RCC 2021-22 Catalog

Hollie Adair
Transition Specialist, TRIO - EOC (Educational Opportunity Center); ROC (Rogue Opportunity Center); B.A., English and Secondary Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 2003 magna cum laude; M.A., Counseling, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, 2013

Tamara Adams
Administrative Assistant III, Counseling and Advising; Financial Aid Assistant, Foundation; A.A.O.T., Business and Education, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2013; A.G.S., General Studies, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2013; B.S., Innovation and Leadership, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude magna cum
laude, 2018

Corrie Alexander
Faculty, Science; B.S., Biology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2000; M.S., Science Education, Oregon State
University, Corvallis, 2002; M.S., Biology, University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, 2015

Richard Amneus
Contract Specialist, Contracts and Procurement; B.S., Business Administration, Marketing Advertising Indiana University, Bloomington, 1981

Andie Anderson
Director of Apprenticeship, M.S.W. in Community, Organization, Planning, and Administration, University of Southern California School of Social Work, 2015

Brandon Atkins
Faculty (ABS) and STEP (SNAP Training and Employment Program) Coordinator, Adult Basic Skills; M.A., Philosophy, San Jose State University, San Jose, 2010

Kati Averyt
Assistant Director, Human Resources; A.A.O.T., General Studies, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2009; B.S., Business Management, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, 2016; M.S., Management and Leadership, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, 2018

Dillon Ayers
Media Specialist II, Instructional Media

Robert Bagwell
Faculty, Business Technology; B.S.C.S., Computer Science, California State University- East Bay Hayward, Hayward 1985; M.B.A., Business Administration, University of Phoenix, San Ramon, Honors, 1995; Certificates: Certified Information Privacy Professional (International Association of Privacy Professionals), 2007. Certified Professional Webmaster World Organization of Webmasters, 2013.

Amanda Baird
Payroll Specialist, Human Resources; B.S., Business Management, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2014; Mediation and Conflict Resolution Certificate, 2014

Makiko Barrey
Faculty/Counselor, College Success; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2005; M.S., Applied Psychology: Mental Health Counseling, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2008

Marissa Barrientos Shepherd
Faculty, Science Department; B.S., Chemistry, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 2021; M.S., Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, CA, 2015; PhD. Inorganic Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, 2019

Sarah Bartley
Program Coordinator I, Student Life

Lucia Bartscher
Human Resources Specialist II, Human Resources

Judy Basker
Executive Director, RCC Foundation; B.A., Communication Arts, University of San Francisco, cum laude 1978; D.J., Law, Willamette University, Salem, 1981

Janet Basney
Director, TRiO ROC ETS, TRiO Projects EOC/ETS; A.A.O.T.A.S., Human Services, Southwestern Oregon CC, Coos Bay, Phi Theta Kappa, 2001; B.S., Anthropology/Sociology, Eastern Oregon University, La Grande, 2008; M.S., Psychology, Walden University, 2015

Kimberly Bell
Administrative Assistant III, Allied Health Occupations; B.S., Business Administration, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2013; A.S., Business Administration Transfer, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass 2011; Certificates: Community Health Worker, Spring 2014/2015. Certificate of Human Resource Management, 2013

Katelyn Bender
Program Support Specialist, Apprenticeship

Mariane Berry
Director, Business Office, Budget & Financial Services; B.A., Accounting, Seattle University, Seattle, WA, 1992; CTP (Certified Treasury Professional), 1996-2007

Robert Bigelow
IT-Help Desk Technician, IT-Help Desk Staff Computers; A.S., Computer Programming and Software, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2014

Rob Blevens
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facilities and Operations

Mary Ann Blinkhorn
Faculty, Science; B.S., Biology (Wildlife), Missouri State University, M.S. Biology, Missouri State University

Paul Boothroyd
Faculty and Co-Department Chair, Automotive Technology; A.A.S., Automotive Technology, De Anza Community College, Cupertino, magna cum laude, 1978; Certificates: ASE Master Technician, current for the last 37 years. GM Master Certified Technician, 27 years. Honda Certified Technician, 20 years.

