Nov 23, 2024  
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Graduate Catalog [OFFICIAL CATALOG]

Index of Faculty


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The following is an alphabetical listing of our faculty. (Note: Faculty members, if your information is incorrect or not listed, please fill out the form at the bottom for correction.)

◊ signifies graduate faculty standing.

Adams, Alois J. ◊
Associate Professor of Physics
A.B., Ph.D., University of Dallas
Ph.D., University of Florida

Agarwal, Nitin ◊
Associate Professor of Information Science
B.Tech., Indian Institute of Information Technology
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Akhnoukh, Amin K.
Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering
B.S., Cairo University M.S., Kansas State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Allen, Ferris W. S.
Assistant Professor of Voice
B.Mus., Oberlin College M.Mus., The Juilliard School D.Mus., Indiana University

Al-Rizzo, Hussain M. ◊
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
BSc, MSc, Mosul University
Ph.D., University of New Brunswick.A.B.

Al-Shukri, Haydar J. ◊
Professor of Applied Science Chairperson, Department of Applied Science
B.Sc., M.Sc., Baghdad University
Ph.D., St. Louis University

Ali, Nawab
Associate Professor of Graduate Institute of Technology
B.S., M.Sc., M.Ph., Ph.D., Aligarh University

Amlani, Amyn
Chairperson of Audiology & Speech Pathology
Ph.D., Audiology, Michigan State University

Amrhein, Laura M. ◊
Associate Professor of Art History
B.A., James Madison University
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Anderson, Charles M. ◊
Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Texas Lutheran College
MACT, University of Tennessee
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Anderson, Gary T. ◊
Professor of Applied Science
BSEE, Rice University M.S.,
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Anderson, Joel E. ◊
Professor of Political Science Chancellor
B.A., Harding College
M.A., American University
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Angel, Amy
BSW Coordinator
Licensed Certified Social Worker C-1127, State of Arkansas
Masters of Social Work, Grambling State University
BA Communications, Louisiana Tech University

Anson, Edward M. ◊
Professor of History
B.A., Drake University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Atcherson, Samuel ◊
Associate Professor of Audiology
B.S.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Ed., University of Georgia
Ph.D., University of Memphis

Bacot, Hunter ◊
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., University of North Carolina
M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D.,University of Tennessee

Bailey, Janet L. ◊
Professor of Management
BB.A., University of Texas Pan-American
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Bain, Ann B. ◊
Professor of Nursing/Dean, College of Education and Health Professions
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bajwa, A. Naeem
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., Operations Management, The University of Alabama
M.B.A, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan
B.S, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

Bakr, Mamdouh M., PE ◊
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., Cairo University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

Baldwin, Deborah J. ◊
Professor of History Associate Provost, UA Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture
B.S., Ball State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Baltosser, William H. ◊
Professor of Biology
B.A., Western New Mexico University
M.S., Ph.D., New Mexico State University

Bandre, Patricia E. ◊
Assistant Professor of Reading Education
B.S., Baker University
M.S., Kansas State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Barnes, Amy
Associate Professor of School of Mass Communications
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Barrett, T. Greg ◊
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., Emory University
M.B.A., Georgia State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Barrio-Vilar, Laura ◊
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Bayrak, Coskun ◊
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.S., Texas Technical University
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University

Belford, Bob
Associate Professor of Chemistry Education
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Bell, Joseph R. ◊
Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Bloomburg University
MB.A., Michigan State University
JD, T. M. Cooley Law School

Beavers, Melvin
Instructor of Rhetoric Writing
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Berleant, Daniel ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Berry, Brian ◊
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bhai, Moiz
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D. in Economics, University of Illinois at Chicago
M.A. in Economics, University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A. in Economics (with distinction), Political Science, Minor in Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago

Bhattacharyya, Abhijit◊
Professor of Applied Science
B.T., Indian Institute of Technology, India
M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University

Biris, Alexandru S.◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., M.S., University of Cluj – Napoca
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Blacklock, James R.◊
Professor of Construction Management
B.S.C.E., Texas A & M University
M.S.C.E., Southern Methodist University
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Blackmon, Larry
Laboratory Specialist and Lecturer of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Blanton, Miles ◊
Instructor, Physics and Astronomy Department
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Blevins-Knabe, Belinda◊
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas

Boateng, Kwasi◊
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University

Bond-Maupin, Lisa
Dean of College of Social Sciences & Communication
Ph.D., Justice Studies, Arizona State University

Boury, Robert W.◊
Professor of Music
B.M., Manhattan School of Music
M.M., D.M.A., University of Michigan

Bowling, Susan
Instructor of Rhetoric Writing
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Briscoe, David L. ◊
Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Brown, Nickole ◊
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of Louisville M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts

Brown, Timothy
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Sociology, Louisiana State University

Bell-Tolliver, LaVerne ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Drury College
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
M.S.W., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

Bensel, Tusty T.
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska

Benton, Bryan R.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, Walden University
BSN, University of Central Arkansas

Bruhn, Russell E. ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
B.S., Bemidji State University
M.S., Iowa State University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., Washington State University

Burgin, John S. ◊
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
B.A., Hendrix College
M.S., Ed.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Bush, John M., IV ◊
Associate Professor of Biology Chairperson of Biology Department
B.S., M.S., Louisiana Tech University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University Medical Center

Bush, Keith◊
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S.E., University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Ph.D., Colorado State University

