Personnel

• Board of Trustees
• President’s Cabinet
• Administrative Staff
• Faculty, Full-Time
• Faculty Emeriti

Board of Trustees

Church Representative

Trustee Emeriti

President’s Cabinet

Administrative Staff

Academic

Enrollment Management, Marketing and Communications

Advancement/Development

Athletics

Auxiliary Services

Financial Affairs

Student Financial Services

Student Life

Faculty, Full-Time

(Dates in parentheses indicate the year of joining the faculty.)

Ahn, Hye Won, Assistant Professor of Social Science, PhD, MA, Sookmyung Women’s University; University of Iowa. (2024)

Jessica Anderson, Instructor. MFA, Queens University of Charlotte (2023)

Raymond Attawia, Associate Professor of Business. MA, Northern Illinois University; PhD, Northern Illinois University. (2016)

Greg Benson, Dean, School of Education. BS, University of Phoenix; M.Ed., Concordia University Portland; Ph.D., University of The Cumberlands. (2025)

Brad Bowen, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. BBA, Strayer University; MS, University of Cincinnati; MA, Liberty University; EdD, Liberty University. (2023)

Noah Cromer, Assistant Professor of Religion. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA, Asbury Theological Seminary. (2025)

Joseph Crosby, Chair, School of Social Sciences; Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management. BS, Clemson University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University. (2015)

Gregory Day, Associate Professor of Music; Director of Instrumental Ensemble. BME, Furman University; MME, University of Southern Mississippi. (2000)

Dave DeBorde, Associate Professor of Media Communication. BA, Southeastern University, MA, University of Central Florida, MFA, Hollins University. (2023)

Oliver Brent Dongell, Associate Professor of Youth Ministry.  BS, Indiana Wesleyan University; MDiv, Liberty University; PhD, Columbia International University. (2018)

Debra D. Eischen, Associate Professor of Business. BA, Columbia College; MS, Chapman University; PhD, Syracuse University. (2010)

Michele Eller, Department Coordinator, Life Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Southern Wesleyan University; PhD, Clemson University. (2017)

Bradford Fipps, Professor of Religion; Coordinator of Studies in New Testament Greek. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; MPhil, Drew University; PhD, Drew University. (1991)

Atrez “Trez” Flemings, Assistant Professor of Education. BS, University of South Carolina-Spartanburg; MAT, Liberty University; EdD, Liberty University. (2022)

Derek Forrester, Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management. BA, Clemson University; MA, Furman University; MA, Liberty University. (2019)

Rebecca Fort, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BS, Clemson University; MED, Converse College. (2020)

Jessica Freeman, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Graduate Internships Coordinator. BS, Presbyterian College; MED, Clemson University; PhD, University of the Cumberlands. (2021)

Kelly Grogan, Professor of Chemistry. BS, Clemson University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University. (2025)

Priscilla Hammond, Dean, Benson School of Business; Assistant Professor of Business. BBA, Georgia State University; MBA, University of Hawaii at Manoa; MMin, Southern Wesleyan University; PhD, Indiana Wesleyan University. (2017)

Amber James, Department Coordinator for Music; Associate Professor of Music.  BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MM, University of Georgia; DMA, University of Southern Mississippi. (2018)

Staci Johnson, Chair, School of Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Professor of Biology. BS, University of Tennessee; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University. (2012)

Paul Jordan, Computer Science Instructor. BS and MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, La Salle University. (2023)

Michael Keaton, Professor of History. BS and BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA, Clemson University; PhD, Faulkner University. (2008)

Lewis Knight, Associate Professor of Media Communication; Media Communication Program Coordinator. BA, Glassboro State College; MA, Texas State University; PhD, University of Texas. (2013)

Gunsung Lee, Associate Professor of Psychology. BA, Yonsei University; MA, Yonsei University; PhD, University of Iowa. (2017)

Mary Helen Martin, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. BS, Lander University; MA, Tennessee Tech University; MED, Southern Wesleyan University; PhD, Clemson University. (2022)

Ronnie McCarrell, Assistant Professor of Counseling Psychology. BS, USC Upstate; MA, Webster University. (2024)

James McDonald, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. BS, Furman University; MPA, Clemson University. (2012)

Samuel Miller, Assistant Professor of Music. BM, Valdosta State University; MME, University of Georgia; MM, Mercer University; DMA, University of Kentucky. (2023)

Jeffrey Mohr, Professor of Biology. MS, Oklahoma University; PhD, Clemson University. (2016)

Kenneth Myers, Professor of History. BA, Delta State University; MDiv, Oral Roberts University; MA, Mississippi State University; PhD, University of Oklahoma. (2009)

Cliff Pawley, Associate Professor of Exercise Science. BS, Southern Illinois University, MED, University of Louisiana, EdD, Union University. (2023)

Kipling Pirkle, DBA Coordinator; Professor of Management. BBA, University of Georgia; MBA, University of Georgia; PhD, Clemson University; (2017)

Rosalyn Pitts, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Clemson University; M.SpEd, Clemson University; EdD, Anderson University. (2022)

Lori Shelton, Assistant Professor of Piano and Collaborative University Pianist. BM, University of Kentucky; MMus, University of South Carolina. (2024)

Sandra Rodriguez, Instructor of Biology. BS, Universidad Adventista de las Antillas; MS, Liberty University. (2024). 

