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Personnel


Tennessee Board of Regents

The State University and Community College System of Tennessee
1 Bridgestone Park
Nashville, Tennessee 37214

Chairman (ex-officio)

The Honorable Bill Haslam
Governor of the State of Tennessee

Regents

Emily J. Reynolds, Vice-Chair, At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2012-2018
Leigh Shockey, At-Large West Tennessee, 2014-2020
Joey Hatch, 7th Congressional District, 2017-2022
Tom Griscom, 3rd Congressional District, 2011-2017
Dr. Candice McQueen, Commissioner of Education
Jeremy Mitchell, Student Regent, 2017-2018
Jai Templeton, Commissioner of Agriculture
Barbara Prescott, 8th Congressional District, 2014-2020
Yolanda Greene, 4th Congressional District, 2017-2022
Miles Burdine, 1st Congressional District, 2017-2019
Mike Krause, Executive Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission
MaryLou Apple, 6th Congressional District, 2015-2018
Danni B. Varlan, 2nd Congressional District, 2013-2019
Larry Autry, Faculty Regent, 2017-2018
Gregory Duckett, 9th Congressional District, 2015-2018
Thomas A.H. White, At-Large East Tennessee, 2016-2022
Fran Marcum, At-Large Middle Tennessee, 2017-2018
William Summons, Faculty Regent, 2017-2018

Executive Staff

Flora W. Tydings, Chancellor
Mary Ann Hammonds, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor
Carol Tomlinson, Administrative Assistant III
Lynn Goodman, Special Assistant
Mike Batson, Chief Audit Executive
Randy Schulte, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academics
James King, Executive Vice Chancellor
Danny Gibbs, Vice Chancellor of Business and Finance
Wendy Thompson, Vice Chancellor for Organizational Effectiveness
Rick Locker, Communications Director
Russ Deaton, Vice Chancellor for Policy and Strategy
Kimberly McCormick, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
Carol Puryear, Vice Chancellor for Economic and Community Development
Heidi Leming, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Success
Stephen Vieira, Chief Information Officer

Cleveland State Personnel Executive Administrative Offices

Office of the President

Dr. William Seymour, President
Casandra Hodges, Executive Assistant
Alvin Bishop, Director, Internal Auditing
Tracey Wright, Assistant to the President
Cynthia Dawson, Interim Executive Director of Advancement
Kortney Saunders, Donor and Data Support Specialist

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Denise King, Vice President
Laura Brogden, AS, CPS, Coordinator of Curriculum and Catalog
Charlene Maples, AS, Executive Secretary

Office of Finance and Operations

Alisha Fox, Vice President
Barbara Eaves, AAS, BS, CPS, Executive Secretary

Office of Student Services

Dr. Michael Stokes, Vice President
Sheila Smith, BS, CAP, Executive Secretary
Katherine Willingham, Coordinator of Student Activities

Office of Human Resources

Joan Bates, Director
Anne Clark, BA, CPS, Personnel Assistant
Michele Darnell, CAP, Technical Clerk

Office of Information Technology

Christopher Mowery, Director
Amy Norwood, AA, CAP, Clerk
Paul Baker, Manager, Network/PC Support Services
Matthew Gardner, AS, Network/Server Administrator
Kelly Blevins, AAS, PC/Networking Technician
Kyle Simons, PC/Networking Technician
Kimberly Hicks, Systems Manager
Harley Buffington, Systems Analyst
Lisa Campbell, Programmer/Analyst
Ted Lee, Programmer/Analyst
Bryan Sledge, Business Systems Analyst/System Administrator

Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

David Knopp, Director
Doyle Hawkins, AAS, CPS, Research Technician
Roger Parsons, Business Analyst

Office of Institutional Advancement and Foundation

Cynthia Dawson, Interim Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Foundation
Kortney Saunders, BA, CPS, Donor and Data Support Specialist

Administrative Offices

Finance and Operations

Alisha Fox, Vice President
Barbara Eaves, AAS, BS, CPS, Executive Secretary
Shirley Eldredge, Coordinator of Accounting
Denise Callais, BS, CAP, CPA, Accountant 3
Kathy Barr, AS, CAP, Payroll Specialist
Joejuana Morton, Grants Development Specialist
Angela Freeman, AS, Account Clerk 1
Lee Ann Lowe, AS, CAP, Account Clerk 1
Judith Renfro, BA, Clerical Coordinator
Sinthea Reynolds, Bursar
Wynonia McKinney, AS, CPS, Account Clerk 1
Clayton Strain, AAS, Cashier

