Office of the President
Paul C. Stumb IV, University President and Professor
B.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Leslie L. Steele, Executive Director, Office of the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lanah H. Hale, Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, and Academic Affairs Publications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University
Eric W. Cummings, Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, and Professor
B.A., George Washington University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Laurie P. Dishman, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Associate Professor
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Associate Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Mary Bess Griffith, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Rebekah Sookdeo, Director of Diversity and Inclusion
A.A., St. Johns River State College
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of the Registrar
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Stephani A. deRouen, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Donna S. Hilderbrand, Associate Registrar
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Lorraine K. Schock, Associate Registrar
A.C.Ed., Moody Bible Institute
B.A., Judson University
Office of Student Success
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Theresa L. Anderson, Assistant Director of Retention and TN Promise and Instructor
B.A., Wittenberg University
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University
N. LeAnn Blevins, Director of Career Services and Instructor
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., M.P.S., Western Kentucky University
Ethan G. Lannom, Director of Student Success and Instructor
B.A., M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University
Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
J. Michael Ripski, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min. Emory University
Doris & Harry Vise University Library
Joshua S. Baxter, Part-Time Archives Assistant
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Lauren A. Gallina, Librarian and Instructor
B.A., New York University
M.L.I.S., Rutgers University
Emily L. Lewis, Part-Time Library Staff
Stephen P. Spann, Librarian and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bettina B. Warkentin, Librarian and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Memphis
M.H.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presidential Papers Project
Mark R. Cheathem, Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Professor
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
James Bradley, Co-Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Marist College
M.A., New York University
Katelynn A. Hatton, Assistant Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., American University
M.A., University of South Carolina
Andrew W. Wiley, Associate Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary, Canada
Office of Institutional Research
Larry F. Vaughan, Director of Institutional Research
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Patrick R. Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of the Dean of Students
Stephanie P. Davis, Dean of Students and Instructor
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Eddie M. Christian, Director of Counseling
A.A., Cumberland University
B.A., University of Texas, Permian Basin
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Andrea D. Davis, Coordinator of Student Disability Services
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University
Enrollment Services
Ronald P. Pavan, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Athletics
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
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Office of Admissions
Amber M. Wilson, Associate Director of Admissions and Instructor
B.A., Maryville College
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Caroline G. Clements, Enrollment Specialist
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Nathaniel B. Ferrell, Enrollment Specialist
B.Mus., Cumberland University
Andrea S. Garrels, University Concierge
B.A., University of San Diego
Bryce V. Holmes, Assistant Director of Admissions
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Nova D. Lawrence, Admissions Data Analyst I
Wesley J. Mason, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Patricia H. Pope, Liaison for International Admissions
A.A.M., Middle Tennessee State University
B.A., Cumberland University
Hannah L. Riddle, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of Financial Aid
Beatrice M. LaChance, Director of Financial Aid
A.S., A.S., Northern Essex Community College
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Secret R. Abernathy, Financial Aid Advisor
Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Susan K. Marshall, Financial Aid Advisor
Dakota J. Netherton, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Cumberland University
James D. Vick, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Fiscal Affairs
Ronald D. Ford, Special Advisor to the President and Visiting Professor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Judy G. Jordan, Vice President for Finance
B.S., University of North Alabama
Joseph L. Gray, Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure
B.A., Salisbury State University
M.B.A., Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Janette E. Beasley, Staff Accountant II and Veterans Liaison
Cassandra L. Brown, Comptroller
B.S., M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
Alana J. Barnett, Human Resources Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Kelley L. Ferrell, Pride Shop Manager and Textbook Liaison
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Cindy L. Hearn, Accounts Payable Associate
Christina Hollis, Staff Accountant
B.A., M.B.A., University of Pikeville
Tammy B. Marshall, Director of Human Resources
B.A., Flagler College
M.S., Troy University
Brittany McWilliams, Postmaster
B.A., San Diego State University
Christina M. Olin, Accounts Receivable Associate
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Janet A. Pedigo, Accounts Receivable Associate
Martha S. Reese, Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Diploma, Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Office of Information Technology
Jerry L. England III, Director of Information Technology
Peter A. Anderson, Help Desk Technician
B.S., University of Louisville
Scott A. Clancy, Desktop Administrator
Kurt R. Gorham, Senior Software Developer
B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University
Mario Rancier, Network and Systems Support Specialist
