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
Noor Abdulameer, Technical Clerk, Accounting
Rebecca A. Abu-Orf, Manager-Payroll, Finance and Administration Services
George E. Aldridge, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Bill Archer, Engineering Laboratory Technician, Computer Services
A.A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
Michael Arnold, Computer Laboratory Technician, Computer Services
A.A.S., Computer Networking Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2007
Christina Asher, 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
Torrance Banks, Career Education Counselor, Perkins
Bernice G. Batchelor, Account Clerk Supervisor, Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Business Administration, Lane College, 1975
Janice Beasley, Admissions Clerk, Admissions
Suzanne S. Belcher, Information Center Supervisor, Safety and Security
Valerie S. Belew, Dean, English, Humanities and Arts
B.A., Union University, 1982
M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 1985
Aleece Bell, Student Support Specialist, Title III, Admissions
B.A., English Language Arts, Grand Valley State University, 2008
Lauren Bell, Director, Development
B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1994
Gerry Bess, Maintenance Scheduler, Operations and Maintenance
Tracy Biggers, Secretary II, Development
Patrick Bolgeo, Computer Lab Technician, Southeast Campus
Kimi Bonner, Career Education Counselor, Perkins
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
Sara Bryan, Secretary III, Math and Natural Sciences
Amanda Buckner, Lab Assistant, Math and Natural Sciences
Emily Bush, Coordinator of Library Instructional Services
B.A., English Literature, University of Tennessee, 2005
M.S., Information Science, University of Tennessee, 2007
James Buttry, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance and Operations
Latoya Cawthon, Financial Aid Clerk, Financial Aid
Tonia Clark, Graduation Specialist, Records
Ryan Clement, Account Clerk III, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administration Service
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2002
Lindsy Clemons, Admissions Clerk, Admissions
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
Steve Conklin, Director, Clarksville Campus
A.A.S., Science of Aircraft Technology, Community College of the Air Force-Alabama, 1995
A.A.S., Instructor Technology, Community College of the Air Force-Alabama, 1996
B.A., Education, Midwestern State University-Texas, 1998
M.B.A., Business Administration, Touro University-California, 2005
Judith I. Cook, Executive Secretary, President’s Office
Certified Professional Secretary, 2004
Sheila Cook-Jones, Lead Cashier, Bursar’s Office
Daniel Cottone, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services
Jessie Craft, Lab Assistant, Humphreys County Campus
J. David Crawford, Multi-Media Specialist, Computer Services
A.S., Volunteer State Community College, 2004
B.A., Western Kentucky University, 2007
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, Humphreys County Campus
Leslie Davis, Maintenance, Facilities/Maintenance
M. Elaine Davis, Controller, Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Belmont University, 1972
A.S., Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
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
Charles deWitt, Dean, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., History, Pacific Union College-California, 1973
J.D., University of Southern California, 1976
M.A., History, University of Memphis, 1995
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
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
Kimberly Estep, Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.A., Judson College, 1987
M.A.., Auburn University, 1993
Ph.D., Auburn University, 1993
M.Ed., University of Georgia, 2004
Post Masters Certificate in Institutional Research, Florida State University, 2006
Jodi Evans, Secretary I, Cookeville Campus
Tim Ewell, Assistant to the Vice President, Finance and Administration Services
Mark T. Farmer, Security Guard II, 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 II, Career Services Office
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Kathy G. Ford, Testing Technician I, Testing Center
Angela Forte, Records Clerk, Records
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 II, Safety and Security
Rebecca Girgenti, Secretary III, Student Services
Adriane D. Gordon, Admissions Lead Worker, 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
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, Business, Applied Arts and Technologies
J. Trey Gresimer, Technical Systems Coordinator, Computer Services
Dawn Griffith, Manager of Accounting Processes, Finance and Administration Services
B.S., Accounting, Athens State University, 2005
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
William Hamm, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Elvis E. Hamrick, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Robert Hankins, Jr., Internal Auditor
B.S., Accounting, Middle Tennessee State University, 1968
CPA, 1976
Brenda K. Harriford, Office Manager, Operations and Maintenance
A.A., Secretarial Science, Western Kentucky University, 1976
Eva Hauger, Custodian, Operations and Maintenance
Ricky Hensley, Maintenance Worker, Southeast Campus
V. Addyson High, Secretary II, Office of Student Life, Student Services
Carol Hines, Secretary II, Creative Services and Special Projects
Janice M. Hines, Security Dispatcher II, Safety and Security
Stephen Hooks, Director, Career Services Office