Jonathan Sircy, Chair, School of Religion and Humanities; Professor of English. BA, Murray State University; MA University of Kentucky; PhD, University of South Carolina. (2018)

Hyunjin Son, Department Coordinator, Physical Science, Technology, and Mathematics; Associate Professor of Mathematics. BS, Ajou University; MS, Ajou University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Auburn University. (2018)

Nathan Street, Dean, Graduate and Online Education; Assistant Professor of Graduate Education. BME, Wingate University; MM, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; EdD, Liberty University. (2022)

Chad Stutz, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives, BA, Wheaton College; MA, University of Nevada Las Vegas; PhD, Boston College. (2023)

Beth Stuart, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science. BS, College of Charleston; MS, University of South Carolina; PhD, Oklahoma State University. (2024)

Mona Thornton, Professor of Education. BS, Howard University; MS, Howard University; EdD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. (2014)

Laura Timmerman, Department Coordinator, Business; Associate Professor of Economics. BS, Charleston Southern University; MA, Clemson University. (2013)

Joey Turner, Assistant Professor of Human Services and Coordinator of Studies and Internships for Human Services. BS, Bob Jones University; MA, Liberty University. (2021)

Mildred Williams, Associate Professor of Psychology; Program Coordinator for BS in Human Services. BA, Rutgers University; MA, Webster University; PhD, Capella University; PhD, Carolina University. (2009)

Mark Wilson, Department Coordinator, Religion; Associate Professor of Christian Ministry. BA, Indiana Wesleyan University; MA, Fuller Theological Seminary; DMin, Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University .(2017)

Janice Young, Associate Professor of Education and Coordinator of Field Studies.  BA, Clemson University; MEd, Southern Wesleyan University; PhD, Capella University. (2019)

Faculty Emeriti

Gloria J. Bell, Professor of English. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA, University of North Carolina; PhD, University of Colorado. (1977-2009)

Robert Black, Professor of Religion. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; PhD, Union Theological Seminary (VA). (1986)

Laura N. Black, Professor of English. BA, Newberry College; MEd, University of South Carolina; PhD, University of South Carolina. (1980-1989, 1991-2006)

James L. Bowen, Professor of Accounting; Coordinator of Studies in Accounting. BS, University of South Carolina; MPA, Clemson University; CPA. (1987-2013)

James B. Bross, Sr., Professor of Religion. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA, University of Illinois; PhD, University of Iowa. (1973-2008)

Don R. Campbell, Department Coordinator, Music; Professor of Music. BA, California State University at Fullerton; MA, California State University at Fresno; DMA, Arizona State University. (1998-2023)

C. Keith Connor, Professor of Physical Education. BS, High Point College; MAT, University of North Carolina; EdD, University of Georgia. (1969-2015)

Jane Palmer Dill, Chair, Division of Fine Arts; Professor of Music. AA, Anderson College; BMus, Mars Hill College; MFA, University of Georgia. (1977-81, 1990 - 2022)

Darryl L. Jachens, Professor of Music; Coordinator of Studies in Music. BME, Florida State University; MM, University of Miami; PhD, Northwestern University. (1987)

Thomas E. Jennings, Professor of Education. AB, Asbury College; MEd, University of North Carolina; EdD, University of North Carolina. (1970-2004)

Jimmy J. Kimble, Registrar. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MEd, University of North Carolina. (1968)

Martin LaBar, Professor of Science. BA, Wisconsin State University, Superior; MS, University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Wisconsin. (1964-2004)

W. James Mahony, Professor of Business. BS, U.S. Naval Academy; MS, Webb Institute; PhD, Clemson University. (1986)

Betty A. Mealy, Professor of English. BA, Indiana Wesleyan University; MA, Ball State University; EdD, University of Sarasota. (2001-2014)

Claude M. Rickman, Professor of Mathematics; Coordinator of Studies in Mathematics. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MEd, Clemson University; EdD, University of Georgia. (1978-2014)

Don Schaupp, Assistant Professor of Computer Science. BS, Arizona State University; MCS, Texas A & M University. (1988-2008)

Paul Schleifer, Professor of English. BA, Davidson College; MA, University of Georgia; PhD, University of Georgia. (1995-2023)

James L. Schmutz, Professor of Chemistry; Coordinator of Studies in Chemistry. AB, Kansas Wesleyan University; MS, Middlebury College; PhD, Pennsylvania State University. (1977-2009)

Walter Sinnamon, Professor of Science. BS, Houghton College; PhD, Clemson University. (1982 - 2021)

G. Fred Woodworth, Professor of Education. BA, Eastern Nazarene College; BEd, University of New Brunswick; MEd, University of New Brunswick; PhD, University of Connecticut. (1995-2014)