Faculty

ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL

MILTON R. SEWELL, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ed.D. -- 1976-1983; 1990
Chancellor
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1962; B.A., Harding College, 1964; M.A., Florence State College, 1966; Ed.D., University of Alabama, 1969; Georgia State University, 1971.

SAMUEL T. JONES, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1991
Vice President for Academics; Director of Graduate Studies; Professor of Family Studies, of Bible, and of Counseling
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1979; M.A., Mississippi State University, 1983; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1988.

DWAYNE H. WILSON, A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. -- 1975
Executive Vice President; Professor of Business
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1971; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1973; M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1974; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1991.

MICHAEL E. JOHNSON, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1999
Associate Vice President for Academics; Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; M.S., Vanderbilt University, 1993; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1998.

ADA L. ALLEN, A.S., B.S.N. -- 2008
Instructor in Nursing
Jackson State Community College, 1986-88; A.S., Dyersburg State Community College, 1988; B.S.N., University of Tennessee at Martin, 2001.

DANA C. BALDWIN, B.A., M.A.R., D.Min. -- 2006
Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies
B.A., David Lipscomb University, 1981; M.A. in Religion, Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1986; D. Min., Southern Christian University, 2003.

JAMES W. BARR, B.S., M.S. -- 2005
Instructor in Chemistry
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999; M.S., University of Nevada, 2004.

LISA M. BEENE, B.S., M.S.S.W., A.C.S.W. -- 1987
Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Family Studies; Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee, 1982; A.C.S.W., 1988; L.C.S.W., 1994.

NANCY S. BENNETT, A.A., B.S., M.S. in Ed. -- 1972
Director Center for Academic Services; Assistant Professor of Arts and Humanities
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1961, B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1963; M.S. in Ed., Southern Illinois University, 1969; Savannah State College, 1970; Memphis State University, 1975-.

MARK A. BLACKWELDER, B.A., M.Min., Ph.D. -- 1996
Interim Director of Graduate Studies in Bible; Associate Professor of Bible and of Missions
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 1992; Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1997-99; Ph.D., Regent University, 2007.

JOYCE G. BLOOMINGBURG, AA., B.S., M.A.T. -- 1980-1988; 1991
Director of Nursery School; Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1973; B.S., Harding College, 1976; M.A.T., Indiana University, 1978.

APRIL L. BRASHIER, B.B.A, M.A., M.Acc., A.B.D. -- 2005
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Economics
B.B.A., University of North Alabama, 2000; M.A., University of Alabama, 2001; M.Acc., University of Alabama, 2003; A.B.D., University of Alabama, 2003-.

JASON M. BRASHIER, B.B.A., M.A. -- 2005
Instructor in Management
B.B.A., University of North Alabama, 2000; M.A., University of Alabama, 2005; Northcentral University, 2006-.

WILLIAM S. BROOKS, B.S., Ph.D. -- 2007
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2002; Ph.D., University of Alabama, Birmingham, 2007.

BOBBY J. BROWN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1995
Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Engineering Sciences; Professor of Engineering
B.S., Auburn University, 1964; M.S., Auburn University, 1965; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1987.

STEVEN T. BROWNING, A.A.S., B.S., M.S. -- 2008 (Spring)
Instructor in Computer Science
Freed-Hardeman College, 1978-80; Jackson State Community College, 1983; A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, 1992; Pima Community College, 1985; University of Arizona, 1986-87; Macon College, 1992; B.S., University of Maryland University College, 2001; M.S., Wright State University, 2004.

BRIAN E. BUNDREN, A.A., B.F.A, M.S. -- 2008
Instructor in Art
A.A., Michigan Christian University, 1992; B.F.A., Indiana University, 1996; M.S., University of Indianapolis, 2006.

SARAH E. BURNS, A.A., B.S., M.M.E -- 2006
Instructor in Music
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1984; B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1986; Southern Illinois University,  1986-88; M.M.E., Capital University, 2006.

REBECCA L. BUSH, A.S.N., B.S.N. -- 2007
Instructor in Nursing
A.S.N., Union University, 1986; B.S.N., Union University, 1994.

BRIAN P. BUTTERFIELD, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1996
Chair of the Department of Biology; Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Harding University, 1985; M.S., Arkansas State University, 1988; Ph.D., Auburn University, 1996.

