Catalogue: Register

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

PRESIDENT

Roger Parrott (1996), President
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College; M.Ed., The University of Maryland; Ph.D., The University of Maryland

Marcia Carroll (1993), Executive Assistant to the President
A.A.S., Phillips Junior College; B.S.M., Belhaven University

Jeff Rickels (2012), Assistant to the President

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST 

Daniel Carl Fredericks (1983), Senior Vice President and Provost
B.A., The University of Minnesota; M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Liverpool, England

Sheri Anderson (2009), Executive Secretary to Vice Provost & Dean of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Missouri

Lee Ann Bethany (2012), Coordinator of Institutional Research
B.S., Mississippi College

Travis Bounds (2010), Director of Academic Technology Services
B.S., William Carey University

Ginny Cockerill (2012), Director of Academic Enhancement
B.A., Asbury University; M.Ed., Columbia International University

Clarence Davis (2011), Director of Dance Production
B.A., Belhaven University, MFA, University of Illinois

L. Teresa Dawson (2006), Director of Academic Resources
B.S.M., Belhaven University

Frank Dolansky (2001), Facilities Coordinator for Center for the Arts
B.A., University of Buffalo; M.F.A., Michigan State University

Lori A. Farmer (2003), Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President &Provost
Marshalltown Community College; Certified Professional Secretary

Annette Gibson (2009), Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Business
A.A., Peninsula Technikon College

Richard J. Harris (2004), Assistant Vice President for Adult Studies and Academic Dean (Orlando)
B.A., The University of South Dakota; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Iowa

Melissa Hause (2001), Dean of the Honors College; Assistant Chair of the Visual Arts Department; Associate Professor of Art History
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Sheila King (2009), Administrative Assistant for Dance Department
B.S., Mississippi College

Ralph A. Mason, III (1995), Dean of the School of Business
B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina

Joe Maxwell (2003), Writer in Residence
B.A., The University of Mississippi; M.C., Wheaton College

Bonnie McNair (2008), Administrative Assistant to Visual Arts and Theatre
B.S., Belhaven University

Greg Palmer (2011), Administrative Assistant to MS State Dean
B.S., Abilene Christian University

Sandra L. Rasberry (1988), Dean of the School of Education
B.S., West Georgia College; M.A., The University of South Alabama; Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Carol Simmons (2008), Administrative Assistant to Dean of Education
B.S., University of Mississippi

Lee Skinkle (2008), Assistant Vice President for Academics
B.B.A., University of Georgia; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Jeanette G. Smith (2011), Academic Coordinator
A.A., Cottey College, B.S., Florida State University, M.Ed., Springfield College

Valerie Tate (2010), Administrative Assistant to the Music Department
B.A., Belhaven University

Joe Villarreal (2010), Online Campus Technical Support Representative 
A.A., Hinds Community College

TRADITIONAL ADMISSION

Suzanne T. Sullivan (2000), Director of Admission
B.A., Mississippi State University

Jessica Akiona (2012), Admission Counselor

Daniel Allen (2011), Online Admission Counselor
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University

Ryan Brister (2010), Assistant Director of Online Admission
B. A. Mississippi State University

Brittany L. Busby (2012), Assistant Director of Admission Operations

Chelsea Congleton-Young (2011), Admission Coordinator

Sydney Cunningham (2010), Data Coordinator Graduate and Online
B.A., Belhaven University

Kelli “Joy” Dear (2010), Admission Counselor

Jake Donald (2007), Admission Counselor
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Mississippi College

Dana Gilliam (2003), Admission Operations Coordinator
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Emily Kirkpatrick (2012), International Admission/Media Coordinator

Karlos Lyons (2011), Admission Counselor

C.L. Pierce (2007), Admission Counselor
B.A., Belhaven University

Joshua Reid (2009), Admission Counselor

Roberta Sachs (2012), Online Student Service Representative

Daniel Shaw (2007), Admission Counselor
B.A., Belhaven University

Kathleen Sloan (2010), Coordinator for Graduate & Online Programs
B.S., Mississippi State University

