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Faculty & StaffACADEMIC AFFAIRSGreg Gardner, Vice President for Academic Affairs
M.S., Auburn UniversityB.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Kim Jameson, Associate Vice President for Academic AffairsM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Beth Holmes, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President forAcademic Affairs
B.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Mary Jones, Administrative Assistant to the Associate VicePresident for Academic Affairs
A.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Makenna Green Garrison, Director of Curriculum andAssessment
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
BOOKSTOREBrenda Reinke, Bookstore Director
M.A., Webster UniversityB.B.A., Cameron UniversityA.S., Western Oklahoma State College
Sheila La Ferney, Textbook ManagerA.A., Western Oklahoma State College
Dennis Le, Textbook/Shipping & Receiving SpecialistA.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeB.A., University of Oklahoma
Erin Newcomer, General Merchandise BuyerA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
BUDGETING AND FISCAL PLANNINGDavid Churchill, Director of Budgeting & Fiscal Planning
B.S., Keene State CollegeShima Desai, Budget/Finance Analyst
B.B.A., University of Oklahoma
BURSARVacant, Bursar
Debbie Dutton, Senior Student Account RepresentativeLori Giachino, Accounts Receivable Specialist
B.B.A., University of Central OklahomaHeather McMaster, Bursar AssistantLaura Mallet, Student Account Representative
A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeSarah Gibbs, Coordinator of Student Scholarships/Sponsorships
B.S, University of Central Oklahoma
B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
CAMPUS POLICEDaniel Piazza, Chief of Police
B.S., Ashworth CollegeA.A., Redlands Community College
Miranda Carlisle, Campus Police DispatcherB.S., University of Oklahoma
David Chumney, Campus Police OfficerM.S., Liberty University
Brandon Davis, Campus Police OfficerA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Lakeisha Driskell, PT Campus Police DispatcherBruce Funderburk, Campus Police Officer
FBI National AcademyJoseph Hagar, Campus Police Officer
A.A., OSU-OKCPenny Harland, PBX/Switchboard Operator
Josh Keith, Campus Police Officer
A.A., Rose State CollegeRachel Lewis, Campus Police Officer
A.A., OSU-OKCMatthew Lisenbee, Campus Police Officer
A.A., OSU-OKCLa Don Lucas, Campus Police Officer
David Madden, Campus Police Officer
B.S., University of Central OklahomaA.A., OSU-OKCA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Patrick Martino, Campus Police OfficerB.A., California State Polytechnic UniversityM.S., Holy Apostles College and Seminary
Daniel McCain, Campus Police Officer
Presley Miller, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of PoliceA.A., Randall University
Charlese Murray, Acting Communications Supervisor
Van Ninh, Campus Police OfficerB.A., University of Oklahoma
Tre Parks, Campus Police Officer
Colton Ray, Campus Police OfficerA.A., OSU-OKC
Andrew Schmidt, Campus Police OfficerB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
David Shriver, Campus Police OfficerPatrick Solinski, Campus Police Officer
B.A., Oklahoma City UniversityAustin Slaten, Training and Community Liaison Officer
B.A., University of Central OklahomaChristopher Tipton, Police Lieutenant
B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySamantha Wicker, Campus Police Dispatcher
Vacant, Campus Police Officer
Vacant, Campus Police Officer
Vacant, Campus Police Officer
Vacant, Campus Police Officer
Vacant, PT Campus Police Dispatcher
Vacant, Campus Police Dispatcher/ PBX Operator
CAPITOL HILL CENTER
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Gregory Myles, Director Capitol Hill CenterM.P.A., Webster University
Vacant, Early College Awareness Program Specialist
Beatriz Meyer, Bilingual InstructorA.A., Diversified Studies
Araceli Molina, Capitol Hill Center Administrative AssistantM.A., Mid-America Christian University
Vacant, Evening Receptionist
CAREER TRANSITIONSLisa Brown, Director of Career Transitions
M.S.M., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S., Southern Nazarene University
Julie Johnson, Employment CoachB.A., Northwestern Oklahoma State University,M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Cheryl Sanders, Retention CoachM.S.W., University of OklahomaB.S., Southwestern Christian UniversityCertificate of Mastery, Oklahoma City Community CollegeLMSW-P, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social Workers
CENTER FOR LEARNING AND TEACHINGGlenné Whisenhunt, Director for the Center for Learning &Teaching
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.Ed., East Central UniversityB.S., East Central University
Kristi Dean, Title III Curriculum SpecialistM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Janene Fluhr, Title III Director/Activity DirectorM.S., University of Central Oklahoma
B.S., University of Central OklahomaMorgan Felty, Student Engagement and Moodle End UserAdministrator
A.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeSusie Stear, Course Design Consultant
M.A., Bradley UniversityB.S., Bradley University
Carolyn Woodhouse, Center for Learning and TeachingAssistant
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERCynthia Gary, Chief Financial Officer
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S., University of GuamA.S., Belleville Area College
Rebecca Boyd, Administrative AssistantM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.B.A., University of Central OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma State University
COLLEGE UNION AND CATERINGAndre Coleman, Director of Dining Services
Oliver Palms, Executive Chef
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTLemuel Bardeguez, Vice President for Community Development
M.M., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.M.E., Oklahoma State UniversityJames Banks, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President forCommunity Development
A.A., Rose State CollegeA.A.S. Rose State College
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONDoralicia Sandoval, Director Community Outreach and Education
M.M., Texas Tech UniversityB.M., Texas Tech University
Eric Beecher, Assistant Director of Adult EducationPGDip., Aston UniversityM.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., North Greenville University
Susan Bernard, HSE CoordinatorB.S., University of OklahomaCertified Teacher, Oklahoma State Department of Education
Maria Borja-Jimenez, HSE/ELL CoordinatorB.S., National Autonomous University of Mexico
Paul Burkhardt, Coordinator of Community OutreachM.A., Denver SeminaryB.S., University of Wyoming
Kristi Carlucci, Coordinator of Community EducationM.A., University of OklahomaM.S., University at BuffaloB.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
Guillermo Corona, FACE Center ReceptionistA.S. Diversified Studies, Oklahoma City Community College
Jessica DeArman, ESL Enrollment SpecialistB.A., Oklahoma City University
Tami Durand, Information and Instructional Assistant
Joshua Free, COE Office ManagerYeol Kim, ESL Instructor
B.S., University of OklahomaHolly Pyles, HSE Instructor
