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Personnel


Tennessee Board of Regents

The State University and Community College
System of Tennessee
1415 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37217

Chairman (ex officio)

The Honorable Phil Bredesen
Governor of the State of Tennessee

Regents

Gionni Carr, Student Regent, 2008-2010
Agenia Clark, 7th Congressional District, 2004-2010
Gregory Duckett, 9th Congressional District, 2006-2012
Pamela Fansler, 2nd Congressional District, 2007-2013
John Farris, At-Large West Tennessee, 2008-2014
Honorable Ken Givens, Commissioner of Agriculture
Judy T. Gooch, 3rd Congressional District, 2005-2011
Jonas Kisber, 8th Congressional District, 2008-2014
Fran Marcum, Vice Chair, 4th Congressional District, 2004-2010
Paul W. Montgomery, 1st Congressional District, 2007-2013
Millard Oakley, 6th Congressional District, 2006-2012
Dr. Richard Rhoda, Executive Director of the Tennessee
Higher Education Commission
Howard Roddy, At-Large, East Tennessee, 2004-2010
J. Stanley Rogers, At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2006-2012
Ed Stevens Jr., Faculty Regent, 2008-2009
Robert P. Thomas, 5th Congressional District, 2005-2009
Honorable Tim Webb, Acting Commissioner of Education

Executive Staff

Dr. Charles Manning, Chancellor
Dr. Paula Short, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
David Gregory, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Facilities Management
Dr. Robert Adams, Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
James King, Vice Chancellor for Tennessee Technology Centers
Tom Danford, Chief Information Officer
Christine Modisher, General Counsel and Board Secretary
Mary Morgan, Director of Communications
Wendy Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Access and Diversity
Phyllis Anderson, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Sonya Mason, Executive Assistant to the Board Secretary

Cleveland State Personnel Executive Administrative Offices

Office of the President

Dr. Carl Hite, President
Linda Everett, Administrative Assistant
Alvin Bishop, Director, Internal Auditing

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Jerry Faulkner, Vice President
Laura Brogden, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary
Lauralyn Franklin, AAS, CPS, Clerk–Typist

Office of Finance and Administration

Dr. Charles Hurley, Vice President
Vivian Rapier, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary

Office of Student Services

Dr. Michael Stokes, Vice President
Sherry Miller, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary

Office of Human Resources

Joan Bates, Director
Anne Clark, BA, CPS, Personnel Assistant
Cynthia Brooks, AAS, BS, MA, CPS,
Coordinator of Evening and Adjunct Faculty

Office of Institutional Advancement

Beirné Beaty, Director
Barbara Eaves, AAS,CPS, Secretary
Michelle Anderson, Grants/Development Specialist
Deborah McLachlan, BS, MEd, Clerk-Typist

Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Marcia Owens, Director
Doyle Hawkins, AAS, CPS, Research Technician

Office of Administrative and Governmental Services

Ennis Taylor, Director
September Johnson, Clerk–Typist

Office of Finance and Administration

Dr. Charles Hurley, Vice President
Vivian Rapier, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary
Susan Birdwell, Purchasing Agent
Amy Norwood, College Information Receptionist
Yolanda Gibson, College Information Receptionist

Business Office

Shirley Eldredge, Business Manager
Vacant, Controller
Wilma Ownby, AS, Accounting Clerk
Nancy Douglas, Bursar
Melissa Lee, AAS, Accounting Clerk
Amber Plemons, AAS, CPS, Accounting Clerk
Wynonia McKinney, AS, CPS, Cashier
Barbara Scotton, Coordinator of Student Accounts

Information Technology

Rick Cumby, Director
Kitty Beard, Clerk–Typist
Curtis McNeely, Systems Manager
Roger Parsons, Business and Systems Analyst
Lisa Campbell, Programmer/Analyst
Bertha Goldston, Programmer/Analyst
Ted Lee, Programmer/Analyst
Sandra Redmer, BS, Computer Operator
Bill Stark, Systems Analyst
Bill Clark, AS, Computer Operations Specialist
Andy Semak, Manager, Network and PC Support Services
James Bettis, AAS, PC/Network Technician
Chris Mowery, BS, PC/Network Technician

Plant Operations

Keith Aldridge, Director
Mary Calfee, AAS, CPS, Clerk–Typist
Gene Queen, Maintenance Worker
Scott Hill, Electrician
Dave Anderson, Heating/Air Conditioning Mechanic
Bill Bailey, AAS, Maintenance Coordinator
Johnny Brogdon, Coordinator/Shipping and Receiving
Suzanne Bennett, Horticulture Technician
Buck Kerr, Grounds Worker
Clifford Keith, Grounds Foreman
Tony Fox, Evening Custodial Foreman
Rodney Baker, Custodian
Lee Brown, Custodian, Athens Site
Earl Fritts, Custodian
Vacant, Custodian
Jarrod McGuffey, Custodian
Roger Regenthal, Custodian
Tim Rutledge, Custodian
John Upchurch, AAS, Custodian
Ricky Walker, Custodian
Patsy Woods, Custodian
Vacant, Custodian

