Christina Alexander, Professor, Anthropology,
Sociology, Cultural Geography and Women’s Studies
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1993;
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1998, Marylhurst College
Smita Avasthi, Associate Professor, Public Services and Electronic Resources Librarian
B.A. in English, 1991, Lewis and Clark
M.A. in English, 1995,
Ph.D. in English, 1999, University of Oregon
MLIS in Library Science, 2006, University of Washington
Ronald Bell, Professor, Counselor
B.S. in Theatre Arts, 1978;
M.F.A. in Playwriting, 1980, UCLA
M.C. in Counseling Education, 1989, Arizona State University
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Jerri Bennett-Stillmaker, Professor, Allied Health
B.S. in Nursing, 1979, Southern Oregon State College
M.S. in Nursing, 1987, University of Portland
Fred Brick, Professor, History/Political Science
B.A. in History/Education, 1986, College of St. Thomas
M.A. in History/Political Science, 1990, University of Minnesota
Jane Briggs, Professor, Adult Learning Skills Program
B.A. in Elementary Education, 1969, University of Oregon,
M.A. in Education, 2000, Oregon State University
Daniel Brouse, Associate Professor, Biology
B.S. in Biochemistry/Biophysics, 1995, Oregon State University
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1998, Western State Chiropractic College
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Carolyn Byrd, Assistant Professor, Student Support Services Counselor
B.A. in Social Sciences, 2000, Washington State University
M.S.W. in Social Work, 2002, Eastern Washington University
Anthony Collins, Assistant Professor, Transitional Education
B.A. in Linguistics, 1999, Western Washington University
M.Ed in Adult Education, 2000, Western Washington University
Jason Cooper, Instructor, Health/PE
B.A. in Business Management/Physical Education, 2007, Union University
M.Ed in Education, 2009, Delta State University
Tim Dailey, Professor, Student Support Services and Disabilities Coordinator
B.S. History/Social Sciences, 1978; Whitworth College;
M.C. in Counseling, 1991, Arizona State University
Cheryl Davies, Associate Professor, Psychology
Bachelor of Commerce, 1989, McMaster University
M.S. in Psychology, 2001, Southern Oregon University
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Michael Detwiler, Professor, English/German
B.A. in English and German, 1971, Ashland University
M.A. in English and German, 1974, University of Freiburg, Germany
George Elkins, Professor, Mathematics
B.S. in Secondary Education, 1985;
M.A. in Teaching (Math), 1990, Western Oregon State College
Candice Favilla, Professor, Writing/Literature
B.A. in English, Writing/Literature, 1984;
M.A. in English, Literature, 1986, California State University, Chico
Ph.D. in English, 1994, University of Denver
Robert Fields, Professor, Biology/General Science
B.S. in Biology, 1981;
M.S. in Biology, 1984, University of Illinois
Ph.D. in Zoology, 1991, Washington State University
Darrell Folck, Associate Professor, Baking/Pastry
AOS in Culinary Arts, 1996, California Culinary Academy
James Fritz, Professor, Art
B.A. in Liberal Arts/Studio, 1983, St. John’s University
M.F.A. in Sculpture/Metal Casting, 1989, Southern Illinois University
Nilda Garzelloni-DoVale, Associate Professor, Culinary Arts
B.A. in Hotel Restaurant Management, 1977, Michigan State University
Chef Training Program, 1981, LA Trade Technological College
Trevor Hoppe, Associate Professor, Health/PE
B.A. in Physical Education, 1992:
M.A. in Physical Education, 1996, Humboldt State University
Sean Hutcherson, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1989, University of California, Santa Barbara
M.A. in Math and Science Education, 1994, University of California, Berkeley
Zita Ingham, Professor, English
B.A. in Bacteriology, 1974, University of California, Berkeley
M.A. in English-Teaching in a two-year college, 1984;
Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, 1991, University of Arizona
Kay Jones, Instructor, Curry ABE/GED
B.A., 1975, U of MD, College Park
M.S., 1978, John Hopkins University
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Bernadette Kapocias, Associate Professor, Speech
B.S. in Communications, 1993, Southern Oregon State College
M.A. in Communications, 1997, Washington State University
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Kyriakos Kypriotakis, Visiting Instructor, Mathematics
B.A. in Mathematics, 2000, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
M.A. in Mathematics logic, 2002, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Ph.D., 2009, University of California
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Kelly Leavitt, Assistant Professor, Health & Physical Education/Athletic Coach
B.S. in Athletic Training, 2004, Salisbury University
M.S. in Kinesiology, 2007, University of Hawaii
Ana Lugo-Ferrin, Adjunct Instructor, English as a Second Language
B.S. Arts and Special Education, 1982, Interamerican University
Peter Mantey, Instructor, Speech Communication
M.A. in Communication, 1986, Regent University
B.A. in Music Education, 1978, Heidelberg College
Carol McKillip, Professor, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences
B.A. in English, 1970;
B.S. in Latin, 1971, San Jose State University
M.S. in Geology, 1992, University of Oregon
Cathy Meier, Assistant Professor, Childhood Education/Family Studies
B.S. in Elementary Education, 1983, Western Montana College
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, 2004, Brenau University
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Terry Mendez, Instructor, EMT/Paramedic
A.A.S. in Fire Science, 1997, Southwestern Oregon Community College
A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Technology, 1999, Lane Community College
B.S. in Health Sciences, 2011, Excelsior College
Renee´ Menkens, Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S. in Nursing, 1978;
B.S. in Nursing, 1983, Southern Oregon University
M.S. in Nursing Community Health Care Systems, 1986,
P.M.C. in Nursing Education, 2005, Oregon Health Sciences University
Ronald Metzger, Professor, Earth Science
B.S. in Geology, 1985, St. Lawrence University
M.S. in Geology, 1988;
Ph.D. in Geology, 1991, University of Iowa
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Sharon Miller, Professor, Developmental Education
B.Ed. in Elementary Education, 1968;
M.S. in Reading Diagnosis and Correction, 1969, University of Oregon
Eleanor Montagna, Professor, English
B.A. in Arts and Letters, 1967;
M.A. in Romance Languages, 1975, University of Oregon
M.A. in English, 1994, Humboldt State University
Anny Mueller, Professor, Psychology
B.A. in Psychology, 1974, Montclair State College
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, 1976, Fairleigh Dickinson University
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Dan Neal, Professor, Health/PE and Track Coach
B.S. in Health/PE, 1974, Southern Oregon State College
M.S. in Sports Coaching, 1994, United States Sports Academy
Joy Parker, Professor, English
B.A. in English, 1982;
M.A. in Applied Linguistics/TESL, 1986, University of Oregon
Tina Powers, Visiting Instructor, Culinary Arts
Chef's Certificate, Diablo Valley College, 1983
A.A.S. in Food Arts & Management, 2002, Metropolitan Community College
Woojay Poynter, Assistant Professor, Baking/Pastry
B.S. in Computer Science, 1996, Michigan Technological University
M.A. in Economics, 2002, Unviersity of Oklahoma
A.O.S. in Culinary Arts & Management, 2005, Metropolitan Community College
B.S. in Culinology, 2009, Southwest Minnesota State University
Tom Roberts, Visiting Instructor, Culinary Arts
A.A. in Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts, 1985, Culinary Institute of America
Beverly Segner, Professor, Counselor
B.A. in Social Welfare, 1974;
M.S.W. in Social Work, 1976, University of Southern California
Willa Shannon, Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A. in Music/Education, 1967, Whitman College
M.S. in Systems Management, 1995, University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Linda Stagg-Brown, Instructor, Accounting
B.S. in Business/Psychology, 1999, Eastern Oregon University
M.B.A. in International Business Administration, National Univeristy,
Ann Sylvia, Professor, Chemistry, Life Sciences
B.S. in Entomology, 1980, University of California
B.S. in Chemistry, 1986, California State University
Ph.D. in Chemistry, 1991, University of California
Randy Torres, Visiting Instructor, Culinary Arts
Culinary Certificate, 1998, Orange Coast Community College
Advanced Culinary Certificate, 1999, Orange Coast Community College
Michael Turner, Professor, Music
B.M. in Music Theory, 1976,
M.M. in Music Theory, 1981, North Texas State University
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Eric Wade, Associate Professor, Welding and Manufacturing Technology
A.S. in Agricultural Science, 1991, Butte College
B.S. in Agricultural Science, 1994, California State University
Teaching Credential, 1995, California State University
Kathleen Walsh, Instructor, Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, 1977, University of South Florida
J.D. in Law , 1984, University of Arizona
M.S. in Nursing, 2008, University of Phoenix
Adam Whitlatch, Associate Professor, Health/PE
B.S. in Physical Education, 2000, Ohio University
B.S. in Recreation Studies, 2000, Ohio University
M.S. in Pedagogy/PE, 2001, University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse
Pam Wick, Instructor, Nursing
A.S.N., 1989, American River College
B.S.N., 1994, Oregon Health Sciences University
Chris Williamson, Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.A. in Communications, 1975, Washington State University
M.S. in Computer Science, 1987, East Texas State University
Mark Wilson, Professor, English
B.A. in English, 1976, Northwest Nazarene College
M.A. in English, 1978, Washington State University
Marta Wozniak, Assistant Professor, Writing
B.A. in English, 2001, Southern Oregon University
M.A. in English, 2001, Nicholas Copernicus University
M.A. in English, 2004, Arizona State University
Bill Yates, Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S. in Biology, 1972, University of Oregon
M.Ed. in Computers in Education, 1984, St. Martin’s College
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1988, University of Oregon