Academics
Meet the Faculty
School of Arts and Humanities - Dr. Yvonne Schultz, Dean
Art and Design Department:
- Professor Margaret Allotey-Pappoe, Professor of Graphic Design, Department Chair
- Professor John Donnelly, Professor of Art
- Professor Justin Sorensen, Associate Professor of Art
Communication Department:
- Professor Jayme McMillan, Assistant Professor of Communication
- Professor Joseph Rinehart, Director of Broadcasting, Assistant Professor of Communication, Department Chair
English and History Department:
- Professor John Ballenger, Assistant Professor of English
- Dr. Dorothea Hawthorne, Associate Professor of English, Department Chair
- Dr. Yvonne Schultz, Professor of English, School Dean, Associate Vice President for Academic Administration and Director of GPS General Studies
- Dr. William Wantland, Professor of History
- Dr. W Brett Wiley, Professor of English, Director of the Honors Program, Director of Traditional General Education
- Dr. David Wilkes, Professor of English
Music Department:
- Professor Carrie Vail, Assistant Professor of Music
- Dr. JoAnn Koh-Baker, Professor of Music
- Dr. John Packard, Professor of Music, Department Chair
- Dr. Robert Tocheff*, Professor of Music
School of Christian Ministry - Dr. Doug VanNest, Dean
- Rev. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries
- Professor Michael Falgout, Assistant Professor of Biblical Literatures
- Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards, Professor of Intercultural Studies, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Director of the Center for Global Engagement
- Professor Timothy Radcliffe**, Director of the Library, Assistant Professor of Theology
- Professor Carrie Vail, Assistant Professor of Worship Arts and Music, Worship Arts Program Coordinator
- Dr. Eric Vail, Associate Professor of Theology
- Dr. Doug VanNest, Professor of Pastoral Practices and School Dean
Jetter School of Professional Studies - Dr. Melanie Timmerman, Dean
Business Department:
- Professor Justin Brown, Assistant Professor of Sports Management
- Dr. Aaron Burgess, Assistant Professor of Management
- Professor Tim Chesnut, Associate Professor of Finance
- Dr. James Dalton, Professor of Accounting
- Dr. Kevin Hughes, Professor of Management
- Professor Judy Madtes, Assistant Professor of Business
- Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Department Chair and Financial Planning Program Coordinator
- Dr. Mark Shoaf, Professor of Management
- Dr. Melanie Timmerman**, Professor of Business and School Dean
Education Department:
- Professor Amy Dubusky, Assistant Professor of Education
- Dr. Jessica Grubaugh***, Associate Professor of Education; Associate Dean for JSPS/Education Department Chair
- Professor Scott Hardwick, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Brian Humphrey, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer
- Dr. Nicci Lambright, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Garland McCutcheon, Jr.*, Assistant Professor of Education and GPS Education Field and Clinical Coordinator
- Dr. Stephen Metcalfe, Professor of Education
- Dr. Elizabeth Napier, Associate Professor of Education
- Dr. Lynn Shoemaker, Assistant Professor of Education
- Professor Scott Tarrh, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
- Professor Erin Tenney, Assistant Professor of Education and Program Director for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
- Dr. Krishana White, Assistant Professor of Education
Social Work Department:
- Dr. Jennifer Jacobsen, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Professor Jeff Styer, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Professor Sharon Simmons, Assistant Professor of Social Work
- Dr. Rachel Young, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Traditional Social Work Program Chair, GPS Coordinator
School of Natural and Social Sciences - Dr. LeeAnn Couts, Dean
Biology and Physical Sciences Department:
- Dr. Carrie Beal, Professor of Biology, Department Chair
- Dr. Jon Bossley, Associate Professor of Biology
- Dr. Geoffrey Fuller, Professor of Biology
- Dr. Zachary Graber, Associate Professor of Chemistry
- Dr. Binyang Hou, Associate Professor of Physics
- Professor Chris Ingersol, Associate Professor of Biology
- Dr. Paul Madtes, Jr., Professor of Biology
- Dr. Luiz Oliveira, Associate Professor of Chemistry
Engineering Department:
- Dr. Jose Oommen, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department Chair
- Professor Justin Rittenhouse, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
- Dr. Baonhe Sob, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics and Computer Science Department:
- Dr. John Noonan, Professor of Mathematics
- Professor Denise Parks, Instructor in Mathematics
- Professor Deborah Hewlett, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Director of the Center for Innovative Education
- Dr. Michael Robbeloth, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Dr. Bradley Whitaker, Professor of Mathematics, Department Chair
- Dr. Deborah Wilson, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Psychology/Criminal Justice Department:
- Dr. Colleen Bryan*, Professor of Psychology, Department Chair
- Dr. LeeAnn Couts, Professor of Psychology, School Dean
- Dr. Anna Harper, Associate Professor of Psychology, Chair of the IRB
- Dr. Marc Hedrick, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
- Dr. Thad Hicks, Professor of Emergency Management & Criminal Justice / GPS Program Coordinator for Public Administration
- Dr. Christina Jones, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
- Dr. Terry Kwon, Assistant Professor of Psychology
School of Nursing and Health Sciences - Dr. Judy Gregg, Dean
Nursing Department:
- Professor Karla Adu, Associate Professor of Nursing, Department Chair
- Professor Malinda Ashcraft, Instructor of Nursing
- Professor Dawn Bell, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
- Professor Jodeen Erfurt, Instructor of Nursing, Clinic Supervisor
- Professor Debra Garee, Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Dr. Pheba George, Assistant Professor of Biological and Health Sciences; Coordinator for Health Services
- Dr. Judy Gregg, Associate Professor of Nursing, School Dean
- Dr. Florence Hardjono, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Professor Bethany Kerr, Instructor of Nursing
- Professor Billie Maglott, Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Dr. Teresa Phillips, Professor of Nursing and Lab and Simulation Coordinator
- Professor Esther Rudolph*, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Clinical Program Administrator
Doctor of Nursing Practice Department:
- Dr. Jessica Meyers, Assistant Professor and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP Program Coordinator
Administrative Faculty
- Dr. Eric Browning***, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Director of Counseling and Wellness
- Mr. Scott Campbell****, Vice President for Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
- Dr. Brenita Nicholas-Edwards***, Professor of Intercultural Studies, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Director of the Center for Global Engagement
- Professor Krissta Hadsell***, Assistant Professor and Director of Institutional Research and Accountability
- Rev. Stephanie Lobdell***, Assistant Professor and Campus Pastor
- Professor Timothy Radcliffe**, Director of the Library, Assistant Professor of Theology
- Dr. Yvonne Schultz**, Professor of English, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, Associate Vice President for Academic Administration, and Director of GPS General Studies
- Professor Mel Severns***, Associate Professor of Education and University Registrar
- Dr. Henry Spaulding, II****, President/Chief Executive Officer, and Professor of Theology
- Dr. Henry Spaulding, III**, Assistant Professor of Theology, Associate Campus Pastor
- Dr. Eric Stetler****, Assistant Professor of Marketing, Vice President for Graduate and Professional Studies, and Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
- Professor Joy Strickland***, Assistant Professor and Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Retention
* Regular Part-Time
** Faculty with a less than 12-hour teaching assignment
*** Faculty no teaching or departmental administrative assignment
**** Senior Leadership Team Member