Safety and Security

John Wittmaier, BS, Coordinator
Mitchell Cox, Security Guard
Doyle Duvall, BS, Security Guard
Gene Howard, Security Guard
Donald Upchurch, Security Guard
Frederick Davi, Security Guard, Athens Site

Office of Student Services

Dr. Michael Stokes, Vice President
Sherry Miller, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary

Admissions and Records

Midge Burnette, Director
Gail Greenwood, Student Records Coordinator
Dominique Hutchinson, BS, Graduation Coordinator
Stacy Cronin, AS, Transcript Analyst
Ray Goad, BS, Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Betsy Blankenship, Clerk–Typist
Vacant, Admissions Coordinator
Lindsey Hannah, BS, Admissions Coordinator

Advising, Counseling, Career Enhancement, Student Success (ACCESS) Center

Mark Wilson, Director
Barbara Nipper, AS, AAS,CPS, Secretary
Cele Curtis, Counselor/Coordinator of Adult Student Programs
Amy Derrick, Counselor/Coordinator of Student ADA
Natalia Williams, Counselor/Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs
Judy Nye, Counselor/Coordinator of Testing Services
Norma Capone, Counselor/Coordinator of Allied Health Careers Outreach Program
Wanda Huffman, AAS, BS, CPS, Testing Administrator
Marlene Teague, AS, Testing Technician

Athletics

Mike Policastro, Athletic Director/Baseball Coach
Sheila Smith, BS, Clerical Coordinator–Athletics and Student Relations
Lee Cigliano, Men’s Basketball Coach
Dan Lumpkin, Women’s Basketball Coach
Suzanne Bayne, Women’s Softball Coach

Financial Aid

Geraldine Parks, Director
Vacant, Secretary
Jennifer Evans, BAS, CPS, Financial Aid Coordinator
Jamie Hamby, Counselor
Judy Price, Counselor

Marketing and Public Information

Anthony Bartolo, Director
Doris Gettis, Clerk–Typist
Brenda Ellis, Coordinator of Publications
Christopher Tittle, AS, Web Administrator
Holly Trotter-Vincent, Public Information Officer

Recruitment and Enrollment Development

Jennifer Griffin, Enrollment Management Coordinator
Jan Peterson, AAS, Student Services Coordinator
Lee Cigliano, Admissions Recruiter
Dan Lumpkin, Admissions Recruiter

Student Relations

Jason Sewell, Director
Suzanne Bayne, Coordinator of Student Activities
Chad Cameron, Fitness Coordinator

Academic Units

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Jerry Faulkner, Vice President
Laura Brogden, AS, CPS, Executive Secretary
Lauralyn Franklin, AAS, CPS, Clerk–Typist
Vacant, Director, Tellico Education Consortium
Michelle Jenkins, AAS, BS, CPS, Secretary, Tellico Education Consortium
Patty Weaver, Director, Athens Site
Marchelle Wear, AS, Secretary, Athens Site
Ruth Kirkendall, MS, Evening Coordinator, Athens Site
Lloyd Longnion, Director, Training and Continuing Education
Barbara Werenko, AS, CPS, Secretary, Training and Continuing Education

Business and Technology

Allan Gentry and Sherra Witt, Co-Deans
Joyce Chapman, AAS, Secretary
Sherra Witt, Chair, Business Department
Dan Wallen, Coordinator, ADVANCE Option
Allan Gentry, Chair, Technology Department
Kathy Stutzman, BS, Clerk–Typist
David Laman, Shop Technician
Dwight Williams, Interim Instructor/Director of Law Enforcement Training
Jarrett Crawford, Instructor/Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Training
Glendia Ball, BS, Secretary
Rick Platz, Director, Small Business Development Center
Brenda Sheehy, Small Business Specialist
Charlene Maples, AS, Clerk–Typist

Health and Wellness and Nursing

Nancy LaBine, Dean and Director of Nursing
Joyce Brock, AS, CPS, Secretary
Millie Carroll, BSN, Laboratory Technician

Humanities and Social Sciences

Fred Wood, Interim Dean
Clara Beck, AAS, Secretary
Janice Casson, Clerk–Typist
Scott Redmond, Chair, Humanities Department
James Silver, BA, Language Arts Learning Center Coordinator
Jennifer Eble, BA, Learning Center Specialist
Suzanne Wood, Chair, Social Sciences Department

Science and Mathematics

Dr. Charles Wheeler, Dean
Dovie Buckner, AS, BS, CPS, Secretary
John Squires, Chair, Mathematics Department
Kara Phillips, BS, Math Lab Specialist
Denice King, Chair, Natural Sciences Department
Rebecca Locke, BS, Laboratory Assistant
David Guardiani, Developmental Studies Coordinator

Instructional Technology and Multi–Media Services

Ronald Paige, Director
Ashley Raburn, BS, PC/Distance Learning Technician
Larry Burns, AS, Media Specialist

Library

Mary Evelyn Lynn, Director
Suzanne Ratcliff, AAS, Secretary
Janet Caruth, Librarian 1
Alan Goslen, Librarian 1
Teresa Engebretson, BS, Library Assistant 1
Vacant, Copy Catalog Coordinator
Slade Scoggins, AS, Library Clerk

Administration and Faculty

Parenthesis indicates year staff member joined Cleveland State.