A.S., Salesian Technical Institute
Adam B. Stout, Help Desk Technician
Advancement
Staci S. Galentine, Vice President for Advancement
A.A., Bellevue College
B.S., Belmont University
Virginia H. Bennett, Development Officer
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Danielle Scott, Advancement Coordinator
Emily C. Shires, Business Analyst
B.S., Cumberland University
Mary Skinner, Grant Facilitator
B.F.A., Auburn University
Courtney L. Vick, Senior Director, Annual Giving and Alumni
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Communications and Marketing
Megan L. Climer, Communications Coordinator
Matilyn B. Jennings, Digital Communications Coordinator
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Caitlin P. Vaughn, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
B.B.A., University of Mississippi
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Associate Professor
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
A.A.B., Cumberland University
Eric G. Alspaugh, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Tennessee State University
Laura H. Bechard, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.Sc., Erskine College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Zachary Brown, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Danny L. Bryan, 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, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carson Newman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
B. Alison Dorris, Instructor of Biology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ronald D. Ford, Visiting Professor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Richard J. Grant, Professor of Finance and Economics
B.A., McMaster University, Canada
Ph.D., George Mason University
Christi D. Griffin, Assistant Professor of Health Care Administration
B.S.B.A., University of Alabama, Huntsville
M.H.S.A., George Washington University
J.D., Creighton University
Mary Lewis Haley, Professor of Accounting
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Vichuda K. (June) Hunter, Instructor of Chemistry
B.A., M.S., University of Mississippi
Valerie B. King, Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., M.B.A., Belmont University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Max L. Melnikov, 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., Associate Professor of Physics and Information Technology
A.S., Young Harris College
B.S., Davidson College
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
Paul M. Percy, Professor of Business
B.S., Houghton College
M.B.A., State University of New York, Buffalo
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Julie B. Phillips, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of California, Merced
Sarah S. Pierce, Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Milton W. Sager, III, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen P. Shao, Jr., Associate Professor of Business
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Karah S. Sprouse, Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
Paul C. Stumb, University President and Professor
B.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lain E. Tomlinson, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.Mus., Cumberland University
M.S., Tarleton State University
William L. Tune, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Indiana University
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business Adjunct Faculty
James Bakuli, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., University of Ghana
M.A., Central Michigan University
M.A., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Rachel N. Benton, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Bethel University
Kala B. Dixon, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Clemson University
Jill L. Gilbert, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Lincoln Memorial University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Ed.S., Union University
Zachary T. Grimes, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ian C. Hawkins, Adjunct Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., East Carolina University
M.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Gary C. Heartfield, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Jacqueline O. Isaacs, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M.B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Jay A. Kill, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Ohio State University
M.S., Argosy University
Kathleen Mandato, Adjunct Instructor of Health Care Administration
B.A., University of the South, Sewanee
M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ph.D., Capella University
Alan L. Matthews, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.B.A., Central Oklahoma University
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
Janet M. Percy, Adjunct Instructor of Accounting
B.S., Houghton College
M.Acc., East Tennessee State University
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
Russell R. Skoglund, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Tennessee Technological University
Anthony L. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Jackson College of Ministries
M.A., Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Chad S. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Noa D. Stroop, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
Natalie N. Walker, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Florida A & M University
D.B.A., Keiser University
Stephanie Welch, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
Eric W. Cummings, Dean of the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts, and Professor
B.A., George Washington University
M.Ed., Harvard University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Mary F. Hong, Administrative Assistant to the School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
A.A., Nossi College of Art
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Karen B. Hobson, Education Licensure Officer
B.B.A., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Marjorie S. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Lee D. Austin, Instructor of Music
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Rachael C. Bible, Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Texas A & M University, College Station
Sean B. Bortz, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Norwich University
M.S.Ed., University of Kentucky
M.T.S., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Christopher S. Byrd, Instructor of Theatre
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Mark R. Cheathem, Professor of History and Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
