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Dr. Glenn Sharfman, provost and vice president for academic affairs, recently announced the new full-time and part-time faculty members for the 2020-2021 academic year, plus notable academic position changes.

New Full-Time Faculty, 2020-2021

Dr. Lanier Basenberg Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.S., Sociology, Kenyon College; M.A., Sociology, University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Sociology, Georgia State University Dr. Gregory Gabriel Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry – Division III B.S., New York University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Dr. Rhana Gittens Assistant Professor, Communication Studies – Division I B.S., Journalism; M.B.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Georgia State University Dr. Ilya Gokhman Lecturer, Business – Division V B.B.A., M.Acc., The University of Georgia; M.B.A., The University of Iowa; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Northwestern University Dr. Stephen Goodwin Lecturer, German and Core Studies – Division VIII B.A., Nyack College (NY); M.Sc., M.Th., Ph.D., Edinburgh University (Edinburgh, UK) Dr. James Iredell Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.A., Political Science and English, M.A., English, University of Nevada; Ph.D. English, Georgia State University Dr. Nicole Johnston Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology – Division III B.S., Ph.D., Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Kathleen W. Peters Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.A., History, M.A., Religion, University of Georgia; Ph.D., Emory University Dr. Timothy J. Piper Assistant Professor, Communication Studies – Division I B.A., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin Dr. Kipling (Kip) Pirkle Senior Lecturer, Management – Division V B.B.A., Accounting, M.B.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Industrial Management, Clemson University Mr. Aaron Kagan Putt Lecturer, Studio Art – Division I B.F.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Art History, M.F.A., Georgia State University Dr. Allison Roessler Assistant Professor, Materials Chemistry – Division III B.S., Franciscan University (OH); Ph.D., Chemistry and Scientific Computing, University of Michigan Mr. Bill Shillito Instructor, Mathematics – Division IX B.S., International Affairs and Modern Language, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.A.T., Mathematics, Western Governors University; M.S. (in progress), Mathematics, Emporia State University Ms. Samantha Sick Assistant Professor, Accounting – Division V B.B.A., M.Acc., University of Georgia; C.P.A., National Association of State Boards of Accountancy Dr. Kimberly Watkins ‘01 Visiting Assistant Professor, Psychology (Fall 2020) – Division IV B.A., Psychology, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ; M.Ed., Guidance and Counseling, State University of West Georgia; Ph.D., Psychology- Walden University, MN

New Part-Time Faculty – Fall 2020

Mr. Nicholas Bergan Part-Time Instructor, Business Analytics – Division V B.A., Economics, St. Louis University; M.S., Economics, Florida State University Ms. Shauna Bowes Part-Time Instructor, Psychology – Division IV B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (in progress), Psychology, Emory University Dr. Elizabeth Canon Part-Time Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.A., Philosophy, University of Florida; Ph.D., Linguistics, University of Georgia Ms. Amanda Carton Part-Time Instructor, Psychology – Division IV B.A., ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ; M.A., Western Michigan University Dr. Cristian Chandler Part-Time Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies – Division I B.A. Sociology, Public Health (minor), M.P.H, Socio-health Science, University of South Florida; Ph.D., Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, University of Pittsburgh Mr. Brian Heston Part-Time Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.A., English, Burlington College; M.A., English, University of New Hampshire; M.F.A., Fiction Writing, George Mason University; M.F.A., Poetry Writing, Rutgers University; Ph.D., Literature and Creative Writing, Georgia State University Dr. Margarita (Rita) Kompelmakher Part-Time Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.F.A., Theater Arts, New York University-Tisch School of the Arts; M.A., Ph.D., Theater Studies, University of Minnesota Ms. Melinda Peerboom Part-Time Instructor, Interdisciplinary Studies – Division I B.A., ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ; M.S., Georgia State University Ms. Alex Prots ‘20 Part-Time Assistant Instructor, Genetics – Division III B.S., ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mr. Jerry Roek Part-Time Instructor, Business Analytics – Division V B.B.A., Oakland University; M.B.A., Wayne State University Dr. Taura Taylor Part-time Lecturer, Core Studies – Core B.B.A., Howard University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University Ms. Emmie Tuttle Part-Time Instructor, Theatre – Division VII B.F.A., Production Design, Costume Concentration, Savannah College of Art and Design Mr. Alexander D. Ullrich Part-Time Instructor, Core Studies – Core B.A., Geology, Appalachian State University; M.S., Geology, University of Florida Mr. Sean Walsh Part-Time Assistant Instructor, Genetics – Division III B.S., Biology, Howard University; M.S., Biology, Georgia State University

Faculty promotions and appointments:

Dr. John Merkel is the new Chair of Division IX, replacing Dr. Philip Tiu. Mr. Jonathon Nooner was appointed Assistant Professor of Scenic Design and Technical Theatre. Dr. Viviana Plotnik is the new Chair of Division VIII, replacing Dr. Mario Chandler. Dr. Karen Schmeichel was promoted to Professor of Biology. Ms. Christina Price Washington was appointed Assistant Professor of Art.