•Board of Regents
Don Sparks, chair - Murray, Ky.
Beverly J. Ford, vice chair - Benton, Ky.
Marilyn R. Buchanon - Grand Rivers, Ky.
Olivia Burr - Paducah, Ky.
Lori Dial, staff regent - Murray, Ky.
Scott Ellison, student regent - St. Charles, Mo.
Peggy Hays - Hopkinsville, Ky.
Michael Miller - Benton, Ky.
Alan Stout - Marion, Ky.
Terry Strieter, faculty regent - Murray, Ky.
Vickie Travis, - Murray, Ky.

•President
F. King Alexander—president
Dewey Yeatts—associate vice president, 
                             Facilities Management; chief facilities officer
John Rall—general counsel
Annazette Fields—director, Equal Opportunity; ADA compliance officer
Alan Ward—director, Athletics

•Academic Affairs
Gary Brockway—provost and vice president, Academic Affairs
Timothy Todd—associate provost
Sandra Jordan—associate provost
Donna C. Harris—registrar
Dannie E. Harrison—dean, College of Business and Public Affairs
Russell Wall—dean, College of Education
Betty Blodgett—dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services
O. Ted Brown—interim dean, College of Humanities and Fine Arts
Neil Weber— dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Tony Brannon— dean, School of Agriculture
Laurene Zaporozhetz—dean, Libraries
John Yates—dean, Continuing Education and Academic Outreach
Mark Malinauskas—director, Honors Program
Mike Basile—director, Institute for International Studies
Michael Wetherholt—director, Sponsored Programs
John Mateja—director, Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity
James Gantt—director, Center of Telecommunications Systems Management

•Administrative Services
Thomas Denton—vice president, Administrative Services; chief financial officer
Joyce Gordon—associate vice president, Human Resources
Carl Prestfeldt, Jr.—university budget officer
David Blackburn—director, Procurement Services
David DeVoss—director, Public Safety

•Institutional Advancement
James Carter—vice president, Institutional Advancement; executive director, Alumni Affairs
Mark Hutchins—associate vice president, Institutional Advancement
Marian Posey—director, Institutional Services
John McDonald—director, Marketing and Public Relations

•Student Affairs
Don E. Robertson—vice president, Student Affairs
Michael Young—assistant vice president, Student Affairs
James Vaughan—assistant vice president, Student Affairs 
Mary E. Smith—director, Admissions Services
S.G. Carthell—director, African-American Student Services and Ethnic Programs
Ross Meloan—director, Career Services
William Allbritten—director, Counseling and Testing Center
Odelsia Torian—director, Educational Talent Search
William Benriter—director, Food Services
Roberta Garfield—director, Health Services
David Wilson—director, Housing
Paul Radke—director, School Relations
Charles Vinson—director, Student Financial Aid
James Baurer—director, Student Life and Curris Center
Velvet Wilson—director, Student Support Services
Carmen Garland—director, University Scholarships
Jack Vaughn—director, University Store
Myra Yates—director, Upward Bound
Jane Etheridge—director, Women’s Center

Dates in parentheses indicate year of appointment at Murray State University.

Alderdice, Nancy B., lecturer of business administration; B.S.B., M.B.A., Murray State University. (1989)
Alexander, F. King, professor of education; B.A., St. Lawrence University; M.S., University of Oxford, England; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. (2001)
Allbritten, William L., professor of guidance and counseling; B.S., M.A., Northwestern State University of Louisiana; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado. (1975)
Almquist, Bradley, professor of music; B.S.Ed., M.M., University of North Dakota; D.M.A., Louisiana State University. (1992)
Anderson, Jeffrey E., professor of chemistry; B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; Ph.D. North Dakota State University. (1983)
Anderson, Daniel, Visiting Endowed Professor of Creative Writing; B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Johns Hopkins University. (2004)
Antony, Solomon, assistant professor of computer information systems; B.E., Birla Institute of Technology and Science; Ph.D., Florida International University. (2005)
Appleton, Sarah, associate professor of English; B.A., Rhode Island College; M.A., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., University of Connecticut. (1995)
Atieh, Bassam, professor of occupational safety and health; B.Sc., Old Dominion University; M.P.H., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; M.B.A., University of
   Texas-Permian Basin; Sc.D., Tulane University. (1991)
Ausland, Victoria, lecturer of developmental English; B.A., University of Texas-El Paso; M.A., Our Lady of the Lake University. (2002)
Awori, Jonathan, professor of theatre; B.A., McGill University; M.F.A., Illinois State University. (2001)
Babcock, Squire, faculty head, Regents Residential College; associate professor of English; B.A., M.F.A., University of Massachusetts. (1992)
Badasyan, Narine, assistant professor of telecommunications systems management; B.S., Yerevan State University; M.B.A., American University of Armenia; M.A., Ph.D.,
   Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2004)
Bailey, Ernie R., assistant professor, library; B.S., M.A., Murray State University; M.L.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. (1971)
Baker, Sonya G., associate professor of music; B.A., Yale College; B.M., M.M., Indiana University School of Music; D.M., Florida State University School of Music. (2002)
Balthrop, David S., chair, Department of Theatre and Dance; professor of theatre; B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.A., M.F.A., University of Cincinnati. (1993)
Bartnik, Linda, lecturer, library; B.A., Anderson College; M.L.S., Indiana University; M.A., Murray State University. (1984)
Bates, CPT Fred W., assistant professor of military science; B.S., Olivet Nazarene University (2004)
Batts, R. Andrew Jr., associate professor of computer science and information systems; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1975)
Baust, Joseph A., professor of education; B.S.E., M.Ed., University of Memphis; Ed.D., University of Tennessee. (1978)
Beahan, Charlotte L., professor of history; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., Columbia University. (1980)
Beasley, T. Wayne, professor of history; B.S., Austin Peay State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Georgia. (1965)
Beaver, Jeanne, assistant professor of art; B.F.A., M.A., Iowa State University; M.F.A., Indiana University. (2000)
Begley, Thomas R., associate professor of occupational safety and health; B.S., M.S., University of Illinois. P.E. (1976)
Belue, Ted F., senior lecturer of history; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (1985)
Bennett, Donald E., chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics; professor of mathematics; B.S., Murray State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1970)
Benson, James M., associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; M.B.A., Murray State
   University; P.E. (1991)
Bernot, Randall J., assistant professor of biology; B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Clarion University; Ph.D., Kansas State University. (2005)
Bierwirth, H. Chris, assistant professor of history; B.A., University of Minnesota; M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. (2002)
Binfield, Kevin S., associate professor of English; B.A., Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (1997)
Bishop, Steven C., professor of art; B.A., M.F.A., Southern Illinois University. (1979)
Black, Randall, professor of music; B.M., Southern Illinois University; M.M., D.M., Indiana University. (1986)
Blaylock, Charles, assistant professor of finance; A.A., Florida College; B.S., Delta State University; M.B.A., M.S.B.A., Ph.D., Mississippi State University. (2005)
Blodgett, Elizabeth G., dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services; professor of communication disorders; B.A., Stetson University; M.A., Auburn University;
   M.A., Ed.D., University of Alabama. (1985)
Bodevin, Leon, assistant professor of Spanish; B.A., M.A., University of Texas-San Antonio; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. (1999)
Boero, Paulo, assistant professor of Spanish; B.A. Belmont University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas. (2005)
Boger, George M., assistant professor of computer information systems; B.A., University of Central Florida; M.S., Florida Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University of
   Florida. (2000)
Bokeno, R. Michael, associate professor of organizational communication; B.S.C., Ohio University; M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1995)
Boldt, Margaret N., associate professor of accounting; B.A., Lawrence University; MAcc., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. (1998)
Bolin, J. Duane, professor of history; B.A., Belmont University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1996)
Boling, Nancy A., assistant professor of education; B.S., Murray State University; M.F.A., Memphis College of Art; Ph.D., Mississippi State University. (2000)
Booth, James L., Regents Professor; professor of organizational communication; B.A., Glenville State College; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Purdue University.
