Faculty and Administration

THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

The University System of Georgia includes all state-operated institutions of higher education in Georgia—19 universities, 2 state colleges, 13 two-year colleges. These 34 public institutions are located throughout the state.

A 15-member constitutional Board of Regents governs the University System, which has been in operation since 1932. Appointments of board members are made by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the State Senate. The regular term of Board members is seven years.

The Chairperson, the Vice Chairperson, and other officers of the board are elected by the members of the Board. The Chancellor, who is not a member of the Board, is the chief executive officer of the Board and the chief administrative officer of the University System.

The overall programs and services of the University System are offered through three major components: Instruction; Public Service/Continuing Education; Research.

INSTRUCTION consists of programs of study leading toward degrees, ranging from the associate (two-year) level to the doctoral level and certificate.

Requirements for admission of students to instructional programs at each institution are determined, pursuant to policies of the Board of Regents, by the institution. The Board establishes minimum academic standards and leaves to each institution the prerogative to establish higher standards. Applications for admission should be addressed in all cases to the institutions.

PUBLIC SERVICE/CONTINUING EDUCATION consists of non-degree activities, primarily, and special types of college-degree-credit courses.

The non-degree activities are of several types, including short courses, seminars, conferences, lectures, and consultative and advisory services, in a large number of areas of interest. These activities, typically of short duration, are designed by each institution to meet special educational, informational, and cultural needs of the people of the service area of that institution.

Typical college-degree-credit public service/continuing education courses are those offered through extension center programs and teacher education consortiums.

RESEARCH encompasses investigations conducted primarily for discovery and application of knowledge. These investigations, conducted on campuses and at many off-campus locations, cover a large number and a large variety of matters related to the educational objectives of the institutions and to general societal needs.

Most of the research is conducted through the universities; however, some of it is conducted through several of the senior colleges.

The policies of the Board of Regents for the governing, managing, and controlling of the University System and the administrative actions of the Chancellor provide autonomy of high degree for each institution. The executive head of each institution is the President, whose election is recommended by the Chancellor and approved by the Board.

State appropriations for the University System are requested by, made to, and allocated by the Board of Regents. The largest share of the state appropriations—approximately 52 percent—is allocated by the Board for Instruction.

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA

270 Washington Street, SW

Atlanta, Georgia 30334

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (January, 2002)

OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE

Officers of Administration

INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
 

h -- On-campus student housing facilities
 

Degrees awarded: A -- Associate; B -- Bachelor’s; J -- Juris Doctor;

M -- Master’s; S -- Specialist in Education; D -- Doctor’s

cD -- Doctor’s, offered in cooperation with a University System university, with degree awarded by the university

Universities

State Colleges

Two-Year Colleges

University System of Georgia
270 Washington Street, S.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

FACULTY

LARRY D. ALLEN, Professor of Animal Science and Chair, Division of Agriculture and Forest Resources. Ph.D. (Agricultural Education), Louisiana State University; M.A. (Animal Science), University of Arkansas; B. S. (Agricultural Education), Louisiana Tech University. 1994

REBECCA ARNOLD, Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N. and B.S.N (Nursing) Valdosta State University. 1994

PATRICIA S. BARBER, Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N. (Nursing), Medical College of Georgia; B.S. (Nursing), Georgia Southwestern College. 1980

RAY N. BARBER, Professor of Biology and Chair, Division of Science and Mathematics. Ed.D. (Science Education), University of Georgia; M.S. (Physiology) and B.S. (Biological Science, Zoology), Auburn University. 1977

EARL M. BENNETT, Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D. (Mathematics Education), University of Georgia; M.ED.. (Secondary Education/Math Education) and B.S. (Secondary Education), Valdosta State College. 1980

JOANN BRANNEN, Assistant Professor of Business Information Technology. M.S. and B.S.ED. (Business Education), Valdosta State University. 1998

