GOAL Academic Team
Dr. Carolyn Jackson
Dr. Carolyn Jackson

Assistant Provost and Dean of College of Distance Learning and Continuing Education

A.A., Mars Hill University
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.Ed., North Carolina State University
Ed.S., East Carolina University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina


Dr. C. Doug Bryan
Dr. C. Doug Bryan

Assistant Provost for Academic Services

B.A. Furman University
B.S. Howard Payne University
M.A.R.E., G.S.R.E., Ph. D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.




Sara Allen
Sara Allen

Academic Advisor

BS Gardner-Webb University


I have had the best of both worlds being a student in the GOAL program and being employed as an Admissions Counselor.   I have experienced great pride in helping students complete what they started.


I would like to travel to Hawaii, and would love a trip to the Holy Lands.


Patricia Alsgaard
Patricia Alsgaard

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing Advisor

A.D.N., Delta College, University Center, MI
B.S.N., Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
N.N.P., Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
M.S.N., Saginaw Valley State University, Saginaw, MI




Betsy Baity
Betsy Baity

Instructor of Nursing, Nursing Advisor

A.D.N., Gardner-Webb University
B.S.N., Gardner-Webb University
M.S.N., Gardner-Webb University




Dr. Janie Carlton
Dr. Janie Carlton

Academic Advisor, Professor of Nursing

B.S., Lenoir Rhyne College
M.N., Emory University
Ed.D., North Carolina State University




Dr. Gene Carpenter
Dr. Gene Carpenter

Field Coordinator, Professor of Human Services

A.A., Brevard College
B.S., Clemson University
M.A., Appalachian State University
Ed.D., North Carolina State University


Eileen J. Colon
Eileen J. Colon

Assistant Professor, Academic Advisor


R.N., Helene Fuld School of Nursing at West Jersey Hospital, Camden, NJ
A.D.N., Cerritos Community College, Cerritos, CA
B.S.N., California State University, Fullerton
M.S.N., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, Columbia


Bobbie Cox
Bobbie Cox

Criminal Justice Coordinator, Academic Advisor, Instructor of Social Sciences

A.A., Western Piedmont Community College
B.S., Gardner-Webb University
M.P.A., Appalachian State University




Natalie Edwards
Natalie Edwards

Instruction Librarian

B.A., Wingate University
M.L.I.S, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

Natalie works for the Dover Library at Gardner-Webb’s main campus, she travels out to all 16 GOAL centers upon a professor’s request to teach GOAL students about library resources relevant to their class assignments, how to access online research information, and to assist in research.

Languages: English, German (reading only)
Favorite Book Series: Masie Dobbs Mysteries by Jaqueline Winspear


Sharon Edwards
Sharon Edwards

Statesville Campus Librarian


Kathy Forbes
Kathy Forbes

Administrative Assistant to the Dean


Dr. Roger Gaddis
Dr. Roger Gaddis

Coordinator of Human Services Program, Professor of Psychology

B.A., University of North Carolina – Charlotte
M.A., University of Tennessee
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
“The GOAL program is a shining example of living up to the objectives of the mission statement of Gardner-Webb University.”

Hobbies: Racquet ball
Languages: English, French (reading only)


Dr. Earl Godfrey
Dr. Earl Godfrey

Director of GOAL Business Programs, Director of Online Learning, Professor of Accounting

B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Winthrop University
Ph.D., Nova University


Dr. Barry Hambright
Dr. Barry Hambright

Academic Advisor, Professor of Social Sciences

A.A., Gardner-Webb University
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.A., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of South Carolina


Jessica Herndon
Jessica Herndon

Academic Advisor

B.S., Gardner-Webb University

Jessica joined the GOAL Academics staff in 2006 as the Administrative Assistant and in 2007 made the move to GOAL Academic Advising.  A native of Maryland, Jessica has made North Carolina her home for the past 4 years. She is currently working on her master’s degree.

“It’s a great feeling to know that you have a job where you make a difference in someone’s life.”


Dr. John Karriker
Dr. John Karriker

Director of GWU at Statesville, Professor of Science

B.A., Catawba College
Ph.D., University of South Carolina


Dr. Kathy Lindsey
Dr. Kathy Lindsey

Academic Advisor, Professor of Nursing

A.D.N., M.S.N., Gardner-Webb University
B.S.N., Western Carolina University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University


Dr. C. M. "Mickey" Metcalf
Dr. C. M. "Mickey" Metcalf

Assistant Professor of Law & Management

B.A. Oglethorpe University

M.B.A. University of South Carolina

J.D. Wake Forest University


Dr. Cindy Miller
Dr. Cindy Miller

Director of Davis Nursing Program, Academic Advisor, Professor of Nursing


Elizabeth Pack
Elizabeth Pack

Director, Center for Continuing Professional Education

B.S., Gardner-Webb University
M.B.A., Gardner-Webb  University

Elizabeth joined the GOAL Academic Advising staff in 2005 and began teaching for the School of Business in 2006. She is a 1993 GOAL graduate.


Kaye Schenk
Kaye Schenk

Academic Advisor, Instructor of Business

B.S., Gardner-Webb University
M.B.A., Gardner-Webb University
Kaye advises new and continuing students in the GOAL program. She also helps to prepare course rotations, class schedules, and graduation applications.

Favorite TV Show: Hallmark Movies
Languages: English, Spanish


Darlene J. Street
Darlene J. Street

Assistant Professor for Nursing, Nursing Advisor

B.S.N., M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ph. D., (in progress) University of North Carolina at Greensboro




Francis Sparti
Francis Sparti

Instructor for School of Nursing, Nursing Advisor

A.A., Miami-Dade Community College
A.D.N., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
B.S.N., Henderson State University
WHNP certificate, Emory University
M.S.N., Drexel University




Vicki Walker
Vicki Walker

Assistant Professor of Nursing, Nursing Advisor

A.D.N., Gaston College, Dallas, N.C.
L.P.N., Central Piedmont Community College
M.S.N. & B.S.N., Gardner-Webb University
D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, Ohio




Dr. Ron Williams
Dr. Ron Williams

Coordinator of Religious Studies, Academic Advisor, Professor of Religion

B.A., Western Kentucky University
M.Div, Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary


Renee Ybarra
Renee Ybarra

Academic Facilities and Event Coordinator