Administrative Offices
President
Roger Parrott (1995), President
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College; M.Ed. and Ph.D., University of Maryland
LeeLee Partridge (2012), Executive Administrative Assistant to the President B.A., Louisiana State University
PROVOST And Vice President For Academic Affairs
Bradford Smith (2014), Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., Tufts University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., M.A., Claremont Graduate University; Ph.D., M.A., University of Massachusetts
Marleigh Briggs (2021) Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the School of Nursing
Kim Campbell (2017), Executive Assistant to the Provost
B.A., Belhaven University
Tracy Ford (2012), Dean of Worldview Studies
B.S. and M.B.A., University of Georgia; M.A. in Missions, Reformed Theological Seminary; M.A. in English, Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Mississippi
David Hand (2013), Dean of the School of Education
B.A.and M.A., Oral Roberts University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
Alicia Harper (2011), Adjunct Contract Specialist
B.A.M., Belhaven University
Keri Jensen (2010), Associate Director of Student Care and Parent Liaison
B.S., Belhaven University
Claire Langley (2008), Director of Career Services
B.S., William Carey University; M.S.L., Belhaven University
Ralph A. Mason, III (1995), Dean of the School of Business
B.A., Duke University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Fran Powell (2016), Administrative Assistant to Graduate Education
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Aaron Pritchett (2017) Director of Institutional Research and Academic Systems
B.S., Liberty University
Jennifer Reese (2006), Administrative Assistant to the Music Department
B.S., Jackson State University
Rebecca Romine (2018) Director of Student Care
B.S., M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Megan Voos (2013), Administrative Assistant to the Dance Department
B.S., California Polytechnic State University
Donna Weeks (1999), Dean of Academic Support
B.S., Belhaven University
Vicki Wolfe (2017), Associate Vice President for Academic Support
B.A., Southeastern Bible College; M.Ed., Southern University, A&M; Ed. D., University of Tennessee
Traditional Admission
Judith Edele (2020), Admission Counselor,
B.S., Belhaven University
Stefanie Grayson (2015), Admission Counselor
B.F.A., Belhaven University
Michael Hawkins (2013), Assistant Director of Admission
B.A., Belhaven University
Caleb Henry (2020), Admission Counselor
B.F.A., Belhaven University
Lori Kimes (2018), Manager of Admission Operations
B.S., University of New Hampshire; M.AT., Missouri Baptist
Michaela Lin (2018), Admission Counselor
B.F.A., Belhaven University
Gina McCorkle (2018), Assistant Director of Admission for Athletic Recruitment
B.A., Ball State University; M.S., Bucknell University
Sarah Perkins (2020), Assistant Director of Admission
B.A., Belhaven University
Tripp Stewart (2020), Admission Counselor
B.M.C., Belhaven University
Adult, Graduate and Online Studies
Audrey Kelleher (2007), Vice President for Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies
B.S.B.A., M.Ed., University of Central Florida; Ph.D. Barry University
Jessica Brock (2019) Curriculum Operations Coordinator
Stacey Donaldson (2019), Instructional Designer
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., William Carey University; Ph.D., Walden University
Ken Elliott (2013), Dean of Curriculum
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., University of South Florida; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Lori Farmer (2003), Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Online Academic Affairs
Marshalltown Community College; Certified Professional Secretary
Keiandria George (2017), Curriculum Coordinator
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Callie Grant (2019), Project Manager
B.A., Mississippi College
Theresa Dolansky (2011), Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies
B.B.A., Belhaven University
Mark Alan Hunter (2015), Instructional Designer
B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., East Tennessee State University; M.Div., Samford University; Ph.D., University of Alabama
Genice Knight (2019), Faculty Development Coordinator
M.S.L., Belhaven University
Cynthia Moore (2015), Assistant Instructional Designer
B.A., Jackson State University
Kim Priesmeyer (2012), Dean of Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies
B.S., Ball State University; M.A., University of Houston - Clear Lake; Ed.D., Sam Houston State University
Xuan ‘Sabrina’ Song (2019), China Coordinator
B.B.A. and M.B.A., Mississippi College
Gennifer Thompson (2019) Curriculum Coordinator
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Rick Upchurch (2014), Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies
B.A., and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; D.Min., Drew University
Joe Villarreal (2010), Director of Canvas Support
A.A., Hinds Community College
Adult, Graduate, and Online Enrollment and Student Services
Kevin Russell (2003), Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
B.B.A., Millsaps College; M.B.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ed.D., University of Mississippi
LaKeshia Alexander (2015), Student Services Advisor
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Shemekka Anderson, (2019), Enrollment Counselor
B.A., Jackson State University; M.A., Liberty University
Jessica Bagwell, Enrollment Advisor
B.A., Belhaven University
Renea Brandon (2019), Associate Director of Enrollment
B.A., Mississippi University for Women; M.S., University of West Alabama
Lisa Britt (2019), Online Admission Counselor
B.S., Mississippi State University
Donnebra Grant (2021), Business and Community Enrollment Office
A.A., Baton Rouge Community College, B.I.S., Louisiana State University
Samantha Gray (2018), Student Services Counselor
B.B.A., Mississippi State University
Rosie Holland (2021), Desoto Campus Coordinator
B.S., Oakland City University
Shelia Horne (2017), Director of Admission
B.G.S., University of Mississippi
Paul Husband (2013), Assistant Director of Enrollment - Desoto
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary
Carlisa Jenkins (2021), Enrollment Counselor
B.S., Alcorn State University
Erica Johnson (2001), Assistant Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
B.S.B.A., Samford University; M.B.A., Belhaven College
Michael Jordan (2020), Senior Student Services Counselor
B.B.A., Belhaven University, M.B.A., Williams Carey University
Crystal Lewis (2012), Student Services Advisor
B.A., Mississippi State University; M.S., Mississippi College
Erica Lorelli (2017), Student Services Advisor
B.B.A., Iona College
Jamie McDonald (2014), Director of Student Services
B.A., Crichton College; M.Ed., Union University
David Moss (2017), Senior Student Services Counselor for Online
B.A., Tulane University
Jordan Parchman (2019), Student Services Advisor
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi, M.Ed., Belhaven University
Brooklyn Patrick (2021), Graduate Education Enrollment Counselor
Vicki Pitts (2012), Associate Director of Admission
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Mallory Robertson (2018), Enrollment Counselor
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Bill Rogers (2021), Enrollment Counselor
B.S., University of Mississippi, M.Ed. Mississippi College
Kathleen Sloan (2010), Manager of Online Admission Operations
B.S., Mississippi State University
Suzanne T. Sullivan (2000), Assistant Vice President for Adult, Graduate, and Online Enrollment
B.A., Mississippi State University; M.B.A., Belhaven University
Deidra Stewart (2020), Student Services Representative
B.S., Jackson State University, M.S., Capella University, Ed.S., Mississippi College
Catina Tate (2015), Assistant Director of Online Student Services
B.S.B.A and M.S., Mississippi College
Lisa Thompson, Assistant Director of Student Services - Desoto
B.S.B.A., Arkansas State University
Lacy VanDevender (2012), Enrollment Coordinator
A.A., Brevard Community College; B.S., University of Phoenix
Deloris White (2019), Student Services Advisor
B.A., Tougaloo College; M.B.A. and M.H.A., Belhaven University
Lisa Woods (2015) Assistant Director of Admission
B.S.B.A., University of Hartford; M.B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Athletics
Scott Little (2001), VP for Athletics and Student Development/Director of Athletics
B.A., University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Aaron Barnard (2019), Graduate Assistant for Athletic Training
B.S., Hardin-Simmons University
LaRon Bennett (2019), Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach and Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Coach
B.S., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Phoenix
Brianna Blackwell (2016), Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