ADULT STUDIES

Audrey Kelleher (2007), Vice President of Adult & Graduate Marketing Development
B.S.B.A. University of Central Florida; M.Ed. University of Central Florida; Ph.D. Barry University

Amalo Alce (2012), Assistant Director of Admission (Orlando)
B.B.A., State University of New York; M.Ed., Belhaven University

Judy Boyce (2011), Assistant Director of Admission (Orlando)
B.A., Rollins College

Jonathan Brown (2011), Assistant Director of Student Services (Orlando)
B.S., University of Southern California, M.B.A., Liberty University

Jamila Carter (2012), Assistant Director of Admission (Houston)

Modice Croom (2012), Senior Admission Advisor

Michael Davis (2012), Director of Admissions and Student Services (Atlanta)

Will Davis (2012), Campus Coordinator (Memphis)

Susan Dick (2007), Admission Coordinator (Memphis)
B.A., University of Memphis

Theresa Dolansky (2011), Coordinator (Jackson)
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Beth Ellison (2012), Campus Coordinator (Atltanta)

Alexis Fields (2007), Director of Student Services (Orlando)
B.S., Appalachian State University

Veronica Garcia (2007), Assistant Director of Student Services (Houston)
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Virginia Garrison (2010), Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Allison Gentry (2011), Director of Admissions and Student Services (Houston)
B.S., Liberty University

Denise Graham (2009), Assistant Director of Student Services (Houston)
B.A., Queens College

Susan Haughton (2010), Assistant Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)

Helean Hawkins (2009), Associate Director of Graduate Education Admission
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.S., Jackson State University

Carlos Holliday (2012), Assistant Director of Admission (Atlanta)

Erica Johnson (2007), Associate Director of Admission (Memphis)
B.S.B.A., Samford University; M.B.A., Belhaven University

Clotilde Jones (2007), Assistant Director of Admission (Memphis)
A.A., University of Phoenix

Don Jones (2007), Director of Admission and Student Services (Memphis)
B.S., Bethel College; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University

Sandra Kelly (2007), Assistant Director of Student Services (Jackson)
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Mississippi College

Deb Leal (2010), Assistant Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
A.S., State University of New York; B.S., Covenant College

Crystal Lewis (2012), Student Services Advisor

Julian Marion (2011), Assistant Director of Admission (Houston)
B.S., Belhaven University

Larissa McCutchen (2010), Campus Coordinator (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Amirah McGrone (2010), Director of Admission and Student Services (Atlanta)
B.S., Loyola University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Dan Martin (2012), Admission Advisor

Jennifer E. McMahon (2012), Associate Director of Online Student Services and Admission
M.S., Greenville College

Stefan Melikian (2011), Associate Director of Student Services (Memphis)
B.A., Williams Baptist College; M.A., Liberty University

Heather Miller (2008), Assistant Director of Student Services (Orlando)
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

April Nichols (2008), Assistant to the Vice President/Data Entry Specialist
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Altonius Peterson (2011), Student Services Coordinator (Memphis)

Ed Pickel (2010), Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
B.A. University of Tennessee Chattanooga; M.S., University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Carol Pierce (2010), Assistant Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Vicki Pitts (2012), Senior Admission Advisor

Michelle Polins (2010), Campus Coordinator (Houston)
B.A., John Carroll University

Kathy Ross (2010), Assistant Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Elizabeth Salathe (2011), Assistant Director of Admission (Houston)
B.A., Millsaps College

Andrew Slaughter (2008), Assistant Director of Student Services
A.A., Victor Valley College; B.A. Cal State University

Kathleen Sloan (2010), Coordinator, Graduate and Online Programs
B.S., Mississippi State University

Jeannette G. Smith (2011), Academic Coordinator Adult Studies (Orlando)
A.A. Cottey College, B.S. Florida State University; M.Ed. Springfield College

