Office of the Vice President for Student Learning
Diane Ward, Vice President for Student Learning, Professor of Education
B.S., West Virginia University-Secondary Education/Science
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - Education/Instructional Leadership
Ph.D. Capella University-Education (2009)
Shelley L. Esquivel, Director of Academic Program Initiatives and Grants Development
B.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha – Psychology
M.A., University of Nebraska at Omaha – Development Psychology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee – Educational Psychology and Research (2011)
Cathy Smith, Administrative Assistant II
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - General Technology (1999)
Certified Professional Secretary (1990)
Krista Helton, Secretary III
Academic Advising
April Gonzales, Director of Academic Advising
B.A., Maryville College - International Studies
M.Ed., Ohio University - College Student Personnel (2000)
Donna Lanham, Advising Systems Analyst
A.A.S., Pellissippi State - Video Production Technology
A.A., Pellissippi State - General Studies
B.S., Austin Peay State University - Professional Studies (2016)
Center for Teaching Arts and Technology
Susan Sutton, Director, Center for Teaching Arts & Technology And Distance Education
B. S., Ball State University, Muncie, IN - Special Education K-12
M. S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Instructional Technology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Instructional Technology (2010)
Misty Anderson, Instructional Design Specialist
B.S., University of Tennessee - Communications
M.S., University of Tennessee - Instructional Design and Educational Studies (2005)
Ed.S., University of Tennessee - Teacher Education (2016)
Zachary Corder, Instructional Design Specialist
B.A., Lincoln Memorial University - Business
M.B.A., Lincoln Memorial University - Business Management (2012)
Dual Studies
Tammy Howard, Director of Dual Studies
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Human Ecology (1999)
M.Ed., Tennessee Technological University - Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (2008)
Vacant, Coordinator of Dual Studies and Perkins Coordinator
Patricia McClure, Technical Clerk, Dual Studies and Middle College
International Education
Casey Cobb, Interim Director - International Education and Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of North Carolina - History
M.A., University of Tennessee - U.S. Race Relations History (2002)
Learning Centers and Learning Support
Michael D. Hill, Director of Learning Centers and Learning Support
B.A., Vassar College - English
M.A., University of Tennessee - English (1991)
Anna Davis, Mathematics Learning Support Specialist - Oak Ridge
B.S., Carson Newman University - Mathematics (2008)
Robin Leib, Learning Center Specialist - Oak Ridge
B.A., University of Utah - Speech and Hearing Science
M.A., Colorado State University - English (1991)
Jennifer Rowan, Learning Center Specialist - Harriman
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University - English (2010)
Lawrence Sather, Mathematics Learning Support Specialist - Harriman
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Whitewater - Mathematics
Libraries
Laura Vaughn, Director of Library Services/Associate Professor
B.S., Newberry College - Arts Management (1990)
M.S., University of Tennessee - Information Science (1996)
Justin Eastwood, Oak Ridge Library Branch Manager
B.A., King University - Political Science/History
M.S., Regent University - Public Policy
M.S., University of Tennessee - Information Sciences (2010)
Vacant, Cataloging/Metadata Librarian
Heather Doncaster, Instruction & Outreach Librarian
B.A., University of Tennessee - Anthropology (1996)
M.S., University of Tennessee - Information Sciences (2019)
Vacant - Electronic Resources Librarian
Jana Guymon, Library Assistant II
A.S., Roane State Community College - Elementary Education (2005)
B.S., Bethel University - History and Secondary Education (2014)
Ada Rose Starino, Library Assistant III
B.S., College of Charleston - Spanish and Marine Biology (2012)
Breanna Wright, Library Assistant III
A.S., Roane State Community College - Computer Art & Design (2012)
B.S., Austin Peay State University - General Studies - Organizational Administration & Supervision
Middle College
Aaron Jones, Director of Middle College
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Secondary Education (2003)
M.A., Bethel University - Curriculum and Instruction (2013)
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University - Instructional Leadership (2015)
Patricia McClure, Technical Clerk, Dual Studies and Middle College
Student Academic Support Services
Susanna Cody Miller, Interim Dean of Student Academic Support Services
A.S., Roane State Community College - General
B.A., Brigham Young University - History
