Faculty
Emeriti Faculty
Garmoline Carpenter, Professor Emerita of Physical
Science
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Carolyn Keefe, Associate Professor
Emerita of English
BA, Muskingum College
MA, Bowling Green State University
PhD, Bowling Green State University
Faculty
Annette Abel (2005), Associate
Professor of Counseling & Human Development
BS, University of Central Oklahoma
MS, Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas A&M University
Holly Abel (2006), Associate Professor
of Counseling & Human Development
BS, University of Central Oklahoma
MS, Texas A&M University
PhD, Texas A&M University
Amanda Adams-Mock (2012), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BA, Marshall University
MA, Marshall University
PsyD, Marshall University
Elwanda Futrell Adams (2011), Instructor of
Nursing
BSN, Murray State University
MSN, Murray State University
Sylvia M. Ahrens (2000), Assistant
Professor of English
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Tim Allen (2009), Instructor of Music
Director of Instrumental
Music
BS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MAE, Western Kentucky University
John B. Begley (1977), Chancellor
Professor of
Religion
BA, Campbellsville College
MDiv, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
DDiv (Honorary), Kentucky Wesleyan College
Jason S. Bluemlein (2011) Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BS, Northern Kentucky University
MA, Cincinnati Christian University
EdD, University of Cincinnati
Michael J. Bosela (2009), Assistant Professor
of Biology
BA, Oberlin College
MS, Michigan State University
PhD, North Dakota State University
Terry Bratcher (1999), Associate Professor of
Developmental Studies
BA, Pikeville College
MA, Western Kentucky University
PhD, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Robert Brock (2011), Assistant Professor of
Theatre
BA, University of Kentucky
MFA, Wayne State University, Detroit
Andrea Brooks (2008), Assistant Professor of
Human Services & Counseling
BS, Centre College
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
Stefan M. Brooks (2007), Assistant
Professor of Political Science
BA, Loyola Marymount University
MA, St. Mary's University
PhD, University of Houston
Emiley Wyatt Button (2009), Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Northern Kentucky University
MSN, Western Kentucky University
Joni Caldwell (2012), Associate Professor of Counseling
& Human Development
BA, University of Dallas
MA, University of Dallas
PhD, University of Dallas
Michael David Calhoun (2011), Assistant Professor of
Religion
BA, Kentucky Wesleyan College
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, KY
DMin, Asbury Theological Seminary
Gerald L. Chafin (1997), Associate Professor of
Music
Director of Choral
Programs
BM, Campbellsville University
MM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, University of America
Melissa P. Clauson (2001), Associate Professor of
Biology
Co-chair,
Natural & Behavioral Sciences Division
BS, Morehead State University
MS, Morehead State University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Jeffrey J. Crane (1999), Associate Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
Director, Counseling
& Human Development Program
BA, University of Texas at San Antonio
MDiv, Oblate School of Theology
MA, St. Mary's University
PhD, Iowa State University
Jodi M. Crane (2001), Associate Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BS, Texas Christian University
MA, St. Mary's University
PhD, University of North Texas
Lisa Crowe (2005), Assistant Professor of
Accounting
Chair,
Business & CIS Division
BS, Western Kentucky University
MPA, Western Kentucky University
Tim Curry (1987), Associate Professor of Computer
Information Systems
BS, Campbellsville University
MS, University of Evansville
Bonnie Davenport (1976), Associate Professor of
Mathematics
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Mona Derenzo (2011), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA
MA, Argosy University, Chicago
EdD, Argosy University, Orange, CA
D. Scott Dillery (2003), Associate Professor of
Mathematics
Co-chair,
Natural & Behavioral Sciences
Division
BA, Albion College
MS, North Carolina State University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Melissa Doan, (2011), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
PhD, Capella University
Mark R. Dunphy (1992), Professor of English
BA, Lone Mountain College (CA)
MA, Lone Mountain College (CA)
PhD, University of Tulsa
Al R. Eferstein (1994), Assistant Professor of
