Faculty and Staff Emeriti
Faculty Emeriti
Paula Samiec Bailey, Ph.D. (2000 - 2022)
Professor Emerita of Biology
I. Jill Banks, Ph.D. (1987-2016)
Professor Emerita of Psychology
Deborah I. Bloodworth, M.A. (1974–2011)
Professor Emerita of Theatre.
Jim Boden, M.F.A. (1999 - 2016)
Professor Emeritus of Art
Glenn Chappell, Ph.D. (2005-2018)
Associate Professor Emeritus of Business Administration
Ed S. Clark, Ed.D. (1988)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education and Sport Studies
Kaye P. Crook, M.A. (1982–2011)
Professor Emerita of Mathematics
Richard C. Culyer, III, Ph.D. (1976–2003)
Professor Emeritus of Education.
Edward S. Ebert, Ph.D. (1991–2010)
Professor Emeritus of Education
Paul Frederick Edinger, Ph.D. (1973-2012)
Professor Emeritus of Geology
Clara I. Gandy, Ph.D. (1983–1993)
Professor Emerita of History and Social Science
Angela Gallo, M.F.A. (2003 - 2024)
Professor Emerita of Dance
Lois R. Gibson, Ph.D. (1978–2009)
Professor Emerita of English
Jean Grosser, M.F.A. (1985-2020)
Professor Emerita of Art
Mal Hyman, M.A. (1987 - 2023)
Professor Emeritus of Sociology
Kevin Kenyon, Ph.D. (2000-2021)
Professor Emeritus of History
Julia Klimek, Ph.D. (2001 - 2025)
Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies
Shawn Lay, Ph.D. (1996-2021)
Professor Emeritus of History
George Lellis, Ph.D. (1978–2013)
Professor Emeritus of Communication.
James W. Lemke, Ph.D. (1973-2014)
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Philosophy;
Ye Li, Ph.D. (2011-2023)
Professor Emerita of Chinese
Patricia G. Lincoln, Ph.D. (1983–2011)
Professor Emerita of Biology
Darlene Maxwell, Ed.D. (2004-2016)
Professor Emerita of Education .
David McCracken, Ph.D. (1998 - 2022)
Professor Emeritus of English
James McLaughlin, Ph.D. (2011 - 2025)
Professor Emeritus of Physical Education and Sport Studies
Lynn Oates (1960-1997)
Associate Professor Emerita of Business Administration
Sara S. Odom, Ed.D. (2000-2014)
Professor Emerita of Education.
Richard A. Puffer, M.M.C. (1999-2016)
Professor Emeritus of Communication .
Joseph H. Rubinstein, Ph.D. (1984–2011)
Professor Emeritus of Education
Deane L. Shaffer, Th.D. (1961–1999)
Vivian Gay and J. L. Coker Jr. Professor Emeritus of Religion
Jasna Shannon, Ph.D. (2006-2021)
Professor Emerita of English
Michael Siegfried, Ph.D. (1987 - 2025)
Professor Emeritus of Sociology
Richard L. Swallow, Ph.D. (1973–2004)
Professor Emeritus of Biology
Tracey Turner Welborn, Ph.D. (1999-2017)
Professor Emerita of Psychology
John McLarty “Mac” Williams, Ph.D. (2007-2021)
Professor Emeritus of Spanish
Staff Emeriti
Mary Buchner (1998-2019)
Assistant Emerita to the Vice President of Athletics and Athletic Facilities
Frank Bush (1975-2011)
Staff Emeritus of Advancement
Malcolm C. Doubles, Ph.D. (1976–2009)
Provost Emeritus.
John Foster III, M.Ed. (1990-2018)
Director Emeritus of the Center for Diversity, Interfaith, and Inclusion Education
Nancy Matthews (1984 - 2023)
Coordinator Emerita, Library Acquisitions/Cataloging
George P. Sawyer, Jr., Ph.D. (1965–2004)
Director Emeritus of Kalmia Gardens
Stephen B. Terry, Ed.D. (1975-2016)
Director Emeritus of the Master in College Athletic Administration Program