The faculty of the Radio-Television/Photography Department currently consists of faculty in five emphasis areas. Some of the faculty focus on scholarly research in the form of creative activities, while the others focus on written research activities. Marc J. Barr Professor, teaches digital animation and compositing courses. Highest degree : MFA. Memphis State University, 1978. Thomas Berg Associate Professor, teaches in both the electronic media management and electronic media journalism. He also teaches introductory mass communication courses and in the graduate program for the college. Highest degree: Ph.D. University of Georgia, 1988. L. Clare Bratten Instructor, teaches video production and media theory classes at undergraduate level. Highest degree, Masters in Radio, TV, Film at University of Texas at Austin 1995; Completion of PhD at University of Wisconsin, Madison expected 2001. John Egly Instructor, teaches one course in radio station operations. Permanent staff member of WMOT - NPR affiliated radio station located on campus. Highest degree: MS Middle Tennessee State University, 1979. Christopher Harris Professor, teaches digital imaging and media ethics courses. Highest degree: MA University of Alabama, 1991. Thomas Jimison Professor, teaches photography courses and manages the Harold Baldwin Photo Gallery. Highest degree: MFA The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA., 1973. Michael Johnson Assistant Professor, teaches in electronic media production. Highest degree: MS Austin Peay University, 1992. Mary Nichols Associate Professor, teaches in electronic media production and various upper division theory courses for the college. Highest degree: Ph.D. University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1994. James Norton Associate Professor, teaches photography courses. Highest degree: MFA Dennis Oneal Professor, teaches in electronic media management and media law courses for the college. Highest degree: Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi, 1979. Jan P. Quarles Associate Professor, Teaches in digital communication and electronic media journalism areas and also teaches international communication. Highest degree: Ph.D. University of Tennessee, 1986. Robert Spires Professor, teaches in electronic media production and other theory courses for the college. Highest degree: Ph.D. Florida State University, 1982.