Tennessee Board of Regents
The Honorable Bill Haslam,
Governor and Chairman
The Honorable John Morgan,
Chancellor
The Honorable Gregory Duckett,
Vice-Chair, 9th Congressional District, 2006-2012
The Honorable Linda Weeks,
Faculty Regent, 2011-2012
The Honorable John Farris,
At-Large, West Tennessee, 2008-2014
The Honorable Tom Griscom,
3rd Congressional District, 2010-2011
The Honorable Kevin S. Huffman,
Commissioner of Education
The Honorable Julius Johnson,
Commissioner of Agriculture
The Honorable Jonas Kisber,
8th Congressional District, 2008-2014
The Honorable Fran Marcum,
4th Congressional District, 2010-2016
The Honorable Paul Montgomery,
1st Congressional District, 2007-2013
The Honorable Lee Gatts,
Student Regent, 2011-2012
The Honorable John S. “Steve” Copeland,
DVM, 6th Congressional District, 2009-2012
The Honorable Richard Rhoda,
Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission
The Honorable Howard Roddy,
At-Large, East Tennessee, 2010-2016
The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds,
At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2010-2012
The Honorable Robert P. Thomas,
5th Congressional District, 2009-2015
The Honorable Danni B. Varlan,
2nd Congressional District, 2010-2013
Administration
Nathan L. Essex, President
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1964
M.S., Jacksonville State University, 1972
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1975
Joanne Bassett, Provost and Executive Vice President,
Academic Affairs and Information Technology Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 1971
M.A., University of Memphis, 1973
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1985
Sherman D. Greer, Executive Assistant to the President for
Government Relations
B.A., University of Tennessee - Martin, 2003
Karen F. Nippert, Vice President,
Institutional Advancement
B.S., University of Memphis, 1974
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1988
Ronald G. Parr, Vice President,
Financial and Administrative Services
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1972
M.B.A., University of Miami, Florida, 1978
Barbara Roseborough, Associate Vice President,
Academic Affairs
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1973
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
Paul Thomas, Executive Director,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
B.B.A., Tennessee State University, 1987
Carol A. Tosh, Vice President,
Student Services and Enrollment Management
B.S., University of Pittsburgh, 1969
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh, 1974
Ed.D, University of Pittsburgh, 1996
Deans
Loretta McBride, Interim Dean, Associate Professor,
Arts and Sciences
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1972
M.A., University of Memphis, 1986
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1987
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2011
Gary Michael Stephens, Dean,
Career Studies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1982
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 2011
Faculty
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Cynthia E. Sing Abadie, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2000
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
Vicki Armstrong, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 1981
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1996
James Atkinson, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri – Rolla, 2000
M.S., University of Missouri – Rolla, 2002
B
Alpha Ba, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 2007
M.S., University of Memphis, 2011
Charles E. Baker, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1998
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
J.D., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 2005
Saeid Baki-Hashemi, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Louisville, 1980
M.S., Murray State University, 1983
Amanda M. Banker, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Joanitha T. Barnes, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga,
2000
M.A., Criminology, University of Memphis, 2005
Mickey Beloate, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1979
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1982
Clair Berry, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Newcomb College, New Orleans, 1963
M.S., Louisiana State University, 1965
M.A., University of Memphis, 1981
M.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Anthony Biggers, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Stephen L. Black, Associate Professor,
Language and Literature
B.S., Rhodes College, 1972
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1984
Todd W. Blankenbeckler, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Robert A. Blaudow, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, 1996
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2008
Mary Ann Bodayla, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Newark State College, 1973
M.A., New York University, 1976
Dolores Boland, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
R.T., Methodist School of Radiology, 1978
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2000
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2001 B.S.R.T., (R) (M)
Douglas J. Branch, Associate Professor,
Director, Honors Academy,
Languages and Literature
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1987
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
John Louis Brassel, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
M.B.A., Christian Brothers College, 1993
Beverly Brittmon, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Valetta R. Brinson, Instructor,
Communication, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Morris Brown College, 1998
M.M., Middle Tennessee State University, 2000
Charles E. Bryant, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1974
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1983
Ray D. Burkett, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1961
M.A., University of Kansas, 1964
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1969
Willie Burley, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S., Rust College, 2000
M.S., Christian Brothers, 2010
Osborne Burks, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1979
PHARMD, University of Tennessee, 1994
C
Dwight Campbell, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1973
J.D., University of Memphis, 1982
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee;
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
Kenneth A. Carpenter, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1976
