Apr 18, 2024  
2021-2022 Midland College Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 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.

Paul L. Morris
Chairperson

Steven C. Kiser
Vice-Chairperson

Charlene R. McBride
Secretary



 

Linda J. Cowden
Board Member

 

G. Larry Lawrence
Board Member

 

 

Stephen N. Castle
Board Member

Adrian Carrasco 
Board Member

 

Scott Lynch
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
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
Lee Grimes Dean of Instructional Support Services
Joseph Butts Executive Director of Facilities
Nereida Huffman Dean of Outreach and Advising
Wendy Kane Dean of Student Life
Denise McKown Dean of Education
Jennifer Myers Associate Vice President of Workforce Education
Curt Pervier Dean of Applied Technology
Miranda Poage Dean of Mathematics and Sciences
Vacant Dean of Enrollment Management
Vacant Dean of Adult Education and Literacy
Crystal Velasquez 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., Texas Tech University (2012)

Aldridge, Bryan, Director/Instructor, Transportation Training (2017)

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)

Annankra, Krystal, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.F.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.J. University of North Texas (2020)

Avila, AubreeAna, Assistant Coach, Softball; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2021)

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)

Bafour, Owusu, Coordinator, Student Outreach; B.A., B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2021)

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

Begeman, Jamie, Manager, Payroll; A.A.S., Parkland College (2020)

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)

Bennett, Spencer, Police Officer (2020)

Bielss, Patti, Manager, 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)

Boen, Lindsay, Teacher, Pre-K Academy; B.S., Texas Tech University (2019)

Borgstedte, Ashley, Police Lieutenant (2013)

Bostick, Michael, Police Sergeant (2016)

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

Burttschell, Jessica, Coordinator, Human Resources/Payroll; B.S., Texas A&M University (2020)

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

Calvario, Sara, Teacher, Pre-K Academy; A.A.T., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2019)

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)

Casey Richardson, Erin, Associate Director, Scholarships; A.A., Lone Star College-North Harris; B.A., Norfolk State University; M.B.A., University of  Texas of the Permian Basin (2017)

Castro, Angel, Coach, Softball; A.A., Odessa College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Eastern New Mexico University (2021)

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

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 (2013)

Corcino, Selene, Enrollment Navigator; B.B.A., M.B.A., Angelo State University (2020)

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

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

Daw, Kimberly, Advisor/Coordinator, Health Science Continuing Education; A.A. Baptist Bible College; B.S., Liberty University (2014)

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)

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

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

Diaz, Lazaro, Enrollment Navigator; B.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., B.H. Carroll Theological Institute (2019)

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

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 (2012)

Fairchild, Courtney, Assistant Director, Pathways Advising Dual Credit, Pathways; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Fanning, Nolan, Assistant Coach, Baseball; B.S., Southern Oklahoma State University; M.Ed., East Central University (2020)

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 and Payables (2001)

Flanagan, Haley, Coordinator, Testing Center and International Student Admissions; B.A., Texas A&M University; M.S., University of North Texas Dallas (2019)

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

Floyd, Jeff, Grounds Supervisor; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.Ag., Texas Tech University (2020)

Franklin, Lorraine, Manager, Data Center; A.A.S., Midland College (1998)

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

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

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

Glenn, Thomas, Director, Enterprise Services; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., West Texas A&M University (2020)

Goe, Andrew, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.S., Ball State University; M.Ed., Indiana Wesleyan University (2020)

Goldsmith, Kevin, Instructional Designer; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Southern New Hampshire University (2021)

Gonzales-Alimahomed, Macee, Coordinator, Dual Credit; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2020)

Goolsby, Jennifer, Director, Instructional Technology Support Services; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2010)

Grimes, Lee, Dean, Instructional Support Services; B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., Kansas State University; Ed.D., Lamar University (2020)

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

Harris, Jennifer L., Academic Advisor, Pathways; A.A., A.A.S., Portland Community College; B.S., Grand Canyon University (2018)

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

Hill, Kathryn, Associate Director, Human Resources/Payroll; A.A.S., North Central Missouri College; B.S., Western Governors University (2019)

Huffman, Nereida, Dean, Outreach and Advising; A.A., Seward County Community College; B.B.A., Friends University; M.Ed., Angelo State University (2015)

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

Jackson, Lawandra, Coordinator, Dual Credit; B.A., University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2020)

Jackson, Tiffany, Lab Manager, Cosmetology; (2018)

January, Jacqueline, Coordinator, Instructional Support Services; A.S., Trinity Valley Community College (2019)

Jimenez, Anthony, PC/Network Technician; A.A.S., Odessa College (2020)

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; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (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, Dean, Student Life; 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)