Rachele Stains (2012), Admission Advisor

Clay Taylor (2012), Assistant Director of Admission (Jackson)
B.A., Mississippi State University; M.A., Mississippi State University

Kara Toporek (2008), Campus Coordinator  (Orlando)

ATHLETICS

Scott Little (2001), VP Student Affairs & Athletics /Director of Athletics
B.A., The University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

John Aiken (2008), Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach & Administrative Coordinator
B.S., University of Southern Maine

Christie Barber (2000), Head Cross Country Coach
B.S., Belhaven University

Craig Bowman (2012), Assistant Football Coach
B.A., Millsaps College

Ray L. Caldwell (2003), Associate Head Football Coach & Offensive Coordinator
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed., Southwest Baptist University

Andrew Carcich (2011), Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning
B.S., Belhaven University

Elliott Carter (2005), Head Athletic Trainer
B. S. Belhaven University; M.A.T. University of West Alabama

Jody Chance  (2010), Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Tennis
B.A., Dallas Baptist University

Hill H. Denson, Jr. (2000), Head Baseball Coach
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.S. in Education, Mississippi College; Ed. Specialist Certification, The University of Southern Mississippi

Les George (2011), Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Bacone College

Jarrod Green (2012), Head Coach of Strength and Conditioning

Kevin Griffin (2011), Head Softball Coach
B.A., Bellevue University

Andrew Haygood (2010), Graduate Assistant for Athletics Administration
B.S., Belhaven University

Willie Heidelberg (1998), Community Coach for Football
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.Ed., Jackson State University

John Kehoe (2011), Graduate Assistant for Men’s Soccer
B.S., Belhaven University

Jordan Lay (2011), Graduate Assistant for Volleyball
B.S., Butler University

Dan Lickess (2012), Head Men’s Golf Coach

Brooke Lincoln (2011), Graduate Assistant for Women’s Soccer
B.S., Mississippi College

Dana Marsalis (2006), Head Cheerleading Coach and Director of Game Day Operations
B.A., Mississippi State University

Kirk McDonnell (2008), Director of Sports Information
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University;  M.B.A., Point Park University

Michael McGeown (2007), Community Coach for Men’s Soccer
B.S., Belhaven University

Brian McMahon (2012), Head Men’s Soccer Coach

Levi Patton (2008), Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S., Belhaven University;  M.S.M., Belhaven University

Jonathan Reed (2011), Graduate Assistant for Football
B.S., Belhaven University

Rebecca Rousseau (2011), Graduate Assistant for Softball
B.S., Belhaven University

Josue Sabillon (2008), Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Marshall University

Justin Sawyer (2012), Assistant Football Coach

Clayton Smith (2002), Assistant Head Baseball Coach
B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

Joe Thrasher (2009), Head Football Coach
B.A., Belhaven University

Courtney Ward (2010), Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
B.S., Belhaven University

Danny White (2003), Assistant Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., M.Ed., Southwest Baptist University

CAMPUS OPERATIONS

Becky Cochran (2007), Conference Services Coordinator
A.A., Hinds Community College

Alicia Kleeves (2011), Mailroom Supervisor

Kyle O’Donnell (2012), Grounds Technician

Lea  Partridge (2012), Admin Assist. to the AVP of Campus Operations
B.A. Louisiana State University

David Potvin (2001), Campus Operations Coordinator
C.N.A., Fanshawe College, London, Ontario Canada

Robin T. Savoy (1999), Assistant Director of Human Resources
B.A., Jackson College of Ministries; B.S.M., Belhaven University

DEVELOPMENT

Michael Dukes (2003), Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
B.S., Belhaven University

Larry Mills (2003), Assistant to the President and Director of Church Relations
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary

Beth Whitney (2010), Development Operations Manager

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

Virginia Henderson (1997), Chief Financial Officer and VP for Business Affairs
Hinds Community College, Belhaven University

