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.