Faculty
Ashburn, Dr. Beth
Adjunct Faculty
Banks-Prince, Judge Camille
Professor of Practice
JD in Law, North Carolina Central University 2001, BA in Social Work, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University 1998
Barakka, Dr. Larisza
Assistant Professor of Business
Bernard-Watts, Dr. Tyra
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Rehabilitation Counselor Education Research, Southern Illinois University 2003, MS in Rehabilitation Administration and Services, Southern Illinois University 2001, BA in Psychology & Sociology, Grambling State University, 1994
Beyer, Dr. Bryan
Adjunct Professor
BA in Humanities, Colorado State University 1976, MDiv with Biblical Studies emphasis, Denver Seminary 1980, Ph.D. in Hebraic and Cognate Studies, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion 1985
Boruah, Michelle
Adjunct Professor - Deaf Studies
M.A. from Gallaudet University (2013) in International Development with a specialization in Disability Rights and Advocacy., M.A. from Gallaudet University (2011) in Deaf Education: Multiple Disabilities., B.A. from California State University, Northridge (2007) in Deaf Studies with a specialization in Deaf Education.
Branch, Eleanor
Associate Professor, English, & Director, MA Program
Burkard, Dr. Heather
Provost, Director of Criminal Justice
PhD in Public Safety, Capella University 2013, MFS in Investigations, National University 2006, BA in Criminology, St. Leo University 2000
Byrd, Joseph
Adjunct Professor
Carr, Dr. Nancy
Assistant Professor of Education
PhD in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Adult Education, University of South Florida 2022 , MA in English Education, University of South Florida St. Petersburg 2016, BA in English, Sweet Briar College 2006
Carter IV, Dr. Lutheran
Dean, John Wesley School of Leadership, Assistant Professor
EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2020, MSEd in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2013, BS in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University Carbondale 2011, AS in General Studies, Vincennes University 2011
Cohen, Dr. Laura
Adjunct Professor of Counseling
Bachelor's in Secondary Education, The University of Miami w/ Majors in Spanish & TESOL, Master's in Counselor Education, Florida Atlantic University, Post-Master’s Certification in Educational Leadership, Florida Atlantic University, Doctoral Degree in Counseling and Supervision, Florida Atlantic University
Crouse Jr., Dr. Philip
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Applied Theology in Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2018, Adv. Masters of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2013, Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies, Southeaster Baptist Theological Seminary 2012
Decker, Dr. Robert
Adjunct Professor
Bachelor of Theology, Piedmont International University 1984, Master of Divinity, Grace Theological Seminary 1987, Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling, Colorado Christian University 1990, Doctorate of Ministry, Reformed Theological Seminary 2003
Decker, Nick
Adjunct Professor
BS in Christian Ministries, Carolina University 2014, MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2018, DMin, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (In Progress)
Domingues, Dr. Gleyds
Adjunct Professor
Post Doctorate in Religion and Education by the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná 2016, PhD in Theology by Faculdades EST 2015, ThM in Education by Methodist University of Piracicaba 2007, BA in Pedagogy by Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 1987, BS in Theology by Faculdade de Administração, Ciências, Educação e Letras 2016
Fernando, Dr. B. Rasitha
Assistant Professor of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Dayton 2021, MS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University 2015, BS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University 2015
Fonseka, Dr. Nalin
Adjunct Faculty
PhD in Computational Mathematics, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2020, MA in Mathematics, Eastern Illinois University 2015, BS in Mathematics (Special degree in Mathematics), University of Peradeniya 2009
Gentry, Dr. TJ
Adjunct Professor
