Tennessee Board of Regents
The Honorable Bill Lee,
Ex-Officio Regent and Governor
The Honorable Flora Tydings,
Chancellor
The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds,
Vice-Chair, 5th Congressional District
The Honorable Penny Schwinn,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Charles Hatcher,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Emily House,
Ex-Officio Regent
The Honorable Ramona Shelton,
Faculty Regent, (Non-Voting)
The Honorable Wanda Reid,
Faculty Regent
The Honorable Clifford Thompson,
Student Regent
The Honorable Mark George,
At-Large, West Tennessee
The Honorable Mark Gill,
At-Large, Middle Tennessee
The Honorable Thomas A.H. White,
At-Large, East Tennessee
The Honorable Greg Duckett,
9th Congressional District
The Honorable Nisha Powers,
8th Congressional District
The Honorable Joey Hatch,
7th Congressional District
The Honorable MayLou Apple,
DVM, 6th Congressional District
The Honorable Yolanda S. Greene,
4th Congressional District
The Honorable Weston Wamp,
3rd Congressional District
The Honorable Daniel D. Varlan,
2nd Congressional District
The Honorable Miles A. Burdine,
1st Congressional District
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
Cynthia Graham, Vice President
External Relations
Jeanette Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Financial and Administrative Services
B.P.A., Mississippi State University, 1984
Corey Major, Vice President
Student Affairs
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
Michael Boyd, Associate Vice President
Administrative Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Iliana Ricelli, Associate Vice President
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
M.S., Florida International University, 1996
Amy D. Shead, Associate Vice President
Continuing Education
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Daphne J. Thomas, Executive Director,
Communications, Marketing & Community Relations
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Brenda J. Williams, Interim Associate Vice President
Career Services
B.S., East Texas State University, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 2000
Deans
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
Jeremy C. Burnett, Dean of Faculty Support
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1998
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2000
Sheila Bouie, Dean of Health & Natural Science
B.S., Bradley University, 1986
M.S., Governors State University, 1996
M.Ed., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2010
Ph.D., Benedictine University, 2015
Carlton Greene, Interim Dean of Business and Technology
M.B.A., Troy University, 2004
Sherria King, Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Mathematics
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University., 2005
M.A., Argosy University, 2006
Ph.D., Walden University, 2018
Faculty
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Cynthia S. Abadie, Associate Professor
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2000
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
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
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2016
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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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., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 2000
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Todd W. Blankenbeckler, Assistant Professor
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Robert A. Blaudow, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Natural Sciences
B.S., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1996
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2008
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
Brian L. Carriveau, Instructor
Emergency Medical Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2018
B.S., Michigan State University, 1996
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, Instructor
Education, Criminal Justice & Human Services
M.A., Memphis Theological Seminary, 2015
M.A., Memphis Theological Seminary, 2018
Carolyn E. Coward, Associate Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
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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
Marilyn D. Dillard, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., Arkansas State University, 1999
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Stephanie Eley, Instructor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
B.A., The University of Southern Mississippi, 1999
M.S., The University of Southern Mississippi, 2001
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
Julie A. Fournier, Instructor
Languages & Literature
B.A., Washington Adventist University, 1991
M.A., Andrews University, 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
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Ashley G. Geisewite, Associate Professor
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
Marlon D. Gibson, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2013
James D. Gillespie, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
M.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
Cristina M. Gordon, Department Head
Social & Behavioral Sciences
M.A., University of West Georgia, 1997
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
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997
M.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Victoria J. Gray, Associate Professor
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2019
Cheryl E. 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
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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, Associate 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
Bennie Hearn, Instructor
Emergency Medical, Technology
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College, 1998
B.S., Liberty University, 2007
M.A., Liberty University, 2010
Gerren Herndon, Interim Assistant Professor
Funeral Services Education
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2004
B.B.A., Lemoyne-College College, 2003
Natalie D. Herndon, Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Mississippi, 1985
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Sharron Y. Hightower, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Charity D. Hill, Assistant Professor
Engineering Technology Department
B.S., Central Mindanao University, 1985
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
Eric Huber, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Arts, 2009
David Huffman, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 1998
Arthur Hullender, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 1998
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
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
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Nikki R. Jackson, Instructor
Mathematics
M.Ed., Union University, 2009
Susanna L. Jackson, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
M.F.A., Lesley University, 2014
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
Aaron Jagers, Department Head
Technologies
B.S., Jackson State University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2005
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2017
Pearl D. Jemison, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., Capella University, 2015
Jason B. Jennings, Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., Auburn University, 1992
M.S., Auburn University, 1998
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2007
