Faculty Directory

(Current as of 07/01/2018)

Aimé Sposato
Provost
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.M., Duquesne University
D.M.A., West Virginia University

Jinnie” (Janetta) M. Garrett
Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Professor of Biology
M.I.B., NE Surrey College of Technology, UK
M.S., Trent University, Canada
Ph.D., Texas A & M University

David B. Howell
Dean, School of Arts and Humanities
Professor of Religion
Director of Faculty Development
A.B., William Jewell College
M.Div. and Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Phil., University of Oxford

Kevin P. Reilly
Dean, School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies
Chair, SACSCOC Reaffirmation Report
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Bridgewater State College
M.A., Bridgewater State College
Ph.D., Lehigh University

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Taiwo Ajani
Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., University of Ibadan
M.S., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Robert Morris University

Justin J. Allen
Instructor of Mathematics and Coordinator of Mathematics Center
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Syracuse University

N. Faye Angel ‘83
Professor of Business
B.S., Ferrum College
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Gary L. Angel
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Evansville
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Purdue University

Peggie R. Barker
Associate Professor of Library Science,
Technical Services Librarian
B.S., Radford College
M.L.S. University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Rathin Basu
Professor of Economics
B.S., University of Calcutta
M.S., University of Calcutta
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nancy S. Beach ‘75
Director of Academic Accessibility Services and Assistant Professor
A.S., Ferrum College
B.S., George Peabody College
M.Ed., Lynchburg College

Daniel A. Bowman
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Akron
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., Indiana University

Nancy A. Bradley
Director, Teacher Education Program and Assistant
Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., University of Dayton
M.S., University of Dayton
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nancy M. Brubaker
Assistant Professor of Animal Science
B.S., Ferrum College
D.V.M., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John C. Carey
Instructor of English
B.A., West Virginia University
M.A., Marshall University

Daniel W. Caston
Assistant Professor of Recreation Leadership
B.S., Longwood College
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., Prescott College

Christine Christianson
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Radford University
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Keith M. Cooley
Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jack W. Corvin, Jr., ‘85
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Ferrum College
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Angie L. Dahl
Assistant Dean, School of Social Sciences and Professional Studies
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Concordia College
M.A., Luther Seminary
M.S., Utah State University
Ed.S., Utah State University
Ph.D., Utah State University

Timothy Daniels
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
B.S., Hampden-Sydney College
M.A., University of Alabama
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara

Beth A. Dantonio
Instructor of English
B.A., George Mason University
M.A., Hollins University

Karen A. Duddy
Assistant Dean, School of Arts and Humanities
Assistant Professor of English and Coordinator of the Writing Center
B.A., Boston College
M.A., Rutgers University

Timothy C. Durham
Assistant Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Agronomy
A.A.S., Suffolk County Community College
B.S., Cornell University
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science, Lincoln University
D.P.M.(Doctor of Plant Medicine), University of Florida

Bryan L. Faulkner
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Western Carolina University
M.S., Western Carolina University
Ph.D., Clemson University

Todd R. Fredericksen
Associate Professor of Forestry and Wildlife
B.A., Virginia Military Institute
M.S. North Carolina State University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

“Jinnie” (Janetta) M. Garrett
Dean, School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Professor of Biology
M.I. NE Surrey College of Technology, UK
M.S., NE Surrey College of Technology, UK
Ph.D., Texas A & M University

Katherine M. Goff
Chair, Nursing Program Feasibility Study
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Virginia Tech
M.S., West Virginia University
Ph.D., Virginia Tech

M. Katherine Grimes
Professor of English
B.A., Catawba College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Laura L. Grochowski
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B. S., Delaware Valley College
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Edward E. Groth
Instructor of Business
A.S., Virginia Western Community College
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.B.A., Xavier University

Martha Haley-Bowling ‘90
Assistant Professor of Social Work
A.A.S., Ferrum College
B.S.W., Ferrum College
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Capella University

Edmond D. Hally
Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Administration
B.A., Rider University
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Bettina (Tina) L. Hanlon
Professor of English
B.A., Gettysburg College
M.A., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Shannon B. Hardwicke
Associate Professor of Physical Education
B.S., Radford University
M.Ed., Radford University
Ph.D., Virginia Tech

Allison L. Harl
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Radford University
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Delia R. Heck
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
B.S., University of Arizona
M.A., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington

David B. Howell
Dean, School of Arts and Humanities
Professor of Religion
Director of Faculty Development
A.B., William Jewell College
M.Div. and Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Phil., University of Oxford

John V. Kitterman
Professor of English
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Ed., University of Virginia
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Billy J. Long
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Melvin L. Macklin
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.S., Prairie View A and M University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas

Christopher C. Mayer
Assistant Professor of Recreation Leadership
B.A. Eastern Illinois University
M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Colorado State University

Susan V. Mead
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Michele K. Naff
Assistant Professor of Business
B.B.A., William and Mary
M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Carlos M. Nicolas
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Simón Bolivar University (Venezuela)
M.S., Polytechnical University of Madrid (Spain)
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

David F. Nicholson
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., North Carolina State University
M.S., North Carolina Central University
M.A., North Carolina Central University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

William N. Osborne, Jr.
Professor of Criminal Justice and Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Program
B.S., Maryville College
M.A. Ed., Union College
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

David Park
Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Bob R. Pohlad
Professor of Biology
B.S., Florida Technical University
M.S., Florida Technological University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Jason D. Powell
Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Maria Puccio
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Longwood University
Ph.D., The George Washington University

Giuseppe Ritorto
Assistant Professor of Dramatic and Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre
B.A., Catawba College
M.F.A., New York University

Karl F. Roeper
Associate Professor of Media & Communication
B. S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M. A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Natalia Smelkova
Associate Professor of Biochemistry
B.S., Vologda State Pedagogical Institute
M.S., Vologda State Pedagogical Institute
Ph.D., New York University School of Medicine

Jacob R. Smith
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Roanoke College
M.F.A., The George Washington University

Susan M. Spataro
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Moravian College
M.M., Temple University

Megan M. St. Peters
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of the Ozarks
M.A., Northern Illinois University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Sharon E. Stein
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Western Reserve University
M.S., and Ph.D., Ohio University

Christine H. Stinson
Associate Professor of Accounting and Business
B.S., Swarthmore College
M.A., College of William and Mary
M.B.A., University of Washington
Ph.D., University of Washington
Ph.D., Stanford University

Patricia S. Suppes
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., Sweet Briar College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Carolyn L. Thomas
Professor of Biology and Environmental Science
B.S., Florida Southern College
M.S., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Demetri P. Tsanacas
Professor of Business
B.A., Montclair State University
M.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Eric M. Vanden Eykel
Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.Div., Emory University
M.A., Marquette University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Sandra E. Via
Associate Professor of Political Science
B. A., Ferrum College
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic and State University

Jennie B. West
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Mercer University
M.S.W., University of Georgia

Lana A. Whited
Professor of English and Director of the Boone Honors Program
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.A., The College of William and Mary
M.A., Hollins College
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Peg Wimmer
Assistant Professor of Sociology
A.A.S., New River Community College
B.S., Radford University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University