Office of the President
Paul C. Stumb IV, University President and Professor
B.I.E., Auburn University
M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Leslie L. Steele, Executive Director, Office of the President
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Academic Affairs
Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
C. William McKee, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ed.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Lanah H. Hale, Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar, and Academic Affairs Publications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University
Mark E. Hanshaw, General Counsel and Associate Provost
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
L.L.M., University of Manchester, England
M.T.S., Texas Christian University
J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Southern Methodist University
Laurie P. Dishman, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Professor
B.S., Carson-Newman College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
S. Christopher Fuller, Dean of the Labry School of Science, Technology, and Business, and Professor
B.S., B.S., M.A.M., Ph.D., Auburn University
Mary Bess Griffith, Dean of the Rudy School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Associate Professor
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Tennessee, Memphis
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Sheridan W. S. Henson, Executive Director of Academic Support and Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S.P., Cumberland University
Ed.D., Trevecca Nazarene University
James H. Jordan, University Organist
A.S., B.A., Cumberland University
Jenny L. Mason, Dean of the Oakley School of Humanities, Education, and the Arts
B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.Ed., Auburn University
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
William R. Richardson, Executive Director of Community Relations and External Affairs
B.S., University of Tampa
M.S.P., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of the Registrar
Tamara J. Pavan, University Registrar
A.A., Northeastern Christian Junior College
B.S., Ohio Valley University
Stephani A. deRouen, Associate Registrar
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Amy S. Grant, Dual Enrollment & Early College Coordinator and Instructor
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Donna S. Hilderbrand, Associate Registrar
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Lorraine K. Schock, Associate Registrar
A.C.Ed., Moody Bible Institute
B.A., Judson University
Office of Student Success
Alma M. Barnes, Director of Student Success and Instructor
B.A., Harding University
M.A.T., Middle Tennessee State University
J. Michael Ripski, University Chaplain and Assistant Professor
B.A., Rhodes College
M.Div., D.Min. Emory University
Dixie S. Rury, Director of Career Services and Internships
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Doris & Harry Vise University Library
Bettina B. Warkentin, Director of the Library, Librarian, and Instructor
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
M.S., University of Memphis
M.H.A., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Joshua S. Baxter, Archives Assistant
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Jessica R. Fenn, Librarian
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Stephen P. Spann, Librarian and Instructor
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.S.I.S., J.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Presidential Papers Project
Mark R. Cheathem, Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Professor
B.A., Cumberland University
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
James Bradley, Co-Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers
B.A., Marist College
M.A., New York University
Max C. Matherne, Assistant Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., Grove City College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Andrew W. Wiley, Associate Editor of the Martin Van Buren Papers and Assistant Professor
B.A., M.A., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Calgary (Dominion of Canada)
Office of Institutional Research
Larry F. Vaughan, Director of Institutional Research
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
P. Ross Haines, Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of the Dean of Students
Stephanie P. Davis, Dean of Students and Instructor
B.B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Eddie M. Christian, Director of Counseling
A.A., Cumberland University
B.A., University of Texas, Permian Basin
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Ph.D., Walden University
Andrea D. Davis, Coordinator of Student Disability Services
B.A., M.S.P., Cumberland University
Sandra K. Fields, Coordinator of External Counseling (Contract Service, Thera Tribe Counseling)
B.S., University of Maryland
M.A., Liberty University
Libby A. O'Guin, Director of Student Life
B.S., M.S., Cumberland University
Campus and Financial Services
Office of Information Technology
