Tennessee Board of Regents
The Honorable Bill Lee,
Governor and Chairman
The Honorable Flora W. Tydings,
Chancellor
The Honorable Allana Hamilton,
Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges
The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds,
Vice-Chair, 5th Congressional District, 2017-2021
The Honorable Penny Schwinn,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Charles Hatcher,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Emily House,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Kenneth Goldsmith,
Faculty Regent, 2019-2020
The Honorable Wanda Reid,
Faculty Regent, (Non-Voting)
The Honorable Mark George,
At-Large, West Tennessee, 2020-2026
The Honorable Weston Wamp,
3rd Congressional District, 2019-2023
The Honorable Greg Duckett,
9th Congressional District, 2012-2018, 2018-2024
The Honorable Nisha Powers,
8th Congressional District, 2020-2026
The Honorable Yolanda S. Greene,
4th Congressional District, 2017-2022
The Honorable Miles A. Burdine
1st Congressional District, 2017-2019, 2019-2025
The Honorable William T. McElyea,
Student Regent, 2020-2021
The Honorable MaryLou Apple,
DVM, 6th Congressional District, 2015-2018, 2018-2024
The Honorable Thomas A. H. White,
At-Large, East Tennessee, 2017-2022
The Honorable Danni B. Varlan,
2nd Congressional District, 2013-2019, 2019-2025
Administration
Tracy D. Hall, President,
B.A., University of Missouri - St. Louis, 1990
M.A., Wichita State University, 1992
Ed.D., University of Missouri - Columbia, 2007
Kendricks Hooker, Vice President,
Academic Affairs
M.B.A., Bethel University, 2010
Sherman D. Greer, Executive Assistant to the President for
Government Relations and Athletic Director
B.A., University of Tennessee - Martin, 2003
Cynthia Graham, Vice President,
External Relations
Sherry Greene, Interim Vice President,
Financial and Administrative Services
B.S., Strayer University, 2005
Jacqueline A. Faulkner, Vice President,
Student Services and Enrollment Management
B.A., Jackson State University, 1997
M.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Michael Boyd, Chief Information Officer,
Information Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Iliana Ricelli, Associate Vice President
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
M.S., Florida International University, 1996
Daphne J. Thomas, Executive Director,
Communications, Marketing & Community Relations
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Charlotte J. Johnson, Director,
Internal Audit
B.S., University of Tennessee - Martin, 1972
Deans
Jeremy C. Burnett, Dean of Faculty Support
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1998
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2000
Robin Cole, Dean of Business & Technology
B.S., Robert Morris University., 2000
M.S., Robert Morris University, 2002
D.S., Robert Morris University, 2006
Evan McHugh, Dean of Health & Natural Science
B.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1983
M.S., Colorado State University, 1993
D.P., Colorada State University, 2003
LaDonna Young, Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Mathematics
B.A., Christian Brothers University., 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2006
Faculty
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Raquel C. Adams, Assistant Professor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
M.A., Memphis College of Arts, 2012
Tiffany P. Akin, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Arizona, 1990
M.A., University of Memphis, 2009
Vicki Armstrong, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 1981
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
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Charles E. Baker, Department Head,
Business & Legal Studies
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1998
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2005
LL.M., University of Florida, 2009
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
Saeid Baki-Hashemi, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Louisville, 1980
M.S., Murray State University, 1983
Amanda M. Banker, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Joanitha T. Barnes, Associate Professor,
Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services
B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 2000
M.A., Criminology, University of Memphis, 2005
Robert A. Blaudow, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Natural Sciences
B.S., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1996
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2008
Shelia L. Bouie, Assistant Professor, Department Head,
Nursing
B.S., Bradley University, 1986
M.S., Governors State University, 1996
M.Ed., University of Illionis at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
Ph.D., Benedictine University, 2015
Sean Bradley, Instructor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 2016
Douglas J. Branch, Associate Professor,
Director, Honors Academy,
Languages & Literature
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1987
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
John Louis Brassel, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
M.B.A., Christian Brothers College, 1993
Valetta R. Brinson, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.A., Morris Brown College, 1998
M.M., Middle Tennessee State University, 2000
Osborne Burks, Associate Professor, Department Head
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1979
Pharm.MD., University of Tennessee, 1994
Gary Buss, Assistant Professor
Communication, Graphics & Fine Arts
M.S., University of Memphis, 1977
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Christopher R. Camp, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 1994
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2003
Kent Cates, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.S., State Institute at Memphis, 1988
B.S.E.T., Memphis State University, 1992
M.Ed., Arkansas State University, 2011
Carlito A. Chiong, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
M.S., Indiana State University, 2012
Shantell L. Chism, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, 2003
M.S., Arkansas State University at Jonesboro, 2005
Richard T. Cockrill, Associate Professor,
Languages & 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
Mary P. Cook, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1982
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1990