KENNETH R. CARGILE, M.D. -- 2006
Campus Physician; Assistant Professor of Biology
David Lipscomb College, 1966-68; Mississippi State University, 1968-70; M.D. University of Mississippi School of Medicine, 1974.

REBECCA R. CARGILE, A.A., B.A., M.ED., Ed.D. -- 1993
Associate Professor of English
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1968; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1970; M.Ed., University of Mississippi, 1971; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2000.

BRIAN D. CARVER, B.S., M.S., A.B.D. -- 2003
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1997; M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2000; A.B.D., University of Memphis, 2003.

KENAN L. CASEY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 2008
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2004; M.S., Auburn University, 2007; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2008.

JOHN A. COLLINS, A.A., B.A, M.A., M.A.T., D.A. -- 1984
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy and Political Studies; Professor of History
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1965; Memphis State University, 1967; B.A., Harding College, 1968; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1970; M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University, 1974; Memphis State University, 1975, 1976, 1978; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984.

CHARLES A. CORLEY, B.S., M.S. -- 1987
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1979; M.S., Memphis State University, 1989; Middle Tennessee State University, 1995-.

G. MICHAEL CRAVENS, A.A., B.A., M.S., M.A., D.H.S., Ed.D. -- 1987
Director of Graduate Studies in Counseling; Professor of Counseling and of Family Studies
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1976; B.A., Harding College, 1976; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1980; M.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1983; N.C.C., 1983; D.H.S., Clayton University, 1986; Liberty University, 1988-90; 1992; University of Memphis, 1990; 1993; California College for Health Sciences, 1996-; Ed.D., Argosy University, 2004.

CHRISTOPHER A. CREECY, B.S., A.B.D. -- 2007
Instructor in Psychology
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1996; M.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2006; A.B.D., Capella University, 2006.

MARK H. CROWELL, B.A., M.S.S.W., A.C.S.W., D.S.W. -- 1976
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1971; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee, 1973; A.C.S.W., 1977, D.S.W., University of Alabama, 1988.

KAREN L. CYPRESS, B.S.W., M.S., Ed.D. -- 1998
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; M.S., University of Memphis, 1995; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2003.

SHAREN L. CYPRESS, B. S. in Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 1998
Director of School Counseling; Associate Professor of Education
B. S. in Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1995; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2003.

JILL N. DAUKSCH, B.S., M.S., M.Ed. -- 2007
Instructor in Kinesiology
University of Tennessee-Martin, 1995-97; Jackson State Community College, 1999; B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2000; M.S., Austin Peay State University, 2001; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 2006.

TRISTA L. DAVIS, B.A., B.S.S.W. -- 2007
Assistant Instructor in Social Work
B.A., Rhodes College, 1993; University of Tennessee-Martin, 2002-04; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2007.

THOMAS W. DeBERRY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1982-83; 2006
Director of Graduate Studies in Business; Professor in Accounting
B.S., Lubbock Christian University, 1978; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1994.

JOE D. DeLAY, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1982
Associate Professor of Physical Sciences
B.S., Middle Tennessee State College, 1960; M.S., University of Georgia, 1962; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972.

JANINE W. DUNLAP, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1988
Associate Professor of Communication
University of Tennessee at Martin, 1981-83; B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1985; M.A., University of Mississippi, 1987; Ph.D., Regent University, 2005.

JAMES Q. EDMONDS II, B.S., J.D., M.B.A., B.A., M.Min. -- 1981
Professor of Business Law
Freed-Hardeman College, 1973-75; B.S., Harding College, 1977; J.D., University of Tennessee, 1980; M.B.A., Murray State University, 1987; B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1992; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 1998.

TERRY L. EDWARDS, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 2003
Director of Study Abroad in Italy; Professor of Bible and Humanities
B.A., Harding University, 1980; Butler University, 1982; M.A., Florida State University, 1992; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1993.

BARBARA L. ENGLAND, A.A., B.S.E., M.S.Ed, Ed.D. -- 1995
Chair of Department of Fine Arts; Associate Professor of Art
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1975; B.S.E., Memphis State University, 1987; M.S.Ed., Troy State University, 1991; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2000.