Business
BA, Florida Atlantic University
MPA, Florida Atlantic University
Tabitha Ellis (2009), Instructor of Biology
BS Western Kentucky University
MS Western Kentucky University
Troy Elmore (2007), Instructor of Religion
Chaplain
BS, University of Kentucky
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary
Larry S. Ennis (1998), Associate Professor of
Education
BS, Campbellsville College
MA, Western Kentucky University
PhD, University of Louisville
Todd Farmer (2010), Assistant Professor of Physical
Education
BS, George Fox University
M.Ed., Linfield University
EdD., University of Phoenix
Molly Elizabeth Ferguson (2011), Assistant Professor of
English
BA, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
MA, University of Connecticut
PhD, University of Connecticut
Leigh Ann Ford, (2009), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Pikeville College
MA, Morehead State University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Myra G. Ford (2002), Assistant
Professor, Human Services & Counseling
Director, Human Services
& Counseling Program
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
Jon Fredrick (2012), Assistant Professor of
Psychology
BS, University of Utah
MS, University of Michigan
PhD, University of Tennessee
Teresa L. Fugate (2003), Instructor of Developmental
Studies
BA, Berea College
MA, Northern Kentucky University
C. Rose Garvey (2008), Associate Professor of
Accounting
BS, University of Maryland
MPA, Western Kentucky University
Jodi Giles (2011), Assistant Professor of Counseling and
Human Development
BA, Murray State University
MA, Southeastern Illinois University
PhD, Southern Illinois University
Jacquelyn Gilles (2012), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BA, University of Southern Indiana
MA, Spaulding University
PsyD, Spaulding University
Michael Giordano (2008), Assistant Professor of
Criminal Justice
BA, University Florida
JD, University of Florida
Tina Glover (2012), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BS, Portland State University
MS Ed, Portland State University
PhD, Oregon State University
David Goguen (2008), Associate Professor of
Journalism
Chair, Applied &
Interdisciplinary Studies Division
BA, Western Kentucky University
MFA, Minnesota State University
Acha Goris (2009), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Wesley International Bible College
MA, Theological college of Northern Nigeria
MA, Cincinnati Christian University
EdD, University of Cincinnati
Amanda Leigh Graham (2011), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Lincoln Memorial University
MRC, University of Kentucky
EdD, Argosy University
Linda Grider (2011), Instructor of Business
BA, University of Kentucky
MPA, Western Kentucky
University
Kalvin J. Gregory (2011), Assistant Professor of
Chemistry
BS, University of Kentucky
PhD, University of Kentucky
Edwin Gunberg (2012), Assistant Professor of Counseling
& Human Development
BA, Gustavus Adolphus College
MA, George Mason University
PhD, University of North Dakota
Richard P. Hagan (1990), Assistant Professor of Computer
Information Systems
BS, University of Louisville
MS, University of Louisville
Debbie Hall (2007), Instructor of Reading &
Development Studies
BS, Western Kentucky University
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
Philip Hanna (1993), Director of Library Services
BA, Transylvania University
MDiv, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
MSSW, University of Louisville
MLS, University of Kentucky
Tammy D. Hatfield (2007), Associate Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, University of Kentucky
MS, Murray State University
PysD, Spalding University
Brian Hilker (2009), Assistant Professor of
Chemistry
BS, Pennsylvania State University
MS, Pennsylvania State University
PhD, Pennsylvania State University
John E. Howery (1990), Assistant Professor of
Business
BS, Bellarmine College
MBA, Bellarmine College
Douglas Keaton (2012), Instructor of Energy
Technology
BS, Eastern Kentucky University
MS, Eastern Kentucky University
Monica Kidder (2012), Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Hunter College
MSN, Regis University
Daniel A. Koger (2007), Associate Professor of
Communication
BA, University of Missouri
MA, Michigan State University
PhD, Michigan State University
Leslie Korb (2012), Associate Professor of
Business
Associate Academic Dean
(Interim)
BA, Stonehill College
MS, University of Hartford
PhD, University of Albany-SUNY
Derek Kotter (2011), Instructor of Spanish
BA, University of Wyoming
