University Faculty

At CSU, highly qualified and diverse faculty members are available to offer students individualized attention, advice, and support throughout each course. Our faculty are recognized leaders within their professions and bring beneficial real world experience to each course.

Students are assigned a specific instructor for each course and will enjoy the individualized interaction with faculty. CSU faculty plays a leading role in creating a compelling learning experience. They also act as a trusted source for individualized direction, advice and support throughout each course. The faculty is readily available to answer student questions on anything from course material to test review to knowledge about their particular field.

Having earned degrees from such prestigious universities as Stanford University, Harvard University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Boston College, and Florida State University, CSU faculty offer students diverse teaching methods and unique experiences.

  • Kevin Abbott, M.S.
    Executive Fire Service Leadership
    Grand Canyon University
  • George Ackerman, J.D., Ph.D.
    Criminal Justice
    Capella University
  • Mark Aglio, M.B.A.
    Employee Relations
    American University
  • Zinia Akbar, M.B.A.
    Finance
    University of Dhaka
  • Manny Alam, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Columbia Southern University
  • Robert Allen, J.D.
    Law
    University of Alabama
  • Abu Amin, M.S.
    Economics and Econometrics
    University of Nottingham
  • Glenn Appelt, Ph.D., R.Ph.
    Pharmacology
    University of Colorado
  • Mithal Ashraf, M.S.
    Computer Science
    University of West Florida
  • Wendy Baigis, M.S.
    Criminology
    West Chester University
  • Kimberly Baker, J.D.
    Law
    George Mason University Law School
  • Yvonne Balbin, J.D.
    Law
    Cumberland school of Law
  • Steven Bardwell, E.F.O., M.S.
    Executive Fire Service Leadership
    Grand Canyon University
  • Marcia Bates, Ph.D.
    Civil Engineering
    Texas Tech University
  • Carl Beekman, Ph.D.
    Multicultural Education
    The Union Institute
  • Richard Bell, J.D., Ed.D
    Sports Management
    United States Sports Academy
  • Daniel Berman, PsyD
    Psychology
    Newport University
  • Tracie Bernard, M.Ed.
    Curriculum & Instruction Science
    University of Louisiana-Lafayette
  • Torrey Berry, M.Ed.
    Educational Leadership
    University of South Alabama
  • Christopher Blackburn, Ph.D.
    History
    Auburn University
  • Ralph Blessing, M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Diane Blocker, M.Ed
    Counseling
    Auburn University
  • Evelyn Bolden, M.A.
    Economics
    University of Denver
  • Donald Bolen, M.A.
    Journalism and Mass Communication
    University of Georgia
  • Brian Bonner, M.S.
    Emergency Management
    Jacksonville State University
  • Howard Borck, Ph.D.
    Organizational Sociology
    Michigan State University
  • Timothy G. Born, M.S.
    Technology Management
    Mercer University
  • David Boyd, Ph.D.
    Religion
    Covington Theological Seminary
  • Charles Brewton, Ph.D.
    Public Administration
    Tennessee State University
  • Carolyn Broner, Ph.D.
    Leadership and Organizational Change
    Walden University
  • Lorie Broyles, M.A.
    Physical Education
    Tennessee Tech University
  • W. H. (Billy) Bullock, DHSc, CIH, CSP
    Health Science
    Nova Southeastern University
  • John Burchfield, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    University of Phoenix
  • Erik Burks, M.S.
    Emergency services
    California State University
  • Lisa A. Bussler, M.S.
    Systems Management, Information Systems
    Florida Institue of Technology
  • Wayne Butts, MA
    Divinity
    Ashbury Theological Seminary
  • David Castle, Ph.D
    Marketing
    Northcentral University
  • Fernando Chavez, Ph.D.(ABD)
    Business Administration
    North Central University
  • Scott Chavez, Ph.D.
    Health Services
    Walden University
  • Wenliang Chen, PhD
    Mechanical Engineering
    New Jersey's Science & Technology Univ.
  • Paul Christy, M.A.
    Organizational Leadership
    Ashford University
  • Oliver J. Clark, M.A.
