Faculty
Veronica G. Acosta
Professor of Biology
B.A., B.A. (University of St. Thomas)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Melinda K. Adams
Professor of Fashion Management
B.S. (University of Nebraska)
M.S. (University of Wyoming)
Ph.D. (University of Wyoming)
Rafael A. Adrian
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. (Universidad Simon Bolivar, Venezuela)
Ph.D. (Baylor University)
Mary Lalon Alexander
Associate Professor of Fashion Management
B.S. (Texas Tech University)
M.F.A. (Carnegie Mellon University)
Ph.D. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Theresa C. Alexander
Associate Professor of Fashion Management
B.S. (Texas Tech University)
M.A. (Nottingham Trent University)
Ph.D. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Diana Allison
Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.S. M.S. (University of Missouri)
Ph.D. (Park College)
Danielle Alsandor
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. (University of Louisiana at Lafayette
M.Ed. (The University of Texas)
Ph.D. (The University of Texas)
Adrienne N. Ambrose
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Msgr Thomas French Endowed Chair in Religious Studies
B.A. (University of Cincinnati)
M.T.S. (Western Jesuit School of Theology)
Ph.D. (Graduate Theological Union)
Glenn P. Ambrose
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A. (University of Florida)
M.T.S. (Western Jesuit School of Theology)
Ph.D. (Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley)
Sreedevi Ande
Professor of Engineering
B.S. (Osmania University, India)
M.S. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology)
Ph.D. (South Dakota School of Mines and Technology)
Gregg A. Anders
Professor of Health Sciences
B.S. (Davidson College)
M.S. (Marshall University School of Medicine)
M.Ed.-D.O. (West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine)
Lydia M. Andrade
Professor of Government and International Affairs
B.A. (Southwestern University)
M.A. (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Barbara Aranda-Naranjo
Provost
B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
M.S.N. (Incarnate Word College)
Ph.D. (University of Texas)
Kassandra Arevalo
Instructor, 3D Animation and Game Design
B.F.A., (University of the Incarnate Word)
David Armstrong
Associate Professor of English
B.A., B.F.A., M.A. (Ohio University)
Ph.D. (University of Nevada)
Lale Asik
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S. (Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Turkey)
M.S. (Texas Tech University)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Forrest F. Aven, Jr.
Professor of Business
B.B.A., M.B.A. (Texas Christian University)
Ph.D. (University of Colorado)
Rafael Azuaje
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S. (Universidad Politecnics de Madrid)
M.S. (St. Mary's University)
Ph.D. (Northcentral University)
Javier Arjona Baez
Professor of Engineering
B.S., M.S. (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey)
Ph.D. (Rice University)
James A. Baker
Associate Professor of English
B.A. (Baylor University)
M.A. (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary)
M.A. (Middle Tennessee State University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Roger C. Barnes
Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., M.Phil. (University of Kansas)
Ph.D. (University of Kansas)
Joshua D. Bazzy
Associate Professor of Management
B.A. (Harding University)
M.S. (Lamar University)
Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Diana A. Beckmann-Mendez
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Justin D. Bennett
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.F.A. (Yale School of Drama)
Raymond Blanton
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
B.S. (Texas Christian University)
M.Div. (Westminster Theological Seminary)
Ph.D. (University of Nebraska)
Joseph C. Bonilla
Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S. (Case Western Reserve University)
M.S. (Texas Tech University)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Rachell Booth
Professor of Biochemistry
B.A. (Southeastern Louisiana University)
Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi
Stefanie S. Boswell
Professor of Psychology
B.S. (Northwestern State University of Louisiana)
M.S. (University of Louisiana)
Ph.D. (The University of Southern Mississippi)
Jennifer A. Browne
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. (Pace University)
B.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Okan Caglayan
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., M.Ed. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
David Campos
Professor of Education
B.S., M.Ed. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Laura Cannon
Assistant Professor of History
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.A. (Indiana State University)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Darlene Carbajal
