Jun 10, 2023  
UA Little Rock Academic Publications 
    
UA Little Rock Academic Publications

UA Little Rock Faculty


Faculty Listing by Academic Departments/Schools

Accounting Applied Communication | Art & Design | Audiology & Speech Pathology
 Biology ​| Business Information Systems | Chemistry 
Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering | Computer Science
Counseling, Human Performance, & Rehabilitation | Criminal Justice
Earth Sciences | Economics and Finance | EducationEnglish ​| Engineering Technology
History | Information Science | Management | Marketing | Mass Communication
Mathematics & Statistics | Music | Nursing | Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies
Physics & Astronomy | Psychology | Rhetoric & Writing | Public Affairs
Social Work | Sociology & Anthropology | Systems Engineering | Theatre Arts & Dance
World Languages 

 

William H. Bowen School of Law

Clinton School of Public Service

For additional faculty and staff contact information, see the online University Directory.


Christy DraleChancellor, Professor of Mass Communication; B.A, M.A., Ph.D., University of California, San Diego

Ann BainExecutive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost​, Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN, University of Central Arkansas; Ed.D., UA Little Rock 

Accounting

Dorsey, Roger (Assistant Professor) 

BA, Sociology. Hendrix College, 1990.

LL.M in Taxation, Taxation. University of Florida Law School, 2003.

BBA, Computer Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1997.

BS, Accounting. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1997.

JD, Law. William and Mary Law School, 1993.
 

Farewell, Stephanie (Associate Professor)         

Ph D, Accounting. University of Oklahoma, 2001.

MACC, Accounting. University of Oklahoma, 1998.

BBA, Business Administration. University of Oklahoma, 1992.
 

Johnson, Cynthia (Instructor)     

MS, Accounting. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1981.

BBA, Accounting. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1979.
 

Kerr, Joshua (Instructor)

MS, Accounting. Arkansas State University, 2010.

BS, Accounting. Arkansas State University, 2003.
 

Kumar, Gaurav (Associate Professor)   

Ph D, Accounting, Finance and Economics. University of Mississippi, 2006.

MS, Finance & Control. Kurukshetra University, 1999.

BA, Commerce, Accounting. Panjab University, 1997.
 

Prewett, Kyleen (Associate Professor)   

DBA, Accounting, Finance and Quant Analysis. Louisiana Tech, 1992.

MBA. Southwest Texas State, 1988.

BS, Accounting. McNeese State, 1982.
 

Taylor-Shavers, Cynthia (Associate Professor) 

Ph D, Accounting. Oklahoma State University, 1998.

MBA, Business Administration. University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 1993.

BS, Accounting. University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 1991.

Applied Communication

Chatham-Carpenter, April D. (Professor)

BA UnPversity of Central Arkansas, Speech Communication, 1984

MA University of Oklahoma, Communication, 1986

PhD University of Oklahoma, Communication, 1991
 
Driskill, Gerald W. (Professor)

PhD University of Kansas, Communication Studies, 1991

Johnston, Cheryl L. (Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Interpersonal/Organizational Communication, 1992

Johnston, Melissa H. (Senior Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Interpersonal/Organizational Communication, 2000

McIntyre, Kristen A. G. (Associate Professor)

BA University of North Dakota, English, 1998

MA Iowa State University, English, 2000

PhD North Dakota State University, Communication, 2006

Mirivel, Julien C. (Professor)

BA University of Northern Iowa, Communication studies, 2000

MA University of Colorado, Communication studies, 2002

PhD University of Colorado at Boulder, Communication Studies, 2005

Oliver, Bailey M. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Alabama, Telecommunication & Film, 2012

MA University of Alabama, Communication Studies, 2014

Group Facilitator Certificate University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Group Facilitation, 2019

PhD Arizona State University, Human Communication, 2018

Thombre, Avinash (Professor)

BA Indira Gandhi National Open University, History, Economics, 1998

BS Bangalore University, Botany, Chemistry and Zoology, 1993

MS Bangalore University, Mass Communication, 1995

PhD University of New Mexico, Communication, 2004

Thompson, Carol L. (Professor)

BA Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Speech Communication, 1967

MA Southern Illinois University, Speech and Theatre, 1971

PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Speech Communication, 1979

West Halford, Katie K. (Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Applied Communication Studies, 2012

Art & Design

Cates, Kevin L. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Arkansas Little Rock, Graphic Design/Illustration, 1994

MFA University of Memphis, Graphic Design, 2006

Clifton, Thomas G. (Professor)

BFA Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Studio Art, 1989

MFA Savannah College of Art and Design, Illustration, 1993

Dory, Ben (Visiting Faculty)

BFA Kansas University, Design, 2007

MFA Southern Illinous University, Art - Metalsmithing, 2014

Higgins, Dustin D. (Instructor)

BA University of Arkansas, Art, 2003

Larsen, Lynne A. E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Brigham Young University, Humanities, 2003

MA University of Iowa, Art History, 2007

PhD University of Iowa, African Art History, 2014

 Livaudais, Joli K. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Texas at Arlington, Psychology, 1994

MFA Louisiana Tech University, Art, 2013

MS University of Texas at Arlington, Experimental Psychology, 1998

 Martin Ph.D., Floyd W. (Professor)

BA Carleton College, Art History, 1973

MA University of Iowa, Art History, 1975

PhD University of Illinois, Art History, 1982

 Scheidt, Peter N. (Visiting Faculty)

BA Brown University, Visual Arts, Modern Culture and Media, 2009

MFA San Diego State University, Furniture Design and Woodworking, 2017

 Sikes Jr, Ricky W. (Visiting Faculty)

BFA Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, Illustration, 2010

MFA Louisiana Tech University, Studio Art, 2018

 Warrick, Michael R. (Professor)

BS Illinois State University, Ceramics, 1977

MFA Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Sculpture/Ceramics, 1983

 Yamada, Kensuke (Adjunct Faculty)

BA The Evergreen State College, 2005

MFA University of Montana, Ceramics, 2009

Audiology & Speech Pathology

Franklin, Cliff A. (Associate Professor)

BSE Auburn University at Montgomery, Mathematics, 1992

 Master of Communication Disorders (MCD) Auburn University, 1996

PhD University of Tennessee, Speech & Hearing Science, 2004

 Kelly, Donna J. (Associate Professor)

BA Indiana University, Speech-language Pathology, 1977

MA Indiana University, Speech-language Pathology, 1980

PhD University of Kansas, Child Language, 1990

 Kintz, Stephen (Assistant Professor)

BA Appalachian State University, English Language and Linguistics, 2008

MA East Carolina University, Applied Linguistics, 2010

PhD East Carolina University, Neurogenic Communication Disorders, 2016

 Moser, Dana (Assistant Professor)

BA Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Psychology, 1998

Post-doctoral Fellowship University of Texas Health Science Center, Neurobiology of Language/Magnetoencephalography (MEG), 2011

Post-doctoral Fellowship University of South Carolina, Language Recovery/Neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI), 2009

MSP University of South Carolina, Speech-Language Pathology, 2004

PhD University of South Carolina, Communication Sciences & Disorders, 2007

 Robinson, Gregory C. (Associate Professor)

BS Southwest Missouri State University, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1995

MS Southwest Missouri State University, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1997

PhD Michigan State University, Multicultural Issues in Communication Sciences and Disorders, 2005

Biology

Ali, Nawab (Associate Professor)

BS Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Chemistry, 1980

MS Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Biochemistry, 1982

M. Phil. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Biochemistry, 1985

PhD Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, Biochemistry, 1987

 Baltosser, William H. (Professor)

BA Western New Mexico University, Zoology, 1975

MS New Mexico State University, Biology, 1979

PhD New Mexico State University, Biology, 1984

 Bush IV, John M. (Professor)

BS Louisiana Tech University, Zoology, 1981

MS Louisiana Tech University, Zoology, 1984

PhD LSUMC Shreveport, Microbiology and Immunology, 1991

 Grace, Stephen C. (Associate Professor)

BS Louisiana State University, General Studies, 1988

PhD Duke University, Botany: Cell and Molecular Biology, 1994

 He, Qingfang (Professor)

BS Jiangxi Agricultural University, Agronomy, 1986

MS China Agricultural University, Plant Genetics and Breeding, 1989

PhD Arizona State University, Botany, 1998

 Hearnsberger, Scott M. (Instructor)

BA Rhodes College, Biology, 1994

MS University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Physiology and Biophysics, 2001

 Khodakovskaya, Mariya V. (Professor)

MS Far Eastern Federal University, Biology, 1992

PhD Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Far Eastern Branch, Plant Physiology, 1997

 Landers, Joshua B. (Lecturer)

BS University of Central Arkansas, Dieterics/Nutrition, 2000

Doctor of Physical Therapy University of Central Arkansas, Physical Therapy, 2003

 Leacock, Stefanie W.

MA Yale University, Genetics, 2006

PhD Yale University, Genetics, 2006

 Sikes, Robert S. (Professor)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1985

MS Memphis State University, 1991

PhD University of Minnesota, Zoology, 1994

 Stapleton, Carl R. (Associate Professor)

BS Ferris State University, Environmental Health Sciences, 1969

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) University of Michigan, Environmental Health Administration, 1972

PhD University of Michigan, Environmental Health Sciences, 1975

 Tang, Fusheng

BS Normal  Univ China, 1984

MS Chinese Acad Sci, 1987

PhD The University of Iowa, Biochemistry, 2002

 Tonkyn, David W. (Professor)

AB Degree Princeton University, Biology, 1976

MA Princeton University, Ecology/Biology, 1978

PhD Princeton University, Ecology/Biology, 1985

 Wang, Hong L. (Associate Professor)

PhD The University of Newcastle, Biology, 1994

 Woolbright, Scott A. (Assistant Professor)

MS Northern Arizona University, Biology, 2001

PhD Northern Arizona University, Biology, 2010

Business Information Systems

Chachere, Donna, Lecturer (Adjunct)    

MS, Business Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2016.

BBA, Business Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2014.

Clements, Sarah, Instructor      

MA, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2005.

BA. Brewton-Parker College, 1999.


Djafarzadeh, Shervin, Lecturer (Adjunct)

MS, Business Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2017.

BS, Computer Science. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2002.


Farmahan, Inderpreet, Lecturer (Adjunct)          

MS, Management Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2006.

BS, Engineering. Lukhdhirji Engineering College, 2000.

