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OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

William E. Troutt. President. B.A., Union University; M.A., University of Louisville; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Melody Hokanson Richey. Executive Assistant to the President. B.S., University of Arizona; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Patricia C. Fetters. Executive Administrative Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.
Vicky J. Abney. Administrative Assistant II. B.A., M.S., Texas A&M University.

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Michael R. Drompp. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Anita A. Davis. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
John S. Olsen. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Faculty Personnel. B.S., M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Texas.
Brian W. Shaffer. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Faculty Development. B.A., Washington University; Ph.D., University of Iowa.
April L. Brasfield.Administrative Assistant II. B.B.A., Lambuth University; M.B.A., University of Memphis.
Margaret V. Handwerker. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., Mississippi State University.

OFFICE OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND SERVICE (RHODES CARES)

Robert J. Strandburg. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Curriculum. B.A., Amherst College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
R. Scott Garner. Director of Fellowships. B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University.
Judith A. Pierce. Administrative Assistant II.

MIKE CURB INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC

John B. Bass. Program Manager. B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M., Ph.D., University of Memphis.

BUCKMAN CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

Katherine Owen Richardson.Director of International Programs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Georgetown University.
Erin R. Hillis

OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR

DeAnna S. Adams. Registrar. B.A., Rhodes College; M.B.A., Union University.

OFFICE OF BRITISH STUDIES AT OXFORD

Michael Peter Leslie. Dean. B.A., University of Leicester; Ph.D., University of Edinburgh.

OFFICE OF EUROPEAN STUDIES

Sally Dormer. Dean. B.A., University of Durham; M.A., Ph.D., Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London.
Stevens Anderson. Associate Dean. B.A., University of the South; M.A., University of Virginia.

THE CLOUGH-HANSON GALLERY

Hamlett Dobbins. Director. B.F.A., University of Memphis; M.F.A., University of Iowa.

ACADEMIC STAFF

Jacqueline S. Baker. Departmental Assistant, Political Science.
Karen L. Brunsting. Part-time Visual Resources Curator. B.F.A., School of the Art Institute.
Kevin J. Collier.Performing Arts Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Glen W. Davis. Technical Associate, Physics. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Garrick L. Florence. Instrument Technician and Chemical Safety Officer. Chemistry. B.S., Tougaloo College; M.B.A., Union University.
Kathy M. Foreman. Departmental Assistant, Modern Languages and Literatures.
Linda C. Gibson. Departmental Assistant, Economics and Business. B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.L.S., George Peabody College.
Nannette P. Gills. Departmental Assistant, History.
Jeff R. Goode. Chemistry Storeroom and Laboratory Manager. B.S., University of Memphis.
K. Michelle Hammontree. Departmental Assistant, Mathematics and Computer Science. B.A., University of Southern Indiana, Evansville.
Sarah R. Hasty. Laboratory Supervisor and Biological Safety Officer, Biology Department. B.S., Louisiana State University; M.S., University of Memphis.
Eva L. Owens. Departmental Assistant, Physics.
Kimberly A. Stevenson. Departmental Assistant, International Studies. B.S., University of Memphis.
Karen F. Thomas. Departmental Assistant, Biology. B.A., Baylor University.
Christy M. Waldkirch. Departmental Assistant, Anthropology, Sociology and Psychology.
Amy R. Wilson. Assistant I, Music. B.B.A., M.M., University of Memphis.
Karen M. Winterton. Departmental Assistant, Religious Studies, Art, and Philosophy.
Lorie W. Yearwood. Departmental Assistant, English. A.A.S., Southwest Tennessee Community College.

OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Carol E. Casey. Dean of Students. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.S., Miami University.
John R. Blaisdell. Associate Dean of Students. B.S., Arizona State University.
Kathleen M. Laakso. Associate Dean of Students. B.A. and M.A., University of Southern Mississippi.
Sabrina M. Brown. Assistant Dean of Students for Multicultural Affairs. B.A., Elizabeth City State University; M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Chad S. Ahren. Director of Student Conduct. B.A., Hiram College; M.S., Canisius College; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Marcus R. Langford. Director of New Student Programs. B.S., M.S., Miami University.
Jessica L. Nickoson. Director of Student Involvement. B.A., Northern Kentucky University; M.A., Indiana State University.
Elizabeth N. Hvasta. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Alabama.
Loretta Yarbrough. Administrative Assistant I.
Elizabeth N. Sharpe. Departmental Assistant. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF CAMPUS SAFETY

S. Isac Sloas. Director of Campus Safety. A.A.S., B.S., Arkansas State University; M.S., Albany State University..
Robert J. Seals. Assistant Director of Campus Safety. B.A., Harvard; M.A., University of Alabama.
Johnny R. Austin. Shift Commander.
K. Lynn Barnett. Shift Commander.
Jennifer E. Logan. Campus Safety Coordinator. B.A., Howard University.

