Posted: Wednesday, September 16, 2009 11:37 am

The Messenger 09.16.09
A number of lecturers, instructors, assistant professors and associate professors have been appointed to the faculty at the University of Tennessee at Martin for the fall semester.
They were introduced at the annual fall faculty meeting. Classes began Aug. 31.
“One of the highlights of my job is interviewing faculty candidates, and this year’s new faculty will be outstanding additions to the instructional team,” said Dr. Jerald Ogg, vice chancellor for academic affairs. “They understand our mission, and they are committed to making a difference in the educational lives of our students.
“Hires like this would not happen without the efforts of the faculty, department chairs and deans who worked so diligently to recruit these exceptional teacher-scholar-servants. Our folks understand how critical this process is, and the results bode well for our continued ability to offer a top-notch educational experience,” he added.
Among faculty members recognized at the meeting were Dr. Todd H. Albert, assistant professor of meteorology, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Dr. Andrew M. Bliss, lecturer of music, Department of Music; Dr. John M. Cochran, assistant professor mathematics and statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Capt. William J. Crawford, assistant professor of military science, Department of Military Science and Leadership; Texas E. Culver, lecturer of education, Department of Educational Studies; Dr. Stuart M. Currie, lecturer of health and human performance, Department of Health and Human Performance; Dr. David C. Dietrich, lecturer of counseling, Department of Educational Studies; Mary F. Geddie, assistant professor of accounting, Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance and International Business; Melvin G. Hill, assistant professor of English, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Dr. Colin W. Key, assistant professor of psychology, Department of Behavioral Sciences; Master Sgt. James E. Harbin, senior instructor of military science, Department of Military Science and Leadership; Dr. Jeffrey S. Longacre, assistant professor of English, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; and Alicia E. Maya, assistant professor of social work, Department of Behavioral Sciences.
Others recognized were Sandy A. Mehlhorn, lecturer of agricultural engineering technology, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Dr. Thomas A. DePriest, lecturer of geology, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Neena W. Patterson, assistant professor of nursing, Department of Nursing; Sgt. 1st Class Joshua D. Spaulding, instructor of military science, Department of Military Science and Leadership; Tammie T. Patterson, lecturer of education, Department of Educational Studies; Dr. Karoline P. Null, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics; Dr. Jason F. Roberts, assistant professor of animal science, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Dr. Margaret A. Spires, lecturer of Spanish, Department of English and Modern Foreign Languages; Dr. Isaac A. Stayton, lecturer of chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Physics; Jason T. Stout, lecturer of art, Department of Visual and Theatre Arts; Tara L. Tansil-Gentry, lecturer of health and human performance, Department of Health and Human Performance; Capt. Joseph A. Spellings, assistant professor of military science, Department of Military Science and Leadership; Dr. Eric R. Walker, assistant professor of plant science, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences and Natural Resources; Dr. Floyd L. Wiseman, lecturer of chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Physics; and Jennifer R. Head, lecturer of library science, Paul Meek Library.