Administration & Faculty


Board of Trustees

Charles Blanchard, Russellville

Eric Burnett, Fort Smith

Stephanie Duffield, Russellville

Tom Kennedy, Little Rock

Fritz Kronberger, Russellville



Administrative Officers

Robin E. Bowen, 2014, President
B.S., University of Kansas, 1982
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1983
Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1988

Phillip Bridgmon, 2017, Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., University of North Alabama, 1996;
M.S., University of Alabama, 1997;
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2002.

Bernadette Hinkle, 2016, Vice President for Administration and Finance
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1986
M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999

Bryan Fisher, 2011, Vice President for Advancement
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1999

C. Blake Bedsole, 2018, Vice President for Enrollment Management 
B.S., University of Alabama, 2003
M.A., University of Alabama, 2006
Ed.D., University of Georgia, 2013

Keegan Nichols, 2017, Vice President for Student Services
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 2001
M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2003
Ed.D., Northern Illinois University, 2010


Administrative Staff

Carol Adkison, Associate Director of Information Systems for Administrative Systems
Karen Alexander, Coordinator of Grants Management
Sabrina Anwar, International Student Services and Administrative Specialist
Jan Apple, Articulation Coordinator
Brett Arrington, Institutional Research Associate
Sara Bailey, Grant Coordinator, Sponsored Programs and University Initiatives
Sabrina Billey, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Brandye Bisek, Director of Health Services
Jessica Brock, Director of Admissions & Associate Director of Concurrent Enrollment
NaQuindra Brooks, Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion
Sarah Burnett, Director of STEM Collaborative
Jenny Butler, Assistant Director for Campus Life
Luke Calcatera, Head Men's Golf Coach
Cass Capen-Housley, Event Coordinator for Hospitality Administration
Sandy Cheffer, Director of Budget
Liz Chrisman, Director of Photography
Pat Chronister, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sara Chronister, International Student Immigration Specialist
Lisa Clark, Director of Online Partnership and Military Outreach
Brandi Collins, Licensing, Branding, and Editorial Manager
Pam Cooper, Director of Prospect Research
Will Cooper, Associate Dean for Student Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Greg Crouch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, Pre-Award 
Jana Crouch, Associate Director for Enrollment
Angela Crow, Director of Student Accounts
Kelly Davis, Director of Alumni Relations
Kristy Davis, Associate Dean of Student Wellness
Shawna Davis, Target School Liaison, Upward Bound Program
Jordan Denton, Assessment Specialist
Melanie Diffey, Academic/Student Support Counselor
Tim Diffey, Academic Advisor
Brent Drake, Director of Advancement Technology
Dausen Duncan, Visit Day Coordinator
Brandi Duvall, Assistant Registrar
Nichole Edwards, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Katherine Ehemann, Associate Controller
Andrea Eubanks, Academic Services Coordinator
Elishia Fairfield, Director of Student Learning Resources
Peggy Ferris, Director of Gift Planning
Bryan Fisher, Associate Vice President for Development
Tommy Fields, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Robert Fraser, Assistant Director, Budget Office
Robert Freeman, Director of Human Resources
Eli Fuentez, Academic Advisor
Delton Gordon, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Brandie Griffin, Associate Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment
Mary Gunter, Chief of Staff
Jamison Hall, Associate Registrar
Luke Hams, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Jill Hendricks, Director of Upward Bound Programs
Connie Herring, Assistant Registrar
Jessica Holloway, Director of Procurement and Risk Management Services
Aubrey Holt, Director for Campus Life
Melissa Hubbard, Coordinator of Camps and Conferences
Samantha Huggins, Academic Advisor
Carolyn Ishee, Major Gifts Officer
Weiwei Ji, Instructional Design Specialist
Amanda Johnson, Employer Relations Coordinator
Kara Johnson, Coordinator of Leadership and Service
Jayne Jones, Coordinator of Special Events
Courtney Kline, Academic Advisor
Cara Knight, Academic Advisor
Brian Lasey, Director of Facilities Management
Robin Lasey, Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Angie Lasiter, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
Ashlee Leavell, Coordinator of Disability Services
Marika Lederman, Director of Academic Advising Center
Alex Manly, Director of Technology Learning Resources
Ricky L. Massengale, Sr., Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research and University Initiatives
Suzanne McCall, Controller
Joshua McMillian, Director of Public Safety
Steve Milligan, Director of Technology Center/Associate Director of Information Systems for Networked Systems
Mark Mitchell, Instructional Design Specialist
Clay Moore, Coordinator of Campus Life
Megan Morris, Academic Advisor
Theresa Motley, Associate Director of Information Systems for Support Services
Steve Mullins, Director of Athletics
Susie Nicholson, NCAA Compliance Officer/Assistant Affirmative Action Officer
Marsha Oels, Coordinator of Veteran Services
Yasushi Onodera, Associate Dean for International Student Services
Laura Palmer, Coordinator of Marketing and Assignments for Residence Life
Alan Parsons, Academic Advisor, Veteran's Upward Bound
Tanda Patrick, Assistant Registrar
James Peck, Director of the Museum
Amy Pennington, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Title IX Coordinator
Thomas Pennington, Associate Vice President and Counsel to the President
Carrie Phillips, Director of Communication and New Media
Samantha Piechocinski, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Karen Pittman, Coordinator of Testing Services
Courtney Pratt, College of Business Coordinator for Student Engagement
Rebecca Reeves, Business Manager, Budget Office
Karen Riddell, Coordinator of Academic Support Services
Daniel Riedmueller, Academic Advisor
Lindsey Riedmueller, Student Support Services Program Advisor
Mike Rivas, Assistant Director for Admissions, International and Multicultural Student Services
Niki Schwartz, Director of Student Aid
Alexis Scrimshire, Associate Registrar
Kerry Shannon, Coordinator of Campus Recreation
Tera Simpson, Front-End Web Developer
Allison Sims, Academic Advisor, Veteran's Upward Bound
Paul Smith, Sports Information Director
Kevin Solomon, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Brooke Southard, Director of Payroll and Special Services
Michael Stoker, Senior Web Developer
Crystal Storment, Assistant Registrar
Thomas Strahan, Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life
Sam Strasner, Director of University Relations
Alison Taylor, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Ryan Taylor, Video Production Manager
Kerri Threlkeld, Associate Director for Admissions Operations
Colette Tobias, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Scott Tomlin, Assistant Director for Academic Advising Center
Brandi Tripp, Senior Associate Registrar
Liz Underwood, Creative Services Manager
Caroline Vining, Director of Annual Giving Programs
Alisa Waniewski, Associate Director for Academic Scholarships
Jason Warnick, Assistant Vice President for Student Success
Jennifer Warren, Assistant Director of Procurement and Risk Management Services
Wyatt Watson, Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Felisha Weaver, Director of Publications and Creative Services
Tammy Weaver, Registrar
Holli Weiss, Director of Testing and disability Services
Kenneth D. Wester, Director of Information Systems
Dave Wilbers, Academic Advisor
Kristie Wilson, Director of Veteran's Upward Bound
Lori Wineland, Director of Student Support Services Program
Clay Wyllia, Coordinator of Alumni Engagement



