Full Time Faculty

Veronica Adams-Cooper
Associate Professor, Public Administration
B.A., M.S., Grambling State University
Ph.D., Jackson State University

Devi Akella
Professor, Management
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), Delhi University
Master of Commerce, Himachal Pradesh University
M.B.A., Ph.D. (Organizational Behavior), University of Leeds, UK

Wanda Allen
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
B.S.N., M.S.N, Albany State University
D.N.P., Chatham University

Bummi Anderson
Instructor
B.A., Albany State University
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University

Jason Armstrong
Associate Dean, College of Business, Education, Professional Studies
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
A.S., Darton State College
B.S., LaGrange College
M.P.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Walden University

Jillian Baxter
Interim Chair, Arts and Humanities
Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.M., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Mus., Belmont University
D.M.A., The University of Georgia

Eugene Behal
Associate Professor, Management
B.S., University of Texas
B.S., Hawaii Pacific University
M.S., American University
M.B.A., University Of Oklahoma

Colleen Bennett
Instructor
B.S., SUNY at Albany
M.A., University of Maryland

Robert Bennett
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication
B.S.  Jackson State University
M.S. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
M.S. Troy University

Sarah Brinson
Dean, Darton College of Health Professions
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
Program Director Physical Therapy Assistant Program
A.S., P.T.A.,Darton State College
B.S.Ed., M.Ed., Valdosta State University
Ed.D., Columbus State University

Allethea Brooks
Director, Respiratory Care
Instructor
B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Pamela Brown
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.S., Auburn University
M.A, University of South Alabama
Ph.D., Miami University

Schvon Bussey
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., M.S., Albany State University

Joshua Butler
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., M.A., Valdosta State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Michael Cangemi
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Empire State University
M.A., Empire State University
M.A., Binghamton University
Ph.D., Binghamton University

Janis Carthon
Associate Professor, Educational Leadership
B.S., M.S., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.S., University of Georgia
Ed.D., Valdosta State University

Kelley Castro
Assistant Professor
Program Director
B.A.S., M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Kameron Causey
Assistant Professor
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
Physical Therapy Assistant
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University
D.P.T., University of St. Augustine for Health Services

Tanya C. Champagne
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Henderson State University
M.S., Oklahoma State University

Leslie Charles
Instructor, Political Science
B.S., Albany State University
M.P.A., Albany State University

Donyale Childs
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., Walden University

Matthew Collins
Assistant Professor, Political Science
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D., Virginia Tech

Anthony Cooper
Lecturer, Biology
B.S., Grambling State University
M.S., Jackson State University

Alisha Cromwell
Assistant Professor, History
A.A., Napa Valley Junior College
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Tonya Anglon Curles
Chair, Health Sciences
Assistant Professor, Health Sciences
Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
A.S., Darton College
B.S., Middle Georgia State College
M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Jerry Daniel
Chair, Social Work
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.S., Mercer University
M.S.W., Clark Atlanta University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Kwame Dankwa
Associate Professor, Political Science
M.P.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Hema Davis
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University

Kacey Davis
Program Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
A.S., College of Coastal Georgia
B.S., Armstrong Atlantic State University
M.Ed., Valdosta State University

Traci Davis
Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
BM, University of Dayton
MM, Carnegie Melton University

Erica Decuir
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
B.A., Washington University-St. Louis
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Tammy Deese
Program Director of Dental Hygiene
Assistant Professor Of  Dental Hygiene
A.S. Darton State College
BSDH, Clayton State University
M. Ed., Valdosta State University

Elizabeth Delancy
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Dance Coordinator
B.A., Hampton University
M.F.A., Ph.D., Florida State University

Andrea L. Dozier
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Darton College
B.S.N., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.S.N., Albany State University

Li Feng
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Zhongshan University
Ph.D., Wesleyan University

Richard A. Foreman
Professor, Biology
B.A., Hope College
M.Sc., University of Louisiana - Lafayette
Ph.D., University of British Columbia

Tonyesima Furro
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.A., Eastern Washington University
M.A., Drew University
M.S.W., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Annalease Gibson
Assistant Professor, Social Work
B.S.W., Albany State University
M.S.W., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Irma Gibson
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.A., Paine College
M.S.W., University of Georgia
Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Belinda Gilbert
Instructor
A.S.N., Darton College
M.S.N., Walden University
D.N.P., Chamberlain University