Adcock, Ken R. (1995)
Professor, Business Management
BS 1964, Tennessee Technological University– Mathematics
MBA 1976, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Business Administration
PhD 1992, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Education

Aldridge, J. Keith (1998)
Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance
AAS 2001, Cleveland State Community College– General Technology

Anderson, L. Michelle (2003)
Grants/Development Specialist
BA 1992, East Carolina University–Art History
MA 1997, Old Dominion University–Urban Studies

Augustine, Mathai K. (1996)
Professor, Mathematics/Physics
BS 1977, University of Kerala–Mathematics
MS 1979, University of Kerala–Mathematics
MPh 1986, University of Kerala–Mathematics
PhD 1990, North Carolina State University–Mathematics

Barkley, Charles B. (2004)
Assistant Professor, Technology
BS 1993, Jacksonville State University–Geography

Bartolo, Anthony P. (2003)
Director of Marketing and Public Information
BFA 1981, Middle Tennessee State University– Commercial Art

Bates, Joan M. (1980)
Director of Human Resources
AS 1979, Cleveland State Community College– Secretarial Science
BS 1985, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Office Administration
MS 1987, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Psychology
Senior Professional in Human Resources

Bayne, K. Suzanne (2000)
Coordinator of Student Activities/Women’s Softball Coach
BA 1999, Brewton-Parker College–Fitness and Wellness
MA 2005, Tennessee Technological University Education

Beaty, Z. Beirné (1998)
Director of Institutional Advancement
BS 1975, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Health, Physical Education and Recreation
MEd 1986, Peabody of Vanderbilt–Higher Education Administration

Benson, Willie E. (1989)
Assistant Professor, Music
BMEd 1987, East Tennessee State University–Music Education
MM 1989, University of Arizona-Tucson–Music Performance

Birdwell, Susan (2006)
Purchasing Agent
AS 1999, Cleveland State Community College– General Business
BS 2003, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– General Management

Bishop, Alvin E. (1995)
Director of Internal Auditing
BS 1987, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Business Administration: Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Government Financial Manager

Bishop, Patricia K. (1973)
Associate Professor, Psychology
BS 1972, University of Tennessee–Psychology
MA 1973, State University of West Georgia–Psychology

Brewer Jr., Robert L. (2003)
Associate Professor, Biology
BS 1990, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Wildlife & Fisheries
MS 1999, University of Tennessee at Knoxville–Ecology

Bryant, Aaron C. (2007)
Instructor, Physical Education/Assistant Baseball Coach
BS 2001, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Exercise Science
MA 2003, University of Central Florida–Clinical Exercise Psysiology

Burnette, Midge A. (2000)
Director of Admissions and Records
BS 1973, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Elementary Education
MS 1978, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Educational Psychology/Counseling

Cagle, Miranda C. (2007)
Instructor, Biology
BS 1997, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Biology
MS 2001, Southern Illinois University–Zoology

Cameron, M. Chad (2002)
Fitness Center Coordinator
BS 2002, Lee University–Health Science and Fitness/Wellness
MA 2008, Tennessee Technological University– Education

Campbell, Lisa (2006)
Programmer/Analyst
AS 1987, Chattanooga State Technical Community
College–Information Systems Technology

Capone, Norma J. (2006)
Counselor/Coordinator of Allied Health Careers Outreach Program
AA 1978, Midlands Technical Community College– Counseling
BA 1979, University of South Carolina–Education
MEd 1981, University of South Carolina–Vocational Rehabilitation

Carter, Abigail H. (2006)
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Technology
BS 1987, Auburn University–Information Systems
MBA 1993, Brenau University–Management

Caruth, Janet (1974)
Librarian I
BA 1969, Northern Illinois University–English
MA 1974, Northern Illinois University–Library Science

Cigliano, Lee M. (1996)
Men’s Basketball Coach/Admissions Recruiter
AS 1986, Cleveland State Community College– Business Administration
BBA 1988, Belmont University–Business Management
MA 1990, Cumberland College–Secondary Education
EdD 2006, East Tennessee State University– Educational Leadership

Crawford, Jarrett O. (2006)
Instructor/Assistant Director of Law Enforcement Training
AS 1978, University of Maryland–Criminal Justice
BPA 2003, Barry University–Public Administration
MS 2008, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga– Criminal Justice

Crockett, Jean M. (1993)
Associate Professor, English
BA 1973, Winthrop College–English
MA 1975, Florida State University–Comprehensive
Program in American and British Literature

Cumby, Ricky D. (1998)
Director of Information Technology
BS 1981, Tennessee Technological University– Psychology

Cunningham, E. Ann (2001)
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Sys.
BS 1985, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Secondary Education
MA 2003, Tennessee Technological University– Instructional Leadership