B.S., Mississippi College; M.B.A, Belhaven University
Molly Boyer (2018), Graduate Assistant for Volleyball
B.S., Belhaven University
Stephen Calder (2010), Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Troy University; M.S.A., Belhaven University
Steve Carson (2019), Defensive Coordinator for Football
B.S., Drake University; M.Ed., Eastern Illinois University
Josh Clarke (2014), Assistant Baseball Coach
B.S., Belhaven University
Bry Castro (2018), Graduate Assistant for Softball
B.S., University of Mississippi
Matt Conner (2015), Recruiting Coordinator and Offensive Line Coach for Football
B.A., University of Mississippi
Justin Dee (2013), Head Volleyball Coach
B.S., Liberty University
Johnny Ellis (2018), Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Soccer
B.A., University of St. Mark & St. John
Dr. John Estes (2012), Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR); Professor and Chair of Mathematics
B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Courtney Fairley (2013), Assistant Softball Coach
B.S., Belhaven University; MSA, Belhaven University
Dylan Foley (2017), Director of Athletic Communication/SID
B.S., Belhaven University
Maci Fox (2018), Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., Lee University; M.Ed., Valdosta State University
Tyler Freeman (2018), Head Men’s Golf Coach and Director of Game Day Operations
B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.B.A, Shorter University
James Gledhill (2019), Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., University of Mobile; M.S., Mississippi College
Callie Goss (2016), Head Cheer Coach
B.S., Belhaven University
Kevin Griffin (2011), Head Softball Coach and Assistant AD for Athletics Communication
B.A., Bellevue University
Carl Griffiths (2014), Men’s Soccer Head Coach
B.S., Wheaton College
Austin Gund (2018), Offensive Line Coach for Football
B.A., University of Richmond
Kimberly Harrell (2018), Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ed.S., Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Belhaven University
Casey Kirk (2016), Band Director
B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Katie Kyzar (2019), Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Delta State University; M.S., Auburn University
Kevin Kyzar (2019), Graduate Assistant for Athletics Communication
A.A., Jones County Junior College, B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
A’Kendra Lewis (2018), Graduate Assistant for Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
B.S., Jackson State University
Blaine McCorkle (2018), Head Football Coach
B.S., Louisiana State University
Jourdan McNeil (2018), Graduate Assistant for Football-Running Backs
B.S., East Texas Baptist University
Alec Miller (2018), Graduate Assistant for Strength and Conditioning
B.S., University of Southern Indiana
Kenneth Nash (2019), Graduate Assistant for Athletics Communication
B.S., Mississippi College
Sara Navarro (2019), Graduate Assistant for Game Day Operations
B.A., University of Texas at Dallas, M.B.A., Belhaven University
Keri O’Neil (2018), Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
A.S., Snead State Community College; B.S., Martin Methodist College; M.A., Morehead State University
Kyle Palmer (2019), Head Baseball Coach
B.S., Texas Lutheran University; M.Ed., Texas A&M University
Jordan Potts (2018), Graduate Assistant for Football-Linebackers
B.S., Bethel College
Daniel Prado (2015), Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S., Belhaven University; M.B.A, Belhaven University
Rebecca Romine (2018), Athlete Student Care Officer
B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.B.A, Jacksonville State University
Scott Smouse (2018), Assistant Football Coach and Offensive Coordinator
B.S., Appalachian State University, M.S., Louisiana State University
Carson Stewart (2019), Graduate Assistant for Football - Wide Receivers
B.S., Frostburg State University
Carla Tejas (2018), Graduate Assistant for Women’s Soccer
B.S., Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Johna Van Every (2019), Administrative Assistant to VP and Director of Athletics
Beth Vansant (2018), Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Administration/SWA
B.A., Cedarville University; M.S., Georgia State University
Alvin Vaughn (2018), Graduate Assistant for Football - Defensive Backs
B.A., Belhaven University
Jonathan Vines (2014), Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., University of Mississippi
