Tennessee Board of Regents
The Honorable Bill Haslam,
Governor and Chairman
The Honorable John Morgan,
Chancellor
The Honorable Warren Nichols,
Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges
The Honorable Gregory Duckett,
Vice-Chair, 9th Congressional District, 2012-2018
The Honorable Deanna Wallace,
Faculty Regent, 2013-2014
The Honorable John Farris,
At-Large, West Tennessee, 2008-2014
The Honorable Darrell Freeman,
7th Congressional District, 2012-2016
The Honorable Tom Griscom,
3rd Congressional District, 2011-2017
The Honorable Kevin S. Huffman,
Commissioner of Education
The Honorable Julius Johnson,
Commissioner of Agriculture
The Honorable Jonas Kisber,
8th Congressional District, 2008-2014
The Honorable Fran Marcum,
4th Congressional District, 2010-2016
The Honorable Paul Montgomery,
1st Congressional District, 2007-2013
The Honorable Ashley Humphrey,
Student Regent, 2012-2013
The Honorable John S. “Steve” Copeland,
DVM, 6th Congressional District, 2009-2012
The Honorable Richard Rhoda,
Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission
The Honorable Howard Roddy,
At-Large, East Tennessee, 2010-2016
The Honorable Emily J. Reynolds,
At-Large, Middle Tennessee, 2012-2018
The Honorable Robert P. Thomas,
5th Congressional District, 2009-2015
The Honorable Danni B. Varlan,
2nd Congressional District, 2013-2019
Administration
Nathan L. Essex, President
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1964
M.S., Jacksonville State University, 1972
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1975
Joanne Bassett, Provost/Executive Vice President,
Academic Affairs and Information Technology Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 1971
M.A., University of Memphis, 1973
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1985
Sherman D. Greer, Executive Assistant to the President for
Government Relations and Athletic Director
B.A., University of Tennessee - Martin, 2003
Karen F. Nippert, Vice President,
Institutional Advancement
B.S., University of Memphis, 1974
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1988
Ronald G. Parr, Vice President,
Financial and Administrative Services
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1972
M.B.A., University of Miami, Florida, 1978
Barbara Roseborough, Associate Vice President,
Academic Affairs
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1973
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
Dwayne J. Scott, Vice President,
Student Services and Enrollment Management
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1988
M.P.A., Arkansas State University, 1993
Ed.D, University of Memphis, 2006
Paul Thomas, Executive Director,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
B.B.A., Tennessee State University, 1987
Deans
Gary Michael Stephens, Dean,
Career Studies
Interim Dean, Arts and Sciences
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1982
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 2011
Faculty
A
Cynthia E. Sing Abadie, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Mississippi, 2000
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
Vicki Armstrong, Associate Professor, Interim Department Head,
Business and Legal Studies
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 1981
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1996
James Atkinson, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Missouri – Rolla, 2000
M.S., University of Missouri – Rolla, 2002
Tiffany P. Akin, Instructor
Languages and Literature
B.A., University of Arizona, 1990
M.A., University of Arizona, 2009
B
Alpha Ba, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 2007
M.S., University of Memphis, 2011
Charles E. Baker, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1998
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
J.D., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 2005
LL.M., University of Florida, 2009
Saeid Baki-Hashemi, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Louisville, 1980
M.S., Murray State University, 1983
Amanda M. Banker, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Joanitha T. Barnes, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., Criminal Justice, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, 2000
M.A., Criminology, University of Memphis, 2005
Mickey Beloate, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1979
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1982
Clair Berry, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Newcomb College, New Orleans, 1963
M.S., Louisiana State University, 1965
M.A., University of Memphis, 1981
M.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Anthony Biggers, Instructor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Stephen L. Black, Associate Professor,
Language and Literature
B.A., Rhodes College, 1972
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1984
Todd W. Blankenbeckler, Assistant Professor,
Interim Director, Distance Education
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1999
Robert A. Blaudow, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Indiana University, Bloomington, 1996
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2008
Delores Boland, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
R.T., Methodist School of Radiology, 1978
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College, 2000
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2001 B.S.R.T., (R) (M)
Douglas J. Branch, Associate Professor,
Director, Honors Academy,
Languages and Literature
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1987
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
John Louis Brassel, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
M.B.A., Christian Brothers College, 1993
Beverly Brittmon, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Valetta R. Brinson, Assistant Professor,
Communication, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Morris Brown College, 1998
M.M., Middle Tennessee State University, 2000
Charles E. Bryant, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Austin Peay State University, 1974
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1983
Ray D. Burkett, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1961
M.A., University of Kansas, 1964
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 1969
Willie Burley, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S., Rust College, 2000
M.Ed., Christian Brothers, 2010
Osborne Burks, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1979
PHARMD, University of Tennessee, 1994
C
Dwight Campbell, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1973
J.D., University of Memphis, 1982
Kenneth A. Carpenter, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1976