Johnson, Vess (Assistant Professor)   

Ph D, Business Computer Information systems, Decision Sciences. University of North Texas, 2014.

MS, Computer Science. Mississippi State University, 1986.

BA, Philosophy. Mississippi State University, 1981.

BS, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering. Mississippi State University, 1980.

Kim, Sung-Kwan (Associate Professor) 

Ph D, Management Information Systems. University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 2001.

MBA, Management Information Systems. University of Missouri, Columbia, 1990.

BA, English. Kyung-Hee University, Seoul Korea, 1984.

Kumi, Richard (Assistant Professor)

Ph D, Management Information Systems. University of Arkansas, 2013.

MS, Information Technology. University of North Texas, 2005.

MA, Political Science. Brock University, 1992.

BA, Economics and Political Science. University of Ghana, 1987.

Mitchell, Robert (Professor)        

DBA, Business Administration. Louisiana Tech University, 1979.

MBA, Business Administration. Louisiana Tech University, 1975.

BS, Business Administration. Louisiana Tech University, 1973.

Reed, Pamela, Lecturer (Adjunct)         

MS, Business Administration, University of Phoenix – Little Rock, AR Campus, 2000.

MA, Professional and Technical Writing. University of Arkansas - Little Rock, AR Campus, 1998.

BS, Management. University of Phoenix, 1990.

Thomas, Angela, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MS, Management Information Systems. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2011.

MBA. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2008.

BBA, Management Information Systems. 2006.

Wang, Wenjun (Assistant Professor)  

Ph D, Management Information Systems. University of Iowa, 2016.

MS, Computer Science. University of Iowa, 2002.

MS, Engineering Mechanics. Tsinghua University, 1994.

BS, Aircraft Design and Applied Mechanics. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1991.

Woolridge, Richard (Associate Professor)          

Ph D, Management Information Systems. The University of Alabama, 2010.

MS, Management Information Systems. The University of Alabama, 2010.

BS, Information Systems, Magna cum Laude. University of Texas at Arlington, 1986.

Wright, Randall, Lecturer (Adjunct)        

JD, Law. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1980.

BA. Rhodes College, 1976.

Chemistry

Baillie, Mark T. (Assistant Professor)

BS Bucknell University, Chemistry, 2003

PhD Emory University, Organic Chemistry, 2011

 Belford, Bob E. (Associate Professor)

BS Arazona State University, Chemistry, 1987

PhD Arizona State University, Chemistry, 1993

 Berry, Brian C. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Chemistry, 1999

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Sciences in Applied Chemistry, 2004

 Darsey A, Jerry A. (Professor)

BS Louisiana State University, Basic Physics, 1970

PhD Louisiana State University, PChem, 1982

 Douglas, Marian S. (Instructor)

BS Arkansas State University, 1973

MS Arkansas State University, 1977

 Ghosh, Anindya (Professor)

BS Calcutta (Now Kolkata) University, Chemistry, 1995

MS Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, Chemistry, 1997

PhD Carnegie Mellon University, Chemistry, 2004

 Hudson, Keith K. (Professor)

BS East Texas Baptist College, Chemistry, 1981

MS Sam Houston State University, Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry, 1982

PhD Baylor University, Chemistry - Analytical Chemistry, 1987

 Kattoum, Ronia N. (Instructor)

BS Loyola University Chicago, Chemistry, 2007

MA UA of Little Rock, Chemistry, 2013

MA UA of Little Rock, Higher Education, 2013

 Siraj, Noureen (Assistant Professor)

BS University of Karachi, Chemistry, 2001

MS University of Karachi, Physical Chemistry, 2002

PhD Graz University of Technology, Electrochemistry, 2011

 Viswanathan, Tito (Professor)

BS Delhi University, Chemistry, 1974

MS University of Houston, Organic Chemistry, 1978

PhD Tulane University, Organic Chemistry, 1980

 Wang, Shanzhi (Assistant Professor)

PhD Texas A&M University, Biochemistry, 2010

 Zhao, Wei (Professor)

PhD Peking University, 1991

College of Education and Health Professions

Collier-Tenison, Shannon L. (Associate Professor)

BA Hendrix College, Psychology, 1991

MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Women’s Issues/Family Therapy Specialization, 1994

PhD Washington University in St. Louis, Social Work, 2002

Computer Science

Baker, Albert (Visiting Faculty)

BA Drake University, Mathematics, 1974

MS The Ohio State University, Computer and Information Science, 1976

PhD The Ohio State University, Computer and Information Science, 1979


Chiang, Chia-Chu (Professor)

BBA Soochow University, Computer Science, 1981

MS Eastern Michigan University, Computer Information Systems, 1988

PhD Arizona State University, Computer Science, 1995


Huff, Philip D. (Assistant Professor)

BS Harding University, Computer Science and Mathematics, 2002

MS James Madison University, Computer Science: Information Security, 2008


Milanova, Mariofanna G. (Professor)

MS Technical University  of Sofia, Artificial Intelligence, 1991

MS Technical University, Sofia, Bulgaria, Electrical Engineering, 1982

Postdoctoral University of Porto, Biomedical Engineering, 1998

Postdoctoral University of Paderborn, Real-Time Image/Signal Processing, 1997

PhD Technical University  of Sofia, Computer Vision, 1995

 
Orme, Sean M. (Instructor)

BSE John Brown University, Mathematics Education, 2005

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Computer Science, 2018

MS University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Educational Technology, 2009

 
Rodriguez-Conde, Ivan (Assistant Professor)

MS University of Vigo, Intelligent and Adaptable Software Systems, 2012

MS University of Vigo, Teaching in Compulsory Secondary Education, Higher Education, Vocational Training and Language Teaching in the Specialty of Experimental Services, 2010

MS Universidade de Vigo, Computer Engineering, 2010

Postgraduate Degree Open University of Catalonia, Videogame Design and Programming, 2011

PhD University of Vigo, Intelligent and Adaptable Software Systems, 2015

 
Springer, Jan (Associate Professor)

MS Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Computer Science, 1999

PhD Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Computer Science, 2008

Construction Management and Civil and Construction Engineering

Beavers, Lanny (Adjunct Faculty)
 

Blackmon, Larry C. (Staff)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, History, 1990

 
Bray, Hollis G. (Professor)

BS University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Civil Engineering, 1983

MS University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Civil Engineering, 1984

Eng.D. Louisiana Tech University, Engineering, 1994

 
Carr, James K. (Professor)

BS Clarion State College, Mathematics, 1969

MS University of Oklahoma, Construction Science, 1988

 
Gursoy, Gozde (Instructor)

BA University of Central Arkansas, Interior Design, 2011

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Construction Management, 2014

 
Manry, David W. (Assistant Professor)

BS Louisiana Tech University, Mechanical Engineering, 1981

MS Louisiana Tech University, Mechanical Engineering, 1993

Doctor of Engineering Louisiana Tech University, Engineering, 1999

 
Mantione, Donna L. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Construction Management, 2012

 
McKenney, Christopher T. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Construction Management, 2011

BA University of Central Arkansas, Interior Design, 2002

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Construction Management, 2013

 
Ray, Christopher S. (Associate Professor)

BS Central Missouri State University, Building Construction Technology, 1981

JD Saratoga / Kent, Law, 2003

MS Central Missouri State University, Industrial Management, 1983

 
Scheiderer, Stuart (Instructor)

BS Arkansas State University, Civil Engineering, 1998

MS Oklahoma State University, Civil Engineering, 2001

 
Tramel, James M. (Professor)

BS Northern Arizona University, Construction Supervision, 1992

BS Northern Arizona University, Industrial Psychology, 1988

MS Del E. Webb School of Construction, Arizona State University, Construction Management, 1997

A.S. Glendale Community College, Engineering Technology, 1986


Trombley, Breanna (Adjunct Instructor)

 
Turner, Anne K. (Assistant Professor)

BS Purdue University, Civil Engineering, 2005

MS Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Civil Engineering, 2006

Counseling, Human Performance, & Rehabilitation

Anderson, Glenn B. (Associate Professor)

BA Gallaudet College, Psychology, 1968

MS University of Arizona, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1970

PhD New York University, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1982

 
Barbuto, John (Instructor)

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Counselor Education, 2009

 
Cabe, Garron G. (Adjunct Faculty)

MS Louisiana State University, Kinesiology, 2017

 
Devine, Dequetta (Adjunct Faculty)

MPH Grand Canyon University, 2014

 
Floyd, Terri S. (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2016

 
Garcia, Brianna K. (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2017

 
Garner, William E. (Professor)

BS Arkansas State University, Zoology, 1975

MA Arkansas State University, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1978

PhD Southern Illinois University, Rehabilitation, 1985

 
Gitchel Jr, Dent D. (Associate Professor)

BA Hendrix College, Philosophy, 1993

MS University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Rehabilitation Counseling, 2006

MS University of North Texas, Interdisciplinary Studies, 1999

PhD University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Rehabilitation Research and Education, 2010

 
Grover, JAMES M. (Associate Professor)

BSE Arkansas State University, English Education, 1976

MS University of Arizona, Rehabilitation Counseling for the Deaf, 1978

PhD University of Arkansas, Rehabilitation Education and Research, 1998

 
Helms, Katherine E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Hendrix College, Psychology, 1999

EdD University of Arkansas, Recreation and Sport Management, 2010

MEd University of Arkansas, Recreation and Sport Management, 2001

 
Hollingsworth, Jami (Instructor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Sociology, 1988

MEd University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1989

Associate University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Interpretation: ASL/English, 1987

 
Holtz, Jennifer K. (Professor)

BS Kansas Newman College (now Newman University), Biology, 1983

MA Wichita State University, Gerontology, 1991

PhD Kansas State University, Adult, Continuing and Occupational Education, 2002

 
Horsman PhD, CRC, LPC, Euchay N. (Associate Professor)

MS University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, 2006

MSEd University of Wisconsin-Stout, Education, 2013

BIS George Mason University, Communication, 1998

Associate in Applied Science Northern Virginia Community College, Computer Information Systems, 1991

PhD Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Rehabilitation, 2014

 
Hudson, Pamela L. (Adjunct Faculty)

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1991

 
James M.S./M.Ed.; BEI IV-CIC; NIC; IC/TC, Ray A. (Instructor)

MS/M.Ed. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Rehabilitation Counseling, 1995

Bachelor of Theology International Seminary, Theology, 1989

 
Kanekar, Amar (Associate Professor)

