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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Personnel



Office of the President

Faulcon, Gaddis - (1998), Acting President and Associate Professor
B.S., 1974, Saint Augustine’s College, Health & Physical Education
Master of Recreation Resources M.P.A., 1981, North Carolina State University, Recreation Resources & Public Administration
Ed.D.,1994, North Carolina State University, Higher Education Administration & Public Administration

Dubroy, Tashni - (2011), Special Assistant to the President for Process Optimization
B.S., 2002, Shaw University, Chemistry
M.B.A., 2010, Rutgers University, Marketing
Ph.D., 2007, North Carolina Sate University, Chemistry

Johnson, Paula “Tendai” - (2012), Title III/Sposored Programs
Special Assistant to the President
B.A., 1972, Southern Illinois University, World History
M.A., 1978, University of Minnesota, Political & Cultural History of Africa and the Diaspora

Givens, Ayesha - (2004), Sponsored Programs Coordinator
B.A., 2000, UNC-Charlotte, Mass Communications
M.F.A., 2005, UNC-Greensboro, Broadcasting & Cinema

Clarke, Marcus - (2002), Athletic Director
B.S., 1990, Virginia Commonwealth University, Physical Education

Crawford, Diane - (2004), Director of Human Resources
B.S., 1999, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Business Administration, SPHR, 1998

Hines, Odessa - (2011), Director of Public Relations
B.A., 1998, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Journalism & Mass Communications

Foroudastan, Hooshang - (1994), Director of Information Technology
B.S., 1980, Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Mechanical Engineering Technology
M.S., 1984, Alabama Agricultural & Mechanical University, Computer Science

Office of Academic Affairs

Vacant - Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dusenbury, Renata H. - (2008), Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S., 1978, Johnson C. Smith University, Biology
Ph.D., 1983, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Genetics & Molecular Biology

Vacant - Asst. Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hamilton, Jody - (2010), Registrar
B.A., 1982, Marshall University, Liberal Arts
M.A., 1983, Indiana University, Speech Communication

Dodson, Meredith (2012), Director, Writing Laboratory/Instructor of English
B.A., 2002, Kalamazoo College, English
M.A., 2008, Western Michigan University, Teaching of English
M.F.A., 2009, Georgia College & State University, Creative Writing

Walker, Carmen - (2010), Director of First Year Programs
B.S., 1992, Georgia State University, Urban Studies
M.A., 1998, Clark Atlanta University, African American Studies/Black Politics
Ph.D., 2007, Clark Atlanta University, Political Science

Leathers, Kim - (2004), Director of the Honors College
B.A., 1983, Howard University, Sociology
M.A., 1987, Howard University, Sociology
Ph.D., 1999, Howard University, Sociology

Elliott, Stanley - (2011), Director of Centers for Alternative Programs in Education (CAPE)
B.A., 1991, Elizabeth City State University, Political Science
M.P.A., 1997, North Carolina Central University, Public Administration
Ph.D., 2013, North Carolina State University, Educational Research and Policy Analysis

Wilson, Lucy - (2003), Director of Faculty Development, Assistant
Professor of Education, and Coordinator of CDA
B.A., 1980, Saint Augustine’s College, Sociology
M.A. 2003, Lesley University, Curriculum & Teaching

Peterson, Carolyn - (2010), Director of Library Services
B.A., 1973, Shaw University, English
M.L.S., 1974, North Carolina Central University, Library Sciences

Li, Yongmei - (2012), Academic Assessment Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., 2000, Ocean University of China, English
M.Ed., 2003, Texas Tech University, Language and Literacy Education
Ph.D., 2008, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Education

Powell, Michael G. - (2013), Director of Educational Technology/CIS
Assistant Professor
B.S., 1996, Kean University, Management Science
M.S., 1997, Central Michigan University, Health Services Administration
D.Sc., 2009, Robert Morris University, Information Systems and Communications

Office of Student Affairs/Administration

Smith, Jeffrey - (2009), Vice President for Student Affairs
B.A., 1992, Johnson C. Smith University, English
M.Div., 1998, Interdenominational Theological Center, Missions and Ecumenism
D. Min., 2006, Garner-Webb University, Pastoral Leadership

