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Departmental Directory



Concord University Board of Governors

Greg Allen, VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, Partner, Disciplined Advisors Group, Scottsdale, Arizona

Frank L. Blackwell, Superintendent, Wyoming County Schools, Mullens, West Virginia

David Matchen, FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, Associate Professor of Geology, Princeton, West Virginia

Steven Collins, Regional Territory Manager, eLab Testing, Princeton, West Virginia

General Robert “Doc” Foglesong, President and Chief Executive Officer, Appalachian Leadership Education Foundation, Powell, Wyoming

Elliot G. Hicks, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, Attorney with Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC, Charleston, West Virginia

Cody Boone, STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

Brace Mullett, SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, General Counsel, City Holding Company Charleston, West Virginia

Gary Hylton, CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE REPRESENTATIVE, Athens, West Virginia

Myra Susan Rogers, Community Leader, Hinton, West Virginia

David Barnette, Member, Jackson Kelly PLLC, Charleston, West Virginia

The Principals and Presidents of Concord College/University

Principals:

Captain James Harvey French, LL.B., 1875-1891

John D. Sweeney, B.S., M.S., 1891-1897

Captain George Michael Ford, A.B., LL.B., 1897-1900

Elmer F. Goodwin, 1900-1901

Arthur S. Thorn, A.B., 1901-1906

Frances Isabel Davenport, B.S., 1906-1907

Charles L. Bemis, B.S., 1907-1913

Lawrence Benjamin Hill, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., 1913-1918

Presidents:

Christopher Columbus Rossey, B.Ped., Litt.B., M.A., Ed.D., 1918-1924 (Principal in 1918-1919)

George West Diehl, A.B., B.D., M.A., D.D., LL.D., 1924-1929

Joseph Franklin Marsh, Sr., B.Ped., A.P., A.M., Ped.D., 1929-1945

Virgil Harvey Stewart, A.B., A.M., LL.D., 1945-1959

Joseph Franklin Marsh, Jr., A.B., M.P.A., LL.D., 1959-1973

Billy Lee Coffindaffer, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., 1973-1975

James Walton Rowley (Acting President), A.B., M.A., Ed.D., 1975-1976

Meredith N. Freeman, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., 1976-1985

Jerry L. Beasley, A.B., Ed.M., Ph.D., 1985-2008

Gregory F. Aloia, B.A., Ph.D., 2008-2013

Kendra S. Boggess, B.S., M.S. Ed., Ph.D., 2013-Present

Departmental Directory

President’s Office

Kendra S. Boggess (1988)
CONCORD UNIVERSITY INTERIM PRESIDENT
Professor of Business
M.S. Ed.,Ph.D,. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., University of Florida

Lora L. Woolwine, Executive Secretary to the President, (2004)
B.S.W., Concord University

Academic Dean’s Office

Jane W. Smith (1988)
INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT AND ACADEMIC DEAN
Professor of Music
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., University of Colorado
B.A., West Virginia University

Cheryl T. Barnes (1998)
ASSOCIATE DEAN
CHAIR, DIVISION OF EDUCATION
EDUCATION GRADUATE M. ED. PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Professor of Education
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Concord University

Anne C. Whittaker (1977)
Executive Secretary to the Vice President and Academic Dean

Dixie L. Terrell (2011)
Executive Secretary to the Associate Dean
A.S., Beckley College

Teresa Y. Frey (2000)
Academic Advisor for Adults and Veteran Students
B.A., Concord College

Academic Success Center

Steve Jarvis (2000)
Program Specialist
B.A., Concord University

Admissions Office

Jacqueline L. Nottingham (2013)
CHIEF ENROLLMENT MANAGER OFFICER
M.S. Ed., Indiana University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Jennie Cordle
Admissions Assistant II

Kent J. Gamble
Director of Enrollment
M.A., West Virginia University
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College

Andrew Hashimura
Admissions Counselor
R.B.A., Marshall University

Shirley Hylton
Admissions Assistant III

Christi Lamb
Program Coordinator
B.S., Bluefield State College

David McKee
Director, International Admissions
M.I.B., Saint Louis University
B.A., Calvin College

