Faculty & Staff

College Council

Academic Deans

Faculty

SAMIRA ABDALLA—Instructor
School of Business
B.S. in Business Finance, Excelsior University
M.B.A. in Accounting, Excelsior University
Ph.D. in Business Administration, Liberty University

LESLIE ADAMCZYK—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

KATHLEEN AFFHOLTER—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Geology, University of New Mexico
M.S. in Geology, University of New Mexico
Ph.D. in Geological Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

GREGORY ARMOUR—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A.S. in Visual Communications, Northwestern Michigan College
B.A. in Photojournalism, Columbia College Chicago
M.A.R.C. in Architecture, University of Illinois

CYNTHIA ARNOLD—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University

MINOO ASKARI—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, Worcester State College
M.S. in Biological Science, University of Lowell
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee

LORA BAGWELL—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.S. in Secondary Education, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Secondary Education-English, Tennessee Technological University
M.A. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction-Reading, Tennessee Technological University

ROBERT BAIRD—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee 
B.A. in Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

REZA BASIRI—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Physics, Georgetown College
B.S. in Business Administration and Economics, Georgetown College
M.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Eastern Kentucky University

ZOE BASTONE—Assistant Professor/Reference Coordinator
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.A. in English Literature and French, King University
M.S. in Information Sciences, University of Tennessee

MORVARID BEJNOOD—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biochemistry, University Pierre et Marie Curie
M.S. in Biochemistry, University Pierre et Marie Curie
A.M.D. in Physiology of Reproduction, University of Paris
Ph.D. in Life Sciences, University of Tennessee

SAEED BEJNOOD—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Oklahoma
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Tennessee

JESSICA BELNAP—Dean/Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.A.S. in Nursing, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S. in Nursing Educator, Chamberlain College of Nursing
D.N.P., King University

BRIAN BERCHTOLD—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Psychology, Northern Illinois University
M.A. in Psychology, Northern Illinois University

DEBORAH BERNHARDT—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Writing/Literature, Sarah Lawrence College
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Arizona

JOSEPH BLAUVELT—Assistant Professor
School of Business
A.S. in Baking and Pastry Arts, Sullivan University
A.S. in Culinary Arts, Sullivan University
B.S. in Leadership and Organizational Administration, Austin Peay State University

TAMMIE BOLLING—Professor
School of Business
A.S. in General Studies, Mountain Empire Community College
A.S.A. in Business Administration, Mountain Empire Community College
B.S. in Business and Public Administration, University of Virginia
M.B.A. in Health Care Management, Bristol University
M.S. in Psychology, Kaplan University
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Phoenix
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Administration (HIT), Weber State University

ASHLEY BOONE—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, West Virginia Wesleyan College
M.A. in Mathematics, Appalachian State University

RON BRIDGES—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, Florida Southern College
M.S. in Biology Education, Troy State University
M.S. in Chemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

CARMEN BROWN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Communication Arts/Broadcasting, Carson Newman College
M.S. in English Education, University of Tennessee 

LISA BROWN—Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator 2nd Level
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.A.S. in Nursing, Tennessee State University
B.S. in Nursing, King University
M.S. in Nursing Education, Tennessee State University
D.N.P., King University

WILLIAM BUCK—Associate Professor/Blount County Campus Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
A.A. in English Literature, Pellissippi State Community College
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Tennessee

JERRY BURNS—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.A. in Chemistry, Carson Newman College
Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee

ANNA MATSEN CANTRELL—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English Literature, Tennessee Technological University
M.A. in English Composition, Belmont University

AMY CAPONETTI—Professor
School of Business
A.S. in General Studies, Pellissippi State Community College
B.A. in Psychology, Maryville College
M.S. in Human Resource Development, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee

CRISTINA CARBAJO—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Earth and Atmospheric Science, Purdue University

AMANDA CARR-WILCOXSON—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Lincoln College
B.A. in History, University of Illinois
M.A. in History, East Tennessee State University

DAVID CARTER—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A.T. in Mathematics, Sam Houston State University
M.A. in Mathematics, Sam Houston State University

MEILI CHARLES—Instructor 
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Computer Science, Maryville College
M.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee

ANNA CHILDS—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Higher Education, Curriculum/Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University

MARGARET CHOKA—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Social Science Education, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Education, University of Tennessee

SPENCER CHRISTENSEN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Communication Studies, University of Kentucky
M.A. in Communication Studies, University of Kentucky
M.F.A. in Acting and Directing, University of Missouri

MELISSA CLARK—Assistant Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Consumer Service in Interior Design, Carson Newman College
M.F.A. in Interior Design, Savanna College of Art and Design

PATRICIA COLLINS—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in History/English, East Tennessee State University
M.A. in English, East Tennessee State University
M.Ed. in Educational Communications and Technology, East Tennessee State University

MANDY COMES—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, King University
M.S. in Biology, University of Toledo

MOIRA CONNELLY—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in History, McGill University
M.A. in English, Professional Writing and Editing, George Mason University
Ph.D. in English, Composition and Applied Linguistics, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

CAROLINE COVINGTON—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.F.A. in Sculpture, University of Georgia
B.A. in Art and Art History, University of Georgia
M.F.A. in Sculpture, Maryland Institute College of Arts

JESSE CRAGWALL—Assistant Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Political Science, Maryville College
M.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Biblical Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
Master of Public Administration, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Tennessee

CARLENA CRASE—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, California State University
M.A. in English, American Literature, Theatre, California State University

TONY CROSSLAND—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Alabama
M.A. in Mathematics, University of Alabama

SUSAN CROWE—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S. in Secondary Education, Texas A&M University Commerce

KRISTIN CULBERTSON—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Philosophy, University of North Carolina
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Connecticut
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Connecticut

CHRISTOPHER CULLITON—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A., Harper College
B.S. in Media Studies, Northern Illinois University
M.B.A. in Business Administration, Northern Illinois University
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee

BENJAMIN CUMMINGS—Instructor
School of Business
A.A.S. Culinary, Pellissippi State Community College

CHRISTIE CUNNINGHAM—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Psychology, Lincoln Memorial University
M.S. in Psychology, Industrial/Organizational, University of Tennessee

MARIA DAVILA—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in English Education, University of Tennessee 
Specialist in Education in Instructional Technology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

