FACULTY BY DIVISION
Humanities Division
BENTHALL, Al - Assistant Professor of English
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
BLOEDE, Jill - Assistant Professor of Fine Arts
B.A., Kent State University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
BOHN, Ralph P. - Professor Emeritus of English
B.S., Northwestern University
B.D., Union Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
BROWN, Grattan - Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., Washington and Lee University
S.T.B., University of St. Thomas Aquinas
M.A., University of Memphis
S.T.L., Accademia Alfonsiana
Ph.D., Accademia Alfonsiana
CORWIN, Svetlana - Assistant Professor of English
B.A./M.A., Herzen State University
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ph.D., Emory University
DALY, Anne Carson – Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Faculty & Professor of English
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
DONOGHUE, Simon - Associate Professor of English, Director of The Abbey Players & Coordinator, Theatre Arts Minor
B.A., University of Virginia
M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
FEAY, Troy - Associate Professor of History
B.S., Taylor University
M.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
GEYER, The Rev. Kenneth A., O.S.B. - Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts
B.Mus., St. Benedict’s College
S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary
M.A., The Catholic University of America
HERNDL, George - Professor Emeritus of English
B.A., The Catholic University of America
M.A., University of North Carolina
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
HOOD, Michael - Associate Professor of English
B.A., Williamette University
M.A., University of Oregon
Ph.D., University of Oregon
HUTCHINSON, John Daniel- Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham
Ph.D., Florida State University
MALSBARY, Gerald - Director of First-Year Symposium
B.A., University of California at Berkeley
M.A., University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., University of Toronto
MISS, Angela Mitchell - Associate 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., King’s College
M.A., Niagara University
Ph.D., The Catholic University of America
NEWCOMB, Mark - Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Director of the Thomas More Scholars
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College
M.T.S., Duke University Divinity School
M. Phil., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University
PETRO, Michael - Lecturer in Theology
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Loyola Institute for Ministry
PIZZA, Joseph - Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Rider University
M.A., Ohio University
M.St., Oxford University
RUSSELL OSF, Sr. Jane - Associate Professor of Theology & Coordinator, Justice and Peace Studies Minor
B.A., Alverno College
M.A., University of San Francisco
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
SIVAK, Gary - Instructor of Fine Arts & Technical Director of Theatre
B.A., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
SOLARI, The Rt. Rev. Placid D., O.S.B. - Chancellor & Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., Bellarmine College
S.T.B., Pontificium Athenaeum Anselmianum
S.T.L., Pontificium Institutum Patristicum “Augustinianum”
S.Th.D., Pontificium Institutum Patristicum “Augustinianum”
THOMAS, Ronald - Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., The University of Memphis
M.Div., Emory University
Ph.D., University of Cambridge
WEIR, Mary Ellen - Chair & Associate Professor of English
B.A., Sacred Heart College
M.A., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
WILLIAMS, David – Chair & Associate Professor of Theology
B.A., Georgetown University
M.A., Boston College
Ph.D., Boston College (Political Science)
Ph.D., Boston College (Theology)
Natural Science Division
BAKER, Elizabeth - Professor of Biology
B.A., George Washington University
M.S., University of Michigan
Ph.D., University of Virginia
BROSNAN, Stephen - Associate Professor of Math/Physics
B.A., University of Colorado
M.S., University of Michigan
ELLINGTON, Jennifer - Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Siena College
M.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., Wake Forest University
MARTIN-SCHWAN, Marilyn - Associate Professor of Chemistry & Coordinator, Chemistry Minor
B.A., University of Maine
M.S., University of Maine
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
MCLEOD, Michael – Chair & Professor of Biology and Coordinator of Environmental Studies
B.S., Lincoln Memorial University
M.S., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Miami University (of Ohio)
O'CONNOR, Lesley - Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.Sc., University of London
M.A., University of California at Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles
PENDLETON, The Rev. Arthur H., O.S.B. - Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Campus Chaplain
B.S., Rhode Island School of Design
M.S., Institute of Textile Technology
S.T.B., Belmont Abbey Seminary
M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1966
Ph.D., Clemson University, 1972
REILLY, Sheila - Professor of Biology
B.S., Grove City College
Ph.D., State University of New York-Stony Brook
STRUGAR, Igor – Chair & Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Montenegro
M.S., University of Belgrade
Ph.D., University of Toledo
TIWARI, Rajive - Professor of Physics, Coordinator, Physics Minor, and Chair, Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division
B.S., St. Stephens 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
Ph.D., Clemson University
Social Science Division
BEEMAN, Julia - Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Central Piedmont Community College
B.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
M.S., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
BOTTS, James Michael - Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Central Arkansas
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., American University
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 - Chair & Assistant Professor of Government and Political Philosophy
B.A., University of Maine
M.A., Boston College
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago
COTÉ, Nathalie – Chair & Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Furman University
