Graduate Faculty

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
The date after each name indicates the first year of appointment to this institution.
CHRISTINE E. AUSTIN, 2007 Assistant Professor of College Student Personnel B.A., University of Denver, 1984; M.Ed., University of Maine, 1990; Ph.D., University of Denver, 2007.
LINDA C. BEAN, 2000 Associate Professor of Business B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1973; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1986; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1996.	Top
C. DAVID BELL, 1988 Professor of Elementary Education Head, Department of Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1969; M.Ed., University of Arkansas,1972; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1978.
HERBERT MATT BROWN, 2008 Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science B.A., University of Arkansas, 1998; M.S., University of Arkansas, 2000; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2007.	Top
CARL W. BRUCKER, 1984 Professor of English Head, Department of English and World Languages B.A., Rutgers University 1968; M.A., Rutgers University, 1976; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1980.
PATRICIA S. BUFORD, 2000 Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Head, Department of Electrical Engineering B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1974; M.S., University of Arkansas, 1985; Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2007.
DANIEL W. BULLOCK, 2003 Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1997; M.S., University of Arkansas, 2000; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2001.
REBECCA K. BURRIS, 1991 Professor of Nursing Head, Department of Nursing B.S.N., Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 1978; M.S.N., Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 1991; Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2000.
REBECCA A. CALLAWAY, 2006 Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology Instructional Designer - eTech B.S., Northwestern State University, 1973; M.Ed., Northwestern State University, 1977; Ed.D., Louisiana Tech University, 2004.	Top
ALEJANDRA K. CARBALLO, 2009 Assistant Professor of Spanish B.A., University of Rio Cuarto, Argentina, 1995; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2000; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2006.
TIM L. CARTER, 1998 Professor of Curriculum and Instruction B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1989; M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1994; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998.
CARLOS CASTILLO, 2009 Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S.E.E., University of Los Andes (Venezuela) 1991; M.S.E.E., University of South Florida, 2003; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2008.
MONA CHADWICK, 2010 Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership B.S., Texas Tech University, 1975; M.S., Sul Ross University, 1996; Ed.D., Lamar University, Ed.D.
E. URSULA CHANDLER, 1981 Professor of German B.S., Illinois State University, 1965; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1981.
ERIN CLAIR, 2010 Assistant Professor of English B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1999; M.A., Texas State University, 2002; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2007.
ELDON G. CLARY, JR., 1967 Professor of Secondary Education Dean, College of Education B.S.E., North Texas State University, 1962; M.Ed., North Texas State University, 1964; Ed.D., North Texas State University, 1968.
KEVIN C. COSTLEY, 2003 Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education B.S., Missouri Southern State College, 1975; M.S., Pittsburg State University, 1978; M.A., Pittsburg State University, 2001; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1982.
THOMAS A. DEBLACK, 1995 Professor of History B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1973; M.S.E., Ouachita Baptist University, 1979; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1995.	Top
PETER A. DYKEMA, 2001 Associate Professor of History B.S., Hope College, 1984; M.Div., Western Theological Seminary, 1987; M.A., University of Arizona, 1989; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1998.
ERNEST J. ENCHELMAYER, 2005 Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of Mississippi, 1993; M.A., Arkansas State University, 1995; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2005.	Top
RUTH D. ENOCH, 2004 Associate Professor of Mathematics B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1974; M.S., University of Iowa, 1975; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2004.
DAVID J. ESHELMAN, 2006 Assistant Professor of Speech B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1999; M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2002; Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia, 2006.
ROGER FANG, 2001 Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science B.Sc., National Chiao-Tung University, 1980; M.Sc., University of Florida, 1987; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1993.	Top
ROBERT F. FRASIER, 2003 Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1987; M.S., University of Washington, 1989; Ph.D., Washington State University, 1996.
CHARLES J. GAGEN, 1990 Professor of Fisheries Science Head, Department of Biological Sciences B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1983; M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1986; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1990.	Top
MICHAEL GARNER, 2006 Assistant Professor of Emergency Management B.S., University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1978; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1998; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2001.
PAOLA GEMME, 2001 Associate Professor of English B.A., University of Genoa, 1989; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1998.
