Administrative, Professional and Support Staff
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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
Edward Abel, Stock Clerk III, Finance and Administrative Services
Rebecca A. Abu-Orf, Manager-Payroll, Finance and Administrative Services
Jessie Angel, Secretary I, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies and Computer/Engineering Technologies, Academic Affairs
Christopher Archer, Part Time Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Academic Affairs
A.S., Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2013
Bill Archer, Engineering Laboratory Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Electrical Engineering Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
Patricia Armstrong, Dean, English/Humanities/Arts, Academic Affairs
B.A., English and Classics, Emory University, 1984
M.A., Comparative Literature, University of Michigan, 1988
M.A., French, Middlebury College, 1993
M. Philosophy., French, Yale University, 2000
Ph.D., French, Yale University, 2000
Joseph Arnold, Account Clerk I, Bursar Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Michael Arnold, Computer Laboratory Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Computer Networking Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2007
Bernice G. Batchelor, Account Clerk Supervisor, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Business Administration, Lane College, 1975
Janice Beasley, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Suzanne S. Belcher, Information Center Supervisor, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Lauren Bell, Director, Development, President’s Office
B.A., Political Science, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1994
Patrick Bolgeo, Computer Lab Technician, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
Glenn Brownlee, Maintenance Worker I, Maintenance and Operations, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
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
Amanda Buckner, Lab Assistant, Math and Natural Sciences, Academic Affairs
Emily Bush, Coordinator of Library Instructional Services, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.A., English Literature, University of Tennessee, 2005
M.S., Information Science, University of Tennessee, 2007
James Buttry, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance and Operations, Finance and Administrative Services
Tracy H. Collins, Coordinator of Veterans’ Services, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2009
B.S., Health Education, University of Nevada-Reno, 1984
Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2008
Steve Conklin, Director, Clarksville Campus, Academic Affairs
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, Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
Certified Professional Secretary, 2004
Daniel Cottone, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
LaTisha Cox, Secretary II, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
J. David Crawford, Multi-Media Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Volunteer State Community College, 2004
B.A., Western Kentucky University, 2007
Mary Cross, Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Accounting, University of Kentucky, 1975
M.B.A., Business, Vanderbilt, 1989
Nicholas Cullen, Help Desk Support Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
M. Elaine Davis, Controller, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
B.S., Belmont University, 1972
Ronald M. Davis, Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Mathematics, Albright College, 1966
M.A., Mathematics, University of Maryland, 1969
Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Maryland, 1980
James T. Dawson, Executive Director, Operations and Maintenance, Operations and Management, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., General Studies, Health and Safety, Western Kentucky, 1993
Janet S. Dennis, Personnel Assistant, Human Resources, President’s Office
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Charles deWitt, Dean, Social and Life Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.A., History, Pacific Union College-California, 1973
M.A., History, University of Memphis, 1995
J.D., University of Southern California, 1976
Michael Dismore, Electrician, Operations and Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
Carolyn Douglas, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Gregory Druesedow, Financial Aid Counselor, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Marketing, Ball State University, Indiana, 2002
Edward G. Dubell, Graphic Designer, Creative Services, President’s Office
A.A.S., Visual Communications/Graphics Design, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1997
B.F.A., Art/Graphic Design, Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
Kathy S. Emery, Director, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
B.S., St. Mary’s University, 1968
M.S., East Texas State University, 1969
Post Graduate, University of Memphis, 1983
Jodi Evans, Secretary I, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
Tim Ewell, Assistant to the Vice President, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Community College, 2004
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2004
Jeannette Faber, Coordinator of Student Life, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
Mark T. Farmer, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1980
Patricia Feller, Internal Auditor, President’s Office
B.A., Accounting/Finance, University of South Florida, 1977
M.A.C.C., Accountancy, University of South Florida, 1980
Certified Public Accountant, 1987
Certified Internal Auditor, 2004
Certified Fraud Examiner, 2006
Emily Ferguson, Secretary I, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Keith Ferguson, Executive Director, Development and Public Affairs, President’s Office
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
Corey Fitts, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
Lisa Fletcher, Secretary II, Career Services Office, Student Services, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Kathy G. Ford, Testing Technician I, Testing Center, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
Angela Forte, Records Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Michael A. Franklin, Campus Coordinator, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Carolyn O. Frye, Coordinator, Learning Center, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology, University of Tennessee at Nashville, 1979