Masters in Public Health Western Kentucky University, Public Health Education, 2006

Bachelor of medicine and Bachelor of Surgery University of Mumbai, Medicine and Surgery, 1998

PhD University of Cincinnati, Health Education, 2009

 
Ketchum, Holly (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Arkansas, 2001

 
Knight, Laurie V. (Instructor)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Health and Exercise Science, 2003

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Liberal Studies, 2004

 
Kushner, Jason D. (Professor)

BA University of South Florida, English, 1994

MA University of South Florida, Guidance and Counselor Education, 2001

PhD University of Arkansas, Counselor Education and Supervision, 2006

 
Leeper, Tiffany (Adjunct Faculty)

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2011

 
McAllister, John W. (Assistant Professor)

BA Philander Smith College, Psychology, 1994

EdD University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Higher Education, 2014

MA University of Arkansas Little Rock, Higher Education, 2007

MA University of Arkansas Little Rock, Rehabilitation of the Blind, 2001

 
McDonald, Brittany (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2014

 
Ortega, Raymond C. (Associate Professor)

BS University of Central Arkansas, Psychology, 1968

EdD University of Memphis, Counseling, 2000

EdS University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Counseling, 1981

MS University of Central Arkansas, Counseling, 1973

 
Otundo, Joseph O. (Assistant Professor)

MA Southeastern Louisiana University, Health Studies, 2013

Bachelor of Education (Arts) Kenyatta University, Education -Health/PE & History, 1995

PhD Louisiana State University, Kinesiology, 2017

 
Paprocki, Jeremy J. (Instructor)

BA St. Norbert College, Business Administration, 2013

MS University of Kentucky, Exercise Physiology, 2016

AS Parkland College, Business Administration, 2010

 
Prince, Bennie F. (Assistant Professor)

PhD Capella University, Leadership for Higher Education, 2010

 
Quamar, Abbas H. (Assistant Professor)

PhD University of Pittsburg, Rehabilitation Science, 2018

 
Ralls, Stacey J. (Adjunct Faculty)

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2014

 
Sanders, Chad A. (Instructor)

BS University of Arkansas, Kinesiology, 2002

MA University of Arkansas, Physical Education & Health, 2003

 
Snyder, Janea L. (Assistant Professor)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Health Sciences, 2003

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Adult Education, 2005

PhD Texas Woman’s University, Health Studies, 2012

 
Stauffer, Linda K. (Professor)

BS The College of New Jersey (formerly known as Trenton State College), Deaf Education, 1978

MEd University of Arkansas, Deafness Rehabilitation with Emphasis in Independent Living, 1987

AGS Montgomery County Community College, General Studies, 1975

PhD University of Arkansas, Rehabilitation Education, 2010

 
Sutphin, Gwenyth (Adjunct Faculty)

MEd University of North Florida, 2012

 
Wallace, Dechantria (Academic Staff)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2009

 
White, Gannon A. (Adjunct Faculty)

MEd Stephen F. Austin State University, Kinesiology - Biomechanics, 2004

Bachelors of General Studies Lamar University, General Studies, 1999

Associates of Science Allen County Community College, Computer Science, 1997

PhD University of Northern Colorado, Exercise Science - Biomechanics, 2011

 
Wilson, Katelyn (Adjunct Faculty)

MEd University of North Florida, 2011

 
Wright, Rusty R. (Instructor)

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Adap Phys Education, 1986

Criminal Justice

Garcia, Eduardo (Advanced Instructor)

MS California State University, Long Beach, Criminal Justice, 1990

 
Golden, James W. (Professor)

PhD Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice, 1994

 
Hurst 7946211, James N. (Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Criminal Justice, 2014

 
Lewis, Rick H. (Assistant Professor)

BS Sam Houston State University, Biology, 2009

MS Sam Houston State University, Biology, 2012

PhD Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice, 2019

 
Lytle III, Bob D. (Assistant Professor)

BS James Madison University, Psychology, 2007

MA Radford University, Psychology, 2010

PhD University of Nebraska – Omaha, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2015

 
Montague, David R.

PhD Howard University, Political Science, 2002

 
Parker, Mary L. (Professor)

PhD Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice, 1985

 
Raptopoulos, Kilby E. (Advanced Instructor)

BA Lyon College, Political Science, 2004

MA University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Criminal Justice, 2008

 
Rhodes, Trisha N. (Assistant Professor)

BS Washburn University, Criminal Justice, 2008

MA University of Nebraska-Omaha, Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2011

PhD University of Nebraska-Omaha, Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2015

 
Smith, Molly E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice, 2009

MA Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice & Criminology, 2012

PhD Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice, 2016

 
Ten Bensel, Tusty T. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Criminal Justice, 2004

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Philosophy, 2004

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Criminal Justice, 2007

PhD University of Nebraska at Omaha, Criminology and Criminal Justice, 2012

Earth Sciences

Beland, Peter E. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA The Colorado College, Biology, 1991

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Geology, 1998

MS University of Wyoming, Geology, 2002

 
Connelly, Jeffrey B. (Professor)

BA The College of Wooster, Geology, 1983

MS Bowling Green State University, Geological Sciences, 1986

PhD University of Tennessee, Geology, 1993

 
Czarnecki, John B. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA Wayne State University, Chemistry and Geology, 1977

MS New Mexico Tech, Hydrology, 1978

PhD University of Minnesota, Hydrogeology, 1988

 
DeAngelis, Michael T. (Associate Professor)

BS University of Wisconsin, Geology, 1998

MS University of Tennessee, Geology, 2005

PhD University of Tennessee, Geology, 2011

 
Hough, David M. (Teaching Assistant)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Geology, 2019

 
Johnson, Dawn M. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Geology, 2011

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Science and Math, 2014

GC University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Geospatial Technology, 2014

 
McMillan, Margaret (Beth) E. (Professor)

BA Colorado College, Geology, 1991

MS Colorado School of Mines, Environmental Science and Engineering, 1994

PhD University of Wyoming, Geology, 2003

 
Ruhl, Laura S. (Associate Professor)

BS University of Florida, Geological Sciences, 2006

MS University of Florida, Geological Sciences, 2008

PhD Duke University, Earth and Ocean Sciences, 2012

 
Shroat-Lewis, Rene A. (Assistant Professor)

BS University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Geology, 2005

MS University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Geology, 2007

PhD University of Tennessee, Geology, 2011

 
Smith, Zachary J. (Teaching Assistant)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Mathematics, 2018

 
Spencer, Jason P. (Teaching Assistant)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Geology, 2018

 
Spinler, Joshua C. (Instructor)

BS University of Wyoming, Geography, 2006

BS University of Wyoming, Geology, 2006

MS University of Arizona, Geosciences, 2008

PhD University of Arizona, Geosciences, 2014

 
Spinler, Kalyca (Teaching Assistant)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Science, 2019

 
Weaver, Christopher L. (Adjunct Faculty)

BBA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Economics, 2005

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Sciences and Math (Geology and Mathematics), 2007

 
Williams, Wendi J. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Texas at Arlington, Geology, 1985

MS University of California at Riverside, Earth Science, 1992

PhD University of Texas at El Paso, Geological Sciences, 1999

Economics and Finance

Bhai, Moiz, Professor, Assistant

Ph D, Economics, Labor and Health Economics. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2016.

MA, Economics. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2010.

BA, Economics. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008.

BA, Political Science. University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008.


Elder, Erick, Professor  

Ph D, Economics. University of Pittsburgh, 1996.

MA, Economics. University of Pittsburgh, 1995.

BA, Economics. Allegheny College, 1991.


Funk, Mark, Professor, Associate          

Ph D, Economics. University of California-Davis, 1998.

BA, Economics. Trinity University, 1992.


Hall, John, Professor, Associate

Ph D, Finance. Indiana University, Bloomington, 1992.

MBA, Finance. Florida State University, 1984.

BS, Finance. Florida State University, 1983.


Holland, Jason, Lecturer (Adjunct)        

JD. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2015.

MBA, Business Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2011.

BBA, Economics. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2008.

BBA, Finance, Information Technology. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2008.

BS, Accounting. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2008.


Holland, Larry, Professor

Ph D, Finance. Oklahoma State University, 1994.

MBA, Business Administration. University of Tulsa, 1975.
BSCE, Chemical Engineering. University of Missouri, Rolla, 1968.


Jergins, William, Professor, Assistant

Ph D, Economics, Labor Economics, Environmental Economics, Industrial Organization. Texas Tech University, 2019.

BA, Political Science and Economics. Southern Utah University, 2015.


Jia, Zi, Professor, Assistant       

Ph D, Finance, Economics. Louisiana State University, 2014.

MS, Applied Statistics, Economics. Louisiana State University, 2010.

BA, Systems Sciences / Management Sciences. Beijing Normal University, 2006.


Metzger, James, Lecturer (Adjunct)       

MA, Economics. University of Chicago, 1975.

BA, Political Science. University of Notre Dame, 1971.


Pakko, Michael, Lecturer (Adjunct)        

Ph D, Economics. University of Rochester, 1994.

MA. University of Rochester, 1992.

BA, Socioeconomic Policy Problems, Economics. Michigan State University, 1984.


Small, Elizabeth, Instructor       

MBA. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2000.

BA. Hendrix College, 1981.


Smith, Rhet, Professor, Assistant          

Ph D, Economics. University of Georgia, 2018.

MA, Economics. Cleveland State University, 2012.

BS, Personal Finance. Central Michigan University, 2008.


Terry, Andy, Professor, Associate         

Ph D, Finance. University of Michigan, 1990.

MA, Economics. University of Michigan, 1989.

BA, Business Administration. Hendrix College, 1978.


Vibhakar, Abbey, Lecturer (Adjunct)

MBA, International Business and Finance. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2007.

BBA, International Business, Finance, and Marketing. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2006.


Vibhakar, Ashvin, Faculty, Visiting/Adjunct        

Ph D, Finance. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1980.

MBA, Business Administration. Central Missouri State University, 1974.

Bachelor of Engineering, Technology and Engineering. Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, 1971.

BE, Electrical Engineering. University of Baroda, India, 1970.

