University Organization

Board of Trustees

The Hon. Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama, President ex officio
Dr. Eric Mackey, State Superintendent of Education, ex officio

Executive Committee of the Board

Hon. Todd R. Strange, Chair
Mr. Brian Hamilton, Vice Chair
Ms. Wynelle Sewell, Secretary
Mr. Matt Arnold

Mr. Gary Ellis
Mr. Tim Lupinacci

Administration

Executive Cabinet

Academic Affairs

Administrative Affairs

Advancement and External Affairs

Athletics and Special Programs

Business Affairs

Enrollment and Student Affairs

University Faculty

Afzal, Hadiqa (2022) Instructor of Management Information Systems
B.S., National University of Modern Languages and Sciences; M.S., Maharishi University of Management

Alexiou-Ray, Jennifer (2010) Professor of Instructional Technology and Instructional Leadership and Director of Graduate Studies
B.S., M.A., M.A. (2), Ph.D., University of Alabama

Ardovino, Joseph (1991) Professor of Music
B.M., University of Alabama; M.M., University of Cincinnati; DMA, University of Alabama

Ardovino, Lori (1995) Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music
B.A., B.S., Morehead State University; M.M., Michigan State University; DMA, University of Cincinnati

Atwood, Emma (2016) Associate Professor of English
B.A., Kalamazoo College; Ph.D., Boston College

Barone, Robert W. (1989) Professor of History
A.B., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Bawden, John T. (2009) Professor of History and The Michael J. Grainger Professor in Modern History
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

Beal, Brendan (2016) Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S., MSW, Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Bell, Donna W. (2006) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences
B.S., M.Ed., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., Auburn University

Bennett, Crystal G. (2024) Associate Professor of Nursing and Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences
ADN, Pensacola Junior College; BSD, Universtiy of West Florida; MSN, University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of Florida

Bennett, Joseph W. (2008) Professor of Art
BFA, MFA, Savannah College of Art and Design

Bennett, Misty (2003) Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art
BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design; MFA, University of Georgia

Bentley, Courtney C. (2018) Professor of Instructional and Teacher Leadership and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., Auburn University; M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Ed.D., Teachers’ College, Columbia University

Beringer, Alexander (2012) Professor of English
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Birdsong, Daniel (2021) Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.M., M.Ed., University of Montevallo; Ed.S., Jacksonville State University; Ed.D., Samford University; Ph.D., University of Holy Cross 

Bishop, Stacy (2014) Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science
B.S., University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; M.S., Baylor University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Bloom, Laura (2016) Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences 
B.S., University of North Carolina; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bounds, Christopher (2016) Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Brandt, Sheila (2019) Assistant Professor and Systems and Digital Services Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.A., University of West Florida; MLIS, Florida State University; Ed.D., University of West Florida

Byrd, Houston (1996) Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Samford University; Ph.D., University of Florida

Callaghan, David (1999) Professor of Theatre 
B.A., Rider College; MFA, Western Illinois University; Ph.D., The City University of New York

Caplow, Susan (2014) Associate Professor of Environmental Studies
B.A., Pomona College; M.Sc., Central European University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cofield, Jerald L. (1999) Professor of Mass Communication 
B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Cole, Emma (2021)  Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Auburn University; MBA, Troy University; Ph.D., Creighton University

Cook, Tammy (2009) Professor of Secondary Education
B.A., Athens State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Couch, Connie (2022) Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S., M.Ed., University of Montevallo, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Courson, Frances (2021) Assistant Professor of Deaf and Hard of Hearing
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.S., Texas Women’s University; Ed.D., Lamar University

Davis, Jennifer “JiJi” (2008) Associate Professor of Elementary Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Montevallo; Ed.D., University of Alabama

Day, James S. (2001) Professor of History and Chair of the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Auburn University

Dempsey, Rebecca, (2022) Instructor of English
B.A., M.A.., University of Montevallo

DeVane-Hart, Kelley (2016) Associate Professor of Dietetics
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Doerfler, Carl (2005) Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University

Doyle, Melinda (2011) Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., University of South Florida; DMA, Louisiana State University

Eckelman, Andrea (2016) Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston

Edwards, Claire M. (2006) Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
B.S., M.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Estes, Jennifer (2023) Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Everett, Kyle (2021) Instructor of Costume Technology and Shop Manager
B.A., University of Alabama

Fennell, Curtis (2016) Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science 
B.S., M.S., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Finklea, Bruce (2013) Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.S., University of Montevallo, Ph.D., University of Alabama

Ford, Charlotte E. (2016) Professor and Director of Carmichael Library
B.A., Earlham College; MLS, Ph.D., Indiana University

Ford, Sherry G. (2003) Professor of Communication Studies 
B.A., Jacksonville State University; M.A., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Forrester, Stefan B. (2007) Associate Professor of Philosophy 
B.A., MFA, Southern Illinois University; M.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Athens State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Foster, Ryan (2014) Senior Instructor of Art
BFA, University of Montevallo; MFA, University of South Florida

Freeman, Logan (2023) Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham; MFA, Emerson College

Garrity, Carolyn (2017) Associate Professor of Marketing, Interim Chair of the Stephens College of Business, and Program Coordinator of the MBA Program
BBA, University of Cincinnati; MBA, American University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University

George, Roderick L. (2004) Professor of Music
B.A., Stillman College; M.M., Southern Illinois University; D.M., Florida State University

Gilbert, D. Kristen (1998) Professor of Psychology and Assistant Provost for Assessment and Accreditation/SACSCOC Liaison
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.S., Ph.D., University of Memphis

Gill, Emily (2009) Associate Professor of Theatre and Director of the Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching
B.A., Rollins College; MFA, University of Georgia

Goldspiel, Alan (2008) Professor of Music
B.M. University of Hartford; M.M., Yale University; DMA, University of Hartford

Green-Douglas, Terri (2021) Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Halliday, Anna Rebecca (2012) Professor of Music
B.Mus., MMEd, University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Harper-Hooper IV, William (2020) Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., University of Southern Indiana; MAE, Ball State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Hardig, Sally Bennett (2002) Professor of Communication Studies
B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis

Harper-Hooper IV, William (2022) Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., University of Southern Indiana; MAE, Ball State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Harrington, Judith (2013) Associate Professor of Counseling and Foundations
B.A., North Central College; M.S., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Haskett-Jennings, Danielle (2022) Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Hua, Cheng (2023) Assistant Professor of Educational Research
B.S., Fudan University; M.S., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Hayden, Katherine (2023) Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Heatherly, Carey W. (2007) Professor and Archive and Special Collections Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.A., Samford University; MLIS, University of Alabama

Henton, Alice (2021) Assistant Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
B.S., M.S., University of Mississippi; SLPD, Nova Southeastern University

Herron, John D. (2005) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.A., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Herron, Robert (2022) Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science
B.S., Auburn University at Montgomery; M.A., The University of Alabama; Ed.D., United States Sports Academy

Hoffman III, Edward C. (2011) Professor of Music
BME, B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Hope, Kevin M. (2005) Professor of Physics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Hultquist, Clark E. (1997) Professor of History
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Jackson, James (2011) Professor of Counseling
BMME, M.A., University of North Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Jasemi-Zargani, Milad (2019) Assistant Professor of Data Analytics
B.S., Iran University of Science & Technology; M.S., Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., Amirkabir University of Technology

Johnson, Gary (2019) Assistant Professor of Marketing 
BBA, M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of South Florida

Johnson, Kayla (2023) Assistant Professor and Instruction and User Experience Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.A., University of Montevallo; MLIS, University of Alabama

Johnson, Valerie (2017) Associate Professor of English
B.A., Smith College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Johnston, Hallie (2019) Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Auburn University; MFA, University of Miami

Jubran, Rachel (2019) Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Georgia Southern University; M.S., University of Kentucky

Kocan, Samantha (2023) Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.S., Troy University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Kolb, Staci F. (2014) Senior Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Auburn University; M.Acc., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Landers, Joseph (2005) Professor of Music 
BMA, University of Alabama; M.M., University of Toronto; DMA, University of Nebraska

Lane, Jennifer (2023) Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Louisiana Tech University; MFA, University of Alabama

Lane, Richard Mark, Jr. (2008) Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., Louisiana Tech University; MFA, University of Alabama

Langford, Emily (2022) Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science
B.S., The University of Alabama; M.S., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Lee, Min Sun (2008) Professor of Art
B.A., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; MFA, Iowa State University

Lowry, Deborah S. (2011) Professor of Sociology
A.A., Grand Rapids Community College; B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University

Lytle, George (2019) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Mahaffey, Paul D. (1995) Associate Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English and World Languages
B.A., M.A., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Martin, Cathlena (2012) Professor of Game Studies and Design
B.A., B.S., Samford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida

Martin, Kaley (2023) Instructor of Mass Communication
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.A., Texas Tech University

Mathews, Lillian Dalila (2012) Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Matthews, Johnna (2019) Clinical Instructor of Social Work
BSW, MSW, University of Alabama

Maxwell, Mary (2013) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Vanderbilt University; B.S., University of Montevallo; M.A., University of Alabama

Mechitov, Alexander I. (2001) Professor of Management Information Systems and The Michael J. and Donna H. Grainger Endowed Chair in Business and Accounting
M.S., Moscow State University; Ph.D., Institute for Systems Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences

Melcher, Amanda (2010) Associate Professor and Head Technical Services Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.S., University of Montevallo; MLIS, University of Alabama

Mellon, Amiee (2014) Associate Professor of Marketing
BBA, MBA, Central Arkansas University; Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Meyer, Scott K. (1986) Professor of Art
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

Middaugh, Laurie Instructor of Music
B.M., M.M., University of Montevallo; DMA., University of Alabama

Middleton, Erica (2021) Assistant Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
B.S., Alabama A&M University; M.S., Howard University

Mitchell, Qshequilla (2022) Instructor of Teacher Leadership and Technology
B.S., Stillman College; M.A., The University of Alabama; M.P.H., The University of Alabama at Birmingham; P.h.D., The University of Alabama

Mitchell, Shawn M. (2016) Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science and Chair of the Department of Health and Human Sciences
B.S.(2), Grand Canyon University; M.A., Pepperdine University; M.S., Georgia State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Montgomery, James (2023) Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., New School; MBA, The Citadel, Ph.D., University of Toledo

Moore, Jenifer (2006) Professor of Elementary Education and Director of Assessment and Accreditation, College of Education and Human Development
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Morris, Karli (2008) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., California Polytechnic State University; M.S., Louisiana State University

Motii, Brian (2001) Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., Karaj School of Mathematics and Economics Management; MBA, Oklahoma City University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Moussalli, Samir R. (2020) Clinical Professor of Business
B.S., California State University, Fresno; M.S., University of Michigan; MBA, Ph.D., Auburn University

Murdock, Linda (2002) Professor of Communication Science and Disorders and Chair of the Department of Communication Science and Disorders
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.S., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Murphy, James L. (2000) Professor of English
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Mwenja, Cynthia (2017) Associate Professor of English
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ph.D., University of Alabama

Newell, Jason M. (2008) Professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Work Program
B.A., Auburn University; MSW, Ph.D., University of Alabama

Noerager, Brett D. (2007) Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science
B.S., University of California at San Diego; Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Olteanu, Alina (2019) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of Bucharest; M.S., Polytechnic University of Bucharest; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Ozley, Raymond (2007) Professor of Communication Studies and Chair of the Department of Communication
B.S., University of Central Arkansas; M.A., University of Memphis; Ph.D., University of Kansas

Park, Eun-Hee (2017) Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Colorado Mesa University; M.M., Oklahoma City University; D.M. Florida State University

Parker, Latofia (2015) Associate Professor of Counseling and Director of the Community Counseling and Wellness Clinic
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana; M.S., Troy University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Patterson, Brittney (2018) Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.M., University of Northern Colorado; DMA, University of Alabama

Peters, Steven J. (2014) Professor of Theatre and Dean of the College of Fine Arts
B.A., Ouachita University; M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Petitt, Patricia (2012) Instructor of Dietetics
B.S., Auburn University; M.S., University of Alabama

Pinegar, Shannon (2023) Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Purdue University; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University

Pitchford, Gerald “Bart” (2019) Instructor of Theatre History, Criticism, and Directing
B.A., M.A., Louisiana State University

