Faculty & Staff

Department of Information Systems & Computer Science

Administrative Faculty and Staff

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Dr. Jeannie Pridmore

Dr. Jeannie Pridmore

Chair
302 Atkinson Hall
478-445-5721
Education

PhD
Auburn University, Management Information Systems, 2007

MBA
Troy University, Business Administration, 2000

BBA
Auburn University, Chemical Engineering, 1996

Research Areas

Virtual reality, virtual teams, design thinking, human factors, information systems success, and innovative education.

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Janet Wyndham-Quin

Janet Wyndham-Quin

Administrative Assistant
301 Atkinson Hall
478-445-5721
Education

BS
Georgia College & State University, Art, 2006

Business Communications Faculty

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Dr. Meg Geddy

Dr. Meg Geddy

Senior Lecturer of Business Communications
316 Atkinson Hall
478-445-8580
Education

PhD
Saint Louis University, American Studies, 1986

MA
University of Missouri-Columbia, English, 1979

BA
University of Missouri-Columbia, English, 1976

 

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Dr. Ward Risvold

Dr. Ward Risvold

Assistant Professor of Business Communications
319 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2567
Education

PhD
University of Georgia
English, 2018

MA
North Carolina Central University
English, 2013

BA
University of California, Santa Cruz
Literature, 1988

Computer Science and Data Science Faculty

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Dr. Hussain Alibrahim

Assistant Professor of Computer Science
314 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2583
Education

PhD
North Dakota State University, Computer Science, 2023

MS
Multimedia University (Malaysia), Computer Science, 2014

BS
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (Saudi Arabia), Computer Science, 2008

 

Research Areas

Machine learning, artificial intelligence

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Gongbing Hong

Dr. Gongbing Hong

Associate Professor of Computer Science
315 Atkinson Hall
478-445-4101
Education

PhD
Clemson University, Computer Science, 2015

MS
Mississippi State University, Computer Science, 1999

MS
University of Science and Technology of China, Computer Science, 1993

BE
Wuhan University, Computer Science and Engineering, 1988

Research Areas

Computer networks, Computer science education

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Dr. Cathy Liu

Dr. Yi "Cathy" Liu

Professor of Computer Science
313 Atkinson Hall
478-445-3344
Education

PhD
Florida Atlantic University, Computer Science, 2003

MS
Beijing Polytech University, Computer Science, 1995

BS
National University Defens, Computer Engineering, 1992

Research Areas

Data science, network reliability, network modeling, genetic programming, and software engineering

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Dr. Emuersiri Oduaran

Dr. Emuesiri Oduaran

Lecturer of Computer Science
305E Atkinson Hall
478-445-8688
Education

PhD
Trident at American Intercontinental University, Business Administration, 2022

MS
University of Greenwich, Computing & Information Systems, 2002

BS
Open University, Environmental Science, 1999

Research

Brand Image, Brand Loyalty, Buyer Purchase Intention

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Frank Richardson

Frank Richardson

Lecturer of Computer Science
322B Atkinson Hall
478-445-1199
Education

MS
Southern Polytechnic University, Computer Science, 2007

BS
Kennesaw State University, Computer Field, 2005

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Dr. Daniel Wu

Dr. Daniel Wu

Assistant Professor of Data Science
312 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2564
Education

PhD
Drexel University, Information Science & Technology, 2010

MS
The Pennsylvania State University, Computer Science, 2001

BS
Xiamen University, Biochemistry, 1987 

Research Areas


Data Science, Machine Learning, AI, Bioinformatics

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Dr. JF Yao

Dr. Jenq-Foung Yao

Professor and Coordinator of Computer Science and Data Science
317 Atkinson Hall
478-445-5483
Education

PhD
Southern Methodist University, Computer Science, 1998

MS
University Of Wyoming, Computer Science, 1988

BS
University Of Wyoming, Computer Science, 1986

BS
National Taiwan Ocean University, Marine Biology, 1980

Research Areas

Cyber security, Data mining, Machine learning

Management Information Systems Faculty

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Caroline Collier

Caroline Collier

Senior Lecturer of Management Information Systems, Co-Director of Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
305F Atkinson Hall
478-445-2595
Education