RICHARD C. ENGLAND, JR., B.M., M.M., Ed.D. -- 1995
Licensed School Psychologist; Associate Professor of Music
B.M., Union University, 1976; M.M., Memphis State University, 1982; Ed.D., Memphis State University, 1985; University of Memphis, 1995-96; Austin Peay State University, 1997; Oxford University, 2005.

PATRICK N. EVANS, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1980
Professor of Mathematics
Jefferson State Junior College, 1966-68; Auburn University, 1966; B.S., University of Alabama, 1973; M.S., University of Alabama, 1975; University of Alabama, 1976; Memphis State University, 1977, 1978; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1981.

PAUL G. FADER, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1993
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1978; M.S., Abilene Christian University, 1982; Troy State University, 1982; University of Alabama, 1985-88; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1999.

STEPHEN D. FOSTER, B.M., M.M.E., Ed.S. -- 2007
Director of University Singers; Assistant Professor of Music
B.M., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984; Middle Tennessee State University, 1985-99; M.M.E., Belmont University, 1994; Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University, 2001.

RYAN N. FRASER, B.A., M.Min., M.Div., A.B.D. -- 2006
Instructor in Counseling
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1989; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1991; M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 2002; Midwestern State University, 1999-000; Texas Women's University, 2004; A.B.D., Texas Christian University, 2003-.

PHILIPPE FREROT, B.S., M.A. -- 2007
Director of FHU Travel Europe; Instructor in French
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2004; Freed-Hardeman University, 2005; M.A., Mississippi State University, 2006.

JAMES L. GARDNER, A.B., J.D. -- 2005
Associate Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Harvard University, 1974; Dartmouth College, 1975-79; J.D., Yale University, 1985.

LINDA C. GIBSON, A.A., B.S.N., M.S.N. -- 2005
Chair of the Department of Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing
Certificate of Practical Nursing, Rend Lake Junior College, 1978; A.A., Illinois Eastern Community College, 1983; B.S.N., Harding University, 1987; M.S.N., University of Central Arkansas, 1992.

D. RALPH GILMORE, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1981
Professor of Bible and of Philosophy
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1971; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1972; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1975; Memphis State University, 1976; Southern Illinois University, 1977; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1981.

SHANNON E. GUTHRIE, B.S., M.S.N. -- 2007
Instructor in Nursing
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1990; B.S., Lipscomb University, 1993; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University, 1995.

MARCUS R. HAYES, B.S., M.A.C.T., S.C.T., Ph.D., M.A. -- 1973
Associate Professor of Communication
B.S., Murray State University, 1970; M.A.C.T., Murray State University, 1972; S.C.T., Murray State University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986; M.A., Universiteit Van Amsterdam, 1995.

GLEN W. HENTON, A.A., B.A., M.A. -- 1986-87; 1992-98; 2008
Director of Missions; Instructor in Bible
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1973; B.A., Harding College, 1975; M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1995.

SAMUEL E. HESTER, B.A., M.Th., Th.D. -- 1978
Director of Christian Training Series; Professor of Bible
B.A., Harding College, 1968; M.Th., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1972; Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977.

LEE E. HIBBETT, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. -- 2003
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1989; M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1990; Ph.D., Touro University International, 2007.

SARAH E. HIBBETT, B.S.E., M.Ed. -- 2005
Instructor in Education
B.S.E., Freed-Hardeman University, 1992; Memphis State University, 1992; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 1994; University of Mississippi, 2006-.

ASHLEE L. HIRSH, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S. -- 2005
Instructor in Education
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2002; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 2003; Ed.S., University of Florida, 2005; University of Mississippi, 2006-2007.

JAMIE L. HOLTIN, B.S., M.S. -- 2000
Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; Instructor of Math and Computer Science
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999; Tennessee Technological University, 1999-2003; M.S., University of Memphis, 2003.

ILEENE J. HUFFARD, A.A.,B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 1999
Director of Graduate Studies in Education, Memphis Program; Associate Professor of Education
A.A., Lubbock Christian College, 1969; B.A. Harding University, 1971; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1972; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1998.

THOMAS E. HUGHES, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 2002
Director of Education Specialist Program; Associate Professor of Education
B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1966; M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1974; Ed.D., Tennessee State University, 1998.