Debra Moore
Administrative Secretary
B.A., Concord University

Molly Sanborn
Admissions Counselor
B.A., Concord University

Allen M. Smith
Admissions Counselor
B.S., Concord University

Lisa Swaney
Admissions Assistant II

Andrea Tabor
Associate Director of Admissions
B.S., Concord University

John Thackston
Admissions Counselor
J.D., West Virginia University

Advancement Office

Sarah P. Dalton (2004)
Project Coordinator
Media Relations
B.S.J., West Virginia University

Lance McDaniel (2011)
Public Relations Specialist
B.A., Concord University

Tammy Monk (1998)
Director Career/Advancement Services
M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa
B.A., Buena Vista University

Amy M. Pitzer (1987)
Administrative Assistant Senior/Budget Manager

Sarah Turner (2011)
Director of Alumni Affairs/Executive Director, Concord University Alumni Association, Inc.
M.A., Marshall University
B.S., Concord University

Tess Vaught (1992)
Administrative Assistant
A.S., Concord University

Carrie Wyrick (2010)
Program Assistant II
B.S., Concord University

Athletics

Kevin Garrett (1995)
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
M.A.H.P., Concord University
B.S., Bluefield State College

Steve Barrett (1999)
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Liberty University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic and State University

Glen M. Blankenship
Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach/Academic Coordinator
B.S., Concord College

Jamie Cluesman (2009)
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., Concord University
M.S., Cal P.A.

Anita Conner
Administrative Secretary

Mike Cox (2000)
Head Men’s & Women’s Track/Cross Country Coach/ Instructor
B.S. & M.S., Virginia Tech

Pat Dawson
Assistant Football Coach (defense)

Will Johnson (1981)
Head Men’s & Women’s Golf Coach
R.B.A., Concord College

Garin Justice (2009)
Head Football Coach
R.B.A., West Virginia University
M.A. Florida State

Tracy McCallastier (2007)
Head Athletic Trainer
Instructor
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Kenneth Osborne (1998)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach/ Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Glenville State
M.S., Radford College

Paul Price (2009)
Assistant Football Coach (defense)
Instructor
B.S. & M.ED., West Virginia Wesleyan College

Christopher Smallwood (2005)
Recreation and Wellness Coordinator
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Kathryn Southcott (2009)
Head Women’s Volleyball Coach
Instructor
B.S., Ithaca College
M.A., George Mason University

Alisa Tasler (2011)
Head Women’s Softball Coach
M.S., B.A., Pittsburg State University

Dustin Ward
Assistant Football Coach (offense)

Stefani Workman (2010)
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., Morehead State
M.S., West Virginia University

Andrew Wright (2010)
Head Men’s Baseball Coach
Instructor
B.S., Concord University
M.S., West Virginia University

Bonner Scholars

Kathy S. Ball (1998)
DIRECTOR, BONNER SCHOLARS PROGRAM
M.A., West Virginia University
B.S., Concord College 

Business Affairs

Charles P. Becker (2008)
VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Victoria L. Blankenship, (2001)
Business Manager II
M.S., Liberty University
B.S., Concord University

Elizabeth J. Cahill, (2002)
Financial Systems/Reporting Officer/Controller
M.S., University of Phoenix
B.S., Concord College

Erin M. Clark, (2006)
Program Assistant II, 2006
B.S., Concord University

Gary W. Hylton, (1996)
Interim Purchasing Agent
B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology

Loran F. Morgan, (2002)
Purchasing Assistant II

Debbie Myers, (2011)
Accounting Assistant II

Jimmy Owens, (2008)
Assistant Director Plant Maintenance
B.S., Bluefield State College

Deena Ritchie (2013)
Accounting Assistant II
B.S., Concord University

Terry Rotenberry, (2007)
Manager of Physical Plant
RBA, Concord University

Angela D. Taylor, (2002)
Assistant Accountant
B.S., Concord College

Andrea D. Webb, (2005)
Interim Payroll Clerk
B.S., Concord University

Elizabeth “Libby” Webb, (1987)
Financial Reporting Manager
B.S., B.A., Concord College

Business, Division of

Susan B. Robinett (1992)
CHAIR, DIVISION OF BUSINESS
CU DIRECTOR OF ASSESSMENT
Associate Professor of Business
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. Ed., B.S., Radford University

Charlotte A. Davis (2011)
Assistant Professor of Management
Ph.D., University of Memphis
M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University
B.B.A., Texas Tech University

Cynthia J. Khanlarian (2011)
Associate Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., M.S., UNC Greensboro
B.A., Converse College
CPA, CMA