Curtis, J. Cecile (2002)
Counselor/Coordinator, Adult Student Programs
AS 1975, Cleveland State Community College– General Transfer
BS 1991, Covenant College–Organizational Management
MEd 1996, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Education

Dale, Karen M. (2008)
Assistant Professor, Music
AFA 1979, Brevard College–Music
BA 1982, Winthrop University–Music
MM 1984, East Carolina University–Choral Conducting

Darcey, Helen D. (1979)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
BS 1969, University of Alabama–Mathematics
MA 1970, University of Alabama–Mathematics
EdS 1976, University of Alabama–Mathematics

Davis, Wendy P. (2005)
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
BS 1995, East Tennessee State University–Education
MS 1999, East Tennessee State University–Education

Derrick, Amy L. (1996)
Counselor/Student ADA Coordinator
BA 1988, Carson-Newman College–Family/Consumer Science
MS 1997, University of Tennessee–Student Personnel College–Biology

Douglas, M. Nancy (2001)
Bursar
AS 1977, Cleveland State Community College– General Business
BS 1979, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Accounting
and Business Management

Eldredge, Shirley A. (1984)
Business Manager
AS 1979, Cleveland State Community College–Business
BS 1981, Middle Tennessee State University–Accounting

Ellis, Brenda M. (1974)
Publications Coordinator
AS 1974, Cleveland State Community College– Secretarial Science
BS 2000, Covenant College–Organizational Management

Ely, Brenda I. (2005)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
BSN 1992, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga– Nursing

Everett, Linda N. (1986)
Administrative Assistant
AS 1973, Cleveland State Community College– Secretarial Science
BS 1995, Covenant College–Organizational Management

Felton, Debbie (2000)
Instructor, Developmental Studies–Reading/Learning Strategies
BS 1975, Lee College–Elementary Education
MEd 1980, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Elementary Education/Reading

Fowler, Amy E. (1996)
Associate Professor, Business
BS 1981, University of Tennessee–Marketing
MBA 1983, University of Tennessee–Finance

Fox, Thomas L. (1992)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
AB 1969, University of Chattanooga–Mathematics
MEd 1975, Georgia State University–Mathematics Education
PhD 1998, University of Tennessee–Education

Franklin, Sonya C. (2009)
Instructor, Nursing
AS 2001, Black Hawk Community College–Nursing
BSN 2003, University of Illinois at Chicago–Nursing
MSN 2006, University of Phoenix, Nursing

Fulbright, Julie A. (2001)
Assistant Professor, English
BA 1995, Tennessee Wesleyan College–English
MA 1998, Middle Tennessee State University–English

Garner, L. Gayle (1995)
Associate Professor, English/Speech
BA 1978, University of Alabama–English
MA 1980, University of Alabama–Rhetoric/Speech
PhD 2001, The University of Georgia–Speech Communications

Garner, Nathan (2000)
Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems
BS 1997, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Computer Science
MS 1999, University of Tennessee, Knoxville– Computer Science

Gentry, Allan M. (2007)
Instructor, Technology
AS 1974, Cleveland State Community College– Pre-Engineering
BS 1976, Tennessee Technological University– Mechanical Engineering
MS 2002, University of Alabama–Engineering Management

Goldston, Bertha M. (1975)
Programmer/Analyst
AAS 1984, Cleveland State Community College– Office Careers

Goslen, Alan H. (1997)
Librarian 1
BA 1973, Texas Christian University–History and Government
MS 1995, University of Tennessee–Library Science

Greenwood, Gail E. (1991)
Student Records Coordinator
AAS 1983, Cleveland State Community College– Office Careers
BAS 2000, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Business Administration

Greenwood, Neil V. (1992)
Professor, History
BA 1983, California State University, Fullerton–History
MA 1984, University of California, Los Angeles–History
PhD 1991, University of California, Los Angeles–History

Griffin, Jennifer L. (2008)
Coordinator, Recruitment and Enrollment Development
BS 1999, Lee University–Business

Guardiani, David L. (1989)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
BA 1987, Grove City College–Mathematics
MA 1989, University of Pittsburgh–Mathematics

Hales, Sheila A. (1981)
Associate Professor, Nursing
Diploma 1970, Georgia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing–Nursing
BSN 1974, Medical College of Georgia–Nursing
MSN 1977, Medical College of Georgia–Nursing

Hamby, Jamie L. (2004)
Financial Aid Counselor
BS 2000, Carson Newman College–Business Administration
MA 2005, Tennessee Technological University– Instructional Leadership

Hannah, John M. (2007)
Instructor, Technology
BS 1972, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Industrial Engineering

Hasting, Jayne H. (2003)
Assistant Professor, English
BA 2000, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– English
MA 2001, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– English

Hays, Stephen D. (2008)
Instructor, Biology
BS 2002, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Chemistry
MD 2007, East Tennessee State University–Medicine

Herrig, Nancy (2008)
Instructor, Nursing
BSN 1975, South Dakota State University–Nursing
MS 1987, University of Colorado–Community Health Nursing