SHARON S. JENNETTE, B.A., M.L.S. -- 1981
Cataloging Librarian; Associate Professor of Library Services
B.A., Harding College, 1966; M.L.S., George Peabody School for Teachers, 1971.

JENNIFER S. JOHNSON, B.A., J.D. -- 2000
Assistant Director of Study Abroad in Italy; Assistant Professor of History
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; J.D., Vanderbilt University, 1994.

MARIE C. JOHNSON, A.A., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 1986-92, 2000
Assistant Professor of Special Education
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1969; B.S., David Lipscomb College, 1971; University of Illinois, 1973; University of Tennessee at Martin, 1974; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1988; Ed.D., University of Sarasota, 2006.

VICKI M. JOHNSON, A.A., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., C.P.S. -- 1979
Assistant Dean of the School of Business; Professor of Business
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1974; B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1976; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1979; Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1986.

W. STEPHEN JOHNSON, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1975
Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities; Director of the International Studies Program; Professor of Communication
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1969; University of Tennessee at Martin, 1969-1970; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1971; M.A., University of Illinois, 1972; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1981.

ANTHONY W. KIRK, A.A., B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. -- 1976
Professor of Health and Human Performance
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1970; B.A., Harding College, 1972; M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 1973; Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 1979; Memphis State University, 1988, 1990.

DAVID L. LIPE, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., M.S., N.C.C. -- 1990
Director of the Annual Bible Lectureship; Professor of Bible and of Philosophy
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1970; B.A., Harding College, 1971; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1975; University of Dallas, 1977-78; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1986; University of North Alabama, 1988; M.S., University of Memphis, 1994.

STEVEN F. LUCAS, B.A., M.B.A. -- 2008
Instructor in Management
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; Oklahoma City University, 1996; M.B.A., St. Mary College, 2000.

ERIC D. MARVIN, A.S., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 2004
Assistant Professor of Education
A.S., West Hills College, 1996; College of the Sequoias, 1994-95; B.A., Fresno Pacific University, 1997; M.Ed., Harding University, 2000; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2004

GREGORY D. MASSEY, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1993
Professor of History
B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1983, M.A., East Carolina University, 1987; Ph.D. University of South Carolina, 1992.

JAMES H. MAXWELL, A.A., B.S., M.A. -- 1981
Director of Testing; Assistant Professor of Arts and Humanities
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1957; B.S., Colorado State University, 1961; M.A., New Mexico State University, 1969.

EVERETTE W. McANALLY, B.A., B.S.Ed., M.S.E., Ph.D. -- 1995
Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance; Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1978; B.S.Ed., Athens State College, 1979; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1983; University of Central Arkansas, 1989; University of Memphis, 1995; Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University, 2003.

GAYLE M. McDONALD, B.S., M.Ed., M.S., ATC/L -- 1999
Certified Athletic Trainer; Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1983; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1985; M.S., Memphis State University, 1987.

JUDY M. McKENZIE, A.A., B.A., C.P.A., M.S. -- 1981-82; 1987
Associate Professor of Accounting
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1966; B.A., Harding College, 1968; Freed-Hardeman College, 1974-1978; Liberty University, 1988; M.S., Memphis State University, 1990.

GARY L. McKNIGHT, A.A., B.S., M.A., Ed.D. -- 1991
Director of University Chorale; Associate Professor of Music
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1975; B.S., University of Alabama, 1978; M.A., University of Alabama, 1979; Troy State University, 1983; Ed.D., Memphis State University, 1990.

JOHN F. McLAUGHLIN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1996
Chair of the Department of Communication and Literature; Associate Professor of English
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1988; M.A., Louisiana State University, 1990; Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1998.

NADINE G. McNEAL, B.S.W., M.S.S.W. -- 1999
Director of Disability Services; Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman College, 1990; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee College of Social Work, 1996.

NITA S. MEHR, B.S.W., M.S.S.W. -- 2004
Director of the Social Work Program; Assistant Professor of Social Work and of Counseling
B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman College, 1977; University of Tennessee-Martin, 1975-77; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee at Memphis, 1983; Northcentral University, 2007-.

