May 12, 2024  
2019-2020 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2019-2020 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Board, Administration, Faculty & Staff


 

 

Board of Trustees

The policy making and supervisory functions of the administration of the college, as provided by state law, are vested in a nine-person Board of Trustees. The Board delegates the professional responsibility to the President of the college, who is assisted by other administrative officers.


 

Linda J. Cowden
Chairperson



Paul L. Morris
Vice-Chairperson

Ralph L. Way
Secretary



Stephen N. Castle
Board Member

 

Will R. Green
Board Member


Steven C. Kiser
Board Member

G. Larry Lawrence 
Board Member

 

Charlene R. McBride
Board Member

 

Scott Kidwell
Board Member 

 

Kenneth A. Peeler
Board Member Emeritus

 

 

Administrative and Academic Officers

Steve Thomas President
Rick Bender Vice President of Administrative Services
Damon Kennedy
Vice President of Instructional Services
Shawn Shreves Vice President of Information Technology
Julia Vickery Vice President of Student Services
Bahola Edwards Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board
Deana Savage Special Advisor to the President
Rebecca Bell Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and the MC Foundation
Dale Beikirch Dean of Adult and Continuing Education
Wendy Collins Associate Dean of Health Sciences Dual Credit and Continuing Education
Frank DeLao Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business
Michael Dixon Associate Vice President of Instructional Support 
Carmen Edwards Dean of Health Sciences
William Feeler Dean of Fine Arts and Communications
Denise McKown Interim Dean of Education
Curt Pervier Dean of Applied Technology
Miranda Poage Dean of Mathematics and Sciences
Formon Thompson Dean of Enrollment Management
Vacant Dean of Instructional Support Services
Lynda Webb Associate Dean of Adult Education
Angela Balch Registrar
Matt Tarpley Director of the Williams Regional Technical Training Center

Administrative and Professional Staff

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Thomas, Steve, President; B.A., Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (2008)

Adair, Tiffany, Associate Director, Financial Aid; B.A.S., Texas Tech University (2011)

Aldridge, Bryan, Director/Instructor, Transportation Training (2013)

Allen, Forrest, Director, Athletics; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.B.A., Texas Tech University (1995)

Allison, Corey, Coordinator, Audio/Visual and Digital Service; A.A., Collin College; B.A., University of North Texas (2015)

Altobelli, James, Assistant Coach, Baseball; B.S., Texas Tech University (2017)

Ammon, Chelsea, Assistant Payroll Manager; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2018)

Baker, Tana, Coordinator/Compliance Officer, Title IX; A.A.G.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Amberton University (1993)

Balch, Angela, Registrar; B.B.A., Abilene Christian University; M.Ed., University of North Texas (2008)

Balch, Craig, Coordinator, Testing Center and Transient Student; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2008)

Barnard, Brianna, Librarian, Automation/Technical Services; A.A., Southeastern Baptist College; B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Southern Mississippi (2017)

Beikirch, Dale W., Dean, Adult and Continuing Education; B.S., M.S., Kent State University (1999)

Bell, Rebecca, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement and MC Foundation; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., Webster University (1990)

Bender, Rick, Vice President of Administrative Services; C.P.A.; BAccy, MAccy, New Mexico State University (1992)

Bielss, Patti, Assistant Director, Accounting-Student Accounts; B.B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University (2018)

Blair, Jeremiah, Enrollment Navigator; A.A., Midland College; B.A., Texas Tech University (2018)

Borgstedte, Ashley, Police Lieutenant (2013)

Bostick, Michael, Police Officer (2016)

Brown, Jené, Coordinator, VCT and Dual Credit Liaison; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Buckley, Daniel, Webmaster; B.F.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University (1986)

Bueno, Irma, Coordinator, Student Outreach; A.A., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2018)

Callo, Lauren, Director, Accounting; A.A.G.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2015)

Campbell, Debra, Coordinator, Contract Training; A.A.S., Midland College (2013)

Canon, Cindy, Director, SimLife Center; A.A., Tulsa Community College; B.S.N., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2007)

Carter, Joe, HVAC Maintenance Technician (1998)Cevallos, Sylvia, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant (1993)