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1978
Gail H. Chambers, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1969
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1972
Kun-San Chang, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Taiwan Normal University, 1963
M.S., College of William and Mary, 1971
Ph.D., College of William and Mary, 1977
Yen-kuang Chou, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 2006
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 2008
Thad Cockrill, Associate Professor, Interim Department Chair
Language and Literature
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1992
Lisa Inzer Coleman, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.S.E., Henderson State University, 1978
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1980
Mark Coleman, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Phoenix, 2007
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2009
M.A., DeVry University, 2011
Joyce E. Collier, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.S., Worcester State College, 1998
M.S., University of Worcester State College, 2007
Marguerite F. Coltharp, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Nevada at Las Vegas, 1983
M.A., Webster University, 2007
Mary P. Cook, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1982
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1990
Vava E. Cook, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1969
M.S., Cornell University, 1972
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1989
T. Neal Cordell, Associate Professor,
Wellness and Fitness
B.A., University of Memphis, 1966
Ruthie Couch, Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1968
M.S., Arkansas State University, 1969
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1993
Carolyn E. Coward, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
Amy Cox, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Services
B.S.M.T., University of Memphis, 1975
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1992
Rose Cummings, Associate Professor,
Nursing
Nursing Diploma, St. Louis Municipal School of Nursing, 1970
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1978
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1984
ANCC Certification, FNP, 1985
D
Ruth de LaMota-Salas, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.S., Universidad de Granada, 1997
M.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Marjorie M. Dernaika, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1990
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1996
Mathilda Doorley, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., William Paterson College of N.J., 1977
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1980
Bob F. Drake, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin, 1965
M.S., University of Memphis, 1968
Debra H. Dugard, Instructor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Bethune-Cookman College, 1975
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene College, 1990
Kenneth F. Dunn, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
A.A.S., City College of Chicago, 1975
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 2002
E
Cynthia Elliott, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Florida, 1981
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1991
F
Patsy R. Fancher, Department Chair,
Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 1979
B.F.A., Memphis Academy of Art, 1983
B.F.A., Memphis Academy of Art, 1984
M.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 2000
Glenn A. Faught, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Services
A.A.S., Georgia Military College, 1978
B.S., University of Memphis, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 1993
Laurie Faught, Instructor,
Allied Health Services
James P. Foley, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1968
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Gerald J. Foon, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Annette E. Fournet, Assistant Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 1979
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Lucinda Fowinkle, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.M.E., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S.M.E., University of Memphis, 1991
John D. Foy, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Florida Presbyterian College, 1965
M.S., Auburn University, 1967
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1982
Levi Frazier, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Rhodes College, 1973
M.A., University of Memphis, 1975
Vicki S. Frederick, Associate Professor,
Nursing
A.S., Northeast Mississippi Junior College, 1974
B.S., University of Memphis, 1987
B.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1992
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1994
Tracy R. Freeman-Jones, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
R.T., (R) Barnes School of Radiologic Technology, 1994
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1997
John D. Friedlander, Associate Professor,
Language and Literature
B.A., Santa Clara University, 1969
M.A., University of Chicago, 1971
G
Lafayette Gatewood, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1977
Ashley G. Geisewite, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1989
M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1990
Mahnaz Ghaffarian, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., Esfahan University, Iran, 1977
M.S., California Polytechnic, 1980
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Nanette Graddy, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Serena R. Gray, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 2002
M.A., Tennessee State University, 2004
Victoria Gray, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
Cheryl Green, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
B.A., University of Miami, 1994
B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.S., University of Memphis, 2010
H
Lisa E. Hadley, Interim Department Head,
Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1987
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S.B.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Rosie Hale, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1979
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1980
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1983
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1990
Stephen W. Haley, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1965
M.A., University of Memphis, 1968
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1978
