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Business Division
	Dr. Janet Forney Professor of Business - Chair Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University Post Doctorate Specialty Certificate, Nova Southeastern University M.S., M.T., Virginia Commonwealth University B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
	Dr. David Armstrong - VP for Business Administration Associate Professor of Business Ed.D. studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.S., Texas A & M B.B.A., Texas A & M
	Dr. Gary Fangmann Assistant Professor of Business Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Southwest Baptist University
	Donald E. Tatum Assistant Professor of Business PsyD. studies, California Southern University M.S., Mercer University B.S., Samford University
	Dr. Stacy Hall Assistant Professor of Sport Management Director of Grant Development & Annual Gifts Ph.D., Florida State University M.S., Georgia Southern University B.S., East Carolina University
World Missions and Christian Studies Division
	Dr. H. Edward Pruitt Associate Professor of Christian Studies/Missions - Chair D.Theo., University of South Africa M.Theo., University of South Africa M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.Th., Florida Baptist Theological College
	Dr. Emir Caner - President Professor of History and Christian Studies Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Criswell College
	Mr. Chris Eppling VP for Student Services & Athletic Director Associate Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D. studies, University of Pretoria – South Africa Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Carson-Newman College
	Dr. Adam Harwood Assistant Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
	Dr. Daniel Moosbrugger -VP of Institutional Advancement Professor of Church Leadership and Christian Studies Ph.D., Regent University M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Florida Baptist College
	Dr. Brad R. Reynolds - VP for Academic Services Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D., College of William & Mary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Criswell College
	Dr. Van Sanders Associate Professor of Missions and Evangelism Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Education and Behavioral Science Division
	Dr. Angie Gant Associate Professor of Education - Chair Ed.D., University of Georgia M.Ed., University of Georgia B.M., University of Georgia
	Mr. Mike Croley Instructor of Physical Education M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
	Kevia Elkins Instructor of Physical Education B.S., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Holly Haynes Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences Ed.D., Harvard University Ed.M., Harvard University A.B., Harvard College
	Wade Mawdesley Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health M.S., Dequesne University B.S., Liberty University
	David McDowell Instructor of Physical Education M.A. Columbia International University B.A., Bob Jones University
	Dr. Tammy Mize Associate Professor of Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University M.Ed., North Georgia College & State University B.A., North Georgia College & State University A.A., Truett-McConnell College
	Matt Sanders Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences M. Ed., Lee University B.A., Lee University
	Jenni Deitz Shepard Instructor of Physical Education and Health M.A.T., Piedmont College B.A., Piedmont College
	Dr. Sara Worley Associate Professor of Education ED.D, National Louis University M.A., North Georgia College
Humanities Division
	Dr. Michael T. Justus Associate Professor of History/Political Science - Chair Ph.D., University of Florida M.A. University of Georgia B.A., Carson-Newman College
	James Bailey Instructor of English B.S., University of Georgia
	Dr. Jason Graffagnino Assistant Professor of History Ph. D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M. Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Louisiana State University
	Dr. Constance M. Nunley Professor of Modern Languages Ph.D., University of Georgia M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A., Converse College
	Michael D. O'Brien Assistant Professor of Communications M.A. Regent University B.A., Arizona State University
	Dr. Samuel R. Pelletier Professor, Biblical Languages Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary B.A., Hannibal-LaGrange College
	Dr. Damien Westfield Assistant Professor of Speech/Communication Ph.D., University of Nebraska M.A., Bellevue University B.A., Creighton University
	Cierra Winkler Assoc Professor of English M.A., University of Alaska (Anchorage) B.A., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Walton Young Associate Professor of English Ph.D., University of Georgia M.A., Georgia State University B.A., Georgia State University
Math and Science Division
	Dr. Kurt P. Wise Professor of Biology - Chair Ph.D., Harvard University M.A., Harvard University B.A., University of Chicago
	Dr. Robert Bowen Assistant Professor of Biology Ph.D., University of North Carolina –Charlotte M.S., Northern Michigan University M.G.I.S., University of Minnesota B.S., Northern Michigan University
	Mr. Jody Brookshire Assistant Professor of Physics M.S., Auburn University B.S., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Robert E. Loffredo Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, Purdue University B.S., University of Illinois
	Mr. Tom Hennigan Associate Professor of Biology M.P.S., College of Environmental Science and Forestry M.S., Syracuse University B.S., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
	Ms. Veronica Respress Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., University of Dayton B.S., Wilberforce University
Music and Fine Arts Division
	Dr. Ben Caston Associate Professor Music/Fine Arts - Chair D.M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary M.M.C.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary B.M., William Carey College
	Dr. Becky Lombard Professor of Music/Fine Arts D.M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary M.C.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University
	Mr. Andy Peeks Assistant Professor of Fine Arts-Music/ Director of Instrumental Studies and Music Education DMA Student, University of Georgia M.A., University of Wyoming B.M.E., Ouachita Baptist University
Nursing Division
	Dr. Anne Fortenberry Professor of Nursing - Chair D.N.S., Louisiana State University Medical Center M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi B.S.N., Mississippi College
	Deborah Alvater, MSN, RN Assistant Professor M.S.N., University of Virginia B.S.N., Michigan State University
	Lisa Lapree, MSN, RN Assistant Professor M.S.N., South University B.S.N., Brenau University

