Full-time Faculty

Christina Alexander, Associate Professor, Anthropology and Sociology
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1993;
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, 1998, Marylhurst College

Avasthi Smita, Public Services/Electronic Resources Librarian
B.A. in English, 1991, Lewis & Clark College
M.A. in English, 1995, University of Oregon
Ph.D in English, 1999, University of Oregon
MLIS, 2006, University of Washington

Ronald 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

Tara Blohm, Instructor, Nursing
B.S. in Nursing, 1998, Oregon Health Sciences University
M.S in Nursing, 2007, Walden University, 2007

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 State Chiropractic College
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Kate Bruner, Visiting Instructor, Journalism
B.A. in English, French, 1974, LaGrange College
M.A. in English, 1975;
Ph.D. in English, 1979, Auburn University

Carolyn Byrd , Visiting 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, University of Oregon
M.S. in Mathematics/Education, 1971, University of Oregon

Rob Clingan, Assistant Professor, Theater Arts
B.A. in Theatre, 1990, College of Wooster
M.F.A. in Theatre, 1997, Towson University
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Anthony Collins, Instructor, Adult Learning Skills Program
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, Psychology Instructor
Bachelor of Commerce, 1989, McMaster University
MS in Pyschology, 2001, Southern Oregon University

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 University

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

Dave Fedukowski, Visiting Instructor, Computer Information Systems
B.A. in Communications, 1979, Biola University

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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Catherine Hockman, Professor, Counselor
B.A. in English/Spanish, 1968, St. Columban College, Philippines
M.A. in Education Counseling, 1992, California State University, San Bernardino

Trevor Hoppe , Instructor, Health/PE
B.A. in Physical Education, 1992;
M.A. in Physical Education, 1996, Humbolt 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 at 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

Isabella Ireland, Instructor, English as a Second Language
M.A. in Roman-Germanic Philosophy, 1974, Moscow M.V. Lomonosov University

Bernadette Kapocias, Assistant Professor, Speech
B.S. in Communication, Southern Oregon State College, 1993
M.A. in Communication, Washington State University, 1997
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Linda Kridelbaugh, Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S. in Mathematics, 1970, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
M.S. in Computer Science, 1974, University of Oregon

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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Kelly Lundquist, Health & Physical Education Instructor/Athletic Coach
B.S. in Athletic Training, 2004, Salisbury University
M.S. in Kinesiology, 2007, University of Hawaii

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, Childhood Education/Family Studies Instructor
B.S. in Elementary Education, Western Montana College
A.S. in Early Childhood Education, Western Montana College
M. Ed. in Early Childhood Education, Brenau University

Renee' Menkens, Instructor, Nursing
A.S. in Nursing, 1978;
B.S. in Nursing, 1983, Southern Oregon University
M.S. in Nursing Community Health Care Systems, 1986, Oregon Health & Science University
P.M.C. in Nursing Education, 2005, Oregon Health & Science 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, Curry County
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

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, Criminal Justice Instructor
BS in Criminal Justice, 1995 Northern Arizona University
BA in History, 1995, Northern Arizona University
Ph.D (ABD) in History of Criminal Justice, 2007, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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

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

Stacia Rustad, Health & PE Instructor/Women’s Basketball Coach.
B.S in Physical Education, University of Maine
M.Ed in Teaching, Chapman University
M.B.A. (in progress), West Virginia Wesleyan College

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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Christine Scholey, Professor, Speech
B.A. in Speech Communication, 1978, California State University, Long Beach
M.A. in Rhetoric, 1981, Purdue University

Beverly Segner, Professor, Human Services
B.A. in Social Welfare, 1974;
M.S.W. in Social Work, 1976, University of Southern California

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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Leigh Squires, Office Occupations Instructor
B.S. in Business, 1991 San Diego State University
M.B.A. in Human Resources, 1997, San Diego State University

Ann Sylvia, Professor, 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, Music Instructor, Music Instructor
B.M. in Music Theory, 1976, North Texas State University
M.M in Music Theory, 1981, North Texas State University
Ph.D. (ABD) in Music Education/Theory, 1996, University of North Texas

Susan Walker, Assistant Professor, 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

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
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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, Curry County Writing Instructor/Advisor
B.A in English (Literature), 2001, Southern Oregon University
M.A. in English (Literature), 2001, Nicolas Copernicus University (Poland)
M.A. in English (Linguistics), 2004, Arizona State University

Bill Yates, Professor, Computer Information Systems/Computer Sciences
B.S. in Biology, 1972, University of Oregon
M.Ed. in Computers in Education, 1984, Saint Martin's College
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, 1988, University of Oregon
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