Oyama Hampton, III, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1989
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2006
Marguerite Harris, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1971
M.A., University of Tennessee, 1972
Judy M. Hatmaker, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1977
M.S., University of Memphis, 1979
M.A., University of Memphis, 1981
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1986
Bobbie Hawkins, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, 1966
M.B.E., University of Mississippi, 1970
Grant W. Hendrix, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 2006
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Michelle M. Hill, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1979
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 2003
May-Chuen Hsieh, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.S., Ming Chuan College, Taipei, Taiwan, 1984
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1992
M.S., University of Memphis, 1994
Zhong Wen Hu, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, 2008
M.A., University of California, 2008
David Huffman, Instructor,
Fine Arts and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 1998
Marcia F. Hunter, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Oakwood College, 1977
M.S., Alabama A&M University, 1981
Ed.S., Memphis State University, 1986
Gwynne Hutton, Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 1978
J.D., University of Memphis Law School, 1981
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
J
Marguerite Jackson-Jones, Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 1969
B.S., Memphis State University, 1971
M.E., Mississippi State University, 1974
M.S., Memphis State University, 1989
M.S., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1997
Ed.D., Arkansas State University, 2004
Yolanda Jackson, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1999
Cecelia Jacob, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
M.A., University of Memphis, 2007
Jason B. Jennings, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Auburn University, 1992
M.S., Auburn University, 1998
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2007
Brenda C. Jinkins, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1966
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1970
Joyce D. Johnson, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1996
M.A., Jackson State University, 1999
Terrence W. Johnston, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1998
Lisa Jones, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1980
M.S.E.E., Georgia Tech, 1981
Pamela L. Jones, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.S.N., Shelby State Community College, 1995
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Health Sciences, 1996
M.S.N., Walden University, 2008
James L. Jongewaard, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Lambuth College, 1982
M.S., University of Memphis, 1984
K
G. Michael Kelly, Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Lambuth College, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
J.D., Memphis State University School of Law, 1977
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1984
Nathan T. Knappier, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.A., Harding University, 2001
B.S.N., Union University, 2006
M.Div., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2008
M.S.N., Union University, 2011
Josh Kuebler, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., Parkland College, 2004
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 2006
A.S.E. Certified Master Automobile Technician
Akwasi Kusi-Appiah, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University, 2008
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
L
Elizabeth Lawrence, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1972
Steven G. Leake, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1988
Julie Lester, Assistant Professor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
Lydia M. Linebarger, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.A., Longview Community College, 1970
B.S., Southwest Missouri State College, 1972
M.A., University of Missouri, 1975
Jesse Lipford, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2003
Linda Lipinski, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., University of Illinois/Urbana, 1966
M.A., University of Illinois/Urbana, 1969
Evelyn H. Little, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Lane College, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Shannon Little, Department Chair,
Associate Professor, Social and Behavioral Studies
B.A., Drury College, 1981
M.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Sharon D. Livisay, Associate Professor,
Nursing
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1991
M.S.N., University of Kentucky, 1999
Steven C. Lockhart, Instructor,
Technologies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Lisa Loden, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1994
M.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1997
M
Clim Madlock Jr., Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1972
J.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Roma G. Magtoto, Associate Professor,
Nursing
B.S.N., Philippine Christian University, 1971
M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi, 1980
Denise Malloy, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1992
M.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Salahuddin H. Masum, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
BSc (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and
Technology, 2001
MSc (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and
Technology, 2005
Leslie A. Mathis, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., Rhodes College, 1985
M.A., Mississippi College, 1992
Merry T. Mattix, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
A.S., Emergency Medical Technology, 1984
Semih Minareci, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Uludag, 1987
M.A. University of Memphis, 2011
Tamara McColgan, Interim Department Head,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Mississippi, 1984
M.S., University of Mississippi, 1989
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1992
Rosie McCray, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1973
M.A., Atlanta University, 1976
Joan McGrory, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1988
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1996
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern, 2005
Leslee McKnight, Instructor,
Allied Health Studies
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1995