Carter, Alfonza - (1980), Vice President for Administration
B.S., 1973, Recreation
M.S., 1981, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State
University, Health & Physical Education

Sowell, Stacey - (2009), Director of Admissions and Recruitment
B.A., 2003, Shaw University, English
M.A., 2005, North Carolina A&T State University, English and
African American Literature

McDougald, Sherlock - (2001), Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.S., 1996, Saint Augustine’s College, Criminal Justice

King, Rochelle - (2006), Dean of Enrollment Management
B.A., 1991, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Psychology

Sledge, Linda - (2006), Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., 1983, Saint Augustine’s College, Business Administration

Baxter, Agnes - (1990), Director of Judicial Services
B.S., 1983, Shaw University, Physical Education

Carver, Jerelene - (2003), Director of Counseling Center/Disability Services
B.A., 1973, Education & M.A., Counseling at North Carolina Central University

Pinckney-Wiggins, Ellen - (1998), Director of Residence Life
B.S., 2006, North Carolina Wesleyan College, Business Administration
2009, Thomas Healthcare Institute, Inc., Certified NursingA ssistant I (CNA)

Johnson, Ebony - (2006), Student Activities Coordinator
B.A., 2006, Shaw University, Sociology
M.A., 2013 University of Phoenix, Education

Vacant - Director of Experiential Learning and Career Development

Rhinehardt, April - (2013), University Chaplain
B.A., 1978, UNC- Charlotte, Psychology
M.A., 1993, North Carolina A&T, Masters in Counseling
M. Div., 2007, Shaw University, Masters of Divinity

Joiner, Wayne - (2010), Chief of Campus Police and Security
1983, North Carolina Justice Academy, Campus Law Enforcement Certificate

Office of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research, and Effectiveness

McManus, Cecil - (2006), Director of Strategic Planning, Institutional Research, and Effectiveness
B.S., 1984, Western Carolina University, Psychology
M.S., 1987, North Carolina State University, Counselor Education
Ph.D., 1993, Howard University, Psychology

Johnson, Deremia - (2013), Coordinator of Institutional Assessment
B.A., 1996, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, English
M.S., 2006, Pfeiffer University, Organizational Change & Leadership

Cumberbatch, Brian - (1991), Senior Data Analyst
B.S., 1994, Shaw University, Computer Information Systems

Office of Fiscal Affairs

Hinton, Christopher L. - (2014), CCP, CPA, CCMA, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs
B.S., 1984, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Business and Accounting
M.B.A., 1992, Duke University, Fuqua School of Business, Business Administration

Perry, Gwendolyn - (2012), Manager of Procurement & Contracts
B.A., 1980, St. Augustine’s College, Business Administration

Sanders, Tina - (2013), Manager, Accounting
B.A., 2000, North Carolina Central University, Business Administration & Accounting

Vacant - Controller

Fennell, Shirley - (1993), Bursar
B.A., 2000, Strayer University, Business Administration
M.B.A., 2012, Strayer University, Business Administration

Jones III, Sir Walter - (2012), Manager of Receiving and Mail Services
B.S., 2011, Mount Olive College, Business Management

Office of Institutional Advancement

Grady, Bruce - (2004), Interim Vice President Institutional Advancement
B.S., 1991, North Carolina State University, Mechanical Engineering
M.Div., 1994, Duke University Divinity School, Theology/Pastoral Care
Th.M., 1996, Princenton Theological Seminary, Church & Society
Ed.D., 2002, Columbia University Teachers College, Religion & Education

Vacant - Director of Alumni Relations

Grimes, Reekitta K. - (1998), Director of Development/Annual Fund\
B.A., 1998, Shaw Univerity, Radio/Television
M.A., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Educational Media & Technology

Emekauwa, Emeka - (1987), WSHA General Manager
B.A., 1979, University of Wisconsin, Communication Arts
M.A., 1981, University of Wisconsin, Communication Arts
Ph.D., 1983, University of Wisconsin, Curriculum & Instruction

Faculty

Departments of Instruction College of Arts & Sciences - Office of the Dean

Dusenbury, Renata - (2008), Dean, College of Arts and Sciences -
B.S,1978, Johnson C. Smith University, Biology
Ph.D., 1983, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Genetics & Molecular Biology