M.S., Tennessee State University, 1978
Willie L. Carpenter, Instructor,
Business & Legal Studies
B.B.A., Prairie View A & M University, 1992
M.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Gail H. Chambers, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1969
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1972
Kun-San Chang, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Taiwan Normal University, 1963
M.S., College of William and Mary, 1971
Ph.D., College of William and Mary, 1977
Yen-kuang Chou, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 2006
M.A., University of California, San Diego, 2008
Jimmy R. Chism, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1977
M.D., Universiy
Thad Cockrill, Associate Professor, Interim Department Head
Language and Literature
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1992
Lisa Inzer Coleman, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.S.E., Henderson State University, 1978
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1980
Mark Coleman, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Phoenix, 2007
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2009
M.A., DeVry University, 2011
Joyce E. Collier, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.S., Worcester State College, 1998
M.S., University of Worcester State College, 2007
Mary P. Cook, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1982
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1990
Carolyn E. Coward, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.A., Atlanta University, 1977
Amy Cox, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Services
B.S.M.T., University of Memphis, 1975
M.A.T., University of Memphis, 1992
Rose Cummings, Associate Professor,
Nursing
Nursing Diploma, St. Louis Municipal School of Nursing, 1970
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1978
M.S.N., University of Tennessee, 1984
ANCC Certification, FNP, 1985
D
Marjorie M. Dernaika, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Lake Forest College, 1990
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1996
Shilpa Desai, Instructor,
Allied Health
B.S. Shivaji University, 1989
M.S., South Gujarat University, 1991
Mathilda Doorley, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., William Paterson College of N.J., 1977
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1980
Bob F. Drake, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin, 1965
M.S., University of Memphis, 1968
Kenneth F. Dunn, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
A.A.S., City College of Chicago, 1975
B.A., Northeastern Illinois University, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 2002
E
Cynthia Elliott, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Florida, 1981
M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1991
F
Patsy R. Fancher, Associate 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
Glenn A. Faught, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Services
A.A.S., Georgia Military College, 1978
B.S., University of Memphis, 1987
M.S., University of Memphis, 1993
Laurie Faught, Instructor,
Allied Health Services
James P. Foley, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1968
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Gerald J. Foon, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Missouri, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Annette E. Fournet, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Art, 1979
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Lucinda Fowinkle, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.M.E., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S.M.E., University of Memphis, 1991
John D. Foy, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Florida Presbyterian College, 1965
M.S., Auburn University, 1967
Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1982
Levi Frazier, Jr., Associate Professor
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Rhodes College, 1973
M.A., University of Memphis, 1975
Vicki S. Frederick, Associate Professor,
Nursing
A.S., Northeast Mississippi Junior College, 1974
B.S., University of Memphis, 1987
B.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1992
M.S.N., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1994
Tracy R. Freeman-Jones, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
R.T., (R) Barnes School of Radiologic Technology, 1994
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1997
G
Martin Gambill, Instructor,
Technologies
A.O.S., Nashville Auto Diesel College, 2011
A.S.E., Certified Master Technician
Acura Master Technician Certification
Lauren Gates, Instructor,
Languages & Literature
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1972
M.B.A., Mississippi State University, 1977
Lafayette Gatewood, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1977
Ashley G. Geisewite, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1989
M.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1990
Mahnaz Ghaffarian, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., Esfahan University, Iran, 1977
M.S., California Polytechnic, 1980
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Nanette Graddy, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Victoria Gray, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1986
M.A., University of Mississippi, 1991
Cheryl Green, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
B.A., University of Miami, 1994
B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.S., University of Memphis, 2010
H
Lisa E. Hadley, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1987
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S.B.A., University of Memphis, 1997
Stephen W. Haley, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1965
M.A., University of Memphis, 1968
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1978
Oyama Hampton, III, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1989
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2006
Marguerite Jane Harris, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1971
M.A., University of Tennessee, 1972
Timothy P. Harrison, Assistant Professor,
Business and 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
Bobbie Hawkins, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, 1966
M.B.E., University of Mississippi, 1970
Grant W. Hendrix, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 2006
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Michelle M. Hill, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 1979
M.S., University of Tennessee Health Sciences, 2003
Massoumeh Z. Hooshdarah, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