B.S., Business Management, Western Kentucky University, 2003
Phillip E. Howse, Systems Specialist, Computer Services
M. Wylie Hudson, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Becky D. Hull, 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
Dana Hunter, Secretary I, Admissions
Brad Hyde, Computer Laboratory Technician, Computer Services
Miranda Inman, Admissions Clerk, Admissions
Cecil H. Ivy, Jr., Clerk, Shipping and Receiving, Finance and Administration Services
Deanna M. Jackson, Payroll Specialist, Payroll, Finance and Administration Services
A.S., Elementary Education, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Maria Jackson, Testing Technician I, Testing Center
Micah Jackson, Admissions Clerk, Admissions
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, Benefits Analyst, Human Resources
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Certified Professional Secretary, 2005
B.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay University, 2010
Michael Jenkins, Help Desk Support Technician, Computer Services
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, Coordinator, Disabilities Services
Communication Art Certification, 1999
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 II, Learning Resource Center
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008
Reginald Keller, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Jennifer A. Knapp, Associate Vice President
B.S., Zoology, Clemson University, 1989
Ph.D., Cell Biology, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Bernice Knight, Custodian, Humphreys County Campus
Tracy E. Kortuem, Office Supervisor, Workforce and Community Development
A.S., Computer Information Processing, Draughons Jr. College, 1996
Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word, 2002
Helen Kunkel, Secretary II
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, Technical Clerk, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administration Services
Leslie Lewis, Campus Coordinator, Dickson Campus
AS LIBA, Austin Peay State University, 2011
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
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
Natalie Malott, Secretary II, Financial Aid
Barbara Marcum, Secretary I, Social and Life Sciences
Candy Marshall, Account Clerk Supervisor, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administration Services
Carol J. Martin-Osorio, Dean, Student Services
B.S., Manchester College, 1980
M.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
Ed. D., Northern Illinois University 2009
Andrew J. Mason, Library Assistant III, 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
Reginald McLain, Computer Lab Technician, Clarkesville Campus
Marian M. McNeil, Administrative Secretary, Academic Affairs
Certified Professional Secretary, 2003
Seneca McPhee, Title III, Student Support Services
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, Director, 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
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
Michelle Nelson, Director, Testing Center
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 2011
Certified Administrative Professional
Jenny Newman, Coordinator, Southeast Campus
Brian Norrod, Computer Lab Technician, Cookeville Campus
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State, Community College, 2003
Sarah Nwokoji, Coordinator, Financial Aid
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
Cheryl J. Patterson, Secretary II, Humphreys County Campus
A.S., Universal Parallel Business and information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2008
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 2012
Certified Professional Secretary, 2008
Melissa K. Pauley, Assistant Director, Records and Registration, Records
B.S., Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Jacksonville State University, 1991
Debbie Pennebaker, Secretary II, Cookeville Campus
Frank Perry, Security Guard Supervisor III, 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 II, Bursar’s Office
Will B. Plunk, Help Desk Supervisor, Computer Services
Sharon M. Poindexter, Institutional Research Analyst, Planning and Assessment
A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1994
Laura L. Potter, Director, Admissions
B.S., Marketing, Lipscomb University, 2003
Beth Pounds, Secretary II, Applied Arts
Vicki H. Preston, Assistant Director, Financial Aid
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1981
Katherine Ragan, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus
Jennifer Rector, Executive Director, Accounting/Finance
B.A., Accounting, Belmont University, 1987
M.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 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 II, Humphreys County Campus
Kimberly D. Roberts, Secretary II, Social & Life Sciences, Police Science, Education
B.S., Criminal Justice, Austin Peay University, 2011
Occupational Teaching Certification (Legal/Protective Services Endorsement), 2011
Kenneth Robertson, Security Guard Supervisor IV, 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
Cindy Runnels, Scholarship Coordinator, Financial Aid
Ashwak Sarhan, Coordinator of Technical Support, Financial Aid
B.S., Baker College 2007
M.S., Baker College, 2010
Shaun Scantland, Security Guard II, Cookeville Campus
A.A.S., Police Science, Nashville State Community College, 2010
TIES/NCIC/NLETS – TBI, 2011
APCO, Certified Dispatcher, 2010
Candice R. Schutt, Account Clerk Supervisor, Bursar’s Office
Danny Sensing, Computer Lab Technician, Humphreys County Campus
Melissa Settles, Records Clerk, Records
Dianna Shanks, Testing Technician, Humphreys County Campus