Ploessl, Donna (2017) Associate Professor of Special Education and Interim Dean of College of Education and Human Development
BFA, Iowa State University; M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Price, Michael A. (2019) Assistant Professor and Digital Media and Emerging Technologies Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.S., University of Montevallo; MLIS, University of Alabama

Rahman, Md Mahfuzer (2021) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology; Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Raulston, Catherine (2012) Professor of Elementary Education and Instructional Technology and Chair of the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Technology
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Richardson, Elizabeth (2018) Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Birmingham-Southern College; M.A., M.S., Ph.D. University of Alabama at Birmingham

Richardson, Lynne (2024) Professor of Marketing and Interim Dean of the Michael E. Stephens College of Business
B.S., University of Montevallo; MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Ph.D., University of Alabama

Rickel, Jennifer (2012) Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Rozelle, Lee (2003) Professor of English
B.S., University of South Alabama; M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Samuels, Amy (2016) Associate Professor of Teacher Leadership
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of South Florida

Samuels, Gregory (2014) Associate Professor of Secondary Education and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of South Florida

Sestero, Christine (2012) Professor of Biology
B.S., The College of Idaho; Ph.D., Idaho State University

Shad, Shafqat, (2021) Assistant Professor of Data Analytics
MCS, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (Pakistan); Ph.D., University of Science and Technology of China

Shapley, Derrick, (2023) Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Auburn University; B.S., Athens State University; M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Shepherd, Melissa (2016) Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Mary Washington; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Smajic, Almir (2010) Professor of STEM Education
B.S., M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Smith, DeAnna M. (2016) Instructor of Accounting
BBA, University of Montevallo; M.Acc., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Smith, Joelle (2023) Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Science
B.S., Berry College; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Missouri

Somers, Lee (2012) Professor of Art
BFA, MFA, Alfred University

Stewart, John W. (2010) Professor of English and President of the University
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Washington College; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Stoops, Rosa Maria (2005) Professor of Spanish and French
B.A., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Stroman, Caleb (2023) Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., B.S., Texas A&M University; MFA, University of Kansas

Taylor, Alvin (2016) Associate Professor of Instructional Leadership
B.A., M.S., Mississippi State University; Ed.S., University of North Alabama; Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Tetloff, Meredith (2012) Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College; M.S., Columbia University in the City of New York; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Tidwell, Cynthia (2002) Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Montevallo; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Tinsley, Heather (2011) Professor of Biology
B.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham

Travis, Eric (2018) Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Georgia State University; M.S., MBA, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Paraná

Truss, Ruth S. (1998) Professor of History and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Turner, T. Scott (1995) Professor of Political Science
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Tyler, Benton W. (2005) Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Delta State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Vaccarella, Eric A. (2002) Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., Macalester College; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Vansant, Matthew (2019) Assistant Professor of Communication Science and Disorders
B.S., M.S., University of Montevallo

Varagona, Scott (2012) Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University

Vàzquez-Gonzàlez, Leonor (2003) Professor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Autonomade; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Vest, Daniel, (2020) Instructor of Video Production in Mass Communication and Operations Manager
B.S., University of Montevallo

Wacker, Kelly A. (2002) Professor of Art
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., University of Louisville

Wagner, Brittany (2022) Instructor of Business and Director of Grainger Center for Professional Development
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Mississippi State University

Walker, Jefferson (2019) Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Director of the Honors Program
B.S., University of Montevallo; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Walker, Michael (2015) Associate Professor of Theatre and Chair of the Department of Theatre
B.A., University of Alabama; MFA, Rutgers University

Walsh, Catherine (2012) Associate Professor of Art and Faculty Senate President
B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University

Wang, Jun (2014) Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., Tianjin University; MBA, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Wang, Tiffany (2012) Professor of Communication Studies
B.S., M.S., Texas Christian University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Wheeler, Alisha (2021) Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.S., The University of Alabama at Birmingham; MElEd., Mercer University

Wicknick, Jill A. (2003) Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., North Central College; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington; Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Willett, Michael A. (2012) Professor of Art
BFA, University of Montevallo; MFA, University of Cincinnati

Williams, Collin (2001) Professor of Art
BFA, MFA, University of Houston

Williams, Maxine (2023) Assistant Professor of African American Literature
B.A., Tuskegee University; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University

Williams, Melanie B. (1998) Professor of Music
B.M., Belhaven College; M.M., DMA, Louisiana State University

Williford, Anna Mary (2017) Associate Professor and Reference and Instructional Librarian, Carmichael Library
B.A., University of Richmond; MLIS, University of Pittsburgh

Wood, Charles (2003) Professor of Music
BMEd., M.M., Texas A & M University-Commerce; Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Wurzbacher, Ashley (2016) Associate Professor of English
B.A., Allegheny College; MFA, Eastern Washington University

Yang, David (2023) Assistant Professor of Finance
BBA, Saint Louis University; M.A., University of South Florida; M.S., University of Lancaster; Ph.D., West Virginia University

Young, J. Tanner (2016) Associate Professor of Art
BFA, University of Texas at Tyler; MFA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University Staff

Abbott, Thomas Data Center System Administrator, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Abernathy, Chrystal T. Project Director, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Adams, Holly 4th-8th Grade Science Specialist, Science in Motion, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Adams, Kathy Director of Business Support Services, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Akins, Bryan T. Supervisor of Grounds, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Alexander, Seth Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Anderson, Melissa Coordinator, Health Services, Student Affairs

Andrews, Katherine Administrative Assistant II, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Argo, Mitchell Rider Coach, Alabama Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Asbury, Blair G. Secondary Mathematics Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Bailey, Debra Motorcycle Program- Assistant Manager, Alabama Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Barksdale, Thomas H. Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field, Athletics and Special Programs

Battle, Tawanna L. Administrative Assistant III, Dean’s Office, College of Arts and Sciences, Academic Affairs

Baugh, Ashley Director and Title IX and EO/AA Officer, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Bennitt, James Material Assistant, Science in Motion, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Benson, Maggie Social Media Manager, University Marketing and Communication, Advancement and External Affairs

Blackburn, Pamela Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Bolton, Mark Assistant Director and Talent Acquisitions and HRIS, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Boothe, Carrie D. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Boothe, Tommy Coordinator of Safety and Security, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Bowles-Salmon, Shelley Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Bowman, Stephanie Police Sergeant, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Boyd, Jaxon Groundskeeper, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Brady, Stacia Administrative Assistant II, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Academic Affairs