WILLIAM A. "BO" MILLER, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed., Ph.D. -- 2002
Associate Professor of Education
B.S. in Ed., Memphis State University, 1972; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1974; Ph.D., George Peabody College for Teachers (Vanderbilt), 1984.

STANLEY R. MITCHELL, B.A., M.A., M.Div. -- 2005
Assistant Professor of Bible
B.A., Abilene Christian University, 1979; M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1981; M.Div., Pepperdine University, 1992; Fuller Theological Seminary, 1992-93; Regent University, 2007-.

KEVIN L. MOORE, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., C.W.M., M.F.P., C.F.P. -- 1994-96; 2003
Assistant Professor of Bible
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1983; Two-year Certificate, East Tennessee School of Preaching, 1986; Abilene Christian University, 1987; M.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1996; Ph.D., Victoria University, 2005.

DANIEL P. "JAKE" MORRIS, B.A., M.Ed., L.P.C., Ph.D. -- 1999
Associate Professor of Psychology and of Counseling
Itawamba Jr. College, 1985; University of Mississippi, 1985; Harding University, 1985-89; B.A., University of Mississippi, 1989; University of Mississippi, 1990-94; Southern Arkansas University, 1992-93; M.Ed., University of Mississippi, 1994; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2000.

MELANIE H. MORRIS, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. -- 2002
Personal Counselor; Assistant Professor of Psychology (Part-Time)
B.S., David Lipscomb University, 1993; M.A., University of Mississippi, 1998; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2001.

STEPHEN H. MORRIS, B.A., J.D. -- 2002
University Counsel; Associate Professor of Political Science
Itawamba Junior College, 1982; Harding University, 1983-86; B.A., University of Mississippi, 1987; J.D., University of Mississippi, 1990; Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2003-.

REBEKAH K. MULLINS, B.S.N. -- 2007
Assistant Instructor in Nursing
B.S.N., Harding University, 1998.

KIPPY L. MYERS, B.A., M.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1998
Assistant Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities; Associate Professor of Philosophy and of Bible
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1980; M.A., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1984; M.A., University of Dallas, 1990; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2000.

AMANDA G. NEAL, B.S.N., M.S.N. -- 2007
Instructor in Nursing
Jackson State Community College, 1985; Freed-Hardeman University, 1985-87; B.S.N., Harding University, 1989; M.S.N., Arkansas State University, 2000.

WADE E. OSBURN, B.A., M.L.I.S., M.Div. -- 2002
Reference and Theological Librarian; Assistant Professor of Library Services
B.A., Harding University, 1993; M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1998; M.Div., Abilene Christian University, 1999.

REBECCA J. PACK, B.S., M.Ed. -- 2003
Graduation Coordinator; Instructor in Arts and Humanities
Freed-Hardeman University, 1968-70; B.S., David Lipscomb College, 1993; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 2003.

ROLLAND W. PACK, A.A., B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1993
Dean of the Honors College; Professor of Honors, of Interdisciplinary Studies and of Bible
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1970; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1972; M.A., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1979; Ph.D., Georgetown University, 1988.

MARGARET M. PAYNE, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1999
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Texas Christian University, 1991; M.A., University of Oklahoma, 1994; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1999.

DELANA W. PIRTLE, B.S. -- 2006
Developmental Math Coordinator; Instructor in Mathematics
Freed-Hardeman College, 1982-84; B.S., in Engineering, Memphis State University, 1986; Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2003.

DAVID W. POWELL, B.A., M.Th., D.Min. -- 1994
Assistant Dean of the School of Biblical Studies; Assistant Professor of Bible
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; M.Th., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1986; Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; D.Min., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2000.

NANCY A. RASKOPF, B.A., M.A. -- 1999
Instructor in English
B.A., David Lipscomb College; M.A., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1969.

ERICKA M. READHIMER, B.S.W., M.S.S.W. -- 2004
DCS Child Welfare Trainer; Assistant Instructor in Social Work
B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University, 1996; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee-Knoxville College of Social Work, 1997.

GENE REEVES, JR., B.S.Ed., M.S., Ed.D. -- 1996
Associate Professor of Special Education
B.S.Ed., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1973; M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1976; University of Tennessee-Martin, 1979-83; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2002.