Nita McMillan, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Bethel College, 1970
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1991
Rose W. McNeil, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Earlham University, 1970
M.A., Atlanta University, 1975
Ravindra Mehra, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.Com. (Hous.), University of Delhi, 1971
PGOM, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, 1973
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Akil Mensah, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Indiana University, 1996
M.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1999
Clinton Metcalf, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1994
Anne Mitchell-Hinton, Interim Department Head, Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.A., Fisk University, 1960
Ed.D., Tennessee State University, 1989
Rosemarie A. Montgomery, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2000
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2003
Robert I. Moore, Instructor,
Mathematics
M.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1995
J. Wayne Morris, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
B.A., University of Memphis, 1979
M.S., Capella University, 2005
Mark W. Moses, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Alabama, 1993
M.A., University of Alabama, 1996
Moumita Mukherjee, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.E., Calcutta University, 1994
M.E., Jadavpur University, 1996
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2008
Debra S. Murphy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 1984
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993
Megan Murphy, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.A., Austin College, 1978
M.S., Stephen F. Austin College, 1984
Tami L. Murphy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 1986
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993
Sandra C. Murrell, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Central State University, 1969
M.S.T., University of Memphis, 1973
N
Patricia N. Nozinich, Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 1978
J.D., University of Memphis Law School, 1983
Lucas Nwaobi, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1989
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1999
M.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 2005
O
Vincent Ores, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.E.T., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1986
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Barbara Overbey, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.S.N., Union University, 2004
M.S.N., University of Memphis, 2009
Carla U. Owens, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
M.S., University of Memphis, 1997
P
Linda D. Patterson, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1978
M.A., University of Memphis, 1988
Angela V. Payne, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., Phillip County Community College, 1988
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1991
M.B.A., Arkansas State University, 1992
Leslie Peeples, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.B., University of Mississippi, 1984
RPR; CCR
MPA, University of Memphis, Public Administration, 2003
Ellen Peete, Instructor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1965
M.E.B., University of Memphis, 1968
Ed.D., University of Massachusetts, 1973
Charles Pender, Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 1985
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1987
D.M.A., American Conservatory of Music, 1997
Karen A. Pierce, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1991
PhD., University of Memphis, 1994
Raymond Perkins, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Heritage Christian University, 1999
M.A., University of Missouri, 2005
Linda L. Pope, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Lambuth College, 1972
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
Phyllis Y. Porter, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Hampton University, 1982
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Mary Pratt, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1975
M.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Hannah D. Province,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2006
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2008
R
Khalil Rassy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.B., Louisiana Tech, 1987
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1989
Holman W. Ray, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984
J.D., University of Memphis, 1989
Donna L. Reed-Mathena, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1972
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1981
Ph.D., Tennessee State University, 1992
Edward C. Reid, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1970
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1974
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1981
Cerisa Rice, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1991
M.Ed, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1994
Miki L. Richardson, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Arkansas State University, 1995
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1996
Betty A. Rosenblatt, Department Head,
Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1970
M.S., University of Memphis, 1974
S
Barbara Sandlin, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Jane Santi, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., Lambuth College, 1970
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1971
Jason Sasser, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
B.S.N., University of Memphis, 2008
M.S.N., University of Memphis, 2011
AANP Certification FNP, 2011
Michael E. Scott, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1975
M.A., Western Illinois University, 1976
Thurston D. Shrader, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1981
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1982
Larry E. Siler, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1966
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Tuwanda Simmons, Assistant Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1997
M.S., Central Michigan University, 2000
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2009
Darcy Sims, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Missouri Southern State College, 1991
M.A., National University, 1996
Kathleen Singleton, Associate Professor,
Technologies
M.S., Christian Brothers University, 1989