MA, University of Wyoming
Kimberly M.L. LaFollette (2009), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, University of Louisville
MA, Spalding University
PsyD, Spalding University
John D. LaGrange (2010), Assistant Professor of
Mathematics
BS, University of Southern Indiana
MS, Western Kentucky University
PhD, University of Tennessee
Warren Edward Lambert III (2011), Assistant
Professor of Human Services & Counseling
BA, Ohio University
MA, Marshall University
PhD, Fielding Graduate University
Curtis Lee, Jr. (2010), Instructor of Religion
BA, Southern Wesleyan
University
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary
Graduate Diploma, Divinity, University of St Andrews
PhD, London School of Theology (2012 scheduled)
William T. Luckey, Jr. (1983), President of the
College
BA, Wabash College
MBA, Vanderbilt University
EdD, Vanderbilt University
David Ludden (2002), Associate Professor of
Psychology
BA, Ohio University
MA, Ohio University
PhD, University of Iowa
Holly Mattingly (2012), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BS, Western Kentucky University
MS, Walden University
PhD, Walden University
Melinda Mayes (2009), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, University of Kentucky
MA, Morehead State University
EdD, Argosy University
Tim McAlpine (1998), Associate Professor of
English
Chair, Humanities
& Fine Arts Division
BA, Westmont College
MA, Purdue University
PhD, Purdue University
Patrice McCarter (2008), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Otterbein College
MEd, Xavier University
EdD, University of Cincinnati
Mark L. McKinnon (2009), Assistant Professor
of Physics
BS, San Jose State University
MS, University of California, Davis
PhD, University of California, Davis
David Edwin Meyers (2011), Professor of Art &
Interactive Design
Certificate of Achievement, Ringling College of Art &
Design
MFA, Syracuse University
Susan K. Minton (1990), Associate Professor of
Communication
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Kara L. Mollis (2007), Assistant Professor of
English
BA, Washington and Jefferson College
MA, Duquesne University
PhD, Duquesne University
Jacquelyn G. Montgomery (2004), Assistant Professor of
Human Services & Counseling
Associate Dean for
the School of Professional Counseling
BS, Arizona State University
MA, University of Texas at El Paso
David Moore (1985), Professor of History
BA, Eastern Illinois University
MA, Eastern Illinois University
PhD, Miami University (OH)
Trudy Morlino (2012), Associate Professor of
Business
BS, Mississippi State University
MS, Louisiana State University
PhD, Capella University
Laura Nissley (2011), Assistant Professor of
Biology
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MS, University of Louisville
PhD, University of Louisville
Jared Odd (2011), Instructor of English
BA, Brigham Young University
MA, Utah State University
Jeffrey M. Parsons (2004), Associate Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
Director, Teaching &
Technology Effectiveness
BS, Brigham Young University
MS, Portland State University
PhD, University of Iowa
Susan Patterson (2007), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BA, University of Western Ontario
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
Gary Patton (2005), Associate Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Anderson University
MA, Louisiana Tech University
PhD, Ohio University
Greg A. Phelps (1999), Professor of Communication
BA, Henderson State University
MA, University of Iowa
PhD, University of Iowa
Daniel Phillips, III (2002), Associate Professor of
Sociology & Criminal Justice
Chair,
Social Sciences Division
BS, James Madison University
MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
PhD, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Mohammad Pourheydarian (1990),
Professor of Business
BS, University of Tehran
MBA, Roosevelt University (IL)
PhD, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Janette Ralston (2008), Associate Professor of
Education
BME, University of Missouri
MA, Truman State University
PhD, University of Missouri
Michael Ratliff (1990), Associate Professor of
Mathematics
BS, University of Arkansas at Monticello
MA, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
PhD, University of
Tennessee
Robert Reynolds (1980), Professor of Music
BA, Campbellsville College
MA, University of Kentucky
DMA, University of Kentucky
Kerry E. Robertson (1996), Associate Professor of
English
BA, Berea College
MA, Ohio University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Melissa Saunier-Arnold (1989),
