New Full-Time Faculty
2004-2005

2004-2005 New Faculty

New Faculty 2004-2005: Pictured with Kina Mallard and
Nan Thomas from the Center for Faculty Development

Keith Absher

Dean, McAfee School of Business Administration

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Arkansas, 1985.
  • M.A.S. University of Alabama, Huntsville, 1978.
  • M.B.A. Jacksonville State University, 1973.
  • B.A. Jacksonville State University, 1972.

Experience:

  • Chair, Management and Marketing Department, University of North Alabama, 2001-present.
  • Visiting Professor, Western University in Baku, Azerbaijan, Spring 2001.
  • Professor, University of North Alabama, 1990-present.
  • Associate Professor, University of North Alabama, 1985-1990.
  • Instructor, University of Arkansas, 1982-1985.
  • Assistant Professor, University of North Alabama, 1978-1985.
  • Assistant Professor, Athens State College, 1977-1978.
  • Instructor, Jacksonville State University, 1974-1977.

Keith Bates

Instructor of History

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Kansas State University, expected fall, 2004.
  • M.A. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1999.
  • B.A. Union University, 1996.

Experience:

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Kansas State University, 08/2000 — present.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Union University, January, 2000.

Angela Brown

Assistant Professor of Art

Educational Background:

  • M.A. Austin Peay State University, 2004.
  • B.F.A. Belmont University, 1997.

Experience:

  • Graphic Designer, LifeWay Christian Resources, 06/99 — present.
  • Digital Prepress Technician, LifeWay Christian Resources, 03/98-06/99.
  • Graphic Designer, Midtown Printing, 08/97-03/98.

Ed Bryant

Lecturer of History and Political Science

Educational Background:

  • J.D. University of Mississippi Law School, 1972.
  • B.A. University of Mississippi, 1970.

Experience:

  • Attorney, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, P.C., 01/2003-present.
  • Member of Congress, 7th District, U.S. House of Representatives, 01/95-01/2003.
  • Attorney, Waldrop and Hall, 01/79-01/95.

Daryl Charles

Associate Professor of Christian Studies

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Catholic University of America/Westminster Theological
    Seminary, 1990.
  • M.A. Southern California College, 1986.
  • B.S. West Chester State University, 1972.

Experience:

  • Visiting Fellow, Baylor University, 08/2003-05/2004.
  • Associate Professor, Taylor University, 08/97-05/2003.
  • Associate Professor, Harford College, Spring 1997.
  • Affiliate Fellow, Center for the Study of American Religion, Princeton University, 08/96-08/97.
  • Scholar in Residence, The Wilberforce Forum of Prison Fellowship, 06/90-08/95.
  • Lecturer, Chesapeake Theological Seminary, 08/98-05/-95.

Kevin Cooney

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Arizona State University, 2000.
  • M.A. Lancaster University, 1989.
  • B.A. Oral Roberts University, 1988.

Experience:

  • Faculty Associate, Arizona State University, 05/2000-present.
  • Visiting Assistant Professor, Grand Canyon University, 08/2000-present.
  • Teaching/Graduate Assistant and Advisor, Arizona State University, 05/96-05/2000.

Cindy DeSio

Instructor of Nursing

Educational Background:

  • M.S.N. Vanderbilt University, 2003.
  • B.S.N. Union University, 2002.

Experience:

  • Staff Nurse Emergency Room, Regional Hospital, Jackson, TN, 10/98-08/2002.
  • Radiology Special Procedures Nurse, Clinical Nurse, ICU, and Administrative Supervisor, St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri, 10/92-06/98.
  • Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit, St. John's Hospital, 09/89-07/92.
  • Staff Nurse Coronary Care Unit, St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Illinois, 07/86-06/89.

Linda Finch

Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. The University of Memphis, 2002.
  • M.N.Sc. University of Arkansas Medical Science, 1983.
  • B.S.N. Memphis State University, 1981.

Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, The University of Memphis, 08/2002-present.
  • Assistant Professor, Baptist College of Health Sciences, 09/98-08/2002.
  • Interim Director, Associate of Science in Nursing Program, Lester L. Cox College of Nursing and Health Sciences, 1995-1996.

Carrie Harvey

Associate Professor of Nursing

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. UT Health Science Center, 2003.
  • M.S.N. Vanderbilt University, 1997.
  • B.S.N. Belmont University, 1992.
  • A.S.N. Belmont University, 1984.

Experience:

  • Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Arrhythmia Consultants, 02/2004-present.
  • ACNP, Sutherland Cardiology, 01/2003-12/2003.
  • Assistant Professor, University of Memphis, 08/2000-12/2002.

