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We invite you to explore the faces behind our programs and discover what makes our School a nurturing haven for your academic journey. 

Don't miss this chance to connect and get a glimpse of the warmth and support awaiting you here!

Program Advisors

Undergraduate 

Edward Gibbons, PhD
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Masters 

Missy Korduner, PhD
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Doctoral 

Oliver Crocco, EdD
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Administration

Administrative Faculty and Staff

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Elwood F. "Ed" Holton, III, EdD, MBA
Director, Professor
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Oliver Crocco, EdD
Associate Director
Associate Professor [email protected]

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Jeffery Portier
Manager of
Finance & Public Relations [email protected]

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Melissa Turnage
Academic Programs Manager [email protected]

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Administrative Office Location

Phone

(225) 578-5748

Research Faculty

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Oliver Crocco, EdD
Associate Professor
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Ague Mae Manongsong, PhD
Assistant Professor
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Tyree Mitchell, PhD 
Associate Professor
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Sunyoung Park, PhD
Professor
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Erin Richard, PhD
Associate Professor
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Tracey E. Rizzuto, PhD
Professor
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Petra A. Robinson, PhD
Associate Professor
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E. Michelle Todd PhD
Assistant Professor
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Vacant

Lecturers

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Leanna Cupit, PhD
Instructor
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Edward Gibbons, PhD
Associate Professor of
Professional Practice
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Ashley Hall, PhD
Instructor
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John Paul "JP" Hatala, PhD
Associate Professor of
Professional Practice
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Wynde Jones, PhD
Instructor
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Missy Korduner, PhD
Assistant Professor of
Professional Practice
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Renata R. Lyons, PhD
Instructor
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Karen G. Palmer, PhD
Instructor
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Adjunct Faculty

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Lacy Dicharry, MBA
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Jody Hammett, PhD
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image of dorothy kempDorothy Kemp, PhD
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Dayton Knippers
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Yvette Marsh, PhD
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image of roberthonMechelle Roberthon, EdD
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Thompson, PhD, CFRE
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Walker, JD, MPA
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Faculty Emeriti

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Reid Bates, PhD
Professor Emeritus

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Elwood Holton, EdD
Professor Emeritus