College of Graduate and Professional Studies- Office of the Dean

Denning, Pamela F. - (2004), Acting Dean and Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., 1982, North Carolina State University, Social Work
M.S.W., 1993, East Carolina State University, Social Work
Ph.D., 2004, Capella University, Family Studies

Allied Health Professions

Crump, Latoria - (2007), Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., 2004, Shaw University, Recreation
M.S., 2007, Chicago State University, Physical Education

Marriott, Timothy - (1997), Instructor of Recreation and Athletic Training
B.A., 1976, Fayetteville State University, Sociology
M.S., 1994, North Carolina Central University, Physical Education

McCallum, James - (1993), Associate Professor of Audiology and Department Chair
B.A., 1967, Mercer University, Speech
M.Ed., 1972, University of Georgia, Audiology
Ed.D., 2003, North Carolina State University, Adult Education

Palmer, Joseph - (1988), Instructor of Adapted Physical Education, Kinesiotherapy and Athletic Training
B.S., 1974, Livingstone College, Physical Education & Health
M.S., 1985, United States Sports Academy, Sports Medicine

Raynor, Vanessa - (2010), Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Speech Pathology and Audiology
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Communication Sciences & Disorders
M.Ed., 2001, North Carolina Central University, Communication Disorders
SLP.D., 2008, Nova Southeastern University, Speech Pathology

Sanders, Bobby - (1978), Instructor of Recreation
B.S., 1970, Shaw University, Physical Education
M.S., 1977, North Carolina Central University, Physical Education

Struble, Corrie - (2011), Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., 2003, Boston University, Athletic Training
M.S., 2005, Georgia Southern University, Kinesiology /Athletic Training
Ph.D., 2009, University of South Carolina, Health Promotion

Suau, Luis - (2010), Assistant Professor of Recreation
B.A., 1995, InterAmerican University (San German, PR)
M. Forest Resources & Conversation, 2002, Tree Physiology & Reforestation
Ph.D., 2009, University of Florida, Natural Resource Recreation

Walton, Jaret - (2006), Assistant Professor of Therapeutic Recreation and Coordinator of Allied Health Professions
B.S., 1991, Hampton University, Biology
M.S., 1996, North Carolina Central University, Parks & Recreation Management

Wedderburn, Anthoni - (2004), Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., 2002, Hunter College, Physical Education
M.S., 2004, Long Island University, Advanced Athletic Training & Sports Sciences

Business and Public Administration

Akagha, Fidelis - (2000), Associate Professor of Business and Public Administration
B.A., 1972, Lincoln University, Economics/Business Administration
M.A., 1973, Central Missouri State University, Regional Economic Development/Econometrics
Ph.D., 1980, University of New Mexico, Economic Development Planning & Finance

Beckwith, Levi - (2001), Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., 1974, North Carolina State University, Economics
M.B.A., 1982, Duke University, Accounting
M.S., 2004, Strayer University, Accounting

Bugg, Bernard F. - (1988), Assistant Professor of Accounting
1976, B.S., Morehouse College, Accounting
M.B.A., 1982, Duke University, Accounting
M.S., 2004, Strayer University, Accounting

Kalu, Mma Aura - (1983), Department Chair and Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.S., 1978, Lakeland College, Healthcare & Business Administration
M.A., 1980, University of Akron, Public Administration
Ph.D., 1983, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Public Administration

Okoye, Edwin - (1993), Instructor of Business Administration
B.S., 1985, Shaw University, Accounting
M.B.A., 1998, Campbell University, Business Administration
D.B.A., 2008, Argosy University, Business Administration

Onuorah, Nnamdi - (2009), Assistant Professor of Business Management
B.S., 1982, Shaw University, Accounting & Business
M.B.A., 1985, Western Carolina University, Business Management
D.B.A., 2008, Argosy University, Business Management

Computer Information Sciences

Nebolisa, Anozie - (2002), Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.B.A., 1978, University of Central Arkansas, Business Administration
M.S., 1980, Texas A&M University, Computer Science
Ed.D., 2007, Capella University, Higher Education

Ramcharan, Harold - (2002), Assistant Professor of Computer, Information Systems and Program Coordinator of Computer Information Systems
B.S., 1996, CUNY-Staten Island, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
M.S., 2000, CUNY- Staten Island, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2006, Capella University, Organization and Management, Information Technology Management