Byrne-McCollum, Jamie M.◊
Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., M.S., Murray State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Carenbauer, Michael
Professor of Music
B.A., Berklee College of Music
B.A., Bowdoin College
M.A., M.M., University of South Florida

Carmack, Jeffrey
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Carr, James K. ◊
Professor of Construction Management
B.S.E., Clarion State College
M.S., University of Oklahoma

Carter, Joyce
Department Chair of Rhetoric Writing
Ph.D., University of Texas

Cates, Kevin ◊
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., M.A. University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.F.A., University of Memphis

Cellitti, Mirtha Anarella ◊
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., Instituto Universitario Pedagogico de Caracas
M.A., University of Houston
M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Chan, Yupo ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Chatham-Carpenter, April
Department Chair of Applied Communication
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
M.A., University of Oklahoma

Cheatham, Rosalie M.
Assistant Professor of French
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Illinois

Chen, Tar-Pin ◊
Professor of Physics
BS, Chung Yuan University
MS, University of Waterloo
Ph.D., State University of New York

Chiang, Chia-Chu ◊
Professor of Computer Science
B.B.A., Soochow University
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Childers, Annie ◊
Assistant Professor of Mathematic & Statistics

Clements, Sarah J.
Instructor of Business Information Systems
B.A. Brewton-Parker College
M.B.A. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Clemmons, Karina ◊
Assistant Professor of Education

Clifton, Thomas G. ◊
Interim Chairperson, Department of Art Professor of Art
B.F.A., Moorhead State University
M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design

Collier-Tenison, Shannon ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work / BSW Program Coordinator
B.A., Hendrix College
M.S.W., Ph.D., Washington University

Condran, Jeffrey ◊
Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh

Connelly, Jeffrey B. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Earth Science Professor of Earth Science
B.A., College of Wooster
M.S., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Copeland, Nita J.
Senior Instructor in Health, Human Performance & Sport Management
B.A., M.A.T., Harding University

Corwyn, Robert F. ◊
Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Memphis University

Cotton, Christine ◊
Instructor of Spanish
MA and ABD, University of Michigan

Cox, Earnest L. ◊
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Texas Christian University

Cox, Susie S.
Chairperson and a Professor of Management
B.S. Louisiana Tech University
M.A Louisiana Tech University
M.B.A Louisiana Tech University
D.B.A Louisiana Tech University

Crass, Kimberlee
Assistant Professor of Audio & Speech Pathology
Ph.D. – Communication Sciences and Disorders; University of South Carolina

Craw, Michael C. ◊
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
B.A., West Virginia University
M.Phil., Massey University
Ph.D., Indiana University

Crisp, Catherine ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Rutgers University in New Jersey MSW, University of Kansas
Ph.D., University of Texas

Crisp, Sally C. ◊
Senior Instructor in Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Ed.D.,University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Crutcher, Paul ◊
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Cuatlacuatl, Federico ◊
Assistant Professor of Digital Arts
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University

Cui, Jingbiao ◊
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
B.S., Anhui University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Science and Technology

Dagtas, Serhan ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., Bilkent University, Turkey
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

Daily, Cynthia M. ◊
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., M.B.A., Henderson State University
D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University

Darsey, Jerry A. ◊
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Davidson, Elizabeth Sloan
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Arkansas State University-Beebe
B.S.N., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Walden University

Davis, Lenita M.
Chairperson and a Professor of Marketing and Executive Director of the Sales Program
B.S Mechanical Engineering Tuskegee University
M.B.A Xavier University
Ph.D., Business Administration University of Cincinnati

Davis-Lee, Elizabeth Ann
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Harding University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center

DeAngelis, Michael ◊
Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Dearman, David ◊
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.B.A., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., Accounting, University of Memphis

Deiser, Andrew J. ◊
Associate Professor of Spanish
B.S., Indiana Purdue University
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

Deng, Shuzhen ◊
Instructor of Mathematics

Dhonau, Stephanie A. ◊
Associate Professor of Second Languages MASL Graduate Program Coordinator
B.S., Georgetown University
M.A., Colorado State University
Ed.D.,University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Dorn, Linda J. ◊
Professor of Reading Education Director of Center for Literacy
B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

Dorsey, Roger W.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Hendrix College
B.S., BBA University of Arkansas at Little Rock JD William and Mary Law School
LL.M (Taxation) University of Florida Law School

Douglas, Marian S.
Senior Instructor in Chemistry
B.S.E., MSE, Arkansas State University

Drale, Christy ◊
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Faculty Development and Administration/Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Driskill, Gerald W. ◊
Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., M.A., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Drummond, Andrew ◊
Associate Dean, College of Social Sciecnes & Communication/Associate
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Indiana University-Bloomington
M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Irvine

Duyar, Ibrahim ◊
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S., M.A., Ankara University
Ph.D., University of Winsconsin-Madison

Eaton, Elizabeth E.
Instructor/Clinical Supervisor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Texas Woman’s University

Ecke, Jeremy S
Assistant Professor English/Linguistics
B.A., University of California, Davis
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

Edwards, Timothy ◊
Associate Professor of Journalism
B.A., Southern Arkansas University MSMC,
Arkansas State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Edwards, Vickie L. ◊
Assistant Professor of Public Administration
B.A., University of South Alabama
M.P.A., Georgia College and State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Elder, Erick M. ◊
Professor of Economics
B.A., Allegheny College
M.A., Ph.D., Universit of Pittsburgh

Elsalloukh, Hassan ◊
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Henderson State University
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Baylor University

