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Each faculty member brings a unique blend of academic credentials and real-world experience, with many holding Ph.D.s or terminal degrees and actively contributing to research, program development, and student success. Search our directory by name title , or department. All School of Business School of Education and Social Science School of Health Sciences School of Humanities School of Math and Science Joe Lane, Ph.D. Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs Employment Type STAFF 252-985-5364 JLane@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Academic Affairs, Administration, Leadership Cabinet Joe Lane, Ph.D. Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs Ph.D. in Political Science Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts B.A. in Political Science and Classics Hampden-Sydney College, Hampden-Sydney, Virginia Anne Aichele Director of Student Success Center, Asst Professor of Education aaichele@ncwu.edu Program/Department First Year Advising, Orientation Committee, Student Success, Teacher Education Anne Aichele Director of Student Success Center, Asst Professor of Education Dr. Anne Aichele serves as NCWU’s Director of Student Success and Assistant Professor of Education. In this role, she oversees the Student Success Center and leads key initiatives including the First-Year Experience program, academic support services, and intervention strategies aimed at improving student retention and degree completion for traditional undergraduates. Dr. Aichele brings over 15 years of experience in higher education and K–12 student affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Higher Education from George Mason University, a Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from NC State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Elizabethtown College. Before joining NCWU, Dr. Aichele served as Head of Student Leadership and Engagement at Saint Mary’s School in Raleigh, where she led orientation programs, advised student government, and managed over 35 student organizations. She previously directed the Office of Student Leadership and Learning at Marymount University, where she developed first-year curricula and led leadership development and assessment initiatives. Her earlier roles include supporting students with disabilities and teaching academic success courses at NC State. Known for her inclusive approach, data-informed strategies, and passion for holistic student development, Dr. Aichele is dedicated to empowering students and fostering a culture of success. Wendy Achilles, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting & Chair, School of Business Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5592 wachilles@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Accounting, Business Administration, School of Business & Professional Studies Wendy Achilles, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Accounting & Chair, School of Business Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University Maria Gil del Alcazar, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5138 MGil@ncwu.edu Program/Department Marketing Major, School of Business & Professional Studies Maria Gil del Alcazar, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Marketing How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2021 What's your favorite class that you teach? Marketing Principles What are your research & teaching interests? Cosmopolitan Consumers What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Paragliding Aaron Allen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5353 AAllen@ncwu.edu Program/Department Mathematics, School of Math and Science Aaron Allen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics B.A., Northwestern College M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln Ph.D., Iowa State University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2021 What's your favorite class that you teach? Calculus What are your research & teaching interests? Applied Mathematics and History of Mathematics What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I like to make (and eat!) pies on Pi Day (March 14) Clark Andersen Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry - PT CAndersen@ncwu.edu Program/Department Chemistry Clark Andersen Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry - PT Vanessa Batchelor, MS, NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPSS, USA-W L1 Visiting Instructor of Exercise Science, Graduate Program Field Experience Coordinator and Strength & Conditioning Coach 252-985-5390 VBatchelor@ncwu.edu Program/Department Exercise Science, health, Master of Human Performance and Sports Science, School of Math and Science Vanessa Batchelor, MS, NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPSS, USA-W L1 Visiting Instructor of Exercise Science, Graduate Program Field Experience Coordinator and Strength & Conditioning Coach National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certifications NSCA Certified Performance and Sport Scientist® (CPSS®) NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS®) View Full CV > How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2000 What's your favorite class that you teach? Kinesiology/Biomechanics What are your research & teaching interests? Sports Performance What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Coaching Women's Soccer at NCWU Consuela Blaizes, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing 252-985-5326 cblaizes@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Nursing Program, RNtoBSN Admin Consuela Blaizes, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Doctorate in Nursing Practice Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota Consuela has served for 10 years serving in multiple roles in higher education to include Nursing Instructor of Associate Degree & Practical nursing, Program Director, Associate Dean, & Associate Vice President of Health Sciences Programs. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from University of Phoenix. She received a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Nursing Education from University of Mary and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Grand Canyon University (GCU). Consuela currently serves as a program evaluator for the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Her doctoral focus was: Improving Fall Prevention with Patient Education in the Acute Care Setting and her Master’s research focus was: Nursing Perspectives of Fall Prevention Protocols in an Acute Care Setting. She has been a Registered Nurse for 27 years and her work background includes pediatrics, mother-baby, and some surgical services. Dimitri Blondel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5354 DBlondel@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology, School of Math and Science Dimitri Blondel, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of Florida What kind of questions do I study? Animal behavior, behavioral ecology, behavioral endocrinology, conservation behavior, science education What kind of organisms? Mostly mammals, mostly small ones: prairie voles, singing mice, house mice, meerkats. But I have also worked with ostriches and blue crabs! Where have I done my research? Kalahari desert, Panamanian cloud forest mountains, American midwest prairies, North Carolina estuaries - and of course laboratories. Selected publications: Drea, C.M., C.S. Davies, L.K. Greene, J. Mitchell, D.V. Blondel, C.L. Shearer, J.T. Feldblum, K.A. Dimac-Stohl, K.N. Smyth-Kabay, and T.H. Clutton-Brock. 2021. A heritable androgenic mechanism of female breeding competition in meerkats. Nature Communications 12(1):1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-27496-x Blondel, D.V., J. Rosenberg, A. Sansone, E.A. Godin, B. W. Yang, L. T. Jaglom-Kurtz, L. Linnenbrook-Garcia, and R.M. Schwartz-Bloom. 2019. Development of an online experiment platform for high school biology. Journal of Formative Design in Learning. 3:62. doi: 10.1007/s41686-019-00030-5 Godwin, J., M. Serr, S.K. Barnhill-Dilling, D.V. Blondel, P.R. Brown, K. Campbell, J. Delborne, A.L. Lloyd, K. Oh, T. Prowse, R. Saah, and P. Thomas. 2019. Rodent gene drives for conservation: opportunities and data needs. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 286(1914):20191606. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2019.1606 Sudweeks, J., B. Hollingsworth, D.V. Blondel, K.J. Campbell, S. Dhole, J.D. Eisemann, O. Edwards, J. Godwin, G.R. Howald, K. Oh, A.J. Piaggio, T.A.A. Prowse, J.V. Ross, J.R. Saah, A.B. Shiels, P. Thomas, D.W. Threadgill, M.R. Vella, F. Gould, and A. Lloyd. 2019. Locally fixed alleles: A method to localize gene drive to island populations. Scientific Reports.  9(1):1-10. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-51994-0 Blondel, D.V., G.N. Wallace, S. Calderone, M. Gorinshteyn*, C.M. St. Mary, and S.M. Phelps. 2016. Effects of population density on corticosterone levels of prairie voles in the field.  General and Comparative Endocrinology 225:13-22. doi: 10.1016/j.ygcen.2015.09.002 Blondel, D.V. and S.M. Phelps. 2016. Effects of acute corticosterone treatment on male prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster): Territorial aggression does not accompany induced social preference. Journal of Comparative Psychology 130:400-406 Blondel, D.V., J. Pino, and S.M. Phelps. 2009. Space use and social structure of long-tailed singing mice (Scotinomys xerampelinus).  Journal of Mammalogy 90:715-723. doi: 10.1644/08-MAMM-A-009R2.1 Forward, R.B., Jr., R. A. Tankersley, D. Blondel, and D. Rittschof. 1997.  Metamorphosis of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus: effects of humic acids and ammonium. Marine Ecology Progress Series 157:277-286. doi: 10.3354/meps157277 Teaching Philosophy I strive to make biology interesting and exciting and to help my students gain an appreciation of biology’s relevance to their lives. My methods are driven primarily by an active learning, evidence-based approach; I like to emphasize inquiry-based learning. I also bring into my teaching my own passion for biology and my own research experiences, to make the content more accessible and exciting.  Finally, underlying all of my teachings is an attitude of respect and positive reinforcement for each of my students, and an appreciation and acknowledgment of the diverse backgrounds brought to my classroom. More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2021 What's your favorite class that you teach? Animal Behavior What are your research & teaching interests? Behavioral Ecology What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I collect science-themed board games. Lucinda Boykin Visiting Instructor of Computer Information Systems LBoykin@ncwu.edu Program/Department Computer Information Systems Lucinda Boykin Visiting Instructor of Computer Information Systems Andrew Carter, Ed.D., CSCS Assistant Professor of Exercise Science acarter@ncwu.edu Program/Department Exercise Science, Master of Human Performance and Sports Science, School of Health Sciences Andrew Carter, Ed.D., CSCS Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Dr. Andrew Carter joined the Exercise Science Department in the fall of 2025. Dr. Carter obtained his doctorate in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2019.  