HOPE DENNY—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Communication Studies, Lee University
M.S. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee

SERGIO DEPRES—Assistant Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
M.S. in Biomedical Informatics, Nova Southeastern University
M.S. in Computer Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University

AMBER DERKSEN—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University
M.S. in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic State University
Ph.D. in Nursing, Hampton University

MELISSA DOS SANTOS—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Communication Graphics Technology, Pellissippi State Community College
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
B.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Instructional Technology, University of Tennessee

JOSHUA DUNN—Instructor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee 
M.S. in Computer Science, University of Tennessee

TRENT EADES—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in News Writing/Editorial, University of North Texas
M.A. in English, University of North Texas

CHRISTINA ELLIOT—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, Earlham College
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee

ALLISON ENGLAND—Instructor 
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, Birmingham-Southern College 
M.S. in Biology, University of Nevada Reno

KURT ESLICK—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.M. in Music, North Carolina School of the Arts
M.F.A. in Art, Ohio State University

SUZANNE ETHERIDGE—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Secondary Education, Belmont College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

TRACEY FARR—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Organizational Management, Tusculum College

ALLEN FARVIN—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Physics, Isfahan University
M.S. in Engineering Sciences and Mechanics, Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics, Tennessee Technological University

CAROLYN FELLHOELTER— Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, Carson Newman College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

ALEX FITZNER—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.A. in English, University of Georgia

CINDY FOWINKLE–Assistant Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Memphis State University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Memphis State University

JONATHAN FOWLER—Dean/Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in History, Furman University
M.A. in History, Clemson University
Ph.D. in History, University of Tennessee

MARK FUENTES—Assistant Dean/Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Accounting, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Master of Accountancy in Accounting, University of Tennessee 
Certified Public Accountant

BRANDI FUNK—Associate Professor
School of Business
A.A. in General Business, Hawkeye Community College
B.S. in Human Services, Upper Iowa University
M.B.A. in Organizational Development, Upper Iowa University

RAMZI GHEZAWI—Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Political Science, University of Tennessee
M.S.P. in Urban Planning, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee

SAMI GHEZAWI—Assistant Dean/Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee

ANNA GIANFERANTE—Instructor 
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.F.A. in 2D Drawing, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Art Education, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Painting, Savannah College of Art and Design

INES GIBSON—Dean/Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland
M.A. in English, Pennsylvania State University
M.S. in School Counselor, Long Island University

TERRY GIBSON—Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Savannah State University
M.A. in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Tennessee Technological University
M.S.T. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee    

STEPHANIE GILLESPIE—Associate Professor/Instruction Coordinator
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.A. in Nonfiction Writing, University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in Library and Information Science, Clarion University

APRIL REBECCA GLATT—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.A. in Psychology, Christian Brothers University
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee

RACHEL GLAZENER—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Chemistry, Winthrop University
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, University of Tennessee

SAMUEL GLEASON—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
B.A. in Classics, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, Sewanee - The University of the South
M.A. in Literature, The Bread of Loaf School of English, Middlebury College

MISCHA GOLDMAN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.M. in String Bass Performance, University of Tennessee
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Lincoln Memorial University

RONALD GOODRICH—Assistant Dean/Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University
M.A. in Photography, Syracuse University

ANNIE GRAY—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Troy State University
M.A. in English, Tennessee State University
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH HAMBLEN—Instructor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S.P.H. in Environmental Science and Engineering, University of North Carolina 
M.S. in Ecology/Environmental Biology, University of Tennessee

ANA HANSEN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Personnel Administration, Instituto Antonio José de Sucre
M.S. in Curriculum/Instruction in Foreign Language Education, University of Tennessee

TERRY HANSEN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Spanish, Utah State University
M.A. in Languages and Literature, University of Utah

CLAUDE HARDY—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in Communication Arts, Indiana Wesleyan University
M.F.A. in Theatre Stage Design, Wayne State University

MARILYN HARPER—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Spanish, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education II, University of Tennessee

AMY HARRISON—Instructor/Cataloging Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.S. in University Studies, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Library Studies, University of Kentucky

VIDA HASHEMIAN—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.F.A. in Applied Art, University of Southwestern Louisiana
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, Academy of Art College

LISA HENDERSON—Assistant Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Psychology, Jacksonville State University
M.A. in Psychology, University of West Georgia

NICOLE HERGOTT—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Biological Science, University of Mississippi

CONI HERINKOVA—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Government, Centre College of Kentucky
J.D. in Law, Stetson University College of Law

MARGARET HINKLE—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Music, Lee College
M.M. in Music/Piano, University of Tennessee

CURTIS HOLMES—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee

WARD HOOKER—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Business Administration, Lander University
M.A. in Economics, Kansas State University

JENNIFER HORN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English Literature and Theatre, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Shakespeare Studies, University of Birmingham
Ph.D. in English, King’s College London

JEFFREY HORNER—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Biology/Biochemistry, East Tennessee State University
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, East Tennessee State University

MEAGAN HUMPHREYS—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Music, Birmingham Southern College
M.M. in Choral Conducting, University of Tennessee

PATRICIA IRELAND—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English/Creative Writing, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

BOBBY JACKSON—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A., Florida Community College
B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Florida
M.S.T. in Mathematics, University of Florida

JOAN JACKSON—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Physical Education, Hampton Institute
M.S. in Physical Education, Pennsylvania State University

JOHN JACKSON—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Education, Exercise Science, Tennessee Technological University
M.A. in Education, Exercise Science, Tennessee Technological University

MARGARET JANSEN—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A.S. in Engineering, Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. in Teacher Education/Secondary Teaching, University of Tennessee

WILL JOBE—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Language and World Business, University of Tennessee
B.A. in Systems Sciences, University of Trollhättan/Uddevalla
M.S. in Informatics, University of Gothenburg
Ph.D. in Computer and Systems Sciences, Stockholm University

DONNA JOHNSON—Instructor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.S. in Biology, Roane State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, Tennessee Wesleyan College
M.S. in Nurse Education, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Family Nurse Practitioner, Tennessee Technological University

LAUREN JORDAN—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A., Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Elementary Education, Tennessee Technological University
M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction/Reading Specialist, Tennessee Technological University

LISA KEITH—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology and Art, Berry College
M.S. in Biological Sciences, Wright State University