   (1976)
Bowman, Kenneth R., associate professor of agriculture; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. (1995)
Bowman, Michael, assistant professor of telecommunications systems management; B.S., Ouachita Baptist University; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School; Masters in
   Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College; Ph.D., George Mason University. (2005)
Brannon, Tony L.,  dean, School of Agriculture, professor of agriculture; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University. (1988)
Brasfield, David W., chair, Department of Economics and Finance; professor of economics; B.A., M.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.
   (1986)
Brewer, Edward C., associate professor of organizational communication; B.A., Maryville College; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Bowling Green
   State University. (2000)
Brewer, Pamela, lecturer of English, B.A., M.A., Wright State University. (2003)
Brockway, Betty, senior lecturer of theatre; B.S.E., M.A., University of Arkansas. (2000)
Brockway, Gary R., provost and vice president for academic affairs; professor of marketing; A.A.S., B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of
   Arkansas. (1976)
Brookhiser, Judy K., assistant dean, College of Health Sciences and Human Services; assistant professor of recreation; B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S., Pennsylvania
   State University; Re.D., Indiana University. (1990)
Broughton, James C., chair, Department of Wellness and Therapeutic Sciences; professor of therapeutic recreation; B.S., Lander University; M.S., Memphis State
   University; Ph.D., University of Maryland. (1989)
Brown, Barry T., senior lecturer in economics and finance; B.A., University of Missouri; M.S., Murray State University. (1991)
Brown, Margaret H., professor of German and Spanish; B.A., Murray State University; M.A., University of Southwestern Louisiana; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin.
   (1990)
Brown, Ogden III, associate professor of English; B.A., University of Redlands; M.A., Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School. (1991)
Brown, Stephen B., professor of music; B.A., Tufts University; M.M.A., Yale University; D.M.A., Ohio State University. (1982)
Brown, Susan E., clinical audiologist, lecturer of communication disorders; B.S., M.S, University of Kansas. (1995)
Bruton, Ben, reference librarian; lecturer, library; B.A., University of Virginia; M.L.S., University of North Carolina-Greensboro. (2002)
Bryant, James, associate professor of art; B.F.A., Herron School of Art, Indiana University; M.F.A., Louisiana State University. (1995)
Burket, Scott L., assistant professor of physical education; B.S., M.S., Slippery Rock University; Ed.D., University of Arkansas. (2004)
Byers, Dina J., lecturer of nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., Murray State University. (2004)
Calvert, Wesley C., assistant professor of mathematics; B.A., Augustana College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. (2005)
Campoy, Renee W., associate professor of education; B.S., University of Missouri-St. Louis; M.A., Webster University; Ed.D., University of Missouri-St. Louis. (1996)
Canerdy, Terry D., head,  Animal Health Technology and Pre-Veterinary Medicine; professor of agriculture; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin; D.V.M., University of
   Tennessee-Knoxville. (1984)
Canning, David R., associate professor of biology; B.Sc. (Hons.), Manchester University; D.Phil., Oxford University. (1996)
Carpenter, Floyd W., professor of accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Mississippi. (1987)
Carpenter, Stephanie A., associate professor of history; B.A., University of Vermont; M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University. (1998)
Carstens, Ken, professor of archaeology; B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University. (1978)
Cetin, Haluk, associate professor of geosciences; B.S., M.S., Hacettepe University; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1995)
Chakradhar, Kala, assistant professor of social work; B.Sc., M.S.W., University of Madras;   M.Phil., National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences; Ph.D., Tata
   Institute of Social Sciences. (2004)
Chamberlain, Don H., chair, Department of Accounting, professor of accounting; B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Murray State University; D.B.A, University of Kentucky; C.G.F.M. (1977)
Chaney, Joseph G., senior lecturer of legal studies; B.S., Murray State University; J.D., University of Arizona. (1986)
Claiborne, Daniel M., chair, Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology; associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State
   University; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia. (1985)
Claywell, Gina, faculty head, Hester Residential College; associate professor of English; B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1996)
Clingermayer, James C., assistant professor of political science; B.A., M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Washington University. (2002)
Cobb, Barbara M., assistant professor of English; B.A., Wellesly College; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University. (2002)
Cobb, Stephen H., chair, Department of Physics and Engineering; professor of physics and engineering; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute
   of Technology. (1988)
Coleman, Crystal R., director of forensics and senior lecturer of organizational communication; B.A., Hampton University; M.A., Northeast Louisiana University; J.D.,
   Southern University Law Center. (1995)
Conklin, Raymond L., professor of music; B.M.E., M.M., University of Louisville. (1973)
Cooper, Geneva L., assistant professor of nursing; B.S.N., M.A.Ed., Murray State University; M.S.N., University of Mississippi. (1977)
Cornell, William D. Jr., head, serology department, Breathitt Veterinary Center; associate professor of microbiology; B.S., David Lipscomb College; M.S., University of
   Tennessee. (1978)
Court, Erdice, lecturer; B.A., Murray State University; M.A., University of Kansas. (1989)
Cox, Edward, assistant professor of philosophy; B.A., University of Chicago; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. (2003)
Cox, J. Ricky, associate professor of chemistry; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin; M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (1999)
Cox, Stephen A., chair, Department of Organizational Communication; associate professor of organizational communication; B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University;
   Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia. (1997)
Crofton, John B., professor of physics and engineering; B.S., B.E.E., Ph.D., Auburn University. (1994)
Culpepper, Jetta C., associate professor of library science; B.S., M.A.Ed., Murray State University; M.L.S., Ed.S., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. (1969)
Daughaday, Lillian Rogers, associate professor of sociology; B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. (1981)
Davis, James D., head, Animal and Equine Science, professor of agriculture/animal science; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Mississippi State University. (1984)
Dawkins, Laura, assistant professor of English; B.A., University of Louisville; M.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Indiana University. (2000)
DeBella, Joe, assistant professor of physical education; B.S., Northeastern University; VT MED, Norwich University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. (2002)
Derting, Terry L., professor of biology; B.A., Mount Holyoke College; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ph.D., Indiana University. (1993)
Dillon, John F., professor of journalism and mass communications; B.A., City University of New York; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia; Ph.D., Southern Illinois
   University-Carbondale. (1984)
Donnelly, Robert G., associate professor of mathematics; B.S., Liberty University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. (1997)
Dougherty, Richard J.,  chair, Department of Art; professor of art; B.F.A., M.F.A., Maryland Institute, College of Art. (1992) 
Dressler, John C., professor of music; B.M.E., Baldwin Wallace College; M.M., D.M., Indiana University. (1989)
Driskill, Charles Dwayne, head, Agricultural Science, professor of agriculture/agricultural mechanization; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ed.D., Oklahoma State
   University. (1984)
Driver, Betty A., senior lecturer in accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University. (1983)
Dublin, Steve, senior lecturer of management and marketing; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University. (1998)
Duff, Todd E., lecturer of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2001)
Duffy, Camisha N., lecturer of organizational communication; B.A., M.A., Murray State University. (2001)