Education

Barrett Gregory, T. Greg G. (Professor)

BA Emory University, Economics, 1971

MA University of Michigan, School of Education, Higher Education Administration, 1998

MBA Georgia State University College of Business Administration, Marketing, 1974

PhD University of Michigan, School of Education, Higher Education Administration, 2002

 
Burgin, John S. (Associate Professor)

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Curriculum and Instruction Education, 2001

 
Cellitti, Anarella A. (Associate Professor)

BA Profesor en Educación Instituto Universitario Pedagógico de Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela,, Philosophy, Psychology, Civics, 1978

MA University of Houston, Psychology, 1993

MA Early Childhood Education University of South Carolina, Early Childhood Education, 1985

Normal School. Special certificate to teach elementary school.  Colegio Santo Angel de la Guarda, 1972

PhD Elementary/Early Childhood Education University of South Carolina, Elementary/Early Childhood Education, 1988

 
Deitz, Mary C. (Staff)

EdD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Educational Administration, 2012

 
Dorn, Linda J. (Emeritus)

BS University of Tennessee at Martin, Early Childhood, 1982

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Reading, 1989

PhD Texas Woman’s University, Reading, 1994

 
Duyar, Ibrahim (Professor)

MA Ankara University, Educational Administration and Planning, 1990

MS University of Wisconsin at Madison, Educational Administration, 1992

PhD University of Wisconsin at Madison, Educational Administration, 1995

 
Hughes, Gail D. (Professor)

PhD The University of Memphis, Educational Psychology and Research, 1999

 
Hune, Jennifer B. (Associate Professor)

EdD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Special Education, 1997

 
Hunt, Andrew L. (Associate Professor)

BSE University of Arkansas, Secondary Education, 1988

MEd University of Arkansas, Curriculum & Instruction, 1994

PhD University of Arkansas, Curriculum & Instruction, 1999

 
Layton, Kent (Associate Professor)

BSE Missouri State University, Early Childhood Education, 1981

MEd Missouri State University, Reading, 1983

PhD University of Georgia, Reading, 1985

 
Lindsay, Anne C. (Associate Professor)

PhD University of Victoria, Language Arts (Early Childhood Education), 1996

 
MacFarlane, Bronwyn D. (Professor)

BS University of Missouri, Curriculum and Instruction, 1997

MEd Stephens College, Counseling, 2003

MEd University of Missouri, Curriculum and Instruction, 1998

PhD The College of William and Mary, Educational Policy, Planning, and Leadership, 2008

 
McDonald, Lydia (Adjunct Faculty)

EdD Higher Education, 2011

 
Nolen, Amanda L. (Professor)

BS University of North Texas, Psychology, 1991

M.S. Ed. Baylor University, Educational Psychology, 1997

PhD Baylor University, Educational Psychology, 2002

 
Perry, Susan N. (Adjunct Faculty)

EdD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Higher Education, 2013

 
Pinneo, Lundon A. (Visiting Faculty)

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Secondary Education, 2012

 
Robinson, Ann E. (Professor)

PhD Purdue University, 1983

 
Smith, Bruce D. (Professor)

PhD University of California, Los Angeles, Education, 1991

 
Suter, William N. (Professor)

BA University of California Riverside, Psychology, 1973

MA San Francisco State University, Research Psychology, 1976

PhD Stanford University, Educational Psychology, 1983

 
Tate, Daryl A. (Assistant Professor)

EdD Pepperdine University, Educational Learning Technologies, 2015

 
Vander Putten, Jim J. (Associate Professor)

BSE University of Wisconsin-Stout, Marketing Education, 1984

MS Indiana University, Higher Education and Student Affairs, 1986

Associate of Arts Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Marketing and Sales Management, 1980

PhD University of Michigan, Higher and Postsecondary Education, 1998

Engineering Technology

Alobaidi, Wissam M. (Adjunct Faculty)

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Engineering Science and Systems, 2017

 
Bakr, Mo M. (Professor)

BS Cairo University, Mechanical Engineering, 1955

MS Purdua University, Industrial Engineering, 1963

PhD Purdue University, Industrial Engineering, 1968

 
Copeland, Curtis (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Cincinnati, Materials Engineering, 1995

MS University of Tennessee, Polymer Engineering, 1998

 
Gilbert, Ben B. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering, 1996

MS University of Arkansas, Mechanical Engineering, 1999

 
Hawkins, Seth (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 2016

MS Arkansas State University, Engineering Management, 2018

 
Hendricks, Christopher G. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS Southern Illinois University, Industrial Technology, 2005

 
Hite, Jon D. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, 1999

MS Colorado Technical University, Management, 2005

 
Jajam, Kailash (Assistant Professor)

ME Indian Institute of Science, Metallurgy, 2006

BTech Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Metallurgical Engineering, 2004

PhD Auburn University, Mechanical Engineering, 2013

 
Jones, Beryl E. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA University of Arkansas, Physics, 1976

 
Luneau Jr., David D. (Associate Professor)

BS Rice University, Electrical Engineering, 1980

MS Georgia Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering, 1981

 
Mastro, Paul F. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS Lowell Technological Institute, Plastics, 1969

MBA Bellarmine College, Business, 1979

 
Menhart, Steve (Professor)

MS Texas Tech University, Electrical Engineering, 1985

B.Sc. University of Warwick, Engineering Electronics, 1983

PhD Texas Tech University, Electrical Engineering, 1988

 
Patangia, Hirak (Professor)

MS University of New Brunswick, Engineering, 1968

B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology, Engineering Electronics, 1966

PhD McGill University, Electrical Engineering, 1977

 
Pidugu, Srikanth B. (Professor)

BS Osmania University, Mechanical Engineering, 1987

MS Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai (Madras), Mechanical Engineering, 1990

PhD Old Dominion University, Mechanical Engineering, 2001

 Sharma, Ashokkumar (Assistant Professor)

BE Faculty of Technology and Engineering, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Mechanical Engineering, 1998

Master of Technology (M.Tech.) Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, 2007

PhD Oklahoma State University, Biosystems Engineering, 2013

 
Tomany, Armand J. (Academic Staff)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Engineering Technology - Mechanical, 2002

 Zhang, Wenle (Associate Professor)

PhD Ohio University, Electrical Engineering, 2000

English

Barrio Vilar, Laura (Assistant Professor)

BA Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, English Philology, 1998

MA University of Kentucky, English, 2001

Graduate Certificate University of Kentucky, College Teaching and Learning, 2006

Graduate Certificate University of Kentucky, Women’s Studies, 2001

PhD University of Kentucky, English, 2011

 
Condran, Jeffrey A. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Pittsburgh, English Writing, 1995

MFA University of Pittsburgh, Creative Writing–Fiction, 1998

 
Crutcher, Paul A. (Assistant Professor)

BA University Missouri-St. Louis, 2002

MA University of Missouri, English, 2013

PhD Michigan State University, Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy, 2013

 
Ecke, Jeremy S. (Associate Professor)

BA University of California at Davis, English, 2000

PhD University of California at Berkeley, English, 2009

 
Hockersmith, Thomas E. (Adjunct Faculty)

MA Emory University, English, 2014

 
Hummel Ecke, Heather K. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of California, Davis, English, 1999

MA Eastern Washington University, English Literature, 2002

MFA University of Southern Maine Stone Coast MFA Program, Poetry, 2015

 
Hunter, Angela N. (Associate Professor)

BA Colorado College, Comparative Literature, 1994

MA New York University, French Literature, 1997

PhD Emory University, Comparative Literature, 2004

 
Levernier, James A. (Professor)

BA Marquette University, English and Philosophy, 1971

MA University of Pennsylvania, English, 1973

PhD University of Pennsylvania, English, 1975

 
McAbee, Kris E. (Associate Professor)

BS Vanderbilt University, English with Honors, 2000

BS Vanderbilt University, Psychology, 2000

MA New York University, Humanities and Social Thought, 2002

PhD University of California, Santa Barbara, English, 2008

 
Minnick, J B. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Pittsburgh, 1985

MEd University of Pittsburgh, 1993

PhD University of Pittsburg, 2002

 
Thurmond, Frank (Instructor)

PhD University College Oxford, Englis Literature, 1990

History

Amstutz, Andrew (Assistant Professor)

BA Middlebury College, History, 2008

MA Cornell University, South Asian History, 2012

PhD Cornell University, South Asian History Concentration, 2017

 
Anson IV, Ed M. (Professor)

PhD University of Virginia, History, 1975

 
Heil, Michael W. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Pittsburgh, Philosophy (honors), Classics (honors), and History, 2004

MA Columbia University, History, 2007

Master of Philosophy Columbia University, History, 2008

PhD Columbia University, History, 2013

  
Key, Barclay T. (Associate Professor)

BS University of North Alabama, 1997

MA University of Florida, History, 2005

M.Div. David Lipscomb University, Biblical Studies, 2002

PhD University of Florida, History, 2007

 
Kirk, John A. (Professor)

BA University of Nottingham, American Studies, 1991

PhD University of Newcastle upon Tyne, American History, 1997

 
Lewis, Johanna M. (Professor)

BA Salem College, American Studies, History, 1983

MA Wake Forest University, U.S. History, 1985

PhD College of William & Mary, Early American History, 1991

 
Mann, Kristin D. (Professor)

BA Trinity University, History, 1993

MA Trinity University, Teaching Social Studies, 1994

PhD Northern Arizona University, History, 2002

 
Marvin, Nathan E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Wesleyan University, History; French Studies, 2010

MA Johns Hopkins University, History, 2013

PhD Johns Hopkins University, History, 2018

   
Porter, Jess C. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Colorado, Geography and Environmental Studies, 1996

MS Oklahoma State University, Geography, 2002

PhD Oklahoma State University, Geography, 2007

 
Romney, Charles W. (Professor)

BA Pomona College, 1989

MA University of California, Los Angeles, History, 1993

PhD University of California, Los Angeles, History, 1996

 
Ross, James D. (Associate Professor)

MA University of Massachusetts, Labor History, 1996

PhD Auburn University, Modern U.S. History, 2004

 
Yeaw, Katrina E. (Assistant Professor)

BA San Francisco State University, Comparative Literature, 2007

MA San Francisco State University, History, 2009

PhD Georgetown University, History, 2018

Information Science

Agarwal, Nitin (Associate Professor)

BT Indian Institute of Information Technology, Information Technology, 2003

PhD Arizona State University, Computer Science, 2009

 
Bauer, Bruce L. (Advanced Instructor)

BA Hendrix College, Physics, 1978

MS Oklahoma State University, Computer Science, 1980

 
Berleant, Daniel D. (Professor)

BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, 1982

MS University of Texas, Computer Science, 1990

PhD University of Texas at Austin, Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science, 1991