M.S., Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2002
Lauren Furr, Technical Clerk, Dickson Campus, Academic Affairs
Pamela R. Gadd, Library Assistant III, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
Reginald Gardner, Dean, Computer/Engineering Technologies, Academic Affairs
M.B.A., Business Management, Lewis University, 1985
Ed. D., Management and Organizational Leadership, University of Phoenix, 2008
Carol A. Gentry, Systems Analyst II, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Danielle Ghulam, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
Jami Girgenti, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Rebecca Girgenti, Secretary III, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Adriane D. Gordon, Admissions Lead Worker, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
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 Administrative Services
Chelsee Gray, Admissions Counselor, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Delphia L. Green, Office Supervisor, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Technical Community College, 2003
Certificate of Career Advancement, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1999
Ruth L. Green, Secretary III, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies, Academic Affairs
J. Trey Gresimer, Technical Systems Coordinator, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Heavenly Groeneveld, Secretary II, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Tracy Gunn, Technical Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Chuck Hackney, Programmer Analyst, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Rosemary Hackney, Testing Technician II, Testing Center, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
Evelyn T. Hadley, Director, Special Projects and Student Life, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.A., Management and Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1996
M.S., Guidance and Counseling, Tennessee State University, 2005
Rachel Hale, Secretary II, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
William Hamm, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Brenda K. Harriford, Office Manager, Operations and Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A., Secretarial Science, Western Kentucky University, 1976
Eva Hauger, Custodian, Operations and Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
Tassany Henderson, Admissions Counselor, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Political Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 2008
M.E., Administration and Supervision Higher Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
V. Addyson High, Secretary II, Office of Student Life, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Carol Hines, Secretary II, Clarksville Campus, Academic Affairs
Samuel Hook, Secretary III, Social and Life Sciences, Academic Affairs
A.A., West Kentucky Community and Technical College, 2008
B.F.A., Creative Writing, Murray State University, 2011
M.F.A., Creative Writing, Murray State University, 2014
Stephen Hooks, Director, Career Services Office, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Management, Western Kentucky University, 2003
Phillip E. Howse, Systems Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
M. Wylie Hudson, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Becky D. Hull, Director, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1985
Cherry Hunt, Lab Assistant III, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Academic Affairs
Daina Hunter, Account Clerk III, Bursar Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Timothy Hurt, Maintenance Worker, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
Brad Hyde, Computer Laboratory Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Miranda Inman, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Howard Ivy, Clerk, Shipping and Receiving, Finance and Administrative Services
Deanna M. Jackson, Payroll Specialist, Payroll, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Elementary Education, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Micah Jackson, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Paula Jackson, Coordinator of Student Loans, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2006
Certificate of Secretarial Science, Penn Valley Community College, 1977
Doug C. Jameson, Coordinator, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
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, President’s Office
A.A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Community College, 2003
B.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay University, 2010
Certified Professional Secretary, 2005
Delisa C. Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Gregory Johnson, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Malcolm H. Johnson, HVAC Shop Supervisor, Operations and Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
A.E., Mechanical Engineering, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1982
Wilma R. Johnson, Secretary III, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2005
B.S., Professional Studies, Austin Peay University, 2010
Certified Professional Secretary, 2004
Renee Johnston, Admissions and Records Clerk, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
A.S., Health Information Management, Nashville State Community College, 2010
Gina Jones, Coordinator, Disabilities Services, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Social Work, Lipscomb University, 2011
Communication Art Certification, 1999
Microsoft Word Certification, 2006
Margaret F. Jones, Dean, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
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
Robin Jones, Secretary II, Creative Services, President’s Office/Special Projects, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Paul A. Kaminsky, Director of Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
B.Sc., Music, Hunter College, 1974
M.B.A., Finance/Information Systems, New York University, 1998
Reginald Keller, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Charles Kirkland, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Jennifer A. Knapp, Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Zoology, Clemson University, 1989