Assistant Professor of Convergent Media
B.A., M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Rosa Elia Cardenas
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Rochelle Caroon-Santiago
Professor of Psychology
B.S. (Northern Arizona University)
M.S. (Indiana University)
Ph.D. (Capella University)
Crystal M. Carrisalez
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Holly B. Cassells
Dean of Nursing
B.S.N. (Columbia University)
M.S.N. (University of Washington)
M.P.H. (University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Alakananda R. Chaudhuri
Professor of Chemistry
B.S. (Calcutta University)
M.S. (Jadavpur University, Calcutta)
Ph.D. (Jadavpur University, Calcutta)
Emily J. Clark
Professor of English
B.A., M.A (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (University of North Carolina)
Michael J. Clayton
Professor of Graphic Design
B.F.A., M.F.A. (Utah State University)
Taylor Collins
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.S. (Arizona State University)
M.S. (Southern Methodist University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Theresa Coronado
Instructor of Communication Arts
B.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.A. (St. Mary's University)
Miguel R. Cortinas
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A. (Texas A&I University)
M.F.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
F. Zenon Culverhouse
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. (San Francisco State University)
M.A. (University of Colorado)
Ph.D. (Claremont Graduate University)
Linda S. Dalton
Senior Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of Maryland)
M.S.N. (University of Massachusetts)
LuElla D'Amico
Associate Professor of American Literature
B.A. (College of Charleston)
M.A. (College of Charleston and The Citadel)
Ph.D. (Oklahoma State University)
Ann D. David
Associate Professor of Education
B.A. (University of Notre Dame)
M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Yvonne A. Davila
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center, School of Nursing)
M.S.N. (University of Phoenix)
Ed.D. (Walden University)
Julian M. Davis
Professor of Chemistry
B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
B.S. (North Carolina State University)
M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Holly DiLeo
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Indiana University)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Scott A. Dittloff
Professor of Government and International Affairs
B.A. (University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire)
M.A. (Iowa State University of Science and Technology)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Jean Dols
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (College of Saint Teresa)
M.S. (Texas Woman's University)
Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University)
Jeffery R. Doeringer
Associate Professor of Athletic Training/Rehabilitative Science
B.S. (East Stroudsburg University)
M.S. (Ohio University)
Ph.D. (Oregon State University)
Lynn Taylor Downs
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.B.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.B.A. (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (American University)
Trish Driskill
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., M.S.A. (Texas Tech University)
Ph.D. (Northcentral University)
Janice M. Dvorkin
Associate Professor of Music Therapy
B.A. (Queens College)
M.A. (New York University)
Psy.D. (Pace University)
Christopher J. Edelman
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. (Loyola College)
M.A. (Emory University)
Ph.D. (Emory University)
Tracie C. Edmond
Professor of Accounting
B.S. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
M.B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (Capella University)
C.P.A. (State of Virginia)
Brandy Ellis
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S. (Adventist University of Health Sciences)
M.S. (Georgia College and State University)
D.N.P. (Georgia College and State University)
Shandra D. Esparza
Associate Professor of Athletic Training/Rehabilitative Science
B.E.E.S., M.Ed. (Texas State University)
Ed.D. (Walden University)
Orit Amy Eylon
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., M.M. (Indiana University)
D.M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Maria Felix-Ortiz
Professor of Psychology
B.A. (Bryn Mawr College)
M.A. (University of California)
Ph.D. (University of California)
Reid A. Fisher
Associate Professor of Athletic Training/Rehabilitative Sciences
B.A. (Southwestern University)
M.S. (University of Tennessee)
Dora R. Fitzgerald
Associate Professor of Communication Arts
B.A. (State University of New York)
M.F.A. (Columbia University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Bridget Ford