Bharat, Rawal Kshatriya - (2012), Assistant Professor, Computer Science
B.S., 1986, South Gujarat University (India), Physics
M.S., 1989, South Gujarat University (India) Physics
M.B.A., 2008, University of Baltimore, Business Administration
D.Sc., 2011, Towson University, Information Technology

Williams, Lloyd - (2012), Associate Professor of Computer Science and Department Chair of Computer Information Systems
B.S., 1997, Vanderbilt University, Philosophy
M.S., 2006, North Carolina State University, Computer Science
Ph.D., 2009, North Carolina State University, Computer Science

Education

Baily, Harriette - (2011), Assistant Professor of Birth through Kindergarten
B.A., 1990, University of Missouri-Columbia, Psychology
M.H.A., 1998, University of Missouri-Columbia, Health Administration
Ph.D., 2011, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, Special Education

Hopkins, Amanda - (2012), Program Coordinator-Elementary Education/Assistant Professor
B.A., 1995, Indiana University, Geological Science
M.S., 2002, Purdue University, Curriculum & Instruction
Ph.D., 2007, Purdue University, Curriculum & Instruction

Linton, Juanita - (2006), Graduate Program Coordinator and Assistant
Professor - Birth through Kindergarten
B.A., 1995, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.S. 2006, Shaw University, Curriculum & Instruction
Ed.D., 2013, Argosy University, Instructional Leadership (Higher Education)

Little, Bobbie - (2011), Coordinator Field Placement
B.S., 1984, Pembroke State University, Education
M.A. Ed., 1985, Pembroke State University, Education
Ed.D 2004, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Educational Leadership

Moten-Tolson, Paula - (1994), Chair, Department of Education
B.A., 1971, University of Missouri, Sociology
M.S.W., 1973, Saint Louis University, Social Work
Ed.D., 1994, Nova University, Early Childhood

Rachis, Stephanie - (2011), Instructor of Elementary Education
B.A., 2002, University of North Carolina, Wilmington, Early Childhood Education
M.A. 2005, Campbell University, Elementary Education

Reynolds, Linda - (2006), Instructor - Elementary Education
B.A., 1971, Southern Connecticut State University, Special Education
M.S., 1975, Southern Connecticut State University, Elementary Education

Wallace, Melvin - (2008), Instructor-Birth through Kindergarten and Elementary Education Student Development
B.S., 2000, Shaw University, Liberal Studies
M.A. 2007, Shaw University, Curriculum & Instruction

Wilson, Lucy - (2003), Director of Faculty Development, Assistant Professor of Education, and Coordinator of CDA
B.A., 1980, Saint Augustine’s College, Sociology
M.A. 2003, Lesley University, Curriculum & Teaching

Humanities

Baloubi, Desire - (2001), Professor of English and Department Chair of Humanities
M.A, 1980, National University of Benin, English-Spanish
M.A. 1990, Applied Linguistics, University of Durham, England
M.S., 1999, Ball State University, Information & Communication Sciences
Ph.D., 2000, Ball State University, English

Blair, Lisa M. - (1993), Associate Professor of French and Spanish and Director of Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
B.A., 1986, University of Central Arkansas, French
M.A., 1988, Florida State University, French Literature
Ph.D., 1991, Florida State University, French

Clemons, Susie - (2010), Assistant Professor of English
B.S., 1999, East Carolina University, Sociology
M.F.A, 2009, National University, English

Dighton, Desirée - (2010), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2003, University of Illinois at Urbana , Rhetoric
M.F.A., 2007, Southern Illinois University, Creative Writing

Dodson, Meredith - (2012), Assistant Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center
B.A., 2002, Kalamazoo College, English
M.A., 2008, Western Michigan University, Teaching of English
M.F.A., 2009, Georgia College and State University, Creative Writing, Fiction

Justice, Derrick - (1993), Instructor of English
B.A., 1986, Virginia Commonwealth University, English
M.S., 1993, North Carolina State University, Technical Communication
M.Div., 2007, Duke University, Divinity
D.Min., 2013, United Theological Seminary, Theology

Negrea, Irina - (2010), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1994, Babes-Bolyai University (Romania), English
M.A., 1997, Kutztown University, English
Ph.D., 2005, Lehigh University, English