Aaron Cooper, Instruction
Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services
Carolyn E. Coward, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
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Frank Daniels, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1994
Marjorie M. Dernaika, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1990
M.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Shilpa Desai, Associate Professor,
Allied Health
B.S., Shivaji University, 1989
M.S., South Gujarat University, 1991
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 2012
Mathilda Doorley, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., William Paterson College of N.J., 1977
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1980
E
Cynthia Elliott, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.S., University of Florida, 1981
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1991
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Patsy R. Fancher, Professor, Department Head,
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
Laurie Faught, Instructor,
Emergency Medical Technology
A.S., Keiser University, 2006
Emily K. Ford, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Central Arkansas, 1996
M.A., University of Central Arkansas, 1995
Annette E. Fournet, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 1979
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Julie A. Fournier, Instructor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Washington Adventist University, 1991
M.A., Andrews University, 1994
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, Jr., Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Rhodes College, 1973
M.A., University of Memphis, 1975
Tracy R. Freeman-Jones, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
R.T., (R) Barnes School of Radiologic Technology, 1994
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1997
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Ashley G. Geisewite, Associate Professor, Associate Dean
Faculty Support
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1989
M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1990
Mahnaz Ghaffarian, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., Esfahan University, Iran, 1977
M.S., California Polytechnic, 1980
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
James D. Gillespie, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
M.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
Cristina Gordon, Department Head
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Ph.D., Capella University, 2010
Nanette Graddy, Instructor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Rhonda R. Graves, Associate Professor,
Techologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997
M.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Victoria Gray, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
Cheryl Green, Instructor,
Social & 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
Holly J. Green, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Carlton Greene, Associate Dean
Business & Technology
M.B.A., Troy University, 2004
H
Lisa E. Hadley, Associate Professor,
Business & 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
Oyama Hampton, III, Assistant Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1989
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2006
Timothy P. Harrison, Associae Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.A., Memphis State University, 1983
J.D., Memphis State University, 1986
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
Gerren Herndon, Instructor
Funeral Services Education
Natalie D. Herndon, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Mississippi, 1985
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Rosaline A. Hicks, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2011
M.S., University of Memphis, 2015
Michelle M. Hill, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1979
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 2003
Massoumeh Z. Hooshdarah, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
M.S., University of Thran, 1985
M.S., University of North Texas, 1998
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1999
David Huffman, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 1998
Marcia F. Hunter, Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Oakwood College, 1977
M.S., Alabama A&M University, 1981
Ed.S., Memphis State University, 1986
Gwynne Hutton, Professor,
Business & 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 & 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
Nikki R. Jackson, Instructor,
Mathematics
M.Ed., Union University, 2009
Aaron Jagers, Department Head
Technologies
Jason B. Jennings, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Auburn University, 1992
M.S., Auburn University, 1998
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2007
Joyce D. Johnson, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1996
M.S., Jackson State University, 1999
Ph.D., Jackson State University, 2014
Terrence W. Johnston, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1998
Melanie Jones, Instructor,
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2001
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2011
K
Gayathri Kaushik, Instructor
Natural Sciences
Sherria King, Associate Dean
Humanities, Social Sciences & Mathematics
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2005
M.A., Argosy University, 2006
Ph.D., Walden University, 2018
Thomas L. King, Assistant Professor,
Communications, Graphic, & Fine Arts
B.A., University of North Carolina, 1993
M.A., University of North Carolina, 1998
Akwasi Kusi-Appiah, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University, 2008
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
L
Seraphine H. Lambert, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi University for Women, 1982
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1995
Elizabeth Lawrence, Assistant Professor,
Education, Criminal Justice & Human & Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1972
Steven G. Leake, Instructor,
Business & Legal Studies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1988
Julie Lester, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
Henry L. Lewis, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
M.A., Syracuse University, 2001
Matthew Lexow, Associate Dean
