Faculty

Current Faculty

First date indicates year of original appointment.

CARY D. ADKINSON, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, 2013. B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1992; M.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996; Ph.D. Sam Houston State University, 2005.

LUIS AGUIRRE, Associate Professor of Mathematics, 2018. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 2012; M.S., Texas Christian University, 2014; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 2018.

BONNIE R. ALBRITTON, Associate Professor of Accounting, 2015. B.B.A., Tarleton State University, 1989; M.B.A., Syracuse University, 2001; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2017.

ELSA ANDERSON, Professor of Education and Bebensee Professor, 2011. B.A., Mercer University, 1979; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1996; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2009.

TRISHA ANDERSON, Professor of Management, 2009. B.S., Marist College, 2002; M.B.A., Marist College, 2004; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2010.

HELOISA ARAGAO, Visiting Professor of Management, 2023. B.A., University of Fortaleza, 1998; MBA, University of Fortaleza, 2018; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2023.

ILKA ARAUJO, Professor of Music, 2011. B.M., Universidad Estadual Do Ceara, 1995; M.M., University of Florida, 2001; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2007.

AMY J. BELL, Associate Professor of Spanish, 2001. B.A., University of Alabama, 1993; M.A., University of Alabama, 1996; Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2002.

THOMAS J. BELL III, Professor of Business Administration, 1995. B.S., Prairie View A&M University, 1984; M.S., Amber University, 1993; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1999.

BRUCE F. BENZ, Professor of Biology, 1997. B.S., University of North Dakota-Grand Forks, 1978; M.A., University of Colorado-Boulder, 1981; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1986.

JAY C. BROWN, Professor of Psychology, 2006. B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1993; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1995; Ph.D., University of New York at Stony Brook, 2000.

JOE ALLEN BROWN, Professor of Theatre Arts/Speech, 1978. B.A., University of Arkansas, 1975; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University, 1978.

DEBRA T. BRYANT, Instructor of Ram Success English, 2022. B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1999; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin, 2005; M.A., Tarleton State University, 2021.

STACIA DUNN CAMPBELL, Associate Professor of English and McCann Professor, 2001. B.A., Angelo State University, 1991; M.A., Angelo State University, 1995; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 2003.

SHARON L. CARANO, Associate Professor of Kinesiology, 2014. B.S., Frostburg State University, 2000; M.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, 2006; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2014.

WILLIAM CHANDLER, Visiting Professor and Director or Choral Activities, 2022. B.A., Millsaps College, 2011; M.M., University of Southern Mississippi, 2013.

CHITRA CHANDRASEKARAN, Associate Professor of Biology, 1998. B.S., Stanford University, 1990; Ph.D., Washington University, 1996.

GLADYS A. CHILDS, Associate Professor of Religion and University Chaplain, 2001. B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, 1992; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1995; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000; M.Div., Brite Divinity School, 2007.

SKYLA CLAXTON, Instructor of Speech, 2022, B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 2008; M.A., Tarleton State University, 2017.

KAY COLLEY, Professor of Mass Communications, 2008. A.A., Blinn College, 1987; B.A., Texas A&M University, 1991; M.I.J., Baylor University, 1994; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2007.

LAUREN COURSEY, Assistant Professor of Psychology, 2023. B.A., University of North Texas, 2008; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2013; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2015.

KEITH CRITCHER, Visiting Professor - Collaborative Pianist & Vocal Area Coordinator, 2013. B.M., Appalachian State University, 1983; M.M., Southwestern Baptist at Ohio, 1986.

LOGEN K. CURE, Instructor of College Composition, 2023. B.A., Texas A&M University, 2008; M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2010.

STEVEN DANIELL, Professor of French and Associate Provost of Academic Affairs, 2009. B.A., Texas Tech University, 1983; M.A., University of Illinois, 1987; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1991.

LAURIE L. DAVIS, Instructor of Ram Success Reading, 2013. B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1975; M.Ed., Drury College, 1985; Ed.D, Argosy University 2012.

