University Directory

Board of Trust

Board of Trust

Lifetime Trustees

Laniel Chapman (deceased)

Francis M. Crowder, Sr. (deceased)

Peggy G. Deane

Jerry M. Neal

James H. Stovall

Samuel F. Thrift (deceased)

Tom Thrift (deceased)

Melvin Younts (deceased)

Board of Regents

The Board of Regents provides counsel to the University’s president and other administrators related to institutional priorities and strategic initiatives. The Board helps shape the University’s vision and direction as it relates to its overall mission.

*Emeriti members

Board of Visitors

The Board of Visitors is a group of outstanding men and women who occupy positions of leadership and influence in the region. These individuals are selected on the basis of their willingness to share their ideas, initiatives, and resources for the common good of the University. These distinguished citizens believe in the worth of the individual, the value of independent, Christian higher education, and the expressed mission, vision and values of Anderson University.

Senior Leadership Team

(Date indicates beginning of service at Anderson University.)

Evans P. Whitaker, President (2002)

B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; Additional Study, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, England.

John Don, Chief of Staff (2019)

B.A., University of California, San Diego

Jim Fereira, Senior Vice President for Student Development (2013)

B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

Wayne Landrith, Senior Vice President for Development and Presidential Affairs (2015)

A.A., Anderson University; B.S., Clemson University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.

Omar Rashed, Senior Vice President for Administration, Brand, and Strategic Planning (2008)

B.S., Evangel University; M.A., Rollins College, Ed.D., Baylor University

Kristie Cole, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (2003)

B.S., Clemson University, CPA.

Benjamin Deaton, Vice President for Technology, Online Learning and Innovation (2010)

            B.S., Carson-Newman College; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

E. Mayson Easterling, III, Vice President for Church Engagement (2021)

B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Further Study, Erskine Theological Seminary.

Bert Epting, Jr., Vice President for Athletics (2016)

B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Reggie Gay, Vice President and University Counsel (2020)

B.B.A., University of Georgia; J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law

Tracy C. Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University (2022)

B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.Div., Samford University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska

Ryan Neal, Provost (2005)

B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Th., Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

James D. Noble, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion (2016)

B.A., Arkansas Baptist College; M.Div., Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Pam Ross, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management (1983)

A.A., Anderson University; B.A., Winthrop University

Faculty (2022-2023)

* indicates recipient of the Michael Boles Excellence in Teaching Award
♦ indicates Honors Faculty

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Amalia Allan, Assistant Professor of Music (2022)

B.M., State University of New York at Fredonia; M.M., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., Florida State University.

Greg Allgood, Instructor of Christian Studies (2016)

A.A., Anderson University; B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Robert Altman, Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies (2022)

B.S., Armstrong State University; M.S., Georgia Southern University; M.A., Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Jan B. Amidon, Lecturer of Art (2015)

B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., East Tennessee State University.

Marie Amma, Senior Lecturer of Nursing (2017)

A.D.N., Palm Beach Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N. Chamberlain College of Nursing; D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Luke Anspach, Assistant Professor of Art (2021)

B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A., Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Carol Archuletta, Professor of Nursing (2016)

A.S.N., B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Union University.

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Matthew Ball, Instructor of Production and Supply Chain Management (2019)

B.S., Tennessee Tech University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Cert., Colorado State University; M.A.T., Clemson University.

Kristopher K. Barnett, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry (2010)

B.A., Angelo State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Cynthia Baughan, Associate Professor of Education  (2018)

B.S., Bob Jones University; M.Ed., PhD., Clemson University.

Brad Bechtold, Associate Professor of Business (2020)

          B.A., Furman University; M.S., Ed.D., Clemson University.

Krystal Beeks, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2015)

B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N., University of South Carolina.

Zachariah Benson, Assistant Professor of Art (2020)

            M.F.A., University of Maryland.

Stephanie Brock, Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2016)

A.D.N., Greenville Technical College; B.S.N., Clemson University.

Noel Brownlee, Professor and Medical Director of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (2022)

B.A., B.S., Wofford College; M.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina.

Sanquinette Brownlee, Lecturer of Nursing (2015)

A.S., Tri-County Technical College; B.S.N., University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Walden University.

Heath Burton, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (2019)

            B.S., Furman University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.

Krissie Butler, Associate Professor of Spanish (2019)

            B.A., Asbury University; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

Mark Butler, Dean, College of Education (2017)

            B.A., M.A., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.

Ryan Butler, Assistant Professor of World/Global History (2019)

            B.S., Wheaton College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University

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Lindsey Cain, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2015)

B.S., Lander University; Ph.D., Clemson University.

Anthony Caito, Associate Professor of Leadership and Organization (2022)

B.A., Cornerstone University; M.A., Biola University; Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi.

Heather Caldwell, Instructor of Nursing (2016)

B.S., Lander University; M.S., Western Governors School.

Giovanni Calise, Instructor of Marketing (2017)

B.A., Rhode Island College; M.B.A., University of Rhode Island.

McKenzie Campbell, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2022)

            B.S., Erskine College; Ph.D. Clemson University.

Traci Carter, Lecturer of Mathematics (2019)

            B.S., University of South Florida; M.Ed., Florida Gulf Coast University

Derrick Cordoba, Assistant Professor of Music (2020)

            M.M., Florida International University; D.M.A., University of Illinois

Tanya Cordoba, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education (2020)

A.A., Broward College; B.A., Florida Atlantic University; M. Ed.,Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Nathan J. Cox, Professor of Art (2002)

B.F.A., Millikin University; M.F.A., Bradley University.

♦ * Wayne V. Cox, Professor of English (1992)

B.A., University of Maine; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Bryan H. Cribb, Associate Professor of Christian Studies (2010)

B.S., B.A., Furman University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

♦ * Channing L. Crisler, Associate Professor of Christian Studies (2011)

A.A., Central Christian College of Kansas; B.S., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Joni M. Criswell, Associate Professor of Biology (2013)

B.S., Lee University; M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University.

Cynthia Cross, Associate Professor of Nursing (2014)

B.S.N, M.S.N, D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing, M.B.A, Southern Wesleyan.

Laary Cushman, Assistant Professor of Biology (2020)

B.S., USC-Aiken; M.A., Liberty University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

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James A. Dancik, Lecturer of Chemistry and Science Lab Manager (2006)

B.A., Illinois Institute of Technology; M.S., Governors State University.

Arlette de Jesus, Assistant Professor of Foreign Language (2016)

B.A., M.A., University of Puerto Rico; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

Matthew de Ruig, Instructor Physical Therapy (2019)

A.A., Chabot Community College; B.S., California State University East Bay; D.P.T., Duke University; D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University.

Michelle Doscher, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2019)

            B.S., University of Tennessee; M.S., National University; Ph.D., Walden University.

Susan Doughty, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2015)

B.A., Bucknell University; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

George M. Ducworth, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2004)

B.A., Clemson University; J.D., University of South Carolina.

Michael Duduit, Professor of Christian Ministry (2008)

B.A., Stetson University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Florida State University.

James S. Duncan, Professor of Communication (2000)

B.A., Deakin University; M.A., Ph.D., Regent University.