Karin Boucher
Data Management Specialist I, Adult Basic Skills

Laura Bowles
Program Coordinator, Early College; A.A.S., Business Technology: Marketing, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2013, Phi Theta Kappa; B.S., Innovation and Leadership, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, summa cum laude, 2021

Karl Brake
Advisor/Faculty, Visual Arts Department; A.A. Liberal Arts, College of Southern Idaho; B.F.A Magna Cum Laude, Painting and Drawing Emphasis, Boise State University; Scholarship Graduate Study in Painting, School of Visual Arts, New York, NY; M.F.A., Painting and Drawing Emphasis, Utah State University, Logan, Vice-President’s Fellowship for Creative Research and Activity; Individual Artist's Fellowship, Idaho Commission on the Arts; Two time recipient of Award of Merit in Scenic Design, USITT, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C.

Jillease Brand
Faculty Coordinator- Allied Health Occupations/SOHOPE

Logan Bransfield
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid; B.A., English, Portland State University, Portland, OR, 2015

Sheri Bransfield
Procurement Specialist, Purchasing; A.A., Accounting, Rogue Community College, 1996; Business Assistant certificate, 1996

Margaret Brewer
Faculty, Nursing; A.A.S., Nursing, Harry S Truman City College of Chicago, 1985; B.S.N., Nursing, Southern Indiana University, Evanston, 2007; M.S.N.L., Nursing Leadership, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, 2009; M.S.N., Post Graduate Certificate In Healthcare Simulation, Boise State University, 2019

Brenda R. Bridges
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid; B.S., Willamette University, 1991; M.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Oregon State University, 1993

Sara Bristol
Digital Media and Marketing Specialist, Marketing; B.A., Communication, Journalism, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Cum laude, 1999

Kari M. Brooks
Library Specialist II; Library; B.A., Cultural Anthropology, UCLA-University California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1988

Rachelle Brown
Assistant to the President-Governance, President's Office, B.A. Media Studies, The Pennsylvania State University, State College; 2012

Michael Bullard
Faculty, Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Mechatronics; A.A.S, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Honor Roll 2014 2017; A.A.S, Welding Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2014

Elijah Bunnell
Faculty, Mathematics; B.S., Mathematics, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2006; M.S., B.S. Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2009

Candace Bunow
Veterans Coordinator, Veterans Services, B.S., Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 2014

Jennifer Burkes
Administrative Assistant III, Instructional Services; B.A., English/Writing, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon, 1996

Elizabeth Butler
Internet Strategist, Marketing; A.G.S., Marketing, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2016; Certificates: Digital Graphics Design, 2002. Web Development: Website Assistant, 2015, Website Development, 2016, Website Design, 2016, Graphic Design: Adobe Applications Technician, 2016

Paula Calcaterra
Nursing Department Chair, Nursing (ADN); A.S.N., Nursing, Cumberland County College-now Rowan, Vineland, 1977; B.S.N., Nursing, Stockton State College-now Stockton University, Galloway Township, 1982, M.S.N., Advanced Practice Nursing/Nursing Education. Widener University, West Chester, 1987; Certificates: Nationally Certified Nurse Educator, 2005; Clinical Nurse Specialist, 1988

Jan Carpenter
Program Support Specialist V, Adult Basic Skills; A.A.O.T, Sociology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2017; A.G.S., Business, Front Range Community College, Fort Collins, Phi Theta Kappa, 2012

Marie Chandler
Accountant II, Budget Financial Services; B.S., Business Administration— Accounting, University of Montana, Missoula, 1980; Certificates: Certified Public Accountant

Thayer Chandler
Dean of Instruction, General Education and Transfer; B.A., Anthropology, University of Oregon, 2005; MA.E., Education, Ottowa University, 2007

Kevin Chavez Martinez
Transition Specialist, TRiO ETS; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2017

Andrew Childress
Coordinator, Disability Services; B.A., Theater, San Diego State University, San Diego, 1998; M.S., Rehabilitation Counseling, San Diego State University, San Diego, Thelma J. Manjos Outstanding Student Award, 2002

Tiffany Clarkin
Faculty and Department Chair, Massage Therapy; B.A., Biology with Human Biology emphasis, California State University-Hayward, Hayward, 1990; Certificates: Physical Therapy Aide Certification, 1985. Swedish Esalen Massage Therapy Certificate, 1993. Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist, 1994-2023

Debora Coen
Faculty/Writing Coordinator, Humanities; B.A., English, Italian (double major), English Honors, Liberal Arts Honors, University of Texas, Austin, TX, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1998; M.A., English, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2000

