Catalogue: Register

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

PRESIDENT

Roger Parrott (1996), President
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College; M.Ed., The University of Maryland; Ph.D., The University of Maryland

Marcia Carroll (1993), Executive Assistant to the President
A.A.S., Phillips Junior College; B.S.M., Belhaven University

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND PROVOST 

Daniel Carl Fredericks (1983), Senior Vice President and Provost
B.A., The University of Minnesota; M.Div., Covenant Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Liverpool, England

Sheri Anderson (2009), Executive Secretary to Vice Provost & Dean of Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Missouri

Dawn Apperson (2006), Research Assistant
B.A., Belhaven University

Travis Bounds (2010), Director of Academic Technology Services
B.S., William Carey University

Ryan Brister (2010), Assistant Director of Online Admission
B. A. Mississippi State University

Sydney Cunningham (2010), Data Coordinator Graduate and Online
B.A., Belhaven University

L. Teresa Dawson (2006), Director of Academic Resources
B.S.M., Belhaven University

Frank Dolansky (2001), Facilities Coordinator for Center for the Arts
B.A., University of Buffalo; M.F.A., Michigan State University

Lori A. Farmer (2003), Executive Assistant to Senior Vice President &Provost
Marshalltown Community College

Kaysha L. Garber (2000), Director of Online Instructional Services
A.A., Belhaven University; B.B.A., Belhaven University 

Annette Gibson (2009), Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Business
A.A., Peninsula Technikon College

Colin Harbinson (2000), International Director of Stoneworks
B.Ed., The University of Sussex, England; A.D.B.Ed., Drama Board of Great Britain; D.D., Canada Christian College

Richard J. Harris (2004), Assistant Vice President for Adult Studies and Academic Dean (Orlando)
B.A., The University of South Dakota; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Iowa

Melissa Hause (2001), Dean of the Honors College; Assistant Chair of the Visual Arts Department; Associate Professor of Art History
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Sheila King (2009), Administrative Assistant for Dance Department

Ralph A. Mason, III (1995), Dean of the School of Business
B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina

Joe Maxwell (2003), Writer in Residence
B.A., The University of Mississippi; M.C., Wheaton College

Bonnie McNair (2008), Administrative Assistant to Visual Arts and Theatre
B.S., Belhaven University

Kay Owen (2004), Academic Dean of Adult Studies (Jackson)
A.A., Copiah Lincoln Community College; B.S., M.S., Ed.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Greg Palmer (2011), Administrative Assistant to MS State Dean
B.S., Abilene Christian University

Sandra L. Rasberry (1988), Dean of the School of Education
B.S., West Georgia College; M.A., The University of South Alabama; Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Megan Shaw (2010), Assistant Director of  Online Admission
B.S.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi

Carol Simmons (2008), Administrative Assistant to Dean of Education
B.S., University of Mississippi

Lee Skinkle (2008), Dean of Academic Enhancement 
B.B.A., University of Georgia; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kathleen Sloan (2010), Coordinator for Graduate & Online Programs

Glen Sumrall (2008), Vice Provost and Dean of Arts and Sciences
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University; M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Valerie Tate (2010), Administrative Assistant to the Music Department
B.A., Belhaven University

Joe Villarreal (2010), Online Campus Technical Support Representative 
A.A., Hinds Community College

Laura Wofford (2011), Administrative Assistant to Dean of Academic Enhancement
B.A., University of Mississippi

TRADITIONAL ADMISSION

Suzanne T. Sullivan (2000), Director of Admission
B.A., Mississippi State University

Chelsea Congleton-Young (2011), Admission Coordinator

Kelli “Joy” Dear (2010), Admission Counselor

Jake Donald (2007), Admission Counselor
B.S., Mississippi State University

Dana Gilliam (2003), Admission Operations Coordinator
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Sarah Lowman (2009), Admission Counselor

Karlos Lyons (2011), Admission Counselor

Tabitha Martin (2008), Assistant Manager of Admission Operations
B.A., Belhaven University

C.L. Pierce (2007), Admission Counselor
B.A., Belhaven University

Joshua Reid (2009), Admission Counselor

Roz Sabella (2010), Admission Counselor

Daniel Shaw (2007), Admission Counselor
B.A., Belhaven University

ADULT STUDIES

Audrey Kelleher (2007), Vice President of Adult & Graduate Marketing Development
B.S.B.A. University of Central Florida; M.Ed. University of Central Florida; Ph.D. Barry University