Communications

Anthony Bartolo, Director
Yolanda Gibson, Communications Assistant
Donna Benton, AAS, BFA, Graphics Design Specialist
John Dezember, Web and New Media Specialist
Vacant, Creative Services Coordinator
Holly Trotter-Vincent, CAP, Public Relations Coordinator

Office of Student Services

Dr. Michael Stokes, Vice President
Sheila Smith, BS, CAP, Executive Secretary
Katherine Willingham, Coordinator of Student Activities
Tishauna Hoffman, BS, Prior Learning Assessment Specialist
Gail Greenwood, Registrar
Lindsey Mowery, AAS, BS, Assistant Registrar/Graduation Coordinator
Kelli Roach, BS, Transcript Analyst

Admissions, Recruitment and High School Relations

Suzanne Bayne, Director
Jan Peterson, AAS, Assistant
Vacant, Coordinator of Recruitment/Enrollment Development
Holly Vetter, BS, Admissions Recruiter
Melanie Bradley, BBA, Admissions Coordinator
Melissa Kyle, Admissions Operations Manager

Counseling and Career Services

Mark Wilson, Director
Mary Calfee, AAS, CPS, Clerical Coordinator
Vacant, BS, Part-time Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Juliann Mathis, Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Support Services
Natalia Williams, Counselor/Coordinator of Adult Student Services
Elizabeth Lambdin, BA, MA, Coordinator of Testing Services
Sandy Kirby, PTT Career Services Coordinator

Athletics and Campus Recreation

Mike Policastro, Director/Baseball Coach
Diana Hendershott, AAS, Secretary 2
Lee Cigliano, Men’s Basketball Coach/Success Coach
Evelyn Thompson, Women’s Basketball Coach/Success Coach
Katherine Willingham, Women’s Softball Coach/Coordinator of Student Activities

Financial Aid

Jamie Hamby, Director
Emily Earwood, Assistant Director
Emily Belau, AAS, BS, Financial Aid Assistant
Vacant, Financial Aid Specialist
Patrick Kriener, BS, Data Reporting Analyst
Judy Price, AA, BA, Financial Aid Specialist
Eric Harris, BS, Financial Aid Specialist
Haley Hendrix, BS, Financial Aid Specialist
Retheo Murphy, Enrollment Services Assistant

Student Success Center

Judy Nye, Director
Chad Cameron, Success Coach
Lee Cigliano, Success Coach (50%)
Evelyn Thompson, Success Coach (50%)
Elizabeth Brown, Student Success Coach (TN Promise)
Raphael Howard, PTT Success Coach
Rachel Scruggs, Nursing Success Coach (Perkins)

Campus Police

Jennifer Bledsoe, Chief
Thomas Kimsey, BS, Police Officer 1
Vickie Kalabus Miller, AAS, AS, Police Officer 1
Gene Howard, Security Guard 1
Vacant, Part-time Security Guard 1, Athens

Academic Units

Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Denise King, Vice President
Charlene Maples, AS, Executive Secretary
Laura Brogden, AS, CPS, Coordinator of Curriculum and Catalog
Dr. James Peters, QEP Coordinator
Dr. Michele Wollert, Coordinator of Academic Advising and Transfer Articulation
Vacant, Learning Support Coordinator

Center for Dynamic Instruction

Ashley Raburn, Director
Larry Burns, AS, Media Specialist
Nathan Simmons, BS, MS, MA, Coordinator of Multimedia Services
Betsy Deacon, PTT Computer Lab Monitor

Athens Site

Stefanie West, Director
Vacant, Part-time Distance Learning and Testing Administrator
Emily Lovingood, BS, Secretary 1
Jean Moses, Part-time Evening Coordinator

Office of Service-Learning

Sherry Holloway, Director
Brooklyn Sewell, AS, Part-time Program Assistant

Office of Workforce and Economic Development

Dr. Patricia Weaver, Assistant Vice President
Patricia Bryant, AS, Monroe County Coordinator
Keri Eyler, BS, Program Coordinator (Non-Credit)

