Academic Calendar 11 - 12 Complete

 

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

Academic Calendar 12 - 13 Complete

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

Spring 2011 Exam Schedule

 

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

Faculty by Division

Our_Faculty

 

Business Division
Forney tn
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
Armstrong tn
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
Fangman tn

Dr. Gary Fangmann
Assistant Professor of Business

  • Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • B.A., Southwest Baptist University
Tatum tn
Donald E. Tatum
Assistant Professor of Business
  • PsyD. studies, California Southern University
  • M.S., Mercer University
  • B.S., Samford University
 StacyHall-tn

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
Graffagnino tn

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
Pruitt tn
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
Caner tn
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
Eppling tn

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
reynolds_small
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
Sanders tn

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

 

 croley 2012 83

Mr. Mike Croley
Instructor of Physical Education


  • M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
 kevia elkins_tn

Kevia Elkins
Instructor of Physical Education


  • B.S., North Georgia College & State University
gant_small
Dr. Holly Haynes
Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences

  • Ed.D., Harvard University
  • Ed.M., Harvard University
  • A.B., Harvard College
WadeMawdesley tn
Wade Mawdesley
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
  • M.S., Dequesne University
  • B.S., Liberty University
 david mcdowell_tn
David McDowell
Instructor of Physical Education
  • M.A. Columbia International University
  • B.A., Bob Jones University
Mize tn
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
CoachSanders tn
Matt Sanders
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences

  • M. Ed., Lee University
  • B.A., Lee University
Shepard tn
Jenni Deitz Shepard
Instructor of Physical Education and Health
  • M.A.T., Piedmont College
  • B.A., Piedmont College
sara 2012 83
Dr. Sara Worley
Associate Professor of Education

  • ED.D, National Louis University
  • M.A., North Georgia College

 

Humanities Division
Justus tn
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
Bailey tn

James Bailey
Instructor of English


  • B.S., University of Georgia
Nunley tn
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
Obrien tn
Michael D. O'Brien
Assistant Professor of Communications
  • M.A. Regent University
  • B.A., Arizona State University
 SamualPelletier tn
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
 westfield 2012 83

Dr. Damien Westfield
Assistant Professor of Speech/Communication


  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska
  • M.A., Bellevue University
  • B.A., Creighton University
Winkler tn

Cierra Winkler
Assoc Professor of English


  • M.A., University of Alaska (Anchorage)
  • B.A., North Georgia College & State University
Young tn
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
Bowen tn

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
Wise tn

Dr. Kurt P. Wise
Professor of Biology


  • Ph.D., Harvard University
  • M.A., Harvard University
  • B.A., University of Chicago

 

 jody 2012 83

Mr. Jody Brookshire
Assistant Professor of Physics


  • M.S., Auburn University
  • B.S., North Georgia College & State University
 
Loffredo tn
Dr. Robert E. Loffredo
Professor of Chemistry
  • Ph.D., University of Colorado
  • NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, Purdue University
  • B.S., University of Illinois
tom hennigan_tn
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
veronica respress-tn
Ms. Veronica Respress
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

  • M.S., University of Dayton
  • B.S., Wilberforce University
Music and Fine Arts Division
Caston tn
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
BeckyLombard2 tn
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 
debbie-150

Deborah Alvater, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor


 

 

M.S.N., University of Virginia
B.S.N., Michigan State University

 

lisa-150

Lisa Lapree, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor


 

 

M.S.N., South University
B.S.N., Brenau University

 

Faculty by Division (2)

Our_Faculty

 

Business Division
Forney tn
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
Armstrong tn
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
Fangman tn

Dr. Gary Fangmann
Assistant Professor of Business

  • Ed.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • B.A., Southwest Baptist University
Tatum tn
Donald E. Tatum
Assistant Professor of Business
  • PsyD. studies, California Southern University
  • M.S., Mercer University
  • B.S., Samford University
 StacyHall-tn

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
Pruitt tn
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
Caner tn
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
Eppling tn

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
Harwood tn
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
Moosbrugger tn
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
reynolds_small
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
Sanders tn

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
AngieGant tn
Dr. Angie Gant
Associate Professor of Education - Chair
  • Ed.D., University of Georgia
  • M.Ed., University of Georgia
  • B.M., University of Georgia
 croley 2012 83

Mr. Mike Croley
Instructor of Physical Education


  • M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
 kevia elkins_tn

Kevia Elkins
Instructor of Physical Education


  • B.S., North Georgia College & State University
gant_small
Dr. Holly Haynes
Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences

  • Ed.D., Harvard University
  • Ed.M., Harvard University
  • A.B., Harvard College
WadeMawdesley tn
Wade Mawdesley
Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Health
  • M.S., Dequesne University
  • B.S., Liberty University
 david mcdowell_tn
David McDowell
Instructor of Physical Education
  • M.A. Columbia International University
  • B.A., Bob Jones University
Mize tn
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
CoachSanders tn
Matt Sanders
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences

  • M. Ed., Lee University
  • B.A., Lee University
Shepard tn
Jenni Deitz Shepard
Instructor of Physical Education and Health
  • M.A.T., Piedmont College
  • B.A., Piedmont College
sara 2012 83
Dr. Sara Worley

Associate Professor of Education


 

  • ED.D, National Louis University
  • M.A., North Georgia College

 

Humanities Division
Justus tn
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
Bailey tn

James Bailey
Instructor of English


  • B.S., University of Georgia
Graffagnino tn

Dr. Jason Graffagnino
Assistant Professor of History


  • Ph. D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • M. Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • B.S., Louisiana State University
Nunley tn
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
Obrien tn
Michael D. O'Brien
Assistant Professor of Communications
  • M.A. Regent University
  • B.A., Arizona State University
 SamualPelletier tn
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
 westfield 2012 83

Dr. Damien Westfield
Assistant Professor of Speech/Communication


  • Ph.D., University of Nebraska
  • M.A., Bellevue University
  • B.A., Creighton University
Winkler tn

Cierra Winkler
Assoc Professor of English


  • M.A., University of Alaska (Anchorage)
  • B.A., North Georgia College & State University
Young tn
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
Wise tn
Dr. Kurt P. Wise
Professor of Biology - Chair
  • Ph.D., Harvard University
  • M.A., Harvard University
  • B.A., University of Chicago
Bowen tn

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
 jody 2012 83
Mr. Jody Brookshire

Assistant Professor of Physics


  • M.S., Auburn University
  •  
  • B.S., North Georgia College & State University
  •  
    Loffredo tn
    Dr. Robert E. Loffredo
    Professor of Chemistry
    • Ph.D., University of Colorado
    • NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship, Purdue University
    • B.S., University of Illinois
    tom hennigan_tn
    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
    veronica respress-tn
    Ms. Veronica Respress
    Assistant Professor of Mathematics

    • M.S., University of Dayton
    • B.S., Wilberforce University
    Music and Fine Arts Division
    Caston tn
    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
    BeckyLombard2 tn
    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
     andy meeks 2012 83
    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 
    Fortenberry tn

    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
    debbie-150

    Deborah Alvater, MSN, RN
    Assistant Professor

     


    M.S.N., University of Virginia
    B.S.N., Michigan State University

     

    lisa-150

    Lisa Lapree, MSN, RN
    Assistant Professor

     


    M.S.N., South University
    B.S.N., Brenau University

     

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