M.S., University of Thran, 1985
M.S., University of North Texas, 1998
Ph.D., University of North Texas, 1999
May-Chuen Hsieh, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.S., Ming Chuan College, Taipei, Taiwan, 1984
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1992
M.S., University of Memphis, 1994
Zhong Wen Hu, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of California, 2008
M.A., University of California, 2008
David Huffman, Instructor,
Fine Arts and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 1998
Marcia F. Hunter, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Oakwood College, 1977
M.S., Alabama A&M University, 1981
Ed.S., Memphis State University, 1986
Gwynne Hutton, Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 1978
J.D., University of Memphis Law School, 1981
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
J
Marguerite Jackson-Jones, Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 1969
B.S., Memphis State University, 1971
M.E., Mississippi State University, 1974
M.S., Memphis State University, 1989
M.S., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1997
Ed.D., Arkansas State University, 2004
Shantell Jackson, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2003
M.S., Arkansa State University, 2005
Jason B. Jennings, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Auburn University, 1992
M.S., Auburn University, 1998
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2007
Brenda C. Jinkins, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1966
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1970
Joyce D. Johnson, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1996
M.S., Jackson State University, 1999
Terrence W. Johnston, Instructor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1996
M.S., University of Memphis, 1998
Lisa G. Jones, Associate Professor, Interim Department Head
Technologies
B.S.E.E., Memphis State University, 1980
M.S.E.E., Georgia Tech, 1981
K
G. Michael Kelly, Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Lambuth College, 1974
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
J.D., Memphis State University School of Law, 1977
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1984
Nathan T. Knappier, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
B.A., Harding University, 2001
B.S.N., Union University, 2006
M.Div., Harding Graduate School of Religion, 2008
M.S.N., Union University, 2011
Akwasi Kusi-Appiah, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University, 2008
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 2010
L
Deanna Langfitt, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Central Washington University, 2000
Ph.D., University of North Dakota, 2007
Elizabeth Lawrence, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1972
Steven G. Leake, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1988
Julie Lester, Assistant Professor,
Language and Literature
B.A., University of Memphis, 2001
M.A., University of Memphis, 2010
Lydia M. Linebarger, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.A., Longview Community College, 1970
B.S., Southwest Missouri State College, 1972
M.A., University of Missouri, 1975
Jesse E. Lipford, Assistant Professor, Interim Department Head,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2003
Evelyn H. Little, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.A., Lane College, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Shannon Little, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Studies
B.A., Drury College, 1981
M.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Sharon D. Livisay, Associate Professor, Interim Department Chair
Nursing
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University, 1991
M.S.N., University of Kentucky, 1999
Steven C. Lockhart, Instructor,
Technologies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Lisa Loden, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1994
M.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1997
M
Clim Madlock Jr., Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1972
J.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Roma G. Magtoto, Associate Professor,
Nursing
B.S.N., Philippine Christian University, 1971
M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi, 1980
Denise Malloy, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1992
M.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Salahuddin M. Masum, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.Sc. (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2001
M.Sc. (CSE), Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, 2005
Leslie A. Mathis, Instructor,
Language and Literature
B.A., Rhodes College, 1985
M.A., Mississippi College, 1992
Merry T. Mattix, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
A.S., Emergency Medical Technology, 1984
Semih Minareci, Instructor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Uludag, 1987
M.A. University of Memphis, 2011
Loretta McBride, Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 1972
M.A., University of Memphis, 1986
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2011
Tamara McColgan, Professor, Department Head,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Mississippi, 1984
M.S., University of Mississippi, 1989
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1992
Joan McGrory, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., Christian Brothers College, 1988
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1996
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern, 2005
Leslee McKnight, Instructor,
Allied Health Studies
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1995
Nita McMillan, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Bethel College, 1970
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1991
Rose W. McNeil, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Earlham College, 1970
M.A., Atlanta University, 1975
Ravindra Mehra, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.Com. (Hous.), University of Delhi, 1971
PGOM, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, 1973
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
Akil Mensah,Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Indiana University, 1996
M.A., Clark Atlanta University, 1999
Rosemarie A. Montgomery, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2000
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2003
J. Wayne Morris, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
B.A., University of Memphis, 1979
M.S., Capella University, 2005
Mark W. Moses, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Alabama, 1993
M.A., University of Alabama, 1996