Matthew W. Espenshade, Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., St. Joseph's University
M.S., Norwich University
Peg R. Fredi, Assistant Professor of Art
A.A., Hiwassee College
A.A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.A., Cumberland University
M.F.A., Lesley University (Art Institute of Boston)
Ph.D., Heritage International Bible College and Seminary
Stephen L. Garrett, Instructor of History
B.A., Lipscomb University
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Austin Peay State University
Sandee L. Gertz, Assistant Professor of English
M.A., M.F.A., Wilkes University
Kent J. Hallman, Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.Div., M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Oslo University (Norway)
Stuart E. Harris, Professor of English
B.S., B.A., Belmont University
M.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Sara E. Hays, Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Emmanuel College
M.A., Belmont University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Fred E. Heifner, Professor of Anthropology, Philosophy, and Religion
B.A., Louisiana College
M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies
B.A, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Natalie R. Inman, Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Jaclyn K. Jennings, Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Western Kentucky University
Wyatt V. Keener, Instructor of English
B.A., Union University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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
Suzann B. Lafferty, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Southern California
M.F.S., National University
M.A., University of Memphis
Jenny L. Mason, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Larry T. Menefee, Professor of Communications and Theatre
B.A., David Lipscomb University
M.A., Southern Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Denver
Tara Mitchel Mielnik, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Sewanee: The University of the South
M.A., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Kerry A. Moore, Assistant Professor of English
B.S., M.A., University of North Carolina, Charlotte
M.F.A., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Roshanda S. Odom, Assistant Professor of Education
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.S., Ed.D., Union University
Barbara N. Parker, Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Janet M. Parker, Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Michigan State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
A. Wayne Ray III, Instructor of Music and Athletic Band Director
B.A., Cumberland University
M.M.E., Old Dominion University
Michael C. Rex, Associate Professor of English
B.A., Sam Houston State University
M.A., Texas A & M University, College Station
Ph.D., Wayne State University
J. Michael Ripski, Assistant Professor of Foundations of Scholarship and Learning, Religion, and University Chaplain
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min., Emory University
Ted C. Rose, Professor of Art
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A.E., Edinboro State University
M.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sandra H. Smith, Associate Professor of Special Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Cyndy Stone Allen, Assistant Professor of Education
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Summer B. Vertrees, Instructor of English
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
George L. Walker, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Andrew W. Wiley, Assistant Professor of History
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary, Canada
Jessica R. Bilbrey Worthington, Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.C.J., Tiffin University
Ph.D., Capella University
School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Adjunct Faculty
Richard S. Adams, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.M., Berklee College of Music
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
D.M.A., University of Memphis
Elizabeth L. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of English
A.A., Nashville State Community College
B.S., B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A.Ed., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Sharon K. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Sydne A. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Fisk University
M.S., Lipscomb University
Joseph W. Bates, Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Cumberland University
M.F.A., Arizona State University
Simyka M. Carlton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Bethel University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Walden University
Gabrielle L. Chapman, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., M.S., Clemson University
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
K. Charles Collier, Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Thomas W. Compton, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Korey E. Cooper, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Kaplan College for Professional Studies
B.S., M.S., Southwest University
M.S., Tennessee State University
John R. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Robert C. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Anna M. Davis, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., University of Memphis
Timothy C. Davis, Adjunct Instructor of English
M.F.A., Queens University of Charlotte
Susan A. DeMay, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., Eckerd College
M.S., George Peabody College for Teachers
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
William H. Fitzhugh, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., M.Mu., Austin Peay State University
Richard P. Garvin, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.B.A., Philander Smith College
M.A., Fisk University
Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Sally H. Govan, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.F.A., University of Hartford
Nickye G. Hamlet, Adjunct Instructor of Special Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Heather L. Hargis, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Belmont University
M.A., Lipscomb University
William K. Head, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., Fisk University
M.A.Ed., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Tawnee R. Hegre, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
A.A., Antelope Valley College
