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AGNEW, MARY K., B.S. (Samford), M.A., Ed.D. (Alabama). Assistant Dean Emerita for Administration, Personnel, and Finance, 1977, 1986.

ANDERSON, CARREL M., B.A. (Abilene Christian), M.A., Ph.D. (Alabama). Emeritus of Administration and Educational Leadership, 1972, 1991.

ARREDONDO RUCINSKI, DAISY, B.A., M.A.T., Ph.D. (University of Washington). Professor Emerita of Educational Administration, 2006, 2016.  (Email: drucinski@retiree.ua.edu)

BAKER, TRUMAN D., B.S.Ed., M.S. (Arkansas State), Ph.D. (Mississippi). Professor Emeritus of Computer Technology, 1968, 1996.

BARKER, BARBARA M., B.A., M.A. (Alabama–Birmingham), Ph.D. (Alabama). Professor Emerita of Educational Research, 1973, 1996.

BARNETT, AURELIA GLOSSER TAYLOR., Ph.D. (Alabama).  Clinical Assistant Professor Emerita of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies, 2008.

BAUCH, PATRICIA A., B.S. (Edgewood), M.A. (Northern Illinois), Ph.D. (UCLA).  Professor Emerita of Educational Administration

BEIRNE-SMITH, MARY., B.S. (Longwood College), M.Ed. (University of Virginia); Ed.D. (University of Virginia).  Associate Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1990, 2015.

BISHOP, PHILLIP A., B.S. (United States Naval Academy), M.S.Ed. (James Madison University), Ed.D. (University of Georgia). Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science, 1984, 2016.

CARMICHAEL, KARLA, B.S., M.Ed., and Ph.D. (North Texas).  Professor Emerita of Counselor Education, 2012.

COHEN, SHERYL, B.M., M.M. (Michigan), D.M.A. (Florida State). Professor Emerita of Music Education, 1975, 2004.

CONNOR, HELEN R., B.S. (Colorado), M.A. (Western Colorado State), Ed.D. (Oregon). Professor Emerita of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, 1965, 1985.

CRUMP, WILLIAM D., B.A. (Georgia Southern), M.Ed. (Georgia), Ph.D. (George Peabody/Vanderbilt). Professor Emeritus of Special Education, Area Head Emeritus, and Associate Dean Emeritus, 1972, 2000.

DAANE, CATHERINE J., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Michigan State).  Professor Emerita of Elementary Education

DAGLEY, DAVE, B.S., M.S.Ed. (Southern Illinois University), Ph.D. (University of Utah), J.D. (Samford University), Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, 2002, 2016.

DOLLY, JOHN P., BS (Manhattan), MS (SUNY–Buffalo), EdD (Georgia). Dean and Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, 1995, 2007.

DRIVER, JILL, B.S. (North Carolina), M.A. (Vanderbilt), Pd.D. (Alabama). Director of the UA/UWA Inservice Center.

ELLER, BEN F., B.S. (Michigan), M.S., Ed.D. (Tennessee). Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, 1985, 1999.

ELLIS, EDWIN S., B.S., M.A. (Alabama), Ph.D. (Kansas).  Professor Emeritus of Special Education, 1993, 2014.

ESTES, CHARLES R., B.S. (North Alabama), M.S. (Mississippi), Ed.D. (Alabama). Professor Emeritus of History and Philosophy of Education, 1967, 1991.

FERGUSON, PATRICK, B.S. in Ed., M.S. (Cortland State), Ed.D. (Buffalo). Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Instruction, 1969, 1991.

FREEMAN, LEE., B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D. (The University of Alabama). Clinical Professor of Elementary Education, 2003, 2018.

GIESEN, JUDY, B.S. (Kent State University), M.S. (x2) (Mississippi State University), Ph.D. (The University of Alabama), Clinical Professor Emerita of Educational Research, 1989, 2021. (Email: jgiesen@ua.edu)

GODFREY, ANN, B.S. (Mississippi University for Women), M.Ed. (Auburn University at Montgomery), Ph.D. (Alabama), Clinical Professor Emerita of Educational Research, 1999, 2022.