A.S. Elementary Education, Seminole State College
B.S.Ed., University of Central OklahomaTeresa Rivas, Information and Instructional AssistantRadoslava "Rady” Sharkova-Foster, Advanced ESL/TOEFLCoordinator
M.A., Sofia UniversityM.A., University of South DakotaCertified Teacher, Oklahoma State Department of Education
Anthony Tyrrell, ESL CoordinatorM.S.T.L., Angelicum, Rome ItalyB.COM., University of New South Wales, Randwick, New SouthWalesB.A., University of New South Wales, Randwick, New South WalesCertificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, CambridgeUniversityCertified Teacher, Oklahoma State Department of Education
Matthew Wright, HSE Enrollment SpecialistB.S., Rogers State University
Vacant, Integrated English Literacy and Civics EducationCoordinator
Vacant, TANF Adult Basic Education Instructor
Vacant, Information and Instructional Assistant
CULTURAL PROGRAMSLemuel Bardeguez, Director of Cultural Programs
Master of Music Degree, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Bachelor of Music Education, Oklahoma State UniversityJohn Farrell, Stage ManagerCharles Riley, Coordinator of Cultural Programs Events &Educational Activities
Green Belt Six Sigma, Hertz Corporation
DIVISION OF ARTS, ENGLISH, AND HUMANITIESDr. Thomas Harrison, Dean of Arts, English, and Humanities
Ph.D., Saint Louis UniversityM.A., University of OklahomaB.S., Oral Roberts UniversityCert., University of Phoenix
Randy Anderson, Professor of Digital Media Design, ProgramChair
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Michael Boyle, Professor of Music, Program ChairM.M., Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleB.M., University of Cincinnati
Wendy Brunner, Professor of Mass CommunicationsM.A., University of Central FloridaB.A., University of Central FloridaA.A., Eastern Florida State College
Dr. Chaya Chandrasekhar, Professor of Student Success,Program Chair
Ph.D., Ohio State UniversityM.A., Case Western Reserve UniversityB.F.A., Bangalore University
Julie Corff, Professor of Speech Communications, Program ChairM.A., Oklahoma State UniversityB.A., University of Central OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Dr. Angela Cotner, Professor of EnglishJ.D., University of OklahomaM.A., Northeastern State UniversityB.A., Northeastern State University
Greg Daubenspeck, Professor of EnglishM.F.A., University of California, Los AngelesM.L.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Lori Farr, Professor of EnglishM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.S., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Abra Figueroa, Professor of Modern Languages, Program ChairM.Ed., Harvard UniversityM.A., University of MassachusettsB.A., University of MassachusettsA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Jeremy Fineman, Professor of Visual Arts, Program ChairM.F.A., East Carolina UniversityB.F.A., University of Hartford
Michael Franco, Professor of English, Adjunct CoordinatorM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Gray Frederickson, Artist-in-Residence/Studio CoordinatorB.B.A., University of Oklahoma
Jessica Goodman, Professor of EnglishM.A., Bowling Green State UniversityB.A., University of Miami
Thomas Mathews Horne, Professor of EnglishM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Jon Inglett, Professor of English, Online CompositionCoordinator
M.A., Missouri State University
B.A., University of ArkansasJennifer Jenson, Professor of English
Ph.D. (In Progress), Swansea UniversityM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., Abilene Christian UniversityA.A., York College
Dr. Liz Largent, Professor of Leadership & Critical Thinking,Honors Program Coordinator
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.S., University of Central MissouriB.A., Oklahoma State UniversityGraduate Certificate, Oklahoma State UniversityGraduate Certificate, Indiana University
Sean Lynch, Digital Cinema Production CoordinatorA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Marybeth McCauley, Professor of English, Absolute AdvisorM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
J. Trevor McCoy, Photography Lab AssistantA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Dr. Candie McKee, Professor of EnglishPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Greg Mellott, Professor of Digital Cinema Production, ProgramChair
M.A., University of Southern CaliforniaB.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Stephen Morrow, Professor of EnglishM.Ed., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Slippery Rock State University
Martrina R. Mosby, Division AssistantB.A., Rogers State UniversityA.A., Rose State CollegeA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Jacob Nelson, Professor of EnglishM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Tonja Nelson, Writing Center AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Dana Passek, Professor of EnglishM.Ed., Millersville UniversityB.A., Millersville University
Patricia Pixler, Division SecretaryB.A., Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Jeffrey Provine, Professor of EnglishM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Dean Reusser, Professor of EnglishM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S.E., John Brown University
Dr. Ginnett Rollins, Professor of Modern LanguagesPh.D., Texas Tech UniversityM.A., University of HoustonB.A., University of Oklahoma
Don Russell, Professor of TheatreM.F.A., University of South CarolinaM.A., California State University, NorthridgeB.A., Slippery Rock University
Josh Shultz, Writing Center AssistantB.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Pamela Stout, Professor of EnglishM.A., University of Central Oklahoma
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B.A., University of Central OklahomaChiaki Troutman, World Languages and Cultures CenterCoordinator
M.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Otsuma Women’s University, Tokyo
Hilde M. Votaw, Professor of Modern LanguagesM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Stacie L. Warner, Professor of English, English CompositionCoordinator
M.Ed, University of Central OklahomaB.F.A., University of Central OklahomaA.A.S., Community College of the Air ForceA.A., Rose State College
Markus A. Zindelo, Professor of English M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.A., Grand View University
DIVISION OF BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYJohn Claybon, Dean of Business and Information Technology
M.A., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Tsugi Coleman, Division AssistantA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.A., Jumonji Junior CollegeCertificate of Mastery, Computer System SupportCertificate of Mastery, Computer Networking Support
Donita Graves, Division SecretaryB.S., Oklahoma City UniversityA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Gyanendra Baral, Professor of Business/EconomicsA.B.D., University of MemphisM.A., Institute of Social Studies, the NetherlandsM.A., Tribhuvan University, NepalB.A., Prithvi Narayan Campus, Nepal
Ethan Burchett, Accounting Lab Tutorial AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Haining Chen, Professor of Computer SciencePh.D., University of Louisiana at LafayetteM.S., University of Louisiana at LafayetteM.S., Chinese Academy of ScienceB.S., Tsinghua University