Business Office

Sherry Collins (2006), Director of Accounting
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Beverly Epperson (2003), Director of Human Resources and Payroll
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., M.B.A., Belhaven University

Debra Hartfield (2012), Personnel Records Administrator – Business Office

Niki Jobe (2010), Payroll Administrator

Jeanne Smithhart (2012), Cashier

Shekaria Summers (2002), Accounts Payable Administrator
B.S., Belhaven University

BOOKSTORE

Brian Gates (2005), Bookstore Textbook Manager
B.A., Mississippi College

Carissa Hanson (2012), Bookstore Sales Associate

Timothy Jordan (2010), Assistant Bookstore Textbook Manager

Sheila Lyons (2005), Bookstore Manager
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Leslie Puckett (2010), Sales Floor Supervisor

INTEGRATED MARKETING

Jason Brock (2008) Search Engine Marketing and Media Manager
B.S., Mississippi College

Bryant Butler (2005), Director of Integrated Marketing
B.A., Mississippi College

Ian Cory Drake (2012), Social Media Optimization Coordinator

Doreen Fagerheim (1997), Director of Web Services
B.A., Houghton College

Mike Hartley (2008), Web Programmer
B.S., Mississippi State University

Cliff McArdle (2012), Director of International Relations & Special Gifts Officer
B.A., East Texas Baptist University

David Sprayberry (2011), Web Writer/ PR Associate

Chad Wallace (2012), Search Marketer Coordinator

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bo Miller (2006), Director of Information Technology
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

Ginger Keys (2007), System Administrator
B.B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.B.A., Mississippi College

Dennis Bonds (2012), Computer Technician

David Harbough (2011), Assistant Systems Administrator
B.S., Belhaven University

Laura Lovell (2011), IT Coordinator
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Terry McInnis (2007), Computer Technician
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Rik Tice (2010), Server Manager

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Kevin Russell (2003), Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.B.A., Millsaps College; M.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Rebecca C. Sims (1998), Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Jones County Junior College; B.S.M., Belhaven University

LIBRARY

Chris W. Cullnane, II (1997), Evening/Interlibrary Loan Librarian
B.A., Indiana University; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; M.L.S., Indiana University

Charles Gauden (2007), Reference/Periodicals Librarian 
B.S., Florida State University; M.B.A., Auburn University; M.L.S., Louisiana State University

Stephanie Gault (2009), Cataloging Librarian
B.A., Florida State University

Tracy Harrington (2011), Reference Librarian/Database Librarian
B.A., Bates College; M.S.L.S. University of Tennessee; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Vicki Miner (2004), Materials Manager

Anthony Springer (2008), Assistant Reference Librarian
B.A., Johnson Bible College; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Daylan Stephens (2009), Circulation Librarian 
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi

MAINTENANCE

Chandra Alexander (2008), Environmental Services

Clinton Bagwell (2008), Maintenance Technician

Michelle Bailey (2012), Housekeeper

Tommie Banks (2008), Environmental Services

Maggie Bennett (2004), Environmental Services

Faye Bogan (1996), Environmental Services

Wade Bullie (1999), Maintenance

Reginald Burns (2011), Housekeeping Supervisor

Kenneth Coleman (2004), Maintenance

Mark Curtis – Grounds

Eloise Fields (2007), Environmental Services

Angela Friday (2006), Environmental Services Supervisor

Trenton Green (2010),  Maintenance Tech

Wayne Green (2007), Maintenance Supervisor

James Massey (2007), Grounds Supervisor

Arthur Park (2007), Locksmith

Anthony Parker (2001), Maintenance Technician

Lenard Schaffer, Jr. (1996), Environmental Services

Kevin Taylor (2007), Maintenance Technician

Jonathan Tolbert (2010), Maintenance Technician

Ricky White (2007), Maintenance Technician

Amy Williams (2007), Environmental Services

Fleecie Wilson (1996), Environmental Services

L. E. Younger (2003), Environmental Services

REGISTRAR

Donna Weeks (1999), Registrar
B.S., Belhaven University

Stephanie Barrett (2008), Assistant to the Registrar
B.B.A., Delta State University