Lee, Peggy, Manager, Residence Hall (2013)

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

Linnerud, Kearney, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University (2019)

Lopez, Manuel, Manager, Application Development; A.A.S., Texas State Technical College (2021)

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

Love, Meredith, Enrollment Navigator; B.S., Texas Tech University (2021)

Macklin, Valerie, Advisor, Financial Aid; A.S., Midland College; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.A.S., Midland College; M.B.A., North Central University (2019)

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

Magee, Meagan, Teacher, Pre-K Academy, B.S.I.S., Wayland Baptist University (2019)

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

Martinez, Jeremy, Director, Student Admissions; 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, Carrie, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.S., Texas Tech University (2019)

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 (2013)

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

Meraz, Andreina, Advisor, Financial Aid; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A., B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2018)

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)

Mohr, Heather, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Ed., University of Louisville (2020)

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

Myers, Jennifer, Associate Vice President, Workforce Education; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Psy.D., University of the Rockies (2020)

Nail, Luisa, Coordinator, Adult Education ESL; B.S., University of La Sabana; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Nelson, Faith, Coordinator, Human Resources Benefits; B.A., Chadron State College (2020)

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

Olmedo, Jesus, PC/Network Assistant Technician (2020)

Ortega, Daniel, Director, Technical Services/Chief Information Security Officer; A.A., Coastline Community College; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2018)

Oswald, Robert, Maintenance Technician Plumbing (2020)

Parizek, Jaclynn, Director, Marketing and Communications; B.S., The Art Institute of California San Diego (2021)

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

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)

Rafferty, Patrick, Coach, Men’s Basketball; B.S., Montana State University Billings (2017)

Ramos, Diana, Director, Outreach and Enrollment Navigation; B.B.A., Angelo State University; M.P.S., Loyola University (2004)

Ramos, Ruben, PC/Network Assistant Technician (2020)

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

Reeves, Jason, Manager, Residence Hall (2020)

Renard, Makenzie, Coordinator, Student Outreach; A.A., Lone Star College-Montgomery; B.A., Sam Houston State University (2019)

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

Robles, Melissa, Police Officer (2020)

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

Rodriguez, Marina, Coordinator, Petroleum Professional Development Center; A.A.S., Midland College (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 (2015)

Salinas, Jesus, Maintenance Technician Electrician (2019)

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, Director of Special Programs; B.S., M.S., Texas A&M University (2018)

Shoemaker, Leslie, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2020)

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

Sibson, Morgan, Teacher, Pre-K Academy; B.S., Angelo State University (2019)

Smith, Lori, Principal, Pre-K Academy; B.S., Angelo State University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2019)

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

Soliz, Anthony, Accommodations and Housing; B.S., M.S., Angelo State University (2009)

Stribling, Beau, Help Desk Technician; A.A.S., Odessa College (2019)

Summers, Latosha, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (2020)

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

Taylor, David, Database Programmer; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2019)

Torres, William, Director, Teaching and Learning Center; B.S., Missouri State University; M.A., University of Central Missouri (2020)

Tribble, Kelly, Director, Legacy Program; B.M.A., University of South Carolina; M.S., Ph.D., University of Georgia (2020)

Urquidez, Rebecca, Administrative Assistant, Vice President of Instructional Services; A.A.S., Texas State Technical College System (2014)

Van Evera-Welch, Erin, Director, Petroleum Professional Development Center; B.S., University at Albany; M.S., Oklahoma State University; M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University (2020)

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

Velasquez, Crystal, Registrar; 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)

Villarreal, Jerry, Coordinator, Veterans Educational Benefits; A.S., Western State College; B.A.A.S., Midwestern State University (2019)

Ward, Matthew, Police Officer (2021)

Webb, Amy, Academic Advisor, Pathways; B.A., Dallas Baptist University; M.A., Texas Tech University (2015)

Wheeler, Eric, Librarian, Electronic Resources; B.A., Simpson University; M.L.I.S., Drexel University (2020)

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)

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.

Abedelshafy, Jeanette, Instructor, Health Sciences Academy; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; R.N. (2021)

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

Alakhtaby, Wissam, Associate Professor, Energy Technology, WRTTC; B.S., Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport; M.S., Capitol Technology University (2020)

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)

Barnard, Nancy, Instructor, Integrated Reading and Writing/English; B.A., M.A., William Carey University (2019)

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)

Bergman, Katie, Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S., B.S.N., Texas A&M University; M.S.N., Texas Tech University; R.N. (2020)

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)

Boxie, Stephanie, Instructor, Cosmetology; A.A., Houston Community College (2020)

Boyce, Melissa, Associate Professor, English; B.A., Indiana University; M.A., Auburn University; J.D., Valparaiso University (2015)

