College of Liberal Arts Faculty
Department of Psychology
Dr. Ben Anderson (2011) Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Psychology andersonb@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 300A, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4084
B.A., University of North Carolina
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University
Accomplishments:
Publication - "The Effects of Age and Divided Attention on Spontaneous Recognition, Memory & Cognition," 39(4), 725-735. With L.J. Jacoby, R.C. Thomas & D.A. Balota (2011) Publication - "Cognitive and Neural Effects of Semantic Encoding Strategy Training in Older Adults," Cerebral Cortex, Advanced Access published June 27, 2011, doi: 10,1093/cerco/bhr129. With B.A. Kirchhoff, D.M. Barch and L.L. Jacoby (2011) Publication - "The Effect of Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on Recognition Memory Decision Process and Discrimination in Postmenopausal Women" Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 10, 125-134. With E. Hirschman, E. Wells, M.E. Wierman, A. Butler, M. Senholzi, and J. Fisher (2003) |
Department of Biology
Dr. Christopher T. Burket (2007)
Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Biology
Office: Room 108, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4075
B.S., Manchester College
M.S., Ball State University Ph.D., Worchester Polytechnic Institute |
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Department of Religion and Philosophy Dr. Dan Cantey Assistant Professor of Religion canteyd@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6415 Office: 301B Campbell Hall |
Department of Religion and Philosophy
Dr. Jon Carlock (1999)
Professor of Religion carlockj@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4062
Office: Log Cabin
B.A., Bethel College
M.Div., D. Min., Vanderbilt University Graduate Studies, University St. Andrews (Scotland)
- Chosen as the Hannibal Seagle Bible Chair for the univeristy, 2010
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Department of Biology
Dr. John J. Caterina (2000) Professor of Biology caterinaj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 107, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-6900
B.A., Saint Anselm College
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham Website: http://jcaterina.pageout.net |
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Department of History Catherine Clark (2012) Instructor of History Office: 209B Campbell Hall Phone: 731-352-4292 |
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Department of PE and Recreation Dr. Brad Cliff (2012) Department Chair Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education Office: Room 104, Roy Baker Fieldhouse Phone: 731-352-4289 |
Department of Art
Jason W. Cole (2011) Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Art
colej@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4082
Office: Room 113, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Bethel University
M.F.A., Memphis College of Art |
Department of Languages
Jessica Copous (2008) Assistant Professor of English copousj@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-6308
Office: Room 121, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Bethel University;
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University |
Department of Psychology
Kristi G. Corbin (2004) Associate Professor of Psychology corbink@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 206A Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4036
B.A., M.A., Ed.S., The University of Memphis
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Department of Chemistry Dr. Jennifer Crawford (2012) Assistant Professor of Chemistry Phone: 731-352-6413 Office: 116 Odom Hall |
Department of Music
Dr. Alan Cross (1998) Professor of Music crossa@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102D, Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-4057
B.S., University of Houston
M.C.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.M., D.M.A., University of Southern Mississippi |
Department of History
Dr. Daniel A. Dalrymple (2009) Department Chair
Assistant Professor of History
dalrympled@bethelu.edu
Office: 209D Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-6364
B.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University
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Department of Business
Randolph O. Day (1993) Associate Professor of Business Administration dayr@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 103, Burroughs Learning Center
Phone: 731-352-4088
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.B.A., The University of Tennessee Certified Public Accountant (inactive) |
Department of Languages
Dr. Joseph Alex Debonis (2009) Department Chair
Assistant Professor of English
debonisa@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4024
Office: Room 115, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Indiana University
M.A., Illinois State University Ph.D., University of Cincinnati |
Department of PE and Recreation
Lindsay D. Elliott (2007) Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education elliottl@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102, Baker Field House
Phone: 731-352-4009
B.S., Belmont University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University |