Gary Dominguez, Student Computer Center SupervisorA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
John Goulden, Professor of Computer SciencePh.D., University of OklahomaM.S., University of OklahomaM.S., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S., Bethany Nazarene CollegeB.A., Southern Nazarene University
John Helton, Department Chair and Professor of Computer-AidedTechnology
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., East Central UniversityAutodesk Certified Instructor
Haifeng Ji, Professor of Computer ScienceM.S., University of Nebraska-LincolnB.S., Nanjing University, ChinaOracle 9i PL/SQL Developer Certified AssociateOracle Database 10g Administrator Certified ProfessionalOracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional (OCP)CompTIA A+ CertifiedCompTIA Security+ Certified
Melissa Leon Guerrero, Professor of BusinessM.B.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S., California State University
Sara Mathew, Professor of Computer ScienceM.A., University of MadrasB.A., Calcutta UniversityAdvanced Systems Management, NIIT
Jon McHenry, Professor of Cyber SecurityM.B.A., Daniel Webster CollegeB.S.I.T., ITT Technical Institute
Russell McLaughlin, Professor of Automotive TechnologyA.A.S. A.T./GM from Oklahoma City Community College
Charles Wayne Myrick, Professor of Business/EconomicsM.A., Mississippi State UniversityB.S., Mississippi State UniversityA.S., Pearl River Community College
Germain Pichop, Chair of Economics and Marketing/Professor ofBusiness and Economics
Ph.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.S., International Relations Institute of CameroonB.S., University of Yaounde ‘ II
Michael Ritchey, Student Computer Center Lab TechnicianA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Kamille Soutee, Professor of AccountingM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S.B.A, Oklahoma State University
Ramachandran Vijayan, Chair of Business and Management/Professor of Business
Post Graduate Diploma, Robert Kennedy College, SwitzerlandM.B.A., Oklahoma City UniversityA.B.E., EnglandDiploma in Business Studies, Stamford College
Brad Walker, Automotive Program Director/Professor ofAutomotive Technology
B.S., University of Central OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.S.E. Certified Master Technician
Matthew Wickham, Professor of Automotive TechnologyA.A.S. A.T./GM from Oklahoma City Community College
Tamala Zolicoffer, Coordinator/Professor of AccountingM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
DIVISION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONSDr. Vince Bridges, Dean of Health Professions
Ed.D., Argosy UniversityM.S.H.A., Oklahoma State UniversityM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.Sc., University of Central Oklahoma
Susan Anderson, Health Professions Division SecretaryB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Sarah Baker, Professor of Speech-Language PathologyAssistant/Program Director
M.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Jennifer M. Ball, Professor of Physical Therapist Assistant/Program Director
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.S., University of OklahomaNATA Certified Athletic TrainerLicensed Athletic TrainerPhysical Therapist
Traci Boren, Professor of NursingM.S., University of OklahomaB.S.N., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Rose State CollegeA.S., Rose State CollegeRegistered Nurse, CNOR
Deanne Branch, Professor of Nursing
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M.S., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., University of Central OklahomaCertification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN)Registered Nurse
Cheryl Bristol, Professor of NursingM.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityB.S., Oklahoma Wesleyan UniversityRegistered Nurse
Sarah Brown, Professor of NursingM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Central OklahomaRegistered Nurse, RNC
Jennifer Brumley, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., University of PhoenixA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeRegistered Nurse, CCRN
Sharla Cannon, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Texas A&M University-TexarkanaB.S.N., UAMS-Little RockA.S.N., Southern Arkansas UniversityRegistered Nurse
Donna Chambers, Associate Nursing Program DirectorM.S., University of OklahomaB.S.N., University of OklahomaRegistered Nurse
Michaele Cole, Professor of NursingM.S., University of OklahomaM.H.R., University of OklahomaB.S.N., University of OklahomaRegistered Nurse
Kelia Crabbe, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., University of OklahomaA.S.N., El Reno Junior CollegeRegistered Nurse
Merette Dean, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., Oklahoma City UniversityA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.A., Rose State CollegeRegistered Nurse
Ronald Feller Sr., Program Director, Emergency MedicalSciences
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S., University of Central OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeNationally Registered Paramedic
Jacqueline Frock, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S.N., Oklahoma City UniversityB.L.S., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Bacone CollegeRegistered Nurse
Susan Fryrear, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma City University
Bryan Fulton, Anesthesia Technology/Program DirectorB.A.A., Belhaven UniversityCertified Anesthesia Technician
Joyce Geb, Professor of NursingM.S., Regis UniversityB.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityRegistered Nurse
Tiffany Jackson, Professor of NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., Langston University
Registered NurseDyanna Johnston, Professor of Nursing
M.S., Kaplan University Teresa Luper, Professor of Nursing
M.S., University of Central OklahomaB.S., University of OklahomaRegistered Nurse
Debby Martinez, Division AssistantA.S., Rose State College
Michael McGrail, Professor of Emergency Medical SciencesB.A., University of Oklahoma
Robin McMurry, Professor of NursingPh.D., Oklahoma City UniversityM.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S.N., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeRegistered Nurse, RNC
Katherine Milam, HP Simulation/Lab DirectorM.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S.N., Oklahoma City UniversityRegistered Nurse
Shelley Miller, Program Director, NursingM.S.N., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityB.S.N., University of Central OklahomaRegistered Nurse
Clyde Moss, Professor of Respiratory Care/Program DirectorB.S.Ed., University of Central OklahomaA.A.S., Rose State CollegeRegistered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
Peggy DeCelle Newman, Professor of Physical TherapistAssistant, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.S., University of OklahomaPhysical Therapist
Jennifer Peters, Professor of NursingM.S., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeB.S., Oklahoma City UniversityRegistered Nurse, CNE