Ph.D., Cell Biology, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Bernice Knight, Custodian, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
Tracy E. Kortuem, Office Supervisor, Workforce and Community Development, Academic Affairs
A.S., Computer Information Processing, Draughons Jr. College, 1996
Microsoft Office User Specialist for Word, 2002
Helen Kunkel, Secretary III, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Academic Affairs
Linda D. Langiotti, Bursar, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Computer Accounting, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
B.A., Business Administration, Lambuth College, 1974
M.B.A., Business Administration, Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business, Belmont University, 1988
Danielle LaRue, Secretary II, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs
Noor Latif, Technical Clerk, Accounting, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Accounting, University of Baghdad, 2004
Certificate in Accounting, Nashville State Community College, 2011
William Lee, Technical Clerk, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Leslie Lewis, Campus Coordinator, Dickson Campus, Academic Affairs
A.S., LIBA, Austin Peay State University, 2011
David E. Lipschutz, Systems Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Computer Accounting Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1984
A.S., Business Data Processing Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985
Lori B. Maddox, Director, Human Resources, President’s Office
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, Financial Aid Clerk, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Barbara Marcum, Secretary I, Social and Life Sciences, Academic Affairs
Dumitru Marin, AC/Heating Mechanic III, Maintenance, Finance & Administrative Services
Candy Marshall, Account Clerk Supervisor, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Carol J. Martin-Osorio, Dean, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Social Work, Manchester College, 1980
M.S., Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
Ed. D., Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Illinois University, 2009
Andrew J. Mason, Library Assistant III, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.S., Psychology, Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
Charles M. May, Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.A., Geography, University of North Carolina, 1974
M.L.S., Library Science, Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1976
Paula R. McCord, Secretary III, Computer and Engineering Technologies, Academic Affairs
A.S., Business Data Processing, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1988
Kimberly McKissack, Records Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Reginald McLain, Computer Lab Technician, Clarkesville Campus, Academic Affairs
Marian M. McNeil, Administrative Secretary, Academic Affairs
Certified Professional Secretary, 2003
Seneca McPhee, Completion Coach, RX TN Grant Program
Misti D. Meeks, Records Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
A.A., Office Management, Lincoln Christian College, 2004
Thomas L. Melton, Coordinator of Video Production, Creative Services, President’s Office
A.S., Commercial Art, Jackson State Community College, 1981
A.S., Psychology, Dyersburg State Community College, 1997
Certificate in Audio Visual Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1982
Vicki R. Mendenhall, Computer Lab Technician/Network Management Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Communications, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1998
Joshua Merritt, Help Desk Support Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Computer Network, Nashville State Community College, 2013
Marilyn L. Miller, Technical Clerk, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
Certified Professional Secretary, 2007
Career Advancement Certificate Office in Application, 2009
Jasmine Momon, Testing Technician I, Testing Center, Learning Resources Center, Academic Affairs
William Montgomery, Maintenance Scheduler, Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
J. Joshua Moran, Director, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Political Science-University of Tennessee Martin, 1999
Laura L. Moran, Director, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Marketing, Lipscomb University, 2003
Joyce M. Morey, Secretary II, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Mark Morey, Maintenance Worker, Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
Dennis Morgan, Office Manager, Security and Safety, Finance and Administrative Services
Jeffrey L. Myers, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Aquinas Junior College, 1982
Vijay Naik, Manager of Budget, Travel and Special Contracts, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Engineering Physics, Southwestern Oklahoma, 1995
M.B.A., Marketing, University of Memphis, 1998
Michelle Nelson, Director, Testing Center, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University, 2011
Certified Administrative Professional
Brian Norrod, Computer Lab Technician, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2003
Sarah Nwokoji, Coordinator, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Kaitlin O’Donnell, Admissions Clerk, Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
John P. Oakley, Senior Technical Systems Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Meghan Oliver, Director, High School Programs, Academic Affairs
B.S., Management and Computer Information Systems, Western Kentucky University, 2000
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
Jeffery Parsell, Technical Clerk, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
Cheryl J. Patterson, Secretary II, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
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 of Records and Registration, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Early Childhood/Elementary Education, Jacksonville State University, 1991
Debbie Pennebaker, Secretary II, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
Frank Perry, Security Guard Supervisor III, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Gail Phillips, Director, Workforce and Community Development, Academic Affairs
Certified Microsoft Office User Specialist, 2002
VUE Test Administrator Certification Exam, 2003
