Administrative Offices
Office of the President
Paul C. Stumb, University President and Professor
B.S.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Leslie L. Steele, Executive Coordinator to the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of the President Emeritus
Harvill C. Eaton, President Emeritus, and Professor of Mathematics and Physical Science
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Office of Academic Affairs
C. William McKee, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Samuel L. Greene, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A, Cumberland University
Lanah H. Browning, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar and Academic Affairs Publications Manager
Carole Ann Bach, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions, and Professor
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S.N., Washington University, St. Louis
Ph.D., The University of Texas, Austin
Eric W. Cummings, Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, and Associate Professor
B.A., George Washington University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
S. Christopher Fuller, Interim Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Assistant Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Joshua M. Hayden, Executive Director of General Education and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Richmond
M.Ed., Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Jennifer Novo, Director of Academic Enrichment Center, and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Florida International University
Ronie L. McPeak, Director of Career Services and Internships
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Larry F. Vaughan, Director of Institutional Research
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of Student Development
Joseph L. Gray, Vice President for IT, Campus Services, and Security
B.A., Salisbury State University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Stephanie P. Walker, Dean of Students
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Courtney L. Vick, Director of Residence Life and Greek Affairs, and Instructor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University
Juanita M. Kissell, Director of Counseling and Disability Services
B.A., Hanover College
M.A., Indiana Wesleyan
M.M.T., Southern Methodist University
William T. Lambert, Director of Information Technology
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Horace A. McCall, Network Technician
Electronics Technician, Tennessee Technology Center
Network+ Certified
Scott A. Clancy, Help Desk Manager
A+ Certified Hardware Technician
Jerry L. England, Network Technician
Brian L. Radford, Server SQL Developer
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Office of Enrollment Services
Ronald P. Pavan, Director of Athletics and Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., West Virginia University
H. Edward Lovin, Executive Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., M.A., University of Mississippi
Beatrice M. LaChance, Director of Student Financial Services
A.S., A.S., Northern Essex Community College
Joseph A. Clark, Admissions Representative
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Chelsea D. Hardin, Coordinator of Pre-Enrollment Advising & Nursing Admissions
B.S., B.A., Cumberland University
Amber D. Rowland, Admissions Data Analyst
Matthew J. Duncan, Admissions Data Analyst I
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Andrea D. Davis, Admissions Representative
B.A., Cumberland University
Nicolette B. Hudson, Admissions Representative
B.A., Cumberland University
Shelby L. Oglesby, Admissions Specialist
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Jessica L. Stockton, Coordinator of Graduate and International Admissions
B.A., Cumberland University
Stacy L. Kelly, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Susan K. Marshall, Student Financial Services Advisor
Melissa A. Hood, Student Financial Services Advisor
A.A.S., Draughons Junior College
Hope M. Magee, Student Financial Services Office Assistant
J. Annette Jordan, Student Financial Services Office Assistant
Office of Fiscal Affairs
Judy G. Jordan, Vice President for Finance
B.S., University of North Alabama
Martha S. Reese, Accounts Receivable Clerk
Diploma, Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Barbara B. Fuller, Accounts Receivable
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Cindy L. Hearn, Accounts Payable Analyst
Krista M. Petraitis, Staff Accountant II
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Janette E. Beasley, Staff Accountant I
Elizabeth A. Butler, Assistant Director of Human Resources
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Katherine M. Lucia, Pride Store/BBA Textbook Liason
B.A., Tennessee Technological University
Angela P. Burns, Postmaster
B.S., University of Phoenix
Office of Communications
Phillip W. Carter, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
B.A., Western Kentucky University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
John K. Essary, Design Manager for Print and Media
B.F.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Stephanie L. Ferrell, Director of Communications
B.A., University of Memphis
Office of Online and Professional Studies
C. Edward Pawlawski, Director of Online and Professional Studies
B.M.E., Murray State University
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephani A. deRouen, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Jeanne W. Smith, Associate Administrator
B.A., Lipscomb University
Secret J. Rucker, Online Enrollment Specialist
Devin S. Carr, Program Director of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Clarkson College
M.S., Capella University
K. Charles Collier, Program Director of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Joseph P. Minor, Program Director of Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Austin Peay State University
Doris & Harry Vise Library
Amber W. McKee, Librarian
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bettina B. Warkentin, Librarian
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Memphis State University
M.H.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ashli N. Thomas, Library Technical Assistant
Office of Advancement
William R. Richardson, Vice President for Advancement
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Jonathon L. Hawkins, Executive Director, Development & Alumni Relations
B.S., M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University
Cheryl L. Bockstruck, Director Corporate & Foundation Relations
B.S., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Camille L. Burdine, Director of community Relations and Engagement
B.S., East Tennessee State University
Nova D. Lawrence, Advancement Coordinator
Labry School of Science, Technology, & Business
S. Christopher Fuller, Interim Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Connie M. Sink, Administrative Assistant to the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
Kimberly G. Atwood, Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Danny L. Bryan, Assistant Professor of Biology
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University
Laurie P. Dishman, Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carson Newman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Harvill C. Eaton, President Emeritus, and Professor of Mathematics and Physical Science