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Emporia State University, 2003
M.A., Kansas State University, 2006
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 E. Lipford, Associate Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2003
Shannon Little, Associate Professor,
Social & Behavioral Studies
B.A., Drury College, 1981
M.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Barbara E. Lloyd, Assistant Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
M.A., Wayne State University, 1991
Lisa Loden, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1994
M.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1997
M
Salahuddin M. Masum, Professor,
Technologies
B.Sc. (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2001
M.Sc. (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2005
M.Sc., (EECE), University of Memphis, 2010
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2013
M.Sc., University of Memphis, 2014
Merry T. Mattix, Department Head,
Emergency Medical Technology
A.S., Emergency Medical Technology, 1984
Loretta McBride, Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1972
M.A., University of Memphis, 1986
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2011
Rosalyn McGhee, Assistant Professor
Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2011
Joan McGrory, Associate Professor,
Business & 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 Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1995
Rose W. McNeil, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Earlham College, 1970
M.A., Atlanta University, 1975
Christopher T. Meredith, Assistant Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
M.A., University of Dallas, 2007
Thomas A. Midgley, Assistant Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.A., Mississippi State University, 2007
M.S., University of Alabama, 2008
Rachel R. Mixson, Instructor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Millsaps College, 2007
M.A., University of Mississippi, 2009
Rosemarie A. Montgomery, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2000
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2003
J. Wayne Morris, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
B.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
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
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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
Alan D. Otts, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1999
P
Electa R. Park, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
Ph.D., LSUHSC New Orleans, 2006
Latorya Parker, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
Alexander Paulus, Assistant Professor,
Communucations, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2003
M.F.A., Memphis Colleg of Art, 2009
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
Brenda Phillips, Assistant Professor
Technologies
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1989
Karen A. Pierce, Associate Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1991
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1994
Phyllis Y. Porter, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Hampton University, 1982
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Mary Pratt, Associate Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1975
M.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Hannah D. Province, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2006
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2008
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Carlos S. Quinn, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
R
Khalil Rassy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Louisiana Tech, 1987
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1989
Edward C. Reid, Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1970
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1974
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1981
Melissa N. Reyna, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
M.S., University of Memphis, 2012
Miki L. Richardson, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Arkansas State University, 1995
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1996
Barbara Roseborough, Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1973
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
Ph.D., Walden University, 2016
Marjorie Rothschild, Assistant Professor
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Connecticut, 1974
M.A., University of Kansas, 1980
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1998
Michael D. Rounds, Assistant Professor,
Communications, Graphic, & Fine Arts
M.A., Arkansas State University, 2013
Koushik Roy, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Calcutta, 1989
M.S., University of Calcutta, 1991
Ph.D., Jadavpur University, 1999
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Larry E. Siler, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1966
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Darcy Sims, Instructor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Missouri Southern State College, 1991
M.A., National University, 1996
Bridgett Smith, Professor,
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Alabama, 1986
M.S., University of Alabama, 2000
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
Forrest Smith, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 2008
M.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 2009
James Douglas Smith, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1965
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1976
D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, 1991
John Tyler Stephenson, Assistant Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 2003
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Jennifer Stevens, Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
Shirley K. Stewart, Instructor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Coahoma Community College, 2003
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 2004
M.Ed., Delta State University, 2006
Mahmuda Sultana, Associate 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, 1979
M.S., University of Memphis, 1997
Carl E. Swoboda, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1972
M.S., University of Memphis, 1994
Janet Sykes, 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
Rosie Taylor, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Jackson State University, 1987