Carolyn V. Jensen, Assistant Professor
Nursing
B.S., University of Memphis, 2010
M.S., University of Memphis, 2015
Cetrea I. Jimerson, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., Walden University, 2014
Joyce D. Johnson, 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, Assistant Professor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2001
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2011
Ed.D., Capella University, 2018
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Debra Kallaher, Assistant Professor
Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
M.S., University of Memphis, 2010
Mark A. Kaplowitz, Assistant Professor
Social and Behavioral Sciences
M.A., New York University, 1998
Ph.D., New York University, 2010
Gayathri Kaushik, Instructor
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Madras, 1995
M.S., University of Madras, 1997
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
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Anthony Larry, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2018
Tad Lauritzen Wright, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
M.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 2002
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
Ho-Jin Lee, Assistant Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., Korea University, 1994
M.S., Korea University, 1996
Ph.D., Korea University, 2001
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
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
Philippe P. Lubet, Instructor
Natural Sciences
M.S., University of Memphis, 2014
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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
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
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
John B. Murrell, Instructor
B.S., Grand Canyon University, 2017
M.S., Grand Canyon University, 2018
Ph.D., Grand Canyon University, 2022
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Lake Newton, Instructor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
M.F.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009
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Derrick D. Oliver, Instructor
Languages & Literature
M.A., University of Memphis, 2013
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
P
Soyoung Park, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2007
Latorya Parker, Assistant Professor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
Douglas W. Partington, Instructor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2020
Alexander Paulus, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2003
M.F.A., Memphis Colleg of Art, 2009
Edward G. Pellet, Instructor
Technologies
B.S., Pittsburg State University, 1979
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
Sohely Perven, Instructor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Rajshahi, 2001
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 D. 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
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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
LaPetria D. Rhoe, Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2001
M.A., Tennessee State University, 2007
Miki L. Richardson, Associate Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., Arkansas State University, 1995
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1996
Lane E. Roberts, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
M.S.C., Mississippi College, 1993
Christopher E. Rogers, Instructor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 2020
Rosalyn N. Rogers, Assistant Professor
Education, Criminal Justices and Human Services
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2011
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
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Lindsey B. Shaidnagle, Instructor
Medical Lab Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2005
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
Darrick D. Slaughter, Instructor
Natural Sciences
M.S., Jackson State University, 2005
Cheryl Smart, Instructor
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2013
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2017
Bridgett Smith, Professor
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Alabama, 1986
M.S., University of Alabama, 2000
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
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
Adam S. Sneed, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2018
Ryan T. Stembridge, Instructor
Languages & Literature
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2017
Gary M. Stephens, Associate Professor
Technologies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1982
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1987
M.P.S., University of Memphis, 2011
John Tyler Stephenson, Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 2003
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Jennifer C. Stevens, Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1998
B.S.M.T., University of Tennessee, Memphis, 1991
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
Allison S. Swearingen, Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
M.P.T., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2003
D.P.T., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2005
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
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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
B.S.N., Union University, 2001
M.S.N., Union University, 2009
D.N.P, Chamberlain University, 2021
Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
Business & Legal Studies
M.B.A., Bethel University, 2010
Rosie D. 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
Delores Thomas-Boland, Associate Professor
Radiologic Technology
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2001
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
Jennifer Townes, Assistant Vice President
Human Resources
B.S.E.D., University of Tennessee, Martin, 2000
M.E.D., Tennessee State University, 2005
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2016
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
Germil Ware, Instructor
Technologies
B.S., Western Governors University, 2019
M.S., Western Governors University, 2022
Sarah J. Warrington, Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1962
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Chandra P. Washington, Instructor
Pharmacy Technology
A.A., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2015
Nathan C. Washington, 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
Derrick D. Wheatley, Instructor
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., Lemoyne-Owen College, 2010
M.B.A., Bethel University, 2011
M.S., Grand Canyon University, 2014
M.A., Park University, 2017
Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University, 2020
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
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
Russell Woods, Instructor
Communications, Graphics and Fine Arts
M.Div., Harding School of Theology, 2009
Y
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
Levi Frazier, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.A., Rhodes College, 1973
M.A., University of Memphis, 1975
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
Becky Anderson, HR Benefits Specialist
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
Tabitha S. Appleberry, Associate Director
Academic Support Center
Edward Ashworth, Manager
Client Services
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1982
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Mia L. Atkins-Beason, Academic Advisor