Duncan, Renae D., chair, Department of Psychology; professor of psychology; B.A., University of Maryland; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University. (1993)
Dunham, Mardis D., associate professor of school psychology; B.S., M.S., Northeast Louisiana University; Ph.D., University of Missouri. (1997)
Duobinis-Gray, Leon, associate professor of biology; B.S., M.S., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University. (1988)
Durr, David W., Baurenfeind endowed chair in investment management; associate professor of finance; B.B.A., University of Texas-Austin; M.B.A., Stephen F. Austin Stat
    University; Ph.D., University of North Texas. (2003)
Eaton, David H., associate professor of economics; B.A., University of Maryland; M.A., University of Michigan; M.Div., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
   University of Michigan. (1996)
Ebert, Reika, assistant professor of German; B.A., M.A., Philipps Universitat; Ph.D., University of Washington. (2000) 
Edington, Susan, assistant professor of education; B.A., Kentucky State University; M.S., State University of New York-Plattsburgh; Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (2000)
Edminster, Warren, associate professor of English; B.A., Ph.D., Baylor University; M.A., Clemson University. (2000)
Elliott, Gordon, lecturer of social work; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center; M.S.W., University of Minnesota-Duluth. (2002)
Erdmann, Jeremy B., lecturer of exercise science; B.S., University of Iowa; M.A., Murray State University. (2001)
Erickson, Scott, associate professor of music; B.M.E., University of Wisconsin; M.M., University of Michigan. (1985)
Ewald, Laura A., assistant professor, library; B.A., University of Washington-Seattle, B.A., Central Washington-Ellensburg, M.L.S., Indiana University-Bloomington. (1998)
Fairbanks, Kenneth B., professor of mathematics; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia. (1979)
Fannin, Harry B., professor of chemistry; B.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati. (1988)
Fannin, John, lecturer of music; B.S., Edinboro State College; M.M., New Mexico State University. (1995)
Farley, Susan, lecturer of reading; B.S., Miami University; M.A., Murray State University. (1989)
Farrell, Kathleen, assistant professor of nursing, B.S., M.S., State University of Stonybrook, N.Y.; D.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis. (1997)
Fender, David L., assistant professor of occupational safety and health; B.S., Central Missouri State University; M.S., University of Southern California; Ed.D., Vanderbilt
   University. (1995)
Ferguson, David L., associate professor of agriculture/agronomy; B.S., M.S., Ohio State University; Ph.D., Kansas State University. (1996)
Ferreira, Bertus R., associate professor of criminal justice; B.A., University of South Africa; B.A., Wichita State University; M.S., M.S., Central Missouri State University;
   M.Phil., St. John’s College, University of Cambridge, England; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University. (2005)
Fister, Kenneth W., senior lecturer of mathematics; B.S., Georgetown College; M.S., University of Tennessee. (1996)
Fister, Renee, associate professor of mathematics; B.S., Transylvania University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1996)
Flynn, Richard F., assistant professor of school administration; B.S., Indiana State Teachers College; M.S., University of Notre Dame; Ed.D., Ball State University. (1996)
Frame, Charles, associate professor of dietetics; B.S., Purdue University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
France, Nancey E.M., professor of nursing; B.S.N., Murray State University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Colorado. (1982)
Frederick, Eric, lecturer of exercise science; B.S., M.S., Texas Christian University. (1993)
Fuhrmann, Joseph T., professor of history; B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. (1978)
Fuller, Claire A., associate professor of biology; B.A., University of California-San Diego; M.S., Ph.D., Oregon State University. (1997)
Gannon, B. Anthony, associate professor of history; B.S., M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (1996)
Garth, Katy E., senior lecturer of nursing; B.S.N., Murray State University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University. (1993)
Gayman, Cynthia J., assistant professor of philosophy; B.A., Seattle University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.  (2003)
Gesler, David M., assistant professor of organizational communication; B.A., University of California-Davis; M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
   (2003)
Gierhart, Gregory, lecturer of education; B.A., M.A., Murray State University. (2003)
Gibson, David R., associate professor of mathematics; B.A., M.S., M.A., Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (1995)
Gill, Sharon, associate professor of education; B.S., University of Louisville; B.S., M.A., Northern Kentucky University; Ed.D., University of Cincinnati. (1994)
Glover, Thomas, assistant professor of legal studies; B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., Pepperdine University; M.P.A., Murray State University; J.D., University of
   Kentucky. (2005)
Gowen, G. Michael, lecturer of health and recreation; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (2001)
Graham-Schneider, Lissa L., assistant professor of theatre; B.A., Christopher Newport University; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University. (1996)
Greer, Bobbie M., lecturer of organizational communication; B.A., Randolph-Macon Women’s College; M.A., Murray State University. (2001)
Greer, Marlin E., associate professor of telecommunication systems management; B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., University of Illinois. (1979)
Griffin, John B., assistant professor, library; B.A., M.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A.L.S., University of Kentucky. (1977)
Grimes, J. Milton, professor of German; B.A., University of Hawaii, M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. (1972)
Guin, Larry, professor of finance; B.S., M.B.A., D.B.A., Mississippi State University. (1978)
Gupta, Ramesh C., professor of veterinary pathology; D.V.M., G.B., Pant University of Agriculture and Technology; Ph.D., Punjab Agricultural University. (1987)
Gutwirth, Sarah J., associate professor of art, B.F.A, Pacific Northwest College of Art; M.F.A., Pratt Institute. (1998)
Hall, Arlene, associate professor of special education; B.S., Ball State University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1997)
Hall, Jane P., senior lecturer of accounting; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (1975)
Hammons, JoAnn, associate professor of communication disorders; B.S., Jackson State University; M.S., Atlanta University; Ph.D., Smith College. (1989)
Hand, Nicole, associate professor of art, B.S., Nazareth College; B.F.A., University of South Dakota; M.F.A., University of Miami. (2000)
Hansen, Jacqueline, assistant professor of education; B.A., Doane College; M.A., Ed.D., University of Nebraska. (2000)
Harader, Dana L., assistant professor of special education; B.A., University of Texas-Arlington; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Texas. (2001)
Harrison, Dannie E., dean, College of Business and Public Affairs; professor of economics; B.S.A., M.B.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University.
   (1969)
Hart, Sharon, lecturer of communication disorders; B.S., Murray State University; M.A., University of Tennessee. (1997)
Hassan, Seid Y., professor of economics; B.A., American University of Cairo; M.A., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. (1992)
Hatakeyama, Yoko, senior lecturer of Japanese; B.A., Aoyama Gakuin University; M.A., Murray State University. (1991)
He, Kate, assistant professor of biology; B.S., M.S., Northeast Forestry University; Ph.D., University of Western Ontario. (2005)
Hedges, Joe, lecturer of journalism; B.S., Union University; M.S., Murray State University. (1995)
Helton, Roy A. Jr., associate professor of English; B.A., Belmont College; M.A., Vanderbilt University. (1967)
Hendon, Gail, senior lecturer of business administration, and office systems; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (1980)
Henrich, Sarah, assistant professor of art; B.A., Muhlenberg College; M.F.A., Syracuse University. (2004)
Hereford, James M., assistant professor of engineering physics; B.S., Stanford University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology. (2001)
Higginson, Bonnie, faculty head, White Residential College; professor of education; B.S., M.S., S.C.T., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia  (1979)
Hill, John E., instructor of music; B.M.E., M.M., Butler University. (2004)
Hobbs, Marcia B., chair, Department of Nursing; professor of nursing; B.S.N., DePauw University; M.S., University of Hawaii; D.S.N., University of Alabama-Birmingham.