OFFICE OF CHAPLAIN AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Walter B. Tennyson. Chaplain. B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; S.T.M., Union Theological Seminary, New York.
Anthony C. Siracusa. Community Service Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Robert B. Dove. Director of Student Counseling. B.A., Tulane University; M.S.W., Smith College; L.C.S.W.
Pamela M. Detrie. Associate Director of Student Counseling. B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; M.Ed., Clemson University; Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Chenobia Webster. Assistant Director of Student Counseling. B.A., University of Memphis; M.S., University of Tennessee; L.C.S.W.

OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES

Melissa Butler McCowen. Director of Student Disability Services. B.S., University of Washington; M.S., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF HEALTH SERVICES

Patricia J. Sterba. Director of Health Services. R.N., South Chicago Community Hospital School of Nursing, B.S.N., St. Francis College.
Carolyn Felts. Staff Nurse - L.P.N.
Evangeline D. Bryant. Administrative Assistant I.

OFFICE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND ATHLETICS

Michael T. Clary. Director of Athletics and Head Womens’ Golf Coach. B.A., Rhodes College.
Sarah R. Hatgas. Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Womens’ and Mens’ Tennis Coach. B.S., M.A., Vanderbilt University.
J. David Hicks. Assistant Director of Athletics and Head Softball Coach. B.A., Kenyon College; M.A., Ohio State University.
Isabel S. Alexander. Assistant Cross Country and Assistant Track and Field Coach. B.A., Bates College.
Jeffrey M. Cleanthes. Head Baseball Coach. B.A., Drew University; M.B.A., Rutgers University.
Matthew V. Dean. Head Womens’ Basketball Coach and Coordinator of Sports Information. B.S. and M.S., Drake University.
Michael E. DeGeorge. Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Monmouth College; M.A., Viterbo University.
Richard A. DeMaio. Assistant Football and Assistant Softball Coach. B.S., M.B.A., Robert Morris University.
Jonathan L. Duncan. Head Womens’ and Mens’ Swimming and Diving Coach and Aquatics Coordinator. B.A., Purdue University; M.S. Indiana State University.
Gordon L. Ellingsworth. Assistant Football and Assistant Womens’ and Mens’ Golf Coach. B.A., Augustana College.
W. Jason Essary. Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin.
Andrew B. Gibson. Head Athletic Trainer. B.S., University of Memphis; M.S., Murray State University.
Daniel A. Gritti. Head Football Coach and Event Manager. B.A., Vanderbilt University; J.D., University of Wisconsin.
Jesseca L. Holcomb. Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.A., Huntingdon College; M.S., Oregon State.
Samantha A. Lambert. Head Volleyball Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Sports Information. B.A., Earlham College; M.S., Canisius College.
Andy J. Marcinko. Head Mens’ Soccer Coach. B.S., Virginia Tech University; M.S., University of North Texas.
Robert D. Schrier. Assistant Baseball Coach and Coordinator of Sports Information. B.A., Rhodes College.
Robert L. Shankman. Head Womens’ and Mens’ Cross-Country and Track and Field Coach. B.A., Rhodes College; M.Ed., University of Memphis.
Terry J. Ursin. Assistant Football and Athletic Department Recruiter. B.A., Rhodes College.
Joseph Vari. Head Women′s Soccer Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Hiram College; M.Ed., Lynchburg College.
Jane H. Wells. Head Field Hockey Coach and Assistant Coordinator of Recreational Services. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Marianne C. Luther. Director of Residential Life. B.S., Ohio State University; M.Ed., Kent State University.
C. Regina Simmons. Associate Director of Residential Life. B.A., M.B.A., Campbell University.

OFFICE OF COLLEGE RELATIONS

Russell T. Wigginton. Vice President for College Relations. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Suzanne L. Bonefas. Director of Special Projects. B.A., Austin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Dorothy A. Cox. Learning Corridor Community Liason.
Roberta K. Gibboney. Communication Strategist. B.A., Brown University; M.A., State University of New York; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Angela G. Fletcher. Administrative Assistant II.

OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS

Warren A. Richey. Associate Vice President for College Relations. B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Tracy V. Patterson. Associate Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
Sarah Pospisil. Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., University of Arkansas.
Katherine E. Dunbar-Smith. Alumni Services Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF COLLEGE EVENTS

John H. Rone. Director of College Events. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Memphis.
Kimberly S. Bennett. Associate Director of College Events and Scheduling. B.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES

Sandra George Tracy. Director of Career Services. B.A., Purdue University; M.A., Bowling Green State University.
Amy O. Ware. Associate Director of Career Services. B.A., University of Mississippi; M.S., University of Memphis.
Staci M. MacDougall

MEEMAN CENTER FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

E. Genie Davis. Administrative Assistant I. B.S., Mississippi State University.
Elizabeth Whittaker. Administrative Assistant I. B.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT

Jennifer Goodloe Wade. Vice President for Development. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University.
Kerry A. Connors. Director of Annual Giving. B.A., Marist College.
James B. Duncan. Director of Planned Giving. B.S., University of Kansas.
Amanda G. Tamburrino. Director of Special Campaigns. B.A., Rhodes College.
Elizabeth K. Wyatt. Assistant Director of Special Campaigns. B.S.W., Middle Tennessee State University; M.S.S.W., University of Tennessee at Memphis.
Kye Young Lee. Assistant Director of Special Gifts. B.A., Georgetown University; M.A., Harvard University.
C. Laine Royer. Young Alumni Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.
Kristen H. Hunt. Administrative Assistant II. B.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Jacquelyn S. Carney. Administrative Assistant I.
Elizabeth H. Love. Administrative Assistant I.

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES

Brenda A. Eckles. Director of Advancement Services. B.A., Vanderbilt University.
Stephanie L. Chockley. Associate Director of Advancement Services. B.A., Rhodes College.
Linda K. Granito. Development Assistant.
Elisha J. Vego. Development Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS

James Allen Boone, Jr. Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. B.A., Rhodes College; M.P.A., University of Memphis.
Gayle A. Davis. Administrative Assistant II.

OFFICE OF FINANCE

J. Kyle Webb. Comptroller. B.A., Rhodes College; C.P.A.
Wanda L. Jones. Associate Comptroller and Director of Accounting and Payroll. B.S., Christian Brothers University; M.S., Rhodes College.
Kathleen B. Cates. Director of Accounting Information Systems. B.B.A., University of Memphis.
Tina L. NeSmith. Payroll Manager.
Bama M. Strickland. Accounts Payable Manager. B.S., Mississippi State University.
Jennifer L. Flowers. Staff Accountant. B.S., Christian Brothers University.

OFFICE OF THE BURSAR

Richard F. Huddleston. Bursar. B.A., Rhodes College.

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OFFICE OF MAIL SERVICES

Vacant. Manager.
Rashad E. Bonner. Mail Services Clerk.

OFFICE OF PHYSICAL PLANT

Brian E. Foshee. Director of Physical Plant and Chief Environmental Safety Compliance Officer. B.S., Christian Brothers University.
Tracy L. Adkisson. Associate Director of Physical Plant. B.A., Rhodes College.
Jeff A. McClain. Superintendent of Maintenance.
W. Gregory Jones. Assistant Superintendent of Maintenance.
Kevin J. Sackett. Superintendent of Grounds. B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio.
Jesse Garner. Assistant Superintendent of Grounds.
Timothy H. Lucas. Superintendent of Housekeeping. B.A., University of Memphis.
L. Mark Fleming. Assistant Superintendent of Housekeeping.
Linda B. Burks. Assistant Superintendent of Housekeeping.
Angelo C. Johnson. Manager of Special Services.
Amy J. Radford. Business Manager.
Debbie Newsom. Administrative Assistant I.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Claire Revels Shapiro. Director of Human Resources. B.S. and M.B.A., Louisiana State University.
Lori Von Bokel-Amin. Associate Director of Human Resources. B.S., Southern Illinois University; P.H.R.
Martha A. McGeachy. Benefits Services Manager. B.A., Rhodes College; J.D., University of Memphis.
Leigh A. Powell. Human Resources Business Systems Analyst. B.A., University of Memphis, P.H.R.
Margaret H. Plunket. Wellness and Work Life Services Manager.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES

Robert M. Johnson, Jr., Vice President for Student and Information Services. M.A. and Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Marci Hendrix. Administrative Assistant II. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

James E. Eckles. Director of Information Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Pennsylvania State University.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

L. Charles Lemond. Director of Information Technology Services. Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
Richard T. Trenthem, Jr. Associate Director for Systems and Networks. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.I.S., University of Texas.
Rose Ann Hicks. Media Center Manager. B.A. and M.Ed., Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Stacy S. Pennington. Associate Database Analyst. B.A., Rhodes College.
Douglas G. Walker. System Administrator. A.A.S., State Technical Institute, Memphis.
Sue D. Hall. Programmer/Analyst. B.A., Rhodes College.
Edward A. Trouy. Network and Computer Engineer. A.E.T., State Technical Institute, Memphis.
Michael F. Meeks. Application Specialist. B.A., M.A., University of Memphis.
Caley A. Foreman. Senior Desktop Specialist. B.A., Mississippi State University.
S. Lance Kimbrell. Desktop Support Specialist. A.A.S., Mississippi Delta Community College.
C. Joseph Wack, Jr. Multimedia Support Manager. B.A., Rhodes College.