ELIZABETH KINARD—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Child and Family Studies, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Early Childhood Education, East Tennessee State University

DANIEL KORIE—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
A.A. in Social Science, Eastfield College
B.S. in Public Administration, University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. in Sociology, University of Texas at Dallas
M.S. in Sociology, Texas A&M University
Ph.D. in Family Studies, Texas Woman’s University

NOAH KOVER—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Biology, University of Albany
D.C. in Chiropractic, New York Chiropractic College

JONATHAN LAMB—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Milligan College
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

GAIL LAMBERT—Associate Professor
School of Business
A.S. in Business Management, Penn Foster College
B. S. in Organization Management, Tusculum College
M.Ed. in Educational Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University
Graduate Certificate in Computer Education, Fontbonne University

CASEY LAMBERT-HEATH—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Wofford College
M.A. in English, Oklahoma State University

KIERSTYN LAMOUR—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Michigan State University
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee

SKYLER LAUDERDALE—Assistant Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Sociology, Jacksonville State University
M.A. in Sociology, University of South Florida

AMY LAVELLE—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Exercise Science, Furman University
M.P.H. in Health Promotion and Education, University of South Carolina

LAURA LAWSON—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Liberal Studies with Elementary Education, Carson Newman University
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, Carson Newman University

MARY LEACH—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology

SEUNGHEE LEE—Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Physics, Korea University
M.Ed. in Physics, Korea University
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Physics, Kansas State University

COURT LEWIS—Associate Professor/Director, Quality Enhancement Planning
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
A.A. in Social Sciences, Jones County Junior College
B.A. in Philosophy, University of Southern Mississippi
B.A. in History, University of Southern Mississippi
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Southern Mississippi
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee

ROBERT LLOYD—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.S., Tompkins Cortland Community College
B.A. in English, University of New Hampshire
M.A. in English, University of New Hampshire

BRIAN LONG—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.G.S. in Communication Studies, University of Kansas
M.A. in Communication Studies, University of Minnesota
M.A. in Student Personnel Administration, Saint Louis University
Ph.D. in Communication, University of Oklahoma

TERESA LOPEZ—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Rochester
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee

KATIE LOVETTE—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Video Production, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in English, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Education Media Design and Technology, Full Sail University

SILENCE LUMEN—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.S. in General Transfer, Chattanooga State Community College
B.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

TARA COLLINS LYNN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Psychology, Lipscomb University
M.A. in English, Abilene Christian University 

ANITA MADDOX—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A. in Liberal Arts, Hiwassee College
B.S. in English, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. in Speech and Theatre, University of Tennessee

OLGA MALKINA—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, South Ural State University
M.S. in Linguistics, Southern Ural State University
M.S. in Physics, Florida Atlantic University
Ph.D. in Physics, Florida Atlantic University

JONATHAN MANESS—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.M. in Music Performance Guitar, Appalachian State University
B.S. in Music Industry Studies, Appalachian State University
M.M. in Music Production, Berklee College of Music

LINDA MANNING—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Business Education, University of Tennessee

SHAQUILLE MARSH—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.S in General Studies, Enterprise State Community College
B.S. in Communication Arts, Speech Broadcast Journalism, Troy University
M.A in Communication and Journalism, Auburn University
Ph.D. in Adult Education, Auburn University

SUSAN MARTEL—Associate Professor/Circulation Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
A.A. in General Education, American River College
B.A. in English, University of Maryland University College
M.S. in Information Studies, Florida State University

HOLLY MARTIN—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.B.A. in Management, University of Texas of the Permian Basin
M.S. in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management, Texas Tech University

KIM MARTIN—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, East Tennessee State University
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee 

EMMETT MASHBURN—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.B.A. in Accounting, University of Georgia
Master of Accountancy in Accounting, University of Tennessee
M.Div. in Divinity, Columbia International University
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Tennessee

ELLEN MATHENY—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, East Carolina University
M.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee

DANNISHA DAVIS MCALISTER—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.A. in General Studies, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Nursing Education, Western Governors University

ELIZABETH MCCOWAN—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Nursing, University of Tennessee
B.A. in History, University of Tennessee
Master of Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee
J.D. in Law, University of Tennessee

RONDA MCCOWN—Associate Professor/Clinical Lab Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.S. in Nursing, Roane State Community College 
B.S. in Nursing, King University 
M.S. in Nursing Education, Western Governors University 

MARGARET MCCRARY—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Emporia State University
M.A. in English, Emporia State University

BRIGITTE MCCRAY—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Mass Communications/English, Emory & Henry College
M.A. in English, Virginia Commonwealth University
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ph.D. in English, Louisiana State University

ANTHONETTE MCDANIEL—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in History, Bridgewater College
M.A. in History, James Madison University
Ph.D. in History, University of Tennessee

ERICA MCDONALD—Instructor 
School of Sciences and Nursing 
A.S. in Nursing, Pellissippi State Community College 
B.S. in Nursing, King University College 
M.S. in Nursing, Chamberlain University

ALLISON MCKITTRICK—Associate Professor/Strawberry Plains Campus Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.A. in Liberal Arts, The Evergreen State College
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Warren Wilson College
M.S. in Information Studies, University of Tennessee

FRANK MCQUILKIN—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Graphic Design, University of Tennessee

AMANDA MCREYNOLDS—Instructor
School of Business
A.A.S. in Business-Hospitality Management, Pellissippi State Community College
A.O.S. in Business Management-Baking and Pastry Arts, Culinary Institute of America
B.A. in Food & Beverage Entrepreneurship, Johnson & Wales University

MARTHA MERRILL—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Individual Directions, Carson Newman University
M.S. in Technological and Adult Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Collaborative Learning/Educational Psychology, University of Tennessee

EMILY MESSER—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.S. in Nursing, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Nursing, Carson Newman University
M.S. in Nursing Administration, King University

GALYA MICEK—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.A.S. in Nursing, William Rainey Harper College
B.S. in Nursing, Purdue University
M.S. in Nursing Education, Olivet Nazarene University

DEANNE MICHAELSON—Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Business Administration, Accounting, University of Tennessee
Master of Accountancy in Accounting, University of Tennessee
D.B.A. in Management, Lincoln Memorial University
Certified Public Accountant