Fredrick Davidson (2007)
Associate Professor of Management
Ph.D., M.B.A. University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Texas A&M University

D. William (Bill) Deck, Jr. (1987)
Associate Professor of Marketing
Ph.D., M.B.A., B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

John J. Fazio (2000) 
Assistant Professor of Management
M.B.A., West Virginia University
B.S., Fairmont State College

Muhammad M. Islam (1986)
Professor of Finance
Ph.D., Wayne State University
M.A., University of Western Ontario
M.A., University of Islamabad
B.A., University of Dacca

Johnnie B. Linn, III. (2002)
Assistant Professor of Economics
Ph.D., Texas A&M University 
J.D., University of Miami School of Law
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Jie Lou (2011)
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Ph.D., M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.E., Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

Mohan P. Pokharel (2011)
Assistant Professor of Management
Shott Distinguished Chair of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.I.A., Columbia University
B.L., Tribhuvan University

Tomas C. Shelton (2004)
Instructor of Accounting
M.B.A., Mary Washington College
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
CPA, CFE, CMA, FCPA

Education, Division of

Cheryl T. Barnes (1998)
ASSOCIATE DEAN
DIVISION OF EDUCATION CHAIR
Education Graduate M.Ed. Coordinator
Professor of Education
Ph. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., West Virginia College of Graduate Studies
B.S., Concord College

Mark Angle
Assistant Professor of Education
Ed.D., M.Ed., University of Virginia
B.S., Concord College

Wendy Bailey
Academic Program Associate

Nancy G. Burton (2001)
Associate Professor of Education-Special Education
Ed. D., West Virginia University
Ed. S., Marshall University
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Bluefield College

Andrea E. Campbell (2006)
Associate Professor of Education
E.Ed., North Central University
M. Ed., East Carolina University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Hugh A. Campbell (1988)
Professor of Education
Ed. D., University of Tennessee
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Marshall University

Richard Druggish (1988)
DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Coordinator of Clinical Experiences
Education MAT Graduate Coordinator
Professor of Education
Ph. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Concord College

Diane Smith Grych (1993)
Assistant Professor of Education
Ed. S. George Peabody College for Teachers
M.A., University of Hawaii
B.S., University of Cincinnati

Beatrice Harris (2010)
Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., University of Arkansas-Fayetteville
B.S., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Kathy Hawks (2000)
Professor of Education
Ed. D., Nova Southeastern University
M.A., West Virginia University
B.S., Bluefield State College

Kathryn L. Liptak (2000)
NCATE Coordinator
Professor of Education
Ed. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., West Virginia University
B.S., West Virginia University

Catherine Matherly, Academic Program Associate

Terry W. Mullins (2007) 
Professor of Education
Ed. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Radford University
B.A., James Madison University

Kimberly B. Nichols, Academic Program Associate

Anita Reynolds (2005)
Associate Professor of Education
Ed. D., University of Virginia
M.S., Old Dominion University
B.S., Bluefield College
B.S., Roanoke College

Lethea Smith (2000)
Assistant Professor of Education
M.A., Marshall University Graduate College
B.S., Concord College

Santina St. John (2007)
Associate Professor of Education
Ed. D., Walden University
Ed. S., M.A., Marshall University
M.A., Fayetteville State University
B.S., Concord College

Kathryn Tucker (2013)
Assistant Professor of Special Education
E.Ed., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., West Texas A&M University
BME, Wartburg College

William P. Williams (2007)
Assistant Professor of Education
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Teacher Certification Kennesaw State University
B.A., Oglethorpe University (English)
B.A., Oglethorpe University (Sociology)

Faculty Officers

Susan Williams
Associate Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management, President of the Faculty

Michelle Gompf 
Associate Professor of English, Vice President of the Faculty

Anita Reynolds
Associate Professor of Education, Secretary of the Faculty

Charles Brichford
Professor of English, Parliamentarian of the Faculty

Financial Aid, Office of

Debra Turner
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
M.B.A., James Madison University

Tammy Brown
Administrative Assistant Senior
A.A., International Correspondence School

Tamra Lilly
Administrative Assistant Senior

Lisa Spencer
Senior Administrative Assistant
A.A., National Business College

Trena Stovall
Program Assistant I,
B.A., Concord University

Fine Arts, Division of

Jack Sheffler (2002)
CHAIR, DIVISION OF FINE ARTS
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A., Northwestern University
B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University

