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2016-2017 Midland College Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Midland College Catalog [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.



Stephen N. Castle
President



G. Larry Lawrence
Vice President

 

Linda J. Cowden
Secretary



Will R. Green
Board Member

 

Steven C. Kiser
Board Member



Charlene R. McBride
Board Member



Paul L. Morris
Board Member

 

Kenneth A. Peeler
Board Member

 

Ralph L. Way
Board Member

Administrative and Academic Officers

Steve Thomas President
Richard Jolly Executive Vice President
Rick Bender Vice President of Administrative Services
Rita Nell Diffie Vice President of Student Services
Dennis Sever Vice President of Information Technology and Facilities
Bahola Edwards Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board
Deana Savage Special Advisor to the President
Kathy Fletcher Executive Director of Institutional Advancement and Midland College Foundation
Dale Beikirch Dean of Continuing Education
Rebecca Bell Dean of Community Relations and Special Events
Carmen Edwards Dean of Health Sciences
William Feeler Dean of Fine Arts/Communications and Dual Credit
Damon Kennedy Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business
Curt Pervier Dean of Applied Technology
Margaret Wade Dean of Mathematics and Natural Science
Lynda Webb Dean of Adult and Developmental Education
Liz Zenteno Dean of Enrollment Management
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)

Aldridge, Bryan, 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, Multimedia Promotions; A.A., Collin College; B.A., University of North Texas (2015)

Amezcua, Josue L., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2012)

Baker, Tana, Division Advisor; 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; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2008)

Barton, Otis, Instructor, Transportation Training (2012)

Beardsley, Joshua, Assistant Coach, Men’s Basketball; B.C.E., B.L.A.S., Iowa State University (2015)

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

Bell, Rebecca, Dean, Community Relations/Special Events; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., Webster University (1990)

Bender, Rick, Vice President of Administrative Services; CPA; B.A., M.A., New Mexico State University (1992)

Bracken, Steven, Police Lieutenant; M.J.A., Norwich University; B.A., Angelo State University (2013)

Brooks, Joan, Coordinator, Petroleum Professional Development Center (2004)

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)

Bustamante, Michael, Assistant Director, Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center (2012)

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)

Carter, Joe, HVAC Maintenance Technician (1998)

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

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

Coleman, David, Coach, Men’s Baseball; A.S., Vernon Regional Junior College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University; M.Ed., Texas A&M University (2006)

Collins, Wendy, Director, Health Science Continuing Education; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.S.N., University of Texas-Arlington (2013)

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

Curry, Katherine, Multimedia Developer; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Daniels, Lupe, Coordinator, Career Guidance Job Placement; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2000)

Davidson, Erin, Associate Registrar; B.A., Austin College (2012)

Day, Gail, Instructor, Health Science Continuing Education (2013)

Deats, John, Director, Learning Resource Center; B.S., University of Houston; M.L.S., North Texas State University (1990)

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

Diffie, Rita Nell, Vice President Student Services; B.S., M.Ed., Texas Tech University (1991)

Dominguez, Susanna, Coordinator, Area Health Education Center; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Grand Canyon University (2014)

Dreiling, Jordan, Coach, Men’s Basketball; A.S., Highland Community College; B.S., M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University (2013)

Edwards, Bahola, Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees; A.G.S., Midland College; CPS (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 (2012)

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

Evans, Pervis, Director, Upward Bound, B.G.S., M.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2010)

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

Feeler, William, Dean, Fine Arts/Communications and Dual Credit; 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)

Fierro, Leigh Ann, Coordinator, Intramural Sports/Student Success Sponsor; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2015)

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

Fletcher, Kathy, Executive Director, Institutional Advancement and Midland College Foundation; B.S., M.P.A., Texas Tech University (2013)

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

Francis, Charles, PC/Network Assistant Technician (2015)

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

Fuller, James, Coordinator, Teaching/Learning, Professional Development Center; A.A., San Angelo State University; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., Texas Tech University (1975)

