Our Faculty

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Achieving Academic Excellence


Meaningful research and scholarship solve real-world problems. At Ball State University, our talented faculty and staff are making discoveries that improve lives and change the world.

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Stacey Allred

Stacey Allred

Jean Marie Place

Jean Marie Place

Ted Neal

Ted Neal

Chris Taylor

Chris Taylor

16:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

Sponsored Project Funding Total in 2018 $14.4 Million

Among the Top 100 public colleges and universities in the nation — U.S. News & World Report

Research and Creative Endeavors with an Impact

As a public research institution, our faculty and staff have a significant impact on our mission. Their research and creative work is highly acclaimed and routinely garners national and international recognition.

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Ball State professor engineers software to locate COVID hot spots with smartphones

Indiana Public Radio features Chris Davison, associate professor of computer technology.

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What Biden's top economic priority must be

CNN features Michael Hicks, the George and Frances Ball distinguished professor of economics and director of the Center for Business and Economic Research.

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Robot cooks and virtual kitchens: How the restaurant industry looks to technology for help

USA Today features Dina Marie Zemke, an associate professor of residential property management.

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"The opportunity to grow and network with my professors before or after class, or even during office hours, has been one of the most powerful experiences of my college careers. These professors are not just instructors - they are leaders, mentors, role models, and true trailblazers in the world of teaching, constantly striving to be the best they can be for their students."

- Jonathan Isbill
dietetics major

Engaged with Students

Professors teach most of Ball State's classes, meaning our students learn directly from passionate scholars who are experts in their disciplines. Faculty engage their students in discovery, integration, application, and teaching. Through immersive learning and community outreach projects, faculty involve their students in out-of-class experiences that impact our region and address challenging issues. 

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