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A. (St. Mary's University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio)
Michael P. Forrest
Professor of Business Law
B.A. (University of Dallas)
J.D. (Drake University Law School)
M.S. (University of North Texas)
Lucretia M. Fraga
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S.IS. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
M.Ed. (Houston Baptist University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Heather Frazier
Assistant Professor of Nutrition
B.S. (Sam Houston State University)
M.S. (Sam Houston State University)
Ph.D. (Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions)
Michael T. Frye
Professor of Engineering
B.S. (University of Houston)
M.S. (University of Southern California)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Angelina I. T. Galvez-Kiser
Professor of Management
B.S., M.B.A. (Texas State University)
Ph.D. (Texas State University)
Carlos A. Garcia
Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Associate Professor of Engineering
B.S., M.S. (University of Texas at El Paso)
M.S. (University of Houston)
Ph.D. (University of Houston)
Robert N. Garner
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Constance and Miriam Jauchler Jones Endowed Chair
B.S. (Jackson State University)
Ph.D. (Ohio State University)
Diana Garza-Ortiz
Associate Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.B.A., M.S.I.S. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Ph.D. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Kelly L. Gerardi
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Mercy College)
M.S.N. (Walden University)
A.A.S. (Monroe County Community College)
Akbar Ghiasi
Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.S. (Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)
M.S (Tehran University of Medical Sciences)
Ph.D. (University of Alabama, Birmingham)
Douglas A. Gilmour
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (Duke University); additional
advanced study at Freie Universität (Berlin)
William J. Gokelman
Professor of Music
B.M. (Incarnate Word College)
M.M. (Westminster Choir College)
Juan M. Gonzalez
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A. (St. Mary's University)
M.A. (Texas Tech University)
M.P.A. (Texas Tech University)
Ph.D. (Capella University)
Caroline Goulet
Associate Provost for Health Professions
Dean, School of Physical Therapy
Professor of Physical Therapy
B.Sc. (McGill University, Montreal)
M.Sc. (Université de Montreal)
Ph.D. (Université de Montreal)
Timothy S. Griesdorn
Associate Professor of Finance
B.B.A. (University of Cincinnati)
M.B.A. (Western Carolina University)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Randall J. Griffiths
Associate Professor of Kinesiology/Sports Management
B.E.S.S., M.Ed. (Texas State University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Stephanie A. Grote-Garcia
Professor of Education
B.S., M.S. (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Adam Guerrero
Professor of Business Administration
B.B.A. (Northwood University)
M.B.A., M.A. (University of Texas at Arlington)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Dallas)
Georgen Guerrero
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A. (Sam Houston State University)
M.S. (Southwest Texas State University)
Ph.D. (Sam Houston State University)
Trey D. Guinn
Associate Professor of Communication Arts
B.A., M.S. (Baylor University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
M. Danielle Gunter
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. (University of Memphis)
M.S. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Tyler)
Norma L. Gutierrez
Senior Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Science
B.S. (Incarnate Word College)
M.B.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Sandra L. Guzman Foster
Associate Professor of Education
Sister Theophane Power Chair in Education
B.A. (St. Mary's University)
M.A. (Texas State University)
Ph.D. (Arizona State University)
Susan M. Hall
Professor of Education
B.A. (Webster University)
M.A., M.Ed. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Jake Hammons
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S. (Sam Houston State University)
Ph.D. (Texas State University)
Earl D. Harmsen
Senior Instructor of Management
B.B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Teresa L. Harrison
Associate Professor of Management
B.B.A., M.S. (Tarleton State University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Halimin Herjanto
Assistant Professo of Marketing
B.Bus. (Manukau Institute of Technology)
M.P.B.S., M. Bus (Auckland University of Technology)
Ph.D. (Auckland University of Technology)
Arthur Hernandez
Professor of Education
B.A., M.A. (St. Mary's University)
M.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Christina M. Hernandez
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Millikin University)