Melissa A. Page, Director of Information Technology and Instructor
B.S., M.S., Kaplan University
Joana B. Barcelo, Enterprise Back-End Developer
B.S., Cumberland University
Adam T. Butler, Enterprise Back End Developer
Scott A. Clancy, Desktop Administrator
Kurt R. Gorham, Senior Software Developer
B.B.A., M.B.A., Morehead State University
Peter Nelson, IT Support Supervisor
Nicholas J. Reynolds, IT Support Services Manager
B.S., Cumberland University
Marti Stachelrodt, IT Support Specialist
Mitchell R. Stembridge, Helpdesk/Events Technician
B.S., Cumberland University
Adam B. Stout, Network Administrator
Enrollment Services
Reggie R. Blair, Vice President for Enrollment Services
B.S., M.S., Lipscomb University
Office of Admissions
Kari E. Smith, Director of Enrollment Services
B.S.,Middle Tennessee State University
Matthew J. Duncan, Senior Operations Analyst
A.S., Volunteer State Community College
Nova D. Lawrence, Admissions Data Analyst I
Joshua A. Rial, University Concierge
B.F.A., Cumberland University
B.A., Western Carolina University
Jodi M. Sydenstricker, Campus Visit & Guest Experience Coordinator
B.S., Cumberland University
Annah E. Smith, Assistant Director of Enrollment Services
B.A., Freed-Hardeman University
Alexis M. Aylor, Enrollment Specialist for Athletes and Transfers
A.A., Volunteer State Community College
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Ana Collazos Navarro, Marketing Content Editor (Spanish-Translator)
B.B.A., Cumberland University
Shyan M. Fuller, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - Central TN Region
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Anna B. Glover, Enrollment Specialist for International Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Christina M. Olin, Enrollment Specialist for Nursing and Non-Traditional Students
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Brandon R. Taylor, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - West TN Region
B.S., Cumberland University
Hannah E. Webb, Enrollment Specialist for Undergraduate Students - East TN Region
A.S., Northeast State Community College
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Office of Student Financial Services
Beatrice M. LaChance, Executive Director of Student Financial Services
A.S., A.S., Northern Essex Community College
B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Secret R. Abernathy, Senior Financial Aid Advisor
Stacy L. Kelly, Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Missouri Western State University
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Katie L. Lawson, Accounts Receivable Associate
Susan K. Marshall, Financial Aid Advisor
Dakota J. Netherton, Financial Aid Advisor
B.S., Cumberland University
Janet A. Pedigo, Accounts Receivable Associate and Veterans Liaison
Martha S. Reese, Accounts Receivable Senior Associate
Diploma, Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Office of Student Retention and Tennessee Promise
Abby H. Pitts, Director of Retention and TN Promise Services, and Instructor
B.S., Berry College
M.A., Shorter University
Tessa B. Barto, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.S., M.S.E.S., Cumberland University
Cindy F. Conley, Academic Coach and Assistant Professor
B.S., Central Missouri State University
M.S., Murray State University
M.A., Ed.S., Tennessee Technological University
Ph.D., Tennessee State University
Andrea S. Garrels, Administrative and Outreach Coordinator
B.A., University of San Diego
M.A.E., Cumberland University
Gary C. Heartfield, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of South Florida
M.S., Florida Institute of Technology
Michael A. Sostre, Academic Coach and Instructor
B.A., University of Georgia
M.A., Western Kentucky University
Office of Human Resources
Mia C. Abernathy, Director of Human Resources
B.A., M.B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Alana J. Barnett, Human Resources Coordinator and Administrative Assistant
Fiscal Affairs
Judy G. Jordan, Vice President for Finance
B.S., University of North Alabama
Tausha L. Grady, Assistant Controller
B.S., M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Carla Haynes, Accounts Payable Associate
B.S., Tennessee State University
Tanya D. Lawson, Controller
B.B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Office of Advancement
Courtney K. Wheeler, Vice President for Advancement
B.A., Texas State University, San Marcus
J.D., Texas Tech University
Virginia H. Bennett, Development Officer
B.A., B.B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Caroline A. Haynes, Alumni Relations Coordinator
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Dannielle I. Scott, Advancement Coordinator
Emily C. Shires, Business Analyst
B.S., Cumberland University
Katelyn L. Wolfe, Director, Annual Giving and Alumni
B.A., M.B.A., Cumberland University
Office of Communications and Marketing
Joey Clark, Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
B.A., University of Tennessee, Knxoville
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Danielle E. Walden, Digital Media and Communications Manager
A.A., Cumberland University
B.S., Belmont University