Quontasha Glover
Instructor, MLT Education Coordinator
A.S., Darton State College
B.S., Albany State University

Deborah Handelman
Associate Professor, English
A.B., Brown University
M.Ed., Georgia Southwestern State University
J.D., University Of Georgia

Stephanie Hankerson
Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University

Melanie Hatch
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Professor, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics 
B.A., Indiana University
M.S., University of Dayton
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jennifer Heyer
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Georgia Southern University
M.S.N., Albany State University

Kristen Hill
Instructor, Nursing
ASN., Darton College
B.S.N.., Georgia Southern State University
M.S.N.., South University

Claire Fox Hillard
Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.A., Calvin College Performance Certificate
M.A., D.M.A., University Of Iowa

Patricia P. Hotz
Program Director, Emergency Medical Services
Associate Professor Of Emergency Medical Services
R.N.; R.R.T.; Nremt-P; B.S.N., University of North Carolina
M. M.Sc., M.N., Emory University

Deanna Howe
Associate Professor
A.D.N., Darton State College
M.S.N., B.S.N., California State University
Ph.D., University Of Phoenix

Wanjun Hu
Professor, Math & Computer Science
M.Sci., Sichuan University
M.Sci., Ph.D., Wesleyan University
Ph.D., Beijing Normal University

Rhonda Hunt
Instructor, EMS
AAS, Central Georgia Technical College
B.S. Macon State College
B.S. Siena Heights University

Patrick Ibe
Chair, Criminal Justice
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., Southern University, New Orleans
M.S., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Cajetan Ihe
B.S., University of Houston
M.S., Prairie View A & M University
Ph.D., Texas Southern University

Jesse Jackson
Instructor, History
B.A., Valdosta State University
M.A., Pace University
M.S., Troy University
Ed.S., NOVA University

Ashok Jain
Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Agra University

Patricia Jenkins
Professor, Teacher Education
B.A., M.Ed., Columbus State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University

Aaron Johnson
Assistant Professor, Economics
B.S., M.A. University of Missouri-St. Louis

Joël Johnson
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.A., South Carolina State University
M.M., Norfolk State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Kerri Johnson
Professor, Darton College of Health Professions
B.S., Troy State University
M.B.A., Valdosta State University
M.P.T., Medical College of Georgia
D.P.T., Temple University

Sherryl Johnson
Professor, Business Administration
B.S., M.S.W., Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University
M.P.H., Emory University

Anta’Sha Jones
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Tuskegee University

Cassandra Jordan
Instructor, Sociology
B.A., Valdosta State University
M.S., Valdosta State University

Kenneth Kirsch  
Assistant Professor
Stetson University
M.S.E.S., Concordia University
Ph.D., Columbus State University

Emmanuel Konde
Professor, History
B.A., Hillsdale College
M.A., Northeastern University
M.A., Ph.D., Boston University

Sarah Kuck
Associate Professor, Political Science
B.A., Georgia State University
M.S. Troy State University
D.P.A., Valdosta State University

Vijay Kunwar
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Tamghas Gulmi University
M.A., Tribhuvan University
M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Abdelkrim Lagnaoui
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., B.A., Wayne State University
M.S., New Mexico State University

Dan Land
Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation
B.S., M.Ed., Albany State University

Yong Jin Lee
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Hanyang University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Kenya Lemon
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Albany State University
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Annie Lewis
Instructor, Counseling & Ed Leadership
B.A., Albany State University
M.S., Thomas University
Ed.D., Argosy University

May Liu
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Guangzhou Teachers College
M.S., City University of New York

Roger-Claude Liwanga
Graduate Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Instructor, Criminal Justice
LLM, University of Capetown
JD, Protestant University of Congo
SJD, Suffolk University

Theodosia Lovett
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., M.A., Troy University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Florence Lyons
Director, Honor's Program
Professor
B.S., Fisk University
M.P.A., Oklahoma City University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Frank Malinowski
Registrar
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Georgia Southern University

Michael C. Mallard
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Art
BFA, University of Georgia
MFA, University of Illinois

Devona Mallory
Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Illinois State University

Ghislain Mandouma
Professor, Natural Sciences
B.S., Imperial College, London, UK
M.S., University de Paris-Sud, Orsay, France
Ph.D., City University of New York, Chemistry

Roger B. Marietta
Associate Professor, Political Science
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Indiana University Of Pennsylvania