Amanda Comer
Veteran’s Specialist School Certifying Official, Veterans Services; A.A.S. Business Technology, Rogue Community College

Sandy Contreras
Library Specialist I, Library Services

Rosie Converse
Faculty/Department Chair, Computer Science

Robert Cook
Applications Programmer/Analyst I, IT Programming Services; B.S., Computer Science, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2010

Natalie H. Coppedge
Student Records Specialist, Student Records; B.A., Human Communication, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2003; M.A., Management, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2010

Leslie Cox
Institutional Research Analyst I, Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning

Amber Crews
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid; A.G.S., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2016; Business Assistant Certificate, 2016

Danielle Crouch
Director, Enrollment Services; B.S., Business Administration—Management, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2001

Steven Crum
Faculty, Science; Ph. D., Evolution, Ecology & Organismal Biology, University of California, Riverside, 2017 Michaela (Molly) Darling Roque Registration Management Specialist, Enrollment Services; A.A., Liberal Arts and Sciences, Las Positas Community College, Livermore, magna cum laude, CA, 1999; B.A., Computer and Video Imaging, Web Design, University of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA, magna cum laude, 2003

Tonya Davis
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid

Ted Daw
Faculty, Diesel Technology

Fredrick DeLong
Network Administrator, Network Services

Dean Denison
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facilities and Operations

Forrest Denison
Assistant Lead Redwood Campus Facilities/Operations Assistant Lead, Facilities and Operations

Marvin Dennis
Automotive Lab Technician, Automotive

Deborah Dice
Accountant II (Budget), Budget and Financial Services

Donna D’Inzillo
Administrative Assistant III, Instructional Services

Arlene Dowell
Administrative Assistant III, Humanities

Rhonda Drake
Healthcare Simulation Technician, Allied Health Occupations

Annie Droullard
Faculty, Mathematics; B.S., Mathematics, George Fox University, Newberg, summa cum laude, 2000; M.S., Mathematics, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2002

Amy Durst
Assistant to the Vice President, Instruction, Instructional Services Administration; B.A., Music, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, 2003; M.S., Management Leadership, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, 2017

Kori Ebenhack
Vice President of Student Services, Chief Student Services Officer (CSSO); A.A., Butte Community College, 1983; B.A., Psychology, Rice University, 1986; M.A., Psychology, California State University, Chico, 1988; Certificates: Myers-Briggs Trainer, 1992; Mediation/Conflict Resolution, 2005; Enrollment Management, 2010; Intercultural Development, 2019

Katilyn Eccleston
Disability Services Specialist, Disability Services; A.A.O.T., Psychology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2011; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2013; B.S., Sociology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2013

Travis Ellerman
Mail/Receiving Lead, Shipping and Receiving

Curt Erikson Ph.D.
Faculty, Social Sciences/Human Services; Ph.D., Counseling Psychology, Pacific States University in alliance with UC-San Diego, San Diego, 1975; M.S., Counseling Psychology, Chapman University, Orange, 1970; B.S., Biology/ Psychology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Beta Beta Beta Biological Honorary Fraternity, 1965

Frankie Everett
Director, Financial Aid; B.A., Health, Linfield College, McMinnville, cum laude, 2002; M.A., Teaching, Oregon State University, Corvallis, magna cum laude, 2003

Allison Fahrner
Faculty, Nursing

August Farnsworth
Dean of Student Success, Student Success; J.D., Law, Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, 1991; B.A., Government Prelaw, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, 1988

Alesha Farrar
Administrative Assistant III, Counseling and Advising; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2017; Business Assistant, 2017

Kevin Fay
Facilities and Operations Assistant (Lead Electrician), Facilities and Operations

Robert Felthousen
Faculty and Department Chair, Library; A.A.O.T., Humanities, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Ph Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2001; B.A., Writing, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude, 2004; M.L.I.S., Library and Information Science, University of Washington, Seattle, 2006

Justin Ferrel
Courier/Receiving Specialist, Shipping/Receiving

Julia Fisher
Faculty, Program Coordinator of Counseling Services and Referrals, Counseling and Advising; B.S., Psychology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, cum laude, 2005; M.S., Mental Health Counseling, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2006; Certificates: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), 2006; Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), 2012