Crystal Reynolds, Professor of Emergency Medical SciencesA.A.S., Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma CityA.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeNationally Registered ParamedicRegistered Nurse
Beverly Schaeffer, Professor of NursingM.S.N., University of PhoenixB.S.N., University of Central OklahomaRegistered Nurse
Lori Schwab, Professor of Occupational Therapy AssistantB.S., University of Central OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Fonda Scott, Professor of Occupational Therapy AssistantB.A., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Shelly Troxel-Tevis, Clinical Affiliation Compliance AdministratorM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Stephanie Wallace, Professor of NursingM.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S.N., Southern Nazarene UniversityA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeRegistered Nurse
Kay Wetmore, Professor of Nursing
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M.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S.N., Oklahoma City UniversityA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeRegistered Nurse
Mary White, Professor of Occupational Therapy Assistant/Program Director
M.S., Mount Mary UniversityB.S., University of Oklahoma Health Science CenterA.A., Oklahoma City Community College, Registered OccupationalTherapist
DIVISION OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICSMax Simmons, Dean of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Sherri Arthur, Professor of BiologyM.S., University of South AlabamaB.S., University of South Alabama
Morgan Ashworth, Professor of BiologyPh.D. Oklahoma State UniversityM.S. Oklahoma State University
Zach Austin, Developmental Mathematics Lab InstructorB.S., Oklahoma State University
Bruce Bailey, III, Professor of ChemistryPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Cameron University
Kristy Bailey, Professor of ChemistryPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Cameron University
Daniel Bakewell, Professor MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., East Central Oklahoma
Daniel Benton, Professor of MathematicsM.A., University of OklahomaM.A., University of TexasB.B.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Lisa Buckelew, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Paul Buckelew, Professor of MathematicsM.A., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Melanie Chapman, Senior Biology Lab AssistantB.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Michelle Cole, Professor of BiologyD.V.M., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Betty Coleman, Professor of MathematicsM.A., University of MichiganB.S., Langston University
Mia DeBruyne, Professor of Engineering and Physical ScienceM.S., Colorado School of MinesB.S., Michigan Tech
Dale Duke, Professor of MathematicsM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., Southern Nazarene University
Elizabeth Eustice, Division AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Zachary Frye, Math Lab Assistant
Ernest Gobert, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Ken Harrelson, Professor of MathematicsM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., West Texas State University
Betty J. Higgins, Physical Science Lab SupervisorM.S., University of Central OklahomaB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
Julian Hilliard, Professor of BiologyM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Gregory Holland, Professor of EngineeringPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Bryan Johnson, Math Lab AssistantM.B.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S., University of Oklahoma
Melody Johnson, Developmental Mathematics Lab InstructorB.S., Oklahoma State University
Steve Kash, Professor of BiologyM.S., Eastern New Mexico UniversityB.A., Bloomsburg State College
Kimberly Kyker, Professor of Biology/ChemistryM.S., University of Oklahoma Health Science CenterB.S., University of Oklahoma
Daniel Litton, Physical Science Lab AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Michael Low, Professor of PhysicsM.S., Oregon State UniversityB.S., University of NevadaA.S., Truckee Meadows Community College
Emily Luschen, Math Lab AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Gail Malmstrom, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of Colorado, BoulderB.A., Houghton College
Jay A. Malmstrom, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of ColoradoB.A., California State University, Fullerton
Annalisa Manning, Physical Science Lab AssistantB.S., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Alexander Matveev, Professor of BiologyPh.D., Russian Academy of SciencesM.D., Altay State Medical University
John McMurray, Professor of BiologyPh.D., University of California, BerkeleyB.A., Southern Illinois UniversityA.S., College of Lake County
Brittney Meeks, Division Secretary
Janet Mitchell, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Charles Nunley, Professor of MathematicsM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Christopher Oehrlein, Professor of MathematicsM.A., Rice UniversityB.S., Texas Christian University
Ivana Pavic, Professor of PhysicsM.S., California State University, FresnoB.S., California State University, Fresno
Christine Peck, Mathematics Lab SupervisorA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Raul Ramirez, Professor of BiologyM.S., Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleB.S., University of Oklahoma
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Sherry Ray, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityA.S., Northern Oklahoma College
George Risinger, Professor of BiologyPh.D., University of Oklahoma Health Science CenterB.S., Oklahoma State University
David Rochat, Physical Science Lab AssistantB.S., University of OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Robyn Senter, Professor of BiologyM.S., Baylor UniversityB.S., Baylor University
Steven Shore, Professor of ChemistryPh.D., University of OklahomaM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Morgan Smith, Biology Lab AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Tad Thurston, Professor of PhysicsPh.D., University of OklahomaM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Brandon Tomson, Professor of MathematicsM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., Oklahoma State University
Courtney Vahlberg, Professor of ChemistryPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Maureen Wolf, Math Lab AssistantB.A., University of Oklahoma
Changjiang Zhu, Professor ChemistryPh.D., University of IdahoB.S., Wuhan University, China
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCESMakenna Green Garrison, Interim Dean of Social Sciences
Ph.D., University of OklahomaM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Kristyn Hatfield, Social Sciences Division AssistantB.S., University of Central OklahomaA.A., Rose State College
Mary K. Barr, Division SecretaryA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeCertificate of Mastery, Oklahoma City Community College
Jennifer Allen, Professor of Psychology/Psychology DepartmentChair
Ph.D., Capella UniversityM.S., Emporia State UniversityB.S. and B.F.A, Kansas State UniversityATR-BC licensure - Nationally Registered and Board Certified ArtTherapist
