Administration and Faculty

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Nevada System of Higher Education

Dr. Melody Rose, Chancellor

Crystal Abba, Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs

Andrew Clinger, Chief Financial Officer

Michael Flores, Chief of Staff

Nate Mackinnon, Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges

Joseph Reynolds, Chief General Counsel for Legal Affairs

Eileen Biosi, Assistant to the Chancellor

Board of Regents

Mark W. Doubrava, M.D., Chair

Carol Del Carlo, Vice Chair

Dr. Patrick R. Carter

Amy J. Carvalho

Jason Geddes, Ph.D.

Trevor Hayes

Lisa C. Levine

Cathy McAdoo

Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr.

John T. Moran

Kevin J. Page

Laura E. Perkins

Rick Trachok

President

Patterson, Bart, President , J.D. - 1987, Duke University School of Law; B.S. – 1984, Utah State University

Executive Faculty

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

Campbell, Dorothy, Interim Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Science, Ph.D. – 1980, The Ohio State University; M.A. – 1973, Central Missouri State University; B.S. – 1971, Southeast Missouri State University

Collier, Shartriya, Associate Dean of Education and Professor of Education, Ed.D. – 2007, Temple University; M.A. – 1999, Teachers College, Columbia University; B.A. – 1997, Xavier University of Louisiana

Dunning, Jonathan, Associate Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Associate 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

Eastridge, June, Dean of the School of Nursing and Associate Professor, Ed.D. – 2018, Concordia University - Portland; M.S.N. – 2009, University of New Mexico; B.S.N. – 2000, University of New Mexico

Fernandez, Edith, Vice President of College and Community Engagement, 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

Potthoff, Dennis, Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Education, Ph.D. – 1991, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; M.S. – 1986, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; B.S. – 1979, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Robinson, Gregory, Associate Vice Provost of Student Success and 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 

Scinta, Anthony, Executive Vice Provost and Associate Professor of Psychology, 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 Vice Provost of Academic Initiatives 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, Executive Vice President, and Professor of Communication, Ph.D. – 1994, The Ohio State University; M.A. – 1988, The Ohio State University; B.A. – 1986, Boise State University

 


Full-Time Faculty

Aminger, Walter, Assistant Professor of Science Education, Ph.D. – 2019, University of California, Santa Barbara; M.S.– 2009, University of West Florida;  B.A. – 2005,University of West Florida

Appel, Molly, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2018, Penn State University; M.S.T. – 2009, Pace University;  B.A. – 2007, Skidmore College

Arnet, Nicholas, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D. – 2016, Yale University; M.S. – 2013, University of Rochester;  B.S. – 2011, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Azab, Marian, Lecturer of Sociology, Ph.D. – 2020, University of New Mexico; M.A. – 2011, Arizona State University;  B.A. – 2009, California State University, Long Beach

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

Batiste, Heidi, Associate Professor of Business, Ph.D. – 2016, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.M. – 2004, Troy University; B.S. – 2002, Colorado State University, Pueblo

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

Black, Ipuna, Lecturer of Nursing, Ph.D. – 2014, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.N. – 2005, State University of New York, Stony Brook; B.S. – 2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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

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

Carroll, Nicholas, Lecturer of Spanish & Program Coordinator, M.A. – 2017, San Diego State University; B.A. – 2014, Oklahoma State University 

Carter, Amanda, Associate 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

Choi, Youngae, Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education, Ph.D. – 2019, The State University of New York, Buffalo, M.Ed. – 2012, Texas A&M University; M.A. – 2007, Woosong University, South Korea

Churchman, Seth, Lecturer of Mathematics, M.S. – 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, B.S. – 2013, University of Nevada Las Vegas

Coffman, Sherrilyn, Professor and Pre-Licensure Director 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

Cordova, Danielle, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N.. – 2010, Nevada State College

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

Dertien, Joseph, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 2009, Northern Illinois University; B.S. – 1999, Grand Valley State 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

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

Harris, Christopher, Associate Professor of Communication, Ph.D. -2010, University of Miami; M.P.S. -2004, Cornell University; B.A. -2001, Rutgers University

Heerdt, Peggy, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N.. – 2018, Purdue University; B.S.N. – 1994, Arizona State University

Hellman, Lance, Assistant Professor of Human Health Services, Ph.D. -2006, University of Kentucky; B.S. -1993, Medical University of South Caroling; B.S. -1992, University of South Carolina

