Faculty

Arxer, Steven– Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A. Barry University, M.A. University of Miami, Ph.D. University of Florida

Baker, Elizabeth - Professor of Biology, Chair of Natural Sciences Division, Liberal Studies Coordinator
B.A., George Washington University, M.S., University of Michigan, Ph.D., University of Virginia

Bayster, Philip - Professor and Chair of Business
B.B.A. University of Michigan, M.A. (Economics) Wayne State University, M.S. (Management) Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.B.A. Rutgers University, Ph.D. Rutgers University

Beeman, Julia– Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Studies B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte , M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Blackwood, Angela - Chair of Accounting
B.S. University of North Carolina-Charlotte, C.P.A., M.B.A. University of North Carolina-Charlotte, D.B.A. Nova Southeastern University

Blandford, Janette - Chair and Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. Alma College, Ph.D. Marquette University

Bloede, Jill– Lecturer of Theatre Arts B.A., Kent State University , M.A., Bowling Green University , M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University

Brosnan, Stephen - Associate Professor of Mathematics / Physics, Coordinator of Mathematics
B.A. University of Colorado, M.S. University of Michigan

Brown OSB, Fr. David - Registrar, Lecturer in French and Theology

Brown, Grattan– Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A. Washington and Lee University, License in Sacred Theology Accademic Alfonsiana, Bachelor of Sacred Theology University of St.

Thomas Aquinas, M.A. University of Memphis, Ph.D., Accademia Alfonsiana

Calhoun-Sauls, Ann - Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A. University of North Carolina-Charlotte, M.A. University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Cook, Travis– Assistantt Professor of Political Science
B.A. University of Maine, M.A. Boston College, ABD, Loyola University of Chicago

Cooke, Theodore - Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. University of Scranton, M.A. University of Dayton, Ph.D. Marquette University

Corwin, Svetlana– Assistant Professor of English
B.A. / M.A. Herzen State University, M.A. Appalachian State University, Ph.D. Emory University

Coté, Nathalie - Chair and Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A. Furman University, M.S. Vanderbilt University, Ph.D. Vanderbilt University

Donoghue, Simon - Associate Professor of English / Fine Arts, Director of the Abbey Players
B.A. University of Virginia, M.S.L.S. University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill

Ellington, Jennifer– Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology B.S., Siena College, M.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Ph.D., Wake Forest University

Dudko, Stanley - Associate Professor Emeritus of Business / Economics
B.A. Belmont Abbey College, M.S. Auburn University

Feay, Troy - Assistant Professor of History
B.S. Taylor University, M.A. (Theology) University of Notre Dame, M.A. University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Feezell, Travis– Associate Professor of Business
B.A. University of Wyoming, M.A. University of Wales, Ed.D. University of Idaho

Fisher, Hugh– Visiting Lecturer of English, B.A., University of North Carolina-Wilmington, M.A., North Carolina State University

Fowler, Russell - Professor of English
B.A. University of Texas, M.A. Indiana University, Ph.D. University of Minnesota

Frasca, Ralph– Coordinator and Professor of Mass Communication, B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University, M.A., Indiana University, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Giermanski, James - Professor of International Business - Director of Centre for Global Commerce B.A. Belmont Abbey College, M.Ed. University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Ed.D. University of Miami, M.A. Florida International University

Gupta, Gireesh - Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S. Meerut College, B.S. Hancount-Butler Technological Institute, M.S. University of Rochester, M.B.A. University of Rochester

Harris, Martin - Associate Professor of English
B.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, M.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ph.D. Indiana University

Helm, Carroll– Associate Professor of Education
B.A. Carson-Newman College, M.S. University of Tennessee, Ph.D. East Tennessee State University

Hood, Michael - Associate Professor of English, Director of Great Books Program, chair of English Department B.A. Willamette University, M.A. University of Oregon, Ph.D. University of Oregon

Jones, Robert - Chair and Professor of Political Science, Director of Study Abroad Programs, Coordinator of International Studies
B.S. St. Louis University, M.A. University of Notre Dame, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Kirchgessner OSB, Fr. Christopher - Associate Professor of Theology - Associate Professor of English - Coordinator of First Year Symposium B.A. St. Meinrad College, M.Div. St. Meinrad School of Theology, M.A. Catholic University of America

Lodge, Peter - Chair and Professor of Sociology, Coordinator of Criminal Justice and Security Studies
B.A. Metropolitan University of Manchester, Ph.D. University of Keele

Lover, Robert - Chair and Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.A. Kalamazoo College, M.A. Miami University of Ohio, M.A. Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University

Martin-Schwan, Marilyn - Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A. University of Maine, M.S. University of Maine, Ph.D. University of North Dakota

McDonald, Judith– Assistant Professor of Education, B.S., University of West Virginia, M.Ed., University
of North Carolina-Charlotte

McGee, Edward - Chair and Associate Professor of History
B.A. Millsaps College, M.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