JULIA H. GIST, 2010 Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., Harding University, 1983; M.S., Texas Woman's University, 1992; Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, 2000.
CHRISTOPHER GIROIR, 2008 Assistant Professor of College Student Personnel B.A., McNeese State University, 1997; M.A., Northwestern State University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 2006.
DIANE GLEASON, 2009 Assistant Professor of History B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1970; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1975; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1997.
CARL E. GRECO, 2001 Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1967; M.S., Rice University, 1974; Ph.D., Rice University, 1976.
MARY B. GUNTER, 1998 Professor of Educational Leadership Head, Center for Leadership and Learning Dean of Graduate College B.S.E., University of Arkansas, 1972; M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1976; Ed.S., University of Arkansas, 1986; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1991.
WAYNE A. HELMER, 1998 Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., University of Dayton, 1966; M.S., University of Arizona, 1968; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1974.	Top
JENNIFER E. HELMS, 1993 Professor of Nursing B.S.N., Harding University, 1986; M.S.N., University of Missouri at Kansas City, 1992; Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2006.
DAVID HOELZEMAN, 2000 Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1988; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1993.
EMILY HOFFMAN, 2010 Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of Kansas, 1999; M.A., University of Kansas, 2002; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2009.
M. ANNETTE HOLEYFIELD, 1985 Professor of Physical Education Head, Department of Health and Physical Education B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1976; M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1977; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1997.
SEAN T. HUSS, 2005 Associate Professor of Sociology B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1995; M.A., University of Tennessee, 1998; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2006.
RICHARD A. IHDE, 2004 Associate Professor of Emergency Management B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1997; M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2001; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2008.	Top
JOHN R. JACKSON, 2003 Associate Professor of Fisheries Science B.S., Michigan State University, 1983; M.S., Mississippi State University, 1987; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1996.	Top
LINDA JACKSON, 2010 Instructor of College Student Personnel B.A., Idaho State University, 1989; M.Coun., Idaho State University, 1992; M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2006.
SHELIA JACKSON, 1998 Professor of Health and Physical Education B.S.E., Southern Arkansas University, 1981; M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1984; Ph.D., Texas Women’s University, 1988.
ELLEN J. JENKINS, 1997 Professor of History Director of Honors B.A., University of Texas at Dallas, 1977; M.A., University of North Texas, 1983; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1992.
SCOTT JORDAN, 1994 Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., Southern Arkansas University, 1985; M.S., University of Arkansas, 1988; Ph.D., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1994.
CHRISTOPHER J. KELLNER, 1991 Professor of Wildlife Science B.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1978; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1985; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1990.	Top
JOHN L. KROHN, 1991 Professor of Mechanical Engineering Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering B.S.M.E., University of Arkansas, 1981; M.S.M.E., University of Arkansas, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 1992; P.E.
PAUL S. LAKE, 1981 Professor of English B.S., Towson State University, 1975; A.M., Stanford University, 1979.	Top
ROBIN C. LASEY, 2004 Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1994; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2002.
SANGKI LEE, 2008 Assistant Professor of Journalism B.A., Sogang University, 1997; M.A., Sogang University, 1999; M.A., Michigan State University, 2002; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2007.
STANLEY D. LOMBARDO, 1977 Professor of English B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1970; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1976.
W. DANIEL MARTIN, 2000 Associate Professor of Sociology Head, Department of Behavioral Sciences B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1989; M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1992; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1996.	Top
JERRY MAYO, 2010 Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education B.A., Arkansas State University, 1991; M.S., Arkansas State University, 1993; M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2007.
TERRI J. MCKOWN, 2004 Associate Professor of Nursing B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 1991; M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2000; D.N.P., University of Tennessee, 2009.
ALEXANDER MIRKOVIC, 2007 Assistant Professor of History B.A., University of Athens, Greece, 1993; M.A., University of South Florida, 2005; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2002.
JEFFREY A. MITCHELL, 1994 Professor of Philosophy B.A., Whitman College, 1986; M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1990; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1993.
JOHNETTE MOODY, 1997 Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1994; M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1996; D.B.A., Argosy University, 2006.