   (1992)
Holcomb, Thomas F., chair, Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling; professor of guidance and counseling; B.A., St. Martin’s College; M.Ed., Ohio
   University; Ed.D., University of Tennessee. (1971)
Holliday, Dwight C., assistant professor of education; B.S., Louisiana 
Holmes, Terence, assistant professor of telecommunications systems management; B.S., University of Louisville; M.B.A., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., University of
   Cincinnati. (2000)
Homsey, Lara K., assistant professor of geosciences; B.A., Shippensburg University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. (2004)
Horwood, Stephen E., faculty head, Clark Residential College; professor of graphic communications management; B.S., Sam Houston State University; M.S., South Dakota
   State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (1976)
Hovis, George R., assistant professor of English; B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  (2002)
Howe, Mica K., associate professor of Spanish; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (1995)
Hughes, Vickie D., senior lecturer of mathematics; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (1981)
Hurrigan, SFC Ronald P., senior lecturer of military science. (2004)
Islam, Chhanda, associate professor of education; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ed.S., Ph.D., Jackson State University. (2000)
Ivansic, Dubravko, assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., University of Zagreb; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. (2002)
Jacobs, Martin J.,  professor of education; B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A.T., Oakland University; Ed.D., Florida International University. (1994)
Jennings, Lana, lecturer of developmental math; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (1993)
Johnson, Dennis L., associate professor of music; B.M.E., University of Michigan; M.M.E., Michigan State University. (1985)
Johnson, Marcie, senior lecturer of English; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.A., Murray State University. (1981)
Johnson, Michael E., professor of art; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.F.A., Northern Illinois University. (1973)
Johnson, Paul A., assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., Western Illinois University; M.A., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Iowa. (2003)
Johnston, Timothy C., professor of biology; B.A., Harding College; M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (1986)
Jones, Steven H., chair, Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice and Gerontology; associate professor of anthropology and social work; B.A., Arkansas Agriculture and
    Mechanical College; M.A., Ph.D., Washington University-St. Louis. (1977)
Jordan, F. Michael, assistant professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.A., University of Mobile; M.A., Clemson University; A.I.A. (2000)
Jordan, Sandra, dean College of Humanities and Fine Arts; associate provost; professor of art history; B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., University of Georgia; Ph.D.,
   University of Georgia. (2000)
Kearney, Barbara, assistant professor of nursing; B.S.N., Indiana State University; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin. (2000)
Keller, R. Heath, lecturer of marketing; B.S.B., M.B.A., Murray State University. (2005)
Keller, Randal J., associate professor of occupational safety and health; B.A.,  Eisenhower College; M.S., Ph.D., Utah State University. (1996)
Kellie, Andrew C., professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., University of Maine; L.S. (1982)
Kem, Lee, assistant professor of education; B.S., Ed.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (2000)
Kemp, Michael C., associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., Tennessee Technology University; M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., Tennessee
   Technology University. (1995)
Kind, Thomas C., chair, Department of Geosciences; professor of geosciences; B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana State University. (1976)
King, Kate, associate professor of criminal justice; B.S., San Diego State University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York-Albany. (2003)
Kipphut, George W., professor of biological and geosciences; B.S., Providence College; M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University. (1991)
Kleinhans, Kelly A., lecturer of communication disorders; B.S., M.A., Kent State University. (2001)
Kobraei, Hamid R., professor of physics and engineering; B.S., The National University of Teheran; M.S., The American University; Ph.D., West Virginia University. (1986)
Koenecke, William, assistant professor of education; B.S., Murray State University; M.S., Illinois State University; M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (2001)
Koren, Johan, assistant professor of education; B.A., University of Stirling; M.Div., Association Free Lutheran Theological Seminary; A.M.L.S., Ph.D., University of
   Michigan. (2003)
Kraemer, David G., chair, Department of Occupational Safety and Health; assistant professor of occupational safety and health; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois
   University. (1986)
Lacewell, Steve, associate professor of finance; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin; M.S., Murray State University; A.B.D., Mississippi State University. (1999)
Landini, Ann L., faculty head, Hart Residential College; associate professor of journalism and mass communications; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College; M.S., Murray State
   University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (1985)
Lanier, Michael T., senior lecturer of management; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University; D.B.A., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (1991)
LaValle, James M., assistant professor of sociology; B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Riverside. (2005)
Leasure, V. Lynn, senior lecturer of geosciences; B.S., M.A., Murray State University. (1985)
Lewis, Scott, associate professor of mathematics; B.S., Brown University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rhode Island. (1999)
Leys, Dale D., professor of art; B.F.A., Layton School of Art and Design; M.A., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin. (1977)
Lidzy, Sheryl D., assistant professor of organizational communication; B.S., M.A., Southern Nazarene University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. (2000)
Liljequist, Laura, associate professor of psychology; B.S., Depauw University; M.S., Ph.D, University of South Florida. (1998)
Lochte, Robert H., professor of journalism and mass communications; A.B., Bowdoin College; M.A., Columbia College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (1988)
Locke, Scott, associate professor of music; B.M., Ball State University; M.M., University of Southern California; D.A., Ball State University. (1995)
Loganathan, Bommanna, associate professor of chemistry; B.S., University of Madras, India; M.S., Annamalai University, India; Ph.D., Ehime University, Japan. (2000)
Lollar, Charles Alan, lecturer of exercise science, B.S., Mississippi State University; M.A., Murray State University. (1992)
Lorrah, Jean I., professor of English; B.A., M.A., Western Reserve University; Ph.D., Florida State University. (1968)
Lough, Tom, associate professor of elementary and secondary education; B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Ohio State University; M.B.A., University of Hartford; M.S., Ph.D., University of Virginia. (1997)
Lucko, Paul, assistant professor of criminal justice; B.A., M.A., Texas A & M University; Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin. (2000)
Lyle, William F. III, assistant professor of computer science; B.S., Davidson College; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University. (1981)
Lyons, Robert, assistant professor of education; B.S., M.A., Murray State University; Ed.D., University of Memphis. (2001)
Magee, W. Gross, lecturer of graphic communications management; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (1997)
Malinauskas, Barbara K., senior lecturer of organizational communication; B.A., Grinnell College; M.A., Murray State University. (1997)
Mangold, Glynn, professor of marketing; B.S., Murray State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis. (1994)
Martell, Tim, lecturer of philosophy; B.A., University of Portland; M.A., Ph.D., Purdue University. (2004)
Martin, David, associate professor of management; B.G.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha; Ph.D., University of Memphis. (1999)
Martin, Robert A., professor of biology; B.A., Hofstra University; M.S., Tulane University; Ph.D., University of Florida. (1993)
Mason, Eileen, assistant professor of occupational safety and health; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University. (2001)
Massie, Shirley, lecturer of education; B.A., M.Ed., Murray State University. (2001)
Masthay, Mark B., associate professor of chemistry; B.A., University of California-San Diego; M.S., University of California-Riverside; Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University.
   (1996)
Matlock, Pam, lecturer of special education; B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.A., Murray State University. (2002)
McCarthy, C. Maeve, associate professor of mathematics; B.Sc., M.Sc., National University of Ireland, Galway; M.A., Ph.D., Rice University. (1998)
McCoy, James P., Distinguished Professor of economics; A.B., Xavier University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina. (1985)
McCreary, Terry W., associate professor of chemistry; B.S., St. Francis College; M.S., University of Georgia; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute. (1988)
McCreight, Linda, assistant professor, library; B.F.A., Kent State University; M.A., Stephen F. Austin University; M.L.S., University of Arizona. (2001)
McCutchen, Patricia, lecturer of sociology; B.S., Murray State University; M.S., University of Louisville. (2000)
McNeely, Bonnie L., associate professor of management; B.S., M.S., University of Kentucky; M.B.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1987)
McNeely, Samuel E., senior lecturer of marketing; B.S., Davidson College; M.B.A., Murray State University. (1987)
Mecklin, Christopher J., assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado. (2000)
Menchinger, Brent, assistant professor of theatre; B.S., Western Michigan University; M.F.A., Wayne State University. (2000)
Miles, Sandra, professor of management; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Greenbay; M.B.A., D.B.A., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. (1991)
Milkman, Martin I., professor of economics; B.A., Brandeis University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oregon. (1987)
Miller, Creighton J., professor of communication disorders; B.A., Indiana University; M.A., University of Washington; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1978)
Miller, Fred L., professor of marketing; B.A., Centenary College of Louisiana; M.Div., Iliff School of Theology; M.B.A., Murray State University; M.A., Ph.D., Temple
   University. (1980)
Miller, Merry, senior lecturer of social work; B.S.W., Ball State University; M.S.S.W., University of Louisville. (1997)
Miller, Thomas I., professor of accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas; C.P.A. (1967)
Minor, Ann G., clinical instructor of nursing; B.S.N., Vanderbilt University. (1982)
Molina, Pablo, assistant professor of chemistry; B.S., Universidad del Salvador; M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa. (2003)
Morgan, Janice M., chair, Department of Modern Languages; professor of French; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University. (1982)
Morgan, Jay A., associate professor of agricultural education; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. (1997) 
Morgan, Michael E., associate professor of English; B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Old Dominion University; Ed.D., University of Massachusetts. (1991)
Morrow, Ryan, lecturer of agribusiness; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2002)
Mulligan, William H., Jr., professor of history; B.A., Assumption College; A.M., Ph.D., Clark University. (1993)
Mullins, Shauna, lecturer of developmental mathematics; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2000)
Murphy, Janis E., associate professor of education; B.S., District of Columbia Teachers College; M.A., George Washington University; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
   (1991)
Murphy, Peter F., chair, Department of English and Philosophy; professor of English; B.A., State University College of Potsdam; M.A., University of Toronto; M.A., Ph.D.,
   State University of New York at Buffalo. (1987)
Muscio, Oliver J., faculty head, Richmond Residential College; professor of chemistry; B.S., University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles.