Additionally, he has a Master of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Science degree from Salisbury University. Since 2002 he has been a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at North Carolina Wesleyan University in the School of Health Sciences. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Carter spent nearly 20 years as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and athletics administrator at the Division 1 and high school levels. Prior to NCWU, while at Campbell University, Dr. Carter served in a number of roles including, Director of Strength and Conditioning (2008-2017), Assistant Athletics Director (2015-2022) and Associate Athletics Director (2022-2024). During his time at Campbell, Carter was instrumental in launching sport science initiatives for the athletics department, the Campbell MADE career development program and the Camels LEAD leadership development program. He also oversaw the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and served as sport administrator overseeing the operations of several sport programs. Dr. Carter also served the department of Exercise Science at Campbell as an adjunct professor teaching a variety of courses including Design of Strength and Conditioning Programs, Special Topics: Sport Science, Health and Wellness and Weight Training. CERTIFICATIONS 2002-Present Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), National Strength and Conditioning Association 1998-Present Certified in CPR and Community First Aid and Safety, American Red Cross 2018-Present Certified in Mental Health First Aid PUBLICATIONS Carter, A.B., Douex, A.T., Kaminski, T.W. (2007) Effects of High-Volume Upper Extremity Plyometric Training on Throwing Velocity and “Functional” Ratios of the Shoulder Rotators in Collegiate Baseball Players. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research . 21(1), 208-215. Carter, A.B., Douex, A.T., Kaminski, T.W. (2006) Effects of High-Volume Upper Extremity Plyometric Training on Throwing Velocity and “Functional” Ratios of the Shoulder Rotators in Collegiate Baseball Players (Abstract). Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research . 20(4):e4. Carter, A.B., Douex, A.T., Kaminski, T.W. (2005) Examining Functional Isokinetic Strength Ratios in a Group of NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Baseball Players. Journal of Athletic Training . 40(2):S-22. Jacobs P.L., Johnson B.M., Somarriba G.A., Carter A.B. (2005) Reliability of upper extremity anaerobic power assessment in persons with tetraplegia. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine , 28(2):109-13. Jacobs, P.L., Johnson, B.M., Carter, A.B., Mahoney, E.T., Somarriba, G.A. (2004) Effect of Variable Loading in Determination of Upper Limb Anaerobic Power in Persons with Tetraplegia. Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development , 41(1):9-14. Carter, A.B., Jacobs, P.L., Johnson, B.M. Mahoney, E.T., Somarriba, G.A. (2003) Physiological Response to Press/Pull Ergometry in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury . Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , 17(4):3. Education Ed.D. University of North Carolina – Greensboro Follow School of Health Sciences North Carolina Wesleyan University 3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Office Location: Indoor Sports & Education Facility (ISEF) View Full CV > Shannon Crowley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Public Health, MPH Program Director Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5243 SCrowley@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Exercise Science, Masters of Public Health, Public Health, RNtoBSN Admin, School of Math and Science Shannon Crowley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Public Health, MPH Program Director Education The University of South Carolina Columbia, SC Shannon Crowley, Ph.D. obtained her doctorate in Exercise Science from the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina, and concurrently obtained a certificate of graduate study in Psychiatric Rehabilitation from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Following her doctoral program, Dr. Crowley completed a NRSA Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health, in the Program in Women’s Mood Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, where she won the prestigious Postdoctoral Scholar Award for Research Excellence. Dr. Crowley’s research interests focus on psychobiological aspects of exercise and physical activity, and in particular, stress-related mechanisms by which exercise may help to prevent and treat depression and anxiety disorders. In this capacity, she has conducted research in various populations at risk for depression and anxiety disorders, including soldiers undergoing basic combat training in the United States Army, veterans and active duty military personnel returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom with diagnosed Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, and women in pregnancy and postpartum at risk for postpartum depression. Dr. Crowley is currently an Associate Professor of Public Health at North Carolina Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount, NC, and also serves as the Masters of Public Health Program Director and Program Coordinator for the Department of Health Promotion. She is highly active in teaching and student-driven research at NCWU, focusing on health aspects of physical activity and exercise in both her teaching and research arenas. Selected Scholarly Work Crowley, SK . “Exercise, Depression-Anxiety Disorders and Sex Hormones” in Sex Hormones, Exercise and Women: Scientific and Clinical Aspects, 2nd Edition. (Anthony C. Hackney, PhD, Ed.) Springer Science and Business Media, LLC. New York, NY , 2023. M. Magal, R. A. Valladarez Cuestas, S. K. Crowley, V. B. Batchelor & J. R. Hoffman. (In Press, 2023). Seasonal Changes in Physical Performance–Related Variables in Women NCAA Division III Soccer Players. Gazzetta Medica Italiana-Archivio per le Scienze Mediche. Youngstedt SD, Ginsberg JP, Kline CE, Crowley SK , Reynolds AM, Burch JB, Han SY. Bright light treatment of combat-related PTSD: A randomized controlled trial. Military Medicine. 2021. Epub ahead of print. Crowley SK , Rebellon J, Huber C, Leonard AJ, Henderson D, Magal M. Cardiorespiratory fitness, sleep, and physiological responses to stress in women. Eur J Sport Sci. 2020 Jan 25:1-10. doi: 10.1080/17461391.2020.1716855. Crowley SK , O’Buckley TK, Schiller CE, Stuebe A, Morrow AL, and Girdler SS. Blunted neuroactive steroid and HPA axis responses to stress are associated with reduced sleep quality and negative affect in pregnancy: a pilot study. Psychopharmacology. 2016; 233(7):1299-310. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26856852 Crowley SK , Pedersen CA, Leserman J, Girdler SS. The Influence of Early Life Sexual Abuse on Oxytocin Concentrations and Premenstrual Symptomatology in Women with a Menstrually Related Mood Disorder. Biological Psychology. 2015; 109: 1-9. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25892085 Brandon AR, Crowley SK , Gordon JL, Girdler SS. Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression Related to Reproductive Events. Current Psychiatry Reports. 2014; 16 (12): 526. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25308394 Crowley SK , Wilkinson LL, Wigfall LT, Wooten NR, Reynolds AM, Muraca ST, Glover SH, Wooten NR, Sui X , Beets MW, Durstine JL, Newman-Norlund RD, Youngstedt SD. Physical Fitness and Depressive Symptoms during Army Basic Combat Training. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 2015; 47(1):151-8. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24870581 Crowley SK , Girdler SS. Neurosteroid, GABAergic and Hypothalamic Pituitary Adrenal (HPA) Axis Regulation: What is the Current State of Knowledge in Humans? Psychopharmacology.  2014; 231:3619-34. Invited Review. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24756763 Goodrich KM, Crowley SK , Lee DC, Sui XS, Hooker SP, Blair SN. Associations of cardiorespiratory fitness and parental history of diabetes with risk of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 2012; 95(3):425-31. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22119534 Professional Affiliations American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Honor and Service Fraternity North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance Follow Researchgate Google Scholar School of Mathematics and Sciences North Carolina Wesleyan University 3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Office Location: Shaw Learning Center See a full list of publications, research projects, presentations and honors. View Full CV > Patricia Brewer, Ph.D. Professor of Teacher Education Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5220 pbrewer@ncwu.edu Program/Department Teacher Education Patricia Brewer, Ph.D. Professor of Teacher Education How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2004 What's your favorite class that you teach? Special Education Classes, Educational Theory and Practice What are your research & teaching interests? Cultural Competency/Responsiveness, Inclusion Education and Unconcious Bias: Man in the Mirror What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Parent advocacy and flower gardening Jason Buel, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communications/Assistant Professor of Cinema & Media Arts, Program Coordinator, Communication Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5267 JBuel@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Communications, Entertainment Arts, School of Humanities Jason Buel, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communications/Assistant Professor of Cinema & Media Arts, Program Coordinator, Communication Assistant Professor of Cinema & Media Arts My research focuses on digital communication in and around contemporary social movements. I am fascinated by the intersections between media, technology, and politics. I am especially interested in how people use new and emerging documentary practices in attempts to transform power relations and fight for equality. In my teaching, I strive to keep an inquisitive spirit at the forefront of everything I do. I want to create opportunities for my students to experience wonder, to find lines of inquiry that feel genuinely meaningful to them, and to discover ways of actively engaging with society rather than passively accepting the world as they have inherited it. My students pose questions that matter, and they are empowered not only to find answers to those questions but to develop creative interventions based on what they are learning. If my students take nothing else away from my courses, I want them to develop the desire, confidence, and skills necessary to take charge of their learning and see themselves as lifelong learners. Selected Publications Buel, Jason. “The Mediated Adventures of EggBoy: Direct Action, Street Art, and Memes as Anti-Fascist Praxis.” ImageTexT 13.3 (forthcoming). Buel, Jason. “Automated Visions, Algorithmic Imageflows: The Technopolitics of Black Lives Matter Videos on YouTube.” MAST: The Journal of Media Art Study and Theory 3.1 (April 2022). Buel, Jason and Kristi Kouchakji. “Analog No More?: Idle No More as Digital Nation.” InsUrgent Media from the Front: A Media Activism Reader. Ed. Chris Robé and Stephen Charbonneau. Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 2020. Buel, Jason and Kristi Kouchakji. “He Did Nazi That Coming: Remix, Resistance, and Richard Spencer’s Face.” Resist and Persist: Essays on Social Revolution in 21st Century Narratives. Ed. Leisa Clark and Amanda Firestone. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2020. Buel, Jason. “Assembling the Living Archive: A Media-Archaeological Excavation of Occupy Wall Street.” Public Culture 30.2 (May 2018): 283–303. Buel, Jason. “Playing (With) The Western: Classical Hollywood Genres in Modern Video Games.” Game On, Hollywood! Essays on the Intersection of Video Games and Cinema. Ed. Joseph Michael Sommers and Gretchen Papazian. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2013. Selected Conference Presentations Buel, Jason. “Counter-Confederate Culture Jamming: Radical Recontextualization as Anti-Racist Work.” Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Baltimore, MD, November 13–17, 2019. Buel, Jason. “Power to the Algorithms? The Black Lives Matter Movement on YouTube.” Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Baltimore, MD, November 13–17, 2019. Buel, Jason. “How Dank Was My Meme Stash?: Sequential Art, Social Justice, and Internet Memes.” Graphic Justice Discussions. Brooklyn, NY, October 20, 2018. Buel, Jason. “This is What Documentary Looks Like: Digital Docmedia and the Archive.” Society for Cinema and Media Studies Annual Conference. Toronto, Ontario, March 14–18, 2018. Buel, Jason. “Opacity and Visibility in Contemporary Digital Activism.” Annual Convention of the National Communication Association. Philadelphia, PA, November 10–13, 2016. Buel, Jason and Kristi Kouchakji. “#citizenship: Idle No More and Digital Nationhood.” Visible Evidence XXIII. Bozeman, MT, August 11–14, 2016. Buel, Jason. “Mere Footage into Argument: #BlackLivesMatter and Algorithmic Montage.” Society for Cinema and Media Studies Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 30–April 3, 2016. Buel, Jason. “Pictures at a Revolution: Babylon ‘13’s Witnessing and Co-Creation of a New Political Imaginary for Ukraine.” Visible Evidence XXII. Toronto, Ontario, August 19–22, 2015. Buel, Jason. “Imag(in)ing Black Lives Matter: Representations of Resistance in Web Videos.” International Association of Media and Communication Research Conference. Montréal, QC, July 12–16, 2015. Buel, Jason. “A Kinder, Gentler Patriarchy: (Re)mediated Spaces and the (Re)construction of Inequality in Contemporary Social Movements.” Console-ing Passions International Conference on Television, Video, Audio, New Media and Feminism. Dublin, Ireland, June 18–20, 2015. Buel, Jason. “Dear Subscriber: You Are Registered as a Participant in a Mass Disturbance.” International Communication Association, Ethnicity and Race in Communication Pre-Conference. Seattle, WA, May 22, 2014. Buel, Jason. “Globalizing Protest: Scales of Resistance in Ukraine’s Maidan Movement.” Rethinking Globalization and the Question of Scale: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences. Raleigh, NC, April 24–26, 2014. How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2017 What's your favorite class that you teach? Documentary and Social Change What are your research & teaching interests? Communication in social movements, film and new media What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I play the drums. 🙂 Jim Bowers, Ph.D. Professor of English Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5264 JBowers@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Jim Bowers, Ph.D. Professor of English Education Ph.D., Florida State University Research and Teaching Interests I specialize in 20th- and 21st-century American literature. My research and teaching interests include African-American literature, the literature of social movements, the literature of peace, the history of the novel, and creative writing. Courses Taught ENG 427: Senior Seminar ENG 425: Major Author (Mark Twain) ENG 425: Major Author (Toni Morrison) ENG 424: Ethnic Studies ENG 423: Studies in Contemporary Literature ENG 314: Studies in American Literature ENG 305: Creative Writing: Introduction to the Short Story ENG 215: Studies in a Genre ENG 204: Literature of the United States II ENG 203: Literature of the United States I ENG 112: Writing II ENG 111: Writing I Justin A. Davis Assistant Professor of Biology jdavis@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology Justin A. Davis Assistant Professor of Biology Brent Dozier, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics, Program Director of Chemistry Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5260 BDozier@ncwu.edu Program/Department Mathematics, School of Math and Science Brent Dozier, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics, Program Director of Chemistry A.A., A.S., Nash Community College B.S., M.S., Ph.D. North Carolina State University Tim Dornemann, Ed.D., CES, PES, CSCS, CPSS OS Pro Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Director of the MS-HPSS Program TDornemann@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Exercise Science, Master of Human Performance and Sports Science Tim Dornemann, Ed.D., CES, PES, CSCS, CPSS OS Pro Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Director of the MS-HPSS Program Tim Dornemann, Ed.D., CES, PES, CSCS, CPSS, RSCC*D, OS Instructor Education Ed.D. in Sports Management with an emphasis in Sports Fitness and Health and a Specialization in Leadership from the United States Sports Academy Dr. Tim Dornemann joined the Exercise Science Department in the fall of 2023 as an Associate Professor of Exercise Science. Tim completed his Doctor of Education in sports management with an emphasis in sports fitness and health and a specialization in leadership from the United States Sports Academy. Additionally, he has a Master of Arts degree in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor of Science degree from Rockford University. He was first certified as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in 1992.  Dr. Dornemann has served as a reviewer for the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE) and a member of the CASCE standards committee. Dr. Dornemann previously oversaw both the undergraduate in exercise science and the Master of Science in kinesiology programs at Barton College and served as the director of sports performance his first five years at Barton. He currently serves as a member of the United States Sports Academy’s national faculty and has taught for the sports academy in Malaysia, Thailand, and China. Dornemann volunteers as the director of educational programs for Sports Performance Sciences (SPS), an organization that conducts performance-enhancement education programs internationally and develops conditioning programs combined with character development programming domestically. Through the international branch of SPS, International Performance Sciences, he has worked with the Philippine Olympic Committee and India national wrestling team. Two of the projects Dornemann developed for SPS have been published by Linus Publishing – “PowerRev ‘Four Laws of Victory’ Character Development Program: Build Successful Teams and Athletes by Teaching Lessons That Transcend Sports” and “PowerRev Youth Athletic Development Program: Building Champions in Sports and in Life.” A third collaborative project “The PowerRev Way; Developing the Total Athlete” came to print in 2023. He also has written Russian Vibration Training: The Mikheev Method, published by Healthy Learning. Dornemann’s certifications include: NSCA: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS); Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) NASM: Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES); Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) NASE: Level II Certified Speed Specialist Original Strength: Original Strength Certified Professional USAW: Sports Performance Coaching Certification FMS: Level 1 and 2 View Full CV > Daniel Elias, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Science/Program Coordinator, Environmental Science Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5256 DElias@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science, School of Math and Science Daniel Elias, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Environmental Science/Program Coordinator, Environmental Science B.S., La Molina National Agrarian University M.S., Washington State University Ph.D., Ball State University How do I teach? As a scientist and educator, I heavily rely on inquiry-based education, active learning, and interdisciplinary teaching. I want my students to improve their understanding of foundational and basic biological concepts and further apply these concepts into larger issues, develop problem-solving skills and strategies, improve skills associated with collaborative teamwork, and lessen any math, science, or authority anxiety. What are my research interests? My research interests focus on how human activities have an impact on aquatic ecosystems. Specifically, I am interested in the effects of pesticides, pharmaceuticals and personal care products on freshwater organisms. These pollutants are ubiquitous and detected at concentrations that likely have an effect on organismal fitness. So, I want to address and explore how these contaminants alter organisms’ behavior (using movement as an indicator), growth, reproduction, and egestion/ingestion rates and how these changes affect food webs and nutrient cycles. What am I doing right now? In class: I teach Life Science (BIO101), Life Science Lab (BIO102), Introduction to Environmental Science (BIO224), Agroecology (BIO226), Global Water Issues (BIO330), Environmental Science (BIO324), Environmental Science Lab (BIO325), Environmental Studies (BIO326), and Environmental Health (BIO424). In research: Effects of pharmaceuticals and salinity on snail (Physa acuta) and fish (Poecilia reticulata) growth, movement, and reproduction Meta-analysis on pharmaceuticals abundance in wastewater effluent Case studies addressing global water issues Students have pursued research addressing the effects of acetaminophen and salinity on freshwater ecosystems from an ecotoxicological approach. We have received funding through Society for Freshwater Science, North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and North Carolina Wesleyan University internal grants. This funding has supported research and students’ conferences participation. I am always looking forward to meeting enthusiastic students to be part of these research efforts. Tyana Ellis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communications and Public Health 252-985-5325 TEllis@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Communications, Masters of Public Health, Public Health, School of Humanities Tyana Ellis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communications and Public Health Dr. Tyana J. Ellis started her college journey at Campbell University, earning a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Public Relations, a B.S. in Health Communication, and an M.S. in Public Health. Following that, Dr. Ellis decided to pursue her doctoral degree at the University of Alabama, earning a PhD in Health Communication with a cognate in Public Health. After earning her doctorate, Dr. Ellis moved to Richmond, Virginia, where she worked at the University of Richmond as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Health Studies, teaching classes such as Health