Joel Kimball

Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics

Educational Background:

  • Ed.S. University of Alabama, 1994.
  • M.S. University of Alabama, 1998.
  • M.S. University of North Carolina, 1992.
  • B.S. Central Michigan University, 1981.

Experience:

  • Instructor, Oral Roberts University, 08/98-present.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Lansing Community College, 06/2001-present.

Judy LeForge

Assistant Professor of History

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. The University of Memphis, 2002.
  • M.A. Western Kentucky University, 1981.
  • B.A. Western Kentucky University, 1976.

Experience:

  • Visiting Instructor, Union University, 08/2003-present.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Union University, 08/99-05/2003.
  • Adjunct Professor, The University of Memphis, 09/2001-12/2001.
  • Adjunct Professor, Jackson State Community College, 1996-2000.
  • Adjunct Professor, Western Kentucky University, 1988-1992.

Haifei Li

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Florida, 2001.
  • M.S. University of Florida, 1998.
  • B.E. Xian Jiastong University, 1990.

Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, Nyack College, 08/2003-present.
  • Post doctoral researcher, IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, 09/2001-08/2003.

Marc Lockett

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Memphis, 2003.
  • M.S. Murray State University, 1995.
  • B.S. Murray State University, 1993.

Experience:

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Tennessee, Memphis, 08/97-12/2003.
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Murray State University, 08/93-05/95.

Rosetta Mayfield

Assistant Professor of Education

Educational Background:

  • Ed.D. University of Mississippi, 2001.
  • M.S.Ed. University of Tennessee at Martin, 1996.
  • B.S. University of Tennessee at Martin, 1994.

Experience:

  • Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, 01/2001-present.
  • Teacher, Carver High School, Memphis, Tennessee, 08/99-05/2001.
  • Teacher, Cordova Elementary/Middle School, 08/98-05/99.
  • Teacher, Dresden Middle School, 08/97-05/98.
  • Assistant Coordinator for the Assistant Dean of Education School of Education-Graduate Programs/Graduate Recruiter, University of Tennessee at Martin, 01/97-12/97.
  • Adjunct Professor, University of Tennessee at Martin, 01/97-0/99.
  • Graduate Assistant, University of Tennessee at Martin, 08/94-05/96.
  • Teacher, Springhill Elementary School, 09/96-12/96.
  • Teacher, Martin Junior High School, 01/95-03/95.

Roland M. Porter

Associate Professor of Business

Educational Background:

  • J.D. University of California, 1973.
  • B.S. Lane College, 1957.

Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Lane College, 08/96-present.
  • Pastor, Agape Christian Fellowship Church, 10/2002-present.
  • Pastor, Berean Baptist Church, 04/89-10/2002.
  • Mayor�s Office, City of Jackson, 1992-1997.
  • Teacher, College of Marin, Kentfield, California, 1976-1980.
  • Teacher, Merritt College, Oakland, California, 1972-1980.

Randal Schwindt

Assistant Professor of Engineering

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2004.
  • M.S. Texas A&M University, 1993.
  • B.S. Hardin-Simmons University, 1990.

Experience:

  • Graduate research assistant, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 09/99-present.
  • Microwave design engineer, TriQuint Semiconductor Inc., 09/93-08/99.
  • Graduate teaching assistant, Texas A&M University, 09/91-05/93.

Gary Smith

Professor of Christian Studies

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Dropsie College, 1973.
  • M.A. Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1968.
  • B.A. Wheaton College, 1965.

Experience:

  • Professor, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 07/89-present.
  • Professor, Bethel Theological Seminary, 08/83-07/89.
  • Professor, Winnipeg Theological Seminary, 07/73-08/83.

Joshua Veltman

Instructor of Music

Educational Background:

  • Ph.D. Ohio State University, expected fall 2004
  • M.A. Ohio State University, 2001.
  • B.A. Calvin College, 1996.

Experience:

  • Graduate Teaching Associate, Ohio State University, 09/98-08/2003.

Jim Veneman

Assistant Professor of Communication Arts

Educational Background:

  • M.A. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1984.
  • B.A. Ouachita Baptist University, 1975.

Experience:

  • Director of Visual Communications, Union University, 1999-present.

Stanley Warren

Associate Professor of Music

Educational Background:

  • D.M.A. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998.
  • M.M. Eastman School of Music, 1981.
  • B.M. Eastman School of Music, 1979.

Experience:

  • Associate Professor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 08/99-present.
  • Assistant Professor, Oklahoma Baptist University, 08/97-07/99.
  • Adjunct Instructor, Georgetown College, 09/96-05/97.
  • Instructor, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 08/95-05/97.
  • Artist Faculty, Aspen Music Festival and School, Summers, 1992-94.