A
Ahmed, Rashad (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.Ed., Taiz University
M.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D., The University of Memphis
Akpan, Joseph (2011)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Lane College
M.A., Drake University
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Alam, Mohammed Gaus (2006)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Alhammouri, Ahmad (2018)
Associate Professor
B.S., Al Hussein Bin Talal University
M.S.E., University of Jordan
Ph.D., Ohio University
Alikaj, Albi (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.B.A., Southern Arkansas University
M.B.A., Southern Arkansas University
Ph.D., Texas A&M International University
Alvidrez, Michael R. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S.E., Arizona State University
M.S.E., New Mexico State University
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Anderson, William Chad (2014)
Professor
B.F.A., Mississippi State University
M.F.A., Mississippi State University
Arin, Sadik (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., Turkish National Police Academy
LL.B., Marmara University
M.Sc., Ankara University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
B
Balilaj, Arjola (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Middle East Technical University
M.A., Sabanci University
Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
Baptiste, Renée L. (2005)
Department Head, Music
Professor
B.M., William Carey College
M.M., Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Florida
Barnes, Jimmy H. (2007)
Associate Professor
B.S., Berry College
M.Ed., University of West Georgia
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., Nova University
Barnett, Timothy J. (2003)
Professor
Th.B., Christian International College
M.P.A., Boise State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Barnett-Ellis, Paula (2000)
Professor
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.M.C., University of South Carolina
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Barrow, Laura (2012)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Mercer University
Bavonese, Janet L. (2011)
Assistant Vice Provost of Advising, Student Success Center
Associate Professor
B.A., St. Thomas University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Bayles, Makenzie (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Beard, Lawrence (1999)
Distinguished Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Beeman, Shellie (2021)
Associate Professor
B.M., Bob Jones University
M.M., Bob Jones University
D.A., Ball State University
Beezley, Paul R. (2004)
Department Head, History and Foreign Languages
Associate Professor
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.S., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Bekhouche, Noureddine (2000)
Professor
B.S., University of Annaba
M.S., Polytechnic University of New York
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Benson, Jeremy L. (2011)
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.M., Florida State University
D.M.A., Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Billingsley, Khadeidra (2022)
Director, Writing Center
Assistant Professor
B.A., Clark Atlanta University
M.A., DePaul University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Bishop, Wesley R. (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Blades, Randal W. (2006)
Department Head, Theatre and Film
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University
Bodiford, Kenneth G. (1994)
Director, Bands
Associate Professor
B.M., Jacksonville State University
M.M., East Carolina University
D.M.A., The University of Alabama
Boozer, Benjamin (2011)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A, Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Boswell, Allison (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Missouri at Saint Louis
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Boynton, Michael (2013)
Associate Professor
B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland
M.F.A., New York University
M.F.A., Wayne University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Brock, Vicki L. Tinnon (2016)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of South Alabama
B.A., University of South Alabama
M.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Brown, Grover III (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi
Burgett, Jennifer Savage (2020)
Clinical Education Coordinator, MAT
Assistant Professor
B.S., Western Carolina University
M.S., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Burns, Michael (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., Dickinson College
M.Sc., University of Alberta
Ph.D., University of Alberta
Burns, Sarah E. (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College
M.M., Capital University
D.M.A., Shenandoah University
Buttram, III, H. Dean (2010)
Department Head, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
C
Calhoun, Christie F. (2013)
Interim Department Head, Curriculum and Instruction
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Carter, Michael Shawn (1998)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Case, Janice (2001)
Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences
Distinguished Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Chenoweth, Michael Sean (2019)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Miami
M.A., University of Arkansas
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Clark, Christopher (2019)
Program Director, MAT
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.A., Furman University
Ed.D., University of St. Augustine
Clark, Doug (2005)
Professor
B.F.A., Radford University
M.F.A., Central Washington University
Clayton, Ronnie J. (2000)
Professor and Eminent Scholar
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Cleveland, Jason (2018)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Collum, Taleah (2006)
Associate Professor
B.S., Florida State University
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Connor, Cynthia (2012)
Professor
B.S., Mercer University
M.A., Teachers College
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Conover, Carolyn (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.A., St. Mary of the Woods College