M.S.N. (University of Illinois)
Ph.D. (University of North Carolina)
Linda D. Hook
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.S.N. (Catholic University of America)
D.P.H. (The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston)
Glenn E. James
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and International Effectiveness
Professor of Mathematics
B.S. (United States Air Force Academy)
M.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology)
M.A. (College of Naval Command and Staff)
Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology)
John M. Kainer
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.S. (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Noah Kasraie
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.B.A., M.S. (Arkansas State University)
Ed.D. (Arkansas State University)
Ashok Khanal
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S,, M.S. (Tribhuwan University, Nepal)
Ph.D. (Michigan Technological University)
Deepti Kharod
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A. (Johns Hopkins Unviersity)
M.A. (University of California, Berkeley)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
William R. Kiser
Professor of Health Sciences
B.S. (Abilene Christian University)
M.A. (Pacific Lutheran University)
M.S.S. (Air War College, Air University)
M.B.A. (Western Governors University)
M.D. (University of South Florida College of Medicine)
Wah-Kwan Ku
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.Sc., M.Phil. (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
M.A.S. (The Pennsylvania State University)
Ph.D. (Indiana University)
Joseph B. Labatt
Associate Professor of Business Law
B.A. (Princeton University)
M.A. (Trinity University)
J.D. (St. Mary’s University)
Kevin G. LaFrance
Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.S., M.B.A. (Florida Institute of Technology)
M.B.A. (Syracuse University)
Ph.D. (University of Alabama, Birmingham)
Kruti Lehenbauer
Professor of Business
B.A., M.S. (The University of Texas at Dallas)
Ph.D. (The University of Texas at Dallas)
Betsy D. Leverett
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. (University of Oklahoma)
Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Paul M. Lewis
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A. (University of New Mexico)
M.A. (University of Kentucky)
Ph.D (University of Kentucky)
Jingtian Li
Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Design
B.F.A. (China Central Academy of Fine Arts)
M.F.A. (School of Visual Arts, New York City)
Heather Litwhiler
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Florida State University)
M.S.N. (Regis University)
Hsin -I Liu
Professor of Communication Arts
B.A. (National Cheng-chi University, Taiwan)
M.A. (National Taiwan University)
M.A. (University of Hawaii)
Ph.D. (University of Iowa)
Yi Liu
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
B.S. (Alumni University of Science and Technology, China)
M.S. (Auburn University)
Ph.D. (Florida State University)
Brittanie Lockard
Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology
B.A. (University of North Carolina)
M.A.T. (East Carolina University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Lisa K. Lockhart
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S. (John Carroll University)
M.A. (Kent State University)
Ph.D. (Kent State University)
Laura M. López
Assistant Professor of English
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.A. (University of Michigan)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Theresa A. Lopez
Senior Instructor of Fashion Management
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
B.A., M.A. (St. Mary's University)
M.A. (University of North Texas)
Erlinda Lopez-Rodriguez
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine Science
B.S. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.B.A. (Capella University)
D.N.P. (Capella University)
Daniel Lovasz
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (Maryland University)
Ph.D. (University of Phoenix)
Ashley S. Love
Associate Professor of Doctoral Program
B.A. (Barnard College)
M.S., M.Ph (Columbia University)
Dr. P.H. (Columbia University)
Julio Lujano-Gutierrez
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (Texas A&M International University)
D.N.P. (Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions)
Ryan B. Lunsford
Professor of Marketing
B.S., M.B.A. (Texas A&M University System)
M.S., M.A. (University of Texas at Dallas)
Ph.D. (Northcentral University)
Kiran Kumar Mainali
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S. (Tribhuvan University, Nepal)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington)
David F. Maize
Dean, Feik School of Pharmacy
Professor of Pharmacy
B.S. (Duquesne University)
Ph.D. (West Virginia University)
Alex A. Martinez
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A. (St. Mary's University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio)
Elda E. Martinez
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.A.T. (Trinity University)
Ph.D. (Teachers College, Columbia University)
Jennifer R. Martinez
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Kathryn S. Martinez
Instructor of Nursing
B.S (University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio)
M.S. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Leslie Martinez
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S. (Texas A&M University)
M.S. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (University of Nebraska, Lincoln)
Lucero A. Martinez Delgado
Assistant Professor of Rehabilitative Sciences
M.S. (The University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.D. (Universidad de Monterrey)
Brian G. McBurnett
Professor of Chemistry
B.S. (Texas A&M University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Craig S. McCarron
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A. (Princeton University)
M.A.T. (Harvard University)
M. Phil. (Columbia University)
Ph.D. (Columbia University)
Christopher McCollum
Instructor of Theatre
B.F.A. (Carnegie-Mellon University)
Bonnie D. McCormick
Professor of Biology
B.B.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.A. (Incarnate Word College)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Sandra D. McMakin
Associate Provost of Academic Support Services
B.A. (Trinity University)
M.B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Benjamin C. McPherson
Senior Instructor of Biology
B.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
David McTier
Professor of Theatre Arts
A.B. (University of Georgia, Athens)
M.A. (Indiana University, Bloomington)
Ph.D. (The University of Texas, Austin)
Tracey F. Mendoza
Dean of Libraries
B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
M.L.S. (University of North Texas)
Michael L. Mercer
Senior Instructor of Communication Arts
B.S. (Lambuth University)
M.C. (Auburn University)
Brandon Metroka
Assistant Professor of Government and International Relations
B.A. (University of Pittsburgh)
M.A. (Syracuse University)
Ph.D. (Syracuse University)
Kenneth R. Metz
Professor of Music
B.S. (Emory University)
M.M. (University of Nevada)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Delia G. Meyer
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science)
M.S.N. (Texas Tech University Health Science Center)
Benjamin Miele
Assistant Professor of British Literature
B.A. (Colorado College)
M.A. (University of Iowa)
Ph.D. (University of Iowa)
Julie B. Miller
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A. (University of Notre Dame)
M.T.S. (Harvard Divinity School)
Th.D. (Harvard Divinity School)
Troy Mishler
Instructor of 3D Animation & Game Design
B.S. (The Art Institute of California, San Diego)
Margaret A. Mitchell
Professor of Theatre
B.A. (Texas Wesleyan University)
M.F.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Amalia M. Mondriguez
Professor of Spanish
B.A., M.A. (University of Puerto Rico)
M.A. (Harvard University)
Ph.D. (Harvard University)
Michael D. Moon
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (Texas State University)
Jose Francisco Moreno
Associate Professor of Finance
Benson Chair in Economics, Finance and Banking
B.A.F., M.F. (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Pan American)
Cynthia A. Morin
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Adam Mulder
Associate Professor of Sculpture
B.F.A. (Oklahoma State University)
M.F.A. (Southern Illinois University)
Gerald J. Mulvey
Associate Professor of Meteorology
B.S. (York College, City University of New York)
M.S. (State University of New York at Albany)
Ph.D. (Colorado State University)
Laura R. Munoz
Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Julie Nadeau
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A. (Gustavus Adolphus College)
M.S.N. (California State University at Sacramento)
Ed.D. (Walden University)
Shree R. Nair
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., M.S., M.S. (University of Kerala, India)
M.S. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Adam Nash-Galvan
Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.A. (Savannah College of Art and Design)
Teofanes Q. Natavio
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N (Oakland University, Rochester)
M.S.N. (Eastern Michigan University)
Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University)
Lopita Nath
Professor of History
B.A., M.A. (Cotton College, Gauhati University, India)
Ph.D. (Gauhati University, India)
Decima Christine Nesser
Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration
B.S. (Northeast Missouri State University)
M.B.A. (Florida State University)
Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State University)
Aileen Noll
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Wayland Baptist University)
John T. Norris, Jr.