Jay Welborn (2017), Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Samford; M.Div., Beeson Divinity School
Aaron Wood (2019), Director of Strength & Conditioning and Director of Football Operations
B.S., Liberty University
Campus Operations
David Potvin (2001), Assistant VP for Campus Operations and Director of Security
C.N.A., Fanshawe College, London, Ontario Canada
Clinton Bagwell (2008), Maintenance Technician
Charles Barry (2009), Security Officer
Randy Bell (2014), Maintenance Locksmith
Jeanette Blakely (2015), Housekeeper
Wade Bullie (1999), Maintenance Technician
Nate Cannon (2006), Security Officer
De’Angela Cates (2018), Security Officer, Part-time
Rebecca Cochran (2007), Conference Services Coordinator
A.A., Hinds Community College
Jackie Cole (2017), Housekeeper
Darius Coleman (2017), Security Officer
Kenneth Coleman (2004), Maintenance Technician
Lilivati Coleman (2015), Housekeeper
Mark Curtis (2010), Grounds Technician
Jonas Davis (2019), Housekeeper
Deionte Dean (2017), Security Officer
Frank Dolansky (2001), Facilities Coordinator for Center for the Arts
B.A., University of Buffalo; M.F.A., Michigan State University
Margaret Eanes (2018), Security Officer
Ciara Elder (2019), Housekeeper
Barbara Gilbert (2019), Housekeeper, Part-time
Trenton Green (2010), Maintenance Technician
Wayne Green (2007), Director of Maintenance
Maurice Greer (1995), Security Officer, Part-time
B.S., Jackson State University
Wesley Hartfield (2015), Administrative Assistant for Security
B.F.A., Belhaven University
Jay Hoover (2015), Security Officer
Robert M. Huff (2016), Maintenance Technician
Walter James (2016), Housekeeper
Tamika Johnson (2018), Mail Services Supervisor
Vivian Johnson (2017), Housekeeper, Part-time
Dale M. Knight (2016), Security Officer
James Lampkin (2016), Security Officer
James Massey (2007), Grounds Supervisor
A.S., East Central CC; B.S., Mississippi State University
Charles Matthews, Jr. (2002), Security Supervisor, 1st shift
Josie Morris (2015), Housekeeping Supervisor
Dian Myers (2012), Security Officer
Kyle O’Donnell (2012), Grounds Technician
Jacob Pearson (2017), Grounds Technician
Shirley Perkins (2018), Housekeeper, Part-time
Rona Potvin (2009), Administrative Assistant to the Director of Maintenance
Victoria Potvin (2018), Administrative Assistant to the Assistant VP for Campus Operations
B.A., Belhaven University, Jackson, Mississippi
Albert Powell (2019), Security Officer
Jamie Quin (2008), Security Supervisor, 2nd shift
Tremeta Runnels (2019), Housekeeper
Chris Russell (2017), Security Officer
Robin Savoy (1999), Director of Campus Services
BSM, Belhaven University: MSL, Belhaven University
Lon Spann (2019), Housekeeper
Erika Taylor (2013), Security Officer
Kevin Taylor (2007), Maintenance Technician
Nakeitha Tipton (2017), Housekeeper
Jonathan Tolbert (2010), Maintenance Technician
Dennis Varner (2012), Maintenance Technician
Michael Wells (2006), Security Supervisor, 3rd shift
Shemika Whitlock (2016), Housekeeper
Amy Williams (2008), Housekeeper
Ronald Young (2010), Housekeeper, Part-time LE Younger (2003), Housekeeper
University Advancement
Jeff Rickels (2012), Vice President for University Advancement
Sheri Anderson (2009), Director of Advancement Operations
B.A., University of Missouri
Frank Laws (2019), Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations
B.A., Belhaven University
Business Affairs
David Tarrant (Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs)
BBA, University of Toledo; MBA, Crown College
Business Office
Christy Burkes (2016), Assistant Controller
A.A., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Jessica Sumrall, Controller
B.B.A., Millsaps; M.Acc, Millsaps
Shekaria Summers (2002), Accounts Payable Administrator
B.S., Belhaven University
Human Resources/Payroll
Virginia Henderson (1997), Director of Human Resources
Hinds Community College, Belhaven University
Bonnie Bounds (2016), Payroll Generalist
Tina Henderson (2016), HR/PR Generalist
Emily Eckerson (2018), Adjunct Contract Specialist
B.A., Belhaven University
Information Technology and Systems
Stephanie Steelman (2014), Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Systems Administration
B.S., B.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.B.A, Belhaven University
Bo Miller (2006), Director of Cyber Security and IT Infrastructure
B.E.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
Dennis Bonds (2012), Computer Technician
B.A., Belhaven University
Scott Foreman (2015), Computer Technician