Casey Richardson, Erin, Associate Director, Scholarships; A.A., Lone Star College-North Harris; B.A., Norfolk State University (2018)

Caudillo, Jennifer, Database Programmer; A.A.S., El Paso Community College (2018)

Cevallos, Sylvia, Coordinator, Accounts Payable/Purchasing (1993)

Chaparro, Alfredo, Director, Community Services; B.B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University (2001)

Collins, Wendy, Associate Dean, Health Sciences Dual Credit and Continuing Education; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington; M.B.A., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University (2009)

Conquy, Michael, Instructor, Transportation Training (2018)

Contreras, Norma, Coordinator, Human Resources Benefits (2014)

Cordero, Brenda, Associate Director, Continuing Education; A.G.S., Midland College (1999)

Daniels, Lupe, Enrollment Navigator; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2000)

Davidson, Erin,Research Associate; B.A., Austin College; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2012)

Day Duncan, Gail, Instructor, Health Science Continuing Education; L.V.N. (2013)

Delucas, Daisy, Accountant; A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

DeLaO, Frank, Dean, Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business; B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso (2001)

Diaz, Angie, Assistant Director, Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center; A.A., Midland College (2015)

Dixon, Michael, Associate Vice President, Instructional Support; B.S., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Dorsey, Norris, Instructor, Transportation Training (2018)

Eddins, Lisa, Assistant to the Vice President of Instructional Services (2012)

Edwards, Bahola, Assistant to the President; A.G.S., Midland College (1982)

Edwards, Carmen, Dean, Health Sciences; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.S., West Texas A&M University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; D.N.P., American Sentinel University (1998)

Evans, Amanda, Coach, Softball; A.S., Midland College, B.L.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City (2013)

Fairchild, Courtney, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Fanning, Katelyn, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.B.S., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2015)

Feeler, William, Dean, Fine Arts and Communications; A.A., Odessa College; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989)

Fennell, Barbara, Director, Purchasing (2001)

Finley, Dawn, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., William Penn College; M.A., Texas Tech University (2008)

Flores, Rose, Manager, Continuing Education Operations Compliance; A.A.S., New Mexico State University (1999)

Franklin, Lorraine, Manager, Data Center; A.A.S., Midland College (1997)

Gafford, Kristina, Assistant Coach, Volleyball; B.B.A., Texas Wesleyan University (2018)

Galvan, Yasmin, Advisor, Financial Aid; A.A., Midland College (2014)

Garza, Christy, Manager, Technical Services; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University (2000)

Gatliff, Ginger, Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball; B.A., York College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy (2006)

Goodwin, Jennifer, Manager, Residence Hall; B.G.S., University of Louisiana at Monroe; M.Ed., Southern Arkansas University (2016)

Goolsby, Jennifer, Coordinator, Instructional Technology and Website; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2010)

Gray, Sylvia, Director, Distance Learning; B.M.E., Phillips University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University (2007)

Grinnan, Shep, Counselor; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Texas A&M University; Licensed Professional Counselor (1996)

Harris, Jennifer A., Librarian, Public Services; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University; M.L.S., Texas Women’s University (2012)

Hernandez, Amy, Academic Advisor, Pathways; A.S., Midland College; B.S., Sul Ross State University (2016)

Hinojos, Fabian, Executive Director of Facilities (2019)

Huffman, Nereida, Academic Advisor, Pathways; A.A., Seward County Community College; B.B.A., Friends University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2015)

Hunt, Robert, Instructor, Transportation Training; A.S., Midland College (2018)

Jackson, Jeri, Coordinator, Education and Workforce (2007)

January, Jacqueline, Coordinator, Instructional Support Services; A.S., Trinity Valley Community College (2014)

Jeffcoat, Bruce, Electrician Maintenance Technician (2011)

Jimenez, Isabel, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2006)

Jimenez, Tammie, Coach, Volleyball; B.B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.M., University of Phoenix (2004)

Jones, Micah,Assistant Manager, Data Center; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Jones, Paul, Instructor, Transportation Training (2018)

Jones, Ron, Compliance Director and Coach, Women’s Basketball; B.S.Ed., M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma (1994)

