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Administration, Faculty and Staff



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. AshVice 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

 

B

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

C

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

 

D

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

N

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

O

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

Q

Craig S. Quinn, Assistant Professor, Department Head
Emergency Medical Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2014

R

 
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

A

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

 

B

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

C

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

 

D

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

 

E

 

F

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

G

 

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

H

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

I

J

 
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

 

K

L

 

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

M

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 Basketbal
l
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

N

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
 
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
 
 

P

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
 

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

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

S

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

T

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

V

Beverly S. Vance, Director
AMATYC

B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979

 

 

W

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
 

Y

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