Will B. Plunk, Help Desk Supervisor, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Sharon M. Poindexter, Institutional Research Analyst, Planning and Assessment, Academic Affairs
A.S., Office Administration, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1994
Russell Posten, Technical Clerk, Bursar Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Beth Pounds, Secretary II, Applied Arts, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies, Academic Affairs
Vicki H. Preston, Assistant Director, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1981
Katherine Ragan, Technical Clerk, Clarksville Campus, Academic Affairs
Jennifer Rector, Associate Vice President, Accounting/Finance, Finance and Administrative Services
B.A., Accounting, Belmont University, 1987
M.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1995
Laurie W. Rhoton, Accountant, Finance and Administrative Services
A.A.S., Business Management, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1996
A.S., Computer Accounting, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Certified Professional Secretary, 1987
Richard Rhyne, Security Guard II, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
Kimberly D. Roberts, Secretary II, ASL/Education/PHED/and Social Work, Social and Life Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.S., Criminal Justice, Austin Peay University, 2011
Occupational Teaching Certification (Legal/Protective Services Endorsement), 2011
Sarah Roberts, Dean, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Academic Affairs
B.S., Biology, Pacific Lutheran University, 1999
Ph.D., Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, 2004
Kenneth Robertson, Security Guard Supervisor IV, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Sally A. Robertson, Serials Librarian, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
B.S., History, Belmont University, 1978
M.L.S., Library Science. Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, 1979
Beth Rogers, Assistant Director of Administrative Information Services and Systems, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
B.S., Computer Sciences, Langston University, 1991
M.S., Business Administration-Management Information Systems, California Baptist University, 2002
Michael Rohling, Systems Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Angela Rose, Technical Clerk, RX TN Grant, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies, Academic Affairs
Ashwak Sarhan, Coordinator of Technical Support, Financial Aid, Student Services, Academic Affairs
B.S., Baker College 2007
M.S., Baker College, 2010
Shaun Scantland, Security Guard II, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Police Science, Nashville State Community College, 2010
APCO, Certified Dispatcher, 2010
TIES/NCIC/NLETS – TBI, 2011
Candice R. Schutt, Account Clerk Supervisor, Bursar’s Office, Finance and Administrative Services
Danny Sensing, Computer Lab Technician, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
Melissa Settles, Records Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Shawn Shank, Help Desk Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Dianna Shanks, Testing Technician, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
DeAnna C. Shaw, Technical Clerk, Budget, Travel and Special Contracts, Finance and Administrative Services
Lisa Shaw, Graduation Analyst, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
A.A., Nashville State Community College, 2011
Alhassan N. Sheriff, Database Administrator, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
G. Derrek Sheucraft, Director, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
James M. Shrum, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Wayne Simpson, Coordinator, Workforce Development, Academic Affairs
B.S., Social Work, Murray State University, 2007
M.S., Human Development and Leadership, Murray State University, 2008
Judy A. Smith, Systems Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Computer Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1983
Karen Jo Smith, Coordinator, Purchasing, Finance and Administrative Services
Michael Smith, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Susan Parker Smith, Grants Fiscal Clerk, Accounting, Finance and Administrative Services
Certified Professional Secretary, 2009
Steven A. Solomon, Printing Estimator, Property Management, Finance and Administrative Services
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, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Annette Starrett, Secretary II, Occupational Therapy and Surgical Technology, Social and Life Sciences, Academic Affairs
Marc Starrett, Assistant Director, Workforce and Community Development, Academic Affairs
A.S., Business, Kent State University, 1992
Elizabeth Stein, ESL Specialist, Student Services, Academic Affairs
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, Academic Affairs
B.S., Business Education, Ohio State University, 1980
M.A., Educational Policy and Leadership/Business Education, Ohio State University, 1987
Collette Strassburg, Library Assistant II, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
Jennie L. Stribling, Director, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
B.B.A., Business Administration, Austin Peay State University, 1982
M.Ed., Austin Peay State University, 2002
Billie J. Sullivan, Secretary II, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
Tammy Sullivan, Secretary II, Nursing, Academic Affairs
Stephanie Thomas, Secretary II, Math and Natural Sciences, English/Humanities/and Arts, Academic Affairs
Danny Thompson, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
John W. Thompson, Custodial Lead Worker, Operations and Maintenance, Finance and Administrative Services
Tammy Thorne, Administrative Assistant, Finance and Administrative Services
A.S., Banking Technology, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1984
Priscilla D. Tibbs, Assistant to Director of Admissions, Student Services, Academic Affairs
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, Academic Affairs
Tamara Thrower, Testing Technician I, Testing Center, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
Susan L. Tucker, Secretary III, English, Humanities and Arts, Academic Affairs
Certified Professional Secretary, 2006
Troy L. Valentine, Academic Systems Specialist, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Edna F. Vaughn, Microcomputer Lab Technician, Learning Resource Center, Academic Affairs
A.S., Computer Electronics, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1985