Estes, Sarah Beth ◊
Associate Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Associate Professor of Sociology/Anthropology
B.A., Hendrix College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa

Evans, Jane D.
Assistant Professor of Nursing RN to BSN Program Coordinator
PhD, University of Arkansas for Medical Science
MHA, Webster University
BSN, Harding University
ASN, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ewing, Rosella L.
Assistant Professor of Voice and Opera
B.A., The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee
M.M., Westminster Choir College
D.M.A., Louisiana State University

Farewell, Stephanie M. ◊
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., MACC, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Faucett, John M.
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Hendrix College M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University

Felan, Joe T. ◊
Associate Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., MB.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Fetterly, James, M.
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education Department
A.A., Central Baptist College
B.S.E., M.A., University of Central Arkansas
Ed.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Finley, Britney A.
Advanced Instructor of Counseling, Human Performance & Rehabilitation
B.A., Harding University
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ed.D of Higher Education emphasis in Health Education

Finzer, Erin S. ◊
Interim Chairperson, Department of International and Second Language Studies/Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of the South
M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Flinn, Juliana B. ◊
Professor of Anthropology
A.B., Barnard College
M.P.H., Columbia University School of Public Health
Ph.D., Stanford University

Franklin, Clifford
Associate Professor of Audiology

Franklin, Jennifer L.
Assistant Professor of Audiology
B.A., Radford University
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Au.D., University of Florida

Freeland, Betty T.
Instructor in Rhetoric and Writing
B.S.E., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Fruechting, Sara K.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
B.S., Creighton University MNSc, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Fuller, Ryan P.
Assistant Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., UC Davis
MBA, San Francisco State University
Ph.D., UC Santa Barbara

Fulmer, James R. ◊
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State Teachers College
M.A., Ed.D.,University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Funk, Mark F. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Economics and Finance Professor of Economics
B.A., Trinity University
Ph.D., University of California – Davis

Gaffney, Jeffrey S.◊
Professor of Chemistry Chairperson, Department of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of California, Riverside

Galchus, Kenneth E.◊
Professor of Economics
B.B.A., City College of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University

Garcia, Eduardo
Advanced Instructor of Criminal Justice
M. S., Criminal Justice – Government Security – California State University

Garland-Angel, Amy
Instructor in Social Work
B.A., Louisiana Technological University
M.S.W., Grambling University

Garner, William E.
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
B.S., B.S.E., MRC, Arkansas State University
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Garth, Tim B.◊
Assistant Professor of Art Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Geissler, Gary L.◊
Professor of Marketing and Advertising
B.A., M.B.A., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Gentry, Betholyn F.◊
Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Ph.D., Memphis State University

Ghosh, Anindya ◊
Associate Professor of Chemistry
M.S., IIT Kanpur
Ph.D.,Carnegie Mellon University

Giammo, Joseph D.◊
Chairperson, Department of Political Science Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Giese, Jon Mark◊
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., M.A., University of North Texas
Ph.D., Pennsylvania St. University

Gilbert, Cynthia K.
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Texas Woman’s University
M.S., University of Oklahoma

Gilliam, David
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A. Ohio University
M.B.A. Wright State University
Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Glazier, Rebecca
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A. California State University Channel Islands
M.A., Ph.D., University of California Santa Barbara

Golden, James W.◊
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., B.S., M.P.A., Arkansas State University
Ph.D., Sam Houston University

Grace, Stephen C.◊
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., Duke University

Graham, Greg
Instructor of Rhetoric Writing
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Groesbeck, Rolf A.◊
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., B.M., Oberlin College
M.A., Ph.D., New York University

Grover, James M.
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
M.S.E. University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arkansas

Gursoy, Gozde
Adjunct Instructor of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Guyette, Thomas W. ◊
Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology Chairperson, Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.A., University of Missouri
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Ha, Jae-Pil
Assistant Professor-Sport Management
Ph.D., University of Louisville
M.S., University of Louisville

Hagins, Zac ◊
Instructor of French Pennsylvania State University

Haislop, Victor J. ◊
Instructor of Spanish
MA, MBA, West Virginia University

Hakutani, Naoki
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Northwestern University
M.M., Indiana University in Bloomington
D.M.A., University of Texas at Austin

Halford, Katie
Instructor of Applied Communication
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Hall, John R. ◊
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, College of Business Associate Professor of Finance
B.S., M.B.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Indiana State University

Hall, Mia ◊
Associate Professor of Art
B.A., M.F.A., San Diego State University

Hall, Tony A. ◊
Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

Hamm, Jeffrey L.
Professor of Accounting
B.S., Michigan State University
Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Hardeman, Melissa A.
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Nicholls State

Harris, Cheryl
Instructor in Rhetoric and Writing
B.S.E., Southwest Missouri State University
M.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Hart, Robert
Adjunct Instructor of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
M.S., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Hastings, Rascheel S.
Assistant Professor, Special Education
B.S., M.A.E., M.A., M.A.E., Ed.D., Ball State University

Hawkins, Simon
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of Chicago

Hayn, Judith A. ◊
Professor of Secondary Education
B.A., Pittsburg (KS) State University
M.S., Ed., Ph.D., University of Kansas

He, Quing Fang ◊
Professor of Applied Science
B.S., Jiangxi Agricultural University, China
M.S., China Agricultural University
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Heavner, Michael ◊
Instructor of Theatre University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Heil, Michael ◊
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Columbia University

Hendon, John
Advanced Instructor of Management
BSE University of Central Arkansas
MBA in International Business, San Diego State University