Lindsey Akers
Temporary Instructor of Communication Arts
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Concord University

Kevin Bennington (2000) 
Assistant Professor of Art
M.F.A., Art Institute - Miami International University
B.A., Concord University

James Biggs (2004)
Associate Professor of Art
M.F.A., Indiana State University
B.A., Concord University

Thomas Gambill (2001)
Professor of Communication Arts
Director of Theatre
Ph.D., Kent State University
M.A., Miami University
B.S., Kent State University

Timothy L. Mainland (1978)
Professor of Music
D.M. A., University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
M.A., The University of California at Santa Barbara
B.A., The University of California at Santa Barbara

Mark T. Moore (2011)
Instructor of Art
MFA, West Virginia University
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., University of Charleston

Lauri Reidmiller (2008)
Assistant Professor of Art
Ph.D., Ohio State University
M.A., Miami University
B.F.A., Miami University 

Jennifer Robinette (2010)
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Marshall University

Cory Williams (2006)
Associate Professor of Communication Arts
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Purdue University
B.A., Lipscomb University

Foundation, Concord University

Marites “Tess” Vaught, (1992)
Administrative Assistant
A.S., Concord College

Higher Education Center (HEC-Beckley)

Susan Williams (2006)
DIRECTOR
Associate Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Concord College

Tara B. Taylor
Office Manager B.A., Concord College

Pam Wallace

Housing & Residence Life, Office of

Rick Dillon
VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENTS
M. Ed., Salisbury State University
B.A., Mansfield University

Bill Fraley (2004)
Supervisor of Residence Halls
M.A., Marshall University
B.S., Concord College

Sonya Baldwin (2005)
Administrative Associate 

Will Hicks (2009)
Resident Director
B.A., Concord University

John K. Simmerman
Information Systems Specialist
B.A., Gallaudet University

Anthony Simms (2011) 
Resident Director
B.S., Concord University

Megan Webber (2012)
Resident Director
B.A., Concord University

Khalilah Workfield (2009)
Resident Director
M.S., Mountain State University
B.S., Mountain State University

Human Resources, Office of

Marshall S. Campbell (2007)
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
J.D., University of Houston
B.S., University of Texas

Mitzi Cline
Human Resources Representative Senior

Nora High
Administrative Secretary Senior
A.S., National College of Business and Technology

J. Frank Marsh Library

Connie Shumate
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
MLIS, University of South Carolina
B.S., Concord College

Charles A. Lilly, Jr.
Director of Reader Services/Staff Librarian
M.Ed., American Intercontinental University
B.S., Concord College

Douglas M. Moore, II
Information Systems Specialist
B.S., Concord College

Donna W. Musick
Technical Services/Staff Librarian
B.S., Concord University

Evangeline E. Vaughn
Library Associate
B.A., Concord University

Languages and Literature, Division of

Charles H. Brichford
DIVISION CHAIR
Professor of English
Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington
M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington
B.A., Grinnell College

Jonathan M. Berkey (2005)
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Gettysburg College

Carmen Durrani
Associate Professor of Foreign Languages
M.A., University of Georgia
B.A., University of Brussels, Belgium

Michelle L. Gompf
Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., University of North Carolina - Greensboro
M.A., University of Rochester
B.A., Hollins College

Ryan Hallows
Assistant Professor of Spanish
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
B.A., Central Washington University 

Mitzi Litton
Instructor in English
M.S., Radford University
B.S., Concord College

Amberyl Malkovich
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Illinois State University
M.A., Minnesota State University
B.S., University of Wisconsin

Carol K. Manzione (1998)
Professor of History
Ph.D., M.A., B.A. State University of New York at Buffalo
M.P.A., University of Maine

Joseph Manzione (1998)
Professor of History
Ph.D., University of Michigan
M.A., University of Utah
B.A., Brigham Young University

Cheryl Mays
Instructor in English
M.A. Tennessee State University
B.A., Concord College

Thomas J. McKenna (2006)
Assistant Professor of Philosophy and History
Ph.D., Yale University
M.A., St. Bonaventure University
B.A., University of Delaware

William J. Ofsa
Professor of English
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.A., West Virginia University
B.S., Concord College

Delilah F. O’Haynes
Professor of English
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., Radford University
B.S., East Tennessee State University
A.S., SVCC

Rosalie S. Peck
Instructor in English
M.S. West Virginia University
B.S., Concord College

