Catalog 2009-2010 Edition»College Personnel
College Personnel
Mary Akin-Deko, Activity Director
Center for Academic Excellence
B.S., Wilberforce University
M.S., University of Ibadan
M.S., University of Memphis
Martha Alexander, Housekeeper
Housekeeping
Michelle Alexander, Assistant Professor
Biology
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S., Jackson State University
M.S., Jackson State University
Ivy Anderson, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.A., Mississippi Valley State University
B.S.N., Delta State University
M.Ed., Delta State University
M.S.N., Delta State University
Kira Anderson, Chair and Assistant Professor
Respiratory Therapy
Division of Allied Health
B.H.S., Baptist College of Health Sciences
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Dina Bachor, Coordinator Student Finance/Business Affairs
Business and Financial Services
Paul H. Barkley, Associate Professor
Psychology and Religion
Division of General and Health Studies
A.D., Oklahoma State University
B.A., Union University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D., University of Memphis
Mike Bennett, Manager
Maintenance
Barbara Benson, Housekeeper
Environmental Services
Michelle Berry, Library Specialist
Center for Academic Excellence
B.S., Union University
Natasha Billups, Assistant Professor
Respiratory Therapy
Division of Allied Health
B.S., Xavier University
M.S., Central Michigan University
D.H.Sc., Nova Southeastern University
Peggy Boles, College Services Coordinator
Security
Angel Boling, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Northwest Community College
B.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
M.S.N., University of Memphis
Janet Bonney-Baker, Financial Aid
Manager
Business and Financial Services
Cindy Borgers, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, St. Joseph School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
D.N.P., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Denise Bowman, Academic Records Specialist
Academic Services
B.S., Lincoln University
Renee Brassfield
Technical Support II
Information Technology
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College
B.S., University of Memphis
Cynthia Brooks, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Cynthia Brown, Financial Aid Officer
Financial and Business Services
A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M. A., Liberty University
Jerry Broadwater
Maintenance
Judi Brittingham, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee
M.S.N., University of Tennessee
Cynthia Brooks, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Shelby State Community College
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Adonna B. Caldwell, Executive Director
Administrative Services
B.A., Stephen's College
M.B.A., University of Memphis
Ed. D., University of Memphis
Pam Cherry, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Maryville University - St. Louis
M.S.N., University of Memphis
Christopher L. Church, Professor
Philosophy and Religion
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S., University of Georgia
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Kathy Collins, Housekeeper
Environmental Services
Steve Cook, Director
Information Technology
B.S., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Memphis
Christopher Cotton, Admissions Officer
Admissions
B.S., Mississippi University for Women
Bamby Counce, Director, Alumni and Marketing
Administrative Services
B.S., Lambuth University
Tina Currie, Technical Analyst IV
Information Technology
B.S., University of Tennessee-Martin
Carolyn Danley, Director
Center for Academic Excellence
Academic Services
B.S., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Memphis
Lee Danley, Assistant Professor
General and Health Studies
B.S., Crichton College
M.S., Regis University
Julie Darby, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Northwest Mississippi Community College
B.A., University of Mississippi
B.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
M.S.N., University of Mississippi Medical Center
Shannon Davenport, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Roger D. Duke, Assistant Professor
Communication and Religion
Division of General and Health Studies
A. Div., Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
B.S., Crichton College
M.A.R. Harding University Graduate School of Religion
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
D.Min., University of the South, Sewanee
Diana Kim Ennis, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Alabama
M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi
D.N.P., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Miranda Fairley. Academic Records Evaluator
Academic Services
B.P.S. University of Memphis
Amanda Faust, Admissions Counselor
Admissions
B.S., University of Memphis
Bill Finnell, Director of Counseling and Section 504 Coordinator
Student Services
B.A., University of Alabama
M.A., Denver Seminary
James Franklin, Security Officer
Security
Prem Sheila Fredericks, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S., Naraian Degree College
B.S.N., Panjab University of India
M.S.N., University of Delhi, India
Gregory Freeman, Associate Professor
Mathematics
Division of General and Health Studies
A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College
B.A., Milsaps College
M.S., University of Mississippi
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Mary Margaret Freeman
Admissions Officer
B.A., Christian Brothers University
Christen Ganley, Instructor
Radiation Therapy
Division of Allied Health
B.A., University of Tennessee - Martin
B.H.S., Baptist College of Health Sciences
Masters Pending
Tameka Gooden, Instructor
Medical Laboratory Science
Division of Allied Health
B.S.M.T., Mississippi State University
Masters Pending
Barry Graham, Security Officer
Security
Carolyn Y. Green
Academic Operations Coordinator
Division of General and Health Studies
A.A.S., Shelby State Community College