BA in Political Science, Southern Illinois University 1994, MAR in Church Ministries, Liberty University 2011, MDiv in Chaplaincy, Liberty University 2011, ThM in Systematic Theology, Liberty University 2016, MA in Apologetics, Luther Rice College and Seminary 2019, MA in Philosophy, Holy Apostles College and Seminary 2020, DMin in Pastoral Counseling, Piedmont International University 2015, PhD in Leadership, Piedmont International University 2019, PhD in Biblical Studies, Carolina University 2020, PhD in Theology/Missiology, North-West University, South Africa 2022, PhD in Theology and Apologetics, Liberty University 2022, DMin in Expository Preaching and Teaching, Liberty University (In Process), DPhil in Philosophy, St. Augustine College, South Africa (In Process)
Gentry, Jennifer
Director of Academic Success, Part-Time Faculty, Faculty Athletic Representative, Bookstore Manager, Esports Coach
PhD Information Technology (ABD), NCU 2022, MS in Computer Science, University of New Haven 2005, BS in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Concentration, Rutgers University 1999
Gilley, Dr. Terrill
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Educational Administration, Carolina University 2022, MA in Worship Studies, Liberty University 2011, BA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont Baptist College 2001
Gracic, Dr. Alma
Dean, Patterson School of Business, Assistant Professor of Business
PhD in Economics, Miami Herbert Business School 2020, MA in Economics, Miami Herbert Business School 2017, BA in Chemistry, Earlham College 2013
Gusso, Antonio
Adjunct Professor
Hartog, Dr. Paul
Adjunct Professor
MLIS, University of Wisconsin 2018, ThM in Ethics, St. Andrew's Theological College and Seminary 2008, PhD in New Testament/Early Christianity, Loyola University of Chicago 2000, MA in History, Iowa State University, MDiv in Theological Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1993, MA in Theological Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1992, BA in Biblical Studies, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary 1991
Hathurusinghe, Dr. Madhavi
Adjunct Professor of Biology
PhD in Energy and Environmental Systems, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University 2014, MS in Food Safety, University of Peradeniya 2004, BVSc University of Peradeniya 2000
Hawthorne, Dr. Julia
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Organizational Leadership, Carolina University 2023, MS, Information Science, Penn State University 2011, BS, Economics, Cabrini University 1997
Herrero De Egaña Muñoz-Cobo, Dr. Blanca
Director of Innovation, Associate Professor of Leadership
PhD, Social Anthropology and Sociology, Pontificia de Comillas University, Madrid, 2018 (With High Distinction)., MS, International Cooperation for Development, Complutense University, Madrid, 1995., MS, Migration and Refugee, Pontificia de Comillas University, Madrid, 1996. (Summa Cum Laude)., BA, MS, Faculty of Law, Complutense de Madrid University, 1991., Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation, MIT, 2021., Diploma Cultural Awareness in Global Business, MIT, 2020 (Fire Hydrant Award), Diploma Leadership in Innovation, MIT, 2020 (Fire Hydrant Award)., Professional Certificate Leadership & Innovation, ESADE Business School, Madrid, 2009
Hubschman, Dr. Betty
Professor of Education
EdD in Adult Education/Human Resource Development, Florida International University 1996, Certification in Educational Computing and Technology, Barry University 1997, MS in Adult Education, Florida International University 1993, BA in Elementary Education, Florida Atlantic University 1968
Hullinger, Dr. Jerry
Dean, Piedmont Divinity School, Professor of Bible & Theology
ThD in Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary 1993, ThM in Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary 1989, BBS in Biblical Studies, Western Bible College 1983, Certificate in Pastoral Training/Greek, Moody Bible Institute 1982
Hurst, Dr. William O.
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Missions and Evangelism, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 2017, MDiv, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1997, BS in Business Administration, Winthrop University 1993
Jenkins, Dionne
Adjunct Professor - Business
Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, NC Juris Doctor, May 2006, NBLSA, President 2005-2006; NBLSA Scholarship Recipient, 2006; NBLSA Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Team Member 2006, Winston-Salem, Domestic Violence Advocacy Center Wake Forest University, Winston, NC, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, May 2003, Wake Forest University
Johnson Leach, Dr. Oriana
Adjunct Professor, Education
Johnson, Dr. Sherrie A.