Advising Department
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2014
B
Stephen Babish, Librarian I
Library
Angela A. Banks, Interim Director
Career Services
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
Tracy M. Benson, Information Tech Specialist
Information System
Iris Blair, Academic Advisor
Title III
B.A., University of Memphis, 2015
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
Rosie Britton, Associate Director K12 & Partnerships
Recruitment
Jerry J. Bryant, Executive Administrative Assistant
VP External Affairs
A.A.S., Remington College, 2010
Christopher L. Caldwell, Public Relations Coordinator
Media Relations
Teresa L. Calloway, Coordinator
Digital Learning
B.S., Embry-Riddle, 1991
Cassandra R. Carthon, Specialist
Grants
B.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Elizabeth M. Clark, Recruiter
Recruitment
Jon B. Clark, Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Support
Miya R. Cleveland, Records Coordinator
Records
Thomas G. Cole, Director
Academic Support Center
B.A., Rhodes University, 2008
M.A., University of Florida, 2010
Alvin Coleman, III, Associate Registrar
Records
Jasmin D. Cowan, Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Support
Tresa L. Danley, Executive Admin. Assistant
V.P. Financial and Admin. Services
Debra T. Davis, Counselor
PBI Competitive Grant
B.S., Lambuth College, 1980
Tujuana V. Douglas, Director
Payroll
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2007
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2012
E
Felicia Epps, Academic Advising
Advising and Academic Support
Fatima B. Escobar, Recruiter
Recruitment
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
G
Michael Keith Gentry, Counselor, Women’s Softball Coach
Athletics
B.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Suzanne Gibson, Director
Continuing Education
B.S., Robert Morris University, 1985
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
Sindhuja Gopal, Director of Accounting
Restricted Funds Accounting
Diane E. Graham, Technician,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1997
Sherry A. Greene, Budget Director
Budgeting Financial Planning
B.S., Strayer University, 2005
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
Eddie Harris, Small Business Specialist
Tennessee Small Business and Development Center (TSBDC)
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 and Academic Support
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community, 2008
Connie A. Herron, Advisor
Advising, Counseling and Articulation
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
B.S., Bethal University, 2007
Keisha Hicks, Assistant Director
Payroll
Djuna S. Hilton, Coordinator
CCAMPIS Grant
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
Charlotte J. Johnson, Director,
Internal Audit
B.S., University of Tennessee - Martin, 1972
Destiny Johnson, Coordinator
Student Development
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
Shunteria Joiner, Academic Advisor
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., Univerity of Memphis 2018
Michelle D. Jones, Coordinator
Nursing
K
Kristina King, Coordinator
Advising & Academic Support
B.S., Bethel University, 2013
L
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 Chief Financial Officer
Finance
M.B.A., Memphis State University, 1989
Shawn M. Loth, Head Coach - Women’s Soccer
Retention and Student Success
M
Kim L. Martin, Director
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
Caitlin Meder, Recruiter
Recruitment
Evelyn D. Moore, Interim Director
Advising & Academic Support
B.A., Lincoln University, 1977
M.B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2005
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
LaBreda Morrow, Small Business Specialist
Tennessee Small Business and Development Center (TSBDC)
Annie L. Moss, Interim Associate VP
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
N
Ompie L. Nelson, Counselor,
Upward Bound
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2004
Andrea M. Nichols, Intermin Director
TECTA Grant
B.S., Wright State University, 2006
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
Andrea T. Pickens, Program Specialist
Admissions
Q
Toni A. Quick, Systems Analyst I
Application Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
R
Christopher M. Ratliff, Librarian I
Library
B.A., Mississippi State University , 1995
M.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 2010
William H. Richardson, Specialist
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1967
M.B.A., Atlanta University, 1969
Gloria J. Riley, Executive Admin. Assistant
VP Student Affairs
Sherita Robertson, Director
Financial Aid
B.A., Grambling State University, 1990
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
David A. Rosenthal, Deputy CIO
Information System
Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2002
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 Rutledge, Director
Title III Strengthening Institution
B.S., Union University, 2015
M.B.A., Union University, 2016
S
Michael R. 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
Beverly Scott, Accountant 3
Accounting Office
Kelia Searcy, Specialist
Admissions
Demeshia L. Shannon, Academic Advisor
Title III Strengthening Institution
Christine R. Shott, Designer
AMATYC
B.B.A., Texas Tech University 1985
Carlos D. Smith, Director
Institutional Research
M.Ed., Mississippi College, 2008
Jeanette Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Finance
B.P.A., Mississippi State University 1984
Whitney M. Snodgrass, Librarian 1
Library
B.A., Harding University, 2012
M.L.S., University of Alabama, 2018
James A. Sorrell, Director
Information Services
B.S., The University of Tennessee Martin 1979
Detric B. Stanciel, Designer
Creative Services
B.F.A., Mississippi State University 2001
Jarrett Stephens, Head Coach
Men’s Basketball
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
Brian G. Stuckey, Coordinator
Creative Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
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
Daphne C. Traywick, Counselor
PBI Competitive Grant
V
Beverly S. Vance, Director
AMATYC
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979
Marceline K. Vaughn-Perkins, Specialist
Grants
Elvia Vieyra, Academic Advisor
Advising and Academic Support
W
Keshia Walker, HR Business Partner
Human Resources
B.P.S. University of Memphis 2019
C. Woody Wall, Director
Technology Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
Sandra Wallace, Director
Cashier & Accounts Receiveable
B.B.A., Memphis State University 1985
Vickie Walton, Academic Advisor
Advising and Academic Support
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
Patrick J. Washington, Director
Maxine Smith Center
Lezley A. Webb, Executive Director
Public Safety
B.A., Christian Brothers University, 2001
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2004
Kimberly Weddington, Mental Health Counselor
Student Development
M.S., Grand Canyon University, 2012
Jonathan A. Welden, Director
Physical Plant
B.L.S., University of Memphis 2017
Tina L. White, Teacher 1
First 8 Memphis
Alberta Williams, Executive Admin. Assistant
Academic Affairs Office
Kristine M. Williams, Digital Content Coordinator
Administrative Webmaster
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 2011
Phoenix P. Worthy, Assocaite Director
Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
B.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Tiffany C. Yarbrough, Manager
Accounting Office
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2016
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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