Juarez, Eric, Instructor, Transportation Training (2017)

Kane, Wendy, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University (2018)

Kennedy, April, Assistant to the Executive Director of Facilities (1997)

Kennedy, Damon, Vice President of Instructional Services; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2006)

Kirkland, Terry, Grounds Supervisor (2001)

Lee, Peggy, Manager, Residence Hall (2013)

Lindsey, Laurie, Coordinator, Petroleum Professional Development Center (2016)

Lopez, Mary, Coordinator, Public Relations; A.G.S., Midland College (1984)

Madrid, Andres, Student Recruiter/Academic Advisor, WRTTC; B.A., St. Edward’s University (2015)

Marks, Howard, Director, Learning Resource Center; B.A., San Francisco State University; M.L.S., University of North Texas (2018)

Martinez, Jeremy, Director,Student Records; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Martinez, Raymond, Grounds Foreman (1988)

McDonald, Jeff, Web Editor; B.A., University of New Mexico (2008)

McGuire, Paul, PC/Network Technician; B.S., Southern Nazarene University (2001)

McKee, Richard, Chief of Police; B.A., M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

McKiddy, Patricia, Database Programmer; A.S., Howard College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

McKown, Denise, Interim Dean, Education; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Mendiola, Patricia, Enrollment Navigator; B.A., University of Texas at El Paso (2017)

Mikeska, Sonya, Athletic Trainer, Kinesiology; B.S., M.S., Angelo State University (1996)

Miller, Katie, Coordinator, Area Health Education Center; B.S., Texas A&M University (2018)

Morgan, Natasha, Director, Human Resources/Payroll; B.B.A., Texas Tech University (2005)

Moss, Kearney, Coordinator, Student Wellness and Intramural Programs; B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University (2019)

Nail, Luisa, Coordinator, Adult Education ESL; B.S., University of La Sabana (2014)

Nash, Eric, PC/Network Assistant Technician (2018)

Nichols, Jacob, Coordinator, Operations, Al G. Langford Chaparral Center; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., Angelo State University (2016)

Ortega, Jesus, PC/Network Technician; A.A., Coastline Community College; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Southern Illinois University (2018)

Perez, Sean, Network Security Officer; A.A.S., Midland College (2001)

Pervier, Curt, Dean, Applied Technology; B.S., M.S., North Texas State University (1977)

Pervier, Lyndolyn, Director, Workforce Continuing Education; A.G.S., Midland College (1996)

Peterson, Sara, Coordinator, Language Hub; A.A., Ventura Community College; B.A., University of La Verne (2010)

Poage, Miranda, Dean, Mathematics and Sciences; Biology; B.S., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2009)

Poston, Fulton, Manager, Residence Hall; B.A., Clemson University; M.A., University of South Carolina (2017)

Prementine, Katherine, Coordinator, Marketing and Communications; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Price, Tanya, Director, Child Care Centers; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2001)

Rafferty, Patrick, Coach, Men’s Basketball; B.S., Montana State University Billings (2012)

Ramos, Diana, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.B.A., Angelo State University; M.P.S., Loyola University (2004)

Ramos, Yolanda, Director, Financial Aid; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University (1993)

Ramos, Victor, PC/Network Technician; A.A.S., Midland College (2018)

Ramsey, Emily, Assistant Coach, Softball; B.S., M.H.A., Letourneau University (2018)

Rice, Kevin, Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball; B.S., Utah State University (2017)

Rivas, Nancy, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (2007)

Robinson, Reanna, Associate Director, Human Resources/Payroll; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2016)

Rodriguez, Hector, Coach, Baseball; B.S., University of Texas at San Antonio (2006)

Rodriguez, Marina, Assistant Coordinator, Petroleum Professional Development Center (2016)

Roome, Tracy, Assistant Director, Manor Park Child Care Center; A.A.S., Odessa College (2000)

Ross-Hurdle, Taneekwa, Coordinator, Student Activities; B.S.M., Tulane University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2014)

Rutledge, Tiere, Police Officer (2017)

Samaguey, Josefina, Coordinator, Student Outreach, Cogdell Learning Center; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.A., Sul Ross State University (2018)