Lee Smart, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1969
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
Brenda A.B. Smith, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1975
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1986
Bridget Smith, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1986
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2000
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
Douglas Smith, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1965
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1976
D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, 1991
Ruth P. Sowell, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University, 1969
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1983
Garry P. Spencer, Department Head, Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1975
M.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1977
John Tyler Stephenson, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 2003
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Robert Stewart, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Shirley K. Stewart, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Coahoma Community College, 2003
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 2004
M.Ed., Delta State University, 2006
Mahmuda Sultana, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2000
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2003
William D. Summons, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.S., N.W. Michigan College, 1973
B.S., Michigan State University, 1975
M.S., Michigan State University, 1977
Maria M. Sun, Assistant Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Clemson University, Food Science/Minor Nutrition, 1979
M.S., University of Memphis, Clinical Nutrition, 1997
Carl E. Swoboda, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1972
M.S., University of Memphis, 1994
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
Dewey Sykes, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1985
M.S.C.I.S., University of Phoenix, 1999
Janet Sykes, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1998
M.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 2000
T
Arnitria L. Taylor, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1996
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2004
M.S., Strayer University, 2007
Emily E. Taylor, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College
B.S.N., Union University, 2001
M.S.N., Union University, 2009
Rosie Taylor, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Jackson State University, 1987
M.S., Southern University, 1991
Don Thomas, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Alabama, 1991
M.S., University of Alabama, 1993
Isom Tibbs, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1992
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1995
Joyce G. Tillis, Instructor,
Technologies
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1998
M.S., Central Michigan University, 2001
B.S., University of Memphis, 2007
Dieter H. Tillman, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Miami University, Ohio, 1982
M.S., Miami University, Ohio, 1984
Robert Tom, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.Arch., Tulane University, 1973
M.Arch., Tulane University, 2004
M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 1977
M.C.P., University of Pennsylvania, 1977
Stennis B. Trueman Jr., Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Stillman College, 1969
M.A., University of Illinois, 1973
Melvin Tuggle, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1977
M.A., University of Memphis, 1988
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1994
William G. Turner, Jr., Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1976
M.S., University of Memphis, 1978
V
Kenneth Vanderpool, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., Harding College, 1959
M.Ed., Temple University, 1967
Ed.D., Temple University, 1973
Mary Vines, Department Head, Associate Professor,
Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1969
M.S.N., Mississippi University for Women, 1980
ANCC Certification, FNP, 1981
W
Aubrey F. Wabwire, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.A., Makerere University, 1991
M.A., Makerere University, 2002
Amy Waddell, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Georgetown University, 1992
Ph.D., Emory University, 1997
MaLinda F. Wade, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Ball State University, 1977
M.P.A., Ball State University, 1978
M.A., Ball State University, 1980
Juliann L. Waits, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 1996
Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette, 2002
Robert Walker, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Tougaloo College, 1980
M.A., Webster University, 1983
M.S., Jackson State University, 1987
Ed.D., Jackson State University, 1990
Patricia Ward, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1985
James Warwick, Technical Training Specialist,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997
Sarah J. Warrington, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1962
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Lois Washington, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.Ed., Miami University-Ohio, 1979
Developmental Education Specialist, Kellogg Institute,
Appalachian State University, 1999
Nathan Washington, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Twyla J. Waters, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., Franklin College, 1987
J.D., Indiana University Law School, 1990
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
William G. Weppner, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Buffalo, 1959
M.E.E., University of Oklahoma, 1964
Clemetee Whaley, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1982
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1991
Rodney E. Whitaker, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1992
Jason Y. Whitt, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1992
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998
Dierdri Williams, Technical Training Specialist,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1988
Willie J. Wilson, Instructor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 1998
M.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Thomas Hamilton Wolfe, Assistant Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Towson State University, Towson, 1978
R.T., (R), Staten Island University Hospital, 1994
M.S.R.S., Midwestern State University, 2001
Dagny G. Wright, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Alabama, 1973
