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, Allied Health
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, 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 States Chiropractic College
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Carolyn Byrd, Visiting Instructor, Student Support Services Counselor
B.A. in Social Sciences, 2000, Washington State University
M.S.W. in 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
Kristin Crusoe, Instructor, Nursing
B.A. in International Affairs, 1971, Florida State University
M.S. in Nursing, 1992 Oregon Health Sciences
Ed. D. in Education, 2001, Oregon State 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
Cheryl Davies, Instructor, 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
Daniel Esposito, Assistant Professor, 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
Darrell Folck, Visiting Instructor, Baking/Pastry
AOS in Culinary Arts, 1996, California College of the Arts
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/PE
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/PE
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
Peter Mantey, Instructor, Speech Communication
M.A. in Communication, 1986, Regent University
B.A. in Music Education, 1978, Heidelberg College
Carol McKillip, Instructor, 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, 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/PE and Track Coach
B.S. in Health/PE, 1974, Southern Oregon State College
M.S. in Sports Coaching, 1994, United States Sports Academy
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
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
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
Linda Stagg-Brown, Instructor, Accounting
M.B.A. in International Business, 2001, National University
B.S. in Business/Psychology, 1999, Eastern Oregon University
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, Instructor, Culinary Arts
Advanced Culinary Certificate, 1999, Orange Coast Community College
Culinary Certificate, 1998, Orange Coast Community College
Michael Turner, Associate Professor, 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
Eric Wade, Instructor, Welding/Manufacturing
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, Assistant 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
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, Curry Writing/Counseling
B.A. in English, 2001, Southern Oregon University
M.A. in English, 2001, Nicholas Copernicus University, Poland
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