MMIS
Georgia College & State University, Management Information Systems, 1998

BBA
University of Rennes,  Accounting, 1995

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Brad Fowler

Brad Fowler

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
306A Atkinson Hall
478-445-8521
Education

MMIS
Georgia College & State University, Information Systems, 2015

BM
University of Alabama, Music, 2002

 

 

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Dr. Joy Godin

Dr. Joy Godin

Professor of Management Information Systems
303 Atkinson Hall
478-445-2565
Education

EDD
Valdosta State University, Leadership - Technology, 2013

MMIS
Georgia College & State University, Management Information Systems, 1998

BA
University Of Georgia, Business, 1995

Research Areas

Virtual Teamwork Training, Collaboration Technologies, Virtual Reality in Global Teams

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Dr. Tanya Goette

Dr. Tanya Goette

Professor of Management Information Systems / Interim Dean
203 Atkinson Hall
478-445-5497
Education

PhD
Georgia State University, Management Information Systems, 1995

MBA
Mercer University, Business Administration, 1988

BBA
Georgia College & State University, Information Systems, 1984

 

Research Areas

Teaching pedagogy, Web access for individuals with disabilities, and Adoption of technological innovations

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Dr. John Huang

Dr. John Huang

Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems
304 Atkinson Hall
478-445-4182
Education

PhD
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Business Administration (Information Systems), 2016

MS
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Technology Management, 2010

MBA
National Chung Hsing University, Technology and Innovation Management, 2007

BS
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Civil and Construction Engineering, 2002

Research Areas

IT strategy & IT governance, Business analytics, Financial technology, Risk management

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Dr. Eric Kobbe

Dr. Eric Kobbe

Lecturer of Management Information Systems
322A Atkinson Hall
478-445-2563
Education

Ed. D. 
Valdosta State University, Leadership and Technology, 2018

MMIS
Georgia College & State University, Management Information Systems, 2011

MBA
Georgia College, Management and Marketing, 1994

BS
Georgia College, Political Science, 1992

 

 

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Dr. Bryan Marshall

Dr. Bryan Marshall

Professor of Management Information Systems
306B Atkinson Hall
478-445-2137
Education

PhD
Utah State University, Information Systems, 2006

MS
Utah State University, Business Information Systems, 2003

BS
Southern Utah University, Computer Information Systems, 2002

 

 

 

 

Research Areas

Student Learning, Financial Literacy Software, Ecommerce

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Dr. Paige Rutner

Dr. Paige Rutner

Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Education

PhD
University of Arkansas, Information Systems, 2009

MACC
Georgia Southern University, Accounting, 1998

BS
Millersville University of Pennsylvania, Accounting, 1988

Research Areas

Big data analytics skills, IT Workforce issues including work exhaustion, motivation, retention and turnover, Training, learning, and mental models

Part-Time Faculty
 

Kirk Bauer, kirkbauer@gmail.com
Kelly Beall, kelly.beall@gcsu.edu
James Carlisle, james.carlisle@gcsu.edu
Randy Clarkrandall.clark@gcsu.edu
R. Daniel Gale, robert.gale@gcsu.edu
Fred Godin, fred.godin@gcsu.edu
Lorianne Hamilton, lori.hamilton@gcsu.edu
Greg Holmes, gholmes77@gmail.com
Kathy Hill, kathy.hill@gcsu.edu
Lynnette LaRocque, lynnettelarocque@gmail.com
Cassie Napiercassie.napier@gcsu.edu
Whitney Palmer, whitneypalmer@yahoo.com
Colton Thompson, czthom235@gmail.com

Emeritus

Kaye Bloodworth | Information Systems and Communications | 1997

Winfield Alan Jones | Information Systems and Communications | 1997

Oscar "Harry" Glover | Information Systems and Communications | 2005

Glynna Morse | Information Systems and Communications

Howard Woodard | Information Systems and Communications | 2015

Gita Phelps | Computer Science | 2022

Sally Humphries | Information Systems and Communications | 2024