Emeritus Faculty
In order to be granted emeritus faculty status, faculty members must have served at least 15 years at Union and have demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service at Union. They must be recommended by their dean, affirmed by the provost and president and approved by the Board of Trustees. This has typically been done upon a faculty member's retirement.
Theresa L. Blakley
Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Retired: 2021
Theresa L. Blakley
Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Dates of Service: 2003–2021
Education
- B.S., Sam Houston State University
- M.S.W. and Ph.D., Barry University
- A.C.S.W.
- L.C.S.W.
Previous Experience:
- Program Assistant III/Project Coordinator, University Miami School of Medicine, 10/95-07/03.
- Social Worker, Florida Baptist Family Ministries/Florida Baptist Children's Home, 01/90-05/95.
- Missionary to Southern Africa, International Mission Board, 05/82-08/89.
Pew Research Grants
- 2006: "The Anatomy of Trauma and Faith"
- 2007: "The Trauma of Faith"
- 2016: "Meaning Making after Sudden Violent Loss" with Nita Mehr
Nita S. Mehr
Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Retired: 2024
Nita S. Mehr
Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Dates of Service: 2009–2024
Education
- B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University
- M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee
- Ph.D., North Central University
- L.C.S.W.
Previous Experience:
- Freed-Hardeman University
Pew Research Grants
- 2016: "Meaning Making after Sudden Violent Loss" with Teresa Blakley
Mary Anne Poe
University Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Retired: 2024
Mary Anne Poe
University Professor Emeritus of Social Work
Dates of Service: 1996–2024
Education
- B.A., Vanderbilt University
- M.S.S.W., University of Louisville
- M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- A.C.S.W.
- L.A.P.S.W.
Previous Experience:
Stories
- March 2023: Connecting People At The Center for Just and Caring Communities
- April 2022: Hal And Mary Anne Poe: A Real Life Look At Providence
- November 2017: Professor panel: if you could go back to college...
- April 2012: Professor's mentoring coalition helps Jackson organizations share resources
Pew Research Grants
- 2016: "An Exploration of Campus Racial Climate at Union University" with Phillip Ryan