2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty, Staff, and Administrators



Board of Trustees

Nathan Evers, Chair
El Dorado AR
Term expires 2026

Jason Sullivan, Vice Chair
Mena, AR
Term expires 2027

Monty Harrington, Secretary
Magnolia, AR
Term expires 2028

Gary Sewell
El Dorado, AR
Term expires 2029

Iverson Jackson
El Dorado, AR
Term expires 2029

Administrative Officers

Bruno Hicks, BS, MS, EdD
System President

Robin Sronce, BA, MBA, PhD
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Donna Allen, BSE, MS, EdD
Vice President for Student Affairs

Roger Giles, BA, MA, JD
Vice President for Administration and General Counsel

Shawana Reed, BBA, MB
Vice President for Finance

Connie Wilson, BSE, MEd, EdD
Vice President for Advancement

Carey Baker, BS, MEd, EdD
Associate Vice President of Student Services

Sheryl Edwards, BBA, MBA
Associate Vice President for Strategic Initiatives

Sarah Jennings, BSBA, MEd
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services

Administrative Staff

Sarah Adcox, BA, MEd
Director, Mulerider Activity Center

Abdel Bachri, BS, MS, PhD
Dean, College of Science and Engineering

Jacob Bland, BS
Director, Information Technology Services

Kim Bloss, BA, MEd, PhD
Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Performance

Steve Browning, BSE, MEd
Director, Athletics

Britta Clark, BBA, MEd
Director, Concurrent Education

Delton Duke, BS, MS, MLS, EdD
Director, Magale Library

Victor Duke, BS, MS
Director, International Student Services

Cheryl Goodheart, BA, MEd
Director, Counseling Center

Marisa Grippo, BA, MA
University Registrar

Roger Guevara, BA, MA, PhD
Director, Southwest-B Educational Renewal Zone

Makenzi Hamilton, BS, MEd
Executive Director, Alumni Relations

Amanda Hanson, MNSc, APRN, FNP-BC
Director, University Health Services

Kandice Herron, BGS, MEd
Associate Dean, Parent and Student Engagement

Jeffrey Jester, BSE
SAU System Chief of Police

Edward Kardas, Jr., BA, MA, PhD
Director, Honors College

Stephanie Manning, BS, MEd, MPA
Director, Student Support Services

Sandra Martin, BS, MEd
Dean, Housing

Marcela McRae-Brunson, BBA
Director, Financial Aid

Caroline Neeley, BS, MEd
Director, Transitional Studies

Margarita Norment, BA, MEd, EdD
Director, Academic Advising and Assistance Center

Christine Pacheco, BPS, MS, PhD
Assistant Provost, Institutional Research

Gerald Plumlee, BBA, MBA, EdD
Dean, David F. Rankin College of Business

Jennifer Rowsam, BS, MEd, PhD
Dean, Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts

Anne Sands, BBA, MEd
Director, Career Services

Tammy Sims, AS, BBA, MPA
Manager, Human Resources

Angela Stanford, BSE, MEd, EdS, PhD
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Brad Stout, BA, MEd
Director, Student Affairs Facilities

Cledis Stuart, BS, MEd
Associate Dean, University Culture and Engagement

DeAnna Tracy, BS, MEd, EdD
Director, Disability Support Services and Testing Center

Shelly Whaley, BS, MEd
Associate Dean and Executive Director, Communications and Marketing

Carla Williamson, BBA, MPA
Director, Upward Bound and Upward Bound II

Amy Womack, BS, MM
Director, Academic Success and Degree Completion

University Faculty

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Abrego Tello, Miguel (2025)

NRRC Postdoctoral Scientist
BS, PhD, University of Arkansas

Ahmed, Mahbub (2012)

Chair, Engineering and Physics Department
Professor of Engineering
BS, Bangladesh University; ME, DE, Lamar University, Beaumont;
PhD, University of Texas at El Paso

Allen, Donna (1990)

Vice President for Student Affairs
Associate Professor of Education
BSE, Delta State University; MS, Kansas State University;
EdD, University of Arkansas

Allen, Stacy (2016)

Instructor of Mathematics
STEM/CSE Outreach Specialist and Educator Associate
BSEd, MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Almand, Tara (2016)

Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, BSN, Southern Arkansas University;
MNSc, DNP, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Alroobi, Rami (2015)

Associate Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, Islamic University; MS, University of Michigan;
PhD, North Dakota State University

Al-Shami, Ahmad (2021)

Associate Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MS, City University of New York; PhD, Nottingham Trent University