Hicks, M. Yslan ◊
Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance
B.A., West Georgia College
MFA, Texas Tech University

Highley, Patricia◊
Advanced Instructor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.S., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Au.D., A.T. Still University

Hill, Kimberly
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
D.N.P., University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Hoerschelmann, Olaf
Director & Professor of Mass Communication
Ph.D., Mass Communication, Indiana University
M.A., Communication, University of Missouri-Columbia
B.A., American Studies, University of Tubingen, Germany

Holland, Allison D.
Senior Instructor of Rhetoric and Writing Director of Writing Center
B.S.E., Arkansas State University
M.Ed., M.A., Louisiana State University
Ed.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Holland, Larry C. ◊
Professor of Finance
B.S.C.E., University of Missouri at Rolla
M.B.A., University of Tulsa
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Hollingsworth, Jami J.
Senior Instructor in Rehabilitation
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Holtz, Jennifer K. ◊
Associate Professor of Adult Education
B.S., Newman University
M.A., Wichita State University
Ph.D., Kansas State University

Holzer, Linda R. ◊
Professor of Music
B.M., Northwestern University
M.M., University of North Carolina
D.Mus., Florida State University

Huang, Guoliang ◊
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., Zhongshan (SUN YAT-SEN) University,China
M.S., Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ph.D., University of Alberta, Canada

Hudson, M. Keith ◊
Professor of Applied Science
B.S., East Texas Baptist College
M.S., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., Baylor University

Hughes, Gail H. ◊
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.S.E., M.S.E., Henderson State University
Ph.D., University of Memphis

Hummel, H. K. ◊
Assistant Professor of English
M.F.A., University of Southern Main

Hune, Jennifer B. ◊
Interim Chairperson, Department of Teacher Education/Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S.E., M.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ed.D., University of Kentucky

Hunt, Andrew L. ◊
Associate Professor of Secondary Education
B.S.E., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Hunter, Angela ◊
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., Colorado College
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., Emory University

Hupp, Clea B. Bunch ◊
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Hutton, Terri J. ◊
Assistant Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.S., Marquette University
M.F.A., Southern Methodist University

Hines, Robert J.
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Union College
M.A., Saint Bonaventure University
Ph.D., Purdue University

Hearnsberger, Scott ◊
Instructor Anatomy & Physiology

Imre, Iveta
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Ph.D., Communication and Information, University of Tennessee
M.S., Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee
B.S., Journalism and Political Science, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Iqbal, Kamran ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
BE, NED, Engineering University
M.S., MB.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Ito, Kinko
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Jackson, Christy J.
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.A. Hendrix College
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Jacobson, William H. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Counseling, Adult, and Rehabilitation Education Professor of Rehabilitation Education
B.S., Ohio State University
M.Ed., Boston College
Ed.D.,University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

James, Raphael A.
Senior Instructor in Interpreter Education: ASL/English
Th.B., International Bible Institute and Seminary
M.S., M.Ed. University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Jensen, George H. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Rhetoric and Writing Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Old Dominion University
M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Johnson, Cynthia
Advanced Instructor of Accounting

Johnson, Talayia
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, University of Phoenix
BSN, University of Arkansas for Medical Science

Johnston, Cheryl L.
Senior Instructor in Speech Communication
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Joli Livaudais, ◊
Assistant Professor of Photography M.F.A., Louisiana Tech

Johnston, Malissa
Senior Instructor of Speech Communication
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Jones, Darin E. ◊
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Central Missouri State University
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Jones, James V.
Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences
B.S., The University of the South
M.S., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., University of Texas

Jones, Jamie L.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Arkansas at Monticello
M.S.N., Walden University

Jones, Kim A. ◊
Professor of Social Work
BSW, Southern Illinois University
MSW, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Ph.D., Smith College School for Social Work

Jones, Lakeshia Legette ◊
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Columbia College
M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S., Ph.D., Howard University

Jovanovic, Nickolas S. ◊
Construction Engineering Program Coordinator Associate Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S., M.Phil, Ph.D., Yale University

Kaiser, Thomas E. ◊
Professor of History
B.A., University of Michigan
Ph.D., Harvard University

Kanekar, Amar S. ◊
Assistant Professor, Health Education and Health Promotion
M.B.,B.S, Mumbai University
M.P.H., Western Kentucky University
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Karabacak, Tansel ◊
Associate Professor of Applied Science
B.S., Middle East Tech University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., University of California

Kaufmann, Eric R. ◊
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., University of Dayton
Ph.D., Auburn University

Kattoum, Ronia ◊
Instructor of Chemistry

Keating, Bevan T.
Associate Professor of Music
B.A., University of Western Ontario
M.M., D.M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Kerr, Joshua
Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Arkansas State University MACC Arkansas State University

Kelly, Donna J.
Associate Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.A., M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Key, Barclay T.
Assistant Professor of History
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.Div., David Lipscomb University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Florida

Khodakovskaya, Mariya
Associate Professor of Applied Science
B.A., M.S., Far Eastern National University
Ph.D., Russian Academy of Sciences

Kim, Jung H. ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.A., Seoul National University
M.S. Ph.D., University of Iowa

Kim, Sung-Kwan ◊
Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Kyung-Hee University
M.B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia
Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln

King, Kathryn A. ◊
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Kentucky
M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Kirk, John A. ◊
Director of the Institute of Ethnicity and Race Relations Donaghey Professor of History
B.A., University of Nottingham
Ph.D., University of Newcastle upon Tyne