Moumita Mukherjee, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
B.E., Calcutta University, 1994
M.E., Jadavpur University, 1996
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2008
Debra S. Murphy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 1984
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993
Megan Murphy, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.A., Austin College, 1978
M.S., Stephen F. Austin College, 1984
Tami L. Murphy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 1986
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993
Sandra C. Murrell, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., Central State University, 1969
M.S.T., University of Memphis, 1973
O
Vincent Ores, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.E.T., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1986
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Daniel Osborne, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Mississippi College, 2000
M.S., University of Memphis, 2004
Ph. D., University of Memphis, 2006
P
Linda D. Patterson, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1978
M.A., University of Memphis, 1988
Alexander Paulus, Instructor,
Communucations, Graphic, and Fine Arts
B.F.A., Southeast Missouri State University, 2003
M.F.A., Memphis Colleg of Art, 2009
Angela V. Payne, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., Phillip County Community College, 1988
B.S., Arkansas State University, 1991
M.B.A., Arkansas State University, 1992
Leslie Peeples, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.B., University of Mississippi, 1984
M.P.A., University of Memphis, Public Administration, 2003
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
Raymond Perkins, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Heritage Christian University, 1999
M.A., University of Missouri, 2005
Karen A. Pierce, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1991
PhD., University of Memphis, 1994
Linda L. Pope, Interim Department Head
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Lambuth College, 1972
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
Phyllis Y. Porter, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Hampton University, 1982
M.S., University of Memphis, 1990
Mary Pratt, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1975
M.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Hannah D. Province, Instructor,
Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University, 2006
M.S., Arkansas State University, 2008
R
Khalil Rassy, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.B., Louisiana Tech, 1987
M.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1989
Holman W. Ray, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1984
J.D., University of Memphis, 1989
Donna L. Reed-Mathena, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1972
M.S.,Memphis State University,1981
Edward C. Reid, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Northern Michigan University, 1970
M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1974
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1981
Miki L. Richardson, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Arkansas State University, 1995
M.A., Arkansas State University, 1996
Koushik Roy, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Calcutta, 1989
M.S., University of Calcutta, 1991
Ph.D., Jadavpur University, 1999
S
Barbara Sandlin, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1999
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Jane Santi, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., Lambuth College, 1970
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1971
Jason Sasser, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
B.S.N., University of Memphis, 2008
M.S.N., University of Memphis, 2011
AANP Certification FNP, 2011
Michael E. Scott, Associate Professor,
Communications, Graphic and Fine Arts
B.M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1975
M.A., Western Illinois University, 1976
Larry E. Siler, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1966
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Darcy Sims, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Missouri Southern State College, 1991
M.A., National University, 1996
Kathleen Singleton, Associate Professor,
Technologies
M.S., Christian Brothers University, 1989
Lee Smart, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1969
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Bridgett Smith, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S.E.E., University of Alabama, 1986
M.S., University of Alabama, 2000
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 2010
Douglas Smith, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Arkansas, 1965
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1976
D.C., Parker College of Chiropractic, 1991
Forrest Smith, Instructor,
Technologies
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 2008
M.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 2009
Ruth P. Sowell, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University, 1969
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1983
Garry P. Spencer, Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1975
M.S.E.E., University of Memphis, 1977
John Tyler Stephenson, Assistant Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 2003
M.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Robert Stewart, Instructor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Shirley K. Stewart, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
A.A., Coahoma Community College, 2003
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 2004
M.Ed., Delta State University, 2006
Mahmuda Sultana, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2000
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 2003
William D. Summons, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
A.S., N.W. Michigan College, 1973
B.S., Michigan State University, 1975
M.S., Michigan State University, 1977
Maria M. Sun, Assistant Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Clemson University, 1979
M.S., University of Memphis, 1997
Carl E. Swoboda, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1972
M.S., University of Memphis, 1994
Dewey Sykes, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1985
M.S.C.I.S., University of Phoenix, 1999
Janet Sykes, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1998
M.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 2000
T
Arnitria L. Taylor, Assistant Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1996
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2004
M.S., Strayer University, 2007