M.S., Southern University, 1991
Donald L. Thomas, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Alabama, 1991
M.S., University of Alabama, 1993
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
Tonya Torres, Instructor,
Radiologic Technology
B.S., Old Dominion University, 2007
Rachel S. Trigg, Assistant Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1992
B.S., University of Memphis, 1989
William G. Turner, III, Assistant Professor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2009
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Amy B. Waddell, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Georgetown University, 1992
Ph.D., Emory University, 1997
MaLinda F. Wade, Associate Professor,
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Ball State University, 1977
M.P.A., Ball State University, 1978
M.A., Ball State University, 1980
Juliann L. Waits, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 1996
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2002
Martin A. Wakefield, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic, & Fine Arts
B.A., Memphis State University, 1986
M.A., Memphis State University, 1991
Patricia Ward, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1985
Sarah J. Warrington, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1962
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Nathan Washington, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Twyla J. Waters, Professor,
Business & 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
Stewart White, Instructor
Engineering Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2008
B.S., California State University, 1983
M.E.M., Christian Brothers University, 2001
Jason Y. Whitt, Professor,
Mathematics
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1992
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998
Marilyn S. Wilburn, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.S.N., Alcorn State University, 2005
B.S.N., Alcorn State University, 2010
M.S.N., Alcorn State University, 2012
Dustin Williams, Associate Professor, Department Head
Languages & Literature
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1992
Willie J. Wilson, Assistant Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.L.S., University of Memphis, 1998
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Geoffrey A. Wood, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 1998
M.S., University of Memphis, 2001
Dagny G. Wright, Associate Professor,
Business & Legal Studies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
B.S., University of Alabama, 1973
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1998
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Raydine Yabrough, Associate Professor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Christian Brothers University., 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2006
Pengfei Yao, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
M.A., University of Alabama, 2008
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2011
Imogene Younger, Associate 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
Vava E. Cook, Professor Emerita,
Ed.D, University of Memphis, 1989
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
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
Cynthia E. Sing Abadie, Special Assistant to the VP,
Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2000
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
Becky Anderson, Jr. HR Business Partner
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
Demetria J. Anderson, Coordinator,
TECTA
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2007
Terika Anderson, Manager,
Continuing Education
M.B.A., Bethel University, 2010
Edward Ashworth, Manager,
Client Services
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1982
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
B
Celeste Bailey, Instructional Designer
Center of Emphasis
M.S., Education, Samford University, 2017
David Bailey, Manager
Infrastructure Services
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
Angela A. Banks, Assistant Director,
Career Services
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
Antoinette Barton, Accountant 3,
Fisical Operations
B.S., Victory University, 2014
Iris Blair, Academic Advisor,
Title III
B.A., University of Memphis, 2015
Todd W. Blankenbeckler, Director,
Digital Learning
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Karla J. Blume Shalaby, Coordinator,
Digital Learning
M.S., University of Memphis, 1977
Janura Bonds, Coordinator,
TECTA
B.S., Jackson State University, 2000
Verneta Boone, Director,
Whitehaven Center
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., Dowling College, Long Island, NY, 2003
Ed.D., Argosy University, 2016
Tamera N. Boyland, Coordinator,
Student Development
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2016
Anita K. Brackin, Associate Vice President,
Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Sean Bradley, Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., University of Memphis, 2016
Shanita L. Brown, Associate Vice President
Enrollment Services
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2001
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2008
Ed.D., Tevecca Nazarene University, 2017
Jerry Bryant, Executive Administrative Assistant
External Affairs
Teresa L. Calloway, Coordinator,
Digital Learning
B.S., Embry-Riddle, 1991
Mary Cano, Executive Administrative Assistant,
Office of the President
Ronald A. Claxton, Associate Director,
Academic Support Center
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1984
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2010
M.P.S., University of Memphis, 2013
Thomas G. Cole, Assistant Director,
Academic Support Center
B.A., Rhodes University, 2008
M.A., University of Florida, 2010
Leslie Collie, Librarian I,
Library
Glenda Collins, Director,
Continuing Education
B.S., Mississippi State University, 2011
M.I.S.E., Auburn University, 2013
Ph.D., Virginia Tech, 2017
Debra T. Davis, Counselor,
PBI Competitive Grant
B.S., Lambuth College, 1980
Gloria Dixon, Specialist,
Infrastructure Services
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1975
Tujuana V. Douglas, Director,
Payroll
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2007
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2012
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F
