Administrative, Professional and Support Staff
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
George H. Van Allen, President
B.S., Social Science, Appalachian State University, 1970
M.A., Political Science, Appalachian State University, 1971
Ed.D, Educational Administration, North Carolina State University, 1981
Rebecca A. Abu-Orf, Manager-Payroll-Finance and Administration Services
George E. Aldridge, Security Guard-Safety and Security
James Alexander, Security Guard-Cookeville Campus
Bill Archer, Engineering Laboratory Technician-Engineering Technologies
A.A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
Michael Arnold, Computer Laboratory Technician-Computer Services
Bernice G. Batchelor, Account Clerk Supervisor, Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Business Administration, Lane College, 1975
Chanda Beaman, Records Clerk-Records
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Community College, 2009
Janice Beasley, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
Suzanne S. Belcher, Receptionist, Information Center-Safety and Security
Valerie S. Belew, Dean-English, Humanities and Arts
B.A., English/Journalism, Union University, 1982
M.A., English, Tennessee Technological University, 1985
Aleece Bell, Student Support Specialist, Title III-Admissions
B.A., English Language Arts, Grand Valley State University, 2008
Gerry Bess, Maintenance Scheduler-Operations and Maintenance
Debra Blankenship, Secretary II-Math and Natural Sciences
Z. Dianne Blankenship, Account Clerk Supervisor, Cashiering, and Registration Bursar’s Office-Finance and Administration Services
Patrick Bolgeo, Help Desk Support Technician-Computer Services
Allison Boyd, Library Assistant II-Library
B.A., Arts & Humanities, Freed Hardeman University, 2006
M.A., New Testament Studies, Freed Hardeman University, 2009
Glenn Brownlee, HVAC Mechanic I, Physical Plant-Operation and Maintenance
Certificate, Universal HVAC, Ferris State University, 2000
Certificate, Auto Service Engineer, Ferris State University, 2000
Certificate, Service Repair Installation, Ferris State University, 2000
Certificate, HVAC Heat Pump, Tennessee Technology Center Nashville, 2006
Betty P. Broz, Coordinator/Special Interest Courses/Community Education-Workforce and Community Development
Certified Professional Secretary, 1994
Vilia Ann Buckingham, Grants Fiscal Clerk, Accounting-Finance and Administration Services
Emily Bush, Library Assistant II-Library
B.A., Arts and Humanities, University of Tennessee, 2005
M.S., New Testaments Studies, University of Tennessee, 2007
Amber Button, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
A.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay State University, 2010
James Buttry, Maintenance Worker-Maintenance and Operations
Latoya Cawthon, Financial Aid Clerk-Financial Aid
Richard Chambers, Maintenance Utility Worker-Southeast Campus
Ryan Clement, Technical Clerk, Bursar’s Office-Finance and Administration Services
Tracy H. Collins, Coordinator of Veterans’ Services-Records
B.S., Health Education, University of Nevada-Reno, 1984
Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2008
A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2009
Judith I. Cook, Administrative Secretary-President’s Office
Certified Professional Secretary, 2004
Daniel Cottone, Computer Lab Technician-Computer Services
Eileen Crane, Executive Assistant to the President-President
B.A., Management and Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2005
Mary Cross, Vice President-Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Accounting, University of Kentucky, 1975
M.B.A., Business, Vanderbilt, 1989
Brenda S. Davis, Maintenance Worker-Waverly Campus
M. Elaine Davis, Controller-Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Belmont University, 1972
A.S., Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Rachel Davis, Evening Secretary-Southeast Campus
James T. Dawson, Executive Director, Operations and Maintenance-Operations and Management
B.S., General Studies, Health and Safety, Western Kentucky, 1993
Janet S. Dennis, Personnel Assistant-Human Resources
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Fernando Diggs, Lead Cashier Bursar’s Office-Finance and Administration
A.A., Chemistry, Nashville State Community College, 2009
A.S., Biology, Nashville State Community College, 2009
Elvira Dikhtyar, Testing Technician I-Testing Center
B.S., Biology, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2007
Christina Dismore, Secretary III-Social and Life Sciences
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2004
Certified Professional Secretary, 2007
Certificate in Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Michael Dismore, Electrician-Operations and Maintenance
Carolyn Douglas, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
Edward G. Dubell, Graphic Designer-Creative Services
A.A.S., Visual Communication/Graphics Design, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1997
B.F.A., Art/Graphics Design, Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
Julie H. Duel, Graduation Analyst I/Lead Worker-Records
Sade Dunn, Lab Assistant III-Math and Natural Sciences
B.S., Biology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
Carl G. Dury, Director-Computer Services
B.A., Rhodes College, 1972
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1975
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1977
Kathy S. Emery, Director-Online Learning
B.S., St. Mary’s University, 1968
M.S., East Texas State University, 1969
Post Graduate, University of Memphis, 1983
Tim Ewell, Assistant to the Vice President-Finance and Administration Services
Mark T. Farmer, Security Guard I-Safety and Security
B.S., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1980
Keith Ferguson, Executive Director-Development and Public Affairs
A.A.S., Applied Science, Shelby Community College, 1985
B.B.A., Business Management, Memphis State University, 1991
M.B.A., Business Management, University of Memphis, 1996
Lisa Fletcher, Secretary III-Career Employment Center
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Kathy G. Ford, Testing Technician I-Testing Center
Angela Forte, Records Clerk-Records
Adrienne Frame, Technical Clerk, Accounting-Finance and Administration Services
Career Advancement Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2008
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2009
Michael A. Franklin, Campus Coordinator-Cookeville Campus
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Carolyn O. Frye, Office Supervisor-Learning Center
B.S., Psychology, University of Tennessee at Nashville, 1979
M.S., Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2002
Pamela R. Gadd, Library Assistant III-Library
Danielle Ghulam, Security Guard I-Safety & Security
Rebecca Girgenti, Secretary III-Student Services
Adriane D. Gordon, Admissions Supervisor-Admissions
A.S., Computer Accounting Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1997
Certificate of Career Advancement, Accounting Clerk, 2002
Certificate of Career Advancement, Microcomputer Application Specialist, 2002
Donna Gorlier, Technical Clerk, Accounting-Finance and Administration Services
Chelsee Gray, Coordinator of Recruitment-Admissions
Delphia L. Green, Office Supervisor-Southeast Campus
Certificate of Career Advancement, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1999
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Technical Community College, 2003
Ruth L. Green, Secretary III
J. Trey Gresimer, Technical Systems Coordinator-Computer Services