Adjunct Professor
EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development Grand Canyon University, 2021, MA in Communications with an Emphasis in Media Relations Johns Hopkins University, 2015, BA in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in German University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1994
Jones, Dr. Murchtricia
Assistant Professor of Data Science
PhD in Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan 2021, MSc in Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan 2017, BS in Mathematics, University of the Virgin Islands 2015
Kern, Dr. Rosalie
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, Director of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology
PhD in Experimental Psychology, Central Michigan University 2001, MS in General/Experimental Psychology, Central Michigan University 1998, BS in Psychology, Central Michigan University 1996
Kochhar, Dr. Pratima
Director of Biology and Public Health, Assistant Professor of Biology
PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Tohoku University, Japan 2015, MS in Biotechnology, Jaipur National University, India 2010, BS in Industrial Microbiology, Rajasthan University, India 2008
Kunz, Dr. Claiton
Adjunct Professor - Theology
BA in Theology, Seminário Teológico Batista de Ijuí (1999), BA in Philosophy, UNIJUÍ (2007), ThM in New Testament, Faculdade Teológica Batista de São Paulo (2003), ThM in Theology with emphasis in the Bible, Escola Superior de Teologia (2006), PhD in Theology with emphasis in the Bible, Escola Superior de Teologia (2013)
Lamei, Dr. Lena
Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership
EdD in Educational Leadership, Wichita State University, KS 2022, MBA, Wichita State University, KS 2016, MA in Communications, Wichita State University, KS 2012, BA in English Language and Literature, Tehran, Iran 1998
Lamei, Zohreh
Assistant Professor of Business
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, Wichita State University, 2021, Master of Business Administration-Finance (MBA), Qazvin Azad University, 2016, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Karaj Azad University, 2004
Leber, Skye
Adjunct Professor of Business
MA in Teaching, Johns Hopkins University 2000, BA in History and Marketing, Saint Leo University 1997
Lew, Alison
Campus Nurse
Li, Dr. Xiaojun
Assistant Professor of Business
PhD in Management, Tokyo Metropolitan University 2020, MS in International Management, University College Dublin 2014, BA in International Economics and Trade, Beijing University of Chemical Technology 2013
Lynn, Billie Dawn
Deaf Studies Mentor
Mata, Dr. Edward
Adjunct Professor
EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership, Grand Canyon University 2020, MA in Educational Administration, California State University, Long Beach 1990, BA in Biology, California State University, Long Beach 1985, AA in Liberal Arts & Sciences, Saddleback College 1983
McCain, Dr. Ronnecia
Adjunct Professor, Dissertation Chair
EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Organizational Development, Grand Canyon University 2020, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction Secondary Reading, Grand Canyon University 2015, BA in English, Texas Woman’s University 2007, AA in General Studies, Collin College 2004
McKee, Dr. Jesse
Adjunct Professor – Criminal Justice
McNeil, Dr. James
Director of Counseling, Assistant Professor of Counseling
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Duquesne University 2019, MS in Rehabilitation Counseling, University at Buffalo 2011, BS in Education, Medaille College 2008
Meyette, Dorian
Adjunct Professor, Deaf Studies
Morse, Dr. Kimberly
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University 2019, MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Grand Canyon University 2015
Noble, Dr. Kordilia
Adjunct Professor
EdD in Education with a concentration in Leadership & Management, St. Thomas University 2020, MSE in Educational Effectiveness with a concentration in Educational Leadership: Higher Education, Baker College Center for Graduate Studies, 2016, BBA, Baker College 2011, AAS in Legal Office Specialist, Baker College 1994
O'Riordan, Dr. Shaelyn
Adjunct Professor - Deaf Studies
Owens, Dr. Howard D.
Professor
PhD in Missions, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2005, ThM in Missions, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2003, MDiv, Columbia International University 1988, BS in Industrial Management, Georgia Institute of Technology 1980
Owens, Trudy
Administrative Assistant to Dean of Leadership, Leadership Advisor
Ozyilmaz, Dr. Adnan
Professor of Management
Associate Professorship in Management and Strategy, Inter-University Council of Turkey 2013, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2001, M.Eng. in Industrial and Management Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 2001, M.B.A. in Management, Fairleigh Dickinson University 1997, B.A. in Business Administration, Karadeniz Technical University 1992
Pansalawatte, Premitha
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Phillips, Dr. Shean
Adjunct Professor
Railsback, Dr. Kristina
Assistant Professor, Director of Moore School of Education
EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, Liberty University 2023, Certification in Academically Gifted Education, High Point University 2009, MA in Teaching - Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Pacific University 2002, BA in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Developmental Psychology, Eastern Washington University 2000
Reyna, Dr. Patricia Kay