Kleine, Michael ◊
Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., University of Northern Colorado
M.A., University of Maine
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Kosmatov, Nickolai E. ◊
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.S., Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology
Ph.D., Auburn University

Knight, Laurie V.
Advanced Instructor of Counseling, Human Performance & Rehabilitation
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Kumar, Gaurav ◊
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.Com, Panjab University, India
M.S., Kurukshetra University, India
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Kuralt, Karen M. ◊
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., M.A., University of Utah
Ph.D., Purdue University

Kushner, Jason ◊
Professor of Counselor Education
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Kuykendall, John A. ◊
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
M.S., Christian Brothers University
Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington

Kyong-McClain, Jeffrey
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., Bethel Seminary
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Lanza, Janet ◊
Professor of Biology
B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Law, Charles
Director of Percussion and Band/Instructor of Music
B.M., Central Methodist College

Layton, Kent
Associate Professor, Reading Education
B.S.E., M.Ed., Missouri State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Le, Duong
Assistant Professor of Economics/Finance
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Law, Charles
Director of Percussion and Band
B.M., Central Methodist College

LeGrand, Denise J.
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., John Carroll University
M.S., University of Arizona

Leland, Katina M.
Assistant Professor, Early Childhood
B.Ed., Delta State University
M.Ed. & Ed.D., The University of Mississippi

Lee, Jin
Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering
Ph.D., Mechatronic Systems Engineering, Simon Fraser University, Canada
M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Leonard, Karen Moustafa
Professor of Management
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.Phil., University of Auckland
Ph.D., University of Memphis

L’Eplattenier, Barbara ◊
Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Mankato State University
M.A., University of Nebraska
Ph.D., Purdue University

Levernier, James A. ◊
Professor of English
B.A., Marquette University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Lewis, Johanna Miller ◊
Associate Dean, College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences/Professor of History
B.A., Salem College
M.A., Wake Forest University
Ph.D., College of William and Mary

Lewis, Krista
Associate Professor of Anthropology
Ph.D., University of Chicago

Lind, Vicki R.
Associate Professor of Music Education
B.M.E., M.M.E., Wichita State University
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Lindeman, J. Bruce ◊
Professor of Finance and Real Estate
B.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Duke University

Lindsay, Anne C. ◊
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., McMaster University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Victoria

Littlefield, Daniel F.
Director, Sequoyah National Research Center
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.A., University of Arkansas Fayetteville
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Liu, Xian ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., M.S., Jiaotong University
MMath, University of Waterloo
Ph.D., University of British Columbia

Lloyd, E. Christopher ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lock, Jessica
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, Excelsior College
BSN, University of Arkansas at Monticello

López-Ramírez, Adriana
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., Escuela Nacional de Antropología e Historia
M.A., El Colegia de México
M.A., Ph.D., Brown University

Lu, Lianfang
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education
B.S. Sichaun Normal University
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Luneau, M. David, Jr. PE
Associate Professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
BSEE, Rice University
MSEE, Georgia Institute of Technology

Lytle, Robert
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Criminology & Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska

Macheak, Carol I.
Associate Professor of Library Science
B.A., University of Central Arkansas
MLS, George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University

Mann, Kristin D. ◊
Professor of History
B.A., MAED, Trinity University
Ph.D., Northern Arizona University

Manry, David
Assistant Professors of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
Eng.D., Louisiana Tech University

Mantione, Donna
Adjunct Instructor of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Mantle, Eric R. ◊
Professor of Art
B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art
M.F.A., Ohio University

Martin, Floyd W. ◊
Professor of Art
B.A., Carleton College, Minnesota
M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Mastin, David F.
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Alabama
M.S., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Matson, Joanne Liebman ◊
Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Kirkland College (Hamilton College)
J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota

McAbee, Kris
Associate Professor of English
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbarba

McAdams, JoEllen
Associate Professor of Education

McAuliffe, Jana ◊

Assistant Professor of Philosophy

McGee, Newman E. ◊
Professor of Health Sciences
B.A., Little Rock University
M.S.E., Henderson State College
Ed.D.,University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

McKenney, Christopher
Adjunct Instructor of Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

McIntryre, Kristen
Associate Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., University of North Dakota
M.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University

McMahon, Matthew
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Economics, The University of Tennessee
M.A., Economics, The University of Tennessee
B.A., Economics, Appalachian State University
B.S., Mathematics, Appalachian State University

McMillan, Margaret E. ◊
Professor of Earth Science
B.A., The Colorado College
M.S., Colorado School of Mines
Ph.D., University of Wyoming

Menhart, Steve ◊
Professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
B.Sc., University of Warwick
M.S.E.E., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Mitchell, Brian K. ◊
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., University of New Orleans

Midturi, Swaminadham ◊
Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.E., Government College of Engineering, India
M.Tech, Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology

Milanova, Mariofanna G. ◊
Professor of Computer Science
M.Sc., Technical University, Bulgaria
Ph.D., Technical University, Bulgaria

Miller, John, Jr. ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., M.S.W., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Minnick, Bradley J. ◊
Associate Professor of English Education
B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Minsker, Steven ◊
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Brooklyn College
M.S.E., University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mirivel, Julien ◊
Associate Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa

Mitchell, Robert B. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Business Information Systems Professor of Management
B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Louisiana Tech University

Moak, Stacy C. ◊
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi JD, Loyola School of Law
Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center

Mohan, Seshadri ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
Ph.D., McMaster University, Canada MTech, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
B.E., University of Madras, India