PAUL BARRET JR. LIBRARY

Darlene Brooks. Director of Barret Library. B.A. and M.L.I.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
William M. Short. Coordinator of Public Services. B.A., Rhodes College; M.L.S., George Peabody College. Curator for the Jessie L. Clough Art Memorial for Teaching.
Janet Carr James. Acquisitions Librarian. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Janice G. Tankersley. Head of Cataloging. B.A. and M.S., University of Memphis; M.S.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Rachel Feinman. Assistant Catalogue Librarian. B.S. and M.L.S., Florida State University.
Elizabeth E. Gates. Archivist/Special Collections Librarian. B.A. and M.L.S., University of Rhode Island.
Kenan Padgett. Interlibrary Loan and Information Services Librarian. B.A., Elon College; M.L.S.,
University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Gregory J. Paraham. Information Services Librarian. B.A., University of Memphis; M.L.S., Louisiana State University.
Nikki Rech. Information Services Librarian. B.S., Bethel College; M.L.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Amanda Ford. Head of Circulation. B.A., Mississippi State University.
Anne K. Frymark. Circulation Supervisor. B.A., Rhodes College.
Phyllis Gregory. Periodicals Assistant. B.S., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS

J. Carey Thompson. Vice President for Enrollment and Communications, Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. B.A., Furman University; M.Ed., Vanderbilt.
Heather C. Holt. Administrative Assistant II. A.A., Pensacola Junior College.

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Terese J. Buscher. Director of Admissions. B.A., St. Thomas University; M.A., Marquette University.
Lauren B. Sefton. Associate Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College.
Megan E. Andrews. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College; M.S., Kennesaw State University.
Beverly E. Brooks. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., The College of Wooster.
Angela J. Kornman. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College; M.A., University of Pittsburgh.
Teneice R. Stegall. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College.
Caroline B. Willson. Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., Rhodes College.
Dorothy C. Brownyard. Director of Admissions Operations.
Reida L. Benson. Campus Visit Data Coordinator. B.B.A., Mississippi State University.
Joye W. Myers. Campus Visit Service Coordinator.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

W. Kenneth Woodmansee. Director of Communications. B.A., University of Mississippi.
Christina M. Huntington. Associate Director of Communications. B.A., Rhodes College.
Dionne R. Chalmers. Media Relations Manager. B.A. and M.A., University of Memphis.
D. Lynn Conlee. Print Publications Manager. A.A., Northwest Mississippi Community College; B.S., Delta State University; M.F.A., University of Memphis.
Dena C. Selmer. Web/CMS Developer. B.S., Louisiana State University.
Larry D. Ahokas. Graphic Designer. B.M.E., University of Nebraska.
Robert Shatzer. Graphic Designer. B.F.A., Memphis College of Art.
Martha H. Shepard. Editor, Rhodes Magazine. B.A., Rhodes College.
Carson M. Irwin. Alumni Relations and Communications Coordinator. B.A., Rhodes College.

OFFICE OF DATA SERVICES

Jeff Norris. Director of Data Services. B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas.
Dawn M. Clement Cornies. Assistant Business Systems Analyst. B.S., M.B.A., University of Tennessee, Martin.
Jason G. Wolfkill. Assistant Business Systems Analyst. B.S., University of Florida; J.D., University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
S. Chris Moser. Information Coordinator. B.A., University of Memphis.

RHODES EXPRESS

Lucy H. Black. Service Specialist.
Elizabeth L. Dodd. Service Specialist.
Stacy Levi. Service Specialist. B.A., University of Memphis.

OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID

Ashley B. Bianchi.Director of Financial Aid. B.S., Mississippi State University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Kimberly S. Prestridge. Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Lambuth University.
Carrie J. McAdon. Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.P.S., University of Memphis.

THE BOOKSTORE (Managed by Follett Higher Education Group)

Betty A. Mohler. Accounting Manager. B.A., Christian Brothers University.
Michael J. Witek. Textbook Coordinator. B.S., Christian Brothers University.
Bethanie Davis. General Merchandiser.
Laura Knudson. Receiver/Shipper. A.S., Shelby State Community College.
Suzanne Cheney. Lead Cashier.

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PLEASE NOTE: This document reflects information as it was published in the 2011-12 Rhodes Catalogue. You may find more current information elsewhere on rhodes.edu.