Lynsie Armstrong (2010), Assistant Director Graduate Student Services
B.S., Belhaven University

Karen Anderson (2007), Director of Student Services (Jackson)
B.A. Belhaven University; M.S. University of Memphis

Rosemary Beam (2010), Assistant Director Online Student Services
B.A., Wheeling Jesuit University; M.A., Geneva College

Sharee Carlock (2009), Assistant Director of Student Services
Mary Lou Chewning (2010), Assistant Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)
A.A. Central Florida Community College; B.S., Covenant College

Susan Dick (2007), Admission Coordinator (Memphis)
B.A., University of Memphis

Alexis Fields (2007), Director of Student Services (Orlando)
B.S., Appalachian State University

Veronica Garcia (2007), Assistant Director of Student Services (Houston)

Virginia Garrison (2010), Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.Ed., University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Allison Gentry (2011), Director of Admission (Houston)

Denise Graham (2009), Assistant Director of Student Services (Houston)
B.A., Queens College

Susan Haughton (2010), Assistant Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)

Helean Hawkins (2009), Associate Director of Graduate Education Admission
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.S., Jackson State University

Erica Johnson (2007), Associate Director of Admission (Memphis)
B.S.B.A., Samford University; M.B.A., Belhaven University

Clotilde Jones (2007), Assistant Director of Admission (Memphis)
A.A., University of Phoenix

Don Jones (2007), Director of Admission and Student Services (Memphis)
B.S., Bethel College; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; S.C.C.T., Arkansas State University

Sandra Kelly (2007), Assistant Director of Student Services (Jackson)
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Mississippi College

Deb Leal (2010), Assistant Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
A.S., State University of New York; B.S., Covenant College

Julian Marion (2011), Assistant Director of Admission (Houston)

Larissa McCutchen (2010), Campus Coordinator (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Amirah McGrone (2010), Director of Admission and Student Services (Atlanta)
B.S., Loyola University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix

Heather Miller (2008), Assistant Director of Student Services (Orlando)
B.A., University of Northern Iowa

April Nichols (2008), Assistant to the Vice President/Data Entry Specialist
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University

Ed Pickel (2010), Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
B.A. University of Tennessee Chattanooga; M.S., University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Carol Pierce (2010), Assistant Director of Admission (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Michelle Polins (2010), Campus Coordinator (Houston)
B.A., John Carroll University

Kathy Ross (2010), Assistant Director of Student Services (Chattanooga)
B.S., Covenant College

Michelle Pollins (2010), Campus Coordinator (Houston)

Alrick Rowe (2007), Senior Assistant Director of Admission (Orlando)
A.A., Kent University England; B.A., Cornerstone Online University

Elizabeth Salathe (2011), Assistant Director of Admission (Houston)

Andrew Slaughter (2008), Assistant Director of Student Services
A.A., Victor Valley College; B.A. Cal State University

Kathleen Sloan (2010), Coordinator, Graduate and Online Programs
B.S., Mississippi State University

Jeannette G. Smith (2011), Academic Coordinator Adult Studies (Orlando)
A.A. Cottey College, B.S. Florida State University
M.Ed. Springfield College

Kara Toporek (2008), Campus Coordinator  (Orlando)

Christine Williams (2007), Director of  Student Services (Houston)
B.A., LeTourneau University ; M. B. A. University of Houston

ATHLETICS

Scott Little (2001), Director of Athletics/VP Student Affairs & Athletics
B.A., The University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

John Aiken (2008), Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach & Administrative Coordinator
B.S., University of Southern Maine

Chris Allen (2010), Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning
B.S., Belhaven University

Ruby Allen (2006), Administrative Assistant to VP for Student Affairs& Athletics
A.A., Copiah-Lincoln Community College; B.S., Belhaven University

Christie Barber (2000), Head Cross Country Coach
B.S., Belhaven University

Russell Barrett (2008), Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Belhaven University

Ray L. Caldwell (2003), Associate Head Football Coach & Offensive Coordinator
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed., Southwest Baptist University

Elliott Carter (2005), Head Athletic Trainer
B. S. Belhaven University; M.A.T. University of West Alabama