JENNY DEAN, Associate Professor of Mass Communications, 2018. B.A., Luther College, 2002; M.S., Syracuse University, 2004; M.A., University of Colorado, 2011; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2016.

YASHAR DEHDASHTI, Associate Professor of Marketing, 2017. B.S., Azad University South Branch, Iran, 2005; M.S., M.B.A., Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2011; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2014; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2017.

CESAR DIAZ, Visiting Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies, 2021, B.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1999; M.P.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 2008; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University Law School, 2012.

LISA S. DRYDEN, Professor of Graduate Reading and Director of Master’s Program in Education, 1992. B.S., Louisiana State University, 1983; M.Ed., Louisiana State University, 1987; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1991.

NANCY EDGE, Assistant Professor of Library Science and Special Collections Archivist, 2019. B.A., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2008; M.S., University of North Texas, 2012.

JEANNE EVERTON, Associate Professor of Theatre, 1999. B.A., Trinity University, 1971; M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 1994.

ROBERT GRAVES, Instructor of College Composition, 2022. B.A., Wichita State University, 2002; M.F.A., Wichita State University, 2005; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2009.

MATTHEW HAND, Associate Professor of Psychology, 2012. B.A., Baylor University, 2001; M.A., University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, 2004; Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University, 2010.

SARAH E. HAWKINS, Instructor of Ram Success Mathematics, 2022. B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2004; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2007.

JEARL HELVEY, Associate Professor of Education and Director of Doctoral Programs in Education, 2014. B.S., Tarleton State University, 1983; M.Ed., Texas A&M University Commerce, 1994; Ed.D., University of North Texas, 2006.

ALLEN HUGH HENDERSON, Professor of Psychology, 1979. B.S., East Texas State University, 1973; M.S., East Texas State University, 1974; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1979.

CAREY M. HIX, Instructor of Ram Success English, 2013. B.S., Texas Christian University, 2000; M.S. University of Dallas, 2006.

ELIZABETH A. M. HOWARD, Professor of Library Science and Director of Eunice & James L. West Library, 2010. B.A., University of Arizona, 1997; M.S., University of North Texas, 2011.

SUA JEON, Associate Professor of Marketing, 2015. B.A., Ewha Womans University, 1995; M.S., University of North Texas, 2006; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2015.

JUNE JOHNSON, Associate Professor of Library Science and Circulation Librarian, 2019. B.S., Chaminade University, 1998; B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 2006; M.S., Texas Women’s University, 2012.

MARY K. LANDERS, Instructor of Ram Success Mathematics, 2002. B.A., Texas Christian University, 1963; M.S., New Mexico State University, 1968; Ed.D., Texas A&M University Commerce, 1996.

EDDY JOSEPH LYNTON, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice, 2013. B.S., Eastern New Mexico University; M.S., University of North Texas, 2007; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2013.

ALISTAIR MAEER, Associate Professor of History and A.M. Pate Professor, 2016. B.A., William Jewel College, 1997; M.A., University of Toronto, 1998; Ph.D., University of Texas-Arlington, 2006.

CARLOS MARTINEZ, Professor of Bilingual Education and Dean of the School of Education, 1991. B.A., University of Puerto Rico, 1986; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

BRENDA TAYLOR MATTHEWS, Professor of History and A.M. Pate Professor of Modern American History, 1995. B.S., Dallas Baptist College, 1974; M.A., Texas Christian University, 1978; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1994.

SANDRA McCOY-JACKSON, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, 2021. B.S., East Texas State University, 1982; M.Ed., National Louis University, 1992; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2008.

PRICE McMURRAY, Associate Professor of English, 2001. B.A., Middlebury College, 1983; M.A., University of South Carolina, 1994; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2000.

DENNIS MILES, Instructor of Library Science and Reference & Instruction Librarian, 2016. A.A., Cuesta College, 1977; B.A., Texas Tech University, 1986; M.S., University of North Texas, 1988.