Chuck Hackney, Programmer Analyst-Computer Services
Evelyn T. Hadley, Director, Special Projects and Student Life-Student Services
B.A., Management and Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1996
M.S., Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University, 2005
Elvis E. Hamrick, Security Guard-Safety and Security
Robert Hankins, Jr., Internal Auditor
B.S., Accounting, Middle Tennessee State University, 1968
CPA, 1976
Brenda K. Harriford, Technical Clerk-Operations and Maintenance
A.A., Secretarial Science, Western Kentucky University, 1976
Reva Harris, Custodial Foreman-Cookeville Campus
Certified Refrigerator Technician, 2006
EPA Certified as UNIVERSAL Technician
Eva Hauger, Custodian-Operations and Maintenance
Hensley Ricky, Maintenance Worker-Operations and Maintenance
Jason Herndon, PTEC Lab Technician-Waverly Campus
V. Addyson High, Secretary III, Office of Student Life, Student Services
Barbara Hill, Secretary II, Applied Arts
Carol Hines, Secretary II-Creative Services/Special Projects
Janice M. Hines, Security Dispatcher-Safety and Security
Stephen Hooks, Director-Career Employment Center
B.S., Business Management, Western Kentucky University, 2003
Phillip E. Howse, Systems Specialist-Computer Services
M. Wylie Hudson, Security Guard I-Safety and Security
Hull Becky, Director-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1985
Herbert E. Hunt, Manager, Property Management/Purchasing/Shipping and Receiving-Finance and Administration Services
A.S., Accounting, Draughons Junior College, 1972
Brad Hyde, Computer Laboratory Technician-Computer Services
Miranda Inman, Secretary I-Admissions
Cecil H. Ivy, Jr., Clerk, Shipping and Receiving-Finance and Administration Services
Deanna M. Jackson, Payroll Assistant III, Payroll-Finance and Administration Services
A.S., Elementary Education, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Paula Jackson, Financial Aid Counselor-Financial Aid
B.S., Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2006
Certificate of Secretarial Science, Penn Valley Community College, 1977
Doug C. Jameson, Coordinator-Online Learning
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1996
B.A., Business Management/Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1998
M.S., Public Administration, Cumberland University, 2004
Carolyn S. Jeans, Personnel Assistant III-Human Resources
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Certified Professional Secretary, 2005
B.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay University, 2010
Delisa C. Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor-Financial Aid
Malcolm H. Johnson, HVAC Shop Supervisor-Operations and Maintenance
A.E., Mechanical Engineering, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1982
Wilma R. Johnson, Secretary III-Computer Services
Certified Professional Secretary, 2004
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
B.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay University, 2010
Renee Johnston, Admissions and Records Clerk-Southeast Campus
A.S., Health Information Management, Nashville State Community College, 2010
Gina Jones, Secretary III-Math and Natural Sciences
Communication Art Certification, 1999
National ABAC Certification, 2000
Alzheimer’s Association Trainer Certification, 2002
Microsoft Word Certification, 2006
B.S., Social Work, Lipscomb University, 2011
Margaret F. Jones, Dean-Learning Resource Center
B.A., Journalism, University of Alabama, 1981
M.A., Reading, University of Alabama, 1985
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 1992
Ph.D., Literature, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2003
Paul A. Kaminsky, Assistant Director of Information Services, and Systems-Computer Services
B.Sc., Music, Hunter College, 1974
M.B.A., Finance/Information Systems, New York University, 1998
Terrance Kane, Library Assistant I-Learning Resource Center
Reginald Keller, Security Guard I-Safety and Security
Derrick Kenner, Security Guard I-Safety and Security
Bobbie Kilburn, Custodian-Waverly Campus
Andrew King, Security Guard I-Safety and Security
Becky Kinshaw-Porter, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
Computer Network Certificate, 2000
Jennifer A. Knapp, Dean-Mathematics and Sciences
B.S., Zoology, Clemson University, 1989
Ph.D., Cell Biology, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Tracy E. Kortuem, Secretary II-Workforce and Community Development
A.S., Computer Information Processing, Draughons Jr. College, 1996
Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word, 2002
Linda D. Langiotti, Bursar-Finance and Administration Services
B.A., Business Administration, Lambuth College, 1974
A.S., Computer Accounting, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
M.B.A., Business Administration, Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University, 1988
William Lee, Account Clerk, Bursar’s Office-Finance and Administration Services
David E. Lipschutz, Systems Specialist-Computer Services
A.S., Computer Accounting Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1984
A.S., Business Data Processing Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985
Leah A. Louallen, Coordinator of Loans/Scholarships-Financial Aid
Sherwine Lucien, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
Lori B. Maddox, Director-Human Resources
A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985
B.S., Human Resources Development, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1998
M.S., Public Administration, Cumberland University, 2006
Candy Marshall, Account Clerk III, Bursar’s Office-Finance and Administration Services
Sara Martin, Scholarship Coordinator-Financial Aid
B.A., Communication Arts, University of North Alabama, 2000
Carol J. Martin-Osorio, Dean-Student Services
B.S., Social Work, Manchester College, 1980
M.S., Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
Ed. D., Education Teaching and Learning, Northern Illinois University 2009
Andrew J. Mason, Library Assistant I-Learning Resource Center
B.S., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
Charles M. May, Librarian-Learning Resource Center
B.A., Geography, University of North Carolina, 1974
M.L.S., Library Science, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1976
Paula R. McCord, Secretary III, Information and Engineering Technologies
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1988
Marian M. McNeil, Administrative Secretary-Academic Affairs
Certified Professional Secretary, 2003
Misti D. Meeks, Records Clerk-Records
A.A., Office Management, Lincoln Christian College, 2004
Thomas L. Melton, Coordinator, Video Productions-Creative Services
A.S., Commercial Art, Jackson State Community College, 1981
Certificate in Audio Visual Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1982
A.S., Dyersburg State Community College, 1997
Vicki R. Mendenhall, Computer Lab Technician/Network Management Specialist-Computer Services
A.A.S., Communications, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1998
Marilyn L. Miller, Technical Clerk-Cookeville Campus
Certified Professional Secretary, 2007
Career Advancement Certificate Office in Application 2009
J. Joshua Moran, Coordinator of Technical Support-Financial Aid
B.S., Political Science-University of Tennessee, Martin, 1999
Joyce M. Morey, Secretary II-Admissions
Mark Morey, Maintenance Worker-Maintenance
Dennis Morgan, Stock Clerk II/Account Clerk I-Shipping and Receiving
Pamela C. Munz, Dean, Health & Social Sciences, Languages, Police Science and Social Services