KEETRA C. BRANCH, Associate Professor of Biology. M.S. (Microbiology), University of Georgia; B.S. (Biology), Valdosta State College. 1992

RODNEY W. BROWN, Associate Professor of Forestry. Ph.D., M.S. and B.S.F.R. (Forest Resources), University of Georgia. 1982

DENNIS O. BUSH, JR., Associate Professor of Social Science. M.ED. (Secondary Education), West Georgia College; B.S.ED.. (Social Science), University of Georgia. 1972

TOM CALL, Associate Professor of Agronomy and Vice President for Student Enrollment Services. M.S. & B.S.A (Agronomy)University of Georgia. 1981

DONNA C. CAMPBELL, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education. M.S., B.S., & A.A. (Health Education), Georgia State College. 1995

ERIN E. CAMPBELL, Assistant Professor of Humanities. Ph.D. (English), University of Mississippi; M.A, (English), University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.A. (English), University of Tampa; A.A. (Interdisciplinary Studies), St. Petersburg Junior College. 2002

ERIC CASH, Assistant Professor of English/Journalism. M.A. (English); Education Specialist, (Adult & Higher Writing Program Administration, Morehead State University; B.A. (Anthropology/English) Eastern Kentucky University. 1999

PATTIE SUE CLARK, Associate Professor of Nursing. M.S.N. (Nursing), Medical College of Georgia; B.S. (Nursing and Psychology), Georgia Southwestern College. 1980

GEOFF F. CLEMENT, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. M.Ed. (Math Education) Georgia State University; B.S. (Mathematics), Emory University. 1995

DONALD B. COATES, Associate Professor of Music. M.M.E. (Music Education), Florida State University; B.M. (Music Education), Brigham Young University. 1974

JULIE CONNER, Instructor of Physical Education & Women Basketball Coach. M.S. & B.S. (Health and Physical Education), Georgia College & State University. 2000

MICHAEL J. CURRY, Associate Professor of Mathematics. M.A. (Mathematics), Purdue University; M.S. (Exercise Physiology), Georgia State University; B.S.ED. (Mathematics), Illinois State University. 1993

BERTHA B. DANIEL, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of College Services. M.S. (Criminal Justice Administration), Troy State University; B.S.C.J. (Criminal Justice), Valdosta State College. 1991

JERRY B. DAVIS, Professor of Agricultural Engineering. Ph.D. (Engineering), Clemson University; M.S. and B.S.A.E. (Agricultural Engineering), University of Georgia. 1987

Tamara R. Dennis, Instructor in Nursing. M.S.N. and B.S.N. (Nursing), Valdosta State University; A.S. (Nursing), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 2002

GARY D. DICKS, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, M.Ed. (Mathematics Education), Albany State College; B.S. (Mathematics), Auburn University. 1997

GAIL P. DILLARD, Associate Professor of English. Ph.D. (English), Florida State University. M.A. (English), University of North Carolina at Charlotte; B.A. (English), Georgia College. 1990

TIMOTHY D. DORMINEY, Instructor of Criminal Justice and Director of Regional Police Academy. M.A. (Criminal Justice Administration), Webster University; B.B.A. (Management), University of Georgia. 1989

JOHN P. DUNN, Assistant Professor of History. Ph.D., (History) Florida State University; M.A. and B.A. (History) Florida Atlantic University. 2000

JERRY J. EDWARDS, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. M.S. (Management Information Systems), University of Southern California; B.S. (Engineering), U.S. Military Academy. 1993

RENATA ELAD, Assistant Professor of AG Economics. Ph.D.(AG. Economics); M.S. (AG. Economics) University of Georgia; B.S. (Agronomy), University of Jos, Nigeria, 1999.

