St. Mary’s College is proud of its distinguished faculty. The occupants of these positions possess outstanding academic qualifications and serve as a resource for the entire College as they foster links between academic fields and provide broad perspectives and knowledge.
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Chairs & Professorships | Faculty | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Aldom-Plansoen Honors College Professorships | Argelia González Hurtado, Associate Professor of Spanish (August 2024-May 2026); James Mantell, Associate Professor of Psychology (August 2024-May 2026); Dan Chase, Associate Professor of Chemistry (August 2022-May 2024); Barrett Emerick, Associate Professor of Philosophy (August 2022-May 2024); Matthew Fehrs, Associate Professor of Political Science (August 2020-May 2022); Kent Randell, College Archivist/Associate Librarian (August 2020-May 2022); Karen Anderson, Associate Professor of English (August 2018-May 2020); Liza Gijanto, Assistant Professor of Anthropology (August 2018-May 2020); Aileen Bailey, Professor of Psychology (August 2015-May 2018); Julia King, Professor of Anthropology (August 2015-May 2018); Jeffrey Byrd, Professor of Biology (August 2007-May 2010); Chuck Holden, Associate Professor of History (August 2005-May 2008); Chuck Adler, Associate Professor of Physics (August 2005-May 2007); Louis Hicks, Associate Professor of Sociology (January 2003-July 2005); Karen Crawford, Associate Professor of Biology (January 2003-July 2005) | The Aldom-Plansoen Endowed Fund supports the Aldom-Plansoen Honors College Professorships which recognize promising faculty members. |
| Hilda C. Landers '23 Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts | Asif Dowla, Professor of Economics (January 2009-ongoing) | Established in 1999, the Hilda C. Landers ’23 Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts recognizes a distinguished scholar with broad expertise in the arts and letters – an eminent scholar and gifted teacher who provides academic leadership. Recipients provide vital support and enrichment to the College’s fundamental courses in the arts and letters in addition to the recipient’s area of specialization. |
| Steven Muller Distinguished Professor of the Arts | Tristan Cai, Professor of Photography (August 2023-May 2026); Carrie Patterson, Professor of Art (August 2020-May 2023); Lisa Scheer, Professor of Art (August 2019-May 2020); Jose Ballesteros, Professor of Spanish (August 2016-May 2019); Jeffrey Silberschlag, Professor of Music (August 2007-May 2011); Sue Johnson, Professor of Art (August 2003-May 2007); Michael Ellis-Tolaydo, Professor of Theater (August 2000-May 2003) | Steven Muller served on the Board of Trustees from 1990 to 2003 and held positions of vice chair (1993-1994) and chair (1994-2003). Muller was instrumental in enhancing the liberal arts curriculum and creating the “honors college” status. In 2000, Muller established the Steven Muller Distinguished Professorship of Arts to recognize faculty whose accomplishments in the visual and performing arts distinguish them among their peers. |
| Steven Muller Distinguished Professor of the Sciences | Cassie Gurbisz, Associate Professor of Marine Science (October 2025May 2028); Geoff Bowers, Associate Professor of Chemistry (August 2022-May 2025); Susan Goldstein, Professor of Mathematics (August 2019-May 2022); Jordan Price, Professor of Biology (August 2015-May 2019); Charles Adler, Professor of Physics (August 2007-May 2011); Robert Paul, Professor of Biology (August 2003-May 2007); Christopher Tanner, Professor of Biology (August 2000-May 2003) | Steven Muller served on the Board of Trustees from 1990 to 2003 and held positions of vice chair (1993-1994) and chair (1994-2003). Muller was instrumental in enhancing the liberal arts curriculum and creating the “honors college” status. In 2000, Muller established the Steven Muller Distinguished Professorship of Sciences to recognize faculty whose accomplishments in the sciences establish their expertise in a field of research relevant to our understanding of the world we inhabit. |
| George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts | Chuck Holden, Professor of History (September 2026-May 2029); Julie King, Professor of Anthropology (January 2024-May 2026); Jeffrey Hammond, Professor of English (August 2001-December 2022) | Established in 1997, the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts recognizes a distinguished scholar with broad expertise in classical civilization and an eminent scholar and gifted teacher who provides academic leadership. Recipients provide vital support and enrichment to the College’s fundamental courses in the humanities in addition to links among the disciplines. |
| G. Thomas and Martha Myers Yeager '41 Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts | Angela Johnson, Professor of Educational Studies (August 2018-ongoing); Helen Daugherty, Professor of Sociology (August 2003-May 2018) | Established in 1999, the G. Thomas and Martha Myers Yeager ’41 Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts recognizes a distinguished scholar with broad expertise in the social or behavioral sciences and an eminent scholar and gifted teacher who provides academic leadership. Recipients provide vital support and enrichment to the College’s fundamental courses in the social or behavioral sciences in addition to the recipient’s area of specialization. |