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Mary Lewis Haley, Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Eric A. Landis, Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Max Y. Melnikov, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance
B.S., M.S., Dnipropetrovsk National University, Ukraine
M.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Robert H. Nichols, Jr., Assistant Professor of Physics, Engineering Science, and Computational Science & Technology
A.S., Young Harris College
B.S., Davidson College
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
Sarah S. Pierce, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Paul C. Stumb, University President and Professor
B.S.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Labry School of Science, Technology, & Business Adjunct Faculty
Andraes Alexander, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.S., University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
M.B.A., Long Island University
Eric G. Alspaugh, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E, Tennessee State University
Carolanne K. Azan, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.S., St. Petersburg College
B.A., Warner Southern College
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Laura H. Bechard, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.Sc., Erskine College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Jonna K. Bell, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Western Kentucky University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Mathieu R. Berman, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.A., Brown University
J.D., Boston University Law School
Volodymyr Borodin, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., M.S., Dnirpropetrovs'k University, Ukraine
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen E. Earnest, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Purdue University
M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Karen L. C. Ellis, Adjunct Instructor of Business Law
B.A., Transylvania University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Christi D. Griffin, Adjunct Instructor of Business Ethics
B.S.B.A., University of Alabama, Huntsville
M.H.S.A., George Washington University
J.D., Creighton University
Pamula A. Hagan, Adjunct Instructor of Business Leadership
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Orlando College
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Hawaii
Ian C. Hawkins, Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., East Carolina University
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Judith A. S. Horvath, Adjunct Instructor of Information Systems
B.S., Lehigh University
M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Cynthia R. Howard, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Elvis A. Huff, Adjunct Instructor of Information Systems
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Sharon R. Lee, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Michael R. Lynch, Adjunct Instructor of Hospitality Management
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stout
M.S., Florida International University
L.L.M., DeMontfort University
D.M., University of Phoenix
Ronie L. McPeak, Director of Career Services and Internships and Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Pamela J. Merickle, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Veronica L. Minsky, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Michigan
M.S., University of Tennessee Space Institute, Tullahoma
H. Ronald Moser, Adjunct Instructor of Marketing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Thomas F. Newton, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of North Alabama
J. Daniel Privott, Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Wake Forest University
M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
Andrew J. Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Netherland Antilles
Milton Sager, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen P. Saho, Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Maryland
Karah S. Sprouse, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
William L. Williams, Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Wesleyan University
M.B.A., Dartmouth College
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Eric W .Cummings, Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, and Associate Professor
B.A., George Washington University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Mary F. Agee, Administrative Assistant to the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
A.A., Nossi College of Art
Karen B. Hobson, Certification Officer/Transcript Analyst
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Christopher S. Byrd, Technical Director for Theatre
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Carol A. Gundy, Accompanist
Marjorie S. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Lee D. Austin, Band Director
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
C. Rick Bell, Instructor of History and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
W. Russell Cheatham, Professor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration
B.S., University of North Alabama
B.S., Auburn University
M.C.J., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Mark R. Cheathem, Professor of History
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
K. Charles Collier, Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Kim Y. Finch, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Women's University, Korea
M.A., Fayetteville State University
C.A.S., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Stephen B. Finch, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S. Ed., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Stuart E. Harris, Associate Professor of English
B.S., B.A., Belmont University
M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Joshua M. Hayden, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and Executive Director of General Education
B.A., University of Richmond
M.Ed., Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Fred E. Heifner, Professor of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion
B.A., Louisiana College
M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Natalie R. Inman, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Brian Q. Kilian, Professor of Music
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
B.Mus., University of South Africa
M.Mus., D.M.A., Combs College of Music
John P. Markert, Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Jenny L. Mason, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
C. William McKee, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor, and Program Director of Master of Public Service Management
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Larry T. Menefee, Professor of Communications and Theatre, and Director of Theatre
B.A., David Lipscomb University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Denver
Michele P. Paise, Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., B.A., Shepard University
M.M., Johns Hopkins University (Peabody Institute)
D.M.A., Arizona State University
Michael C. Rex, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
Ted C. Rose, Professor of Art
B.A., David Lipscomb University