   (1976)
Muuka, G.N., assistant dean, College of Business and Public Affairs; professor of management; B.B.A., Copperbelt University; M.B.A., Murray State University; Ph.D.,
   University of Edinburgh. (1994)
Myatt, Sharon U., senior lecturer of nursing; B.S.N., Murray State University; M.S.N., University of Evansville. (1983)
Naberezny, Paul M., lecturer of guidance and counseling; B.A., M.A., John Carroll University. (1975)
Nakamura, Suguru, assistant professor of biology; M.D., Jiangxi Medical University of China; Ph.D., Tokyo Medical and Dental of Japan. (2003)
Naugle, Burl I., associate professor of geosciences; B.S., M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1981)
Navan, Joy L., associate professor of education; B.A., University of California-Santa Barbara; M.A., Middlebury College; Ph.D., University of Ottawa. (1998)
Neelon, Ann M., associate professor of English; B.A., Holy Cross College; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts. (1992)
Ngezem, Eugene, assistant professor of English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Yaoundé-Cameroon. (2003)
Nichols, George V., professor of occupational safety and health; B.S., University of Arkansas-Monticello; M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas A&M University. (1969)
Nichols, Patsy A., professor of business administration, and office systems; B.S., Texas A&M; M.A.Ed., S.C.T., Murray State University; Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
   (1978)
Niffenegger, Joann, professor of education; B.S., University of Rio Grande; M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (2002)
Niffenegger, Phillip B., professor of marketing; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1975)
Northington, Wade A., associate professor of pathology; D.V.M., Auburn University. (1999)
Nygaard, Nancy L.,  associate professor of nursing; B.S.N., Murray State University; M.S.N., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin. (1984)
Orvino, Robin B., lecturer of journalism and mass communications; B.A., DePaul University, M.A., Columbia College. (1998)
Osborne, Jeffrey, assistant professor of English; B.A., M.A., Radford University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (2004)
Owen, David A., professor of chemistry; B.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of California. (1978)
Owens, Debbie A., associate professor of journalism and mass communications; B.A., City University of New York; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Florida.
   (2002)
Pallone, Arthur K., assistant professor of physics and engineering; B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Colorado School of
   Mines. (2003)
Palmer, MAJ Richard E., associate professor of military science; B.S., Murray State University. (2003) 
Palmer, William J., assistant professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.A., Elmhurst College; M.S., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (1990)
Papajeski, Barbie, lecturer of animal health technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (1995)
Parr, Brian A., assistant professor of career and technical education and agriculture education; B.S., M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. (2004)
Patterson, Shelle A., lecturer of mathematics; B.S., Truman State University; M.S., Baylor University. (2004)
Payne, Judith A., senior lecturer of family and consumer science education; B.S., M.S., Southern Illinois University. (1977)
Payne, Pearl A., associate professor of communication disorders; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (2003)
Payne, William F., professor of agribusiness economics; B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Oregon State University. (1976)
Pearson, Kelly J., assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., California State University; M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon. (2000)
Perlow, Michael B., professor of nursing; B.S., Purdue University; B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S.N., University of Evansville; D.N.S., Indiana University. (1984)
Pervine, Robert H., assistant dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology; associate professor of mathematics; B.S., Purdue University; M.S., Western Kentucky
   University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1985)
Pilgrim, Robert A., assistant professor of computer science; B.A., Murray State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Huntsville. (1990)
Pittman, Louis L., assistant professor of veterinary sciences; B.S., Auburn University; D.V.M., Auburn University. (1994)
Pittman-Munke, Margaret, associate professor of social work; B.A., Hollins College; M.L.S., University of Texas-Austin; M.S.W., M.Ed., Our Lady of the Lake University;
   Ph.D., University of Texas-Austin. (2002)
Porter, John E., assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., Jacksonville State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., Auburn University. (2001)
Powell, Elizabeth C., associate professor of nursing; B.S.N., St. Louis University; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Texas Women’s University. (1981)
Pritchett, April D., senior lecturer of mathematics; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (1997)
Provine, Dean Ann; lecturer of animal health technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2002)
Purcell, Traci B., lecturer of occupational safety and health; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2001)
Raj, Victor S., chair, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems; associate professor of computer information systems; M.Sc., Osmania University, India;
   M.S., Ph.D., University of Kentucky. (1990)
Rashid, Taufiq, lecturer; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., Indiana University. (2004)
Ratliff, Judy, chair, Department of Chemistry; associate professor of chemistry; B.A., Berea College; M.A.Ed., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
   (1993)
Rea, Stephanie, assistant professor of music; B.M., East Tennessee State University; M.M., Ph.D., Florida State University. (2000) 
Rice, George A., visiting assistant professor of telecommunications systems management; B.A., Murray State University; M.S., University of Kentucky; M.S., Old Dominion
   University. (2000)
Rice, Pamela, associate professor of health and exercise science; B.S.E,. University of Arkansas; M.A., University of Alabama-Birmingham; Ed.D., University of Arkansas.