Emily E. Taylor, Assistant Professor,
Nursing
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College
B.S.N., Union University, 2001
M.S.N., Union University, 2009
Rosie Taylor, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Jackson State University, 1987
M.S., Southern University, 1991
Don Thomas, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Alabama, 1991
M.S., University of Alabama, 1993
Joyce G. Tillis, Instructor,
Technologies
B.A., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 1998
M.S., Central Michigan University, 2001
B.S., University of Memphis, 2007
Dieter H. Tillman, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Miami University, Ohio, 1982
M.S., Miami University, Ohio, 1984
Joseph M. Tolomei, Instructor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Allegneny College, 2008
M.A., Duquesne University, 2010
Robert Tom, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.Arch., Tulane University, 1973
M.Arch., Tulane University, 2004
M.Arch., University of Pennsylvania, 1977
M.C.P., University of Pennsylvania, 1977
Stennis B. Trueman Jr., Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., Stillman College, 1969
M.A., University of Illinois, 1973
Melvin Tuggle, Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1977
M.A., University of Memphis, 1988
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 1994
William G. Turner, Jr., Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Memphis, 1976
M.S., University of Memphis, 1978
V
Kenneth Vanderpool, Assistant Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., Harding College, 1959
M.Ed., Temple University, 1967
Ed.D., Temple University, 1973
W
Amy Waddell, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., Georgetown University, 1992
Ph.D., Emory University, 1997
MaLinda F. Wade, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Ball State University, 1977
M.P.A., Ball State University, 1978
M.A., Ball State University, 1980
Juliann L. Waits, Associate Professor, Interim Department Head,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 1996
Ph.D., University of Louisiana, Lafayette, 2002
Robert Walker, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Tougaloo College, 1980
M.A., Webster University, 1983
M.S., Jackson State University, 1987
Ed.D., Jackson State University, 1990
Patricia Ward, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., University of Memphis, 1970
M.A., University of Memphis, 1985
James Warwick, Technical Training Specialist,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1997
Sarah J. Warrington, Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.S., University of Memphis, 1962
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Ph.D., University of Memphis, 1983
Lois Washington, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
M.Ed., Miami University-Ohio, 1979
Developmental Education Specialist, Kellogg Institute,
Appalachian State University, 1999
Nathan Washington, Assistant Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., University of Memphis, 2002
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Twyla J. Waters, Associate Professor,
Business and Legal Studies
B.A., Franklin College, 1987
J.D., Indiana University Law School, 1990
Licensed Attorney, Tennessee
William G. Weppner, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.S., University of Buffalo, 1959
M.E.E., University of Oklahoma, 1964
Clemetee Whaley, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1982
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1991
Rodney E. Whitaker, Associate Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1992
Jason Y. Whitt, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1992
Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1998
Dierdri Williams, Technical Training Specialist,
Technologies
B.S., University of Memphis, 1988
Willie J. Wilson, Instructor,
Languages and Literature
B.L.S., University of Memphis, 1998
M.F.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Thomas Hamilton Wolfe, Associate Professor,
Allied Health Sciences
B.S., Towson State University, Towson, 1978
R.T., (R), Staten Island University Hospital, 1994
M.S.R.S., Midwestern State University, 2001
Dagny G. Wright, Associate Professor,
Technologies
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
B.S., University of Alabama, 1973
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University, 1998
CNA 5.1, Network, A+ Certified
Michael D. Wright, Associate Professor,
Technologies
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1978
M.S., University of Memphis, 1980
Y
Pengfei Yao, Assistant Professor,
Mathematics
M.A., University of Alabama, 2008
Ph.D., University of Alabama, 2011
Raydine P. Yarbrough, Assistant Professor,
Languages and Literature
B.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1976
M.S., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1995
Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1999
LaDonna Young, Associate Professor,
Social and Behavioral Sciences
B.A., Christian Brothers University., 1995
M.A., University of Memphis, 2001
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2006
Imogene Younger, Associate Professor,
Natural Sciences
B.A., University of Memphis, 1969
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Faculty Emeriti
Clinton D. Amos, Professor Emeritus
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University, 1974
Bondie Armstrong, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1982
John P. Bacon Jr., Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Southern Mississippi, 1967
Charles H. Baker, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1967
Edwin J. Barnes, Professor Emeritus
B.B.A., University of Mississippi, 1955
Anxious E. Bryant, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Clarence Christian, Professor Emeritus
M.A.S.W., University of Chicago, 1970
Cheryl Cleaves, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Gay G. Coe, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1964
Vava E. Cook, Professor Emerita,
Ed.D, University of Memphis, 1989
J. Paul Dudenhefer, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1975
William T. Dugard, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1972
Charles O. Eddlemon, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Louis French, Associate Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1988
LaVerne T. Gurley, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., The Union for Experimenting Colleges
and Universities, 1976
James D. Gilbert, Professor Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Mississippi, 1966
Marian E. Ham, Professor Emerita
B.A., University of Mississippi, 1977
James A. Hight, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1967