M.A., Indiana State University
M.F.A., Michigan State University
Cook, Llewellyn D. (1999)
Professor
B.A., Texas A & M University
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Cunningham, Brent J. (1999)
Dean, College of Business and Industry
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
D
Davis, Randall C. (1991)
Professor
B.A., Marietta College
M.A., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Davis, Richards P. (2000)
Professor
A.B., University of Georgia
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Dempsey, David W. (2000)
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Dodd, Jeffrey J. (1996)
Professor
B.S., University of Maryland
M.S., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Donaldson, Emrys (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Cornell University
M.F.A., The University of Alabama
Duckett, Melissa (2013)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University
Dunn, Christian M. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.F.A., Louisiana Tech University
M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University
E
Easterling, Travis J. (2020)
Department Head, Military Science
Lieutenant Colonel
Professor
B.A., Arkansas State University
M.A., Webster University
Ellis, Sarah (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.F.A., The University of Akron
M.F.A., University of North Texas
Ellis, Taylor (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Kennesaw State University
M.S.W., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Emich, Cheryl (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., The University of Alabama at Huntsville
F
Ford, Channing (2020)
Dean, Graduate Studies
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.P.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., Auburn University
Frank, Jennifer (2004)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University
Franklin, Amy P. (2001)
Associate Professor
B.S., Troy State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Frazier, Jeannie (2012)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Freeland, Wendy (2003)
Professor
B.M., Florida Atlantic University
M.M., University of South Carolina
D.M.A., University of South Carolina
G
Gamess, Eric (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., National Institute of Applied Sciences
M.S., National Institute of Applied Sciences
Ph.D., Central University of Venezuela
Gardner, Teresa (2005)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ed.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Gharehchahi, Saeideh (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran
M.S., Shahid Beheshti University of Tehran
Ph.D., Texas State University
Ghosh, Arup Kumar (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.S., West Bengal University of Technology
M.S., University of Central Florida
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Gilbert, Allen W. (2011)
Program Coordinator, UG SMR
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy
Godbey, Jessie (1998)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Michigan
M.S., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Auburn University
Graham, John-Bauer (2001)
Dean, Houston Cole Library
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Auburn University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Gramling, Serena (2011)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Mercer University
Gray, Larry (2004)
Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Virginia
Gross, Benjamin I. (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Gross, Jennifer (2001)
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.A., University of Richmond
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Gulledge, Elizabeth D. (2006)
Associate Dean and Department Head, Chief Nursing Administrator, College of Health Professions and Wellness
Chief Nursing Administrator, Nursing
Professor
A.D.N., Southern Union State Community College
B.A., Auburn University
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
H
Hamissou, Mijitaba (2001)
Professor
B.S., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Hammack, Russell (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Hankins, William (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., Auburn University
B.A., Auburn University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Harvey, Gordon E. (2008)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Auburn University
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.A., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., Auburn University
Hathaway, Paul L. (2008)
Associate Professor
B.A., Idaho State University
M.P.A., Idaho State University
D.A., Idaho State University
Hearn, W. Mark (1989)
Interim Department Head, College of Business and Industry
Professor
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.B.A., University of North Alabama
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Heathcock, Laurie (2002)
Associate Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Helms, Andrew B. (2003)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Helms, Kimberly (2007)
Professor
A.A.S., Gadsden State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University
Hensley, Lori L. (2017)
Department Head, Biology
Professor
B.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hill, Kory J. (2001)
Program Coordinator, Graduate PE
Professor
B.S., Abilene Christian University
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., Florida State University
Huang, Jianping (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Science & Technology of China
M.B.A., Nanjing University
Ph.D., The University of Memphis
Huang, Shih-Kai (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., Cheng Kung University
M.S., Cheng Kung University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
I
Ingalsbe, Dana (2004)
Department Head, Applied Engineering
Professor
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.S., Institute of Paper Science and Technology
Ph.D., Institute of Paper Science and Technology
Ingwersen, Lance R. (2019)
Associate Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Inman, Chris (2015)
Senior Instructional Designer, Online@JSU
Assistant Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Islam, Tanveerul (2011)