Amin, Samia (2025)

Assistant Professor of Public Health
MBBS/MD, Mymensingh Medical College; MPH, New South University;
PhD, Universiti of Putra Malaysia; PhD, Australian Institute of Health Innovation

Amonett, Sarah (2020)

Instructor of Biology
BS, Stephen F. Austin State University; MS, University of Mississippi

Anderson, Adam (2016)

Assistant Baseball Coach
Instructor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BA, MSE, Southern Arkansas University

Anderson, Jason (2014)

Head Softball Coach
Instructor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BA, Arkansas Tech University; MBA, Webster University

Armwood, Mary (1978)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Northeast Louisiana State University;
MSN, Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Azarpour, Abbas (2024)

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
BS, University of Tehran, Iran; MS, Shiraz University, Iran;
PhD, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Babbitt, Paul (2001)

Chair, Department of History, Political Science, and Geography
Associate Professor of Political Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
AB, Haverford College; MA, PhD, Rutgers University

Bachri, Abdel (2007)

Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Professor of Physics
BS, MS, Université de Hassan II; PhD, Oklahoma State University

Baker, Morgan (2025)

Visiting Instructor of Theatre
BA, Faulkner University; MFA, University of Southern Mississippi

Bataineh, Mohammad (2024)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
​Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MS, Yamouk University, Irbid, Jordan;
PhD, Tennessee State University

Bezawada, Bruhadeshwar (2022)

Associate Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BE, Osmania University; MS, PhD, Michigan State University

Billings, Corinne (2017)

Instructor of English
BA, MA, Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Bloss, Kim (1997)

Interim Dean, College of Education and Human Performance
Interim Program Director, MS Kinesiology-Coaching
Professor of Counselor Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MEd, Northern Arizona University;
PhD, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Borsig, Katherine (2023)

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Doctoral Writing Coach
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, MEd, Mississippi University for Women;
PhD, Mississippi State University

Boumtje, Martine (2005)

Professor of French
BA, University de Yaounde; MA, PhD, University of Illinois

Boumtje, Pierre (2002)

Professor of Agriculture Economics
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MS, University of Center of Dschang; MS, PhD, University of Illinois

Boyd, Jamie (2010)

Program Director, Instructional Facilitator/Lead Teacher
Assistant Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, Southern Arkansas University; MS, Walden University

Bradshaw, Amy (2008)

Assistant Professor of Agriculture
BS, Southern Arkansas University; MS, University of Arkansas

Brice, Chantal (2024)

Clinical Faculty of Counselor Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, University of New Brunswick; MAT, MS Southern Arkansas University

Britt, Michael (2003)

Assistant Director of Bands
Instructor of Music
BME, Murray State University; MM, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Browning, Steve (2005)

Athletic Director
BSE, MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Bryan, Miranda (2025)

Instructor of Business
BBA, MBA, Southern Arkansas University

Carlson-Drexler, Kjarstin (2015)

Instructor of Biology
BA, Grinnell College; MS, College of William and Mary

Carter-Kelly, Shanice (2024)

Assistant Professor of Counseling Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Alabama State University; MA, Clark Atlanta University;
PhD, University of Alabama

Casey, Cort (2022)

Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, University of Mississippi; MAT, University of West Alabama;
EdD, University of Memphis

Chakraborty, Pranay (2023)

Assistant Professor of Medical Engineering
BS, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology;
MS, PhD, University of Nevada, Reno

Chamberlain, Jeremy (2018)

Associate Professor of Biology
BS, Iowa State University; MS, University of Texas at Tyler;
PhD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Chapagain, Puskar (2016)

Associate Professor of Physics
BS, MS, Tribhuvan University; PhD, Texas Christian University

Cheatham, Mia (2017)

Instructor of Agriculture
BS, Southern Arkansas University; MS, University of Arkansas

Cheng, Hong (2000)

Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MS, East China Normal University;
PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Cheng, Wen (2022)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, Beijing Institute of Technology; MS, Lehigh University;
PhD, North Dakota State University

Chien, James (2021)

Assistant Professor of Finance
BBA, MBA, Florida State University

Chishimba, Elizabeth (2025)

Assistant Professor Agriculture Business
BS, University of Zambia; MS, University of Arizona; MS, PhD, Virginia Tech

Cooper-Williams, Cassandra (2001)

Assistant Professor of English
BA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; MA, University of Florida

Coppersmith, Kurt (2018)

Chair, Department of Art and Design
Associate Professor of Art and Design
BFA, MFA, University of Utah

Cribb, Kristen (2021)