B.A., English and History, Murray State University, 1966
M.A., History, Murray State University, 1969
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee, 1982
Jeffrey L. Myers, Security Guard II-Safety and Security
A.S., Aquinas Junior College, 1982
Vijay Naik, Manager of Budget, Travel and Special Contracts-Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Engineering Physics, Southwestern Oklahoma, 1995
M.B.A., Marketing, University of Memphis, 1998
Jenny Newman, Director-Development and Public Affairs
Brian Norrod, Lab Technician-Cookeville Campus
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State, Community College, 2003
Sarah Nwokoji, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
John P. Oakley, Senior Technical Systems Specialist-Computer Services
Meghan Oliver, Director-High School Programs
B.S., Management and Computer Information Systems, Western Kentucky University, 2000
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
Alarie Ornburn, Admissions and Testing Clerk-Cookeville Campus,
B. S., Business Administration, William Woods University, 2006
Cheryl J. Patterson, Secretary II-Waverly Campus
A.S., Universal Parallel Business and information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2008
Certified Professional Secretary, 2008
Melissa K. Pauley, Assistant Director, Records and Registration-Records
B.S., Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Jacksonville State University, 1991
Frank Perry, Security Guard Supervisor II-Safety and Security
Gail Phillips, Director-Workforce and Community Development
Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist, 2002
VUE Test Administrator Certification Exam, 2003
Daniel Pickney, Account Clerk-Bursar Office
Will B. Plunk, Help Desk Supervisor-Computer Services
Sharon M. Poindexter, Institutional Research Analyst-Planning & Assessment
A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1994
Laura L. Potter, Director-Admissions
B.S., Marketing, Lipscomb University, 2003
Vicki H. Preston, Assistant Director-Financial Aid
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1981
Jennifer Rector, Accountant III-Finance and Administration Services
B.A., Accounting, Belmont, 1987
M.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont, 1995
Laurie W. Rhoton, Accountant-Finance and Administration Services
A.S., Computer Accounting, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Certified Professional Secretary, 1987
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1996
Richard Rhyne, Security Guard-Waverly Campus
Kimberly D. Roberts, Secretary II-Health & Life Sciences, Police Science, Education
B.S., Criminal Justice, Austin Peay University, 2011
Kenneth Robertson, Security Guard Supervisor III-Safety and Security
Sally A. Robertson, Serials Librarian-Learning Resource Center
B.S., History, Belmont University, 1978
M.L.S., Library Science. Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1979
Michael Rohling, Systems Technician-Computer Services
Samantha Roller, Secretary II-Financial Aid
Ashwak Sarhan, Coordinator of Technical Support-Financial Aid
Shaun Scantland, Security Guard-Cookeville Campus
Candice R. Schutt, Account Clerk II-Bursar’s Office
DeAnna C. Shaw, Technical Clerk, Budget, Travel and Special Contracts-Finance and Administration Services
Lisa Shaw, Records Clerk-Records
Alhassan N. Sheriff, Programmer Analyst II-Computer Services
G. Derrek Sheucraft, Director-Safety and Security
Richard H. Shores, Computer Laboratory Technician-Computer Services
A.A.S., Visual Communications, Nashville State Technical Institute, 2000
Apple® Certified Desktop Technician, 2004
Microsoft® MVP, 2005
Microsoft® Certified Applications Specialist for Windows Vista®, 2007
James M. Shrum, Computer Lab Technician-Computer Services
Judy A. Smith, Systems Specialist-Computer Services
A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Karen Jo Smith, Coordinator-Purchasing
Samantha Smith, Admissions Clerk-Admissions
Susan Parker Smith, Secretary III-Executive Assistant to the President
Tommie Smith, Technical Clerk-Records
Steven A. Solomon, Printing Estimator-Property Management
B.F.A., Graphics Arts, University of Chicago, 1968
Computer Electronics Diploma, Nashville State Area Vocational Technical School, 1986
TEFL Certification, Winfield College, 2001
Gloria D. Spears, Technical Clerk-Financial Aid
Annette Starrett, Secretary II-Occupational Therapy and Surgical Technology
Marc Starrett, Assistant Director-Workforce and Community Development
A.S., Business Kent, State University, 1992
Elizabeth Stein, ESL Testing Specialist/Advisor-Student Services
B.A., History, Trinity University, 1988
M.A., English/English as a Second Language, University of Memphis, 2001
Ph.D. English/Applied Linguistics, The University of Memphis, 2010
Cynthia F. Stephens, Office Supervisor-Dickson Campus
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2002
Karen L. Stevenson, Dean-Business, Applied Arts and Technologies
B.S., Business Education, Ohio State University, 1980
M.A., Educational Policy and Leadership/Business Education, Ohio State University, 1987
Amy Stewart, Project Director-Title III
A.S., Business Management, Enterprise State Jr. College, 1993
B. S., Business Management, The University of Alabama, 1995
Jennie L. Stribling, Director-Waverly Campus
B.B.A., Business Administration, Austin Peay State University, 1982
M.Ed., Austin Peay State University, 2002
Billie J. Sullivan, Secretary I-Learning Resource Center/Online Learning
Tammy Sullivan, Secretary II-Nursing
Donna M. Svolto, Evening Secretary-Computer Information Systems /Business Technology
B.S., Education, Tennessee Tech University, 1978
Mollie Talbert, Secretary I-Cookeville Campus
Carol A. Tanksley, Programmer Analyst I-Computer Services
A.S., Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Danny Thompson, Security Guard-Safety and Security
John W. Thompson, Custodial Lead Worker-Operations and Maintenance
Ronnie L. Thompson, Custodian-Operations and Maintenance
Tammy Thorne, Administrative Assistant-Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Banking Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1984
Priscilla D. Tibbs-Moody, Assistant to Director-Student Services
B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1987
M.S., Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University, 1995
Paralegal Certificate, 2000
Bryan Trout, Computer Lab Technician-Waverly Campus
Susan L. Tucker, Secretary III-English, Humanities and Arts
Certified Professional Secretary, 2006
Troy L. Valentine, Academic Systems Specialist-Computer Services
Edna F. Vaughn, Microcomputer Lab Technician-Learning Resource Center
A.S., Computer Electronics, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985
Dale Walker, Computer Lab Technician-Computer Services
Richard Wall, Assistant Director of Customer Support, Services-Computer Services
Cynthia Waller, Director-Nursing
B.S., Nursing, Bethel College, 1982
Certified Critical Care Nurse, 1982
M.S. Nursing, Vanderbilt, 1997
Ph.D. Nursing, Vanderbilt, 2011
Ted M. Washington, Associate Vice President-Planning and Assessment
A.S., Computer Programming, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1977
A.S., Data Processing Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1980
B.B.A., Information System Management, Belmont University, 1987
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1993
Katherine Watts, Student Disability Services Coordinator-Student Services
B.A., English, Furman University, 1993
M.A., Spanish/Applied Linguistics Teaching as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 1996