Office of Workforce Development

Scott Packett, Director
Vacant, Project Coordinator
April Bre LaMountain, Project Coordinator

Small Business Development Center

Vacant, Director
Jennifer DeCook, BA, MBA, CAP, Small Business Specialist
Cindy Stokes, PTT, Information Processing Specialist
Rick Platz, PTT Consultant

Career Services Center

Wendy Stewart, BA, Manager
Vacant, Career Services Specialist
Heather Brown, BS, CAP, Career Services Specialist

Business and Advanced Technologies

Susan Webb-Curtis, Dean
Joyce Chapman, AAS, BS, CPS, Secretary 2
David Laman, AS, Part-time Shop Technician
Donna Brogdon, Chair, Business Department
Tim Wilson, Chair, Technology Department
Kathy Stutzman, Clerical Coordinator (50%)

Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

Vacant, Dean
Alexis Deal, AS, Secretary 2
Janice Casson, Part-time Clerk-Typist
Julie Fulbright, Chair, Communications Department
Bryan Reed, Chair, Humanities Department
Jana Pankey, Chair, Social Sciences Department
Angie St. John, MS, Coordinator of Tutoring

Law Enforcement Training

Mike Hodges, Instructor/Director
Jarrett Crawford, Instructor/Assistant Director
Kathy Stutzman, Clerical Coordinator (50%)

Library Services

Maud Mundava, Director
Suzanne Ratcliff, AAS, CPS, Secretary 1
Vacant, Librarian 1
Vacant, Librarian 1
Jennifer Marx, BS, Public Access Coordinator/Library Assistant 3
Slade Scoggins, AS, Library Clerk

Math, Engineering, Science and Health

Dr. Mitchell Rhea, Dean
Barbara Werenko, AS, Secretary 2
Kimberly Harrington, BS, MM, Mathematics Laboratory Specialist
Denice King, Chair, Natural Sciences Department
Rebecca Locke, BS, Laboratory Assistant
Karen Wyrick, Chair, Mathematics/Engineering Department
Nancy Thomas, Interim Director of Nursing
Joyce Brock, AS, CPS, Secretary 2
Kelly Reed, AAS, BS, Part-time Nursing Laboratory Technician
Connie Poczobut, MSN, Part-time Nursing Laboratory Technician
Devette Carter, Associate Professor/EMT Program Coordinator

Administration and Faculty

Parentheses indicates year staff member joined Cleveland State.

Alexander, Melodee R. (2017)
Instructor, Psychology
BS 2004, University of Houston Clear Lake - Psychology
MA 2009, University of Houston Clear Lake - Psychology

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

Augustine, Molly (2010)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
BS 1986, Gandhiji University - Mathematics
BS 1999, Tennessee Wesleyan College - Business Administration
MS 1988, Mahatma Gandhi University - Statistics

Baker, Paul D. (2013)
Manager, Network/PC Support Services
AS 1975, Tennessee Institute of Electronics - Electronic/Electrical Engineering

Baksh-Griffin, Maureen A. (2012)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
BS 1994, City University of New York, Hunter College - Human Communications
BSN 1999, New York University - Nursing
MSN 2012, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Nursing

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

Bartolo, Anthony P. (2003)
Director of Communications
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 (1996-2014)

Bayne, K. Suzanne (2000)
Director of Admissions, Recruitment and High School Relations
BA 1999, Brewton-Parker College - Fitness and Wellness
MA 2005, Tennessee Technological University - Education

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

Bledsoe, Jennifer J. (2018)
Chief of Campus Police
BA 1996, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Sociology/Criminal Justice

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

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

Brogdon, Donna M. (2013)
Associate Professor, Business
BS 1981, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Business Administration
MBA 1993, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Business Administration

Bryan, Victoria M. (2014)
Assistant Professor, English
BA 2007, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - English Literature
MA 2009, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - English Literature
PhD 2014, The University of Mississippi - English

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

Buffington, Harley R. (2013)
Systems Analyst
AS 2011, Cleveland State Community College - General Transfer

