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Department of History and Philosophy
College of Liberal Arts


 

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Adjunct Faculty

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Name:             Dr. Zachary Beasley
University:      Candler School of Theology-Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Degree/Date:   DMin., Theology/Philosophy, December 2019
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             zachary.c.beasley@jsums.edu
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E Robinson Building

 

Name:             Mr. Tony Bounds, M.A.
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2006
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             tony.a.bounds@gmail.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E Robinson Building

 

Name:             Mr. Kendetric Bradley, M.A.
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2015
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             kbradley4108@gmail.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
 
Name:             Dr. Leon Bracey
University:      University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Degree/Date:   DMin. Theology/Philosophy, June 1985
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             LBracey@mdek12.org
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
 
Name:             Dr. Alfonso W. Crump
University:      Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Degree/Date:   PhD., Sociology/Counseling Education, December 1993
University:      Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA
Degree/Date:   M.Div., Systemic Theology/Philosophy,  1976
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             alfonso.w.crump@jsums.edu
Phone:             601-979-2726
Location:         7th Floor Administration Tower

 

Name:             Dr. Johnny Gilbert
University:      Union Institute, Cincinnati, OH
Degree/Date:   PhD., History, December 1998
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             jgilb38731@gmail.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Mr. James Kinsey, ABD
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2005
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             cshsjsk@yahoo.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building

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Name:             Ms. Keiona Miller, M.A.
University:      Jackson State University, Jackosn, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2014
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             keiona.miller@jsums.edu
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Mr. John Proctor, ABD
University:      University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS
Degree/Date:   M.S., Geography, June 2003
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             usmplanner@yahoo.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M.E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Ms. Detrice Roberts, M.A.
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2019
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             detriceroberts2015@gmail.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Dollye M.E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Mrs. Tennia Ross, EdS, M.A, M.S
University:      Jackson State University
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, August 2005; Specialist, Education, August 1998; M.S. Education, August 1996
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             tenros@msn.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M.E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Dr. Ras Wayne Rose
University:      Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD
Degree/Date:   PhD., History/African Diaspora, December 2017
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             warose3@morgan.edu
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M.E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Ms. Charlene Thompson
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   M.A., History, May 2015
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             charlenethompson0814@yahoo.com
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building

 

Name:             Dr. Larry Thurman
University:      Jackson State University, Jackson, MS
Degree/Date:   PhD., Educational Administration, Dec. 2012; Specialist, Education, May 2008; M.A., History, August 2004
Title:               Adjunct
Email:             lythurman@jackson.k12.ms.us
Phone:             601-979-2191
Location:         Room 335, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building

 

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY

Location

3rd floor suite, Dollye M. E. Robinson Building
P.O. Box 17700
Jackson MS 39217

Contact

(601) 979-2191

Department Chair/Staff

Dr. Mario Azevedo
Chair and Professor
Email: mario.j.azevedo@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Danielle Kirkland
Administrative Assistant
Email: danielle.kirkland@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2179
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Faculty

Dr. Kofi Barima
Associate Professor
Email: kofi.r.barima@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.6303
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 349

Dr. Janice Brockley 
Associate Professor
Email: janice.a.brockley@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2504
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 340

Dr. Rico D. Chapman
Professor
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts 
Email: rico.d.chapman@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.7036
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg.

Mr. Joshua Cotton
Instructor
Email: joshua.j.cotton@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2368
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 335 

Dr. Robert Luckett
Professor and Director, Margaret Walker Center
Email: robert.luckett@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.3935
Location: Ayer Hall 416

Ms. Detrice L. Roberts
Instructor
Email: Detrice.l.roberts@jsums.edu
Phone: 601-979-2179

Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine
Professor and Assistant Graduate Coordinator 
Email: lomarsh.roopnarine@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2494
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 353

Mr. Shannon Thames
Instructor
Email: shannon.s.thames@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2503
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 344

Dr. Cassie S. Turnipseed
Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
Email: cassie.s.turnipseed@jsums.edu
Phone: 601.979.2191
Location: Dollye M.E. Robinson Bldg. 338