Moley, Pauline
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City

Molsbee, Charles
Chairperson, Department of Nursing/Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Central Arkansas
M.S.N., Ed.D., Walden University

Moneyhon, Carl H. ◊
Professor of History
B.A., M.A., University of Texas
Ph.D., University of Chicago

Montague, David R. ◊
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Morehouse College
M.A., George Washington University
Ph.D., Howard University

Moore, Bruce D. ◊
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Moser, Dana
Assistant Professor of Audio & Speech Pathology
Ph.D. – Communication Sciences and Disorders; University of South Carolina

Mullins, Heidi ◊
Assistant Professor of Art
Ed.D.,University of Houston

Na, Kyung-Eun ◊
Assistant Professor of Music Manhattan School of Music

Nagaraj, Naveen
Assistant Professor of Audio & Speech Pathology
Ph.D. – Hearing Science, Ohio University

Nahrwold, Cynthia A. ◊
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Ball State University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ph.D., New Mexico State University

Nevins, Mary Ellen
Professor of Audio & Speech Pathology
Ed.D. – Columbia University

Nicholson, Nanette ◊
Associate Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.S., Maryville, MO
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center

Nisanci, Ibrahim (Abe) ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.Sc., M.Sc., Orta Dogu Teknik University
M.Sc., Ph.D., Loughborough University

Nolen, Amanda L. ◊
Interim Chairperson, Department of Psychology/Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of North Texas
M.S., Ph.D., Baylor University

Norton, Michael B.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., George Washington University
M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School
Ph.D., Villanova University

Oltmans, Debbie
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MNSc, University of Arkansas for Medical Science
BSN, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ortega, Raymond C.
Assistant Professor
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
Ed.S., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Ed.D., University of Memphis

Otters, Rosalie
Associate Professor of Social Work
M.S.W., Washington University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Parker, Mary L. ◊
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., M.A., Northeast Louisiana
Ph.D., Sam Houston State University

Patangia, Hirak C. PE ◊
Professor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., University of New Brunswick
Ph.D., McGill University

Payne, Forrest
Senior Instructor of Biology

Pearson, Carolyn ◊
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., MPH, Ph.D., University of South Florida

Pendergraft, Stacy M.
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts and Dance
B.A., University of Tulsa
M.F.A., Arizona State University

Penn, Suzanne
Assistant Professor of Clinical Education
B.A., Hendrix College JD, Tulane University

Peter, Thomas F. ◊
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Philpotts, Trey ◊
Chairperson, Department of English Professor of English
B.A., M.A., University of Virginia
Ph.D., University of Delaware

Pidugu, Srikanth B. ◊
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., Osmania University, India
M.S., Indian Institute of Technology, India
Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Pierce, Elizabeth ◊
Chairperson, Department of Information Science Associate Professor of Information Science
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University,
M.S., Iona College
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Pinneo, Lundon
Instructor of School of Education

Ploeger, Nicole ◊
Assistant Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Plopper, Bruce L. ◊
Professor of Journalism
B.S., Michigan State University
M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Porter, C. Jess
Associate Professor of Geography Coordinator of Geography
B.A., University of Colorado
M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Porter, Kimberly B.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
RN, Baptist School of Registered Nursing
B.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
MNS, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Powell, Lawrence S.
Professor of Economics and Finance Whitbeck-Beyer Chair of Insurance and Financial Services
B.B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Premeaux, Sonya ◊
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, College of Business Professor of Management
B.S., M.B.A., McNeese State University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Preston, Teresa
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S.B.A. University of Texas at Dallas
M.B.A. Southern Illinois University
PhD. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Prince, Bennie F.
Instructor in Health, Human Performance & Sport Management
B.S.E., MSE, Henderson State University
Ph.D., Capella University

Putten, James J. ◊
Associate Professor of Higher Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stout
M.S., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Quintanar, Sarah M.
Assistant Professor of Economics B.S., Texas Christian University
M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Rankins-Robertson, Sherry J. ◊
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs-Student Success/Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
M.A., B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Raphael, Jay E. ◊
Chairperson, Department of Theatre and Dance Professor of Theatre
B.A., Brooklyn College
M.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Raptopoulos, Kilby
Instructor of Criminal Justice
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ray, Brian
Assistant Professor of Rhetoric Writing
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Ray, Chris
Associate Professor of Construction Management
B.S., M.S., Central Missouri State University
JD, Saratoga University School of Law

Ray, Sherrie A.
Instructor of Spanish
MALS University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Reddy, Rama N. ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., Bangalore University
M.S., Indian Institute of Technology
M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University

Reeves, Melissa A.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Harding University
M.S.N., Walden Unversity

Rhodes, Carlton M. ◊
Associate Professor of Journalism
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
M.M.A., University of Mississippi

Rice, Daryl H. ◊
Professor of Political Science
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University

Richard, Terry
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Southwestern University
M.A., University of Texas
Ph.D., North Texas University

Richeson, David T.
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., M.M., University of Tennessee

Roberson, Carey W. ◊
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Henderson State University
M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University

Robertson, Roby D. ◊
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., M.A., Lamar University
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Robinson, Ann E. ◊
Professor of Gifted Education
B.A., M.A., University of Wyoming
Ph.D., Purdue University

Robinson, Greg
Associate Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.S., M.S., Southwest Missouri State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Robinson, Keith A
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., University of Essex
Ph.D. University of Warwick