    Law Enforcement & Administration
    Western Illinois University
  • Kim Clay, M.S.
    Public Administration
    University of South Alabama
  • Thomas Cochran, M.S.
    Ecology
    University of North Texas
  • Robert Cook, M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Dan Corcoran, C.I. H., C.S.P., Ph.D.
    Business Administration
    Touro University
  • Bari Courts, Ph.D.
    E-commerce
    Capella University
  • Dan Craven, M.Ed.
    Guidance and Counseling
    West Georgia College
  • Mary Crawford, M.B.A.
    Business
    Mississippi State University
  • Terrance Cusaac, Ph.D.
    Organization and Management
    Capella University
  • Barbara Daniel, Ph.D.
    Communication Theory & Research
    Florida State University
  • Robert David, M.S.
    Computer Science
    University of West Florida
  • Colleen Davis, M.A.
    Organizational Management
    University of Phoenix
  • Stephen Demeter, M.S.
    Fire Science
    Grand Canyon University
  • Daniel Deml, M.P.A.
    Public Administration
    City University of Seattle
  • David L. Dickey, Ed.D.
    Education
    The Universtiy of West Florida
  • Richard Dippel, J.D.
    Law
    St. Louis University School of Law
  • Brian Drake, M.S., C.S.P.
    Industrial Safety Management
    Central Missouri State University
  • Becky Dunlap, M.S.
    Biology
    University of North Texas
  • Bob Elsbury, M.A.
    Effective Teaching
    Drake University
  • Bart Eltz, C.S.P., M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Janice Evans M. Ed
    Education
    University of West Alabama
  • Katrina Everhart, Ph.D.
    Applied Management
    Walden University
  • Jeremy Fiebig, M.F.A.
    Theatre
    Mary Baldwin College
  • Melissa Findley, M.S.
    Guidance and Counseling
    East Texas State University
  • Michael Findley, Ph.D., C.S.P., C.I.H.
    Safety
    University of Tennessee
  • Robert Finger, MAT
    History
    Spring Hill College
  • Felicia C. Fitzgerald, M.B.A
    International Business
    Our Lady of the Lake University
  • Kelly Flanagan, D.S.M.
    Sports Management
    United States Sports Academy
  • Doug Fletcher, M.S., C.S.P., C.I.H.
    Molecular Genetics
    Ohio State University
  • Ed Florey, Ed.D.
    Counseling and Educational Psychology
    University of Alabama
  • Dale L. Folkins, M. Ed.
    Media
    University of West Georgia
  • Sara E. Folkins, Ed.S.
    Teaching of Foreign Language - Spanish
    Auburn University
  • Benita Fox, M.A.
    History
    University of West Florida
  • Tanae Franklin, M.A.
    Philosophy
    Georgia State University
  • Robert Freeland, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Auburn University
  • Vanessa Friedman, Ph.D.
    Political Science
    University of Maryland
  • Jamie Gauthier, M.B.A.
    Public Administration
    Columbia Southern University
  • Jerri Gerlach, MA
    History & Government
    Texas Women's University
  • Allen Gleit, Ph.D.
    Mathematics
    Stanford University
  • Lenore Goldberg, J.D.
    Law
    Brooklyn Law School
  • Angela Golden, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Columbia Southern University
  • Matthew B. Golden, M.B.A.
    Organizational Psychology
    Columbia University
  • Robert Goldwasser, D.B.A.
    Customer Relationship Management
    Grenoble School of Business
  • Robert Goldwasser, D.B.A.
    Customer Relationship Management
    Grenoble School of Business
  • Anthony Gole, M.A.
    American Diplomatic History
    University of Washington
  • Richard Gordon, M.B.A.
    Accounting and Finance
    Northwestern University
  • Nichole Gotschall, M.A.T.
    History
    University of West Alabama
  • Delores Gough, M.S., P.E.
    Environmental Engineering
    University of Southern California
  • George Gough, M.S., P.E., C.S.P.
    Environmental Engineering
    University of Southern California
  • Richard Gray, Ph.D.