Jeff Anderson, Professor of PsychologyPh.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Langston UniversityA.A., Wentworth Military Academy
Betsy Borseth, Professor of Political ScienceM.A., University of AlabamaM.A., Augsburg CollegeB.A., Gustavus Adolphus College
Jeff Carlisle, Professor of History/History Department ChairPh.D., University of North TexasM.A., University of North Texas
B.S., University of TexasBruce Cook, Professor of Psychology
Ed.D., Oklahoma State UniversityM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State UniversityA.S., Northeastern A&M CollegeLicensed Psychologist
John Ehrhardt, Professor of HistoryM.A., Southern Illinois UniversityB.S., Southern Illinois University
Dana Glencross, Professor of Political ScienceM.A., Oklahoma State UniversityB.A., Oklahoma State University
Stephanie Hayes, Professor of PsychologyPh.D., Howard UniversityM.A., Howard UniversityB.A., University of Oklahoma
Leslie Jones, Professor of HistoryM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Yuthika Kim, Professor of PsychologyM.A., Empire State College, State University of New YorkB.A., Geneseo State College, State University of New YorkA.S., Monroe Community College, State University of New YorkNew York and Oklahoma Secondary Education Certification
Dawn Ladiski, Professor of Child Development/ChildDevelopment Department Chair
M.Ed., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Jerry W. Ludlow, Professor of SociologyM.A., Kansas State UniversityB.S., Kansas State UniversityA.A., Hutchinson Community College
Ray McCullar, Professor of HistoryM.A., Oklahoma State UniversityB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Shanna Padgham, Professor of Political Science/PoliticalScience Department Chair
Ph.D., Texas Tech UniversityM.A., Texas Tech UniversityM.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.S., Oklahoma State University
Gregory Parks, Professor of PsychologyPh.D., Walden UniversityM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., Oklahoma Baptist UniversityLicensed Psychologist
LiErin Probasco, Professor of Sociology/Sociology DepartmentChair
Ph.D., Princeton UniversityM.A., Princeton UniversityB.A., Swarthmore College
Julie Rice-Rollins, Professor of GeographyM.A., Kent State UniversityB.S., Chadron State College
Markus Smith, Professor of Political SciencePh.D., University of OklahomaCertificate in Graduate Theological Studies, Phillips TheologicalSeminaryM.Ed., University of OklahomaM.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Bonita Spinner, Scholars for Excellence in Child CareCoordinator
M.A., University of Oklahoma
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B.S., University of Central Oklahoma
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT'S OFFICEGreg Gardner, Interim Executive Vice President
M.S., Auburn UniversityB.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Lisa Robertson, Administrative Assistant to the Executive VicePresident
FACILITIES MANAGEMENTChris Snow, Executive Director of Facilities Management
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., University of Central OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeAPPA: Institute for Facilities Management CertificationAPPA: Leadership Academy CertificationAPPA: Educational Facilities Professional (EFP)APPA: Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP)
Michael Mondt, Director of Facilities ManagementB.A., University of OklahomaPMP - Project Management ProfessionalABCP - Associate Business Continuity PlannerBuilding Operator Certification Level I
Charles (Tony) Baker, HVAC Maintenance MechanicLicensed Mechanical Journeyman
Matthew Barnes, Electrician/Maintenance MechanicA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Building Operator Certification, Level ILicensed Unlimited Electrical Journeyman
Kevin Brannan, Projects, Design, and Systems SpecialistA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Robert Bolser, Maintenance Mechanic
Brian Carter, Material Control, Assets, and Production ManagerA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Mark Chaszar, Building and Campus Services ManagerM.S., Texas A&M UniversityB.A., Texas A&M University
Rick Cowan, Building Services SpecialistNicholas Durbin, Building Services Assistant
Russell Garner, Shipping and Receiving SpecialistChristopher Gray, Fleet and Mailing Services SpecialistDan Gurka, Maintenance and Operations Manager
Licensed Unlimited ContractorMetro Tech: Advanced Heating & Air Program-diplomaCanadian Valley Technology Center: Auto Mechanics ProgramCanadian Valley Technology Center: Auto Body Program
Joshua Holec, HVAC/Maintenance MechanicMetro Tech: HVACR CertificationUnlimited Mechanical Journeyman
Cari Hunter, Building and Campus Services SpecialistA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Charlie Neatherlin, Campus Services TechnicianCharles Paden, Maintenance Mechanic
Licensed Unlimited Electrical JourneymanGuy Peters, Inventory Control Specialist
Dale Phillips, Project ManagerTravis Tapparo, Maintenance MechanicRodney Whorton, Maintenance Mechanic
Mid-Del Technology Center: Auto Mechanics CertificationMelanie Wilkerson, Facilities Management Assistant
Deryl Williams, Maintenance Mechanic
Vacant, Maintenance Mechanic
Vacant, Assistant Manager of Maintenance and Operations
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTINGTina Sumler, Director of Financial Accounting
M.B.A., Tiffin University
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine BluffCharlotte Baird, Senior Accounting Specialist
B.S., University of Central OklahomaMarta Coombes, Senior Payroll/Financial Accountant
M.B.A. Oklahoma Christian UniversityB.B.A. University of Central OklahomaA.S. Oklahoma City Community CollegeCertified Public Accountant
Lori Johnson, Payroll CoordinatorA.S. Oklahoma City Community College
Lynn Nunn, Grants/Contracts AccountantB.S., University of Central OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Southwestern College
Toni Rose, Accounts Payable CoordinatorShawna Talamasey, Cash Management Accountant
M.B.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.B.A., East Central University
Carolyn Wittenbach, Accounts Payable Clerk
FINANCIAL AIDSonya Gore, Director of Student Financial Aid
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Seth Canfield, Senior Financial Aid AdvisorM.A., West Virginia University
B.S., Glenville State CollegeLeanne Drury, Financial Aid Loan Assistant
A.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeJeffrey French, Financial Aid Advisor
B.A., Radford UniversityMichael Hixson, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityLeDelia Jackson, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Langston UniversityMeghan Morgan, Assistant Director of Student Financial Aid
B.A., Robert Morris University of PennsylvaniaRolonda Robinson, Coordinator of Scholarships and Waivers
B.S. University of OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Katherine Snow, Administrative Assistant to Director of FinancialAid
B.A. Southwestern Oklahoma State University
A.S. Oklahoma City Community CollegeStephanie Taylor, Financial Aid Receptionist
