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 Lizzette Reynolds,
Ex-Officio, Commissioner of Education
The Honorable Charles Hatcher,
Ex-Officio Regent, Commissioner of Agriculture
The Honorable Steven Gentile,
Ex-Officio Regent, Executive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission
The Honorable Thomas A.H. White,
At-Large, East Tennessee
The Honorable Mark George,
At-Large, West Tennessee
The Honorable Miles A. Burdine,
1st Congressional District
The Honorable Danni B. Varlan,
2nd Congressional District
The Honorable Barry Stephenson
3rd Congressional District
The Honorable Mark Gill,
At-Large, Middle Tennessee
The Honorable Shane Hopper,
4th Congressional District
The Honorable MayLou Apple,
6th Congressional District
The Honorable Todd Kaestner,
7th Congressional District
The Honorable Kyle Spurgeon,
8th Congressional District
The Honorable Nisha Powers,
9th Congressional District
The Honorable Vanessa Pilkinton
Faculty Regent
The Honorable Ross Roberts
Faculty Regent (Non-Voting)
The Honorable Layah Garton,
Student Regent
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
Carol D. Ash, Vice President
Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Ed. D., Benedictine University, 2018
Tameka Perry, Chief of Staff
Office of the Chief of Staff
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1993
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
J.D., University of Memphis, 2001
Jeanette Smith, Chief Financial Officer
Financial and Administrative Services
B.P.A., Mississippi State University, 1984
Jose da Silva, Vice President
Strategic Enrollment Management
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 2017
Michael Boyd, Chief of Administrative Services
Administrative Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Lee H. Jones, Associate Vice President
Enrollment Services
M.Ed., Cambridge College, MA, 2010
Lorrean Lim, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Finance
M.B.A., Memphis State University, 1989
LeVetta Hudson, Vice President
People and Culture
M.B.A., Pepperdine University, 2004
Wilma Sharpe, Vice President
Communications
M.B.A., Tennessee State University, 2018
Amy D. Shead, Associate Vice President
Workforce Solution Center
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Erica T. Hughes, Associate Vice President
Institutional and Accreditation Reporting
M.P.A., Southern University Agriculture & Mechanics, 2015
Deans
Charles E. Baker, Dean of Business and Technologies
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
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
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
Matthew R. Lexow, Dean
Academic Support and Operations
B.S., Emporia State University, 2003
M.A., Kansas State University, 2006
M.A., University of Memphis, 2009
Devissi Muhammad, Associate Dean of Humanities, Social Sciences, & Mathematics
M.A., Miami University, 1994
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 2004
Bonnie Grohe, Associate Dean,
Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence
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, Associate Professor
Communications, Graphics, 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
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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
Business & Legal Studies
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, 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
Boyd B. Buck, Assistant Professor
Communication, Graphics & Fine Arts
M.A., University of Memphis, 2016
Osborne Burks, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1979
Pharm.MD., University of Tennessee, 1994
Gary Buss, Associate 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, Assistant Professor
Emergency Medical Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2018
B.S., Michigan State University, 1996
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
Brad A. Cliff, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1998
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University, 2001
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University, 2007
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, Graphics, 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
Carolyn E. Coward, Associate Professor
Language & Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
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Torshi R. Dejarnett, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
M.F.A., University of Akron, 2020
Marjorie M. Dernaika, Associate Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1990
M.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Shilpa Desai, Associate Professor, Department Head
Allied Health
B.S., Shivaji University, 1989
M.S., South Gujarat University, 1991
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 2012
E
Cynthia Elliott, Associate Professor
Business & Legal Studies
B.S., University of Florida, 1981
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1991
F
Patsy R. Fancher, Professor, Department Head
Communications, Graphics, 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, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., Washington Adventist University, 1991
M.A., Andrews University, 1994
G
Mark Gammon, Instructor
Emergency Medical Technology
B.S.E., University of Memphis, 1994
Ashley G. Geisewite, Professor
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1989
M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1990
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2021
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, Department Head
Nursing
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2013
D.N.P., Chamberlain University, 2021
James D. Gillespie, Associate Professor
Languages & Literature
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
M.A., University of Mississippi, 2006
Nanette Graddy, Instructor
Social & Behavioral Science
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 Jackson Gray, Associate Professor
Social & Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2019
M.Div., Memphis Theological Seminary, 2023
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, Graphics, and Fine Arts
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Kristi Griffin, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University, 2017
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
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, Assistant Professor
