Part V - Continuing Personnel 2011-13 - Berry College

2011 – 2013 Berry College Catalog 206

Continuing Personnel The date(s) in parentheses following each name below indicate the year(s) of affiliation with the college.

Faculty John Bradley Adams, Associate Professor of Art B.F.A., Temple University; M.F.A., Yale University. (2000)

Nancy Albers-Miller, Professor of Marketing B.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Southwest Texas State University; Ph.D. University of Houston. (2003)

Sarah Allred, Associate Professor of Sociology B.A., Drury College; M.A., College of William and Mary; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. (2003)

Christine Anton, Associate Professor of German B.A., Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen, Germany; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (1998)

Shaheen Aslam, Lecturer in Chemistry B.S., M.S. University of Karachi, Pakistan. (2005)

Jonathan M. Atkins, Professor of History B.A., David Lipscomb College; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Michigan. (1991)

Michael Bailey, Associate Professor of Government and International Studies B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. (1998)

Ruth Baker, Lecturer in Music B.M., M.M.E., M.M., University of Georgia. (1993)

Angela Baldwin-Lanier, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education B.S.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., The University of Georgia. (2007)

Julia Barnes, Assistant Professor of Spanish B.A., Davidson; M.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (2010)

Christopher Barnett, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion/Philosophy B.S. University of Alabama Birmingham, M.A. St. John’s College; M. Div. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary; Ph.D. University of Oxford, UK. (2010)

David Beasley, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Baseball Coach B.A., Huntington College; M.E., Alabama State University. (1997)

Steven Bell, Professor of Psychology and Education B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Glassboro State College; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1976)

D. Lynnwood Belvin, Associate Professor of Education; Director of Educational Technology B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technical University; Ed.D., The University of Tennessee. (1999)


Timothy Biggart, Associate Professor of Accounting B.A., University of Alabama; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Florida State University. (2005)

Victor L. Bissonnette, Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington. (2000)

Mark Boone, Visiting Assistant Professor of Religion/Philosophy B.A. Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Ph.D. Baylor University. (2010)

Catherine H. Borer, Assistant Professor of Biology B.A., Grinnell College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Vermont. (2006)

Christian Boy, Associate Professor of Theatre B.A., Augustana College; M.F.A., University of Kansas. (2001)

Andrew R. Bressette, Associate Professor of Chemistry; Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services B.A., Assumption College; Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1998)

Gary W. Breton, Professor of Chemistry B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology. (1994)

Nancy Bryson, Visiting Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S. Mississippi University for Women, M.A.T Mississippi State University; Ph.D. University of South Carolina. (2007)

Alice Marie Bristow, Associate Professor of Theatre B.F.A., Southwest Missouri State; M.F.A., Indiana University. (1999)

Christina Bucher, Associate Professor of English B.A., Belmont College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1995)

Kyle Caires, Assistant Professor of Animal Science B.S., Oregon State University; M.S., Ph.D. Washington State University. (2010)

Lorenzo Canalis, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Women’s Soccer Coach B.S., Mount Mercy College; M.S., U.S. Sports Academy. (1995)

Kris Carlisle, Associate Professor of Music B.M., University of Redlands; M.M., San Francisco Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., Claremont Graduate University. (2004)

Renee E. Carleton, Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Florida Atlantic University; D.V.M, University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (2005)

Thomas Carnes, Associate Professor of Accounting B.A., Hampden-Sydney College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University. (2005)

Wade A. Carpenter, Associate Professor of Education; Director, College Bowl B.A., Wofford College; M.Ed., Winthrop College; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1992)

Brian Carroll, Associate Professor of Communication B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Ph.D., University of North


Carolina, Chapel Hill. (2003)

Martin L. Cipollini, Professor of Biology B.S., M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Rutgers University. (1995)

Mirna Ciric, Visiting Assistant Professof of Music B.M., University of Arts Belgrade, Serbia; M.M., Georgia State University; D.M.A, University of Georgia. (2010)

Mary Clement, Professor of Education; Director, Center for Teaching Excellence B.A., Illinois State University at Normal; M.A., Ed.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (1997)

Jill Cochran, Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.S., Southern Utah University; Ph.D., Texas State University. (2010)

Saba Colakoglu, Assistant Professor of Management B.S. Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey; M.B.A. Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey; Ph.D. Rutgers. (2009)

David Bruce Conn, Professor of Biology; Dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences B.S., Lee College; M.S., Morehead State University; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. (1997)

Melanie Conrad, Visiting Assistant Professor B.A., University of Nebraska, Lincoln; M.A., Mankato State University; Ph.D., Wayne State. (1988)

Jennifer Corry, Associate Professor of Spanish B.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. (2000)

John C. Countryman, Associate Professor of Theatre B.A., Lyndon State College; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. (1989)

Joseph A. Daniel, Associate Professor of Animal Science B.S.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Missouri. (2006)

Thomas E. Dasher, Professor of English A B., Davidson College; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2000)

William T. Davin Jr., Associate Professor of Biology B.A., Western State College of Colorado; M.S., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (1994)

John Edward Davis, Professor of Music B.M., M.M., San Francisco State University; D.M.A., University of Arizona. (1995)