M.A.E., Edinboro State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee
Sandra H. Smith, Professor of Special Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Adjunct Faculty
Sharon K. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Alma M. Barnes, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Harding University
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University
Melanie R. Bean, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.B.A., B.A., Cumberland University
J.D., Stetson University
L. Cheryl Bevill, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Mark S. Caldwell, Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy
B.A., Baylor University
B.D., Ph.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Simyka M. Carlton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Bethel University
M.A., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Walden University
Sue Carmichael, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Julia A. Cawthon, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Rachel R. Chiguluri, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., Connecticut College
M.A., M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Thornton D. Cline, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S., The University of Illinois
Joseph E. Craig, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Jennifer A. Crescuillo, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Bowling Green State University
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
Arthur H. Criscoe, Adjunct Instructor of Education
A.B., M.Div., M.A.R.E., Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Audrey E. Cross, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Bethel University
M.A., Belmont University
William H. Fitzhugh, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., M.Mu., Austin Peay State University
Janice M. Fox, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Peg R. Fredi, Adjunct Instructor of Art
A.A., Hiwassee College
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College
M.F.A., Lesley University (Art Institute of Boston)
M.A., Cumberland University
Paul Garretson, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Southeast Texas University
M.Mu., University of North Texas
Judy A. Gordon, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.A., Southeast Missouri State
M.S., Ed.S., Ed.D., Mississippi State University
Ken W. Gordon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Centenary College
M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Commerce
Sally H. Govan, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., University of Tennessee
M.F.A., University of Hartford
Katrina Haley, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Garrett D. Harper, Adjunct Instructor of Geography
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Kennesaw State University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
Arthur A. Hayes, Jr., Adjunct Instructor of Public Administration
B.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Sara Hays, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Emmanuel College
M.A., Belmont University
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Adjunct Instructor of Foundations of Scholarship & Learning
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Cumberland University
William P. Huber, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jamison R. Hurt, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Tennessee
M.A., University of Memphis
Ellen W. James, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
Bianca S. Jefferson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.S., Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University
Anisha D. Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
J. Natae Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Roy L. Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Kristina Kirk, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Belmont University
Suzann Lafferty, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Southern California
M.F.S., National University
Damon J. MacNaught, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., Hartwick College
M.F.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Donna J. Matthews, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technical University
Ed.D, Tennessee State University
Brooke McAllister, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.MFT, Lipscomb University
Michael E. McDonald, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice and Public Administration
A.A., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.P.A., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
J.D., John Marshall Law School
Lisa R. McDougal, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Murray State University
L. Scott McRoberts, Adjunct Instructor of Art
A.A./A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.F.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.F.A., State University of New Yor, New Plaz
Marcia G. Melton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Joseph P. Minor, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice & Program Director, Criminal Justice & Forensic Science Program
B.S., M.S., Austin Peay State University
Beverly C. Montgomery, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.A., Walden University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Taylor Ontair Moore, Adjunct Instructor of English
A.A., John C. Calhoun Community College
B.A., Athens State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Eric L. Motley, Visiting Scholar
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Ph.D., University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom
Jennifer Novo, Director of Academic Enrichment Center, and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Florida International University
Laura L. Redmond, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Oakland University
Jameson Richardson,
J. Michael Ripski, Adjunct Instructor of Foundations of Scholarship and Learning
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min., Emory University
Robert W. Shankle, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of North Carolina
Lisa A. Swart, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.F.A., Rhodes University
M.A.N.E.S., D.Phil., Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Summer B. Vertrees, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Courtney L. Vick, Director of Residence Life & Greek Affairs, and Adjunct Instructor of Foundations of Scholarship & Learning
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Kerry A. Voigt, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., M.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
M.F.A., University of Minnesota
Joel F. Wade, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Regina Wade, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
A.A.S, Cleveland State Community College
B.S., M.Ed., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Phillip A. Wallace, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Austin Peay State University
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Irina S. Willis, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., M.A.E., Institute of Foreign Languages
Ph.D., Moscow State University
Trina Winters, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Xavier University of Louisiana