Rodríquez, Mercedes M.
Instructor of Spanish
M.A., West Virginia University

Rollberg, Jeanne N. ◊
Associate Professor of Journalism
B.A., Wesleyan College
M.A., University of Missouri

Romney, Charles W. ◊
Assistant Professor of History/Graduate Coordinator
B.A. Pomona College
M.A, Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles

Romney, Susanah Shaw
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Rose, Donna K.
Assistant Professor of Library Science
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
MSLS, Vanderbilt University

Ross, James ◊
Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., Auburn University

Ruhl, Laura ◊
Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of Florida
Ph.D., Duke University

Rurup, Debra A.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.N.Sc., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Sanderson, Robert E. ◊
Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., Memphis State University
Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Sandgren, Eric
Professor of Systems Engineering
Ph.D., Purdue University

Santini, Latrina
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, Arkansas Tech University
BSN, Arkansas Tech University

Saunders, Joy ◊
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Oklahoma
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Scaife, Tammy
Instructor of Rhetoric Writing
M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Schafer, Patricia E.
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
B.S.N., Missouri Southern State College
M.S., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., Kennedy Western University

Schonert, David A.
Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Scott, Joyce
Associate Professor of Nursing
ASN, Arkansas State University
BSN, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
MSN, University of Central Arkansas

Scranton, Margaret E. ◊
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Randolph-Macon Women’s College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Sedivy-Benton, Amy ◊
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
B.A., Millikin University
M.S., E.D., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., Loyola University

Seigar, Marcus ◊
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
B.Sc., Imperial College
M.Sc., University of Manchester
Ph.D., Liverpool John Moores University

Sellars, Sharon E.
Instructor of French Director of Language Resource Center
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.A., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Seo, Hye-Won ◊
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
B.S., Ewha Women’s University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Houston

Shafeek Amin, Neveen
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

Shapley, Kathy
Associate Professor of Audiology and Speech Pathology
B.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.A., University of Houston
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Sherwin, Elisabeth D. ◊
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Bar Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Shroat-Lewis, René A.
Instructor of Earth Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of North Carolina Wilmington
Ph.D., University of Tennessee Knoxville

Siegel, John
Associate Professor of Library Science
A.A., City Colleges of Chicago
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.L.S., University of Maryland

Sikes, Robert S. ◊
Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.S., Memphis State University
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Smith, A.J. ◊
Professor of Art
B.F.A., Kansas City Art Institute
M.F.A., Queens College, City University of New York

Smith, Bruce D. ◊
Professor of Special Education
B.S., University of California at Los Angeles
M.Ed., Loyola Marymount University
Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles

Smith, Greg
MSW Admissions Coordinator
Smith,Lawrence D. ◊
Assistant Professor of Theatre

Snead, Leigh
Assistant Professor of Nursing
MSN, University of Central Arkansas
BSN, Arkansas Tech University

Snyder, Janea
Senior Instructor of Health, Human Performance, and Sport Management
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University

Solorzano, Edma Delgado ◊
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D., University of Kansas

Spinler, Joshua C.
Instructor of Earth Sciences
Ph.D., Geosciences, University of Arizona
M.S., Geosciences, University of Arizona

Spino, Joseph ◊
Assistant Professor of Philosophy

Squires, Mark
Advanced Instructor of Construction Management
B.S., M.B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Stapleton, Carl R. ◊
Associate Professor Environmental Health, Effect/Impact Analysis

Stauffer, Linda K.
Associate Professor of Rehabilitation
B.S., Trenton State College
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Steinmeier, Robert C. ◊
Associate Professor of Chemistry B.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Stevenson, Jerry G. ◊
Professor of Public Administration
A.A., South Georgia College
A.B., M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Georgia

Stieve, Debra
Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Oakland University
MSN, Northern Michigan University
BSN, Northern Michigan University

Stone, Stephen K. ◊
Assistant Professor of Theatre

Stone, Warren S. ◊
Professor of Management
B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Streett, Rebecca A.
Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Sweet Briar College
M.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Suter, W. Newton ◊
Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., University of California at Riverside
M.A., San Francisco State University
Ph.D., Stanford University

Talburt, John ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Tang, Fusheng ◊
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Central China Normal University
M.S., Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Tang, Peiyi ◊
Professor of Computer Science Diploma in Mathematics, Fudan
University MEngr, East China Normal University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Tapp, Marvelyn J.
Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics
B.S., University of California at Riverside
M.S., Northern Arizona University

Tarasenko, Olga
Associate Professor of Biology
MD, Kyrgyz State Medical Academy
Ph.D., Kyrgyz State Medical Academy

Taylor, Cynthia L. ◊
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., M.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University

Taylor, Reed ◊
Instructor of Philosophy

Tebbetts, George P.
Chairperson, Department of Engineering Technology/Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
B.S., Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University
M.S., University of New Haven

Tennial, Rachel E.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Saint Louis University

Terry, H. Andrew ◊
Professor of Finance
B.A., Hendrix College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan

Thambusamy, Ravi ◊
Assistant Professor of Business Information Systems
B.Eng., Anna University
M.S., Oklahoma State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Thibeault, Stephanie ◊
Associate Professor of Theatre University of Maryland

Thomas, Jan L.
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Colorado, Boulder
M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson

Thomas, Johanna M.
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Akron
M.S.W., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Thomas, Lashun
Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Environmental Engineering
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Thomas, Shaun ◊
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Akron
M.A., Louisiana State University