Scott Marini
Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Arts
A.A., Florida Community College of Jacksonville
B.F.A., University of North Florida
M.F.A., Florida State University

Laura Martin
Clinical Coordinator, Histologic Technician Instructor
A.A.S. Darton State College

Michael Martin
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.M., M.M., Youngstown University
Ph.D., Kent State University

Richard Mason
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Morehouse College
Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Daphine Mathis
Instructor, Nursing
ASN, Abraham Baldwin
B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., South University

JoAnn McCrary
Professor, Biology
B.S., Bennett College
M.T. (ASCP), MCCG College Macon State
M.S., Georgia College
Ph.D., Atlanta University

LaVerne McLaughlin
Associate Professor, Director of Library
B.A., Spelman College
M.S.L.S., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Kennedy-Western University

Dorene Medlin
Associate Professor, Teacher Education
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Ed.D., University of Georgia

Malisha R. Mishoe
Instructor, Psychology
A.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.S., Grand Canyon University

Robin Moore
Clinical Director
Instructor, Health Sciences
A.S., Albany State University
B.S., Arizona State University

Lauren Mueller
Associate Professor, Biology
A.S., Santa Monica Community College
B.S., California State University
M.Ed. Albany State University

Jerome Myricks
Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., M.S., Albany State University

Misty Neal
Interim Health Information Program Director
Instructor
A.S. Darton State College
B.S. Middle Georgia State College

Bruce Neubauer
Associate Professor, Public Administration
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., University of Nebraska
M.B.A., Augusta State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Peter Ngwafu
Professor, Public Administration
B.A., Yaounde University
M.A., Illinois State University
M.P.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., Clark-Atlanta University

Dr. Anton Nikias
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Point Loma University
M.B.A., The University of California, Davis
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Amaechi Nwaokoro
Professor, Economics
B.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Edwin Nyamwala
Assistant Professor, Marketing
B.S., Mid-Continent University, Mayfield Kentucky
M.B.A., Murray State University, Murray Kentucky
D.B.A., Northcentral University, San Diego California.

Charles Ochie
Director, Graduate Programs
Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., Albany State University
M.S., Valdosta State University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Chinenye Ofodile
Chair, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Morehouse University
M.S., Ph.D., Howard University

Abiodun Ojemakinde
Professor, Business Administration
B.S., University of IFE
M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Olabisi Ojo
Associate Professor, Biology
B.Sc., University of Benin
M.Sc., University of Lagos
Ph.D., University College, Cork, Ireland

Uzoma Okafor
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Nigeria
M.S., Ph.D., University of Lagos

Olatunde Okediji
Professor, Biology
B.S., Eastern University
M.S., Howard University
Ph.D., Atlanta University

Zephyrinus Okonkwo
hProfessor, Mathematics
B.Sc., M.Ph., University of Lagos
Ph.D., University of Texas

Nneka Osakwe
Professor, English
B.A., Texas Women’s University
M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nigeria

Robert Owor
Professor, Computer Science
B.STAT, Makerere University
B.S.C., M.S.C., Acadia University
Ph.D., Auburn University

Anthony Owusu-Ansah
Associate Professor, Middle Grades Education
B.A., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and  Technology
M.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Ohio University

Ivan Page
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Rutgers University
Ph.D., Clark Atlanta University

Edgars Patani
Assistant Professor, Accounting
­B.S., ­University of Port Harcourt 
M.B.A., Albany State University                                                                                                                                  
D.B.A., Argosy University

Laxmi Paudel
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Tribhuvan University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Yolande Penn
Instructor, English
B.S., Albany State University
M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Zelda Peters
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., Albany State University
DNP, Medical College of Georgia

Latoya Phillips
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., Walden

Tiffany Pogue
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education
B.A., Fort Valley State University
M.A., Florida International University
Ph.D., Emory University

Rhonda Porter
Interim Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Professor, Teacher Education
B.S., Florida A&M University
M.Ed., Columbus State University
M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University

Adriana Primo-McKinley
Associate Professor, Spanish
M.A., Ph.D., University of Buffalo

William Reed
Professor, Psychology
B.S., North Carolina A&T State University
M.A., Hampton University
Ph.D., Atlanta University

Stephanie Ricks
Assistant Professor, Mass Communication
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

Seyed Roosta
Professor, Computer Science
B.S., University of Tehran
Ph.D., B.S., University of Iowa