Sherelle Ducksworth, Lecturer of Christian Studies (2022)

A.A. Coahoma Community College; B.A., Mississippi Valley State University; M.S., Mississippi State University; M.A., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Bethany Early, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022)

            B.S., Ohio University; D.P.T., Northern Arizona University.

Sarah Paige Ellisor-Catoe, Associate Professor of English (2011)

B.A., Presbyterian College; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Gilbert T. Eyabi, Associate Professor of Mathematics (2006)

B.S., M.S., University of Buea (Cameroon); Ph.D., Clemson University.

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Todd Fenstermacher, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2022)

B.A., Taylor University; M.A.S.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Roger Flynn, Instructor of Political Science (2019)

            B.A., University of Florida; M.A., Florida Atlantic University.

Deirdre W. Francis, Associate Professor of Music (2002)

A.F.A., Anderson University; B.M.E., Furman University; M.M., Westminster Choir College.

Robert G. Franklin, Jr., Associate Professor of Psychology (2013)

B.S., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.

John Frazier, Professor of Management (2014)

B.S., M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College; D.B.A., Anderson University, IN.

* Kim H. Freeman, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (1988)

B.S., M.Ed., Clemson University.

* ♦ Charles W. Fuller, Associate Professor of Christian Studies (2010)

B.A., Campbellsville University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Catherine Gambrell, Clinical Instructor (2020)

            B.S.N., Anderson University.

Eleisha Garland, Lecturer of Human Services (2017)

A.A., A.S., Tri-County Technical College; B.A., Anderson University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina.

Jaclyn Gaulden, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2016)

A.A., B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.S., Clemson University; D.N.P., University of Alabama.

Brandon Grech, Instructor of Cybersecurity (2020)

B.S., University of Maryland University College; M.S., National University; Ed.D., Liberty University.

David Greer, Assistant Professor of Interior Design (2020)

            B.S.,M.A., Clemson University.

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Bob L. Hanley, Professor of English and Education (1985)

B.A., M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Rhonda Harris, Senior Lecturer of Nursing (2022)

            B.S., Clemson University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix.

* James P. Haughey, Professor of English (1989-94, 1998)

B.A., M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Deanna Hiott, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2015)

A.D.N., B.S.N., University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.

Robert Homer-Drummond, Professor of Theatre (2011)

B.A., Wheaton College; M.F.A., University of Louisville.

Crystal Hooper, Instructor of Nursing (2016)

B.S., M.S., Clemson University.

Patty Hovis, Professor of Human Performance (2022)

B.S., University of South Florida; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida.

Thomas Hunter, Assistant Professor of Education (2020) 

M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Georgia.

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Nnenna Igwe, Associate Professor of Health Professions (2018)

A.A.S., Greenville Technical College; B.S., Abia State University, Utureu, Abia State Nigeria; M.P.H., George Washington University; M.D., Abia State University, Abia State.

* Diana S. Ivankovic, Professor of Biology (2004)

I.B., United World College of the Adriatic; B.S., Lander University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Miren Ivankovic, Professor of Economics and Finance (2006)

B.S, Lander University; M.B.A, M.A., Ph.D., Clemson University.

J

Jessica Jacobs, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2017)

B.S., Presbyterian College; D.P.T., Medical University of South Carolina.

Jessica Johnson, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2015)

B.A., North Greenville University; M.F.A., Western Illinois University.

K

Peter J. Kaniaris, Professor of Art (1986)

B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.F.A., University of Houston.

Ryan Karkkainen, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2021)

B.S., Louisiana State University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Florida.

Olukayode Karunwi, Assistant Professor of Physics (2019)

B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.S., Clark Atlanta University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Seth Killen, Associate Professor of Music (2021)

B.M., Bob Jones University; M.M., University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati.

Angie C. King, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2014)

A.S., Tri County Technical College; B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.

Howard D. Kim, Associate Professor of Music (2011)

B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.M., D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.

Nara Kim, Assistant Professor of Art Education (2022)

            B.F.A., Sangmyung University; M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Curtis Kindel, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy (2018)

B.S., M.P.T., St. Francis University; PhD., The Pennsylvania State University.

Heather Kindel, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2018)

B.S., M.P.T., St. Francis University; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Chase Kinsey, Visiting Lecturer of Biology (2022)

            B.S., Auburn University; M.S., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Clemson University.

Larry R. Knighton, Assistant Professor of Education (2007)

B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Clemson University; Ed.D., University of Georgia.

Kenneth Knapp, Professor of Cybersecurity and Director of Cybersecurity Program (2019)

            B.S., DeSales University; M.B.A., PhD., Auburn University.

Zachary Knox, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2022)

            B.S., Anderson University; D.P.T., Elon University.

♦ Carrie T. Koenigstein, Professor of Biology and Chemistry (2007)

B.S., Virginia Tech; M.Ed., Converse College; Ph.D., Duke University.

Marilyn Kretzmer, Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2016)

B.B.A., Georgia State University; A.D.N., Greenville Technical College; B.S.N., University of South Carolina.

Ryan Kroskie, Assistant Professor of Human Performance (2022)

B.S., M.S., Indiana University; D.A.T., A.T. Still University.

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Maria Lam, Professor of Leadership and Organization (2022)

B.B.A., M.A., M.B.A, The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., The George Washington University.

Pamela Larde, Associate Professor of Leadership (2021)

B.S.., Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University; Ph.D., Cardinal Stritch University.

David Ward Larson, Professor of Theatre (1985)

B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Illinois.

♦ * Candace Livingston, Associate Professor of Art History (2012)

B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., University of Southern California.

Ann-Janette Locke, Assistant Professor of Computing and Data Analytics (2022)

            B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Bruce Lockhart, Lecturer of Marketing (2015)

B.A., M.B.A., Clemson University.

Ana Lotshaw, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2020)

B.S., Georgia State University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University.

M

Michael Marks, Associate Professor of Art (2017)

A.A., Macon State College; B.A., Georgia College & State University; M.F.A., Clemson University.

E. Anne Martin, Associate Professor of Interior Design (1981)

A.A., Anderson University; B.S., M.Ed., University of Georgia.

Patricia Massengale, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (2020)

M.S., Piedmont College; Ed.D., Liberty University.

Evie Maxey, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management (2013)

A.B.A., Florida Southern College; B.B.A., M.Ed., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Colorado State University.

Bailee McCarley, Lecturer of Nursing (2018)

B.A., North Greenville University: B.S., Anderson University; M.S.N., Clemson University.

Heidi McCaulley, Lecturer of Nursing (2017)

BS, Clemson; MA, Columbia College; MS, Western Governors University.

Timothy R. McKnight, Associate Professor Christian Studies (2013)

B.S., Bluefield College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Martha Meeker, Professor of Coding and App Development (2020) 

B.S., Furman University; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Tabitha Merritt, Instructor of Nursing (2019)

B.S., M.S.N., Clemson University.

Kent Millwood, Librarian (1988)

A.S., Hiwassee College; B.S., M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University.

* Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers, Professor of Art (1988)

B.F.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Jeffrey Moore, Professor of Management (2010)

B.A., Whitworth College; M.B.A., D.E.A., Ph.D., Universite de Nice Sophia-Antipolis.