 
Cruz Neira, Carolina (Professor)

BA Universidad Metropolitana, Systems Engineering, 1987

MS University of Illinois at Chicago, interactive visualization, visual analytics, 1991

PhD University of Illinois at Chicago, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, 1995

 
Dagtas, Serhan (Professor)

BS Bilkent University, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1991

MS Purdue University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1994

PhD Purdue University, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1998

 
Davis, Jennifer L. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Information Science, 2003

JD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bowen School of Law, Law, 2013

MS University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Operations Management, 2005

 
Decker, William C. (Adjunct Faculty)

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Computing, 2014

 
Holthoff, Timothy N. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS Vanderbilt University, Computer Science, 1986

JD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Bowen School of Law, Law, 1998

MLS Vanderbilt University, Library Science, 1988

 
Joyner, John A. (Adjunct Faculty)

BS University of Colorado, Business, 1982

 
McMillan, Michael M. (Adjunct Faculty)

MS Nova Southeastern University, Computer Science, 2009

 
Nelson, Eric D. (Adjunct Faculty)

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Computing, 2011

 
Pierce, Liz M. (Associate Professor)

BS The Pennsylvania State University, Mathematics, 1985

BS The Pennsylvania State University, Quantitative Business Analysis, 1985

MS Iona College, Computer Science, 1991

PhD University of Michigan, Business Administration, 1996

 
Pullen, Daniel L. (PhD Candidate)

BS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Information Science, 2012

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Information Quality, 2014

GC University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Information Quality, 2013

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Integrated Computing, 2017

 
Reiners, Dirk P. (Associate Professor)

MS Technical University of Darmstadt, Computer Graphics, 1994

PhD Technical University of Darmstadt, Computer Graphics, 2002

 
Talburt, John R. (Professor)

BS Arkansas State University, Mathematics, 1967

MS University of Arkansas, Mathematics, 1969

PhD University of Arkansas, Mathematics, 1971

 
Tudoreanu D.Sc., Mihail E. (Professor)

BS University “Al. I. Cuza”, Computer Science, 1997

MS Washington University in St. Louis, Computer Science, 1999

DSc Washington University in St. Louis, Computer Science, 2002

 
Wallace III, Thomas S. (Senior Instructor)

BA UA Little Rock, International Studies, 2001

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, 2005

 
Wang, Richard (Professor)

BS National Taiwan University, Taipei, Electrical Engineering, 1975

MBA University of Wisconsin, Madison, Business Statistics, 1979

PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Information Technology, 1985

 
Williams, Phil H. (Academic Staff)

BS Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Biological Sciences, 1998

MS Joint UAMS UALR, Bioinformatics, 2005

MS UALR Applied Science, Applied Science Instrumentation, 2005

PhD Joint UAMS UALR, Bioinformatics, 2008

 
Wu, Ningning (Professor)

BS University of Science and Technology of China, Electrical Engineering, 1992

MS University of  Science and Technology of China, Electrical Engineering, 1995

PhD George Mason University, Information Technology, 2001

 
Xu, Xiaowei (Professor)

BS Nankai University, Mathematics, 1983

MS Shenyang Institute of Computing Technology, Chinese Academy of Science, Computer Science, 1987

PhD Ludwig-Maxinilians-Universttat, Computer Science, 1998

 
Yang, Mary (Professor)

MS Purdue University, Physics, 1998

NIH Post Doctoral Fellowship Training Completion NIH - National Human Genome Research Institute, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Computational Science and Genomics, 2006

MSECE Purdue University, Computer Engineering, 2005

PhD Purdue University, Physics, 2005

Management

Bajwa, Ahmad (Associate Professor)    

Ph D, Operations Management. The University of Alabama, 2013.

MBA. Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, 2001.

BS. University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. Pakistan, 1991.


Bell, Joseph (Professor)

JD, Law. T.M.Cooley School of Law, 1983.

MBA, Finance. Michigan State University, 1986.

BA, Other. Bloomsburg University, 1979.


Boss, Alan (Assistant Professor)         

Ph D, Organizational Behavior, Entrepreneurship & Strategic Management. University of Maryland, 2010.

MS, Organizational Behavior. Brigham Young University, 1999.

BS, Psychology. Brigham Young University, 1996.


Felan, Joe (Associate Professor)         

Ph D, Production/Operations Management. University of South Carolina, 1995.

MBA, Management. Baylor University, 1989.

BBA, Marketing. Baylor University, 1987.


Ford, Robert, Lecturer (Adjunct)

MBA, Business Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1980.

BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Arkansas, 1973.


Harpool, Charles, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MBA, Management and Finance . Missouri State University , 1976.

BS, Marketing and Management. Missouri State University , 1974.


Harris, Philip, Lecturer (Adjunct)

MBA, Business Administration. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2004.

BA, Business Administration. Philander Smith College, 1994.


Hendon, John, Instructor

MBA, International Business. San Diego State University, 1992.

Post Bac. Study, Operations/Systems Management. Courses in M.S. program University of Southern California, 1983.

BS, Education. University of Central Arkansas, 1977.


Johnson, Janell, Lecturer (Adjunct)       

MBA. Nicholls State University, 2014.

BS, Business Management. McNeese State University, 2012.

Leonard, Karen (Professor)        

Ph D, International Organizational Behavior, Strategy. University of Memphis, 2004.

MS, Commerce, International Business and Marketing. University of Auckland (New Zealand), 1989.

BS, Science, Botany. Arkansas State University, 1975.


Premeaux, Sonya (Professor)    

Ph D, Management, Marketing. Louisiana State University, 2001.

MBA, Business Administration. McNeese State University, 1988.

BS, Management. McNeese State University, 1986.


Robinson, Kevin, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MBA, Business Administration, Finance. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1995.

BS, Human Resources. Arkansas State University, 1993.


Thomas-Holladay, Diane, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MLIR, Labor and Industrial Relations. Michigan State University, 1981.

BA, Social Science. Michigan State University, 1976.


Trigeaud, Martial, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MBA, Business Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2017.

MS, Industrial Engineering and Management. School of Engineering EI.CESI, 2011.

BS, Chemical Engineering. University of Poitiers, 2008.


Tudor, Thomas (Professor)        

Ph D, Management, Human Resource Management. Virginia Commonwealth University, 1997.

MBA, Management. Virginia Commonwealth University, 1992.

BS, Marketing. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, 1988.


Varela, Otmar (Associate Professor)     

Ph D, Organizational Behavior. Tulane University, 2003.

MS, International Business. Tulane University, 2000.

MBA. Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (Madrid- Spain), 1994.

BS, Legal & Political Sciences. Universidad Central Venezuela, 1990.


Zhao, Yue (Assistant Professor)

Ph D, Business Administration. Florida International University, 2018.

MS, Marketing. University of Denver, 2012.

BA, Economics. Capital University of Economics and Business, 2010.

Marketing

Davis, Lenita (Professor)          

Ph D, Business Administration, Marketing. University of Cincinnati, 2001.

MBA, Business Administration. Xavier University, 1999.

BS, Mechanical Engineering. Tuskegee University, 1984.

 

Geissler, Gary (Professor)         

Ph D, Marketing. University of Georgia, Athens, 1998.

MBA, Marketing. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 1985.

BS, Business Administration. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, 1984.

 

Gilliam, David (Associate Professor)        

Ph D, Business Administration - Marketing. Oklahoma State University, 2011.

MBA, Economics. Wright State University, 2007.

BA, Economics. Ohio University, 1989.

 

Gwinn, Shannon, Lecturer (Adjunct)      

MBA, Business Administration. University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 1998.

BBA, Marketing. University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 1993.

 

Kim, Seunghyun (Assistant Professor)

Ph D, Strategic Communication - Advertising. University of Oklahoma, 2019.

MBA, Marketing. Soongsil University, South Korea, 2012.

BA, Business Administration, Marketing. Soongsil University, South Korea, 2010.

 

Rockwell, Casey (Assistant Professor) 

JD, Law. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2006.

EDD, Educational Administration. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2011.

Masters in Public Service, Public Service. University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, 2007.

BA, Educational Policy. Hendrix College, 2003.

 

Singleton, Michael, Lecturer (Adjunct)   

JD. UALR William H. Bowen School of Law, 2008.

BBA, Accounting. Henderson State University, 2002.

 

Wayland, Jane (Professor)         

Ph D, Marketing, Statistics. University of North Texas, 1989.

MBA, Business Administration. University of Southern Mississippi, 1979.

BS, Marketing. University of Southern Mississippi, 1977.

Mathematics & Statistics

Childers, Ann B. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Mathematics, 2009

MS University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Mathematical Sciences, 2011

PhD Georgia State University, Mathematics and Statistics, 2014

 
Deng, Shuzhen (Instructor)

BS University Of Arkansas At Little Rock, Mathematics, 2013

MS University Of Arkansas At Little Rock, Mathematics, 2015

 
Elsalloukh, Hassan (Professor)

BS Henderson State University, Mathematics, 1998

MS UA Little Rock, Mathematics, 2001

PhD Baylor University, Statistics, 2004

 
Fulmer R, Jim R. (Associate Professor)

BS Ark St Tchrs Coll, 1954

EdD University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1978

MA University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1957

 
Hardeman, Melissa A. (Instructor)

BS Nicholls State University, Applied Mathematics, 1985

MS Nicholls State University, Applied Mathematics, 1987

 
Jackson, Christy L. (Instructor)

BA Hendrix College, Mathematics with an emphasis in Economics, 1990

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Mathematics, 1994

 
Jones, Lakeshia L. (Assistant Professor)

BS Columbia College, Mathematics, 2003

MS University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Mathematical Finance, 2012

MS Howard University, Mathematics, 2005

PhD Howard University, Mathematics, 2008

 
Kaufmann, Eric R. (Professor)

BS The Ohio State University, Mathematics, 1988

MS University of Dayton, Applied Mathematical Systems, 1991

PhD Auburn University, Mathematics, 1994

 
Kosmatov, Nickolai (Professor)

PhD Auburn University, Alabama, 1999

 
LeGrand, Denise J. (Instructor)

BS John Carroll University, Math, 1979

MS University of Arizona, Mathematics, 1982

 
Lu, Lianfang (Associate Professor)

BS Sichuan Normal University, 1990

MEd University of Oklahoma, Math Education, 2005

PhD Louisiana State University, Math Education, 2011

 
Nguyen, Minh V. (Professor)