    Industrial Engineering & Management
    Oklahoma State University
  • Daniela Green, M.B.A.
    Project Management
    Capella University
  • Deryl E. Gulliford, M.H.A.
    Health Administration
    University of Cincinnati
  • James Halloran, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Rollins College
  • LaVerne Hamlin, M.S.
    Equivalent Botany
    Howard University
  • Richard Hart, M.S.
    Communication
    Auburn University
  • Vickie Hayes, M.S.
    Counseling Psychology
    Alabama A & M University
  • Dan Hermes, M.P.A.
    Public Administration
    University of Illinois-Chicago
  • Jan Hinnen, M.D.
    Medicine
    University of Alabama
  • Nancy Hixson, M.Ed.
    Mathematics
    Converse University
  • Gary Hook, Ph.D.
    Environmental Health
    Uniformed Services University
  • Meng-Da Hsieh, Ph.D.
    Industrial Health
    University of Michigan
  • George Huffman, M.B.A.
    Marketing/Management
    Harvard University
  • Patrick Imsand, M.A.
    Music Performance
    University of South Carolina
  • Julienne Jacobs, M.A.
    Human Resource Management/Development
    Webster University
  • Lori Jacobson, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Cheryl Jaye, M.A.
    Criminal Justice
    Faulkner University
  • Caridad Jimenez, M.A.
    Hispanic Studies
    Auburn University
  • Debra McIlwain Jimerson M.Ed
    Education - History
    University of West Alabama
  • Elwin Jones, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Capella University
  • Larry Jones, M.P.A.
    Public Administration
    Strayer University
  • Alan Joos, E.F.O., M.S.
    Executive Fire Service Leadership
    Grand Canyon University
  • Joel Journeay, M.S.
    Fire Protection Administration
    California State University
  • Rebekah R. Kennedy, M.A.
    History
    University of Alabama
  • Raymond W. Kenyon, M.A.
    Counseling Psychology
    Ball State University
  • David Kerr, Ph.D.
    Organization and Management
    Capella University
  • Linda Kobler, Ph.D.
    Historical Musicology
    City University of New York
  • Charles Kocher, Ph.D.
    Psychology
    California Coast University
  • Mark R. Landahl, M.A., C.E.M.
    Homeland Security
    Naval Postgraduate School
  • Kim Langham, M.S.
    Elementary Education
    Univ. of S. Alabama & US Sports Academy
  • Amy Laptad, Ph.D.
    Education Leadership
    North Central University
  • Jerry Laughlin, M.S., C.E.
    Psychology
    University of West Florida
  • Nicholas Lees, M.S.
    Nuclear Engineering
    Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Terry Lees, M.B.A., M.S.
    Business Administration
    Georgia State University
  • Henry (Ted) Lehne, M.S.
    Industrial Administration
    Carnegie Mellon University
  • Daniel A. Lessley, C.I.H., M.S.PH
    Industrial Hygiene
    University of Alabama Birmingham
  • Elizabeth Littell, J.D.
    Law
    Samford University
  • Stephen Lynn, M.B.A., M.S.M.E.
    Finance
    University of Michigan
  • William Lynn, M.S.
    Systems Management
    Florida Institute of Technology
  • Robert R. Macon JD
    Business
    Birmingham School of Law
  • Sarah Maman, P.E., M.B.A., M.S.
    Fire Protection Engineering
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Theresa Manjone, M.A.
    Developmental Learning
    University of Alabama
  • Amanda L. Manjone-Hamlin, M.Ed
    Special Education
    East Stroudsburg University
  • James Marion, Ph.D.
    Information Technology Management
    Capella University
  • Doug Marker, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Tiffin University
  • Barbara Masberg, Ph.D.
    Adult Education
    Oregon State University
  • Lindalee Massoud, J.D.
    Law
    Thomas Cooley School of Law
  • Lisa McLeod-Simmons, Ph.D.
    Political Science
    University of South Carolina
  • Steve McQueen, Ph.D.
    Economics
    Utah State University
  • James Meyers, Ph.D.
