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 and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Office of 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
Mark E. Hanshaw, General Counsel and Associate Provost
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
L.L.M., University of Manchester, England
M.T.S., Texas Christian University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University
Laurie P. Dishman, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Jason S. Grindstaff, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Professor
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support, Director of the Honors Program, and Associate Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
James H. Jordan, University Organist
A.S., B.A., Cumberland University
Jenny L. Mason, Dean of the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs and Instructor
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Jim D. Shulman, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business and Assistant Professor
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University
Office of the Registrar
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Stephani A. deRouen, Senior Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Camille G. Grimaldi, Associate Registrar
B.S., Juniata College
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
P. Aaron Bellar, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.S., M.Div., Lee University
Cindy F. Conley, Director of Student Success and Assistant Professor
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.S., Murray State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships and Instructor
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Doris & Harry Vise University Library
Stephen P. Spann, Director of the Library, Librarian, and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Jessica R. Fenn, Librarian and Instructor
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Davia Sullivan, University Archivist and Librarian
A.A., B.A., Cumberland University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presidential Papers Project
Mark R. Cheathem, Project Director of the Martin Van Buren Papers, Heller Family Endowed Professorship, and Professor of History
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
Max C. Matherne, Associate Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Andrew W. Wiley, Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary (Dominion of Canada)
Office of Institutional Research
Larry F. Vaughan, Director of Institutional Research
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
P. Ross Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Instructor
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
Ph.D., Walden University
Mikaela Curtis, Director of Accessibility Services and Instructor
B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
Sandra K. Fields, Coordinator of External Counseling (Contract Service, Thera Tribe Counseling)
B.S., University of Maryland
M.A., Liberty University
Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University
Campus and Financial Services
Ronald P. Pavan, Vice President for Facilities and Infrastructure and Director of Athletics
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.A., West Virginia University
Office of Information Technology
Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Security and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Tijay Anaya, IT Support & Events Specialist
A.S., ITT Technical Institute
B.S., Laurus College
Scott A. Clancy, IT Support Specialist
S. Christopher Fuller, Data Scientist and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Israel Irizarry, Junior Software Developer
B.S., Cumberland University
Christian Kowal, IT Support Specialist and Events Coordinator
A.A., B.A., Cumberland University
Justin Miller, Systems Security Technician
Nicholas J. Reynolds, IT Support and Event Services Manager and Instructor
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Michael Sipes, IT Support and Events Specialist
B.S.,Tennessee Technological University
Enrollment Services
Reggie R. Blair, Vice President for Enrollment Services
B.S., M.S., Lipscomb University
Office of Admissions
Kari E. Smith, Executive Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Que'Asia C. Berry, Campus Visit and Guest Experience Coordinator
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Kayla M. Bronnert, International Enrollment Specialist & DSO
A.A., Somerset Community College
A.Th., Christ for the Nations
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Robert M. Fulfer, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Daria Harville, International Enrollment Specialist and Designated School Official
B.A., Russian A.I. Herzen State Pedagogical University
Todd McCall, Enrollment Specialist for Student Athletes
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Gyorgyi Mihalyi, Director of International Student Services & Principal Designated School Official
B.A., University of Szeged
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University
Morgan S. Napier, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Alexis Netherton, Receptionist for Enrollment Services
B.A., Cumberland University
Christina M. Olin, Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Non-Traditional Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Maria Palos, Enrollment Office Coordinator
A.S., Nashville State Community College
Guiselle M. Quiel Scott, Enrollment Specialist for Graduate and Transfer Students
A.S., Rancho Santiago College
B.S., Pepperdine University
Hannah Rash, DSO and International Enrollment Specialist
A.A., Lindsey Wilson College
B.S., M.B.A., Campbellsville University
Leah Rogers, Enrollment Specialist
B.A., Lindsey Wilson College
Annah E. Smith, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Brandon R. Taylor, Enrollment Specialist
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Office of Student Financial Services
Beatrice M. LaChance, Executive Director of Student Financial Services
A.S., A.S., Northern Essex Community College
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Secret R. Abernathy, Assistant Director of Student Financial Services
Elizabeth "Betsy" Hail, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Haley Hogan, Financial Aid Advisor
A.S., Georgia Highlands College
B.S., University of the Cumberlands
Kent M. Jones, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., Cumberland University
Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Susan K. Marshall, Accounts Receivable Associate