Janelle Zabel, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Oklahoma State UniversityZachary Harris, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., University of Oklahoma
GENERAL COUNSEL
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James Murray, General CounselJ.D., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Lisa Blodgett, Associate General CounselJ.D., University of OklahomaB.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRSMarlene Landini, Vice President for Government and CommunityAffairs
J.D., Pepperdine UniversityB.A., University of Southern California
GRANTS AND CONTRACTSGena Ford, Director of Grants and Contracts
M.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
HUMAN RESOURCESRegina Switzer, Vice President for Human Resources
J.D., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Tarnya Washington-Brooks, Director of HR Operations &Organizational Development/Project Manager
M.B.A., Southern Nazarene University
B.S., University of PhoenixA.S., Oklahoma State UniversityCertified Lean Six Sigma Black BeltCertified Scrum Product OwnerCertified Scrum MasterCertified Agile Leader
Idalia Botello, Human Resources GeneralistA.A., University of PhoenixB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
Jacob Buchannan, Administrative Assistant to the Vice Presidentof Human Resources
B.S., Texas State UniversityMichelle Foster, Human Resources Representative
Patricia Hammett, Director of Benefits, Compensation and HRIS
M.A., Golden Gate University (San Francisco, CA)B.A., Golden Gate UniversityA.S., Community College of the Air Force
Barbara L. Klinekole, Human Resources RepresentativeA.S. Oklahoma State University
Jordan Morris, Employment SpecialistB.S., East Central UniversitySHRM - Certified Professional
Cary Pirrong, Director of Equity and Compliance/Sr. Deputy TitleIX Coordinator
J.D., Oklahoma City UniversityB.S., Oklahoma City University
Kathleen Smith, Director of Employment and Employee RelationsJ.D., University of Oklahoma
B.S., University of Central OklahomaJeff Sughru, Employee Benefits Specialist
B.A., Oklahoma State University
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICESTim Whisenhunt, Interim Vice President for Information &Instructional Technology Services
B.S., East Central UniversityA.S., Murray State College
Lisa Ballard, Help Desk Supervisor/Technology Support ServicesAssistant
A.A.S., Northlake CollegeMichael Bates, Video Broadcast Engineer
Certification, Sooner College of TechnologyRay Dockrey, Network Specialist
Certificate of Mastery Microcomputer Technology, Oklahoma CityCommunity CollegeCertificate of Mastery Microcomputer Networking Technology,Oklahoma City Community CollegeCompTIA A+CompTIA Network +
Connie Drummond, Director of Enterprise Resource PlanningB.S., Oklahoma State University
Tamara Duncan, Telecommunications System SpecialistB.S., Mid-America Bible CollegeA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeCompTIA A+
Becky Finney, Computer Technician/CTA SupervisorM.B.A., Business Administration, University of PhoenixB.S., Management Information Systems, University of Mary HardinBaylor
Jason Hamilton, Desktop Solutions SpecialistCompTIA A+
Dorene Hansen, Directory Services SpecialistA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Ted Lemser, ERP AdministratorB.S. Ag., University of ArkansasA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Weldon Mann, Help Desk AnalystA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Micheal McKaughan, Desktop EngineerCompTIA A+
CompTIA Network+ TechnicianCompTIA Security+ Certified ProfessionalCompTIA Project+ Certified ProfessionalCompTIA Cloud Essentials+ Certified Professional
Steve Nelson, Enterprise Systems Applications AdministratorB.S., Software Development, Southern Nazarene University
Michael Reeves, Computer Technician MacIntosh SpecialistM.L.S., University of OklahomaB.L.S., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeA.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeCertificate of Mastery-Microcomputer TechnicianCertificate of Mastery-Network TechnicianAdobe Certified Associate for Photoshop CS3
Tory Rhoades, Interim Director of Technology Support ServicesB.S., University of Oklahoma
A.A., Tulsa Community CollegeCompTIA A+AVIXA-recognized AV Technologist
Benjamin Rodriguez, Classroom Technology SpecialistCertification, The Los Angeles Recording School
Mike Schilling, Coordinator of Endpoint SolutionsCompTIA A+
Shawn Sester, Senior Systems AdministratorCompTIA A+ Certified ProfessionalCommvault Certified Systems AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Professional, 70-290 – Server 2003 AdminstratorMicrosoft Certified Professional, 70-291 – Server 2003 NetworkInfrastructureMicrosoft Certified Technology Specialist, 70-681 - Windows 7 andOffice 2010
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Microsoft Certified Professional, 70-646 – Server 2008 R2,
AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Technology Specialist, 70-243 – System Center2012 Configuration ManagerMicrosoft Certified Professional, 70-411 – Server 2012 R2,AdministratorMicrosoft Certified Professional, MS-900 – Microsoft 365Fundamentals
Josh Wade, Enterprise Systems Workflow AdministratorB.A., University of Oklahoma
Vacant, Cloud Services Administrator
Vacant, Director of IT Infrastructure
Vacant, Enterprise Systems Programmer
Vacant, Senior Network Administrator
Vacant, Systems Administrator
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENTVon Allen, Chief Development Officer and Executive Director ofOCCC Foundation
B.A., University of OklahomaPhyllis Burk, Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeChris Collins, Director of Development
M.P.A., University of Oklahoma
B.A., University of Science and Arts of OklahomaEvelyn Schaefer, Director of Annual Gifts
M.B.A., Oklahoma City University
B.B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESSJanet Perry, Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern UniversityM.A., University of Wisconsin - OshkoshB.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Vacant, Senior Research Analyst
Elizabeth (Liz) Miller, Institutional Research AnalystM.B.A., University of TulsaB.A., Knox College
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICESSpencer Hui-min Ryan, Director of International Recruitment andAdmissions
M.Ed., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Tamkang University
Mary Benner, Coordinator of International Student ServicesM.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Sarah Lawrence UniversityA.A., Cape Cod Community College
Rod Wyrick, Coordinator of International Student ServicesM.Ed., Boston CollegeB.S., University of OklahomaEducation Specialist, San Francisco State University
LIBRARYAnn Raia, Director of Library Services
M.L.I.S., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
MaryGrace Berkowitz, Cataloging/Reference Librarian
M.L.I.S., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Monica Carlisle, Lead Library Circulation AssistantM.L.S., University of North Texas, Denton, TXB.A., University of Texas, Tyler, TXA.A., Tyler Junior College, Tyler, TX
Katie Chestnut, Library Circulation AssistantB.A., University of Central Oklahoma A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Deborah M. Hefner, Library Acquisitions AssistantJohnny Hill, Circulation and Reference Librarian