Brittany Walker, Technical Clerk, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
Richard Wall, Assistant Director of User Support Services, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Cynthia Waller, Director, Nursing, Academic Affairs
B.S., Nursing, Bethel College, 1982
M.S. Nursing, Vanderbilt, 1997
Ph.D. Nursing, Vanderbilt, 2011
Certified Critical Care Nurse, 1982
Ted M. Washington, Associate Vice President, Planning and Assessment, Academic Affairs
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, Finance and Administrative Services
Pamela Weeks, Testing Technician I, Cookeville Campus, Academic Affairs
Jeffery White, Security Guard II, Safety and Security, Finance and Administrative Services
Ernestine Williams, Lead Data Entry Operator, Accounting, Finance and Administrative Services
Julie Williams, Director, Southeast Campus, Academic Affairs
B.S.E., Elementary Education, Henderson State University Arkansas, 1987
M.S.E., Early Childhood Education, Henderson State University Arkansas, 1988
Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, Northeastern University Massachusetts, 2013
Amanda Wilson, Technical Clerk, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
Kenneth Wilson, Records Clerk, Records, Student Services, Academic Affairs
Jeff Winsett, Computer Lab Technician, Computer Services, Finance and Administrative Services
Chris Winters, Coordinator of Instructional Quality, Online Learning, Academic Affairs
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, Student Services, Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Computer Information Systems, Nashville State Technical Community College, 2003
A.S., Business Information Systems, Nashville State Community College, 2007
B.B.A., Business Information Systems, Tennessee State University, 2011
Arts & Sciences Academic Certificate, Nashville State Technical Community College, 2004
Kimberly Zills, Office Supervisor, Humphreys County Campus, Academic Affairs
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, President’s Office
B.F.A., Graphic Design, Louisiana Tech University
M.A.M.S., Biomedical Visualization, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995
Faculty
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D. Michelle Adkerson, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., English, Middle Tennessee State University, 1986
M.A., 20th Century English Literature, University of Sussex, Falmer, England, 1988
Gilma Adunas, Instructor, Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Physics and Mathematics, Universidad Autonoma de Zacatecas Mexico, 2000
M.S., Physics, Vanderbilt University, 2006
Eleonora Alvarado, Assistant Professor, Healthcare Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Chemistry, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Chemistry, Hamline University, 1998
Ph.D., Chemistry-Inorganic, Montana State University, 2004
Jennifer C. Anderson, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Biology, Knox College, 1998
M.S., Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry, Southern Illinois University, 2000
Thomas Angland, Instructor, Theatre, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Speech/Theatre, St. Olaf College, 1978
M.F.A., Theatre, University of South Carolina, 2006
Barbara Baker, Associate Professor, Psychology, Social and Life Sciences
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, Social and Life Sciences
French National Certification for Teaching, Lyon III University-France, 1984
B.A., Arts and Civilizations, Lyon III University-France, 1981
M.A., History, Lyon III University-France, 1982
M.A., Geography, Minister de I ‘Education-France, 1985
Michael R. Bates, Assistant Professor, Computer Networking Technology, Computer and Engineering Technologies
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College, 2003
B.S., MIS Trevecca Nazarene University, 2009
CompTIA A+ Certification, 2002
CompTIA Network + Certification, 2002
Cisco Certified Network Associate, 2004
T. Van Bates, Associate Professor, Surgical Technology, Social and Life Sciences
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, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, Milsaps College, 1999
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 2004
Valerie S. Belew, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Union University, 1982
M.A., Tennessee Technological University, 1985
Vickie Bissinger, Instructor, Nursing
B.S.A., Nursing, Tennessee Technological University, 1990
M.S., Nursing, Austin Peay State University, 2011
Heidi Blaisdell, Instructor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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
Amy Bryant, Instructor, Speech, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Mass Communications, Lipscomb University, 2005
M.S., Mass Communications, Middle Tennessee State University, 2008
Michele Buc, Instructor, Speech, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Communications, Baylor University, 1988
M.S.C., Speech Communication, Auburn University, 1990
Cary Bunt, Coordinator/Instructor, Business Technology, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
A.A., Arts, Martin Methodist College, 1978
B.B.A., Management, Belmont, 1980
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1992
Sam Champion, Instructor, Horticulture, Social and Life Sciences
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Mathematics, William Jewell College, 1979
M.S., Mathematics, Kearney State College, 1982
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, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.B.A., Office Administration, Belmont University, 1994
M.B.E., Business Education, Middle Tennessee State University, 1995
Thomas Cooper, Instructor, Computer Accounting, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.A., History/Political Science, Florida State University, 2003
M.A.C.C., Accounting, Belmont University, 2010
J.D., Law, Vanderbilt University, 2007
Certified Public Accountant, 2010
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, Southeast Campus
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, History, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., History, Belmont University, 1977
M.L.A.S., Liberal Arts, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Cristina Cottom, Instructor, Early Childhood Education, Social and Life Sciences
B.M., Music, Belmont University, 2006