Dakota J. Netherton, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Cumberland University
Janet A. Pedigo, Accounts Receivable Associate and Veterans Liaison
A.A.B., Cumberland University
Wendy L. Symoens, Accounts Receivable Associate
Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise
Abby H. Pitts, Executive Director of Student Support, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University
Andrea S. Garrels, Assistant Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Hannah G. Cole, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Katie Martin, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.S., M.A., Cumberland University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Academic Coach for the Rudy School and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Human Resources
Haley Lowery, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Holland Mooney, Human Resources Generalist
B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Fiscal Affairs
David Runyan, Chief Financial Officer
B.S., M.B.A., Michigan State University
Jennifer Brown, Controller
B.S., Carson-Newman University
Carla Haynes, Accounts Payable Associate
B.S., Tennessee State University
Caitlin Williams, Staff Accountant
A.S., Cumberland University
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of Advancement
Courtney K. Wheeler, Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Texas State University, San Marcus
J.D., Texas Tech University
Allie Bass, Alumni Manager
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Virginia H. Bennett, Executive Director of Advancement
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Dannielle I. Scott, Advancement Coordinator
Katelyn L. Wolfe, Director of Annual Giving
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Communications and Marketing
Joseph A. Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Fiyinfoluwa (Fiyin) Awodele, Marketing Coordinator
B.S., Liberty University
Nicole Carey, Digital Media and Communications Manager
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Distinguished University Professors
Carole Standford Bucy
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
Jim D. Shulman, Interim Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Assistant Professor
B.A., J.D., Vanderbilt University
Caleb D. Conley, Administrative Assistant to the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business
A.A., B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Eric G. Alspaugh, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Laura H. Bechard, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.Sc., Erskine College
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Raymond C. Biggerstaff, Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.A., California State University, Fullerton
Zachary L. Brown, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Eckton C. Chinyanga, Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., African Bible College
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
J. Jay Conner, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management
B.A., Georgetown College
M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Laurie P. Dishman, Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carson Newman University
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Michael C. Fulbright, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Austin Peay State University
S. Christopher Fuller, Professor of Mathematics and Information Technology
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Holly B. Gothard, Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Richard J. Grant, Professor of Finance and Economics
B.A., McMaster University, Canada
Ph.D., George Mason University
Christi D. Griffin, Associate 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
W.P. Bone III Professor of Business
Roger S. Jackson, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Calvin College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Valerie B. King, Associate Professor of Marketing
B.B.A., M.B.A., Belmont University
D.B.A., Argosy University
Joshua J. Klaassen, Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Kansas City
Eric A. Landis, Associate Professor of Management and Faculty Athletic Representative
B.A., M.A., University of Alabama
D.M., University of Phoenix
Natasha L. McMann, Visiting Instructor of Physics and Astronomy
A.A.S., New River Community and Technical College
B.A., Bluefield State College
B.S., West Virginia University
M.A., Fisk University
Max Melnikov, Professor of Economics and Finance
B.S., M.S., Dnipropetrovsk National University (Ukraine)
M.A., D.A., Middle Tennessee State University
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, Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of California, Merced
Robert H. Nichols, Jr. Professor of Science
Milton W. Sager, III, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., State University of New York, Fredonia
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Stephen P. Shao, Jr., Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management
B.A., University of Virginia
M.B.A., Old Dominion University
Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park
Karah S. Sprouse, Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., University of Mississippi
D.B.A., Liberty University
Noa D. Stroop, Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Tennessee Technological University
D.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
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
William L. Tune, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Indiana University
Viola M. Vincent, Visiting Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Tennessee Technological University
Rena L. Waller, Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Arkansas State University
M.S.E., University of Texas, Austin
Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business Adjunct Faculty
Todd J. Anderson, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., Michigan State University
Philip E. Bailey, Adjunct Instructor of Master of Business Administration
B.A., The Citadel
M.B.A., King University
D.B.A., Walden University
Iris C. Barbour, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.B.A., M.Ed., Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Capella University
Rachel N. Benton, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., M.B.A., Bethel University
Alyssa K. Burlingame, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., B.A., Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Arizona State University
Charles R. Crain, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.B.A., McKendree University