Ken R. Waugh, Computer Operations Specialist-Computer Services
James D. Wharton, Custodial Supervisor-Operations and Maintenance
Jeffery White, Security Guard-Safety and Security
Evelyn S. Wilkerson, Office Supervisor-Workforce and Community Development
Certified Professional Secretary, 1997
Polly Wilkerson, Account Clerk II, Payroll-Finance and Administration
Ernestine Williams, Lead Data Entry Operator, Accounting-Finance and Administration
Joy H. Williams, Testing Technician II-Testing Center
Kenneth Wilson, Records Clerk-Records
Jeff Winsett, Help Desk Technician-Computer Services
Chris Winters, Coordinator of Instructional Quality
Lance L. Woodard, Director of Records and Registration-Records
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Technical Community College, 2003
A.S., Business Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2007
Arts & Sciences Academic Certificate, Nashville State, Technical Community College, 2004
B.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 2011
LaDonna Yarborough, Director-Southeast Campus
B.S., Mathematics, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1978
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 2010
Kimberly Zills, Technical Clerk-Waverly Campus
A.S., Draughons Junior College, 1996
A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2005
B.S., Bethel College, 2007
Certified Professional Secretary, 2006
Ellen L. Zink, Director, Creative Services
B.F.A., Graphics Design, Louisiana Tech University, 1981
M.A.M.S., Biomedical Visualization/ Medical Services, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
Faculty
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
D. Michelle Adkerson, Associate Professor, English
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1986
M.A., 20th Century English Literature, University of Sussex, Falmer, England, 1988
Jeanne A. Altstatt, Associate Professor, English-Southeast Campus
M.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977
M.Ed., Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Middle Tennessee State University, 1978
Eleonora Alvarado, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Healthcare Management
R.N., Nursing, Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing, 1976
B.A., Political Science, Wright State University, 1982
M.H.A., Health Administration, Medical College of Virginia, 1986
Certified Professional Coder, 2005
Bernard M. Anderson, Instructor/Coordinator, Chemistry
B.A., Chemistry, Hamline University, 1998
Ph.D., Chemistry-Inorganic, Montana State University, 2004
Jennifer C. Anderson, Instructor, Biology
B.A., Biology, Knox College, 1998
M.S., Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Southern Illinois University, 2000
Barbara Baker, Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Dental Hygiene Tennessee State University, 1981
M.Ed., Counseling, Vanderbilt University, 1986
Ed.D, Counseling, Vanderbilt University, 1990
Paul H. Balch, Instructor, Surgical Technology
A.A.S, Registered Nurse, Columbia University/Presbyterian, Hospital School of Nursing NYC, 1985
René W. Bataille, Assistant Professor, History and Geography
B.A., Arts and Civilizations, Lyon III University-France, 1981
M.A., History, Lyon III University-France, 1982
French National Certification for Teaching, Lyon III University-France, 1984
M.A., Geography, Minister de I ‘Education-France, 1985
Michael R. Bates, Instructor, Computer Networking Technology
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2002
CompTIA Network + Certification, 2002
A.A.S., Communications Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2003
A.A.S., General Technical Technologies, Nashville State Community College, 2004
Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2004
B.S., MIS Trevecca Nazarene University, 2009
T. Van Bates, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Surgical Technology
B.A., English, David Lipscomb University, 1990
Technical Certificate, Surgical Technology, Nashville State Community College, 1995
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Kimberly Pace Becker, Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., English, Milsaps College, 1999
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 2004
Missy Blanks, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Nursing, Austin Peay University, 2001
M.S.N., Nursing, Tennessee State University, 2010
Karen Bourg, Associate Professor, Sociology
B.A., Sociology, Emmanuel College, 1964
M.A., Sociology and Anthropology, Northeastern University, 1966
Beverly E. Bradley, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., Computer information Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1992
B.M., Music of Emphasis in Recording Industry, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977
M.B.A., Technical Management- University of Phoenix, 2006
Donny Brazile, Instructor, History-Waverly Campus
B.A., American Studies and Anthropology, University of Northern Iowa, 2000
M.A., History and Education, Northern Iowa University, 2004
Stacy Brown, Instructor, Mathematics-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Mathematics, Tennessee Technological University, 1989
M.S., Mathematics, Tennessee Technological University, 1991
Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1995
Ed.S. Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, 2005
Michele Buc, Instructor, Speech
B.A., Communications, Baylor University, 1988
M.S., Speech Communication, Auburn University, 1990
Cary Bunt, Instructor, Business Technology
A.A., Arts, Martin Methodist College, 1978
B.B.A., Management, Belmont, 1980
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1992
Michael L. Christensen, Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, William Jewell College, 1979
M.S., Mathematics, Kearney State College, 1982
B. Alice Church, Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, English
B.A., English and German, University of Tennessee, 1972
M.A., English, Vanderbilt University, 1973
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Instructor, Certification, 1998
Rhonda Lane Coffelt, Assistant Professor, Biology-Waverly Campus
B.S., Chemistry, Austin Peay State University, 1984
M.S., Chemistry, Tennessee State University, 1988
Ph.D., Biology, Tennessee State University, 2009
Terri Cohen, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.R.N., Nursing, University of St. Frances, 1988
Licensed Vocational Nurse, 1976
Beverly L. Collins, Associate Professor, Office Administration
B.B.A., Office Administration, Belmont University, 1994
M.B.E., Business Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Microsoft Office® Specialist Certification, PowerPoint® and Access® 2003
Robin Cooper-Wilbanks, Instructor, Psychology-Waverly Campus
B.S., Psychology, Union University, 1988
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2000
Brad Corcoran, Instructor, Law Enforcement
A.S. Management, Temple Jr. College, 1986
B.S. Management, Trevecca University, 1991
M.P.A., Criminal Investigation, City University Bellevue Washington, 1998
Yvonne Cornelius-Thompson, Associate Professor/Coordinator, History
B.A., History, Belmont University, 1977
M.L.A.S., Liberal Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Brian K. Curtis, Assistant Professor, English-Waverly Campus
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University
M.A., English, Texas Tech University
Amy Davis, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Elementary Education, Mississippi State University, 1999