GAYE E. ELDER, Professor of English. Ph.D. (English), University of Tennessee; M.A. and B.A. (English), Florida State University. 1967

YOLANDA EMERY, Instructor in Spanish. M.A. (Spanish), University of Central Florida; B.S. (Spanish), University of Pr-Rio Piedras Campus. 1998

LORIE M. FELTON, Assistant Professor of Environmental Horticulture. M.S. (Horticulture), Auburn University; B.S. (Ornamental Horticulture), Auburn University. 1993

ANTHONY FITZGERALD, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. MPA (Criminal Justice) Jacksonville State University; B.S. (Liberal Arts/Psychology); A.S. (Liberal Arts/Criminal Justice), Regents College/University of NY. 1999

PAUL D. FOOTE, Instructor of Political Science. Ph.D., Georgia State University, (Political Science), M.A., Villanova University; B.A., West Chester University. 2000

JOHN G. GALYEAN, Assistant Professor of Speech/Theatre. Ph.D and M.A. (Drama/Theater Arts), Bowling Green State University. 1998.

JEFF D. GIBBS, Professor of Economics and Chair, Division of Business Administration. Ed.D. (Business Education), M.B.A. and B.B.A. (Economics), University of Georgia. 1991

SANDRA L. GILES, Assistant Professor of English. M.A. and B. A. (English)Valdosta State University; A.A. (English) ABAC. 1997

JOY J. GODIN, Assistant Professor of Business Information Technology. M.M.I.S. (Management Information Systems), Georgia College and State University; B.S.Ed. (Business Education), University of Georgia. 2002

WANDA GOLDEN, Assistant Professor and Division Chair of Nursing.

MSN (Nursing-Adult Health/Education; BSN (Nursing), Valdosta State University; AD. (Nursing), Abraham Baldwin College. 1999

SOPHRONIA GRANTHAM, Assistant Professor of English. Ph.D., M.A. and B.S. (English) University of South Florida. 1995

KIP ERROL HALL, Assistant Professor of Forestry. M.S. (Forest Resources), Pennsylvania State University; B.S. (Biology), Marietta College. 1986

B. SUE HAMMONS, Professor of Social Science. Ph.D. (Social Science Education), Florida State University; M.ED. (Secondary Education), West Georgia College; A.B. (History), University of Georgia. 1984

WENDY J. HARRISON, Instructor in Humanities. M.Ed. (Secondary Education), Georgia Southwestern State University; A.B.J. (Print Journalism), University of Georgia. 2002

DONNA HATCHER, Assistant Professor of Art. M.F.A (Art), Cornell University; B.F.A. (Sculpture & Art History), University of Georgia. 2001

CAROLINE S. HELMS, Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of History. Ph.D. and M.A. (History), Auburn University; B.A. (History), Furman University. 1976

MARY ELLEN HICKS, Associate Professor of Animal Science D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine), University of Georgia. 1989

STEPHANIE L. HOLCOMBE, Associate Professor of Mathematics. M.ED. (Mathematics Education), and B.S. (Mathematics), University of Georgia. 1990

MARVIN E. HOLTZ, Assistant Professor of Biology. Ph.D. (Science Education) Florida State University; M.S. (Biology) Niagara University, and a B.A. (Biology) Lyon College. 2001.

SHEILA L. HUGHES, Assistant Professor of Speech/Theatre. M.A. and B.A. (Speech and Drama), San Diego State University. 1998

STEVEN L. JANOUSEK, Assistant Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, and Head Baseball Coach. M.ED. And B.S. (Health and Physical Education) Georgia College; A.A. (Health and Physical Education) Middle Georgia College. 1997

SUSAN B. JOHNSON, Instructor in Psychology. M.S. (Clinical Psychology & Counseling) Valdosta State University, B.A. (Psychology) University of Georgia. 2000

WAYNE P. JONES, Associate Professor of Choral Music. M.M. (Voice), University of Cincinnati; B.M. (Voice), Shorter College. 1989

SIGNE E. KASTBERG, Associate Professor of Mathematics. Ph.D. (Mathematics Education), University of Georgia; M.A. (Mathematics), University of Georgia; B.A. (Mathematics), Keene State College. 1990