Thombre, Avinash ◊
Associate Professor of Speech Communication
B.S., M.E.S. College, Bangalore, India
B.A., Indira Gandhi National Open University, India
M.S., Bangalore University, India
Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Thompson, Carol L. ◊
Professor of Speech Communication
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Tramel, J. Michael
Chairperson, Department of Construction Management/Professor of Construction Management
A.S., Glendale Community College
B.S., Northern Arizona University
M.S., Arizona State University

Trevino-Richard, Terry L. ◊
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Southwestern University
M.A., University of Texas
Ph.D., North Texas University

Tschumi, Harry A.
Senior Instructor of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
B.S., Tulane University Three years of Graduate Studies, University of Texas at Austin

Tucker, Sheri, J.
Assistant Professor, Reading Education
B.A., Cameron University
M.S., East Central University
M.A., Ed.D., Boise State University
J.D., University of Arkansas

Tudor, Thomas R. ◊
Professor of Management
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.B.A., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth

Tudoreanu, Mihail E. ◊
Professor of Information Science and Systems Engineering
B.S., University “Al.I.Cuza” lasi, Romania
M.S., Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis

Turney, Howard M. ◊
Director, School of Social Work/Professor of Social Work
B.B.A., University of Central Arkansas
M.S.W., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Florida State University

Turturro, Carolyn Lazaro ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Herbert H. Lehman College
M.A., Ph.D., New York University

Umphers, Ida S.
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S. University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Underwood, Michael
Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Lawrence University
M.M., Bowling Green State University
D.M.A., University of North Texas

Underwood, Olimpia
Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
M.A., New Mexico State University -VVander

Varela, Otmar ◊
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., Universidad Central de Venezuela
MBA, Universidad Pontificia de Comillas
M.S., Ph.D., Tulane University

Vaughn-Neely, Elizabeth ◊
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Chairperson, Department of Educational Leadership
B.A., Syracuse University M.Ed., University of Oregon
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Vinikas, Vincent A. ◊
Professor of History
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University

Viswanathan, Tito ◊
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Delhi
M.S., University of Houston
Ph.D., Tulane University

Wallace, Thomas S.
Advanced Instructor of Information Technology
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Wang, Hong Li ◊
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Xingjiang University, China
Ph.D., University of Newcastle, Australia
Wang, Xiaoshen ◊
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Jilin University, Changchun, China

Ph.D., Michigan State University

Warrick, Michael R. ◊
Professor of Art
B.S., Illinois State University
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University

Warner, Theresa ◊
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Ph.D, Temple University

Watson, Theresa A.
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Millersville University
M.S., Ohio University

Wayland, Jane P. ◊
Stephen Harrow Smith Dean of the College of Business
B.S., M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Weekley, David C.
Instructor of Mass Communication
B.A., University of Houston
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Wen, Andy Y.
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Ohio University
M.M., Indiana University
D.M.A., University of Georgia

White, Gannon
Assistant Professor of Counseling, Human Performance & Rehabilitation
B.G.S., Lamar University
M. Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Wichinsky, Lillian ◊
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., University of Florida
M.S.W., California State University
Ph.D., Florida International University

Wiebelhaus-Brahm, Eric
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Marquette University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Williams, Christopher
Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Studies

Williams, Jay J.
BSW Field Coordinator
B.A., M.S.W., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Williams, Joseph J. ◊
Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Writing
B.A., Lehigh University
M.A., West Chester University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Williams-Smith, Marjorie W. ◊
Professor of Art
B.F.A., Howard University
M.F.A., Pratt Institute

Wood, Betty Kay ◊
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas
M.S.E., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Ph.D., Purdue University

Woodard, John M.
Senior Instructor of Construction Management
B.C.E., M.S.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology

Woolridge, Richard ◊
Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., University of Texas at Arlington
M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama

Wright, Andrew B. ◊
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Wright, Rusty
Advanced Instructor & Champions Club Coordinator
B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock
M.Ed., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Wu, Hao
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of Houston

Wu, Ningning ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., M.S., University of Science and Technology of China
Ph.D., George Mason University

Xie, Mengjun
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Xu, Xiaowei ◊
Professor of Information Science
B.S., Nankai University, China
M.S., Shenyang Institute for Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Ph.D., University of Munich, Germany

Ye, Cang ◊
Professor of Systems Engineering
B.A., M.A., University of Science and Technology of China
Ph.D., University of Hong Kong

Ye, Xiu ◊
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Yoder, R. Paul ◊
Professor of English
B.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., Ohio State University
Ph.D., Duke University

Yoshigoe, Kenji ◊
Chairperson, Department of Computer Science/Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of South Florida

Yu, Shucheng ◊
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications
M.S., Tsinghua University
Ph.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Yu, Xian
Assistant Professor of Statistics
B.Eng., Beijing University of Technology
M.S., Texas A&M University
M.S., University of Alaska Fairbanks
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas

Zacher, Dale ◊
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A., University of North Dakota
M.S., Ph.D.,Ohio University

Zeng, Lirong ◊
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Hunan Agricultural University
M.S., Zhongshan University
Ph.D., Ohio State University

Zhang, Jing ◊
Associate Professor of Systems Engineering
B.S., MSEE, Southeast University, China
Ph.D., Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich

Zhang, Wenle ◊
Associate Professor, Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

Zhao, Wei ◊
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Peking University

Zi, Jia
Assistant Professor of Finance
Ph.D. Louisiana State University
M.S. Louisiana State University
B.S. Beijing Normal University

Zubovich, Katherine ◊
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley