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Faculty

A most distinguished and diversified faculty of over 400 scholars, educators, and authors combine relevant theory with real-world experience. Their academic credentials include such institutions as the University of Chicago, University of Southern California, University of Notre Dame, Stanford University, Cambridge University, and Harvard University. Many are executives in government, business and non-profit organizations, including the United Nations, the State Department, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Central Intelligence Agency, the National Security Agency, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Provost

Frank McCluskey, Ph.D., German Philosophy, New School University in New York

Academic Dean

Karan Powell, Ph.D., Education/Organization Development and Organization Learning, George Mason University

Deans

School of Arts and Sciences – Linda Moynihan, Ph.D., English, Miami University
School of Business and Management – Interim Dean, Chad Patrizi, MPA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
School of Public Safety and Homeland Security – Michael Jackson, Ph.D., Community Health, Southern Illinois University
School of National Security, Intelligence Studies and International Relations – Gwendolyn Hall, PhD, National Security Studies, University of Maryland
School of Professional Studies – Cindy Emmans, Ed.D., Educational Media and Technology, Boston University
School of Advanced Studies Development – Gary Berry, Ph.D., Education/Adult Education Leadership, Touro University International
Dean of Assessment – Jennifer Stephens, Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University
Dean of Libraries – Fred Stielow, Ph.D., History, Indiana University

Department Chairs

Information Technology – Dan Benjamin, MS, Electronic Instrumentation, Kakatiya University
Military Studies and History – Jon Carleton, Ed.D., Higher Education Administration & Public Management, George Washington University

Program Directors

Business Management – Linda Beach, MBA, Southeastern University
Criminal Justice – Undergraduate: Mark Bond, M.Ed., Touro University International
Criminal Justice – Graduate: Michael Beshears, MS, Health Services Management, Webster University
Emergency and Disaster Management – Chris Reynolds, Ed.D, Education, Argosy University
English – David Izzo, Ph.D., English, Temple University
Environmental Studies, Public Administration & Political Science – Carol Pollio, Ph.D., Environmental Studies, George Mason University
Graduate Research Student Success – Pete Jordan, Ph.D., Political Science, Northwestern University
History and Military History – Undergraduate: Brian Blodgett, MA, Land Warfare, American Military University
Homeland Security – Joseph Varner, MA , Political Science, Acadia University
Humanities & Foreign Languages – Ev Corum, Ph.D., Theatre & Speech, University of Kansas
Information Systems Security – Willow Shanti, MS, Computer Science, Florida State University
Information Technology – Derick Jackson, MS, Systems Management, National University
Intelligence & Space Studies -- Patrick Ford, Ph.D., Operations Research/Systems Analysis, Walden University
International Relations, Middle Eastern and Area Studies – Patricia Campbell, Ph.D. International Studies, University of Denver
Legal Studies – Constance St. Germaine, JD, University of Baltimore
Management & Marketing Studies – Graduate:  Lyle Hogue, Ed.D., Argosy University
Management & Military Management – Undergraduate:  Shawn Black, Ph.D., Organizational Management, Capella University
National Security – Ron Mangum, JD, Northwestern University
New Undergraduate Student Success – Tedi Thompson, MS, Management, University of Maryland
Math – Bill Owen, MA, Adult/Higher Education, University of Oklahoma
Philosophy and Religion Fr. Kurt Messick, D.Min., Religion/Religious Studies, Christian Theological Seminary
Psychology, Child & Family Development – Carol Passman, PhD, Psychology, University of Akron
Security Management – Steven McNally, MA, Security & Management, Webster University
Science – Mariana Leckner, Ph.D., Geography, Rutgers University
Sociology – Lewis Tuggle, MS, Psychology, Capella University
Sports and Health Sciences – Brian Freeland, MS, Sport Management, United States Sports Academy


First Name

Last Name

Degree Type

Degree Major

College Name

Sammy

Abaza

MS

Computer Science

Loyola College of Maryland

Dean

Anderson

JD

Law

George Mason University

*Senna

Austin

JD

Law

George Mason University

Sylvia

Auton

Ph.D

Mathematics Education, Measurement and Statistics

University of Maryland

Danielle

Babb

PhD

Business Organization

Capella University

Stephen

Bacon

MA

Military History

University of Alabama

Andrew

Baggs

PhD

Political Science

University of North Carolina

*Robert

Baker

MA

Human Services

University of Oklahoma

*Bob

Barrett

Ed D

Human Resources Development

George Washington University

Bruce

Bayley

PhD

Human Services

Utah State University

*Linda

Beach

MBA

Business Administration

Southeastern University

*Rhonda

Bell

DBA

Health Services Management

Argosy University

*Robin

Berenson

Ed D

Organizational Leadership

Argosy University

*Gary

Berry

PhD

Education/Adult Education Leadership

Touro University International

*Michael

Beshears

MA

Health Services Management

Webster University

Felicia A.

Blacher-Wilson

Ph.D

Educational Administration

Iowa State University

*Shawn

Black

PhD

Organizational Management

Capella University

*Mark

Bond

MEd

Education

Touro Univesity

Andrew

Bosworth

PhD

Political Science

University of Washington

David

Bouvin

DBA

Information Systems

Argosy University

Shannon

Burton

Ph.D

Education

Capella University

Nicola

Caldwell

Ph.D

Counseling Psychology

University of Pittsburgh

Fiona

Calhoun

MA

Psychology and School Counseling

Troy University

Harold

Campbell

PhD

Criminal Justice

Claremont Graduate University

*Brian

Carey

MA

History

Colorado State University

*Jon

Carleton

Ed D

Administration & Public Management

George Washington University

Roger

Carpenter

PhD

History

University of California

Stanley

Carpenter

PhD

History

Florida State University

Chris

Castell

MA

Logistics

American Public University

Robert

Clark

PhD

Electrical Engineering

University of Illinois

Lawrence

Cline

PhD

Political Science

State University of New York College

Mary Ann

Cline

MS

Strategic Intelligence

Joint Military Intelligence College

John

Coale

MS

Strategic Intelligence

Joint Military Intelligence College

*Michael

Collier

PhD

International Relations

Florida International University

Michael

Condon

Ed D

Education Administration

Columbia University

Allan

Conkey

PhD

Criminal Justice

Capella University

*Everett

Corum

PhD

Theatre & Speech

University of Kansas

Steven

Corvi

PhD

History

Northeastern University

Valencia

Coty

Ed.D

Curriculum and Instruction

Argosy University

John

Coy

MA

Aeronautical Studies

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Susan

Craig

PhD

Criminal Justice Administration

Penn State University

Linda

Crawford

PhD

Education

University of Minnesota

Michelle

Crawford

JD

Law

University of Pittsburgh

Linda M.

Crawford

Ph.D

Education, Educational Administration

University of Minnesota

Elizabeth

Crosier

JD

Law

University of Richmond

Guillermo

Cruz

MA

Health Services Management

Webster University

Lin

Dawson

MBA

Human Resource Management

Walden University

Enver

Dersan

PhD

Political Science/History

Bogazici University

Joseph

DiRenzo

MBA

Business Administration

California Coast University

Itasha

Douglas

Ph.D

Education, Social Studies

Capella University

Arthur

Drennan

MS

Oceanography

US Naval Post Graduate School

Douglas

Dribben

JD

Law

University of Missouri

*Anne

Edwards

PhD

Philosophy

University of Oklahoma

H.

Elliott

JD

Law

University of South Carolina

Enrico

Esposito

MS

Sport Management

United States Sports Academy

Robert

Farkasch

PhD

International Relations

York University

George

Faron

MS

Criminal Justice

Tiffin University

John

Farrell

Ed D

Administration & Public Management

University of Southern California

Michael

Finney

MA

Pastoral Theology

Columbia International University

Larry

Flegle

DBA

Business Administration

Nova Southeastern

*Patrick

Ford

PhD

Operations Research/Systems Analysis

Walden University

*Larry

Forness

Ed D

Education

University of California Los Angeles

Cory

Foster

MA

Sport Management

Hardin-Simmons University

*Jeffrey

Fowler

MA

Military History

Vermont College of Norwich University

*Brian

Freeland

MS

Sport Management

United States Sports Academy

Ryan

Funkhouser

MS

Human Resource Management

Purdue University

Jennifer

Gebelein

PhD

Geography

University of California, Santa Barbara

Paul

Gelpi

PhD

Military History

University of Alabama

Jerry

Gideon

PhD

International Relations

University of Southern California

Deborah

Gilbert

Ed.D

Education Leadership

Nova Southeastern University

Michael

Gillespie

PhD

Comparative Literature

Indiana University

Kenneth

Glaudell

PhD

Political Science

University of Wisconsin

*Thomas

Goetz

PhD

History

City University of New York

Mary Ann

Gorman

Ed.D

Educational Leadership

Texas A&M University

Michael

Graham

PhD

Interdisciplinary Studies

Capella University

Eddie

Green

MA

Security and Management

Webster University

*Steven

Greer

MA

Military Studies

American Military University

Thomas

Greer

MA

Homeland Security

American Military University

Russell

Grimm

MEd

Social Studies

Old Dominion University

Edward

Hagerty

PhD

History/Historical Studies

Temple University

Stacy

Haldi

PhD

Political Science

University of Chicago

*Gwendolyn

Hall

PhD

National Security Studies

University of Maryland

William

Harlow

PhD

Speech Communication

Texas A&M University

Mark

Hatlie

MA

History & Political Science

University of Konstanz (Germany)

AnneMarie

Hayes

JD

Law

Case Western Reserve University

Colin

Heaton

MA

Military History

Temple University

John

Hein

MA

Public service

Governors State University

J. Scott

Hinkle

Ph.D

Counseling Psychology and Human Systems

The Florida State University

Daniel

Hladky

MA

Human Resources Development

Webster University

Sheri

Hoff

Doctorate

Administration Leadership, Human Resource Education

Shenandoah University

*Lyle

Hogue

Ed D

Organizational Leadership

Argosy University-Sarasota

Wayne

Hollman

PhD

Finance

Walden University

Jon

Holstine

PhD

History

Indiana University

*Roger

Holt

DBA

Management

Nova Southeastern University

John

Hough

Ed D

Curriculum and Instruction

Oklahoma State University

*Richard

Hutchins

MBA

Business

University  of  West Florida

Michael

Infranco

PhD

Political Science

Washington State University

*Michael

Jackson

PhD

Community Health

Southern Illinois University

*Kimberly

Jacobs

MA

Adult/Higher Education

University of Texas

Kimberly A.B.

Jacobs

M.A.

Post-secondary and Adult Ed, Capella University, ABD January 2008

University of Texas

*Robert

Jaffin

MBA

Business Management

Suffolk University

Patrick

Jennings

PhD

History

Loyola University

Eric

Jensen

MS

Sport Management

Nova Southeastern University

William

Jetter

PhD

Fire & Safety Engineering Technology

LaSalle University

Stephanie

Johnson

PhD

Education

Colorado State University

Wray

Johnson

PhD

History

Florida State University

Jamie

Johnson

PhD

Health Education

Southern Illinois University

*Donald Pete

Jordan

PhD

Political Science

Northwestern University

Kelly

Jordan

PhD

History

The Ohio State University

Donna

Joy

PhD

Educational Psychology

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Bruce L.

Keisling

Ph.D

Clinical Psychology / Child and Counseling Specializations

Auburn University

*David

Keithly

PhD

Political Science

Claremont Graduate School

Leonard

Kelly

PhD

Professional Higher Ed. Administration

University of Connecticut

*Francine

Kemp

PhD

Management

University of Phoenix

*Micheal

Kemp

MS

Criminal Justice

Minot State University

Robert

Kilgo

MS

Space Studies

University of North Dakota

Michael

Kimble, Sr.

MPA

Public Administration

City University

Ralph

King

MA

Business Administration

Harvard University

Jonathan

Klug

MA

Military History

Louisiana State University

*Steve

Kreis

PhD

History

University of Missouri

*Mariana

Leckner

PhD

Geography

Rutgers University

*Marian

Leerburger

PhD

Government & Politics

University of Maryland

Joseph

LeVesque

DBA

Management

Argosy University

Carl Edwin

Lindgren

Ed D

Education

University of South Africa

*Jonathan

Lockwood

PhD

International Affairs

University of Miami

Pamela

Lucas

MA

National Security and Strategic Studies

Naval War College

*Anthony

Mangeri

MPA

Public Administration

Rutgers University

*Ronald

Mangum

JD

Law

Northwestern University

Melanie

McBride

PhD

English

McMaster University

*Steven

McNally

MA

Security and Management

Webster University

Michael

McTague

MBA

Finance

New York University

Paul

Medhurst

PhD

Political Science

University of Middlesex

*Roger

Melton

MA

Public Administration

University of Oklahoma

Scott

Merriman

PhD

History

University of Kentucky

*Christopher

Merritt

Ed D

Education

University of Southern California

*Kurt

Messick

DMin

Religion/Religious Studies

Christian Theological Seminary

Charles

Millick

MBA

Business Management

Xavier University

*Michael

Miner

MA

Applied Mathematics

University of Maryland

Gary

Minor

JD

Law

Seattle University

Sandra

Mobley

DPA

Public Administration

Nova Southeastern University

*Joseph

Molyneux

PhD

Political Science

University of New Orleans

Elizabeth

Moneymaker

JD

Law

University of Kansas

*John

Moore

MS

Health

California College for Health Sciences

John

Morris

MBA

Business Administration

Florida Institute of Technology

Vannessa

Moses

PhD

Management

Colorado Technical University

James

Moten

MBA

Business Administration

Florida Institute of Technology

*Linda

Moynihan

PhD

English

Miami University

Peter

Nemes

PhD

Comparative Literature

Eotvos Lorand Tudomanyegyetem

Gregory

Noone

JD

Law

Suffolk University

Louise R.

Ollstein

Ed.D

Education Administration

The Catholic University of America

Melissa

Olt

Ph.D.

Education, Instructional Design for Online Learning

Capella University

Kiristen

Osborne

PhD

Public Policy

University of Delaware

Roger

Osterholm

PhD

English

University of Massachusetts

Lee

Ostrom

PhD

Industrial Engineering

Texas Tech University

Randall

Otto

PhD

Theology

Westminster Theological Seminary

*William

Overton

PhD

Education

University of Idaho

*William

Owen

MS

Adult/Higher Education

University of Oklahoma

James

Page

MA

History

University of Arkansas

Delano

Parker

Ed D

Organizational Leadership

Argosy University

*Corinne

Patrick

PhD

Public Administration

Nova Southeastern University

*L.A. Chad

Patrizi

MPA

Public Administration

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Theresa

Pavone

PhD

Psychology - Industrial/Organizational

Capella University

Thomas

Pfundstein

PhD

Education

University of Akron

Thomas

Phelan

Ed D

Education

Syracuse University

*Rhonda

Polak

DBA

Business Administration

Nova Southeastern University

*Carol

Pollio

PhD

Environmental Studies

George Mason University

*Karan

Powell

PhD

Organizational Management

George Mason University

Sunil

Ram

MA

Political Science

University of Guelph

Steven

Ramold

PhD

History

University of Nebraska

Erich

Randall

MS

Administration

Central Michigan University

Kenneth

Reed

MS

Education

National University

*Christopher

Reynolds

Ed D

Educational Leadership

Argosy University

Rob

Rice

PhD

Ancient History

University of Pennsylvania

Aaron

Richman

MBA

Business Administration

University of Leicester

John

Rickard

PhD

History

University of New Brunswick

*Barrett

Riordan

PhD

History

University of Wales

Daniel

Robb

PhD

Criminal Justice

Walden University

Patricia

Rooney

PhD

Counselor Education

University of Virginia

*Frank

Rosa

PhD

International Studies

University of Notre Dame

Norman

Rose

Ph.D

Curriculum and Instruction, University of North Texas

North Texas University

Betty

Ross

DBA

Business Administration and Management

Nova Southeastern University

*Charles

Russo

MA

Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida

Margaret

Rutter

MS

Computer Information Systems

University of Phoenix

Monica

Sainz

PhD

Sport Management

United States Sports Academy

*Edward

Sakiewicz

PhD

Organizational Management

Capella University

Miguel

Sanchez

MS

Physical Education

West Virginia University

Maha

Sartip

MPH

Health

George Washington University

John

Scales

PhD

Industrial and Systems Engineering

University of Alabama

Joseph

Scalzo

PhD

History

University of Rochester

Kathryn

Scarborough

PhD

Criminal Justice

Sam Houston State University

Thomas

Schaefer

DBA

Management

Argosy University

David

Sconyers

PhD

History

University of Pennsylvania

Robert

Seal

PhD

Geology

University of Michigan

Shawn

Sessa

MS

Athletic Coaching

West Virginia University

Cyndie

Shadow

MBA

Finance

Golden Gate University

*Willow

Shanti

MS

Computer Science

Florida State University

Geoffrey

Shaw

PhD

History/Historical Studies

University of Manitoba

Barry

Shollenberger

Ed D

Education

University of Alabama

Michael

Shrimpton

JD

Law

University of Wales, Cardiff

*Don

Sine

PhD

History

University of Maryland

Dorothy

Slane

PhD

Archaeology

Bryn Mawr College

Stephen

Small

PhD

Military Studies

The Union Institute

*James

Smith

PhD

Environmental Studies

Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Glenn

Smith

JD

Law

Western New England College

Michael

Smith

PhD

History

Florida State University

*Constance

St. Germain-Driscoll

JD

Law

University of Baltimore

Perry

Stallworth

MS

International Management

Troy University

Jennifer

Stephens

PhD

Educational Psychology

Texas A&M University

*Christopher

Stevens

MS

Strategic Intelligence

Joint Military Intelligence College

Frederick

Stielow

PhD

History

Indiana University

Kathy

Stolley

PhD

Sociology

George Washington University

*Matthew

Stork

MS

Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Joseph

Stormer

JD

Law

George Mason University

Douglas

Streusand

MA

History

University of Chicago

Gordon

Strong

Ed D

Sport Management

United States Sports Academy

Diana L.

Swezy

Ed.D

Teaching and Leadership

Central Missouri State University

Travis

Taylor

PhD

Engineering Science

University of Alabama

Christina

Terenzi

MA

Nursing

University of Washington

Michael

Terry

MA

History

University of North Dakota

Antonio

Thompson

PhD

History

University of Kentucky

Robert

Thrower

MS

Space Studies

American Military University

Paul

Toro

MA

Military History

Vermont College of Norwich University

Robert

Tovar

MA

Social Science

University of Chicago

Gary

Trogdon

PhD

History/Historical Studies

University of Nebraska

Stephen

Tvorik

PhD

Strategic Leadership

Walden University

Riccardo

Vargas

MPA

Public Health

Golden Gate University

Irvin

Varkonyi

MBA

International Management

American Graduate School

*Joseph

Varner

MA

Political Science

Acadia University

Loretta

Veney

MA

Criminal Justice

George Washington University

Donald

Walker

PhD

History

University of Nebraska

Annita M.

Ward

Doctorate

Reading Education

West Virginia University

Bill

Watkins

MA

Philosophy/Political Science

Carleton University

Scott

Watson

MEd

Education

University of Massachusetts

Dena

Weiss

MS

Administration of Justice

Virginia Commonwealth University

John

Welch

MA

Military Studies

American Military University

Kevin

Wells

DBA

Management

Argosy University

*Mark

Wessner

PhD

Theology

University of Pretoria

*Charles

White

PhD

History/Historical Studies

Duke University

Steve

Williams

DBA

Business Administration

Nova Southeastern University

Bill

Williamson

PhD

National Security Studies

Nova Southeastern University

Wesley

Wilson

Ed D

Higher Education Administration

University of Florida

Wesley

Wilson

Ed.D

Higher Education Administration

University of Florida

Ross

Wolf

PhD

Education Leadership & Policy Studies

University of Central Florida

*Brett

Woods

PhD

Literature

University of Essex, England

Robert

Young

PhD

History

City University of New York

Zhijuan N.

Zhang

Ph.D

Philosophy

University of Virginia

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