Academic Administration

College of Arts and Humanities

Jeffrey R. Woods, Dean
Summer Bruch, Head of Art Department
David Ward, Head of Behavioral Sciences Department
Anthony Caton, Head of Communication and Journalism Department
Carl W. Brucker, Head of English and World Languages Department
David Blanks, Head of History and Political Science Department
Jeffrey Bright, Head of Music Department

College of Business

Lisa Toms, Dean
Tracy Cole, Head of Accounting and Economics Department
Kim Troboy,
Head of Management and Marketing Department

College of Education

Linda Bean, Dean
Tim Carter, Associate Dean
John Freeman, Head of Center for Leadership and Learning/Director of Ed.D. Program
Alaric Williams, Head of College Student Personnel Department
Shellie Hanna, Head of Curriculum and Instruction Department
Rockie Pederson, Head of Health & Physical Education Department
David Bell, Director of Educator Licensure and Support Services
Laura Flake, Director of Teacher Education Student Services

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Judy Cezeaux, Dean
Pat Buford
, Associate Dean
Malcolm Rainey, Head of Agriculture Department
Luay Wahsheh, Head of Computer & Information Science Department
Sandra Smith, Head of Emergency Management Department
Carl Greco, Head of Electrical Engineering Department
John Krohn, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department
Cathi McMahan, Head of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration Department

College of eTech

Jeff Aulgur, Dean of eTech and Head of Professional Studies Department

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Jeff W. Robertson, Dean
John Jackson, Head of Biological Sciences Department
Jeanine L. Myers, Head of Mathematics Department
Rebecca Burris, Head of Nursing Department
Jason Patton, Head of Physical Sciences Department

Graduate College

Jeff Robertson, Dean

Faculty

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The date after each name indicates the first year of appointment to this institution.

GABRIEL L. ADKINS, 2009
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Ottawa University, 1996;
M.S., Pittsburg State University, 2002;
M.A., Wichita State University, 2005;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2011.

SHERMAN Q. ALEXANDER, 1993
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Eastern Illinois University, 1984;
M.B.A., Eastern Illinois University, 1985;
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1995.

JAN APPLE, 2004
Instructor of English
Articulation Coordinator
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1983;
M.L.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1991;
M.F.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello, 2018.

STANTON C. APPLE, 1989
Instructor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S.M.E., University of Arkansas, 1989.

TURAJ ASHURI, 2016
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.Sc., Tehran Azad University, 1999;
M.Sc., Sharif University of Technology, 2005;
Ph.D., Delft University of Technology, 2012.

JEFFREY AULGUR, 2011
Associate Professor of Professional Studies
Dean, College of eTech
Head, Department of Professional Studies
B.A., Hendrix College, 1986;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1991;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2008;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 2013.

CHRISTINE E. AUSTIN, 2007
Associate Professor of College Student Personnel
Director, Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., University of Denver, 1984;
M.Ed., University of Maine, 1990;
Ph.D., University of Denver, 2007.

LESLIE BAIN, 2018
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Oral Roberts University, 1996;
M.Ed., East Central University, 2008.

VERONICA JILL BALASTER, 2014
Instructor of English Language Institute
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2009;
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2013.

DOUGLAS BARRON, 2016
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. Louisiana State University, 2005;
M.S. University of Illinois, 2009;
Ph.D., Washington State University, 2014.

ALICE BATCH, 2003
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., California State University, 1978;
M.B.A., California State University, 1984.

LINDA C. BEAN, 2000
Professor of Business
Dean, College of Education
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1973;
M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1986;
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1996.

C. DAVID BELL, 1988
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Head, Educator Licensure and Support Services
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1969;
M.Ed., University of Arkansas,1972;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1978.

DANIEL A. BELONGIA, 2015
Associate Professor of Music
Director of Band
B.M., University of Miami, 1996;
M.M, University of Miami, 2004;
D.M.A, Michigan State University, 2006.

CHANTELLE BESLEY, 2018
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2016;
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2018.

ANWAR A. BHUIYAN, 2001
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Dhaka University, 1983;
M.Sc., Dhaka University, 1986;
M.S., Northeast Louisiana University, 1994;
Ph.D., Marquette University, 1999.

GLEN R. BISHOP, 2001
Associate Professor of Recreation and Park Administration
B.S., University of Michigan, 1979;
M.S., Texas A & M, 1985;
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1994.

ANGELA BLACK, 2012
Assistant Librarian
B.A., University of Colorado, 2002;
M.S., Florida State, 2011.

DAVID R. BLANKS, 2015
Professor of History
Head, Department of History and Political Science
B.A., Michigan State University, 1983;
M.A., Michigan State University,1985;
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1991.

STEVE BOUNDS, 2018
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., Oklahoma Christian University, 1972;
M.S., Arkansas State University, 1977;
S.C.C.E., Arkansas State University, 1977;
Ed.S., Arkansas State University, 1988;
Ed.D., Arkansas State University, 1999

ROBIN E. BOWEN, 2014
Professor of Rehabilitation Science
President
B.S., University of Kansas, 1982;
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1983;
Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 1988.

JACQUELINE K. BOWMAN, 2001
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Purdue University, 1982;
B.S., Illinois State University, 1984;
M.S., Illinois State University, 1986;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1994.

LYN BRANDS, 2003
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Fort Hays State University, 1984;
M.F.A., Fort Hays State University, 1990.

MOLLY BRANT, 2005
Associate Professor of Agriculture
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2000;
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2002;
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2005.

PHILLIP BRIDGMON, 2017
Professor of Political Science
Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., University of North Alabama, 1996;
M.S., University of Alabama, 1997;
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2002.

JEFFREY R. BRIGHT, 2018
Professor of Music
Head, Department of Music
B.S.E., University of Arkansas, 1986;
M.M.E., University of Arkansas, 1988;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2005.

MICHAEL BRODRICK, 2015
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Fordham University, 2002;
M.A., Vanderbilt University, 2010;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2010.

HERBERT MATT BROWN, 2008
Associate Professor of Computer and
Information Science
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1998;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2000;
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2007.

KRISTI M. BROWN, 2008
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1997;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1999.

SUMMER BRUCH, 2018
Associate Professor of Art
Head, Department of Art
B.F.A., University of Central Missouri, 1999;
M.F.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, 2002.

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
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Associate Dean of Engineering
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1974;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1985;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2007.

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
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Northwestern State University, 1973;
M.Ed., Northwestern State University, 1977;
Ed.D., Louisiana Tech University, 2004.

DEBRA S. CAPEHART, 2012
Instructor of Computer and Information Science
B.S.B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1984;
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2002.

ALEJANDRA K. CARBALLO, 2009
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Rio Cuarto, 1995;
M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2000;
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2006.