M.B.A., Campbellsville University
D.B.A., North Central University
John W. Crain, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
M.B.A., American Military University
D.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Ora Denton, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., Christian Brothers University
M.B.A., Webster University
D.B.A., Northcentral University
Devan G. Dunneback, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Michigan State University
M.B.A., Louisiana State University
Jean C. Edwards, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., B.S., Emporia State University
A.L.M., Harvard University
B.S., J.D., University of Miami
Germaine Florent, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Texas Southern University
Esona K. Fomuso, Adjunct Instructor for Executive Programs
B.S., University of Science and Technology
M.S., Hood College
Ph.D., Capella University
Miranda J. Gaupp, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., Millsaps College
M.S., Georgia Southern University
Carolyn B. Gregory, Adjunct Lecturer of English
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S., Cumberland University
Ethan K. Guillot, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland 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, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
F. Amy Hohimer, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Union University
M.A., University of Alabama
Jacqueline O. Isaacs, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., Oral Roberts University
M.B.A., Johns Hopkins University
Terri H. Laird, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., J.D., Texas Tech 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
Eulunda S. Maxwell, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Mississippi
M.A.E., University of Phoenix
LaToya B. McBride, Adjunct Instructor of Project Management
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Union University
Ph.D., Capella University
Sanjin Mehic, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Gyorgyi S. Mihalyi, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.A., University of Szeged
B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University
Michael N. Moifolley, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology Management
B.S., University of Texas
M.S., Dallas Baptist University
D.I.T., Capella University
Bruno S. Padovani, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., United States Naval Academy
M.S., Stevens Institute of Technology
Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Michael Pierorazio, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.B.A., D.B.A., Walden 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
Nicholas J. Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Information Technology
B.S., M.Ed., Cumberland University
Steve E. Seger, Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.B.A., Memphis State University
M.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Paul A. Shrum, Adjunct Instructor of Economics
B.P.S., Lipscomb University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
D.B.A., Trevecca University
Chad S. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Computer Information Systems
B.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.B.A., Cumberland University
Lauren A. Sowell, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., Colorado School of Mines
Wenguan Y. Teng, Adjunct Instructor of Economics and Finance
B.E., Feng Chia University
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
R. Jeannie Thomas, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.B.A., Cumberland University
M.B.A., Tennessee State University
Katie L. Violette, Adjunct Instructor of Biology
B.S., St. Josephs College
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
John K. Webb, Adjunct Instructor of Business
L.L.M., Dedman School of Law
J.D., University of Louisville
Shelbie F. Webster, Adjunct Instructor of Business
A.A.S., Columbia State Community College
B.B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., Lipscomb University
D.B.A., Liberty University
Janice E. Welch, Adjunct Instructor of Business
B.A., Ft. Hays State University
M.B.A., California State University
Brian J. Williams, Adjunct Instructor of STEM Graduate Programs
B.S., University of Wales
M.S., Stratford University
Ph.D., Capella University
Catherine J. Williams, Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
A.A., B.A., University of Florida
Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts Adjunct Faculty
Daniel A. Abbott, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A.,Grand Valley State University
M.F.A., Vermont College Fine Arts
Mackenzie J. Alcorn, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., University of Alabama
M.S., University of Tennessee
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
Weslea C. Bell, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Mississippi College
M.A., Mississippi State University
Delie E. Bullock, Adjunct Instructor of Spanish
B.A., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Simyka M. Carlton, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Bethel University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Walden University
Lacie D. Carpenter, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.M., M.M., Stephen F. Austin State University
M.S., Walden University
M.A., University of Limerick (Ireland)
Joshua N. Constantine, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., University of Alabama, Birmingham
M.Mus., University of North Texas
Korey E. Cooper, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Kaplan College for Professional Studies
B.S., M.S., Southwest University of Louisiana
M.S., Tennessee State University
Joseph Cortez, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., Arizona State University
Ed.D., University of Southern California
John R. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Karah J. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., University of South Florida
M.A., Arizona State 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
Patrick R. Dailey, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., M.Mus., Morgan State University
Thomas R. Darden, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
A.S., Motlow State Community College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.Ed., Cumberland University
Julie A. Darpino, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Rowan University
Chloe Davis, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., M.A., Vanderbilt University