Lorraine Hicks, Professor Emerita
M.S., University of Memphis, 1969
Margie J. Hobbs, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
John W. Hurd, Associate Professor Emeritus
B.S., University of Memphis, 1956
Walker Hurd, Professor Emeritus
M.A., University of Memphis, 1969
Yvonne Jones, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 2003
Steven A. Katz, Professor Emeritus
Ed. D., University of Memphis, 1985
Bette C. Latta, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1965
F. Cleo Long, Professor Emerita
M.S., University of Iowa
George R. Mackie, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1974
Albert E. McBee, Professor Emeritus
A.E., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1974
Gregory E. Maksi, Professor Emeritus
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1983
George L. Miller, Professor Emeritus
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1987
Clyde Orem, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1967
Robert C. Osburn, Professor Emeritus
B.S., University of Memphis, 1954
Patricia S. Peeples, Professor Emerita
B.A., Texas Women’s University, 1950
Richard W. Phillips, Professor Emeritus
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1976
Ruby Jean Powell, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Tennessee, 1955
Mary Pretti, Professor Emerita
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1970
Maxine Reed, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1967
F. Lamar Roberson, Professor Emeritus
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1972
Ada Shotwell, Professor Emerita
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Charles G. Sneed, Associate Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1989
Richard L. Spreitzer, Professor Emeritus
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Janet W. Stockett, Professor Emerita
B.S., University of Memphis, 1957
Mary Lee Strode, Professor Emerita
M.A., University of Memphis, 1966
Janice Van Dyke, Professor Emerita
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 1989
Jimmy E. Williams, Professor Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1970
Administrative Staff
A
Timothy B. Adams, Graphic Designer,
Creative and Printing Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University, 1999
Riaz Ahmed, Manager
Technology Operations
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Kathy C. Archie, Director,
Fiscal Operations
B.S., Mississippi Valley State University, 1986
Nikita L. Ashford-Ashworth, Director,
Advising and Counseling
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1991
M.B.A., Belhaven College, 2000
Edward Ashworth, Manager
Client Services and Support
A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1982
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
B
Angela A. Banks, Specialist,
Career Services
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2003
Roy Barnes, Manager,
Technology Operations
B.A., University of Memphis, 1990
Renetta Bell, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Jackson State University, 2007
Tonya Y. Birdsong, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.A., Webster University, 2006
M.B.A., Webster University, 2009
Dorothy M. Blue, Coordinator,
Academic Support Center
B.A., Saint Leo University, 2005
James H. Bolden, Director,
Police Services
B.A., University of Memphis, 1977
Ollie L. Booker, Manager,
Restricted Funds
B.A., Delta State University, 1985
M.A., Strayer University, 2010
Verneta S. Boone, Director,
Whitehaven Center
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1998
M.B.A., Dowling College, Long Island, NY, 2003
Michael Boyd, Executive Director
Information Technology Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2005
Carol Brown,
Assistant to the President
Francis Bullock, Specialist,
Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 1999
Jeremy C. Burnett, Director,
Faculty Advising
B.S., University of Tennessee, 1998
M.S., University of Tennessee, 2000
Patricia Burnette, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., Kentucky State University, 1989
M.P.A., University of Memphis, 2004
C
Cynthia B. Calhoun, Professor, Executive Director,
Student Retention and Graduation
B.A., Fisk University, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1976
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2003
Teresa L. Calloway, Coordinator,
Webmaster’s Office
B.S., Embry-Riddle, 1991
Shawn M Carter, Counselor,
Recruitment
B.A., University of Memphis, 1992
M.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Pechone Chambers, Assistant Director,
Police Serivces
John Churchill, Executive Director,
Corporate Training Department
A.A.S., Mohegan Community College, 1984
B.A., Western Illinois University, 1989
Ronald A. Claxton, Coordinator,
Gill Center
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1984
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2010
Joshua Conway, Director of Project Management and IT Resources
Information Technology
B.A., Ashford University, 2009
Scott Copeland, Network Engineer,
Infrastructure Service
A.A.S, Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2004
Jessica L Croslow, Coordinator
Special Academic Programs
B.S., University of Memphis, 2011
D
LeChelle Davenport, Director,
Financial Aid
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1980
B.S., Johnson Bible College, 2002
M.A., Tusculum College, 2005
Jeffrey Davis, Coordinator,
Creative and Printing Services
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2010
Kelvin D. Davis, Manager,
Restricted Funds
B.S., Delta State University, 2007
M.B.A., Delta State University, 2009
Gloria Dixon, Client Relations Coordinator,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Alcorn State University, 1975
Tujuana V. Douglas, Assistant Director,
Payroll
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2007
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2012
Vanessa R. Dowdy, Director,
Recruitment
B.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, 1983
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
Donald G. Drewry, Coordinator,
Homeland Security
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1979
M.B.A., University of Memphis, 1988
E
Vincent L. Eason, Executive Director,
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
B.S., Tennessee Technological University, 1984
M.S., University of Memphis, 2003
F
Chateeka Farris, Director,
Testing
B.S., University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1997
Donald C. Fisher, Executive Director,
Mid-South Quality Productivity Center
B.S., Murray State University, 1971
M.S., Murray State University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, 1986