M.Ed., Curriculum and instruction, University of Mississippi, 2001
Early Childhood Add-On Certification, 2003
Greta Davis, Instructor, Spanish
B.A., Universal Studies/Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
M.A., Spanish, Middle Tennessee State University, 2004
Tennessee Professional Teaching License, 2005
Johnathan Davis, Instructor, Biology-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, 2003
M.S., Marine and Environmental Biology, 2006
Ph.D., Environmental Science, 2010
Pernella Deams, Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Psychology, Southern University and A&M College, 2000
B.S., Sociology, Southern University and A&M College, 2000
M.S., Counseling Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi, 2002
Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Tennessee State University, 2007
Timothy C. Dean, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1992
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1995
Ph.D., Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 2004
Robert Donaldson, Instructor, Civil and Construction Engineering Technology
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, University of South Florida, 1980
M.C.E., Civil Engineering, University of South Florida, 1999
G. Howard Doty, Professor/Coordinator, Paralegal Studies
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1969
J.D., Law, University of Tennessee School of Law, 1970
Hamid Doust, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Business and Banking, School of Banking, Iran, 1976
M.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1981
Diane M. Eagle, Associate Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., French, University of Illinois, 1983
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Illinois, 1989
David Edgington, Instructor, Music
B.A., Music Performance, Charleston Southern University, 1996
M.M., Music Education, Belmont University, 2007
Kelvin L. Elston, Assistant Professor, Business Management
A.S., General Business, Cleveland State Community College, 1984
B.S., Management and Marketing, Birmingham Southern College, 1986
M.S., Organization and Human Relations Management, Cumberland University, 1999
Certified as Achieve Global Trainer, 2002
Bryan L. Evans, Instructor/Coordinator, CAD Engineering Technologies
A.S., Mechanical Engineering, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1994
Heidi Evans, Instructor, English
B.A., English, Ohio University, 2003
M.A., Creative and Media Writing, University of Wales-Swansea, 2007
Endora Feick, Instructor, English
M.A., Composition and Rhetoric, Kennesaw State University, 2002
Patricia A. Feller, Associate Professor, Computer Accounting
B.A., Accounting/Finance, University of South Florida, 1977
M.Acc, Accountancy, University of South Florida, 1980
Certified Public Accountant, 1987
Certified Internal Auditor, 2004
Certified Fraud Examiner, 2006
Forensic Certified Public Accountant, 2006
Certified Business Manager, 2008
David C. Finney, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S., Aerospace Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 1974
First Class Radio-Telephone License, 1976
FCC Certified Electrical Contractor
GM Professional Instructor
M.S., Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee, 1995
M.S., Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1999
Kwaku Forkuo-Sekyere, Associate Professor, Mathematics-Southeast Campus
B.S., Mathematics, Manchester College, 1981
M.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee, 1982
M.S., Statistics, Ohio State University, 1987
Michael Frank, Instructor, Economics
B.A., Economics, State University of New York-Buffalo, 1978
M.A., Economics, State University of New York-Buffalo, 1992
Eli W. Frierson, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, Claflin College, 1971
M.Ed., Education Mathematics, Clemson University, 1976
Samuel W. Garner, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology-Cookeville Campus
Certificate, Electrical Maintenance, Nashville Area Vocational School
A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
B.S., Electro Mechanical Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1989
Melissa Geno, Instructor, Computer Accounting
B.S., Accounting, Lipscomb University, 1986
M.S., Accounting and Computer Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
M.S., Business and Administration, Tennessee State University, 1999
David J. B. Gerth, Associate Professor, Business Management
B.E., Engineering Science, Vanderbilt University, 1972
M.B.A., Business Administration, Brigham Young University, 1977
Larry Glover, Instructor, Reading
B.A., Physical Education, Fisk University, 1979
M.Ed., Reading and Secondary Education, Tennessee State University, 1983
Ed.D, Curriculum Development and reading, Texas Southern University, 1986
Phyllis C. Gobbell, Associate Professor, English
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1971
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
Beth Gorham, Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, Photography
B.F.A., Photography, University of Georgia, 1994
James R. Graf, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Mathematics, State University College at Potsdam, NY, 1971
M.S., Computer Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
J. Jeffrey Green, Instructor, Biology
B.S., Biology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
M.S., Biology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2004
Teresa Guthrie, Instructor, Biology
B.S., Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1986
Ph.D., Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, 1992
Kevin L. Harris, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Computer Information Systems, Lincoln University-MO, 1996
M.S., Computer Management Information Systems, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 2003
Pamela A. Hawkins, Associate Professor, Visual Communications
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee, 1976
Graphic Arts Design Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 1989
Pamela D. Holland Hite, Instructor / Coordinator, Surgical Assistant Technology
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2004
A.A.S., General Technologies, Nashville State Community College, 2007
Certified Surgical Technologies, Nashville State Community College, 2008
Gary Holmes, Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., Chemistry, University of Colorado, 1981
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Colorado, 1986
Charlie P. Hoover, Associate Professor, Computer Networking Technology
B.A., Economics, University of Pittsburgh, 1974
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Microsoft® Certified Professional
Microsoft® Certified Trainer
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Linda C. Houck, Instructor, English-Cookeville Campus
B.A., English, San Diego State University, 2000
M.A., English, San Diego State University, 2003
Everett G. House, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, 1964
M.A., Mathematics, University of Cincinnati, 1970
Yenya Hu, Instructor, Biology
M.D., Medicine, Shanghai Medical University, 1989
M.S., Biology, Western Kentucky University, 1992
Ph.D., Vascular Biology/Pathology, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Lloyd A. Jackson, Instructor, Photography
Technical Certificate, Photography, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1987
A.A.S., Occupational Studies in Commercial Digital, Photography, Nossi College of Art, 2003
C.C.P., Certified Professional Photographer, Professional Photographic Certification Commission, 2007