Funeral Services Education
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2004
B.B.A., Lemoyne-College College, 2003
Natalie D. Herndon, Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Mississippi, 1985
M.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Sharron Y. Hightower, Associate Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1995
D.N.P., Capella University, 2016
Gary L. Holder, Assistant Professor
Business & Legal Studies
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2011
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
M.F.A., Memphis College of Arts, 2014
David Huffman, Associate 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
J
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
Mary L. Jacobson, Assistant Professor
Nursing
B.S.N., University of Memphis, 1983
Aaron Jagers, Associate Professor, Department Head
Technologies
B.S., Jackson State University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2005
Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 2017
Sharleen J. Jarrell, Assistant Professor
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Findlay, 2001
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
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
K
Debra Kallaher, Assistant Professor
Social and Behavioral Sciences
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
Kenneth Kiimbel, Instructor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2021
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 2010
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, Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University, 2008
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
L
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
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, 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, Interim Department Head
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, 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, Assistant Professor
Emergency Medical Technology
A.S., Emergency Medical Technology, 1984
Joan McGrory, 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, Associate Professor
Social & Behavioral Sciences
M.A., University of Dallas, 2007
Thomas A. Midgley, Associate 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
Mark W. Moses, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Mathematics
B.S., University of Alabama, 1993
M.A., University of Alabama, 1996
Danita R. Mullings, Instructor
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1994
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
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Chandra P. Washington Naranjo, Instructor
Pharmacy Technology
A.A., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2015
Lake Newton, Assistant Professor
Communications, Graphics, and Fine Arts
M.F.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2009
Richard Nye, Instructor
Emergency Medical Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2016
B.S., Davidson College, 2013
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Derrick D. Oliver, Assistant Professor
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, Associate Professor
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2003
M.F.A., Memphis College 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, Assistant Professor
Mathematics
B.S., University of Rajshahi, 2001
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
Dennis E. Powers, Assistant Professor
Business and Legal Studies
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, 1995
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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Craig S. Quinn, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Emergency Medical Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2014
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Janice R. Ransfer, Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S., University of Memphis
Khalil Rassy, Associate Professor
Mathematics
B.S., Louisiana Tech, 1987
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1989
LaPetria D. Rhoe, Assistant Professor
Social & Behavioral Science
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
Willie Robison, Assistant Professor
Technologies
A.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2014
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2014
Christopher E. Rogers, Instructor
Technologies
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2012
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 2020
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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Deonna J. Shaheen, Instructor
Medical Lab Technology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2014
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2018
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, Assistant Professor
Natural Sciences
M.S., Jackson State University, 2005
Cheryl Smart, Assistant Professor
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
Ryan T. Stembridge, Assistant Professor
Languages & Literature
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2017
John Tyler Stephenson, Associate 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, Assistant Professor
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
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
Emily E. Taylor, Assistant Professor
Nursing
B.S.N., Union University, 2001
M.S.N., Union University, 2009
D.N.P, Chamberlain University, 2021
Rosie D. Taylor, Associate Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., Jackson State University, 1987
M.S., Southern University, 1991
Travis Taylor, Assistant Professor
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2002
D.A., Idaho State University, 2021
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
Jennifer Townes, Assistant Vice President
Center of Emphasis for Teaching and Learning
B.S., UT Martin, 2000
M.Ed., Tennessee State University, 2005
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2016
Rachel S. Trigg, Associate Professor
Emergency Medical Services
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1992
B.S., University of Memphis, 1989
William G. Turner, III, Associate Professor
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2009
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W
Amy B. Waddell, Professor
Natural Sciences
B.S., Georgetown University, 1992
Ph.D., Emory University, 1997
Steven C. Wages, Instructor