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1998
CNA 5.1, Network, A+ Certified
Michael D. Wright, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1978
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
Y
Pengfei Yao, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
M.A., University of Alabama, 2008
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2011
Raydine P. Yarbrough, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1976
M.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1995
Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1999
LaDonna Young, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Christian Brothers University., 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2006
Imogene Younger, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1969
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Faculty Emeriti
Clinton D. Amos, Professor Emeritus
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Bondie Armstrong, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1982
John P. Bacon Jr., Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1967
Charles H. Baker, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1967
Edwin J. Barnes, Professor Emeritus
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1955
Anxious E. Bryant, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Clarence Christian, Professor Emeritus
M.A.S.W., University of Chicago, 1970
Cheryl Cleaves, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Gay G. Coe, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1964
J. Paul Dudenhefer, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1975
William T. Dugard, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Charles O. Eddlemon, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Louis French, Associate Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1988
LaVerne T. Gurley, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., The Union for Experimenting Colleges
and Universities, 1976
James D. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1966
Marian E. Ham, Professor Emerita
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1977
James A. Hight, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1967
Lorraine Hicks, Professor Emerita
M.S., University of Memphis, 1969
Margie J. Hobbs, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
John W. Hurd, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.S., University of Memphis, 1956
Walker Hurd, Professor Emeritus
M.A., University of Memphis, 1969
Yvonne Jones, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2003
Steven A. Katz, Professor Emeritus
Ed. D., University of Memphis, 1985
Bette C. Latta, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1965
F. Cleo Long, Professor Emerita
M.S., University of Iowa
George R. Mackie, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1974
Albert E. McBee, Professor Emeritus
A.E., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1974
Gregory E. Maksi, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1983
George L. Miller, Professor Emeritus
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1987
Clyde Orem, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1967
Robert C. Osburn, Professor Emeritus
B.S., University of Memphis, 1954
Patricia S. Peeples, Professor Emerita
B.A., Texas Women’s University, 1950
Richard W. Phillips, Professor Emeritus
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1976
Ruby Jean Powell, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Tennessee, 1955
Mary Pretti, Professor Emerita
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
Maxine Reed, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1967
F. Lamar Roberson, Professor Emeritus
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1972
Ada Shotwell, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Charles G. Sneed, Associate Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Richard L. Spreitzer, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Janet W. Stockett, Professor Emerita
B.S., University of Memphis, 1957
Mary Lee Strode, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1966
Janice Van Dyke, Professor Emerita
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1989
Jimmy E. Williams, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Administrative Staff
A
Timothy B. Adams, Graphic Designer,
Creative and Printing Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999
Riaz Ahmed, Manager
Technology Operations
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Gwendolyn P. Aldridge, Director,
Assessment
B.S.E., Delta State University, 1975
M.S., University of Mississippi - Oxford, 1978
Ph.D., University of Mississippi - Oxford, 2000
Carmaneche S. Amos-Stuckey, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Nikita L. Ashford, Director,
Advising and Counseling
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1991
M.B.A., Belhaven College, 2000
Edward Ashworth, Manager
Client Services and Support
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1982
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
B
Angela A. Banks, Specialist,
Career Services
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
Roy Barnes, Manager,
Technology Operations
B.A., University of Memphis, 1990
Tonya Y. Birdsong, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.A., Webster University, 2006
M.B.A., Webster University, 2009
Dorothy M. Blue, Coordinator,
Academic Support Center
B.A., Saint Leo University, 2005
Ossie B. Boddie Jr., Director,
Physical Plant
B.S., United States Military Academy, 1975
James H. Bolden, Director,
Police Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Ollie L. Booker, Manager,
Restricted Funds
B.A., Delta State University, 1985
M.A., Strayer University, 2010
Verneta S. Boone, Director,
Whitehaven Center
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., Dowling College, Long Island, NY, 2003
Michael Boyd, Executive Director
Information Technology Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Carol Brown,
Assistant to the President
Jeremy C. Burnett, Director,
Center of Emphasis for Teaching, Technology, and
Faculty Development
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1998
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2000
Patricia Burnette, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., Kentucky State University, 1989
M.P.A., University of Memphis, 2004
C
Cynthia B. Calhoun, Executive Director,
Graduation and Student Retention
B.A., Fisk University, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1976
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2003
Teresa L. Calloway, Coordinator,
Webmaster’s Office