Nwosu, Patricia - (1990), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1967, Saint Augustine’s College, English & French
M.A., 1975, North Carolina Central University, English

Simmonds, Ann-Marie - (2013), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 2002, Northern Caribbean University, English Literature
M.A., 2006, Texas Tech University, English
Ph.D., 2013, Purdue University, English

Skoglund, Daniel - (2013), Instructor of English
B.A., 2011, Winona State University, English
M.A., 2013, Winona State University, English

Tejan-Cole, Ahmed - (1987), Instructor of History
B.S., 1976, Shaw University, History
M.A., 1981, North Carolina Central University, History

Tenenbaum, David - (2010), Assistant Professor of English
B.A., 1996, University of Chicago, English Literature & Classical Studies
PhD, 2006, CUNY-New York, English Literature

Wadelington, Flora - (2005), Assistant Professor of History
B.A., 1978, North Carolina Central University, History
M.A., 1980, North Carolina Central University, History

Mass Communications

Bowers, Detine - (2013), Assistant Professor, Speech Communications
B.A., 1979, Virginia State College, English
M.A. 1983, Colorado State University, Speech and Theatre Arts
Ph.D. 1992, Purdue University, Communication

Oparaocha, Josephine - (2002), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., 1984, West Virginia State College, Mass Communication
M.A. 1986, Morehead State University, Communication

Mitchell, Cassandra - (2013), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications and Department Chair of Mass Communications
B.A., 1990, University of South Carolina, English
M.A. 1991, University of South Carolina, Journalism
Ph.D. 2008, University of South Carolina, Journalism and Mass Comm/Public Relations concentration

Shuler, Watricia - (2014), Assistant Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., 2005, North Carolina A&T, Journalism and Mass Communications
M.F.A., 2012, Howard University, Film Concentration

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Attiogbe, Cyril - (2004), Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1986, Saint Augustine’s College, Mathematics
M.S., 1988, North Carolina Central University, Mathematics
M.S., 2003, North Carolina State University, Mathematics
Ph.D., 2004 North Carolina State University, Mathematics

Butler, Eric - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 2005, Juanita College, Ecology
Ph.D., 2005, North Carolina State University, Ecology

Clark III, Beverly - (2013), Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., 1999, Emory & Henry College, Physics
M.S., 2003, North Carolina State University, Physics
Ph.D., 2009, North Carolina State University, Physics

Clayton, McLouis - (1966), Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1960, Shaw University, Mathematics
M.S., 1965, Atlanta University, Mathematics
M.S., 1972, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Mathematics
Ph.D., 1973, North Carolina State University, Mathematics

Cummings, Lillian - (1984), Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., 1954, Tuskegee University, Chemistry
M.S., 1956, Tuskegee University, Chemistry
Ph.D., 1970, Cornell University, Nutritional Biochemistry

Dillard, Paulette - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology and Department Chair of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
B.S., 1972, Barber Scotia College, Biology
M.T., 1973, Self Memorial Hospital School of Medical Terminology
M.S., 1978, Tennessee State University, Biology
M.B.A., 1991, Jack Massey School of Business
Ph.D., 2010, Clark Atlanta University, Biology

Dusenbury, Renata H. - (2008), Associate Professor of Biology and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
B.S, 1978, Johnson C. Smith University, Biology
Ph.D., 1983, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Genetics & Molecular Biology

Kodali, Lata - (2013), Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., 2011, Carson-Newman College, Mathematics
M.A., 2013, Wake Forest University, Mathematics

Lui, Zhongzhi - (2013), Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1985, Shandong Normal University (China), Mathematics
M.S., 1988, Xinan Jiaotong University (China), Mathematics
Ph.D., 2011, Temple University, Mathematics

Mathur, Ramesh - (1975), Professor of Mathematics
B.S., 1960, University of Delhi, (India)
M.S., 1967, North Carolina State University, Physics/Math
Ph.D., 1974, North Carolina State University, Materials Engineering

Raiford, Kimberly - (2012), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1999, University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Biology
Ph.D., 2008, North Carolina State University, Functional Genomics

