Media Source Guide

This list of Guilford College faculty includes individuals who have agreed to discuss their various areas of expertise with representatives of the news media. Sources are listed by general topic area.

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Accounting
African American History
Art
Biology
Biology/Forensic Biology
Career and Community Learning
Chemistry
Computing and Information Technology
Conflict Resolution
East Asian Studies
Economics
Economics and Finance
English
Enrollment
French

Geology
German
History
Justice and Policy Studies
Libraries/Information
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Quakers
Religious Studies
Sport Studies
Student Learning

Accounting
Raymond Johnson Associate Professor of Accounting rjohnson@guilford.edu, 316-2177 B.S. 1971, M.B.A. 1973, East Carolina University; C.P.A., UNC Chapel Hill Expertise: Tax questions Changes in and complexity of tax law C.P.A. exam Budget committee operations
African American History
Adrienne Israel Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean Professor of History and Intercultural Studies aisrael@guilford.edu, 316-2205 B.A. 1968, M.A. 1973, Howard University; M.A. 1979, Ph.D. 1984, Johns Hopkins University Expertise: African history African American history
Art
Roy Nydorf Professor of Art rnydorf@guilford.edu, 316-2228 B.A. 1974, State University of New York at Brockport; M.F.A. 1976, Yale University School of Art Expertise: Printmaking (especially woodcut, linocut, etching, mixed media) Drawing, works on paper Painting Wood carving
David Newton Assistant Professor of Art dnewton@guilford.edu, 316-2249 M.F.A. 1997, Bard College Expertise: Sculpture 3D design Drawing
Biology
Lynn Moseley Charles A. Dana Professor of Biology lmoseley@guilford.edu, 316-2258 B.S. 1970, College of William and Mary; Ph.D. 1976, UNC Chapel Hill Expertise: Ornithology Animal behavior Vertebrate zoology
Melanie Lee-Brown Associate Professor of Biology mleebro@guilford.edu, 316-2421 B.S. 1993, N.C. A&T State University; Ph.D. 1998, N.C. State University Expertise: Microbiology Immunology Genetics Bioterror
Biology/Forensic Biology
Bryan Brendley Assistant Professor of Biology bbrendle@guilford.edu, 316-2441 B.S., B.A. 1991, College of William and Mary; Ph.D. 1996, Penn State University Expertise: Forensic biology Conservation General botany Environmental science
Career and Community Learning
Irene Harrington Assistant Dean for Career and Community Learning iharring@guilford.edu, 316-2313 B.A. 1968, M.Ed. 1979, UNC Greensboro Expertise: Building a resume / curriculum vita / portfolio Career planning / re-careering Job search strategies Community service / volunteerism
James Shields Director of Community Learning jshields@guilford.edu, 316-2447 B.A. 2000, Guilford College Expertise: Community service History of Underground Railroad Service learning
Chemistry
Anne Glenn Professor of Chemistry aglenn@guilford.edu, 316-2234 B.S. 1984, N.C. State University; Ph.D. 1989, Texas A&M University Expertise: Organic chemistry Medicinal chemistry Cooking/food chemistry Chemical education Women in science
David MacInnes Professor of Chemistry dmacinne@guilford.edu, 316-2262 B.A. 1965, Earlham College; M.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1972, Princeton University Expertise: Chemistry Environmental chemistry Water quality Polymers and plastics Antarctica Recycling Ocean science
Computing and Information Technology
Kyle Johnson Director of Information Technology and Services johnsonke@guilford.edu, 316-2360 B.A. 1991, Duke University; M.Ed. 2003, North Carolina State University Expertise: Technology planning Impact of technology on business process and organizational structure Project management Social networking
Conflict Resolution
Vernie Davis Professor and Director of Peace and Conflict Studies Director of Conflict Resolution Resource Center vdavis@guilford.edu, 316-2222 B.A. 1968, Kalamazoo College; M. A. 1972, Ph.D. 1978, Syracuse University Expertise: Conflict resolution, conflict transformation, conflict reconciliation Conflict resolution in multicultural settings Mediation Structural violence and social justice Social change
East Asian Studies
Hiroko Hirakawa Associate Professor of Foreign Languages hhirakaw@guilford.edu, 316-2413 B.A. 1982, M.A. 1988, Southeast Missouri State; M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1998, Purdue University Expertise: Japanese language Japanese culture and society
Economics
Bob Williams Professor of Economics Director of Honors Programs bwillia2@guilford.edu, 316-2218 B.S. 1976, University of Denver; Ph.D. 1984, UNC Chapel Hill Expertise: Environment and economic development Poverty and public policy U.S. economic history Markets and firm behavior
Economics and Finance