David Fleming
Help Desk Technician, Information Technology; B.A., Psychology, U.C. Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, 1988; A.S., Computer Support Technician/HCI, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, President's List, 2015

Steve Foster
Faculty and Department Chair, Manufacturing Engineering Technology; A.A.S., Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2000; Certificates: Haas CNC Programming - MILL, 2000; Haas CNC Programming - LATHE, 2000; MasterCam CNC Mill, Sabin Institute, 2000; High Technology Studies, 2000; Variation Reduction Kaizen, Danaher, 2007; Creaform HandySCAN700 3D Laser Scanner, 2017; CNC Operator/ Technician, 2019; MSSC-CPT, Safety, 2019; MSSC-CPT, Quality Practices & Measurement, 2019

Xandria Rae Fowler
Library Specialist II (Processing), Library; A.A.O.T., Transfer Degree, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, PTK, 2005

Bea Frederickson
Administrative Assistant III, Instructional Services; B.A., Education (English, German, Math), Central Washington State College, Ellensburg, 1965

Kim Freeze
Dean of Science, Art & Technology, Instructional Services; Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, California Southern University, Costa Mesa, summa cum laude, 2019; M.S., Human Behavior, National University, Redding, magna cum laude, 2015; B.A., Organizational Leadership, Simpson University, Redding, 2013; Certificates: 200 RYT Yoga Trainer, 2015; New World of Work 21st Century Skills Trainer, 2016; NACCE Entrepreneurship Specialist, 2017; Career Coach, 2018; Icehouse Entrepreneurship Trainer, 2020

J. Nadean Friesen
Bookstore Specialist IV, Bookstore

Michael Friesen
Faculty, Industrial Welding Technology

Jodie L Fulton, CPPO, CPPB
Manager, Director, Contract and Procurement; A.A.S, Music, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 1984; B.S., Liberal Arts, Linfield College, McMinnville, 1992; Certificates: Human Resource Management, Linfield College, McMinnville, 1992; Certified Professional Public Buyer, 2014. Certified Public Procurement Officer, 2014

Jill Galusha
Human Resources Specialist II, Human Resources

Svetlana Gamble
Applications Programmer/Analyst II, Information Technology/Programming Services; B.S., Economics and Management, Vladivostok State University of Economics and Services, Russia,1994; M.S., Management Information Systems, Far-Eastern State Technical University, Russia, 1989

Angel Garcia
Transition Specialist, TRIO ETS; B.A., English Literature and Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2000

Doug Gardner
Faculty and Department Chair, Mathematics; B.S., Mathematics, University of Oregon, Eugene, cum laude, 1988; M.S., Mathematics Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, cum laude, 1990

Todd Giesbrecht
Faculty and Department Chair, Welding; A.S., Welding, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1986; Certificates: AWS Unlimited 6010, 7018, FCAW All Position, AWS 6G 6010, 7018, ASME Section 9 6G 6 Inch Pressure Welder; ASME Section GTAW 6G 2 Inch

Erika Giesen
Faculty/Department Chair, Social Science & Human Services; B.A., Gender Studies, Lewis and Clark College, Portland, OR, 1996; M.A., Women's Studies, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, 2001

Analisa Gifford
Student Records Specialist, Enrollment Services; B.A., Sociology, University of Oregon, Eugene, 2004

Sierra Gilkey
Accountant I, Budget & Financial Services; B.S. Accounting, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2020

Betty Glazier
Data Management Specialist II, TRiO EOC ETS; B.A., Mathematics, State University of New York at Oneonta, Oneonta, 1966; Certificates: Permanent teaching certificate for Mathematics in State of New York after 1 year of postgraduate study at State University of NY at Albany 1967

Eric Gomez
Maintenance Custodian

Shaylee Graham, LCSW
Faculty, Counseling Department. SOHOPE. B.A., Portland State University, Portland, 2012; M.S.W., Portland State University, Portland, 2014; Certificates: LCSW, 2018

Michelle Gray
Faculty/Counselor, College Success Department Chair, Counseling; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2004; M.S., Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 2006; LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Danielle Green
Help Desk Technician, IT Help Desk; A.A.S., Computer Support Technician, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2012

Heather Green
Training Services Coordinator, Continuing Education Community Education

Pamela Green
Program Specialist, University Transfer -TRiO Student Support Services; A.S., Business Administration Management, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1988; B.S., Business Management, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, magna cum laude, 1997, 2007; M.S., Business Administration, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, magna cum laude, 2010