Garcia, Alberto, Plumbing Maintenance Technician (2003) 

Garcia, Jacqueline, Coordinator, Human Resources Benefits (2015)

Garcia, Jody, PC/Network Assistant Technician (2013)

Garza, Christy, Manager, Video Conference 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)

Geerts, Holly, Instructor, Health Sciences Continuing Education (2012)

Gonzales, Maria, Associate Director, Cogdell Learning Center; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012)

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

Goolsby, Jennifer, I.T. Training Specialist; B.B.A., Texas Tech University (2010)

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

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

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


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

Hayes, David, Manager, Technical Support; A.A., American Commercial College (1996)

Helms, Jr., Curtis, Director, Petroleum Professional Development Center; A.A., Odessa College; B.S., M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2015)

Hieb, Chris, Director, Publications; A.A., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Holmes, Tanya, Coordinator, Health Sciences Continuing Education, WRTTC (2015)

Huff, Amy, Coordinator, Welcome Center; B.A., Dallas Baptist University, M.A., Texas Tech University (2015)

Huffman, Nereida, Division Advisor; A.A., Seward County Community College; B.B.A., Friends University (2015)

Ingram, Jeri, Lab Manager, Cosmetology (2012)

Isaacs, Lesley, Coordinator, Scholarship and Special Projects; B.A., Southern Methodist University (2012)

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

Jeffcoat, Bruce, Maintenance Technician- Electrician (2011)

Jimenez, Isabel, Division Advisor; 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)

Jolly, Richard, Executive Vice President; B.A., Howard Payne; M.Ed., Ed.D., Texas Tech University (1983)

Jones, Micah, Database Programmer; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

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

Keesee, Lea, Director, SimLife Center; B.A., Texas A&M University; B.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; M.S.N., West Texas A&M University; R.N. (2001)

Kennedy, April, Assistant Director, Physical Plant (1997)

Kennedy, Damon, Dean, Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business; 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)

Licon, Blanca, Director, Adult Education and Literacy; A.A.G.S., Midland College; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

Lopez, Mary, Coordinator, Communications and Special Events; A.G.S., Midland College (1984)

Madewell, Cindy, Manager, 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)

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

Martinez, Anita, Transition Specialist, Cogdell Learning Center; B.S., West Texas A&M University (2008)

Martinez, Jeremy, Director, Admissions and Recruitment; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Martinez, Raymond, Grounds Foreman (1988)

Mays, Ann, Manager, Help Desk; A.A.S., Midland College (2000)

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

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

McIntosh, Dennis, PC/Network Technician; A.A.S., Midland College (2000)

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)

Medina, Ariel, Instructor, Transportation Training (2015)

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

Miranda, Cecilia, Technical Services Librarian; B.S., University of Texas at El Paso; M.A.L.S., University of Wisconsin at Madison (1981)

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

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

Ontiveros, Kimberly, Coordinator, Upward Bound Academic; A.S., Midland College; B.S.S.W., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010)

Peckham, Cheryl, Coordinator/Coach, Texas School Ready Project; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.S., Texas Women’s University (2015)

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)

Poss, Delnor, Coach, Golf; B.B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (1977)

Primera, Tanya, Director, Helen L. Greathouse Children’s Center; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2001)

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

Ramos, Thomas, Coach, Softball; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1989)

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

Reyna, Holli, Assistant Coach, Volleyball; A.S., Midland College; B.A., M.Ed., Notre Dame College (2014)

Riley, Ken, Director, Physical Plant; A.S., Mountain View College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1998)

Rivas, Nancy, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (2008)

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

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

Ross, Ta’Sheena, Enrollment Recruiter; B.B.A., University of North Texas (2014)

Ross-Hurdle, Taneekwa, Coordinator, Student Activities; B.S.M., Tulane University (2015)

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)

Schipper, Kimberly, Coordinator, Veteran Affairs; A.A., Navarro College, B.S., Southwestern Assemblies of God University (2014)