Hight, A. Victoria (2003)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
BSN 1989, Southern Adventist University–Nursing
MSN 1999, Andrews University–Nursing

Hite, Carl M. (1996)
President
BA 1969, Florida State University–History
MAT 1970, University of Florida–American History
PhD 1975, University of Florida–Higher Education Administration

Hoffer, S. Alejandra (2002)
Assistant Professor, Spanish
BA 1982, University of Chile–Music Education
MA 1989, Akron University–Spanish

Hurley, Charles A. (2000)
Vice President for Finance and Administration
BS 1973, University of Tennessee, Knoxville– Accounting
MBA 1978, University of Tennessee at Nashville– Accounting
EdD 1993, East Tennessee State University–Educational
Leadership and Policy Analysis

King, Denice D. (1994)
Associate Professor, Biology
BA 1980, Carson Newman College–Biology
MS 1985, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Microbiology

Kingsley, Karmon L. (2005)
Instructor/Director, Medical Assistant Program
AAS 2000, Cleveland State Community College–Office Systems Administration

LaBine, Nancy (2006)
Dean of Health/Wellness and Nursing
BSN 1984, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Nursing
MSN 1998, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Nursing

Lee, Ted M. (1995)
Computer Programmer/Analyst
AS 1983, Chattanooga State Technical Community
College–Information Systems

Longnion, Lloyd R. (2009)
Director, Training and Continuing Education
BBA 1970, Lamar University–Business
MEd 1973, Texas A&M University–Adult Education

Lumpkin, Dan M. (1997)
Admissions Recruiter/Women’s Basketball Coach
BS 1992, Austin Peay State University–English
MA 1994, Austin Peay State University–English

Lynn, Mary Evelyn (1999)
Director of Library Services
BS 1967, University of Tennessee, Knoxville–Zoology
MS 1968, Louisiana State University–Library Science

McCowan, Irene F. (2006)
WIA Career Specialist
BS 1968, Livingstone College–Business Administration

McLeod, Mark G. (2008)
Instructor, Art
BFA 2002, Winthrop University–Sculpture
MFA 2006, Syracuse University–Sculpture

McNeely, Curtis A. (1977)
Systems Manager
AS 1976, Cleveland State Community College–Data Processing
AAS 1984, Cleveland State Community College– General Business/Accounting

Meir, James B. (1996)
Associate Professor, Accounting
BS 1982, Oral Roberts University– Telecommunications
MS 1987, Oklahoma State University–Accounting Certified Public Accountant

Minutolo, Jennifer S. (2003)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
BS 2001, Lee University–Mathematics
MAT 2003, University of Florida–Mathematics

Moore, Nancy K. (1981)
Associate Professor, Nursing
RN 1970, Georgia Baptist School of Nursing–Nursing
BSN 1974, Medical College of Georgia–Nursing
MSN 1977, Medical College of Georgia–Nursing

New, Janie K. (2008)
Emergency Medical Technician Instructor/Coordinator
AAS 2000, Roane State Community College, Knoxville

Newton, Kenneth E. (1971)
Associate Professor, Business
BS 1966, University of Tennessee–Industrial Management
MBA 1970, University of Tennessee–Marketing

Norton, Judy S. (2000)
Associate Professor, Nursing
ASN 1990, Cleveland State Community College– Nursing
BSN 1999, Regents College of New York–Nursing
MSN, 2005, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga– Nursing

Nye, Judy C. (2000)
Counselor/Coordinator of Testing Services
BA 1981, Lincoln Memorial University–Social Work
MA 2007, Tennessee Technological University– Instructional Leadership

Ofori, Samuel (1992)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
BS 1978, University of Cape Coast, Ghana–Mathematics
MA 1984, Bowling Green State University– Computer Science
PhD 1989, Bowling Green State University– Statistics

Ormsby, Kelly D. (2004)
Assistant Professor, English/Developmental Studies
BA 1999, Middle Tennessee State University–English
MA 2004, Middle Tennessee State University–English

Orr, Harry D. III (1996)
Professor, Technology
BA, 1963, Williams College–Physics
MS, 1965, University of South Carolina–Physics
PhD, 1972, University of South Carolina–Physics

Owens, Marcia (2006)
Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
BS 1986, Tennessee Temple University–Business Administration
MEd 1995, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga–Guidance and Counseling

Paige, Ronald D. (2006)
Director, Instructional Technology and Multi-Media Services
BA 1969, Hartwick College–English Education
MS 1975, State University of New York at Albany–Education
PhD 2007, Walden University–Education

Pankey, Jana M. (2006)
Assistant Professor, Human Services/Social Work
AS 1987, Cleveland State Community College–Criminal Justice
BS 1989, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Human Services
MSSW 1993, University of Tennessee at Knoxville–Social Work

Parks, Geraldine W. (1987)
Director of Financial Aid
BS 1972, Alabama A & M University–Business Education
MEd 1994, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga–Guidance and Counseling

