Nevada System of Higher Education
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Dr. Thom Reilly, Chancellor
Crystal Abba, Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs
Dr. Constance Brooks, Vice Chancellor for Government & Community Affairs
Chester "Chet" Burton, Chief Financial Officer
Dean J. Gould, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to the Board Regents
Nate Mackinnon, Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges
Robert Moulton, Interim Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Nicholas Vaskov, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs
Frank R. Woodbeck, Executive Director, Nevada College Collaborative
Board of Regents
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Kevin J. Page, Chairman
Jason Geddes, Ph. D., Vice Chairman
Dr. Andrea Anderson
Dr. Patrick R. Carter
Cedric Crear
Carol Del Carlo
Mark W. Doubrava
Trevor Hayes
Sam Lieberman
Cathy McAdoo
John T. Moran
Allison Stephens
Rick Trachok
President
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Patterson, Bart, President , J.D. - 1987, Duke University School of Law; B.S. – 1984, Utah State University
Executive Faculty
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Butler, Kevin, Vice President Finance and Business Operations, M.B.A - 1998, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; B.S. - 1987, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
Fernandez, Edith, Associate Vice President Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives, Ph. D. - 2006, University of Michigan; M.P.A. - 2000, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ed. M. - 1998, Harvard University; B.A. - 1994, University of Nevada, Reno
Keller, Erin, Associate Vice President of Advancement, M.A. – 2013, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington; B.S. – 2000, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Kuniyuki, Andrew, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D.-1975, University of California, Berkeley; B.S.-1971, University of Hawaii
Llasus, Ludy, Associate Dean of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing, Ph.D.-2011, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N.-2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N.-1991, West Visayas State University, Philippines
Potthoff, Dennis, Dean of the School of Education, Ph.D. – 1991, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. - 1986, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S. - 1979, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Rosenburg, Neal, Dean of the School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing, Ph.D.-2010, University of Missouri, Saint Louis; MSN-2007, University of Missouri, Saint Louis; BSN-2005, University of Missouri, Saint Louis; Honor's B.A. French-1997, Saint Louis University
Scinta, Anthony, Vice Provost of Academic Innovation and Student Success, Ph.D. - 2004, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A.-1999, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A.-1998, State University of New York at Buffalo
Sharp, Gwen, Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D.-2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S.-2001, University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A.-1997, University of Oklahoma
Shields, Vickie, Provost, Ph.D. – 1994, The Ohio State University; M.A. – 1988, The Ohio State University; B.A. – 1986, Boise State University
Yao, Richard, Dean of Students, Ph.D. - 2009, Fielding Graduate University; M.A. -1995, Eastern Illinois University; B.A.–1993, Eastern Illinois University
Full-Time Faculty
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Ballif, Serge, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D.-2012, The Pennsylvania State University; M.S.-2007, Utah State University; B.S.-2004, Utah State University
Beaurdy Christine, Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education, Ed.D.-2014, University of Houston, M.Ed.-2011, University of Houston, B.A.-2008, University of Houston
Benson, Wendi, Assistant Professor of Business, Ph. D. – 2013, Washington State University, Vancouver; M.S. – 2010, Washington State University, Vancouver; B.A. – 2008; Ohio University, Chillicothe
Bieser, Kayla, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. - 2013, University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.S. - 2007, Purdue University; B.A. - 2004, University of St. Thomas
Bonnell, Susan, Associate Professor of Nursing, Ph.D.-2010, University of San Diego; MSN-2002, University of San Diego; BSN-2001, University of San Diego
Borines, Zarah, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. - 2013, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N - 1997, Cebu Doctor's University, Cebu City, Philippines
Bower, Rachel, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Ph.D.-2016, Texas State University, M.A.-2008, University of Houston, B.S.-1999, Washington and Lee University
Brautbar, Shirli, Associate Professor of History, Ph.D.-2005, University of Southern California; M.A.-1997, University of Chicago; B.A.-1995, Carnegie Mellon University
Bryans-Bongey, Sarah, Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Ed.D.-2012, University of Minnesota; M.Ed.-2001, The College of St. Scholastica; B.A.-2000, The College of St. Scholastica; B.S-1978, Syracuse University