Schroeder, Stacy, Coordinator, Student Accounts (1989)

Sever, Dennis, Vice President, Information Technology and Facilities; A.A.S., North Harris County College; A.A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1984)

Shelton, Stephanie, Counselor; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008)

Skaggs, Jill, Coordinator, Area Health Education Center; B.S., Tarleton State University (2012)

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

Snider, Carolyn, Accounting Assistant; 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)

Strawn, Tiffany, Academic Advisor; B.A., University of California (2014)

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

Suit, Rachel, Advisor, Community Outreach; B.S., Texas Tech University (2013)

Sutton, Carolyn, Cosmetology Lab Supervisor (2007)

Tarpley, Matt, Director, WRTTC; B.S., M.S., Tarleton State University (2013)

Thomas, Alison, Database Programmer; A.A.S., Midland College (1999)

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

 

Valenzuela, Raquel, Coordinator, Clinic and Student Support Specialist; A.A.S., Midland College (2014)

Velasquez, Augustin, Coordinator, Human Resources; B.S., University of Houston (2010)

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

Velasquez, Crystal, Research Associate; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2009)

Vickery, Julia, Director, Pathways Advising; B.A., Graceland College; M.A., University of Kansas (1997)

Wade, Margaret, Dean, Mathematics and Science; B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.S., Ed.D., Texas Tech University (1990)

Waggoner, Karen, Director, Institutional Effectiveness; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2015)

Wall, Elizabeth, Coordinator, Workforce Continuing Education Open Enrollment; B.A., Coastal Carolina University (2015)

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

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

Zenteno, Liz, Dean, Enrollment Management; B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.P.S., Loyola University (2011)

Zimmerhanzel, Kathryn, Assistant to the Vice President of Instruction; A.S., Midland College; B.A., Texas Tech 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.

Allen, Katherine, Department Chair, Modern Languages and Speech; B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University (2001)

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

Avalos, Pedro, Department Chair, Automotive/Diesel 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)

Belazi, Omar, Professor, Technology Management/BAT; B.C., University of Libya; M.B.A., D.B.A., Texas Tech University (1982)

Belizaire, Amelia, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., Niagra 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)

Bezinque, Kimberly, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., Pittsburgh State University; M.S.N., Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; R.N. (1994)

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, Coordinator, Mathematics Center; 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, Program Chair, Aviation Maintenance Technology; Certificate, Midland College (2006)

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

Brown, Elizabeth, Program Chair, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College; B.S.R.T.(N), B.S.R.T.(U), University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center; M.S.R.S., Midwestern State University; R.D.M.S. (2000)

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

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

Callo, Paula, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; Diploma, School of Nursing of the Church Home and Hospital of the City of Baltimore; B.S.P.A., Saint Joseph’s College; R.N. (2005)

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

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

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

Coffman, Darla, Program Chair, Developmental Reading, Writing and ESL; B.S., Texas Women’s University; M.S., University of the Southwest (2012)

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

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

Cuny, Cynthia, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2012)

DeLaO, Frank, Associate Professor, History; B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001)

Dixon, Michael, Associate Professor, Mathematics; B.S., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1999)

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

Egan, Brendan, Department Chair, Technical Writing and Philosophy; 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)

Elias, Daniel, Associate Professor, Biology; B.S., McMurry College; M.S., Texas Southern University (2007)

Farris, Chad, Instructor, Aviation Maintenance; Certificate, Midland College (2004)

Fields, J. Michael, Program 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)

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

Gandy, Tracy, Program Chair, Energy Technology; A.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2009)

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

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

Giles, Tony, Associate Professor, 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 A&M University; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (1997)

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

Groth, Janet, Associate Professor, Economics, Government and Mathematics; B.S., M.Ed., Texas State University; M.A., Sul Ross State University (2008)

Gutierrez, Erick, Instructor, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2013)

Hart, Leland, Instructor, Emergency Medical Services; A.A.S., Midland College; L.P. (2006)