B.A., Belhaven University
Jim Goode (2014), Manager of Financial Systems
B.S., Millsaps College; M.B.A, Belhaven University
Heather Humphries (2015), Assistant Systems Administrator
B.A., Morehead State University, M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Christian Lewis (2016), Server Network Specialist
Martha McInnis (2019), Systems Analyst
Terry McInnis (2007), IT Systems Administrator
BBA, Belhaven University
Laura Naquin (2011), IT Coordinator
B.S., BABS, Belhaven University
Rik Tice (2010), Server Manager
B.S., Sterling College
Dylan Townsend (2016), Systems Programmer Analyst
B.S., Mississippi State University
Library
Chris W. Cullnane, II (1997), Evening/Interlibrary Loan Librarian
B.A., M.L.S., Indiana University; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary
Duane W. Diehl (2014), Night Librarian
B.A., M.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville
Christie Harris (2019), Part Time Librarian
B.A., Kenyon College; M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville
Daylan Stephens (2009), Circulation Librarian
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Registrar
Lee Craig (2009), Interim Registrar
B.I.S.E., Auburn University; M.S.A., Belhaven University
Stephanie Barrett (2008), Curriculum Coordinator
B.B.A., Delta State University
Anna Rose Bennett (2020), Academic Services Support Coordinator
B.A., Belhaven University
Kim Long (2014), Records Analyst
B.B.A., Mississippi State University
Student Financial Services - Financial Aid
Debbi Braswell (2014), Director of Student Financial Services
A.A., Hinds Community College
Shunice Bennett,
B.S.M., Belhaven University
Tawesia Colyer (2005),
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Cressida Durham (2014) Communications Manager
Jessica Jackson, Reconciliation Specialist
B.S. Ohio State University
Sean McCarthy (2019), Student Financial Services - Military Veteran Services
B.S., Minnesota State University
Chris Ranson (2016), Senior Student Finance Counselor
B.A., Jackson State University
Rachele Stains, Student Finance Counselor
B.A., University of New Orleans; M.A., Walden University
Monica Wade, Communications Specialist
Student Affairs
Scott Little (2001), VP for Student Affairs and Athletics /Director of Athletics
B.A., University of Mobile; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Molly Speed Blanton (2019), Resident Director (Lakeview)
B.S., University of Mobile; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Emily Cain (2019), Resident Director (Caldwell)
B.S., William Carey University; M.A., MFTC, Reformed Theological Seminary
Anna-Maria Dempsey (2019), Campus Counselor
B.A., Belhaven University
Madison Dixon (2018), Student Events Director
B.S., Mississippi State University
Kala Hudson (2019), Resident Director (Helen White) and International Student Coordinator
B.A., Southern Arkansas University
Meredith Palmer (2019), Assistant Dean of Student Engagement
B.A., Texas A&M University
Tracey Paul (2019), Campus Life Director
B.S., Jackson State University; M.S., University of Alabama
Shelley Smith (2020), Assistant to the President for Coronavirus Management and Vice President of Student Development
Marianna Stone (2018), Student Development Director
B.A., Mississippi College; M.A., Baylor University
Catherine Travis (2017), Administrative Assistant for Dean of Students
A.A.S., Hinds Community College
Trevor Williams (2018), Coordinator of Campus Recreation and Athletic Facilities
B.A., University of Mississippi
Caleb Wolfe (2019), Resident Director (Robertson/Wells)
B.S., Belhaven University
University Relations
Bryant Butler (2005), Director of University Relations
B.A., Mississippi College; M.B.A., Belhaven University
Corrie Hung (2014), Communications Specialist
B.F.A., Belhaven University
David Sprayberry (2012), Assistant Director of University Relations
B.S., Mississippi College
Web Services
Micah Anglin (2017), Web Programmer/CRM Manager
B.S., Mississippi State University
Jason Brock (2008), SEM & Media Manager
B.S., Mississippi College
Doreen Fagerheim (1997), Director of Web Services
B.A., Houghton College
Greg Johnson (2019), Video Communication Manager
B.S., Mississippi College
Sarah McMahen (2018), Marketing Automation Manager
B.B.A., Delta State University; M.B.A., Millsaps College
Chad Wallace (2012), Digital Communications Manager
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.A., Louisiana State University
Faculty
Dana M. Armstrong (2015), Professor of Nursing and Director of RN to BSN Program