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., M.Acct. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
C.P.A. (State of Texas)
Ph.D. (Capella University)
Alfredo Ortiz Aragon
Associate Professor of Education
B.A. (New Mexico University)
M.A. (St. Mary's University)
Ph.D. (University of Sussex)
Adesegun Oyedele
Associate Professor of International Business
B.S. (Lagos State University, Nigeria)
M.B.A. (University of Wales, U.K.)
Ph.D. (University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley)
Dora O. Palmeros-McManus
Associate Professor of Graphic Design
B.F.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.F.A. (Tyler School of Art)
Teresa Taylor Partridge
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A. (Baylor University)
M.S. (University of California, Davis)
M.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Lorena Paul
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Arizona State University)
M.Ed. (University of Southern Mississippi)
M.S.N. (Walden University)
D.N.P. (University of Massachusetts)
David Pedraza
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.S.N. (University of Rhode Island)
Richard S. Peigler
Professor of Biology
Sister Joseph Marie Armer Chair in Natural Sciences
B.S., M.A. (Clemson University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Hieu Phan, Jr.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A. (University of Missouri, Kansas City)
M.A. (Baker University)
M.A. (Webster University)
Ed.D. (Nova Southeastern University)
Robyn Phillips-Madson
Founding Dean, School of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. (University of Washington)
D.O. (Michigan State University)
M.P.H. (Nova Southeastern University)
Christopher G. Pierce
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. (Missouri Southern State University)
M.S. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Doshie P. Piper
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S. (University of Cincinnati)
Ph.D. (Prairie View A&M University)
Kelly Pittman
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., M.S. (Texas A&M University)
April R. Poe
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A. (Incarnate Word College)
M.P.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Vincent C. Porter
Dean, School of Professional Studies
B.A. (Lakeland College)
M.B.A. (Lakeland College)
Cynthia V. Purcell
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Texas Tech University Health Science Center)
M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston)
D.N.P. (The University of Alabama, Birmingham)
Amanda A. Rakowitz
Senior Instructor of Mathematics
B.S. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Monica N. Ramirez
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Ph.D. (University of Texas, Tyler)
Maureen L. Rauschhuber
Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S. (Incarnate Word College)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Russell W. Raymond
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Zazil Reyes-Garcia
Associate Professor of Communication Arts, Bilingual Concentration
B.A. (Instituto Technologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey)
M.A. (ITESO, Universidad Jesusita de Guadalajara)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Brett A. Richardson
Associate Professor of Music
B.M. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
M.M. (Texas A&M University)
D.M. (Indiana University)
Cynthia O. Richardson
Senior Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Arizona State University)
M.S.N. (University of Texas at Austin)
Jakob Rinderknecht
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
B.A. (Valparaiso University)
M.A.T. (Saint John's University)
Ph.D. (Marquette University)
Joshua J. Robbins
Associate Professor of English
B.A. (Whitworth University)
M.F.A. (University of Oregon)
Ph.D. (University of Tennessee)
Scott D. Roberts
Professor of Marketing
B.A. (University of Missouri at Columbia)
Ph.D. (University of Utah)
Erin C. Robertson
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (Ball State University)
M.S.N. (Virginia Commonwealth University)
Alicia Rubio
Professor of Business Administration
B.M. (Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Mexico)
M.B.A. (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores, Campus Guadalajara, Mexico)
Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Alberto Rubio
Professor of Business Administration
B.M. (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores, Campus Queretaro, Mexico)
M.B.A. (Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores, Campus Guadalajara, Mexico)
M.S. (Purdue University)
Ph.D. (Purdue University)
Judith Ruvuna
Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.S. (The University of Bradford, Engand)
M.Arch. (The University of Texas at San Antonio)
Roberto Saldivar
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.B.A. (University of Texas at Brownsville)
M.B.A. (University of Texas at Pan American)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Pan American)
Kevin M. Salfen
Associate Professor of Music
B.M., M.M. (University of North Texas)
Ph.D. (University of North Texas)
Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz
Professor of Spanish
B.A. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)
M.A. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Ph.D. (University of Tennessee, Knoxville)
Jeannie J. Scott
Interim Dean, H-E-B School of Business and Administration
Professor of Management
B.B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.B.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Ph.D. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Beth C. Senne-Duff
Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S. (Colorado State University)
M.S. (University of Minnesota)
Ph.D. (Colorado State University)
Registered Dietician
Neeta Singh
Associate Professor of Nutrition
B.S. (Sukhadia University, India)
M.S. (Rajasthan Agricultural University, India)
Scott Smith
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S. (Texas Tech University)
M.S. (Bowling Green University)
Ph.D. (Texas Tech University)
Joanna Soles
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training/Rehabilitative Science
B.A. (Southwestern University)
M.S. (Indiana University)
D.H.S. (A.T. Still University)
Gregory J. Soukup, Sr.
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., B.A., M.Ed. (University of Houston)
Ed.D. (University of Houston)
Norman S. St. Clair
Professor of Education
B.A.A.S. (Texas State University)
M.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Ph.D. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Tanja Stampfl
Professor of English
Moody Professor Endowed Chair
B.A. (University of Innsbruck, Austria)
M.A. (University of New Orleans)
Ph.D. (Louisiana State University)
John J. Stankus
Professor of Chemistry
B.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
Ph.D. (Stanford University)
David E. Starkey
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S. (Illinois State University)
Ph.D. (Texas A&M University)
Denise Staudt
Dean, Dreeben School of Education
Professor of Education
B.A.T. (Sam Houston State University)
M.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
Ed.D. (University of Houston)
Mark J. Stringham
Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.F.A. (Ohio University)
Cathryn M. Studak
Professor of Fashion Management
B.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.S. (Texas Woman’s University)
Ph.D. (Texas Woman’s University)
Anna C. Tabet
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
M.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Ph.D. (University of Alabama)
Michelle Tabit
Associate Professor of History
R.A. (Cabrini College)
M.A. (Washington State University)
Ph.D. (Washington State University)
Mourad Takawi
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., M.A. (American University in Cairo)
M.T.S. (University of Notre Dame)
Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
Michael Tallon
Professor of Spanish
B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.S. (Georgetown University)
Ph.D. (University of Texas at Austin)
Mark S. Teachout
Professor of Business Administration
B.A. (State University of New York at Albany)
M.S. (Old Dominion University)
Ph.D. (Old Dominion University)
Süleyman Tek
Professor of Mathematics
B.S. (Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey)
M.S. (Bilkent University, Turkey)
Ph.D. (Bilkent University, Turkey)
Theresa M. Tiggeman
Professor of Accounting
B.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
M.U.P. (Texas A&M University)
M.B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
C.P.A. (State of Texas)
Kathleen Tilton
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S. (Bethel College of Minnesota)
M.S.N. (Grand Canyon University)
D.N.P. (University of St. Catherine)
R.N. (Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, Iowa)
Matthew Tovar
Assistant Professor of 3D Animation and Game Design
B.A. (University of the Incarnate Word)
Diploma (Animation Mentor.com)
Training (Ianimate.net)
Maria Teresa Trevino
Professor of Graphic Design
B.A. (Universidad de Monterrey)
M.A. (California State University, Fullerton)
M.F.A. (University of Houston)
Ana C. Vallor
Associate Professor of Biology
Sister Joseph Marie Armer Chair in Biology
B.S. (St. Mary’s University)
Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh)
Michael Van Doren
Instructor of Nursing
B.S., M.S. (University of Virginia)
Kathy S. Vargas
Professor of Art
B.F.A., M.F.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
Horacio Vela III
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
B.A. (University of Texas at Austin)
M.A. (Yale Divinity School)
Ph.D. (University of Notre Dame)
David G. Vequist, IV
Professor of Management
B.S. (Northern Arizona University)
M.A. (University of Tulsa)
Ph.D. (University of Tulsa)
Kevin B. Vichcales
Associate Provost for Undergraduate and Graduate Education
Dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Professor of History
B.A. (Albion College)
M.A. (Western Michigan University)
Ph.D. (Western Michigan University)
Cynthia Voyce