Monica Morehead, Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2017)

A.D.N., Tri-County Technical College; B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Gary L. Mosley, Associate Professor of Education (2012)

B.S., Southern Wesleyan University; M.E.T., Mid-America Nazarene University; Ed.D., Liberty University.

James E. Motes, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry (2001)

A.A., Anderson University; B.A., Mars Hill College; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S., Southern Wesleyan University; D.Min., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

James Howard Murphy, Assistant Professor of CRJ/Emergency Management Services (2014)

B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.B.A., City University of Seattle; M.S.S., United States Army War College; PhD., Piedmont International University.

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Steven Nail, Dean of Business (2016)

B.A., B.S., Western Carolina University; J.D., University of Baltimore.

Travis H. Nation, Associate Professor of Biology (2016)

B.S., Furman University; M.Ed., Converse College; Ph.D., Clemson University

* ♦ Ryan A. Neal, Associate Professor of Christian Studies (2005)

B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Th., Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Jason Neill, Associate Professor of Psychology (2015)

B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.A., Dallas Theological University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Derek Nelson, Assistant Professor of Pathology (2022)

A.A.S., Zane State University; B.S., Muskingum University; M.S.B.S., P.A., University of Toledo.

Jeremy Nelsen, Associate Professor of Art and Design (2021)

B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.F.A., Lesley University (Cambridge).

Chris Neuenschwander, Professor of Accounting and Finance (2013)

B.S., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., Ashland University; D.B.A., Anderson University, IN.

Jessica Nicks, Assistant Professor of Biology (2015)

B.S., Augusta State University; Ph.D., University of Florida.

James D. Noble, Assistant Professor of Christian Studies (2016)

B.A., Arkansas Baptist College; M.Div., Ph.D., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary.

Frank A. Norris, Jr., Professor of Biology and Chemistry (2010)

A.A., Anderson University; B.S., Erskine College; Ph.D., Clemson University.

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Kolawole Olaiya, Associate Professor of English (2016)

B.A., University of Ife; M.A., University of Maiduguri; Ph.D., University of Toronto.

Sarah Owens, Assistant Professor of Interior Design (2014)

B.S., Ohio State University; M.F.A., Academy of Art University.

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Stanley Paul, Professor of Physics (2022)

B.S., MK University; M.S., Bharathiar University; M.S., Anna University; Ph.D., Nanyang Technological University.

Alison Peeples, Instructor of Health Professions (2018)

B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N. Western Governors University.

David L. Perry, Professor of Music (2005)

B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State University.

Herb Peterson, Associate Professor of Art (2022)

B.F.A., Herron School of Art and Design; M.F.A., Ohio State University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University.

Andrew Pettus, Assistant Professor of Music (2015)

B.S., University of Alabama; M.M.M.E., University of Miami; D.M.A., University of Minnesota.

Randi Plake, Visiting Lecturer of Communication (2021)

B.S., Central Connecticut State University; M.S., Quinnipiac University.

Terrie W. Poore, Assistant Professor of Theatre (2012)

B.A., B.F.A., Columbia College; M.F.A., Texas Christian University.

Carol Price, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2020)

M.S.N., University of South Africa; DNP, Texas Tech University.

Lindsay R. Privette, Assistant Professor of History (2018)

B.A., Baylor University; M.A., PhD., University of Alabama.

Brandy Porter, Assistant Professor Nursing (2019)

A.D.N., Guilford Tech Community College; B.S.N., University of South Carolina; D.N.P., University of South Carolina.

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Andrea N. Raines, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2014)

A.S.N., Tri-County Technical College; B.S.N., University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University; D.N.P., American Sentinel University.

Chris Rappazini, Associate Professor of Leadership and Organizations (2022)

B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M. Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, University of Edinburgh; Ph.D. Gonzaga University.

Richard Ray, Assistant Professor of Management (2022)

B.S., Columbus State University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University; Ed.D., The George Washington University.

Kolby Redd, Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management (2019)

B.S., University of South Carolina; M.H.A., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

April Reese, Associate Professor of Nursing (2020)

M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; DNP, Medical College of Georgia.

Robert Reeves, Associate Professor of Communication (2012)

B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Western Kentucky University.

Wanda Reisinger, Clinical Instructor (2018)

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; B.S.N., M.S.N., Georgia Baptist College of Nursing of Mercer University.

Adam Renberg, Assistant Professor of Christian Studies (2022)

            B.S., Grace Christian University; M.Litt., University of St. Andrews.

Lynneth J. Renberg, Assistant Professor of History (2018)

B.A., Oklahoma Christian University; M.Litt., University of St. Andrews; PhD, Baylor University.

Josiah Reiswig, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2019)

B.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Bobby Rettew, Assistant Professor of Communication (2021)

B.S., M.A., Clemson University.

* Vanessa Rettinger, Professor of Kinesiology (2007)

B.S., Wingate University; M.Ed., Clemson University ; Ph.D. (Exercise Science), University of South Carolina.

Andrew Rich, Associate Professor of Theatre (2022)

            B.A., University of Arkansas; M.F.A., Indiana University.

Gregory Robinson, Instructor of Biology (2016)

B.A., Elon University, M.A., University of North Carolina.

Chad Rodekohr, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (2022)

            B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University.

Richard Rosenberger, Visiting Professor of Secondary Education (2022)

B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ed.D., Oral Roberts University.

Susana Ruiz Martin, Senior Lecturer of Spanish (2022)

            B.A., College Education and Patria; M.A., Middlebury College.

Rodney M. Rutland, Associate Professor of Kinesiology (2001)

B.S., University of South Carolina-Aiken, M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University.

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Kent Saunders, Professor of Finance and Economics (2014)

B.S., Ball State University; M.A., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Kegan Shaw, Professor of Philosophy (2019)

            B.A., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty University; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh.

Greg A. Silver, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems (2003)

B.B.A., M.S., Georgia State University ; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

* ♦ Patty-Jeanne Slaughter, Professor of Psychology (2011)

B.S., Houghton College; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., Indiana State University.

Kyle Small, Professor of Leadership (2021)

B.A., Augustana University; M.Div., North Park Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Luther Seminary.

Julie Smart, Assistant Professor of Education (2021)

         B.S., Furman University; M.A.T., Converse College; Ph.D., Clemson University.

Gordon R. Smith, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance (2008)

B.A., Wake Forest University; M.B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University; M.A., Ph.D., George Mason University.

David Sollish, Associate Professor of Theatre (2019)

B.F.A., West Virginia University; M.S., Illinois State University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.

* Timothy P. Speaker, Associate Professor of Art (2008)

B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison.

Kimberly B. Speer, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2014)

B.S.N., Landers University; M.S.N., Clemson University; D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina.

* Joseph L. Spencer, Professor of Marketing (2005)

B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Temple Baptist Seminary; M.B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.S., University of Colorado; D.B.A., Argosy University.

Shauntae Staiger, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2021)

B.S., M.S., Arkansas State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas.

Joanna B. Stegall, Associate Professor of Education (2012)

B.S., Francis Marion University; M.Ed., Clemson University.

Laura Allison Stewart, Assistant Professor of Sociology (2004)

B.S., M.S., Clemson University.

Shawn Andrew Stowe, Associate Professor of English (2016)

B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Clemson University.