Lindsey Davis, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, B.S. Berry College; Ph.D. Wake Forest University. (2010)

Paul Deaton, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Cross-Country/Running Coach B.S., Berry College; M.S., Georgia State University. (1996)


Christopher Delfausse, Lecturer in Kinesiology B.A. Connecticut College; M.A. Wake Forest University. (2009)

Krishna S. Dhir, Gund Professor of Business Administration B. Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay; M.S., Michigan State University; M.B.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D., University of Colorado. (2001)

Kristen Ann Diliberto-Macaluso, Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., Binghamton University, State University of New York; M.A. University at Albany, State University of New York; Ph.D., State University of New York. (1999)

Christopher G. Diller, Associate Professor of English B.A., Miami University; M.A., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of Utah. (1999)

Meg Dreyer, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art B.A., Dartmouth College; M.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design. (2010)

Charles M. Earnest, Dana Professor of Chemistry B.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1985)

Nancy Edwards, Assistant Professor of Teacher Education B.A. University of Central Florida; M.Ed., Ph.D. University of Georgia. (2011)

Basil G. Englis, Edgerton Professor of Business Administration B.A., Hunter College; Ph.D., Dartmouth College. (1996)

Paula Englis, Associate Professor of Business Administration A.S., Chattanooga State Technology Community College; B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Ph.D., University of Memphis. (1999)

Luther Enloe, Instructor of Fine Arts B.M., M.M. University of Georgia. (2007)

Brian Farrer, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Golf Coach B.S., Berry College. (2002)

Ruth Alice Ference, Associate Professor of Education B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1999)

Jennifer F. Fincham, Assistant Professor of Animal Science B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2005)

Mickey Fisher, Instructor of Fine Arts B.S., M.Ed. Austin Peay State University. (2005)

Robert L. Frank, Associate Professor of Speech B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. (1979)

George R. Gallagher, Professor of Animal Science; Director, Rollins Beef Center B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; Ph.D., Washington State University. (1988)

Glenn R. Garrido, Associate Professor of Music B.S., Universidad del Zulia: M.A.,


University of New Hampshire. (2008)

Martin R. Goldberg, Lecturer in Animal Science; College Veterinarian; Director, Rollins Dairy Center B.V. Sc., University of Pretoria, South Africa. (1987)

John H. Graham, Reid Professor of Biology B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University. (1989)

Cherlyn Skromme Granrose, Professor of Management B.S., M.S., University of Michigan; M.S.,Kansas State University; Ph.D., Rutgers University. (2001)

Vincent M. Grégoire, Nichols Professor of French B.A., M.A., Université F. Rabelais, Tours, France; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University. (1992)

Troy Gregory, Visiting Assistant Professor of English B.A., Saint Mary University (Canada); M.A., Dalhousie University (Canada); Ph.D., University of Western Ontario, Canada. (2010)

John R. Grout, Garrett Professor of Business Administration; Dean, Campbell School of Business B.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. (1997)

Jeff Haarlow, Lecturer in Kinesiology, Men’s Basketball Coach, B.S., Berry College; M.S., Jacksonville State University. (1999)

Christopher A. Hall, Associate Professor of Biology B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1999)

Nadeem A. Hamid, Assistant Professor of Computer Science B.Sc., University of New Haven; M.Sc., Ph.D., Yale University. (2004)

Michelle Haney, Associate Professor of Psychology; Coordinator of Interdisciplinary Studies B.A., Oglethorpe University; M.Ed., Ed.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1999)

Eric Hanson, Instructor in Fine Arts B.M. Kennesaw State University, M.M. University of Georgia (2010).

J. Adam Hayes, Assistant Professor of Music, Artist in Residence (Music) B.Mus., University of Georgaia; M. M., University of new Mexico; Ph.D., The University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. (2007)

Lauren Heller, Assistant Professor of Economics B.A., Capital University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (2010)

Curt W. Hersey, Instructor of Communication B.A., Berry College; M.A., Georgia State University. (2007)

John C. Hickman, Associate Professor of Government and International Studies B.S., Southwest Missouri State University; M.A., University of Missouri; J.D., Washington University, St. Louis; Ph.D., University of Iowa. (1992)


Clayton Aubrey Hightower, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach B.S., Shorter College; B.S., Berry College; M.Ed., University of Georgia. (1993)

Kevin R. Hoke, Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.A., Rice University; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology. (2007)

Allison Holloway, Lecturer of Kinesiology B.S. Berry College. (2009)

Alan Hughes, Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., Berea College; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Louisville. (2007)

Marvin Duane Inman, Professor of Education B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of South Florida. (2001)

Gerald D. Jennings, Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Rochester; M.S., University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., University of Florida. (1973)

Eloise Jenkins, Instructor in Fine Arts B.M. University of Miami, M.M., D.M.A. University of Wisconsin. (2009)

Ellen Johnson, Associate Professor of Linguistics B.A., Rhodes College; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (2000)

Janna S. Johnson, Lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science; Associate Athletic Director B.A., Berry College; M.A.M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1983)

Julie Johnson-Pynn, Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1999)