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (Angelo State University)
Ed.D. (Walden University)
Rachel Walker
Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.S. (University of Southern Mississippi)
Ph.D. (University of Southern Mississippi)
James P. Waller
Associate Professor of Music
B.A. (University of California at Santa Barbara)
M.S. (Indiana University, Purdue University)
Lee Ann Waltz
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center)
Ph.D. (The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston)
Ana Wandless-Hagendorf
Associate Provost of Research and Graduate Education
B.A. (The University of Texas, Austin)
Ph.D. (Rice University)
Ronald Washington
Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
B.A., M.S. (University of Maryland)
Ph.D. (University of the Incarnate Word)
W. Adam Watkins
Professor of 3D Animation and Game Design
B.F.A., M.F.A (Utah State University)
Karen Weis
Professor of Nursing
Brigadier General Lillian Dunlap Chair in Nursing
Pre-Nursing (Kansas State University)
B.S.N. (Wichita State University)
M.S.N. (University of Texas at Galveston)
Ph.D. (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Sharon K. Welkey
Dean, School of Media and Design
Associate Professor of Fashion Management
B.S.E. (Henderson State University)
M.S. (University of North Texas)
Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University)
Timothy A. Wingert
Dean, Rosenberg School of Optometry
Professor of Optometry
B.S. (Illinois Benedictine College)
O.D. (Illinois College of Optometry)
Alan P. Xenakis
Professor of Health Sciences
B.S. (University of New Hampshire)
M.S. (Boston University)
M.P.H. (Harvard University)
Sc.D., M.D. (Boston University)
Zhanbo Yang
Assistant Dean, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S. (Heilongjiang University)
Ph.D. (Auburn University)
Leticia M. Ybarra
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N. (University of the Incarnate Word)
M.S.N. (University of Texas, Pan American)
Nürsen A. Zanca
Professor of Economics
B.A., M.A. (University of Ankara, Turkey)
Ph.D. (University of Leicester, England)
Shishu Zhang
Professor of Business Administration
B.A., M.A. (Southwest University of Finance and Economics, Sichuan Province, PRC)
M.A., M.S. (Northern Illinois University)
Ph.D. (Northern Illinois University)
Library Personnel:
Tracey E. Mendoza
Dean of UIW Libraries
B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
M.L.S. (University of North Texas)
Paul Andersen
Librarian
B.A. (Hendrix College)
M.S. (University of Central Arkansas)
M.L.S. (University of North Texas)
Erin Cassity
Distance Learning Librarian
B.A. (University of Wyoming)
M.L.S. (Texas Woman's University)
Dell M. Davis
Director of Public Services
B.A. (University of Houston)
M.L.I.S. (University of North Texas)
Rebecca Dillen
Physical Therapy Librarian
B.B.A. (Angelo State University)
M.L.S. (University of North Texas)
Mary L. Jinks
Director of Technical Services
B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.L.I.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
Farhad Moshiri
Audiovisual Librarian
B.A. (Pahlavi University, Iran)
M.A. (University of Iowa)
M.L.S. (University of North Texas)
Michael Peters
Systems Support and E-Resources Librarian
B.A. (University of Texas at San Antonio)
M.S.I.S. (University of North Texas)
DeDe Rios
Director,Optometric and Clinical Library Services
B.A. (Our Lady of the Lake University)
M.S. (University of North Texas)
Ph.D. (Capella University)
Melissa K. Rucker
Catalog Librarian
B.B.A. (Hardin-Simmons University)
M.L.I.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
Leslie N. Todd
Information Literacy Coordinator
B.A., M.L.I.S. (University of Texas at Austin)
Kristin Johnson
Graduate Studies and Learning Assessment Librarian
B.S. (University of Wisconsin - Madison)
M.L.I.S. (Dominican University)