Lee Craig (2009), Coordinator of Ceremonies
B.I.S.E., Auburn University

Jean Anne Fairly (1998), Records Analyst
B.S., Belhaven University

Monica French (2011), Records Analyst
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Mississippi State University

Deborah Fulton (2008), Records Analyst
B.S., Mississippi College

Timothy Newbrander (2011), Assistant to the Registrar
B.A., Covenant College

Kathleen Perrett (2011), Asst. to the Registrar/VA Certifying Official
B.S., Grace University

Pam Savell (2003), Records Assistant
B.A., Belhaven University

Shana White (2010), Administrative Assistant to the Registrar

SECURITY

Steven Farmer (2007), Director of Security
B.A., Buena Vista College 

Michael Adams (2011), Security Officer

Charles Barry (2009), Security Officer

Kareem Burnett (2011), Security Officer

Nate Cannon (2008), Security Officer

Alex Chapman (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Odie Cornelius Jr. (2011), Security Officer

Jerial Dawson (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Travanta Fisher (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Maurice Greer (1995), Security Officer, Part-time
B.S., Jackson State University

Mary Ann Harper (2012), Security Officer

Charles T. Matthews (2002), Security Officer

Craig McDonald (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Dian Myers (2012), Security Officer

Austin Mitchum (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Jamie Quinn (2008), Security Officer

Claude Riptoe (2012), Housekeeper

Maurice Sikes (2011), Security Officer

Earl Thrasher (2010), Security Officer

Bobbie Walker (2012), Security Officer

Ricky Wadlington (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

Michael Wells (2006), Security Officer

Curt Wilson (2011), Security Officer, Part-time

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING

Denise Ballard (2010), Financial Aid Coordinator
A.A. Hinds Community College

Jennifer Brown (2012), Financial Aid Specialist - Pell

Tawesia Colyer (2005), Director of Financial Aid
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

William Devore, Jr. (2010), Financial Aid Manager
B.S. Wesley College, MNS Southeast Missouri State, M.Ed. Jackson State Univ.

James Hall (2009), Financial Aid Specialist - Loans
B.S., Mid Continent University

Charles Humphrey (2011), Financial Aid Specialist – Grad Ed, Online, PACE
B.S. Wesley College

Daniel McPhearson (2011), Financial Aid Specialist – Jackson Adult Program
B.A., Belhaven University

Jessica Peabody (2012), Financial Aid Specialist

Susan Smith (2010), Financial Aid Specialist – Adult Branch Campuses

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING STUDENT ACCOUNTS

Anna Blaylock (2002), Student Accounts Specialist  (part-time)
B.A., Louisiana State University

Vicki Jones (2011), Director of Student Accounts
B.B.A, Millsaps College: M.B.A, Belhaven University

Rodney Grayson (2006), Student Accounts Specialist – Jackson Adult Program
BBA, Mississippi State University

Kristy Henriques (2012), Student Account Specialist

Elise Green (2006), Student Accounts Specialist - Traditional

Lyn Payne (2004), Student Accounts Manager
BBA, MACC, Millsaps College

Malcolm Williams (2011), Student Accounts Specialist – Grad Ed, Online, PACE

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Scott Little (2001), VP for Student Affairs and Athletics /Director of Athletics
B.A., The University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Ruby Allen (2006), Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Affairs and Athletics
A.A., Copiah-Lincoln Community College; B.S., Belhaven University

Alexander Ainsworth (2006), Coordinator of Student Activities and Intramurals
B. S., Belhaven University

Daniel Browne (2009), Resident Director of Roberston/Wells Hall
B.S., Belhaven University

Wilbert Bryant (2011), Coordinator of Career Services

Mary Downing Forester (2006), Coordinator of Student Life
B.S., Belhaven University

Glenda Grant (2006), Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
B.S., Jackson State University