Reed, Vonda - (2008), Assistant Professor of Biology and Program Coordinator of Biology
B.S., 1998, North Carolina Central University, Zoology
M.S., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Biology
Ed.D., 2004, Fayetteville State University, Educational Leadership

Sharma, Deva - (2006), Professor of Physics
B.S., 1961, Agara University, (India), Physics
M.S., 1963, Agara University, (India) Physics
Ph.D., 1971, University of Nevada, Physics

Spencer, Cynthia - (2012), Assistant Professor of Chemistry Program Coordinator of Chemistry
B.S., 1979, Howard University, Chemistry
M.S., 1985, Carnegie Mellon University, Polymer Science
Ph.D., 1987, Carnegie Mellon University, Chemistry

Whitmire, Stefanie - (2013), Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., 1995, University of Richmond, Biology minor in Mathematics
Ph.D., 2003 Michigan State University, Zoology, Ecology,
Evolutionary Biology and Behavior

Religion and Philosophy

Kirkley, James F - (1993), Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics and Department Chair of Religion and Philosophy and Program Coordinator of Religion and Philosophy
B.S., 1973, Bucknell University, Business Administration
M.Div., 1977, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 1989, Duke University, Christian Theology & Ethics

Mundia, Wilberforce - (1996), Professor of Religion and Philosophy
B.A., Oak Hill College (London), Religion
M.A./M.T.S. 1984, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Theology,
Th.D., 1995, Boston University, Philosophy/Theology

Richards, Jeffrey - (1998), Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics
B.A., 1974, Pfeiffer University, History
Th.M., 1978, Dallas Seminary, Theology
M.Phil. 1983, Drew University, Theological Studies
Ph.D., 1985, Drew University, Philosophical Theology

Roberson, James - (2000), Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., 1968, Millsaps College, Mathematics
M.S., 1973, New York University, Mathematics
M.Div., 1988, New York Theological Seminary
Ph.D., 1993, Fordham University, Educational Administration & Supervision/Church Leadership

Thurston, William A. - (1994), Associate Professor Religion and Philosophy
B.A., 1967, University of Illinois, Architecture
M.Div., 1983, Emory University, Theological Ethics
Ph.D., 1994, Emory University, Theological Studies

Wilson, Paul - (1991), Associate Professor of Religion Philosophy and High Point CAPE Site Coordinator
B.S. 1977, Johnson Bible College, Bible & Missions
M.Div., 1984, Emmanuel School of Religion, New Testament
Ph.D., 1989, University of Tennessee, Philosophy

Social Sciences

Arkenberg, Marnie - (2003), Assistant Professor of Psychology and Program Coordinator of Psychology
B.S., 1994, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Psychology
M.A., 2001, University of Nebraska, Psychology
Ph.D., 2005, Pennsylvania State University, Psychology

Bunch, Carol D. - (2000), Associate Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
B.A., 1984, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Sociology
M.A., 1991, North Carolina Central University, Counselor Education
(Student Personnel)
Ph.D., 1999, University of Kentucky, Counseling Psychology

Graham, Cynthia - (2002), Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A., 1994, Wake Technical Community College, Technical Special Studies
B.S., 2001, Shaw University, Criminal Justice
M.S., 2002, Troy State University, Criminal Justice

Hakeem, Farrukh B. - (2003), Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1975, University of Bombay (India), Sociology
M.A., 1984, University of Arizona, Sociology
Ph.D., 1996, University of New York, Criminal Justice

Hall, Fred - (2005), Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., 1977, Francis Marion College, Sociology
M.A., 1981, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Sociology
Ph.D., 1985, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill, Sociology

Hurley, Norman - (2003), Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.S., 1988, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Political Science
M.A., 1991, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Political Science
Ph.D., 1997, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Political Science

Leathers, Kim - (2004), Assistant Professor of Sociology and Director of Honors Program
B.A., 1983, Howard University, Sociology
M.A., 1987, Howard University, Sociology
Ph.D., 1999, Howard University, Sociology

Niles, Beau - (2010), Assistant Professor of Sociology and Program Coordinator of Sociology and Interim Department Chair of Social Sciences
B.A., 2000, Cornell College, Sociology
M.A., 2007, University of Florida, Sociology
Ph.D., 2010, University of Florida, Sociology