James W. Janosky, Assistant Professor, Horticulture
B.S., Education Biology, Edinboro State College, 1973
M.S., Horticulture, Penn State University, 1979
Laura Jarosemich, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Nursing, Mississippi, 1999
M.S.N., Nursing, Belmont, 2008
Brenda Jerles, Instructor, Early Childhood Education
B.S. Elementary Education, Austin Peay University, 1972
License in Elementary Grades 1-9, 1972
License in Kindergarten Grade 3, 1972
M.S., Agricultural Science, Tennessee State University, 1984
+45, Professional Administrator Pre K-12, Austin Peay University, 1994
License in Professional Administrator Pre K-12, 1994
Susan S. Jones, Professor/Coordinator, Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, Murray State University, 1969
M.S., Mathematics, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1978
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 1994
Thomas E. Jones, Instructor, Law Enforcement
A.A.S., Law Enforcement, Laramie County Community College, 1977
B.S., Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 1980
POST Certified Police Officer
NRA Certified Police Firearms Training Instructor
Traffic Crash Reconstructionist/Expert Witness Photography/Latent Fingerprints/Firearms
Fred C. Jordan, Associate Professor, History
B.A., History, University of Colorado, 1983
M.A., History, University of Tennessee, 1987
I.M.B.A., International Business, University of Memphis, 1996
M.A., Spanish, University of Tennessee, 1999
Judy A. Kane, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.A., English Language and Literature, Boston University, 1969
M.S., Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1996
Karen A. Kendrick, Assistant Professor, Office Administration
B.B.A., Business and Accounting, University of Montevallo, 1978
M.B.E., Business Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2002
Tennessee Teacher’s License, 2004
MOS Master, 2003
Michael A. Kiggins, Assistant Professor, English
B.S., Psychology, University of Memphis, 1997
M.F.A., Creative Writing in Fiction, University of Memphis, 2002
M.T.S., Vanderbilt University of Divinity, 2010
William J. Kitchen, Assistant Professor, Computer Technology
A.A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1982
B.S., Computer Engineering Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997
M.S., Engineering Technology Industrial Studies, Middle Tennessee State University, 1998
John Knox, Instructor, Art
B.A., Sculpture/Printmaking, University of North Carolina, 1991
M.F.A., Painting, Savannah College of Arts and Design
Paul C. Koulakov, Instructor, Computer Accounting
B.B.A., Business/Finance, Belmont University, 1980
M.B.A., Business/Accounting, Tennessee State University, 1986
Secondary Education Certification, Trevecca University, 1991
Real Estate Broker TN, 1986
Certified Professional Accountant TN, 1991
Secondary Teaching Certification TN-Math and Business, 1991
Joel T. Lavalley, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Morehead State University, 1982
B.S., Industrial Technology, Morehead State University, 1983
Nancy E. Ledbetter, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Childhood Development and Family Relations, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1972
M.S., Psychology Childhood Development Specialist, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1979
Philip K. Lee, Associate Professor, Computer Accounting
B.A., Religion, Freed-Hardeman University, 1983
B.B.A., Accounting, University of Memphis, 1987
M.S., Accounting/Information Systems, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Certified Public Accountant, 1990
Michelle C. Lenox, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S., Psychology, Tennessee State University, 1979
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Southern Illinois University, 1982
M.B.A, Marketing, Owen Graduate School of Management, Vanderbilt, University, 1988
Joey Leonard, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Industrial Process Control-Waverly Campus
B.S. Manufacturing Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1997
M.A.R., Master of Arts in Religion, Worship Studies, Liberty University, 2010
NCCER Master Trainer, 2010
OSHA 500, 2010
Thomas N. Loftis, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Culinary Arts
B.S., Business Management, Belmont University, 1979
A.A.S., Culinary Arts, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Leda Longwood, Instructor, English as a Second Language
B.A., Religion/German, Earlham College, 1992
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 1998
Dorothy Lynn Lozier, Associate Professor, Developmental Studies
B.S., English, East Tennessee State University, 1966
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Northern Colorado, 1978
Sheri L. Lozier-Bentley, Instructor/Program Coordinator, Social Work
B.S.S.W., Social Work, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2000
M.S.S.W., Social Work, University of Tennessee-Nashville, 2002
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, State of TN, 2002
Linda R. Lyle, Associate Professor-Learning Resource Center
B.S., Business Education, Austin Peay State University, 1962
M.A., Business Education, Austin Peay State University, 1965
Certificate in Legal Assisting, Southeastern Paralegal Institute, 1984
Devora D. Manier, Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A., German and Literature, University of Pennsylvania, 1990
M.S., Applied Linguistics and English as a Second Language, Georgia State University, 1995
John M. Mantle, Instructor, Mathematics-Cookeville Campus
B.A., Mathematics and Philosophy, Middle Tennessee State University, 1994
M.S., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Linda H. Marable, Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Mathematics, David Lipscomb University, 1967
M.A., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 1994
David Markwell, Instructor, History
B.A., History, University of Illinois-Springfield, 2002
M.A., History, University of Illinois-Springfield, 2004
Ph.D., Historical Studies, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 2010
Frank R. Martinez, Instructor, Spanish
B.A., Romance Languages-Spanish and Western European History, The University of Florida, 1967
M.Ed., Spanish, The University of Memphis, 1975
Professional Secondary Certification, 2007
Ami R. Massengill, Instructor, English-Cookeville Campus
B.A., English, Tennessee Technological University, 2000
M.A., English, Tennessee Technological University, 2005
Connie L. Flood Mathews, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, English as a Second Language
B.A., English/Spanish, Vanderbilt University, 1997
M.A., Linguistics/Teaching English as a Second Language, Ohio University, 2002
Elizabeth R. May, Instructor, Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2004,
CST-Certified Surgical Technician, 2008
Krista K. McBride, Instructor, Physics
B.A., Physics/Spanish, Florida Southern College, 2000
Ph.D., Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, 2008
Annette R. McCreedy, Professor, Developmental Studies
Certificate, Graphic Arts, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1986
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1979
M.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1983
Ed.D, Educational Leadership, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1998
Richard G. McKinney, Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.A., Physics/French, Middle Tennessee State University, 1979
