Seven faculty and administrative staff members at Gulf Coast received their doctoral degrees between July 2011 and July 2012. The continued efforts by Gulf Coast employees to further their education is encouraged and supports the college’s vision to provide academic and instructional excellence to our students.
![Donna Parker Chair, Business Administration and Office Technology (4299) Dr. Donna Parker](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Donna-Parker-Chair-Business-Administration-and-Office-Technology-42991-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Donna Parker, Ph.D. - The University of Southern Mississippi
![Jonathan Woodward Dean of Instruction (6148) Dr. Jonathan Woodward](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Jonathan-Woodward-Dean-of-Instruction-61481-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Jonathan Woodward, Ph.D. - The University of Southern Mississippi
![Arthur Karels Biology Instruc. (4174) Dr. Arthur Karels](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Arthur-Karels-Biology-Instruc.-4174-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Arthur Karels, Ph.D. - The University of Southern Mississippi
![Philipoff Dr. Christy Philippoff](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Philipoff-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Christy Philippoff, Ph.D. - The University of Southern Mississippi
![carla stout Dr. Carla Stout](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/carla-stout-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Carla Stout, Ph.D. - The University of South Alabama
![Brad Bailey (200) Dr. Brad Bailey](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Brad-Bailey-200-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Brad Bailey, Ph.D. - The University of Southern Mississippi
![Amy Hunt 20Feb08 (1)fx Dr. Amy Hunt](http://intouch.mgccc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Amy-Hunt-20Feb08-1fx-150x150.jpg)
Dr. Amy Hunt, Ph.D. - Walden University
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