Policy, Global Health, Health Communication, and Patient and Provider Communication. In 2023, Dr. Ellis also became a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®). Dr. Ellis’ research largely centers around health disparities, such as food insecurity and mental health, in vulnerable populations, such as college students and rural communities. Dr. Ellis has presented much of her health disparity research at regional, national, and international conferences such as the Southern States Communication Association, Kentucky Conference on Health Communication, National Communication Association, American Public Health Association, and International Communication Association. In addition to presenting at conferences, Dr. Ellis is actively involved in several professional associations, serving as the Vice Chair of the Southern States Communication Association’s Health Communication Division and the Mentoring Chair of the American Public Health Association’s Food and Nutrition Section. Dr. Ellis has several publications in press, including chapters in upcoming books on innovative approaches in narratives and health communication, communication anxiety and apprehension, and clinical and public health nutrition; an article in Review of Communication ; and her first book, “The Communicative, Intersectional, and Systemic Nature of College Food Insecurity.” Dr. Ellis is currently an Assistant Professor of Communication and Public Health at North Carolina Wesleyan University. Selected Scholarly Work Ellis, T. J. (in press). The Communicative, Intersectional, and Systemic Nature of College Food Insecurity . Lexington Books. Ellis, T. J. (in press). “It’s not a matter of choice”: The intersectional and systemic nature of college food insecurity. Review of Communication Special Issue on Thinking Critically about Critical Communication Ellis, T. J. (in press). The Importance of Instructor Social Support for College Students’ Mental Health. In L.B. Carper (Ed.), Innovative Approaches in Narratives and Health Communication . Vernon Press. Ellis, T. J., & Koh, L. (in press). Gastronomic solutions: Exploring enteral and parenteral nutrition for optimal patient care. In A.K. Mitra & D. Vanoh (Eds.), Essentials of Clinical and Public Health Nutrition . Springer. Ellis, T. J. (in press). Research is in Your Reach! In-Class Research Activity. In E. E. Johnson-Young, A. Y. Goldman, & A. R. Walker (Eds.), Collaborative Team-Based and Experiential Learning: A Path to Student Innovation in Communication . Peter Lang International Academic Publishers. Ellis, T. J. (in press). Photovoice Scavenger Hunt: Critically Evaluating how Campus Environments Communicate about Health. In K. Rudick (Ed.), Teaching from the Heart: Critical Communication Pedagogy in the Communication Classroom (Second Edition) . Cognella. Ellis, T. J. (in press). Communication Apprehension about College Food Insecurity. In S. Prentiss & D. Horn (Eds.), Communication Anxiety and Apprehension . Routledge. Franco, C. L., & Ellis, T. J. (in press). Communication Apprehension and Death: Identifying Factors and Mitigating Anxiety and Avoidance around Discussing End-of-Life Topics. In S. Prentiss & D. Horn (Eds.), Communication Anxiety and Apprehension . Routledge. Ellis, T. J. (2024). Crisis Communication Group Case Study. In B.N. Frisby & R. Kaufmann (Eds.), Teaching Communication Series: Pedagogical Resources . Cognella. Vahedi, L, Harb, C., Tate, S., Nguyen, A., Ellis, T. , Woolsey, S., & Suen, J. J. (2023). When peace is threatened, so is public health. American Journal of Public Health 113 (2), 132. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2022.307185 Bissell, K., Ellis, T. (2021). Are children getting outplayed? Examining the intersection of children’s involvement in physical education, youth sports, and their health and well being. Handbook of Communication and Sport. (Ed. Michael Butterworth). Mouton de Gruyton Publishers. Professional Affiliations National Communication Association American Public Health Association Southern States Communication Association Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Honor Society Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority Download CV > Paul Ewell, AIC, D.B.A. Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management/Program Coordinator, Supply Chain Management Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5567 PEwell@ncwu.edu Program/Department Business Administration, School of Business & Professional Studies, Supply Chain Management Paul Ewell, AIC, D.B.A. Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management/Program Coordinator, Supply Chain Management B.A., Virginia Wesleyan College M.B.A., Salisbury State University D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2022 What's your favorite class that you teach? Supply Chain Management What are your research & teaching interests? Maritime logistics What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I enjoy commercial fishing and maritime history Jay Fortenbery, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5156 JFortenbery@ncwu.edu Program/Department Criminal Justice, School of Business & Professional Studies Jay Fortenbery, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice A.S., Nash Community College B.A., North Carolina Wesleyan College M.S.C.J., Methodist University Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2021 What's your favorite class that you teach? Police in Society What are your research & teaching interests? De-escalation and Police Use of Force What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Exercise and Music Bill Grattan, Ph.D. Professor of English Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5336 wjgrattan@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Bill Grattan, Ph.D. Professor of English Faculty Adviser to The Decree Education Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia A generalist, I teach first-year composition, news and sports writing, copy editing, and introductory literature courses, with particular interest in the American novella, fiction of the American South, and modern American drama. I’m the author of a novella, Ghost Runners (Pinyon Press), and a novel, The Bully of Brantley , Pa. (Black Rose Writing). My latest novel is titled Sister Audrey (self-published). How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2004. What's your favorite class that you teach? Intro to Literature. What are your research & teaching interests? Modern American Fiction and Drama. What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I attended the first night game in World Series history. Meredith Gringle, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Public Health, Program Director of Public Health Studies mgringle@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Masters of Public Health, Public Health, RNtoBSN Admin, School of Health Sciences Meredith Gringle, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Public Health, Program Director of Public Health Studies Education McGill University, BA in Political Science and English Literature UNC Greensboro, MPH and Ph.D. in Community Health Education Dr. Gringle has extensive experience teaching (both online and in-person), advising, and mentoring “traditional” and adult undergraduate and graduate students. Her scholarly foci include stigma and health disparities, reproductive health equity, and qualitative methodologies. Her current interdisciplinary research focuses on perinatal substance use and care-provision. Lois Hart, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Teacher Education Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5164 LHart@ncwu.edu Program/Department School of Education and Social Science, Teacher Education Lois Hart, Ed.D. Associate Professor of Teacher Education How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2014 What's your favorite class that you teach? Educational Practicum in the School Setting What are your research & teaching interests? Data-Driven Teaching What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Watching TV Benjamin “Ben” Hiskes Assistant Professor of Psychology 252-985-5358 BHiskes@ncwu.edu Program/Department Psychology Benjamin “Ben” Hiskes Assistant Professor of Psychology Christa Jones-Hooker, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, CNE Assistant Professor of Nursing 252-985-5327 cjones@ncwu.edu Program/Department Nursing Program, RNtoBSN Admin, School of Health Sciences Christa Jones-Hooker, Ph.D., RN, NE-BC, CNE Assistant Professor of Nursing Education: Ph.D., Nursing Science East Carolina University MSN, Education Concentration East Carolina University Christa has served in a variety of educational roles throughout her professional career, including academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. She earned her Ph.D. in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a concentration in Nursing Education from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive (NE-BC) through the American Nurse Credentialing Center and as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) through the National League for Nursing. Her research interests include systems science, informal caregiving, and patient safety. Christa’s doctoral research was focused on exploring the impact of COVID-19 on work system’s influence on care processes and ambulation outcomes. With over 30 years’ experience, her work background includes nursing, education, sales, and business. Jarrod Kelly, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science/Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5261 JKelly@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Leadership Cabinet, Political Science, School of Education and Social Science Jarrod Kelly, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science/Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation Ph.D., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh M.A., Political Science, University of Pittsburgh B.A., Psychology, Miami University I specialize in American Politics, with specific interests in electoral politics, public opinion, and political psychology. Recently, I have become particularly interested in the social and electoral implications of misinformation, particularly conspiracy theories. Teaching Interests I teach courses on American politics and social science research methods. I offer courses on American political institutions, including U.S. Congress, The American Presidency, and Judicial Politics. These courses challenge students to critically examine the role and efficacy of these institutions, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the institutions and the electorate. I also teach American Political Thought, a course examining the “big ideas” central to the development of the American approach to governance, policymaking, and political ideologies. I also offer two courses more directly related to my interests and expertise in electoral politics. Political Psychology is an interdisciplinary course examining how people “think” about politics, particularly the origins and development of political attitudes, the role of personality and dispositional factors, as well as information processing. I have also recently developed a new course, Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation, which also satisfies a Wesleyan Core requirement. Finally, I also teach Social Research Methods. This course introduces students to