Thomas Strickland, Assistant Professor of Education (2020)

A.S., Dalton State College; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Matthew Stump, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2021)

B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.P.T., Hardin-Simmons University; Sc.D., Texas Tech University.

Cynthia Swaney, Clinical Instructor (2020)

B.S., M.S.N., Western Governors University.

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Terri P. Taylor, Assistant Professor of Accounting (2012)

B.B.A., Georgia Southern University; M.B.A., Averett University.

Jeffrey Thompson, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology (2019)

            B.S., Lander University; M.S., East Tennessee State University.

Vanessa Thompson, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)

            A.D., B.S., University of South Carolina Upstate; M.S.N., Clemson University.

Stephen Timmerman, Instructor of Computer Information Systems (2021)

A.A., Greenville Technical College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Anderson University.

Kimberly P. Tisi, Assistant Professor of Education (2018)

B.S., North Greenville University; M.S., Walden University.

Laurie Todd, Instructor of Nursing (2021)

A.A., Greenville Technical College; B.S., University of Phoenix; M.S., Liberty University.

Anna Lee H. Travis, Assistant Professor of Biology (2012)

B.A., Clemson University; M.S., D.P.T., Medical University of South Carolina.

Bonnie Treado, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2019)

B.S.N., D.N.P., Medical University of South Carolina.

Jennifer Triplett, Associate Professor of Sociology (2014)

B.A., Oglethorpe University; M.A., PhD, University of South Carolina.

Alena Turner, Visiting Instructor of Mathematics (2021)

B.S., Anderson University; M.S., Clemson University.

James Turner, Assistant Professor of Philosophy (2018)

B.S., M.A.R.S., Liberty University; Th.M., Erskine College; PhD., The University of Edinburgh.

Scott Turner, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership (2022)

B.S., Wofford College; M.Ed., Ed.S., Converse College; Ed.D., South Carolina State University.

U

Derek Updegraff, Associate Professor of English (2021)

B.A., M.F.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri.

W

Shelly Walters, Lecturer of Nursing (2017)

A.D.N, Daytona Beach Community College; B.S.N., Jacksonville University; M.S.N., Charleston Southern University.

Margaret E. Walworth, Associate Professor of Education (2007)

B.S., M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Andrea Washington, Assistant Professor of Education (2018)

B.A., Ed.S., PhD., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., Converse College.

Cynthia Watson, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (2018)

B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., Duke University; D.P.T., Drexel University.

Jeremy Watts, Associate Professor of Education (2020)

M.Ed, Clemson University; PhD, University of Kentucky.

Joe Wehunt, Assistant Professor of Music (2015)

B.A., Furman University.

Laurel Welsh, Instructor of Nursing (2022)

B.S.N., Clemson University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix.

Kayla Weston, Visiting Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

M.S., PhD., Clemson University.

Dana Whelchel, Instructional Services Librarian

B.A., Clemson University; M.L.I.S, University of South Carolina.

Evans P. Whitaker, Professor of Management, Leadership & Organizations (2004)

B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; Additional Study, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, England.

Scott Whitaker, Instructor of Marketing (2022)

            B.A., Anderson University; M.B.A., University of South Carolina.

Kimberly Whitehead, Assistant Professor of Management (2014)

B.B.A., Georgia College; M.B.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington.

Allan Wilford, Assistant Professor of Political Science (2018)

B.A., University of Lincoln; M.A., University of Hull; PhD, Political Science.

Randall Wilhelm, Assistant Professor of English (2013)

B.F.A., Winthrop University; M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., The University of Tennessee.

David Williams, Instructor of Criminal Justice (2017)

B.A., Lander University; M.C.J., Anderson University.

Whitney Williams, Lecturer of Nursing (2016)

B.S., Erskine College; B.S., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N., Walden University.

* Richard A. Williamson, Professor of Music (1996)

B.M., Furman University; M.M., M.A., Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., University of Illinois.

Catherine C. Wilson, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2016)

B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of   South Carolina; D.N.P., University of Alabama.

Cara S. Wood, Associate Professor of Theatre (2005)

B.A., Converse College; M.F.A., University of Mississippi.

Katherine Wyma, Senior Lecturer of English (2018)

B.A., MA., Bob Jones University; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews.

Clarence Williams, Dean, School of Public Service and Administration (2019)

B.S., St. Augustine’s University; M.P.A., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University.

Dante Wright, Assistant Professor of Christian Studies (2020)

B.S., Southeast Missouri State; M.A., Criswell College; M.A., D.Min., Liberty University; Th.M., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Karen V. Zagrodnik, Senior Lecturer of English (2015)

B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., University of Georgia; PhD., Auburn University.

Emeriti

Annie Frances Blackman (1969-1988), Librarian

John K. Boyte (1966-1998), Economics

Ruth P. Boyte (1966-2002), Accounting

Robert E. Burks (1965-2001), Religion

Linda W. Carlson (1990-2008), Academic Services/Education

E. Perry Carroll (1975-2001), Music

James W. Clark (1970-2011), Music

Faye Penland Cowan (1962-1987), English

Douglas L. Davison (1979-2012), English/Instructional Technology

Robert H. Fries (1974-2008), Astronomy/Physics

Shirley R. Jacks (1964-1971, 1972-2008), French

Carol Karnes ( ), Business

Robin B. Kelley (1962-1998), Biology

Ellen S. King (1984-2006), Mathematics

Marion Dowis Mandrell (1965-1991), Psychology

Kathryn Axmann McGregor (1961-1995), Economics

Frances Flynn Mims (1956-1967), (1974-1992), English

Patrick P. Mulligan (1971-1999), History/Political Science

Denise S. Oxford (1983-2006), Speech/Theatre

Stuart R. Sprague (1977-1996), Religion

B. J. Taylor (1972-1991), Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Marshall K. Tribble (1973-2011), Sociology

Brena B. Walker (1973-2002), English

Lawrence E. Webb, (1963-1967; 1981-2000), Journalism

William Franciscus West, Jr. (1963-1992), English

Joyce Wood, ( ), History

Dean Woods ( ), Vice President

Margaret E. Wooten (1969-2012), English

Staff

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the President

Evans P. Whitaker, President

B.S., Gardner-Webb University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

John Don, Chief of Staff

B.A., University of California, San Diego

Alana Dean Price, Executive Assistant to the President

B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Taylor University

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Senior Vice President for Administration, Brand, and Strategic Planning

Omar Rashed, Senior Vice President for Administration, Brand, and Strategic Planning

B.S., Evangel University; M.A., Rollins College, Ed.D., Baylor University

Renee Bailey, Executive Assistant

         B.A., Furman University

Campus Safety

Eddie Aman, Chief of Police

         B.S., Anderson University; M.C.J., Anderson University

Jeremy Sargent, Assistant Director of Police

         B.A., Anderson University; M.Div., SEBTS

Lindsay Frist, Administrative Assistant

Anthony Dominguez, Full Time Police Officer

Jason Hayes, Part Time Police Officer

Anthony Themistocleous, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Ed Rivera, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

David Kosin, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Scott Walker, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

         B.S., Western Carolina University

Chad Fox, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Anthony Wheeler, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Mark Bolden, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Caleb Bennett, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Derek Rossodivita, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