Ken Johnston, Associate Professor of Finance B. Commerce, Carleton; M.B.A., Ph.D., Florida State University. (2004)

Brian Jory, Professor of Education and Human Sciences B.A., Santa Clara University; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Florida State University. (1998)

Tamie J. Jovanelly, Assistant Professor of Geology B.S., University of Michigan-Dearborn; M.S., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., Kent State University. (2006)

Paul J. Kapitza, Assistant Professor of Mathematics B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. (2006)

Thomas D. Kennedy, Professor of Philosophy; Dean, Evans School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences B.A., Calvin College; Ph.D., University of Virginia. (2007)

Charles Michael King, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Director of Outdoor Education B.S., Shorter College; B.A., National Council of YMCAs; M.Ed., West Georgia College. (1995)


Susana E. Kitts, Assistant Professor of Animal Science B.S., Bluefield College; M.S., University of Kentucky. (2008)

Kevin D. Kleine, Lecturer in Journalism; Student Publications Advisor B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., Ball State University. (1989)

Timothy Knowlton, Assistant Professor of Anthropology B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; Ph.D., Tulane University. (2006)

Arman Kosedag, Associate Professor of Finance B.S., Istanbul University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University. (2005)

Karen A. Kurz, Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education; Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies in Education B.S., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.S., Nazareth College; Ph.D., West Virginia University. (1995)

Charles D. Lane, Associate Professor of Physics B.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Indiana University. (2001)

Peter Augustine Lawler, Dana Professor of Government and International Studies B.A., Allentown College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1979)

Louis A. Le Blanc, Professor of Business Administration B.S., M.A., University of Houston; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. (1998)

Matthew Leonard, Instructor of Mathematics B.S. Berry College; M.S. University of Wyoming Laramie. (2010)

Anne S. Lewinson, Associate Professor of Anthropology B.A., Williams College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. (2001)

Jeffrey Lidke, Associate Professor of Religion B.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara. (2003)

Jon Littlefield, Assistant Professor of Marketing B.S., Mars Hill College; M.B.A., Pamplin College of Business; Ph.D, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2005)

Lucia Llorente, Associate Professor of Spanish Licenciatura in Hispanic Philology, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington. (1998)

Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Associate Professor of Psychology; Director, Women's Studies B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Louisville. (1999)

Jere B. Lykins, Associate Professor of Art B.A., Eckerd College; M.Ed., University of Florida. (1972)

Leslie Marlow, Professor of Education B.S., M.Ed., College of Charleston; Ed.D., University of Alabama. (2001)

Kenneth L. Martin, Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S., Ph.D., University of New


Orleans. (1999)

Laurence W. Marvin, Professor of History B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (1998)

E. Dale McConkey II, Associate Professor of Sociology; Chaplain B.A., Eckerd College; A.M., Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1993)

Eric L. McDowell, Professor of Mathematics B.S., Bethany College; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., West Virginia University. (1998)

Jacqueline A. McDowell, Professor of Education; Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences B.S., M.Ed., University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University. (1992)

David McKenzie, Professor of Philosophy B.A., Louisiana College; B.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Texas. (1978)

Sandra Meek, Professor of English B.A., M.F.A., Colorado State University; Ph.D., University of Denver. (1996)

Michael Mejia, Assistant Professor of English B.A., University of Southern California and University of Sussex; M.F.A., University of Alabama. (2004)

Maureen K. Morgan, Librarian, Serials and Documents B.A., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh; M.L.S., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; M.B.A., Berry College. (1983)

Michael B. Morgan, Associate Professor of Biology B.S., M.A., Loma Linda University; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. (2003)

Christopher B. Mowry, Associate Professor of Biology B.A., Wake Forest University; M.S., Ph.D., Emory University. (1994)

Harry Musselwhite, Lecturer in Music; Director of Choral Activities B.Mus.Ed., University of Georgia; M.M., Indiana University. (1985)

Davis Nelson, Administrator in Residence (Education) B.S., Georgia State University; M.Ed., West Georgia College (Elementary Education and Admin & Supervision); ; Ed.S. West Georgia College (Elementary Education and Admin & Supervision); Ed.D. Nova University. (2007)

Kathryn Nobles, Instructor of Fine Arts B.M. Berry College (2001)

Glenda Orloff, Lecturer in Biology B.A., M.S., West Georgia College. (1994)

Mary E. Outlaw, Lecturer of Teacher Education; Director of Field Experiences and Student Teaching B.A., Palm Beach Atlantic University; M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University; Ed.D., University of Georgia. (1992)

Michael Papazian, Professor of Philosophy B.A., The Johns Hopkins University; M.St., Oxford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1998)


Robert W. Pearson, Professor of Health and Physical Education B.S., M.S., State University College of New York at Brockport; Ed.D., University of New Mexico. (1982)

Jason Peterson, Assistant Professor of Communication A.A., Macon State College; B.A., Georgia College & State University; M.A., University of Georgia. (2006)

Stanley Pethel, Professor of Music B.M., M.F.A., University of Georgia; D.M.A., University of Kentucky. (1973)

Katherine W. Powell, Lecturer in Rhetoric and Writing; Director, First-Year Experience B.A., St. Joseph College; M.A., Middlebury College. (1989)