PAMELA S. CARR, 1991
Professor of Accounting
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1977;
M.A., Missouri State University 1984;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2001;
C.P.A.

TIM L. CARTER, 1998
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Associate Dean, College of Education
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1989;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1994;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998.

ANTHONY A. CATON, 2004
Associate Professor of Journalism
Head, Department of Communication and Journalism
Director of Broadcasting
B.A., University of the Ozarks, 1990;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1992.

JUDY L. CEZEAUX, 2018
Professor of Engineering
Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1984;
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989. 

E. URSULA CHANDLER, 1981
Professor of German
B.S., Illinois State University, 1965;
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1981.

CHERYL B. CHANEY, 1999
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Missouri Western State College, 1990;
M.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1997.

NATHANIEL G. CHAPMAN, 2015
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S., College of Charleston, 2006;
M.S., Virginia Tech, 2010;
Ph.D., Virgina Tech, 2015.

BRUCE CHEHROUDI, 2016
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Sharif University of Science and Technology, 1988;
M.S., Southern Methodist University, 1990;
M.S., Swiss Finance Institute, 2011;
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University, 1995.

XIANG CHEN, 2014
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
B.A., Beijing Normal University, 2007;
M.A., Beijing Normal University, 2009;
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2014.

RAJIB CHOUDHURY, 2015
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Burdwan, 2005;
M.Sc., Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, 2007;
Ph.D., University of Miami, 2012.

WANDA CHRISTIE, 2006
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 1986;
M.N.Sc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2014.

ERIN CLAIR, 2010
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1999;
M.A., Texas State University, 2002;
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2007.

BARBARA CLEMENTS, 2010
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Luther College, 1993;
M.M., University of Missouri Columbia, 1996:
D.M., Florida State University, 2005.

JON CLEMENTS, 2005
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Luther College, 1994;
M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996;
D.M., Florida State University, 2008.

LORETTA COCHRAN, 2003
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., Erskine College, 1991;
M.S., Clemson University, 1994;
Ph.D., Clemson University, 1999.

TRACY L. COLE, 2007
Associate Professor of Legal Studies
Head, Department of Accounting and Economics
B.S.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1990;
M.Ed., University of Arkansas,1991;
J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003.

JENNIFER COLEMAN, 2001
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Luther College, 1993;
B.S.N., University of Iowa, 1997;
M.S.N., University of Iowa, 2000.

BRIAN K. CONATSER, 2015
Instructor of Music
Staff Accompanist
B.M., Arkansas State University, 1980;
M.M., University of Missouri, 1983.

RENE COUTURE, 2012
Associate Professor of College Student Personnel
B.A., Saint Michael's College, 1997;
M.S., Indiana State University, 2003;
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado, 2010.

KAREN K. COX, 1994
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1978;
M.N.Sc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1982.

NANCY COX, 1981
Assistant Professor of English and Developmental Reading
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1977;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1981.

REBECCA CUNNINGHAM, 2016
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1995;
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1999.

SHELLY DAILY, 2000
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 1995.;
M.N.Sc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 1999;
D.N.P., University of South Alabama, 2015.

R. JAMIE DALTON, 2012
Instructor of Biology
B.A., University of Washington, 1988;
M.S.E., Henderson State University, 1993;
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2012.

SARA DANIEL, 2014
Assistant Professor of Health Information Management
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2006.

MELISSA DARNELL, 2003
Associate Professor of Nursing
Learning Resources Coordinator
B.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 1994;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2002;
DNP/Ph.D., Barnes-Jewish College, Goldfarb School of Nursing, 2015.

JAMES DAUGHTERS, 2018
Instructor of Music
Assistant Band Director
B.M.E., University of Kentucky, 2002;
M.M.E., University of Kentucky, 2007;
D.M.A., University of Kentucky, 2017.

ABBY DAVIS, 2004
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Coach
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2002;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2004.

MICHAEL G. DAVIS, 2015
Assistant Professor of Geology
B.S., University of Utah, 1998;
M.S., University of Hawaii, 2001;
Ph.D., University of Utah, 2013.

DAVID DAWSON, 2009
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Coach
B.A., Ottawa University, 1996;
M.A., University of Saint Mary, 2005.

NICOLAS del GRAZIA, 2009
Associate Professor of Music
B.S., The City University London, 1991;
M.M., King's College, University of London, 1994;
D.M., Indiana University, 2003.

ANDREA DENK, 2018
B.S., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, 1995;
M.S., University of Rhode Island, 1999.

PAMELA D. DIXON, 2011
Associate Professor of School Counseling and Leadership
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1996;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2004
Ed.D, Walden University, 2014.

LISA DUBOSE, 2017
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2014;
M.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2016;
D.N.P., Graceland University, 2018.

MARILYN DURAN, 2016
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1992;
M.S.N., Arkansas State University, 1998;
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, 2005.

PETER A. DYKEMA, 2001
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.

JAMIE EARLS, 2009
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
Assistant Director, University Honors
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2006;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Central Arkansas, 2015.

GEOFFREY ECKER, 2016
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Groucher College, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2014.

AHMED ELKASSABGI, 2018
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.S., Texas A&M University Kingsville, 2004;
M.B.A., Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2008;
Ph.D., Texas A&M International University, 2014.

CAREY A. ELLIS, 2004
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 1996;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2002;
Ph.D., Union University, 2012.

ERNEST J. ENCHELMAYER, 2005
Professor of English
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1993;
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1995;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2005.

RUTH D. ENOCH, 2004
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1974;
M.S., University of Iowa, 1975;
Ph.D., Purdue University, 2004.

SHAANA ESCOBAR, 2012
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2006;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2012;
D.N.P., Graceland University, 2018.

DAVID J. ESHELMAN, 2006
Professor of Communication
Director of Theatre
B.A., Case Western Reserve University, 1999;
M.F.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2002;
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia, 2006.

J. BRENT ETZEL, 2014
Director of Library
B.A., Franklin College, 1994;
M.L.S., Indiana University, 1997
M.A., Illinois State University, 2006.

FATIMA FERGUSON, 2016
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.B.A., Jackson State University, 2005;
M.A.T., Jackson State University, 2008;
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2015.

MARCEL B. FINAN, 2001
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Haigazian University, 1984;
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1992;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1998.

JOSHUA A. FISHER, 2011
Associate Professor of Art
A.B., Middlebury College, 2000;
M.A., University of Georgia, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2009.

ROBERT FITHEN, 1998
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1984;
M.S., Texas A & M, 1987;
Ph.D., Virginia Tech University, 1993.

JOHN FREEMAN, 2015
Professor of Educational Leadership
Head, Center for Leadership and Learning
Director of Ed.D. in School Leadership
B.A., Louisiana State University, 1976;
B.S., Louisiana State University, 1978;
M.Ed., Louisiana State University, 1982;
Ed.S., Louisiana State University, 1995;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1997.

ROGER FRYE, 2015
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1990;
M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1993.