Chateeka Farris, Director,
Testing
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1997
Diana Fedinec, Director,
Communications & Marketing
B.A., Rhodes College, 1980
M.A., Northwestern University, 1982
Brandon Felder, Registrar
Admissions
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
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Michael Keith Gentry, Sports Media Representative/Softball Coach,
Athletics
B.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Suzanne Gibson, Director,
Continuing Education
B.S., Robert Morris University, 1985
Courtney D. Gipson, Director,
Student Disability Services
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2016
Jhona Gipson, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., Mississippi State University, 2016
Kendall Gloster, Specialist,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Elizabeth A. Golden, Supervisor,
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
A.A.S., State Technicial Institute at Memphis, 1996
B.S., University of Memphis, 2001
LaMecia Goode-Freeman, Director,
Gill Center
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Diane E. Graham, Technician,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1997
Ernest A. Greenleaf, Associate Director,
Public Safety
B.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Selena Y. Grimes, Director,
Academic Administration Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1985
M.S., University of Memphis, 1995
H
Clay Hancock, Manager,
Technology Operations
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1999
Marcia R. Hancock, Director,
Application Services
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1989
M.P.S., University of Memphis, 2014
Lana Harris, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1993
Gloria D. Hayden, Librarian 2,
Library Services
B.A., University of Kentucky, 1996
M.L.S., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1996
Barbara J. Helton, Case Manager,
Advising & Academic Support
Connie A. Herron, Advisor,
Advising, Counseling and Articulation
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
B.S., Bethal University, 2007
Angelica Hopkins, Academic Advisor
Title III
Alpha C. Hunsucker, Specialist
TECTA
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1996
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1999
I
J
Robert R. Jackson, Director,
Creative Printing Services
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2007
M.P.S., University of Memphis, 2013
Matthew Johnston, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E., University of Memphis, 1992
Melissa N. Joiner, Coordinator,
TECTA
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Micheal A. Jones, Deputy CIO,
Information Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Michael J. Jordan, Coordinator,
Physical Plant
K
Kendra L. Kea, Manager,
Mid-South Quality Productivity Center
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 2002
M.S., Strayer University, 2012
Kristina King, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
B.S., Bethel University, 2013
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Roseanne Landey, Executive Director,
Institutional Development
B.A., University of West Florida, 1996
M.P.A., University of West Florida, 1999
Jacqueline Larry, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
M.A.Ed., University of Phoenix, 2009
M.A., Mississippi Valley State University, 2017
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
Lorrean Lim, Deputy Cheif Financial Officer,
Finance
M.B.A., Memphis State University, 1989
Belinda C. Looney, Coordinator,
American Promise- MOVE Hire Grant
B.S., University of Arkansas, 2014
M
Kim L. Martin, Specialist,
Digital Learning
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, 2003
Andrea Martre, Counselor, Coach,
Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Tabitha Snipes Matthews, Manager of Operations
Continuing Education
B.S., University of Memphis, 2013
Keith Mattix, Manager,
Physical Plant
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1983
Jessica T. Miller, Coordinator,
International Education Program
B.A., University of Memphis, 2017
Evelyn D. Moore
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., Lincoln University, 1977
M.B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2005
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
Annie L. Moss, Director,
Admissions
M.A.T., Grambling State University, 2005
Kenneth W. Moten, Manager,
Physical Plant
B.S., Memphis State University, 1976
Katrina R. Muldrow, Director,
Academic Administrative Services
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2014
John Murrell, Director,
Institutional Effectiveness & Research
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Ompie L. Nelson, Counselor,
Upward Bound
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2004
O
Patrick O’Daniel, Executive Director,
Library
B.A., University of Memphis, 1991
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
Tameka Perry, Director,
Equity & Compliance
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1993
B.B.A, University of Memphis, 1995
J.D., University of Memphis, 2001
Amanda Prewitt,
Coordinator, Student Disability Services
B.A., Spellman College, 2014
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Toni A. Quick, Systems Analyst I,
Application Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
Cody Quon, Budget Analyst
Budgeting Financial Planning
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William H. Richardson, Specialist,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1967
M.B.A., Atlanta University, 1969
Sherita Robertson, Director,
Financial Aid
B.A., Grambling State University, 1990
Sherman A. Robinson, Counselor,
Project M.O.S.T
B.B.A, Jackson State University, 1996
Dorothy Rodgers, Coordinator,
Financial Aid
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1993
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2003
William T. Ross, Director,
Restricted Funds
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1973
Sharael Royal, Social Services Coordinator,
Student Development
B.S., Alcorn State University, 2013
Leslie M. Russell, System Analyst I,
Application Services
B.A., University of Arkansas, 2006
M.B.A., Harding University, 2012
Alma H. Rutledge, Director
Title III
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Michael Saddler, Director,
Purchasing
Kariem-Abdul Salaam, Director,
Project M.O.S.T.