Robert H. Prince, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics A.B., North Georgia College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1984)

Chang Pu, Assistant Professor of Education B.A., University of Electronics, Science & Technology of China; M.A., St. Cloud State University; Ph.D., University of Texas San Antonio. (2007)

Dominic Qualley, Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (2010)

Martha Reynolds, Associate Librarian, Public Services A.B., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; M.A., Appalachian State University. (1995)

Kathy Brittain Richardson, Professor of Communication B.A., Shorter College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1986)

Randy Richardson, Lecturer in Speech Communication; Director of Forensics A.A., Florida College; B.S., M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Wayne State University. (1990)

Daniel T. Robb, Assistant Professor of Physics B..A., Williams College; M.A., Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin. (2008)

Frances Roe, Instructor in Education B.S., Washington University; M.A., Michigan University. (2005)

Eric Sands, Assistant Professor of Government and International Studies B.A., Hampden-Sydney College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (2006)

Jeanne Schul, Lecturer in Health and Physical Education; Lecturer in Theatre B.A., Brockport State University; M.A., Texas Woman’s University. (1995)

Chaitram Singh, Gund Professor of Government and International Studies B.S., United States Military Academy; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida. (1984)

David Fry Slade, Associate Professor of Spanish B.A., Berry College; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Emory University. (2007)

Beverly Smith, Director, Pathyways to Teaching B.A., Berry College; Ed.S., Nova


University; Ed.S. (6th year) Jacksonville State University; Ed.D., Argosy University. (2000)

Christy Jo Snider, Associate Professor of History B.A., Drury College; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University. (2000)

Matthew Stanard, Assistant Professor of History B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University-Bloomington. (2006)

E. Frank Stephenson, Professor of Economics B.A., Washington and Lee University; M.Econ., Ph.D., North Carolina State University. (1997)

Alice C. Suroviec, Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., Virginia Tech. (2007)

Martha Tapia, Associate Professor of Mathematics Education B.S., M.S., University of Puerto Rico; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1999)

Julee Tate, Associate Professor of Spanish B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., Tulane University. (2003)

Mark Taylor, Associate Professor of English B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas. (1998)

Kirsten Taylor, Associate Professor of Government and International Studies B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Ph.D., McGill University. (2002)

Ronald D. Taylor Jr., Associate Professor of Mathematics B.S., B.A., Concord College; M.Mth., Winthrop University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. (2000)

Zeynep Tenger, Professor of English B.A., Bosphorus University, Istanbul; M.A., University of Minnesota, Duluth; Ph.D., New York University. (1990)

Cori Thiermann, Lecturer of Kinesiology B.S. University of Wisconsin Greenbay; M.S. Montana State University Billings. (2008)

Judith E. Thompson, Assistant Librarian, Reference B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.S.L.S., Florida State University. (1991)

Todd K. Timberlake, Associate Professor of Physics B.S., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Texas. (2001)

Paul E. Trolander, Professor of English B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., Ph.D., New York University. (1990)

Virginia Gardner Troy, Associate Professor of Art History B.A., Western Washington University; M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., Emory University. (1998)

Martha Gale Van Cise, Lecturer in Rhetoric and Writing; Director of Academic Support Center A.B., M.Ed., Mercer University. (1984)

Richard Vardy, Lecturer of Kinesiology, Men’s Soccer Coach B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne College;


M.A., U.S. Sports Academy. (1997)

Dara Wakefield, Green Professor of Education B.A., Southwest Baptist College; M.R.E., Lincoln University; M.R.E., University of Missouri, St. Louis; M.R.E., Southwestern Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Baylor University. (2001)

James H. Watkins, Associate Professor of English B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida. (1995)

Lara Baker Whelan, Associate Professor of English B.A., Dartmouth College; M.A., King’s College, University of London; Ph.D., University of Delaware. (1999)

C. Wade Williams, Instructor of Fine Arts B.M. Berry College; M.M.Ed. West Georgia College. (2003)

Shaun Williamson, Lecturer of Kinesiology B.S. Lees-McRae College; M.A. California University of Pensylvania. (2009)

Judith Wilson, Associate Professor of Animal Science; Director, Gunby Equine Center B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (1997)

Jeremy Worsham, Assistant Librarian, Instructional and Digital Services B.A., Mercer University; M.L.I.S., University of Alabama. (2001)

Melissa M. Yeoh, Assistant Professor of Economics B.B.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., Vanderbilt University. (2007)

Administration Office of the President

Stephen R. Briggs, President B.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. (2006)

Jonathan R. Huggins, Interim Chaplain, B.A., Shorter College; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.R., Reformed Theological Seminary. (2010) Alexander W. Whitaker IV, Chief of Staff B.A., Berry College; J.D., University of Virginia; LL.M., Georgetown University. (2007)

Advancement Bettyann M. O'Neill, Vice President for Advancement B.A., Rutgers University; M.B.A., Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. (1994)


Shannon Biggers, Director of Creative Services B.S., Berry College. (1985)

Scott Breithaupt, Assistant VP Campaign and Leadership Giving. (1992)