Instructor of Marketing
BBA, MBA, Southern Arkansas University

Dai, Yonghu (2001)

Professor of Spanish
BA, MA, Peking University; PhD, Tulane University

Daniel, Scotty (2025)

Instructor of Information Systems
BBA, MBA, Southern Arkansas University

DiPier, Lynn (2010)

Associate Professor of English
BA, College of Saint Rose; MFA, University of Alaska - Fairbanks;
PhD, Texas Tech University

Djiguimde, Ritassida (2018) 

Associate Professor of English
BA, MA, MS, PhD, Ball State University

Dobbins, Neelie (2010)

Chair, Department of Teacher Education
Program Director, Master of Arts in Teaching
Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, MEd, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; PhD, Walden University

Dong, Weiqiang (2022)

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, South China University of Technology;
MS, PhD, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Dugger, Theresa (2015)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Southern Arkansas University;
BSN, Northwestern State University; MSN, Loyola University

Fan, Siqi (Sophia) (2024)

Assistant Professor of Accounting
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Southwestern University of Finance and Economics;
​MS, Pepperdine University; PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Fanning, Alice (2015)

Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, Southern Arkansas University;
BSN, MSN/FNP, DNP, Northwestern State University

Faucett, Arien (2021) 

Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Millsaps College; MS, United States Sports Academy;
PhD, University of Southern Mississippi

Filbrun, Jesse (2021)

Associate Professor of Biology
BS, PhD, Bowling Green State University

Gass, Whitney (2010)

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
BA, Southern Arkansas University; MA, University of Louisiana at Monroe;
PhD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Geme, Gija (2012)

Director, Natural Resource Research Center
Professor of Chemistry
BS, Arkansas State University; MS, PhD, University of Memphis

Gibbens, James (2025)

Visiting Professor of Educational Leadership
Member of the School of Graduate Studies Faculty
BA, MEd, Texas A&M University; MEd, University of North Texas;
MTS, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; EdD, Dallas Baptist University

Givens, Lindsay (2016)

Chair, Department of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems
Instructor of Management
BBA, MBA, Southern Arkansas University

Glass, Sherman (2024)

Instructor of Agricultural Education
​BS, Southern Arkansas University

Graham, Kimberly (2015)

Instructor of Mathematics
BA, University of Arkansas; MSE University of Central Arkansas

Greathouse, Lynze (2021)

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, Arkansas Tech University, MEd, Southern Arkansas University;
EdD, University of the Cumberlands

Guevara, Roger (2005)

Director, Education Renewal Zone (ERZ)
Assistant Professor of Education and Leadership
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Texas Tech University; MA, University of Texas at San Antonio;
PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Hasanuzzaman, Md (2022)

Associate Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSc, MSc, University of Dhaka; PhD, National Institute of Informatics

Hayes, William (2005)

Rodeo Coach and Facilities Manager
Instructor of Agriculture
BBA, Southern Arkansas University

Herren, Kyle (2022)

Instructor of Nursing
BSN, Southern Arkansas University; MSN, Grand Canyon University

Hewavitharana, Lionel (2015)

Professor of Engineering
BS, University of Peradeniya; MS, PhD, Louisiana Tech University

Hicks, Bruno (2024)

President, Southern Arkansas University System
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, University of Maine; MS, Lesley College, EdD, University of Maine

Hoang, Bao (2021)

Assistant Professor of Management
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BP, Vietnam National University; MBA, University of Southern Mississippi

Horsman, Euchay (2021)

Associate Professor of Counselor Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BIS, George Mason University; MS, University of Texas-Pan American;
MSEd, University of Wisconsin-Stout; PhD, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Hough, Christie (2011)

Professor of Management
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, MBA, Mississippi State University; PhD, Jackson State University

Huang, Jingyang (2014)

Associate Professor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Shanghai University of Sport; MS, East China Normal University;
MS, EdD, West Virginia University

Hyde, James (2018)

Associate Professor of Biology
BS, University of Central Arkansas;
PhD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Inam, Muhammad (2024)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BA, MA University of Peshawar, Pakistan;
MPhil, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan;
MA, PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Islam, Mohammad (2022)

Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
​BSc, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology;
MSc, PhD, University of Calgary

Ivory, LaShonda (2022)

Assistant Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, University of Mississippi; MAT, Mississippi Valley State University;
EdS, Delta State University; EdD, University of Mississippi

Juma, Stephen (2021)

Assistant Professor of Marketing
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Loyola University; MA, University of Memphis

Kardas, Edward, Jr. (1980)