Cameron, M. Chad (2002)
Success Coach
BS 2002, Lee University - Health Science and Fitness/Wellness
MA 2008, Tennessee Technological University - Education

Campbell, Lisa L. (2006)
Programmer/Analyst
AS 1987, Chattanooga State Community College - Information Systems Technology

Carmer, Stephen I (2016)
Instructor, Accounting
MA 2014, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-Accountancy

Carroll, Anne A. (2016)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
BA 1979, University of Tennessee at Knoxville-Sociology
MA 2002, University of Tennessee at Knoxville-Sociology

Carter, Devette J. (2009)
Associate Professor/Program Coordinator, Emergency Medical Technician
AS 1998, Chattanooga State Community College - General Transfer

Cigliano, Lee M. (1996)
Men’s Basketball Coach/Success Coach
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 at Chattanooga - Criminal Justice

Cunningham, E. Ann (2001)
Professor, Computers and Information Systems
BS 1985, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Secondary Education
MA 2003, Tennessee Technological University - Instructional Leadership
EdD 2015, East Tennessee State University-Educational Leadership

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

Daniel, L. May (2010)
Associate Professor, Office Systems Administration
AAS 1988, Cleveland State Community College - Office Systems Administration
BS 2004, Covenant College - Organizational Management
MA 2007, Tennessee Technological University - Instructional Leadership

Dawson, Cynthia H. (2016)
Interim Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Foundation
BS 1983, University of Mobile-Religion

Dezember, John W. (2011)
Web and New Media Specialist
AAS 2008, ITT Technical Institute - Web Development

Dye, M. Edward (2015)
Instructor, Biology
BS 1966, Memphis State University - Biology
DDS 1973, University of Tennessee at Memphis - Biology

Earwood, Emily E. (2012)
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
BBA 2011, Middle Tennessee State University-Business Administration

Eble, Jennifer B. (2013)
Assistant Professor, English
BA 1998, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - English Writing
MA 2010, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - English Rhetoric

Eldredge, Shirley A. (2016)
Coordinator of Accounting
BS 1981, Middle Tennessee State University-Business Administration

Felton, Debbie P. (2000)
Instructor, Learning Support - 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, Computers and Information Systems
BS 1981, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Marketing
MBA 1983, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Finance

Fox, Alisha H. (2014)
Vice President, Finance and Operations
BS 2002, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Marketing/Management
MPA 2016, Valdosta State University-Public Administration

Franklin, Sonya C. (2009)
Associate Professor, Nursing
AS 2001, Black Hawk Community College - Nursing
BSN 2003, University of Illinois at Chicago - Nursing
MSN 2006, University of Phoenix - Nursing
DEd 2014, University of Phoenix - Educational Leadership/Curriculum & Instruction

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

Gerber, Brian J. (2013)
Assistant Professor, Speech
BGS 2011, University of Kansas - Communication
MS 2013, Fort Hays State University - Communication

Greenwood, Gail E. (1991)
Registrar
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

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

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

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

Hicks, Kimberly J. (2010)
Systems Manager
BS 1987, DeVry University - Computer Information Systems
MA 2011, Lee University - Teaching

Hodges, Casandra L. (2016)
Executive Assistant
BS 2016, Columbia Southern University-Business Administration

Hodges, Michael J. (2012)
Instructor/Director, Law Enforcement Training
BA 1997, Maryville College - History
MS 2014, Bethel University - Criminal Justice

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

Holloway, Sharon E. (2012)
Director, Service Learning
AS 2009, Cleveland State Community College - Business & Management
BS 2010, Bryan College - Business Administration

Horten, Margaret M. (2009)
Instructor, Early Childhood Education
AS 1982, Chattanooga State Community College - Early Childhood Education
BA 2002, Governor State University - Business Administration
MA 2005, University of Phoenix - Education
MA 2007, University of Phoenix - Early Childhood Education

Jones, W. Chris (2017)
Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing Technology
AA 1991, Hiwassee College - Physical Education
BA 1993, Maryville College - Recreation

Kamma, Indumathi (2012)
Associate Professor, Physics
BS 1997, Nagarjuna University - Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry
MS 2000, Kakatiya University - Physics
PhD 2012, Alabama A&M University - Physics