Cameron S. Jordan, Director of E-communication Services B.B.A., M.S.I.S., Kennesaw State University. (2001)

Chris Kozelle, Director of News and Editorial Services. (2010)

Jeanne E. Mathews, Assistant VP Public Relations and Marketing B.A., University of Tennessee; M.P.A., University of West Georgia. (2006)

Karilon Rogers, Director Philanthropic Communications. (2001)

Alan Storey, Director Community Relations & Photography Services A.B.J., University of Georgia. (1972-74, 1976)

Chris Watters, Director of Alumni Relations. (1989)

Rick Woodall, Director of Campaign Promotions and Advancement Communications B.A., Berry College. (2004)

Brenda A. Woods, Director Advancement Services B.S., Kennesaw State College; M.B.A., Berry College. (2000)

Business and Finance Brian Erb, Vice President for Finance B.S., Rutgers University; M.B.A., Mount St. Mary's College. (2003)

Bobby L. Abrams, Director of Campus Safety (1987)

Brad Barris, Director of Purchasing B.A., Evangel College. (2000)

J. Lynn Battles, Director of Financial Planning and Business Services B.S. University of Tennessee Chattanooga. (2007)

Debbie Emory, Director of Accounting and Investments B.S., Shorter College. (1982) B.A., Evangel College. (2000)

Penny Evans-Plants, Chief Information Officer B.A., Berry College; M.S.I.S., Kennesaw State University. (1990)

B. Drew Allison, Director of Enterprise Systems B.S., Southern Wesleyan University. (2007)

Tom Hocut, Director of Network Operations B.A., Georgia State University. (2009)


Mark Hopkins, Director of Physical Plant B.S., Berry College. (1998)

Harold Nally, Director of Human Resources B.A., University of Kentucky; M.P.A., Kentucky State University; M.Ed., Xavier University. (2005)

R. Daniel Price, Director of Legal Support & Property Mgmt. B.S., Berry College; J.D., University of Georgia. (2002)

Alan Robinson, Director of Telecommunications & Network Facilities

Enrollment Management Gary A. Waters, Vice President for Enrollment Management, B.A., Berry College; M.B.A., Berry College; Ed.D., University of Alabama (1984)

Brett E. Kennedy, Director of Admissions, B.A., Birmingham Southern College; M.A., University of Alabama (2008) Marcia R. McConnell, Director of Financial Aid, B.S., Berry College; M.Ed., Mississippi State University (2009) Timothy H. Tarpley, Director of Operations, A.A., Reinhardt College; B.A., LaGrange College (1981) W. Rufus Massey Jr., Dean of Student Work, B.S., Berry College; M.Ed., University of West Georgia (2002)

R. Wesson Moran III, Director of Employer Development, B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University (1993)

Michael D. Burnes, Director of Student Work Operations, B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology (2005)

Sue Tarpley, Director of Career Center, B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Bowling Green State University (2007)

Provost Katherine M. Whatley, Provost; Professor of Physics B.S. Wake Forest University; M.A. Duke University; Ph.D., Duke University. (2008)

Debra Belvin, Director of Berry College Elementary and Middle School

Andrew R. Bressette, Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Services; Associate


Professor of Chemistry B.A., Assumption College; Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1998)

Laurie Chandler, Director, Bonner Center for Community Engagement B.A., Berry College; M.P.A., Kennesaw State University. (1997)

D. Bruce Conn, Dean of the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences; Professor of Biology B.S., Lee College; M.S., Morehead State University; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. (1997)

Brian Carroll, Director of Honors Program; Associate Professor of Communication B.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M.A., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (2003)

Donna Davin, Director of Faculty Research and Sponsored Programs B.A., University of Mississippi; M.P.A., Southern Illinois University. (1995)

Bryce Durbin, Director of Institutional Research B.S., North Georgia College; M.A., Appalachian State University; Ed.D, Vanderbilt University. (2008)

Sarah Egerer, Director of International Programs B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.S., Georgia State University; M.B.A., Berry College. (2003)

John Grout, Dean of the Campbell School of Business B.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D, Penn State University. (1997)

Sherre L. Harrington, Director of Memorial Library B.A., M.L., University of South Carolina. (2009)

Aaron J. Jermundson, Director of Media Services and Cable Television B.A., University of North Dakota; M.S., North Carolina Central University. (1984)

Nancy Johnston, Assistant Dean and M.B.A. Director Campbell School of Business B.B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.P.S., Tulane University. (2005)

Thomas D. Kennedy, Dean of the Evans School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; Professor of Philosophy B.A., Calvin College; Ph.D., University of Virginia. (2007)

Karen Kurz, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies in Education B.S., State University of New York, College at Geneseo; M.S., Nazareth College; Ph.D., West Virginia University. (1995)

Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Director of Women's Studies; Associate Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Louisville. (1998)

Jacqueline M. McDowell, Dean of the Charter School of Education and Human Sciences; Professor of Education B.S., M.Ed., University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University. (1992)

Katherine Powell, Director of the Office of First-Year Experience B.A., St. Joseph College; M.A., Middlebury College. (1989)


Ann Tankersley, Director of Berry College Child Development Center B.S., Shorter College; M.Ed., Berry College (1999)