Gabriel A. Rieger
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
M.A., University of Toledo
B.A., University of Toledo

Elizabeth H. Roth
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., Hollins University
A.B., Notre Dame of Maryland University

Stephen D. Rowe
Professor of English
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MLSIS, Louisiana State University

Carolyn Worley
Program Assistant II for Division

Maintenance

Rick Dillon
Vice President of Administration and Associate Dean of Students
M. Ed., Salisbury State University
B.A., Mansfield University

L. Gerry Von Ville, CGM
PHYSICAL PLANT DIRECTOR
B.S., NRE, Ohio State University

Charles Brown
Landscape Worker

Harry Brown
Trades Specialist I

Charles Cochran
Trades Specialist II

Robert L. Curry
Trades Specialist II Leader

Dana Davis
Trades Specialist II

Gerard Folio, CE, PM
Assistant Director
B.S., Old Dominion University

Randy Gum
Electronics Tech II

Sam Kenneth Holdren
Landscape Worker

Vanessa Howell
Administrative Secretary Senior

Gary Keaton
Trades Specialist I

Charles Lynch
Trades Specialist ii

Ronald Lynch
Landscape Worker
B.S., Bluefield State College

Bonnie Matherly
Campus Service Worker

Kevin McMillon
Trades Specialist II

Stanley Metz
Painter

Bradley C. Poling
Trades Specialist II

Carl L. Rose
Campus Service Worker

Terry Rottenberry
Physical Plant Manager
B. S., Concord University

Dana Shorter
Painter

Roy A. Shorter
Landscape Worker

Michael E. Shumate
Trades Specialist

Donald Ward, Jr.
Painter

Stephen Wood
Trades Specialist

McNair Scholars Program

Rodney L. Klein
DIRECTOR, Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.S., New Mexico Highlands University
B.A. Central College

Vickie L. Hart
Administrative Secretary

Lisa M. Karnes
Administrative Assistant
M.S., Marshall University;
B.S. Concord College

Multicultural Affairs/Disability Services

Nancy C. Ellison (1994)
DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF MULTI-CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND DIRECTOR OF DISABILITY SERVICES
M.A., Marshall University
B.S. Concord College

Sharon Rowe
Instructor
B.S., Louisiana State University

Debra Weiss (1984)
Academic Program Associate, Office of Student Affairs, Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs, Disability Services

Office of Public Safety

Mark W. Stella
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
B.S., Bluefield State College

Jefferson “Jeff” K. Buckland
Trade Specialist

Roy Gum
Campus Police Officer

Connie Michael
Administrative Secretary, Sr.

Terry Moulder
Law Enforcement Training Officer

William G. Sigman
Public Safety Dispatcher; A.S.

Dawn Smith
Campus Police Officer
B.S. West Virginia University
B.S. Mountain State University

Tim Wolfe
Campus Police Officer

J.D. Walters
Campus Police Officer

Office of Sponsored Programs/Research Corporation

Charles Becker (2009)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
D.B.A. NOVA Southeastern University
M.B.A. University of Virginia
B.A. Virginia Military Institute

Vickie Blankenship (2009)
Fiscal Officer
M.S. Liberty University
B.A. Concord University

Melanie Farmer (2012)
Grants and Contracts Assistant
B.S., Concord University

Scott Inghram (2009)
Director of Grants and Contracts/Administration
M.S.W Tulane University
B.S.W. Concord University
B.A. Concord College

Libby Webb (1987)
Financial Reporting Manager/Grants Accountant
B.S. Concord College

Registrar’s Office

Carolyn Fluharty Cox (1989)
REGISTRAR
M.A., West Virginia Graduate College
B.A., Salem College

Marcheta Gunter (1974)
Records Assistant III

Diana S. Kirk (1972)
Records Assistant III

Betty Sue Lusk, (1989)
Associate Registrar
B.A., Concord College

Science, Mathematics, & Health, Division of

Joseph L. Allen (1998)
DIVISION OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, & HEALTH, DIVISION CHAIR
Professor of Geology
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.S., East Carolina University
B.S., Michigan State University

Dana M. Alloway (2008)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Arizona
B.S., Seattle University
B.A., Seattle University

Steve Barrett (2000)
Head Coach of Men’s Soccer
Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B. A., Liberty University
UEFA “B” License

Douglas L. Becker (1997)
Assistant Professor in Mathematics
M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S., Concord University