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013
FALL SEMESTER 2012
Payment Deadline for Returning Students		August 1
Classes begin		August 15
Covocation		August 16
Late registration and drop/add		August 15-21
Labor Day Holiday (staff holiday - classes meet*)		September 3
Spiritual Emphasis Week		September 4-6
Constitution /Citizenship Day		September 17
Fall Break (no classes)		October 1-5
Advising and registration for spring (current students only)		October 22-November 9
Thanksgiving Holiday (no classes)		November 19-23
Last drop day without academic penalty		November 1
Classes end		December 4
Dead day		December 5
Final exams		December 6, 7, 10, 11
IE Day		December 12

JAN TERM 2013		Dec 31 - Jan 11

SPRING SEMESTER 2013
Application deadline		December 1
Deadline for graduation application		January 2
New student advising and registration		January 11
Classes begin		January 16
Late registration and drop/add		January 16-22
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (staff holiday - classes meet*)		January 21
Spring break		Feb 25 - Mar 1
Easter Holiday (no classes)		March 25-29
Staff Easter Holiday - Good Friday		March 29
Easter Monday (staff holiday – classes meet*)		April 1
Advising and registration for summer/fall (current students only)		April 8-26
Last drop day without academic penalty		April 10
Honors Chapel		May 2
Classes end		May 7
Dead day		May 8
Final exams		May 9, 10, 13, 14
IE Day		May 17
Graduation		May 18
SUMMER TERM 2013
Session 1 SS1
Advising and Registration		May 24
Classes begin		May 27
Late registration and drop/add		May 28
Memorial Day Holiday (staff holiday - classes meet*)		May 27
Last drop day without academic penalty		June 17
Classes end		June 20
Final exam		June 21
Session 2 SS2
Advising and registration		June 21
Classes begin		June 24
Late registration and drop/add		June 24-25
Independence Day Holiday (staff holiday - classes meet*)		July 4
Last drop day without academic penalty		July 15
Classes end		July 18
Final exam		July 19