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1971
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Eric Saunders, Engineer,
Information Services
B.S., Memphis State University, 1991
Erik Schoenrock, Head Coach,
Volleyball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2016
Keneshia Seals, Specialist
Enrollment Services
M.S., Strayer University, 2016
Amy D. Shead, Client Services Manager
Continuing Education
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Ciara L. Shipp, Coordinator,
Student Development
B.S., University of Memphis, 2014
Christine R. Shott, Designer,
AMATYC
Carlos D. Smith, Director,
Institutional Research
M.Ed., Mississippi College, 2008
Jeanette G. Smith, Chief Financial Officer,
Finance
B.P.A., Mississippi State University, 1984
Tajuanna N. Smith, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2007
James A. Sorrell, Director,
Information Services
Tabitha L. Stevenson, Coordinator,
Academic Support
Vivian W. Stewart, Associate Director,
Library Services
B.S., Fort Valley State College, 1983
M.L.S., Atlanta University, 1984
Melissa S. Street, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing
Luther M. Sweeney, Jr., Database Administrator I,
Application Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1993
B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1979
James B. Sykes, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2017
T
Harry L. Taylor, Executive Director,
Extended Programs
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1974
Steven A. Taylor, Specialist,
Technologies
A.A.A., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2017
Brenda L. Teague, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
Melissa Terry, Systems Analyst I,
Application Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1994
Norma Terry, Assistant Director,
Infrastructure Service Administration
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2013
M.B.A., Walden University, 2015
Kanika Scott Thompson, Academic Advisor,
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., University of Memphis, 2014
Ravalika Thuti, Systems Analyst I,
Application Services
Jennifer Townes, Director
Center of Emphasis
B.S. University of Tennessee Martin, 2000
M.Ed., Tennessee State University, 2005
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2016
V
Beverly S. Vance, Director,
AMATYC
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979
W
C. Woody Wall, Director,
Technology Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
Sandra Wallace, Director,
Cashier & Accounts Receiveable
Cortney C. Ward, Specialist,
Career Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Ouida P. Warren, Director,
Upward Bound
B.A., University of Illinois, 1991
M.S., National University, 1994
James L. Warwick, Specialist,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute of Memphis, 1991
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997
Lezley A. Webb, Director,
Public Safety
B.A., Christian Brothers University, 2001
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2004
Alice P. Webster, Coordinator,
Physical Plant
Dong Wei, Manager,
Budgeting and Financial Planning
Jonathan A. Welden, Director,
Physical Plant
Ronald M. Wells, Director,
Millington and Fayette Centers
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1997
M.B.A., Webster University, 2011
Brenda J. Williams, Director,
Career Services
B.S., East Texas State University, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 2000
Elizabeth Owens Wilson, Director,
TECTA Grants
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1994
M.S., Georgia State University, 1995
Phoenix P. Worthy, Assocaite Director,
Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
B.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Administrators Emeriti
M. Douglas Call, President Emeritus
Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1973
Nathan L. Essex, President Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1975
Thurman H. Jackson, Dean Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1966
Charles M. Temple, President Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, 1970
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