         B.A., Anderson University

Melissa Allen, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Dominic Carter, Full Time Campus Safety Officer

Facilities and Procurement

Charlie Dickerson, Associate Vice President, Facilities & Campus Safety

                A.A.S., Tri-County Technical College; B.O.L., Anderson University

Jeff Payton, Physical Plant Director

Jay Blake, Capital Projects Manager

                B.S., Presbyterian College

Gary Patterson, Facilities Coordinator

Amy West, Office Manager & Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Facilities & Campus Safety

                B.S., A.S., Ambassador Baptist College

Tina Beers, Capital Projects Coordinator

                B.S., A.A., Limestone College

McCrea Burt, Maintenance Tech II

Will Capps, Maintenance Tech II

Jeff Chandler, HVAC Tech III

                A.S., Colorado Technical University

John Daniel, Maintenance Tech II

Jeremy Davenport, Maintenance Tech II

Justin Davis, Maintenance Tech II

Joey Kinard, Maintenance Tech III

Bobby McCullough, Maintenance Tech II

Jeaneu Mulanax, Painting Coordinator

Tyler Nelson, Trades Specialist

Storm Page, Maintenance Tech II

Daniel Saxon, Maintenance Tech II

Brent Sellers, Maintenance Tech III

                A.A.S., Tri-County Technical College

Theda Smith, Staff Painter

Tim Smith, Safety Coordinator

                B.O.L., Anderson University

Mitchell Whitehead, Maintenance Tech II

Davis Barnwell, Physical Plant Supervisor

Sam Shunkwiler, Facilities Assistant, Moves & Setups

Freddie Rodriguez, Facilities Assistant

Brad Hanks, Trojan Transit Coordinator

Justin Faile, General Manager (Budd Group)

David Kreft, Custodial Manager (Budd Group)

Human Resources

Amy Porpilia, Executive Director of Human Resources

B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology.

Rebekah Jeanise, Director of Human Resources Operations

B.S., Southeastern University; M.B.A., Southeastern University.

Katie Clayton, Assistant Director of Human Resources

         A.S. Business Administration, Piedmont Technical College

Casey Baldwin, Senior Human Resources Coordinator

A.S., Greenville Technical College; B.S., Anderson University.

Carly Campbell, Senior Human Resources Coordinator

B.S., Clemson University. 

Cheryl Sutliff, Human Resources Data and Benefits Coordinator

         B.S. Computer Science, Syracuse University

Susan Ross, Human Resources Coordinator

B.A., MidAmerica Nazarene University.

Cinnamon Mazzola, Human Resources Generalist

B.A., Clemson University; M.S. Clemson University.

Marketing and Communications

Deonn Baker, Vice President for Marketing and Communication

         B.A., The Citadel; M.S. Owen School of Business of Vanderbilt University

Kristen Atkins, Marketing Campaign Specialist

         B.B.A., University of Georgia

Andrew Beckner, Executive Director, Public Relations 

         B.S., West Virginia University

Caroline Cothran, Associate Director of Communications

         B.A., Anderson University

Ellis Edens, Digital Production Manager

         B.S Clemson University

Kristin Fereira, Design Manager

         B.A., Anderson University

Grayson Kirkland Miller, Digital Designer

         B.F.A., Anderson University

Steve Koenemann, Developer & Executive Director, Digital Marketing

Christian Luna, Creative Content Manager

         B.A., Southern Wesleyan University

Nicole Matney, Marketing Project Manager

         B.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin; MBA. Southern New Hampshire University

Corey Mansfield, Print Production Specialist

         B.A., Anderson University

Anna Potter, Senior Designer

         B.A., Anderson University

Shelli H. Rutland, Executive Director, Marketing Operations

         B.A., Anderson University

Edward S. Welch, Communication Specialist

         B.A., MMC, University of South Carolina

Post Office

Scott Taylor, Director of Postal Operations

Burt Parnell, Assistant Director of Postal Operations

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Senior Vice President and CFO

Kristie Cole, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 B.S.Acc., Clemson University.

Business Office

Victoria Pierce, Controller

          B.S. Acc., Anderson University; MP Acc., Clemson University

Paula Palomo, Executive Director of Financial Planning and Manager of Financial Systems

          B.A., M.B.A., Anderson University

Amanda Fleming, Accounting Manager - Payroll

          B.S. Acc., ECPI University

Darlene Morgan, Accounting Manager - Purchasing

Laura M. Vaughn, General Ledger Accountant

          B.S. Acc., University of South Carolina.

Ginny Pekarik, Accounting Clerk, Perkins and Payroll

Chere’ Moules, Accounts Payable Specialist

Kristi Harton, Staff Accountant

Abbie Jones, Staff Accountant

          B.S. Anderson University.

Emily Vardeman, Cashier/Accounts Receivable

          B.A. Liberty University

Jordan Martin, Budget and Financial Planning Accountant

           B.A. North Greenville University

Beth Thomas Accounting Assistant

           B.S. Anderson University

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Vice President for Enrollment Management

Pam Ross, Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management

A.A., Anderson University; B.A., Winthrop University.

William Monts, Associate Vice President, Dean of Traditional Admission

B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., Anderson University.

Michael Sapienza, Associate Vice President Enrollment Services

B.S., Franklin Pierce University; M.A., Spring Arbor University.

Admission

Amy Powell, Director of Slate Data and Workday Integrations

B.A., Southeastern University; M.A., Southeastern University

Diane Whitaker, Director of External Relations and Campus Design

B.Mus., Belmont University.

Baxter Morgan, Associate Director

B.S., Clemson University; M.A., Louisiana State University

Laura Beth Beckner, Senior Assistant Director

B.F.A., Anderson University.

Jim Brunelli, Assistant Director

B.S., Clarion University; M.A., Clarion University.

Paige McCluskey, Assistant Director, Visits and Events

B.A., USC Aiken.

Josh Pruitt, Assistant Director

B.A., North Greenville University; M.Ed., Liberty University.

Madi Carter, Senior Admission Counselor

B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South.

Tucker Black, Admission Counselor

B.A., Anderson University.

Megan Knight, Admission Counselor

B.F.A., Anderson University.

Lexi Johnson, Communication Specialist

B.S., Columbia International University.

Candee McCurry, Data Specialist

A.A., Anderson University; B.S.W., University of Georgia; M.H.R.D., Clemson University.

Sydney Black, Office Manager

B.A., Anderson University.

Latt Anthony, Director of Post-Traditional Recruitment

B.A.; M.S., Purdue University.

Graduate Enrollment

Deanna Burns, Executive Director for Graduate Enrollment

         B.S., M.Ed., Clemson University.

Marissa Gilbert, Director of Graduate Events and Communication

     B.S., Lander University.

Chesley Tench, Associate Director of Graduate Admission and Advising

         B.A., Furman University.

Gracie Hudson, Advising and Enrollment Specialist

         B.A., Clemson University.

Rachel Edens, Academic Success Advisor

     A.S., Greenville Technical College; B.S., M.Ed., Southern Wesleyan University.

Jenni Knowles, Associate Academic Success Advisor and Enrollment Counselor

         B.S., Clemson University.