    Clinical Psychology
    Florida Institute of Technology
  • Judith Meyers, Ph.D.
    Clinical Psychology
    Florida Institute of Technology
  • Frank Mineo, Ph.D., M.P.A., C.H.S.P.
    Organization and Management
    Capella University
  • Hamlina Mohammed, M.A.
    Media Communications Studies Florida State University
  • Jafar Momani, Ph.D.
    Measurement and Research
    Western Michigan University
  • David Moody, Ph.D.
    Business Administration
    North Central University
  • Joseph Morgan, MFS, F-ABMDI
    Forensic Investigations
    National University
  • Sheana Mullen, M.Ed.
    Mathematics
    Troy State University
  • Stacy Murphy, M.E.P.C.
    Environmental Pollution Control
    The Pennsylvania State University
  • Wendy Nakao, M.S., C.S.P., C.I.H.
    Mine Health and Safety
    Colorado School of Mines
  • Katherine Nelson-Born, Ph.D.
    English
    Georgia State University
  • Vernet Nettles, Ed.D.
    Educational Leadership
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Craig Novick, M.B.A.
    Management in Criminal Justice
    Northcentral University
  • Olin Oedekoven, Ph.D.
    Business Administration
    Northcentral University
  • James Olds, C.S.P., M.S.
    Systems Management
    Murray State University
  • Godwin Onyeaso, D.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Caren Owens, M.Ed.
    Curriculum and Instruction
    University of West Florida
  • Clay Owens, Ed.D.
    Child and Youth Studies
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Michael Parker, C.S.P., M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Corinne Patrick, D.B.A.
    Public Administration
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Janet Pennewell, Ed.D.
    Special Education
    University of West Florida
  • Lovie Peters, M.F.A.
    Studio Art, Art History
    University of North Carolina
  • Warren Pickerel, Ph.D.
    Industrial Hygiene
    University of Oklahoma
  • Anthony Potter, M.S.
    Criminal Justice
    University of Cincinnati
  • Anne Powell, M.A.
    Elementary Education Concentration
    Spring Hill College
  • Lilia Putintsev, M.A.T.
    History
    University of Oregon
  • Altaf Qureshi, Ph.D.
    Organic Polymer Chemistry
    Oklahoma State University
  • Deborah Reece, M.B.A., C.P.A.
    Finance/Accounting
    Pacific Lutheran University
  • Renee H. Reynolds, M.S.
    English/Creative Writing
    University of West Florida
  • Tim Rice, D.S.M.
    Sports Management
    United States Sports Academy
  • Dennis Rickard, M.Ed.
    Guidance and Counseling
    Slippery Rock State College
  • Annsonita Robinson, M.B.A.
    Marketing
    Columbia Southern University
  • Karina Robinson, M.A.
    History
    Arizona State University
  • Daphne Roby, M.B.A.
    Business
    University of Phoenix
  • Sonya Rogers, Ed.D.
    Organizational Leadership
    University of Phoenix
  • William Rogerson, Ph.D.
    Safety Engineering
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Neal Rose, M.S., P.E., C.S.P.
    Occupational Safty and Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Eric Russell MBA
    Business
    Grantham University
  • Cynthia E. Ryder, Ed.D.
    Physical Education & Sport Administration
    University of Georgia
  • Monica Sainz, D.S.M.
    Sports Management
    United States Sports Academy
  • Andy Saucedo, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Sul Ross State University
  • Gian Sangha, Ph.D.
    Environmental Science
    Technical University of Berlin
  • Derek Schroeder, M.B.A.
    Finance
    Bellevue University
  • Elizabeth Serapin, Ph.D.
    Organization and Management
    Capella University
  • Brian Sexton, Ph.D.
    Organization and Management
    Capella University
  • W. Randall Sgro, J.D.
    Juris Doctorate
    John F. Kennedy School of Law
  • Michael Shanholtz, M.S.
    Information Assurance
    Norwich University
  • Ron Signore, M.S.
    Human Resource Management
    Troy University
  • Jeffrey Simmons, Ph.D.