Joseph A. Beckett (2008)
Director of the Athletic Training Education Program
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
Ed. D., West Virginia University
M.S., Marshall University
B.A., Wittenberg University
ATC

Glen M. Blankenship, (1999)
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
B.S., Concord College

Lonnie Bowe (2011)
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Concord University

H. David Campbell (2004)
Chair, Department of Human Performance; Associate Professor of Health Education
Ph. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M. A., East Carolina State University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

David N. Chambers (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Cornell University
B.S., Texas A&M University

Kimberly K. Chambers (2006)
Instructor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Cornell University
B.S., Gettysburg College

Timothy D. Corrigan (2010)
Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Northwestern University
B.S. and B.S.E., Arizona State University

Michael Cox (2000)
Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Indoor/Outdoor Track and Cross Country; Instructor of Health and Physical Education
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Douglas A. Creer (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Washington University
B.S., Brigham Young University

Darrell W. Crick (2004)
Chair, Department of Physical Sciences
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
B.A., Carson-Newman College

Lisa M. Darlington (2007)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Concord College

Angelique Edwards (1995)
Assistant Athletic Director Professor
Ed. D., United States Sports Academy
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Cecilia A. Fizer (1991) 
Instructor of Developmental Mathematics
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Concord University

Thomas B. Ford (2006)
Associate Professor of Biology
Chair, Department of Biology
Ph. D., Biology, Indiana University
B.A., Zoology, Connecticut College

Franz A. Frye (2008)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Florida
B.S., Hartwick College

Alice M. Hawthorne Allen (2000)
Associate Professor of Physics
Ph. D., Indiana University
M. S., Indiana University
B. S., Wake Forest University

David D. Hill (1991)
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph. D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
B.S., Concord College

James D. Johnston (1991)
Professor of Computer Science
M.A., SUNY Binghamton
B.S., St. Bonaventure University

Daniel W. Krider (1965)
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
M.A.M., North Carolina State University
B.S., North Carolina State University

Stephen C. Kuehn (2010)
Assistant Professor of Geology
Director, Electron Microprobe Laboratory
Ph.D., Washington State University
M.S., Washington State University
B.S., University of Puget Sound

David L. Matchen (2004)
Associate Professor of Geology
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Juniata College

Christopher McClain (2011)
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Ohio State University
B.A., West Virginia University

Tonya C. McKinley (1998)
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Clemson University
M.S., Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Lock Haven University

Jill Ann Cox Nolan (2011)
Assistant Professor of Health Education
Ph. D., West Virginia University
M.A., B.S., Marshall University

Kenneth Osborne (1998)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach/ Assistant Athletic Director
B.S., Glenville State
M.S., Radford College

Kathryn T. Southcott (2009)
Head Coach of Volleyball
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
M.A., George Mason University
B.S., Ithaca College

W.R. Winfrey (1993)
Chair, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
B.S., Concord College

Darla J. Wise (1998)
Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Virginia Tech
M.S., State Univ of NY - College at Fredonia
B.S., State Univ of NY - College at Fredonia

Andrew Wright (2010)
Head Coach of Baseball
Instructor of Health and Physical Education
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Concord University

Social Sciences, Division of

Susan Williams (2006)
DIVISION CHAIR
Director of Assessment
Associate Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., Marshall University
B.A., Concord College

Jessica E. Duke Alexander (2009)
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., M.A., Emory University
B.A., Hendrix College

Laura M. Barua (2013)
Assistant Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., M.S.W., University of Missouri
B.A., University of Wisconsin

Linwood Clayton (2008)
Assistant Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management
Ph.D., Clemson University
M.S., Radford University
B.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Ellen Darden (2000)
Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S.S.W., University of Texas
B.A., Baylor University

Bonnie Dorsey (1995)
Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S.W., Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S.W., Concord College

Karen Griffee (2000)
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., M.S., B.A., University of New Mexico

Sally Howard (2003)
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., University of Houston
M.A., Rice University
B.S., University of Houston

Rodney L. Klein (1998)
Professor of Psychology
Director, McNair Scholars Program
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.S., Highlands University
B.A., Central College

Patricia D. Light (1998)
Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.A., University of Mississippi
B.A., Arkansas State University

Tracy Luff (2003)
Associate Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S., B.S., Salisbury University

Joseph T. Manzo (1978)
Professor of Geography
Co-coordinator, West Virginia Geographic Alliance
Ph.D., M.A., University of Kansas
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University