   (1982)
Richerson, Virginia L., interim chair, Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education, professor of business and marketing education; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern
   Illinois University. (1985)
Ridley, Johnna Renee, lecturer of nursing; B.S.N., M.S.N., Murray State University. (1998)
Ripley, Frederick J., assistant professor of music; B.M., University of Minnesota; M.M., University of Akron; D.M.A., University of Iowa. (1998)
Ritter, Alysia D., professor of psychology; B.A., University of New Orleans; M.A., Ph.D., University of Houston. (1989)
Roach, David W., associate professor of mathematics; B.S., Dallas Baptist University; M.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. (2000)
Robertson, Don, vice president for student affairs; assistant professor of business; B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ed.D.,
    West Virginia University. (1991)
Robertson, Jeanie, lecturer of education; B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A.Ed., Marshall University. (1993)
Robertson, Jo, associate professor of special education; B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Southwest Missouri State  University; Ph.D., University of Missouri. (1998)
Robertson, O.L., lecturer of agriculture/animal science; B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin; M.S., University of Tennessee. (2001)
Rogers, James W., assistant professor of engineering physics; B.S., University of Evansville; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois. (2002)
Rogers, Kelly B., assistant professor of recreation; B.S., and M.S., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., University of Idaho. (1998)
Rose, Jack D., professor of education; B.S., M.A.T.S., Murray State University; Ed.D., Indiana University. (1998)
Rose, Winfield H., professor of political science; B.A., Carson-Newman College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University. (1979)
Roulston, Helen H., associate professor of English; B.A., M.A., University of Maryland. (1964)
Royalty, Joel L., professor of psychology; B.A., M.A., University of Missouri at Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri at St. Louis. (1985)
Rudolph, Holly S., associate professor of accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University; D.B.A., Southern Illinois University; C.P.A. (1981)
Saar, Dayle E., assistant professor of biology; B.S., Benedictine University; M.B.A., North Texas State University; M.S., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University. (2004)
Saint Paul, Therese, assistant professor of French; B.A., M.A. Universite de Liege, Belgium; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh. (2000)
Sasso, Paul, professor of art; B.F.A., University of Windsor; M.F.A., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (1981)
Scafella, Jeanne S., chair, Department of Journalism and Mass Communications; professor of journalism and mass communications; B.S., M.S., Ed.D., J.D., West Virginia
   University. (1997)
Schatz, Jennifer, lecturer, library; B.A., M.L.S., Indiana University. (2002)
Schell, William, Jr., professor of history; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina. (1991)
Schneiderman, Steven S., associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; P.E. (1989)
Schoenfeldt, Roger C., chair, Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration; professor of management; B.B.A., Washburn University; M.B.A.,
    Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas. (1968)
Schrock, Peggy E., associate professor of art history; B.A., M.S., University of Missouri, Columbia; M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
   (1990)
Scott, Richard J., associate professor of music; B.M., University of the Pacific, M.M., University of Washington; D.M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison. (1983)
Seay, Robert A., professor of accounting; B.S., M.B.A., Murray State University; D.B.A., Mississippi State University. (1985)
Serre, Camille, professor of art, B.F.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1985)
Shatzer, Joyce, associate professor of education; B.S., Valparaiso State; M.S., Old Dominion University; Ed.D., University of Virginia. (2003)
Sheets, Brenda K., assistant professor of business administration; B.A., M.A., M.S., Murray State University, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. (1998)
Shideler, David W., assistant professor of economics; B.S., Clemson University; M.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University. (2005)
Siebold, Bert A., professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., State University of New York, Oswego; M.Ed., Western Kentucky University; Ph.D., Ohio State
   University. (1982)
Sims, Raymond, lecturer of education; B.S., Murray State University; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University. (2000)
Singh, Meenu, assistant professor of computer information systems; B.E., Rangoon Institute of Technology; M.S., Western Illinois University-Macomb; Ph.D., University
   of Kentucky. (2002)
Singh, Shri N., professor of microbiology; D.V.M., U.P. Agricultural University; Ph.D., U.P. Agricultural University. (1989)
Smetana, Zbynek, associate professor of art; B.A., Humbolt State University; M.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University. (1998)
Smith, Ramona J., lecturer of computer science and information systems; B.A., M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln. (1998)
Sroda, Mary Sue, associate professor of English; B.A., Nazareth College of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (1998)
Stambaugh, Clyde T., professor of accounting; B.A., Eastern Kentucky University; M.S., D.B.A., University of Kentucky. (1986)
Steffa, John, associate professor of music; B.A., M.M., University of Northern Iowa; D.M.A., University of Texas-Austin. (1988)
Stone, Staci, assistant professor of English; B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina. (2000)
Strieter, Terry W., professor of history; B.A., M.A., California State University at Long Beach; Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara. (1977)
Sullivan, Regina, assistant professor of history; B.A., Ouachita Baptist University; M.A.R., Yale University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. (2005)
Sutrick, Kenneth H., associate professor of computer information systems; B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley. (1984)
Swisher, Eric A., assistant professor of music; B.M.E., University of Oklahoma; M.M., Indiana University. (2003)
Tate, Debbra, instructor, library; B.A., Berea College; M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky. (1994)
Taylor, SFC Michael S., lecturer of military science.(2004)
Thiede, Theodore D., associate professor of engineering physics; B.S., U.S. Naval Academy; M.S.E., Purdue University; Ph.D., Iowa State University. (1996)
Thome, Edward L., associate professor of mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University. (1991)
Tillson, Lou D., professor of organizational communication; B.A., Glenville State College; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Ohio University. (1992)
Timmons, Kathryn H., visiting assistant professor of dietetics; B.S., M.S., Auburn University. (1983)
Timmons, Thomas J., chair, Department of Biological Sciences; professor of biology; B.S., Iowa State University; M.S., Tennessee Technological University; Ph.D., Auburn
   University. (1982)
Todd, Timothy S., associate provost; associate professor of organizational communication; B.A., M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., North Carolina State
   University. (1995)
Tomlinson, J. Don, associate professor of career and technical education; B.S. Ed., M.A.T., Athens College; Ed.D., University of Alabama. (2002)
Trinchet, Jorge, lecturer in Spanish; B.A. Universidad de Alcala De Henares, M.A. Illinois State University. (2002)
Trites, Latricia, assistant professor of English; B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University. (2000)
Tubbs, Cynthia H., lecturer of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2001)
Umar, Farouk F., chair, Department of Government, Law and International Affairs; professor of political science; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (1970)
Umstead, Eric, assistant professor of special education; B.S., Murray State University; M.Ed., Tennessee State University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; Ed.D., Tennessee
   State University. (2000)
Ustinova, Irina P., assistant professor of English; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., St. Petersburg University, Russia; M.Phil., Ph.D., Syracuse University. (2002)
Utgaard, John, assistant professor of art; B.F.A, Kansas City Art Institute; M.F.A., Alfred University. (2005)
Valentine, Robert A., faculty head, Elizabeth Residential College; senior lecturer of journalism and theatre; B.A., M.A., University of Kentucky. (2000) 
Van Hooser, J.D., lecturer of animal/equine science; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2003)
Vance, Candace, lecturer of library science; B.F.A., Murray State University; M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville. (2003)
Veatch, Johna K., lecturer of pathology; B.S., M.S., Emporia State University; D.V.M., Ph.D., Kansas State University. (2000)
Volp, Robert F., associate professor of chemistry; B.S.,  University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. (1983)
Waag, C. Michael, professor of Spanish; B.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1983)
Waddill, Paula J., professor of psychology; B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1994)
Walker, Alesa, lecturer in education; B.A., M.A.Ed., Murray State University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (2001)
Wall, Celia J., associate professor of journalism and mass communications; B.A., M.A., Murray State University; M.S.L.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of
   Kentucky. (1980)
Wall, Russell, dean, College of Education; assistant professor of education; B.A., M.S., Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (1996)
Walters, Alice N., chair, Department of History, associate professor of history; B.S., University of Washington-Seattle; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley. (2005)
Wann, Daniel L., professor of psychology; B.S., Baker University; M.S., Emporia State University; Ph.D. University of Kansas. (1991)
Warmack, Cathy, lecturer of special education; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (2002)
Watkins, Yancey, chair, Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education; professor emeritus of education; B.A., Western Kentucky University; M.A.Ed., George
   Peabody College; Ed.D., University of Georgia.  (1966)
Watson, Melanie, lecturer of animal health technology; B.S., Murray State University. (1997)
Wattier, Mark J., professor of political science; B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1980)
Weatherly, James G., associate professor of telecommunications systems management;  B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., University of Tennessee. (1975)
Weber, Neil V., dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology; professor of geosciences; B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana State University.
   (1980)
Weis, Roger M., associate professor; B.A., M.A., Marshall University; Ed.D., University of Kentucky. (1989)
Welsch, F. Gilland, senior lecturer of journalism and mass communications; B.S., M.S., University of Southern Mississippi. (1992)
Wesler, Kit, professor of archaeology; B.A., Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. (1981).