Carol D. Fesmire, Librarian I,
Library
B.A., Memphis State University, 1977
M.S.L., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1993
G
Annie Garvin, Director,
Multi-Media and Digital Production
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
M.B.A., Strayer University, 2007
Keith Gentry, Sports Media Representative/Softball Coach,
Athletics
B.A., University of Memphis, 1983
Kendall Gloster, Specialist,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Diane E. Graham, Technician,
Allied Health Sciences
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1997
Janet D. Grassette, Teacher I,
Child Care Centers
B.S., Memphis State University, 1985
Jerry L. Greer, Coordinator,
Custodial Services
B.S., University of Tennessee Knoxville, 1975
Vanessa M. Griffin, Coordinator
Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program
B.S., Mississippi State University, 1991
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,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E.T., University of Memphis, 1989
Felicia Hankins, Specialist,
International Education Program
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2010
Lana Harris, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
A.A., Shelby State Community College, 1993
Mechelle Harrison, Advisor
Advising, Counseling and Articulation
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
B.A., University of Memphis, 2011
Carolyn Head, Executive Director,
Library Services
B.S., Tennessee A & I State University, 1972
M.S.L.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1974
M.A., University of Memphis, 1982
Barbara Helton, Coordinator,
Academic Intervention Management
A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2008
Lisa Henriksen, Coordinator,
Academic Web Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1997
Connie Herron, Coordinator
Student Activities
A.A.S.,State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
Margaret S. Hillman, Director,
Cashiering and Accounts Receivable
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1997
M.B.A., Webster University, 2005
Tracy L. Horton, Associate Director,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1995
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Anne Howard, Senior Librarian,
Library Services
B.A., University of Illinois, 1973
M.L.S., Simmons College, 1975
J
Robert R. Jackson, Coordinator,
Communications and Marketing
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2007
M.P.S., University of Memphis, 2013
Denise L. Johnson, Coordinator,
TECTA Grants
A.A., Shawnee Community College, 1996
B.S., Southern Illinois University
Matthew Johnston, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S.E., University of Memphis, 1992
Michael Jordan, Coordinator,
Physical Plant
K
Betty Kimbrough, Advisor,
Advising and Counseling
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1975
L
Tamara Lambdin, Database Administrator I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1996
Roseanne Landey, Executive Director,
Institutional Development
B.A., University of West Florida, 1996
M.P.A., University of West Florida, 1999
Ruth Lemon, Manager,
Fiscal Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1999
Lashonda Lewis, Child Care Teacher I,
Child Care Centers
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College, 1988
B.S., University of Memphis, 2001
M.Ed., Union University, 2006
M
Andrea Martre, Counselor, Coach,
Women’s Basketball
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Francis Z. Matthews, Librarian I,
Library Services
B.S., Radford University, 2004
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University, 2009
Keith Mattix, Manager
Physical Plant
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1983
Glenda McCuddy, Coordinator,
Academic Support Centers
A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1998
Robert G. Miller, Executive Director,
Communications and Marketing
B.S.J., Northwestern University, 1970
M.S.J., Northwestern University, 1971
Thomas E. Mitchell III, Director,
Creative and Printing Services
B.F.A., University of Tennessee – Knoxville, 1971
Johnetta Moore, Assistant Director,
Technology Operations
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2000
Janice L. Morganfield, Budget Analyst,
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Analysis
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1976
M.B.A.,Argosy University, 2013
Donald C. Myers, Interim Director,
Institutional Research
B.P. S., University of Memphis, 2003
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
N
Karen Michelle Newman, Director,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1995
Jerry L. Nichols, Jr. , Head Coach,
Athletics
M.A., Union College, 2009
Clint Norwood, Webmaster,
Administrative Webmaster
BA, University of Memphis, 2004
O
Robert Oselen, Jr, Advisor
Advising and Counseling
B.A., Southern University at New Orleans, 1985
M.S., , University of Memphis, 1996
P
Mary Palmer, Director,
Child Care Centers
B.A., Berea College, 1977
M.S., Nova-Southeastern University, 1991
Ed.D., University of Memphis, 2010
Nellie Patterson, Associate Director
Financial Aid
B.B.A.,Belhaven College, 2008
Lennon D. Pearson, Manager,
Client Service and Support
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1987
Kim L. Perry, Specialist,
Distance Education and Instructional Technology
B.S., Bethune-Cookman College
M.Ed., Christian Brothers University, 2003
Bryan K. Porter, Coordinator,
Advising and Counseling
B.S., University of Memphis, 2002
Q
Toni Quick, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., University of Memphis, 1979
R
Kim Rashada, Coordinator,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
Brenda J. Rayner, Associate Director
Advertising and Media Relations
B.S., Jackson State University, 1981
M.B.A., Belhaven University, 2011
Melissa N Reyna, Advisor
Advising Counseling Articulation
M.S., University of Memphis, 2012
William Richardson, Counselor,
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1967
M.B.A., Atlanta University, 1969
Erin Roberts, Graphic Designer,
Creative and Printing Services
B.F.A., Arkansas State University, 1999
Jacqueline Robinson, Purchasing Agent,
Purchasing and Auxiliary Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1999
B.P.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Stanley Robinson, Executive Director,
Finance
B.S., Rust College, 1976
M.B.A., Webster University, 2005
Elizabeth Romagni, Associate Director,
Financial Aid
M.B.A./Public Administration, University of Phoenix, 2009
William T. Ross, Director,
Restricted Funds
B.S., University of Memphis, 1971
M.Ed., University of Memphis, 1973
S
Verties Sails, III, Coordinator,
Project M.O.S.T.