Arun Saha
Associate Professor, Natural Science
B.Sc., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
M.Sc., Ph.D., Yamaguchi University

Amir Saheb
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Tech

Ian Sakura-Lemessy
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami

Seong Seo
Chair, Natural Sciences
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Chonnam National University
M.S., Polytechnic University of New York
Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Genevieve Sesterhenn
Assistant Professor, Spanish
Foreign Languages Coordinator (Online)
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University

Seketha Silas
Assistant Professor, Nursing
ASN, Darton State College
M.S.N., Walden University

Lashonda M. Slaughter-Wilson
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., Middle Georgia State University
M.A., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Anthony P. Smith
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.A., University Of South Dakota

Kemesha Spears
Instructor, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
A.S. OTA, Darton College

Jennifer L. Strickland
Assistant Professor Of Mathematics
B.S., Lagrange College
M.A., Western Michigan University

Cynthia Summerlin
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Albany State University
D.N.P., Georgia College & State University

Dayanand Sundaravadivelu
B.S., University of Madras, India
M.A., University of Madras, India
Ph.D., Prairie View A & M University Texas

Jamie Swain
Clinical Coordinator/ Instructor, Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., Valdosta State University

Corrine Sweet
Associate Professor, Management
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.B.A., Central Missouri State University
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
Ed.D., Valdosta State University

Timothy Sweet-Holp
Professor, Political Science
B.A., M.P.A., University of Dayton
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Tracy Swift
Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene
A.S., Darton State College
A.S., Macon State College
B.S.D.H., Clayton State University

Lyla Taft
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Georgia Southwestern University

Mark Thomas
Professor, Psychology
B.A., Auburn University
M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Alisha Marie Topete Cromwell
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Kenneth Trimmins
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.M., Valdosta State College
M.M., Mercer University
D.M.A., Florida State University

Anita Underwood
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., University Of Maryland; University College
M.Ed., Regent University
Ed.D. Northcentral University
M.A., National University

Sandra L. Vargovich
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Darton State College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Thomas College

Lindsay Vowell
Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Assistant Professor
A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
A.S., Darton State College
B.S., Middle Georgia State College

Yixuan Wang
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Shandong Normal University
M.S., Zhengzhou University, Henan Normal University
Ph.D. Shandong University

Nicole Watkins
Assistant Professor/Director, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Albany State University
MSM, Troy University

Patrick Whitehead
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.A., Ph.D., University Of West Georgia

Nadeepa Wickramage
Assistant Professor, SCLM
B.S., University Moratuwa
M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., Clemson University

Charles Williams
Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Art
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida State University

Connie Williams
Assistant Professor
ASU Telecommunications Director
B.A., Mississippi State University
M.A., University of Mississippi

John L. Williams
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Albany State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Richard Williams
Professor
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Georgia

Shayla Williams
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Albany State University
Ph.D., Florida A&M University

Tomeika Williams
Assistant Professor, Accounting 
B.B.A., American Intercontinental University 
M.B.A., American Intercontinental University 
Ph.D., Capella University

Victor Williams
Associate Professor, Management
M.S., Human Resources/Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., Management Information Systems 

Alan D. Wilson
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., University of Tennessee – Knoxville
B.A., University of Tennessee – Chattanooga
M.D., University of Tennessee

TaVaris Wison
Assistant Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre
B.A., Albany State University
MFA, Regent University

Taiquanda Winbush
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Histologic Technician
A.A.S., Darton State College
B.S., Middle Georgia State College

Louise Wrensford
Professor, Chemistry
Executive Director of Organization Research & Sponsored Programs
B.S., University of Virgin Islands
Ph.D., Brown University

Herron Wyatt
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.S., University Of West Georgia

Anne E. Yanez
Professor, Psychology
B.S., Lamar University
M.S., Ph.D., Brown University

Randyll Yoder
Associate Professor, Mass Communications
A.A., B.A., M.A., University of Akron
Ph.D., Bowling Green University

Aram Yoon
Assistant Professor, Health & Human Performance
B.S.E., Kangwon National University
D.S., Chungnam National University

Liqiu Zheng
Assistant Professor, Physics
B.Sc., Shanxi University
M.Sc., Institute of Solid State Physics
Ph.D., Clemson University

Debbie C. Zuern
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene
A.S., B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Albany State University