M.A.T., Education, Lipscomb University, 2008
Ed.S. Education, Curriculum, and Instruction, Liberty University, 2012
Brian Curtis, Assistant Professor, English, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Texas Tech University, 2004
Valencia Darnell, Instructor, Mathematics, Clarksville Campus
B.S., Computer Science, Murray State University, 2008
M.S., Mathematics, Eastern Kentucky University, 2011
Lisa Davies, Instructor, Psychology, Social and Life Sciences
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, Early Childhood Education, Social and Life Sciences
B.S., Elementary Education, Mississippi State University, 1999
M.Ed., Curriculum and instruction, University of Mississippi, 2001
Early Childhood Add-On Certification, 2003
Timothy C. Dean, 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 A&M 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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Paralegal Studies, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1969
J.D., Law, University of Tennessee School of Law, 1970
Hamid Doust, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Business and Banking, School of Banking, Iran, 1976
M.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1981
Sourish Dutta, Instructor, Physics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., French, University of Illinois, 1983
M.A., English as a Second Language, University of Illinois, 1989
Lance Eckerle, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Microbiology, Auburn University, 1997
Ph.D., Microbiology, University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2004
David Edgington, Assistant Professor, Music, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Music Performance, Charleston Southern University, 1996
M.M., Music Education, Belmont University, 2007
Kelvin L. Elston, Assistant Professor, Business Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, CAD Engineering Technologies, Computer and Engineering Technologies
A.S., Mechanical Engineering, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1994
Endora Feick, Instructor, English
M.A., Composition and Rhetoric, Kennesaw State University, 2002
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
Gerald Frank, Instructor, Biology, Clarksville Campus
B.S., Animal Science/Chemistry, Alabama University, 1991
Ph.D., Physiology, Meharry Medical College, 1999
Michael Frank, Instructor, Economics, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Mathematics, Claflin College, 1971
M.Ed., Education Mathematics, Clemson University, 1976
Diane Gaffney, Instructor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Social and Life Sciences
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
Terri Gallant, Instructor, Surgical Technology, Social and Life Sciences
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2011
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®), 2011
Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST), 2014
David Gerth, Associate Professor, Business Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.E., Engineering Science, Vanderbilt University, 1972
M.B.A., Business Administration, Brigham Young University, 1977
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 2014
Phyllis C. Gobbell, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1971
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
Beth Gorham, Assistant Professor, Photography & Visual Communications, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.F.A., Photography, University of Georgia, 1994
M.F.A., East Tennessee State University, 2011
James R. Graf, Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems, Computer and Engineering Technologies
B.S., Mathematics, State University College at Potsdam, NY, 1971
M.S., Computer Science, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
J. Jeffrey Green, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Psychology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
B.S., Biology, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 2002
M.S., Biology, Middle Tennessee State University, 2004
Teresa Guthrie, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Chemistry, University of Kentucky, 1986
Ph.D., Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, 1992
Pamela A. Hawkins, Associate Professor, Visual Communications, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Education, University of Tennessee, 1976
Graphic Arts Design Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 1989
Susan Hawkins, Instructor, Healthcare Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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. Hitt, Instructor, Surgical Technology, Social and Life Sciences
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2004
A.A.S., General Technologies, Nashville State Community College, 2007
Certified Surgical Technologies Technologist (CST®), Nashville State Community College, 2008
Yenya Hu, Assistant Professor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
M.S., Biology, Western Kentucky University, 1992
M.D., Medicine, Shanghai Medical University, 1989
Ph.D., Vascular Biology/Pathology, Vanderbilt University, 1997
Lloyd A. Jackson, Instructor, Photography, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
A.A.S., Occupational Studies in Commercial Digital, Photography, Nossi College of Art, 2003
Technical Certificate, Photography, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1987
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
M.S., Agricultural Science, Tennessee State University, 1984
+45, Professional Administrator Pre K-12, Austin Peay University, 1994
License in Elementary Grades 1-9, 1972
License in Kindergarten Grade 3, 1972
License in Professional Administrator Pre K-12, 1994
Fred C. Jordan, Associate Professor, History, Social and Life Sciences
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Social and Life Sciences
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, Southeast Campus
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, 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, Culinary Arts, Southeast Campus
A.A.S., Culinary Arts, Nashville State Community College, 2003
B.S., Business Management, Belmont University, 1979
Leda Longwood, Instructor, English as a Second Language, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Religion/German, Earlham College, 1992
M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, 1998