M.S., Lipscomb University
Donna L. Wright, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions
Carole Ann Bach, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing & Health Professions, and Professor
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S.N., Washington University in St. Louis
Ph.D., The University of Texas, Austin
Kristin L. Kannon, Office Manager
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ray Lynn Crutcher, Director of Operations
Katie L. Arnold, Director Athletic Training Program
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
K. Megan Bynum, Athletic Training Program Clinical Education Coordinator
B.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Rebecca E. Chatham, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Patricia A. Davis-Scott, Assistant Professor of Nursing & Director Mt. Juliet Working Adult Program
A.D.A.S., Tulsa Community College
B.S.N., Langston University
M.S., University of Oklahoma
Andrew J. Donadio, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of South Alabama
M.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
LaKeisha L. Fair, Instructor of Athletic Training
B.A., Concordia University, Irvine
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Jason S. Grindstaff, Assistant Professor Health & Human Performance
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Judy C. Gunter, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Diploma, Baptist Hospital School of Nursing
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.C.Ed., North Carolina College of Theology
Mark D. Hensley, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Jacksonville University
M.S.N., Thomas Edison State College
James E. Holbrook, Associate Professor of Health & Human Performance
B.A., Morehead State University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Gail E. Humes, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S.N., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Maggie D. Keil, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of Skills Labs
A.S., Victor Valley Community College
B.S.N., California State University, San Bernardino
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Joy D. Kimbrell, Assistant Professor of Nursing and Director of the Center for Nursing Success
A.D.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Ronda S. Landers, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Stanley Community College
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Capella University
Jean L. Markie, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Columbia State Community College
B.S.N., Belmont University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Robin J. Retallack, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Western Kentucky University
Melody A. Rose, Assistant Professor of Nursing
M.S.N., Walden University
D.N.P., Duke University
Richard M. Storie, II, Instructor of Health & Human Performance
B.A., University of Toledo
M.S., Adelphi University
Diane E. Thorup, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Barbara R. Tincher, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.P.N., Ohio State University
B.S.N., University of Kentucky
M.S.N., Wright State University
George L. Walker, Assistant Professor and Program Director of Health & Human Performance
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Gertrude I. Wright, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Michigan
B.S.N., Emory University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct and Clinical Faculty
Crystal J. Brock, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Western Kentucky University
Denise M. Brown, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Marissa L. Brown, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Keisha A. Butler, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Joel W. Campbell, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Henderson Community College
B.S.N., Belmont University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Devin S. Carr, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Clarkson College
M.S., Capella University
Julie A. Donohue, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Susan M. Gent, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., St. Louis University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
William S. Gittens, Adjunct Instructor of Health and Human Performance
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Daphne C. Harris, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.D.N., Tennessee State University
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Suzanna L. Haynes, Adjunct Instructor of Health and Human Performance
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
William K. Head, Adjunct Instructor of Sport and Exercise Science
B.S., Fisk University
M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Carolyn A. Henry, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Felecia D. Janco, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Kaplan University
Richard A. Kincaid, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Afshan N. Kirmani, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Wingate University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Christine D. Kowal, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Madonna University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Andrew K. Lamoreaux, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
M. Melissa Lord, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Auburn University
M.S.N., Belmont University
Devorah P. Lucas, Adjunct Instructor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., California Polytechnic State University
M.S., California State University
D.B.S., Arizona State University
Tifany L. Makuch, ClinicalInstructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Florida Hospital College of Health and Sciences
Michele A. Martens, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Amy M. McIntosh, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Fay G. McRady, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Texas Women's University
Rebecca M. Miller, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., University of Maryland
M.S., Georgia State University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Brian D. Miser, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Timothy C. Morgan, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Charles R. Moss, Adjunct Instructor of Health & Human Performance
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Nicole A. Owen, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Jessica L. Padgett, Adjunct Instructor of Health & Human Performance
A.B., Mt. Holyoke College
M.Ed., University of Washington
Retha L. Parker, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S, B.S.N, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Nicole T. Powell, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Hopkinsville Community College
B.S.N., Murray State University
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Amber N. Rose, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Rachel K. Santos, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Union University
B.B.A., M.H.C.A., Austin Peay State University
Monica H. Satterwhite, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Tennessee State University