Melissa Ripley, Academic Success Advisor

         M.A., (Adult Education); M.A., (Organizational Management), Tusculum University.

Laurie Thompson, Senior Academic Success Advisor

         B.A. Clemson University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Liberty University

Paula Williams, Associate Academic Success Advisor

         B.S., M.H.R.D., Clemson University.

Kelsey Sollish, Enrollment Counselor 

         B.A., Waldorf University.

Sarah Watts, Enrollment Counselor

     B.A., Anderson University.

JoEllen Wilkinson, Enrollment Counselor

     B.S., Anderson University; M.Ed., Clemson University.

Recruitment

Ben Brammer, Director of Graduate Recruitment & Strategic Partnerships

B.S., Toccoa Falls College; M.Div., Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Anderson University (Current)

Briana Temos, Recruiter, Graduate Programs

         B.A., Kutztown University

Matt Bailey, Recruiter, Graduate Programs

         B.S. Kinesiology Augusta State University

Anderson Central

Tracy Brown, Director of Anderson Central and Student Accounts

B.L.S., Anderson University.

Megan Moore, Assistant Director of Anderson Central and Student Accounts

B.S., Anderson University.

Rachael Howard, Student Accounts Specialist

B.S., Toccoa Falls College

Sharon Vargo-Mclaughlin, Student Accounts Specialist

B.A., Clark University; M.A., Royal Holloway-University of London

Financial Aid

Robert P. Hamill, Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships

B.B.A., Pace University; M.B.A., Pace University; J.D., Vermont Law School; Ph.D. Indiana State University.

Angela Fowler, Assistant Director for Awarding

B.S., USC Upstate; M.S.M., Southern Wesleyan University.

Niki Stinson, Assistant Director for Operations and Reporting

B.S., Emmanuel College; M.S.A., Liberty University.

Erin McCraw, Assistant Director for Counseling 

B.S., Concordia University Wisconsin; M.O.L.; Anderson University.

Mary Ellen Smith, Operations Specialist

B.S., Clemson University.

Gabrielle Berrios, Financial Aid Counselor

B.S., College of Saint Rose.

Halie Baldwin, Financial Aid Counselor

A.S., Tri-County Technical College; B.S., Anderson University.

Renee Campbell, Financial Aid Counselor

B.S., Montreat College.

Office of the Registrar

Brad Dunmire, University Registrar

B.S., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Brianne Satterfield, Associate Registrar

B.H.S., Anderson University.

Robin Roberts, Assistant Registrar and Advising Specialist

B.A., University of Wisconsin - Milwaulkee.

Tommy Henderson, Records Coordinator

B.A., Anderson University; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Kacy Pruitt, Records Coordinator

B.S., North Greenville University.

Jennifer Harris, Office Manager

A.A., Tri-County Technical College; B.H.S.R., Anderson University.

Betty Baskin, Records Assistant

A.B., Tift College; M.Ed., Clemson University.

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Senior Vice President for Development and Presidential Affairs

Wayne Landrith, Senior Vice President for Development and Presidential Affairs

           A.A., Anderson University; B.S. Clemson University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Additional Graduate Study: Clemson University; South Carolina Executive Institute Graduate, SC Budget and Control Board.

Johnna Gaunch, Executive Assistant and Office Manager

      B.A., Marshall University.

Alumni and Development Office

Buddy Ferguson, Associate Vice President for Corporate and Community Engagement and Major Gifts

     B.A., Erskine College; M.A. Belmont Abbey College.

Beth M. Friend, Director of Grant Writing and Prospect Research

         B.A., Davidson College.

Kristy Hill, Director of Blackbuad Database Management and Development Analytics

     B.S., Presbyterian College.

Leah Parker, Director of Special Events and Administrative Assistant

     B.S., Anderson University.

Jason Rutland, Associate Vice President for Parent and Family Engagement, Stewardship, and Major Gifts

         B.S., Anderson University; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania.

Johnna Shirley, Chief of Staff & Associate Vice President for Planned Giving and Major Gifts Officer

     B.A., Clemson University. 

Cindy Wolf, Coordinator of Research and Records

         B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Vice President for Christian Life

Tracy C. Jessup, Vice President for Christian Life and Senior Minister to the University

          B.A., Gardner-Webb University; M.Div., Samford University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

James G. Hanson, Assistant Vice President for Christian Life and Director of Campus Ministries

           B.A., Georgetown University; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kaitlyn Jenkins, Assistant Director of Campus Ministries

           B.A., Anderson University

Nate Norwood, Director of Men’s and Athletic Ministries

           B.S., Appalachian State University

R. Ryan Stanley, Director of Production for Campus Worship

            B.A., North Greenville University

Madison (Maddy) N. Woodford

   B.A., Baylor University; M.S.Ed., Baylor University

Ellen Busby, Administrative Assistant to the Office of Christian Life and Church Engagement

            A.A., Truett McConnell University; B.A., Belmont University; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Development

Jim Fereira, Senior Vice President for Student Development

B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

Tonya Landrith, Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President for Student Development

Office of Student Development

Robyn Sanderson, Title IX Coordinator, Dean for Student Development and Associate Vice President for Student Development

Student Life

Jon Gropp, Associate Vice President for Student Development and Deans of Students

Dillon Key, Associate Director of Residence Life and Housing Operations

Wesley Theis, Resident Director for Housing

Daniel Beck, Resident Director for Housing

Will Spears, Resident Director for Housing

Jason Davis, Resident Director for Housing

Kelsey Groves, Resident Director for Housing

Anika Womack, Resident Director for Housing

Hannah Leavitt, Resident Director for Housing

Teagan Dunning, Resident Director for Housing

Gabe Cleveland, Student Life Office Manager

Campus Recreation and Fitness

Jordan Painter, Director of Campus Recreation and Fitness

Student Involvement & New Student Programs

Gabby Morgan, Director of Student Involvement and New Student Programs

Deja Kenion, Coordinator for Student Involvement and New Student Programs

Student Activities

Brenna Morris, Director of Student Activities

Student Engagement & Support

Tyrome Philson, Associate Dean for Students and Commuter Engagement

Ben Womack, Assistant Director of Student Support

Diversity, Community & Inclusion

James Noble, Vice President for Diversity, Community and Inclusion

Aaron Ducksworth, Director for Diversity, Community and Inclusion

Thrive Wellness Center

Ed Duvall, Executive Director for Thrive Wellness Center

Thrive Wellness Health

Deb Taylor, Director for Health Services

Audrie Cheek, Nurse Practitioner

Christy Maes, Clinical Nurse Staff Director

Sarah Campbell, Registered Nurse

Kala Whatley, Office Manager for Thrive Wellness

Scott Counts, MD, University Medical Director

Thrive Wellness Counseling

Erin Maurer, Director of Counseling Services

Vikki Paese, Clinical Counselor

Katherine Davenport, Clinical Counselor

Clinical Counselor

Donna Henson, Part-Time Counselor

Jennifer McCullough, Part-Time Counselor

Chandler Cox, Part-Time Counselor

Sports Medicine

Scott DeCiantis, Director of Sports Medicine

Adam Braunecker, Associate Director of Sports Medicine

Ryan Whitt, Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

Sydney Self, Staff Athletic Trainer

Lauren Holliday, Staff Athletic Trainer

Laureen Lee, Staff Athletic Trainer

Madison Lane, Staff Athletic Trainer

Amy Moser, Staff Athletic Trainer

Meghan DeVaux, Staff Athletic Trainer

Health Education

Jeff Thompson, Director of Health Education and Wellness Outreach/Instructor

Center for Student Success

Genia Berndt, Dean of Student Success

William “Bill” Russell, Director of Student Success

Elizabeth “Liz” Rutland, Assistant Director of Student Success

Molly Bray, Coordinator of Academic Success

Caleb Little, Administrative Assistant

Center for Career Development

Wendy Smith, Director for Center for Career Development

Blakely Baker, Associate Director for Center for Career Development

Lewis Hightower, Coordinator for Center for Career Development

Jensen Barker, Office Manager for Center for Career Development

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Provost

Office of the Provost

Ryan A. Neal, Provost and Professor of Christian Studies

B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.Th., Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Daryl Couch, Vice Provost

Nathan Cox, Assistant Provost and Professor of Art

B.F.A., Millikin University; M.F.A., Bradley University.