Kent Chabotar President Professor of Political Science chabotar@guilford.edu, 316-2146 B.A. 1968, St. Francis University; M.P.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1973, Syracuse University Expertise: Higher education administration Nonprofit finance and accounting Strategic planning and budgeting
English
Heather Richardson Hayton Assistant Professor of English hhayton@guilford.edu, 316-2397 www.guilford.edu/classes/engl/hhayton B.A. 1992, University of California at Davis; M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 2000, Penn State University Expertise: Medieval and Renaissance literature and culture Cultural studies (filmic and TV depictions of the past) King Arthur legends and stories Chaucer and Shakespeare Sex, love, desire in pre-modern era Dante and medieval spirituality
Jim Hood Professor of English jhood@guilford.edu, 316-2462 B.A. 1979, Guilford College; M.A.R. 1981, Yale University Divinity School; Ph.D. 1991, UNC Chapel Hill Expertise: Romantic and Victorian literature Gothic literature Tennyson Poetry
Jeff Jeske Charles A. Dana Professor of English jjeske@guilford.edu, 316-2216 B.A. 1970, Cleveland State University; M.A. 1972, University of Toledo; Ph.D. 1978, Kent State University Expertise: Early American literature Journalism Film (classic and world) Word origins
Cynthia Nearman Assistant Professor of English and Director of Writing cnearman@guilford.edu, 316-2273 B.A. 1993, Wingate University; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2002, UNC Greensboro Expertise: Academic writing Advanced composition/non-fiction Writing assessment Critical pedagogy
Enrollment
Randy Doss Vice President for Enrollment Services bdoss@guilford.edu, 316-2124 B.S. 1982, Guilford College; M.B.A. 1984, UNC Greensboro Expertise: The college selection process
French
Maria Bobroff Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages mbobroff@guilford.edu, 316-2238 B.A. 1994, Dartmouth College; M.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2003, Duke University Expertise: France today French and Francophone literatures French and Francophone cultures
Geology
Angie Moore Assistant Professor of Geology amoore@guilford.edu, 316-2263 B.A. 1992, Edinboro University (Pa.), M.S. 1994, University of Kentucky; M.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2003, University of California at Davis Expertise: Water quality issues Aqueous geochemistry Hydrogeology and hydrology General environmental issues Alternative methods of stormwater management
German
Dave Limburg Associate Professor of Foreign Languages dlimburg@guilford.edu, 316-2204 B.A. 1984, Augustana College; M.A. 1987, Ph.D. 1992, Ohio State University Expertise: Contemporary German culture, film Weimar Republic German language, language instruction Writing own textbook Study abroad (Munich) German literature
History
Tim Kircher Professor of History tkircher@guilford.edu, 316-2348 B.A. 1982, Yale College; M.A. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, Yale University Expertise: Medieval Europe Crusades Renaissance (Italy and Northern Europe) Reformation and religious history British history to 1700 Ancient Greece
Justice and Policy Studies
Jerry Joplin Associate Professor of Justice and Policy Studies jjoplin@guilford.edu, 316-2416 B.A. 1973, Central Washington University; M.S. 1976, Ph.D. 1997, Southern Illinois University Expertise: Corrections Philosophy of law Juvenile justice and delinquency
Barton Parks Professor of Justice and Policy Studies bparks@guilford.edu, 316-2227 B.A. 1960, Rice University; M.A. 1965, Ph.D. 1973, State University of New York at Buffalo Expertise: Building community within organizations Problems of power and authority in organizational settings Restorative justice White people and problems with racism
Will Pizio Assistant Professor of Justice and Policy Studies wpizio@guilford.edu, 316-2418 A.A. 1985, State University of New York at Alfred, B.A. 1988, M.A. 1995, State University of New York at Albany Expertise: Policing Police brutality Criminal courts
Libraries/Information
Mary Ellen Chijioke Director of Hege Library mchijiok@guilford.edu, 316-2129 B.A. 1967, Swarthmore College; M.A. 1968, C.Phil. 1970, University of California at Los Angeles; P.G. Dip. Lib. 1976, University of Ibadan; Adv. Cert. Lib. 1989, Columbia University Expertise: Libraries and information seeking in academia Quaker history and thought
Mathematics
Jon Hatch Assistant Professor of Mathematics jhatch@guilford.edu, 316-2434 B.A. 1990, Guilford College; M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2000, University of Missouri at Rolla Expertise: Mathematics in the liberal arts college setting Discovery education (Moore-Method or Socratic teaching)
Music