Savage, Deana, Special Advisor to the President; B.A., North Texas State University; M.Ed., Texas Woman’s University; Ed.D., Texas A&M University Commerce (1982)

Savahl, Sharief, Police Officer (2013)

Seerey, John, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University (2018)

Shreves, Shawn, Vice President of Information Technology, B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2019)

Shorb, Taylor, Director, Development and Alumni Relations; B.S., Texas Tech University; M.P.S.A., Texas A&M University (2017)

Smith, Brenda, Manager, Payroll; A.G.S., Midland College (1986)

Snider, Carolyn, Accountant; A.A.B., Pikes Peak Community College (1995)

Soliz, Anthony, Director, Student Life; B.S., M.S., Angelo State University (2009)

Stevens, Mike, Director, Al G. Langford Chaparral Center; B.S., Texas Tech University (1981)

Stroman, Tana, Database Programmer; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Tarpley, Matt, Director, Williams Regional Technical Training Center; B.S., M.S., Tarleton State University (2013)

Thompson, Formon, Dean, Enrollment Management; B.S. Mississippi Valley State University; M.A., George Mason University; Ed.D., Northcentral University (2019)

Urquidez, Rebecca, Coordinator, Loan; A.A.S., Texas State Technical College System (2014)

Velasquez, Charles, Manager, Network; B.S., Sul Ross State University (1997)

Velasquez, Crystal, Director, Institutional Research; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2009)

Vickery, Julia, Vice President of Student Services; B.A., Graceland College; M.A., University of Kansas (1997)

Webb, Amy, Director, Outreach and Enrollment Navigation; B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Texas Tech University (2015)

Webb, Lynda, Associate Dean, Adult Education; B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso (2002)

Williams, Walter, Coach, Golf; B.S., Sam Houston State University (2017)

Williford, Elisa, Director, Area Health Education Center; B.S., Texas Women’s University (2008)

Woodward, Travis, Director, Marketing and Communications; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2018)

Zenteno, Liz, Advisor, Career and Student Resource; B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.P.S., Loyola University (2005)

Zimmerhanzel, Kathryn, Director, Institutional Effectiveness; A.S., Midland College; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2013)

Full-Time Faculty

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Midland College is extremely fortunate to maintain a faculty of dedicated student-centered instructors who possess professional expertise and an ability to meet individual student learning needs. This list will vary somewhat from year to year.

Aguila, Jaime, Associate Professor, History;A.A., Fresno City College; B.A., M.A., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., Arizona State University (2016)

Anderson, John, Department Chair, Chemistry; B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.S., University of North Texas (1999)

Anselmi, Jennifer, Associate Professor, History; A.A., Copiah-Lincoln Community College; B.A., M.A., University of Southern Mississippi (2017)

Asfoor, Husam, Department Chair, Health Services Management and Health Information Management; B.S., San Jose University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.S., Worcester State University; M.H.I.M., University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2018)

Avalos, Pedro, Department Chair, Automotive, Diesel and Petroleum Energy Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., M.S., Lubbock Christian University (2009)

Avery, Doug, Professor, Economics; A.G.S., Midland College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Baker, Vanessa, Assistant Professor, Computer Graphics; A.A.S., Midland College (2017)

Belazi, Omar, Professor, Economics; B.C., University of Libya; M.B.A., D.B.A., Texas Tech University (1982)

Belizaire, Amelia, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Niagara University; M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; R.N. (2010)

Bewley, Rabon, Department Chair, Drama and Music; B.A., Southeastern Oklahoma State University; M.M., Pittsburgh State University (1999)

Blumenauer, Amme, Professor, Organizational Management; A.S., B.A.T., Midland College; M.A., M.B.A., Sul Ross State University (2010)

Bontke, Joseph, Instructor, Information Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2015)

Boyce, Melissa, Assistant Professor, English; B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Auburn University (2015)

Brannan, Alma, Professor, Mathematics; B.S., East Central University; M.A., New Mexico State University (2010)

Brannigan, Laurie, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.S., Northern Arizona University; B.S.N., University of New Mexico; M.S.N., Walden University; R.N. (2011)

Branon, Thomas, Department Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2006)

Brown, Allison, Assistant Professor, English; B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., M.A., The Graduate Center, The City University of New York (2014)