B.A., Tennessee State University, 2002
Kariem-Abdul Salaam, Director,
Project M.O.S.T.
B.S., Alabama A&M University, 1971
M.S., University of Memphis, 2005
DeJara E. Sanders, Manager,
Fiscal Operations
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2001
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Sherri L. Scott, Coordinator,
Student Disability Services
A.A., Southwest Tennessee Community College, 2006
B.S., University of Memphis, 2009
Amy D. Shead, Director,
Workforce Development Support
B.A., University of Memphis, 1994
M.S., University of Memphis, 2008
Kathy J. Simpson, Coordinator,
Corporate Training
B.S., Crichton College, 1999
M.B.A., Dowling College, 2003
Krubah S. Sisuse, Compensation Analyst,
Human Resources and Affirmative Action
B.A.,University of Memphis, 2007
M.P.H., University of Memphis, 2009
Brenda A.B. Smith, Coordinator,
Special Projects Transfer and Articulations
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 1975
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1986
Derrice M. Snipes, Director,
Grants Management
B.S., Tuskegee University, 1989
MBA, Strayer University, 2012
Vivian W. Stewart, Associate Director,
Library Services
B.S., Fort Valley State College, 1983
M.L.S., Atlanta University, 1984
Joy E. Strong, Coordinator,
Admissions and Records
B.A., University of Memphis, 2006
Tina Studaway, Director,
Admissions and Records
B.B.A., University of Memphis, 1996
Luther M. Sweeney Jr., Database Administrator I,
Enterprise Application Services
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1993
B.A., Oral Roberts University, 1979
T
Harry Taylor, Executive Director,
Extended Programs
B.A., LeMoyne-Owen College, 1974
Melissa Terry, Systems Analyst I,
Enterprise Application Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, 1994
Rory Thomas, Executive Director,
Tennessee Small Business Develoment Center
B.S., Christian Brothers University, 2006
M.B.A, Christian Brothers University, 2009
V
Beverly S. Vance, Director,
AMATYC
B.S., Jacksonville State University, 1979
W
C. Woody Wall, Director,
Technology Operations
A.A.S., State Technical Institute at Memphis, 1992
Cortney C. Ward, Counselor,
Recruitment B.A., University of Memphis, 2004
Ouida Warren, Director,
Upward Bound
B.A., University of Illinois, 1991
M.S., National University, 1994
Barbara Wells, Registrar,
Records and Registration
B.S., Embry-Riddle University, 1998
Ron Wells, Director,
Millington and Fayette Centers
B.S., Southern Illinois University, 1997
M.B.A., Webster University, 2011
Jarred Wheeler, Manager
Infrastructure Services
Ruby Wilburn, Media Specialist,
Multi-Media and Digital Production
B.F.A., University of Memphis, 1974
Angelo M Williams, Counselor
PBI Competitive Grant
B.S., Delta State University, 2006
Brenda Williams, Director,
Career Services
B.S., East Texas State University, 1991
M.S., University of Memphis, 2000
Shellee Williams, Manager,
Mid-South Quality Productivity
M.A., University of Memphis, 2008
Rosezella Wills, Coordinator,
TECTA Grants
B.A., Union Institute, 1980
Elizabeth Owens Wilson, Director,
TECTA Grants
B.A., Mississippi State University, 1994
M.S., Georgia State University, 1995
Thalia Wilson, Executive Director,
Enrollment Operations
B.S., Tennessee State University, 1992
M.P.S., Tennessee State University, 2010
Angela K. Ventura-Wooten, Executive Director,
Special Academic Programs
B.S., South Carolina State College, 1988
M.S., University of Memphis, 1993
Phoenix P. Worthy, Coordinator,
Student Activities and Multicultural Affairs
B.A., University of Memphis, 1993
Administrators Emeriti
M. Douglas Call, President Emeritus
Ed.D., West Virginia University, 1973
Thurman H. Jackson, Dean Emeritus
M.S., University of Memphis, 1966
Charles M. Temple, President Emeritus
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, 1970
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