GOLDSTON, M. JENICE “DEE,” B.S. in Ed. (Southeast Missouri State University), M.N.S., (Southeast Missouri State University), Ph.D. (The University of Georgia), 2002, 2015.

GREGG, SR. MADELEINE, B.A. (University of Wisconsin—Madison), M.Ed. (University of Pittsburgh), Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh). Professor Emerita of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, 1993, 2015.

GRIFFIN, ROBERT E., A.B., M.A. (Michigan State), Ed.D. (Illinois). Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1966, 1989.

HARRISON, PATTI, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (University of Georgia), Professor Emerita of School Psychology, 1985, 2017. (Email: pharriso@ua.edu)

HEAD, DAVID W., A.B. (Birmingham Southern), M.A., Ph.D. (Alabama). Associate Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1980, 1998.

HOUSER, RICK., B.A. (Kent State), Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh). Professor of Rehabilitation Counseling, 2007, 2017.

HUBBARD, JANIE D., B.S. (University of Montevallo), M.A., (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Ed.S., (University of Alabama at Birmingham), Ed.D., (The University of Alabama), Associate Professor Emerita of Elementary Social Studies, 2009, 2022. (Email: hubba018@ua.edu)

HUTCHESON, PHILO A., B.A. (Carroll College), Ph.D. (University of Chicago).  Professor of Higher Education, 2012, 2019.

KING, MARGARET INGRAM, B.A., M.A. (Alabama), Ph.D. (University of New Orleans), Professor Emerita of Higher Education Administration, 2003, 2014.

LATIMER, MARVIN, B.M.E., M.M.E.(Wichita State University), Ph.D. (University of Kansas), Associate Professor Emeritus of Music Education, 2012, 2020.

MCCOLLISTER, FAYE P., B.A., M.A., Ed.D. (Alabama). Associate Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1990, 1997.

MCLEAN, JAMES E., B.S., M.Stat., Ph.D (Florida), Dean and Professor Emeritus of Educational Research, 1974-1995, 2004-2013.

MCNUTT, JAMES K., B.F.A., M.A. (Alabama), Ph.D. (Florida State). Assistant Professor Emeritus of Art Education, 1976, 1996.

MYRICK, JOHN,  B.S.E., M.A., ED.D., (Alabama), Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Special Education, 2008, 2021.

NEWMAN, JANE.  Retired Associate Professor of Gifted Education, 2001, 2019.

NEWTON, ROSE MARY, B.S. (Brescia), M.A, (Western Kentucky), Ed.D. (Louisville). Assistant Professor Emeritus of Education Leadership.

PALMER, W. ROSS, B.S. in Ed., M.Ed. (Mississippi College), Ed.D. (Florida). Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies, and of Secondary Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning, 1968, 2004.

PESEAU, BRUCE A., B.A. (San Jose State), M.A. (Sacramento State), Ph.D. (Kentucky). Professor Emeritus of Education, 1972, 1989.

PRICKETT, CAROL, AB, BM (Birmingham–Southern), MM, PhD (Florida State). Professor and Department Head, 1983, 1999, 2014.

RICE, RICHARD, Ph.D., M.A., B.S. (The University of Alabama), J.D. (Birmingham School of Law), M.B.A. (University of Alabama at Birmingham), LLM (University of Alabama), Associate Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership, 1999-2016.

ROUNTREE, BARBARA S., B.S. in Ed., M.S. (Jacksonville State), Ed.S., Ed.D. (Peabody/Vanderbilt). Associate Professor Emerita of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, 1977, 1995.

ROVEGNO, INEZ, (North Carolina, Greensboro). Professor Emerita of Kinesiology.

SATCHER, JAMIE, B.S. (Southern Mississippi), M.A. (Mississippi State), Ph.D. (Mississippi State).  Professor Emeritus of Rehabilitation Counseling, 2013.