Dorothy Lynn Lozier, Associate Professor, Learning Support Reading, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.S., English, East Tennessee State University, 1966
M.A., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Northern Colorado, 1978
Sheri L. Lozier-Bentley, Instructor, Social Work, Social and Life Sciences
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
Certificate in Legal Assisting, Southeastern Paralegal Institute, 1984
B.S., Business Education, Austin Peay State University, 1962
M.A., Business Education, Austin Peay State University, 1965
Devora D. Manier, Assistant Professor, English as a Second Language, English/Humanities/and Arts
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
David Markwell, Assistant Professor, History, Social and Life Sciences
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, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., Romance Languages-Spanish and Western European History, University of Florida, 1967
M.Ed., Spanish, University of Memphis, 1975
Professional Secondary Certification, 2007
J. Landon Mason, Instructor, History, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Communications, Austin Peay University, 2007
M.A., Military History, Austin Peay University, 2010
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, English as a Second Language, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Social and Life Sciences
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2004
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®), 2008
Nicholas Maynard, Instructor, Surgical Technology, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., Corporation and Organizational Communication and Marketing, Western Kentucky Univ., 2006
Surgical Technology Technical Certificate, Nashville State Community College, 2011
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST®), 2011
Annette R. McCreedy, Professor, College Success, English/Humanities/and Arts
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
Certificate, Graphic Arts, Nashville State Technical Institute, 1986
George McIntyre, Instructor, Music Technology, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
B.A., Physics/French, Middle Tennessee State University, 1979
M.S., Engineering Technology, East Tennessee State University, 1999
L. Scott McRoberts, Assistant Professor, Art, English/Humanities/and Arts
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
Agnetta Mendoza, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, English, Humphreys County Campus
B.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2002
M.A., English, Austin Peay State University, 2006
Roslyn Mize, Instructor, Logistics Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Louisiana State University, 1999
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 2007
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Social and Life Sciences
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, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Universal Studies in College of Liberal Arts, Middle Tennessee State University, 1997
Priscilla K. Nash, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.F.A., Commercial Art, Mississippi State University for Women, 1974
Jennifer Neal, Instructor, Learning Support English, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.S., Mass Communications, Tennessee State University, 2002
M.A., English, Tennessee State University, 2004
Jim Needham, Instructor, Mathematics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Knox College, 1987
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989
Eli Nettles, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., English Literature, University of Massachusetts, 2002
M.A., English Literature, Northeastern University, 2005
Donald R. Pelster, Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Social and Life Sciences
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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 Campus
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
Karen Powers, Instructor, Computer Accounting, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
A.A., Cuvahoga Community College, 1979
B.A., Business, Baldwin-Wallace College, 1983
M.A., Business Education, Tennessee State University, 2003
Certified Public Accountant, 1985
Jessica Rabb, Assistant Professor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, Music Technology, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
A.A.S., General Technology, Nashville State Community College, 2006
Master Recording Certification, Conservatory for Recording, Arts and Sciences, 1992
Digidesign Pro Tools HD 7 Operator Certification, Digidesign, 2006
Clifford A. Rockstead, Assistant Professor, Business Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Visual Communications, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Mechanical Drafting, Alabama A&M University, 1989
M.Ed., e-Learning Technology, Jones International University, 2006
Stanley Rose, Instructor, History, Social and Life Sciences
B.S., Social Science, Coppin State University, 1969
M.A., History, Howard University, 1993
Ph.D., History, University of Illinois-Chicago, 2002
Mary Rosenthal, Associate Professor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Biology, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1996
M.S., Biological Science, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, 2000
Tammy L. Ruff, Associate Professor, Psychology, Social and Life Sciences
B.S., Education/Psychology, Belmont University, 1980
M.Ed., Counseling, Middle Tennessee State University, 1991
Wanda Scott, Instructor, Computer Networking Technology, Computer and Engineering Technologies
B.S., Computer Science, Hampton University, 1994
M.S., John Hopkins University, 2009
Graduate Certificate, Leadership in Technology Integration, John Hopkins University 2009
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), 2000, 1999
Windows, NT4 MCSE Certification, 1995
Flora Setayesh, Professor, Chemistry, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, Social and Life Sciences
B.S., Home Economics, Harding University, 1967
M.S., Childhood Development and Family Life, Ohio University, 1989
Neely Ann Sheucraft, Associate Professor, Speech, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., Corporate and Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1993
M.A., Communication, Western Kentucky University, 1996