Platz, Frederick W. Jr. (1998)
Director of the Small Business Development Center
AB 1966, Mulenberg College–History
MBA 1995, Jacksonville University–Business Administration

Policastro, Michael A. (1993)
Athletic Director/Baseball Coach
BS 1983, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Health/Physical Education

Price, Judy L. (1988)
Counselor/Financial Aid
AA 1981, Lakeland Community College–Liberal Arts
BA 1983, Ohio University–English

Puckett, Jane R. (2005)
Associate Professor, Economics
AA 1973, Wilkes Community College–Liberal Arts
AAS 1975, Wilkes Community College–Counselor
BS 1981, Western Carolina University–Business Administration
MBA 1986, Western Carolina University–Management

Redmond, Scott A. (2001)
Assistant Professor, English
BS 1992, Lee University–Theology
MA 1996, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– English

Reed, Bryan K. (2004)
Assistant Professor, History
BA 1991, Lee College–History
MA 1994, East Tennessee State University–History

Rowlee, Edwin W. (1969)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
BS 1963, Wisconsin State University–Chemistry
MS 1967, University of Iowa–Inorganic Chemistry

Semak, Joseph A. (1992)
Manager, Network and PC Support Services
AAS 1991, Community College of the Air Force– Information Systems
BS 1992, Bellevue University–Professional Studies

Sewell, Jason A. (1998)
Director of Student Relations
BS 1993, Tennessee Wesleyan College–Physical Education
MA 2001, Tennessee Technological University– Instructional Leadership
EdS 2004, Tennessee Technological University– Instructional Leadership

Sheehy, Brenda J. (2008)
Small Business Specialist
BA 1980, William Smith College –Psychology/Dance
MS 1993, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Squires, John C. (1990)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
BS 1986, Iowa State University–Economics
MAT 1989, Drake University–Mathematics

Stark, William I. (1993)
Systems Analyst
BA 1968, Northeastern University–English

Steele-Wilkinson, Dawn L. (2004)
Associate Professor, Nursing
BSN 1998, Pensacola Christian College–Nursing
MSN 2002, University of Mobile–Nursing

Stephens, Jennifer M. (2007)
Instructor, Emergency Medical Technician
AAS 2004, Roane State Community College–General Technology/Paramedic

Stokes, C. Michael (1992)
Vice President for Student Services
ABA 1983, Middle Georgia College–Business
BBA 1985, Georgia Southern College–Finance
MEd 1988, Georgia State University–Vocational/Career Development
EdD 1992, University of North Carolina, Greensboro–Higher Education Administration

Taylor, Ennis W. (1987)
Director of Administrative and Governmental Services
BA 1973, Carson–Newman College–Psychology
MS 1978, University of Tennessee–Educational Psychology

Thomas, Nancy M. (2008)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
BSN 1982, Mississippi College–Nursing
MSN 1986, University of Alabama/Birmingham–Nursing

Thompson, Ryan K. (2006)
Assistant Professor, History
BA 1997, Brigham Young University–History
MA 2000, University of Connecticut–History

Tolbert, Matthew W. (2007)
Instructor, Psychology
BA 2001, Southern Adventist University–Religious Studies
MS 2005, Southern Adventist University–Community Counseling

Trotter-Vincent, Holly M. (2002)
Public Information Officer
AS 1997, Cleveland State Community College–Arts and Sciences
BS 1999, Tennessee Technological University–English/ Journalism
MA 2003, Tennessee Technological University– Education

Wallen, Daniel L. (2002)
Assistant Professor/ADVANCE Option Coordinator
BCE 1968, University of Virginia–Chemical Engineering
MBA 1974, West Virginia University–Business Administration

Warren, John R. (2000)
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
AS 1980, Cleveland State Community College– Pre-Engineering
BS 1982, Tennessee Technological University–Chemical Engineering
MS 1985, University of Tennessee, Knoxville–Science Education

Weaver, Patricia A. (2006)
Director, Athens Site
BS 1980, University of Tennessee at Knoxville– Education
MA 2001, Tusculum College–Education

Webb-Curtis, Susan B. (1988)
Associate Professor, Cooperative Education
AA 1981, Hiwassee College–General
BS 1983, East Tennessee State University–Psychology
MEd 1988, Stetson University–Counseling

West, Cheryl A. (2007)
WIA Operations Manager
BS 1978, Austin Peay State University–Sociology
MS 1993, Chapman University–Human Resources Management

Wheeler, Charles E. Jr. (1976)
Professor/Dean of Science and Mathematics
BS 1968, University of Tennessee–Physics
PhD 1975, University of Tennessee–Physics

Williams, Dwight A. (2005)
Instructor/Interim Director of Law Enforcement Training
BS 1988, University of Tennessee, Knoxville–Business Administration
MS 2008, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Criminal Justice

Williams, Natalia D. (2000)
Counselor/Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs
BS 1995, Middle Tennessee State University–Child Development and Family Services
MEd 1999, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga– Guidance and Counseling