West, Felecia A., senior lecturer of animal health technology; B.S., M.S., Murray State University. (1997)
West, Sally, lecturer of education; B.S., M.A., Murray State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (2002)
Whiffen, Rebecca, lecturer of nursing; B.S.N., Southeast Missouri State University; M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis. (2004)
Whitaker, Harry K., associate professor of veterinary virology; B.S., Florence State University; Ph.D., Auburn University. (1978)
Whitaker, William J., associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., Lawrence Institute of Technology; M.S.C.E., Wayne State University; P.E. (1975)
White, David S., professor of biology; A.B., M.A., DePauw University; Ph.D., University of Louisville. (1988)
White, H. Allen, professor of journalism and mass communications; B.A., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee. (1991)
White, Stephen B., associate professor of biology; B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Ohio State University. (1981)
Whiteman, Howard H., associate professor of biology; B.S., Allegheny College; Ph.D., Purdue University. (1996)
Wiggins, Matthew S., associate professor of health and exercise science; B.S., M.S., University of North Texas; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado. (1995)
Williams, Patrick, assistant professor of horticulture; B.S., California Polytechnic State University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Texas A & M University. (2000)
Wilson, Brenda, associate professor of computer science; B.S., Harding University; M.A., University of Texas-Austin; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University. (1995)
Wortham, Tracey M., associate professor of occupational safety and health; B.S., M.S., Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University. (1995)
Wright, Sterling N., associate professor of biology; B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. (1998)
Wurgler, Pamela S., chair, Department of Music; associate professor of music; B.M.E., Baylor University; M.M., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., Ohio State University. (1994)
Wylie, Jeffrey T., senior lecturer of social work; B.S., Gardner-Webb College; Master of Divinity, M.S.W., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. (1997)
Yarali, Abdulrahaman, assistant professor of telecommunications systems management; B.S., University of Florida; M.S., George Washington University; Ph.D., Virginia
   Polytechnic Institute and State University. (2003)
Yates, John, dean, Center for Continuing Education; associate professor; B.S., M.S., Murray State University; Ed.D., Memphis State University. (1967)
Yayenie, Omer, assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., M.S., Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia; Ph.D., Temple University. (2003)
Zaporozhetz, Laurene, dean, University Libraries, professor of library science; B.A., Michigan State University; M.S., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of
   Oregon. (2004)
Zhang, Qiaofeng (Robin), assistant professor of geosciences; B.Sc., Nanjing University; M.Sc., Chinese Academy of Science; Ph.D., University of Western Ontario. (2003)
Zhang, Tan, assistant professor of mathematics; B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., Utah State University; Ph.D., University of Oregon. (2000)
Zimmerer, Edmund J., professor of biology; B.S., Moravium College; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers University. (1989)
Zirbel, Jay W., associate professor of industrial and engineering technology; B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin-Stout; Ph.D., Texas A&M University. (1991)
Zou, Guangming, assistant professor of TESOL; B.A., Beijing University; Ph.D., Illinois State University. (1999)

The rank of Professor Emeritus is assigned to assistant professors, associate professor or professors who have limited or terminated their responsibilities as ranked faculty members after ten or more years of distinguished service to Murray State University.

Adams, Eddie R., industrial education and technology. (1968-1991)
Adams, John H., English. (1967-1993) 
Adelman, Frank W., industrial and engineering technology. (1978-1994) 
Anderson, Buford, physics. (1963-1998) 
Anderson, Thayle K., English. (1970-2003)
Auer, Thomas B., engineering technology. (1986-2000) 
Baggett, Wallace, social work. (1970-1986)
Bailey, Gene N., graphic arts technology. (1969-1997)
Bannon, Henry C., music. (1967-1986) 
Barrett, Terry R., psychology. (1975-2000)
Barton, Rufus B. Jr., management. (1968-2003)
Bates, Karen G., music. (1978-2004)
Beane, Allan L., special education. (1977-2001)
Beatty, Durwood W., agriculture. (1968-1995)
Bell, Wayne C., mathematics. (1976-2004)
Beyer, Louis M., physics and engineering. (1967-1999) 
Bogal-Allbritten, Rosemarie, social work. (1977-2003)
Boggess, Gary, chemistry. (1966-1999)
Bossing, Lewis L., education. (1975-1999)
Boyd, Karen W., art. (1967-1997)
Bradley, Evelyn A., psychology. (1966-1983)
Britt, George N., mathematics. (1964-1996)
Burkeen, Oleta, nursing. (1977-2001) 
Burnley, Bill E., physics. (1965-1996) 
Call, William L., telecommunication systems management. (1984-2002)
Campbell, Marlene L., computer science and information systems. (1984-1999) 
Carlin, James B., education. (1969-1992) 
Carr, Ann D., family and consumer studies. (1966-1998) 
Cartwright, Joseph H., history. (1970-1998)
Cella, C. Ronald, English. (1968-2000) 
Chaney, Charles H., agriculture. (1967-1987)
Chapman, Alberta, office administration and business education. (1959-1984)
Cherry, William N., agriculture. (1965-1984)
Clark, Armin L., geosciences. (1961-1994)
Clark, Howell R., chemistry. (1963-1986) 
Clark, Linda F., nursing. (1990-1998) 
Cohen, Michael M., English. (1976-2003)
Cole, Ruth E., nursing. (1949-1977) 
Collins, Irma H., music. (1976-1993) 
Conley, Harry L., chemistry. (1968-2001) 
Conover, Mary E., industrial and engineering technology. (1978-2000) 
Cornelius, Fred H., English. (1976-1997) 
Cox, M. Douglas, veterinary sciences. (1995-2004)
Crafton, Arvin D., school administration. (1966-1993) 
Daughaday, Charles, English. (1966-1997)
DuFord, Sally, family and consumer studies. (1977-1999)   
Duncan, Don D., physics. (1967-2003)
Earnest, James David, English. (1976-2004)
Elder, Harvey L., mathematics. (1957-1998)
Eldridge, Charles Leroy, education. (1951-1984)
Eldredge, David L., computer information systems. (1976-2000) 
Elgin, Jean K., nursing. (1972-1988) 
Erwin, Joe Tom, journalism. (1957-1978) 
Etherton, Robert C., physics. (1967-1994)
Eversmeyer, Harold E., biology. (1964-1994)
Fairless, Alice Sue, home economics. (1959-1982) 
Fazi, Frank, graphic arts technology. (1965-1985)
Ferguson, John W., Spanish. (1965-1997) 
Flood, Eugene, management. (1966-1979)
Foreman, Terry H., philosophy and religious studies. (1975-2001) 
Forrester, Kent H., English. (1971-1995) 
Fortin, John E., vocational industrial education. (1967-1981) 
Fox, Robert B., education. (1968-1983) 
Frank, James H., health, physical education and recreation. (1964-1991) 
Fuller, Marian J., biology. (1967-2000) 
Furches, Jeanette P., nursing. (1974-1994)
Furches, W. Harry, art. (1963-1993) 
Furgerson, William W., physical education. (1956-1993) 
Gantt, Vernon W., speech communication. (1973-2000) 
Garfield, Gene J., political science. (1970-2004)
Gibson, Vanda Jean, child studies. (1955-1984)
Giles, Howard C., economics. (1964-1989)
Goodell, John, mathematics. (1994-2004)
Gowans, David J., music. (1947-1978) 
Gray, Thomas E., graphic communications management (1975-2000) 
Hainsworth, Jerome C., education. (1973-1998)
Haney, Roger D., journalism and mass communications. (1977-2004)
Harcourt, Jules, office systems and business education. (1968-1991) 
Harrell, Kenneth E., history. (1961-1991) 
Harrison, Carroll F., Jr., speech communication and theatre. (1970-1986) 