Director of the Honors College
Distinguished Professor of Psychology
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, University of Baltimore; MS, PhD, Louisiana State University

Karim, Md Enamul (2015)

Program Director, Master of Computer and Information Science (MCIS)
Professor of Computer Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSc, MSc, University of Dhaka; MS, PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Khan, Imran (2025)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing
BS, MBA, University of South Alabama; DBA, Kennesaw State University

Kiilsgaard, Jan (2003)

Instructor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BS, University of Central Arkansas; MS, West Texas A&M University

Lambert, Nathan (2019)

Instructor of Art and Design
BFA, Abilene Christian University, MFA, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Lamkin, Shelby (2024)

Instructor of Mathematics
BS, MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Landry, Karen (2018)

Embree Chair of the Department of Nursing
Professor of Nursing
BSN, MSN, Northwestern State University; PhD, Texan Women’s University

Langerbein, Helmut (2013)

Professor of History
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara;
MA, California State University, Northridge;
MA, PhD, University of California, Santa Cruz

Lim, Han-Earl (2025)

Assistant Professor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BS, Inha University; MS, Seoul National University; PhD, West Virginia University

Logan, Brian (2008)

Director, Assessment and Program Review
Assistant Professor of Economics
BBA, MA, University of Oklahoma

Logan, Jennifer (2007)

Chair, Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics
Director, Center for Economic Education and Research
Professor of Economics
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, PhD, University of Oklahoma

Louden, Jennifer (2014)

Program Director, Elementary Education
Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Colorado State University; BA, University of Northern Colorado;
MEd, Southern Arkansas University; EdD, Walden University

Lowther, Rhaelene (2013)

Associate Professor of Art and Design
BFA, Brigham University; MFA, Utah State University

Lyubartseva, Ganna (2009)

Associate Professor of Chemistry
BS, Moscow State University, PhD, University of Kentucky

Makia, Japhet (1990)

Instructor of Writing
BA, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; MA, Arkansas State University

Mancil, Jared (2024)

Director, SAU Writing Center
Instructor of English
BA, Southern Arkansas University; MLA, Henderson State University

Matthews, Darrick (2024)

Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
Instructor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BS, McMurray University; MEd, Sul Ross State University

Mayo, Melody (2022)

Program Director, College Counseling and Student Affairs
Program Director, Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education
Assistant Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, MEd, Southern Arkansas University; EdD, Walden University

McCartney, Brianna (2022)

Assistant Professor of Psychology
BS, Texas A&M University - Texarkana; MS, PhD, Capella University

McDermott, Daniel (2018)

Associate Professor of Biology, Logan Professorship
BS, Chadron State College; PhD, University of Iowa

McQuiston, James (2017)

Associate Professor of Political Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, DePauw University; PhD, Kent State University

McKelvin, Renee (2025)

Site Coordinator
BA, University of Arkansas at Monticello; MSE, Henderson State University

Mead, Esther (2022)

Graduate Director, Rankin College of Business
Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Data Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, BBA, MBA, University of Central Arkansas;
MS, PhD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Mickey, Sarah (1998)

Chair, Department of Performing Arts
Assistant Director of Bands
Instructor of Music
BME, University of Central Arkansas; MM, University of Louisiana at Monroe

Miller, Joshua (2023)

Instructor of Criminal Justice and Cyber Criminology
BS, Southern Arkansas University; MS, Liberty University

Mitcham, Laney (2023)

Instructor of Finance
BBA, MBA, Southern Arkansas University

Moore, Copie (2008)

Chair, Department of Agriculture
Program Director, Master of Science in Agriculture
Associate Professor of Agricultural Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MS, Stephen F. Austin State University;
PhD, Texas A&M University

Murphy, David (1997)

Associate Professor of Theatre
BGS, Southeastern Louisiana University; MFA, University of Southern Mississippi

Murphy, Natalia (2008) 

Associate Professor of History
BA, MA, Mykolaiv State Pedagogical University;
PhD, Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine Donetsk National University

Neeley, Caroline (2006)

Director of Transitional Studies
Instructor of Mathematics
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Nelson, Justin (2019)

Director of Choral Activities
Assistant Professor of Music
BM, Carson-Newman University; MM, Austin Peay State University;
DMA, Texas Tech University

Nelson, Krista (2017)

Chair, Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Associate Professor of Psychology
BS, Pittsburg State University; MEd, Southern Arkansas University;
PhD, Louisiana Tech University

Nipper, Roslyn (2018)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Southern Arkansas University; MSN, Walden University