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

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 and Interim Director of Clinical Partnerships 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, James, Lecturer of Law Enforcement Public Safety, Ph.D. – 2013, Capella University; M.S. – 2004, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; B.S. – 2003, University of Maryland Eastern Shore 

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

Kennedy, Logan P., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. – 2019, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A. – 2015, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A. – 2012, 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

Kuniyuki, Andy, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D. – 1976, University of California; B.S. – 1971, University of Hawaii

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

Lang-Cassera, Heather, Interim Lecturer of First Year Experience, M.F.A. – 2014, Fairleigh Dickinson University; B.A. – 2006, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Lee, Carol, Assistant Professor of Psychology, PhD.. –  2019, University of Massachusetts, Boston; M.A. – 2016, University of Massachusetts, Boston; B.A. – 2012, University of California, San Diego

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  

Longley, Neil, Director of Department of Business and Full Professor of Business, Ph.D. – 1994, Washington State University; M.A. – 1989, University of Regina; M.B.A. – 1983, University of Manitoba;  B.A – 1981, University of Regina

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

Manning, Darla, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N.. – 2019, Grand Canyon University; B.S.N.. – 2012, University of Texas, Arlington; A.D.N. – 2009, Mount St. Mary's College

Marcellus, Nina, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N.. – 2017, Western Governors University; B.S.N.. – 2013, Nevada State College

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

Morczek, Amber, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Ph.D. – 2018, Washington State University; M.S. – 2009, State University of New York, Buffalo; B.A. – 2007, State University of New York Polytechnic Institute; A.A.S. – 2005, Mohawk Valley Community College

Morrow, Kelly, Assistant Professor 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

Mou-Danha,Seseer, Assistant Professor of Communications, Ph.D. – 2020, North Dakota State University; M.A. – 2014, Western Michigan State University; B.S. – 2009, Bowen University of Nigeria

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

Oates, Krystle, Lecturer of Mathematics, Ph.D. – 2015, University of Iowa; M.A. – 2010, University of Iowa; B.S. – 2005, Southern University and A & M College

Ouellet, Ginette, Assistant Professor of Nursing, D.N.P.. – 2015, Touro University; M.S.N. – 1999, University of Montreal; B.S.N. – 1995,University of Montreal

Palmer, Jamie L., Associate Professor of Sociology, Ph.D. – 2018, The University of Georgia; M.A. – 2011, The University of Georgia; B.A. – 2008, Indiana University, Bloomington

Patrick, Joy, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N.. – 2019, Purdue University; B.S.N. – 2008, Kaplan University; B.S.N. – 1999,College of Southern Nevada

Paul, Anna Sheila P., Lecturer of Visual and Digital Media and Program Coordinator, M.F.A. – 1997, The School of Visual Arts; B.A. – 1994, Hunter College, City University of New York

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

Pearson, Clark, Interim Lecturer of First Year Experience, Ph.D. – 2008, Tulane University; B.S. – 2000, Colorado Mesa University; A.A. – 1996, Red Rock Community College

Perry, LaTricia, Associate Dean of Nursing Academic Affairs, M.S.N. – 2010, University of Phoenix; B.S.N. – 1996, Clarkson College, Nebraska

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 Hill; B.A. – 2015, Lafayette College

Region-Sebeat, Michelle, Assistant Professor of Business, Ph.D. - 2013, Capella University; M.A. – 2002, Webster University; B.A. – 1992, California State University, Fullerton

Rodriguez Barrera, Vanessa, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D. - 2017, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A. – 2009, California State University, Bakersfield

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

Scano, Andra, Lecturer of Nursing, M.S.N. – 2013, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N. – 1993, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Shearer, Joanna, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D. – 2007, University of Florida; M.A. – 2003, University of Florida; B.A. – 2000, University of Dallas

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

Silva, Nathan, Lecturer of Biology, Ph.D. – 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara; B.S. – 2003, California Lutheran University

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

Tietjen, Erica Schlickeisen, Lecturer of Biology, M.S. – 1997, Texas State University at San Marcos; B.S. – 1993, Texas State University at San Marcos

WIlle, Griselda Jarquin, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D. – 2020, University of California Davis; M.A.- 2011, San Francisco State University;  B.A.- 2008, San Francisco State University;

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.