Brown, Sylvia, Professor, Business Systems; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University; M.B.A., Grand Canyon University; Microsoft Certified Master Instructor (1995)

Brown, William, Department, English and Technical Writing; A.A.A., Coastal Alabama Community College; B.A., M.A., University of South Alabama; Ph.D., Indiana University Bloomington (2017)

Bryant, Lynn, Professor, Energy Technology; B.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Wayland Baptist University (2008)

Campbell, Lance, Instructor, Automotive Technology; Certificate, A.A.S., Midland College (2012)

Chambers, Cathie, Associate Professor, Integrated Reading and Writing, English; A.A., Weatherford College; B.A., M.A., Hardin-Simmons University (2014)

Clements, Betty, Department Chair, Modern Language and Speech; B.A., M.A., University of Louisiana at Monroe; M.S., Fort Valley State University (2017)

Cobb, Shauna, Associate Professor, Student Success; B.S.E., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

Coffman, Darla, Associate Professor, Integrated Reading and Writing; B.S., Texas Women’s University; M.S., University of the Southwest (2012)

Cohlmia, Krista, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., Southern Methodist University (2016)

Cranford, Scott, Associate Professor, Welding Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2010)

Cremeans, Norman, Assistant Professor, Automotive and Diesel Technology (2018)

Crossland, Johnna, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.D.N., Angelo State University; B.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington (2018)

Cummins, Anthony, Instructor, Energy Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas Permian Basin (2017)

Dominguez, Susanna, Instructor, Health Sciences Academy; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Grand Canyon University (2018)

Edens, David, Associate Professor, Psychology; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; B.A., M.S., Abilene Christian University (2004)

Egan, Brendan, Associate Professor, English; B.F.A., New York University; M.A., M.F.A., McNeese State University (2011)

Egan, Stacy, Assistant Professor, English; B.A., New York University; M.F.A., M.A., McNeese State University (2013)

Esquivel, Rosalinda, Department Chair, Health Sciences Continuing Education, WRTTC; A.A.S., Midland College; L.V.N. (2018)

Farris, Chad, Instructor, Aviation Maintenance; A.A.S., Midland College (2004)

Fields, J. Michael, Department Chair, Cosmetology; A.A., El Paso Community College; Texas Cosmetology Operator/Instructor License (2004)

Fitzgerald, Laurie, Clinical Director, Sonography; A.A.S., Midland College; R.N., R.D.M.S. (2008)

Flowers, Brian, Department Chair, Engineering and Physics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Alabama (2016)

Ford, Sonia, Department Chair, Mathematics; B.S., M.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University (2002)

Foutch, Brooke, Department Chair, Vocational Nursing; A.D.N., North Central Texas College; R.N., L.V.N. (2017)

Gasch, Derek, Department Chair, Manufacturing Services; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A.A.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2009)

Gaspard, John, Assistant Professor, Student Success; B.S., B.A., Louisiana State University; M.A., Baylor University; M.Ed., Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2016)

Gawloski, Joan, Associate Professor, Geology; B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Baylor University (2009)

Geerts, Holly, Instructor, Health Sciences Continuing Education; L.V.N. (2012)

Gibbons, Terrence M., Associate Professor, Physics; B.S., University of North Texas; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2017)

Giles, Tony, Department Chair, Geology; B.S., University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.S., Sul Ross State University (2013)

Gilmour, Terry, Professor, Government, Director of Honors Program; B.S., M.A., West Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1997)

Glass, Howard, Instructor, Fire Technology and Emergency Medical Services; A.A.S., Midland College; L.P. (2014)

Groth, Janet, Associate Professor, Academic, WRTTC; B.S., M.Ed., Texas State University; M.A., Sul Ross State University (2008)

Gutierrez, Erick, Assistant Professor, Automotive and Diesel Technology; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2013)

Harris, Neil, Associate Professor, Diesel Technology; B.S., M.A., University of Phoenix (2018)

Havner, Brandi, Department Chair, Sonography; A.A.A., Midland College; B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2016)

Healer, Mitchell, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Paramedic; A.A.S., Odessa College (2018)