CHARLES MILLER—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.F.A. in Theatre, University of Idaho
M.F.A. in Theatre/Directing, Southern Methodist University

CHRISTOPHER MILNE—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.A. in Biology, Lycoming College
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee

GRANT MINCY—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Geology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Geology, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL MINIC—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Mathematics, Middle Tennessee State University

MARY MONROE-ELLIS—Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee
M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL S. MOODE—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Organizational Communication, Murray State University
M.A. in Organizational Communication, Murray State University
Ph.D. in Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin

NICHOLAS MORGAN—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Psychology, University of Tennessee
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Houston

KATHERINE MORRIS—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Sociology, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Tennessee

STEPHANIE MORRIS—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Chemistry, Florida State University
M.S. in Chemistry, University of Tennessee

DONALD MUELLER—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Texas State University
M.A. in Spanish, Texas State University
M.A. in Foreign Languages and Literature, Purdue University

MIKE MURPHY—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Tennessee 
M.A. in English, University of Memphis

DAMON MURRAH—Associate Professor 
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Houston
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

CHESTER NEEDHAM—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in Marketing, University of Wisconsin
M.A. in English, University of Minnesota

EKATERYNA O’MEARA—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in French and Russian, Harvard University
M.Ed. in International Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education  

RICK OSTER—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Accounting, University of Tennessee
Master of Accountancy in Accounting, University of Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant

JULIUS OYIER—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Nairobi
M.S. in Mathematical Sciences, Tennessee State University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Management Science, University of Tennessee

KRISTIN PANDOLFI—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Philosophy, University of North Carolina Asheville
M.A. in Philosophy, University of Connecticut
Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Connecticut

SCOTT PARROTT—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Agricultural Business, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia
Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, University of Tennessee
Certified Public Accountant, Retired

ANGELA PARTELOW—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A.S. in Management, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Pre-Teaching Mathematics, University of Tennessee

RICHARD PATTON—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English and Mathematics, Adrian College
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee

CAITLIN PEFFERS—Instructor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Entomology, Michigan State University
M.S. in Entomology, Ohio State University

GARRY PENNYCUFF—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Education, Bowling Green State University
M.S. in Chemistry, Middle Tennessee State University

JASON PENWELL—Instructor/Collections Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
 A.S. in University Parallel, Northeast State Community College 
 B.S. in Mass Communication, Middle Tennessee State University 
 M.S. in Information Sciences, University of Tennessee  

DENISE PENZKOFER—Associate Professor/Student Success Coaching Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.S. in General Education, Montreat-Anderson College
B.A. in Physical Education, Maryville College
M.S. in Exercise Physiology, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH PETTIT—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, University of Wisconsin
M.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University

ANNE PHARR—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Baylor University
M.A. in English, Baylor University

JENNIFER PRIANO—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.A.S. in Nursing, Sinclair Community College
B.S. in Nursing, King University
M.S. in Nursing, King University

JONATHAN RAVENSCROFT—Instructor    
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics    
B.S. in Civil Engineering, University of Tennessee    
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
Ed.D. in Education, South College     

KARA RAYMOND—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics Education, University of Central Florida
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

TRACY REES—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Communications, University of Pittsburgh
M.S. in Educational Psychology, University of Tennessee

LINDA REEVES—Assistant Dean/Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.A. in Biology, Washington and Jefferson College
M.S. in Biological Science, Kent State University
Ph.D. in Botany, University of Tennessee

HERBERT RIETH—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Fine Arts, Indiana University
M.F.A. in Art, University of Cincinnati

DIANE RILEY—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Interior Design, Savannah College of Art and Design

KELLY RIVERS—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.B. in English and History, Elon University
M.A. in English, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in English, University of Tennessee

HAROLD ROWLAND—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English (Creative Writing), University of Tennessee
M.S. in Applied Linguistics (Teaching English as a Second Language), Georgia State University

AARON ROY—Assistant Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A.S. in Welding Technology, Pellissippi State Community College
A.S. in General Associate of Science, Pellissippi State Community College

NICHOLAS RUMMELL—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Classical Civilization, University of Cincinnati
B.A. in History, Kent State University
M.A. in History, College of Charleston and The Citadel
Ph.D. in Liberal Studies, University of Memphis

JEFFREY RUSSELL—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.S. in Mass Communication, Middle Tennessee State University
M.A. in English, Belmont University
Ph.D. in Educations Psychology and Research, University of Tennessee

TOBY RUSSELL—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S., Logan University
D.C. in Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic

GEORGETTE SAMARAS—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Biology, University of Colorado
M.S. in Behavioral Psychology, Walden University

PAULA SAWYER—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Berry College
M.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Tennessee

JOSEPH SCHMITZ—Assistant Professor​
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B. S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Kaplan University

HEATHER SCHROEDER—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A., Rock Valley College
B.A. in Art History, Beloit College
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, University of Wisconsin

ALLISON SCRIPA—Professor/Magnolia Avenue Campus Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.S. in Zoology, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Information Sciences, University of Tennessee

MICHAEL SEAMAN—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.S. in Recording Arts, Full Sail University
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology, Full Sail University

PAULUS SHELBY—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Agricultural Science, University of Tennessee Martin
M.S. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Science, University of Tennessee

JERRY SHERROD—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Education, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Industrial Education, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Education Policy, Planning and Analysis, Florida State University

JULIE SHUBZDA—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Interior Design, Florida State University
M.S. in Interior Design, University of Tennessee

JUDITH SICHLER—Assistant Dean/Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee
Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Tennessee

LINDA SMITH-STATON—Associate Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Animal Science, University of New Hampshire
M.S. in Animal Science, University of Tennessee

MARY ELLEN SPENCER—Dean/Associate Professor
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.L.S. in Library Science, Indiana University

LISA STAMM—Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, East Tennessee State University
M.S. in Nursing, University of Tennessee

ALLISON STEIN—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
A.S., Wayne County Community College District
B.A. in History, University of Michigan
M.A. in History, Eastern Michigan University

LINDA STREEBECK—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction/Mathematics Education, University of Tennessee

ADAM STREICH—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.A.S. in Industrial Welding Technology, Fox Valley Technical College
B.A.S. in Leadership and Organizational Stds., University of Wisconsin