Linda A. Tennant, Registrar B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., Central Michigan University. (2000)

Martha Van Cise, Director of the Academic Support Center A.B., M.Ed., Mercer University. (1984)

Student Affairs Debbie Heida, Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students B.A., Mount Union College; M.A., Ohio State University. (2004)

R. Todd Brooks, Director of Athletics B.A., Milligan College; M.A., Tusculum College. (1997)

Julie Bumpus, Associate VP for Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Students B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville. (1999)

Cecily Crow, Director of Student Activities B.A., Berry College; M.E.D., University of South Carolina. (1994-96, 2002)

Anita P. Errickson, Director of Health and Wellness Center A.D.N., Dalton College. (1994-2002, 2004)

Randall Goble, Director of Cage Center B.S., Berry College; M.A., University of Alabama. (1988-90, 2007)

Marshall Jenkins, Director of Counseling A.B., Davidson College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (1987)

Kevin Kleine, Lecturer in Journalism; Student Publications Advisor B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., Ball State University. (1989)

Helen Simmons, Campus Scheduling Coordinator, B.A., Berry College

Lindsey Taylor, Director of Residence Life B.A., Valdosta State University; M.A., University of Mississippi. (2005)

Tasha Toy, Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs, B.A. , M.A., North Carolina Central University, Ph.D. Seton Hall University (2009)

Ricky Williams, Director of Intramurals B.S., Berry College; M.E.D., Jacksonville State University. (2007)


Athletic Staff David Beasley, Men’s Baseball R. Todd Brooks, Director of Athletics Lorenzo Canalis, Women’s Soccer Paul Deaton, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Chris DelFausse, Men’s Lacrosse Brian Farrer, Men’s and Women’s Golf Paul Flinbaugh, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving and Aquatics Director Jeff Haarlow, Men’s Basketball Clay Hightower, Men’s and Women’s Tennis Janna Johnson, Associate Athletic Director Ricky Williams, Intramurals Mika Robinson, Women’s Volleyball and Senior Woman Administrator Ginger Swann, Head Athletic Trainer Cori Thiermann, Softball Richard Vardy, Men’s Soccer Sean Williamson, Women’s Lacrosse

Berry College Elementary School Staff Julianne Bailey, Teacher, Elementary School

Debra Belvin, Director

Kimberly Bergin, Teacher, Elementary School

Kay Bratton, Teacher, Elementary School

Jane Cunningham, Media Specialist, Elementary and Middle School


Gretchen Dodson, Teacher, Elementary School

Lori Frederick, Teacher, Elementary School

Claire Howard, Arts Teacher, Elementary School

Mary Niedrach, Teacher, Elementary School

Ann Tankersley, Director, Child Development Center

Ellice Teems, Teacher, Middle School

Julie Trejo, Teacher, Elementary School

Jason Tucker, Teacher, Middle School

Faculty and Staff Emeriti Raymond J. Bowen, Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology Emeritus B.S., Berry College; M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University. (1966–1990)

D. Dean Cantrell, Professor of English Emerita A.B., Lambuth College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1962–1994)

Robert Catanzano, Professor of Mathematics Education Emeritus B.S., Auburn University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; Ed.D., University of Georgia. (1964, 1966-1996)

A. Milton Chambers, Associate Professor of Business Administration Emeritus B.S., Berry College; M.S., University of Tennessee. (1949-1950, 1952-1995)

Gene B. Clark, Assistant Professor of Education Emeritus B.S., Athens College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Ed.S., University of Georgia. (1969-1998)

James E. Clark, Associate Professor of Music Emeritus B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.M., VanderCook College of Music. (1970–1987)

Lee R. Clendenning, Professor of Computer Science Emeritus B.S., State Universitiy of New York, Oswego; M.Ed., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1973)

August J. de Berdt, Nichols Associate Professor of German Emeritus B.A., St. Lodewijkscollege, Belgium; B.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary; Abs. Th., University of Innsbruck, Austria; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1970-1998)

Ouida W. Dickey, Dean of Academic Services and Professor of Business Administration Emerita B.S., Berry College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Ed.D., University of Georgia. (1950, 1952-1953, 1955-1957, 1959-1999)

Jane B. Doss, Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Emerita B.S., Winthrop College; M.S., Jacksonville State University. (1968-1995)


Inez Martin Edge, Professor of Education Emerita B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Ed.D., Auburn University. (1968–1982)

J. Kay Gardner, Assistant Professor of Spanish B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1976 - 2009)

Robert L. Geisel, Professor of Sociology Emeritus B.A., M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University of Iowa. (1973-1998)

Ondina Santos González, Associate Professor and Director of Memorial Library Emerita B.L., Instituto Pre-Universitario de Cienfuegos; B.C.E., Matanzas Union Theological Seminary, Cuba; M.Ln., Emory University. (1973-1999)

Kenneth F. Hancock, Dana Professor of Biology Emeritus B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1960-1995)

Herman A. Higgins, Associate Professor of History Emeritus A.B., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; Louisiana State University. (1960-1991)

William R. Hoyt, Professor of Religion and Philosophy Emeritus A.B., Davidson College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University. (1957-1993)