M.L.I.S., University of South Florida B.A., Cumberland College
Katie King, Reference and Instruction LibrarianM.L.I.S., University of OklahomaB.A., Southern Nazarene University
Bonnie Lynn, Technical Services AssistantB.S., Oklahoma State University
Dana Tuley-Williams, Systems LibrarianM.L.I.S., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONSGreg Gardner, Interim Executive Director of Marketing and PublicRelations
M.S., Auburn UniversityB.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Michael Burnette, Printing Services Technician
Michael Cline, Coordinator of Photography and Graphic DesignA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
April Jackson-Rook, Director of Graphic Design and PrintingServices
B.A., University of OklahomaA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Megan Jefferson, Public Relations SpecialistB.A., University of North Texas
Robert Lane, Video Production SpecialistCertificate in Film Editing, Watkins College of Art and Design
Kathy Nix, Web AdministratorA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Abbie Sears, Graphic Design SpecialistB.A., University of Oklahoma
Deirdre Steiner, Director of Public RelationsM.P.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Emily Tackett, Social Media and Digital Marketing ManagerB.A., University of Oklahoma
Justin Van Nest, Administrative Assistant to the ExecutiveDirector of Marketing and Public Relations
A.A, Coffeyville Community College
PATHWAYS MIDDLE COLLEGE - SANTA FE SOUTH SCHOOLSChristopher D. McAdoo, Principal
M.Ed.L, University of Central OklahomaB.S., Northeastern State University
Janice Braxton, SecretaryB.A., Northeastern State University
Christina Cook, Mathematics TeacherM.S., Rice UniversityB.S., University of Arkansas
Wynter Casallas, Counselor/Special EducationM.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityB.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Erett Grubbs, SciencesTeacherB.S., Eastern New Mexico University
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Cathy Klasek, Language Arts TeacherPh.D.; University of OklahomaM.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., University of Evansville
Cady Murphy, Mathematics TeacherB.S., East Central University
J. Warren Mitchell, Choral TeacherB.S., Auburn UniversityM.A., Oklahoma City University
Jackie Seabourn, Social Sciences TeacherB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Jacob Shanahan, Social Sciences TeacherB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
Marilyn Krell, Spanish TeacherM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Michele Manning, Language Arts TeacherM.A., East Central UniversityB.A., East Central University
PRESIDENT'S OFFICEJerry Steward, President
J.D., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Kaela Bean, Executive Director of Enterprise ServicesM.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S., Southern Nazarene University
Rena’ Johnson, Administrative Assistant to the Office of thePresident
B.A., University of TulsaMelissa Jones, Special Events Coordinator
M.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Tiylon Reed, Receptionist for the Office of the PresidentRoshell Roberts, Executive Assistant to the Board of RegentsDanita Rose, Chief of Staff
M.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityB.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityA.B.T., Rose State College
Cammie Soriano, Administrative Assistant to the Chief of StaffB.S., Mid-America Christian University
Connor Traynor, Executive Assistant to the President
PURCHASINGCraig Sisco, Director of Purchasing
B.S., Southern Nazarene UniversitySheri Kingsbury, Senior BuyerRachel Potter, Buyer
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
RECORDS AND GRADUATION SERVICESAmanda Williams-Mize, Registrar
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Chris Shelley, Assistant RegistrarM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Redlands Community College
Maura Aponte, Records & Graduation Assistant
Christina Atencio, Transfer Evaluation CoordinatorM.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., Langston UniversityA.A., Antelope Valley College
Kristi Key, Records CoordinatorM.Ed., Southern Illinois UniversityB.A., Southern Illinois University
Kimberly Messina, Records & Graduation Assistant A.A., University of Phoenix
Chelsea Paul, Graduation AdvisorB.S., Louisiana Tech University
Lisa Roberts, Registrar AssistantA.A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Rhonda Uffen, Graduation CoordinatorM.H.R., University of OklahomaB.S., Oklahoma City UniversityA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Silvia Youngblood, Graduation AssistantA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Vacant, Records & Graduation Assistant
Vacant, Records Counter & Graduation Assistant
RECREATION AND FITNESSMichael Shugart, Director of Recreation and FitnessLaura Swain, Coordinator of Recreation and Fitness
A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegeBrooke Dresel, R&F Wellness Center Manager
A.S., Oklahoma City Community CollegePatricia Ross, R&F Customer Service Assistant
RECRUITMENT AND ADMISSIONSMichael Hoggatt, Director of Recruitment and Admissions
M.H.R University of Oklahoma
B.A. University of OklahomaChris Billing, Admissions Outreach Advisor
B.F.A., University of OklahomaNisha Desai, Admissions Outreach Advisor
B.A., University of OklahomaRachael Hoover, Admissions Intake Assistant
B.A. University of Central Oklahoma
A.A., Rose State CollegeOcta Gillen, Admissions Intake Assistant
Rebecca Kraetzer, Admissions Intake Assistant
A.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeColin Layne, Admissions Outreach Advisor
B.A. University of OklahomaRoyce Liston, Coordinator of Recruitment
M.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Alexa Mashlan, Assistant Director of Admissions Development &Outreach
M.A., California State University, Long BeachB.A., California State University, Long BeachA.A., A.S., El Camino College
Benjamin Thomas, Admissions Outreach AdvisorM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Jana Wade, Coordinator of Community & Campus RecruitmentEvents
B.A., University of Central OklahomaXavier Jackson, Admissions Outreach Advisor
B.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Julian Ortiz, Admissions Outreach Advisor
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B.A. Wichita State UniversityA.A. Garden City Community College
Maria Garcia-Brahim, Admissions Administrative Assistant
STUDENT AFFAIRSJeremy Thomas, Vice President for Student Affairs
Ed.D., Grambling State University
M.Ed., Northwestern State UniversityB.G.S., Northwestern State UniversityA.A., Northeast Texas Community CollegeA.A.M., Trinity Valley Community College
Chris M. Snoddy, Associate Vice President for Student AffairsM.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Kim Velleca, Administrative Assistant and Foster Care AlumniLiaison
A.S., Oklahoma City Community College
STUDENT LIFERandy Cassimus, Director of Student Engagement and AlumniRelations
M.A., University of FloridaB.S., University of Florida