Nix, Katy (2025)

Program Director, Library Media and Information Specialist
Assistant Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Ochs, Steven (1991)

Professor of Art
BA, Eastern Illinois University; MA, University of Illinois; MFA, Ohio University

Odendaal, Antoinette (2014)

Assistant Dean, College of Science and Engineering
Assistant Director of the Honors College
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biology
BA, University of Southern Maine; PhD, University of New Hampshire

Ortega, Andrew (2024)

Director of Athletic Bands
Instructor of Trombone/Euphonium
BSE, Clarion University of PA; MA Indiana University of PA;
DMA, West Virginia University

Overholser, Amber (2017)

Program Director, Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Associate Professor of History and Political Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, Great Basin College; MS, Central Michigan University;
PhD, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Paulson, Svetlana (2003)

Professor of History
BA, Moscow State University; MA, PhD, Ohio University

Pettigrew, Justin (2011)

Head Baseball Coach
Instructor of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
BS, MEd, Arkansas Tech University

Petty, Clinton (2019)

Chair, Department of Doctoral Studies
Program Director, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Program Director, Educational Leadership in Administration and Supervision (EDAS)
Assistant Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Texas A&M University; MEd, Texas State University;
PhD, University of North Texas

Plumlee, Gerald Jr. (1999)

Dean, Rankin College of Business
Associate Professor of Management
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, MBA, University of Central Arkansas;
EdD, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Ray, Mercedes (2020)

Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BA, Dana College; MSW, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Reppert, James (1987)

Associate Professor of Mass Communication
BUS, North Dakota State University; MA, University of Nevada at Las Vegas

Riley, NaTashia (2022)

Instructor of Accounting
BS, Accounting University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff;
MS, Accounting Texas A&M University - Texarkana

Rogers, Eric (2022)

Instructor of Computer Science
BS, Southern Arkansas University

Rowsam, Jennifer (2020)

Dean, Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts
Associate Professor of Psychology
BS, MEd, Southern Arkansas University; PhD, Northcentral University

Samples, Jessica (2019)

Chair, Department of Counseling and Professional Studies
Interim Chair, Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences
Associate Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MEd, Southern Arkansas University; PhD, Walden University

Schneiderwind, John (2017)

Associate Professor of History
BA, MS, PhD, University of Kansas

Schroeder, Shannin (1999)

Chair, Department of Modern Languages
Professor of English
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, MA, Truman State University; PhD, Northern Illinois University

Schroeder, Tim (2000)

Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Lead Analyst, Natural Resource Research Center
BS, Truman State University; PhD, Northern Illinois University

Shaw, Austin (2022)

Instructor of Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sherman, Cortney (2020)

Assistant Professor of Social Work
AA, South Arkansas Community College; BSW, Southern Arkansas University;
MSW, Boise State University

Shirey, Kim (1995)

Associate Professor of Music and Education
BM, College of Wooster; MM, University of Oklahoma;
PhD, Ohio State University

Shirey, Laura (2000)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, University of Akron; MSN, Andrews University

Showalter, Adrian (2020)

Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, Culver-Stockton College; PhD, University of Central Florida

Smith, Jason (2024)

Director of Jazz Ensembles
Instructor of High Brass
BM, MM, University of Arkansas at Monticello

Sronce, Robin (2017)

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of Management
BA, Drury University; MBA, PhD, Southern Illinois - Carbondale

Stanberry, Stacey (2022)

Assistant Professor of Education
BSE, MSE, Southern Arkansas University

Stanford, Angela (2014)

Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Associate Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, MEd, Southern Arkansas University; EdS, PhD, Liberty University

Stone, Angela (2008)

Instructor of Chemistry and Laboratory Assistant
BA, Hendrix College; MS, Southern Arkansas University

Stout, Scotland (2000)

Associate Professor of Art
BFA, MFA, Stephen F. Austin State University

Stowe, Andrea (2023)

Instructor of Chemistry
BS, University of Oklahoma; MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Sullivan, Rita (2025)

Visiting Assistant Professor of Doctoral Studies
Member of the School of Graduate Studies Faculty
BS, Louisiana State University; MS, Arkansas State University;
EdD, Abilene Christian University

Taylor, Christa (2006)

Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Tejeda, Oscar (2021)

Assistant Professor of Poultry Science
BS, Zamorano University; MS, Auburn University; PhD, University of Georgia

Thomas, Kimberly (2023)

Clinical Site Coordinator
BSE, Grambling State University; MEd, Southern Arkansas University

Toms, Suzy (2016)