KAREN L. FUTTERER, 1980
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., State University of New York at Fredonia, 1975;
M.M., University of North Texas, 1980.

KENNETH T. FUTTERER, 1980
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of North Texas, 1975;
M.M., University of North Texas, 1980.

CHARLES J. GAGEN, 1990
Professor of Fisheries Science
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1983;
M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1986;
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1990.

MARIUSZ GAJEWSKI, 2012
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Adam Mickiewicz University, 1998;
M.S., Adam Mickiewicz University, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2003.

HOLLY R. GALE, 1997
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1986;
M.M., University of Central Arkansas, 1999.

JORISTA GARRIE, 2016
Assistant Professor of Wildlife Science
B.Sc., University of Pretoria, 2005;
M.Sc., University of the Witwatersrand, 2010;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2014.

REBECCA GARVIN, 2013
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Blue Mountain College, 1976;
M.A., Murray State University, 1998;
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2011.

PAOLA GEMME, 2001
Professor of English
B.A., University of Genoa, 1989;
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1998.

REBECCA R. GOLDSTEIN, 2018
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Washington College, 2006;
M.S., Villanova University, 2008;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2016.

SARAH R. GORDON, 2018
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2005;
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2007;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2013.

NINA M. GOZA, 2004
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1982;
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 1992;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2005;
C.P.A.

ELIZABETH GRAY, 2005
Associate Professor of Emergency 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.

CARL E. GRECO, 2001
Professor of Electrical Engineering
Head, Department of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1967;
M.S., Rice University, 1974;
Ph.D., Rice University, 1976.

JASMINE GREER, 2013
Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A, University of Central Arkansas, 2006;
M.F.A., Columbia College Chicago, 2009.

LAURA GRIFFIN, 2008
Instructor of Accounting
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1990;
M.S., University of Arizona, 1993;
C.P.A., C.F.E.

JACOB GROSSKOPF, 2016
Assistant Professor of Geology
B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 2007;
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 2010;
Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University, 2015.

MARY B. GUNTER, 1998
Professor of Educational Leadership
Chief of Staff
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.

CAROLINE HACKEROTT, 2016
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
B.S., Kansas State University, 1989;
M.S., Kansas State University, 1993;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2016.

PATRICK HAGGE, 2014
Associate Professor of Geography
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 2004;
B.A., University of Arkansas, 2005;
M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2009;
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2013.

REZA HAMIDI, 2017
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.Sc., Semnan University, 2007;
M.Sc., Amirkabir University of Technology, 2011;
Ph.D., University of Nevada-Reno, 2017.

CAROL HANAN, 2012
Assistant Librarian
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1994;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2001;
M.L.S., Texas Woman's University, 2005.

SHELLIE HANNA, 2004
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
Head, Department of Curriculum and Instruction 
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1992;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2002;
Ed.D., Oral Roberts University, 2009.

FRANKLIN D. HARDCASTLE, 1998
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Montana State University, 1983;
M.S., University of Utah, 1985;
Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1990.

LISA HARLESS, 2005
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Tyler, 2016.

MARTHA N. HARRELL, 2016
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Henderson State University, 1989;
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2005;
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2014.

AMBER HARRINGTON, 2014
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1996;
M.S., Ohio State University, 2001;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2014.

NEAL HARRINGTON, 2005
Professor of Art
B.F.A., University of South Dakota, 1998;
M.F.A., Wichita State University, 2001.

CHRISTOPHER HARRIS, 2017 
Instructor of Music
Choir Director
B.A. Texas Southern University, 2007;
M.M. Ithaca College, 2014;
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2018.

GABRIELE HAULMARK, 2016
Instructor of German
Study Abroad Director
B.A., University of South Carolina, 1999;
M.A.T., University of South Carolina, 2001;
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2016.

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.

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.

MOSTAFA HEMMATI, 1983
Professor of Physics
Director of Undergraduate Research
B.S., University of Meshad, 1973;
M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1980;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1983.

NEWTON P. HILLIARD, 2014
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Wayland Baptist University, 1984;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1995.

WILLIAM C. HOEFLER, 2004
Professor of Agriculture
B.S., New Mexico State University, 1979;
M.S., New Mexico State University, 1984;
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1987.

DAVID HOELZEMAN, 2000
Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1988;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1993.

EMILY HOFFMAN, 2010
Associate Professor of English
Assistant Director, University Honors
B.A., University of Kansas, 1999;
M.A., University of Kansas, 2002;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2009.

BRENT HOGAN, 2014
Instructor of English Language Institute
B.F.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1999;
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2002.

JESSICA L. HOGAN, 2006
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2004;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2006.

LATASHA HOLT, 2016
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2006;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2010;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2016.

NANCY D. HORTON, 1999
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1997;
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1999.

SEYED EHSAN HOSSEINI, 2017
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.M.E., Semnan University, 2002;
M.M.E., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2012;
Ph.D., Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 2016.

CHRISTOPHER E. HOUSENICK, 2009
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1999;
M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 2001;
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2005.

PHILIP HUFF, 2018
Instructor of Cybersecurity
B.S., Harding University, 2002;
M.S., James Madison University, 2008.

PENG HUANG, 2017
Associate Professor of Finance and Economics
B.B.A., Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1999;
M.A., Western Michigan University, 2003;
Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2006.

JAY M. HUDKINS, 2008
Associate Professor of Communication
B.S.E., Baylor University, 1992;
M.A., Baylor University, 1992;
Ph.D., Texas A & M, 2011.

DEBRA HUNTER, 2011
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Louisiana College, 1984;
M.B.A., Baylor University, 1985;
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2004;
C.P.A.

SEAN T. HUSS, 2005
Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1995;
M.A., University of Tennessee, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2006.

MOHAMED IBRAHIM, 2011
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Cairo University, 1984;
M.A., Oklahoma State University, 1997;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2011.

EFOSA C. IDEMUDIA, 2012
Associate Professor of Business Data Analytics
B.S., University of Benin, 1996;
M.B.A., Helsinki School of Economics and Business Administration, 1999;
M.B.A., University of Texas at El Paso, 2000;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2009.

JOHN R. JACKSON, 2003
Professor of Fisheries Science
Head, Department of Biological Sciences
Director of Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program
B.S., Michigan State University, 1983;
M.S., Mississippi State University, 1987;
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1996.

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.

CYNTHIA JACOBS, 2007
Associate Professor of Biology
D.V.M., Louisiana State University, 1982.

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.

WEIJIA JIA, 2018
Assistant Professor of Statistics
B.S., Hunan University of Science and Technology, 2006;
M.S., Nankai University, 2010;
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2018.

LAURA J. JOBE, 2014
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Louisiana, 2001;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2013.

ALEXIS JOHNSON, 2015
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009;
M.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 2011;
Ph.D, University of Nebraska, 2016.

CYNTHIA J. JONES, 1984
Associate Professor of Nursing
Assistant to Head of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Mississippi School of Nursing, 1971;
M.N., University of Mississippi, 1976.

