Full-Time Faculty
Ball, Angel, Professor and Program Director of Speech-Language Pathology, Ph.D. – 1998, University of Cincinnati; M.A. – 1987, University of Cincinnati' B.A. – 1985, University of Cincinnati
Ballif, Serge, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2012, The Pennsylvania State University; M.S. – 2007, Utah State University; B.S. – 2004, Utah State University
Beaudry 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, Associate Professor of Psychology, 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
Borines, Zarah, Lecturer of Nursing, D.N.P. – 2018, Touro University; 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
Bradle, Melanie, Lecturer of Speech-Language Pathology and Clinic Director, M.A - 1987, University of Cincinnati; B.S. – 1985, University of Cincinnati
Brautbar, Shirli, Professor of History, Ph.D. – 2005, University of Southern California; M.A. – 1997, University of Chicago; B.A. – 1995, Carnegie Mellon 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, Lecturer of Nursing, 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
Carter, Derric, Lecturer of Interdisciplinary Studies; Ph.D. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Div. – 2011, Virginia Union University; B.A. – 2008, Wright State University
Cash Becky, Lecturer of History, M.A. – 1996, Colorado State University; B.S.E. – 1982, Emporia State University
Churchman, Seth, Lecturer of Mathematics, M.S. – 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.S. – 2013, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Coffman, Sherrilyn, Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. – 1988, Indiana University; M.S.N. – 1971, Indiana University; B.S.N. – 1968, Indiana University
Cooper, David, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2015, Rice University; M.A. – 2014, Rice University; B.S. – 2010, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Davis, Adam, Department Chair of Humanities and Associate 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
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
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, Lecturer of Nursing, 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; M.S.N. – 2005, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 1982, University of San Carlos, Philippines
Fleck, Christy, Assistant Professor Speech-Language Pathology, Ph.D. – 2015, Texas Tech University of Health Science Center; M.S. – 2009, Texas Tech University of Health Science Center; B.B. A. – 1998, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Flores, Mitzy, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2015, University of Central Florida; B.S.N. – 2012, University of Central Florida; A.D.N - 2010, Brevard Community College
Garrett, Tiffany, Assistant Director of Library Services, M.S.I.S. – 2011, University of Texas at Austin; B.A. – 2008, St. Edwards's University
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 and Post-Licensure Director of Nursing, D.N.P. – 2014, Touro University, Nevada; M.S.N. – 2006, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 2004, University of Phoenix
Haff, Darlene, Assistant Professor 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 State University
Harris, Christopher, Associate Professor of Communication, Ph.D. -2010, University of Miami; M.P.S. -2004, Cornell University; B.A. -2001, Rutgers University
Herzl-Betz, Rachel, Writing Center Assistant Director, Ph.D. – 2017, University of Wisconsin, Madison; M.A. – 2011, University of Wisconsin, Madison; B.A. – 2008, Carleton College
Hess, Bret, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2015, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. – 2013, Nevada State College
Hignite, Lance, Associate 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
Hoover, Emily, Lecturer of English Composition; M.F.A. – 2015, Northern ArizonaUniversity; B.A. – 2012 Flagler College
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, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2004, St. Joseph's College, Maine, B.S.N. – 1997 Graceland College, Iowa
Jewell, Samantha, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D - 2012, University of Kentucky; B.S. – 2004, Eastern Kentucky University
Johnson, Lauren, User Experience Librarian, M.S.I.S. – 2018 University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.F.A. – 2015, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.A. – 2010, Presbyterian College
Johnson, Michael, Assistant Professor of Nursing, Ph.D. in Nursing Science - 2015, Medical University of South Carolina; M.S.N. – 2011, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N - 2004, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Jones, Sharon, Assistant Professor Speech-Language Pathology, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Arkansas; M.S. – 1992, University of Central Arkansas; B.S. – 1990, Henderson State University
Kaufman, Roberta, Associate Professor of Special Education, 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
Kelsey, David, Lecturer of Deaf Studies, M.Ed. – 2008, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 2006, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
King, Nathaniel, Director of Library Services, M.S.L.S. – 2009, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; B.A. (Hons) - 2004, University of Wollongong
Koonkongsatian, Dawn, Lecturer of Nursing, 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 Institute 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
Llasus, Ludy, 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
Lutz, Kelly, Systems Librarian, M.S.L.I.S - 2016, San Jose State University; M.A. – 1993, University of Toronto; B.A. – 1991, University of Notre Dame
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, Department Chair of Social Sciences & Business and Associate 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 and Digital Media, 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
Morrow, Kelly, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 2009, Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences; A.A.S.N. – Columbus State Community College
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 of Special Education, Ph.D. – 1992, University of New Mexico, M.S. – 1985, University of New Mexico, B.S. – 1984, University of New Mexico
Nill, Patricia, Lecturer of Nursing, 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
Pazargadi, Leila, Associate 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, Associate Dean of Nursing Academic Affairs, 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
Principato, Alena, Outreach & Engagement Librarian, M.S.L.S. – 2017, University of North Carolina at Chapel; B.A. – 2015, Lafayette College
Reynoso, Robert, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. in Nursing Education - 2014, Kaplan University; B.S.N. – 2012, Kaplan University; A.A.A.S. – 2002, Shoreline College
Rosales Lagarde, Laura, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D. – 2012, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; M.A. – 2002, Universidad Nactional Autonoma de Mexico; B.S. – 1994, Monterrey Institution of Technology & Higher Education
Rudd, Lawrence, Professor of Science Education, Ph.D. – 2005, University of Arizona, M.A. – 1980, University of Denver, B.A. – 1975, Wittenberg University
Scano, Andra, Lecturer of Nursing, 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 Associate 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
Sprouse, Kathryn, Lecturer of American Sign Language, M.A. – 2009, University of Phoenix; B.A. – 2004, Western Michigan University
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; M.S..N-2011, San Francisco State University; B.S. – 1979, Lviv University, Ukraine
Taber Anna, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2017, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N. – 2007, Rush University
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, Associate Dean of Nursing Clinical and Community Partnerships, M.S.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.