Brantley, Fallon Associate Director, GEAR UP Jefferson, Academic Affairs

Brown, David A. Assistant Supervisor of Plumbing and Electrical, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

*Brown, Lisa M. Instructional Technologist, The Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching, Academic Affairs

*Brown, Marion Part-time Facility & Event Scheduling, Advancement and External Affairs

Bryant, Joshua Special Equipment Operator, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Bullock, Joel G. Library Assistant III, Carmichael Library, Academic Affairs

Burdett, Lisa Administrative Assistant II, Disability Support Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Burrell, Eron Admissions Counselor, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Burttram, Daniel R. Safety Education Specialist, Alabama Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Buttram, Caprice Elementary Math Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology, Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Cable, Jessica Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Carter, Kristi Administrative Assistant II, Department of Theatre, Academic Affairs

Castleberry, Demetrius Level 3 Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Causey, Samuel Safety Education Specialist, Alabama Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Chapman, Olivia Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, Athletics and Special Programs

Chavez Martinez, Lizet Jazmin Purchasing Manager, Accounting, Business Affairs

Cheslock, Melissa Staff Clinical Director, Department of Communication Science and Disorders, Academic Affairs

Clark, Angela Instructional Specialist, Teaching in Motion, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Clemons, Micah D. Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Athletics and Special Programs

Coats, Gerald B. Assistant Supervisor of Paint Shop, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Collins, Keyuta Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Collins, Sebrina A. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Collum, Teresa R. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Compton, Amanda Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics and Special Programs

Cooper-Hall, Mindy Elementary Math and Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Cost, Eugene Assistant Supervisor of Carpentry Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

*Cottingham, Vanessa  Assistant Director of Human Resources, Statistical Reporting and Affirmative Action, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Cottrell, Alexandria Counselor, Counseling Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Cox, Ruby F. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Crandall, Michelle Executive to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Crawford, William Director, Outdoor Scholars Program, President’s Office

Crippen, Audrey Coordinator Educational Technology, TRiO Upward Bound, Academic Affairs

Crosby, Jocelyn Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Crowson, Trudy M. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Czeskleba, Mark Support Services Manager, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Davis, Mel Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Davis, Kimberly Elementary Math and Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Davis, Samantha Communication Operator, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Dee, Kathryn Director of Accreditation, Michael E. Stephens College of Business, Academic Affairs

*Dennis, Shelia Business Manager, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Dietterle, Bruce Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, Athletics and Special Programs

Dobbins, Lauren Hall Assistant Director, Alumni Affairs, Advancement and External Affairs

Donahoo, Brittani Custodial I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Drawhorn, Alyssa Administrative Assistant II, Health & Human Sciences, College of Education and Human Development, Academic Affairs

*Dukes, Tiffany G. Associate Director of Database Continuous Improvement, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Dulaney, Russell Assistant Supervisor HVAC, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Dutton, Hilary W. Research Analyst, Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment, Academic Affairs

Edwards, Michelle Secondary Math Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Cener, Academic Affairs

Elders, Brian Drew Assistant Materials Manager, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Elliott, Jennifer Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies, Academic Affairs

Ellison, Sara Christi Program Assistant, Teacher Education Services, College of Education and Human Development, Academic Affairs

Emick, Caitlynn Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics

*Engle, Randy Regional Recruiter, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

English, Adrianna Senior Clinician for Crisis and Acute Services, Counseling Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Falkner Candy Michele Administrative Assistant II, Housing and Residence Life, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Fancher, Andrew S. Director of Operations, Center for the Arts, and Palmer Auditorium, College of Fine Arts, Academic Affairs

Finney, Savannah Academic Coordinator, Upward Bound, Academic Affairs

Fitch, Tom VDI Administrator and Library Systems Support, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Foster, Stephanie M. Lead Teacher, Child Study Center, Department of Health and Human Sciences, Academic Affairs

Fowler, Amanda Director Foundation & Corporate Relations, Advancement and External Affairs

Frost, Eva Montegrande Associate Registrar, Registrar’s Office, Academic Affairs

Funderburk, Kayleigh Grants and Federal Work Study Administrator, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Garcia, Maria Duran Financial Staff Accountant, Accounting, Business Affairs

Genry, Jason T. Electrician I, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Gill, Cynthia Graduate Admissions Coordinator, Graduate Studies, Academic Affairs

Gilliland, Brianne K-5 Specialist, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Glass, Clinton E. Grounds Specialist, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Glass, Joseph S. Police Sergeant, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Glass, Steven Harvey Supervisor, Locksmith, and Physical Security Officer, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Goldsmith, Justin Support Tech Analyst II, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Gothard, Danny Fire Safety Technician, Public Safely, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Gowin, Jennifer S. Travel Accountant, Accounting, Business Affairs

*Grauel, Crystal Administrative Assistant I, Family and Consumer Sciences Program, Department of Health and Human Sciences, Academic Affairs

Green, Alyssa Luna University Photography Manager, University Marketing and Communications, Advancement and External Affairs

Green, Susan Professional Learning and Financial Assistant, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Gregory, William Associate Head Coach, Men’s Soccer, Athletics and Special Programs

Griffen, Tywain Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Griffith, Scott Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Athletics and Special Programs

Grisham, Melissa Assistant Director, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Haggard, Julie Creative Services Manager, University Marketing and Communication, Advancement and External Affairs

Hall, Wendi Elementary Math Specialist, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Hall, Wyatt Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Athletics, President’s Office

Hallman, Wesley Assistant Director, University Marketing and Communication, Advancement and External Affairs

Hamilton, Luke Groundskeeper, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Hammond, Joshua Police Officer, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

*Harris, Chloe Administrative Assistant II, TRiO Student Support, Academic Affairs

Hartsell, Jennifer Staff Musical Director, Conductor, and Accompanist, Department of Theatre, Academic Affairs

Haskins, Matthew Assistant Athletics Groundskeeper, Athletics and Special Programs

Hassell, Rakia Communications and Public Relations Manager, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Hatchett, Pamela M University Mail Service Coordinator, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Hayes, Anthony Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Hayes, Benjamin Associate Director, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Hayes, Jeremy Materials Assistant, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Haynes, Mistydawn Administrative Assistant II, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Heruska, Lindsay Verification and Financial Aid Records Administrator, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Hill, Marla Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounting, Business Affairs