D. Joyce Jackson, Professor of Education Emerita B.S., Winthrop College; M.S., Ed.D., University of Tennessee. (1969-1993)

Faye Kesler, Assistant Professor of Music Emeritus B.M., M.F.A., University of Georgia (1970)

Dwight Kinzer, Professor of Chemistry Emeritus B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama. (1969-1998)

John R. Lipscomb, Vice President for Development Emeritus B.S., University of Maryland; M.S., George Washington University. (1965-2000)

L. Doyle Mathis, Provost Emeritus A.B., Berry College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1975-2000)

Daniel J. McBrayer, Professor of Education and Psychology B.A., M.Ed., West Georgia College; Ph.D., Georgia State University. (1979 - 2007)

Catherine M. McDonald, Associate Professor of Home Economics Emerita B.S.H.E., Berry College; M.H.E., University of Georgia. (1961–1981)

Malcolm W. McDonald Jr., Associate Professor of Physics Emeritus B.A., Berry College; M.S., Emory University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1964-2001)

John W. McDowell, Professor of Biology Emeritus B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; M.P.H., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. (1969–1985)


Larry G. McRae, Professor of Chemistry Emeritus A.B., Berry College; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. (1974-2005)

Thomas J. Mew III, Professor of Art Emeritus B.S., M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., New York University. (1970)

Barbara N. Mixon, Associate Professor of Chemistry Emerita A.B., Georgia College; M.R.E., Drew University; Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1974-1999)

J. Wlson Mixon Jr., Professor of Economics Emeritus B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington. (1986-2006)

Willodean D. Moss, Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Emerita B.S., University of Georgia; M.S., Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (1981-1997)

Mary Reynolds, Associate Dean of Students Emerita B.S., Radford College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers. (1958–1980)

James L. Rhoades, Professor of Chemistry Emeritus B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University. (1970-1999)

William H. Robison, Professor of Music; Director of Jazz Ensemble Emeritus B.S., M.M.E., Ed.S., Ed.D., University of Georgia. (1972-2001)

Ollie Mallard Scoggins, Assistant Professor of Home Economics Emerita B.S.H.E., Berry College; M.S., University of Tennessee. (1952–1990)

Julian B. Shand Jr., Dana Professor of Physics Emeritus B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of North Carolina. (1967-1998)

William D. Sockwell, Associate Professor of Economics Emeritus B.S., Auburn University; M.B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. (1988)

George Duncan Turner, Professor of History Emeritus B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan. (1969–1990)

Hoyal B. West, Associate Professor of Mathematics Emeritus A.B., Berry College; M.A., The George Peabody College for Teachers; M.S., University of Illinois; Auburn University. (1959–1963, 1965, 1969–1993)

Darwin G. White, Professor of Music Emeritus B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.A., Ph.D., The George Peabody College for Teachers. (1968–1993)

Board of Trustees Chair: Karen Holley Horrell,*President, Corporate Services Division, Great American Insurance Company, Cincinnati, OH.


Vice Chair: C. B. “Buster” Wright, III,* Senior Managing Director, Southern Regional Director Wells Fargo Advisors, Rome, GA. D. Randolph Berry, Consultant, Chestnut Hill, MA. Sheryle J. Bolton,* Entrepreneur and Consultant, Oakland, CA. Steven J. Cage,* Chairman, Stratosphere Quality, LLC, Fishers, IN. Dan T. Cathy, President, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Atlanta, GA. G. Bert Clark, Jr.,* Estate Strategies Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA. W. Glenn Cornell,* Retired Senior Vice President for Economic Development Forestar Real Estate Group, Atlanta, GA. Richard W. Gilbert,* Vice Chair and Chief Operating Officer CompuCredit Corporation, Atlanta, GA. Terry A. Graham, Retired Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems, Sandy Springs, GA.

Vincent L. Griffith,* Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Richmond, VA. J. Barry Griswell,* President, Community Foundation - Greater Des Moines, West Des Moines, IA. Harold D. Kilpatrick,* Sr., Chairman, The Kilpatrick Company, Inc., Boynton Beach, FL. Roger W. Lusby, III,* Managing Partner, Frazier and Deeter, LLC, Alpharetta, GA

Barbara P. McCollum,* President, Berry Alumni Association, Business Manager, The Emily T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia, Inc., Rome, GA. Peter M. Musser, Principal, Rainier Investment Management, Seattle, WA. Celeste Greene Osborn,* Chair, Berry College Board of Visitors, Retired Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of the Governor, Georgia State Capitol, Marco Island, FL. Sunny K. Park, Chief Executive Officer, General Building Maintenance, Inc., Atlanta, GA. L. P. “Pete” Roberts, Retired President, A & L Shielding, Inc., Rome, GA. Lisa Fanto Swain,* Senior Vice President, Hardin Construction, LLC, Atlanta, GA.


Roger C. Tutterow,* Professor, Eugene W. Stetson School of Business and Economics, Mercer University, Atlanta, GA. Martha Berry Walstad, Director, Greater Rome Bank, Rome, GA.

Trustees Emeriti Edward L. Addison, Retired Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, The Southern Co., Cashiers, N.C.