Wilson, Mark R. (1993)
Director of the ACCESS Center
BS 1987, Tennessee Technological University– Psychology
MA 1988, Tennessee Technological University– Educational Psychology and Counselor Education National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Wilson, Penni J. (2005)
Assistant Professor, Biology
AS 1989, Lincoln Land Community College–Biology
BA 1991, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale– Biology
MS 1995, Eastern Illinois University–Biology

Witt, Sherra A. (1977)
Associate Professor, Office Administration
BS 1969, University of Cincinnati–Business Education
MAE 1974, Ball State University–Business Education

Womac, Charlie H. (1993)
Associate Professor, Technology
AA 1975, Hiwassee College–Industrial Technology
BS 1978, Tennessee Technological University– Industrial Technology
MS 2001, University of Tennessee, Knoxville– Human Resources

Wood, Frederick A. (1970)
Interim Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences
BA 1967, University of Chattanooga–English Literature
MA 1970, University of Tennessee–English

Wood, Suzanne A. (2000)
Associate Professor/Coordinator of Early Childhood Education
BS 1977, University of Tennessee, Knoxville–Child and Family Studies
MS 1979, University of Tennessee, Knoxville–Child and Family Studies

Wooten, Leslie E. (1969)
Professor, Sociology
BS 1965, University of Chattanooga–Secondary Education
MA 1969, Middle Tennessee State University–Sociology
PhD 1979, Mississippi State University–Sociology

Wyrick, Karen (1992)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
AS 1988, Roane State Community College–Mathematics
BS 1990, Middle Tennessee State University– Mathematics and Computer Science
MS 1992, Middle Tennessee State University– Mathematics

Yates, Dale L. (1974)
Associate Professor, Computer and Information Technology
BS 1969, East Tennessee State University–Economics
MBA 1972, East Tennessee State University–Accounting Certified Public Accountant

Emeriti

Emeritus status is an honor bestowed upon an individual with a minimum of ten years service at retirement for distinguished service to the college. Emeritus status is granted by the president of the institution. President emeritus status is granted by the Tennessee Board of Regents upon recommendation of the chancellor. Those receiving emeritus status are entitled to a number of privileges and benefits accorded by the institution.

Adams, Ozane R. (1996)
Served as Professor of Health and Physical Education, 1967–96.

Adkisson, David F. †1912-1993 (1978)
President Emeritus (1978)
Founding President, 1967–1978.

Banta, F. Dean (1978)
Served as Head of the Education, Psychology and HPER Department, 1973–1978; Dean of Instruction, 1967– 1973.

Barker, Mary T. (1992)
Served as Dean of Academic Affairs, 1988–1992; Interim Dean of Academic Affairs, 1987–1988; Director of Institutional Planning and Research, 1984–1987; Associate Dean for Arts and Sciences, 1978–1984; Head of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1977–1978; Head of Humanities, 1973–1977; Professor of English, 1968–1984.

Basham, Renate G. (2001)
Served as Executive Vice President and Dean of the Faculty, 1994–2001; Interim President, 1996; Dean of Academic Affairs, 1992–1994; Professor in Humanities and Social Sciences, 1988–1992; Associate Professor, 1981–1988; Head of Humanities, 1978–1984; Assistant Professor, 1971–1981; Instructor of German, 1968–1971.

Belk, Carole A. (2008)
Served as Purchasing Agent, 1987-2006; Office Manager, 1984-1987; Account Clerk 2, 1980-1984; Accounting Technician, 1979-1980; Clerk 2, 1978-1979; Clerk, 1977- 1978.

Boles, Thomas R. †1923 –2004 (1985)
Served as Associate Professor of Music, 1967–1985.

Boyd, Nancy D. (2007)
Served as Associate Professor of Office Administration, 1977-2006; Chair, Business Department, 1995-2001; Assistant Professor, 1971-1977; Coordinator, Business Career Programs, 1974-1976; Instructor, 1968-1971; Adjunct Instructor 2006-2008.

Boynton, Paul C. (1982)
Served as Counselor of Student Personnel, 1968–1982.

Bradley, John M. (2005)
Served as Associate Professor of Speech and English, 1976–1999; Assistant Professor, 1970–1976; Instructor, 1967–1970; Adjunct Instructor, 2000–2004.

Chumley, Jere L. (2004)
Served as Associate Professor of Art, 1967–2003; Coordinator of the Art Department, 1974–2003; Adjunct Instructor, 2004–2005.

Cigliano, James M. (2007)
Served as Vice President for Student Services, 1994- 2005; Dean of Student Affairs, 1987-1994; Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, 1984-1987; Associate Dean of Student Affairs, 1981-1984; Dean of Student Personnel Services, 1976-1981; Athletic Director, 1978-1996; Director of Admissions and Records and Financial Aid, 1974-1976; Director of Admissions and Records, 1967-1974; Post-retirement assistant with fund-raising and game administration, 2005-2006; Inducted into the Tennessee Junior and Community College Athletic Association Hall of Fame, 2001.

Coleman, A. Ray (1988)
Served as Interim President, 1985; Dean of Administrative Services, 1987–88, 1974–81; Assistant to the President, 1986–87, 1981–85; Director of Research/ Director of Continuing Education, 1971–74.