Program Director, Counseling
Assistant Professor of School Counseling
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, Southern Arkansas University; MS, Louisiana Tech University

Tucker, Abraham (2013)

Chair, Department of Biology
Associate Professor of Biology
BS, University of Southern Maine; PhD, University of New Hampshire

Tucker, Linda (2003)

Associate Professor of English
BA, York University; MA, PhD, University of Alberta

Ulmer, James (2011)

Professor of English
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MBA, University of Texas of the Permian Basin; PhD, Texas Tech University

Valenzuela, Eric (2020)

Assistant Professor of Finance
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, MBA, University of Texas of the Permian Basin;
PhD, Texas Tech University

Walker, Joshua (2024)

Instructor of Animal Science
BS, University of Arkansas; MS, PhD, Colorado State University

Wang, Juping (2003)

Associate Professor of Spanish
BA, Peking University China; MA, PhD, Tulane University

Wang, Tao (2019) 

Assistant Professor of Nursing
BS, Tai Shan Medical University; ADN, Brookhaven College;
BSN, University of Texas at Arlington; MSN, Texas Women’s University

Warrick, Shane (2002)

Professor of Accounting
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BBA, Southern Arkansas University; MBA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock,
CPA; PhD, Jackson State University

Waters, Jodi (2023)

Clinical Site Coordinator
BS, MS, Southern Arkansas University

Watson, Ronald (2000)

Assistant Professsor of Management
BS, Southern Arkansas University; MBA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Welch, Catiya (2020)

Social Work Field Director
Assistant Professor of Social Work
BSW, Southern Arkansas University;
MSW, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

White, Scott (2000)

Associate Professor of Chemistry
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BS, Harding University; MS, PhD, Purdue University

Wilson, Connie (2016) 

Vice President for Development
Associate Professor of Education
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BSE, MEd, Southern Arkansas University; EdD, Louisiana Tech University

Wilson, Deborah (2003) 

Professor of Psychology
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, Arkansas Tech University; MS, University of Central Arkansas;
PhD, Walden University

Wilson, J. P. (2000) 

Director of Bands
Assistant Professor of Music
BME, University of Central Arkansas; MM, Northeast Louisiana University

Wise, Timothy (1993)

Professor of Management, Marketing, and Information Systems
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BA, MA, MBA, DBA, Louisiana Tech University

Woolfley, Tracy (2018)

Assistant Professor of Nursing
AS, BS, Southern Arkansas University; MS, Western Governors University

Womack, Michael (2017)

Director of Theatre
Assistant Professor of Music and Musical Theatre
Faculty Accompanist
BM, Southwest Baptist University; MM, Baylor University

Young, Charles (2005)

Associate Professor of History, Political Science and Geography
BA, MA, University of Wisconsin; PhD, Rutgers University

Zazoum, Bouchaib (2023)

Associate Professor of Engineering-Physics
BS, MS, University of Hassan II, Casablanca Morocco;
PhD, University of Munster, Germany

Zghair, Hayder (2022)

Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering
BS, MS, University of Technology - Baghdad;
MS, PhD, Lawrence Technological University

Zhou, Jie (2023)

Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Data Science
Member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty
BLA, Wuhan University, China; BS, University of Central Oklahoma;
MS, PhD, University of North Texas

Zusman, Anna (2017)

Associate Professor of Art
BFA, Rhode Island School of Design; MA, Teachers College Columbia University;
MFA, San Francisco Art Institute