Bob L. Hanley, Vice Provost for Academic Advising

B.A., M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Patricia Day, Executive Assistant, Office of the Provost

A.A., Tri-County Technical College.

Academic Colleges/School

Wayne V. Cox, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

B.A., University of Maine; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Carrie T. Koenigstein, Associate Dean for the Natural Sciences

B.S., Virginia Tech; M.Ed., Converse College; Ph.D., Duke University.

James P. Haughey, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of English

B.A., M.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina.

Steven Nail, Dean, College of Business

B.S., Western Carolina University; J.D., University of Baltimore School of Law.

Michael Duduit, Dean of the College of Christian Studies and the David T. Clamp

Graduate School of Christian Ministry B.A., Stetson University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Florida State University.

Kristopher K. Barnett, Associate Dean, College of Christian Studies

B.A., Angelo State University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Samuel Totman, Director of External Relations, College of Christian Studies

B.S., North Greenville University; M.A., Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary.

Mark Butler, Dean, College of Edcuation

B.A., M.A., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

David Ward Larson, Dean, The South Carolina School of the Arts

B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Illinois.

Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers, Associate Dean and Professor of Art

B.F.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Clarence Williams, Dean, School of Public Service and Administration (2019)

B.S., St. Augustine’s University; M.P.A., North Carolina Central University; Ph.D., North Carolina A&T State University.

E. Anne Martin, Dean, School of Interior Design

A.A., Anderson University; B.S.H.E., M.Ed., University of Georgia.

Donald Peace, Dean, College of Health Professions

A.S., Columbia College; B.S., Thomas Edison State College; M.S.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Capella University

Eleisha Garland, Competency Based Education Specialist, School of Allied Health

A.A., A.S., Tri-County Technical College; B.A., Anderson University; M.S.W., University of South Carolina.

Vanessa Rettinger, Program Chair, School of Human Performance

B.S., Wingate University; M.Ed., Clemson University ; Ph.D. (Exercise Science), University of South Carolina.

Cynthia R. Cross, Associate Dean of Health Professions and Chief Nursing Administrator, School of Nursing

B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., Chamberlain College of Nursing, M.B.A. Southern Wesleyan University.

Curtis Kindel, Program Chair, School of Physical Therapy

B.S., M.P.T., St. Francis University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University.

Kay C. Babecki, Administrative Assistant, College of Education

B.S., Western Carolina University.

Lindsey Hanks, Administrative Assistant and Program Coordinator, School of Nursing

Jean Foltz, Technician, Center for Medical Simulation

BS, Anderson University

Tammy Gilbert, Executive Assistant, College of Health Professions

B.S., Mars Hill College.

Brenda G. Gray, Graduate Studies Coordinator/Teaching Fellows Assistant

Medical Secretary Diploma, Forrest College; A.A.S., Greenville Technical College.

Kelli Hembree, Coordinator, Center for Medical Simulation

A.D., Greenville Technical College; B.B.A., Anderson University

Travis Rygg, Technician, Center for Medical Simulation

Lynn Guthrie, Administrative Assistant, The South Carolina School of the Arts

A.A., Florida Community College of Jacksonville

Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence

Nathan J. Cox, Director

            B.F.A., Millikin University; M.F.A., Bradley University.

Fine Arts Center

Technical Director of the Rainey Fine Arts Center

Dalton Cole, Technical Director of the Department of Theatre

B.A., Anderson University

Honors Program

Chuck Fuller, Director

B.A., Campbellsville University; M.Div., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

International Education

Ann Themistocleous, Director of International Programs

B.A., M.A., Hofstra University; Ed.D, North Central University

Thrift Library

Melanie Croft, Director
          B.S., San Diego Christian College; M.A., Point Loma Nazarene University; M.A., Azusa Pacific University; Ed.D., Liberty University.

Joni Addis, Head of Access Services
          B.A., Southern Wesleyan University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Kenzie Barnett, Research and Instruction Archivist
          B.A., Anderson University; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.

Fred Guyette, Research and Instruction Librarian
          B.A., M.L.S., Florida State; M.A., Pacific School of Religion; MDiv., Erskine Theological Seminary.

Roderick Houston, Library Assistant
          B.S., Lander University; M.Ed., Northeastern University.

Sarah Mueller, Library Assistant
          B.A., Anderson University.

Whitney Rice, Research and Instruction Librarian
          B.A. Clemson University; M.A., Liberty University; M.L.S., Texas Women’s University.

Cynthia Stanley, Library Assistant
          B.A., Women’s Christian College; B.Ed., St. Christopher’s College of Education; M.A., University of Madras.

Miranda Walker, Library Assistant
          B.S., Clemson University; M.P.A.cc, Clemson University.

Dana Whelchel, Head of Collection Management
          B.A., Clemson University; M.L.I.S, University of South Carolina.

Information Technology

Ronald Oppatt, Chief Information Officer
          B.S., Syracuse University; M.S., SUNY at Buffalo.

Brayan Garay, IT Systems Technician
          B.B.A., Ana G. Mendez University Puerto Rico.

Juan Gil, Microsoft System Administrator

Daniel Hanley, Full-Stack Software Engineer and Workday Integration Developer
          B.S., Anderson University.

Sandy Harris, Associate Director of Information Services and Senior Workday Business Systems and Security Engineer
          A.B., Truett-McConnell College; B.S., Piedmont College; M.B.A., Brenau University.

Peter B. Harvin, Senior Leaning Innovation Strategist
          B.A., Wofford College; M.A., University of Georgia.

Curtis Kappenman, Director of Information Security and Compliance
          B.S., Strayer University.

Chris Newman, Coordinator, Student Technology
          B.A., American InterContinental University.

Elizabeth Nix, Workday Student Project Manager
          B.A., Anderson University.

Joseph Powell, Workday Integrations and Reporting Developer, Prism Analytics Architect
          B.A., Southeastern College; M.B.A., Southeastern University.

Jason Ritchie, Director, Information Services & Senior Workday Integrations and Reporting Manager
          B.S., University of Georgia.

Randall Roark, Classroom Technology and Media Service, Director
          B.S., Limestone College.