Department Head, Emergency Management and Public Administration
Professor
B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
J
Jerolleman, Alessandra (2018)
Associate Professor
B.A., Tulane University
M.P.A., University of New Orleans
Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Johns, Kyoko M. (2010)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Johnson, J. Seth (2014)
Associate Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
Distinguished Professor
B.F.A., Jacksonville State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Johnson, Karlie L. (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Jordan, Matthew (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.M., Middle Tennessee State University
M.M., University of North Texas
D.M., The Florida State University
Joyce, Teddi (2020)
Associate Professor
B.S., Butler University
M.A., University of Dubuque
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
K
Kaibara, Helen I. (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., Portland State University
M.A., Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Kean, David (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.Ed., University of Toledo
Ph.D., Kent State University
D.A.T., Florida International University
Kim, Jaedeok (2002)
Professor
B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Kim, Kihyun (2011)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Korea University
M.B.A., Korea University
M.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Kim, Youngmi (2002)
Professor
B.S., Seoul National University, Korea
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Kiser, Jerry D. (1997)
Professor
B.A., Christopher Newport University
M.Ed., Montana State University, Northern
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University
Koozehchian, Majid S. (2017)
Program Coordinator, Graduate Human Performance
Associate Professor
B.S., Beheshti University
M.A., Bu-Ali-Sina-Hamadan University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Koss, Ronald G. (1989)
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Wisconsin at River Falls
M.A., University of Florida
Ph.D., University of Florida
Kostova, Raina (2006)
Professor
B.A., American University, Bulgaria
M.A., University of Maine
Ph.D., Emory University
L
Lafferty, Bryce (2011)
Department Head, Art and Design
Professor
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.F.A., University of North Texas
Landry III, Robert J. (2006)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., University of North Alabama
J.D., The University of Alabama
M.P.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Lang, Kay E. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.A., Trent Polytechnic
M.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Leicester
Ph.D., University of Albany
Latham, Bethany (2004)
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Leathrum, Thomas E. (1998)
Professor
B.B.A., Johns Hopkins University
M.A., Dartmouth College
Ph.D., Dartmouth College
Lee, Jihye (2014)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Chung-Ang University
M.S., Illinois Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Lemmons, Russel (1993)
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Franklin College, Indiana
M.A., Miami University, Ohio
Ph.D., Miami University, Ohio
Levi, Tamara J. (2006)
Professor
B.A., Lees-McRae College
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lindblom, Timothy H. (2016)
Interim Dean, College of Arts and Humanities, Dean, College of Science and Mathematics
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Lockhart, Jessica (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.S.N., State University of New York Erie Community College
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.N., State University of New York at Delhi
D.N.P., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Long, Jody (2019)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., Mercer University
M.S.W., University of Georgia
Ed.D., University of Memphis
Lonsberry, Gabriel (2021)
Assistant Professor
A.A., Polk State College
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., University College London
Ph.D., Purdue University
Lowe, Keith (2007)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Lowe, William A. (2004)
Professor
B.S., Shorter College
B.S., University of Cincinnati
M.B.A., Brenau University
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Lu, Yajun (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Zhongyuan University of Technology
M.S., Hauzhong University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Luck, Jennifer (2017)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.F.A., University of Kansas
M
Mabrey, Regina (2006)
Department Head, Kinesiology
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Martin, Ross (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.S., College of Charleston
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Texas State University
Matthews, Tracey D. (2020)
Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness
Professor
B.S., University of Connecticut
M.S., Springfield College
D.P.E., Springfield College
Maywald, Dominique Nikki (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S.W., University of West Florida
M.S.W., University of West Florida
Ph.D., Tulane University
McElroy, Allison (2008)
Professor
B.F.A., Atlanta College of Art
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design
Ed.D., Auburn University
McGahey, James T. (2011)
Professor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.Ed., Augusta College
Ed.S., Georgia Southern University
McGrail, J. Patrick (2008)
Professor
B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.S., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Syracuse University
McGrath, Lori S. (2017)
Associate Professor
A.S.N., Samford University
B.S.N., Samford University
M.A., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S.N., The University of Alabama in Huntsville
D.N.P., The University of Alabama in Huntsville
McKerchar, Paige (2007)
Department Head, Psychology
Professor
B.S., University of Florida
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas
McKerchar, Todd (2007)
Professor
B.S., University of Florida
M.A., University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Mertens, Dan (2016)
Professor
B.A., Colorado State University
M.B.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona
Mikel, Dana Stacy (2018)
Assistant Professor
A.D.N., Snead State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University
Miles, Sarah Cusimano (2013)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
B.F.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Mitchell, Kimberly (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A.E., University of Alabama
M.A., Jacksonville State University
Mitchell, Linda (2007)
Interim Department Head, Secondary Education
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Moore, Jocelyn (2021)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Moore, Megan (2022)
Assistant Professor
A.A.S.N., Gadsden State Community College
D.N.P., Samford University
Morgan, Joseph Scott (2014)
Distinguished Scholar,
Associate Professor
B.S., National-Louis University
M.F.S., National University
Morgan, L. Joe (2010)
Department Head, Chemistry and Geosciences
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
M.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
Ph.D., State of New York at Buffalo
Munster, Danyel Weldon (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.F.A., The University of Alabama
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University
Murdock, Christopher (2006)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Murtagh, Christopher (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.S., Westfield State College
Ph.D., Brandeis University
N
Nall, Rusty (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Utah State University
Nevala, Andrew E. (2011)
Professor
B.A., Boise State University
M.M., University of Northern Colorado
D.M.A., University of Colorado
Newton, Allison (2010)
Coordinator, Collaborative Affairs
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of North Alabama
M.P.A, Jacksonville State University
Ed.D., University of Alabama
Newton, Andrew (2017)
Program Coordinator, UG ESW
Associate Professor
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Kent State University
Ning, Wei (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.Sc., Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunication
M.B.A., University of Detroit Mercy
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Norvell, Barbie (2016)
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.A., Piedmont College
Ed.S., Auburn University
O
Ogden, Christopher (2019)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of South Alabama
M.S., University of South Alabama
Ph.D., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Louisville
Oles, John (2015)
Associate Professor
B.F.A., University of Masschusetts-Dartmouth
M.F.A., Tulane University
Olson, Laura (2023)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Macalester College
M.A., Heidelberg University
Ph.D., The George Washington University
Overton, Reginald F. (2013)
Program Coordinator, Graduate Sport Management
Professor
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., United States Sports Academy
M.B.A., Auburn University
Ed.D., Temple University
Owens, Lori (2001)
Dean, Honors and Special Programs
Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
P
Park, Kye Jung Rachel (2017)
Assistant Professor
B.M., Sookmyung Women's University
M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Paynter, Kelly (2014)
Associate Professor
B.B.A., University of Georgia
M.B.A., Georgia State University
Ed.S., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Liberty University
Peck, Ellen M. (2010)
Professor
B.A., Oakland University
M.A., University of Illinois
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Pelletier, Sheryl (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Metropolitan State University
M.S.C.J., St. Leo University
D.C.J., St. Leo University
Perygin, Donna (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Memphis State University
M.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Pitts, Laura (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Poe, Jodi (2001)
Department Head, Technical Services
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
Porter, Andrea (2005)
Department Head, English
Associate Professor
B.A., University of North Alabama
M.A., Mississippi State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Probst, Christopher (2014)
Associate Professor
B.A., Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania
B.S., Lebanon Valley College of Pennsylvania
M.M., The University of Arizona
M.M., Florida International University
D.M.A., University of Georgia
R
Rahman, Kazi (2018)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of Bangladesh
M.S., University of Bangladesh
M.S., Wilfred Laurier University
Ph.D., University of Guelph
Rattner, Ashley (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Rayburn, James R. (1998)
Distinguished Professor
B.S., Louisiana College
M.S., Oklahoma State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Reiff, Marija (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Concordia College
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Renda, Cheyenne (Renee) (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Utah State University
Ridlen, M. (2018)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Saint Louis University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Ross, Jeremy (2013)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Runnells, Jamie (2013)
Distinguished Professor
B.A., Augusta State University
M.Des., Edinburgh College of Art
S
Sarrell, Astin (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S.E., Jacksonville State University
M.Ed., University of West Alabama
Ed.S., University of West Alabama
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Sciuchetti, Mark (2019)
Associate Professor
A.A., Emory University
B.A., Columbus State University
M.A., Columbus State University
M.M., The Florida State University
Ph.D., The Florida State University
Smith, Allegra W. (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Smith, Edwin H. (1995)
Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.S., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Smith, Shana (2018)
Assistant Professor
B.S., Auburn University
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Sneed, Cynthia A. (2001)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Sneed, John E. (2001)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Southwick-Thompson, Kimberly (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.F.A., Emerson College
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Staubs, Melinda (2007)
Professor
B.S., University of Tulsa
M.S., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ed.D., The University of Alabama
Stephens, Douglas (2017)
Coordinator, Adult Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Track
Associate Professor
B.S., Southern University and A&M College
B.S.N., Florida A&M University
M.S.N., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
D.N.P., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Stephens, Wendy S. (2015)
Associate Professor
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.A., The University of Alabama in Huntsville
M.L.I.S., The University of Alabama
M.Ed., Samford University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Stevens, Kimberly W. (1998)
Professor
B.A., Auburn University
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Stone, Staci (2018)
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Professor
B.A., The University of Alabama
M.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Stovall, Jeremy (2006)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., Jacksonville State University
D.M.A., University of Alabama
T
Thomas, Casey (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.A., The University of Iowa
D.M.A., The University of Iowa
Thomas, James L. (1999)
Professor
B.B.A., University of Mississippi
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Thornton, David C. (2003)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Auburn University
Tigner, Julia (2022)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Tuskegee University
M.A., The University of Georgia
Ph.D., Auburn University
Tolley-Jordan, Lori (2010)
Professor
B.S., University of Arkansas
M.S., Southwest Texas State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Trifas, Monica (2005)
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Bucharest
M.S., University of Bucharest
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Triplett, Jimmy (2010)
Professor
B.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Troncale, Jennifer M. (2011)
Professor
B.S., The University of Alabama
M.A., The University of Alabama
Ed.S., The University of Alabama
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Trucks, Christi G. (2015)
Interim Department Head, Family and Consumer Sciences
Assistant Professor
B.S.E., The University of Alabama
M.S.E., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Turley, Falynn (2010)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Turner, Ashley (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.S., University of West Georgia
M.S., University of West Georgia
Ph.D., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
V
Vaughn, Jennie (2020)
Assistant Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.S.Ed., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
W
Walker, Laura Pruitt (2008)
MSN Program Coordinator,
Professor
A.D.N., Gadsden State Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.H.Ed., A.T. Still University
Wallace, Heather Goodwin (2017)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
D.N.P., University of South Alabama
Wallace, Melanie (2007)
Professor
B.S., University of Montevallo
M.Ed., University of Montevallo
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Wang, Chongming (2017)
Associate Professor
B.S., East China Normal University
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Wang, Hanrong (2000)
Professor
B.A., Huazhong Normal (Teacher's) University
M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi
M.Ed., University of Southern Mississippi
Warfield, Kimberly (2015)
Associate Professor
B.S., Jackson State University
M.S., Jackson State University
Ed.S., Mississippi College
Ed.D., Mississippi College
Watkins, James (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.F.A., Stony Brook Southampton
Webb, Sheila A. (1997)
Professor
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Weinkauf, Laura (1998)
Associate Professor
B.A., Carleton College
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Westbrooks, Kimberly (2016)
Associate Professor
B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.L., The University of Alabama
Wickersham, Kimberly (2017)
Associate Professor
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.S.W., The University of Alabama
M.P.H., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Wight, Nathan N. (2003)
Professor
B.S., Abilene Christian University
B.A., Abilene Christian University
M.M., Rice University
D.M.A., Arizona State University
Wildinger, Jolie (2021)
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
D.N.P., Jacksonville State University
Wilson, Priscilla (2011)
Professor
B.A., Tulane University
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama
Wolbert, Stacie (2021)
Interim Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Associate Professor
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Woodward, James C. (2010)
Professor
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin
M.M., University of Southern California
D.M.A, Arizona State University
Wooten, Rachel Smedley (2017)
Coordinator, Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Assistant Professor
A.D.N., Northeast Alabama Community College
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
M.S.N., Jacksonville State University
D.N.P., Samford University
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Yanson, Eliezer (2019)
Director, Choral Activities
Professor
B.M., Bob Jones University
M.M., Bob Jones University
D.M.A., University of South Carolina
Yi, Xiang (2014)
Professor
B.A., Peking University
MHRIR, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Z
Zanzig, Jeff (2000)
Professor
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
M.Ac., The University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., The University of Mississippi
Zengaro, Franco (2020)
Associate Professor
B.A., Harding University
M.B.A., Leicester University
M.S.E., Harding University
Ph.D., The University of Alabama