University Staff

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Sarah Adcox
Anthony Alford
Hannah Alford
Donna Allen
Leanna Allen
Damon Almand
Amanda Anderson
Christina Arnold
Phyllis Austin
William Austin
James Avery
Eric Bailey
Carey Baker
Terri Baker
Rebekah Barnes
Rhonda Basinger
Je’Len Berry
Sharee Berry
Olivia Billips
Chauncey Blake
Cynthia Blake
Jacob Bland
Trevor Blankenship
Jill Bond
Christopher Boswell
Tamara Bowers
James Bowlin
Mary Bradshaw
Jonathan Briggs
Ne’Shay Brown
Neriah Brown
Steve Browning
Laurie Burks
Mallory Cain
Beth Camp
Derik Camp
Kathy Carrothers
Molly Carter
Shelley Cassidy
Sherry Chappel
Bryan Christenson
Britta Clark
Ethan Clark
Sonja Collier
Halee Colvin
John Colvin
Allison Coppersmith
Keisha Crisp
William Crocitto
Kenneth Cunningham
Kizmet Davis
La’Tricia Davis
Dionte Dean
Tanya Dean
Trevor DeLoney
Jordan Delsing
Morgan Dendy
John Dodson
Lacey Dodson
Lauren Dodson
Delton Duke
Victor Duke
Gabrielle Dunn
Sheryl Edwards
Shanara Ellis
Bart Emerson
Jennifer England
Vilma Espinoza
Charles Finney
Michael Flowers
Laney Ford
Sarah Ford
Sage Fowler
Amanda Franks
Charles Franks
Jennifer Freeman
Ashley Frizzelle
Kathryn Gean
Roger Giles
Keyana Gilliam
Samantha Gladys
Jim Glass
Drew Glover
Cheryl Goodheart
Brandon Goodner
Katie Gordon
John Gore
David Gray
Andrew Graydon
Jessica Greaves
Chet Green
Cynthia Grimes
Marisa Grippo
Sandra Grissom
Allen Gum
David Gustafson
Derek Hall
Whitney Hall
Destiny Hardwell
Breanna Hargis
Jeanne Haltom
Makenzi Hamilton
Joseph Haney
Susan Hanson
Bryce Harman
Alli Harrell
Michael Harwell
Skip Hayes
Aaron Henson
Brad Herman
Kandice Herron
Steve Herron
Kyleen Hewitt
Gary Hickson
Stacey Hickson
Remington Hilburn
Charles Holt
Bradley Hutchison
Landon Imler
Mary Iverson
Sydney Jackson
Josh Jenkins
Sarah Jennings
Emily Jester
Jeffrey Jester
Edgar Johnson
LeShan Johnson
Sylvia Johnson
Ethan Jones
Kaitlyn Odom Jones
Rasheeda Joshua
Joann Kaar
Joey Kaar
Bonnie Keith
Kristen Keith
Jessica Kelley
Rita Kelley
Ben King
Keith Labit
Leigh Labit
Melanie Lamb
T.J. Langley
Brian Lee
Brittany Lenard
Anne Lewis
Shamondria Lewis
Tavon Lowe
Stephanie Manning
Sandra Martin
Jeri Martindale
Sirena Matthews
Megan McAllister
Donna McCloy
Jackson McCurdy
Matthew McDonald
Angela McLaughlin
Marcela McRae-Brunson
Lindsey McWilliams
Kelly Merrell
Austin Mesick
Amon Miller
William Minmier
Erica Morgan
Deborah Morris
Peggy Morris
Mallie Mullins
Vicki Mullins
Deshazma Murphy
Alexis Nash
Kyle Newton
Laiken Newton
Kalon Noble
Margarita Norment
James O’Neal
Darrell Odom
Justin Olson
Steven Orzolek
Greg Owen
Patricia Owen
Christine Pacheco
Emily Palermo
Susan Pennington
Gale Perry
Joannie Phelps
Jackson Pickard
Margo Pierson
Gerald Pitts
Daniel Pletcher
Shelly Pletcher
Amy Plummer
Dylan Powell
Kimberly Prater
John Pressley
Leondered Queen
Kayla Rasberry
Rodney Rasberry
Shawana Reed
Janell Reeves
Gabriel Reyna Garcia
Nicholas Reynolds
Tarryn Rich
Jennifer Richardson
Richard Richerson
Connie Riley
Samuel Roberson
Alexis Rowland
Chloe Rutan
Mark Rutledge
Anne Sands
Jessica Sewell
Angela Sherman
Morgan Showalter
Tammy Sims
Brad Smiley
Lea Ann Smith
Linda Smith
Lindsey Spikes
Dorothy Standoak
Desiree Stipp-Bethune
Brad Stout
Chloe Stringer
Cledis Stuart
Dustin Stultz
Jeffrey Sumner
Stephen Sutton
Lucas Talley
Gregory Taylor
Katie Tejeda
Trysta Tinsley
Ciara Todd
Marianne Todd
DeAnna Tracy
Justin Tucek
Thomas Turner
Treyvon Turner
Emily Tushner
Matthew Tyler
Amrita Verbeiren
Brent Wallace
Julie Walker
Makela Walker
Brent Wallace
Haining Wang
Kyle Washington
Angie Waters
Marae Watkins
Lynndon Watson
Shelly Whaley
Mary Whatley
Eric White
Ethan White
Sean Widener
Laura Wilkerson
Micah Williams
Kerri Williams-Morehead
Carla Williamson
Connie Wilson
Cori Willis
Michael Wilson
John Witcher
Roseline Witcher-Ybarra
Amy Womack
Andrew Wood
Ty Woodson
Shelbye Yarbrough
Vickie Young