Jody Chance  (2010), GA Tennis

Kelli Cockrell (2008), Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Matt Collins (2007), Head Golf Coach
B.A., Delta State University

Drew Courtney (2009), Graduate Assistant for Men’s Soccer
B.S., Lander University

Matthew Cox (2009), Graduate Assistant for Women’s Soccer
B.S., Mississippi College

Steve DeCou (2007), Head Men’s Soccer Coach
BS, Tennessee Temple University; M.S., United States Sports Academy

Hill H. Denson, Jr. (2000), Head Baseball Coach
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi; M.S. in Education, Mississippi College; Ed. Specialist Certification, The University of Southern Mississippi

Billy D. Evans (2001), Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Northeast Louisiana University

Michael Filbert (2009), Graduate Assistant for Football
B.S., Belhaven University

Les George (2011), Assistant Football Coach

Kevin Griffin (2011), Head Softball Coach

Andrew Haygood (2010), Graduate Assistant for Athletics Administration
B.S., Belhaven University

Willie Heidelberg (1998), Community Coach for Football
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.Ed., Jackson State University

Tom Kelsey (2005), Head Basketball Coach
B.A., Lipscomb University ;  M.Ed., Tennessee State University

Dana Marsalis (2006), Head Cheerleading Coach and Director of Game Day Operations
B.A., Mississippi State University

Mallory Meadows (2009), Graduate Assistant for Softball
B.S., Belhaven University

Kirk McDonnell (2008), Director of Sports Information
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University;  M.B.A., Point Park University

Michael McGeown (2007), Community Coach for Men’s Soccer
B.S., Belhaven University

Michael Neal (2008), Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of Arkansas-Little Rock, B.S., University of West Alabama

Levi Patton (2008), Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S., Belhaven University;  M.S.M., Belhaven University

Garret Rayborn (2009), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Josue Sabillon (2008), Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Marshall University

John Shaw (2009), Graduate Assistant for Football
B.S., Belhaven University

Clayton Smith (2002), Assistant Head Baseball Coach
B.S., M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

Ashley Stathas (2011), Head Volleyball Coach

Joe Thrasher (2009), Head Football Coach
B.A., Belhaven University

Courtney Ward (2010), Graduate Assistant for Sports Information
B.S., Belhaven University

Danny White (2003), Assistant Football Coach and Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., M.Ed., Southwest Baptist University

CAMPUS OPERATIONS

Eileen Allen (2006), Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Campus Operations
A.A., Hinds Community College

Becky Cochran (2007), Conference Services Coordinator
A.A., Hinds Community College

Alicia Kleeves (2011), Mailroom Supervisor

David Potvin (2001), Campus Operations Coordinator
C.N.A., Fanshawe College, London, Ontario Canada

Robin T. Savoy (1999), Assistant Director of Human Resources
B.A., Jackson College of Ministries; B.S.M., Belhaven University

DEVELOPMENT

Michael Dukes (2003), Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
B.S., Belhaven University

Richard Craven (2010), Assistant Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
B.A., Belhaven University

Larry Mills (2003), Assistant to the President and Director of Church Relations
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary

Beth Whitney (2010), Development Operations Manager

FINANCE

Virginia Henderson (1997), Chief Financial Officer
Hinds Community College, Belhaven University

Business Office: 
Keni Bounds (2011), Administrative Assistant

Sherry Collins (2006), Controller
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Beverly Epperson (2003), Director of Human Resources and Payroll
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., M.B.A., Belhaven University

Niki Jobe (2010), Payroll Administrator

Shekaria Summers (2002), Accounts Payable Administrator
B.S., Belhaven University

Bookstore:

Robin Gardner (2009), Bookstore Evening Supervisor
Brian Gates (2005), Bookstore Textbook Manager
B.A., Mississippi College

Sheila Lyons (2005), Bookstore Manager
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Delapo Obahor (2009), Bookstore Clerk

Leslie Puckett (2010), Sales Floor Supervisor

Emma Sabella (2009), Sales Floor Supervisor

INTEGRATED MARKETING

Jason Brock (2008) Search Engine Marketing and Media Manager
B.S., Mississippi College