*Professor's discretion

Our_Faculty

Business Division
	Dr. Janet Forney Professor of Business - Chair Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University Post Doctorate Specialty Certificate, Nova Southeastern University M.S., M.T., Virginia Commonwealth University B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
	Dr. David Armstrong - VP for Business Administration Associate Professor of Business Ed.D. studies, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.S., Texas A & M B.B.A., Texas A & M
	Dr. Gary Fangmann Assistant Professor of Business Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Southwest Baptist University
	Donald E. Tatum Assistant Professor of Business PsyD. studies, California Southern University M.S., Mercer University B.S., Samford University
	Dr. Stacy Hall Assistant Professor of Sport Management Director of Grant Development & Annual Gifts Ph.D., Florida State University M.S., Georgia Southern University B.S., East Carolina University
World Missions and Christian Studies Division
	Dr. Jason Graffagnino Assistant Professor of History/Christian Studies - Chair Ph. D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M. Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Louisiana State University
	Dr. H. Edward Pruitt Associate Professor of Christian Studies/Missions D.Theo., University of South Africa M.Theo., University of South Africa M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.Th., Florida Baptist Theological College
	Dr. Emir Caner - President Professor of History and Christian Studies Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Criswell College
	Mr. Chris Eppling VP for Student Services & Athletic Director Associate Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D. studies, University of Pretoria – South Africa Th.M., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.S., Carson-Newman College
	Dr. Brad R. Reynolds - VP for Academic Services Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D., College of William & Mary M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Criswell College
	Dr. Van Sanders Associate Professor of Missions and Evangelism Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
	Dr. Michael Whitlock Assistant Professor of Christian Studies Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary B.A., Sam Houston State University
Education and Behavioral Science Division
	Dr. Susan Turpin Associate Professor of Education - Chair Ph.D., Clemson University M.A., Clemson University B.S., Piedmont College
	Mr. Mike Croley Instructor of Physical Education M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
	Kevia Elkins Instructor of Physical Education B.S., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Holly Haynes Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences Ed.D., Harvard University Ed.M., Harvard University A.B., Harvard College
	Wade Mawdesley Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health M.S., Dequesne University B.S., Liberty University
	David McDowell Instructor of Physical Education M.A. Columbia International University B.A., Bob Jones University
	Dr. Tammy Mize Associate Professor of Education Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University M.Ed., North Georgia College & State University B.A., North Georgia College & State University A.A., Truett-McConnell College
	Angela Rainwater Assistant Professor of Education Ed.D. Studies, University of Georgia Ed.S., Piedmont College B.S., Georgia State University
	Matt Sanders Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences M. Ed., Lee University B.A., Lee University
	Jenni Deitz Shepard Instructor of Physical Education and Health M.A.T., Piedmont College B.A., Piedmont College
	Dr. Sara Worley Associate Professor of Education ED.D, National Louis University M.A., North Georgia College
Humanities Division
	Dr. Michael T. Justus Associate Professor of History/Political Science - Chair Ph.D., University of Florida M.A. University of Georgia B.A., Carson-Newman College
	James Bailey Instructor of English B.S., University of Georgia
	Dr. Constance M. Nunley Professor of Modern Languages Ph.D., University of Georgia M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A., Converse College
	Michael D. O'Brien Assistant Professor of Communications M.A. Regent University B.A., Arizona State University
	Dr. Samuel R. Pelletier Professor, Biblical Languages Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary B.A., Hannibal-LaGrange College
	Dr. Damien Westfield Assistant Professor of Speech/Communication Ph.D., University of Nebraska M.A., Bellevue University B.A., Creighton University
	Cierra Winkler Assoc Professor of English M.A., University of Alaska (Anchorage) B.A., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Walton Young Associate Professor of English Ph.D., University of Georgia M.A., Georgia State University B.A., Georgia State University
Math and Science Division
	Dr. Robert Bowen Assistant Professor of Biology - Chair Ph.D., University of North Carolina –Charlotte M.S., Northern Michigan University M.G.I.S., University of Minnesota B.S., Northern Michigan University
	Dr. Kurt P. Wise Professor of Biology Ph.D., Harvard University M.A., Harvard University B.A., University of Chicago
	Mr. Jody Brookshire Assistant Professor of Physics M.S., Auburn University B.S., North Georgia College & State University
	Dr. Robert E. Loffredo Professor of Chemistry Ph.D., University of Colorado NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, Purdue University B.S., University of Illinois
	Mr. Tom Hennigan Associate Professor of Biology M.P.S., College of Environmental Science and Forestry M.S., Syracuse University B.S., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
	Ms. Veronica Respress Assistant Professor of Mathematics M.S., University of Dayton B.S., Wilberforce University
Music and Fine Arts Division
	Dr. Ben Caston Associate Professor Music/Fine Arts - Chair D.M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary M.M.C.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary B.M., William Carey College
	Mr. Dennis Allen Assistant Professor of Worship and Church Music M.A., Southern Seminary B.A., University of Georgia
	Dr. Becky Lombard Professor of Music/Fine Arts D.M.A., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary M.C.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary B.M.E., Oklahoma Baptist University
Nursing Division
	Deborah Alvater, MSN, RN Assistant Professor M.S.N., University of Virginia B.S.N., Michigan State University
	Lisa Lapree, MSN, RN Assistant Professor M.S.N., South University B.S.N., Brenau University