    Forest/Soil science
    Cornell University
  • Jennifer Sinclair-Appelt, M.A.
    Adult Education
    Morehead State University
  • Karen J. Smith, Ph.D.
    Higher Education
    Florida State University
  • Mitzie Sowell, Ph.D.
    Curriculum & Teaching, Biology
    University of South Alabama
  • David Spivey, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    University of Texas at Dallas
  • Charles Keith Stalnaker, Ph.D.
    Occupational Health & Safety
    University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Sheryl Starkey, M.M.I.S.
    Management Information Systems
    Auburn University
  • James Stedman, M.P.A.
    Public Administration
    Governors State University
  • Sabrina Steele, M.S.
    Criminal Justice/Forensic Science
    Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Dirk Stevens, Ph.D.
    Applied Management Decision Science
    Walden University
  • Russel Strickland, Ph.D.
    Organization & Management
    Capella University
  • Jill Styron, M.A.
    English
    Auburn University
  • Tamrala Swafford, Ph.D.
    History
    Arizona State University
  • Dana Taylor, M.Ed.
    English
    Spring Hill College
  • Patrick K. Thornton, L.LM
    Law
    The University of Houston
  • William B. Till, M.S.
    Fire Protection Engineering
    Worcester Protection Engineering
  • Christopher J. Treanor, Ph.D.
    Instructional Technology
    Georgia State University
  • Glenn Trudo, M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Cecile Truss, M.A.
    English
    Jacksonville State University
  • Jan Tucker, Ph.D.
    Business Management
    Northcentral University
  • Bill Turnbull, C.S.P., M.S.
    Public Health
    Walden University
  • Christie (Law) Turbyfield, M.A.T.
    History
    University of West Alabama
  • Timothy Turner, Ph.D.
    Supervision and Administration
    University of Virginia
  • Piper Uhlig, M.Ed.
    Instructional Design
    University of South Alabama
  • Keith Wade, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    University of Detroit Mercy
  • Ingrid Wagner, C.I.H., C.S.P., M.S.
    Industrial Health
    University of Michigan
  • Erin M. Walden, M.Ed.
    Special Education
    Vanderbilt University
  • Ronald Weglarz, Ph.D.
    Astrophysics
    North Carolina State University
  • Todd Weidman, M.B.A.
    Human Resource Management
    Columbia Southern University
  • Mitch Weiss, M.E., J.D.
    Law
    Florida Coastal School of Law
  • Charles Weitz, M.S.
    Environmental Engineering
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Donnie West, E.F.O., M.S.
    Occupational Safety & Health
    Columbia Southern University
  • Bobby Welch, Ph.D.
    Administration and Management
    Walden University
  • Kimberly A. Whitchard, Ph.D.
    Clinical Psychology
    Auburn University
  • Theresa White, M.S.
    Communication
    Auburn University
  • Mike Widra, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Samford University
  • Christopher Wike, Ph.D.
    Applied Technology and Performance Impovement
    University of North Texas
  • Joe Wilkins, Ph.D.
    History
    University of South Carolina
  • Charles Williams, Ph.D.
    Ecology
    Virginia Tech
  • James Williams, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Clemson University
  • Jihan Williams, Ph.D.
    Statistics
    University of Georgia
  • Larry Williams, Ph.D.
    Leisure Studies
    University of Maryland
  • Lisa Williams, M.S.
    Instructional Design
    University of West Florida
  • Victor Williams, DBA
    Management Information Systems
    Nova Southeastern University
  • Fred Wilson, M.A.
    Criminal Justice
    University of Arkansas
  • Gregory Wilson, D.B.A.
    Professional Studies
    Southern California University for Professional Studies
  • Patrick Withen, Ph.D.
    Sociology
    Boston College
  • Joyce Woodburn, Ed.D.
    Educational Leadership
    University of West Florida
  • Liping Yang, M.B.A.
    Business Administration
    Columbia Southern University
  • Richard Yellen, Ph.D.
    Computer Applications
    University of Arizona
  • Tammy P. Zybell, M.S.N., M.B.A.
    Nursing/Business
    University of Phoenix

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