Faculty
Emeriti Faculty
Garmoline Carpenter, Professor Emerita of Physical
Science
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Faculty
Annette Abel (2005), Assistant
Professor of Counseling and Human Development
BS, University of Central Oklahoma
MS, Texas A & M University
PhD, Texas A & M University
Holly Abel (2006), Assistant Professor
of Counseling and Human Development
Academic Director,
Region Two, School of Professional Counseling
BS, University of Central Oklahoma
MS, Texas A & M University
PhD, Texas A & M University
Sylvia M. Ahrens (2000), Assistant
Professor of English
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
Tim Allen (2009), Instructor of Music
BS, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
MAE, Western Kentucky University
Heather Ambrose (2003), Associate
Professor of Counseling and Human Development
Director, Clinical
Experience, School of Professional Counseling
BA, Weber State University
MA, St. Mary's University
PhD, St. Mary's University
John B. Begley (1977), Professor of
Religion
Chancellor
BA, Campbellsville College
MDiv, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary
DDiv (Honorary), Kentucky Wesleyan College
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
Andrea Brooks (2008), Instructor of the School of
Professional 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
Angelia S. Bryant (1996), Associate Professor of
Human Services and Counseling
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
EdD, University of Louisville
Emiley Wyatt Button (2009), Instructor of Nursing
BC, Northern Kentucky University
APRN, Northern Kentucky University
MSN, Western Kentucky University
Gerald L. Chafin (1997), Associate Professor of
Music
Director, Choral Activities
BM, Campbellsville University
MM, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
PhD, University of America
Melissa P. Clauson (2001), Associate Professor of
Biology
Co-chair, Natural and Behavioral
Sciences Division
BS, Morehead State University
MS, Morehead State University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Jeffrey J. Crane (1999), Associate Professor of Human
Services and Counseling
Director, Counseling
and Human Development Program, School of Professional
Counseling
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 and Counseling
BS, Texas Christian University
MA, St. Mary's University
PhD, University of North Texas
Lisa Crowe (2005), Assistant Professor of
Accounting
Chair, Business and CIS
Division
BA, Western Kentucky University
MA, 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
Tricia Day (2005), Assistant Professor of
Recreation and Physical Education
BS, Middle Tennessee State University
MS, Middle Tennessee State University
PhD, North Carolina State University
Brenda L. Dew (1994), Associate Professor of Human
Services and Counseling
BS, East Carolina University
MEd, Ohio University
PhD, Ohio University
D. Scott Dillery (2003), Associate Professor of
Mathematics
BA, Albion College
MS, North Carolina State University
PhD, University of Kentucky
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
Tabetha Ellis (2009), Instructor of Biology
BS, Western Kentucky University
MS, Western Kentucky University
Troy Elmore (2007), Instructor of Religion
Chaplin
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), Assistand Professor of Physical
Education
BS, George Fox University
MEd, Linfield University
EdD, University of Phoenix
Leigh Ann Ford, (2009), Assistant Professor of the
School of Porfessional Counseling
BA, Pikeville College
MA, Morehead State University
PhD, University of Kentucky
Myra G. Ford (2002), Assistant
Professor of Human Services and Counseling
Director, Human
Services Program, School of Professional Counseling
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MEd, Lindsey Wilson College
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
MSA, Western Kentucky University
Troyann I. Gentile (2009), Assistant Professor of the
School of Professional Counseling
BA, Clemson University
MS, Springfield College
PhD, The University of Nevada
Michael Giordano (2008), Assistant Professor of
Criminal Justice
BA, University Florida
JD, University of Florida
David Goguen (2008), Associate Professor of
Journalism
BA, Western Kentucky University
MFA, Minnesota State University
Acha Goris (2009), Assistant Professor of the School of
Professional Counseling
BA Wesley International Bible College
MA Theological College of Northern Nigeria
MA Cincinnati Christian University
Ed.D University of Cincinnati
Wesley J. Green (2001), Associate Professor of
Business
BS, Youngstown State University
MBA, Youngstown State University
DBA, Nova Southeastern University
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), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and 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
Daniel A. Koger (2007), Associate Professor of
Communication
BA, University of Missouri
MA, Michigan State University
PhD, Michigan State University
John LaGrange (2010), Assistant Professor of
Mathematics
BS, University of Southern Indiana
MS, Western Kentucky University
PsD, University of Tennessee
Curtis D. Lee (2010), Instructor of Religion
BA, Southern Wesleyan University
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary
Graduate Diploma, University of St. Andrews
Rebecca Loehrer (2010), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
BA, Baylor University
MS, Radford University
PhD, Texas A&M
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
Melinda Mayes (2009), Assistant Professor of the School
of Professonal Counseling
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 the
School of Professional Counseling