the empirical approach to asking and answering social science research questions, with an emphasis on quantitative methods. I favor an applied approach, with students developing their own research questions, collecting data, and analyzing the data using statistical software. Research Interests I have broad research interests in political psychology and electoral politics. A common thread throughout much of my research is a focus on political identity, particularly partisan and ideological identities. Recent projects have examined how partisan identity/loyalty structures vote choice in primary elections, cross-cutting issues across partisan and ideological identity, and the social nature/function of ideological identity. Recently, I have become interested in how misinformation shapes political attitudes, and I am working on a project, in collaboration with Dr. Preuss (Associate Professor of Psychology at NCWU) on how belief in conspiracy theories can fulfill a social need. Dr. Preuss and I have also recently founded the Social Science Research Lab at NCWU. This is a dedicated space to collect and analyze data and we hope to involve students in the research conducted through the lab in the coming years. Courses Taught POL 112: American Political System POL 212: Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation POL 300: United States Congress POL 301: Judicial Politics POL 302: The American Presidency POL 308: Social Research Methods (cross-listed as SOC 308) POL 400: American Political Thought POL 411: Political Psychology POL 495: Special Topics: Campaigns and Elections How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2017 What's your favorite class that you teach? POL 212: Conspiracy Theories & Misinformation What are your research & teaching interests? Political psychology, electoral behavior and American politics What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Father of 2 dogs, Paulie a St. Bernard/Bernese mix and Frankie, a Beagle/English Bulldog mix Young Hun Kim, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science/Program Coordinator, Political Science Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5118 YKim@ncwu.edu Program/Department Political Science, School of Education and Social Science Young Hun Kim, Ph.D. Professor of Political Science/Program Coordinator, Political Science Ph.D., Political Science, Pennsylvania State University M.A., Political Science, Pennsylvania State University M.A., Russian and Eastern European Studies/Political Science, Seoul National University B.A., Polish Language and Literature, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies I have earned my Ph.D. in Political Science in 2008 from the Pennsylvania State University. My teaching and research focus on comparative political institutions, democracy and democratization, East European politics, Russian Politics, and East Asian Politics. Teaching Interests I currently teach Comparative Politics, East Asian Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Political Science, and Political Parties and Public Opinion. I believe my role as a teacher is to introduce students to new areas, work with them on topics that they are curious about, and keep students motivated and enthusiastic throughout the course. In doing so, I hope that students in my classes not only complete the class in a successful manner but also effectively evaluate theoretical arguments in Political Science and develop their own perspectives accordingly. Research Interests My research has focused mostly, but not exclusively, on comparative political institutions and democratization, with regional expertise in East Asia and Eastern Europe. More specifically, I examine sources and consequences of new types of presidential instability (interrupted presidencies and impeachment attempts), the post-tenure fate of political leaders, and institutional determinants of democratic performance in presidential and semi-presidential systems. My research appeared in Cross-Cultural Research, Democratization, Government and Opposition, Journal of Politics, and Political Research Quarterly. Courses Taught POL 112: American Political System POL 200: Introduction to Political Science POL 201: Introduction to International Relations POL 300: The United States Congress POL 311: Political Parties and Public Opinion POL 313: Comparative Politics POL 315: East Asian Politics POL 401: Ideals and Ideology POL 408: Big Business and American Politics POL 495: Presidentialism in Comparative Perspective How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2015 What's your favorite class that you teach? Political 201 and 313 What are your research & teaching interests? Comparative Political institutions, democracy democratization, presidential instability What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Cycling Chip Larkin, M.L.S/M.F.A. Instruction and Assessment Librarian Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5233 CLarkin@ncwu.edu Program/Department Leadership Cabinet, Library Chip Larkin, M.L.S/M.F.A. Instruction and Assessment Librarian How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2016 What's your favorite class that you teach? Library Research What are your research & teaching interests? Library instruction/ accessability/Instructional technology What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I enjoy making pottery Carl Lewis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5166 clewis@ncwu.edu Program/Department Criminal Justice, School of Business & Professional Studies Carl Lewis, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice B.A., North Carolina Wesleyan University M.S., East Carolina University Ph.D., Northcentral University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2004 What's your favorite class that you teach? Criminal Justice What are your research & teaching interests? High-Speed Pursuits and CJ Administration Liability What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Fortnite, Surfing, and Photography Jackie Lewis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems/Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5170 JLLewis@ncwu.edu Program/Department Computer Information Systems, School of Business & Professional Studies Jackie Lewis, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems/Program Coordinator, Computer Information Systems B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan College M.B.A., Campbell University Ph.D., Northcentral University More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2000 What's your favorite class that you teach? Programming Structures and Privacy & Policy What are your research & teaching interests? Data Analytics, Software development, Gaming/Game design What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Traditional Japanese Embroidery, knitting, Snow skiing, needlework and embroidery Heather Louch, Ph.D. Professor of Biology/Program Coordinator, Biology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5139 hlouch@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology, School of Math and Science Heather Louch, Ph.D. Professor of Biology/Program Coordinator, Biology The Pennsylvania State University Margaret Love, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5314 MLove@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Margaret Love, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Faculty Adviser to Sigma Tau Delta Education Ph.D., Tufts University M.A. in Humanities, University of Chicago Teaching Interests I teach courses in world literature and composition, with a particular interest in exploring the power dynamics present in these fields. My literature courses offer students insight into how literary texts and other cultural representations shape how we perceive lived experience. My composition classes help students reflect on their writing habits and consider which ones serve them well and which ones might be worth re-evaluating. I encourage my students to take ownership of their own learning process as they encounter new and challenging materials. As an instructor, I am committed to continuing to develop an actively anti-racist pedagogy that emphasizes inclusivity, mutual respect, and collaborative learning. This includes highlighting common ground while also acknowledging problematic ideas, and clarifying the definitions of terms to further contextualize harmful statements. My ultimate aim is to support my students in developing critical thinking skills that can empower them to resist structures of inequity. I’m also a member of the Wesleyan Singers and enjoy creating music with NCWU students. Research My research interests center on Caribbean fiction and poetry, in particular the use of epigraphs in twentieth-century anglophone Caribbean novels. I present my work regularly at the Caribbean Studies Association’s annual conference and have published articles in Caribbean Quarterly, Storyworlds: A Journal of Narrative Studies , and the volume Caribbean Literature in Transition, 1920-1970 (2021, Cambridge University Press). My current book project, Radical Canons , explores the cultural functions of literary authority and the construction of literary canons. Courses Taught ENG 427: Senior Seminar ENG 423: Studies in Contemporary Literature (Imagined Otherwise: Magic & The Supernatural) ENG 422: International Literature (Global Masculinities) ENG 230: Regional World Literatures (Voices of the Caribbean) ENG 202: World Literature II (Movements in Global Literature) ENG 201: World Literature I (Global Literary Cultures) ENG 115: Introduction to Literature ENG 112: Writing II ENG 111: Writing I Chris Lusby, J.D. Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5584 CLusby@ncwu.edu Program/Department Criminal Justice, School of Business & Professional Studies Chris Lusby, J.D. Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice B.A., North Carolina Wesleyan University J.D., Campbell University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2017 What's your favorite class that you teach? Constitutional Law What are your research & teaching interests? Bill of Rights and Law Enforcement application What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Avid Snowboarder Meir Magal, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CSCS, FACSM Inaugural Souza Professor of Exercise Science/Chair, School of Math and Science/Program Coordinator, Exercise Science Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5171 mmagal@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Exercise Science, General Science, Master of Human Performance and Sports Science, Masters of Public Health Meir Magal, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CSCS, FACSM Inaugural Souza Professor of Exercise Science/Chair, School of Math and Science/Program Coordinator, Exercise Science Meir Magal, Ph.D., ACSM-CEP, NSCA-CSCS, FACSM Education Ph.D. in Human Performance (Exercise Physiology), The University of Southern Mississippi (2002) Dr. Magal obtained his Human Performance (Exercise Physiology) doctorate from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2002. He is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a Fellow of ACSM (FACSM). He serves as a Program Director Professor of Exercise Science , and the Chair of the School of Mathematics and Sciences at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCWU). Although NCWU is primarily a teaching college, Dr. Magal has been heavily involved in providing service to ACSM in different capacities and with ongoing research. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Magal has served on the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) in different capacities. He also authored and served as an editor on several ACSM publications. Most recently, he served as a Co-Editor on the 6th Edition of the ACSM’s Fitness Assessment Manual book. Research-wise, Dr. Magal has published numerous papers and abstracts examining NCAA DIII athletic performance, cardiorespiratory and postural control responses to various modes of exercise, and physical activity preparticipation health screening procedures. Selected Scholarly Work M. Magal , M. Amitay and J. R. Hoffman. A Comparison Between the Traditional and Novel Isometric Mid-Thigh Methods and The Relationship to Countermovement Jump Performance. International Journal of Exercise Science. 18 (3): 226-238, 2025. P. M. Gallo, B. Langton, M. Magal , R. Reed, J. Whitworth and F. Neric. (In Press, 2024). ACSM CCRB Update on Recertification and Continuing Education Credit Provider Policy. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal. Magal, M. and Riebe D. Active Voice: We Can and Should Do Better When Estimating Cardiorespiratory Fitness ACSM Bulletin Blog. March 7, 2023. M. Magal , R. A. Valladarez Cuestas, S. K. Crowley, V. B. Batchelor & J. R. Hoffman. Seasonal Changes in Physical Performance–Related Variables in Women NCAA Division III Soccer Players. Gazzetta Medica Italiana-Archivio per le Scienze Mediche 182 (12): 896-904, 2023 M. Magal , B. A. Franklin, G. B. Dwyer, and D. Riebe. Back to Basics: A Critical Review of the Methodology Commonly Used to Estimate CRF. ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal. 27 (2): 12-19, 2023. M. Magal, S. L. Fann and K. S. Thomas. Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Perceptual Responses to Preferred Walking Speed at Different Inclines and Post Exercise Postural Control in Healthy College Age Adults. International Journal of Exercise Science . 15 (2): 113-124, 2022. Magal, M ., Liette, N. C., Crowley, S. K., Hoffman, J. R. and Thomas, K. S. Sex-Based Performance Responses to an Acute Sprint Interval Cycling Training Session in Collegiate Athletes. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport . 92 (3): 469-476, 2020. S. K. Crowley, J. R. Rebellon, C. Huber, A. Leonard, L., D. Henderson and M. Magal . Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Sleep, and Physiological Responses to Stress in Women. European Journal of Sports Science . 20 (10): 1368-1377, 2020. Magal, M. and Neric, F. B. ACSM Certifications: defining an exercise profession. From concept to assessment and everything in between. ACSM’s Health and Fitness Journal . 24 (1): 12-18, 2020. K. S. Thomas, M. Hammond and M. Magal . The Impact of Graded Forward and Backward Walking, at a Matched Intensity on Metabolic Measures and Postural Control. Gait and Posture . 65 (9): 20-25, 2018. G. P. Whitfield, D. Riebe, M. Magal and G Liguori. Application of the American College of Sports Medicine Adult Preparticipation Screening Algorithm to a nationally representative sample of US adults aged >=40 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001 to 2004. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise . 49 (10): 2056-2063, 2017. J. Bunn, C. L. Eschbach, M. Magal , K. Wells. The Effects of Warm-up Intensity and Duration on Cycling Time Trial Performance. Central European Journal of Sport Science & Medicine . 17 (1): 5-13, 2017. M. Magal and D. Riebe. New Pre-Participation Health Screening Recommendations: What Exercise Professionals Need To Know. A CSM's Health and Fitness Journal . 20 (3): 22-27, 2016. D. Riebe, B. A. Franklin, P. D. Thompson, C. E. Garber, G. P. Whitfield, M. Magal and L. S. Pescatello. Updating ACSM's Recommendations for Exercise Pre-participation Health Screening. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise . 47 (8): 2473-2479, 2015. Professional Affiliations American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) South East Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine (SEACSM) National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Follow Researchgate Google Scholar School of Mathematics and Sciences North Carolina Wesleyan University 3400 North Wesleyan Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Office Location: Indoor Sports & Education Facility (ISEF) – 118 See a full list of publications, research projects, presentations and honors. View Full CV > More Facts About Me! How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2002 What's your favorite class that you teach? Exercise Physiology What are your research & teaching interests? NCAA DIII Athletics What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I used to be a professional tennis player Gail Marsal, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5362 emarsal@ncwu.edu Program/Department Criminal Justice, School of Business & Professional Studies Gail Marsal, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Criminal Justice/Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice B.A., Meredith College M.S.W., East Carolina University Ph.D., Walden University Kim Martin, Ph.D. Associate Professor-Psychology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5132 KMartin@ncwu.edu Program/Department Psychology, School of Education and Social Science Kim Martin, Ph.D. Associate Professor-Psychology B.A., University of Massachusetts-Boston M.A., Ph.D., Duke University More About Me How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2000 What's your favorite class that you teach? Personality Theories What are your research & teaching interests? Identity/Personality Development What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I was born and grew up in Martha's Vineyard Monica Massey, DNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing/ BSN Program Coordinator mmassey@ncwu.edu Program/Department Nursing Program Monica Massey, DNP, FNP-BC Assistant Professor of Nursing/ BSN Program Coordinator Gabriel Onabote Assistant Professor of Business 252-985-5359 gonabote@ncwu.edu Program/Department Business Administration, School of Business & Professional Studies Gabriel Onabote Assistant Professor of Business Eli Mizelman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science 252-985-5254 emizelman@ncwu.edu Program/Department Exercise Science, Master of Human Performance and Sports Science, School of Health Sciences Eli Mizelman, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Dr. Mizelman obtained his Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology doctorate, with an emphasis on Sports Analytics from the Simon Fraser University. Prior to his doctorate studies, he obtained his Kinesiology (Sports Nutrition) Master of Science degree from University of Saskatchewan. He is a Professor of Exercise Science, at North Carolina Wesleyan University, working both with Graduate and Undergraduate students. Over the years he has presented in more than 15 conferences and published 9 articles in peer reviewed journals (true to August 2025), in the fields of Sports Nutrition, Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, and Sports Analytics. Publications: Mizelman et al. (2025). Bovine Colostrum Supplementation in Rugby, European Journal of Applied Physiology. Ahead of print. EJAP-D-25-00438R1. Mizelman et al. (2024). Critical Speed Models of High-Resolution Speed-Duration Profiles Describe Peak Running Demands in Soccer. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching 19(5), 2056-2066. Mizelman et al. (2020). A Low-Glycemic Index, High-Fiber, Pulse-Based Diet Improves Lipid Profile, but Does Not Affect Performance in Soccer Players. Nutrients 12, 1324. Mizelman (2019). Statistical Power in a Recent Study by Schoenfeld et al. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercis e; vol. 5, Issue 9, p 1971. Puchowicz, Mizelman et al. (2018). The critical power model as a potential tool for anti-doping. Frontiers in physiology , 9, 643. Mizelman et al. (2017). The Health Benefits of Bovine Colostrum, Watson RR., Nutrients in Dairy and Their Implications for Health and Disease; pp. 51-60. London, UK., Cambridge, MA., Oxford, UK., San Diego, CA: Elsevier. Mizelman et al. (2016). The Effect of a Low-Glycemic Index Pulse-Based Diet on Performance and Body Composition in Soccer Players. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal ;  vol. 30 supplement 421.7. Mizelman et al. (2015). The effect of bovine colostrum on performance, body composition, and immunoglobulin-A levels in rugby players. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise ; 47 (Suppl. 1), 583. Hanifi, Mizelman et al. (2015). Health benefits of a pulse-based diet for soccer players during regular season play. The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal ; vol. 29, no. 1 Supplement 733.19. View Full CV > Crystal Ostheim, D.N.P., BS, FNP-BC, NP-C, CNE Director of Nursing Programs and Initiatives/Assistant Professor of Nursing Employment Type STAFF 252-985-5141 costheim@ncwu.edu Program/Department Healthcare Administration, Masters of Public Health, Nursing Program, RNtoBSN Admin, School of Health Sciences Crystal Ostheim, D.N.P., BS, FNP-BC, NP-C, CNE Director of Nursing Programs and Initiatives/Assistant Professor of Nursing PROGRAM COORDINATOR – RN-to-BSN PROGRAM PROGRAM COORDINATOR - HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM Doctorate in Nursing Practice with an emphasis in Nursing Leadership, Grand Canyon University M.S. in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner- University of Cincinnati Ohio Crystal has served as adjunct faculty in our RN to BSN program and Health Care Administration program. She graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Barton College. She received a Master of Science (MSN) Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Cincinnati and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Grand Canyon University. Crystal is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) and the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC). Her doctoral work was on the impact of dietary and lifestyle education on the management and outcomes of patients with congestive heart failure in rural communities. She has been a registered nurse for 12 years and her work background includes pediatric intensive care, primary care, urgent care, geriatric primary care in long-term settings and nephrology. Pamela Patterson, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5161 pymeadows@ncwu.edu Program/Department Chemistry, School of Math and Science Pamela Patterson, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry B.S., Concord College M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2005 What's your favorite class that you teach? General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry What are your research & teaching interests? New teaching methodologies like flipped/hybrid offerings and online courses, labs simulations etc. Monica Jackson, M.S. Visiting Instructor of Accounting Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5361 Mphillis@ncwu.edu Program/Department Accounting, School of Business & Professional Studies Monica Jackson, M.S. Visiting Instructor of Accounting M.S., Keller University Robin Pietryk, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sports Administration/Program Coordinator, Sports Administration Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5216 rmpietryk@ncwu.edu Program/Department School of Business & Professional Studies, Sports Administration Robin Pietryk, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sports Administration/Program Coordinator, Sports Administration Ph.D., Walden University Research Interests Pietryk, Robin M. (2008). Athletes versus non-athletes: Academic success at a small liberal arts college. Ph.D. dissertation, Walden University, United States (Publication No. AAT 3297182). Teaching Philosophy My philosophy is to provide students with a positive learning environment that will not only provide them with valuable knowledge, but also encourage lifelong learners. I implement a variety of strategies in the classroom to reach the needs of different students. As an educator, I continually search for different methods to instruct college students. Three key principles I focus on in my classroom include: Student learning styles Preparing students with 21st-century skills Student evaluation Learning Styles: The classroom, whether online or physical location, will provide students with several methods for gaining necessary skills and knowledge. It is essential to provide visual, auditory, and hands on methods for learning. A few methods I utilize for instruction include:  projects, PowerPoint, open discussion, and research. I enjoy using open dialogue with students because it not only brings the classroom material to life, but also helps to nurture a passion and enthusiasm for the subject matter. 