McLeod, Michael - Chair and Professor of Biology, Chair of Faculty Assembly, Coordinator of Environmental Science - Chair of Biology Department B.S. Lincoln Memorial University, M.S. East Tennesee State University, Ph.D. Miami University of Ohio

Miss, Angela Mitchell - Assistant Professor of English
B.A. University of Georgia, M.A. University of Georgia, Ph.D. University of Georgia

Munro, Rebecca - Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Gonzaga University, M.A. Gonzaga University, Ph.D. Baylor University

Murray, Francis - Professor Emeritus of History
B.A. Kings College, M.A. Niagara University, Ph.D. Catholic University of America

Myers, William - Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems, Chair of Professional Studies Division
B.S. Purdue University, M.A. University of Colorado- Boulder, M.S. University of Evansville

O'Connor, Lesley - Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.Sc. University of London, M.A. University of California- Los Angeles, Ph.D University of California- Los Angeles

Oetgen OSB, Fr. John - Professor Emeritus of English
B.A. St. Benedict's College, S.T.B. Belmont Abbey Seminary, J.C.L. Pontificium Athenaeum Lateranense

Plecnik, John - Professor of Philosophy - Pre-Law Advisor B.A. Athenaeum of Ohio, M.A. Athenaeum of Ohio, Ph.D. Marquette University

Powell, Sara Davis– Chair and Associate Professor of Education B.S. in Mathematics, Southern Nazarene University M.A.T. in Math Education, University of Colorado. Ph.D. in Administration, Supervision, and Curriculum Development, University of Colorado.

Ratchford, Melinda - Associate Professor of Education B.S. Appalachian State University, M.S.L.S. University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Ed.S. Appalachian State University, Ed.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.

Reidy, Michael - Associate Professor of Sports Management
B.S. Campbell University, M.A. Appalachian State University, Ed.D. Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Reilly, Sheila - Professor of Biology - Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty B.S. Grove City College, Ph.D. State University of New York-Stony Brook

Rishel, Tracy– Associate Professor and Director of Motorsports Management Program B.S., Pennsylvania State University , M.S., Pennsylvania State University , Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Russell OSF, Sr. Jane - Associate Professor of Theology, Coordinator of Justice and Peace Studies
B.A. Alverno College, M.A. University of San Francisco, Ph.D. University of Notre Dame

Shanley OSB, Br. Paul - Lecturer in English
B.A. Belmont Abbey College, M.Ed. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, C.A.S. East Carolina University

Shoaf, Lynne - Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S. Indiana University, M.B.A. Indiana University, C.P.A.

Sipe, Elaine– Professor of Education B.S., Concordia College , Ed.D., North Carolina State University

Sivak, Gary– Technical Director of Theatre B.C.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Stamps, Leighton– Professor of Psychology, B.A., Westminister College, M.A., West Virginia University, Ph.D., West Virginia University

Stokes, Robert - Associate Professor of Business B.S. University of Florida, M.B.A. University of Missouri, Ph.D. University of Missouri

Strugar, Igor– Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S. University of Montenegro, M.S. University of Belgrade, Ph.D. University of Toledo

Sutton, Benette - Visiting Lecturer in Education
B.A. Sacred Heart College, M.Ed. University of North Carolina- Charlotte

Teeter, Carol - Associate Professor of Business
B.S. Appalachian State University, M.B.A. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Thomas, Jeff– Associate Professor of Business
B.B.A. University of Michigan, J.D. Harvard Law School

Thomas, Ronald– Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A. The University of Memphis, Master of Divinity Emory University, Ph.D. University of Cambridge

Thuot, Eugene - Professor of Political Science, Director of Honors Program, Chair of Social Sciences Division
B.A. Assumption College, B.Th. University of Ottawa, M.A. University of Chicago, Ph.D. University of Chicago

Tiwari, Rajive - Chair and Professor of Mathematics and Physics Professor of Physics, Physics/Mathematics B.Sc. St. Stephen's College, M.S. Rutgers University, Ph.D. Rutgers University

Tompkins, Robert - Associate Professor of Biology
A.A.S. Rutledge College, B.S. Guilford College, M.S. North Carolina State University

Van Lear, William - Professor of Economics
B.A. Gettysburg College, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh

Varn, Lynette - Associate Professor of English
B.A. Duke University, M.A. University of South Carolina, Ph.D. University of South Carolina

Weir, Mary Ellen - Associate Professor of English - Chair of Humanities Division B.A. Sacred Heart College, M.A. University of North Carolina-Charlotte, Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Greensboro

Williams, David - Chair and Associate Professor of Theology - Chair of Humanities Division B.A. Georgetown University, M.A. Boston College, Ph.D. (Political Science) Boston College, Ph.D. (Theology) Boston College

Wilson, Pam - Assistant Professor and Director of Field Experience in Education B.S. Winthrop University, M.Ed. Winthrop University