H. Inman Allen, Retired Chairman, Inman Allen Co., Atlanta, GA

Clinton G. Ames Jr., Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, Inland Container Corp., Point Clear, Ala.

Frank Barron Jr., Vice President, Rome Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Rome, Ga.

Chester W. Diercks Jr., Retired President and Chief Executive Officer, Utility Power Corp., Roswell, Ga.

Bernard M. Fauber, Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kmart Corp., Escondido, Calif.

J. Paul Ferguson, Retired President, The Harbin Clinic, Rome, GA. David C. Garrett Jr., Retired Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Delta Air Lines Inc., Dawsonville, Ga.

Gaynelle Grizzard,* Rome, Ga.

William B. Johnson, Chairman of the Board, W. B. Johnson Properties Inc., Atlanta, Ga.

Percy Marchman,* President, Marchman-Steele Agency, Inc., Social Circle, Ga.

H. G. Pattillo, Chairman of the Board, Pattillo Construction Co. Inc., Decatur, Ga.

Alice Richards, Southwire Co., Carrollton, Ga.

R. Randall Rollins, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Rollins Inc., Atlanta, Ga.

Robert E. Shaw, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, Shaw Industries Inc., Dalton, Ga.

James M. Sibley, King & Spalding, Atlanta, Ga.

William B. Stokely III, Chairman of the Board and President, The Stokely Co., Knoxville, Tenn


Berry College is incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia as “Berry College, Inc.” Ownership and control are vested in a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The institution has no official connection with any state, religious denomination, or organization other than its own board.

Board of Visitors Celeste G. Osborn,*Chair, Retired, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, State of Georgia, Marco Island, FL. Bradley L. Alexander,*, Partner, Georgia 360, Atlanta, GA. Mary Sib Banks, Vice President for Community Relations, News Publishing Company, Rome, GA William R. Blanchard, President, Columbus Bank & Trust Company, Columbus, GA. Brian J. Brodrick, * , Jackson Spalding, Athens, GA. Peter J. Capponi , Senior Vice President, GaiaTech, Atlanta, GA. Elena Droutzkoy Corso, New York, NY. Kenneth F. Davis, President and CEO, The Harbin Clininc, Rome, GA. Tina Stancil Denicole,*, Vice President of Business Operations, Cox Communications, Pheonix, AZ. Thomas L. Dopson,* , Partner and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Resurgens Orthopaedics, P.C., Atlanta, GA. E. Kay Davis Dunn,* , Retired Founder and Executive Director, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta, GA. John Duggan Eadie,*, Founder and Managing Director, Covenant Multifamily Offices, LLC, San Antonio, TX. Terri Colson Earls,*, Consultant, Lithonia, GA. John N. Elgin,*, Lab Medical Director/Chief Pathologist, Laboratory Corporation of America, Birmingham, AL. R. Jeffrey Field,*, Attorney, Jeff Field & Associates, Scottdale, GA. William R. Gaines, Jr., *, Attorney/Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP, Atlanta, GA.


Carlos A. Gonzalez,*, Partner, Vaughan & Evans Attorneys at Law, Cartersville, GA. Gregory R. Hanthorn,*, Partner, Jones Day, Atlanta, GA. Timothy L. Kilpatrick,*, President and CEO, The Kilpatrick Company, Boynton Beach, FL. Bruce Wheat Kirbo, Jr. ,*, Attorney, Kirbo, Kendrick & Bell LLC, Bainbridge, GA. Wanda Riggs Mack, ADG Capitol, Atlanta, GA. Roy N. Miller,*, President and CEO, Miller Property Investments, LLC, Monroe Property Investments, LLC, Coyers, GA. Audrey Morgan, Chair, The Audrey & Jack Morgan Foundation, Tucker, GA. Ted A. Owens, Retired: Executive Vice President, Inland Paperboard and Packaging, Inc., Rome, GA. Nona Sparks Patterson,*, Owner, Furniture Village, Stone Mountain, GA. William L. Pence, Partner, Baker Hostetler, LLP, Orlando, FL. Brent D. Ragsdale,*, Senior Director, Financial, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Atlanta, GA. Frances Esther Richey*, Founder and President, Richey's Contracting, Inc., Sandy Springs, GA. Van L. Richey, President and CEO, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Birmingham, AL. Steven P. Riley,*,Attorney, The Strategic Counsel, Tampa, FL. John R. Schneider, President and CEO, Interlink Electronics, Inc., Camarillo, CA. Casey T. Smith,*, President, Wiser Wealth Management, Inc., Marietta, GA. Stanley L. Tate,*, Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Environmental Officer, Southwire Company, Carrolton, GA. Fred J. Tharpe,* , Senior Project Manager, Turner Properties, Atlanta, GA. Michael Willis Thompson,*, Managing Partner, Duggan & Massey, Atlanta, GA. Ann Fite Whitaker,*, Vice President of Technology and Systems, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL.


Delos H, Yancey, III, Chairman, President, and CEO, State Mutual Insurance Company, Rome, GA. J. Comer Yates, Executive Director, Atlanta Speech School, Atlanta, GA. School, Atlanta. *Denotes Berry alumnus or alumna

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