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
ELLIOTT, Diana - Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of New Hampshire
M.Ed., University of Houston
M.A., Biola University
Ph.D., Biola University
MANNING, Tracy - Lecturer in Psychology
A.A., Grossmont Community College
B.A., San Diego State University
M.A., San Diego State University
PLECNIK, John - Professor of Philosophy & Coordinator, Pre-Law Minor
B.A., The Athenaeum of Ohio
M.A., The Athenaeum of Ohio
Ph.D., Marquette University
REARDON, Laurence - Assistant Professor of Government and Political Philosophy
B.S., University College, Dublin
M.T. S., John Paul II Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
M.A., Catholic University of America
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
THUOT, Eugene - Professor of Government and Political Philosophy, Chair of the Social Sciences Division & Director, The Honors Institute
B.A., Assumption College
B.Th., University of Ottawa
M.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Chicago
WILLIAMS, Gary - Associate Professor Emeritus of Sociology
B.S.Ed., Kent State University
M.Ed., Kent State University
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., Ohio State University
WYSOCKI, Joseph – Assistant Professor of Government and Political Philosophy
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.A., Baylor University
Professional Studies Division
BARBOUR, Phyllis- Lecturer in Business
B.S., Queen’s University of Charlotte
M.B.A., Gardner Webb University
BLACKWOOD, Angela - Chair & Associate Professor 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
BOSTIAN, Steve - Lecturer in Business
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.A., Appalachian State University
BUTLER, Jerome - Lecturer in Business
B.S., Bethel College
M.A., George Washington University
Ph.D., Walden University
CAMPBELL, Laura J. - Director of Teacher Education, Charlotte Campus
B.S., Saint Thomas Aquinas College
M.Ed., University of South Florida-Fort Myers
Ed.S., Barry University-School of Education
DUDKO, Stanley - Associate Professor Emeritus of Business and Economics
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.A., Auburn University
FEEZELL, Travis - Associate Professor of Business, Interim Chair of Business and Economics, Coordinator for Motorsports Management & Chair, Sport Management
B.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Wales
Ed.D., University of Idaho
FEEZELL, Travis - Associate Professor of Business, Interim Chair of Business and Economics, Coordinator for Motorsports Management & Chair, Sport Management
B.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Wales
Ed.D., University of Idaho
FORD, Jeffrey - Lecturer in Education
B.A., Furman University
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
Ed.D., University of Georgia
FRIDAY, Daphne - Lecturer in Business
B.T., Appalachian State University
M.B.A., Appalachian State University
GALLOWAY, Tara - Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Pembroke State University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
GUNTER, Leo- Lecturer in Business
B.S., Clemson University
M.B.A., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
GUPTA, Gireesh - Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S. Meerut College
B.S. Harcourt Butler Technological Institute
M.S. The University of Rochester
M.B.A. The University of Rochester
HARGETT, Amy - Lecturer in Accounting
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.A., Gardner Webb University
C.P.A.
HELM, Carroll - Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.S., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
KOHLBRENNER, Julie - Lecturer in Education
B.A., University of Florida-Gainesville
M.Ed., University of Florida-Gainesville
LOVER, Robert – Chair & 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
MANESS, John - Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., East Carolina University
M.B.A., Trinity College
Ph.D., San Jose State University
MCDONALD, Judith - Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., University of West Virginia
M.Ed., University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro
MCINTOSH, Mitchell - Lecturer in Business
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., University of South Carolina
MURRAY, Jerome - Lecturer in Business
B.A., Belmont Abbey College
M.B.A., Pfeiffer University
MYERS III, William - Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems & Chair, Professional Affairs Division
B.S., Purdue University
M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder
M.S., University of Evansville
O’NEILL, Lisa - Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Appalachian State University
M.Ed., University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ed.D., Gardner-Webb University
POWELL, Sara Davis – Chair & Professor of Education
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.A., University of Colorado-Denver
Ph.D., University of Colorado-Denver
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
RICHARDS, Christine - Lecturer in Business
B.A., Indiana University
M.S., Pfeiffer University
RUDD, Andrew - Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.S., Lewis-Clark State College
M.S., University of Idaho
Ph.D., University of Idaho
SHOAF, Lynne - Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Indiana University
M.B.A., Indiana University
C.P.A.
SIPE, Elaine - Professor Emerita of Education
B.S., Concordia College
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ed.D., North Carolina State University
STOKES, Robert - Associate Professor of Business and Economics
B.S., University of Florida
M.B.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., University of Missouri
SUTTON, Benette - Instructor of Education and Director of Student Teaching
B.A., Sacred Heart College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
VAN LEAR, William - Professor of Economics
B.A., Gettysburg College
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
VAN ORDEN, Carl - Associate Professor Emeritus of Business
B.S., Rider College,
M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
WOODY, William - Lecturer in Accounting
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
B.S., University of North Carolina – Charlotte
M.B.A., University of North Carolina – Charlotte
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