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Joyce K. Hendrixson, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Indiana University
Maria Hilmarsdottir, Adjunct Instructor of Fine Arts
M.A., M.Sc., Edinburgh University
Jennifer L. Hixon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.A., Psy.D., Alliant International University
William P. Huber, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
C. Alan Hutchison, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.A., M.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Bianca S. Jefferson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.S., Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University
David A. Johnson, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Roy L. Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Public Service Management
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Mark Lancaster, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of South Florida
M.C.M., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
Christopher T. Link, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Janice K. Lupo, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Damon J. MacNaught, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., Hartwick College
M.F.A., University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
Sarah L. Marchese, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.S., Grand Canyon University
Richard C. Marsh, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.S., Carson-Newman University
M.A., Louisiana Tech University
Glenn M. Martin, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.M., University of Louisiana
Thomas A. Maynard, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Western Kentucky University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Michael J. McDermott, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Taylor McElroy, Adjunct Instructor of Special Education
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Jessica L. Padgett, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.Ed., University of Washington
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Joy S. Patton, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.A., Centre College
M.S., Troy State University
Ph.D., The University of Southern
J. Michael Poindexter, Adjunct Instructor of Fine Arts
B.F.A., Memphis College of Art
M.F.A., Yale University School of Art
Laura L. Redmond, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Oakland University
Clint A. Satterfield, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Union University
Rory D. Sellgren, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Alvernia College
M.A., Claremont School of Theology
M.A., University of Leads, United Kingdom
Laura M. Short, Adjunct Instructor of Anthropology
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
Layla J. Smallwood, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Jason B. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Holly A. Staggs, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.A., Southern New Hampshire University
Penny S. Thompson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
William T. Underland, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Jency T. Wilson, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., The University at Alabama
M.A., The University of North Alabama
Caitlyn D. Wollett, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.M., Bethel University
M.M., Austin Peay State University
Bradley H. Wright, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., University of Arkansas
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Eugenia R. Yelen, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.F.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
Joseph A. Zajdel, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.A., Otterbein University
M.Ed., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions
Mary Bess Griffith, Dean, Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Kristin L. Kannon, Office Manager
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ray Lynn Crutcher, Director of Operations
Katie L. Arnold, Assistant Professor in Athletic Training and Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University
Marcia E. Barnes, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee State University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Jessica H. Barré, Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Northeast Alabama Community College
B.S.N., Auburn University
M.S.N., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Diane L. Businda, Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Belmont University
M.S.N., Walden University
Rebecca E. Chatham, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Elizabeth A. Cooper, Associate Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Dallas Community College
B.S.N., Texas Woman's University
M.S.N., D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Kayla M. Cross, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
D.N.P., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Claudia D. Davis, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Coe College
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Whitney M. Graves, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.S., Troy University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Jason S. Grindstaff, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
James E. Holbrook, Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.A., Morehead State University
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Maggie D. Keil, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S., Victor Valley Community College
B.S.N., California State University, San Bernardino
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Joy D. Kimbrell, Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Ronda S. Landers, Associate 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
Kathryn A. McDearman, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Therese A. McLean, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Robin J. Retallack, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Western Kentucky University
Virginia L. Rutter, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania
Melissa F. Somerville, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Alvin Community College
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
M.S.N., Indiana Wesleyan University
Ph.D., Capella University
Richard M. Storie II, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.Ed., University of Toledo
M.S., Adelphi University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