Bryant Butler (2005), Director of Integrated Marketing
B.A., Mississippi College

Doreen Fagerheim (1997), Director of Web Services
B.A., Houghton College

Mike Hartley (2008), Web Programmer
B.S., Mississippi State University

David Sprayberry (2011), Web Writer/ PR Associate

Andrew White (2010), Social Media Optimization Coordinator

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bo Miller (2006), Director of Information Technology
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

Travis Bounds (2010), Director of Academic Technology Services

Amy Jarrett (2007),
A.A.S., Front Range Community College

Kenyone Johnson (2010), Network Specialist

Ginger Keys (2007), System Administrator
B.B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.B.A., Mississippi College

Terry McInnis (2007), Computer Technician
B.B.A., Belhaven University

Rik Tice (2010), Server Manager

INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

Kevin Russell (2003), Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.B.A., Millsaps College; M.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin

Rebecca C. Sims (1998), Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Jones County Junior College; B.S.M., Belhaven University

LIBRARY

Chris W. Cullnane, II (1997), Evening/Interlibrary Loan Librarian
B.A., Indiana University; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; M.L.S., Indiana University

Charles Gauden (2007), Reference/Periodicals Librarian 
B.S., Florida State University; M.B.A., Auburn University; M.L.S., Louisiana State University

Stephanie Gault (2009), Cataloging Librarian
B.A., Florida State University

Tracy Harrington (2011), Reference Librarian/Database Librarian
B.A., Bates College; M.S.L.S. University of Tennessee; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Vicki Miner (2004), Materials Manager

Anthony Springer (2008), Assistant Reference Librarian
B.A., Johnson Bible College; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Susan Springer (2007), Director of Libraries 
A.A., University of Cincinnati; B.S., Dallas Christian College; M.L.S., Southern Connecticut State University 

Daylan Stephens (2009), Circulation Librarian 
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi

MAINTENANCE

Chandra Alexander (2008), Environmental Services

Clinton Bagwell (2008), Maintenance Technician

Tommie Banks (2008), Environmental Services

Maggie Bennett (2004), Environmental Services

Faye Bogan (1996), Environmental Services

Wade Bullie (1999), Maintenance

Kenneth Coleman (2004), Maintenance

Mark Curtis – Grounds

Eloise Fields (2007), Environmental Services

Angela Friday (2006), Environmental Services Supervisor

Trenton Green (2010),  Maintenance Tech

Wayne Green (2007), Maintenance Supervisor

James Massey (2007), Grounds Supervisor

Arthur Park (2007), Locksmith

Anthony Parker (2001), Maintenance Technician

Lenard Schaffer, Jr. (1996), Environmental Services

Kevin Taylor (2007), Maintenance Technician

Maxine Thomas (2001), Environmental Services

Jonathan Tolbert (2010), Maintenance Technician

Ricky White (2007), Maintenance Technician

Amy Williams (2007), Environmental Services

Fleecie Wilson (1996), Environmental Services

L. E. Younger (2003), Environmental Services

REGISTRAR

Donna Weeks (1999), Registrar
B.S., Belhaven University

Stephanie Barrett (2008), Assistant to the Registrar
B.B.A., Delta State University

Lee Craig (2009), Coordinator of Ceremonies
B.I.S.E., Auburn University

Jean Anne Fairly (1998), Records Analyst
B.S., Belhaven University

Monica French (2011), Records Analyst
B.S., Mississippi State University

Deborah Fulton (2008), Records Analyst
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Mississippi College

Albrey Oates (2006), Assistant to the Registrar
B.A., Belhaven University

Pam Savell (2003), Records Assistant
B.A., Belhaven University

Shana White (2010), Administrative Assistant to the Registrar

SECURITY

Steven Farmer (2007), Director of Security
B.A., Buena Vista College 

Charles Barry (2009), Security Officer

Tommie Bullock (2008), Security Officer, Part-time

Nate Cannon (2008), Security Officer

Ervin Carlisle (2010), Security Officer

Maurice Greer (1995), Security Officer, Part-time
B.S., Jackson State University

Kevin Hamilton (2010), Security Officer

Bobby Johnson (2011), Security Officer

Charles T. Matthews (2002), Security Officer

Jamie Quinn (2008), Security Officer

Maurice Sikes (2011), Security Officer

Earl Thrasher (2010), Security Officer

Steve Thompson (2002), Security Officer

Michael Wells (2006), Security Officer

Robert Whittington (1993), Security Officer, Part-time

Jamie Yeager (2010),  Security Officer

STUDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING

Linda Phillips (1992), Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.S., M.B.A., Mississippi College