Kristi Fields, Coordinator for Student LifeB.S., Southern Nazarene UniversityA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Alexandra Comer, Program AssistantB.S., Oklahoma State University
STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISINGStephanie Miller, Director of Student Success Advising, Testing/Assessment & New Student Orientation
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., Northwest Nazarene University
Julio Barron, Student Success AdvisorB.A., University of Oklahoma
Laura Beard, Student Success AdvisorB.A., William Woods University
Alexi Bollwerk, Student Success AdvisorB.A., Oklahoma State University
Lillian Booker, Student Success Advisor IM.P.H., University of Oklahoma B.S., University of Central OklahomaB.S., Oklahoma City University
Chris Borthick, Student Success Advisor IM.A., University of OklahomaB.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Samanta De la Rosa, Student Success AdvisorB.A., University of Oklahoma
Jason de Leon, Student Success AdvisorM.H.R., University of Oklahoma
B.A., University of OklahomaClaire Echols, Student Success Advisor II
M.S., Oklahoma State UniversityB.A., East Central University
Kelli Frass, Student Success Advisor IM.S., University of Central ArkansasB.S., Louisiana State University
Daniel French, Student Success Advisor IIM.B.A, Mid America Christian UniversityB.S., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Kyle Gardner, Assistant Director of Student Success Advising
M.S., East Central UniversityB.S., East Central University
Courtney Harmoning, Student Success AdvisorB.S., Eugene Bible College
Shara Hendriks, Student Success AdvisorB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Marcelene James, Student Success Advisor IIM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Lara Jernigan, Student Success AdvisorM.S., Mid America Christian UniversityB.A., University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
Tami Karinshak, Student Success AdvisorM.Ed., East Central UniversityB.A., Rutgers University
Teresa Kuhlman, Student Success Advisor IM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.S., United States Air Force Academy
Michael Martinez, Student Success Advisor IB.S., University of Central Oklahoma
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Christine McCarron, Coordinator of Registration & EnrollmentPlanning
B.A., University of OklahomaA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Samantha Olson, Coordinator of Training and Quality AssuranceB.F.A., University of Central OklahomaM.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Javier Puebla, Student Success Advisor IIM.B.A., University of Central OklahomaB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Lynn Reed, Student Success AdvisorM.A., University of DenverB.A., University of California, Berkeley
Genia Shannon, Student Success AdvisorB.S., Northeastern State University
JayJay Sheridan, Student Success AdvisorM.Ed., University of OklahomaB.S., University of Oklahoma
Jennifer Spears, Evening Advising Support AssistantA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Cristian Spellins, Student Success AdvisorB.A., University of Central Oklahoma
Gerardo Thompson, Assistant to the Director of Student SuccessAdvising
B.A., University of Central OklahomaA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Stephanie Welch, Student Success AdvisorB.S., Oklahoma State University
Ed Williams, Student Success Advisor IIM.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., Langston University
Troy Williams, Student Success Advisor IM.S., Murray State UniversityB.S., Eastern Illinois University
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESKevin Eddings, Director of Student Support Services
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.M.E., University of OklahomaElementary 1-8 Teacher's Certification
Janis Armstrong, Coordinator of Veterans Services B.S., Mid-America Christian UniversityA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Jenny Berg-Williams, Part Time Student Support Assistant
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B.A., University of Central OklahomaBrian Brown, Interpreter and Disabled Student Advisor
A.A.S. Interpreter Training Program Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Hannah Crehan-Richardson, Administrative Assistant/CaptionistA.S., Oklahoma City Community College
Jenna Howard, CounselorLCSW, Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Social WorkersM.S.W., University of OklahomaB.A., Biola University
Chrystal Mohamed, Director of TRIO ProgramsM.S., University of Central Oklahoma
B.S., University of Central OklahomaEunice Minja, TRIO Upward Bound Advisor
M.Sc., Oklahoma State University
B.Sc., Oklahoma State UniversityRyan Nicklas, Assistant Director of TRIO Upward Bound
M.A., Oklahoma State University
B.S., Oklahoma State UniversityLance Overdorff, Student Support Services AdministrativeAssistant
M.Ed., University of Central OklahomaB.S., Midwestern State University
Jennifer Privett, Assistant Director of TRIO Student SupportServices
M.S.W., New York UniversityM.P.A., University of OklahomaB.A., California State University – Northridge
Todd Rudat, Coordinator of Disability ServicesM.A., University of Northern IowaB.A., Northern Illinois University
Mary Turner, TRiO Student Support Services AdvisorM.S., University of OklahomaB.S., University of OklahomaSecondary Certification, Language Arts
Janey Wheeler, CounselorLPC, Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral HealthNCC, National Board for Certified CounselorsM.Ed., Oklahoma City UniversityM.L.A., Oklahoma City UniversityB.A., Oklahoma City UniversityA.A.S., El Centro Community College
Regena Wright, TRiO Programs Assistant
STUDENTS CONNECTING WITH MENTORS FOR SUCCESSBryon Dickens, Director of Students Connecting with Mentors forSuccess
M.Ed., University of OklahomaB.S., Northwestern University
Tammy Diaz, Students Connecting with Mentors For SuccessAdministrative Assistant
Tracey Morales, Coordinator, Students Connecting with Mentorsfor Success
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
Jermaine Peterson, Coordinator, Students Connecting withMentors for Success
M.Ed., University of OklahomaB.A., University of Oklahoma
TESTING AND ASSESSMENTStephanie Miller, Director of Student Success Advising, Testing/Assessment & New Student Orientation
M.H.R., University of OklahomaB.A., Northwest Nazarene University
Jessica Aguilar, Test Center AssistantA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
Jasmin Arredondo, Test Center AssistantA.A., Oklahoma City Community College
B.S., University of Central OklahomaDeartrous Conerly, Testing & Assessment Assistant
A.A., Oklahoma City Community College
B.S., University of Central OklahomaSean Dressler, Test Center Assistant
A.A., Rose State CollegeMarycruz Frausto, Test Center Assistant
A.A., Oklahoma City Community CollegeHelra Han, Test Center Assistant
B.A., University of OklahomaDiane Hulseburg, Test Center Assistant
Judy Noor-Mohammadi, Test Center Assistant
B.S., University of OklahomaPaul Roudebush, Testing Specialist
Phillips UniversityC.J. Richards, Senior Test Center Assistant
B.S., Oklahoma State University
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