Lindsay Griffiths
Accounting Support Specialist, RCC Foundation

Laura Haga-Duffy
Director of Auxiliary Services and Shipping/Receiving, Bookstore; B.S., Business Management, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2016; M.S., Management and Leadership, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2017

April Hamlin
Director of Advising & Compliance and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Advising; B.A., Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA, magna cum laude, 1998; M.S., Education, Eastern Oregon University, LaGrande, Oregon, 2006

Sherrie Hamner
Maintenance Custodian, Facilities and Operations

Angela Harelson
Administrative Assistant I, Disability Services; A.A.O.T., General Studies, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2000; A.A.S., Human Services, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2004

Heidi Lee Harless
Faculty, Design and Digital Media, Department Chair, Visual Arts and Design; B.A., Humanities European Studies, San Jose University, San Jose, CA, magna cum laude, 1995; A.A., Visual Communications, Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle, WA, President's Award, 1998; M.A. Teaching, Arts Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, summa cum laude 2008; Kum Tux Hiju Graduate Fellowship, 2007, Fulbright Scholar Germany, 2015

Brett Harrington
Transition Specialist, TRiO ROC- Rogue Opportunity Center; B.A., English Literature - Creative Writing, University of Houston, Houston, Howard Moss Poetry Prize, 2006, 2007; M.F.A., Creative Writing-Poetry, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, 2011; Certificates: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), 2014

Jamee Harrington
Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources; B.S., Human Communication, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, cum laude, 2010; M.S., Management and Leadership, Western Governor's University, Salt Lake City, 2017; Certificates: SPHR

Gary Heigel
Faculty and Department Chair, Emergency Services; Masters of Adult Education & Training, Colorado State University, 2020; B.A., Human Resources Management, George Fox University, Newberg, OR 1992; A.A.S., Paramedicine, Oregon Health & Sciences University, Portland, 1984

Jeanine Henriques, Ph.D.
Dean of Instruction, Curriculum and Academic Excellence, Instructional Services Administration; Ph.D., Public Safety specializing in Criminal Justice, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN, 2010; M.A., Business/Organizational Leadership, Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA, 2005; Business College/University, Vanguard University of Southern California, Costa Mesa, CA, 2003

Natalie Herklotz
Budget Coordinator, Budget and Financial Services/College Services Administration; A.A.0.T., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 1996; B.S., Accounting, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, 2015

Laura Hill
Dean of Instruction, Health & Public Service, Instructional Services

Jane Hoepner
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid

Anna Holst
Program Specialist, TRiO Student Support Services; B.S., Innovation and Leadership, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, cum laude, 2018

Diane Hoover, Ph.D.
Director, Workforce Training Continuing Education (AHA, CE, Driver’s Training, WFT);Director, Continuing Education and Workforce Training, Community Education; B.A., Healthcare Administration, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1983; M.S., Public Administration, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, 1991; Ph.D., Human Services, Capella University, Minneapolis, 2008

Grant Hubler
Applications Programmer/Analyst II, IT Programming Services; B.S., Software Engineering, Oregon Institute of Technology, 1998

Peggy Hull
Faculty, Social Science; M.S.W., Social Work, Portland State University, Portland, 2007; Certificates: Member NASW. Member MHREN

Karli Huntley
Advising Case Manager I, Advising; B.A., Psychology, National University, Redding, 2015

Jim Hurst
Maintenance Lead Table Rock Campus, Facilities and Operations

Andrew Huston
Instructional Technology Administrator II, Instructional Media; A.S., Computer Networking, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2004; Certificates: PC Microprocessor Systems Technician, 2004

Michael Hutchison
Maintenance Custodian, Facilities and Operations

Trina Janssen
Administrative Assistant III, TRiO ETS/ ROC; A.A., Psychology, College of the Siskiyous, Weed, 1991; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Psi Chi-The National Honor Society in Psychology, 1994

Felishia Jenkins
Faculty/Reference and Instruction Librarian, Library; B.A., Literature/ Writing, UC San Diego, San Diego, 2004; M.S., Library Services, San Jose State University, San Jose, 2011

Timothy Jenkins
Data Management Specialist II, TRiO SSS

Randi Jiron
Specialist, Access and Disability Resources; A.A., Business, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton, 1978; B.S.B., Information Systems, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, magna cum laude, 2001; M.B.A., Technology Management, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, 2007