King, Deborah Denise (2012)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA 1987, Emory University - Music; Theater and Film Studies
PhD 1993, Stanford University - Drama and Humanities

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)
Associate Professor/Director, Medical Assistant Program
AAS 2000, Cleveland State Community College - Office Systems Administration
BS 2009, Middle Tennessee State University - Liberal Studies in Medicine and Education
MS 2015, East Tennessee State University-Allied Health

Knopp, David (2015)
Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
BS 1983, Illinois State University-Business Administration
MS 1986, Illinois State University-Business Administration

LaMountain, April Bre (2013)
Project Coordinator, Workforce Development
AS 2002, Chattanooga State Community College - Paralegal Studies
BS 2011, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Psychology
MS 2013, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Industrial-Organizational Psychology

Latta, James Donald (2016)
Instructor, Technology
AS 1992, Thomas Nelson Community College-Computer Information Systems
BS 2006, Crown College-Christian Ministry
MS 2008, Crown College-Leadership

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

Mathis, Juliann M. (2015)
Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Support Services
AS 1994, Palm Beach Community College-Human Services
BS 2003, Tennessee Wesleyan College-Human Services
MS 2004, University of Tennessee at Knoxville-Counseling

McLeod, Mark G. (2008)
Associate Professor, Art
BFA 2002, Winthrop University - Sculpture
MFA 2006, Syracuse University - Sculpture

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

Merino, Carlos R. (2014)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
BS 2010, University of Central Arkansas - Pure and Applied Mathematics
MS 2013, University of Arkansas - Mathematics

Monroe, Dorothy S. (2012)
Associate Professor, Nursing
BSN 2009, East Tennessee State University - Nursing
MSN 2012, East Tennessee State University - Nursing

Monroe, Ricky D. (2017)
Instructor, Advanced Technology
AA 1984, Tennessee Institute of Electronics - Electronics
BS 2000, Tusculum College - Organizational Management
MBA 2013, Tusculum College - Business Administration

Morton, Joejuana V. (2013)
Grants Development Specialist
BS 2001, Tennessee State University - Health Information Management
MBA 2013, Bethel University - Business Administration

Moseley, Elizabeth J. (2010)
Associate Professor, Psychology
BS 1999, Baptist Bible College - Pre-Counseling
MS 2000, Baptist Bible Graduate School - Counseling
EdD 2006, Argosy University - Counseling

Mowery, Christopher M. (2006)
Director, Information Technology
BS 2004, Rochester Institute of Technology - Information Technology

Mundava, Maud C. (2017)
Director, Library Services
MLIS 2003, University of Buffalo - Information and Library Science
MBA 2014, Mercer University - Business Administration

Norwood, Verrill M. (2010)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
BA 1980, Holy Cross College - Chemistry
PhD 1985, Utah State University - Chemistry

Nye, Judy C. (2000)
Director, Student Success Center
BA 1981, Lincoln Memorial University - Social Work
MA 2007, Tennessee Technological University - Instructional Leadership

Oakley, Darrell A. (2016)
Instructor, Engineering
BS 1983, Purdue University-Mechanical Engineering
MS 2000, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-Engineering

Ofori Nyarko, 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

Packett, Anthony Scott (2017)
Director, Workforce Development
BA 2011, Tennessee Wesleyan University - Behavioral Science

Pankey, Jana M. (2006)
Associate 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

Parsons, Roger H. (2008)
Business Analyst
BS 1969, University of Tulsa - Chemical Engineering

Patterson, Candice H. (2013)
Assistant Professor, Business
BS 1998, Lee University - Business Administration
MA 2005, Lee University - Business Education
EdS 2009, Tennessee Technological University - Instructional Leadership

Paul, Jenny S. (2017)
Instructor, Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries
BS 2007, University of North Texas - Biology
MS 2011, University of North Texas - Biology
PhD 2017, Southern Illinois University - Zoology

Peters, James E. (2009)
Associate Professor, Biology
BS 2002, St. Louis University - Biology
BA 2002, St. Louis University - Theology
MS 2006, Southern Illinois University - Biology
EdD 2018, East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership

Policastro, Michael A. (1993)
Director, Athletics and Campus Recreation/Baseball Coach
BS 1983, Tennessee Wesleyan College - Health/Physical Education