Jennifer Griffin (2006), Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Jackson State University

Gregory Hawkins (2006), Dean of Student Life
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Geneva College

Phillip Holmes (2012), Assistant Resident Director

Claire Langley (2008), Director of Career Services
B.S., William Carey University

Kristin Mack (2012), Resident Director – Gillespie Hall

Helen S. Martin (1989), Campus Student Advisor
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary

Jo Beth Petty (2003), Director of Student Leadership
B.S, The University of Tennessee at Martin

Ronald Wayne Pirtle (2005), Dean of Student Development
B.S., Crichton College; M.S., The University of Memphis

Erin Price (2012), Assistant VP for Student Sucess

Stefan Sanchez (2011), Assistant Resident Director of Robertson/Wells
B.A., Belhaven University

Amanda Slaughter (2007), Chief Retention Officer
B.A. Biola University

Michael Texidor (2012), Coordinator of Student Affairs & Intramurals

Leah Thomson (2011), Coordinator of Student Leadership and Acivities
B.S., Berry College

Katelyn Wolfe (2011), Resident Director – Helen White Dorm
B.A., Belhaven University

 

FACULTY

Elayne Anthony (1998), Professor of Communication; Chair of the Communications Department
B.S., M.Ed., Jackson State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Howard Bartee, Jr. (2011), Assistant Professor and Chair of Sports Administration
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ed.D., United States Sports Academy

Don Berryhill (2003), Professor of Exercise Science; Chair of the Exercise Science Department
B.A., Harding University; M.A., Memphis State University; Ed.D., The University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Kensington University

Rebekah Bert (2011), Specialty Instructor of Theatre
B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Binghamton University

Gary Reid Bishop (2011), Ass. Prof. of Chemistry
B.S., Mississippi College, Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center

Krista Bower (2012), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., Belhaven University

Jeffrey Brannon (2012), Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
B.S., Samford University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary (Florida); Ph.D., University of Edinburgh

Westley F. Busbee, Jr. (1968), Professor of History and Political Science; Chair of the History and Political Science Department and the Division of Humanities
B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Phillip Carlson (2012), Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S. Wayland Baptist University; Ph.D. Iowa State University

Benjamin Carr (2009), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Alfred Page Chestnut (1980), Professor of Biology; Chair of the Biology Department
B.S., Wake Forest University; M.A., The University of Richmond; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Joanna B. Dieckman (2000), Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., The University of Mississippi

Kris Dietrich (2005), Associate Professor of Theatre-Scenic Designer
B.F.A., The University of Lethbridge; M.F.A., The University of Missouri

Rol Erickson (2009), Associate Professor of Business
B.A., Warner Southern, M.A.T.S., Reformed Theological Seminary, Ph.D., Regent University

John Estes (2012), Assistant Professor and Chair of Mathematics
B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S, and Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Marilyn Evans (2012), Assitant Professor of Education and Chair of Undergraduate Teacher Education
B.S., Jackson State University; M.A., University of Phoenix; Ed.D., Texas Southern University

Rose Mary Foncree (1999), Associate Professor of English and Director of Omega College
B.A., M.A., Valdosta State College

Tracy Ford (2012), Dean of Worldview Studies
B.S., M.B.A., University of Georgia; M.A. in Missions, Reformed Theological Seminary; M.A. in English, Mississippi College; Ph.D. University of Mississippi

Joseph D. Frost (2004), Associate Professor of Theatre; Chair of the Theatre Department
B.A., Malone College; M.A., M.F.A., Regent University

Angela Gaddis (2006), Associate Professor of Social Services
A.A., Clarke College; B.S.W., University of Mississippi; M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., Univ. of Alabama

Paxton Girtmon (2007), Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Northwestern State University; M.A., Northwestern State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Geoffrey P. Goldsmith (1993), Professor of Accounting; Chair of the Accounting Department
B.A., Hillsdale College; M.B.A., Michigan State University; M.A.T.S., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Kent State University