Buck, Paul, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Ph.D.-1990, University of Washington; M.A.-1983, University of Washington; B.A.- 1978, California State University, Chico
Butler, Dawn, First-Year Experience Lecturer, M.A. - 2008, Cleveland State University
Call, Pamela, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. – 2011, Touro University, Nevada; B.A. – 1989, University of California, Santa Cruz; Diploma RN – 1985, Los Angeles County Hospital
Carter, Amanda, Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy, Ph.D.-2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Ed.-2005, Lesley University; B.A.-2002, University of Wisconsin Eau-Chaire
Coffman, Sherrilyn, Professor of Nursing, Ph.D.-1988, Indiana University; M.S.N.-1971, Indiana University; B.S.N.-1968, Indiana University
Cross, Chad, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. - 1998, Old Dominion University; MS - 2003, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, MS - 1997, Old Dominion University; BS - 1994, Purdue University, BS - 1993, Purdue University
Davis, Adam, Assistant Professor of Visual and Digital Media, Ph.D. – 2012, Southern Illinois University; M.F.A. – 2004, Chapman University; B.A. – 2000, University of Utah
Decker, Laura, Lecturer of English Composition, M.F.A. - 2010, Texas State University; B.A. - 2007, Concordia University
Dunning, Jonathan P., Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2012, Stony Brook University; M.A. - 2008, Stony Brook University; M.S. - 2006, The University of Memphis; B.S. - 2002, The University of Georgia
Duong, Hon-Vu, Biology Senior Lecturer, M.D.-1994, Ross University; B.S.-1989, Pennsylvania State University
Durante, Katherine, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Cincinnati; M.A. - 2010, Cleveland State University, B.A. - 2009, John Carroll University
Eastridge, June, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N - 2009, University of New Mexico; B.S.N - 2000, University of New Mexico
Edmonds, Jennifer, Assistant Professor of Biology/Microbiology, Ph.D. - 2004, Arizona State University; M.S. - 1996, University of Alabama; B.S. - 1993, Birmingham Southern College
Evanski, Andrew, Nursing Lecturer, M.P.H in Epidemiology and Biostatistics - 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. Health Ecology - 2009, University of Nevada, Reno
Fernan, Cecelia, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ed.D.-2016, Benedictine University; MSN-2005, University of Phoenix; BSN-1982, University of San Carlos, Philippines
Flores, Mitzy, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. - 2015, University of Central Florida; B.S.N. - 2012, University of Central Florida; A.D.N - 2010, Brevard Community College
Graziano, Kevin, Professor of Education, Ed.D.-2003, University of San Francisco; M.S.-2000, Central Connecticut State University; B.A.-1993, University of Connecticut
Growe, Susan, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P. - 2014, Touro University, Nevada, M.S.N.-2006, B.S.N.-2004, University of Phoenix
Haff, Darlene, Lecturer of Sociology, M.P.H-2011, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ph.D.-2003, University of Alabama at Birmingham; M.A.-2001, University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S.-1997, Troy Stat University
Harris, Christopher, Department Chair of Social Sciences & Business and Associate Professor of Communication, Ph.D. -2010, University of Miami; M.P.S. -2004, Cornell University; B.A. -2001, Rutgers University
Hess, Bret, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. - 2015, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. - 2013, Nevada State College
Hignite, Lance, Assistant Professor of Law Enforcement, Ph.D. – 2007, Sam Houston State University; M.S.C.J., 1996, Texas State University; B.S. – 1993, Sam Houston State University
Howerton, Amber, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. 2012, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. - 2001, University of Central Oklahoma
Infante Sheridan, Myra, First-Year Experience Lecturer, M.F.A - 2011, University of Texas at Pan American
Jacobson, Linda, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2004, St. Joseph's College, Maine, BSN-1997 Graceland College, Iowa
Kaufman, Roberta, Associate Professor, Ed.D. – 1993. University of South Dakota; M.A. – 1987, University of South Dakota; B.A. – 1974, South Dakota State University
Kebede, Kebret, Associate Professor of Biology, M.D.-1985, Aristotle University, Medical School
Koonkongsatian, Dawn, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2010, University of Phoenix; B.S.N.-2008, University of Phoenix
La Chapelle, Peter, Professor of History, Ph.D. - 2002, University of Southern California; M.A. - 1997, California State University, Bakersfield; B.A. - 1992, University of Arizona, Tucson
La Rocco, Angelo, Lecturer of Nursing, MSN-2011, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; BSN-2004, University of Nevada, Reno
Lagarde, Laura Rosales, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D. - 2012, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; M.A.-2002, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; B.S.-1994, Monterrey Technologic Institue of Superior Studies
Liu, Jianing, Lecturer of English Composition, M.A. - 2009, Northern Arizona University; M.A. - 2008, Northeastern University, Liaoning, China; B.A. - 2006, Northeastern University, Liaoning, China
