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

Leticia Alvira-Watson
Assistant Professor, Spanish
M.A., Western Michigan University
B.Ph., World University of Puerto Rico

Linda Amankwaa
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Santa Fe Community College
B.S.N., University of Florida
M.S.N., Florida State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Abraham Andero
Professor, Educational Leadership
B.S., Southwest Baptist College
M.Ed., Mississippi College
Ed.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

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

Larry Anderson
Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Georgia Southern University

Jason Armstrong
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
A.S., Darton State College
B.S., LaGrange College
M.P.A., Columbus State University
Ph.D., Walden University

Samuel Awala
Instructor, History & Political Science
B.S., The University of Benin Nigeria
M.A., Jackson State University
Ph.D., The Atlanta University

Edward Bagley
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., Florida State University
M.B.A., Troy State University

Damitha Bandara
Assistant Professor, Supply Chain/Logistics Mgmt.
B.S., University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University

Hatem Bata
Assistant Professor
B.A., B.S., West Virginia University
M.A., American University In Cairo T.......
Ph.D., University of Toledo

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

Eugene Behal
Associate Professor, Business Computer Systems
B.S., University of Texas
B.S., Hawaii Pacific University
M.S., American University
MBA, University Of Oklahoma

Deborah Bembry
Professor, Educational Leadership
B.S., Albany State College
M.Ed., University of Illinois, Urbana
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Julia Benefield
Instructor, Health Sciences
B.S., Georgia Southern University

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

Cynthia Bennett
Professor, Business Information Systems
B.S., Alabama State University
M.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Ohio University

Laura J. Blackwell
Assistant Professor, Physical Education
A.S., George C. Wallace
B.S., University Of Alabama

Patricia Bonner
Associate Professor, English
A.B., University of Alabama
M.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., University of South Florida

Walter Bowers
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Troy State University
Ph.D., Capella 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

Madison Brown
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Valdosta State University
B.B.A., University of Georgia
M.A., Valdosta State University

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

Tina Burney
Assistant Professor, Communications
B.S., Tarleton State University
M.A., University of Colorado
M.B.A., Colorado State University
M.P.A., Valdosta State University
Ph.D., Columbus State 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

George L. Carter
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Art
B.S., Florida A & M University
M.F.A., Florida State 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

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

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

Lyndasu Crowe
Professor,  Biology
B.S., M.S., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.D., UTESA

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
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

Robert Dauphin
Associate Professor, History & Political Science
B.S., Fourah Bay College
M.P.A., Georgia Southern University
Ph.D., Northcentral University

Angela Davis
Instructor
A.S.N., A.D.N., Darton State College
M.S.N., B.S.N., Thomas 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

Sharon Davis
Instructor, Nursing
A.D.N., B.S.N., Georgia Southwestern 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

Latoya Dennard
Instructor, Health Information Technology
A.S. Darton State College

Anilkumar Devarapu
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Katatiya University
M.S., University of Hyderabad
Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology

Geneva Diamond
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Sheree Dickenson,
Assistant Professor
B.S.N., A.S.N., Georgia Southwestern University
M.S.N., Valdosta State University
Ed. D., The University Of Alabama

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

Arline Edwards-Joseph
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.S., M.Ed., North Carolina Central
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Babafemi Elufiede
Professor, History & Political Science
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.A., Ph.D., Atlanta 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

Pender Gbenedio
Associate Professor, Finance
B.S., Central State University - Ohio
MBA, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati - Ohio

Rani George
Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., M.A., University of Madras
M.A., Ph.D., University of Delaware

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

Larecia Gill
Associate Professor
B.S.N., Albany State University
M.S.N., University Of Phoenix

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

Pender Gbenedio
Associate Professor, Accounting
B.S., Central State University
MBA, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.S., Atlanta University

Laura Gosa
Assistant Professor, Nursing
ASN, Darton College
RN-BSN, MSN, Georgia Southwestern University

Robert Graper
Instructor, History & Political Science
B.S., Albany State University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Ed.S., Valdosta State University
Ed.D., South Carolina State University

Alan Grimsley
Associate Professor, Educational Leadership
B.A., Georgia Southwestern College
M.Ed., Valdosta State College
Ed.S., Troy State University
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Carol Ann Ham
Associate Professor & Director, Human Services Technology
B.A., M.A., Ohio University
M.S.W., Valdosta State University

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

Sandra Handwerk
Assistant Professor, Public Administration
B.A., Moravian College
M.S.H.S., Ph.D., TUI University

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
BSN., Georgia Southern State University
MSN., 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

Marcia Hood
Chair, Arts and Humanities
Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.M., M.A., D.M.A., University of Alabama

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

Toioufik Houmadi
Assistant Professor, French
B.A., M.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

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

Timothy Hughley
Chair, Health & Human Performance
Assistant Professor, Health & Human Performance
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State University
M.Ed., Albany State University
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain 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

Godwin Ihemeje
Instructor, Political Science
M.S., Ph.D, Obafemi Awolowo University

Alica Jackson
Dean, College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies
Associate Professor, School of Business
B.A. Knox College
MBA, University of Michigan
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

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

Levetta Jefferson
Instructor, Social Work
B.S., University of South Florida
M.S., Valdosta State University

Lisa Jenkins
Instructor, Nursing
BSN, Albany State 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

Andre Johnson
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., M.S., Florida State University

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

Joyce Johnson
Professor, Sciences & Technology
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.N., Emory University
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

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

Tracy Jones-Darnell
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. Georgia Southern University
Ed.D., M.S.N., Valdosta State University

Tau Kadhi
Professor, Math
B.S., M.S., MSEd., Prairie View A & M University
MBA, Texas Southern University
Ph.D., Texas A & M University