DeAnna C. Shaw, Technical Clerk, Budget, Travel and Special Contracts, Finance and Administration Services
Lisa Shaw, Records Clerk, Records
A.A., Nashville State Community College, 2011
Alhassan N. Sheriff, Database Administrator, Computer Services
G. Derrek Sheucraft, Director, Safety and Security
James M. Shrum, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services
Jamie Smith, Testing Technician I, Testing Center
Judy A. Smith, Systems Specialist, Computer Services
A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Karen Jo Smith, Coordinator, Purchasing
Susan Parker Smith, Grants Fiscal Clerk, Accounting
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Tommie Smith, Technical Clerk, Records
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Community College, 2004
B.S., Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2009
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 Specialist, Student Services
B.A., Art History/History, Trinity University, 1988
M.A., English/English as a Second Language, University of Memphis, 2001
Ph.D. English/Applied Linguistics, University of Memphis, 2010
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, University of Alabama, 1995
Collette Strassburg, Library Assistant I, LRC
Jennie L. Stribling, Director, Humphreys County Campus
B.B.A., Business Administration, Austin Peay State University, 1982
M.Ed., Austin Peay State University, 2002
Billie J. Sullivan, Secretary II, Learning Resource Center/Online Learning
Tammy Sullivan, Secretary II, Nursing
Carol A. Tanksley, Systems Analyst II, Computer Services
A.S., Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Danny Thompson, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
John W. Thompson, Custodial Lead Worker, Operations and Maintenance
Tammy Thorne, Administrative Assistant, Finance and Administration Services
A.S., Banking Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1984
Priscilla D. Tibbs, Assistant to Director of Admissions, 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, Humphreys County 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
Catherine Vester, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Brittany Walker, Technical Clerk, Cookeville Campus
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
Ken R. Waugh, Computer Operations Specialist, Computer Services
Pamela Weeks, Testing Technician I, Cookeville Campus
James D. Wharton, Custodial Supervisor, Operations and Maintenance
Cheyrll White, Admissions Clerk, Admissions
Jeffery White, Security Guard II, Safety and Security
Polly Wilkerson, Account Clerk II, Payroll, Finance and Administration Services
Ernestine Williams, Lead Data Entry Operator, Accounting, Finance and Administration Services
Joy H. Williams, Testing Technician II, Testing Center
Amanda Wilson, Technical Clerk, Humphreys County Campus
Kenneth Wilson, Records Clerk, Records
Jeff Winsett, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services
Chris Winters, Coordinator of Instructional Quality
A.A., Nashville State Community College, 2001
B.S. Austin Peay State University, 2005
M.S., Austin Peay State University, 2007
E.D.S., Austin Peay State University, 2012
Certified in Secondary Education, 2005
Certified with Quality Matters (APP, PRC, TTT)
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 Information Systems, Tennessee State University, 2011
Kimberly Zills, Office Supervisor, Humphreys County 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., Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University
M.A.M.S., Biomedical Visualization, 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
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, Assistant Professor/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
Thomas Angland, Instructor, Theatre
B.A., Speech/Theatre, St. Olaf College, 1978
M.F.A., Theatre, University of South Carolina, 2006
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
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, Assistant Professor, Computer Networking Technology
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2002
CompTIA Network + Certification, 2002
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2003
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
Vickie Bissinger, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.A., Nursing, Tennessee Technological University, 1990
M.S., Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 2011
Heidi Blaisdell, Instructor, English
B.A., English, Ohio University, 2003
M.A., Creative and Media Writing, University of Wales-Swansea, 2007
Missy Blanks, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Nursing, Austin Peay University, 2001
M.S.N., Nursing, Tennessee State University, 2010
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
Stacy Brown, Assistant Professor, 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
Roslyn Browning, Instructor, Logistics Management
B.S., Louisiana State University, 1999
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 2007
Amy Bryant, Instructor, Speech
B.A., Mass Communications, Lipscomb University, 2005
M.S., Mass Communications, Middle Tennessee State University, 2008
Michele Buc, Instructor, Speech
B.A., Communications, Baylor University, 1988
M.S.C., 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
Sam Champion, Coordinator/Instructor, Horticulture
B.S., Landscape Horticulture, Auburn University, 1997
B.S., Environmental Design, Auburn University, 2002
M.L.A., Landscape Architecture, Auburn University, 2002
LEED Accredited Professional, 2007
