: T-116; Phone: (910) 630-TBA;
E-Mail:
Ms. Marilyn D. Vital
(2001), Department Chair; Assistant Professor of Sociology; B.A.,
M.A., Wayne State University. Office: T-102; Phone: (910) 630-7088;
E-Mail:
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THEATRE
Dr. Evan M. Bridenstine
(2001), Associate Professor of Theatre; 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 and Speech;
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:
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SCHOOL
OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
COMMUNICATION
Ms. Sarah Crist (2006),
Assistant Professor of Mass Communications; B.S., M.S., Illinois
State University. Her interests include radio, communication education,
mass media criticism, and cinema studies. Office: T-229; Phone:
(910) 630-7066; E-Mail:
Mr. Paul J. Joseph
(1996), Department Chair; Assistant Professor of Mass Communications;
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; B.S, M.A., Eastern Michigan University.
Office: TBA; Phone: (910) 630-7653; E-Mail:
Dr. Sharron Sypult
(1992), Associate Professor of Mass Communications; 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:
Dr. J. David Turner
(2001), Professor of Speech; 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; 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:
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GOVERNMENT STUDIES
Mr.
Christopher Cronin (2008), Instructor of Political
Science; B.A., Saint Michael's College; M.A., University of Massachusetts.
Office: TBA; Phone: (910) 630-7665; E-Mail:
Ms.
Carla Raineri Padilla (1992), Assistant
Professor of Occupational Environmental Management; Coordinator,
Occupational Environmental Management Program. B.S. Methodist College
(now Methodist University); 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),
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; 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; 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:
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JUSTICE STUDIES
Dr. Darl H. Champion, Sr.
(1993), Professor of Justice Studies; 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-260; 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
(2005), 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:
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MILITARY SCIENCE
MSG Jay Giron (2003),
Senior Instructor of Military Science. Office: South Campus Admin.
Complex; Phone: (910) 630-7693
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:
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SOCIAL WORK
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; 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; 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:
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SCHOOL
OF SCIENCE & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Ms. Jennifer Cuchna
(2005), LAT, ATC; Instructor of Athletic Training and Physical Education
& Exercise Science; 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 of the Athletic Training
Program; Associate Professor of Athletic Training and Physical Education
& Exercise Science; 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
& Exercise Science; B.A., Marquette University; M.A., Southeastern
Louisiana University. Office: Riddle Center; Phone: (910) 630-7596;
E-Mail:
Mr. Brandon Reynolds
(1998), LAT, ATC; Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Professor of
Athletic Training and Physical Education & Exercise Science;
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
& Exercise Science; B.S., James Madison University; M.S., Ithaca
College. Office P-227; Phone 910 630-7337; e-mail:
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BIOLOGY
Dr. Lori L. Brookman
(1995), Dean, School of Science and Human Development; Professor
of Biology; 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. Margaret D. Folsom
(1973), Department Chair; Coordinator, Applied Exercise Science;
Professor of Biology; 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; 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. Theresa M. Zucchero
(2007), Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., University of the
South; Ph.D., University of Iowa. Office: S-229; Phone: (910) 630-7451;
E-Mail:
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CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Dr. John A. Dembosky, Jr.
(2005), Associate Professor of Geology; B.S. Ed., Indiana University
of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. Office: S-258;
Phone: (910) 630-7556; E-Mail:
Dr. John D. Fields
(1999), Department Chair; Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S.,
King College; Ph.D., Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He teaches organic chemistry and biochemistry. Research interests
include environmentally-benign "green" chemistry and chemical
processes, specifically, microwave-enhanced solventless reactions.
Office: S-210; Phone: (910) 630-7136; 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
(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; B.S., Methodist College (now Methodist University);
Ph.D., Duke University. His specialty is computational chemistry.
Office: S-255; Phone: (910) 630-7137; E-Mail:
Dr. Narendra P. Singh
(1983), Professor of Chemistry; 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:
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
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 (Spring
1991), Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.S., M.S., University
of North Carolina at Charlotte. Office: M-109; Phone: (910) 630-7141;
E-Mail:
Mr. Terry House (2004),
Instructor of Computer Science; B.S., Campbell University; M.S.,
Nova Southeastern University. Office: M-105-A; Phone: (910) 630-7416;
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EDUCATION
Dr. Gilda S. Benstead
(1989), Professor of Education; 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 English Education; B.A., Methodist
College (now Methodist University); M.A., Campbell University. Office:
S-224; Phone: (910) 630-7489; E-Mail:
Dr. Jaunita W. Heyward
(1992), Associate Professor of Elementary Education; 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;
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:
Mrs. Jennifer Williams Mour
(2004), Assistant Professor of Education; Coordinator of Student
Teaching and Field Experience; B.S., Methodist College (now Methodist
University); M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke; further
study, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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; 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 colaboration to ensure student success. Office: S-225; Phone:
(910) 630-7373; E-Mail:
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MATHEMATICS
Dr. Peggy G. Batten
(1993), Professor of Mathematics; B.S., Atlantic Christian College
[now Barton 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; B.A., Meredith
College; M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; further
study, South Bank Polytechnic Institute and Eastern Washington University.
Office: M-106; Phone: (910) 630-7129; E-Mail:
Mrs. Eleanor H. Ninestein
(2000), Associate Professor of Mathematics; 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; 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; 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:
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MEDICAL SCIENCE
Dr. Christopher Aul
(2000), Professor of Medical Science; B.A., Wabash College; M.D.,
Washington University School of Medicine. Office: Medical Science
Bldg.
Mr. E. Ronald Foster
(2005, 1996), Department Chair; 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 Hull, Jr.
(2008), Assistant Professor of Medical Science; Didactic Coordinator,
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. Bruce Steffes
(2000), Surgeon in Residence; B.S., Bible Baptist College; M.D.,
University of Michigan. Office: Medical Science Bldg. E-Mail:
Ms. Lana VanStory
(Spring 2008), Assistant Professor of Medical Science; Clinical
Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program; B.A., B.H.S., Methodist
College (now Methodist University); M.P.A.S., University of Nebraska
Medical Center. Office: Medical Science Bldg.; Phone: (910) 630-7427;
E-Mail:
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE
SCIENCE
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. Andrew Jameson
(2005), Coordinator, Exercise Science; Associate Professor of Physical
Education and Exercise Science; B.Ed., Sheffield Hallam University;
M.S., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. Office:
Riddle Center; Phone: (910) 630-7142; 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:
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