Anna Blaylock (2002), Student Financial Planning Counselor/Adult Studies (part-time)
B.A., Louisiana State University

Tawesia Colyer (2005), Student Financial Planning Counselor/Adult Studies
B.S., The University of Southern Mississippi

Emily Dear (2008), SFP Counselor, Student Accounts

Amy DeCou (2007) Student Financial Planning Counselor- Branch Campus Student Accounts
B. S., Berry College, MBA University of Tennessee

William Devore, Jr. (2010), SFP Financial Aid Administrator

Elise Green (2006), Student Financial Planning Counselor/Records Manager

Jonathan Hall (2009), Student Financial Planning Financial Aid Administrator

Charles Humphrey (2011), Student Financial Planning Counselor

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Scott Little (2001), Director of Athletics/VP for Student Affairs and Athletics
B.A., The University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kirsten Adams (2008), Resident Director of Helen White Hall
B.A., Belhaven University

Ruby Allen (2006), Administrative Assistant to the VP for Student Affairs and Athletics
A.A., Copiah-Lincoln Community College; B.S., Belhaven University

Alexander Ainsworth (2006), Coordinator of Student Activities and Intramurals
B. S., Belhaven University

Daniel Browne (2009), Resident Director of Roberston/Wells Hall
B.S., Belhaven University

Mary Downing Forester (2006), Coordinator of Student Life
B.S., Belhaven University
Glenda Grant (2006), Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
B.S., Jackson State University

Jennifer Griffin (2006), Administrative Assistant for Student Affairs
A.A., Hinds Community College; B.S., Jackson State University

Gregory Hawkins (2006), Dean of Student Life
B.A., Belhaven University

Ashley King (2009), Coordinator of Career and Academic Development
B.S., Belhaven University

Jodi Krogman (2006), Resident Director of Gillespie Hall
B.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Claire Langley (2008), Director of Career Services

Helen S. Martin (1989), Campus Student Advisor

B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Columbia Theological Seminary

Jo Beth Petty (2003), Director of Student Leadership
B.S, The University of Tennessee at Martin

Ronald Wayne Pirtle (2005), Dean of Student Development
B.S., Crichton College; M.S., The University of Memphis

Amanda Slaughter (2007), Chief Retention Officer
B.A. Biola University

Jared Weninger (2010), Assistant Resident Director of Robertson/Wells
B.A., Belhaven University

 

FACULTY

Brandon Allen (2011), Assistant Professor of Sports Administration
B.S., William Carey College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Elayne Anthony (1998), Professor of Communication; Chair of the Communications Department
B.S., M.Ed., Jackson State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Howard Bartee, Jr. (2011), Assistant Professor and Chair of Sports Administration
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ed.D., United States Sports Academy

Curt Beck (2010), Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Business Administration (Chattanooga)
B.S. Pillsbury College,  M.S. Kansas State University,
Ph.D. University of Nebraska

Don Berryhill (2003), Professor of Exercise Science; Chair of the Exercise Science Department
B.A., Harding University; M.A., Memphis State University; Ed.D., The University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Kensington University

Rebekah Bert (2011), Specialty Instructor of Theatre
B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Binghamton University

Westley F. Busbee, Jr. (1968), Professor of History and Political Science; Chair of the History and Political Science Department and the Division of Humanities
B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Benjamin Carr (2009), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi

Alfred Page Chestnut (1980), Professor of Biology; Chair of the Biology Department
B.S., Wake Forest University; M.A., The University of Richmond; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Charles DeWitt (2010) Dean of Faculty (Memphis)
B.A. Pacific Union College, M.A. University of Memphis
J.D. University of Southern California

Joanna B. Dieckman (2000), Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., The University of Mississippi

Kris Dietrich (2005), Associate Professor of Theatre-Scenic Designer and Director of the Graphic Design Department
B.F.A., The University of Lethbridge; M.F.A., The University of Missouri

Rose Mary Foncree (1999), Associate Professor of English and Director of Omega College
B.A., M.A., Valdosta State College

Joseph D. Frost (2004), Associate Professor of Theatre; Chair of the Theatre Department
B.A., Malone College; M.A., M.F.A., Regent University