Hilton, Emily Gift Processing and Database Manager, Advancement, Advancement and External Affairs

Holifield, Reggie R. Coordinator of Math and Science, Alabama Math, Science, Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs 

Hollis, K. Michelle Administrative Specialist, Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Holcombe, Barbara Business Manager, Athletics and Special Programs

Horstmann, Katelynn Head Coach, Acrobatics & Tumbling, Athletics

Horton, Tina Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs 

Howard, Laura Grant Financial Manager, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Howard, Mary Director, Teacher Education Services, College of Education and Human Development, Academic Affairs

Hughes, Heidi M. Information Services Analyst, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Humphreys, Savannah Foundation Accountant, Advancement, Advancement and External Affairs

Jackson, Angela Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs 

Jackson, Jay T. Special Service Lead, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Jackson, Megan Grant Accountant, Accounting, Business Affairs

Jarvis, Candance Administrative Assistant III, Michael Stephens College of Business, Academic Affairs

Jones, Carolyn L. Special Assistant for Executive and Administrative Affairs, President’s Office

Jones, Tomeka Director of Academic Support, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Jowers, Mason Assistant Director, Sports Information, Athletics and Special Programs

Keenum, Kristi Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Kilpatrick, Kacie  Director of Recruitment, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Kirkland, Carley Clinical Supervisor, Communication Science Disorder, Academic Affairs

Kirkpatrick, Julean Program Coordinator, Falcon Success Center and Learning Enrichment Center, Academic Affairs

Kojima, Alfred Bruce Transportation and Parking Attendant, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Komara, Anthony Head Coach, Men’s Basketball, Athletics and Special Programs

Kromer, David H. Pipefitter II, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Kyzer, Dianne C. Advancement and External Affairs Coordinator, Advancement and External Affairs

Lange, Jason R. Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse, Athletics and Special Programs

Lawley, Christopher Police Officer, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs 

Lee, Joseph Special Equipment Operator, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Lee, Susan H. Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, Business Affairs

Lewis, Barbara Assistant Director of the Malone Center, Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching, Academic Affairs

Limerick, Erin Assistant Registrar for Student Academic Records, Registrar’s Office, Academic Affairs

Little, Autumn Administrative Assistant II, Department of Music, Academic Affairs

Littlefield, Ashley L Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Littlefield, Glenda Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Littleton, Darlene, Accounts Payable Analyst, Business Affairs

Liveoak, Jenifer Administrative Assistant II, Department of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science, Academic Affairs

Long, Ralph Assistant Director, Outdoor Scholars, President’s Office

Loveless, Kerry G. Associate Director, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Lowery, Jonathan Groundskeeper, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Lowery, Karen Communications Operator, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Lucas, James S. Assistant Supervisor of Plumbing and Electrical, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Madrid-Norton, Tabitha Special Equipment Operator, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Mahaney, Aaron Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Athletics and Special Programs

Marchant, Carla Assistant Director, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Marquardt, Julie Associate Head Coach, Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field, Athletics and Special Programs

Martin, John Career Counselor, Career Development Center, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Martin, Kristin Academic Systems Analyst, Registrar’s Office, Academic Affairs

Martin, Susan Administrative Assistant II, Department of English and World Languages, Academic Affairs

Martinez, Alexis Coordinator, Gear Up Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Martires, Gabriel Web Applications Specialist, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

*McCauley, Urist Library Assistant II and Evening Supervisor, Carmichael Library, Academic Affairs

McDaniel, Caralyn Administrative Assistant III, College of Education and Human Development, Academic Affairs

McDonald, Tommy Server Administrator, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

McKenna, Rina Executive Assistant, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs

Means, Tyler Nathaniel Boiler Operator, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Miller, Kimberly Assistant Director, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Miller, Mindy Elementary Math Specialist, Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative, Academic Affairs

Minor, Amy D. Assistant Registrar for Registration and Reporting Services, Registrar’s Office, Academic Affairs

Minshew, Mark S. Boiler Operator, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Mitchell, Stephanie K. Administrative Assistant I, Office of QEP/SACSCOC and the Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching, Academic Affairs

Moore, Cassandra Student Life Assistant, Student Life, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Mullins, Rachael S. Communications Operator, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

N’Dalima, Benny Coordinator and Student Advisor, MADE Program, Administrative Affairs

Nalu, Nicolette Grades 3-5 Math Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Nash, Kayla Custodial I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Nash, Timothy Associate Director, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

NeSmith, Landon Technical Support Analyst I, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Niang, Kathy Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Nichols, Jennifer Head Coach, Cycling and Biking, Athletics and Special Programs

Nicodemus, Dean Electrician II, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Northen, Bryce Robinson HVAC and Steam Plant Supervisor, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Ogeltree, Kayla Counselor, Counseling Service, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Olson, Lance Assistant Coach, Men’s Lacrosse, Athletics and Special Programs

O’Neal, Amanda Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Orton, Martha Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Owens, Anita Student Aid Assistant, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Owens, Brandon Capital Project Team-Carpentry Specialist, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Ownbey, Daniel Head Coach, Men’s Wrestling, Athletics and Special Programs

Ownbey, Elisabeth  Student Success Coach, Falcon Success Center, Academic Affairs

Palacios, Allison Minority Student Recruiter, Administrative Affairs

Pardue, Tiffany Coordinator of Tutoring, Learning Enrichment Center, Academic Affairs

Parker, Kailin Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics and Special Programs

Parks, Danielle Administrative Assistant II, Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Technology, Academic Affairs

Parsons, Tawanna D. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Peters, Cindy Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs 

Peterson, Jason Director of Information Technology Operations and Cybersecruity, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Pickens, Travis State Materials Director, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Piontek, Adrianna Head Coach, Women’s Lacrosse, Athletics and Special Programs

Plier, Tammy Lynn Payroll Technician, Business Affairs

Plump, Kristy Evaluation and Communication Specialist, GEAR UP Jefferson Count, Academic Affairs

Prady, Brian L. Police Corporal, Cleary Compliance and Fire Safety, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Pratt, Justin S. Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Golf, Athletics and Special Programs