Tim Lindeman Professor of Music tlindeman@guilford.edu, 316-2430 B.A. 1971, M.M. 1978, Ph.D. 1987, Indiana University Expertise: Art and society Music criticism
Philosophy
Jonathan Malino John A. Weissenfluh Professor of Philosophy jmalino@guilford.edu, 316-2223 B.A. 1966, Brandeis University; Ph.D. 1975, Columbia University; M.A.H.L. and Rabbinic Ordination 1979, Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion Expertise: Contemporary philosophy Philosophy of religion Philosophy of psychology Judaism Israel and the Middle East
Lisa McLeod Assistant Professor of Philosophy lmcleod@guilford.edu, 316-2461 B.A. 1987, University of California at Santa Cruz; J.D. 1990,University of California at Los Angeles, Ph.D. 2000, Stanford University Expertise: Ethics Philosophy of law Social and political philosophy Race and racism in the U.S. Gender theory
Physics
Thom Espinola Glaxo Wellcome Professor of Physics tespinol@guilford.edu, 316-2193 B.S. 1976, Ph.D. 1989, Michigan State University Expertise: Astronomy Physics
Political Science
Ken Gilmore Associate Professor of Political Science kgilmore@guilford.edu, 316-2364 B.A. 1988, Ursinus College; Ph.D. 1997, Rutgers University Expertise: Economic development Globalization International relations
George Guo Associate Professor of Political Science and East Asian Studies gguo@guilford.edu, 316-2256 B.A. 1982, South China University of Technology; M.P.A. 1993, University of North Florida; Ph.D. 1999, University of Virginia Expertise: Comparative politics International politics East Asian politics Comparative political thought
Kyle Dell Assistant Professor of Political Science kdell@guilford.edu, 316-2487 B.A. 1993, Kalamazoo College; M.A. 1995, Ph.D. 2007, Boston College Expertise: Environmental issues American presidency American political system
Robert Duncan Assistant Professor of Political Science rduncan@guilford.edu, 316-2365 B.A. 1961, Texas Tech University; M.A. 1964, Texas Tech University; Ph.D. 1995, George Mason University Expertise: American government U.S. Intelligence community Terrorism
Psychology
Kathy Adams Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology and Early College Liaison kadams@guilford.edu, 316-2010 B.S. 1973, M.A. 1976, Ph.D. 1977, University of Alabama Expertise: Transition from high school to college Preparing future faculty Early entrance schools (specifically early colleges)
Richie Zweigenhaft Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology rzweigen@guilford.edu, 316-2269 B.S. 1967, Wesleyan University; M.A. 1968, Columbia University; Ph.D. 1974, University of California at Santa Cruz Expertise: The American upper class African Americans at elite boarding schools Diversity in the power elite Birth order Unusual names
Quakers
Max Carter Director of Friends Center Campus Ministry Coordinator Adjunct Professor of Religious Studies mcarter@guilford.edu, 316-2445 B.A., 1970, Ball State University; Master of Ministry, 1975, Earlham School of Religion; M.A., 1984, Temple University; Ph.D., 1989, Temple University Expertise: Quaker history and testimonies Interreligious dialogues Middle East Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Amish
Gwen Erickson Librarian, Friends Historical Collection College Archivist gerickson@guilford.edu, 316-2264 B.A. 1994, Earlham College; M.A. 1996, M.L.I.S. 1997, UNC Greensboro Expertise: Guilford College history North Carolina Quaker records Quaker genealogy History of Quakers in the Southeastern United States
Religious Studies
Eric Mortensen Assistant Professor of Religious Studies ericdmort@yahoo.com, 316-2357 B.A. 1993, Carleton College; Ph.D. 2003, Harvard University Expertise: Buddhism Tibetan and Himalayan religion and culture Animals in religion Oracles and divination practices Chinese minority religion and culture (Naxi, Yi, Lisu, Tibetan, Moso, Bai, etc.) Asian nomadic culture and Shamanism
Sport Studies
Lavon Williams Associate Professor of Sport Studies lwilliam@guilford.edu, 316-2495 B.S. 1982, Texas Christian University; M.S. 1991, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 1996, UNC Greensboro Expertise: Psychology of sport and exercise with specialization in motivation in sport and physical activity, youth sport Teaching physical activity
Craig Eilbacher Instructor in Sports Studies ceilbach@guilford.edu, 316-2203 B.A. 1995, UNC Wilmington; M.S. 1996, University of Akron Expertise: Health and wellness Current issues in athletic training Physical assessments of athletic injuries Emergency procedures
Student Learning
Kim Garner Coordinator, The Learning Commons kgarner@guilford.edu, 316-2451 B.S., B.S. 1985, State University of New York, Geneseo; M.S. 1989, Nazareth College of Rochester Expertise: Alternative learning strategies Time management, overcoming procrastination, etc. LD/ADD/ADHD/Asperger's Syndrome