May 14, 2024  
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2018-2019 Catalog 
    
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Officers and Administrators



Chancellor

Robin Gary Cummings, B.S., M.D.

Office of the Chancellor

David Ward, Ph.D. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Advancement
William Stewart Thomas, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Lisa L. Schaeffer, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Joshua Malcolm, B.A., J.D. General Counsel
Dick Christy Director of Athletics
Ronette Sutton Gerber, M.P.A., J.D. Director, Title IX and Clery Act Compliance
Jodi Phelps Executive Director, University Communications & Marketing
Megan Fees Chief Audit Officer
Mark Gogal Interim Chief of Staff

Office of Academic Affairs

David Ward, Ph.D. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Scott C. Billingsley, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Elizabeth Normandy B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning and Accreditation
Rebecca Bullard-Dillard, B.S., Ph.D. Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs
Lois Hicks Williams, M.S. Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management
Leslie T. Bell Director, Academic Resources
Alexander Brandt Interim Director, International Programs
Joy Fuqua Director, Online Learning
Mary Beth Locklear Director, Office for Regional Initiatives
Beth Wilkerson Interim Director, Thomas Family Center for Entrepreneurship
Susan Peters, Ph.D. Director, Entrepreneurship Programs
Brandy Brown, B.A., M.A., Ph.D Director, University Writing Center
Derek R. Oxendine, Ph.D. Director, Center for Student Success
Jenelle L. Handcox, B.A., M.P.A. Director, Financial Aid
Deana Johnson, B.A., M.A. Director, WIN Program (College Opportunity Program)
Christina Reeves Registrar
Nicolette Campos, Ph.D. Director, Accessibility Resource Center
Chunmei Yao, Ph.D. Director of Institutional Research
Scott Hicks, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Director, Teaching and Learning Center
Dennis Swanson, B.A., M.Div., M.L.I.S., D.Ministry Dean, Library Services
Annie H. Coleman, B.A., M.L.I.S. Assistant Dean for Research Services
Michael C. Alewine, B.A., M.L.S., M.S. Outreach/Distance Education Librarian
Robert Arndt, B.A., M.A., M.F.A., M.L.S. Reference/Instructional Services Librarian
Roger Cross, B.A., M.A., M.L.S. Collection Development/Serials Librarian
Laura Hess, B.A., M.L.I.S. Instructional Services/Reference Librarian
June L. Power, B.A., M.L.I.S. Access Services/Reference Librarian
David W. Young, B.A., M.A., M.L.S. Catalog Librarian
Jeffrey J. Frederick, B.S.B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Richard Gay, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Mary Ann Jacobs, B.A., M.A.Ed., M.S.W., Ph.D Chair, American Indian Studies Department
Carla Rokes, B.F.A., M.F.A. Chair, Art Department
Velinda Woriax, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Chair, Biology Department
Sivanadane Mandjiny, B. Tech., M. Tech., Ph.D. Chair, Chemistry and Physics Department
Wendy P. Miller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, English, Theatre, and Foreign Languages Department
Martin B. Farley, B.S. M.A. Ph.D. Chair, Geology and Geography Department
Bruce Dehart, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, History Department
Jamie Litty, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Chair, Mass Communication Department
Steven D. Bourquin, B.S.E.E., M.S., Ph.D Chair, Mathematics and Computer Science Department
Aaron Vandermeer, B.A., B.A., M.M., D.M. Chair, Music Department
David H. Nikkel, B.A., M.Div., Ph.D. Chair, Philosophy and Religion Department
Emily Neff-Sharum, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, Political Science and Public Administration Department
Kelly A. Charlton, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, Psychology Department
Mario Paparozzi, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department
Alfred Bryant, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Director, Southeast American Indian Studies Program
Angela McDonald, B.Sc., M.S.Ed., Ph.D. Interim Dean/Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences
Jeffrey Warren, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.  Chair, Counseling Department
Bryan Winters, B.S., M.S.A., Ed.D. Chair, Health and Human Performance Department
Jennifer Twaddell, B.S.N., M.S.N., Ph.D. Chair, Nursing Department
Yale Kodwo Nyameazea, B.A., M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D. Chair, Social Work Department
M. Barry O’Brien, B.A., Ph.D. Dean, School of Business
James R. Frederick, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Dean
Craig Shoulders, B.S.B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, Accounting and Finance Department
Lydia Gan, B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Chair, Economics and Decision Sciences Department
Jim Doyle, M.B.A., Ph.D. Chair, Management, Marketing, and International Business Department
Christine Bell, B.S., M.B.A. Director, MBA Program
Alfred Bryant, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Dean, School of Education
Lisa N. Mitchell, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Interim Associate Dean
Lisa N. Mitchell, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Chair, Teacher Education Department
Marisa Roach Scott, B.S., M.Ed., Ph.D. Chair, Educational Leadership and Specialties Department
Lt. Col. Allen Gradnigo Director, Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)
Capt. Christopher Wieczorek Director, Military Science (Army ROTC)
Irene Pittman Aiken, B.S., M.A.Ed., Ph.D. Dean, The Graduate School
Kiril Bumin, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Dean
Mark Milewicz, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Dean, Esther G. Maynor Honors College
Teagan E. Decker, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Dean