21st Century Skills: The classroom allows the opportunity to use a plethora of technology. Engaging students in computers and programs enhances their abilities needed in the 21st century. Online books, assessments, lectures and exams are only a few strategies I have used in my courses. Evaluation: I feel it is important to use many approaches to assess the student’s progression on course material. Projects, papers, examinations, presentations, rubrics, open discussions are just a few evaluation methods I implement. When possible, I enjoy utilizing practical experiences. Lastly, it is important for me to be available to students and listen to their questions and concerns. Most adult learners are juggling jobs and families, among other obstacles. Each student’s circumstances are different and it is important to be accommodating to aid in the student’s success. Students must be held accountable to timelines and quality of work, but there may extenuating circumstances that may require me to be accommodating. My classroom environment will provide knowledge, skills and theories through many learning styles. It will be conducive for all students to learn and enhance their preparation for a career and to become lifelong learners. More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 1999 What's your favorite class that you teach? Current Issues & Sport Ethics What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I still coach volleyball (club) Jamie Hathaway Pollard, M.Ed. Visiting Instructor of English Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5144 JPollard@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Jamie Hathaway Pollard, M.Ed. Visiting Instructor of English M.A. Ed., East Carolina University My concentration is in English education, and I teach first-year composition courses. I also serve in the Education Department and train middle and high-school English teachers. How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2018 What's your favorite class that you teach? Fundamentals of Communication What are your research & teaching interests? Short fiction What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I coach swim Greg Preuss, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5255 GPreuss@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Leadership Cabinet, Psychology, School of Education and Social Science Greg Preuss, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology B.A., University of Kentucky M.A., Wake Forest University Ph.D., Ohio University Jay Quinan, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology JQuinan@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Psychology, School of Education and Social Science Jay Quinan, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology Chad Ross, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History/Chair, School of Education and Social Science/Program Coordinator of Liberal Studies Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5269 CRoss@ncwu.edu Program/Department History, Liberal Studies, School of Education and Social Science Chad Ross, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History/Chair, School of Education and Social Science/Program Coordinator of Liberal Studies Education B.A., University of Texas-Austin M.A., Ph.D. University of Missouri–Columbia How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2015 What's your favorite class that you teach? Early Modern Europe What are your research & teaching interests? 19th Century Germany What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I like to run. Rachel Roy, MLS Associate Professor/Director of the Library Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5343 RRoy@ncwu.edu Rachel Roy, MLS Associate Professor/Director of the Library How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2012 What are your research & teaching interests? Library Administration What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I love anything true crime related: books, podcasts etc. Fred Sanborn, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology/Assistant Director of the Taylor-Crockers Honor's Program/Program Coordinator, Psychology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5334 fsanborn@ncwu.edu Program/Department First Year Advising, Psychology, School of Education and Social Science Fred Sanborn, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology/Assistant Director of the Taylor-Crockers Honor's Program/Program Coordinator, Psychology B.A., Kansas Wesleyan University M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University More About Me How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2003 What's your favorite class that you teach? So many! If I had to pick one it would be Psychology of Mass Communication What are your research & teaching interests? Media Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I have taken students to death row! Jonathan Sarris, Ph.D. Professor of History/Program Coordinator, History Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5190 jdsarris@ncwu.edu Program/Department History, School of Education and Social Science Jonathan Sarris, Ph.D. Professor of History/Program Coordinator, History Honors Program Advisory Group Teacher Education Council Education Ph.D., University of Georgia How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2004 What's your favorite class that you teach? African-American History; American History on Film; The History of the South; The American Civil War; War and Society What are your research & teaching interests? Philippine Insurrection. I am trained in Southern history, social history, and American military history.  I also am interested in the history of film.  I am the author of A Separate Civil War: Communities in Conflict in the Mountain South (Charlottesville, VA: University of Virginia Press, 2006). Teaching Philosophy Teaching is a collaborative process.  I strive to make students partners in their own learning process by leaning heavily on group discussion, hands-on methods of “doing history,” and game-oriented group exercises.  Learning can be play.  And play can be hard work. What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Movies and Golf Tony Sawyer, M.M. Assistant Professor of Music Production, Director of 301 North Records Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5112 TSawyer@ncwu.edu Program/Department Music Production, School of Humanities Tony Sawyer, M.M. Assistant Professor of Music Production, Director of 301 North Records Education B.M., Kennesaw State University M.M., Northern Arizona University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2013 What's your favorite class that you teach? All of my Music Production courses. What are your research & teaching interests? Music Production, Music Composition and songwriting. What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Music Andrew Stern, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies/Program Coordinator, Religious Studies/Study Abroad Coordinator Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5119 AStern@ncwu.edu Program/Department Religious Studies, School of Humanities Andrew Stern, Ph.D. Professor of Religious Studies/Program Coordinator, Religious Studies/Study Abroad Coordinator Ph.D., Emory University M.T.S, Harvard University B.A., Georgetown University Dr. Stern has been teaching at N.C. Wesleyan and coordinating the Religious Studies program since 2012. He teaches a wide range of courses, including Introduction to Religion, Indigenous Religions of the Americas, Religion in U.S. Culture, and Sacred Art. His specialty is religious history, with a focus on the history of Christianity in the United States. Past research and writing projects have explored Catholic-Protestant relations in the antebellum South. Dr. Stern is also the academic coordinator for Connect, Wesleyan’s summer theology institute for high school students. Courses Recently Taught Introduction to Religion Religion in U.S. Culture Church History Christian Ethics Sacred Art View Full CV > Kelvin Spragley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Teacher Education/Director of Teacher Education/Chief Diversity Officer Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5165 KSpragley@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department History, Leadership Cabinet, School of Education and Social Science, Teacher Education Kelvin Spragley, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Teacher Education/Director of Teacher Education/Chief Diversity Officer How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2000 What's your favorite class that you teach? Classroom Management and Collaborative Leadership Seminar (EDU 416) What are your research & teaching interests? Teacher Advocacy, Accountability in Education What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Gardening Uma Swamy Assistant Professor of Marketing 252-985-5173 USwamy@ncwu.edu Program/Department Marketing Major, School of Business & Professional Studies Uma Swamy Assistant Professor of Marketing Katrina Sweet, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Business Administration/Program Coordinator, Business Administration and Organizational Leadership Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5122 KSweet@ncwu.edu Location Rocky Mount Campus Program/Department Business Administration, Master of Strategic Leadership, Organizational Leadership, School of Business & Professional Studies Katrina Sweet, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Business Administration/Program Coordinator, Business Administration and Organizational Leadership B.A, North Carolina Wesleyan College M.P.A., DeVry University Ph.D., Capella University John Temple, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5160 jgtemple@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology, School of Math and Science John Temple, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Ph.D., North Carolina State University Research Interests I study Vertebrate Zoology, Physiological Ecology, and Life/Science in general.  