M.S., Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1999
L. Scott McRoberts, Assistant Professor, Art
A.A. /A.S., Commercial Arts, Dutchess Community College, 1990
B.F.A., Ceramics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
M.F.A., Ceramics, State University of New York-New Paltz, 2000
Lindsay L. McWilliams, Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, 2002
M.S., Poultry Science, Mississippi State University, 2004
Ph.D., Animal Physiology, Mississippi State University, 2008
Agnetta Mendoza, Associate Professor, English
M.A., English Literature, Ethiraj College, Madras, India, 1983
M. Phil., English Literature, Madras Christian College, 1985
Edward M. Mummert, Associate Professor, Computer Networking Technology
B.S., Music Education, Austin Peay State University, 1972
M.M.E., Music Education, Austin Peay State University, 1974
Certified Novell® Engineer, Master Certified Novell® Engineer, Microsoft® Certified Professional, Microsoft®® Certified Technical Trainer, Certified Novell® Instructor
Emily R. Naff, Assistant Professor, Photography-Business, Technologies and Applied Arts
B.S., Universal Studies in College of Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997
Priscilla K. Nash, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications
B.F.A., Commercial Art, Mississippi State University for Women, 1974
Jennifer Neal, Instructor, English
B.S., Mass Communications, Tennessee State University, 2002
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 2004
Eli Nettles, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, University of Kentucky, 1992
M.S., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 1997
Ph.D., Mathematics, University of Alabama, 1999
D. Wayne Neuendorf, Instructor, Music Technology
B.A., Music Education, Troy State University, 1972
Kelvin Norman, Instructor, Computer Technology-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Physical Science, U.S. Naval Academy, 1985
M.Ed., Instructional Technology, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2006
CompTIA Network+, 2001
CompTIA A+, 2005
Cisco CCNA, 2008
Laura Orr, Instructor, English
B.A., English, Western Carolina University, 2007
B.S., Psychology, Western Carolina University, 2007
M.A., English, University Tennessee Knoxville, 2009
Robert S. Overall III, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1988
B.A., Management, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1993
B.S., Criminal Justice, Tennessee State University, 1994
MCJ, Criminal Justice Administration, Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
A+ Certification, POST Certification
CPP Certified Computer Forensics Examiner, 2005
Charles (Bill) Pardue, Assistant Professor, Business Management-Cookeville Campus
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1990
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1992
Specialist in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University, 1995
Mary Elizabeth Parker, Associate Professor, English
B.A., English, Rutgers University, 1987
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 1990
Ph.D., English, The University of Mississippi, 2010
Melissa Paty, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing, Vanderbilt, 1973
M.S.N, Psychology Nursing, Vanderbilt, 1974
Psychology Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Meharry Medical College, 1976
Harlan Pease, Instructor, English
B.A., English Literature, University of Massachusetts, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University, 2005
Donald R. Pelster, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.E., Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1969
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1976
Ph.D., Control Systems, Vanderbilt University, 1980l
Registered Professional Engineer, 1983
Marla A. Perry, Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., Political Science, Iowa State University, 1997
B.S., Sociology, Iowa State University, 1997
M.S., Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, 2000
M.S., Sociology, Iowa State University, 2004
Certification in Public Management, Iowa State University, 2001
Scholar in Preparing Future Faculty, Iowa State University, 2005
Marshall Ted Phelps, Associate Professor, Art
B.S., Anthropology, Michigan State University, 1974
M.A., Art History, Michigan State University, 1978
Ph.D., History, University of Memphis, 1995
Janusz A. Polanowski, Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Philosophy and Religion, University of Georgia, 1993
M.A., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2000
Ph.D., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2008
Quenton Pulliam, Associate Professor, Business Management
B.S., Economics, Belmont University, 1975
M.B.E., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977
State of Tennessee Teachers Certificate
Jessica Wynn Field Rabb, Instructor, Biology
B.A., Biology, Swarthmore College, 1992
M.A., Secondary Education, University of Mississippi, 1996
Ph.D., Biological Sciences of Public Health, Harvard University, 2000
Kevin D. Ragland, Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Animal Science, University of Tennessee, 1994
M.S., Animal Genetics, Iowa State University, 1996
Ph.D., Animal Genetics, Iowa State University, 1998
Eric A. Richardson, Instructor/Coordinator, Music Technology
Master Recording Certification, Conservatory for Recording, Arts and Sciences, 1992
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 Operator Certification, Digidesign, 2006
Clifford A. Rockstead, Assistant Professor/Coordinator-Business Management
B.S., English Education, Utah State University, 1968
M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Tennessee, 1979
Certificate MR Management, University of Alabama, 1977
Dale R. Rogers, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Visual Communications
B.S., Mechanical Drafting, Alabama A&M University, 1989
M.Ed., e-Learning Technology, Jones International University, 2006
Jason Rohner, Instructor, Physics
B.S., Physics, Mississippi State University, 2004
M.S., Physics, Vanderbilt University, 2008
Stanley Rose, Instructor, History
B.S., Social Science, Coppin State University, 1969
M.A., History, Howard University, 1993
Ph.D., History, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2002
Mary Rosenthal, Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1996
M.S., Biological Science, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 2000
Tammy L. Ruff, Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Education/Psychology, Belmont University, 1980
M.Ed., Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University, 1991
Flora Setayesh, Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University, 1992
M.S., Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Ph.D., Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Peggy A. Sharpe, Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Home Economics, Harding University, 1967
M.S., Childhood Development and Family Life, Ohio University, 1989
Neely Ann Sheucraft, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Speech
B.A., Corporate and Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1993
M.A., Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Michele Singletary, Associate Professor, English
B.S., Business Administration Finance and Banking, University of Arkansas, 1990
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 2002
Alex F. Smiley, Instructor, CAD & Architectural Engineering Technology
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 1974