Jonathan Rutland, Director, Information Systems and Network Services
          B.S., Lander University.

Kevin Selman, Manager, Office & Telecommunications
          B.S., Anderson University.

Cody Nunley, AV Specialist
          B.S., Southern New Hampshire University.

Jake Morrison, Specialist, Information Security
          B.S., Anderson University.

Caroline Barfield, Workday Application Support Analyst
          B.S., Clemson University.

Breanne Ford, Workday Applications Security Analyst
          B.S., Southern Wesleyan University.

James Coker, IT Systems Technician
          B.A., Anderson University.

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Vice President for Athletics

Dr. Bert Epting, Jr, Vice President for Athletics

B.S., Gardner Webb University; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., Clemson University

Meredith Smith, Assistant to the Vice President of Athletics and Business Coordinator

         B.S., Anderson University

Annalee Armour, Athletics Administrative Assistant

         B.A. Anderson University.

Mark Vaughan, Associate Athletic Director for Development

B.S., Clemson University.

Emily Richards, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Operations and Senior Woman Administrator

B.A., M.B.A., Anderson University.

Davidson Cothran, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Marketing

B.A., Anderson University.

Christine Korver, Assistant Sports Information Director

B.S., Winthrop University.

Abigail Hintz, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Information

         B.A., Cedarville University

Jaden Cox, Assistant Director of Sports Information

         B.S., Wofford College; M.A. Belmont University 

Michael Sanders, Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Marketing

          B.A., Limestone University; MSML, Western Governors University

Faith Gammons, Assistant Athletic Director for Game Operations and Event Management

          B.S., East Carolina University; MSK Kinesiology-Sports Management

Jay Roberts, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

          B.A., Tusculum University, M.S.A.  Upper Iowa University

Matthew Finley, Deputy Athletic Director for Compliance

 B.S., Clemson University; M.S.S.L., Duquesne., Further Graduate Study Anderson University

Jennifer Anderson, Director for Strength Conditioning and Sport Performance 

 B.S., M.O.L, Anderson University.

Sam Brendle, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning & Sport Performance

          B.S., Anderson University

Dalton Meeler, Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning & Sport Performance

          B.S., Piedmont College

Jaxon Stewart, Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

          B.A., Clemson University

Greg Allgood, Faculty Athletic Representative

A.A., Anderson University; B.A., Carson-Newman University; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Kevin Eagle, Head Coach Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track and Field

B.S., Limestone; MS, California University of PA.

Andrew Mudd, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track Coach

B.S, Saginaw Valley St. University; M.S., Southwest Baptist University.

Joey Eskridge, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach and Director of Tennis

B.S., Winthrop University.

Kate Drosieko, Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach

         B.A. Anderson University

Austin Castles, Head Men’s Golf Coach, Assistant Women’s Golf Coach

         B.S. Erskine University

Denton Moore, Director of Golf, Head Women’s Golf Coach

B.A., Anderson University.

Michael Zion, Head Men’s Soccer Coach

B.S., Anderson University.

Sergio Tapia, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach

B.S., Southern Wesleyan University.

Sarah Jacobs, Head Women’s Soccer Coach

B.S, Clemson; M.Ed., Anderson University.

Francisco Costa, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach

B.S., Florida Southern College

Jimmie Williams, Head Men’s Basketball Coach

B.S., MidAmerica Nazarene; M.B.A., North Greenville University.

Jonathan Barbaree, Head Women’s Basketball Coach

B.S., M.A., Georgia College

Maya Wynn, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

         B.S. St. Francis University

P.J. Zocchi, Head Baseball Coach

B.S., Clemson

Dylan Southerland, Assistant Baseball Coach

         B.A., Newberry College

Tommy Hewitt, Head Softball Coach

B.S., Mercer University.

Kelly Roberts, Assistant Softball Coach

B.S., Tusculum University; M.O.L., University of Rio Grande.

Todd Hay, Head Volleyball Coach

B.Ed., University of Hawaii.  

Albert Mitchell, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

B.S., St. Mary’s College of Maryland; M.Ed., Mercer University.

Matt Ledon, Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach

B.S., Young Harris College.

Bobby Lamb, Head Football Coach

B.S., Furman University.

Malik Chevry, Football Defensive Backs Coach and Recruiting Coordinator

B.S. Southeastern University.

Seth Strickland, Football Offensive Coordinator, Wider Receivers & Tight Ends Coach

B.S., University of South Carolina.

Merionne Hunt, Director of Football Operations

         B.S., Catawba College

Brett Hickman, Football Defensive Coordinator

         B.A., East Carolina University 

James Thurn, Football Offensive Line Coach

         B.A., North Greenville University, M.S., Concordia-Nebraska

Caleb Fuller, Football Defensive Line Coach

         B.S., Appalachian State University

Jordan Marshall, Football Running Backs Coach

         B.S., Mercer University

AJ Jones, Football Inside Linebackers Coach and Film Coordinator

         B.S., North Greenville University

Jamison Walker, Director of Football Equipment

         B.S., Coastal University

Lauren Hudson, Cheer Coach

B.A., Anderson University.

Nicole Voci, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach

         B.S. SUNY Geneseo

Alexandra Young, Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach

         B.A. Limestone University

Scott DeCiantis, Assistant Athletic Director and Director of Sports Medicine

         B.S. Erskine College, M.S. University of Kentucky

Adam Braunecker, Associate Director of Sports Medicine

         B.S. Indiana St. University, MSES, Cumberland University

Ryan Whitt, Assistant Director of Sports Medicine

         B.S. Limestone University, MOL Anderson University

Lauren Holliday, Associate Athletic Trainer

         B.S., MSAT Charleston Southern University

Sydney Fuhrwerk, Associate Athletic Trainer

         B.S., Bob Jones University, MSAT Lee University

Amy Moser, Associate Athletic Trainer

         B.S., Liberty University, MSACN, Northeast College of Health Sciences

Lauren Lee, Associate Athletic Trainer

         B.S., MSAT Charleston Southern University

Madison Lane, Associate Athletic Trainer

         B.S., MSAT Charleston Southern University

Meghan DeVaux, Associate Athletic Trainer

B.S., MSAT Charleston Southern University

Administrative and Support Staff, Office of the Vice President for Technology, Online Learning and Innovation

Benjamin Deaton, Vice President for Technology, Online Learning and Innovation
          B.S., Carson-Newman College; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.

Linda Clark, Administrative Assistant
          A.A., Holmes Junior College.

Center for Innovation and Digital Learning

Chad Treado, Associate Director of CIDL and Senior Learning Experience Designer
          B.S., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Troy University; Ed.D., University of South Carolina.

Katie Wolfe, Associate Director, Instructional Design & Learning Technology
          B.A., Harding University; M.A., Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.

Tori Dalzell Budha, Director of Writing and Research for Graduate Programs
          B.A. (Music and English), Hollins University; M.A., Ph.D. (Ethnomusicology),
          University of California, Riverside.

Sha Johnson, Learning Experience Designer
          B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., Converse College; MS IDLT, Anderson University.

LaToya Ligon, Coordinator of Academic Operations
          B.A., Erskine College; MS IDLT, Anderson University.

Martha Mishoe, Learning Experience Designer
          B.A., M. Ed., University of West Alabama.