Emergency Medical Technology
A.S., Florida Southwestern State, 2019
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
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
Jeremy J. Wessel, Assistant Professor
Natural Sciences
Ph.D.C., Yale University, 1995
Derrick D. Wheatley, Assistant Professor, Department Head
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
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
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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
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
Edward C. Reid, Professor, Emeritus
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1981
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
Garry P. Spencer, Professor Emeritus
M.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1977
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
Dewey Sykes, Associate Professor Emeritus
M.S.C.I.S., University of Phoenix, 1999
Janice Van Dyke, Professor Emerita
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1989
Jimmy E. Williams, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Administrative Staff
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Becky Anderson, HR Benefits Specialist
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
Demetria J. Anderson, Coordinator
TECTA
B.S., Tennessee State University, 2007
Tabitha S. Appleberry, Associate Director
Academic Support Center
B.S.E.D., University of Memphis, 2000
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Stephen Babish, Librarian I
B.A., Millerville University Pa, 2008
M.S.I.S, Pratt Institute, 2019
Angela A. Banks, Interim Director
Career Services
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
Robert A. Biederstadt, Information System Coordinator
Human Resources
A.A.S., Southwest TN Community College, 2022
Iris Blair, Academic Advisor
Title III Strengthening Institutions
B.A., University of Memphis, 2015
Karla J. Blume Shalaby, Coordinator
Digital Learning
M.S., University of Memphis, 1977
Janura Bonds, Director
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
Brandi L. Bradley, Academic Advisor
Advising and Career Services
B.S.W., University of Mississippi, 2014
NaShawn Branch, Executive Director
TSBDC
D.B.A, Jones International University, 2013
Tabatha K. Brittman, Social Services Coordinator
Social Services Coordinator
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2016
Rosie Britton, Director
Recruitment and K12 Partnerships
B. S. Christian Brothers University, 2008
Alfreda Brooks-Davis, Manager
COE-Workforce Solutions Center
M.P.A., Strayer University, 2007
Shannon R. Brown, Coordinator
Admissions
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1999
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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
A.A., Southwest TN Community College, 2021
Miya R. Cleveland, Records Coordinator
Records
Alvin Coleman, III, Associate Registrar
Records
B.S., Arkansas State University - Newport 2017
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Tresa L. Danley, Executive Administrative Assistant
V.P. Financial Admin. Services
Debra T. Davis, Counselor
PBI Competitive Grant
B.S., Lambuth College, 1980
Evan A. DeBerry, System Analyst I
Application Services
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2022
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Chateeka Farris, Director
Student Advocacy and Support
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville, 1997
Diana Fedinec, Director
Communications & Marketing
B.A., Rhodes College, 1980
M.A., Northwestern University, 1982
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Kawanna N. Garner, Financial Aid Specialist
Financial Aid
A.A., University of Phoenix, 2013
Michael Keith Gentry, Counselor, Women’s Softball Coach
Athletics
B.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Suzanne Gibson, Director
Grants
B.S., Robert Morris University, 1985
Jhona Gipson, Academic Advisor
Advising and Career Services
B.A., Mississippi State University, 2016
Kendall Gloster, Specialist
Digital Learning
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Elizabeth A. Golden, Postal Service Supervisor
Mailroom
A.A.S., State Technical 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
B.A., International College, 2000
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2008
Jessica L. Greene, Coordinator
Student Advocacy and Support
Ernest A. Greenleaf, Exec Dir Police Svc & Risk Mgt
Public Safety
B.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Selena Y. Grimes, Director of Accreditation and Planning
Academic Administration Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1985
M.S. University of Memphis, 1995
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Lesa C. Halfacre, Coordinator of State Aid Programs
Financial Aid
B. A., Rhodes College 1982
Elbonie Halliburton, Manager, Accounts Receivable
Technology Operations
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1999
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, Associate Director
Tennessee Small Business and Development Center (TSBDC)
D.B.A., Walden University, 2020
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, Academic Advisor
Advising and Career Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
B.S., Bethel University, 2007
Keisha Hicks, Assistant Director
Payroll
Djuna S. Hilton, Coordinator
CCAMPIS Grant
B.A., Columbia College, 2017
M.Ed., Strayer University, 2021
Terika M. Hughes-Anderson, Director
Workforce Solution Center
M.B.A., Bethel University, 2010
Alpha C. Hunsucker, Accountant 2
AMATYC
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1996
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1999
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Destiny Johnson, Coordinator
Student Leadership and Engagement
B.S. Jackson State University, 2022
Tracie Johnson, Registrar
Records
B.S.B.A., Lane College, 1995
Matthew Johnston, Systems Analyst I
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E., University of Memphis, 1992
Annie D. Joiner, Counselor
P.B.I., Project Most
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 1991
Melissa N. Joiner, Coordinator
TECTA
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Michelle D. Jones, Coordinator
Nursing
B.S.N., University of Health Science Center, 2015
M.S.N., University of Memphis, 2019
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Lashonda Lewis, Assistant Director
Child Care Centers