Hernandez, Tomas, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Sul Ross State University (1995)

Hicks, Glenda, Professor, English; B.A., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University (1981)

Hildebrand, Sarah, Instructor, Mathematics; A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Texas A&M University (2014)

Hopkins, Jr., David, Department Chair, History, Henry Professor of History; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University (2015)

Houck, Todd, Professor, History; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2002)

Howell, Pamela, Department Chair, English; B.A., Southern Arkansas University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Christian University (1983)

Hubbard, Michael, Assistant Professor, Art; B.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design; M.F.A., Washington State University (2011)

Johnson, Doug, Department Chair, Business and Bachelor of Applied Technology, Dual Credit Liaison; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S., Tarleton State University (1999)

Johnson, Randi, Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University (2017)

Jordan, Michael, Professor, Music; B.M.Ed., University of New Mexico; M.M., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; D.M.A., University of Michigan (1981)

Kemp, David, Professor, Energy Technology, WRTTC; B.S., M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2012)

Kesavan, Pat, Professor, Chemistry; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Pondicherry University (2011)

Kim, Keonho, Professor, Geology; B.S., M. S., Seoul National University; M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo (2013)

Kneisley, Brian, Associate Professor, Criminal Justice; A.A., Eastern New Mexico University; B.S., M.S., M.A., Sul Ross State University (2016)

Kneisley, Jamie, Instructor, Mathematics; A.S., Midland College; B. A., Austin College; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2017)

Kuhn, Mark, Department Chair, Fire Science Technology and Emergency Medical Services; A.A.S., Midland College; A.S., B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University (2009)

Lambert, Leonora, Professor, Health Services Management and Health Information Management; B.S., Texas State University; M.S., Houston Baptist University; R.H.I.A. (2010)

Larson, Greg, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2013)

Laster, Sonya, Department Chair, Student Success; B.A., Albany State University; M.Ed., Troy University (2013)

Latham, Andrew, Assistant Professor, English and Technical Writing; B.A., Texas State University; M.A., The University of Texas at Tyler (2017)

Ledbetter, Dan, Professor, Welding Technology; B.S., North Texas State University; M.S., East Texas State University (1990)

Lee, Philip, Assistant Professor, Biology; B.S. University of Birmingham; Ph.D., University of East Anglia (2017)

Lumpkin, Adriana, Professor, Computer Science; B.S., Sul Ross State University; M.S., Capella University (1999)

Makowsky, Michael, Department Chair, Social and Behavioral Sciences; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

Mangum, Paul, Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1995)

Martin, Jonathan, Assistant Professor, Government; B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2016)

Martin, Meredith, Instructor, Speech; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Texas Tech University (2014)

Mauricio, Duberlinda, Associate Professor, Spanish; Coordinator, Modern Language Lab; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2007)

McNeely, Debbie, Instructor, Psychology; B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2017)

Mertens, Marlana, Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., University of Texas at San Antonio (2009)

Meshirer, Shawnda, Professor, Health Information Management; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.S., Walden University; R.H.I.A., C.C.S. (2008)

Middleton, Stan, Director, Clinical Education, Respiratory Care; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; R.R.T., R.C.P. (1995)

Moss, Barry Kent, Department Chair, Arts and Humanities; B.F.A., Murray State University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University (1985)

Munoz, Lloyd, Professor, Aviation Maintenance; B.S., Southeastern State College (2007)

Neichter, Elizabeth, Professor, Health Services Management and Health Information Management; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Ed., University of Louisville; Ed.D., Spalding University; R.H.I.A. (2010)

Nicholson, Eugenia, Department Chair, Developmental Mathematics; B.S., University of Texas at Austin (2001)

Peckham, Cheryl, Department Chair, Education; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas Women’s University (2015)

Pickett, Vickie, Professor, Computer Science; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1998)

Rakich, Whitney, Assistant Professor, Spanish; B.A., Northwestern University; M.A., Ph.D., University of New Mexico (2015)

Ready, Thomas, Professor, Chemistry; B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst (2006)

Richards, Sondra, Department Chair, Government, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement and Paralegal; B.S., M.P.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Houston (2006)

Richardson, Michael, Associate Professor, Art; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.F.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.F.A., Washington State University (2013)