Ray, Jeffery D. Controls Specialist and Assistant Energy Officer, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Reece, Ronald Dane Materials Manager, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Rich, Nicole A. Library Assistant II and Circulation Manager, Carmichael Library, Academic Affairs 

Richardson, Quanecia Level 3 Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs 

Riesener, Mark L. Special Equipment Operator, Special Services, Physical Plant, Academic Affairs

Roberts, Bree Project Specialist, TRiO Student Support Services, Academic Affairs

Roberts, Hayley Administrative Assistant II, Office of Graduate Studies and Honors Program, Academic Affairs

Rochester, Michael Pipefitter I, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Rogers, Alecia M Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Roper Alecia Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Roper, Devin Teacher, Child Study Center, Department of Health and Human Sciences, Academic Affairs

Roper, Dustin Faculty Manager, Athletics and Special Programs

Roper, William Boyd Painter II, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Rose, Chandler N. Head Coach, Baseball, Athletics and Special Programs

Ruggiero, Megan Anne Academic Coordinator, TRiO Student Support Services, Academic Affairs 

Rutledge, Jacqueline Y. Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Sanders, Jillian R. Police Officer, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Sayer, Mollie Admissions Counselor, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Schack, SueEllen Student Accounts Specialist, Office of Student Accounts, Business Affairs

Scott, Morgan Residence Life Coordinator, Housing, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Scott, Tomeiko Director, Disability Support Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Segrest, Robert L. Banner Database Administrator, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Shiers, Taylor M Custodian I, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Shivers, Stephen Physics Specialist, Alabama Science in Motion, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Simmons, Brett Support Technician, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Sims, Anitka Administrative Assistant I, TRiO Upward Bound, Academic Affairs

Smedley, Lesley Coordinator of Educational Technology, TRiO Upward Bound, Academic Affairs 

Smith, Alicia Lynn Budget Director, Business Affairs

Smith, Da’Qunaika Scholarship Administrator, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Smith, Haley Assistant Director, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Smith, Jeffrey D. Supervisor of Carpentry, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Smith, Jennifer Odell Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Smith, Pamela Asset Coordinator, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Smith, Samantha Groundskeeper, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Smith, Shannon Registered Nurse, Student Health Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Smith, Suzan Custodian II, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Smitherman, Khaliah S. Solution Center Manager, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Soria, Christine Administrative Assistant III, Dean’s Office, College of Fine Arts, Academic Affairs

Sparks, Amanda Coordinator, Disability Support Services, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Spradlin, Hailey Assistant Athletic Trainer, Athletics and Special Programs

Staab, Kerry Horticulture Specialist, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Stallworth, Danielle Communications Specialist, Advancement and External Affairs

Stancil, Tanner Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Athletics and Special Programs

Starling, Ivey L. Associate Head Coach, Baseball and Pitching Coach, Athletics and Special Programs

Stauffer, Mikayla Child Study Center Auxiliary Teacher for 4-Year Olds, Child Study Center, Department of Health and Human Science, Academic Affairs

Stewart, Ian Database Analyst, Advancement, Advancement and External Affairs 

Stiver, Christopher Shawn Supervisor of Paint Shop and Capital Project, Trade Services-Carpentry, Paint, and Capital Projects, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Stockard, Rachel B. Elementary Math and Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Stone, Joseph Keith Network Analyst and VOIP Technician, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

Sturdivant, BreAnna Campus Event Coordinator, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Sullivan, Bradley Plumber II, Trade Services-MEP and Utilities, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Sutherland, Janna Senior Counselor, Counseling Center, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Swiney, Robert Brian Drivers Safety Program Manager, Alabama Traffic Safety Center, Administrative Affairs

Szucs, Stephen Assistant Director of Sports Information, Athletics and Special Programs

Talley, Keyshawn Admissions Counselor, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Taylor-Jones, Rebbie Coordinator of Student Development, TRiO Upward Bound, Academic Affairs 

Terrell, Nita Administrative Assistant II, Department of Art, Academic Affairs

Tetro, Danielle Career Counselor, Career Development Center, Enrollment and Student Affairs 

Thomas, Allison Administrative and Graduate Program Assistant, Department of Communication Science and Disorders, Academic Affairs 

Thomas, James Frederick Materials Assistant, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Thomas, Veronica Lynn Administrative and Inventory Coordinator, Central Receiving, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Thomason, Jessica Environmental Education Program Director, Environmental Studies Program, Department of Behavioral and Social Science, Academic Affairs

Thrash, Jason Police Officer, Public Safety, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Tilley, Ashley Elementary Math and Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Tingle, Ashley Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources, Administrative Affairs

Veal, Lauren Clinical Supervisor, Department of Communication Science and Disorders, Academic Affairs

Vines, Devin Teacher, Child Study Center, Department of Health and Human Sciences, Academic Affairs 

Wagner, John Auto Services Lead, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Walker, Beta Administrative Assistant II, Carmichael Library, Academic Affairs

Walker, Ona D. Supervisor of Custodial Services, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Walls, Landon Associate Director, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Walters, Kiarra Assistant Compliance, Game Day Operations, Athletics and Special Programs

Welborn, John IT Analyst II, Information Services and Technology, Academic Affairs

White, Audra L. Online Learning Instructional Designer, The Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching, Academic Affairs

White, Leslie Scott Assistant Supervisor of Grounds, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Whitehead, Amy K-5 Science Specialist, Alabama MATH, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Whittington, Lisa edTPA Coordinator, Teacher Education Services, College of Education and Human Development, Academic Affairs

Williams, Delaney Library Assistant III, Carmichael Library, Academic Affairs

*Williams, Dwight Groundskeeper, Special Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Williams, Joyia Career Coordinator for Quality Enhancement Plan, Career Development Center, Enrollment and Student Affairs 

Williams, Stephanie R Loan Administrator, Student Aid Office, Enrollment and Student Affairs

Wilson, Jaquarius R. Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Track and Field, Athletics and Special Programs

*Williams, Russell Piano Tuner and Technician, Department of Music, Academic Affairs

Wilson, Melanie Area Facilitator, GEAR UP Jefferson County, Academic Affairs

Wilson, Rita E. Assistant Supervisor of Custodial Services, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Wood, Maureen Head Athletic Trainer, Athletics and Special Programs