Doctor of Sciences Institute of Mathematics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Physics and Mathematics, 1993

Diploma Vietnam National University at Hanoi, Mathematical Analysis, 1979

PhD Vietnam National University at Hanoi, Mathematics, 1989

 
Peter, Thomas F. (Associate Professor)

BS Florida State University, Mathematics, 1963

MS Florida State University, Mathematics, 1966

PhD Florida State University, Mathematics / Algebra, 1973

 
Streett, Rebecca A. (Senior Instructor)

BS Sweet Briar College, Mathematics, 1990

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Mathematics, 1993

 
Umphers, Ida S. (Instructor)

BS UALR, Physics, 1981

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Mathematics, 1987

 
Wang, Xiaoshen (Professor)

BS Jilin University, Taiwan, 1982

MS Jilin University, Taiwan, 1985

PhD Michigan State University, Applied Sciences, 1990

 
Ye, Xiu (Professor)

BS Wuhan University, 1982

MA University of Pittsburg, Mathematics, 1987

MS University of Pittsburg, Mechanical Engineering, 1991

PhD University of Pittsburgh, Mathematics, 1990

 
Zhang, Wei (Assistant Professor)

MA Xiamen University, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, 2009

MS Florida Atlantic University, 2012

PhD Florida Atlantic University, Mathematics, 2014

Music


Bunting, Justin (Assistant Professor)

BM The Ohio State University, Percussion Performance, 2008

MM Belmont University, Percussion Performance, 2011

Doctor of Musical Arts University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Percussion Performance, 2015

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Music Theory, 2015

 
Goff, Ken G. (Assistant Professor)

BM Liberty Universtiy, Music, 1998

MA Southern Oregon University, Music, 2001

PhD Florida State University, Muisc Education, 2016

 
Groesbeck, Rolf A. (Professor)

BA oberlin college, music, 1979

BM oberlin college, music history, piano, 1979

MA nyu, urban ethnomusicology, 1985

PhD nyu, ethnomusicology, 1995

 
Hakutani, Naoki (Associate Professor)

BM Northwestern University, Piano Performance, 1994

MM Indiana University Bloomington, Piano Performance, 1997

Doctor of Musical Arts University of Texas at Austin, Piano Performance, 2005

Performance Diploma Indiana University Bloomington, Piano Performance, 1999

 
Holzer, Linda R. (Professor)

BM Northwestern University, Piano Performance, 1985

MM University of N. Carolina at Chapel Hill, Piano Performance, 1987

DMus (Doctor of Music) Florida State University, Piano Performance, 1995

   
Mason, Lorissa D. (Assistant Professor)

Doctor of Musical Arts University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory, Conducting, 2019

BM Texas Tech University, Music, 2000

MM Texas Tech University, Music, 2003

 
Richeson, Tom T. (Associate Professor)

BM University of Tennessee Knoxville, Trumpet Performance/Music, 1973

MM University of Tennessee Knoxville, Trumpet, Music, 1982

 
Underwood, Michael P. (Instructor)

MM Bowling Green State University, Music Performance, 1998

MM Bowling Green State University, Music Theory, 1998

Doctorate of Musical Arts “DMA” University of North Texas, Trombone Performance, 1998

Nursing

 

Bridges, Jenny

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2005

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2019

 

Bristow, Karen

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2014

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2020

 

Brooks, Shelia

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/1994

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2015

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2020

DNP/Spring/2023

 

Davidson, Sloan Elizabeth
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/1994
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2006
Master of Science in Nursing Education/2011
Ph.D. in Nursing Science/2017

 

Dostert, Jennifer

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2017

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2021

 

Haile, Haley
Associate of Science in Nursing/2014
Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016
Enrolled/Master of Science in Nursing Education/2023

 

Hester, Stephanie-Denise

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2012

Master of Science in Nursing-Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/2019

 

Molsbee, Preston

Licensed Practical Nurse/1997

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2000

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2007

Doctorate of Education/2011

 

Moore, Farren

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2010

Master of Science in Nursing- Education and Administration/2015

 

Pacheco, Chelsea

Associate of Science in Nursing/2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2017

Master of Science in Nursing-Leadership/2022

 

Phillips, Sarah Elizabeth

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016

Master of Nursing Science/2021

 

Smith, Kyrsten

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2013

MSN/Nursing Education/Spring 2024

 

Solomon, Fairah

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2014

Master of Nursing Science/2018

 

Staley, Judy

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016

Master of Nursing Science/2020

 

Teague, Johni Beth

Diploma in Nursing/2009

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2011

Master of Science Nursing Education/2019

 

Trickey, Amanda

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016

Master of Nursing Science/2021

 

Williams, Anna

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2013

Master of Nursing Science/2019

 

Young, Josh

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016

Master of Nursing Science/2019

 

Baertlein, Lindsey

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/2005

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2010

Master of Science in Nursing- Education/2020

Currently Enrolled: Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing/August 2023

 

Hunter-Layne, Carolyn

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/1972

Master of Science in Nursing- Education: 2003

 

Nduku, Josy

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2007

Master of Science in Nursing/Public Health Nursing and Nursing/2011

Doctorate of Nursing Practice/2019

 

Rose, Crystal

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2006

Master of Health Administration/2008

Doctorate of Philosophy Nursing Science/2020

 

Sadaka, Heba

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/1993

Master of Science in Nursing Education/2010

Currently Enrolled: Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing/2023/2024

 

Bartlett, Stephanie

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing/2014

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2015

Master of Science in Nursing- APRN/2017

 

Falls, Lakeisha

Bachelor of Science in Nursing/2016

DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner/2020

 

Porter, Kimberly

Diploma in Nursing/1993

Master of Science in Nursing-Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner/2019

Philosophy & Interdisciplinary Studies

Hale, Edward (Adjunct Faculty)

BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Humanities and Science, 1970

BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Math, 1970

Master of Theological Studies Harvard Divinity School, Religion, 1973

PhD Harvard University, Religion, 1980

 
Jauss, Steve (Adjunct Faculty)

BA UA, Little Rock, Music (Music History & Literature), 1997

BA UA, Little Rock, Philosophy, 1997

MA UA, Little Rock, Linguistics, 2000

ABD (All course requirements, all exams, all teacher training, and all dissertation credits–everything except a dissertation defense) University of Pennsylvania, Philosophy, 2005

 
Jones, Craig S. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Philosophy, 2002

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Psychology, 2002

MA University of Memphis, Philosophy, 2004

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2007

 
McAuliffe, Jana (Assistant Professor)

BA University of San Francisco, Philosophy, 2001

MA De Paul University, Philosophy, 2006

PhD DePaul University, Philosophy, 2013

 
Norton, Michael B. (Assistant Professor)

BA The George Washington University, Religion, 2001

MA Villanova University, Philosophy, 2006

MTS Harvard Divinity School, Theological Studies, 2003

PhD Villanova University, Philosophy, 2011

 
Robinson, Keith A. (Professor)

BA University of Essex, Philosophy/Literature (Double Major), 1987

MA University of Essex, Philosophy, 1988

PhD University of Warwick, Philosophy, 1996

 
Spino, Joseph M. (Assistant Professor)

BA Stonehill College, Philosophy; Mathematics, 2004

MA Western Michigan University, Philosophy, 2010

MME - Master of Mathematics for Educators Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Mathematics Education, 2007

PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Philosophy, 2016

 
Taylor, Reed W. (Instructor)

BA University of New Mexico, Philosophy / History, 2001

MPhil  (research masters)  Erasmus University Rotterdam, Philosophy and Economics, 2004

PhD Virginia Tech, Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultrual Thought, 2012

 
Thomas, Jan L. (Professor)

BA University of Colorado, Creative Writing, 1980

MA University of Arizona, Philosophy, 1992

PhD University of Arizona, Philosophy, 1993

Physics & Astronomy

Al-Shukri, Haydar J. (Professor)

BS University of Baghdad, Geophysics, 1974

MS University of Baghdad, Seismology, 1976

PhD Saint Louis University, Geophysics, 1990

 
Blanton, Miles C. (Instructor)

BA Columbia University, Physics, 2000

MS University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Physics, 2003

PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Physics, 2008

 
Chen, Tar-pin (Professor)

PhD University at Buffalo,  The State University of New York, 1978

 
Guisbiers, Gregory L. (Assistant Professor)

PhD University of Mons, Physics, 2006


Hall, Tony A. (Associate Professor)

BS Arkansas State University, Physics, 1994

MS Purdue University, Physics, 1996

PhD Purdue University, Physics, 2000

 
Karabacak, Tansel (Professor)

BS Middle East Technical University, Physics, 1996

MS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Physics, 1999

PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Physics, 2003

 
Nichols, John (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Kentucky, Physics, 2008

PhD University of Kentucky, Physics, 2012

 
Nichols, John A. (Assistant Professor)

BS University of the Cumberlands, Physics and Mathematics, 2004

MS University of Kentucky, Physics, 2008

PhD University of Kentucky, Physics, 2012

Psychology

Corwyn, Robert F. (Professor)

PhD University of Memphis, Educational Psychology and Research, 2004

 
Faucett, John M. (Associate Professor)

PhD Tulane University, Psychology, 1991

 
Hines Ph.D., Bob J. (Associate Professor)

BS Union College, Psychology, 1985

MA St. Bonaventure University, General/Experimental Psychology, 1988

A.A.S. (Associate of Arts and Sciences) Mohawk Valley Community College, Liberal Arts, 1983

PhD Purdue University, Cognitive Psychology, 1993

 
Mastin, David F. (Professor)

PhD University of Southern Mississippi, Counseling Psychology, 1998

 
Moore, Bruce D. (Associate Professor)

PhD University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Experimental Psychology, 1976

 
Sherwin, Elisabeth D. (Professor)

BA Bar Ilan University, Psychology, 1985

MS Virginia Commonwealth University, Clinical Psychology, 1991

PhD Virginia Commonwealth University, Psychology, 1994

 
Tennial, Rachel E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Saint Louis University, Psychology, 2007

MS Saint Louis University, Experimental Psychology, 2011

PhD Saint Louis University, Experimental Psychology, 2014

Rhetoric and Writing

Beavers, Melvin E. (Instructor)

BA University of Central Arkansas, English, 2001

EdD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Higher Education Administration, 2019

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Rhetoric and Writing, 2006

 
Bowling, Susan E. (Instructor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Literature, 1983

BSE University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Elementary Education, 2000