Angela Gaddis (2006), Associate Professor of Social Services
A.A., Clarke College; B.S.W., University of Mississippi; M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi;

Kristena P. Gaylor (2004), Associate Professor of Business
B.B.A., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., Millsaps College; Ph.D., Jackson State University

Paxton Girtmon (2007), Associate Professor of Music
B.A., Northwestern State University; M.A., Northwestern State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Nadine Grant (2011), Assistant Professor of Theatre Costuming and Production
B.A., Bethal College; M.F.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City

Geoffrey P. Goldsmith (1993), Professor of Accounting; Chair of the Accounting Department
B.A., Hillsdale College; M.B.A., Michigan State University; M.A.T.S., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Kent State University

Gretchen Haien (2007), Associate Professor of Art
B.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University

Melissa Thorson Hause (2001), Dean of the Honors College; Associate Chair of the Visual Art Department; Associate Professor of Art History
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Claude Peter Hays, III, CPA  (1998), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi

Sylvia Hong, (2011), Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Oberlin Conservatory; M.M. University of Maryland

Donald Hubele (1997), Associate Professor of English; Chair of the English Department
B.A., Malone College; M.A., California State University; Th.G., Baptist Bible College; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University

Paul Husband (2008), Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary

Marsha James (2011), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Millsaps College; Ph.D., University of Alabama

Yusufu Jinkiri (1998), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Ahmadu Bello University; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., The University of Connecticut

Bente’ Hess Johnson (2011), Assistant Professor of Social Work and Director of Field Education
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.S.S., Mississippi College;  M.S.W., University of Southern Mississippi

Marguerite P. Joyce (2010), Dean of Faculty (Houston)
B.S. Missouri Western State College, M.A. Bowling Green State University
Ed.D. University of Nebraska

Walter Wynn Kenyon (1981), Professor of Biblical Studies and Philosophy; Chair of the Philosophy Department and Division of Ministry and Human Services
B.A., Marietta College; M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Miami

Cynthia Leavelle (2011), Director of English Language and Culture Project
B.S., University of North Texas; M.A., University of North Texas

Randy Livingston (2011), Associate Professor of Graphic Design
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University; M.F.A., University of Georgia

Ervin Martin (2000), Professor of Business Administration
B.A., Portland State University; M.P.A., M.S., The University of Alaska; M.A., Ph.D., The Fielding Institute

Joseph M. Martin (1989), Professor of Christian Ministries; Chair of the Biblical Studies and Ministries Department
B.A., Duke University; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Georgia State University

John Maxwell (2011), Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Mississippi

Edwin McAllister (1998), Associate Professor of English; Student Publications Advisor
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Oregon

Lydia McCardle (2007), Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Delta State University; M.S., Mississippi State University; Ed.D., Mississippi State University

Aaron McCarver  (2010), Specialty Instructor of English Composition
B.S., Wesley College; M.A., Mississippi College

Georgia Stratton Miller (2005), Professor of Mathematics
B.A., M.S., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

Caleb Mitchell (2009), Assistant Professor of Dance
B.F.A., University of Arizona; M.F.A., University of California, Irvine.

Laura Morton-Zebert (2004), Associate Professor of Dance
B.S., The University of Houston; Ad Deum Dance Company; Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy

Paul Moyers (2008), Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., Murray State University; M.B.A., University of Arkansas; J.D., University of Mississippi Law School

Cynthia A. Newland (2003), Associate Professor of Dance; Chair of the Dance Department
B.F.A., George Mason University; M.F.A., Arizona State University

Claudia Nisbett (2011), Professor of Education
B.S.E., Delta State University; M.Ed., Delta State University; Ed.D., Delta State University

Donna Noblitt (2007), Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Director of Graduate Teacher Education
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed, Mississippi State University; Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi 

William M. Penn, Jr. (1981), Professor of Economics and Business
B.A., Western Maryland College; Ph.D., Duke University

Robert W. Pennebaker (2003), Associate Professor of Art; Chair of the Visual Arts Department
B.A., M.A., Mississippi College

Stephen Phillips (1999), Associate Professor of History and Political Science
B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Texas A & M University - Commerce; Ph.D., Baylor University

Bettye H. Quinn (1966), Associate Professor of Education; Director of Elementary Education
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Ed., Mississippi College

Brenda Redfern (2011), Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Mississippi; J.D. University Mississippi School of Law