Wyman, Jacob Head Coach, Women’s Soccer, Athletics and Special Programs

Yancey, Sandra K. Secondary Biology Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative, Regional Inservice Center, Academic Affairs

Young, LaVenta C Warehouse Foreman, Auxiliary Services, Physical Plant, Administrative Affairs

Young, Madeline Admissions Counselor/CRM Manager, Admissions, Enrollment and Student Affairs 

*denotes part-time

Faculty and Staff Emeriti

David R. Aiken, B.A., Vice President for University Advancement

Priscilla C. Allen, B.S., Administrative Secretary of the College of Fine Arts

Frances E. Andrews, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Family and Consumer Sciences

Mary Beth Armstrong, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Wendy R. Avery, Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

Davinderjit “Jit” Bagga, Ph.D., Professor of Biology

Liz Bailey, B.S., Senior Financial Aid Assistant

Eugene Bartolich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business

Emily A. Battle, M.S., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics

Nancy Bell, Ph.D., Professor of Business

April Bethea, Administrative Assistant I, TRIO Upward Bound

Deborah Blackmon, Administrative Assistant III, Department of Communication Science and Disorders

Dallas Blevins, DBA, Professor of Business

Elaine Boothe, B.S., Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Students

Malcolm Braid, Ph.D., Professor of Biology

Barbara Brande, M.S., Assistant Professor of Geology

Deborah Braswell, M.S., Director of Disability Services

Syble Brindley, Ed.D., Professor of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Safety

Lisa Brown, M.Ed., Assistant Director of The Malone Center for Excellence in Teaching

Carol Bruser, Community Relations Manager

Mary Jo Buff, M.A. Academic Support Coordinator, TRIO Upward Bound

John Burling, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Kathy Burling, B.A., Assistant Registrar for Technical and Reporting Services

Thomas H. Campbell, Architectural Services Supervisor

William C. Cannon, M.Ed., Director of Admissions

Joseph M. Cardone, M.S., Professor of Mathematics

Oscar J. Carson, M.A., Associate Professor of Sociology

Deborah B. Cates, Admissions Office Manager

Peggy Chappell, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, College of Education and Human Development

Maurice G. Clabaugh, Ph.D., Professor of Business

Ann Clark-Sheffield, Administrative Assistant II, Public Safety

William D. Clayton, Ed.D., Professor of Educational Leadership

Loretta Cobb, M.A., Director of Harbert Writing Center

C. Sanford Colley, Ed.D., Professor of Counseling and Educational Psychology

Glenda Conway, Ph.D., Professor of English

John Cooke, Masonry Supervisor

Ellon Corbett, Coordinator of Equal Opportunity and Director of Special Projects

George D. Corn Electrical Shop Assistant Supervisor, Physical Plant

Vanessa Cottingham, B.S. Senior Human Resources Generalist

Beth H. Counce, Ed.D., Professor and Department Chair of Curriculum and Instruction

Melvin Covington, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education

Joan Y. Cowan, L.R.A.M., Professor of Music

Robert H. Cowan, DMA, Professor of Music

M. Jeanette Crew, M.S., Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Charlotte Daughhetee, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling and Chair of the Department of Health and Human Services

Eleanor Davis, MPH, Director of Health Services

James Davis, Carpentry Supervisor

Leon G. Davis, Ed.D., Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and Athletic Director

Martha Davis, Technical Assistant, Institutional Research, Planning, and Assessment

Phyllis Davis, Senior Records Assistant II

JoAnne L. Dawson, M.M., Associate Professor of Music

Leland K. “Lee” Doebler, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Foundations and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Leadership

Robert A. Doyle, B.A., Director of Admissions

Jeannie Duke, M.S.W., Senior Clinical Instructor of Social Work

Raymond V. Dunmire, M.A., Associate Professor and Technical Services Librarian

Shirlene M. Epperson, Teacher Education Program Assistant

Patricia S. Ernest, Ph.D., Professor of Education

Wilson Fallin, Ph.D., Professor of History

Milton J. Foley, Ph.D., Professor of English

Jessie L. Forbes, MBE, Associate Professor of Business

Frederick Ford, Ph.D., Traffic Safety Education Specialist

Barbara Forrest, B.S., PHR, Director of Human Resources

Rachel B. Fowler, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

Lynn Frazier, Program Assistant, Teacher Education Services

Mae Glosson, Senior Financial Aid Assistant

Martha Gothard, M.A., Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative

Wanda Gothard, M.Ed., Coordinator of Student/Faculty Services for the College of Education

Karen Graffeo, MFA, Professor of Art

Dorothy G. Grimes, Ph.D., Professor of English

Linda S. Guest, Departmental Secretary of Health Services

Lynn Gurganus, M.Ed., Director of Admissions

Robyn L. Hagler, Ed.S., Professor of Secondary Education and Director of Teacher Education Services

Marcia Walker Hamby Counselor, Counseling Center

C. Elizabeth Hamer, Ed.D., Professor of Home Economics

Harold Hamilton, DBA, Associate Professor of Business

Charles Hanke, Physics Specialist, Alabama Science in Motion, AMSTI

T. Michael Hardig, Ph.D. Professor of Biology

Shelby Harkins, Director of the Bookstore and Auxiliary Services

Barbara Henderson, Housekeeper

Stephen Higley, Ph.D., Professor of Geography

Katherine Hoefker, M.Ed., Registrar

Linda B. Honeycutt, Office Manager, Counseling and Career Center

Mary Horton, M.Ed., Assistant to the Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

William “Billy” Hughes, Director of Facilities Information and Assessment

George Hung, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry

Jeff Inghram, Physical Plant Grounds Supervisor

Jesse J. Jackson, Ph.D., Professor of History

Cynthia Jarrett, MBA, Vice President for Business Affairs

Shirley Jones, Administrative Secretary, President’s Office

William Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Physics

Kathryn R. King, Ph.D., Professor of English

Jane Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences and Kinesiology

Brenda Knight, MLS, Director of Scholarships

Jean L. Kunkel, Administrative Secretary, College of Arts and Sciences

Tai-Hyung Kwon, Ph.D., Professor of Physics

Kenneth “Kel” Laeger, Associate Professor of Theatre

Eddye Lawley, MBA, Director of the Physical Plant

Robert M. Lightfoot, M.A., Professor of Education

Marsha Littleton, Media Relations and Communications Specialist, University Relations

