Faculty at the Jackson Adult Studies Campus
Belhaven University boasts distinguished faculty who are ready and available to lead students in the adult degree program toward their educational goals. Our professors are qualified and experienced across multiple fields, often working full-time in local businesses and introducing first-hand knowledge of their subject matter into the classroom. Call or email today and let our faculty help you discover your area of expertise!
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Dr. Rick Upchurch, (2014) Associate Vice President for Adult, Graduate, and Online Studies rupchurch@belhaven.edu D.Min., Drew University M.A., Olivet Nazarene University B.A., Olivet Nazarene University |
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Ms. Genice Knight, (2019) Assistant Dean of Adult, Graduate and Online Studies PhD (ABD), Jackson State University |
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Dr. Ralph A. Mason III, (1995) Dean of the School of Business cmason@belhaven.edu Ph.D., The University of North Carolina M.Ed., The University of North Carolina B.A., Duke University |
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Dr. David Hand, (2013) Dean of the School of Education dhand@belhaven.edu Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University M.A., Oral Roberts University B.A., Oral Roberts University |
Name | Degree | Graduate School | Teaching Field |
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Adams, Charles | J.D. | The University of Mississippi | Business Law |
Anthony, Gregory | M. Div. | Reformed Theological Seminary | Biblical Studies, Worldview |
Avery, Jerri | Ph.D. | Jackson State University | Business |
Bacon, Jasper | M.Div | Wesley Biblical Seminary | Biblical Studies, Worldview |
Beasley, Patrick | J.D. | Mississippi College School of Law | Law |
Biggs, Jennifer | M.A. | Reformed Theology Seminary | Psychology |
Bowie, Geraldine | Ph.D. | So. Illinois University at Carbondale | Education |
Brandon, Linda | Ed.D. | Nova Southeastern University | Business |
Brown, Joey | M.B.A. | Millsaps College | Management |
Buckley, Cedric | Ph.D. | Michigan State University | Biology |
Carter, Lindsay | M.B.A. | Washington University | Business |
Crisler, Marshand | Ph.D. | Jackson State University | Business |
Croom, Modice | M.S. | Belhaven University | Management |
Dean, Michel | M.H.A. | Belhaven University | Health Administration |
Devore, William | M.MS. | Southeast Missouri St. University | Mathematics |
Didia, Dal | Ph.D. | State University of New York | Business, Economics |
Dowe-Davis, Kim | M.Ed. & M.S. | Mississippi College & Univ. of So. Miss. | English |
Echoles, Derrick | Ph.D. | Southern Illinois University | Psychology |
Elliott, Kenneth | Ph.D. | Mississippi State University, Reformed Theological Seminary, University of South Florida | History, Bible, Research |
Ethridge, Brent | M.B.A. | Mississippi State University | Management |
Floyd, Lynnette | Ed.S. | Mississippi State University | Education |
Foncree, Rose Mary | M.A. | Valdosta State University | English |
Gaddis, Angela | M.S.W. | University of Southern Mississippi | Social Services |
Gaggini, Gerald | J.D. | Mississippi College School of Law | Health Administration |
Garrett, Ed | M.A. | University of Phoenix | Business |
Gibson, L. H. | M.B.A. | University of Southern Mississippi | Business, Management |
Hays, Pete | M.B.A. | University of Southern Mississippi | Accounting |
Henderson, Amy | M.S.W. | Jackson State University | Social Services |
Hood, Jim | Ph.D. | University of Mississippi | Statistics |
Hydrick, Dennis | M.A. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Psychology |
James, Marsha | Ph.D. | The University of Alabama | Business |
Jinkiri, Yusufu | D.S. | Jackson State University | Health Administration |
Johnson, Allison | Ph.D. | University of Southern Mississippi | Health Administration |
Jordan, Michael | M.B.A. | William Carey College | Business |
Leggette, Jim | Ph.D. | University of South Carolina | Business |
Lewis, Latonia | D.B.A. | Baker College | Business |
Lott, Mark | M. Ed. | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | Bible |
Malin, Donald | M. Div. | Reformed Theological Seminary | Bible, Worldview |
Marsh, Robert | M.B.A. | Belhaven University | Business |
Martin, Ervin | Ph.D. | The Fielding Institute | Public Administration |
Mason, Chip | Ph.D. | University of North Carolina | Business |
McCarver, Aaron | M.A. | Mississippi College | English |
McClendon, Sandra | M.S. W. | University of South Carolina | Social Services |
McLaurin, Zonzie | D.H.A. | University of Mississippi Medical Center | Health Administration |
Mclin, Dawn | D.S. | Mississippi State University | Psychology |
Meadows, Jerold | Ph.D. | Capella University | Business |
Moody, Will | M.B.A. | Mississippi State University | Business |
Moyers, Paul | J.D. | The University of Mississippi | Business |
Newman, Jenny | M.S. | Mississippi College | Psychology |
Noblitt, Donna | Ed.D. | University of Southern Mississippi | Education |
Olevia Williams | M.A. | University of Southern Mississippi | Social Services |
Opari-Nadi, Gregory | Ph.D. | Capella University | Business |
Overby, Shery | M.S. | Belhaven University | Business, Management |
Parish, Allen | M.S. | Belhaven University | Business |
Penn, William | Ph.D. | Duke University | Business, Economics |
Pitts, Kathy | Ph.D. | University of Mississippi | English |
Prosser, Vicki | Ph.D. | Jackson State University | Psychology |
Reeves, John | M.Div | Reformed Theological Seminary | Bible |
Rice, Trey | M.S. | Mississippi State University | Mathematics |
Rickey, Davis | M.S. | Belhaven University | Business |
Riddering, David | Ph.D. | Univesidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico | Business, Marketing |
Roark, Ginger | M.B.A. | Mississippi College | Accounting |
Saliba, Patty | M.S.M. | Belhaven University | Organizational Behavior |
Samuel, Andre | D.M. | Graduate School: Phoenix University | Management |
Shird, Lorna | M.S. | Tennessee State University | Psychology |
Shull, Jim | D. Min. | Reformed Theological Seminary | Bible |
Skinkle, Lee | Ph.D. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Business |
Springer, Tony | Ph.D. | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | History |
Strum, Kent | M.H.A. | Medical College of Virginia | Health Administration |
Todd, Lewis | M.B.A. | Belhaven University | Management |
Trigg, Anita | M.S.W. | Southern University of New Orleans | Social Services |
Turner, Dwight | M.S. | Belhaven University | Business |
Vickery, Robert | M.A. | Mississippi College | English |
Vines, William Matt | J.D. | University of Mississippi School of Law | Business |
Wallace, Jolivette | Ph.D. | Walden University | Business |
Wallace, Stanley Blake | M.B.A. | Belhaven University | Business |
White, Terry Lynn | M.S. | William Carey College | Mathematics |
Wilson, Lori | Ph.D. | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Business |
Wyatt, Adam | M.Div | New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary | Bible, Worldview |
Yeatts, Oliver | M.S.M. | Belhaven University | Business |