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center; Ph. D., William Carey University
Darrell Baughn (2017), Instructor of English
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., University of Alabama; Ph.D., University of Alabama School of Law
Gary Reid Bishop (2011), Professor of Chemistry and Division Chair of Natural Sciences
B.S., Mississippi College, Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Krista Bower (2012), Chair and Professor of Dance
B.F.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Jacksonville University/White Oak
Elizabeth Brandon (2015), Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Delta State University; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham
Jeffrey Brannon (2012), Professor and Chair of the Biblical Studies Dept.
B.S., Samford University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary (Florida); Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
Tammie Brown (2019), Associate Professor of Education and Chair of Undergraduate Program
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Benjamin Carr (2009), Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Patricia R. Cruz (2018), Chair & Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W, Northwestern State - Louisiana; M.S.W. University of South Carolina; D.S.W., Tulane University
Lee Denton (2016), Instructor of Business (Memphis)
B.B.A., Millsaps College; J.D., University of Mississippi
Susan M. Duett (2015), Associate Professor & Director of Health Administration
B.S., M.B.A., Mississippi State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center
John Estes (2012), Professor and Chair of Mathematics
B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S, Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Rose Mary Foncree (1999), Associate Professor of English and Director of Omega College
B.A., M.A., Valdosta State College
Rebecca Geihsler-Chittom (2016), Specialty Instructor of Music
B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana; M.M., University of Mississippi; D.A., University of Mississippi
Paxton Girtmon (2007), Professor of Music
B.A., M.A., Northwestern State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Geoffrey P. Goldsmith (1993), Professor and Chair of the Department of Accountancy Studies
B.A., Hillsdale College; M.B.A., Michigan State University; M.A.T.S., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Kent State University
Tracey Gregory (2019), Assistant Professor of Graduate Education
B.S., Jackson State University; M.Ed., Belhaven University; Ed.S., Delta State University; Ed.D., Delta State University
Matthew Guinn (2017), Professor of Creative Writing
B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Gretchen Haien (2007), Part-time Professor of Art
B.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Louisiana Tech University
Edrick L. Hall (2016), Instructor of Psychology (Houston)
B.A., M.A., Prairie View A&M University
Donald Hubele (1997), Associate Professor of English; Chair of the English Department
B.A., Malone College; M.A., California State University; Th.G., Baptist Bible College; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Marsha James (2011), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.S., University of Texas; M.B.A., Millsaps College; Ph.D., University of Alabama
Yusufu Jinkiri (1998), Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.S., Ahmadu Bello University; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Connecticut
Jonathan G. Koefoed (2016), Associate Professor of History and Director of the Honors Program
B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Saint Louis University; Ph.D., Boston University
Glenda K. Lee (2014), Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mississippi
Latonia Lewis (2016), Instructor of Public Administration (Jackson)
B.S.M., M.S.M., Belhaven University; D.B.A., Baker College
Ying Lin (2019), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A., Zhengzhou Institute of Aeronautical Industry; M.B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
D. Brandon Magers (2019), Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Lydia McCardle (2007), Professor of Education
B.S., Delta State University; M.S., Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Aaron McCarver (2010), Specialty Instructor of English Composition
B.S., Wesley College; M.A., Mississippi College
Sandra McClendon (2013), Instructor of Social Services (Jackson)