M.A., Tennessee Technological University - Curriculum and Instruction
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Cultural Studies of Educational Foundations (2020)
Matthew Ward, Administrative Secretary, TN eCampus Student Liaison
A.S., Roane State Community College - Business Administration
B.S., University of Tennessee - Business Administration (2001)
Tennessee Early Childhood Training Alliance
Emily Belitz, TECTA Coordinator
B.S., University of Tennessee - Chattanooga - Education (2002)
Lisa Boles, TECTA Specialist
M.S., Lincoln Memorial University - Early Childhood Education (2012)
Elisha Grubb, TECTA Specialist
A.S. Pellissippi State Community College - Social Work
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Early Childhood Education (2022)
Jessica Jones, TECTA Specialist
B.S. Tennessee Technological University - Education
M.S., Arkansas State University - Early Childhood Education (2023)
Melodie Johnson, TECTA Data Support Technician
A.S., Roane State Community College - Business Management Technology, Computer Science
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Interdisciplinary Studies (2013)
Certified Professional Secretary (2008)
Leona Kitchings, TECTA Specialist/Family Child Care Specialist
B.S., West Georgia College - Curriculum and Instruction (2007)
ACADEMIC DIVISIONS
Health Sciences
Patricia Jenkins, Dean, Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
M.S.N., University of Tennessee - Nursing
Ed.D., University of Tennessee - Educational Administration (2001)
Registered Nurse
Tammy Robinette, Administrative Secretary
A.S., Roane State Community College - Business Management (1985)
Certified Administrative Professional (2011)
Sherry Risden, Administrative Secretary
A.S., Roane State Community College - General (2016)
Michael Burtch, Health Sciences/Nursing Admissions Advisor
B.S., Bob Jones University - Radio/Television Broadcasting
M.S.L., Grand Canyon University - Business Leadership (2006)
Humanities
Geol A. Greenlee, Interim Dean of Humanities, Professor of Music
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Music
M.M., University of Tennessee - Music
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music - Composition (1997)
Denise Cloyd, Administrative Secretary
A.S., Roane State Community College - Business Management (1985)
Courtney Minton, Assistant Professor of Theatre and Manager of RSCC Theatres
B.S., Tennessee Technological University - Speech and Theatre Education
M.S., St. Thomas University - Educational Leadership
M.A., Regent University - Theatre
Jon P. Chemay, Theatre Technician
B.A., University of Tennessee - Psychology and Criminal Justice (2002)
Matthew Waters, TV Station Manager - Channel 15 and Associate Professor of Mass Communications
B.S., University of Tennessee - Communications
M.S., University of Tennessee - Communications
Ed.D., East Tennessee State University - Educational Leadership (2016)
Mathematics and Sciences
Susan Malekpour, Dean of Mathematics and Science, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Northern Illinois University - Medical Technology
M.S., Northern Illinois University - Microbiology
Ph.D., National Louis University - Education (2003)
Kathleen B. Voiles, Administrative Secretary
A.A.S., Roane State Community College - Office Administration (1993)
Certificate of Advancement - Microsoft Office Specialist (2002)
Certified Professional Secretary (2006)
Laura A Hofman, Program Director - Chemical Engineering Technology
Registered Professional Engineer - Chemical (CA and TN)
B.S., Bucknell University - Chemical Engineering (1982)
Mark Littleton, Program Director - Mechatronics
M.S., University of Kentucky - Biomedical Engineering (1994)
Joseph Stainback, Program Director - Nuclear Technology
Ph.D., University of Tennessee - Knoxville - Industrial Engineering (2010)
Chris Hargis, Lab Supervisor
B.S., University of Tennessee - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2018)
Jackie Bowling, Lab Technician - Oak Ridge
B.S., Auburn University - Microbiology
M.S., University of Alabama - Forensic Science (2003)
Adam Howard, Lab Technician - Oak Ridge
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Chemistry (2017)
Social Science, Business and Education
Dan Hyder, Interim Dean of Social Science, Business and Education
Associate Professor and Director, Environmental Health Technology/Coordinator
B.S., East Tennessee State University - Environmental Health
M.E.S., University of Oklahoma - Environmental Science (1980)
Victoria Roberts, Administrative Secretary
A.S., Roane State Community College (2015)
Fitness Center
Shaun Simpson, Coordinator
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Physical Education
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University - Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Safety (2004)
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