B.S., Embry-Riddle, 1991
Nancy Chandler, Human Resources Advisor,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1993
John Churchill, Director,
Corporate Training Department
A.A.S., Mohegan Community College, 1984
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1989
Ronald A. Claxton, Coordinator,
Evening/Weekend Office
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1984
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2010
Joshua Conway, Director of Client Service and Support,
Information Technology
B.A., Ashford University, 2009
D
LeChelle Davenport, Director,
Financial Aid
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1980
B.S., Johnson Bible College, 2002
M.A., Tusculum College, 2005
Jeffrey Davis, Coordinator,
Creative and Printing Services
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2010
Kevin D. Davis, Manager,
Restricted Funds
B.S., Delta State University, 2007
M.B.A., Delta State University, 2009
Gloria Dixon, Client Relations Coordinator,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1975
Tujuana V. Douglas, Assistant Director,
Payroll
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2007
Vanessa R. Dowdy, Director,
Recruitment
B.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
David Doyle, Executive Director,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.S., James Millikin University, 1976
M.B.A., Northwestern University, 1979
Donald G. Drewry, Coordinator,
Homeland Security
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1979
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
E
Vincent L. Eason, Executive Director,
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1984
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
F
Chateeka Farris, Associate Director,
Financial Aid – Macon Cove Campus
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1997
Donald C. Fisher, Executive Director,
Mid-South Quality Productivity Center
B.S., Murray State University, 1971
M.S., Murray State University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Carol D. Fesmire, Librarian I,
Library
B.A., Memphis State University, 1977
M.S.L., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1993
G
Phyliss E. Garland, Manager,
Restricted Fund - Accounting
B.B.A., Memphis State University, 1994
M.S., Strayer University, 2010
Annie Garvin, Director,
Multi-Media and Digital Production
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Keith Gentry, Sports Media Representative/Softball Coach,
Athletics
B.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Kendall Gloster, Specialist,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Diane E. Graham, Technician,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1997
Janet D. Grassette, Teacher I,
Child Care Centers
B.S., Memphis State University, 1985
Selena Y. Grimes, Director,
Academic Administration Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1985
M.S., University of Memphis, 1995
Shayla D. Guy, Coordinator,
Perkins IV Grant
B.A., Clark Atlanta University, 2000
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
H
Clay Hancock, Manager
Technology Operations
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1999
Marcia R. Hancock, Director,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1989
Felicia Hankins, Specialist,
International Education Program
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2010
Lana Harris, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
A.A., Shelby State Community College, 1993
Helena Hartsfield, Director,
TN Department of Labor Grants
University of Tennessee - Martin, 1997
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, 1999
Carolyn Head, Executive Director,
Library Services
B.S., Tennessee A & I State University, 1972
M.S.L.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1982
Barbara Helton, Coordinator,
Academic Intervention Management
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2008
Lisa Henriksen, Coordinator,
Academic Web Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1997
Margaret S. Hillman, Director,
Cashiering and Accounts Receivable
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1997
M.B.A., Webster University, 2005
Barbara Holmes, Assistant Director,
Police Services
Tracy L. Horton, Human Resources Advisor,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1995
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Anne Howard, Senior Librarian,
Library Services
B.A., University of Illinois, 1973
M.L.S., Simmons College, 1975
J
Robert R. Jackson, Coordinator,
Communications and Marketing
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2007
Wilma Jackson-Randle, Affirmative Action Advisor,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
Chandra D. Johnson, Manager,
Special Academic Programs
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1999
DeJara E. Johnson, Accountant 3,
Fiscal Operations
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2001
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Denise L. Johnson, Coordinator,
TECTA Grants
A.A., Shawnee Community College, 1996
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Matthew Johnston, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E., University of Memphis, 1992
K
Betty Kimbrough, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
L
Tamara Lambdin, Database Administrator I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1996
Roseanne Landey, Executive Director,
Institutional Development
B.A., University of West Florida, 1996
M.P.A., University of West Florida, 1999
Ruth Lemon, Manager,
Fiscal Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1999
Lashonda Lewis, Child Care Teacher I,
Child Care Centers
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1988
B.S., University of Memphis, 2001
M.Ed., Union University, 2006
M
Darya O. Maksimova, Accountant 3,
Fiscal Operations
M.S., Leningrad Electrotechnical Institute, 1988
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2003
William Scott Martin, Assistant Director,
Enterprise Application Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1989
Andrea Martre, Counselor, Coach,
Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Glenda McCuddy, Coordinator,
Academic Support Centers
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
Justin McGregor, Webmaster,
Webmaster’s Office
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1999
Robert G. Miller, Executive Director,
Communications and Marketing
B.S.J., Northwestern University, 1970
M.S.J., Northwestern University, 1971
Thomas E. Mitchell III, Director,
Creative and Printing Services
B.F.A., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1971
Johnetta Moore, Assistant Director,