Department of Biology
Dr. Howard L. Freeman (1979) Professor of Biology freemanh@bethelu.edu
Office: No office on campus
Phone: 731-352-7363
B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A., University of Kansas Ph.D., Rutgers University |
Department of Human Services/Sociology
Stacie D. Freeman (2005) Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Human Services
freemans@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 206B Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4265
B.S., The University of Tennessee at Martin
M.S.W., The University of Tennessee
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Department of Theatre
Marion Graham (2003) Associate Professor of Speech and Theatre grahamm@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4056
Office: Room 125, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Geneva College
M.F.A., Northern Illinois University |
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Department of Math Dr. Sara Rognstad (2012) Associate Professor of Math rognstads@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-4071 Office: 122 Odom Hall |
Department of Chemistry
Office: Room 209, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4080
B.A., University of South Florida
B.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham Ph.D., University of South Carolina |
Department of Music
Dr. Keith Herris (2006) Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Music
herrisk@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 107, Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-4205
B.A., Goshen College
M.M., University of Oklahoma D.M.A., Michigan State University |
Department of Business
Office: Room 109A, Burroughs Learning Center
Phone: 731-352-4237
B.S., M.B.A., Youngstown State University;
A.B.D., University of Kentucky |
Department of Business
Robert Hicks (2004) Associate Professor of Accounting hicksr@bethelu.ed
Office: Room 201, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-6811
B.S., M.Ac., The University of Tennessee at Martin
Accomplishments
Attended the Tennessee Society of Accounting Educators Conference, Brentwood, TN (2011, 2010, 2008, 2007) |
Department of Mathematics
Russell D. Holder (1989) Associate Professor of Mathematics holderr@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 118, Odom Hall
Phone: 731-352-4072
B.S., M.A., Truman State University
Certificate, The University of the South Continuing Education, University of Missouri-St.Louis; St. George’s College (Jerusalem) |
Department of Theatre
Dr. J. Pratt Hubbard (1992) Assistant Professor of Speech hubbardp@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4016
Office:Room 112 3/8, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., LaGrange College
B.T.A., Pasadena Playhouse M.F.A., Ed.D., University of Georgia
Accomplishments
Pastor, The First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., McKenzie Ordained as a Cumberland Presyterian Minister (2007) Completed the PAS Program (2007) Developed a prayer ministry for Success students, complete with a link on the Success website, allowing students to request prayer for specific issue. With The Rev. Dr. Anne B. Hames. (2006) Attended Program of Alternate Studies offered by Memphis Theological Seminary on the Bethel campus and took undergraduate classes at Bethel. (2004-2005) Accepted as a candidate for the ministry by West Tennessee Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. (2003) Retired from service as a high school Englsih teacher at Henry County High School. (2000) |
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Department of Business Steve Isbell (2012) Instructor of CIS & Business isbells@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-4307 Office: 200C Campbell Hall |
Department of Mathematics
Dr. James J. Johnson (2007) Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics johnsonj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 117, Odom Hall
Phone: 731-352-4076
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana State
M.S., Northwestern State University Ph.D., Auburn University |
Department of Physics
Dr. Roger C. Johnson (1980) Department Chair
Professor of Physics and Computer Science
johnsonr@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4074
A.B., Augustana College
M.A., DePauw University Ph.D., University of Iowa Advanced Graduate Study, Central State University; The University of Tennessee at Martin; The University of Memphis |
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Department of PE and Recreation Dr. Lewis Kanyiba (2012) Assistant Professor of Physical Education kanyibal@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6417 Office: Roy Baker Field House |
Department of History
Dr. Sarah Kidd (2003) Associate Professor of History kidds@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 101, Burroughs Learning Center
Phone: 731-352-4224
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama - Huntsville
Ph.D., University of Missouri |
Department of Theatre
John Klonowski (2010) Department Chair
Instructor of Speech and Theatre
klonowskij@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-6816
Office: Room 128B, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Lewis University
M.F.A., University of CA
Accomplishments
Attended Entertainment Electricity Safety Seminar and received Certification (2010) |
