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Rod Kelley and Ilka Rasch
1-23-2025
Rod Kelley '06 is the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct at Furman University. He received his B.A. from Furman University and his M.A. from Florida State University.
Ilka Rasch is Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures and the Film Studies Program at Furman University. She received her BA equivalent at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany, her M.A. in German at the University of Utah, and her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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Melinda Menzer and Bob Richey
9-15-2025
Melinda Menzer is the chair and a professor in the English department. Menzer received her B.A. from Williams College and her Masters and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin.
Bob Richey is the head coach of the Furman University men’s basketball team. He graduated summa cum laude from North Greenville University in May of 2006 with a degree in business management.
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Kerstin Blomquist and Andy Coe
9-12-2024
Kerstin Blomquist is a Professor of Psychology at Furman University. She received her B.A. from Wellesley College, and her M.A. and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. She joined the faculty at Furman University in 2011.
Andy Coe is the Associate Director of the Internship Office at Furman University. He received his B.A. from Furman University and his M.S. from the University of Kentucky. He is the 2024 Chiles-Harrill Award Winner.
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Franklin Ellis
1-25-2024
Franklin Ellis is Associate Dean and Director of the Center for Interpersonal Connections / Special Assistant to the President for Belonging. Ellis also serves on the Thriving Communities Advising Team. Ellis earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy from Coastal Carolina University and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Wright State University and licensure as a professional counselor in Dayton, Ohio. He earned his doctorate in marriage and family therapy from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Westwood, California.
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Buket Oztas
1-25-2024
Buket Oztas is an assistant professor of Politics and International Affairs and the co-chair of the Middle East and Islamic Studies minor at Furman University. Originally from Izmir (Turkey), she holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Florida (2016) and a B.A. (summa cum laude) and B.S. (summa cum laude) in global and international affairs from Binghamton University and Bilkent University (2010).
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Doug Allison
2-2-2023
A native of Bath, England, Doug Allison has been the head coach of men's soccer at Furman University since 1995. He earned his B.S. degree in physical education and minor in biology in 1989 from the University of South Carolina, and a master’s degree in physical education, recreation and sports science from the University of North Carolina. Allison earned his NSCAA Advanced Coaching License in 1992, and later added his USSF "A" License in 1994.
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Eunice Kim and Tim Wardle
10-3-2023
Eunice Kim is an associate professor of Classics at Furman University. She received her B.A. in Classics from Brown University and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. After a year as a postdoctoral fellow at Gonzaga University, she joined Furman University in 2018.
Tim Wardle is Chair of the Religion Department and Associate Professor of New Testament at Furman University. He received his Ph.D. in New Testament studies from Duke University, M.A. in Religious Studies from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and B.A. in History and Biblical Studies from Wheaton College in Illinois.
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Robyn Andrews and Scott Murr
1-31-2022
Robyn Andrews is the Furman Libraries Coordinator for Circulation and Research Services and the Library's Thriving Communities Coordinator. She has additional roles as a Pathways Advisor for 1st- and 2nd year students, co-chair of the President's THRIVE Committee and member of the Thriving Communities Advising Team. Robyn received her B.S., Instructional Design and Technology, from Walden University.
Scott Murr is an associate professor of Health Sciences at Furman University.Scott earned his B.A. at Furman University, and after completing his Master’s degree at Slippery Rock University, Scott continued his graduate studies at the University of Georgia, where he completed his Ed.D. in Exercise Science in 1997. Prior to returning to Furman in 1998, Scott was an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Sport Studies at Anderson College.
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Claire Whitlinger and Akan Malici
9-13-2022
Claire Whitlinger is an associate professor of Sociology, and program founder and co-director of the Intergroup Dialogue Program at Furman University. Claire earned her B.A. degree in sociology from the George Washington University and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in sociology from the University of Michigan.
Akan Malici is a professor of Politics and International Affairs. He is from a Turkish and Albanian family. Akan grew up in Germany and received his undergraduate education in Literature and Political Science at the University of Tuebingen. He came to the United States for graduate school in 2000. At Arizona State University he received his M.A. degree in 2002 and his Ph.D. degree in 2004. He has been teaching at Furman University since 2005.
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Rolyn Rollins and Kevin Treu
9-21-2021
Rolyn Rollins is the Program Director for Student Initiatives at Furman's Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection. Rolyn received a B.A. in Elementary Education and Spanish from Furman University and her Master’s degree in Social Work through the University of South Carolina. In addition, she is a certified Enneagram teacher through The Narrative Enneagram’s professional training program.
Kevin Treu is a professor and Chair of the Furman University Computer Science Department. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Virginia, and B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from Allegheny College.
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Jessica Berkey-Barnes
9-21-2020
Jessica Berkey-Barnes is Associate Dean for Student Involvement and Engagement at Furman University. She received her Bachelor of Music from Capital University and her M.S., College Student Personnel, from Western Illinois University.
Each semester, the Cothran Center facilitates Conversations. Faculty and/or staff members from the Furman community share their vocational stories, along with their basic beliefs and values, with students and guests. A community meal is also provided. All students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend.
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