Dayron Deaton-Owens, Adjunct Instructor of Sociology
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Leslie H. DeHart, Adjunct Instructor of English
M.S. Liberty University
M.F.A., Lindenwood University
Susan A. DeMay, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.A., Eckerd College
M.S., Vanderbilt University (Peabody College)
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Kat L. Dennis, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Eli A. Dickinson, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.S., Western Kentucky University
Ted D. Edinger, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.A.T., University of Idaho, Moscow
J. Brandon Elkins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Walters State Community College
B.S., Cumberland College
M.S., University of the Cumberlands
Kelly G. Elrod, Adjunct Instructor of Forensic Psychology
B.A., Gardner-Webb University
M.A., Harvard University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Karen E. Espenant, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.B.A., M.F.A., Lipscomb 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
Carolyn B. Gregory, Adjunct Lecturer of English
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Carlita K. Harrington, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Tennessee State University
M.S., Walden University
Jennifer L. Hixon, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., Northwestern State University
M.A., Psy.D., Alliant International University
William P. Huber, Adjunct Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Randall C. Hutto, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University
J. Benjamin Johnson, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Ed.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Taylor B. Johnson, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., University of South Florida
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
William Jones, Adjunct Instructor of Communications
A.S., Nashville State Technical Institute
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Jason F. Jordan, Adjunct Instructor of Speech
B.A., Vanderbilt University
M.B.A., Mays Business School
Mia J. Keesee, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Cedarville University
M.Mus., Miami University
Christopher T. Link, Adjunct Instructor of Social Science
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
C. Trevor McMurray, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., King College
M.S., M.B.A., University of the Cumberlands
Tyler W. McNew, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Joshua R. Mills, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Samuel D. Momodu, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Tennessee State University
M.A., South New Hampshire University
Ph.D., Liberty University
Michael E. Mullins, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Bethel University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Emily F. Murray, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Linda R. Newby, Adjunct Instructor of Music
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.Mus., Belmont University
Ed.D., Capella University
Jared A. Oakes, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Welch College
M.A., University of Dallas
Matthew R. Pace, Adjunct Instructor of History
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Janet M. Parker, Adjunct 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
W. Luke Patton, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Lyon College
M.A., University of Memphis
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M. Cassie Peach, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Brigham Young University
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University
Caitlin A. Pearson, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.F.A., Lipscomb University
M.F.A., Academy of Arts University
Debra J. Perry, Adjunct Instructor of Dance
B.F.A., M.S.Ed., University of Miami
Di Ann C. Perry, Adjunct Lecturer of English
B.S.Ed., University of Tennessee, Martin
J. Michael Pigg, Adjunct Instructor of Education
B.S., Lipscomb University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Carson-Newman University
Ed.D., Lipscomb University
Lauren Rocha, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.S., University of Texas, Brownsville
M.Ed., Texas A & M
Ph.D., Texas A & M, Corpus Christi
Jennifer E. Ruch, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Lena Russomanno, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
A.S., Cumberland University
B.A., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Amber M. Schlatter, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Patricia G. Shallenberger, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Cumberland University
Jason B. Smith, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education and Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Tennessee State University
Wayne A. Sutter, Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
B.S., University of Phoenix
M.B.A., California State University
J.D., Nashville School of Law
Rachel E. Thompson, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
M.A., Belmont University
M.A.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
Christopher W. Tucker, Adjunct Instructor of History
B.A., Southern New Hampshire University
M.A.L.S., Dartmouth College
M.A., Clark University
Michael R. Vaughn, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Joel F. Wade, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Kerrice D. Watson, Adjunct Instructor of Physical Education & Athletic Coaching
B.S., M.A.E., Cumberland University
Kaitlyn N. Wilkinson, Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., M.A., American Military University
Alyssa C. Wood, Adjunct Instructor of Art
B.S., M.F.A., University of Miami
Amy S. Wood, Adjunct Instructor of English
B.A., M.A., Amherst College
M.F.A., Spalding University
Eugenia R. (Jenny) Yelen, Adjunct Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.F.T., Trevecca Nazarene University
Foundations of Scholarship and Learning
Allie Bass, Alumni Manager
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
P. Aaron Bellar, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.S., M.Div., Lee University
Virginia H. Bennett, Development Officer and Instructor
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Nicole Carey, Digital Media and Communications Manager
B.A., M.A., Cumberland University
Joseph A. Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Hannah G. Cole, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.A., Austin Peay State University