M.E., Mechanical Engineering, University of Louisville, 1983
Registered Professional Engineer, 1981
Registered Engineer, Tennessee and Florida, 2007
Derek K. Smith, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, Manhattan College, 1995
M.S., mathematics, University of Tennessee, 1998
Ed.S, Mathematics Education, Florida State University, 2001
Maria C. Smith, Instructor, Mathematics-Waverly Campus
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University, 1991
M.A., Education, Austin Peay University, 1994
Katherine Sorenson, Instructor, Reading
B.A., English and Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
Teaching Certificate, English Education Grades 6-12, Phillips University, 1994
M.S., Reading, University of Central Arkansas
Forest D. Sponseller, Instructor, Sign Language
B.S., Art, Freed-Hardeman University, 1994
NAD Certified Interpreter, 1995
RID Certified Interpreter, 2005
Valerie J. Stroop, Associate Professor, Business Management
B.S., Business Management, David Lipscomb University, 1981
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1994
Laurie Lea Swanson, Assistant Professor, Computer Accounting
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 1986
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1988
Certified Public Accountant, 2005
Marylou Tate, Instructor, Culinary Arts
A.O.S. Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, 1990
B.A.A. Business/Accounting, Cleveland State University, 1983
Cathy Gray Thomas, Instructor, Accounting
B.S., Accounting, University of Mississippi, 2001
M.A., Accounting, University of Mississippi, 2002
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee, 2004
Donald L. Turner, Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Religion, The University of the South-Sewanee, 1993
M.S., Education, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1995
Ph.D., Philosophy, University of Denver, 2005
Ed Turnley, Instructor, Paralegal Studies
B.B.A., Music Business, Belmont University, 1976
M.B.A., Business Administration, Samford University, 1980
J.D., Law, Cumberland University, 1980
Innocent I. Usoh, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1980
M.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering, Tuskegee University, 1982
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 2003
Michelle E. Van Wagoner, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
A.A., Mathematics, Weber State University, 1998
B.S., Mathematics, University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., Mathematics, Texas State University-San Marcos, 2005
Jack Wallace, Instructor, Architectural Engineering Technology
M.A., Architecture, Miami University-Hamilton, 1984
David M. Weilmuenster, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications
B.F.A., Art, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
Bridgette E. Weir, Assistant Professor, English
B.A., English and Philosophy, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
M.A., English, Southern Methodist University, 1998
David Welch, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Business Applied Arts, and Technologies
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1996
B.S., Aerospace Technology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1983
M.S., Management information Systems, Strayer University, 2007
Microsoft® Certified Professional, 1998
Christina Weston, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1996
M.Sc., Biological Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2009
William Claude Whitaker, Instructor/Coordinator, Automotive Services Technology
A.A.S., Automotive Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1988
GM ASEP Graduate, 1988
GM ASEP Coordinator/Instructor, 1998
Master ASE Certified, 2007
L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist, 2007
NATEF Evaluation Team Leader, 2001
GM Certified Master Technician, World Class Technician, 2007
Donna G. Whitehouse, Associate Professor/Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S.O.T., Occupational Therapy, University of Tennessee at Memphis, 1990
M.H.A, Health Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996
Occupational Therapist, Registered, NBCOT; Current TN license
Jack L. Williams, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1971
M.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, 1988, 24 Graduate Credit Hours in Mathematics, Tennessee State University, 2010
Registered Professional Engineer, 1979
Certified Quality Engineer, 2002
Sandra E. Williamson, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1970
M.E., Education, University of Memphis, 1982
Administration/Supervision Certification, 1991
Elementary Education Certification, 1982
Secondary Education Certification, 1970
Jackie Woeppel, Instructor, Healthcare Management
A.A.S., Secretarial Science-Medical, Hudson Valley Community College, 1985
B.A., Economics, State University New York at Albany, 1990
M.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 2007
Mary D. Womack, Instructor, Biology
B.A., Integrated Science/Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1982
Ph.D., Neurobiology, Harvard University, 1990
Michael A. Wright, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Law Enforcement
A.A.S., Police Science, Austin Peay State University, 1991
B.S., Criminal Justice, Columbia Southern University, 2002
POST Certified Police Officer, State of Tennessee, 1988-1995
Advanced Tactical Certificate, Austin Peay State University1990
Certified Police Instructor, FDLE, State of Florida, 1993 to present
Faculty Emeritus
Louis J. Blecha, Professor Emeritus
B.A., English, Bethany College, 1958
M.A., English, University of Kansas, 1967
Lillian Dibblee, Professor, Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Missouri Valley College, 1965
M.A., Mathematics, Purdue University, 1971
Samuel C. Gant, Professor Emeritus
B.A., English, David Lipscomb University, 1961
M.A., English, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1963
Ph.D., English, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1977
Robert McDow, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Chemistry, Memphis State University, 1965
M.A., Physical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1970
Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Wanda T. Grissom, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1975
State of Tennessee Teachers License, 1975
Charles E. McSurdy, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1964
M.S., Mathematics Education, Radford University, 1967
Ed.D., Mathematics Education, University of Virginia, 1975
Arlene Pelton, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1974
Ursula Roden, Professor Emeritus
M.A., Mathematics, University of Texas
Joe R. Taylor, Professor Emeritus
A.S., Business Administration, Martin College, 1960
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1962
Certificate in Data Processing, Institute for Certification of Computer Professionals, 1973
Gwyn Tilley, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Office Administration, David Lipscomb University, 1964
M.A., Business Administration, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1968
Art Ward, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Physics, Texas Western College, 1964
M.S., Physics, Vanderbilt University, 1978
Wallace Wilson, Professor Emeritus
B.E., Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 1957
M.S., Civil Engineering, Lehigh University, 1958
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1967
Registered Professional Engineer, 1967 |