MEd University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Reading Education, 2001

 
Carter, Joyce L. (Professor)

BA University of Southern California, English, 1982

MA University of Texas, English, 1987

MBA University of Texas, Strategic Management, 2001

PhD University of Texas, Rhetoric, 1997

 
Cox Jr., Earnest L. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, English, 1990

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Technical and Expository Writing, 1993

PhD Texas Christian University, English, 1999

 
Graham, Gregory W. (Instructor)

MA Professional/Technical Writing, 2010

 
Jensen, George H. (Professor)

PhD University of South Carolina, English, 1977

 
Kuralt, Karen M. (Professor)

BA University of Utah, English, 1991

MA University of Utah, English, 1993

PhD Purdue University, English/Rhetoric and Composition, 2004

 
L’eplattenier, Barbara E. (Professor)

BA Mankato State University, English, 1991

MA University of Nebraska Omaha, English, 1993

PhD Purdue University, English, 1998

 
Martin, Londie T. (Assistant Professor)

BA The University of Texas at Austin, English, 2003

MA Iowa State University, Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication, 2008

PhD University of Arizona, Rhetoric, Composition and the Teaching of English, 2013

 
Matson, Joanne L. (Professor)

JD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1995

MA University of Minnesota, English, 1980

PhD University of Minnesota, English, 1984

 
Nahrwold PhD, Cindy A. (Professor)

BA Ball State University, English (secondary teaching), 1977

MA Arizona State University, Linguistics, Rhetoric and Composition, 1984

PhD New Mexico State University, Rhetoric and Professional Communication, 2001

 
Ray, Brian C. (Associate Professor)

PhD University of North Carolina - Greensboro, English, 2012

 
Scaife, Tammy V. (Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Professional/Technical Writing, 2005

 
Skurat Harris, Heidi A. (Associate Professor)

BA College of the Ozarks, English, 1997

MA Ball State University, Creative Writing, 2007

MA Missouri State University, Writing, 1999

PhD Ball State University, Composition and Rhetoric, 2009

 
Williams, Joe J. (Associate Professor)

BA Lehigh University, English/Theatre, 1993

MA West Chester University, English, 1999

PhD Syracuse University, Composition and Cultural Rhetoric, 2005

Mass Communication

Barnes, Amy O. (Associate Professor)

MA University of Arkansas, Journalism, 1998

 
Boateng, Kwasi (Associate Professor)

BA University of Cape-Coast, Graeco-Roman Civilization and Religious Studies, 1990

MA Ohio University, Mass Communication, 2001

MA International Affairs, 1999

Diploma in Education  University of Cape-Coast, Secondary Education, 1990

PhD Ohio University, Mass Communication, 2006

 
Byrne-McCollum, Jamie M. (Professor)

BS Murray State University, Journalism and English (Double Major), 1983

MS Murray State University, Journalism, 1985

PhD The Pennsylvania State University, Mass Communication, 1998

 
Colvin, Brandon B. (Assistant Professor)

BA Western Kentucky University, English (Creative Writing), 2010

MA University of Wisconsin-Madison, Film, 2012

PhD University of Wisconsin-Madison, Communication Arts, 2018

 
Edwards, Timothy (Professor)

BA Southern Arkansas University, Mass Communication, 1989

Master of Science  Arkansas State University, Mass Communication, 1991

PhD University of Kentucky, Communication, 1998

 
Etheridge, Chris E. (Assistant Professor)

BA Knox College, Chemistry, 2005

MS Northwestern University, Journalism, 2007

PhD University of North Carolina, Mass Communication, 2019

 
Hoerschelmann, Olaf (Professor)

MA University of Missouri, Communication, 1991

PhD Indiana University, Bllomington, Mass Communication, 1997

 
Rhodes, Sonny M. (Associate Professor)

BSE University of Central Arkansas, Journalism, 1976

MA University of Mississippi, Journalism, 1981

 
Robinson, Christopher (Assistant Professor)

PhD University of Kansas, Film and Media Studies, 2012

 
Weekley, David C. (Senior Instructor)

MA University of Arkansas, Education, 2001

Public Affairs

Craw, Michael C. (Assistant Professor)

PhD Indiana University, Political Science, 2004

 
Giammo, Joe D. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Texas at Austin, Government, 1995

PhD University of Texas at Austin, Government, 2004

 
Glazier, Rebecca (Associate Professor)

BA California State University Channel Islands, Interdisciplinary Studies, 2004

MA University of California Santa Barbara, Political Science, 2006

PhD University of California Santa Barbara, Political Science, 2009

 
Leach, Kirk (Assistant Professor)

MBA Drexel University, 2006

PhD Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Ph.D. Public Affairs, 2016

 
Scranton, Peggy E. (Adjunct Faculty)

BA Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Political Science, 1972

MA University of Pittsburgh, Political Science, 1980

PhD University of Pittsburgh, Political Science, 1980

 
Slagle, Derek R. (Assistant Professor)

BS University of Tennessee, Biological Sciences, 2007

MS East Tennessee State University, Allied Health, 2010

PhD Florida Atlantic University, Public Administration, 2015

 
Stevenson 2584436, Jerry G. (Professor)

MSW University of Georgia, Mental Health Administration, 1973

PhD University of Georgia, Public Administration, 1985

 
Wiebelhaus-Brahm, Eric J. (Associate Professor)

BA Marquette University, Political Science & Anthropology, 1994

MA University of Colorado, Political Science, 2003

PhD University of Colorado, Political Science, 2006

 
Williams 6582310, Christopher J. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Mary Washington, Political Science, 2005

MA University of North Texas, Political Science, 2008

PhD University of North Texas, Political Science, 2012

Social Work

Atkins, May A. (Instructor)

MSW The University of Tennessee Knoxville, Social Work, 1981

 
Burse, Jacqueline R. (Assistant Professor)

BSW Ferris State University, Social Work, 2000

MS Ferris State University, Criminal Justice Administration, 2001

MSW Wayne State University, Social Work, 2012

PhD University of Texas at Arlington, Social Work, 2017

 
Crisp, Catherine L. (Associate Professor)

BA Rutgers College, Sociology, 1987

MSW University of Kansas, Social Work, 1993

PhD University of Texas at Austin, Social Work, 2002

 
Danforth, Laura M. (Assistant Professor)

BSW University of Arkansas, School of Social Work, 2009

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, School of Social Work, 2011

PhD University of Missouri, School of Social Work, 2016

 
Fowler, Elizabeth D. (Instructor)

BA UA Little Rock, Psychology, 1999

MSW UA Little Rock, Social Work, 2006

 
Jones, Kim A. (Professor)

BSW Southern Illinois University, General, 1979

MSW University of Illinois, Clinical, 1981

PhD Smith College School for Social Work, Clinical, 1992

 
Kapp, Stephen A. (Professor)

BA University of Wisconsin - Madison, Social Work, 1978

MSW University of Michigan, Social Work, 1982

PhD Michigan State University, Interdisciplinary Doctorate in Social Science and Social Work, 1997

 
Leyenberger, Morgan H. (Instructor)

BA University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, Anthropology, 2009

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2015

 
Lloyd PhD, LCSW, Chris C. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Psychology, 1997

AM Social Services Administration University of Chicago, Clinical Practice, 2000

EMT-Paramedic Eastern Iowa Community College, 1993

PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Social Work, 2008

 
McClane, Veronica P. (Adjunct Faculty)

BSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2008

MS Grand Canyon University, Psychology, 2015

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2011

 
Moore, Kelly M. (Instructor)

BA University of AR, psychology, 2006

MSW University of AR, Social Work, 2008

 
Namir, David (Instructor)

BA Temple University, Political Science, 1991

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2011

MPIA University of Pittsburgh, International Political Economy, 1993

 
Otters, Rosalie V. (Associate Professor)

BA SUNY at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University), History, 1967

MA Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Church History and Christian Thought, 1972

MSW Washington University, Brown School of Social Work, Social Work, 1989

Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) Eden Theological Seminary, Pastoral Theology, 1986

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) Princeton Theological Seminary, Ministry, 1977

PhD University of North Texas, Sociology, 2005

 
Pelts, Michael (Assistant Professor)

BS University of Southern Mississippi, Social and Rehabilitation Services, 1991

MSW Portland State University, Social Work, 2010

Graduate Certificate University of Missouri, Public Health, 2015

PhD University of Missouri - Columbia, Social Work, 2015

 
Rose, Stephanie F. (Adjunct Faculty)

BSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2008

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 2010

DSW, ABD Capella University, Social Work, 2018

Associate of Arts National Park College, 2006

Associate of Science National Park College, 2006

 
Ruhr, Lindsay R. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Missouri - St. Louis, Psychology, 2009

MSW Washington University in St. Louis, Social Work, 2011

Master of Public Policy Administration (MPPA)  University of Missouri - St. Louis, Public Policy Administration, 2012

PhD University of Missouri - Columbia, Social Work, 2016

 
Turney, Howard M. (Professor)

BBA University of Central Arkansas, Business Administration, 1974

MSW University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Social Work, 1985

PhD Florida State University, Social Work, 1991

 
Turturro Ph.D., Carolyn L. (Associate Professor)

MA New York University, Organizational Psychology, 1981

PhD New York University, Community Psychology, 1992

Sociology and Anthropology

Briscoe, David L. (Professor)

BA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Sociology, 1980

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Criminal Justice, 1985

PhD Southern Illinois University, Sociology, 1993

 
Flinn, Juliana B. (Professor)

BA Barnard College, anthropology, 1972

MPH Columbia University, Sociomedical Sciences, 1984

PhD Stanford University, anthropology, 1982

 
Hawkins, Simon (Associate Professor)

PhD University of Chicago, Anthropology, 2003

 
Ito, Kinko (Professor)

BA Nanzan University, American and British Studies, 1980

MA The Ohio State University, Sociology, 1982

PhD The Ohio State University, Sociology, 1987

 
King, Katie A. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Kentucky, anthropology, 2000

MA University of Tennessee, anthropology, 2002

PhD University of Tennessee, Anthropology, 2007

 
Lewis, Krista A. (Professor)

BS Missouri State University, Anthropology, 1995

MA University of Chicago, Anthropology, 1997

PhD University of Chicago, Anthropology, 2005

 
Lopez Ramirez, Adriana (Associate Professor)

PhD Brown University, Sociology, 2009

 
Sanderson, Robert E. (Professor)

