STUDENT CENTERED FACULTY OF DISTINCTION

Recognized artists and scholars, the faculty of the BFSDoA comprise a community of dedicated teachers known for their attention to students’ development and success. Faculty’s accolades and accomplishments are as varied as their backgrounds and provide an empowering example of the optimum balance of knowledge and practice in the professional art world. Their diverse professional and cultural experiences, outstanding academic credentials and deep commitment to teaching excellence create a rich learning climate—where students thrive. Student evaluations conducted each semester for each course confirm the faculty’s availability for advisement and mentoring and genuine interest in student success in each and every course they take.

STAFF

Sandra Alderman, Administrative Secretary

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2004
Phone: (912) GSU-5358
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Patricia Carter, Department Chair & Professor

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2005
Phone: (912) GSU-ARTS
Email & Faculty Homepage

Cinnamon Dowd, Communications & Outreach Coordinator

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2011
Phone: (912) GSU-7228
Email & Staff Webpage

Jason McCoy, Studio Technician

Office: Ceramics/Scultpure Building, 1122A
Phone: (912) 486-4520
Email & Staff Webpage

Marc Mitchell, Gallery Director & Assistant Professor

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2010
Phone: (912) GSU-2788
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Stephanie Neal, Assistant to the Chair & Graphic Design Art Director

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2009
Phone: (912) GSU-8550
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Kelley Riffe, Academic Advisor

Office: Center for Art & Theatre, 2018
Phone: (912) GSU-2376
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FACULTY

Don Armel, Professor, Graphic Communications Management

Office: Arts Building, 2003
Phone: (912) GSU-5167
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Jessica Burke, Assistant Professor, Foundation Studies

Office: Arts Building, 2031
Phone: (912) GSU-2793
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Julia Fischer, Lecturer, Art History

Office: Arts Building, 2001
Phone: (912) GSU-7355
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Amy Fix, Assistant Professor, Foundation Studios

Office: Arts Building, 2020
Phone: (912) GSU-0143
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Elsie Taliaferro Hill, Assistant Professor, Foundation Studies

Office: Arts Building, 2032
Phone: (912) GSU-5284
Email & Faculty Webpage

Jessica Hines, Professor, Photography

Office: Arts Building, 2024
Phone: (912) GSU-5930
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Derek Larson, Assistant Professor, New Media

Office: Arts Building, 2032
Phone: (912) GSU-5843
EMail & Faculty Webpage

Christina Lemon, Professor, Jewelry & Metalsmithing

Office: Arts Building, 2023
Phone: (912) GSU-5299
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Santanu Majumdar, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Office: Arts Building, 2002
Phone: (912) GSU-5284
Email & Faculty Website

Julie McGuire, Professor, Art History

Office: Arts Building, 2029
Phone: (912) GSU-0145
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Hans Mortensen, Associate Professor, Graphic Communications Management

Office: Arts Building, 2004
Phone: (912) GSU-5844
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Marc Moulton, Assistant Professor, Sculpture & Graduate Program Director

Office: Ceramics/Sculpture Building, 1123
Phone: (912) GSU-7665
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Onyile B. Onyile, Professor, Graphic Design & Art History

Office: Arts Building,
Phone: (912) GSU-0370
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Jeff Schmuki, Professor, Ceramics

Office: Ceramics/Sculpture Building, 1005
Phone: (912) GSU-7461
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Edward Rushton, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Office: Arts Building 2033
Phone: (912) GSU-0597
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Leigh Thomson, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design

Office: Arts Building 2026
Phone: (912) GSU-5610
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Tiffanie Townsend, Assistant Professor, Art History

Office: Arts Building 2025
Phone: (912) GSU-5745
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Pat Walker, Professor, Painting

Office: Arts Building 2021
Phone: (912) GSU-5918
Email & Faculty Webpage