JESSE E. ROBERTSON, B.A., B.S. in Engineering, M.Div., A.B.D. -- 2002
Instructor in Bible
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; B.S. in Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1993; M.Div., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2004; A.B.D., Baylor University, 2008.

GARY W. ROEDER, B.A., M.A. -- 2001
Instructor in Languages and in Bible
B.A., International Bible College, 1982; M.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 2001; Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies, 2001; Union University, 2002-.

ELIZABETH A. SAUNDERS, A.A., B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 1978
Director of Graduate Studies in Education; Professor of Education
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1967; B.S., Memphis State University, 1970; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1975; Memphis State University, 1976; Appalachian State University, 1980; Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 1983; Memphis State University, 1985-.

NICOLE C. SCOTT, B.S.W., M.S.S.W. -- 2005
Director of University Counseling Center; Assistant Professor of Counseling
B.S.W., Freed-Hardeman University, 1998; Jackson State Community College, 1997; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2000. 

NEIL D. SEGARS, B.A., M.A. -- 2003
Instructor in English
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999; M.A., University of Mississippi, 2003; University of Mississippi, 2006-.

LEANN SELF-DAVIS, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1999
Director of the Research Center; Associate Professor of Physical Science
B.S., Auburn University, 1993; M.S., Auburn University, 1995; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2001.

ROY G. SHARP, A.A., B.A., B.S.in Ed., M.Ed., D.A., M.A.R. -- 1971
Professor of Bible
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1968; B.A. and B.S.in Ed., Oklahoma Christian College, 1970; M.Ed., Central State University, 1971; D.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1976; M.A.R., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1980.

JASON SHOCKLEY, B.S., M.Ed., A.B.D. -- 2008
Instructor in Criminal Justice
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1998; M.Ed., Freed-Hardeman University, 2004; A.B.D., Capella University, 2007.

A. HOPE SHULL, A.A., B.S., M.L.S. -- 1994
Director of Horizons; Library Director; Associate Professor of Library Services
A.A., Michigan Christian Junior College, 1975; Western Michigan University, 1976; B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1977; M.L.S., University of Alabama, 1994.

DONALD M. SHULL, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 1985
Professor of English
B.A., University of Tennessee, 1965; M.A., University of New Mexico, 1967; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1984.

KEITH W. SMITH, A.A., B.S., M.B.A., B.S., C.P.A., Ph.D. -- 1974-76; 77-81; 86-89; 2000
Dean of the School of Business; Professor of Accounting
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1970; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin, 1972; M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1974; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin, 1977; C.P.A., 1978; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1988.

NANCY W. SMITH, A.A., B.A. -- 1991
Director of Developmental Studies; Assistant Instructor in English
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1968; B.A., Oklahoma Christian College, 1969.

WILLIAM R. "BILLY" SMITH, A.A., B.A., M.A., M.Th., D.Min. -- 1978
Dean of the School of Biblical Studies; Director of Horizons; Professor of Bible
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1970; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1972; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1976; Memphis State University, 1979; M.Th., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1985; D.Min., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1990.

C. DAVID SOUTH, B.A., M.A., M.Div., A.B.D. -- 1998
Instructor in Bible
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1987; M.A., Oklahoma Christian University, 1994; M.Div., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2002; A.B.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2002-.

DERRICK L. SPRADLIN, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 2005
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., David Lipscomb University, 1996; M.A., Middle Tennessee State University-Murfreesboro, 1999; Ph.D., Auburn University, 2005.

MARK H. STEINER, A.A., B.S., M.B.A. -- 2006
Assistant Professor of Management
A.A., University of South Florida, 1980; B.A., University of South Florida, 1982; M.B.A., Kennesaw State University, 2006.

JOHN D. SWEENEY, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. -- 1990
Dean of the School of Education; Director of Teacher Education; NCATE and Title II Coordinator; Professor of Education
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1969; M.E., University of Mississippi, 1982; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1989.

M. MONTE TATOM, B.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D. -- 2006
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Harding College, 1977; B.A., Harding College, 1978; M.Ed., University of South Alabama, 1983; Ed.S., University of South Alabama, 1990; Ed.D., Auburn University, 1998.