John J. Whicker, Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Julie A. Windmiller, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Indiana University
M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Teaching Faculty
Alicia Butler Fondeur, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Bentley University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Katie W. Franklin, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Osman F. Gabure, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Tennessee State University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville
James "Bradley" Jordan, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Cumberland University
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Raymond M. Phillips, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S.A.T., West Chester University
M.S., University of Delaware
Ed.D., United States Sports Academy
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Melissa R. Bell, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., Jackson State Community College
B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Erin E. Colson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Martin
Ashley S. Corn, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Cincinnati
Tiffany L. Edmondson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Kentucky University
Stormiee D. Eldred, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
Ashley E. Erickson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S.N., Southern Adventist University
Stacey A. Fuhrmann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Amanda N. Harvieux, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Crystal C. Hawkins, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Carolyn A. Henry, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Kathryn W. Hockaday, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Aquinas College
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Hannah E. Jones, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Kaylen L. Jones, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
William C. Lasater, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Tifany L. Makuch, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S., B.S.N., Adventist University of Health Sciences
Katrina D. Miller, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., Aquinas College
M.S.N., University of Alabama
Christy O'Connell, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
Retha L. Parker, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S, B.S.N, Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.N., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Jennifer K. Scanlon, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Lipscomb University
D.N.P., Belmont University
Deana M. Schoelzel, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Jennifer L. Spires, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Kristina A. Stafford, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Laurel B. Stevens, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.P.A., B.B.A., University of Alaska, Anchorage
Hannah M. Street, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., University of South Alabama
Lorie M. Valentin, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas
M.S.N., Walden University
Katelyn R. Vaughan, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
B.A., B.A., Converse College
Megan E. Whitaker, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Teresa L. Wilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
Judith M. Zuercher, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Athletic Department
Ronald P. Pavan, Vice President for Enrollment Management, and 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
B.S., Mansfield University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Shelia C. Crockett, Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Cumberland University
M.B.A., King University
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletics Representative
B.A., M.A.,University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Kyle B. Allen, Sports Information Director
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University
Katie L. Arnold, Instructor in Athletic Training and Director of Athletic Training
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
D.H.Ed., Still University
Scott E. Barbe, Head Coach, Men's Volleyball
B.B.A., M.S.M., Walsh College
Shelby N. Beam, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.A., Georgetown College
Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Scott A. Blum, Head Coach, Women's Basketball
B.A., Grace College
M.A., Ball State University
Caleb M. Bonaventure, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.S., Emmanuel College
Adam J. Braunecker, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Indiana State University
Jalyn N. Brooks, Assistant Coach, Women's Basketball
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Mark A. Brown, Assistant Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University
Robert J. Clayton, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., Cumberland University
Nathaniel J. Croley, Assistant Coach, Wrestling
B.S., Cumberland University
Ruth S. Currie, Head Coach, Cheerleading
A.A., Ruthledge College
Hannah Daily, Athletic Trainer
Scott J. Davidson, Head Coach, Women's Soccer
B.A., Bryan College
M.A.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
Sara J. Farris, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Troy W. Frazier, Assistant Coach, Baseball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
M.A.T., University of the Cumberlands
Adam Grant, Head Coach, Men's Soccer
B.S., Martin Methodist College
M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
James S. Hicks III, Head Coach, Wrestling
B.A., Campbellsville University
Andrew D. Hinds, Head Athletic Trainer
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University
Christina Hollis, Interim Head Coach, Bowling
B.A., M.B.A, University of Pikeville
Tyler P. Hott, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.S., Shenandoah University
Ronald G. Hunt, Head Coach, Baseball
B.S., Belmont University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Shane J. Keely, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer
B.P.S., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Christian Brothers University
Christian M. Kiesel, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Heidelberg University
M.S., State University of New York College, Cortland
Jeremy R. Lewis, Head Coach, Men's Basketball
B.S., Cumberland University
Arnold B. Little, Jr., Assistant Coach, Football and Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., Missouri Valley College