Roberts, Jaroy, Instructor, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration; A.A.S., Odessa College (2008)

Robinson, Sandra, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., University of Texas Health Sciences Center at Houston (2006)

Rohlfs, Charity, Instructor, Paralegal and Legal Assistant; B.A., University of Alabama; J.D., University of Mississippi (2018)

Roland, Kenton, Instructor, Welding Technology; A.A.S., Western Texas College (2013)

Ross, Denise, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.D.N., Eastern New Mexico University, Roswell; B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; D.N.P., Grand Canyon University; R.N. (2016)

Salgado, Reynaldo, Associate Professor, Automotive and Collision Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2016)

Sanchez, Connie, Associate Professor, Developmental Mathematics; A.S., Midland College; B.S., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2007)

Sanders, Heather, Department Chair, Computer Information Systems, Assistant Professor, Information Technology Systems; A.A., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S. University of Illinois at Springfield (2012)

Schantz, Ginger, Instructor, Government; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., New Mexico State University (2015)

Schenkman, Joseph, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

Schneider, Mike, Associate Professor,Sociology; A.A., Cypress Junior College; B.A., California State University at Fullerton; M.A., University of Northern Colorado (1991)

Schwarz, Jay, Associate Professor, Sociology; B.S., Florida Atlantic University; M.S., Nova Southeastern University; M.A., Norwich University; Ph.D., Grand Canyon University (2018)

Segovia, Raquel, Professor, Business Systems; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2002)

Severino, Joseph, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.A., Austin College; M.S., Texas Tech University (2005)

Shellenberger, Anita, Professor, Information Technology and Business Systems, WRTTC; A.S.G.S., Midland College (1999)

Shelton, Stephanie, Department Chair, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Sherman, Dagan, Associate Professor, Art; B.F.A., Fort Hays State University; M.F.A., Wichita State University (2010)

Spenser, Kristina, Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.D.N., Odessa College; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; R.N. (2019)

Stephens, Kendra, Instructor, Economics; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., American Public University (2015)

Stephens, Sylvia, Professor, Cosmetology; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Texas Cosmetology Operator/Instructor License (2005)

Stone, Barbara, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.D.N., Odessa College; B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Phoenix (2018)

Thomas, Lori, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.S., Metropolitan State College; M.S., University of Central Oklahoma (2009)

Thompson, Sheena, Department Chair, Kinesiology; B.S., M.S., Oklahoma City University (2015)

VanCuren, Stephanie, Instructor, Student Success; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.Ed., Abilene Christian University (2009)

Vest, Karen, Instructor, Developmental Mathematics; B.S., Southeastern Louisiana College (2000)

Villarreal, Jana, Instructor, Health Sciences Academy; L.V.N. (2018)

Villarreal, Marta, Professor, Information Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; C.C.N.A., Certified Cisco Network Associate; C.C.A.I., Certified Cisco Academy Instructor (2005)

Weidmann, Robert, Department Chair, Respiratory Care; B.S., Southern Utah University; R.R.T., R.P.F.T., R.C.P. (1984)

Westfall, Dale, Professor, Business Administration; B.B.A., M.B.Ed., West Texas A&M University (1979)

White, Dian, Department Chair, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A., New Mexico Junior College; B.S.N., M.S.N., M.B.A., University of Phoenix; R.N. (2013)

Williams, Leslie, Associate Professor, English and Humanities; B.S., University of Oklahoma; M.A., Trinity University; M.S.T., Yale Divinity University; Ph.D., University of Houston (2018)

Williams, Mary, Professor, English; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2001)

Full-Time Lab Faculty

(Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College)

Midland College is extremely fortunate to maintain a faculty of dedicated student-centered instructors. The full-time lab faculty listed here possess professional expertise and an ability to meet individual student learning needs. This list will vary somewhat from year to year.

Bowen, Fonda, Business Systems; A.A.S., Midland College (2003)

Bryand, Samantha, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2018)

Middleton, Margaret, Business; A.A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2013)

Pritchard, James, Lab Instructor/Coordinator, Chemistry; A.A.S., Murray State College (2018)

Zamarripa, Luis, Welding (2018)