CLAIRE SUDDETH—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Michigan
M.M. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

WENDY SUKOSD—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, University of Louisiana Lafayette
M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of New Mexico
Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, Louisiana State University

DEBORAH SZWARC—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Finance, Bentley University
M.S. in Accounting, Strayer University

AMY TANKERSLEY—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Tennessee

MARCELLA TEFFETELLER—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Maryville College
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction/English Education, University of Tennessee 

MICHAEL TERRY—Instructor 
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.S. in Material Sciences, Pellissippi State Community College
A.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Pellissippi State Community College
B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S. in Industrial Management, Middle Tennessee State University

SHANE TERRY—Instructor 
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tennessee Technological University

DARYL THOMAS—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Tuskegee University
M.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

MERVE KESTER THOMAS—Dean/Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, Uludag University Bursa
M.S. in Mathematics, TOBB University of Economics and Technology
Ph.D. In Mathematics, University of Memphis

ANDREW TINKER—Instructor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Broadcast Communications, Westminster College
M.A. in Theology, Pittsburg Theological Seminary
M.Th. in Theological Ethics, University of Edinburg
M.Phil. in Christian Ethics and Practical Theology, University of Edinburg
Ph.D. in Rhetoric, Duquesne University

JESSIE TIPTON—Instructor 
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
A.A.S. in Video Production, Pellissippi State Community College 
B.S. in Communication, Journalism and Electronic Media, University of Tennessee
M.A. in Marketing Communication, Austin Peay State University 

DONNA TROGDON—Assistant Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Austin Peay State University
M.S. in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security Administration, Tiffin University

BARBARA VEITH—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
B.S. in Chemistry, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University
Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Rutgers University

LARRY VINCENT—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz, University of Tennessee
M.M. in Jazz, University of Tennessee

JACQUELINE WATKINS—Assistant Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Teacher Education, University of Tennessee
Specialist in Education in Mathematics, University of Tennessee

ELIZABETH WEAVER—Associate Professor 
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics 
B.A. in Mathematics, Carson Newman University
M.A. in Mathematics, Wake Forest University 
Ph.D. in Community College Leadership, Ferris State University

ANNA WELLS—Assistant Professor
School of Sciences and Nursing
A.S. in Nursing, Lincoln Memorial University
B.S. in Nursing, King University
B.S. in Health Arts, University of St. Francis
M.S. in Nursing, Western Governors University

ERIN WENNER—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics Education, University of Montana
M.S. in Mathematics Education, Montana State University

DAVID WEST—Instructor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Geography, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Geography, University of Tennessee

CHARLES WHITE—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Western Carolina University
M.A. in English, Western Carolina University
M.F.A. in Creative Writing, Spalding University
Ph.D. in English, East Texas A&M University

LANE WHITESIDE—Instructor     
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology, State Technical Institute at Knoxville     
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Tennessee

NATHAN WIDENER—Assistant Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in Music and History, Maryville College
M.A. in History, Appalachian State University

CALEB WILLIAMSON—Associate Professor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Computer Engineering, University of Tennessee

GRECHEN WINGERTER—Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in Theatre, Illinois State University
M.F.A. in Theatre Arts, University of Idaho

KERI WITHINGTON—Associate Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English, Brigham Young University
M.A. in Creative Writing, University of Winchester

WALTER WITT—Instructor
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, Emory & Henry College
M.S. in Mathematical Sciences, East Tennessee State University
M.Ed. in Mathematics Education, Emory & Henry College

MICHAEL WOLFE—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.S. in Biology and Psychology, Heidelberg University
M.B.O.L., Defiance College
Doctor of Management, Case Western Reserve University

AMYE WOMBLES—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B.A. in English Literature, University of Tennessee
M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, English Education, University of Tennessee
Ed.S. in Administration and Supervision, Lincoln Memorial University

KAREN WRIGHT—Assistant Professor
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies
B. A. in English, University of Tennessee
M.A. in English, Middle Tennessee State University

TODD YAZDI—Associate Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.A. in History, Vanderbilt University
M.A. in History, East Tennessee State University

BROOKS ZIEGLER—Associate Professor 
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
A.S., Ohio University 
B.S. in Mathematics, Ohio University
M.S. in Mathematics, Ohio University

HOLLY ZITKA—Professor
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services
B.S. in Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee
J.D. in Law, University of Tennessee

JOSEPH ZITKA—Associate Professor
School of Business
B.A. in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University
M.A. in Economics, Wayne State University
M.S. in Management, Austin Peay State University

Staff

TIZAF ABDASSAMAD—Head Men’s Soccer Coach/Student Success Coordinator
Athletics/Student Success Center

STEVE ADAMS—HVAC Mechanic II
Facilities

ANTIJA ALLEN—Director/Associate Professor
Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence (PACE)

LAURA ALLEN—Executive Assistant I to the Vice President
External Affairs

BOBBI ANDERSON—Testing Technician II
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Testing Center

JAMES ANDREWS—Head Golf Coach
Athletics

JILLIAN ATCHLEY—Technical Clerk II
Admissions and Communications Center

LISA ATHERTON—Information Processing Specialist II
Disability Services

ADAM ATKINS—Police Officer 
Campus Police

JAMES AYERS—Analyst I
Applications Programming Support

BECKY AYLING—Advisor
Advising

CHRISTINA BAILEY—Functional Support Technician
Payroll

YVON BAPTISTE—Computer Technician II
Information Technology   

JON BARGER—Computer Technician II    
Information Technology   

VICTORIA BARNES—Coordinator
Financial Aid    

DAVID BARRETO—Manager
Financial Aid

MILES BASEHART—Assistant Dean of Students
Student Affairs

SHERYLDINE BATES—Senior Analyst
Applications Programming Support

ALLYSON BECKMAN—Director, Institutional Compliance/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Institutional Compliance

JULIE BELL—Digital Media Specialist
Events Services

SCOTT BELL—AV Services Coordinator
Information Technology

DEBRA BENEDICT—Coordinator
Enrollment Services

MANDY BENTZ—Director, Fiscal Operations
Administrative Affairs

RON BLACKBURN—Advertising Coordinator
Marketing and Communications

ERIC BOLLMANN—Manager
Information Technology

DALE BORCHARDT—Police Officer
Campus Police

GREGORY BOSTICK—Director
Tennessee Small Business Development Center

JASON BOWERMAN—Landscape Technician II
Facilities

KRISTI BRABSON—Employment Specialist
Human Resources

ANDREW BRADFORD—IT Purchasing/Inventory Specialist
Information Technology

KAITLYN BRANNON—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Sciences and Nursing