LARRY J. MORELL, 1998 Professor of Computer and Information Science B.A., Duke University, 1974; M.S., Rutgers University, 1976; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1983.
JAMES L. MOSES, 1999 Associate Professor of History B.A., Louisiana State University, 1986; M.A., University of New Hampshire, 1989; Ph.D., Tulane University, 1997.
NOBUYUKI NEZU, 2001 Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science B.S., Gakushuin University, 1991; M.S., Oklahoma City University, 1993; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1999.	Top
HANNA E. NORTON, 2001 Associate Professor of Journalism Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Head, Multi-Media Journalism A.B.J., University of Georgia, 1994; M.A., University of Georgia, 1998; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2001.
THOMAS E. NUPP, 1997 Professor of Wildlife Science B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1987; M.S., Auburn University, 1992; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997.
ALEXIS NYANDWI, 2009 Assistant Professor of Journalism B.A., University of Oran (Algeria), 1993; M.A., Washington State University, 1997; Ph.D., Washington State University, 2003.
DAVID M. OSBURN, 2000 Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Arizona, 1979; M.Ed., Wichita State University, 1987; M.A., Wichita State University, 1999; Ph.D., Wichita State University, 2000.	Top
JACKIE L. PAXTON, 2005 Professor of Early Childhood Education A.A., Westark Community College, 1976; B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1978; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1979; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1990.	Top
MARK M. PEACOCK, 2008 Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2000; M.A., University of Arkansas, 2004; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2007.
THOMAS W. PENNINGTON, 1995 Assistant Professor of Legal Studies Legal Council B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1990; J.D., University of Arkansas, 1993.
STEPHANIE PEPPER, 2010 Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education B.M.E., Delta State University, 1973; M.Ed., University of Mississippi, 1998; Ed.S., University of Mississippi, 2001; Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 2007.
SUSAN POZNAR, 1993 Professor of English B.A., Brandeis University, 1980; M.A., Duke University, 1982; Ph.D., Duke University, 1989.
NELSON R. RAMÍREZ, 2006 Assistant Professor of Spanish B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1997; M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1999; Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2005.	Top
BYRA L. RAMSEY, 2000 Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education B.S., University of Arkanas, 1966; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1999.
WILLIAM REEDER, 2010 Assistant Professor of Journalism B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1996; M.A, Arkansas Tech University, 2002.
MICHAEL K. RITCHIE, 1989 Professor of English B.A., University of Cincinnati, 1969; M.F.A., University of Iowa, 1975; M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky, 1979; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1986.
CAREY M. ROBERTS, 2000 Associate Professor of History B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1993; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1995; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1999.
JEFF W. ROBERTSON, 1997 Professor of Astrophysics Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences Director of Astronomical Observatory B.S., University of Kansas, 1989; M.S., San Diego State University, 1991; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995.
RONALD D. ROBISON, 1988 Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science Head, Department of Computer and Information Science B.S., Iowa State University, 1970; M.S., University of Southern California,1975.
SARAH H. ROBISON, 1989 Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science B.S., University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1978; M.Ed., Southern Arkansas University, 1982; M.S., Nova Southeastern University, 1994.
MICHAEL T. ROGERS, 2007 Assistant Professor of Political Science B.A., Wabash College, 1995; M.A., University at Albany-SUNY, 1999, Ph.D., University at Albany-SUNY, 2005.
REGINA ST. JOHN, 2006 Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1993; M.A., Arkansas State University, 1994; Ph.D., Ball State University, 2004.	Top
JULIE M. SCHLUTERMAN, 2007 Assistant Professor of Sociology B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1997; M.A., University of Tennessee, 2002; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2007.
LINDA SELF, 2005 Assistant Professor of Nursing B.S.N., University of Southern Maine, 1981; M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 2000; M.A., Webster University, 2008.
CORY SHAMAN, 2006 Assistant Professor of English B.A., Mississippi State University, 1992; M.A., University of Mississippi, 1997; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2007.
REBECCA A. SHOPFNER, 2000 Associate Professor of Teaching and Learning B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1973; M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1986; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1999.