Faye Grimes, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.A.N., University of Tennessee-Martin
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Arkansas State University
Joe Hardaway, Security Officer
Security
Janet Heath, Professor
Mathematics
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S.E., Henderson State University
M.S.E., Arkansas State University
Ed.D., University of Memphis
Lisa J. Hight, Associate Professor
Biology
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S., Union University
M.S., Austin Peay State University
Ed.D., University of Memphis
Roger Hood, Lieutenant
Security
Kendricks Hooker, Associate Professor
Biology
Division of General and Health Studies
A.A., Coahoma Community College
B.S., Jackson State University
M.S., Jackson State University
Ph.D., Jackson State University
Kathy Thompson Hunt, Chair and Assistant Professor
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
B.S., Lambuth College
M.S., University of Memphis
Patricia P. Irby, Librarian
Center for Academic Excellence
B.A.E., University of Mississippi
M.L.S., University of Mississippi
Phillip Jackson, Chair and Associate Professor
Health Care Management
Division of General and Health Studies
B.B.A., National University
M.S., Navel Post Graduate School
D.S.L., Regent University
Vernon Jackson
Maintenance
A.A., Tennessee School of Religion
B.A., Tennessee School of Religion
M. Div. Tennessee School of Religion
Margaret James
Academic Operations Coordinator
Division of Allied Health
Phyllis Jeans, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Memphis State University
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., Union University
Cheryl Johnson-Joy, Associate Dean and Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S., University of Memphis
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Abby Johnston, Instructor
Sociology
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S., University of Memphis
M.A., University of Memphis
Carolyn Jones, Administrative Secretary
Academic Services
A.A., Strayer University
Connie Kellum, Administrative Secretary
Administrative Services
Kim Kennel, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Mercy Hospital Medical Center School of
Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Union University
Joshua Kerns, Assistant Professor
Biology
Division of General and Health Studies
B.A., University of Memphis
M.D., Meharry Medical College
Judy LaBonte, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Baptist College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Mississippi University for Women
Christine Lartigue, Secretary
Admissions
Julie Lasley, Program Chair and Assistant Professor
Radiation Therapy
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, Robinson Memorial Hospital
Diploma, NEORAD School of Radiation Therapy
B.H.S., Baptist College of Health Sciences
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Sandra Lea, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Jones County Community College
B.S.N., William Carey College
M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Patty Liddell
Science Laboratories
Division of General and Health Studies
A.S., Shelby State College
B.S., Memphis State University
M.S., Memphis State University
Mary MacKinnon, Director
Development
B.A., Michigan State University
Sharon Markham, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., Baptist College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., Union University
Donna C. Mars, Assistant Professor
Nuclear Medicine Technology
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
B.A., Harding University
M.Ed., University of Memphis
Carol Martin, College Services Coordinator
Security
Sherita Martin, Supervisor, Student Financial Business Affairs
Business and Financial Services
A.A., Rutledge College
B.B.A, Belhaven College
M.S., Belhaven University
Michelle McDonald, Instructor
Biology
Division of General and Health Studies
B.A., University of North Florida
M.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Betty Sue McGarvey, President and Associate Professor,
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
D.S.N.,University of Alabama-Birmingham
Joyce Miller, Academic Operations Coordinator
Nursing
A.B.A., Sawyer Business College
Mary-Gwynne Millione, Associate Professor English
Division of General and Health Studies
B.A., California State University
M.S., Alcorn State University
M.A., University of Memphis
Anita Mobrak, Chair of Curriculum and Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., Medical College of Georgia
Marilissa Morgan, Director
Admissions
B.S., Southwest Texas State University
M.Ed., Southwest Texas State University
Shirley Morquecho, Secretary
Division of Nursing
Pamela Ellis Moss, Director
Institutional Effectiveness
Administrative Services
B.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
M.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Jada Mullins, Manager
Environmental Services
Ellen Norris, Director
Business and Financial Services
B. Accy., University of Mississippi
Certified Public Accountant, Tennessee
M.B.A., Strayer University
Mary Jo Ohrberg, Assistant Professor
Medical Radiography
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, St. Anthony's Hospital School of Radiography
B.S., Southern Illinois University
M.S., University of Memphis
Richard Owen, Librarian
Center for Academic Excellence
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A., University of Memphis
M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Katrinia Oliver, Secretary
Academic Services
A.A.S., Robert Morris College
Carla Renee Parker, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Collin County Community College
B.S.N., Baptist College of Health Sciences
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Robert Parker, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.A., Florida Community College