In particular, I have an ongoing research project to study behavioral and thermoregulatory patterns of turtles on NCWU campus.  I also spend a lot of time in natural settings learning more about the natural history of eastern NC. Teaching Philosophy My approach to teaching is to cultivate a classroom and laboratory environment that pushes students to enhance their understanding of science and biology through diverse learning experiences. Courses Recently Taught Life Science, Cell Biology, Vertebrate Zoology, Physiological Ecology, Senior Seminar. More About Me: How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2005 What's your favorite class that you teach? All of my courses are my favorites. What are your research & teaching interests? Vertebrate Zoology and all things biological. What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? Enjoying the outdoors. Lee Templeton, Ph.D. Professor of English & Chair of the School of Humanities Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5142 LTempleton@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Lee Templeton, Ph.D. Professor of English & Chair of the School of Humanities Chair, School of Humanities Program Coordinator, English Education Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2006) Research and Teaching Interests Medieval English literature, particularly issues of masculinity, grief, and identity; Chaucer and his contemporaries; Malory; Ancient and Medieval literatures in translation; Pre-1700 British literature; Shakespeare; Literary theory and rhetoric; Teaching of literature; Rhetoric and music; Composition. Awards and Honors North Carolina Wesleyan University Jefferson-Pilot Professor, 2018-2019 Sabbatical, Fall 2016 ‘Fritz” James Morrison Smith, Jr. Faculty Development Award, 2013; 2016; 2017; 2018 Mauldin Faculty Professional Development Award, 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award, presented by National Society of Leadership and Success, 2012 Honorary Scholar Baller, 2010 The University of North Carolina at Greensboro English Department Essay Award, 2000 English Department, Graduate Student Travel Award, Spring 2000 Excellence Fellowship, 1999 Florida Southern College Robert Zimmerman Award for Excellence in the Humanities Outstanding English Major Award Recent Projects Editor, Grief, Gender, and Identity in the Middle Ages (Brill, 2022) Co-Editor, with Amy N. Vines, New Directions in Medieval Mystical and Devotional Literature: Essays in Honor of Denise N. Baker (Lehigh University Press, 2023) How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2007. What's your favorite class that you teach? Icelandic Sagas. What are your research & teaching interests? Middle English literature, particularly issues of grief and gender. Doreen Thierauf, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Employment Type Faculty 252-985-5191 dthierauf@ncwu.edu Program/Department English, School of Humanities Doreen Thierauf, Ph.D. Associate Professor of English General Education Program Coordinator Assistant Director of the Teaching and Learning Center Editor, Omnium: The Undergraduate Research Journal at NCWU Education Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Teaching Interests As a faculty member at North Carolina Wesleyan, I often have the chance to teach across traditional disciplinary boundaries, as I do in my course on 19th- through 21st-century British literature which focuses on the development of British national identity from 1800 to the present. Moreover, I appreciate that NCWU maintains small class sizes so that students can forge long-lasting professional relationships with their instructors and peers. I not only enjoy mentoring English majors until they graduate—and sometimes beyond—but also working with them on projects and events for our chapter of the International English Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta , which invites our majors to make the fullest use of their studies. Was honored to win North Carolina Wesleyan's Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award in 2025. I’m serving as editor of NCWU’s undergraduate research journal, Omnium , and have been a member of the Wesleyan Singers since 2019. Research My scholarly work has appeared in Victorian Studies Victorian Literature and Culture Victorian Review, Victoriographies Oxford Bibliographies Pedagogy The Journal of Popular Culture , and other venues. Shane Thompson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of the Bible & the Ancient Near East Employment Type Faculty 252-985-5360 sthompson@ncwu.edu Program/Department Religious Studies, School of Humanities Shane Thompson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of the Bible & the Ancient Near East Education PhD, Brown University MA, Brandeis University MTS, Emory University BA, Wake Forest University Dr. Thompson is an expert in the religions, history, languages, and cultures of ancient Anatolia, Egypt, the Levant, and Mesopotamia, using textual, archaeological, and socio-anthropological methods to examine the ancient Near East. He enjoys teaching classes on a range of topics concerning religion and ancient history to instill passion, understanding, and empathy towards ancient cultures and unfamiliar religious traditions. He is also the co-director and co-founder of Wesleyan’s Digital Humanities Lab which is the recipient of an NEH Spotlight Grant. In addition, he is currently a Kershaw Lecturer of Near Eastern Archaeology for the AIA. He has published and presented on an array of topics ranging from pedagogy to primary text editions. His most recent projects, Displays of Cultural Hegemony and Counter-Hegemony in the Late Bronze and Iron Age Levant: The Public Presence of Foreign Powers and Local Resistance (Routledge, 2023) and Power and Identity at the Margins of the Ancient Near East (edited volume, University Press of Colorado, 2023) explore ancient Near Eastern power relationships in “peripheral” locales. Recent articles focus on topics ranging from borders and power to games and Israelite religion (for articles, see linked CV). He is Co-Chief Editor of Avar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Life and Society in the Ancient Near East and the book series, Life and Society in the Ancient Near East LSANE ). He currently serves as Co-Chair of the ASOR sessions Understanding Power in the Ancient World: Approaches, Manifestations, and Responses and Cultures of Mobility and Borders in the Ancient Near East. Dr. Thompson is also the Co-Chair of the Hebrew Bible and ASOR Membered Sponsored Program Units for the American Academy of Religion Southeast (formerly Society of Biblical Literature Southeast) and Series Co-Chief Editor, Life and Society in the Ancient Near East, Transnational Press London. Current Projects Dr. Thompson is the co-editor of numerous forthcoming volumes: Sports and Games in the Ancient World: Essays on Leisurely and Cultic Competition (Transnational Press London), Music in the Ancient Near East (Transnational Press London) Understanding Power in the Ancient Near East, Volume I: Approaches (Brill), and Cultures of Mobility in the Ancient Near East and several others (see linked CV) His next monograph focuses on the cult centralization of King Hezekiah at the end of the 7th c. BCE (Routledge). For additional projects and articles, see his CV. Courses Recently Taught REL 101 – Introduction to Religion REL 115 – Religious Worlds REL 191 – Introduction to Biblical Hebrew REL 195 – Archaeology of Religion REL 201 – Old Testament REL 202 – New Testament REL 320 – Studies in Biblical Life and Thought (rotating topics) REL 350 – Israelite Religion: History, Texts, and Archaeology REL 495 – The Bible and Film REL 495 – Ancient Near Eastern and Egyptian Religious Texts REL 495 – Comparative Mythology View Full CV > Emily Weber, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology/Program Coordinator, Biomedical Science Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5159 EWeber@ncwu.edu Program/Department Biology, School of Math and Science Emily Weber, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology/Program Coordinator, Biomedical Science Ph.D., University of Rochester Research Interests Biological Research: Immunology and cell-derived vesicles Educational Research: Student academic skill sets and motivation Teaching Philosophy I strive to create an inclusive environment where students can all students can succeed. Throughout my classes, there are multiple opportunities for active learning as well as assignments that will allow students to explore their own interests in the field of biology. Courses Recently Taught Bio 101 Life Sciences, Bio 231 Anatomy & Physiology I, Bio 495 Immunology Sherry Williamson, D.B.A. Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5272 SWilliamson@ncwu.edu Program/Department Computer Information Systems, School of Business & Professional Studies Sherry Williamson, D.B.A. Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems B.S., North Carolina Wesleyan College M.I.T., American Intercontinental University D.B.A., California Intercontinental University Amy Karnehm Willis, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology/Program Coordinator, Sociology Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5158 akarnehm@ncwu.edu Program/Department School of Education and Social Science, Sociology Amy Karnehm Willis, Ph.D. Professor of Sociology/Program Coordinator, Sociology Education B.A., M.A., Wright State University Ph.D., The Ohio State University How long have you been at NCWU? Since 2000 What's your favorite class that you teach? Sex, Marriage & Family What are your research & teaching interests? Teen pregnancy/ Social reproductive interplay What is a fun fact or an interesting hobby of yours? I was born and raised in Ohio in a small "village." I moved to Rocky Mount in the year 2000. An interesting fact about... at that time The city had a population about the same as The Ohio State University, my graduate school. Morgan Wood Assistant Professor of Business and Data Science mwood@ncwu.edu Program/Department Business Administration, School of Business & Professional Studies Morgan Wood Assistant Professor of Business and Data Science Molly Wyatt, Ph.D. Associate Provost/ Associate Professor of Sociology Employment Type STAFF 252-985-5194 mwyatt@ncwu.edu Program/Department Academic Affairs, Leadership Cabinet, Sociology Molly Wyatt, Ph.D. Associate Provost/ Associate Professor of Sociology Education B.S., Syracuse University M.S., University of North Texas Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University Bill Yankosky, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics/Director of the Taylor-Crocker Honor's Program/Program Coordinator, Mathematics Employment Type FACULTY 252-985-5149 byankosky@ncwu.edu Program/Department Mathematics, School of Math and Science Bill Yankosky, Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics/Director of the Taylor-Crocker Honor's Program/Program Coordinator, Mathematics B.A., Western Maryland College M.S., University of Maryland-Baltimore Ph.D., North Carolina State University Director of the Taylor-Crocker Honors Program NC Wesleyan University 3400 N. 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