Faculty, Staff, and Administrators Emeriti

Adams, Randall Henry, 1974-2008, Professor Emeritus of Agriculture

Ashby, David, 1992-2015, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Finance

Bates, Joe Alvin, 1965-2003, Professor Emeritus of Psychology

Belmont, Anthony Michael, Jr., 1965-1996, Professor Emeritus of English

Blanchard, Louis Johnson, 1956-1998, Professor Emeritus of Accounting

Boaz, Ralph Scott, 1963-1993, Professor of Economics and Finance Emeritus

Brinson, Harold T., 1976-1993, President Emeritus, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Education

Brown, Kathryn Smith, 1945-1997, Professor Emerita of Kinesiology

Callaway, Leland, 1963-1990, 1997, Professor Emeritus of Office Administrative Services

Campbell, Robert Gordon, 1952-1987, Professor Emeritus of Music

Cole, R. H. “Bob” Jr., 1963-1991, Administrator Emeritus of Business Affairs

Dodson, B C, 1961-1987, Dean Emeritus, College of Science and Technology

Eichenberger, Rudolph J. 1982-2007, Professor Emeritus of Physics

Eichenberger, Sharon M., 1984-2002, Director Emerita of Development

England, Daniel Ray, 1972-1999, Professor Emeritus of Biology

Flemister, Ida Morris, 1966-1988, Professor Emerita of Psychology

Haefner, Donald Andrew, 1967-1997, Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs

Harton, Margaret Elizabeth, 1945-1975, Professor Emerita of Speech

Mallory, Kathleen Jordan, 1974-2010, Associate Professor Emerita of English

Nelson, Donald R. 1988-2012, Professor Emeritus of Education

Peace, Alvarene Green, 1965-1993, Associate Professor Emerita of Economics and Finance

Rankin, David F., 1968-2015, President Emeritus, Professor Emeritus of Finance and Economics

Rasmussen, James. 1991-2012, Professor Emeritus of Biology

Robison, Henry Welborn, 1971-2008, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology

Sixbey, David Harold, 1968-1998, Professor Emeritus of History

Souter, Gisèle Edith, 1975-1995, Associate Professor Emerita of Foreign Languages

Thomas, Ann Keese, 1966-1993, Professor Emerita of Psychology and Counselor Education

Tollett, James T., 1990-2009, Professor Emeritus of Agriculture

Trexler, Anna Ruth, 1963-2010, Professor Emerita of Management and Business Communications

Walz, Robert B., 1958 -1987, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History

White, Gayle Webb, 1966-2010, Turner Professor Emerita of Management, Distinguished Professor Emerita of Management

Williams, Patsy Joyce, 1968-1995, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing

Willis, James, 1969-2013, Historian Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science

Distinguished Professors

Brinson, Harold T., 1976-1995, President and Distinguished Professor of Education, AA, BEd, MEd, PhD

Davis, Elizabeth, 1981-2011, Distinguished Professor of English and Chair, Department of English and Foreign Languages, BA, BM, MA, Ed.D.

Johnson, Ben F., III, 2001 John G. Ragsdale, Jr. and Dora J. Ragsdale Professor of Arkansas Studies, Distinguished Professor of History, and member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty, BA, MS, MS, PhD

Kardas, Edward, Jr., 1980, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, Director of the Honors College, and member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty, BA, MS, PhD

Robison, Henry Welborn, 1971-2008, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Biology, BS, MS, PhD

Sixbey, George, 1963-1976, Distinguished Professor of English and Chair, Division of Humanities, BA, MA, PhD

Stinson, Terrye, 1980 Distinguished Professor of Accounting, L.J. Blanchard Professor of Accounting, and member of the School of Graduate Studies faculty, BBA, MBA, DBA, CPA

White, Gayle Webb, 1966-2010, Distinguished Professor of Management and Turner Professor of Management, BSE, MBE, EdD

Chief Administrators

David H. Burleson: January-June 1911

Harper K. Sanders: 1911-1913

William S. Johnson: 1913-1914

Elbert E. Austin: 1914-1921

Charles A. Overstreet: 1921-1945

Charles S. Wilkins: 1945-1950

Dolph Camp: 1950-1959

Imon E. Bruce: 1959-1976

Harold T. Brinson: 1976-1991

Steven G. Gamble: 1992-2001

David F. Rankin: 2002-2015

Trey C. Berry: 2015-2023

Bruno G. Hicks: 2024-Present