Associate Professor of Education
AB, Transylvania University
MA, Georgetown College
Laura M. Schmuldt (2009), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, University of Illinois
MA, Northeastern Illinois University
PhD, University of Central Florida
Daniel L. Schnopp-Wyatt (2004),
Associate Professor of Counseling & Human
Development
BS, Wright State University
MA, Goddard College
PhD, Union Institute & University
Nicole Schnopp-Wyatt (2008), Associate Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
BS, Wright State University
MA, University of Illinois
PhD, University of Illinois
Steven C. Scott (1999), Professor of Psychology
BA, Capital University
MDiv, Luther Theological Seminary
MA, Pacific Lutheran University
EdD, Seattle University
Melinda J. Senters (2000), Associate
Professor of History
BA, Eastern Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Benson Sexton (2012), Instructor of Communication
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MA, Western Kentucky University
Marie Shafe (2012), Associate Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BA, University of West Georgia
MEd, University of West Georgia
EdD, Indiana University
Tip H. Shanklin (1998), Associate Professor of
English
BA, Burlington College
MA, The College of Saint Rose
PhD, Binghamton University
Robert Shuffett (1988), Associate
Professor of Chemistry & Physical Science
BS, Campbellsville College
MA, George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Allison Smith (2010), Assistant Professor of
English
BA, University of Louisville
MA, University of Louisville
PhD, University of Louisville
Cheryl Smith (2012), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BA, Florida A&M University
MA, Richmont Graduate University
PhD, Regent University
Marian Ruth Helm Smith (2011), Assistant Professor of
Nursing
Chair, Nursing
Division
BSN, Western Kentucky University
MSN, University of Louisville
DNP, University of Southern Indiana
Timothy W. Smith (1992), Professor of Art
BA, College of the Ozarks (MO)
MFA, University of Mississippi
Ji Seun Sohn (2012), Assistant Professor of Criminal
Justice
BA, Seisen University
MA, Kyonggi University
PhD, Sam Houston State University
Mark A. Staples (2007), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Xavier University
MD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Bettie C. Starr (2007), Vice President for Academic
Affairs
BS, Old Dominion University
PhD, Duke University
Elmer J. Stewart, Jr. (1990), Professor of Biology
BS, Saint Mary's College (MD)
MS, Tennessee Technological University
PhD, University of Arkansas
Ann Claiborne Ray Streeter (2011), Assistant Professor
of Communication
BA, Texas Tech University
MSA, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
PhD, University of Kentucky
Asa Swan (2008), Instructor of History
BA, Huntington University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Terry Swan (1985), Professor of Religion
Dean of the Chapel
BA, Centenary College
MA, Western Kentucky University
EdS, Western Kentucky University
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary
DMin, Vanderbilt University
Stephanie Davis Tarter (2011), Instructor of Applied
Science
BBA, University of Cincinnati
MS, Mississippi State University
Paul Thifault (2012), Assistant Professor of
English
BA, Boston University
MA, New York University
PhD, Fordham University
Jerry D. Thomas (1990), Associate Professor of
Communication
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MA, Western Kentucky University
Erin Wais-Hennen (2009) Assistant Professor of
English
QEP Director
BA, Clemson University
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD, University of Minnesota
Martin C. Wesley (2006), Assistant Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BS, Liberty University
MEd, Northern Arizona University
PhD, Walden University
Rickie L. Williams (1989), Instructor of
Mathematics
BS, University of Arkansas
MA, University of Arkansas
Daniel Williamson (2005), Associate Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BBA, Baylor University
PhD, Baylor University
Jennifer Williamson (2005), Associate Professor of
Counseling & Human Development
BA, Tarleton State University
MS Ed, Baylor University
PhD, Baylor University
Curtis A. Wiseley (2006), Assistant Professor of Human
Services & Counseling
BS, Eastern Kentucky University
PsyD, Wright State University
Linda Young (2010), Professor of Education
Chair, Education
Division
BA, Asbury College
MA, University of Kentucky
EdD, University of Kentucky