Robert Siegel, Instructor, Culinary Arts, Southeast Campus
Certified Executive Chef, 1990
Yvonne Simerman, Instructor, Sociology, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., University of Indianapolis, 1981
M.A., University of Kentucky, 1996
Michele Singletary, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Mathematics, Manhattan College, 1995
M.S., Mathematics, University of Tennessee, 1998
Ed.S, Mathematics Education, Florida State University, 2001
Maria C. Smith, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Humphreys County Campus
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1991
M.A., Austin Peay State University, 1994
Samantha Soebbing-Nolting, Instructor, Chemistry, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Chemistry and Biochemistry, Bradley University, 2002
Ph.D., Bio-inorganic Chemistry, University of Iowa, 2008
Katherine Sorenson, Instructor, Learning Support Reading, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., English and Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1992
M.S., Reading, University of Central Arkansas, 2005
Valerie J. Stroop, Associate Professor, Business Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Business Management, David Lipscomb University, 1981
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee State University, 1994
Laurie Lea Swanson, Assistant Professor, Computer Accounting, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Accounting, Tennessee Technological University, 1986
M.B.A., Business Administration, Tennessee Technological University, 1988
Certified Public Accountant, 2005
Marylou Tate, Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts, Southeast Campus
B.A.A. Business/Accounting, Cleveland State University, 1983
A.O.S. Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, 1990
Cathy Gray Thomas, Assistant Professor, Accounting, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, English/Humanities/and Arts
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, Paralegal Studies, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
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, Computer and Engineering Technologies
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
A.A., Mathematics, Weber State University, 1998
B.S., Mathematics, University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., Mathematics, Texas State University-San Marcos, 2005
David Vigerust, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.S., Biology, University of Texas at El Paso, 1992
M.S., Microbiology, Texas Tech University, 1999
Ph.D., Pathology, Vanderbilt University, 2004
Melissa Walker, Instructor, Business Management, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.S., Accounting, Elorn University, 1993
M.B.A., Entrepreneurship, University of Colorado, 2001
Jack Wallace, Assistant Professor, Architectural/Civil Engineering Technology, Computer and Engineering Technologies
B.F.A., Studio Art, Ohio University, 1974
M.F.A., Studio Art, Northern Illinois University, 1978
M.A., Architecture, Miami University, 1984
Registered Architect, State of West Virginia, 1996 to present
David M. Weilmuenster, Assistant Professor, Visual Communications, Business/Applied Arts/and Technologies
B.F.A., Art, Middle Tennessee State University, 1993
Bridgette E. Weir, Associate Professor, English, English/Humanities/and Arts
B.A., English and Philosophy, Middle Tennessee State University, 1996
M.A., English, Southern Methodist University, 1998
David Welch, Associate Professor, Computer and Engineering 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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.B.A., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1996
M.Sc., Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University, 2009
Donna G. Whitehouse, Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Social and Life Sciences
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
Sandra Wills, Instructor, Psychology, Social and Life Sciences
B.A., Management/ Human Relations, Trevecca Nazarene University, 1998
M.A., Counseling Psychology, Trevecca Nazarene University, 2002
Ph.D., Human Services/Counseling, Capella University, 2012
Jack L. Williams, Associate Professor, Mathematics, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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, Southeast Campus
B.A., English, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1986
B.A., Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 1986
M.A., Community Education, Appalachian State University, 1990
Ph.D., Multilingual/Multicultural Education (TESOL), Florida State University, 2000
Mary D. Womack, Instructor, Biology, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A., Integrated Science/Mathematics, Northwestern University, 1982
Ph.D., Neurobiology, Harvard University, 1990
Michael A. Wright, Assistant Professor, Law Enforcement, Southeast Campus
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, Mathematics and Natural Sciences
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
B. Alice Church, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.A., English and German, University of Tennessee, 1972
M.A., English, Vanderbilt University, 1973
Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Instructor, Certification, 1998
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
Wanda T. Grissom, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1975
State of Tennessee Teachers License, 1975
Susan S. Jones, Professor Emeritus
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
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
Linda H. Marable, Professor Emeritus
B.A., Mathematics, David Lipscomb University, 1967
M.A., Mathematics, Vanderbilt University, 1971
Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee State University, 1994
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
Jim Pack, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1966
M.S., Mathematics, Southern Illinois University, 1968
Arlene Pelton, Professor Emeritus
B.S., Business Administration, Belmont University, 1974
Quenton Pulliam, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.S., Economics, Belmont University, 1975
M.B.E., Economics, Middle Tennessee State University, 1977
State of Tennessee Teachers Certificate
Ursula Roden, Professor Emeritus
M.A., Mathematics, University of Texas 1969
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
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