KELLY JONES, 2018
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2006;
M.A., University of North Texas, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2014.

STEPHEN JONES, 2005
Professor of Management
B.S.E., Pittsburg State University, 1981;
M.A., University of Missouri, 1983;
M.B.A., Missouri State University, 1989;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1998.

VIRGINIA JONES, 2014
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., University of New Mexico, 2002;
M.A., University of Wisconsin, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Kansas. 2012.

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.

SUSAN JORDAN, 1994
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1987;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1990.

PATRICIA JOSELIN, 2010
Instructor of Spanish
B.S., Universidad de Tarapaca, 1986;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1998;
M.S.E., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2012.

D. MICHAEL KEISLER, 1975
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Texas, 1966;
Ph.D., North Texas State University, 1974.

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.

PETE KELLY, 2011
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1993;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1996.

PALLAVI KETKAR, 2002
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of North Texas, 1996;
M.S., University of North Texas, 1998;
M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 2002.

MUHAMMAD KHAN, 2016
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.E., NED University of Engineering & Technology, 1994;
M.S.E.E., National University of Sciences and Technology, 2006;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2013.

DEEPESH KHANNA, 2017
Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
M.B.B.S., APS University, 2003;
M.S., Texas A & M University, 2011;
M.P.H., Texas A & M Health Science Center, 2012;
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2016.

JUSTIN L. KILLINGSWORTH, 2011
Associate Professor of Agricultural Education
B.S., Texas A & M University, 2002;
M.Ed., Texas A & M University, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2011.

JAMIE KING, 2011
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2008;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2010.

WILLIAM KIRKPATRICK, 1989
Assistant Professor of Physical Education
B.S., Fort Hays State University, 1983;
M.S., Fort Hays State University, 1985;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1991.

CHAD J. KLINE, 2014
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Coach of Men's Basketball
B.G.S., Fort Hays State University, 2003;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2014.

LINDA C. KONDRICK, 2001
Associate Professor of Physical Science
B.S., University of the Ozarks, 1988;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1992;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003.

GINA KRAFT, 2015
Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
B.S., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1998;
M.S., University of Oklahoma, 2001;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2009.

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.

MASANORI KUROKI, 2013
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., California State University, 2002;
M.S., California State Polytechnic University, 2004;
Ph.D., University of California, 2011.

ROBIN C. LASEY, 2004
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1994;
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2002.

TENNILLE J. LASKER-SCOTT, 2015
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies
B.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2006;
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2009;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2015.

DONG-SOO LEE, 2012
Associate Professor of Hospitality Administration
B.S., University of Santo Tomas, 1997;
M.H.R.I.M., Pennsylvania State University, 2003;
M.B.A., Kyung Hee University, 2001;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2011.

SANGKI LEE, 2008
Associate 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.

SEUNG SUK LEE, 2009
Associate Professor of Hospitality Administration
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2000;
M.S., Oklahoma State University, 2004;
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2008.

TIMOTHY W. LEGGETT, 2002
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., William Carey College, 1975;
M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977;
M.Ed., William Carey College, 1980;
G.S.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1983;
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1995.

DEBORAH LESLIE, 2017
Assistant Professor of Geology
B.S., University of Mississippi, 2005;
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2008;
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 2013.

JENNIFER LEWTER, 2012
Instructor of Biology
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2002;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2005.

THOMAS G. LIMPERIS, 2003
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1989;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1990;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1998.

JOSHUA LOCKYER, 2011
Associate Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Arizona, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2007.

STANLEY D. LOMBARDO, 1977
Professor of English
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1970;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1976.

ERIC C. LOVELY, 2002
Professor of Biology
B.A., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 1992;
M.S., University of New Hampshire, 1995;
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire, 1999.

LOWELL H. LYBARGER, 2007
Associate Librarian
B.A., Rutgers University, 1990;
M.A., University of Washington, 1997;
MLIS, Kent State University, 2006;
Ph.D., University of Toronto, 2003.

SHELLIE MAGGARD, 2015
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Simulation Laboratory Coordinator
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 2015.

REJINA MANANDHAR, 2015
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
B.Arch., Tribhuvan University, 2006;
M.C.R.P., University of Texas, 2010;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2015.

KEVIN H. MASON, 1986
Professor of Marketing
B. S., Arkansas Tech University 1982;
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1986;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1995.

RICKY L. MASSENGALE, SR., 2015
Professor of Computer and Information Science
Associate Vice President for Sponsored Research and University Initiatives
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1993;
M.B.A., Webster University, 2002;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2009.

TONYA C. MAYS, 2012
Instructor of Health Information Management
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1999;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2016.

AARON J. MCARTHUR, 2012
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Idaho State University, 2003;
M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2005;
Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2012.

SIRIPORN MCDOWALL, 2015
Assistant Professor of Hospitality Administration
B.A., Thammasat University, Bangkok, 1980;
M.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1984;
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1999.

JOHN MCGREW, 2017
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Brigham Young University, 2008;
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design, 2015.

TERRI J. MCKOWN, 2004
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.

CATHI MCMAHAN, 2000
Professor of Recreation and Park Administration
Head, Department of Parks, Recreation, and Hospitality Administration
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1985;
M.S., Northwestern State University, 1986;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2007.

JAMES R. MCSWEENEY, 2013
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., Barry University, 2002;
M.S., Barry University, 2004.

CHARLES MEBI, 2009
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.Sc., University of Buea, 1969;
M.Sc., University of Buea, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Nevada, 2007.

GREGORY MICHNA, 2017
Assistant Professor of History
B.S., Texas Woman’s University, 2009;
M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 2010;
M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 2012;
Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2016.

DAVID J. MIDDLETON, 1998
Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., University of Sydney, 1979;
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1986.

JULIE MIKLES-SCHLUTERMAN, 2007
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1997;
M.A., University of Tennessee, 2002;
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2007.

GEORGEIO D. MILAM, 2013
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Assistant Coach of Football
B.S., Southern Arkansas University, 2008;
M.S., Southern Arkansas University, 2010.

JEFFREY A. MITCHELL, 1994
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Whitman College, 1986;
M.A., Vanderbilt University, 1990;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1993.

CHERYL S. MONFEE, 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.

JESSICA MONGEON, 2016
Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., University of North Dakota, 2008;
B.F.A., University of North Dakota, 2008;
M.F.A., Montana State University, 2013.

RAYMOND L. MONICA, 2013
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Coach of Football
B.S., University of North Alabama, 1990.

JOHNETTE MOODY, 1997
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1994;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1996;
D.B.A., Argosy University, 2006.

LUCAS MOODY, 2018
Instructor of Cybersecurity
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2001;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2007.

LARRY J. MORELL, 1998
Professor Computer and Information Science
B.A., Duke University, 1974;
M.S., Rutgers University, 1976;
Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1983.

ARDITH A. MORRIS, 1982
Professor of Communication/Theatre
B.A., University of the Ozarks, 1973;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1975;
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1989.