Department of Physics
Alex Klyuyenko (2011) Instructor of Physics/Mathematics klyuyenka@bethelu.edu
Office: 209C Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4022
M.S., Kirovohrad, Ukraine Institute of Agricultural Machine Construction
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Department of Religion and Philosophy
Dr. David Lancaster (2004) Associate Professor of Religion
Office: Log Cabin
Phone: 731-352-4218
B.A., Bethel College |
Department of Human Services/Sociology
Timothy W. Lindsey (2003) Associate Professor of Human Services lindseyt@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102, Burroughs Learning Center
Phone: 731-352-4085
B.S., Bethel University
M.S.W., Louisiana State University (LCSW) |
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Department of Languages Cindy Mallard (1999) Associate Professor of English mallardc@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-4037 Office: 117 Dickey Fine Arts Building |
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Department of History Dr. Edward Mathieu (2012) Assistant Professor of History mathieue@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6419 Office: 301B Campbell Hall
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Department of Biology
Office: Room 120, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4079
B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., University of Kansas |
Department of Psychology
Dr. Charles F. McConnell (2009) Assistant Professor of Psychology mcconnellc@bethelu.edu
Office: 104, Burroughs Learning Center
Phone: 731-352-6352
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Memphis |
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Department of Languages Sara McIntosh (2012) Instructor of English mcintoshs@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6403 Office: 308C Campbell Hall |
Department of History
Dr. Jaime McLean (2011) Instructor of History mcleanj@bethelu.edu
Office: 209A Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4098
B.A., University of Windsor
Ph.D., Michigan State University |
Department of Biology
Dr. Jing Meng (2011) Assistant Professor of Biology mengj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 115, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4043
M.S., M.D., Shandong Medical University
Ph.D., University of Alabama |
Department of Business
Alacia Mitchell (2011) Instructor of Business mitchella@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 200A, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4041
B.S., Bethel University;
M.B.A., Lakeland College |
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Victoria Moeller (2010) Associate Professor of Chemistry moellerv@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 206, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-6956
B.S., M.S., St. Louis University
Ph.D., The University of Memphis |
Department of Biology
Dr. John P. Nelson (1992) Professor of Biology nelsonj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 119, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4073
B.A., Lycoming College
M.S., University of North Dakota Ph.D., The University of Memphis |
Department of Languages
Dr. Michaelann Nelson (2011) Assistant Professor of English nelsonmi@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4015
Office: Room 112, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Weber State University
M.A., Northern Arizona University Ph.D., University of New Mexico |
Department of Music
Thomas H. Oakley (2005) Instructor and Director of Band oakleyt@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102B, Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-6354
B.A., Lambuth University
M.Ed., The University of Memphis |
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Department of Music Dr. Brian E. Paulis (2012) Assistant Professor of Music paulisb@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6416 Office: Marrs-Stockton Hall |
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Department of Languages Dr. Jeremy Ricketts (2012) Assistant Professor of English rickettsj@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6404 Office: 308A Campbell Hall |
Department of Biology
Dr. Sarah E. Roberts (2004) Division of Science Chair Associate Professor of Biology robertss@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 108, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-6439
B.S., Pacific Lutheran University
Ph.D., University of Arkansas |
Department of Languages
Teresa G. Rose (2004) Associate Professor of English roset@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4048
Office: Room 122, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.S., M.A., Murray State University
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Department of Business
Robin T. Salyers (2007) Department Chair Assistant Professor of Computer Science salyersr@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 200B, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-6722
B.S., M.A.Ed., Bethel College
M.S.I.T.M., Touro University |
Department of Chemistry
Dr. Joseph A. Sam (1991) Department Chair
Professor of Chemistry
samj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 207, Morris Science Complex
Phone: 731-352-4078
B.A., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center |