Hatton, Roy O., history. (1966-1994) 
Head, Nita J., recreation and physical education. (1956-1982) 
Head, Robert W., art. (1966-1997)
Heathcott, Eldon E., agriculture. (1968-1996)
Heim, Keith M., , library. (1974-1996) 
Hendon, Robert L., agriculture. (1947-1986)
Henley, Melvin B., chemistry. (1964-1996)
Herndon, Jerry, English. (1969-1997)
Herren, Charles E., veterinary science. (1977-1991) 
Hewitt, Raymond T., health, physical education and recreation. (1959-1989) 
Holt, William J., health, physical education and recreation. (1960-1991)
Homra, Charles A., psychology. (1961-1986)
Honchul, Delbert, management. (1967-1981)
Honchul, Quava S., library. (1966-1987) 
Hooks, Janice, education. (1965-2003)
Hough, Aldean L., English. (1962-1987) 
Hulick, Charles H., III, education. (1985-2004)
Hussung, Karl F., chemistry. (1957-1992) 
Jacks, Lloyd P., agriculture/agricultural education. (1968-1988) 
Jacquot, Ruth H., education. (1989-1999) 
Johnson, Willis N., education. (1977-1999)
Jones, Donald E., education. (1966-1987) 
Jones, Gary D., mathematics. (1969-2003)
Jones, Robert W., engineering technology. (1959-1984)
Julian, Frank H., accounting/legal studies. (1974-2004)
Kadel, Wade L., veterinary science. (1978-1997)
Keeslar, Suzanne, French. (1966-1996)
Koenecke, Alice, home economics. (1960-1988)
Krizan, A. C., office systems and business education. (1978-2000)
Kruger, John M., industrial and engineering technology. (1982-1998) 
Latto, Lowell D., guidance and counseling. (1976-2005)
Lawson, Anita S., English. (1970-1997) 
Lawson, Hughie G., history. (1969-1996) 
Loberger, Gordon J., English. (1964-2001)
Long, James T., agriculture. (1981-1995) 
Lovett, Jo H., education. (1963-1993) 
Lovins, Julie H., social work. (1971-1994) 
Lynn, Paul K., industrial education. (1956-1982)
Lyons, Paul, industrial education. (1966-1982)
Maddox, William E., physics and engineering. (1967-2001) 
Mahfoud, W.E., mathematics. (1968-1995)
Malinauskas, Mark J., theatre. (1978-2005)
Malone, Bobby G.,  school administration. (1970-1996)
Matarazzo, S. M., school administration.  (1967-1987) 
Mathis, Gilbert L., economics. (1966-2004)
Matthai, Hazel C., mathematics.  (1957-1985)
Matthai, James P., geosciences.  (1958-1985)
Mayes, Jerry W., organizational communication. (1972-2001) 
McCain, Eula L., music.  (1964-1988) 
McFadden, Marilyn, library. (1963-1992) 
McGaughey, Robert H., III, journalism and mass communications. (1969-1997) 
McIntosh, Dwain F., journalism and radio-television.  (1968-1992)
McKenna, Sharon, nursing. (1995-2004)
McLaren, John, telecommunication systems management. (1978-2005)
McNeary, Paul R., career and technical education. (1978-2002)
Mikulcik, John D., agriculture/soil science. (1963-2005)
Miller, Michael, English. (1968-1997)
Mills, Marvin D., occupational safety and health. (1977-1988)
Moore, Charles W., psychology.  (1963-1984)
Moore, Ray P., education. (1967-1986) 
Muehleman, Thomas, psychology. (1971-1998)
Noffsinger, Hugh A., school administration.  (1964-1988) 
O’Brien, Dianne B., health and physical education. (1978-2000)
Overby, Mary Belle, library science.  (1966-1976) 
Parker, Christine, mathematics. (1958-1978)
Peterson, Clell T., English.  (1956-1983) 
Petrie, Garth G., school administration.  (1974-1993)
Pitman, W. J., biology.  (1961-1989) 
Posey, Thomas B., psychology. (1969-2003)
Presson, Alta V., home economics.  (1969-1981)
Price, William O. Jr., education. (1962-2000)
Purcell, Bennie A., physical education. (1963-1989) 
Purcell, J. Kenneth, health and physical education. (1974-2003)
Rayburn, J.D., education.  (1966-1977) 
Reagan, Johnny L., marketing.  (1957-1987)
Robertson, Harold G., mathematics.  (1966-1997) 
Robinson, Franklin E., philosophy. (1968-2004)
Rogers, Carl S., music.  (1961-1989) 
Rogers, Verona L., education.  (1956-1977)
Rose, Joseph L., political science. (1966-2002)
Roulston, C. Robert, English. (1964-1988)
Rowan, Robert, guidance and counseling. (1965-1979)
Rudolph, James A., agriculture/animal science. (1973-2004)
Ryan, LaVerne C., office administration and business education.  (1965-1982) 
Schanbacher, Eugene M., industrial and engineering technology.  (1961-1992) 
Schempp, James I., theatre. (1970-2000) 
Scott, Arlie, agriculture. (1949-1984) 
Seale, William B., marketing.  (1965-1994)
Sheeks, Russell W., philosophy.  (1965-1993)
Shelton, V.R., agriculture/agricultural mechanization.  (1968-1985)
Shepard, Frederick W., art.  (1963-1999) 
Sholar, T.P., library science.  (1965-1987) 
Sickel, James B., biology. (1975-2005)
Simmons, Mary Boaz, office administration and business education. (1966-1984) 
Simmons, Thomas E., health, physical education, and recreation.  (1965-1993) 
Smith, June, education. (1965-1979) 
Southerland, Mittie D., criminal justice. (1994-2003)
Speight, Jerry B., art. (1975-2005)
Steiger, Richard, English. (1976-2003)
Stewart, Chad L.,  health and physical education.  (1962-1993)
Stockton, George L.,  business.  (1965-1988)
Story, Donald L., music. (1967-1993) 
Strohecker, Edwin,  library science. (1972-1983)
Stuart, James G., biology. (1977-2004)
Swan, Wallace J., English.  (1967-1996) 
Taylor, John G., education.  (1968-1992) 
Taylor, Marie H., music. (1969-2000) 
Taylor, William B., physics.  (1959-1985) 
Terhune, Russell, music. (1949-1977) 
Thompson, James F., economics.  (1967-1991)
Thompson, John A., accounting. (1976-1998)
Tucker, Kenneth, English. (1970-1997)
Usher, Richard H., education.  (1977-1998)
Waggener, Pauline, home economics.  (1967-1981) 
Wagner, Tom L., guidance and counseling. (1976-2003)
Weaver, Janice,  education.  (1985-1997) 
Whaley, Peter W., geosciences. (1968-2003)
Williams, Rufie Lee, home economics.  (1962-1973) 
Williams, Wayne, education.  (1961-1984)
Willis, James, education. (1977-2004)
Wilson, Jack D., mathematics.  (1959-1994)
Winter,  Kenneth W., industrial education.  (1965-1988) 
Winters, John C., music. (1948-1979) 
Wolf, Ken H., history. (1969-2004)
Wolfson, Emily, art.  (1941-1969) 

Alexander, Samuel Kern, Jr., president and distinguished university professor; professor of school administration; B.A., Centre College of Kentucky; M.A., Western Kentucky University; Ed.D., Indiana University; Diploma in Educational Studies (with distinction), Oxford University (England). (1994-2001) 

John W. Carr  1923-1926
Rainey T. Wells  1926-1932
John W. Carr  1932-1936
James Richmond  1936-1945
Ralph Woods  1945-1968
Harry Sparks  1968-1973
Constantine W. Curris  1973-1983
Kala M. Stroup  1983-1990
Ronald J. Kurth  1990-1994
Kern Alexander  1994-2001
F. King Alexander  2001-2006
Randy Dunn  2006-present

•Distinguished Professor Award
 Murray State Alumni Association inaugurated this award in 1964. Each year members of Alpha Chi, Omicron Delta Kappa, junior and senior Presidential Scholars, and students elected to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities nominate candidates for this award. An alumni association committee selects the recipient. The following persons have been selected as Distinguished Professor of Murray State University:

•Max G. Carman Outstanding  Teacher Award
 The Student Government Association created this annual award in 1974, in order to recognize those professors at Murray State University who excel in the classroom and exhibit overall teaching excellence. Professors are nominated by the student body and selected by a student committee that is chaired by the provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. Past recipients of the award are:

•Regents Awards for Teaching Excellence
The Regents Awards for Teaching Excellence were established in 1985 to honor faculty who deserve recognition as exemplary teachers. The recipients of these awards show a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom, an enthusiasm for their discipline and a sincere interest in the growth and well being of students.