JAMES L. MOSES, 1999
Professor of History
B.A., Louisiana State University, 1986;
M.A., University of New Hampshire, 1989;
Ph.D., Tulane University, 1997.

JUSTIN MOSS, 2016
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Virginia, 2004;
M.A. University of North Carolina Wilmington, 2010;
Ph.D. Florida State University, 2015.

DAVID MUDRINICH, 1998
Professor of Art
B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1976;
M.F.A., University of Georgia, 1992.

TOMMY L. MUMERT, 1989
Assistant Professor of Journalism
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1978;
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1986.

DEBRA D. MURPHY, 2014
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Texas A & M University, 1992;
M.S., Texas A & M University, 2000;
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 2012.

JEANINE L. MYERS, 2016
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Head, Department of Mathematics
B.S., Baylor University, 1992;
M.S., Clemson University, 1994;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2013.

SANTOSHI NANDIVADA, 2017
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.Sc., Osmania University, 2005;
M.Sc., Osmania University, 2007;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2014;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2017.

JOHN NARCUM, 2018
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2010;
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 2011;
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2017.

HANNA E. NORTON, 2001
Professor of Journalism
A.B.J., University of Georgia, 1994;
M.A., University of Georgia, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2001.

TROY NORTON, 2005
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2002:
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2005.

THOMAS E. NUPP, 1997
Professor of Wildlife Science
Director of Fisheries and Wildlife Science Program
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University, 1987;
M.S., Auburn University, 1992;
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997.

JOHN O'CONNOR, 2016
Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
B.S., Louisiana State University, 1990;
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1995;
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, 2000.

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.

CHARITY C. PARK, 2018
Assistant Librarian
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2003;
M.L.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2005.

NANCY B. PARK, 2001
Instructor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1994;
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1995;
M.I.S., University of Arkansas, 1998.

PHILIP D. PARKER, 1977
Professor of Music
B.M., Wichita State University, 1975;
M.M., Indiana University, 1977.

RAJVARDHAN PATIL, 2017
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.E., Walchand College, 2008;
M.S., University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2012;
Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016.

JASON A. PATTON, 2008
Associate Professor of Geology
Head, Department of Physical Sciences
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1996;
M.S. Murray State University, 1998;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2008.

JACKIE L. PAXTON, 2005
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1978;
M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1979;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1990.

JEFFREY V. PEARSON, 2011
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Indiana University, 1998;
M.A., University of New Mexico, 2001;
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2011.

KATHRYN D. PEARSON, 1984
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1976;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1979;
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2000.

JAMES PECK, 2017
Assistant Professor of Art History
Director of ATU Museum
B.A., Florida State University, 1997;
M.A., University of South Carolina, 2000;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2016.

ROCKIE D. PEDERSON, 2011
Professor of Health and Physical Education
Head, Department of Health and Physical Education
B.S.E., Henderson State University, 1979;
M.S.E., Henderson State University, 1980;
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University, 2000.

THOMAS W. PENNINGTON, 1995
Professor of Legal Studies
Associate Vice President and
Counsel to the President
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1990;
J.D., University of Arkansas, 1993.

THOMAS J. PERRY, 2016
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Eastern Michigan University, 2009;
M.M., University of Tennessee, 2011;
D.M.A., Michigan State University, 2016.

EKONG J. PETERS, 2017
Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
B.Arch., Prairie View A&M University, 1989;
M.U.P., Texas A&M University, 1994;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2014.

JAY POST, 2017
Assistant Professor of Recreation and Park Administration
B.S., Oklahoma State University, 2003;
Ed., Oklahoma State University, 2010;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2016.

SUSAN POZNAR, 1993
Professor of English
B.A., Brandeis University, 1980;
M.A., Duke University, 1982;
Ph.D., Duke University, 1989.

DAVID PUMPHREY, 2018
Assistant Professor of Business Data Analytics
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1987;
M.S., Georgia State University, 1992;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2014.

MALCOLM R. RAINEY, 2010
Professor of Animal Science
Head, Department of Agriculture
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University, 1982;
M.Ag., West Texas State University, 1985;
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1988.

MRIGENDRA RAJPUT, 2018
Assistant Professor of Biology
BVet.Sc., G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, 2003;
MVet.Sc., G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, 2005;
Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 2013.

NELSON R. RAMÍREZ, 2006
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1997;
M.A., University of California, Berkeley, 1999;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley, 2005.

SHELLY RANDALL, 2014
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2000;
M.S.N., West Texas A & M University, 2004;
PhD., Texas Woman's University, 2013.

BRYAN RANK, 2017
Assistant Professor of Agriculture
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University, 1997;
M.S., Iowa State University, 2013;
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2016.

SEAN S. REED, 2012
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., University of Texas at Austin, 1995;
M.M., Rice University, 1998;
D.M.A., University of Rochester, 2004.

WILLIAM REEDER, 2010
Assistant Professor of Journalism
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1996;
M.A, Arkansas Tech University, 2002.

CAROLYN RICONO, 2013
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, Chamberlain College, 2009;
M.S.N., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2012.

JESSE RING, 2017
Assistant Professor of Art
B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute, 2006;
M.F.A., New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University 2015.

JULIETTE RIVERO-CASTRO, 2017
Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., Universidad Industrial de Santander, 2000;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2010;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2013.

JEFF W. ROBERTSON, 1997
Professor of Astrophysics
Dean, College of Natural and Health Sciences
Dean, Graduate College
Director of Astronomical Observatory
B.S., University of Kansas, 1989;
M.S., San Diego State University, 1991;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995.

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
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Wabash College, 1995;
M.A., University at Albany-SUNY, 1999,
Ph.D., University at Albany-SUNY, 2005.

RODNEY ROOSEVELT,  2017
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1999;
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 2003;
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, 2013.

REGINA ST. JOHN, 2006
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of Arkansas at Monticello, 1993;
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1994;
Ph.D., Ball State University, 2004.

SELENA SASSER, 2018
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997;
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 2014.

JENNIFER L. SAXTON, 2011
Instructor of Professional Studies
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1999;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2009.

JEREMY S. SCHWEHM, 2012
Associate Professor of Professional Studies
B.A., Louisiana State University, 2000;
M.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 2007;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2011.

SUSAN SELF, 2012
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 1998;
M.S.N., Arkansas Tech University, 2011;
D.N.P., Graceland University, 2017.

MARY V. SHARPE, 2016
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South, 2007;
M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 2009;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2013.

DONNA S. SHERRILL, 1992
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1990;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1992.

HAMED SHOJAEI, 2009
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S.,Sharif University of Technology, 1995;
M.S.,Sharif University of Technology, 1997;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2009.

ASIM SHRESTHA, 2017
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Tribhuvan University, 2006;
M.S., Louisiana State University, 2010;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 2017.

DUSTIN SIMPSON, 2016
Assistant Professor of Art
B.S., Full Sail University, 2007;
M.S., University of Advancing Technology, 2013.