WENDY MOORE, Instructor of Mass Communication, 2023. B.S., University of North Texas at Tyler, 2001; M.A., University of North Texas in Denton, 2008.

MEAGAN MORRIS, Visiting Faculty Digital Initiatives Librarian, 2022. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 2017; M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 2023.

WHITNEY MYERS, Associate Professor of English, 2008. B.A., Texas Tech University, 2000; M.A., Texas A&M University, 2002; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2008.

RHONDA NELSON, Instructor of Biology - Anatomy & Physiology, 2023. B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1997; Ph.D., Meharry Medical College, 2010.

THOMAS W. NICHOLS, Associate Professor of Management, 2007. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1994; M.B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 2002; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2008.

GOKCEN OGRUK-MAZ, Associate Professor of Economics, 2013. B.A., Bogazici University, 2004; M.A., Bogazici University, 2007; Ph.D., University of Houston, 2013.

CHRISTOPHER OHAN, Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Science, 2014. B.A., Concordia Lutheran College, 1990; B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1990; M.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 1993; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 1997.

ROLANDO PALACIO, Instructor of Art and Director of BCTAG, 2023. B.F.A., Michigan State University, 2010; M.F.A., University of Michigan, 2014.

CHRISTOPHER PARKER, Associate Professor of Microbiology, 2013. B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1996; M.S., Sam Houston State University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2007.

MICHELLE M. PAYNE, Associate Professor of Political Science, 2001. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1996; M.Ed., Texas Wesleyan University, 1997; J.D., Texas Wesleyan University Law School, 1999; Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, 2013.

PHILLIP PELPHREY, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 2008. B.S., North Georgia College and State University, 2001; Ph.D., Dartmouth College, 2006.

MARIA PEREZ, Instructor of English, 2023. B.A., Texas Wesleyan University 2021; B.S. Texas Wesleyan University, 2021; M.A., Texas Christian University, 2023.

NGO PHONG, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2021, B.S. Sam Houston State University, 2010; M.S. Sam Houston State University, 2012; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2016.

KAREN POTTER, Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre, 2015. B.S., Ball State University, 1991; M.F.A., Temple University, 1996.

KATHERINE PRATER, Associate Professor of Chemistry, 1998. B.S., Texas A&M University, 1994; Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1998.

HECTOR A. QUINTANILLA, Professor of Accounting and Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, 1995. B.S., North Texas State University, 1983; M.S., North Texas State University, 1983; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996.

PAMELA DEAN RAST, Professor of Exercise & Sports Studies, 1994. B.S.Ed., Baylor University, 1982; M.S.Ed., Baylor University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2000.

ADALHEIDUR REED, Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration, 2016. B.A.A.S., University of North Texas, 2007; M.S., University of North Texas, 2010; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2013.

RYAN RICH, Associate Professor of Physics, 2015. B.S., Centre College, 2006; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 2011.

PATSY ROBLES-GOODWIN, Professor of Education & Director of English as a Second Language/Bilingual Programs, 2006. B.S., Texas Tech University, 1985; M.L.A., Southern Methodist University, 1988; Ed.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2001.

RICARDO ESCOBEDO RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the School of Arts and Science, 1990. B.S., Baylor University, 1982; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1987.

SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ, Associate Professor of Computer Science, 2016. B.S., Texas A&M University, 2002; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2012.

JESSICA SALAZAR, Visiting Assistant Professor of Education, 2018. B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1999; M.Ed., Texas Wesleyan University, 2009; Ed.D., Texas Wesleyan University, 2015.

LISA A. SCOTT, Instructor of Ram Success Mathematics and Director of Ram Success, 2007. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1987; M.A.T., University of Texas at Dallas, 2000.

KHALID M. SHAIKH, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry, 2018. B.S., University of Karachi, 1998; M.S., University of Karachi, 1999; M.S.P.H., University of South Florida, 2018; Ph.D., Ebberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen, 2009.

LOUIS KARLE SHERWOOD, JR., Associate Professor of Library Science and University Archivist, 1990. B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1989; M.L.S., Texas Woman’s University, 1994.