Palmer, Shelby - (2003), Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., 1999, Pitzer College, Psychology
M.A., 2003, Alliant International University, M. Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., 2003, Alliant International University, Forensic Psychology

Walker, Carmen - (2010), Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of First Year Programs
B.S., 1992, Georgia State University, Urban Studies
M.A., 1998, Clark Atlanta University, African American Studies/Black Politics
Ph.D., 2007, Clark Atlanta University, Political Science

Yarborough, Felicia - (2009), Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Program Coordinator of Criminal Justice Concentration
B.S., 1997, North Carolina Central University, Criminal Justice
M.A., 2000, University of Missouri - St. Louis, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Zaarour, Khodr M. - (2000), Assistant Professor of International Relations
Program Coordinator of International Relations concentration
B.A., 1993, Political Science
M.A., 1994, Liberal Studies at Duquesne University
M.A., 2000, University of Pittsburgh, Public & International Affairs

Social Work

Campbell, Erica - (2013), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., 2008, University of Missouri-Columbia
MSW, 2010, University of Missouri-Columbia
Ph.D., 2013, University of Missouri-Columbia

Chung, InSoo - (2004), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., 1992, Han Yang University (Korea), Journalism & Mass Communication
M.S., 1998, University of South Carolina, Social Work
Ph.D., 2004, University of South Carolina, Social Work

Holsey-Hyman, Monique - (2006), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1986, Binghamton University, Social Science
M.S.W., Columbia University, Social Work

McNeil, MaNina - (2007), Assistant Professor of Social Work and Interim Department Chair
B.S.W., 2003, Meredith College, Social Work
M.S.W., 2004, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Social Work

Stone, Sharon - (2013), Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S., 1987, University of Florida
MSW, 1993, University of Georgia
Ph.D., 2011, Capella University

Visual and Performing Arts

Brown, Charles - (1983), Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., 1974, Shaw University, Music Education
M.A., 1975, North Carolina Central University, Music Education & Administration

Cornwall, Lonieta T. - (1984), Associate Professor of Music
B.M., 1966, Manhattan School of Music, Music Theory/Composition & Music Education
M.M., 1966, Manhattan School of Music, Music Theory/Composition & Music Education
S.M.M., 1973, Union Theological Seminary, Vocal/Choral
Ed. D., 2006, Teacher’s College Columbia University, Music & Music Education

Hatcher, George E. - (1971), Assistant Professor of Music and Department Chair of Visual and Performing Arts
B.A., 1970, North Carolina Central University, Music
M.A., 1971, North Carolina Central University, Music

Hinton, Kenneth - (1997), Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., 1990, California State University, Humanities (Radio, Television & Film)
M.A., 1995, University of California at Santa Barbara, Dramatic Art

Hunnicutt, Bradley - (2000), Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., 1982, Ouachita Baptist University, Piano Performance
M.M., 1984, University of Oklahoma, Piano Performance & Pedagogy
Ph.D., 2000, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Music Theory

Cape Site Coordinators

Brown, Cassandra F. - (2001), Durham CAPE Site Coordinator
B.A., 1997, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University, Community Mental Health
M.P.A., 1980, Howard University, Public Administration

Bolden, Gloria - (2004), Kannapolis CAPE Site Coordinator
B.S., 1978, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Mechanical Engineering
M.Div., 1997, Columbia Theological Seminary, Religion

Tabron, Sheila - (1993), Rocky Mount/Wilson CAPE Site Coordinator/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., 1973, Paine College, Sociology
J.D., 1980, North Carolina Central University, Law

Ellis, Theressa - (2010), Interim Fayetteville CAPE Site Coordinator
B. S., 2002, Fayetteville State University, Business Administration
M. S., 2007, DeVry University, Information Systems Management

Rice, Amanda - (2010), Wilmington CAPE Site Coordinator
B.S., 2002, Shaw University, Business Administration
B.A., 2006, Shaw University, Sociology/Psychology
M.A., 2005, Webster University, Computer Research/Information Management

Wilson, Paul - (1991), Associate Professor of Religion Philosophy and High Point CAPE Site Coordinator
B.S. 1977, Johnson Bible College, Bible & Missions
M.Div., 1984, Emmanuel School of Religion, New Testament
Ph.D., 1989, University of Tennessee, Philosophy

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