KULDEEP SINGH, 2018
Assistant Professor of Managment
B.S., National Institute of Technology, 1999;
M.B.A., Cleveland State University, 2010;
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2018.

DAVID SMITH, 2018
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.A., Colorado State University, 1996;
M.Ed., University of Virginia, 2002;
Ph.D., University of Nevada, 2015.

MONTY J. SMITH, 2010
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
B.S., Texas A & M University, 1987;
M.S., Purdue University, 1990;
Ph.D., Purdue University, 1997.

SANDRA SMITH, 2011
Professor of Emergency Management
Head, Department of Emergency Management
B.S.N., Duke University, 1981;
M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 1999;
Ph.D., Loyola University, 2005.

TIMOTHY E. SMITH, 1998
Professor of Music
B.M., St. Olaf College, 1989;
M.M., Indiana University, 1991;
D.M., Indiana University, 1998.

V. CAROLE SMITH, 2004
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.M., University of Arizona, 1969;
M.M., University of Arizona, 1972;
M.Ed., University of Arizona, 1980;
Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1986.

DARLA D. SPARACINO, 1993
Associate Professor of Health Information Management
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1989;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1995;
MSHI, Arkansas Tech University, 2012.

SARAH STEIN, 2014
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Minnesota, 2004;
Ph.D., Emory University, 2012.

ROBERT STEVENS, 2017
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2012;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2013;
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2017.

IVAN H. STILL, 2006
Professor of Biology
B.S., University College London, 1988;
Ph.D., University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1992.

JAMES E. STOBAUGH, 2013
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Hawaii, 2002;
M.A., University of Memphis, 2004;
M.A., University of California at Irvine, 2007;
Ph.D., University of California at Irvine, 2012.

JOSEPH N. STOECKEL, 1992
Professor of Fisheries Science
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.

ANNETTE B. STUCKEY, 2006
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, 1993;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2003.

JOSEPH SWAIN, 2008
Associate Professor of Geography
B.S., Northwestern State University, 2000;
M.A., Western Illinois University, 2003;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2008.

H. MICHEAL TARVER, 2002
Professor of History
B.G.S., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1983;
M.A., The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 1990;
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1995.

A. ARWEN TAYLOR, 2016
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Brigham Young University, 2005;
M.A., Indiana University Bloomington, 2009;
Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington, 2015.

TERESA TAYLOR, 2004
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1990;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1994;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 2005.

WILL TAYLOR, 2014
Instructor of English Language Institute
B.A., Welch College, 2005;
M.A, Columbia International University, 2006.

BRUCE L. TEDFORD, 2001
Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1976;
M.A., University of California, 1980;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1995.

JORDAN THIBODEAUX, 2016
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2007;
M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2011;
Ph.D., George Mason University, 2016.

SHERYLE TINERELLA, 2011
Assistant Librarian
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 2001;
M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2008.

MEGAN TOLAND, 2014
Assistant Professor of Journalism
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2006;
M.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2008.

TERESA TOLAND, 2014
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S.E., Southern Arkansas University, 1985;
M.S.E., Henderson University, 1997;
M.L.I.S., University of Oklahoma, 2005.

LISA TOMS, 2017
Professor of Marketing
Dean, College of Business
B.B.A., Southern Arkansas University, 1990;
M.B.A., Louisiana Tech University, 1995;
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University, 2004.

BRENDAN TONER, 2014
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 2001;
M.A., Virginia Tech University, 2004;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2013.

ELLEN E. TREADWAY, 2013
Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
B.A., Rhodes College, 1986;
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1987;
M.A., Indiana University, 1990;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 2000.

L. KIM TROBOY, 2002
Professor of Management Information Systems
Head, Department of Management and Marketing
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1980;
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1987;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1997.

JACK E. TUCCI, 2013
Professor of Management
William M. Lemley Endowed Chair
B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 1989;
M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, 1990;
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1996.

BRENDA TYLER, 2014
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1972;
M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1974.

JASON S. ULSPERGER, 2006
Professor of Sociology
B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1997;
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1999;
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2003.

SUSAN J. UNDERWOOD, 2003
Professor of College Student Personnel
B.S., Western Kentucky University, 1980;
M.A.Ed., Western Kentucky University, 1982;
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1990.

PHILIPPE VAN HOUTTE, 2007
Associate Librarian
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2007;
M.L.S., Texas Woman's University, 2011.

THOMAS A. VAUGHN, 2003
Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1990;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1992;
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1998.

ROBERT VORK, 2015
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Minnesota, 2001;
M.A., University of Chicago, 2004;
Ph.D., Emory University, 2013.

LUAY WAHSHEH, 2018
Professor of Computer and Information Science
Head, Department of Computer and Information Science
B.S., Mutah University, 1992; 
M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2000;
Ph.D., University of Idaho, 2008.

MICHAEL WALLER, 2017
Associate Professor of Physical Education
B.S., Western Illinois University, 1994;
M.A., Concordia University, 2003;
Ph.D., University of Utah, 2011.

LYNN WALSH, 2010
Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
B.S.E., Indiana University, 1974;
M.A., University of Houston, 1980;
Ed.D., Baylor University, 2001.

JAMES R. WALTON, 2006
Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A., Missouri Southern State College, 1979;
M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 1993;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2001.

HAIYAN WANG, 2017
Assistant Professor of Agriculture
B.Ec., Lanzhou University, 2011;
M.S., Texas Tech University, 2013;
Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2017.

MICHAEL WANG, 2018
B.A., Northwestern University, 2006;
M.F.A., Purdue University, 2010;
Ph.D., Florida State University, 2015.

DANA D. WARD, 1988
Professor of Spanish
B.A., Hendrix College, 1974;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1977;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1987.

DAVID W. WARD, 1999
Professor of Psychology
Head, Department of Behavioral Science
B.S., University of Texas, 1986;
M.S., University of Georgia, 1990;
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998.

DAWN M. WARD, 2012
Professor of Art
B.A., Northeastern State University, 1985;
M.A., New York University, 1991;
Ph.D., New York University, 1998.

JASON E. WARNICK, 2006
Professor of Psychology
Assistant Vice President for Student Success
B.A./B.S., Arkansas State University, 2002;
M.A., University of Mississippi, 2004;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2006.

DANIEL WARWICK, 2017
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S.E.E., University of Arkansas, 1991;
M.S.E.E., University of Arkansas, 1993;
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Central Arkansas, 2018.

WAN WEI, 2017
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Wuhan University, 2009;
M.A., University of Michigan, 2011;
Ph.D.,Western Michigan University, 2017.

JACOB WEIDENFELLER, 2018
Instructor of Electrical Engineering and Lab Director
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2015;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2017.

SUSAN WEST, 2008
Assistant Professor of Hospitality Administration
B.A.A.S., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2000;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 2003.

DONNA R. WHITE, 2001
Professor of English
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1976;
M.A., University of Texas, 1983;
Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1991.

REBECCA WIEWEL, 2014
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Kansas, 2004;
M.A., University of Wyoming, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2014.