JANIS V. TAYLOR, B.S., R.D., M.S. -- 1993
Instructor in Family and Consumer Sciences (Part-Time)
B.S., Harding University, 1973; R.D., Presbyterian Hospital, Dallas, Texas, 1974; University of Memphis, 1993; M.S., University of Tennessee-Martin, 1998.

R. CLIFFTON THOMPSON, B.A., M.F.A., Ph.D. -- 1996
Director of Theatre; Professor of Theatre
B.A., Harding University, 1982; M.F.A., Memphis State University, 1986; Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1999.

RHONDA F. THOMPSON, B.A.  -- 2006
Instructor in SpanishAbilene Christian University, 1970-71; Texas A & M University, 1972; B.A., Auburn University, 2001; University of Memphis, 2006-.

LAQUITA W. THOMSON, B.F.A, M.A., M.F.A., M.A. -- 2006
Assistant Professor of Art
Freed-Hardeman College, 1965-66; Mississippi State University, 1966-67; Northwest Mississippi Junior College, 1968-69; B.F.A., Mississippi University for Women, 1970; M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham, 1974; M.F.A., Auburn University, 1991; M.A., University of Alabama-Huntsville, 2000.

JERRY T. THORNTHWAITE, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. -- 1997
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1969; M.S., Florida State University, 1974; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1977.

CHARLES J. TUCKER, B.S., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -- 2000
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S. in Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1995; B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1996; M.S. in Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1997; Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University, 2007.

H. ALLEN WALKER, B.S., Ph.D. -- 1975
Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science; Distinguished Professor, 2008-2011
B.S., Harding College, 1967; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1972.

CAROL WAYMIRE, Ed.D. -- 1978-99; 2007
Director of Retention; Associate Professor of Education
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1972; B.A., Harding College, 1974; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1977; Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1994.

DWINA WHITTLE WILLIS, A.A., B.A., M.S.E., M.Min. -- 1993
Associate Professor of Biology and of Bible
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1968; B.A., Harding College, 1972; M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1976; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 1995.

JOHN C. WILSON, B.S., B.A., B.B.A., M.L.I.S. -- 2001
Technology Librarian; Assistant Professor of Library Services
B.S., B.A., B.B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999; M.L.I.S., University of Alabama, 2001.

CLYDE M. WOODS, A.A., B.A., M.A., M.R.E., M.Th., Ph.D. -- 1965
Director of Old Testament Studies; Professor of Bible
Memphis State University, 1956; A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1957; B.A., Abilene Christian College, 1958; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1959; M.R.E., M.Th., Harding College Graduate School of Religion, 1961; Ph.D., Hebrew Union College, 1965; Hebrew Union College, 1971.

LINDA H. WRIGHT, A.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 1982
Associate Professor of Education (Part-Time)
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1969; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1972; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1977; Ed.D., Memphis State University, 1993.

KEVIN J. YOUNGBLOOD, B.A., M.A.R., M.Div. Ph.D. -- 2004
Assistant Professor of Bible
B.A., David Lipscomb University, 1990; M.A.R., David Lipscomb University, 1993; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1994; Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004.

ADJUNCT FACULTY AND STAFF

J. DAVID BAKER, B.A., M.A.R. -- 1994
Lecturer in Bible (Adjunct)
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1988; M.A.R., David Lipscomb University, 1991; Harding Graduate School of Religion, 1988-91.

AMY C. BALENTINE, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 2006
Lecturer in Education (Adjunct)
University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1990-91; St. Louis University, 1991-92; B.A., Harding University, 1995; M.A., University of Kentucky, 1999; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2002. 

RONALD P. BUTTERFIELD, B.A., M.A., M.S., C.A.S., Ed.D. -- 1988-2008 (Faculty); 2008
Lecturer in Education (Adjunct)
B.A., Harding College, 1961; M.A., Harding College Graduate School of Bible and Religion, 1966; M.S., State University of New York College at Cortland, 1970; Certificate of Advanced Study, State University College at Oswego, New York, 1976; Ed.D., Syracuse University, 1987.

JEFFRY A. COZZENS, B.M.E., M.Ed. -- 2006
Lecturer in Education (Adjunct)
Memphis State University, 1977; B.M.E., University of Tennessee at Martin, 1981; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1984; Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2004.