Broc A. Loveless, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Cumberland University
Karen N. Martinez Bernal, Head Coach, Women's Tennis
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.B.A., Emporia State University
Tim L. Mathis, Head Coach, Football
B.A., Georgia Southern University
M.A., Shorter University
Atsu Nyamadi, Assistant Coach, Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Thiago De Lins Oliveira, Head Coach, Men's Tennis
B.S., Bethel College
M.A., Cumberland University
Kalyn M. Pruett, Assistant Coach, Women's Soccer
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M. Hope Rogers, Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning
B.S., Presbyterian College
M.S., Illinois State University
Marcelle A. Scales, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Track and Field
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
James E. Seckel, Head Coach, Men's and Women's Cross Country
B.S., United State Military Academy
Kathryn M. Slaughter, Head Coach, Women's Volleyball and Director of Volleyball
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Kasey R. Smith, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., M.S., Florida International University
Taurean Smith, Assistant Coach, Football
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Levi T. Steinhauer, Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning
B.S., University of Saskatchewan, Canada
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Grant M. Theall, Assistant Football Coach
B.S., Cumberland University
Stephanie G. Theall, Assistant Coach, Softball
B.S., M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
Hannah M. Vadakin, Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
B.A., Coker College
Heather L. Vaughn, Head Coach, Softball
B.S., M.A.E., Austin Peay State University
M.S.S.E.P., Cumberland University
Richard W. Williams, Head Coach, Golf and Games Operations Director
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Athletic Training Preceptors
Tyler K. Bennett, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Kent State University
M.S., Tennessee State University
Adam J. Braunecker, Athletic Trainer
B.S., Indiana State University
Hannah J. Daily, Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., Saint Louis University
Sara J. Farris, Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of North Florida
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Andrew D. Hinds, Head Athletic Trainer
B.S., Eastern Illinois State University
M.A., Southeast Missouri State College
Phillip J. Jantulolo, Athletic Trainer
B.S., M.Ed., Union College
Emeriti Faculty
K. Charles Collier, Emeritus Professor of Education
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Kim Y. Finch, Emerita Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Womens University, Korea
M.A., Fayetteville State University
C.A.S., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peaybody College)
Stephen B. Finch, Emeritus Professor of Education
B.S., Georgetown University
M.S.Ed., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Dorothy D. Jenkins, Emerita Professor of Developmental Studies and Special Education
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ed.S., Appalachian State University
Fay G. McRady, Emerita Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Texas Women's University
Wilbur L. (Pete) Peterson, Emeritus Professor of Biology and Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., California State University, Humbolt
Ph.D., University of Alberta (Canada)
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, emeritus members and a life trustee.
*Alumni of Cumberland University
Officers
Winstead P. Bone, III *, Chairman
J. Randall Clemmons *, Vice Chairman
Robert N. Vero, Secretary
J. Roderick Hellar, III, Member
William C. Koch, Jr., Member
Robert L. McDonald, Member
J. Samuel Hatcher, Member
Lewis Rankin*, Member
Michael J. Spalding, Member
Class of 2021
Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Charles V. Hagood*
Goodlettesville, TN
Partner, Practice Leader, Press Ganey, Incorporated
Damon H. Petty
Orthopedic Surgeon, Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance
Nashville, TN
Michael J. Spalding
Nashville, TN
Physician (retired)
President, Equal Chance for Education
Class of 2022
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank & Trust
Laura A. Daily
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President of Retail, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
William C. Koch, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Justice, Tennessee Supreme Court (Retired)
President and Dean, Nashville School of Law
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-owner, 615 Real Property, LP
C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health System Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
President and CEO, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO, Intellectual Property Management
Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Crain Construction Inc.
J. Frank Rudy, Jr.
Hendersonville, TN
Attorney and Partner, Rudy Winstead Turner, PLLC and CEO, Rudy's Farm Co. Inc.
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee
Class of 2023
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Main Street Property Management, LLC
J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light
J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Carnton Capital Associates and Harpeth Associates
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Manager Learning, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Human Resource Learning Operations
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner,Mark Riggins & Associates Insurance Agency
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Lochinvar, LLC and President, WVF Holdings, LLC
Class of 2024
Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, PLLC and LoJac, LLC
Life Trustee
Robert C. Bone
Lebanon, TN
Physician (Retired)
Trustee Emeritus
Alfred A. Adams, III
Lebanon, TN
Businessman, Insurance (Retired)
Martha M. Bradshaw
Nashville, TN
Vice President for Development, Chi Omega Fraternity (Retired)
William D. Castleman*
Goodlettsville, TN
Attorney
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)
Sandra Duncan
Nashville, TN
Vice President, Tenco Services, Inc.
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United State Senator and Representative
Jim K. Lancaster
Lebanon, TN
Agency Manager, Farm Bureau Insurance (Retired)
Lynn H. Lester
Lebanon, TN
Businesswoman and Civic Leader
Robert H. Traeger
Nashville, TN
Vice President, and General Manager, Toshiba America, Incorporated (Retired)
A.C. Wharton