ANGELA BRANSON—Technical Clerk III/Project Coordinator
Workforce and Community Development

EFRAIN BRAVO—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

GEETHA BRIDGEMAN—Testing Administrator
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Testing Center

PAUL (ZACH) BRINE—Access Control and Logistics Manager
Facilities

RICHARD BRINTNALL—Police Corporal
Campus Police

AMANDA BUFFALO—Specialist II
Enrollment Services

TAMIR BURNEE—Recycled Material Handler
Facilities

LOGAN BURNETTE—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

SHERRI BYRD—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

MATTHEW CALDWELL—Event Technician Supervisor
Event Services

MICHAEL CANNADY—Analyst I, Systems and Operations
Information Technology

BRANDY CANTERBERRY—Case Manager
Student Care and Advocacy

JOSHUA CANTRELL—Manager, Technical Support
Information Technology

ASHLEY CAPPS—Specialist I
Financial Aid

AMANDA CARRASCO—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services

ANTOINE CARSON—Coordinator
Student Success

ANDREW CASTEEL—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

SYDNEY CAULFIELD—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technology

MICHAEL CHAUNCEY—Police Officer
Campus Police  

RANDALL CLARK—Manager, Network Services
Information Technology

ROBERT CLARK—Systems Technician III
Information Technology

ALAN CLINGAN—Computer Systems Analyst
Information Technology

ANN COFFEY—Budget Manager
Administrative Affairs 

MARK COSTANTINO—Analyst I  
Applications Programming Support

SHARON COUCH—Director 
Student Engagement and Leadership 

CHRISTY COULTER—Blount County Library Assistant
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

RACHAEL CRAGLE—Assistant Dean of Students/Director, Advising/Veterans Services
Advising

TERRY CROWE—Chief of Police
Campus Police 

LORA LEE DALIA—Director, Curriculum
Academic Affairs

WILLIAM DARBY—Helpdesk Assistant III
Information Technology

CHARITY DAVENPORT—Instructional Technology Accessibility Specialist
Pellissippi Academy of Excellence (PACE)

ROBIN DAVIS—Contract Specialist
Procurement Services

SARAH DAVIS— Manager, Recruitment Services
Enrollment Services

SANDRA DAVIS-BULLIS—Specialist
Student Care and Advocacy

JESSICA DAVIS-CASTEEL—Executive Assistant I to the Vice President
Administrative Affairs

STEFANIE DECKER—Business Specialist     
Tennessee Small Business Development Center    

MATTHEW DELGADO—Circulation Specialist
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

TIFFANY DEPORTER—Communication Voice Network Analyst
Information Technology

DOUGLAS DEVANEY—Counselor
Counseling Services

MARIANA DIAZ-LOPEZ—Head Women’s Soccer Coach/Student Success Coordinator 
Athletics/Student Success Center

TERESA DIEHL—Senior Specialist
Tennessee Small Business Development Center

JAQUANDSREA DUDLEY—Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Student Success Coordinator
Athletics/Student Success Center

JEFFREY DUNN—Police Officer
Campus Police

ESTHER DYER—Assistant Director
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

NORMAN EASTERDAY—Stock Clerk 
Facilities

NANCY EDMONDS—Testing Technician II
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Testing Center

ANNETTE ELDRIDGE—Support Specialist
Academic Affairs

KELLY ELLENBURG—Director, Community Services Program
Workforce and Community Development

SONYA ELSBERRY—Magnolia Avenue Library Assistant
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

PHILIP EMS—Manager, Student Recreation Center
Student Life and Recreation

DEBRA EVANS—Enrollment Services Specialist II
Start Strong Center

TODD EVANS—Director, Solutions Management
Workforce and Community Development

CLIFFORD FAULKNER—Mechanical Engineering Lab Technician
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

LUKE FEKETE—Director, First Year Experience
Stay Strong Success Center

MARK FENSKE—Police Officer
Campus Police 

WENDY FINTAK—Administrative Assistant IV
Strawberry Plains Programs

NICOLE FLORY—Executive Assistant I
Foundation

WENDY FLOYD—Director
Financial Aid

LISA FONDREN—Strawberry Plains Library Assistant 
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

SHARLEEN FOSTER—Media Technologies Support Technician
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technology

RANDY FOUST—Manager, Systems and Operation Support
Information Technology

SAMANTHA FOX—Administrative Assistant V
Tennessee Small Business Development Center

AARON FREE—Counselor
Counseling

DEANNA FRENCH—Coordinator
Career Development

KELSY FRITTS—Coordinator and SCO Veterans Services
Veterans Services

MELANIE FRYE—Technical Clerk I    
Admissions and Records  

ANDREW FULLER—International Admissions Specialist
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

KATHERINE FULLERTON—Instructional Systems Specialist
Distance Education 

MARK FRIEBUS—Senior Graphic Designer
Marketing and Communications

EDWARD GALL—Maintenance Worker    
Facilities

MALCOLM GALLOWAY—Helpdesk Technician II
Information Technology

JOYCE GARCIA—Laboratory Technician II
School of Sciences and Nursing

THOMAS GARNER—Maintenance Supervisor 
Facilities

JONATHAN GILBERT—Manager, Work-Based Learning
Career Development

THERESA GILKEY-CASTILLO—Assistant Director
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

JEREMY GILLIAM—Custodial and Waste Management Coordinator
Facilities

BRIAN GILPIN—Lab Technician Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing

CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN—Police Sergeant
Campus Police

KRISTINA GOODACRE—Director, Talent Management
Human Resources

ZOE GOODACRE—Supervisor
Student Account Services 

TIFFANY GREENLEE—Transcript Analyst
Records

LAURA GROSEK—Health Sciences Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing

DYLAN HALL—Manager, Application Programming Support
Information Technology

GINGER HAMBY—Accounts Payable Supervisor
Procurement Services

ANNA HANEY—Advisor
Advising

FELICIA HANKINS—Program Coordinator 
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies

KARIN HARDIN—Manager, Procurement Services
Procurement Services

DERRICK HARMON—Advisor
Advising

AMY HARRISON—Cataloging Librarian
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

LISA HARRISON—Database Specialist
Foundation 

TRENNA HARRISON—Specialist
Accounts Payable

JO ANN HATCHER—Administrative Assistant III
Workforce and Community Development

JEFF HECKEL—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

CARL HENLINE—HVAC Mechanic III
Facilities

DANETTE HENNEKE —Director, Grant Development
Foundation

NANCY HENNINGER—Academic Completion Coordinator
Records

BEN HICKS—Helpdesk Technician II
Information Technology

CINDY HICKS—Systems Technician II
Information Technology

JEREMY HICKS—Instructional Media Technician
Information Technology

TYLER HICKS—Student Account Services Specialist
Student Account Services

KATRENIA HILL—Nursing Skills/Simulation Laboratories Coordinator 
School of Sciences and Nursing

GARY HINSHAW—Helpdesk Technician I
Information Technology

CHERYL HODGSON—Police Corporal
Campus Police

ANDREA HOLLOMAN—Executive Assistant III to the President
President’s Office

LORNA HOLLOWELL—Coordinator, Title III, Mosaic Initiative
Stay Strong Center

RUSSELL HOLT—Analyst I, Applications Programming Support
Information Technology

ANA HOOKER—Enrollment Services Specialist I
Start Strong Center

AUBREY HORNER—Laboratory Technician I
School of Sciences and Nursing

CALVIN HOUPPERT—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

TODD HOWARD—Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Facilities

ANGELA HUGHES—Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs for Parallel Programs/Professor
Academic Affairs

SHAWN HUGHES—Head Baseball Coach/Advisor
Athletics/Advising

DAVID HURT—Advisor
Advising

JAMES HYDUSIK—Financial Aid Technical Analyst
Financial Aid

JACQUELINE INGRAM—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies

JARROD JACKSON—Laboratory Technician II
School of Sciences and Nursing

LAQUINTA JACKSON—Manager
Stay Strong Success Center

WAYNE JAKOBITZ—Police Officer
Campus Police

JORDON JENNINGS—HVAC Mechanic II
Facilities

TATE JOHNSON—Visual Media Coordinator
Marketing and Communications

DARRIAN JONES—Head Men’s Basketball Coach/Student Success Coordinator
Athletics/Student Success Center

MEGHAN JONES—Coordinator
Disability Services

MELISSA JONES—Purchasing Coordinator
Procurement Services

SPENCER JOY—Manager
Dual Enrollment

SELENA KIMBER—Student Success Coordinator
Stay Strong Success Center

HOLLY KING—Employment Specialist
Human Resources

JENNIFER KING—Specialist
Student Account Services

LUTHER (ALLEN) KITTS—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

PAMELA LAU—Academic Scheduling Coordinator
Academic Services

AUSTIN LAWSON—Analyst I
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

TANZA LEATHERWOOD—Functional Support Technician
Fiscal Reporting

AMANDA LEQUIRE—Specialist
Accounts Payable

JAIME LEMONS—Coordinator
Financial Aid

KATIE ANN LIETZ—Public Relations Specialist
Marketing and Communications

JAKE LINK—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

CHRISTIAN LOCKHART—Director
Student Care and Advocacy

SUSAN LONG—Nursing Pathways Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing

MICHAEL LOONEY—Senior Computer Technician
Information Technology

CHARLES LOVE—Environmental Health and Safety Technician
Facilities

VALERIE LOVE—Administrative Assistant IV
Institutional Compliance

TRAVIS LOVEDAY—Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Student Affairs

AMANDA LOVING—Information Processing Specialist III
Facilities

CARMON LOWE—Automotive Mechanic
Facilities

BROOK LOWRY—IT Security Analyst
Information Technology

TERRY LUND—Administrative Assistant IV
Pellissippi Academic Center for Excellence (PACE)

SCOTT MANN—Advisor
Advising

AMY MARGOLIS—Functional Support Technician 
Payroll

STEPHANIE MARKOWITZ—Instructional Technology (Emerging) Specialist    
Distance Education

GRAYSON MARSHALL—Social Media Specialist
Marketing and Communications

EDDY MAYFIELD—Maintenance Scheduler
Facilities

CYNTHIA MCCLEARY-NORTH—Student Success Coordinator
Stay Strong Success Center

BEN MCDANIEL—Horticulture Technician II
Facilities

KATRINA MCDANIEL—Manager
Payroll

REBECCA MCDONOUGH—Director
Career Development

GEORGE MCFARLAND—Police Officer
Campus Police

LELAH MCMAHAN—Director, Scholarship Development
Foundation

SARAH MCMURRAY—Director
Disability Services

REGINA MCNEW—Director
Facilities

REBECCA MCPHERSON—Specialist 
Dual Enrollment

ANNA MEYER—Technical Clerk I
Enrollment Services

CONNIE MILLER—Coordinator
Enrollment Services

MICHELLE MILLER—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

HEATHER MINCEY—Financial Accountant
Fiscal Reporting

NASHWA MOHAMED—Student Development Assistant 
TRIO Student Support Services

ANDREW MONTGOMERY—Computer Technician I
Information Technology

CHARLES MONTGOMERY—Computer Technician II
Information Technology  

PATRICIA MOORE—Advisor
Advising

RENEE MOORE—Assistant Vice President
Administrative Affairs 

DOUGLAS MYERS—Transcript Analyst
Records

KAREN WEBB NANCE—Scheduling Specialist III
Enrollment Services

MARIA NARANJO-MARTIN—Laboratory Technician II
School of Sciences and Nursing

JOAN NEWMAN—Director
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Testing Center

CAROL NICOLLS—Functional Support Technician
Fiscal Reporting

LISA NIPPER—Administrative Assistant IV
Curriculum Development

MICHAEL NOE—HVAC Supervisor
Facilities

HOLLY OESTREICHER—Acquisitions Specialist
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