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, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Chemistry, Austin Peay State University, 1984
M.S., Chemistry, Tennessee State University, 1988
Ph.D., Biology, Tennessee State University, 2009
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
Robin Cooper-Wilbanks, Instructor, Psychology, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Psychology, Union University, 1988
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2000
Brad Corcoran, Assistant Professor, 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
POST Certified Police Officer, State of Tennessee, 1986–2009
Yvonne Cornelius-Thompson, Associate Professor/Coordinator, History
B.A., History, Belmont University, 1977
M.L.A.S., Liberal Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Cristina Cottom, Instructor, Early Childhood Education
Samuel Crolley, Instructor, English
Brian K. Curtis, Assistant Professor, English, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University
M.A., English, Texas Tech University
Lisa Davies, Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Lipscomb University, 1986
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1989
Licensed Pre K-12 Certification School of Counseling for State of Tennessee
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
Pernella Deams, Assistant Professor, Social and Life Sciences
B.S., Southern University and A&M College, 2000
B.S., Southern University and A&M College, 2000
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 2002
Ph.D., 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
Thresia deWitt, Instructor, Nursing
B.A., Speech Communications, Texas A7M University, 1993
B.S., Nursing, University of New Mexico, 1999
M.S., Nursing Education, University of Memphis, 2010
Daniel Dolan, Instructor, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Electrical Engineering, West Virginia University, 1966
M.S., Industrial Administration, Union University-New York, 1973
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
Wes Dulaney, Instructor, Biology, Cookeville Campus
B.S., Biology/Chemistry, King College, 2005
M.S., Molecular Biology, Vanderbilt, 2011
Sourish Dutta, Instructor, Physics
B.S., Physics, University of Kolkata West Bengal-India, 1996
M.B.A., Finance, Case Western Reserve University-Ohio, 2002
Ph.D., Physics Case Western Reserve University-Ohio, 2007
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
Lance Eckerle, Instructor, Biology
B.S., Microbiology, Auburn University, 1997
Ph.D., Microbiology, University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2004
David Edgington, Assistant Professor, 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
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
Diane Gaffney, Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S., Western Michigan University, 1970
M.B.A., Tennessee State University, 1991
NBCOT Certification as Occupational Therapist, Registered
Tennessee Certification in Therapeutic Electrical and Thermal Modalities, 2001
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 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 & Visual Communications
B.F.A., Photography, University of Georgia, 1994
M.F.A., East Tennessee State University, 2011
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-Missouri, 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
Susan Hawkins, Instructor, Healthcare Management
M.H.A., University of Maryland College, 2004
M.B.A., University of Maryland College, 2005
M.S., Information Technology, University of Maryland College, 2010
Pamela D. Holland Hite, Instructor/Coordinator, Surgical 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
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
Laura Jarosemich, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Nursing, Mississippi, 1999
M.S.N., Nursing, Belmont, 2008
Brenda Jerles, Instructor, Early Childhood Education, Clarksville Campus
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, Associate 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 Divinity School, 2010
Gracie King, Instructor, Biology, Southeast Campus
B.S., Biology, Roanoke College-Virginia, 1992
Ph.D., Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Nevada-Reno, 2008
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, Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., Sculpture/Printmaking, University of North Carolina, 1991
M.F.A., Painting, Savannah College of Arts and Design
Paul C. Koulakov, Associate Professor, Computer Accounting
B.B.A., Business/Finance, Belmont University, 1980
M.B.A., Business/Accounting, Tennessee State University, 1986
Secondary Education Certification, (Math and Business), Trevecca University, 1991
Real Estate Broker, Tennessee, 1986
Certified Professional Accountant, Tennessee, 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, Humphreys County 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 Tennessee, 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
Bryn Madge, Instructor, Law Enforcement, Cookeville Campus
A.S., Criminal Justice, Broward Community College, 1972
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 (Jody) Mantle, Instructor, Mathematics, Cookeville Campus
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1994
M.S., 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, Assistant Professor, 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
Elizabeth Martin, Instructor, Nursing
Frank R. Martinez, Instructor, Spanish
B.A., Romance Languages-Spanish and Western European History, University of Florida, 1967