Herd, Chesly, Program Chair, Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling; B.S., M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2005)

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)

Hilliard, Veronnica, Instructor, Student Success; B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.Ed., William Carey University (2015)

Hopkins, Jr., David, Assistant Professor, 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, Program Chair, English; B.A., Southern Arkansas University; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Christian University (1983)

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

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

Jolliffe, Teresa, Associate Professor, English; B.A., M.A., Texas Tech University (2001)

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)

Kelly-Penny, Linda, Professor, Mathematics; B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University (1998)

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

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

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

Lambert, Leonora, Professor, HI-TECH Workforce and Health Information Technology;  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, Program Chair, Student Success; B.A., Albany State University; M.Ed., Troy University (2013)

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

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

Luna, Norma, Associate Professor, Vocational Nursing; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2008)

Lusk, Jeremy, Instructor, Physics; B.S., University of Central Arkansas; M.S., University of Oklahoma (2014)

Makowsky, Michael, Department Chair, Social 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)

Marshall-Gray, Paula, Henry Professor of History; B.G.S., M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2007)

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

Matthews, Ethel, Associate Professor, Biology; B.A., Our Lady of the Lake University; M.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1994)

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

McCutcheon, James, Professor, Automotive Technology; Certificate, South Plains College, B.S.O.E., Wayland Baptist University (2013)

McKown, Denise, Department Chair, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Child Development Early Childhood; B.S., Eastern New Mexico University, M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2014)

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

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

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

Mock, Lynn, Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; A.A.S., Amarillo College; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2001)

Moss, 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)

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

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

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

Pape, Karen, Associate Professor, English; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (1996)

Peckham, Ryan, Professor, Organizational Management; B.S., Texas A&M University; M.B.A., University of Texas at Dallas (2012)

Peetz, Robert, Professor, Criminal Justice; A.A.S., Central Texas College; B.S., M.C.J., American Technological University (1982)

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

Poage, Miranda, Program Chair, Biology; B.S., Texas Tech University; Ph.D., National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2009)

Rainey, Elizabeth, Instructor, Paralegal/Legal Assistant; B.A., Texas A&M University; DJ, Texas Tech University School of Law (2014)

Rakich, Whitney, Instructor, 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, Program Chair, Government; B.S., M.P.A., Texas A&M University; Ph.D., University of Houston (2006)

Richardson, Michael, Assistant 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)

Ross, Denise, Associate 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 (2016)

Saenz, Jessica, Instructor, English; A.G.S., Midland College; B.S., Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2015)

Salazar, Bonefacio, Associate Professor, Associate Degree Nursing; B.S.N., Angelo State University; M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso; R.N. (2013)

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

Sanders, Heather, Instructor, Developmental Mathematics and Adult Education; A.A., Midland College; B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin, (2012)

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

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

Segovia, Raquel, Associate Professor, Information 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; A.S.G.S., Midland College (1999)

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

Smith, Lori, Associate Professor, Child Development/Early Childhood; B.S., Angelo State University, M.Ed., Sul Ross State 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)

Teel, Melinda, Program Chair, Health Information Management; A.A.S., South Plains College; B.S.H.I.M., Texas State University; M.S.C.P.M., Texas Tech University Health Science Center; R.H.I.A., C.C.S. (2004)

Templeton, Bob, Allison Chair of Journalism; B.S., East Texas State University; M.J., North Texas State University (1986)

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

Thompson, Donna, Professor, Psychology; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles (1990)

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

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

Villarreal, Marta, Program Chair, 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, Program 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, Assistant Director, 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, Mary, Professor, English; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., Texas Tech University (2001)

Zabel, Andrea, Professor, Psychology and Sociology; B.A., Texas Tech University; M.S., Angelo State University; Ed.D., Texas Tech University (1990)

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)

McMinn, Susan, Information Technology; A.A.S., B.A.T., Midland College (2014)

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

Pinal, Celeste, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Midland College (2011)

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