DAVE WILBERS, 2007
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
Head Coach of Women's Basketball
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1991;
M.S., Fort Hays State University, 1997.

MELINDA WILKINS, 2016
Professor of Health Informatics
Director of  Health Information Management
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1983;
M.Ed., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1988;
Ph.D., Capella University, 2008.

JENNIFER WILLBANKS, 2014
Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 2010;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2012.

ALARIC A. WILLIAMS, 2015
Associate Professor of College Student Personnel
Head, Department of College Student Personnel
B.S., Texas A & M University - Commerce, 1999;
M.S., Texas A & M University - Commerce, 2004;
Ed.D., Texas A & M University - Commerce, 2008.

ALVIN WILLIAMS, 2012
Associate Professor of Agriculture
B.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University, 1977;
D.V.M., Oklahoma State University, 1981.

WAYNE WILLIAMS, 2018
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1975;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1981;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1987.

PENNY P. WILLMERING, 1999
Professor of Rehabilitation Science
Director 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.

MATTHEW WILSON, 2017
Assistant Professor of Agriculture
B.S., Auburn University, 2006;
M.S., Auburn University, 2010;
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2016.

ERICA L. WONDOLOWSKI, 2015
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences
B.A., Eastern Connecticut State University, 2007
M.S., Springfield College, 2011
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2015.

CLEMENT WONG, 2018
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.A., University of California – Berkeley, 2003;
M.S., University of Michigan – Ann Arbor, 2005;
Ph.D., University of California – Los Angeles, 2010.

JERRY D. WOOD, 2010
Associate Professor of Computer and Information Sciences
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003;
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2008;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2015.

JEFFREY R. WOODS, 2000
Professor of History
Dean, College of Arts and Humanities
B.A., University of Kansas, 1992;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1994;
Ph.D., Ohio University, 2000.

SAM M. WORLEY, 1997
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.

NANSONG WU, 2016
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.S., Beihang University, 2004;
M.S., Florida International University, 2008;
M.S., Florida International University, 2016;
Ph.D., Florida International University, 2012.

TSUNEMI YAMASHITA, 1998
Professor of Biology
B.A., Hendrix College, 1985;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1993.

GOULIN YI, 2017
Assistant Professor of History
M.A., Sichuan International Studies University, 2003;
M.A., Wayne State University, 2009;
Ph.D., Wayne State University, 2013.

JESSICA YOUNG, 2013
Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., Henderson State University, 2006;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2011;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2012.

MATTHEW YOUNG, 2016
B.Sc., Arkansas Tech University, 2009;
M.Sc., University of Arkansas, 2012;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2017.

KAIMAN ZENG, 2017
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
B.Sc., China University of Petroleum, 2005;
M.E., Beihang University, 2009;
Ph.D., Florida International University, 2015.

Distinguished Professor

ROBERT CHARLES BROWN, 1993
President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Economics
B.A., Northwestern State University, 1967
M.A., Louisiana State University, 1969
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1976

RICHARD R. COHOON, 1960
Distinguished Professor and Professor Emeritus of Geology
B.A., Oklahoma City University, 1954;
M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1959;
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1974.

JACK R. HAMM, 1972
Distinguished Professor and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1964;
M.S., University of Missouri at Rolla, 1968;
Ph.D., University of Missouri at Rolla, 1972.

JOHN W. WATSON, 1978
Distinguished Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1971;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1973;
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1978.

Faculty Emeriti

ROBERT W. ALLEN, 1981
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1969;
M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1973;
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1975.

CATHY BAKER, 1998
Professor Emeritus of Geology
B.S., Arkansas Tech U niversity, 1976;
M.S. , University of Arkansas, 1978;
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1986.

JOHN J. CADLE, 1977
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
B.S.E., Central Missouri State University, 1965;
M.S., Central Missouri State University, 1967;
Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi, 1970.

ROBERT L. CASEY, 1971
Professor Emeritus of Music
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1954;
M.M.E., University of North Texas, 1959;
Ed.D., Washington University, 1971.

ELDON G. CLARY, JR., 1967
Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education
B.S.E., North Texas State University, 1962;
M.Ed., North Texas State University, 1964;
Ed.D., North Texas State University, 1968.

EDWARD J. CONNELLY, 1960
Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M., De Paul University, 1955;
M.M., University of Illinois, 1960;
D.M.A., University of Colorado, 1979.

HAL D. COOPER, 1979
Professor Emeritus of Music
B.M.E., Henderson State University, 1966;
M.M.E., Henderson State University, 1974.

ROBERT R. EDWARDS, 1989
Professor Emeritus of Management
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1960;
M.S., American Technological University, 1981;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1988.

PATRICIA A. GORDON, 1965
Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1957;
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma, 1960;
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1977.

THERESA A. HERRICK, 1985
Professor Emeritus of Recreation and Park Administration
B.S., Missouri State University, 1976;
M.S., University of Missouri at Columbia, 1981;
Ph.D., Clemson University, 1993.

M. ANNETTE HOLEYFIELD, 1985
Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education
Director, College of Education Partnership Office
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1976;
M.Ed., Arkansas Tech University, 1977;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1997.

ROYCE D. JONES, 1973
Professor Emeritus of Accounting
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1965;
M.B.A., East Texas State University, 1971.

JOSEPH L. MOORE, 1988
Professor Emeritus of Economics
B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1965;
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1966;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1975.

BOBBY MULLEN, 1956
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1952;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1955.

AUDREY R. OWENS, 1984
Professor Emeritus of Nursing
B.S., Youngstown State University, 1971;
M.S., Youngstown State University, 1978;
M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1979;
Ed.D., The University of Akron, 1983.

EARL F. SCHROCK, Jr., 1971
Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., Arkansas Tech University, 1966;
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1968;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1980.

WILLIAM W. TRIGG, 1959
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
B.S., University of Arkansas, 1956;
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1960;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1967.

HILDA J. TURNER, 1979
Professor Emeritus of Business
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1960;
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1968;
Ed.D, University of Arkansas, 1976.

THOMAS P. TYLER, 1967
Professor Emeritus of Economics
B.A., Hendrix College, 1965;
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1967;
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1980.

DAVID G. UNDERWOOD, 2001
Professor Emeritus of Education
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

VICTOR K. VERE, 1976
Professor Emeritus of Geology
B.S.E., State University of New York (Cortland), 1961;
M.S., Syracuse University, 1968;
Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1972.

JAMES T. WILLCUTT, 1967
Professor Emeritus of Physics
B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1965;
M.S., University of Missouri at Rolla, 1967.

KEITH C. WILLS, 1968
Professor Emeritus of Health and Physical Education
B.A., Hendrix College, 1958;
M.S.E., Arkansas State University, 1965;
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 1970.

CHIA CHI YANG, 1980
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
B.S., National Chen Kung University, Taiwan, 1949;
M.S., Georgia Tech, 1968;
Ph.D., Georgia Tech, 1979.