SCHLICHTER, CAROL, B.S. (Samford), M.A., Ed.D. (George Peabody/Vanderbilt). Professor Emerita of Special Education, 1975, 2000.

SEKERES, DIANE C., B.A. (University of Georgia), M.A.T. (Emory University), Ph.D. (University of Georgia). Associate Professor of Literacy, 2003, 2016.

SHWERY, CRAIG., B.S. (University of Houston), M.S.E. (University of Texas–Pan American), Ed.D. (University of Arizona).  Associate Professor of Elementary Education, 2000, 2018.

SIDERS, JAMES, B.S., M.Ed. (Bowling Green State University), Ed.D. (University of Florida), Associate Professor Emeritus of Special Education, 2005, 2017. (Email: jsiders@retiree.ua.edu)

SMITH, ANNIE, B.S., M.Ed. (Mississippi University for Women), Ph.D. (The University of Alabama),Clinical Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, 2007, 2017. (Email: asmith1@retiree.ua.edu)

STANFORD, RONNIE, B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (Alabama) Associate Professor Emeritus of Secondary Education.

SUNAL, CYNTHIA S., Ph.B. (University of Detroit), M.A. (University of Michigan), Ph.D. (University of Maryland), Professor Emerita of Elementary Education and Social Studies Education, 1989, 2020. (Email: cvsunal@retiree.ua.edu)

SUNAL, DENNIS W., B.S., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Michigan), Professor Emeritus of Science Education,1989, 2020. (Email: dwsunal@retiree.ua.edu)

TARTER, C. JOHN, B.A. (California State University) M.A. (University of California, Riverside), Ed.D. (Rutgers University), Professor Emeritus of Educational Administration, 2006, 2017. (Email:jtarter@retiree.ua.edu)

THOMA, STEPHEN J. B.A. (University of Massachusetts, Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), University Research Professor of Educational Psychology, 1998, 2019.

TOMLINSON, STEPHEN.  B.ED., M.A. (University of London, M.A. PH.D., University of Florida, 1991, 2020. (Email: stomlins@retiree.ua.edu)

URBAN, WAYNE J. B.S.S. (John Carroll University), M.A. (The Ohio State University), Ph.D. (The Ohio State University), Professor of Higher Education, 2006, 2016.

VOLD, DAVID J., B.A. (Pacific Lutheran), Ph.D. (Minnesota). Professor Emeritus, 1973, 2000.

WADE, ARCHIE LEE, B.S., (Stillman), M.S. (West Virginia), Ed.D. (Alabama). Assistant Professor Emeritus, 1970, 2000.

WESTBROOK, PHILIP T.  B.S. (Birmingham-Southern College), M.A. (UAB), Ed.D. (Vanderbilt University).  Professor Emeritus of Educational Leadership, 2007, 2019.

WESTERFIELD, RAYMOND CARL, B.S. (Eastern Kentucky), M.Ed., Ph.D. (Toledo). Professor Emeritus of Professional Studies, 1978, 1999.

WETZEL, KATHY S., B.S. (The University of Alabama), M.A., (The University of Alabama), Ed.S. (The University of Alabama), Ed.D. (The University of Alabama), Associate Dean and Clinical Professor Emerita, 1998, 2022. (Email: kwetzel@retiree.ua.edu)

WILCOXON, S. ALLEN, B.A. (Ouachita Baptist University), M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University), Ed. D. (East Texas State University), Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, 1983, 2017. (Email: awilcoxon@retiree.ua.edu)

WILSON, ELIZABETH K., B.S.E. (The University of Alabama), M.A. (The University of Alabama), Ph.D. (Louisiana State University), 1994, 2024. (Email: ewilson@retiree.ua.edu)

WRIGHT, VIVIAN H., B.A. (Morehead State University), M.A. (The University of Alabama), Ph.D. (The University of Alabama), Professor Emerita of Instructional Leadership, 1999, 2022. (Email: vwright@retiree.ua.edu)