Adjunct Professor
EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis on Christian Ministry, Grand Canyon University 2022, MA in Innovation Leadership/Entrepreneurship, Western Carolina University 2020, MA in Christian Studies with an Emphasis in Christian Leadership, Grand Canyon University 2017, BA Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University 2013
Richardson, Dr. Lorilei
Adjunct Professor of Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy, Gerontology, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 2018, Master of Science, Gerontology, Department of Public Policy and Public Affairs, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA 2012, Certificate of Graduate Study, Applied Research & Evaluation Methods, School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME 2008, Master of Science, Human Development, College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine at Orono, Orono, ME 2006, Bachelor of Arts Psychology with an additional major in Child Development and Family Relations, Psychology Department and College of Education and Human Development, University of Maine at Orono, Orono, ME 2005
Ronk, Dr. Chris
Chief Financial Officer, Part-time Professor
PhD in Organizational Leadership, Concordia University 2020, MPA in Nonprofit Organizations, High Point University 2005, BS in Business, Virginia Tech 2000
Santistevan, Aysun
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Educational Leadership and Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University, 2016, MPH in Public Health Practice, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2022
Senadeera, Dr. Praharshin M.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, NC, 2014, MS in Electrical Engineering, Wright State University, OH, 2005, BS in Computer Science, Wright State University, OH, 2001, BS in Physics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1998
Shah, Dr. Abidan
Adjunct Professor
PhD in New Testament Textual Criticism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2019, MDiv with Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2000, BS in Broadcast Journalism, Toccoa Falls College 1996
Slater, Philip
Adjunct Professor of Accounting
DBA in Accounting, Gardner-Webb University 2021, Master of Accountancy, Gardner-Webb University 2013, Master of Business Administration, High Point University 2010, Bachelor of Business Administration, High Point University 2008
Smith, Dr. Matt
Adjunct Professor
DMin, Dallas Theological Seminary 2020, MA in Christian Leadership Studies, Liberty University 2013, MA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont International University 2009, BA in Biblical Studies, Piedmont International University 2007
Smith, Reyna
Adjunct Professor - Counseling
Sprinkle, Dr. Joe M.
Adjunct Professor
PhD in Hebraic and Cognate Studies, Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion 1991, MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 1981, BS in Industrial Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1976
Strozier, Dr. Tonya
Dissertation Chair
PhD in Psychology, Technology, and Learning from Grand Canyon University 2021
Tantaway, Emad
Adjunct Professor - Public Health
Tavares, André
Director of Portuguese Programs
ThM, Faculdades Batista do Paraná 2016, BS in Theology, Pastoral Studies, Tennessee Temple University 1999
Tyler, Dr. Larry
Professor
PhD in New Testament, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2006, MDiv in Biblical Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary 2001, BBA in Management, University of Georgia 1970
Van Eman, Natalie
Adjunct Professor - Deaf Studies
Vanager, Sibyl
Adjunct Professor - Psychology
Vega, Dr. Olga
Adjunct Professor – Criminal Justice
PhD in International Crime and Justice, Florida International University 2021
Vlahovic, Sanja
Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Society
PhD in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade, MSc in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade, BSc in Management and Leadership from Faculty Management in Belgrade
Watson, Phil
Adjunct Professor of Business
MBA, Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University, BA in English Literature, Swarthmore College
White, Dr. Tim
Professor of Ministry and Theology
PhD in Systematic Theology 2022, DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary 2004, MDiv, Bob Jones University 1982, MA in Pastoral Studies, Bob Jones University 1980, ThB, Piedmont Baptist College 1978
Williams, Jacquelyn
Adjunct Professor - History
MA in Public History, University of West Florida 2012, BA in Anthropology/Archaeology, University of West Florida 2010
Wilson, Trish
Entrepreneur in Residence
MCS in Mathematics and Geology, University of Mississippi, BS in Mathematics Education, Delta State University
Yu, Dr. Ang
Director of Engineering, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Mississippi 2010, MSc in Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University 2003, BS in Electronic Engineering, Tsinghua University 2000
Yu, Dr. Danqing
Assistant Professor
PhD in Sociology, Iowa State University 2020, MS in Sociology, Iowa State University 2014, Bachelor of Law, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China 2007
Zimmerman, Dr. Heather Grace
Director of Deaf Studies, Associate Professor of Deaf Studies
PhD in Critical Studies in the Education of Deaf Learners, Gallaudet University 2019, Ed. S, Deaf Education, Gallaudet University 2017, MA in International Development, Gallaudet University 2013, BA in ASL/English Interpreting, Goshen College 2011