Puckett, David Paul (2010)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
AA 1990, Western Piedmont Community College - Pre-Mathematics
BS 1992, Appalachian State University - Mathematics
MS 2001, University of North Carolina - Mathematics

Raburn, Ashley T. (2006)
Director,  Dynamic Instruction                                                                                                                                  
BS 2005, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Broadcasting
MS 2010, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Instructional Technology/Education Standards

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

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

Reiter, Marci R. (2014)
Assistant Professor, Cooperative Education
BS 2003, Eastern Illinois University - Marketing
MA 2009, Webster University - Human Resources Development

Reynolds, Sinthea D. (2014)
Bursar
BS 2012, Tennessee Wesleyan College - Business Management
MA 2016, Austin Peay State University-Communications

Rhea, Mitchell A. (2011)
Dean of Math, Engineering, Science and Health
BS 1983, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Chemistry
PhD 1990, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Chemistry

Riggs, Rebecca M. (2016)
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
BS 1998, The Pennsylvania State University-Chemistry
MS 2000, University of Tennessee at Knoxville-Analytical Chemistry

Rowland, Laurie A. (2015)
Assistant Professor, Speech
BA 1998, Berea College-History
MEd 2009, Strayer University-Educational Management

Saez, Megen E. (2010)
Associate Professor, Computers and Information Systems
BS 2002, Lee University - Computer Information Science
MSCIS 2004, University of Phoenix - Computer Information Science
DMgmt 2009, University of Phoenix - Management

Santos, Wendy J. (2015)
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technician
AAS 2006, Chattanooga State Community College - Nursing

Seymour, William A. (2014)
President
BS 1979, State University of New York College at Oswego - Psychology
MEd 1981, University of Missouri-Columbia - Counseling and Personnel Services
PhD 1989, University of Missouri-Columbia - Higher and Adult Education

Shiveley, Holly L. (2011)
Assistant Professor, Speech
BA 1997, Bob Jones University - Interpretive Speech
MA 1999, Bob Jones University - Interpretive Speech

Sledge, Bryan E. (2011)
Business Systems Analyst/System Administrator
BS 2010, DeVry University - Web Programming

Still, Vickie L. (2012)
Instructor, Nursing
AAS 1994, Cleveland State Community College - Nursing
BSN 2015, East Tennessee State University - Nursing
MS 2017, Tennessee Technological University - Nursing

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

Thomas, Nancy M. (2008)
Associate Professor/Interim Director, Nursing
BSN 1982, Mississippi College - Nursing
MSN 1986, University of Alabama/Birmingham - Nursing

Thompson, Evelyn (2017)
Women’s Basketball Coach/Success Coach
AS 1988, Northeast Mississippi Community College - English
BA 1990, Auburn University - English

Thompson, Ryan K. (2006)
Professor, History
BA 1997, Brigham Young University - History
MA 2000, University of Connecticut - History
PhD 2013, University of Delaware - History

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

Uhl, Robert H. (2009)
Associate Professor, Computer Information Technology
AAS 2002, Cleveland State Community College - Business and Management

Ware, Michael S. (2013)
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Technician
BS 2006, Tusculum College - Organizational Management
MA 2008, Bryan College - Business Administration

Weaver, Patricia A. (2006)
Assistant Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development
BS 1980, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Education
MA 2001, Tusculum College - Education
EdD 2018, East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership

Webb-Curtis, Susan B. (1988)
Dean of Business and Advanced Technologies
AA 1981, Hiwassee College - General
BS 1983, East Tennessee State University - Psychology
MEd 1988, Stetson University - Counseling

West, Stefanie R. (2015)
Director, Athens Site
BBA 1995, Tennessee Wesleyan College-Business Administration
MBA 2016, Tennessee Wesleyan College-Business Administration

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

Willingham, Katherine A. (2010)
Coordinator of Student Activities/Women’s Softball Coach
BS 2005, Lee University - Physical Education

Wilson, Mark R. (1993)
Director, Counseling and Career Services
BS 1987, Tennessee Technological University - Psychology
MA 1988, Tennessee Technological University - Educational Psychology and Counselor Education
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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