Gail B. Murano
F.A.C.T. Coordinator

Lori Pace
Instructor of Sociology

Joan M. Pendergast (2007)
Associate Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
M.S.W., Marywood University
B.S.W., Mansfield University

Roy Ramthun (1998)
Professor of Recreation and Tourism Management
Ph.D., University of Utah
M.A., B.S., Central Michigan University

Donna L. Roberts (1992)
Administrative Secretary Senior

Tom Saladyga (2011)
Assistant Professor of Geography
Ph.D., West Virginia University
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Shimantini Shome (2011)
Assistant Professor of Geography
Ph.D., University of Kansas
M.A., B.A., University of Pune

John David Smith (1998)
Professor of Social Work
Director of Master Social Work Program
Director of Legal Studies and Pre-law Program
Director of ALEF Program
J.D., University of Toledo
LL.M., DePaul University
M.S.W., West Virginia University
M.A., Marshall University 
B.S.W., Concord College

Alecea I. Standlee (2012)
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Ph.D., M.A., Syracuse University
M.A., University of Cincinnati
B.A., University of Idaho

James A. White (1998)
Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., American University
M.P.A., North Carolina State University
B.A., Duke University

Sarah Whittaker (1999)
Professor of Social Work
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S.W., B.S.W., West Virginia University

Student Affairs

Marjie Flanigan (1996)
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF STUDENTS
Ed.D.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.A., M.R.C., University of Florida

Rick Dillon
Vice President of Administration and Associate Dean of Students
M. Ed., Salisbury State University
B.A., Mansfield University

Student Center Office

Andrew Sulgit
Director of Student Activities, Student Center, and Greek Life
M.A., Mountain State University

Debbie Griffith (2003)
Program Assistant I

Kati Whittaker-Hatfield (1993)
Special Events Coordinator
B.A. Concord University

Lynnis Hill (1975)
Special Events Assistant

Sherrie McMillan (2006)
Telephone Operator

Student Support Services

Terri H. Philpott (2004)
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
M.S.W. West Virginia University
B.S. Bluefield State College
ACSW, LCSW

Beth Nelson (2011)
Program Coordinator
B.A. Concord College

Darrick M. Scott (2002)
Educational Outreach Counselor
M.S. Mountain State University
B.A. Concord College

Technology Services

Chuck Elliott (2012)
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
M.S., The George Washington University
M.P.A., Troy University
B.S., Excelsior College

Mohammad Alam (2012)
Manager of Database Administration
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
B.S., Florida Southern College

William C. Bailey (2003)
Videographer/Editor/Director
A.S., The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Jamie Boggs (2007)
Manager of Application and Web Development
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
B.S., Concord University

Sid M. Hatfield (1992)
Data Network Specialist III
B.S., Concord College

Christopher T. Malon (2013)
Information Systems Technician
B.S., Concord University

Miranda Martin (2009)
Systems Programmer
B.S., Concord University

Steven M. Meadows (1998)
Network Manager 
R.B.A., Concord College

Kathy L. Mills (2005)
Information Technology Consultant Senior
B.S., Concord University

Shani Salifu (2012)
Instructional Technologist/ Blackboard Administration
Ph.D., M.A., Ohio University
B.A., University of Ghana

John Wesley Ward (2006)
Computer Technician
B.S., Concord University

Alvin White, Jr. (1988)
Media Specialist

Larry Zande (2013)
Web Developer
B.S., Bluefield State College

Upward Bound

Pamela D. McPeak (1993)
COORDINATOR/DIRECTOR OF UPWARD BOUND
M.A. Marshall University
B.S. Bluefield State College
LSW

Michael Craighead (2001)
Educational Outreach Counselor
M.S. Mountain State University
B.S. Concord College

Katrina Matney (2012)
Educational Outreach Counselor
M.S., Marshall University
B.S., Concord University

Melissa Buckland (1995)
Grants Resources Associate
B.S. Concord College

Barbara Rush (1990)
Director of Sponsored Program
M.S. West Virginia Graduate College
B.S. Concord College

Sabrina Shrader (2012)
Program Assistant
B.S.W., Concord University

Emeriti

Gerald C. Arrington, 1967-2002
B.S., M.F.A., Professor of Art, Emeritus

Frederick Bailey, 1961-1999
A.B., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, Emeritus