ALISON SIMONS, Associate Professor of Sociology, 2012. B.S., University of Surrey, UK, 1994; M.S., University of North Texas, 1997; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2012.

CARL SMELLER, Associate Professor of English and Humanities, 1999. B.A., Kent State University, 1985; M.A., Northwestern University, 1988; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1997.

JUNGHOON SONG, Associate Professor of Management, 2018. B.B.A., Chung-Ang University, 2010; M.B.A., The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2012; Ph.D., The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018.

SAMEER VAIDYA, Professor of Management and Dean of the School of Business and Professional Programs, 2004. B.Com., University of Pune, 1990; M.B.A., University of Texas Pan American, 1994; Ph.D., University of Texas Pan American, 2000.

VAVERKA, ARIELLE, Visiting Faculty Collection Management Librarian, 2007. B.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 2012; M.S., University of Oklahoma, 2016.

KAREN L. WALLACE, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, 2002. B.S., Slippery Rock University, 1993; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1995; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2000.

KATHLEEN WALLACE, Assistant Professor of Counseling, 2022. B.A., East Texas Baptist University, 2002; M.S., University of Phoenix, 2013; M.S., Walden University, 2013; Ph.D., Walden University, 2018.

ELIZABETH K. WARD, Associate Professor of Education, 2009. B.A., University of Texas at Arlington, 2001; M.Ed., University of Texas at Arlington, 2003; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2009.

KIMBERLY J. WEBB, Associate Professor of Accounting, 1997. B.S., Cumberland College, 1992; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2014.

CONNIE WHITT-LAMBERT, Professor of Theatre Arts 1988. B.A., Trinity University, 1976; M.A., Texas Woman’s University, 1983.

THOMAS WILLMANN, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Instrumental Studies, 2022. B.M., Butler University, 2005; M.M., University of Colorado-Boulder, 2016; Ph.D., Florida State University, 2022.

SHENGXIONG WU, Associate Professor of Finance, 2011. B.E., University of International Business and Economics, 1999; M.A., Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands, 2004; M.A., Kent State University, 2006; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2012.

SINAN YILDIRIM, Professor of Management, 2008. B.A., University of Bogazici, 1999; M.B.A., University of Bahcesehir, 2000; Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio, 2007.

LILI ZHANG, Associate Professor of Comparative Religion, 2011. B.A., Peking University, China, 1991; M.A., Renmin University of China, 1996; M.A.T.S., McCormick Theological Seminary, 1997; M.P., Syracuse University, 2001; Ph.D., Emory University, 2005.

YUKONG ZHANG, Professor of Computer Science, 2004. B.S., Wuhan Institute of Hydraulic and Electric Engineering, China, 1983; M.S. Clemson University, 1996; M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1998; Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University, 1999.

Appointed Graduate Faculty

First date indicates year of original appointment to the University.

CHERYL ADAIR, Associate Professor of Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019. B.S., Northwestern State University, 2009; M.S.N., Northwestern State University, 2012; D.N.P., Northwestern State University, 2016.

BONNIE R. ALBRITTON, Associate Professor of Accounting, 2015. B.B.A., Tarleton State University, 1989; M.B.A., Syracuse University, 2001; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2017.

ELSA ANDERSON, Professor of Education, 2011. B.A., Mercer University, 1979; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1996; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2009.

TRISHA ANDERSON, Professor of Management, 2009. B.S., Marist College, 2002; M.B.A., Marist College, 2004; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2010.

CONNIE BARKER, Associate Professor of Nursing Practice, 2018. B.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso, 1994; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso, 1997; Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center Houston, 2004.

RUSSELL BARTEE, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, 2014. B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1976; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1988; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2011.

THOMAS J. BELL III, Professor of Business Administration, 1995. B.S., Prairie View A&M University, 1984; M.S., Amber University, 1993; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1999.