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)

Broussard, Karen, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., San Jacinto Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Texas Woman’s University; R.N. (2019)

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

Brown, William, Co-Department Chair, English and Language Arts; 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)

Callo, Paula, Instructor, Health Sciences Academy; B.S.N., Saint Joseph’s College; R.N. (2021)

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

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

Cohlmia, Krista, 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, Associate Professor, Automotive and Diesel Technology; B.S., Western Governors University (2018)

Cross, Brenton, Assistant Professor, English/Humanities; B.A., M.A., Criswell College; Ph.D., University of Texas-Dallas (2019)

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

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

Eddison, Kally, Department Chair, Respiratory Care; B.S., Midwestern State University; M.S., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; R.C.P. (2020)

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

Esquivel, Rosalinda, Instructor, Health Sciences, 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; (2004)

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

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

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

Gaines, Steven, Associate Professor, Speech; B.A., M.A., Abilene Christian University; M.Div., Harding School of Theology; Ph.D., The University of Memphis (2019)

Garcia, Raymond, Department Chair, Pharmacy Technician; A.A.S., Midland College (2020)

Gasch, Derek, Department Chair, Manufacturing Services; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A.A.S., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

Gaspard, John, Associate 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)

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

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

Green, Anansa, Instructor, Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University (2020)

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

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

Gilbert, Janette, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., Columbia College; B.S.N., Central Methodist University; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University; R.N. (2019)

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

Gilmour, Terry, Professor, Government; B.S., M.A., West Texas State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1997)

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

Griffin, Dalona, Associate Professor, Health Information Management; B.S., Texas Southern University; M.B.A., Texas Woman’s University; M.S., The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; R.H.I.A. (2020)

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.S., Midland College; B.A.A.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2016)

Healer, Mitchell, Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Fire; A.A.S., Odessa College; B.S., University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio (2018)

Heredia, Richard, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medical Services and Fire; A.A.S., Midland College (2020)

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

Hildebrand, Sarah, Associate Professor, 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, Co-Department Chair, English and Language Arts; B.A., Southern State College; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Christian University (1983)

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

Hyatt, Vanessa, Assistant Professor, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design; A.A.S., Midland College (2017)

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

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, 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)

Kowalczyk, Janusz, Instructor, Energy Technology; A.A., San Jacinto Community College (2019)

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; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2013)

Latham, Andrew, Assistant Professor, English; B.A., Texas State University; M.A., The University of Texas at Tyler; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington (2017)

Ledbetter, Dan, Professor, Welding Technology; B.S., North Texas State University; M.S., East Texas State University (1999)

Lopez, Shawna, Associate Professor, Biology; B.A.A.S., M.S., West Texas A&M University (2019)

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

Mai, Son, Associate Professor, Organizational Management; A.A., Tarrant County College; B.A., University of Texas at Arlington; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.B.A., McNeese State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2021)

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, Assistant Professor, Speech; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Texas Tech University (2014)

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

McBride, Aimee, Instructor, Art; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Manchester University/Sotheby’s Institute of Art (2020)

McNeely, Debbie, Assistant Professor, 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., (1995)

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

Ortiz, Benjamin, Instructor, Developmental Math; B.S., Sul Ross State University (2021)

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

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

Ramos, Christiana, Instructor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University; M.S.N., West Texas A&M University; R.N. (2019)

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, Assistant Professor, 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.A., 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 (2017)

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; A.A., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S. University of Illinois at Springfield (2012)

Schantz, Ginger, Associate Professor, 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)

Schmid, Jerymar, Instructor, Energy Technology; B.S., Universidad del Zulia, Venezuela (2019)

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

Segovia, Raquel, Professor, Office Systems Technology; 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 Office Systems Technology, WRTTC; A.S., Midland College (1999)

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

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

Spenser, Kristina, Assistant Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.S., 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)

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

Stovall, Felicia, Associate Professor, Integrated Reading and Writing/English; B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., Texas A&M University (2020)

Struck, Jessica, Instructor, Mathematics; B.S., California State University Bakersfield; M.S., Kansas State University (2021)

Sumrall-Awtry, Jayme, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington; M.S.N., Grand Canyon University; R.N. (2019)

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 (2016)

Villarreal, Jana, Department Chair, Patient Care Technician; L.V.N. (2018)

Villarreal, Marta, Professor, Information Technology; A.A.S., Midland College; (2005)

Westfall, Dale, Professor, Business Administration; B.B.A., M.B.Ed., West Texas State 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, Jack, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., West Texas A&M University (2019) 

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, Office Systems Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2003)

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

Chaney, Sean, Engineering; A.A.S., Midland College (2020)

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)