Davis, Norma L. (2003)
Served as Stenographer, 1967–1979; Clerk–Typist, 1979–1985; Secretary to the Dean of Student Affairs, 1985–1988; Secretary for Athletics/Student Activities, 1988–2002.

Dean, Harry N. †1941-2008 (2004)
Served as Associate Professor of English, 1971–2003; Assistant Professor of English, 1974-1976; Instructor of English, 1971-1974.

Eiswerth, Elizabeth L. (1999)
Served as Director of Nursing, 1996–1999; Associate Professor of Nursing, 1977–1996.

Fillers, Marilyn D. (2003)
Served as Associate Professor of English, 1968–2003.

Guest, Joe W. (1992)
Served as Associate Professor of Mathematics, 1967– 1992.

Guy, Buford M. Jr. †1941-1999 (2000)
Served as Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, 1968–1999.

Johnson, John H. (1996)
Served as Associate Professor of Business, 1976–1996. Johnson, Kathryn W. †1947–1999 (2000) Served as Assistant Professor of Biology, 1970–1999.

Lane, L. Quentin (1985)
President Emeritus (1985)
Served as President, 1978–85; Dean of Instruction, 1973–78; Director of Institutional Research, 1971–1973.

Lillard, Roy G. †1913–1991 (1978)
Served as Head of Social Science, Business and Education Department, 1967–1976.

Martel, Sue H. (2000)
Served as Assistant Professor of Psychology, 1972–2000.

Mathai, Thottakara P. (2000)
Served as Professor of Chemistry 1968–2000; Chair, Natural Sciences Department, 1997–2000; Adjunct Instructor, 2001–2003.

Mathis, George L. †1916–2000 (1976)
Served as Dean of Students, 1967–1976. McCaskill, Barry S. †1949–2003 (2004) Served as Associate Professor of Technology, 1978– 2003; Chair of the Technology Department, 1997–2003; Co-Interim Dean of the Division of Business and Technology, 2001–2002; Business, Industry and Government Specialist, Fall 2003.

McCoin, Ann Y. (2004)
Served as Professor of Criminal Justice, 1974– 2001; Coordinator of Legal Assistant Program, 1981–2001; Adjunct Instructor, 2002–2003.

Millsaps, Irene P. †1929–2005 (1993)
Served as Assistant Dean of Physical Sciences and Technologies, 1969–1990; Professor of Mathematics, 1967–1990.

Nichols, Alex W. †1933–1996 (1995)
Served as Associate Professor–Computer and Information Systems, 1969–1994; Head of Computer Services Center, 1972–1977.

Ownby, Mitzi I. (2001)
Served as Account Clerk, 1972–1975; Executive Secretary to the President, 1975–1984; Secretary to the Executive Vice President, 1984–2001; part-time Clerk- Typist, 2001–2002.

Pritchett, Josephine †1910–1994 (1976)
Served as Head of Office Careers Department, 1967– 1976.

Reiser, Matthew H. †1920–1999 (1993)
Served as Head of the Technology Division, 1969–1984; Professor of Technical Education, 1969–1989.

Sesler, Mason B. (1993)
Served as Associate Professor of Electronics 1975–1989

Speight, D. Larry (2008)
Served as Associate Professor of Biology, 1976-2006; Assistant Professor of Biology, 1971-1976; Instructor of Biology, 1968-1971.

Stubbs, James M. †1917–2002 (1982)
Served as Head of Criminal Justice and Legal Assistant Departments, 1971–1979; Personnel/Affirmative Action Officer, 1974–1982.

Taylor, Jerome G. (2004)
Served as Professor of History and Political Science, 1968–2003; Chair of Social Science Department, 1997–2003; Adjunct Instructor, 2003–2004.

Trewhitt, Katharine A. †1912-1999 (1987)
Served as Associate Professor of English, 1969–1978; Adjunct Instructor, 1978–1990.

Vroman, Hugh E. (1991)
Served as Professor of Biology, 1976–1990; Adjunct Instructor, 1990–2000.

Watts, David E. (2008)
Served as Assistant Vice President for Planning and Effectiveness, 2001-2005; Dean of Planning and Computer Technology and Director of Institutional Planning, Research and Effectiveness, 1996-2001; Dean of Planning and Computer Technology, 1995-1996; Director of Institutional Planning and Research, 1989- 1995; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, 1980-1989; Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs, 1976-1980; Associate Professor of Biology, 1975-1980; Assistant Professor, 1971-1975; Instructor, 1971. Post-retirement appointment in Institutional Planning and Effectiveness, 2005-2006.

Watts, Judy C. (2008)
Served as Associate Professor of Biology, 2005; Assistant Professor of Biology, 1976-2005; Instructor of Biology, 1972-1976. Adjunct Faculty, 2005-2007.

Wilson, Patricia L. (1999)
Served as Associate Professor of Nursing, 1972–1999.

Parentheses denotes year emeritus status was conferred.
†deceased