AARON OVERALL—Support Specialist
Student Affairs

LAURA OVERTON—Functional Support Technician
Student Account Services

EZEKIEL OWENS—Mail and Logistics Clerk
Facilities

LIDIA PALCU—Analyst I
Application Programming Support

MARK PALMER—Technical Clerk II
Campus Police

MELANIE PARADISE—Director
Admission and Records

NANCY PICAULY-GLATT—Information Processing Specialist III
Foundation

KIMBERLY PIERCE—Coordinator
Financial Aid

ANDREW POLNICKI—Director, MegaLab
Workforce and Community Development

MELANIE PRICE—Manager
Start Strong Center

CRYSTAL RAINES—Specialist II
Enrollment Services

MARISOL BENITEZ RAMIREZ—Director, Institutional Research
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

ANDY RAYFIELD—Electrical Engineering Laboratory Technician
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

GRANT READON—Coordinator
Enrollment Services

JASON REED—Welding Technology Technician
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

CHARLES RICHARDSON—Network Technician II
Information Technology

EMILY RIDINGS—Engineering Laboratory Technician
School of Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

PATTI ROGERS—Administrative Assistant IV
Magnolia Avenue Programs

EMILY ROY—Head Cross Country and Half Marathon Coach
Athletics

JOHN RUPPE—Police Corporal
Campus Police

ROCHELLE RUSHLOW—Specialist
Student Account Services 

RAUL SANCHEZ JR—Advisor
Advising

MITCHELL SANDS—Housekeeper
Facilities

CERRIE SATTERFIELD—Coordinator
Financial Aid

CINDY SAUER—Education Advisor
Advising

CHRISTY SCHNEIDER—Specialist I
Enrollment Services

ELIZABETH SCOTT—Administrative Assistant IV
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Tutoring Center

JUSTIN SELZLER—Police Officer
Campus Police

JAN SHARP—Director
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Tutoring Center 

​JASON SHARP—Landscape Technician I
Facilities 

KATHERINE SHAW—Test Administrator
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Testing Center

KINSEY SHIFFLETT—Manager, Benefits  
Human Resources  

JADA SHOEMAKER-GROOVER—Director, Culinary Support
School of Business

DEBRA SHOPE—Executive Assistant I to the Vice President
Academic Affairs

LINDSEY SHOPE—Coordinator
TN Consortium for International Studies

ELLIS (STAN) SHROPSHIRE—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

BERRY SHUMPERT—Director
Stay Strong Success Center

JOHN SIGLIN—Manager, Student Experience Data
Start Strong Center

ELISA SIMMONS—Director
Fiscal Reporting

NANCY SKEEN—Circulation Assistant
School of Academic Advancement, Libraries

PATTI SLATON—Administrative Assistant IV
Blount County Programs

BRIAN SLIGER—Database Systems Technician
Information Technology

DAVID SMITH—Assistant Director, Web and Advertising
Marketing and Communications

LISA SMITH—Technical Clerk II 
Facilities

LUKE SMITH—Manager, Work Based Learning
Career Development

MEREDITH SMITH—Head Softball Coach/Advisor
Athletics/Advising

TRAVIS SNYDER—Maintenance Worker
Facilities

JOEL B. SOUTHERN—Publications Coordinator
Marketing and Communications

CATHERINE SPENCER—Administrative Assistant I
Advising

HOPE SPENCER—Senior Grant Accountant
Fiscal Reporting

RYAN STAFFORD—Athletics Compliance Coordinator
Enrollment Services 

JENNIFER STRADER—Health Sciences Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing 

TERRI STRADER—Manager
Records

JESSICA STREICH—Director
Start Strong Center

MONICA STYLES—Administrative Assistant III
Student Engagement and Leadership

SHARMON SUIT—Grant Development Coordinator
Foundation

REMONDA SWAFFORD-ALLEYNE—Academic Administrative Assistant
School of Business

EUGENIA TAYLOR—Specialist I    
Enrollment Services    

CHRIS TEMPLETON—Police Corporal
Campus Police

DONALD THOMAS—Police Sergeant
Campus Police

JOHN TINDELL—Computer Technician II
Information Technology

ASHLEY TIPTON—Coordinator
Disability Services

LEIGH ANNE TOUZEAU—Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
Enrollment Services

VELVA TRENT—Laboratory Coordinator
School of Sciences and Nursing

KEIGAN TROUTT—Helpdesk Technician II
Information Technology

NANCY TRUETT—Director 
Counseling Services

THELMA VANDERGRIFF—Coordinator
Financial Aid

PATRICIA VARGA—Technical Analyst/Report Writer, Applications Programming Support
Information Technology

FONDA VICKERY—Retention Coordinator
TRIO Student Support Services

EVAN WARREN—Enrollment Services Specialist I
Start Strong Center

PHYLICIA WASHINGTON—Coordinator
School of Academic Advancement, Academic Tutoring Center

DARLENE WATERS—Helpdesk Assistant I
Information Technology

ERIKA WAYCASTER—Head Women’s Volleyball Coach/Student Success Coordinator
Athletics/Stay Strong Student Success Center

GREGORY WEBB—Manager, Admissions
Enrollment Services

HEATHER WHITE—Licensed Counselor
Counseling Services

JOHN WHITE—Police Officer
Campus Police

DAVID WILLIAMS—Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Facilities

LAURIE WILLIAMS—Technical Clerk III
Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment and Planning

SHAWNA WILLIAMS—Deputy Chief
Campus Police

VENETIA WILLIAMS—Director
TRIO Student Support Services

BRITTNEY WILLIAMSON—Specialist II
Enrollment Services

JUPITER WILLIS—Administrative Assistant IV
Human Resources

TARA WILLOUGHBY—Advisor
Advising

TIMOTHY WILSON—Director, Sales
Workforce and Community Development

ELISSA WINZENBURG—Licensed Counselor
Counseling Services

PAUL WISE—Media Technologies Computer Technician
School of Communication, Arts, and Media Technologies

SUSAN WOLFENBARGER—Coordinator
Financial Aid

LAUREN ZIEGLER—Coordinator
Institutional Compliance

Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials (T.C.A § 49-7-133)

(a) A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or in writing, that the person:

(1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or

(3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.

(b) Misrepresentation of academic credentials is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) Each institution of the University of Tennessee system and the state university and community college system shall include in any catalog, on the institution’s website and in any contract for employment in a position requiring academic credentials a warning that the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials constitutes a Class A misdemeanor. The warning shall define the offense of misrepresentation of academic credentials.