Warren Wilson College does not use conventional academic ranks or titles. The following list includes faculty for 2005-2006. (* Indicates part-time teaching assignment)

David Abernathy

Geography/Global Studies

B.A. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
M.A. University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Ph.D., University of Washington

Luis Arevalo

Spanish

B.A., Universidad Jose s. Canas
M.A., Kansas State University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

*Eric Baden

Art

B.A., State University of New York - Buffalo
M.F.A. - East Tennessee State University

*Bette Bates

Art

B.F.A., Stephens College
M.F.A., East Carolina University

Charles Benedict

Art

B.F.A., M.F.A., Art Center College of Design

Edward G. Bierhaus, Jr. (emeritus)

English

B.A., University of the South
M.Div., General Theological Seminary
D.F.A., Yale University
Postdoctoral Study, Oxford University

Amy E. Boyd

Biology/ Environmental Studies

B.A., Earlham College
M.S., Antioch New England Graduate School
Ph.D., University of Arizona

David J. Bradshaw

English

A.B., Bowdoin College
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Mark V. Brenner

Biology/Environmental Studies

B.S., University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Ph.D., University of Washington

John W. Brock

Chemistry/Environmental Studies

B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Ph.D., Emory University

John P. Casey

Philosophy

B.A., Coe College
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Alison H. Climo

Social Work

A.B., Smith College
M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Donald F. Collins

Physics

B.A., College of Wooster
M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University

Victoria P. Collins

Chemistry

B.A., College of Wooster
M.S., Carnegie-Mellon University
M.S., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

*Milton Crotts

Music

B.M., M.M., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
D. M.A., University of South Carolina - Columbia

*Ruth Douglas Currie

History/Political Science

B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary
M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

Gwendolyn Diehn

Art

B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University
B.A., Indiana University
M.A., University of Notre Dame
M.F.A., Vermont College of Norwich University
Advanced graduate study, University of Tennessee

Robert A. Eckstein

Biology

B.A., University of Colorado
D.V.M., Colorado State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California - Davis

Gregory J. Ettl

Sustainable Forestry

B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A.T., Ph.D., University of Washington

Benjamin Feinberg

Anthropology

B.A., University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin

Valerie Finn

Writing

(Joan Beebe Teaching Fellow, 2004-2005) B.A., Columbia University
M.F.A. - Warren Wilson College

Lynne M. Firsel

Education

B.S., University of Illinois
M.Ed., University of Virginia
Ed.D., University of Virginia
Postdoctoral Studies, University of Virginia

Sally A. Fischer

Philosophy

B.A., Goucher College
M.A., Villanova University
Ph.D., Marquette University

Jennifer Fish

Sociology/Women's Studies

B.A., M.A., Bowling Green University
Ph.D., American University

Victoria M. Garlock

Psychology

Sc.B., Brown University
Ph.D., University of Alabama - Birmingham

Warren Gaughan

Music

B.A., Maryville College
M.M., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Advanced graduate study, Arizona State University

Dongping Han

History/Political Science

B.A., Qufu Teaches' University, China
B.A., Hebei University, China
Diploma in Education, National University of Singapore
M.A., University of Vermont
Ph.D., Brandeis University

Sandra Hayslette

Appalachian Studies/Global Studies

B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ph.D. University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Jeffrey Holmes

Biology

B.A., M.A., University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of Colorado - Boulder

Carol Howard

English/Theatre/Writing

B.A., State University of New York - Purchase
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

*Philip Jamison

Mathematics

B.A., Hamilton College
M.S., Western Carolina University

*Lorrie Jayne

Writing

B.A., Warren Wilson College
M.A., School of International Training

Anne L. Jonas

Education

B.S., Guilford College
M.Ed., Harvard University

Dean C. Kahl

Chemistry

B.A., Whittier College
Ph.D., Stanford University

Franklin A. Kalinowski

Environmental Studies/Political Science

B.A., M.A., University of Delaware
Ph.D., Claremont Graduate School

Susan B. Kask

Economics

B.A., University of Colorado
Ph.D., University of Wyoming

Martha Knight-Oakley

Psychology

B.A., Trinity University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

*Louly Konz

Art

B.A., Davidson College
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Deanna K. Kreisel

English

B.A., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Siti Kusujiarti

Sociology

B.A., Gadjah Mada University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Lucy Lawrence

Social Work

B.S., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
M.S.W., Boston University School of Social Work
Ph.D., University of Alabama School of Social Work

Leah Leitson

Art

B.F.A., New York Stae College of Ceramics, Alfred University
M.F.A., Louisiana State University

Laura L. Lengnick

Sustainable Agriculture

B.A., University of Maryland
M.S., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Hun Y. Lye

Religious Studies

B.A., Allegheny College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia

Paul J. Magnarella

Peace Studies

B.A., University of Connecticut
M.S., Fairfield University
A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University
J.D., University of Florida College of Law

A. Michael Matin (on Sabbatical (2005-06)

English

B.A., Vassar College
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

*Sebastian Matthews

Writing

B.A., Pitzer College
M.F.A., University of Michigan

Mallory McDuff

Outdoor Leadership/Environmental Studies

B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S., University of South Alabama
Ph.D., University of Florida

David G. Moore

Archaeology/Anthropology

B.A., University of California at Berkeley
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

*Joan Moser

Anthropology

B.M., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Fulbright Scholar, Oslo University
M.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ph.D., Candidate, University of Michigan

*William E. Mosher

Intercultural Studies

B.A., College of Wooster
M.A., University of Iowa
Advanced graduate study, University of Pennsylvania

David A. Mycoff

English

B.A., Washington and Lee University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Lyn O'Hare

Education

Warren Wilson College and Lee University
M.A., Banks Street College of Education

Marty O'Keefe

Outdoor Leadership

B.S., M.Ed., St. Lawrence University
Ed.D., Boston University

*Michael Oliphant

Business Administration

B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., M.B.A., Georgia State University

Philip L. Otterness

History/Political Science

B.A., M.S., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Cambridge University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., University of Iowa

Denise Palas (on Leave 2005-06)

Education

B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., Western Carolina University
Ed.D., Western Carolina University

Graham Paul

Theatre

B.A., Antioch College
M.F.A., Tulane University

Angela Marie Phillips

French/Spanish

A.B., Georgetown University
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Lynn Pohl

History/Political Science

B.S., Millsaps College
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University - Bloomington

Karen Powell

Art

M.F.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Edward O. Raiola

Carol Grotnes Belk Chair

B.A., California State University - Chico Outdoor Leadership
M.A., University of Northern Colorado
Ph.D., Union Graduate School

Holly J. Rosson

Mathematics

B.S., Saint Michael's College
M.S., The University of Vermont
Ph.D., Dartmouth College

*Barbara Curchack Routhieaux

Psychology

B.A., University of Maryland - Baltimore County
M.A., PhD., University of Arizona

Samuel Scoville

English

B.A., Yale University
M.A.T., Ph.D., Duke University

John R. Showalter

Business Administration

B.A., Maryville College
M.A., University of Illinois

J. Thomas Showalter

History

B.A., Maryville College
M.A.C.T., University of Tennessee

Jeanne K. Sommer

Religious Studies

B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Northwestern University

*Christine L. Swoap

Spanish

B.A., Binghamton University
M.A., University of Delaware

Robert A. Swoap (on Sabbatical (2005-06)

Psychology

B.A., Duke University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida

Michael A. Torres

Biology

B.S., Angelo State University
Ph.D., Texas A and M University

Laura B. Turchi

Education

B.A., St. Olaf College
M.A., National College of Education
Ed.D., Appalachian State University

Ann C. Turkle

Writing

B.S., Mount Union College
M.S., Simmons College
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
Ph.D., Florida State University

Evan Wantland

Mathematics and Computer Science

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Auburn University

Louise M. Weber

Biology/Environmental Studies

B.S., St. Mary's College
M.S., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Clemson University

Gretchen Wilke Whipple

Mathematics

B.A., Manhattanville College
M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S., Ph.D., Louisiana State University

Steven Williams

Music, College Organist

B.M., Mars Hill College
M.M., University of Illinois
Prix d'excellence, Conservatoire Nationale de Musique, France
D.M.A., University of Illinois

The following individuals are full-time College staff members and occasionally teach specific courses.

Donald E. Baker

Theatre

B.F.A., Wright State University
M.F.A., Case Western Reserve University

Paul J. Bartels

Biology

B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.Phil., University of the West Indies
Ph.D., University of California - Santa Cruz

John Bowers

Writing

B.A., B.S., Lander University
M.A., Western Carolina University

Beverly Ohler

Theatre

B.A., Newark School of Fine Art

Herbert A. Summers

Intercultural Studies

A.A., Young Harris College
B.A., Southern Methodist University
M.Div., Emory University
Ph.D., California School of Professional Psychology

The following individuals are College faculty and are Honorably Retired.

Douglas Bartlett (emeritus)

Peace Studies

B.A., Bloomfield College
M.Div., Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary

Tommy Eller (emeritus)

Math/Computer Science

B.A., Berea College
M.S., University of Tennessee and University of Evansville

Hugh Himan (emeritus)

Business/Economics

B.A., M.A., Miami University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Willis M. Hubbard (emeritus)

B.A., Monmouth College
M.S. University of Illinois
M.A., Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Jean Hutton (emerita)

A.A., Stephens College
M.S.L.S. East Texas University
M.A., New School for Social Research

Robert Keener (emeritus)

Music

B.Mus. Ed., Mullikin University
M.S., University of Illinois
D.M.A., University of Colorado
Post-doctoral study, Westminster Choir College

Sheldon Neuringer (emeritus)

History

B.A., Brooklyn College
M.S., Columbia University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

*Betty Siviter (emerita)

Early Childhood Education

A.A., Stratford College
B.A., St. Andrew's Presbyterian College
M.A., Western Carolina University

George M. Spencer (emeritus)

Business Administration

B.S., Rollins College
M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Ron Wilson (emeritus)