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011-2012
FALL SEMESTER 2011
Payment Deadline for Returning Students		August 10
Classes begin		August 24
Late registration and drop/add		August 24-31
Labor Day Holiday (campus closed)		September 5
Spiritual Emphasis Week		September 6-8
Constitution /Citizenship Day		September 17
Advising and registration		October 24-November 11
Thanksgiving Holiday (campus closed 23, 24, 25)		November 21-25
Last drop day without academic penalty		November 2
Classes end		December 6
Dead day/IE Day		December 7
Final exams		December 8, 9, 12, 13
SPRING SEMESTER 2012
Application deadline		December 1
Deadline for graduation application		January 11
Classes begin		January 11
Late registration and drop/add		January 11-17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (campus closed)		January 16
Spring break		March 5-9
Advising and registration		March 26-April 13
Last drop day without academic penalty		March 27
Honors Chapel		April 26
Easter Week (all classes cancelled)		April 2-6
Staff Easter Holiday-Good Friday (campus closed)		April 6
Classes end		May 2
Dead day/IE Day		May 3
Final exams		May 4, 7, 8, 9
Graduation		May 12
SUMMER TERM 2012
Session 1 SS1
Advising and Registration		May 21
Classes begin		May 22
Late registration and drop/add		May 22-23
Memorial Day Holiday (campus closed)		May 28
Last drop day without academic penalty		June 12
Classes end		June 19
Final exam		June 20
Session 2 SS2
Advising and registration		May 21
Classes begin		May 22
Late registration and drop/add		May 22-23
Memorial Day Holiday (campus closed)		May 28
Independence Day Holiday (campus closed)		July 4
Last drop day without academic penalty		July 5
Classes end		July 19
Final exam		July 20
Session 3 SS3
Advising and registration		June 20
Classes begin		June 21
Late registration and drop/add		June 21-22
Independence Day Holiday (campus closed)		July 4
Last drop day without academic penalty		July 12
Classes end		July 19
Final exam		July 20
**On-line calendar will be added

If the school is closed due to inclement weather during any final exam day(s) the exam
schedule will be pushed back accordingly. Exams scheduled for the day(s) school is
closed will be held on the next day(s) school is open. Faculty, please plan to give any
delayed final exams according to this procedure. Students, please be aware (and prepared)
that you will be required to take your delayed final exams according to this procedure.

SPRING 2011 EXAM SCHEDULE
Friday, April 29
8:00 a.m.	9:00 a.m. MWF & MW classes & 9:30 a.m. MWF classes
10:30 a.m.	11:00 a.m. MWF & MW & WF classes
2:00 p.m.	1:30 p.m. MW & M only classes 1:00 p.m. M only classes
4:00 p.m.	3:00 p.m. MW & M only classes
6:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m. W only classes
Monday, May 2
8:00 a.m.	8:00 a.m. MWF & MW & WF classes
10:30 a.m.	10:00 a.m. MWF & MW classes
2:00 p.m.	12:00 p.m. MWF & MW & M only classes 12:30 p.m. MW classes
4:00 p.m.	12:00 p.m. W only classes
6:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m. M only classes 4:30 p.m. M only classes
Tuesday, May 3
8:00 a.m.	8:00 a.m. TTh classes
10:30 a.m.	2:00 p.m. TTh classes
2:00 p.m.	3:30 p.m. TTh classes
4:00 p.m.	5:00 p.m. MW classes
6:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m. T only classes
Wednesday, May 4
8:00 a.m.	11:00 a.m. TTh classes
10:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. TTh classes
2:00 p.m.	3:00 p.m. W only classes
4:00 p.m.	4:30 p.m. TTh classes 5:00 p.m. TTh classes

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012-2013

FALL SEMESTER 2012

JAN TERM 2013

SPRING SEMESTER 2013

SUMMER TERM 2013

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Session 2 SS2

ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2011-2012

FALL SEMESTER 2011

SPRING SEMESTER 2012

SUMMER TERM 2012

Session 1 SS1

Session 2 SS2

Session 3 SS3

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