Paul Frederick Reese, Jr., (2002), Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., The University of Maryland; Ph.D., The University of Georgia

Gary Reid (2011), Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Mississippi College; Ph.D. University of Mississippi Medical Center

Erin Rockwell (2008), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.F.A., California State University

Larry Ruddell (2011), Associate Professor of Business (Houston)
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., Ohio State University; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Houston; M.B.A., University of Houston

Stephen W. Sachs (2004), Professor of Piano; Chair of the Music Department
B.S., B.A., Lebanon Valley College; M.M., Ohio University; D.M.A., The Catholic University of America

Andrew M. Sauerwein (2005), Associate Professor of Music
A.A., Multnomah Bible College; B.M., M.M., The University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

Christopher Shelt (1999), Professor of Voice, Music Ministries, and Choral Activities
B.M.E., Florida State University; M.A., Columbia Biblical Seminary; M. Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.M., Mississippi College; D.M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi

Janie Smith (1986), Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Auburn University

Randall Smith (2001), Chair and Professor of Creative Writing
B.B.A., The University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina

Dorothy Boyd Stokes (1995), Professor of Teacher Education/Chair Undergraduate Teacher Education
B.S., Alcorn State University; M.Ed., Ed. S., Delta State University; Ed.D., The University of Southern Mississippi

William Sumrall III (2007), Associate Professor of Business (Memphis)
B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.B.A., Delta State University; Ed.D., Arkansas State University

Karlos Taylor  (2010), Specialty Instructor of Graphic Design
B.F.A., Mississippi College; M.F.A., Memphis College of Art

Nate Aaron Theisen (2002), Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., The University of South Dakota; M.F.A., Wichita State University

Kathy A. Tillman  (2005), Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Belhaven University; M.B.A., Millsaps College

Ravenna Michelle Tucker-Wagnon (2006), Associate Professor of Dance
The Royal Academy of Dancing and Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing majors examinations; Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas

Jon Tyson (2009), Specialty Instructor of Art
B.S. and M.E.D., Mississippi College

Sandra Van Pelt (2006), Assistant Professor of English (Orlando)
B.A., Rutgers College; M.Ed., Texas A & M University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Paul R. Waibel (1993), Professor of History
B.A., Lynchburg College; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University

Joseph Walkowicz (2006), Assistant Professor of Business (Houston)
B.A., Siena College; M.A., University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Capella University

Robert P. Waltzer (1993), Professor of Biology
B.A., The University of Delaware; Ph.D., Ohio State University

Catherine C. Wasson (1999), Professor of Education
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., Delta State University; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

David West (2011), Assistant Professor of Art
B.A., Mississippi College; M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Scott A. White (2000), Professor of Psychology
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., PsyD., Biola University

Amber Whitworth (2008), Assistant Professor of English and Education
B.A., The University of Memphis; M.A.T, The University of Memphis; Ed.D, The University of Memphis

Elizabeth Bruce Williford (1988), Professor of Psychology; Chair of the Psychology Department
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Emily Wright (2010),

Song Xie (2005), Assistant Professor of Music  
B.A., Guangxi Institute of Arts, The Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China; M.A., Louisiana State University

FACULTY EMERITI

Ouida W. Bass , Assistant Professor of Voice
B.M., Belhaven University; M.M., Louisiana State University

Bewey Bowden, Assistant Professor of Speech and Drama
B.A., M.Ed., Mississippi College

Virginia Ruth Hoogenakker, Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Belhaven University; M.M., The Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University

James W. Park, Professor of Economics and Business; Chair of the Division of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.E., The University of Mississippi; Ph.D., The University of Alabama

Annie Florence Powers, Instructor of Secretarial Science
B.S., Mississippi University for Women, D.C.S., Belhaven University

Geraldine Roberts, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ed.S., Jackson State University; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi

Charles R. Rugg, Associate Professor of History and Physical Education
B.S., M.A., Louisiana Tech University

Jack B. Scott, Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Davidson College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Dropsie University

Roy E. Stillwell, Professor of Music
B.M., MacMurray College; M.A., D.M.A., The Eastman School of Music

Evelyn D. Tackett, Acquisitions/Cataloguing Librarian
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.S., Emory University

I. Newton Wilson, Jr., President (1986-1995)
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Southern Mississippi