David R. Bard, 1966-1971, 1974-2005
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History, Emeritus

Virginia Dolan Barnett, 1964-1977
A.B., M.A., Associate Professor of Social Sciences, Emerita

Jerry L. Beasley, 1985-2008
A.B., M.S., Ph.D., President, Emeritus

C. Allen Beatty, 1972-2000
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Emeritus

W. Thomas Bone, III, 1979-1999
B.S., M.A., Director of Public Relations, Emeritus

Thomas M. Brown, B.A., M.S., 1985-1996
Director of Library and Media Services, Associate Professor of Library Science, Emeritus

Ronald L. Burgher, 1972-1975, 1978-2003
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Communication Arts, Emeritus

Sonja C. Carter, 1956-1992
B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of Business and Business Education, Emerita

Carl J. Chapman, 1967-1998
B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Emeritus

Sheila M. Chipley,1976-2004
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Professor of Art and Art Education, Emerita

Jean B. Christie, 1977-1994
B.S., M.A., Assistant Professor of English, Emerita

M. R. “Jim” Coiner, 1969-2000
B.S., M.F.A., Professor of Art, Emeritus

Tony J. Colobro, 1974-1989
B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education, Emeritus

Augustus L. Cyphers, 1966-2005
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Professor of Education, Emeritus

L. Dale Dickens, 1972-1994
B.F.A., Director of Admissions, Emeritus

Margaret “Peggy” Edmunds, 1956-1992
B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of Business, Emerita

John R. Elkins, 1975-2001
B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Karl D. Fezer, 1966-1998
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Emeritus

Arthur (Gene) Fields, 1984-2004
Manager, Physical Plant, Emeritus

Harry Finkelman, 1948-1981
B.B.A., M.A., C.P.A., Professor of Business, Emeritus

James R. Fleming, 1969-1992
B.M.E., M.M.E., Ph.D., Professor of Music, Emeritus

Dale E. Geiger, 1964-1998
B.A., M.A., Director of Student Residential Life, Emeritus

Willis D. Hill, 1958-2007
B.A., M.S., Professor of Physics, Emeritus

James M. Huffman, 1990-2002
B.S., M.A., Director of Admissions, Emeritus

Wilber C. Jones, 1966-2004
B.S., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus

Paul J. Kane, 1999-2008
A.B., A.M., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of English, Emeritus

Daniel D. Kereth, 1971-1983
B.A., M.L.S., Cataloguing Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library Science, Emeritus

Jan W. Krell, 1969-2003
B.S., M.A., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, Emerita

Edward C. Lowe, 1963-1998
B.S., M.S., Director of Career Development and Placement, Emeritus 1963-1998

J. Douglas Machesney, 1986-2002
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Vice President for Development, Emeritus 1986-2002

Sharon Manzo, 1980-2012
B.S., M.A., Administrative Assistant to the President’s Office, Emerita

James P. McCabe, 1978-2003
R.B.A., Director of Public Safety, Emeritus

J. Otto McKinney, 1950-1975
B.S., M.S., Business Manager, Assistant Professor of Business Emeritus

Nancy Meade, 1969-2005
R.B.A., Administrative Assistant to the President, Emerita

April V. Puzzuoli, 1982-2006
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Early Childhood Education, Emerita

J. Bill Ryan,1972-1998
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Travel Industry Management, Emeritus

Margaret Ann Scott, 1962-1994
B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of English, Emerita

John D. Seago, 1971-1998
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Emeritus

Roger F. Sheppard, 1976-2006
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Emeritus

Martha B. Shrewsbury, 1988-2007
A.B., M.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of English, Emerita

William R. Skeat, 1985-2007
B.S., M.Ed., Student Center Director, Emeritus

Dean W. Turner, 1970-2007
B.M.E., M.M., Ph.D., Vice President and Academic Dean, Professor of Music, Emeritus

Smiley W. Weatherford, 1989-2002
B.B.A., M.H.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business, Emeritus

Bill C. Wells, 1981-1998
B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Travel Industry Management, Emeritus

Robert C. Whittinghill, 1971-2006
B.S., M.Ed., Professor of Physical Education, Emeritus

Henry N. Worrest, 1990-1995
B.S., M.E.d., M.Nat.S., Ed.D., Professor of Education, Emeritus

Buford E. Young, 1976-2000
B.A., M.S.W., Professor of Social Work, Emeritus