Wilson, Timothy N. (2015)
Instructor, Technology
BS 2008, Bryan College - Organizational Management
MA 2011, Tennessee Technological University - Instructional Leadership
EdS 2013, Tennessee Technological University - Curriculum and Instruction
EdD 2017, East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership

Wollert, Michele H. (2014)
Coordinator of Academic Advising and Transfer Articulation
BS 1986, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - Industrial Engineering
MA 1990, Emmanuel School of Religion - Christian Ministries Counseling
MA 1996, Presbyterian School of Christian Education - Christian Education
PhD 2003, University of Tennessee at Knoxville - 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 at Knoxville - Human Resources

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

Wright, Tracey L. (2011)
Assistant to the President
BS 1989, Middle Tennessee State University - Mathematics
MS 1995, Middle Tennessee State University - Administration and Supervision

Wyrick, Karen S. (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

Emeriti

Emeritus status is an honor bestowed upon an individual with a minimum of 10 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.

Date in parentheses denotes year emeritus status conferred.
†-deceased

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

Adcock, Ken R. (2014)
Served as Professor in Business and Marketing, 2005-2012; Associate Professor, 2000-2005; Assistant Professor, 1998-2000; Instructor, 1995-1998.

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

Banta, F. Dean †1914-2006 (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. †1940-2015 (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.

Bishop, Patricia K. †1950-2015 (2011)
Served as Associate Professor of Psychology, 2005-2009; Assistant Professor, 1980-1985; Instructor, 1973-1980. Adjunct Faculty 1990, 1993-94, 1996, 1998, 2003-04, 2010.

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. †1944-2009 (2005)
Served as Associate Professor of Speech and English, 1976-1999; Assistant Professor, 1970-1976; Instructor, 1967-1970; Adjunct Instructor, 2000-2004.

Cantrell, John W. †1942-2017 (2009)
Served as Associate Professor of Technology, 1978-2008; Assistant Professor, 1974-1978; Instructor, 1971-1974; Adjunct Instructor, 1990-2005.

Caruth, Janet S. †1946-2017 (2011)
Served as Librarian, 1975-2010; Instructor/Library, 1974-1975.

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 Commissioner of Tennessee Community College Athletic Association, 2009-Present; 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.

Clark, Marvin W. (Bill) (2011)
Served as Computer Operations Specialist, 1994-2010; Media Technician 1979-1994; Technician-Media Center, 1976-1979; Media Center Paraprofessional, 1975-1976. Interim Director of Instructional Computer Technology, 1998; Adjunct Faculty, 1996-1998, 2001.

Coleman, A. Ray †1926-2015 (1988)
Served as Interim President, 1985; Dean of Administrative Services, 1987-1988, 1974-1981; Assistant to the President, 1986-1987, 1981-1985; Director of Research/ Director of Continuing Education, 1971-1974.

Crockett, Jean McC. (2015)
Served as Associate Professor of English, 2005-2013; Assistant Professor, 1998-2005; Instructor, Remedial/Developmental English, 1993-1998.

Culbreth, B. Spencer (1988)
Served as Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2005-2008; Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Division, 1994-2005; Assistant Dean of Humanities, 1984-1994; Chair, Humanities Department, 1978-1984; Professor of History, 1982-1994; Associate Professor of History, 1978-1982; Assistant Professor of History, 1974-1978; Instructor of History, 1971-1974.

Darcey, Helen D. (2011)
Served as Associate Professor of Mathematics, 1987-2009; Assistant Professor, 1983-1987; Instructor, 1979-1983; Adjunct Instructor, 1990-2004.

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.

Dorset, Michael A. (2009)
Served as Associate Professor of Biology, 1976-2008; Assistant Professor, 1971-1976; Instructor, 1968-1971; Adjunct Instructor, 1990-Present.

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

Ellis, Brenda K. (2011)
Served as Publications Coordinator Marketing Department, 2000-2009; Printing Services Supervisor Print Shop, 1990-2000; Secretary to Business Manager, 1977-1990; Accounting Clerk, 1974-1977; Cashier, 1974.