Byung-hoon Kim
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Korea University
Ph.D., University of Tubingen

Ulf Kirchdorfer
Professor, English
B.A., Trinity University
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., Texas Christian 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

David J. Latona
Assistant Professor, History
A.A., Central Florida Community College
B.A., Florida State University
M.A., University of Central Florida

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

Ron Leonhardt
Assistant Professor, History
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.A., Northern Illinois University
M.A., MPhil., Ph.D., The George Washington University

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
Instructor, Criminal Justice
LLM, University of Capetown
JD, Protestant University of Congo
SJD, Suffolk University

Paige Long
Instructor, Nursing
ASN, Darton College
RN-BSN, Georgia Southwestern 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

Jeffery Mack
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Valdosta State University
M.A., University of Kentucky
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Ravindra Malik
Professor, Biology
B.Sc., U.PA. University
M.Sc., U.P.I.A.S., Kanpar University
M.S., East Texas State University
Ph.D., Alabama A&M University

Frank Malinowski
Registrar
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Armstrong Atlantic State 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

Hema Mason
Chair, Social Sciences
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University
M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University

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

Daphine Mathis
Instructor, Nursing
ASN, Abraham Baldwin
BSN, Albany State University
MSN, South University

Michael T. May
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., State University of West Georgia
Ph.D., University of Alabama

Brian McAllister
Associate Professor, English
B. A., M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Auburn University

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

Scott McDermott
Associate Professor, History
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., Saint Louis University

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

Leah McLeod
Associate Professor, Nursing
ASN, Southern Union State University
BSN,  Kennesaw State University
MSN, University of Phoenix

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

Alfonso Moises
Associate Professor, Mass Communications
B.A., Central American University
M.A., Loyola Marymount University
Ph.D. Northwestern University

Kathaleena Monds
Professor, Business Administration
B.S., Spelman College
M.S., Ph.D., Wayne State 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

Indranath Mukhopadhyay
Associate Professor, Physics
B.S., M.S., University of Burdwan
M.S., Indian Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of New Brunswick

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

Mihoko Noda
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Music
B.M., Kutitachi College of Music
M.M., University of Georgia
D.M.A., Florida State University

Barbara Nowak
Chair, Social Work
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

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

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

Zachariah Oommen
Professor, Forensic Science
B.S., M.S., University of Kerala
Ph.D., Mahatma Gandhi University

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

Ronald Partridge
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Auburn University
M.S., University Of Oxford
M.Ed., Columbus State College
Ed.D., Georgia Southern 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
BBSN, Albany State University
MSN, Albany State University
DNP, Medical College of Georgia

Latoya Phillips
Instructor, Nursing
BSN, Albany State University
MSN, Walden

Jeremiah Pitts
Associate Professor, ESOL
Interim Director of Academic Support
B.A., Bob Jones University
M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary
M.A., University Of South Carolina

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

Rhonda Porter
Chair, School of Education
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

Jan Rodd
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S., Albany Junior Colleg
B.S.N., Albany State College
M.N., Emory University

Michael Rogers
Director, MBA Programs
Professor, Business Administration
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee

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

Zaakira L. Sadrud-Din
Assistant Professor, History 
B.A., Dillard University 
M.A.S.S., Florida A&M University 
Ph.D., Morgan State University 

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

Earnell Seay
Chair, School of Business
B.S. Tuskegee University
M.BA Troy University
D.BA Argosy University

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

Sharon Sewell
Associate Professor,  History
B.A., Bridgewater State College
M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Mattie Shiloh
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S.N., Albany Junior College
B.S.N, M.S.N., Albany State University
D.N.P., Chamberlain University

Seketha Silas
Assistant Professor, Nursing
ASN, Darton State College
MSN, 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

Victoria Butler-Smith
Associate Professor, Communications
B.A., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
J.D., Emory University

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

Matthew Stanley
Assistant Professor, History
B.A., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Louisville
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

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

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

Corrine Guest Sweet
Associate Professor, Business Computer Systems
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.B.A., Central Missouri State University
Ed.S., Valdosta State University

Timothy Sweet-Holp
Associate 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

Jeffery C. Swords
Associate Professor, Math
A.S., Darton State College
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.S., Troy State University

Lyla Taft
Instructor, Nursing
BSN, MSN, Georgia Southwestern University

George Thomas
Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Kerala
M.A., Atlanta University
Ph.D., University of Delaware

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

Forrest Thompson
Associate Professor, College of Business
B.S., Florida A&M University
M.A.S., University of Illinois
Ph.D., Texas A&M 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

Oluseyi Vanderpuye
Professor, Forensic Science
B.Sc., University of St. Andrews
Ph.D., University of Leeds

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

Tammie Varnadoe,
Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., Darton College
B.S.N., Thomas University
M.S.N., Kaplan University

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

Abigail Ward
Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts: Visual Art
B.A., Columbia College Chicago
MFA, School of Art of Chicago

Taylor Wars
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
A.S., Darton College
B.S., Georgia Southwestern State Universit
M.S., University of West Florida

Lee Washington
Associate Professor, College of Business
B.S., University of Maryland
M.B.A., Golden Gate University
D.B.A, Nova Southeastern University

Sandra Washington
Associate Professor, Healthcare Management
B.S., Mercer University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Capella University

Nicole Watkins
Assistant Professor/Director, Nursing
BSN, MSN, 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., Ph.D., Clemson

Cathy Williams
Chair, Nursing
Professor, Nursing
A.A., Abraham Baldwin College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Albany State University
D.N.P., Medical College of Georgia

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

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

Jianchan Zhou
Associate Professor, Mass Communications
B.A., University of International Relations
M.A., University of Texas-Austin
Ph.D., University of Georgia

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