Office of Advancement

Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Advancement
Amanda Spayd Director of Advancement Services
Brittany Sandefur Director of Development
Alexis Locklear Director of Alumni Engagement
Keela Reyes Director of Special Events
Jodi Phelps Executive Director, University Communications & Marketing
Dena Bolles Assistant Director, University Communications & Marketing
Paul Jolicoeur Director, Community Relations
David Ybarra, B.F.A. Director of Creative Services
James M. Bass, B.A., M.A., Ed.D. Executive Director, Givens Performing Arts Center
Chad Locklear, B.A., M.A. Director of Marketing, GPAC
Gary Tremblay, B.A., M.F.A. Technical Director, GPAC

Office of Finance and Administration

William Stewart Thomas, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Kenny Spayd Senior Associate Vice Chancellor
Jennifer Addison Controller
Kristy Nance Budget Director
Angela Revels, B.S., M.A. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Donna W. Strickland Associate Director, Human Resources
Benjamin Simmons Director, Employee Relations and Workforce Development
Karen Swiney, B.A. Director of Auxiliary and Business Services
Kimberly Locklear Director of Purchasing
Katina Brown Director, Bookstore (Follett)
Mike Mahaffey General Manager, Dining Services (Sodexo)
David Hatch Assistant Vice Chancellor for Facilities
Mark Vesely Director of Facilities Operations
Jay Blauser, LEED AP, GGP, CSM, M.A. Director of Sustainability
Nancy Crouch Associate Vice Chancellor for Technology Resources and CIO
Kevin Pait, B.S. Deputy CIO for Infrastructure and Operations
Liz Cummings, M.B.A. Director, IT Support Services
Ray Buehne Director, Enterprise Applications

Office of Student Affairs

Lisa L. Schaeffer, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Cynthia Oxendine, B.S., M.A.Ed. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
R. Travis Bryant, B.A., M.A. Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Safety and Emergency Operations
McDuffie Cummings, Jr., B.A. Director of Campus Police & Public Safety
Jonathan Pettigrew, Ph.D. Director of Student Conduct
Paul Posner, B.A., M.S. Director of Housing and Residence Life
Cynthia Redfearn, B.A., M.S.A. Associate Director of Residence Life
Edward Wittenberg, B.A., M.A. Associate Director of Housing
Abdul Ghaffar, B.S., M.S. Director of Campus Engagement and Leadership
Bethany Wendler, M.A. Associate Director for Leadership Education
Parker R. Watson, B.A., M.Ed. Assistant Director for Campus Engagement
Kyle Levine, M.Ed. Assistant Director for Student Organization Development
Christina Poteet, B.A., M.A. Director of Community and Civic Engagement
Sandy Jacobs, M.A.T. Associate Director for Service-Learning
Dalton Hoffer, M.Ed. Assistant Director for Student Engagement
Justin Winans, B.S. Director of Campus Recreation
Aubrey Swett, B.S., M.A. Director of Chavis University Center
LynnDee Horne, B.A., M.S. Director of Counseling and Psychological Services
George Gressman, B.A., M.S., Psy.D. Associate Director, Clinical Coordinator/Training Coordinator
Charla Suggs, M.A.Ed. Assistant Director, Program Coordinator
Marlane Mowitz, Ph.D. Director of Career Center
Tennille Wilson Assistant Director, Career Counseling
Robert L. Canida, II, B.A., M.S.L.S., Ph.D. Director of Office for Diversity and Inclusion
Cora Bullard, B.S.N., RN Director of Student Health Services