B.S.N., Florida A & M University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Ramona Patterson, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.S., Memphis State University
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., University of Memphis
Annette Patton, Housekeeper
Environmental Services
Mary Ann Picken, Secretary
Admissions
Anne M. Plumb, Dean and Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
D.N.Sc., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Jenny Prascher, Director of Development
Administrative Services
B.A., Rhodes College
Linda Reed, Dean and Professor
Division of Allied Health
B.S., University of Oklahoma
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
Ed.D., University of North Texas
Nancy Reed, Dean
Student Services
B.M.E., University of Nebraska
M.S.Ed., Eastern Illinois University
Quinton Rhodes, College Service Coordinator
Security
Willie Richardson, Captain
Security
Nan Riedé, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Amanda Riley, Supervisor, Nursing Learning Lab
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
Mitzi Roberts, Chair and Assistant Professor
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Division of Allied Health
A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Radiography
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
B.S., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
M.S., University of Memphis
Marilyn K. Rose, Technical Support II
Information Technology
Madge Saba, Chair of Assessment and Evaluation and Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., University of Southern Mississippi
Barry Schultz, Dean and Professor
Division of General and Health Studies
B.S., Union University
M.S., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Carly Schumann, Financial Aid Officer
Business and Financial Services
A.A.S., Northwest Mississippi Community College
B.B.A., University of Mississippi
Christopher Scott, Security Officer
Security
A.D., Saint Gregory's College
Al Simpson, College Services Coordinator
Security
David Smith, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.B.A., University of Memphis
B.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Karen Smith, Director
Campus Ministries
Administrative Services
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Memphis Theological Seminary
Leanne Smith, Vice President
Financial and Business Services
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University
Jane Smothers, Administrative Secretary
Business and Financial Services
B.S., University of Memphis
M.Ed., University of Memphis
William J. Sobotor, Provost and Professor
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, Geisinger Medical Center School of Radiography Technology
Diploma, Geisinger Medical Center School of Radiation Therapy
B.A., Bloomsburg State University
Ph.D., Syracuse University
Joe Solomon, Security Officer
Security
Maria Steele, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., Shelby State Community College
B.S.N., University of North Alabama
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
Cathy Stepter, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Arkansas State University
D.N.P., Georgia Southern University
Margaret Strong, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
A.A., Harrisburg Area Community College
B.S.N., University of the State of New York
M.S.N., University of Tennessee
Melissa Surles, Educational Project Specialist
Academic Services
B.A., Christian Brothers University
Deborah Lynn Sweeney, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
A.D.N., University of Tennessee-Martin
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
D.N.Sc., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Laritha Sweet, Associate Professor
Division of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Memphis
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis
Ph.D. North Central University
Jana D. Turner, Director
Records/Registrar
Academic Services
B.S.Ed., University of Memphis
M.S.T., University of Memphis
Lisette Vafides Jones
Operations Coordinator
Administrative Services
A.S., Northampton County Area Community College
B.A., Moravian College
M.S., College of St. Elizabeth
Lucia Vanderpool, Associate Professor
Computer Science
Division of General and Health Studies
B.B.A., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Arkansas
Ed.D., Union University
Patricia Ann Waggener, Associate Professor
English
Division of General and Health Studies
B.A., University of Memphis
M.A., University of Memphis
Gaynell Warren, Security Officer
Security
Joseph Weingarten, Associate Professor
Health Care Management
Division of General and Health Studies
B.B.A., Memphis State University
M.A., Memphis State University
Ph.D., University of Memphis
Victor White, Chair and Assistant Professor
Medical Radiography
Allied Health Division
A.A.S, Lincoln Land Community College
Certificate, Parkland College
B.A., University of Illinois
M. S., Midwestern State University
Post Graduate Certificate, Idaho State University
M.A., University of Illinois
Sheri Whitlow, Academic Operations Coordinator
Student Services
Deborah Wientjes, Assistant Professor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
M.S.N., Arkansas State University
Jeremy Wilkes, Director
Student Services
B.A., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Memphis
Bennie Williams, Lead
Environmental Services
Ann Willis, Assistant Professor
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Division of Allied Health
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Radiography
Diploma, Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography
B.A., University of Texas-Arlington
M.S., University of Memphis
Connie Willis, Instructor
Division of Allied Health
B.H.S., Baptist College of Health Sciences
Masters Pending
Darius Wilson
Chair and Professor
Medical Technology
B.S.M.T., University of Memphis
Certificate in Medical Technology
M.A.T., University of Memphis
Ed.D., University of Memphis