M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Cindy F. Conley, Director of Student Success and Assistant Professor
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.S., Murray State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Mikaela Curtis, Director of Accessibility Services
B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin
Stephanie P. Davis, Dean of Students and Instructor
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Andrea S. Garrels, Assistant Director Retention and Tennessee Promise Support and Instructor
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Stephen A. Giordano, Executive Director of Residence Life and Instructor
B.S.B., University of Maine, Orono
M.S.P., Cumberland University
P. Ross Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Instructor
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support, Director of the Honors Program, and Associate Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
Katie Martin, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.S., Roane State Community College
B.s., M.A., Cumberland University
Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs and Instructor
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S,P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Kari E. Smith, Executive Director of Enrollment Services
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Leslie L. Steele, Executive Director, Office of the President and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P. Cumberland University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Academic Coach and Instructor
A.A., B.S., M.B.A., Cumberland University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions
Jason S. Grindstaff, Interim Dean, Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions and Professor
B.A., Dakota Wesleyan University
M.S., M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.B.A., Cumberland University
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
Joseph W. Callis, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
Rebecca E. Chatham, Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Michael J. Spalding Professorship of Nursing
Spencer R. Claypool, Instructor of E-Sport Management
B.S., Kentucky Wesleyan University
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Danielle R. Doerfler, Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., Illinois College
M.S., Canisius College
Carolyn L. Goodin, Instructor of Nursing
A.S., Nashville State Community College
B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
Whitney M. Graves, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.S., Troy University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Gina L. Haffner, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
D.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Frank & Oleda Rudy Professorship for Outstanding Work in Nursing Education
Nicole L. Hill, Lecturer of Nursing & Lab Coordinator
B.S.N., Jacksonville State University
Tanya L. King-Paige, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Mount Bernon School of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Southern New Hampshire University
D.N.P., Chamberlain University
Ajit D. Korgaokar, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.A., Rollins College
M.S., Ph.D., Middle Tennessee State University
Kathryn A. McDearman, Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Heidi L. Peters, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training
B.S.A.T., Marywood University
D.A.T., Indiana State University
Amy K. Robertson, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Belmont University
Lyndsy S. Walker, Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University
A. Bobbie Weber, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.D.N., Madison Area Technical College
B.S.N., Webster University
M.S.N., University of Missouri
D.N.P., Rush University
John J. Whicker, Assistant Professor 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
J. Michelle Zuercher, Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
B.S.N., M.S.N., Cumberland University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Teaching Faculty
Maureen T. Burke, Adjunct Instructor of Athletic Training
B.S., Marywood University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Chesnie M. Cox, Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Milligan University
D.N.P., East Tennessee State University
Katie W. Franklin, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Joshua S. Greer, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Tennessee, Martin
M.A., Bethel University
Ed.D., United States Sport Academy
Morgan P. Kendrick, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University
Wally T. Luckeydoo, Adjunct Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., Marshall University
M.S., Liberty University
M.Ed., Lipscomb University
Ed.D., Trevecca University
William L. Santi, Adjunct Instructor of Exercise and Sport Science
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Jennifer L. Spires, Adjunct Instructor of Master of Science in Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., University of Alabama, Huntsville
Caleb D. Wharton, Adjunct Instructor of Sport and Exercise Science
B.S., Trevecca Nazarene University
D.P.T., Tennessee State University
The Jeanette C. Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Lauren J. Boston, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.N., P.N.P., Vanderbilt University
Lydia A. Bruski, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Motlow State Community College
B.S.N., Western Governor's University
Kasie D. Breeding Callis, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Tennessee Technological University
Brittany L. Covey, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Belmont University
Amanda D. Daugherty, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., King College
Claudia D. Davis, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Coe College
M..S.N., Vanderbilt University
Tiffany L. Edmondson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northern Kentucky University
Robin S. Elmore, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Stacey A. Fuhrmann, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Roseann T. Gray, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Tennessee State University
Shay D. Griffin, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Northwest Florida State University
Carolyn A. Henry, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.A.S., B.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Clotivel Hernandez, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Austin Peay State University