Mari, Vanessa, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Texas San Antonio; M.A. - 2013, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez; B.A. - 2011, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez
Marshall, Shantal, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2011, Stanford University; M.A. – 2007, Stanford University; B.A. – 2004, University of California, Los Angeles
Martinelli, Brian, Lecturer of Physical Sciences, M.S. - 2004, California State University, Northridge; B.S. - 2002, California State University, Northridge
Meyerowitz, Elizabeth, Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology, Ed.D.-2015, Northern Arizona University; M.A. – 2007, Northern Arizona University; M.A. – 1984, University of California; B.A. – 1980, University of the Pacific
Meuris, Jo, Assistant Professor of Visual Media Production and Media Specialist, M.F.A - 2010, University of California, Los Angeles; B.F.A - 1998, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Miranda, Roberta, Counseling Lecturer, M.S. - 2005, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A. -2000, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Naumann, Laura, Associate Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. – 2009, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. – 2005, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. – 2003, The University of Texas at Austin
Navarrete, Lori, Associate Professor, Ph.D.-1992, University of New Mexico, M.S.-1985, University of New Mexico, B.S.-1984, University of New Mexico
Nerz, Jana, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2009, University of Phoenix; B.S.N.-2003, Creighton University
Nill, Patricia, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. - 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. - 2009, St. Joseph's College; A.A.S.N. - 2003, Suffolk County Community College
Oliphant, Samantha, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D - 2012, University of Kentucky; B.S. - 2004, Eastern Kentucky University
Pazargadi, Leila, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2012, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. – 2007, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. – 2004, Occidental College
Perry, LaTricia, Director of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2010, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 1996, Clarkson College, Nebraska
Peters, Abby, Assistant Professor of Business, Ph.D. - 2014, University of Texas at El Paso; M.B.A. - 2008, University of Texas at El Paso; B.S. - 2002, University of Arizona
Phillips, Jasmine, Assistant Professor of Communication, Ph.D. - 2014, University of Miami; M.A. - 2005, George Washington University; B.A. - 2000, Yale University
Reynoso, Robert, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N - 2014, Kaplan University; B.S.N - 2012, Kaplan University
Robinson, Gregory, Department Chair of Humanities and Associate Professor of English, Ph.D.-2008 University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.L.I.S.-1999, Louisiana State University; M.A.-1996, State University of New York at Fredonia; B.A.-1994, State University of New York at Fredonia
Rudd, Lawrence, Professor of Education, Ph.D.-2005, University of Arizona, M.A.-1980, University of Denver, B.A.-1975, Wittenberg University
Scano, Andra, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N - 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N - 1993, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sigel, Bryan J., Department Chair of Physical & Life Sciences and Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 2007, Tulane University; B.S. – 1999, University of California, Los Angeles
Shearer, Joanna, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2007, University of Florida; M.A. – 2003, University of Florida; B.A. – 2000, University of Dallas
Soland, Peter, History Lecturer, Ph.D. - 2016, University of Arizona at Tucson; M.A. - 2011, University of Arizona at Tucson; B.S. - 2009, Northern Arizona University
Spence, Katherine, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N - 2010, Walden University; B.B.A. - 2000, Cleary University; A.D.N - 1994, Washtenaw Community College
Squires, Christina, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. - 2017, University of Missouri; M.S. 2014, University of Missouri; B.S. - 2012, California State University at Fresno
Svelmoe, Nataliya, Lecturer of Nursing, Ph.D.-1999, Lviv University, Ukraine; MSN-2011, San Francisco State University; BS-1979, Lviv University, Ukraine
Tapia, Raul, Assistant Professor of Business-Accounting, Ph.D. - 2014, University of Texas at El Paso; M.S. - 2007, University of Texas at El Paso; B.B.A, University of Texas at El Paso
Tucker, Kathryn, Assistant Professor of English Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Center Director, Ph.D. - 2007, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. - 2000, Occidental College
Wertz, Ruby, Clinical Partnership Director of Nursing, M.H.A.-1998, University of St. Francis, Illinois, B.S.N.- 1989 Bloomsburg, PA.
Wong, Aaron, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D.-2007, University of California, San Diego; M.A.-2004, University of California, San Diego; B.A./B.S.-2002, University of California, Santa Barbara
Woydziak, Zachary, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2009, University of California, Irvine; B.S. – 2004, University of Nevada, Reno.