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Department of Art Poppy Scarbrough (2012) Assistant Professor of Art scarbroughp@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6393 Office: 114 Dickey Fine Arts Building |
Department of Languages
Dr. James A. Scruton (1990) Professor of English Mary B. Holmes Professor of Literature scrutonj@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-4053
Office: Room 120, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D., The University of Tennessee
Accomplishments
Recent Publications - Exotics and Accidentals, winner of the 2009 Chapbook Award from Grayson Books; Article on the British writer, Reginal Hill, in Critical Survey of Mystery and Detective Fiction (Salem Press, 2008); and poems in the following journals: Amoskeag, Broken Bridge Review, Broome Review, Comstock Review, Connecticut River Review, Fickle Muses (online), North American Review, New Delta Review, New Verse News (online), Poet Lore, Poetry East, Poetry South, Southern Poetry Review, Steam Ticket, Thema, Third Wednesday, Two Review. Given readings and conducted workshps for Carroll Arts, Inc., and at Lee University, the Huntingdon Heritage Festival, and the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Program. For several years, has attended the Plam Beach Poetry Festival and the Southampton Writers Conference. New collection of poems, Crossing the Days, is due out from Pudding House Press in the spring of 2012. |
Department of Languages
Sharon K. Scruton (1990) Associate Professor of English scrutons@bethelu.edu
Phone: 721-352-4054
Office: Room 124, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University
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Department of Languages
Phone: 731-352-4058
Office: Room 119, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., M.A., Murray State University |
Department of Psychology
Dr. Audrey K. Sistler (2007) Professor of Human Services and Psychology sistlera@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 300C, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4055
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University |
Department of Mathematics
Irina Smith (2003) Assistant Professor of Mathematics smithr@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 121, Odom Hall
Phone: 731-352-4254
B.S., Moscow Regional Pedagogical University
M.S., Murray State University M.B.A., Bethel University |
Department of Music
Dr. Joshua D. Smith (2008) Assistant Professor of Music smithjd@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 102B, Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-6724
B.M., University of Kentucky
M.M., James Madison University D.M.A., University of North Texas |
Department of Music
Dr. Tony L. Smith (2004), Associate Professor of Music Studies smitht@bethelu.edu
Office: Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-4243
B.A., Jackson College of Ministry
M.A., Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University |
Department of Mathematics
Office: Room 119, Odom Hall
Phone: 731-352-6429
B.S., Bethel University
M.A., Murray State University |
Department of Music
Dr. Brian R. Thacker (2010) Assistant Professor of Music (Music and Production) thackerb@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 109, Marrs-Stockton Hall
Phone: 731-352-6947
B.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.M., University of New Mexico D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro |
Department of PE and Recreation
Dr. Deborah K. Thompson (1982-2001) (2002) Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation thompsond@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 103, Baker Field House
Phone: 731-352-4014
B.S.Ed., Kent State University
M.A., The Ohio State University Ed.D., University of Arkansas |
Department of Mathematics
Dr. Jesse Jon Turner (2003)
Department Chair Professor of Mathematics turnerj@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 120, Odom Hall
Phone: 731-352-4038
B.S., Boise State University
M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Idaho |
Department of PE and Recreation
Malissa L. Vaughn (2000) Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation vaughnm@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 101, Baker Field House
Phone: 731-352-4228
B.S., Lambuth University
M.S., The University of Memphis |
Department of Human Services/Sociology
Dr. Cheng-chih Wang (2008) Associate Professor of Sociology wangc@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 300B, Campbell Hall
Phone 731-352-6810
B.A., National Chengchi University;
M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University |
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Department of Religion & Philosophy Dr. Jeffery Wilcox (2012) Assistant Professor of Religion wilcoxj@bethelu.edu Phone: 731-352-6420 Office: 301B Campbell Hall |
Department of Languages
Randell Wolff (2005) Associate Professor of English wolffr@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4061
Office: Room 123, Dickey Fine Arts Building
B.A., Bethel University
M.A., Murray State University |
Department of Business
Dr. Berry K. Zeigler CPA (2007) Professor of Business zeiglerb@bethelu.edu
Office: Room 308C, Campbell Hall
Phone: 731-352-4235
B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Georgia |