BA Otterbein College
MEd Xavier
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
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 and Counseling
Director, Operations and
Compliance, 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)
Jessica Oney, (2009), Instructor of Spanish
BA, University of Virginia's College at Wise
MA, University of Louisville
Jeffrey M. Parsons (2004), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
Director, Technology and
Evaluation, School of Professional Counseling
BS, Brigham Young University
MS, Portland State University
PhD, University of Iowa
Susan Patterson (2007), Instructor, Human
Services and Counseling
BA, University of Western Ontario
MA, Lindsey Wilson College
Gary Patton (2005), Associate Professor of
Counseling and 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 and Criminal Justice
Chair, Social Sciences
Division
BS, James Madison University
MS, Virginia Tech
PhD, Virginia Tech
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
Chair, Education Division
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
Robert Reynolds (1980), Professor of Music
BA, Campbellsville College
MA, University of Kentucky
DMA, University of Kentucky
John Rigney (1988), Professor of Human
Services and Counseling
Dean, School of
Professional Counseling
BS, David Lipscomb College
MA, Middle Tennessee State University
EdD, Tennessee State University
Kerry E. Robertson (1996), Associate Professor of
English
BA, Berea College
MA, Ohio University at Athens
PhD, University of Kentucky
Lynn Rosenzwig (2010), Assistant Professor of Counseling
and Human Development
BA Lycoming College (PA)
MA Spalding University
PsyD Spalding University
Lillian D. Roland (1999), Professor of English
BA, Southern University
MA, Louisiana State University
PhD, Washington University
Kathryn A. Russ (2007), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
Academic Director, Region
Four, School of Professional Counseling
BS, University of Cincinnati
MA, University of Cincinnati
EdD, University of Cincinnati
Lori G. Sargent (1994), Professor of Art and
Education
Associate Academic Dean
BA, Montana State University, Billings
MFA, Wichita State University
MAE, University of Southern Mississippi
Melissa Saunier-Arnold (1989), Associate Professor of
Education
AB, Transylvania University
MA, Georgetown College
Laura M. Schmuldt (2009), Assistant Professor of the School of
Professional Counseling
BA, University of Illinois
MA, Northeastern Illinois University
PhD, University of Central Florida
Daniel L. Schnopp-Wyatt (2004),
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development
BS, Wright State University
MA, Goddard College
PhD, Union Institute & University
Nicole Schnopp-Wyatt (2008), Associate Professor of the
School of Professional Counseling
Academic Director, Region Three,
School of Professional Counseling
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),
Assistant Professor of History
BA, Eastern Kentucky University
MA, Western Kentucky University
PhD, University of Kentucky
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 and 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
Kimberly M. L. Smith (2009), Assistant Professor of the
School of Professional Counseling
BA, University of Louisville
MA, Spalding University
PsyD, Spalding University
Timothy W. Smith (1992), Professor of Art
BA, College of the Ozarks (MO)
MFA, University of Mississippi
Mark A. Staples (2007), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and 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
Barry C. Stephens (2007), Associate Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
BS, University of North Alabama
MA, The University of Alabama
PhD, Mississippi State University
Elmer J. Stewart, Jr. (1990), Professor of Biology
BS, Saint Mary's College (MD)
MS, Tennessee Technological University
PhD, University of Arkansas
Asa Swan (2008), Instructor of History
BA, History, Huntington University
MA, History, Western Kentucky University
Terry Swan (1985), Professor of Religion
Dean of the Chapel
BA, Centenary College
MA, EdS., Western Kentucky University
MDiv, Asbury Theological Seminary
DMin, Vanderbilt University
Denis' A. Thomas (2009), Assistant Professor of the
School of Professional Counseling
BA, Abilene Christian University
MEd, Middle Tennessee State University
PhD, University of Tennessee
Jerry D. Thomas (1990), Associate Professor of
Communication
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MA, Western Kentucky University
Cindy Thrasher (2010), Assistant Professor of
Communication
BA, Lindsey Wilson College
MA, Western Kentucky University
Erin Wais-Hennen (2009), Assistant Professor of
English
BA, Clemson University
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD, University of Minnesota
Martin C. Wesley (2006), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
Academic Director, Region
Five, School of Professional Counseling
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), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
Academic Director, Region One,
School of Professional Counseling
BBA, Baylor University
PhD, Baylor University
Jennifer Williamson (2005), Assistant Professor of
Counseling and Human Development
Director, Professional
Development, School of Professional Counseling
BA, Tarleton State University
MS Ed, Baylor University
PhD, Baylor University
Curtis A. Wisely (2006), Assistant Professor of Human
Services and Counseling
Director, Counseling Services,
School of Professional Counseling
BS, Eastern Kentucky University
PsyD, Wright State University
Linda Young (2010), Professor of Education
BA, Asbury College
MA, University of Kentucky
PhD, University of Kentucky