CHERYL S. SMITH, 1992 Professor of Nursing B.S.N., University of Southern Alabama, 1983; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1990; Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2006.
V. CAROLE SMITH, 2004 Associate Professor of Middle Level Education B.M., University of Arizona, 1969; M.M., University of Arizona, 1972; M.Ed., University of Arizona, 1980; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1986.
SAMMIE P. STEPHENSON, 1999 Assistant Professor of Elementary Education B.A., Henderson State University, 1963; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1969; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1995.
JAMES STEUBER, 2008 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2001; M.S., Texas A & M University, 2007; Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2009.
JOSEPH N. STOECKEL, 1992 Professor of Fisheries Science Director, Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program B.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1978; M.A., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1985; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993.
H. MICHEAL TARVER, 2002 Professor of History Dean, College of Arts and Humanities B.A., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1983; M.A., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1990; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1995.	Top
L. KIM TROBOY, 2002 Professor of Management Information Systems B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1980; M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1987; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1997.
DAVID G. UNDERWOOD, 2001 Professor of Education Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs B.A., Western Kentucky University, 1972; M.P.S., Western Kentucky University, 1978; M.A.Ed., Western Kentucky University, 1979; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1985.	Top
SUSAN J. UNDERWOOD, 2003 Associate Professor of College Student Personnel Head, College Student Personnel B.S., Western Kentucky University, 1980; M.A.Ed., Western Kentucky University, 1982; Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1990.
THOMAS A. VAUGHN, 2003 Associate Professor of Speech B.A., University of Arkansas, 1990; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1992; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1998.	Top
DONNA R. VOCATE, 1998 Professor of Speech B.A., University of Colorado-Boulder, 1962; M.A., University of Denver, 1977; Ph.D., University of Denver, 1980.
LYNN WALSH, 2010 Associate Professor of Secondary Education B.S.E., Indiana University, 1974; M.A., University of Houston, 1980; Ed.D., Baylor University, 2001.
DANA D. WARD, 1988 Professor of Spanish B.A., Hendrix College, 1974; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1977; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1987.	Top
DAVID W. WARD, 1999 Associate Professor of Psychology B.S., University of Texas, 1986; M.S., University of Georgia, 1990; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998.
JASON E. WARNICK, 2006 Assistant Professor of Psychology B.A./B.S., Arkansas State University, 2002; M.A., University of Mississippi, 2004; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2006.
HELGA WENDELBERGER, 2008 Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of Georgia, 2002; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2006.
DONNA R. WHITE, 2001 Associate Professor of English B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1976; M.A., University of Texas, 1983; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1991.
MELINDA A. WILKINS, 1988 Professor of Health Information Management Director of Health Information Management B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1983; M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1988; Ph.D., Capella University, 2008.
MATTHEW WILLIAMS, 2010 Assistant Professor of English B.A., Hampshire College, 1999; M.A., CUNY City College, 2005; Ph.D., CUNY City College, 2008.
PENNY P. WILLMERING, 1999 Professor of Rehabilitation Science B.S.Ed., University of Missouri- Columbia, 1979; M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1986; Ph.D., University of Madison-Wisconsin, 1999.
DEBORAH WILSON, 1992 Professor of English B.A., Louisiana Tech University, 1974; M.Ed., Mississippi College, 1982; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1991.
ELIZABETH WILSON, 2005 Assistant Professor of Emergency Administration and Management B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1993; M.B.A., Hendrix College, 1995; M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999; J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999.
SID T. WOMACK, 1986 Professor of Secondary Education B.M.E., Abilene Christian College, 1972; M.Ed., Sam Houston State University, 1974; Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 1979.
JEFFREY R. WOODS, 2000 Associate Professor of History Interim Head, Department of History and Political Science B.A., University of Kansas, 1992; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1994; Ph.D., Ohio University, 2000.
SAM M. WORLEY, 1997 Associate Professor of English B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1981; M.A., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1986; Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1991.
CONNIE W. ZIMMER, 1990 Associate Professor of Secondary Education A.B., Western Kentucky University, 1972; M.S.L.S., Western Kentucky University, 1975.	Top