RAYMOND H. EATON, A.A., B.A., B.A., M.Min., M.S. -- 1997
Director of Broadcasting Services; Lecturer in Communication (Staff)
A.A., Alabama Christian College, 1979; B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1982; Freed-Hardeman College, 1986-96; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 1991; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2002.

EARL D. EDWARDS, B.A., M.Th., D.Miss. -- 1982-2008 (Faculty); 2008
Lecturer in Bible (Adjunct)
Central Christian College, 1953; B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1956; M.Th., Harding University Graduate School of Religion, 1983; D.Miss., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1985.

C. RAY ELDRIDGE, B.S., M.B.A., M.S., D.B.A. -- 2000-2008 (Faculty); 2008 
Lecturer in Business (Adjunct)
B.S., The Citadel, 1979; M.B.A., Golden Gate University, 1989; Diploma, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, 1994; M.S., Syracuse University, 1999; D.B.A., University of Sarasota, 2001.

JASON W. ELLIOTT, B.A., M.Min. -- 2003
Lecturer in Arts and Humanities (Staff)
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 200; M.Min., Freed-Hardeman University, 2002.

LELA M. FOXX, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. -- 2000
Lecturer in Education (Adjunct)
B.A., Harding College, 1975; M.A., Memphis State University, 1980; Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1995.

ETHAN L. HARDIN, B.S., M.A. -- 2008
Missionary-in-Residence; Lecturer in Bible (Adjunct)
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 2001; Freed-Hardeman University, 2006-2007; M.A., Lubbock Christian University, 2007.

LARRY D. MATHIS, A.A., B.S., M.A., M.A.R., M.Div., M.S., D.Min. -- 1997
Lecture in Counseling and in Bible (Adjunct)
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1975; B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; M.A., Southern Christian University, 1990; M.A.R., David Lipscomb University, 1993; M.Div., Southern Christian University, 1995; M.S., Southern Christian University, 1996; D.Min., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1998; Tennessee State University, 2005-.

MICHAEL F. McCUTCHEN, A.A., B.S., M.Ed. -- 2005
Athletic Director; Lecturer in Arts and Humanities (Staff)
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1975; B.S., Freed-Hardeman College, 1977; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1985.

KENNETH O. MORAN, B.B.A., M.B.A., A.B.D. -- 2004-2008 (Faculty); 2008
Lecturer in Business (Adjunct)
B.B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1984; M.B.A., College of William and Mary, 1986; A.B.D., Northcentral University, 2005; M.S., Northcentral University, 2008.

DAVID NEWBERRY, B.A., M.A.R. -- 1999
Lecturer in Honors (Staff)
B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1978; Southern Christian University, 1978; University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1986-87; M.A.R., David Lipscomb University, 1993.

RANDY S. SHANNON, B.A., M.Ed., M.Ed., Ed.D. -- 2002
Lecturer in Education (Adjunct)
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1990; University of Memphis, 1990-94; M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1995; M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University, 1997; Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University, 2001.

JASON SHELTON, B.A., M.Ed., -- 2005
Lecturer in Health and Human Performance (Staff)
B.A., David Lipscomb College, 1991; M.Ed., Tennessee State University, 1994.

J. ALGENE STEELE, A.A., B.A., M.F.A. -- 1989
Creative Director for Design Services; Lecturer in Art (Staff)
A.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1979; B.A., Freed-Hardeman College, 1981; M.F.A., Memphis State University, 1985.

LISA A. THOMAS, B.S. -- 2006
Lecturer in Fine Arts (Adjunct)
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University, 1997; University of Alabama, 2000-.

SHERRY I. THOMPSON, B.A., M.Ed., 1996
Lecturer in Fine arts (Adjunct)
B.A., Harding College, 1983; M.Ed., Memphis State University, 1986.

JENNIFER M. TOWNS, B.A., M.A. -- 2006
Lecturer in English (Adjunct)
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 2000; M.A., University of Louisville, 2006.

C. DANIEL WINKLER, B.A., M.A.R. -- 2005
Lecturer in Bible (Adjunct)
Tarrant County College, 1970-71; B.A., Oklahoma Christian College, 1973; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1977; M.A.R., Lipscomb University, 1988.