PhD Louisiana State University, Sociology, 1986

 
Shafeek Amin, Neveen F. (Assistant Professor)

BA Cairo University, Beni-Suef Branch, Egypt., Arts and Education, English Language, 1999

MA The University of Texas at Austin, Sociology, 2009

Doctorate Portfolio in Applied Statistical Modeling The University of Texas at Austin, Applied Statistics, 2012

PhD The University of Texas at Austin, Sociology, 2015

 
Willis, Don E. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Central Arkansas, Sociology, 2010

MA University of Arkansas, Sociology, 2013

PhD University of Missouri, Sociology, 2018

Systems Engineering

Al-Rizzo, Hussain M. (Professor)

PhD University of New Brunswick, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1992

 
Biris, Alexandru S. (Professor)

BS Babes Bolyai University, Physics, 1996

MS Babes Bolyai University, Materials Science, 1997

PhD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Applied Science, 2004

 
Chan, Yu-Po (Professor)

BS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering, 1967

MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Civil Engineering, 1969

PhD Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Operations Research, 1972

 
Forbus, John J. (Adjunct Faculty)

MS University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Systems Engineering, 2014

 
Iqbal, Kamran (Professor)

BE University of Karachi, Avionics Engineering, 1980

MBA The Ohio State University, Business, 1991

MS The Ohio State University, Electrical Engineering, 1988

PhD The Ohio State University, Electrical Engineering, 1992

 
Kim, Jung (Professor)

BS Seoul National University, Electrical Engineering, 1979

MS University of Iowa, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1982

PhD University of Iowa, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1987

 
Lee, Jin (Associate Professor)

BS Yonsei University, Mechanical Engineering, 1998

MS MIT, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 2000

PhD Simon Fraser University, Mechanical Engineering, 2012

 
Liu, Xian (Professor)

BS Jiaotong University, Electrical Engineering, 1990

MS Jiaotong University, Electrical Engineering, 1992

M University of Waterloo, Math in Optimization, 1992

PhD The University of British Columbia, Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1996

 
Mohan, Seshadri (Professor)

M.Tech Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India, Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, 1974

B.E. (HONORS) University of Madras, Electronics and Telecommunication, 1972

PhD McMaster University, Electrical and Computer Engineering/Communications, 1980

 
Nisanci, Ibrahim H. (Professor)

BS Middle East Technical University, Industrial Engineering, 1973

MS Loughborough University, Engineering Production, 1976

MS Middle East Technical University, Industrial Engineering, 1975

PhD Loughborough University, Engineering Production, 1979

 
Reddy, Rama (Professor)

BS The Bangalore University, Mechanical Engineering, 1966

MS Mississippi State University, Computer Science, 1980

MS Indian Institute of Technology, Engineering Mechanics, 1969

PhD Mississippi State University, Aerospace Engineering, 1977

 
Saedi, Soheil (Assistant Professor)

BS Islamic Azad University, Mechanical Engineering, 2007

MS Sharif University of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, 2010

PhD University of Kentucky, Mechanical Engineering, 2017

 
Wright, Andrew B. (Associate Professor)

BS University of South Carolina, Mechanical Engineering, 1986

MS Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, 1989

PhD Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Mechanical Engineering, 1996

 
Zhang, Jing (Associate Professor)

BS Southeast University, Automatic Control Engineering, 1983

MS Southeast University, Automatic Control Engineering, 1986

PhD Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering, 1996

Theatre Arts & Dance

Bolinger, Don R. (Staff)

BA University of Kentucky, Theatre, 1982

 
Dowling, Laura K. (Instructor)

BA University of Arkansas Fayetteville, Drama, 2001

MFA Indiana University Bloomington, Lighting Design for Theatre, 2006

 
Heavner, Michael W. (Instructor)

BM University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Music, 1998

MA University of Arkansas at Little Rock, MAIS - Music/Rhetoric and Writing, 2018

 
Hicks, Yslan Y. (Associate Professor)

BA West Georgia College, Speech and Drama, 1979

MFA Texas Tech University, Theatre Design - Costume, 1984

 
Pendergraft, Stacy M. (Associate Professor)

BA University of Tulsa, 1993

MFA Arizona State University, 1997

 
Smith, Lawrence D. (Assistant Professor)

MA University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2007

PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Theatre, 2012

 
Stafford, Joseph M. (Instructor)

BS Illinois State University, Theatre, 2007

 
Stone, Stephen K. (Associate Professor)

BFA University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Dance Performance and Choreography, 1989

MFA University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Choreography, 1998

 
Thibeault M.F.A., Stephanie (Associate Professor)

BFA Southwest Missouri State University, Dance, 1993

MFA University of Maryland (College Park), Dance, 2002

 

 Unassigned

Whitman, Lawrence E. (Professor)

BS Oklahoma State University, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, 1984

MS Oklahoma State University, Industrial Engineering and Management, 1986

PhD The University of Texas at Arlington, Industrial Engineering, 1999

 

 Uncategorized Department

Whitman, Lawrence (Professor)

BS Oklahoma State University, Mechanical Design Engineering Technology, 1984

MS Oklahoma State University, Industrial Engineering and Management, 1986

PhD The University of Texas at Arlington, Industrial Engineering, 1999

World Languages

Cotton, Christine E. (Instructor)

BA University of Virginia, 1990

MA University of Michigan, Romance Language & Literature Romance Linguistics, 1992

 
Deiser John, Andrew J. (Associate Professor)

BA Purdue University, Spanish Literature, 1987

MA Indiana University, Hispanic Literature, 1996

PhD Indiana University, Hispanic Literature, 2005

 
Delgado-Solorzano, Edma I. (Assistant Professor)

BA Hendrix College, Environmental Studies and Spanish, 2004

MA The University of Kansas, Spanish, 2007

PhD The University of Kansas, Spanish (Latin American Literatures and Cultures), 2015

 
Dhonau, Stephanie A. (Associate Professor)

BS Georgetown University, 1990

EdD University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2000

MA Colorado State University, 1996

 
Finzer, Erin S. (Associate Professor)

MA University of Kansas, 2004

PhD University of Kansas, 2008

 
Hagins, Zachary R. (Assistant Professor)

BA University of Arkansas, French, 2002

MA University of Arkansas, French, 2006

BSBA University of Arkansas, Economics, 2002

PhD The Pennsylvania State University, French and Francophone Studies, 2014

 
Haislop, Victor J. (Instructor)

BA Seton Hall University, Communications, 1992

MA West Virginia University, Spanish Literature, 1998

MBA West Virginia University, General Business, 1999

 
Rodriguez, Maria M. (Instructor)

BA Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Art History, 1992

MA West Virginia University, Spanish Literature, 1999

ABD Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Critics of Architecture, 1996

 
Underwood, Olimpia G. (Instructor)

BA Universidad Veracruzana, Spanish literature, 1990

MA New Mexico State University, Spanish literature, 1993

 
Zhao, Ruilan (Lecturer)

PhD The Ohio State University, Education, 2015


Law School Faculty

Last First Terminal Degree
Aitchison Jada B.A., 1978, M.L.S., 1980, State University of New York at Albany
Beiner Terri BA, 1986, University of Virginia; JD, 1989, Northwestern University
Boles Anastasia BA with honors, 1997, Stanford University; JD, 2000, Columbia Law School
Borman Debbie BS, 1984, Boston University; MA, 2001, The University of Chicago School of Social Work Service Administration; JD, 1989, DePaul University College of Law
Burchfield Jessie BA, 1989, UALR; MLS, 1996, Texas Woman’s University; JD, 2005, UALR William H. Bowen School of Law
Cain Terrence BSBA, 1989, University of Arkansas; JD, 1999, UALR School of Law
cummings dre BS, 1994, Brigham Young University; JD, cum laude, 1997, Howard University School of Law
DiPippa John BA, 1974, West Chester University; JD, 1978, Washington & Lee University
Entrikin Lyn BGS, University of Kansas, 1977; MPA, University of Kansas, 1982; JD, magna cum laude, Washburn University School of Law, 1987
Flannery Michael BA, 1987, University of Delaware; JD, 1991, The Catholic University of America
Foster Lynn AB, 1973, MS, 1975, University of Illinois; JD, 1982, Southern Illinois University
Gustafson Lindsey B.A., 1991, J.D., 1995, Brigham Young University
Kahn-Fogel Nick BA, 1999, Cornell University; JD, 2004, Stanford Law School
Levi Beth A.B., 1984 Princeton University, J.D., 1989 Harvard Law School
Mader George BA, 1987, St. John’s University; MA, 1991, University of Wisconsin – Madison; JD, 2000, University of Minnesota School of Law
Minarcin Robert BA, 1993, Temple University; JD, 1997. Temple University School of Law
Mitchell Alicia BBA, 1983; MBA, 1987; JD, 1995, University of Mississippi
Norwood Sherrie B.A., Arkansas Tech University; M.Ed., J.D., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.L.S., University of North Texas
Oliver Philip BA, 1969, University of Alabama; JD, 1976, Yale University
Oliver Ranko BA, 1983, JD, 1987, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Olson Kelly B.A., 1989, Marquette University, J.D., 1992, University of Michigan, LL.M., 1997, Loyola University Chicago
Penn Suzanne B.A., 1981, Hendrix College, J.D., 1984, Tulane University
Pritchard Amy BA, 2006, University of Washington; JD, 2009, Seattle University
Serfass Melissa BA, Harding University; JD, UALR School of Law; MALIS, University of South Florida
Silverstein Joshua BA, 1993, Hamilton College; JD, 1996, New York University School of Law
Spence Glenys BA, 2000, University of Denver; JD, 2003, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Certificate of Advanced Studies in International and Comparative Law; LL.M., Admiralty and Maritime Law, 2016, Tulane University Law School
Steinbuch Robert BA, MA, 1989, University of Pennsylvania; JD, 1992, Columbia University
Sullivan Tom BA, 1972, University of Texas; JD, 1976, Southern Methodist University; LLM, 1983, University of Texas
Terry Kelly BA, 1991, Hendrix College; JD, 1994, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Trudeau Chris BA, 1999, Michigan State University; JD, summa cum laude, 2002, Western Michigan University-Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Vu-Dinh Kim BA, 2000, University of California, Berkeley; JD, 2004, CUNY School of Law
Woodmansee Jeff BSE, 2003, Missouri Southern State University; JD, 2008, UALR Bowen School of Law; MLS, 2011, University of North Texas