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1988
B.S., University of Memphis, 2001
M.Ed., Union University, 2006
Shawn M. Loth, Head Coach, Women’s Soccer
Retention and Student Success
Wendy Love, Manager
Business Services
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Rodney L. Maples, Strategic Communications Specialist
Marketing & Communications
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1994
Whitney Marie, Librarian I
Library Services
B.A., Harding University, 2012
M.L.S., University of Alabama, 2018
Kim L. Martin, Director
Digital Learning
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College,
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, 2003
Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2022
Andrea Martre, Counselor, Coach
Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Tabitha Snipes Matthews, Manager
Continuing Education
B.S., University of Memphis, 2013
Keith Mattix, Manager,
Physical Plant
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1983
Quanisha D. McClain, Coordinator
TECTA
Arnetria D. McGhee, Recruiter
Recruitment
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2021
John E. Mitchell, Associate Director
Public Safety
Evelyn D. Moore, Manager
Advising and Career Services
B.A., Lincoln University, 1977
M.B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2005
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
Kenneth W. Moten, Manager
Physical Plant
B.S., Memphis State University, 1976
Katrina R. Muldrow, Director
Planning & Scheduling
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2014
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Ompie L. Nelson, Counselor,
Upward Bound
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2004
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Patrick O’Daniel, Executive Director
Library
B.A., University of Memphis, 1991
Parrish Oglesby, Executive Director
Physical Plant
Shirley J. Oliver, Coordinator
TECTA
A.A.S., State Technical Institute of Memphis, 1994
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2015
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Jeanette M. Parker, Financial Aid Specialist
Financial Aid
Marie S. Parker, Success Coach
Recruitment and K12 Partnerships
Lennon D. Pearson, Manager
Client Service and Support
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1987
Eric D. Perry, Manager
Infrastructure Services Administration
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2013
M.B.A., Belhaven University, 2021
Andrea T. Pickens, Assistant Director
Recruitment and K12 Partnerships
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Toni A. Quick, Systems Analyst I
Application Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
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Christopher M. Ratliff, Librarian I
Library
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1995
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2010
Lestine Richmond, Financial Aid Specialist
Financial Aid
Sharael Royal, Mental Health Counselor
Student Advocacy and Support
B.S., Alcorn State University, 2013
Alma Rutledge, Dean of Students
Dean of Students
B.S., Union University, 2015
M.B.A., Union University, 2016
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Maysa M. Safi, Design Support Coordinator
Ctr Teaching & Learning Excellence
Ed.D., Walden University, 2020
Kariem-Abdul Salaam, Director
Project M.O.S.T.
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1971
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Erik Schoenrock, Head Coach
Volleyball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2016
Beverly Scott, Accountant 3
Accounting Office
B.B.A., Memphis State University, 1982
Christine R. Shott, Designer
AMATYC
B.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1985
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
B.A. LeMoyne College, 2000
Corey B. Stewart, Coordinator
Advising and Career Services
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, Manager
Advising and Career Services
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2017
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Steven A. Taylor, Specialist
Technologies
Brenda L. Teague, Academic Advisor
Advising and Career Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1969
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
Andrea M. Thomas, Manager, People & Culture
Human Resources
Rachel A. Tines, Professional Development Coordinator
Human Resources
Tujuana V. Townsend, Director
Payroll
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2007
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2012
Brian Turnbow, Specialist
Reimagining the Community College Experience
Carla Turner, TECTA Coordinator
TECTA
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Beverly S. Vance, Director
AMATYC
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979
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Jireh Walker, Academic Advisor
Advising and Career Services
Sandra Wallace, Executive Director
Cashier & Accounts Receivable
B.B.A., Memphis State University 1985
Cortney C. Ward, Specialist
Advising and Career Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Quida 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
A.A.S. Southwest TN Community College, 2013
B.S.P.S., The University of Memphis, 2018
Jack Webb, Success Coach
Title III Strengthening Institutions
Kimberly Weddington, Mental Health Counselor
Student Development
M.S., Grand Canyon University, 2012
Tina L. White, Teacher 1
First 8 Memphis
M.A., University of Phoenix, 2011
Alberta Williams, Executive Admin. Assistant
Academic Affairs Office
Brenda J. Williams, Director
Advising and Career Services
B.S., East Texas State University, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 2000
Diletha Williams, Executive Administrative Assistant
President’s Office
B.A., Grambling State University, 1997
Kristine M. Williams, Digital Content Coordinator
Administrative Webmaster
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 2011
Phoenix P. Worthy, Director
Student Leadership and Engagement
B.A., University of Memphis, 1993
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Tiffany C. Yarbrough, Manager
Accounting Office
M.S., University of Phoenix, 2016
Yurdakul Ecenur, Athletics Specialist
Athletics
B.S., Florida A & M University, 2018
M.S., Florida A & M University, 2019
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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