RICHARD M. BISHOP, Professor of Graduate Counseling, 2015. B.A., Lubbock Christian University, 1977; M.S., East Texas State University, 1981; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 1991.

JOSE CASTILLO, Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2019. B.S.N., West Visayas State University, 1994; M.S.N.A., Wolford College, 2007; Ph.D., Keiser University, 2016.

BRIAN CORNELIUS, Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2020. B.S.N, The University of Texas at El Paso, 2009; M.S.N., Florida International University, 2012; D.N.P, The University of Alabama, 2017.

KELLY CRAWFORD, Associate Professor of Family Nurse Practitioner, 2018. B.S.N., Northwestern State University, 2005; M.S.N., Graceland University, 2011; D.N.P., Southeastern Louisiana University, 2018.

YASHAR DEHDASHTI, Associate Professor of Marketing, 2017. B.S., Azad University South Branch, Iran, 2005; M.S., M.B.A., Sharif University of Technology, Iran, 2011; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2014; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2017.

DENISE DE LA ROSA, Associate Professor of Family Nurse Practitioner and Interim Director of Graduate Programs in Nursing Practice, 2018. B.S., Boston College, 1987; M.S.N., Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, 2013; D.N.P., Chatham University, 2015.

LISA S. DRYDEN, Professor of Graduate Reading and Director of Master’s Program in Education, 1992. B.S., Louisiana State University, 1983; M.Ed., Louisiana State University, 1987; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1991.

MICHAEL G. ELLISON, Professor of Counseling, 1996. B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1972; M.S., California Coast University, 1986; Ph.D., California Coast University, 1987.

ASHLEE ERICKSEN, Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2021. B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 2007; M.S.N.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 2013; Ed.D., Nebraska Methodist College, 2020.

JEARL HELVEY, Associate Professor of Education and Director of Doctoral Programs in Education, 2014. B.S., Tarleton State University, 1983; M.Ed., Texas A&M University Commerce, 1994; Ed.D., University of North Texas, 2006.

SUA JEON, Associate Professor of Marketing, 2015. B.A., Ewha Womans University, 1995; M.S., University of North Texas, 2006; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2015.

VIOLETA KADIEVA, Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, 2016. B.S., Viterbo University, 2009; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout, 2011; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2015.

TERRI D. KANE, Professor of Nurse Anesthesia and Director of the Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, 2012. B.S.N., University of Arkansas, 1985; M.S.N., University of Arkansas, 1993; M.S.N.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1998; D.N.A.P., Texas Wesleyan University, 2015.

LINDA SUSAN METCALF, Professor of Counseling, 2006. B.A., Baylor University, 1973; M.Ed., Texas Christian University, 1986; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 1993.

ANGELA MORDECAI, Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2023. B.S.N., William Carey University, 2006; M.S.N.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 2012; D.N.A.P., Texas Wesleyan University, 2022.

THOMAS W. NICHOLS, Associate Professor of Management and Associate Dean School of Business, 2007. B.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1994; M.B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 2002; Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2008.

GOKCEN OGRUK-MAZ, Associate Professor of Economics, 2013. B.A., Bogazici University, 2004; M.A., Bogazici University, 2007; Ph.D., University of Houston, 2013.

JAMES ROBERT SCHMIDT, Professor of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology, 2009. B.S., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, 2002; Ph.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, 2008.

SCOTT SHAFFER, Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2018. B.S.N., University of Washington, 1989; M.H.S., Texas Wesleyan University, 1992; D.N.A.P., Texas Wesleyan University, 2011.

JUNGHOON SONG, Assistant Professor of Management, 2018, B.B.A., Chung-Ang University, 2010; M.B.A., The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2012; Ph.D., The State University of New York at Buffalo, 2018.

MISTY LINNEA SPARKS, Professor of Graduate Counseling and Director of Graduate Counseling Programs, 2009. B.A., University of North Texas, 1999; M.S., Texas Woman’s University, 2004; Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2008.