Technology Operations
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Tyler Moore, Counselor,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.S., Christian Brothers, 1978
Janice L. Morganfield, Budget Analyst,
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
Donald C. Myers, Interim Associate Director,
Institutional Research
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
N
Karen Michelle Newman, Director,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Chiwaraidzo Judith Nyabando, Research Analyst 1,
Institutional Research
B.S., Bennett College, 2000
M.S., East Tennessee State University, 2003
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University, 2008
P
Mary Palmer, Director,
Child Care Centers
B.A., Berea College, 1977
M.S., Nova-Southeastern University, 1991
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2010
Lennon D. Pearson, Manager,
Client Service and Support
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1987
James David Penna, Counselor,
Financial Aid
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1979
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Kim L. Perry, Specialist,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, 2003
Bryan K. Porter, Coordinator,
Advising and Counseling
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Q
Toni Quick, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
R
Kim Rashada, Coordinator,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
Hattie Ray, Human Resources Advisor,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
B.B.S., Bethel Bible College and Seminary, 2003
Brenda J. Rayner, Associate Director,
Advertising and Media Relations
B.S., Jackson State University, 1981
M.B.A., Belhaven University, 2011
William Richardson, Counselor,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1967
M.B.A., Atlanta University, 1969
Erin Roberts, Graphic Designer,
Creative and Printing Services
B.F.A., Arkansas State University, 1999
Jacqueline Robinson, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1999
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Stanley Robinson, Executive Director,
Finance
B.S., Rust College, 1976
M.B.A., Webster University, 2005
Barbara Roseborough, Interim Associate Vice President,
Academic Affairs, Associate Professor
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1973
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
William T. Ross, Director,
Restricted Funds
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1973
S
Verties Sails Jr., Athletic Director,
Head Coach, Men’s Basketball
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1964
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1968
Verties Sails, III, Coordinator,
Project M.O.S.T.
B.A., Tennessee State University, 2002
Kariem-Abdul Salaam, Director,
Project M.O.S.T.
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1971
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Sherri L. Scott, Coordinator,
Admissions and Records
A.A., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
B.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Amy D. Shead, Director,
Workforce Development Support
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Gary Shockley, Specialist,
Center of Emphasis for Teaching Technology and
Faculty Development
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2003
Krubah S. Sisuse, Analyst 3,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
B.A., University of Memphis, 2007
M.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Yolanda Smith, Director,
Payroll
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1984
Derrice M. Snipes, Director,
Grants Management
B.S., Tuskegee University, 1989
Vivian W. Stewart, Associate Director,
Library Services
B.S., Fort Valley State College, 1983
M.L.S., Atlanta University, 1984
Joy E. Strong, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Brian Stuckey, Computer Lab Technician
Client Service and Support
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
Tina Studaway, Associate Director,
Financial Aid – Union Campus
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1996
T
Harry Taylor, Executive Director,
Extended Programs
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1974
Robert Taylor, Counselor,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.A., Rhodes College, 1979
M.B.A., Boston University, 1981
Melissa Terry, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1994
V
Beverly S. Vance, Director,
AMATYC
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979
W
C. Woody Wall, Interim Director,
Technology Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
Cortney C. Ward, Counselor,
Recruitment
B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Mona C. Washington, Director,
Enrollment Operations
Terrice Watson, Director,
Fiscal Operations
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1995
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1999
M.B.A., Webster University, 2003
Barbara Wells, Registrar,
Records and Registration
B.S., Embry-Riddle University, 1998
Ron Wells, Director,
Millington and Fayette Centers
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1997
M.B.A., Webster University, 2011
Ruby Wilburn, Media Specialist,
Multi-Media and Digital Production
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Brenda Williams, Director,
Career Services
B.S., East Texas State University, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 2000
Shellee Williams, Manager,
Mid-South Quality Productivity
M.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Rosezella Wills, Coordinator,
TECTA Grants
B.A., Union Institute, 1980
Elizabeth Owens Wilson, Director,
TECTA Grants
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1994
M.S., Georgia State University, 1995
Thalia Wilson, Executive Director,
Enrollment Operations
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1992
M.P.S., Tennessee State University, 2010
Beverly Winfield-Sakyi, Counselor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., University of Memphis, 1973
M.A., University of Memphis, 1978
Angela K. Ventura-Wooten, Executive Director,
Special Academic Programs
B.S., South Carolina State College, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1993
Phoenix P. Worthy, Coordinator,
Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
B.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Administrators Emeriti
M. Douglas Call, President Emeritus
Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1973
Thurman H. Jackson, Dean Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1966
Charles M. Temple, President Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, 1970 |