Bobby Gene Logan, Ed.S., Associate Professor of Traffic Safety

Pamela Lucas, Administrative Assistant II, Department of Theatre

Cynthia MacCrae, DMA, Professor of Music

Linda C. Mahan, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Professor of Counseling and Foundations

Ronald Manning, DSW, Professor of Social Work

Jimmy W. Martin, Ph.D., Professor of Business

Robert M. McChesney, Ph.D., President and Professor of Political Science

Julie McEntee, Administrative Assistant II, Department of Music

Robert F. McGuire, Ph.D., Professor of Biology

John McKinnon, M.S., Assistant Director of Computer Services

Norman R. McMillan, Ph.D., Professor of English

Nathan E. McMinn, MBA, Assistant Professor of Business, Management Information Systems

Theodore Metz, MFA, Professor of Art

Kurt W. Mikan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business

Carolyn Miller-Kirby, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology

Sharon Mitchell, Departmental Secretary, Health Center

David T. Morgan, Ph.D., Professor of History

Karolyn Morgan, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Connie L. Mori, BBA, Director of Personnel Services

Judith B. Morris, BFA, Senior Departmental Secretary of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Helen Moshkovich, Ph.D., Professor of Business

Robert W. “Butch” Moss, Ed.S., Safety Education Specialist

Denise Myers, DMA, Director of TRIO Student Support Services

Jackie Nuby, Ed.D., Professor of Education

Stephen O’Donnell, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry

Matthew Orton, B.S., Director of Photo Lab

Louise B. Owens, Senior Departmental Secretary, Carmichael Library

Maria Parker, B.S., Director of Student Financial Services

E. Stephen Parker, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology

Byron Partridge, M.Ed., Director of the Alabama Traffic Safety Center

Myra Jean Patterson, Office Manager, Student Support Services

Anthony Pattin, DMA, Professor of Music

Michael Patton, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy

LaDonna Payne, M.Ed., Coordinator of Alumni Programs

Clifton Pearson, Ed.D., Professor of Art

Karl A. Perkins, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Communication Arts

Scott Peterson, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Biology, Chemistry, and Mathematics

Vicki Pickett, Financial Assistant, Regional Inservice Center

Ann Pilkington, Administrative Secretary

David Pritchett, B.S., Assistant Director, Physical Plant

Theresa S. Pritchett, M.Ed., Director of Counseling Center

Kenneth J. Procter, MFA, Professor of Art and Dean of the College of Fine Arts

Rhonda Reynolds, B.S., Science Specialist, Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative

Rebecca Richardson, M.A., Director of Continuing Education and Regional Inservice Center Director

Robert Riesener, M.S., Athletic Director

John F. Riley, Ed.D., Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Dean of Graduate Studies

Terry G. Roberson, Ed.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Education

Edwin Robertson, D.M., Professor of Music

Jerrie Rochester, Human Resources Assistant

Douglas R. Rodgers, M.A., Associate Professor of History

Elizabeth Rodgers, Ph.D., Professor of English

Julia S. Rogers, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Gary Rovelstad, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business

Michael Rowland, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Frank E. Ryerson III, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business

Albert G. “Bubba” Sanders, Sergeant, Public Safety

Tom J. Sanders, Ph.D., Professor of Management

Ann Sauers, M.S., Biology Specialist

Willard H. Sawyer, Plant Operator, Physical Plant

James Scott, Facilities Maintenance

Randall Scott, Ph.D., Professor of Mass Communication and Chair of the Department of Communication

Patsy Sears, MLS, Associate Professor and Reference Librarian and Coordinator of Interlibrary Loans

Wayne C. Seelbach, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Sociology

L. Spencer Shaw, M.M., Associate Professor of Music

Arthur Neal Shirley, M.A., Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations

Freda A. Shivers, Ph.D., Director of Housing and Residence Life

Sarah T. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Special Education

Wendell F. Smith, Ph.D., Professor of Communication Science and Disorders

Robert B. Somers, M.A., Director of Libraries

Ray Sosa, M.A., Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

Donnie Spears, B.S., Administrative Assistant

Martin Spellicy, M.S.Ed., Director of the Alabama Traffic Safety Center

Phyllis Spruiell, Ph.D., Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences

Irene M. Staik, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Kimberly K. Steib, B.A., Comptroller

Marvolin M. Stephens, MAT, Assistant Professor of Home Economics

Scott Stephens, MFA Professor of Art and Chair of the Department of Art

Michael P. Sterner, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics

Jo Lynn Suell, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Special Education

Janet Taylor, M.S., Technology Specialist, Regional Inservice Center

Vickie Terry, Administrative Specialist, Alabama Traffic Safety Center

Richard W. Thames, Ph.D., Professor of German

Jennifer “Jenny” Thompson, Administrative Assistant III, Dean’s Office

Elizabeth G. Thrower, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Foundations

Anne G. Tishler, Ph.D., Professor of Counseling, Leadership, and Foundations

J. Ward Tishler, Ed.D., Professor of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance

Loretta Trussell, Accounts Payable and Purchasing Assistant

Kathryn Turner, M.S., Associate Professor of Home Economics

Mercedes Turón, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish

Paul Vaccaro, Ed.D., Professor of Kinesiology and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology

Daniel T. Valentine, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Science and Disorders

Sidney J. Vance, Ph.D., Professor of English

Susan Vaughn, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work and Director of the Social Work Program

Betty D. Walker, MAT, Director of the Child Study Center

William F. Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Judith Ward, Ph.D., Professional Development Coordinator, AMSTI

Caron “Kay” Watts, B.S., Coordinator of Continuing Education

Glenda Weathers, Ph.D., Professor of English

Samantha Webb, Ph.D., Professor of English

Nancy B. Westfall, M.Ed., Director of Student Support Services

Mary O. Wilhoit, M.A., Associate Professor of Communication Arts

Barbara Williams, Senior Departmental Secretary, Kinesiology

Pauline C. Williams, MLS, Professor, Carmichael Library

Karen Willingham, MBA, Director of Student Conduct and Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Thomas Woods, Ph.D., Professor of English

William Word, Ph.D., Professor of Business and Dean of the Michael E. Stephens College of Business