LISA TAYLOR, Associate Professor of Family Nurse Practitioner, 2019. B.S.N., Texas Women’s University, 1979; M.S.N., Texas Women’s University, 1994; F.N.P., Texas Women’s University, 1995; Ph.D., Texas Women’s University, 2000.

TITO D. TUBOG, Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2012. B.S.N., Atheneo de Zamboanga University, 1990; M.S.N.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 2006; D.N.A.P., Texas Wesleyan University, 2011.

SAMEER VAIDYA, Professor of Management and Dean of the School of Business and Professional Programs, 2004. B.Com., University of Poona, 1990; M.B.A., University of Texas Pan American, 1994; Ph.D., University of Texas Pan American, 2000.

KIMBERLY J. WEBB, Associate Professor of Accounting, 1997. B.S., Cumberland College, 1992; M.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 2014.

SHENGXIONG WU, Associate Professor of Finance, 2011. B.E., University of International Business and Economics, 1999; M.A., Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands, 2004; M.A., Kent State University, 2006; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2012.

SINAN YILDIRIM, Professor of Management, 2008. B.A., University of Bogazici, 1999; M.B.A., University of Bahcesehir, 2000; Ph.D., University of Texas at San Antonio, 2007.

Contributing Graduate Faculty

First date indicates year of original appointment to the University.

CARLOS MARTINEZ, Professor of Bilingual Education and Dean of the School of Education, 1991. B.A., University of Puerto Rico, 1986; M.Ed., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1990; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

PATSY ROBLES-GOODWIN, Professor of Education & Director of English as a Second Language/Bilingual Programs, 2006. B.S., Texas Tech University, 1985; M.L.A., Southern Methodist University, 1988; Ed.D., Texas Woman’s University, 2001.

HECTOR A. QUINTANILLA, Professor of Accounting and Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Interim Dean of the School of Health Professions, 1995. B.S., North Texas State University, 1983; M.S., North Texas State University, 1983; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 1996.

RICARDO ESCOBEDO RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, 1990. B.S., Baylor University, 1982; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1987.

Emeritus Faculty

ELIZABETH URBAN ALEXANDER, A.B., M.A.T., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History and A.M. Pate Professor of Early American History, 1997-2016.

PAUL N. AUSTIN, R.N., B.S.N., B.S., M.S.N., Ph.D., Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2008-2023.

RONALD DOYLE BALLARD, B.S., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1971-2012.

ELIZABETH BATTLES, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1995-2022

JEROME BIERSCHENK, B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activates, 2007.- 2021.

LINDA CARROLL, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1997-2020.

MARY ANNE CLARK, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology, 1979-2022.

JOHN RICHARD DEEGAN, B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration, 1965-1989.

JEFFREY DANIEL DeLOTTO, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1983 - 2021.

MIRIAM TANKERSLEY ESPINOSA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., J.D., Professor of English, 1978-2013.

JOHN FREDERIC FISHER, B.M., M.M., Ph.D., Professor of Music, 1988-2022.

SANDRA HILE HART, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Marketing, 1985-2015.

ROBERT G. LANDOLT, B.A., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, 1981-2010.

JULIE ANN McCOY, B.M., M.M., Professor of Music, 1997-2020.

BRUCE McDONALDB.M., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1995 - 2021.

RONNIE McMANUS, B.S., M.Th., D.M., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1979 -2021.

JANE CAMP MOORE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, 1965-2019.

FRANK GREY NORWOOD, B.B.A., M.B.E., Ed.D., Professor of Business Administration, 1960-2003.

MARILYN A. PUGH, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology, 1993-2022

HALIL IBRAHIM SALIH, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, 1968-2019.

JESSE JEWEL SOWELL, JR., B.A., B.D., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1975-2013.

JULIE VOWELL, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., 2008- 2023.

Retired Faculty

ELIZABETH URBAN ALEXANDER, A.B., M.A.T., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History and A.M. Pate Professor of Early American History, 1997-2016.

PAUL N. AUSTIN, R.N., B.S.N., B.S., M.S.N., Ph.D., Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2008-2023.