Celia S. Herron, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., University of North Carolina
B.S., Johnson University
Brittany N. Hilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
B.S.N., Cumberland University
M.S.N., Western Governors University
Laura C. Jarosemich, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Mississippi College
M.S.N., Belmont University
D.N.P., Union University
C. Shawna Judkins, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Grossmont College School of Nursing
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
Cheryl A. Lawson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Annie M. Morton, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Angela P. Owen, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., California State University
M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Keaton M. Sanderson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Kristina A. Stafford, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Middle Tennessee State University
Brittney N. Summar, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Cumberland University
Lindsay P. Taylor, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
A.S.N., Aquinas College
B.S.N., University of Tennessee of Chattanooga
Carson J. Thompson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Adams State University
Katherine A. Williams, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Purdue University
B.S.N., Belmont University
Teresa L. Wilson, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Western Governors University
Hannah K. Young, Clinical Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Western Governors University
Emeriti Faculty
Marjorie Anderson, Emerita Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Danny L. Bryan, Emeritus 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
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 Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Sung-Shin Womens University (Republic of Korea)
M.A., Fayetteville State University
C.A.S., University of Southern Maine
Ed.D., Vanderbilt University (Peaybody College)
Stephen B. Finch, Emeritus Assistant 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
Joy D. Kimbrell, Emerita Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., B.S.N., East Tennessee State University
M.S.N., Vanderbilt University
D.N.P., Union University
Fay G. McRady, Emerita Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Vanderbilt University
M.S.N., Texas Women's University
Robert H. Nichols, Jr., Emeritus Associate Professor of Physics and Information Technology
A.S., Young Harris College
B.S., Davidson College
M.A., Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis
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 (Dominion of 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
J. Samuel Hatcher, Chairman
Michael A. Moscardelli, Vice Chairman
Executive Committee
Joe Adams, Member
Harold G. Bone, Jr., Member
Winstead P. Bone, III, Immediate Past Chairman/Member
Jessica P. Fain, Member
Robert L. McDonald, Past Chairman/Member
Thomas Pate, Member
Justin Pitt, Member
Class of 2026
W. Joseph Adams
Lebanon, TN
Main Street Property Management, LLC (Retired)
Teresa Chasteen-Dunn
Cookeville, TN
CEO and President, WIN Learning
J. Samuel Hatcher*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, First Light Communications (Retired)
J. Roderick Heller, III
Franklin, TN
Attorney, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Carnton Capital Associates
Patricia Hunt
Nashville, TN
Senior Community Relations Manager, Hunt Brothers Pizza
Robert L. McDonald
Old Hickory, TN
President, CedarStone Bank
Cecelia B. Moore
Brentwood, TN
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Thomas P. Pate
Smyrna, TN
Learning Manager/Workforce Development and Human Relations, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Mark G. Riggins*
Cumming, GA
Owner, Delta Financial Services
William L. Vallett, Jr.
Old Hickory, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Lochinvar, LLC (Retired)
President, WVF Holdings, LLC, Commercial Real Estate
Class of 2027
Matt Ashwood
Nashville, TN
CFO, BFC Solutions LLC, Retired
Harold G. Bone, Jr.*
Lebanon, TN
President, Bone & Associates
Winstead P. Bone, III*
Lebanon, TN
Partner, Wilson County Motor Company
André L. Churchwell
Brentwood, TN
Physician and Senior Advisor to the Chancellor, Vanderbilt University
Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion/Chief Diversity Officer, Vanderbilt University
Jessica P. Fain*
Lebanon, TN
Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Cathy F. Gracey*
Nashville, TN
Independent Health and Wellness Professional
Jack D. Lowery
Lebanon, TN
CEO, LoJac Companies, LLC
Senior Partner, Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, Attorney at Law
David Vise
New York, NY
Senior Advisor, New Mountain Capital
Executive Director, Modern States Education Alliance
Class of 2028
John C. McDearman, III
Lebanon, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank & Trust Company
Michael A. Moscardelli
Lebanon, TN
Co-Owner, 615 Real Property, LP and Attorney
C. Wright Pinson
Nashville, TN
Deputy CEO and Chief Health Systems Officer, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Chairman, Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network
Justin Pitt
Franklin, TN
Executive Vice President & General Counsel, CHSPSC, LLC
Rob E. Porter
Lebanon, TN
Founding Member, Civil Site Design Group, PLLC
G. Edward Powell
Nashville, TN
CEO,IPX, Incorporated
Lewis W. Rankin*
Brentwood, TN
Chief Executive Officer (retired)
Crain Construction Incorporated
Heather S. Stafford*
Lebanon, TN
Chief Nursing Officer, Tri-Star Summit Medical Center
Marc Suarez*
Coral Gables, FL
Managing Director, Lument Capital and Real Estate
Robert N. Vero
Gallatin, TN
Chief Executive Officer, Centerstone, Tennessee (Retired
Trustee Emeritus
Robert N. Clement
Nashville, TN
Former President, Cumberland University
Former United States Representative (5th District, Tennessee)
J. Randall Clemons*
Lebanon, TN
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Wilson Bank and Trust (Retired)
Albert A. Gore, Jr.
Nashville, TN
Former Vice President, United States of America and United States Senator and United States Representative
Edward L. Thackston
Nashville, TN
Chairman Emeritus, Cumberland University
Emeritus Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Vanderbilt University
A. C. Wharton, Jr.
Memphis, TN
Attorney, The A C Wharton Group
Former Mayor, City of Memphis, Tennessee
Former Mayor, Shelby County, Tennessee