Fillers, Marilyn D. † 1935-2013 (2003)
Served as Associate Professor of English, 1989-2003 and 1976-1987; Associate Professor and Coordinator of Developmental Studies, 1987-1989; Assistant Professor of English, 1971-1976; Instructor of English, 1968-1971

Geren, Don M. † 1938-2018 (2010)
Served as Director, Small Business Development Center, 1990-2000; Administrative Coordinator, JTPA, 1988-1990; Job Development Coordinator, JTPA, 1986-1988; Adjunct Instructor, 1975-1998.

Goslen, Alan H. (2011)
Served as Librarian, 1997-2010.

Guest, Joe W. †1925-2010 (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.

Hales, Sheila A. (2015)
Served as Associate Professor of Nursing, 1984-2011; Assistant Professor, 1981-1984; Adjunct Instructor, 2011-2014.

Hight, Americus V. (2017)
Served as Associate Professor, Nursing, 2011-2015; Assistant Professor, 2008-2010; Instructor, 2003-2007.

Hite, Carl M. (2013)
Served as President, 1996-2013.

Johnson, John H. †1930-2012 (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
Served as President, 1978-1985; Dean of Instruction, 1973-1978; Director of Institutional Research, 1971-1973.

Lee, Glenna †1935-2014 (2009)
Served as Associate Professor of Nursing, 1991-2003; Assistant Professor, 1985-1991; Instructor, 1982-1985.

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

Lynn, Mary Evelyn (2014)
Served as Director of Library and Media Services, 1999-2012.

Martel, Sue H. †1924-2017 (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.

McKenzie, Frank C. (2010)
Served as Dean, Business and Technology Division, 1994-2008; Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2001-2002; Professor and Assistant Dean, Business and Economics Division, 1984-1994; Associate Professor and Chair, Business Careers Department, 1981-1984; Assistant Professor and Chair, Business Careers Department, 1978-1981; Instructor, Manufacturing Technology, 1976-1978; Adjunct Instructor, 2003-2004, 2008-2009.

McNeely, Curtis R. (2012)
Served as Systems Manager, Office of Information Technology, 1998-2009; Computer Programmer/Analyst, 1989-1998; Computer Programmer 2, 1983-1989; Computer Programmer, 1979-1983; Computer Operator, 1977-1979.

Miller, Sherry (2011)
Served as Executive Secretary, Student Services, 2002-2010; Secretary 3, 1998-2002; Secretary 2, Mathematics and Science Division, 1986-1988; Account Clerk, Business Office, 1985-1986.

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

Moore, Nancy K. (2015)
Served as Associate Professor of Nursing, 1984-2011; Assistant Professor, 1981-1984; Adjunct Instructor, 2011-2014.

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.

Parks, Geraldine (2011)
Served as Director, Financial Aid, 1994-2010; Financial Aid Officer, 1989-1994; Assistant Coordinator of Financial Aid, 1987-1989.

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.

Rowlee, Edwin W. †1941-2010 (2011)
Served as Associate Professor, Chemistry, 1976-2009; Assistant Professor, 1972-1976; Instructor, 1969-1972; Adjunct Instructor 1990, 1993-94, 1996, 2003-04.

Sesler, Mason B. †1923-2013 (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 Instructor, 2005-2007.

Wheeler, Charles E. (2011)
Served as Dean, Mathematics and Science Division, 1994-2010; Assistant Dean, 1990-1994; Professor, Physics and Mathematics, 1983-1990; Associate Professor, 1980-1983; Assistant Professor, 1977-1980; Instructor, 1976-1977; Adjunct Instructor, 2010.

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

Witt, Sherra A. (2015)
Served as Dean, Business and Technology Division, 2010-2014; Interim Co-Dean, 2008-2010; Department Chair, Business, 2002-2010; Interim Dean, Business and Technology Division, 2008; Associate Professor, Business, 1983-2010; Assistant Professor, Business Careers, 1980-1983; Instructor, Secretarial Science/Office Careers, 1977-1980.

Wood, Fred A. (2015)
Served as Interim Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences Division, 2005-2013; Department Chair, English, 2002-2005; Associate Professor of English, 1978-2005; Assistant Professor, 1973-1978; Instructor, 1971-1973.

Yates, L. Dale (2014)
Served as Associate Professor of Computers and Information Systems, 1996-2012; Associate Professor of Accounting, 1979-1996; Assistant Professor, 1974-1979.