RONALD DOYLE BALLARD, B.S., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1971-2012.

ELIZABETH BATTLES, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1995-2022.

JEROME BIERSCHENK, Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, 2007.- 2021.

LINDA CARROLL, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1997-2020.

MARY ANNE CLARK, B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology, 1979-2022.

PATSY ALICE CLIFFORD, B.S., M.S., Assistant Professor of Physical Education, 1966-1995.

PETER COLLEY, B.A., M.B.A., M.F.A., Associate Professor of Art, 1997-2016.

JON CROOK, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Graduate Counseling, 2005-2019.

JEFFREY DANIEL DeLOTTO, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, 1983 - 2021.

JOE DRYDEN, B.A., J.D., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Education, 2007-2022

JOY WHITE EDWARDS, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Education and Director of Ancillary Programs, 1973-2004.

STEPHEN MAX EHRICH, B.A., M.A., Professor of Music, 1971-2004.

JOHN FREDERIC FISHER, B.M., M.M., Ph.D., Professor of Music, 1988-2022.

CAROL JOHNSON GERENDAS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication, 2008-2021.

CLARENCE BENJAMIN HALE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mass Communication, 1982-2015.

JOHN PRESTON HALL, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, 1990-2019.

KATHRYN HALL, B.G.S., M.F.A., Professor of Art, 1995-2019.

SARA TOWE HORSFALL, B.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology, 1998-2013.

NORVAL CHARLES KNETEN, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Dean of the School of Science and Humanities, and Director of the Pre-Professional Program, 1967-1998.

JAMES HARVEY LAFON, B.A.E., B.D., Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, 1966-1995.

DEBRA MALOY, A.D., B.S.N., M.H.S., Ed.D., Associate Professor of Nurse Anesthesia, 2003-2018.

JOHN E. MARTIN, B.S., M.S., M.S., Director, Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia, 1993-2012.

JULIE ANN MCCOY, B.M., M.M., Professor of Music, 2005-2020.

BRUCE McDONALD, B.M., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1995 - 2021.

RONNIE McMANUS, B.S., M.Th., D.M., Ph.D., Professor of Religion, 1979 -2021.

DONALD BRYAN McWILLIAMS, B.S.M.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration. 1982-2009.

DOUGLAS M. NANCARROW, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Communication, 2002-2015.

WILLIAM NEWTON, B.S, M.Ed., Ed.D, Associate Professor of Graduate Education, 2010-2021.

ALBERT LINCOLN PETERS, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Exercise and Sport Studies, 1968-2013.

MICHAEL EDWARD PETTY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, 1978-2018.

CYNTHIA JEAN POTTER, B.S., M.L.S., Professor of Library Science and Director of Library, 1988-2015.

MARGARET BROUS PUCKETT, B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Education, 1981-1997.

ANN M. REED, B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of Education, 1996-2007.

RODERICK J. REINKE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesia, 1981-2009.

DAVID RITTER, B.S., M.B.A., C.P.A., D.B.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration, 1981-1996.

HALIL IBRAHIM SALIH, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, 1968-2019.

MICHAEL SEWELL, A.B., M.A., Ph.D., J.D., Professor of Mass Communication, 1981-2008.

JOHN F. SHAMPTON, B.A., J.D., Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration and Business Law, 1990-2011.

STEPHEN PAUL SIMONS, B.A., M.M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Music, 1968-2009.

THOMAS D. SMITH, B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Professor of Marketing and Communication, 1989-2016.

HEIDI TAYLOR, B.S.N., M.S., Ph.D., Professor and Dean of the School of Health Professions, 2016-2020.

DAVID THURSTON, B.A., M.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science and University Librarian, 1977-2015.

JULIE VOWELL, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., 2008- 2023.

ROBERT JOSEPH WILSON, B.S., M.S.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Education, 1985-2020.

STEPHEN HSINSUN YUAN, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., M.S., Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, 1982-2015.