ALAN M. KRAMER, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Director. M.S.Ed. (Health, P.E., Recreation), Baylor University; B.S. (Exercise Science), Northeast Missouri State University. 1993

ETTA LEE, Assistant Professor of Psychology. M.Ed.(Counseling/Guidance); B.Ed. (Middle childhood Education), Valdosta State University; A.S. (Forestry & Ag. Eg. Tech), Abraham Baldwin College. 1999

KATRINA M. MCCRAE, Instructor in Biology. M.S. (Biology), Georgia Southern University, B.A. (Biology) Brewton-Parker College. 1998

LARRY MCGRUDER, Professor of Social Science. Ph.D. and M.A. (History), Miami University; B.S.ED. (History), Fort Valley State College. 1984

PAUL W. MILLER, Assistant Professor of Marketing Management. M.B.A. and B.S. (Business Administration), Bradley University. 1988

ROBERT MOORE, Instructor in Physical Education & Men’s Basketball Coach. M.A. (Education) Columbus State University and B.S. (Bus.&Physical Education) Milligan College. 2000

WILLIAM F. MOORE, Instructor in Wildlife and Forestry. M.S. and B.S. (Forest Resources), University of Georgia. 2002

KATHLEEN J. MORENO, Instructor in Accounting. Masters of Accountancy and B.B.A. (Accounting), Valdosta State University; B.H.S. (Nutrition), University of Florida; A.S. (Business Administration), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 2002

JOSEPH NJOROGE, Assistant Professor of Political Science. Ph.D. (Political Science) University of Tennessee; M.A. (Political Science) Eastern Kentucky, B.A. (Political Sciences and Economics) University of Tennessee. 2000.

HAZELYN PATTERSON, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. D.V.M. (Veterinary Medicine), University of Georgia; M.S. (Organic Chemistry), Clark Atlanta University; S.B. (Materials Science and Engineering), Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2002

OSCAR PATTON, Associate Professor of English and Chair Division of Humanities. Ph.D. (English), Florida State University; M.A. (English), University of Tennessee; B.A. (English), Berry College. 1991

LORI S. PEARMAN, Instructor in Mathematics. M.Ed. (Mathematics Education); B.S. (Mathematics), University of Georgia; A.S. (Mathematics), Abraham Baldwin College. 1999

KAY D. POWELL, Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Director of ABAC on the Square, Moultrie. M.S. and B.S. (Business Education) Valdosta State University. 1998

MALCOLM R. RAINEY, Assistant Professor of Animal Science. Ph.D. (Physiology) Mississippi State University; M.A. (Animal Sciences) West Texas State University; B.S. (Animal Science) Southeastern Louisiana University. 1998

ALICE (KITTY) RAY, Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N. (Nursing)Albany State University, B.S.N. (Nursing), Georgia Southwestern University; A.S. (Nursing), Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. 1993

JEWRELL RIVERS, Instructor in Sociology. M.S. (Sociology) Valdosta State University; B.S. (Psychology) Valdosta State University. 2001

MELANIE ROBERTSON, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. M.S. (Mathematics) University of West Florida; B.S. (Mathematics) Radford College. 1998

BOBBIE A. ROBINSON, Professor of English and Chair, Div. Of Humanities. Ph.D. (English), Baylor University; M.A. (History), M.A. (English), and B.A. (English), Valdosta State College. 1992

CATHERINE E. ROGERS, Associate Professor of Reading. M.ED. (Reading), Auburn University; B.S. (Middle Grades), University of Southern Mississippi. 1990

CHRYSTLE M. ROSS, Professor of Business Information Technology and Executive Director of Information Technology & Services. Ed.D. (Higher Education Administration), Florida State University; M.ED. (Business Education) and B.B.A. (Secretarial Administration), Valdosta State College. 1979

SHARRY M. SACKOR, Assistant Professor of Reading. Ph.D. (Reading Education) University of Pittsburgh; (M.A. (Urban Affairs Studies), Jersey City State College; B.A. (Education), Fort Valley State College. 1992