B.A., Coker College; M.S.W., University of South Carolina
Tina McDyess (2014), Professor of Nursing and Director of Pre-Licensure BSN Program
B.A., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi; B.A., Th.D. New Foundation Theological Seminary; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mississippi
Rebekah Mincey (2013), Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.S., William Carey University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Bill Moak (2016), Chair and Assistant Professor of Communication
A.A., Southwest Mississippi Community College; B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Laura Morton (2004), Associate Professor of Dance
B.S., University of Houston; Ad Deum Dance Company; Houston Ballet Ben Stevenson Academy
Eleanor Nabors (2017), Associate Professor of Business Law
B.B.A, Mississippi State Univ.; J.D., Mississippi College of Law; M.B.A, Univ. of Mississippi
Rick Negron (2016), Chair and Associate Professor of Film Production
B.S., University of Miami; M.F.A., Regent University
Jonathan Neiswinger (2016), Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Geneva College; Ph.D. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Tracie Parish (2016), Associate Professor of Exercise Science
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
MaryLou Parrott (2013), Professor of English
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland
Seth A. Parry (2016), Professor of History and Chair of the Division of Humanities
B.A., Houghton College; M.A., Hunter College; Ph.M., Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center
Stephen Phillips (1999), Professor of History and Political Science
B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Texas A & M University - Commerce; Ph.D., Baylor University
Brenda Redfern (2019), Associate Professor and Director of Public Administration
B.B.A., University of Mississippi; J.D., University of Mississippi Law School, M.A., Stetson University
Erin Rockwell (2008), Professor of Dance
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.F.A., California State University
Owen Rockwell (2016), Specialty Instructor of Dance and Music
B.M., M.M., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Jacob Rowan (2019), Assistant Professor of Art
B.A.A., Belhaven University; M.F.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
Elissa Sartwell (2014), Chair and Professor of Theatre Department
B.A., M.A.T., George Fox University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Andrew M. Sauerwein (2005), Professor of Music
A.A., Multnomah Bible College; B.M., M.M., University of Oregon; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Phil Scherrer (2019) Assistant Professor of Business Administration
A.B. Classical, J.D., University of Detroit; M.B.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University
Daniel Shaw (2007), Full Time Instructor of English and Director of the Writing Center
B.A., Belhaven University
Jack Shi (2020), Instructor of Business
Amy Rex Smith (2015), Dean of the School of Nursing
B.S.N., Seattle Pacific University; M.S., Boston University; D.N.Sc., University of California-Los Angeles
Jason Smith (2014), Instructor of Business (Houston)
B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Th.M., Harvard University; M.B.A., Western Carolina University
Randall Smith (2001), Chair and Professor of Creative Writing
B.B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Stephen Smith (2019), Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies and Christian Ministries
B.A., Grand Canyon University; M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Elizabeth Sweatt (2016), Specialty Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., Belhaven University
Nate Aaron Theisen (2002), Professor and Co-Chair of Art + Design Department
B.F.A., University of South Dakota; M.F.A., Wichita State University
Anita Trigg (2012), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. Samford University; M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S.W., Southern University of New Orleans
Elise Turner (2014), Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mississippi
Jon Tyson (2009), Assistant Professor and Co-Chair of Art + Design
B.S., M.E.D., Mississippi College
Ravenna Michelle Tucker Wagnon (2006), Associate Professor of Dance The Royal Academy of Dancing and Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing majors examinations; Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas
Robert P. Waltzer (1993), Professor of Biology, Chair of the Biology Department
B.A., University of Delaware; Ph.D., Ohio State University
Carol Ward (2016), Instructor of Business (DeSoto)
B.A, Mississippi Valley State; M.B.A., Webster University; D.B.A., University of Phoenix
Catherine C. Wasson (1999), Professor of Education
B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., Delta State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Clara Grace Watts (2015), Assistant Professor of Dance
B.F.A., University of Southern Mississippi; M.F.A., Belhaven University
Kristen K. White (2016), Associate Professor and Chair of International and Intercultural Studies
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University; M.A., Union University; M.A., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
Scott A. White (2000), Professor of Psychology
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., PsyD., Biola University
Mia Whitehead (2016), Specialty Instructor of Dance
Dance Apprentice Program, Belhaven University
Cynthia Wilkins (2013), Chair of Graduate Education & Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Baylor University; M.E.D., Mississippi College; Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Elizabeth Bruce Williford (1988), Professor of Psychology; Chair of the Psychology Department
B.A., Belhaven University; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Jacob Yenish (2020), Assistant Professor of Theatre
M.F.A., Minnesota State University
Jim Young, III (2015), Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Doctoral Program
B.S., Mississippi College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Song Xie (2005), Professor of Music
B.A., Guangxi Institute of Arts, The Shanghai Conservatory of Music in China; M.A., Louisiana State University
Lorna Wright (2013), PT Instructor (Chattanooga)
Jerry Harris (2019), PT Instructor of Business Administration (Atlanta)
Faculty Emeriti
Ouida W. Bass, Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Belhaven University; M.M., Louisiana State University
Bewey Bowden, Assistant Professor of Speech and Drama
B.A., M.Ed., Mississippi College
Virginia Ruth Hoogenakker, Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Belhaven University; M.M., Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University
Phil Kelly, Professor and Chair of Chemistry/Physics Dept. and Division of Natural Sciences
B.S., Mississippi College; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Joseph M. Martin, Professor of Christian Ministries
B.A., Duke University; B.D., Th.M. Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Georgia State University
James W. Park, Professor of Economics and Business; Chair of the Division of Business Administration
B.S., M.B.E., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of Alabama
William M. Penn, Jr., Professor of Economics and Business
B.A., Western Maryland College; Ph.D., Duke University
Annie Florence Powers, Instructor of Secretarial Science
B.S., Mississippi University for Women; D.C.S., Belhaven University
Sandra L. Rasberry, Dean of the School of Education
B.S., West Georgia College; M.A., University of South Alabama; Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Geraldine Roberts, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Mississippi College; Ed.S., Jackson State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Charles R. Rugg, Associate Professor of History and Physical Education
B.S., M.A., Louisiana Tech University
Stephen W. Sachs, Professor of Music
B.S., B.A., Lebanon Valley College; M.M., Ohio University; D.M.A., The Catholic University of America
Jack B. Scott, Professor of Biblical Studies
B.A., Davidson College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;Ph.D., Dropsie University
Janie Smith, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., Auburn University
Roy E. Stillwell, Professor of Music
B.M., MacMurray College; M.A., D.M.A., The Eastman School of Music
Evelyn D. Tackett, Acquisitions/Cataloguing Librarian
B.A., Belhaven University; M.L.S., Emory University
Paul R. Waibel, Professor of History
B.A., Lynchburg College; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University
I. Newton Wilson, Jr., President (1986-1995)
B.A., Belhaven University; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; M.R.E., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
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