Nadine Grant (2011), Assistant Professor of Theatre Costuming and Production
B.A., Bethal College; M.F.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City

Gretchen Haien (2007), Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University

Melissa Thorson Hause (2001), Dean of the Honors College; Associate Chair of the Visual Art Department; Associate Professor of Art History
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Stewart Hawley (2012), Assistant Professor of Musical Theatre
B.S., University of Houston; M.F.A., University of Houston

Claude Peter Hays, III, CPA  (1998), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi

Sylvia Hong, (2011), Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Oberlin Conservatory; M.M. University of Maryland

Donald Hubele (1997), Associate Professor of English; Chair of the English Department
B.A., Malone College; M.A., California State University; Th.G., Baptist Bible College; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Rachael Inman (2011), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.A., Univ. of Alabama Birmingham, M.A., Florida State University

Marsha James (2011), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Millsaps College; Ph.D., University of
Alabama

Yusufu Jinkiri (1998), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Ahmadu Bello University; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., The University of Connecticut

Barbara Johnson (2012), Assistant Professor of Health Administration

Marguerite P. Joyce (2010), Dean of Faculty (Houston)
B.S. Missouri Western State College; M.A. Bowling Green State University; Ed.D. University of Nebraska

Nathan Kirkpatrick (2012), Assistant Professor of Sports Administration
B.A., Covenant College; M.Ed., University of Georgia; Ph.D. University of Georgia

Cynthia Leavelle (2011), Director of English Language and Culture Project
B.S., University of North Texas; M.A., University of North Texas

Angela Lee (2012), Assistant Professor and Chair of Graphic Design
B.F.A., Belmont University; M.A., Austin Peay State University

Ervin Martin (2000), Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Portland State University; M.P.A., M.S., The University of Alaska; M.A., Ph.D., The Fielding Institute

Joseph M. Martin (1989), Professor of Christian Ministries; Chair of the Biblical Studies and Ministries Department
B.A., Duke University; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Georgia State University

Edwin McAllister (1998), Professor of English; Student Publications Advisor
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Oregon

Lydia McCardle (2007), Professor of Education
B.S., Delta State University; M.S., Mississippi State University; Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Aaron McCarver  (2010), Specialty Instructor of English Composition
B.S., Wesley College; M.A., Mississippi College

Caleb Mitchell (2009), Assistant Professor of Dance
B.F.A., University of Arizona; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine.

Laura Morton-Zebert (2004), Associate Professor of Dance
B.S., The University of Houston; Ad Deum Dance Company; Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy

Paul Moyers (2008), Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Murray State University; M.B.A., University of Arkansas; J.D., University of Mississippi Law School

Kenneth Nehrbass (2012), Assistant Professor of International Studies
B.A., University of California; M.Div., Anderson School of Theology; Ph.D., Biola University

Cynthia A. Newland (2003), Associate Professor of Dance; Chair of the Dance Department
B.F.A., George Mason University; M.F.A., Arizona State University

Claudia Nisbett (2011), Professor of Education
B.S.E., Delta State University; M.Ed., Delta State University; Ed.D., Delta State University

Donna Noblitt (2007), Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Director of Graduate Teacher Education
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed, Mississippi State University; Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi 

William M. Penn, Jr. (1981), Professor of Economics and Business
B.A., Western Maryland College; Ph.D., Duke University

Robert W. Pennebaker (2003), Associate Professor of Art; Chair of the Visual Arts Department
B.A., M.A., Mississippi College

Stephen Phillips (1999), Associate Professor of History and Political Science
B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Texas A & M University - Commerce; Ph.D., Baylor University

Bettye H. Quinn (1966), Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Ed., Mississippi College

Brenda Redfern (2011), Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Mississippi; J.D. University Mississippi School of Law

Paul Frederick Reese, Jr., (2002), Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., The University of Maryland; Ph.D., The University of Georgia

David Riddering (2012), Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., University of Puerto Rico; M.B.A, Ph.D., Inter-American University