ELIZABETH M. SAXON, Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Interim Registrar; M.ED. (Secondary Education-Mathematics), Valdosta State College; B.S. (Mathematics), Georgia State University. 1993

EDDIE D. SEAGLE, Associate Professor of Environmental Horticulture. Ph.D. (Occupational Studies), University of Georgia; M.S. (Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design), University of Tennessee; B.S.A. (Horticulture), University of Georgia. 1978

JEFFREY L. SEELA, Professor of Chemistry. Ph.D. (Inorganic Chemistry), Indiana University; B.S. (Chemistry), Iowa State University. 1991

SUKANYA SENAPATI, Assistant Professor of English. Ph.D. (English), University of South Florida; M.A. (English), University of West Florida; M.A. (English/American Literature); B.A. (English/History), Utkal University. 1999

JOHN R. SETTIMI, Associate Professor of Agronomy. Ph.D. (Agronomy) Louisiana State University; M.S. (Agronomy) University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1996

ABUL K. SHEIKH, Assistant Professor of Business Information Technology. M.S. (Computer Science), North Dakota State University; B.S. (Agricultural Engineering), Bangladesh Agricultural University. 1990

HERBERT P. SHIPPEY, Professor of English. Ph.D. (English), University of South Carolina; M.A. (English), Emory University; B.A. (English), Georgia Southern College. 1992

JOY B. SHURLEY, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. M.ED. (Mathematics Education), University of Georgia; B.A. (Mathematics), Mercer University. 1991

KIPLAN JONES SMITH, Assistant Professor in Accounting. MACC (Business Accounting) University of Georgia; BBA (Accounting) Valdosta State University; A.S. (Business) ABAC. 1997

KAREN W. SPIVEY, Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N. (Nursing), Albany State College; B.S.N. (Nursing), Medical College of Georgia. 1984

MARC STEINBERG, Instructor in English. Ph.D. (English), Kent State University; M.A. (English), St. John’s University; B.A. (English) SUNY Binghamton. 1999

MARY E. THORNTON, Assistant Professor of Biology. M.ED. (Science Education) University of Georgia, B.S. (Zoology) University of Georgia. 1995

LUKE VASSILIOU, Assistant Professor of Humanities. Ph.D. (English), Louisiana State University; M.A. (Rhetoric and Literature), Illinois State University; B.A. (English Literature and ESL Teaching), University of Athens, Greece. 2002

DOUGLAS D. WAID, Associate Professor of Wildlife and Forestry. Ph.D. and M.S. (Wildlife Science Management), Texas Tech University; B.S. (Wildlife and Biology), University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. 1991

VICKI L. WALKER, Instructor of Reading. M.ED.. (Reading), Valdosta State College; B.A. (English), LaGrange College. 1993

KAY D. WEEKS, Associate Professor of Speech/English. M.A. (English), Valdosta State College; B.A. (Theater), Doane College. 1979

JAMES M. WEEKS, JR., Associate Professor of Physics. M.S. (Operations Research-Mathematics), North Carolina State University; M.S. (Physics), University of Minnesota; B.S. (Physics), University of Liberia. 1991

ANDREA P. WILLIS, Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Division Chair. M.S.T. and B.S.ED.. (Physical Education), Georgia Southern College. 1974

SUSAN M. WILSON, Assistant Professor of Education and Interim Chair, Division of Social Science. Ed.S. (Education Administration and Supervision), Valdosta State College; M.S. (Textiles and Clothing), Colorado State University; B.S. (Vocational Home Economics), Colorado State University. 2000

CONSULTING FACULTY

RAYMOND FULP, Consulting College Pharmacist. B.S.Ph ., University of Georgia.

DAVID C. JOHNSON, Consulting College Physician. M.D., Medical College of Georgia.

FACULTY EMERITI

PRESIDENTS