History

B.A., Georgetown College
M.A., South Dakota State University

Library Faculty and Staff

David O. Bradshaw

User Services and Electronic Resources Librarian

B.A., East Carolina University
M.L.S., University of North Carolina - Greensboro

Mary O. Brown

Reference and Interlibrary Loan Librarian

B.A., Bennington College
M.L.S., University of South Carolina

Yoke Mei Mah

Catalog Librarian

B.A., Warren Wilson College
M.A., Purdue University
M.S., University of Illinois

Christine Richert Nugent

Library Director

B.A., East Texas State University
M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee

Joy Pastucha

Acquisitions and Collection Development Librarian

A.A., Muskegon Community College
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., M.A.L.S., University of Michigan

BK Segall

Circulation Services and Library Crew Manager

A.G.S., Portland Community College

Judy Tizzard

Periodicals and Building Services Manager

Graduate Division

The MFA Program for Writers

Peter Turchi

Director

B.A., Washington College
M.F.A., University of Arizona

Amy Grimm

Program Assistant

B.A., Wesleyan University

Melissa Ray Davis

Office Assistant

B.A., Warren Wilson College

Betty Adcock

Poetry

Joan Aleshire

Poetry

B.A., Radcliffe College
M.F.A., Goddard College

Charles Baxter

Fiction

B.A., Macalester College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College

David Baker

Poetry

B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Wilton Barnhardt

Fiction

B.A., Michigan State University
M. Phil., Brasenose College, Oxford University

Rick Barot

Poetry

B.A., Wesleyan University
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Adria Bernardi

Fiction

B.A., Carleton College
M.A., University of Chicago

Marianne Boruch

Poetry

B.S., University of Illinois at Urbana
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Robert Boswell

Fiction

B.A., M.A., M.F.A., University of Arizona

Karen Brennan

Fiction/Poetry

B.A., Newton College of the Sacred Heart
M.F.A., Goddard College
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Lan Samantha Chang

Fiction

B.A., Yale University
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Robert Cohen

Fiction

B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.F.A., Columbia University

Charles D'Ambrosio

Fiction

B.A., Oberlin College
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Tracy Daughtery

Fiction

B.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., University of Houston

Carl Dennis

Poetry

B.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley

Judy Doenges

Fiction

B.A., University of Wisconsin
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Daisy Fried

Poetry

B.A., Swarthmore College

Reginald Gibbons

Poetry

B.A., Princeton University
M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University

Linda Gregerson

Poetry

B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., Northwestern University
M.F.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Stanford University

Judith Grossman

Fiction

B.A., Somerville College, Oxford
M.A., Ph.D., Brandeis University

Matthea Harvey

Poetry

B.A., Harvard-Radcliffe College
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Brooks Haxton

Poetry

B.A., Beloit College, Oxford
M.A., Syracuse University

David Haynes

Fiction

B.A., Macalester College
M.A., Hamline University

Tony Hoagland

Poetry

B.G.S., University of Iowa
M.F.A., University of Arizona

C.J. Hribal

Fiction

B.A., St. Norbert College
M.F.A., Syracuse University

Mike Jarmon

Poetry

B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
M.F.A., University of Iowa

A. Van Jordan

Poetry

B.A., Wittenberg University
M. A., Howard University
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College

Laura Kasischke

Poetry/Fiction

B.A., M.F.A., University of Michigan

Roger King

Fiction

B.S., University of Nottingham
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Reading

Victor LaValle

Fiction

B.A., Cornell University
M.F.A., Columbia University

Mary Leader

Poetry

B.A., University of Oklahoma
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College
J.D., University of Oklahoma

Thomas Lux

Poetry

B.A., Emerson College
University of Iowa Writers' Workshop

Michael Martone

Fiction

B.A., Indiana University
M.A., John Hopkins University

Heather McHugh

Poetry

B.A., Harvard University
M.A., University of Denver

Christopher McIlroy

Fiction

B.A., Pomona College
M.F.A., University of Arizona

Kevin McIlvoy

Fiction

B.A., University of Illinois
M.A., Colorado State University
M.F.A., University of Arizona

Antonya Nelson

Fiction

B.A., University of Kansas
M.F.A., University of Arizona

Susan Neville

Fiction

B.A., DePauw University
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University

Steve Orlen

Poetry

B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Barbara Ras

Poetry

B.A., Simmons College
M.F.A., University of Oregon

Frederick Reiken

Fiction

B.A., Princeton University
M.F.A., University of California, Irvine

Martha Rhodes

Poetry

B.A., New York University
M.F.A., Warren Wilson College

David Shields

Fiction

B.A., Brown University
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Debra Spark

Fiction

B.A., Yale University
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Megan Staffel

Fiction

B.F.A., Emerson College
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Ellen Bryant Voigt

Poetry

B.A., Converse College
M.F.A., University of Iowa

Larry Watson

Fiction

B.A., M.A., University of North Dakota
Ph.D., University of Utah

Alan Williamson

Poetry

B.A., Haverford College
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University

Eleanor Wilner

Poetry

B.A., Goucher College
M.A., Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University

Dean Young

Poetry

B.A., M.F.A., Indiana University