M.Ed., Spanish, 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 F. 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
Nicholas Maynard, Instructor, Surgical Technology
B.A., Corporation and Organizational Communication and Marketing, Western Kentucky Univ., 2006
Certified Surgical Technologist, Nashville State Community College, 2011
Krista K. McBride, Assistant Professor, Physics
B.A., Physics/Spanish, Florida Southern College, 2000
Ph.D., Biophysics, Vanderbilt University, 2008
Annette R. McCreedy, Professor, English, Humanities and Arts
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
George McIntyre, Instructor, Music Technology
B.M., Studio Guitar Performance, University of Southern California, 1988
M.M., Guitar Performance, University of Southern California, 1995
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
B.A., The Ethiraj College, University of Madras, 1981
M.A., English Literature, The Ethiraj College, University of Madras, 1983
M. Phil., English Literature, Madras Christian College, 1985
Gena Messersmith, Instructor, Humphreys County Campus
Chasity Mullins, Instructor, Nursing
B.S., Nursing, University of Tennessee-Martin, 2001
M.S., Nursing/ Health Systems Management, Vanderbilt University, 2010
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
Jennifer M. Myers, Instructor, Occupational Therapy
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College 2009
B.A., Columbia College of Chicago, 2000
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Emily R. Naff, Associate Professor, Photography
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
Jim Needham, Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., Knox College, 1987
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagn, 1989
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
Kelvin Norman, Assistant Professor, 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
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, 1980
Registered Professional Engineer, 1983
Marla A. Perry, Associate 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, Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Philosophy and Religion, University of Georgia, 1993
M.A., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2000
Ph.D., Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 2008
Carolyn Powell, Instructor, History, Cookeville
A.A., History, College of Lake County, 2001
B.A., Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003
M.A., Public History, Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
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 Rabb, Assistant Professor, 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, Associate 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
Sondra Roddy, Instructor, Mathematics
B.A., Secondary Education, Memphis State University, 1971
M.S., Biology, Memphis State University, 1974
M.M., Mathematics, University of South Carolina, 1998
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
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
Wanda Scott, Instructor, Computer Networking Technology
B.S., Computer Science, Hampton University, 1994
M.S., John Hopkins University, 2009
Graduate Certificate, Leadership in Technology Integration, John Hopkins, Unive. 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), 2000, 1999
Windows, NT4 MCSE Certification, 1995
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
Yvonne Simerman, Instructor, Sociology
B.A., University of Indianapolis, 1981
M.A., University of Kentucky, 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, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1991
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 1994
Soebbing-Nolting, Samantha, Instructor, Chemistry
Katherine Sorenson, Learning Support Instructor
B.A., English and Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
M.S., Reading, University of Central Arkansas, 2005
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, Assistant Professor, 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
Edmund W. Turnley, III, Instructor/Program Coordinator, Paralegal Studies
B.B.A., Music Business, Belmont University, 1976
M.B.A., Business Administration, Samford University, 1980
J.D., Law, Cumberland School of Law, Samford 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, Assistant Professor/Coordinator, Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology
B.F.A., Studio Art, Ohio University, 1974
M.F.A., Studio Art, Northern Illinois University, 1978
M.Arch, Architecture Miami University, 1984
Registered Architect, State of West Virginia, 1996 to present
David M. Weilmuenster, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications
B.F.A., Art, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
Bridgette E. Weir, Associate 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., Mathematical 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 Tennessee 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
Mary Wilson-Patton, Instructor, English as a Second Language
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 University, 1990
Certified Police Instructor, FDLE, State of Florida, 1993 to present
LaDonna Yarborough, Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1978
M.Ed., Administration and Supervision, Tennessee State University, 2010
Rebecca Zanolini, Instructor, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., Spanish, Middle Tennessee State University, 2006
M.A.T., Foreign Languages/Spanish, Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.S., Curriculum/Instruction, Middle Tennessee State University, 2011
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 |
