Faculty Directory

Christina Alexander, Associate 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, Public Services/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

Ron Bell, Associate 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, Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, 1979, Southern Oregon State College
M.S. in Nursing, 1987, University of Portland

Fred Brick, Assistant Professor, History/Political Science
B.A. in History/Education, 1986, College of St. Thomas
M.A. in History/Political Science, 1990, University of Minnesota
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Jane Briggs, Associate Professor, Transitional Education
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 States Chiropractic College
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Carolyn Byrd, Visiting Instructor, Student Support Services Counselor
B.A. in Social Sciences, 2000, Washington State University
Master of Social Work, 2002, Eastern Washington University

John Christiansen, Visiting Instructor, Mathematics
B.S. in Mathematics, 1966;
M.S. in Mathematics/Education, 1971, University of Oregon

Anthony Collins, Instructor, Transitional Education
B.A. in Linguistics, 1999, Western Washington University
M.Ed in Adult Education, 2000, Western Washington University

Tim Dailey, Associate Professor, Student Support Services and ADA Coordinator
B.S. History/Social Sciences, 1978; Whitworth College;
M.C. in Counseling, 1991, Arizona State University

Ray Daniels, Professor, Fabrication/Welding Technology
B.S. in Industrial Education, 1969;
M.Ed. in Industrial Education, 1977, Oregon State University

Cheryl Davies, Instructor, Psychology
Bachelor of Commerce, 1989, McMaster University
M.S. in Psychology, 2001, Southern Oregon University
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Evan Davis, Professor, English
B.A. in English, 1974, California State University, Hayward
M.A. in English, 1977, Iowa State University

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

Daniel Esposito, Instructor, Health & Physical Education/Baseball Coach
B.A. in English, 1998,
M.S. in Physical Education, 2002 Pittsburg State University

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

James Fritz, Associate 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, Visiting Instructor, Culinary Arts
B.A. in Hotel Restaurant Management, 1977, Michigan State University
Chef Training Program, 1981, LA Trade Technological College

Sally Harrold, Professor, English
B.A. in English, 1968, Agnes Scott College
M.A. in English, 1970, University of Wisconsin at Madison
Ph.D. in English, 1986, Texas Christian University

Jeffrey Hayen, Professor, Engineering/Mathematics/Physics
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1984;
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, 1986, San Diego State University
Ph.D. in Applied Mechanics and Physics, 1996, California Institute of Technology
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Michael Herbert, Instructor, Health & Physical Education/Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S. in Kinesiology, 1998, Sonoma State University
M.S. in Kinesiology, 2002, Humbolt State University
Ph.D. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 2007, University of New Mexico

Trevor Hoppe, Assistant Professor, Health & Physical Education
B.A. in Physical Education, 1992:
M.A. in Physical Education, 1996, Humboldt State University

Sean Hutcherson, Assistant 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

Bernadette Kapocias, Assistant Professor, Speech
B.S. in Communications, 1993, Southern Oregon State College
M.A. in Communications, 1997, Washington State University
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Kelly Leavitt, Instructor, Health & Physical Education/Athletic Coach
B.S. in Athletic Training, 2004, Salisbury University
M.S. in Kinesiology, 2007, University of Hawaii

Bruce Locker, Professor, Business
B.A. in Economics, 1974, University of Southern California
M.B.A. in Business Management, 1987, Pepperdine University
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Carol McKillip, Instructor, Mathematics
B.A. in English, 1970;
B.S. in Latin, 1971, San Jose State University
M.S. in Geology, 1992, University of Oregon

Cathy Meier, Instructor, 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 

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, Associate 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 & Physical Education/Track Coach
B.S. in Health/PE, 1974, Southern Oregon State College
M.S. in Sports Coaching, 1994, United States Sports Academy

Aaron Nielsen, Instructor, Business/Marketing
B.S. in Finance, 2002 Canisius College
M.B.A., 2005, Hawaii Pacific University

Caoimhin “Kevin” O’Fearghail, Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.S. in German, 1993, Eberhard-Karls Universitat
B.S. in Criminal Justice, 1995,
B.A. in History, 1995, Northern Arizona University
Ph.D. in History of Criminal Justice, 2007, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Joy Parker, Instructor, English
B.A. in English, 1982;
M.A. in Applied Linguistics/TESL, 1986, University of Oregon

Pat Parker, Professor, Transitional Education
B.S. in Psychology, 1992, Eastern Oregon State College
M.Ed. in Adult Education, 1998, Oregon State University

Tina Powers, Visiting Instructor, Culinary Arts
Chef's Certificate, Diablo Valley College, 1983
A.A.S. in Food Arts & Management, 2002, Metropolitan Community College, Omaha, NE

Woojay Poynter, Visiting Instructor, 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

Diana Schab, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems/Engineering
B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1978, Iowa State University
B.S. in Computer Science, 1988, Marycrest College
M.S. in Computer Science, 1992, Teikyo Marycrest College
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Beverly Segner, Professor, Counselor
B.A. in Social Welfare, 1974;
M.S.W. in Social Work, 1976, University of Southern California

Billie Shannon, Visiting Instructor, Mathematics
B.A. in Music/Education, 1967, Whitman College
M.S. in Systems Management, 1995, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

Pauline Smith, Assistant Professor, Reference/Technical Services Librarian
B.A. in English and Chinese, 1993, Chinese University of Hong Kong
M.A. in Information and Library Studies, 1994, Loughborough University, Britain
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Mark Stueve, Visiting Instructor, JOBS
B.A. in Art/Theater, 1990;
B.S. in Math/Computer Science, 1990, THe Evergreen State College

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

Michael Turner, Instructor, Music
B.M. in Music Theory, 1976,
M.M. in Music Theory, 1981, North Texas State University
Ph.D. (ABD) in Music Education/Theory, 1996, University of North Texas
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Susan Walker, Assistant Professor, Interim Director Nursing
R.N., 1975, University of Southern California Medical Center School of Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, 1982, California State University
M.S. in Nursing, 2004, University of Missouri-Columbia

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, Assistant Professor, Health & Physical Education
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

Chris Williamson, Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.A. in Communications, 1975, Washington State University
M.S. in Computer Science, 1987, East Texas State University
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Mark Wilson, Professor, English
B.A. in English, 1976, Northwest Nazarene College
M.A. in English, 1978, Washington State University

Marta Wozniak, Assistant Professor,  Curry Writing/Counseling
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
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