Erin Rockwell (2008), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.F.A., California State University

Larry Ruddell (2011), Associate Professor of Business (Houston)
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., Ohio State University; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Houston; M.B.A., University of Houston

Stephen W. Sachs (2004), Professor of Piano; Chair of the Music Department
B.S., B.A., Lebanon Valley College; M.M., Ohio University; D.M.A., The Catholic University of America

Andrew M. Sauerwein (2005), Associate Professor of Music
A.A., Multnomah Bible College; B.M., M.M., The University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

Marianne Savell (2012), Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Mississippi College; M.F.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Christopher Shelt (1999), Professor of Voice, Music Ministries, and Choral Activities
B.M.E., Florida State University; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary; M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.M., Mississippi College; D.M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi

Janie Smith (1986), Professor of Mathematics, Chair of Mathematics Dept.
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Auburn University

Randall Smith (2001), Chair and Professor of Creative Writing
B.B.A., The University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina

William Sumrall III (2007), Associate Professor of Business (Memphis)
B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.B.A., Delta State University; Ed.D., Arkansas State University

Nate Aaron Theisen (2002), Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., The University of South Dakota; M.F.A., Wichita State University

Anita Trigg (2012), Assistant Professor of Social Work

Tracy Trussell (2011), Associate Professor of Business Administration (Chattanooga)
B.S., Auburn University, M.Ed. Auburn University, Ph.D., Colorado State University

Ravenna Michelle Tucker Wagnon (2006), Associate Professor of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dancing and Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing majors examinations; Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas

Jon Tyson (2009), Specialty Instructor of Art
B.S. and M.E.D., Mississippi College

Sandra Van Pelt (2006), Assistant Professor of English (Orlando)
B.A., Rutgers College; M.Ed., Texas A & M University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Paul R. Waibel (1993), Professor of History
B.A., Lynchburg College; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University

Joseph Walkowicz (2006), Assistant Professor of Business (Houston)
B.A., Siena College; M.A., University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Capella University

Jolivette Wallace (2011), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., William Carey University; Ph.D., Walden University

Robert P. Waltzer (1993), Professor of Biology
B.A., The University of Delaware; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Catherine C. Wasson (1999), Professor of Education
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., Delta State University; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

J. David West (2011), Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Mississippi College; M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Scott A. White (2000), Professor of Psychology
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., PsyD., Biola University

Amber Whitworth (2008), Assistant Professor of English and Education
B.A., The University of Memphis; M.A.T, The University of Memphis; Ed.D, The University of Memphis

Elizabeth Bruce Williford (1988), Professor of Psychology; Chair of the Psychology Department
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Emily Wright (2010), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Arizona State University

Song Xie (2005), Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Guangxi Institute of Arts, The Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China; M.A., Louisiana State University

 

FACULTY EMERITI

Ouida W. Bass , Assistant Professor of Voice
B.M., Belhaven University; M.M., Louisiana State University

Bewey Bowden, Assistant Professor of Speech and Drama
B.A., M.Ed., Mississippi College

Virginia Ruth Hoogenakker, Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Belhaven University; M.M., The Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University

Phil Kelly, Professor and Chair of Chemistry/Physics Dept. and Division of Natural Sciences
B.S., Mississippi College; Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi

James W. Park, Professor of Economics and Business; Chair of the Division of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.E., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Annie Florence Powers, Instructor of Secretarial Science
B.S., Mississippi University for Women, D.C.S., Belhaven University

Geraldine Roberts, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ed.S., Jackson State University; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

Charles R. Rugg, Associate Professor of History and Physical Education
B.S., M.A., Louisiana Tech University

Jack B. Scott, Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Davidson College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Dropsie University

Roy E. Stillwell, Professor of Music
B.M., MacMurray College; M.A., D.M.A., The Eastman School of Music

Evelyn D. Tackett, Acquisitions/Cataloguing Librarian
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.S., Emory University

I. Newton Wilson, Jr., President (1986-1995)
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi