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2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2016-2017 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Personnel



Board of Trustees

Todd S. Voss, President of the University Central, South Carolina
Charles L. Joiner, Chair Birmingham, Alabama
Don Milstead, Vice Chair Liberty, South Carolina
Dan Berry, Secretary Conyers, Georgia
Pete Benson Franklin, Tennessee
William Benton Birmingham, Alabama
J. Wesley Brown Bessemer, North Carolina
Louise H. Carlton Saluda, Virginia
Keith Carroll Thomasville, North Carolina
Thomas Cayce Goodlettsville, Tennessee
D. Mike Chambers Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Joseph Dongell Wilmore, Kentucky
Darl Fowler Greensboro, North Carolina
Russ Gunsalus Indianapolis, Indiana
Thomas Harding Central, South Carolina
Mike Hilson La Plata, Maryland
Benji Kelley Durham, North Carolina
Dan Loggins High Point, North Carolina
Jerry L. Lumston Archdale, North Carolina
Donna Madden High Point, North Carolina
Kevin Myers Lawrenceville, Georgia
John Ott Roanoke, Virginia
Hershell Pruitt Mentone, Alabama
W. Marshall Rampey, Jr. Greenville, South Carolina
Gregory Reynolds Roanoke, Virginia
Sue Rickman Clemson, South Carolina
Henry F. Shigley Mentone, Alabama
Keith W. Smith Decatur, Georgia
Joseph W. Stallings Archdale, North Carolina
Patrick J. Styers Wesley Chapel, Florida
D. Ken Whitener Salem, South Carolina

Church Representative

Wayne Schmidt, General Superintendent Indianapolis, Indiana

Trustee Emeriti

W. D. James Pickens, South Carolina
Daniel LeRoy
High Point, North Carolina
Herschel A. Smith Greer, South Carolina

President’s Cabinet

Todd S. Voss, EdD President
  BS, Michigan State University; MA, Western Michigan University; EdD, Western Michigan University
Tonya T. Strickland, EdD Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
  BS, University of Wyoming; MA, University of Wyoming; EdD, Baylor University
William “Joe” Brockinton, EdD Vice President for Student Life
  BA, Asbury College; MS, University of Kentucky; EdD, University of Louisville
Lisa C. McWherter, EdD Vice President for Advancement
  BS, University of Tennessee; MBA, Middle Tennessee State University; EdD, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Chad Peters, MSM Vice President for Enrollment Management
  BS, Indiana Wesleyan; MSM, Southern Wesleyan University
Mark T. Reeves, MBA Vice President for Finance and Treasurer
  BSBA, Drake University; MBA, University of Wisconsin

Administrative Staff

Academic

Daryl Couch, PhD Chair, Division of Social Sciences
Jane Dill, MFA Chair, Division of Fine Arts
Mari Gonlag, PhD Chair, Division of Religion
Janice Hartsoe Registrar
Sandra McLendon, EdD Dean, School of Education
Ken Myers, PhD Chair, Division of Humanities
Shannon Brooks Director of Library Services
Walt Sinnamon, PhD Dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Chair, Division of Science
Mona Thornton, PhD Associate Dean, School of Education
Jeannie Trudel, PhD Dean, School of Business
April L. White, PhD AVP for Educational Excellence

Admissions

David Slabaugh Director of Admissions

Athletics

Chris Williams Director of Athletics

Public Relations/Alumni

Joy Bryant Executive Director of Alumni & Constituent Relations
Cody Thomas Assistant Director of Marketing
Ed Welch Director of Communications

Student Financial Services

Melanie Gillespie Director of Financial Aid

Financial Affairs

Devon Broome Controller
Jonathan Catron Director of Physical Plant
Michael Preusz Director of Information Technology
Darlene Stancil Bookstore Manager

Student Life

Justin Carter, PhD AVP for Student Engagement
Ken Dill AVP for Spiritual Life and University Chaplain
Ellen Pate Director of Career Services
Monica Perez Director of Counseling & Health Services
Phil Pranger Director of Resident Life
Vacant Director of Retention

Faculty, Full Time

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

Joni Addis, Technical Services Librarian. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MLIS, University of South Carolina.

Lavinia Anderson, Associate Professor of Education. BS, Anderson University; MS, Columbia College; EdD, University of Phoenix. (2009)

Franklin Aviles Santa, Assistant Professor of Business. BA/BBA, University of the Sacred Heart; MBA, University of Phoenix; PhD, Inter American University of Puerto Rico. (2015)

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

Lynn Brown-Bulloch, Associate Professor of Business. BN, Medical University of South Carolina; MN, University of South Carolina; DBA, University of Phoenix. (2014)

Joy Bryant, Executive Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MS, Southern Wesleyan University. (1998)

Royce Caines, Professor of Business. BS, Clemson University; MS, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University. (Jan 2009)

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

Jacob W. Chapman, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. BS, University of Alabama (Birmingham); MS, University of Alabama (Birmingham); PhD, University of Alabama (Birmingham). (2014)

Raul Chavez-Negrete, Associate Dean of the School of Business; Associate Professor of Business. BS, Catholic University of Guayaquil; MS, Oregon State University; DBA, University of Sarasota. (2015)

Basil “Chad” Chisholm, Assistant Professor of English. AA, Hinds Community College; BA, The University of Mississippi; MA, Clemson University; PhD, The University of Texas-Arlington. (2014)

Daryl Couch, Assistant Professor of Psychology; Chair, Division of Social Science. BA, Spring Arbor College; M.T.S., Ontario Theological Seminary; MS, Shippensburg University; PhD, Clemson University. (1999)

Joseph Crosby, Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management. BS, Clemson University; MS, Clemson University. (2015)

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

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

Kenneth D. Dill, University Chaplain; Associate V.P. for Spiritual Life. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MDiv, Emory University. (1990)

Keith East, Professor of Education. BA, Eastern Kentucky University; MA, Eastern Kentucky University; EdS., University of South Carolina; PhD, University of South Carolina. (2006)

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

Bradford L. 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)

Emily Germain, Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA Richmont Graduate University. (2011)

Mari Gonlag, Professor of Religion; Chair, Division of Religion; Director of Center for Women in Ministry. BA, Marion College; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. (1998)

Tracy Hall, Assistant Professor of Education; Coordinator of Field Experiences. BS, University of South Carolina; MEd, University of South Carolina; MEd, University of South Carolina, EdD, Nova University. (2016)

Steven Hayduk, Professor of Psychology; Coordinator of Studies in Psychology. BA, University of Alberta; MA, McGill University; PhD, McGill University. (1996)

Kelli S. Horne, Assistant Professor of Accounting. BS, Brenau University; MBA, Strayer University; DBA, NOVA Southeastern University. (2013)

Charlotte Houke, Associate Professor of Accounting. BS, University of North Alabama; MBA, Augusta State University; DBA, Argosy University; CPA. (2010)

Patty Hovis, Associate Professor of Exercise Science. BS, University of South Florida; MS, University of Florida; PhD, University of Florida. (2015)

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

Kim, Jedlicka, Assistant Professor of Special Education. BA, Clemson University; MEd, Clemson University; PhD, Clemson University. (2016)

Staci Johnson, Assistant Professor of Biology; Lab Coordinator; Safety Officer. BS, University of Tennessee; MS, Clemson University. (2012)

Paul Jordan, Professor of Computer Science. BS, Appalachian State University; MA, Appalachian State University; PhD, LaSalle University. (2000)

Michael Keaton, Assistant Professor of History. BS & BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MA, Clemson University. (2008)

Timothy Kirk, Assistant Professor of English. BA, Missouri State University; CGS, Dallas Theological Seminary; MA, University of Dallas. (2013)

Lee E. Kizer, Professor of Business. BS, Centenary College of Louisiana; MBA, University of Arkansas; ScD, Nova Southeastern University. (2002)

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

Lillie Lewis, Assistant Professor of Education. BA, Barber Scotia, MEd, Clemson University. (2007)

Norman Masters, Associate Professor of Business. BSBA, East Carolina University; MBA, University of Richmond; PhD University of South Carolina. (2010)

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

Roger McKenzie, Professor of Religion. BA, Anderson College; MDiv, Anderson School of Theology; PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. (1998)

Sandra McLendon, Dean, School of Education; Associate Professor of Education. BA, Erskine College; MLS, University of North Carolina at Greensboro; EdD, Nova Southeastern University. (2007)

Martha Mishoe, Coordinator of Student Learning Services. BS, University of West Alabama; MEd, University of West Alabama. (2008)

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

Travis Nation, Professor of Biology. BS, Furman University; MEd, Converse College; PhD Clemson University. (2002)

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

Patrice Shearin, Associate Professor of Physical Education. BA, Columbia College; MEd, South Carolina State University; PhD, University of South Carolina. (2015)

Paul Shotsberger, Professor of Education. BA, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; MA, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (2009)

Walter B. Sinnamon, Dean, College or Arts and Sciences; Professor of Biology. BS, Houghton College; PhD, Clemson University. (1982)

David Stubblefield, Assistant Professor of English. BA, University of South Carolina; MA, University of South Carolina. (2015)

Mona W. Thornton, Associate Dean of the School of Education; Professor of Education. BS, Howard University; MS, Howard University; EdD, University of Massachusetts-Amherst. (2014)

Ashlee Tietje, Assistant Professor of Biology. BS, Southern Wesleyan University; PhD, Clemson University. (2015)

Laura Crews Timmerman, Assistant Professor of Economics. BS, Charleston Southern University; MA, Clemson University. (2013)

Jeannie Trudel, Dean, School of Business; Associate Professor of Business. BEC, Monash University; LLB, Monash University; MA, California State University; PhD, University of Louisville. (2012)

Jennifer Y. Wagner, Assistant Professor of Special Education. BA, Clemson University; Med, Clemson University; MA, Furman University; PhD, Clemson University. (2013)

Yanjun J. Wan, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. BA, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; BS, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; MS, North Carolina State University; PhD, Clemson University. (2013)

Kim Welborn, Associate Professor of English/Writing. BA, Clemson University; MEd, Clemson University. (2008)

Mildred Williams, Assistant Professor of Psychology. BA, Rutgers University; MA, Webster University; PhD, Capella University (ABD). (2009)

Jonathan Young, Associate Professor of Accounting. BA, Bates College; MBA, Plymouth State College; CMA; ABA. (2013)

Faculty Emeriti

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

Laura N. Black, English. 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)

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

Martha S. Evatt, Librarian. BA, Furman University; BS in L.S., Univ. of North Carolina. (1945-56, 1958-64, 1966-88)

Paul Faulkenberry, Professor of Psychology. AA, Southern Wesleyan University; BA, Indiana Wesleyan University; MS, Northern State University; PhD, Purdue University. (1990-98)

Kenneth Foutz, Professor of Religion. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary; MA, Presbyterian School of Christian Education; DMin, Emory University. (1970-98)

Thomas E. Jennings, Professor of Education. AB, Asbury College; MEd, Univ. 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, Univ. of Wisconsin; PhD, Univ. of Wisconsin. (1964-2004)

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

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

Robert R. Nash, Professor of Biology. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; MS, Clemson Univ.; PhD, Clemson Univ. (1966)

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

Hal G. Robbins, Jr., Professor of Education. AB, Indiana Wesleyan University; MA, Longwood College; EdD, University of Virginia. (1972-74, 1976-1995)

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

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

Donald D. Wood, Professor of Religion. BA, Southern Wesleyan University; BD, Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.D., Fuller Theological Seminary. (1978)

Paul B. Wood, Professor Psychology. AB, Guilford College; MA, Univ. of North Carolina; PhD, Univ. of North Carolina. (1962-1994)

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)