M.H.S.A., University St. Francis
Wendy C. Shelton, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Melissa F. Somerville, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Marcia E. Spear, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee State University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Kristina G. Stafford, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Bernard T. Sy, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.E., Vanderbilt University
M.D., University of Mississippi
M. Katelin Taylor, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Danya E. Victor, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Karen R. White, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.P.H., Arizona State University
Melissa A. Wiley, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Cincinatti
Julie A. Windmiller, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
F. Grace Wood, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
Pharm.D., University of Tennessee
Laura J. Young, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Athletic Department
Ronald P. Pavan, Director of Athletics
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., West Virginia University
R. Mitchell Walters, Assistant Athletic Director Eligibility & Retention
B.S., Mansfield University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
C. Rick Bell, Instructor of History and Faculty Athletics Representative
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Forrest G. Freeman, Sports Information Director
B.A., Mississippi State University
Robert W. Brown Jr., Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
William B. Bustle, Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., University of Louisiana, Lafayette
Solomon J. Campbell, Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Canisins College
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ryan R. Cotton, Director of Strength & Conditioning
B.S., University of Buffalo
MSSEP, Cumberland University
Ruth S. Currie, Head Coach, Cheerleading
A.A., Ruthledge College
Brian A. Davis, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., Green Mountain College
LaKeisha L. Fair, Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor
B.S., Concordia University, Irvine
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Adam Grant, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.S., Martin Methodist College
MSSEP, Cumberland University
James Hicks, III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville University
Kevin M. Hite, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.B.A., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ronald G. Hunt, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ryan L. Hunt, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Shane J. Jaime, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Central Washington University
Kenneth L. Jordan, Head Coach, Bowling
Klay M. Koester, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Jeremy R. Lewis, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University
Arnold B. Little, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Missouri Valley College
Nathan J. Luce, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., Cumberland University
William E. McCormick, Head Coach, Tennis and Game Day Operations Manager
B.A., University of Cincinnati
James M. Meadows, Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Harding University
Michael W. Minkel, Assistant Coach, Baseball
Rory V. O'Connor, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.Sc.Ed., University of Memphis
Jessica Pace, Assistant Coach, Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University
Kathryn M. Slaughter, Head Coach, Volleyball
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Kyle L. Smith, Head Coach, Men's Soccer
B.S., Lambuth University
MAT, Hastings College
Heather L. Vaughn-Stanfill, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.A.E., Austin Peay State University
MSSEP, Cumberland University
James E. Seckel, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
B.S., United State Military Academy
Gary D. Suber, Head Coach, Football
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.S.O., Cumberland University
Lonnie A. Thompson, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.A., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Rich W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Lindal M. Yarbrough, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Board of Trust
Cumberland University is operated by a self-perpetuating Board of Trust. Trustees represent broad and varied interests, abilities, and experiences. The Board of Trust is charged with making policy decisions and ensuring the future advancement of Cumberland University. The Trustees are divided into annual classes and life members.
Executive Committee
Robert L. McDonald, Chairman
W.P. Bone, III, Secretary-Treasurer
Robert N. Vero, Vice-Chairman
Jacqueline Cowden
J. Randall Clemons
J. Samuel Hatcher
Edward L. Thackston
Class of 2015
Winstead P. Bone, III
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Sandra W. Duncan
Nashville, TN
Vice President, Tenco Services, Inc.
Cathy F. Gracey
Chattanooga, TN
Charles Groat
Baton Rouge, LA
The Water Institute of the Gulf
Michael Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician
President, Equal Chance for Education
John D. Wootten, Jr.
Lafayette, TN
Circuit Court Judge, 15th Judicial District of Tennessee
Class of 2016
Edward Callis
Lebanon, TN
Owner, Callis Ventures, LLC
J. Randall Clemons
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board, Wilson Bank and Trust
Jackie Cowden
Lebanon, TN
Owner, Custom Packaging
Saad Ehtisham
Leesburg, FL
SVP & COO, Central Florida Health Care Alliance
Wayne Starks
Columbus, GA
Owner, MedPro Staffing and B/V Investments
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
CEO, Centerstone
J. Roy Wauford
Lebanon, TN
CEO, JR Wauford & Co.
Class of 2017
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management
Martha M. Bradshaw
Lebanon, TN
Retired
Greg Dugdale
Lebanon, TN
CEO, Greg Dugdale Properties
J. Samuel Hatcher
Lebanon, TN
Robert L. McDonald
Lebanon, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Mark G. Riggins
Cumming, GA
Dental Financial Services
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Retired Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
John Van Mol
Nashville, TN
Chairman, DVL Public Relations & Advertising
Life Trustees
Robert C. Bone
Lebanon, TN
Physician
William D. Heydel
Lebanon, TN
Retired, Tennessee State Manager, American Family Life Assurance Company
Jim K. Lancaster
Lebanon, TN
Retired, Agency Manager, Farm Bureau Insurance
Anne B. Roberts
Nashville, TN
Businesswoman, Real Estate
Trustee Emeritus
Alfred A. Adams, III
Lebanon, TN
Retired, Businessman, Insurance
James Carroll
Lebanon, TN
Retired, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Wynn's International, Inc.
William D. Castleman
Goodlettsville, TN
Attorney
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University and Former United States Representative
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America
Kenneth J. Hawkins
Lebanon, TN
Horizon Concrete, Inc.
Lynn Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader
Robert H. Traeger
Nashville, TN
Retired, Vice President, and General Manager, Toshiba America, Inc.