Kelly Johnson
Faculty, Computer Science

Nikki Johnson
Veterans Coordinator, Director of Veterans Services, Student Services Veterans Services; B.S., Business and Health Physical Education, Colorado Christian University, Lakewood, 1998; M.B.A., Business Administration, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, 2016

Jessica Jones
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid; A.A.O.T., General Studies, Oregon Tech, Klamath Falls, 1996

Wendy Jones
Risk Management Coordinator, Risk Management

Cathy Kemper-Pelle, Ed.D.
College President, President’s Office; A.S., General Studies, Illinois Central College, E. Peoria, 1975; B.S., Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, 1977; M.S., Biological Sciences, Illinois State University, Normal, 1980; Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, The University of Texas, Austin, summa cum laude, 2005

Carmen Kennedy Sumner
Assistant Director, Marketing; B.A., Journalism/Public Communication, University of Alaska, Anchorage, 1994

Denise Kerr
Data Management Specialist II, Curriculum and Scheduling; B.A., Speech Communication, French Minor, Portland State University, Portland, 1990; A.A.S., Business Technology, Accounting Option, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2017

John Kieffer
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid

Nicole Kieffer
Administrative Assistant III, Student Life Student Success; B.S., Sociology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2008; M.S. M.A., School Counseling, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, 2012

Nikki Koenig
Advising Case Manager I, Advising; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, 2009

Jennifer Konarske
Faculty and Coordinator, Medical Assistant Program, Allied Health Occupations; B.S., Health and Physical Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude, 2018 2019; A.A.O.T., Health and Physical Education, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2017; Certificates: Medical Assistant (ARMA)/Current, Field Medical Service Technician (USN), 2012

Kristi Kowalski
Faculty, Adult Basic Skills A.A.O.T., Oregon Transfer, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1997; B.A., International Studies, George Fox University, Newberg, cum laude, 1999; M.A.T., Middle Secondary LA, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2007

Grant Lagorio
Director, Facilities and Operations

Kent Lane
Diesel Service Technician, Diesel Technology

Frank (Michael) Lauterio
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker/IPM Coordinator, Facilities and Operations; A.A.0.T., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2019; Landscape Technician Certificate, 2015

Michael Lawrence
Network Administrator, IT-Network Services; A.A., Computer Science, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2000; B.S., Information Technology, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, 2006

Kayleen Lebow
Faculty, Nursing

Jeanne Lee
Facilities Office Coordinator, Facilities and Operations; B.A., Applied Math, Computer Science, Spanish, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, 1981

Sonia Lemacks
Transition Specialist, TRiO TS; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon State College, Ashland, 1992; M.S., Counseling, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2002

Scott Lindberg
Grants Coordinator, College Services

Juliet Long
Vice President of Instructional Services, Instructional Services Administration; B.S., Computer Science/CIS, Southern Oregon State College, magna cum laude, 1994; M.A., Education, University o Phoenix, Phoenix, 2001 2000; M.Ed., Educational Leadership, Concordia University, Portland, 2019; Certificate: Graduate Certificate in Community College Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, 2020

Nicole Longoria
Transition Specialist, Admissions and Recruitment; B.S., Social Science, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, 2015

Nichole Lott
Science Lab Technician III, Science; B.S., Biology, University of Oregon, 1999

Amy Lukens
Faculty Coordinator, SOHOPE (Southern Oregon HOPE grant); M.A., Geography/ Small Town & Rural Planning, CSU Chico, Chico, 2011; B.A., Geography, San Francisco State University, San Francisco, 2007

Cara Lumpkin
Assistant to the Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources

Lori Lundine
Faculty and ABS Lead Instructor, Adult Basic Skills; B.S. Biology, University of Redlands, Redlands, 1986; M.A. Biology, Biology Genetics, California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1996

Paula Lupini Brooks
Administrative Assistant III, Instructional Services, Diesel, Electronics, MFG, Mechatronics, and Welding; A.A., Focus in Communication. Olympic College, Bremerton, Phi Theta Kappa and National Dean's List, 2007; Certificates: Business Assistant, Rogue Community College, 2013

Marie Maguire-Cook, Ed.M.
Faculty, Lead Instructor, Department Chair, and Testing Administrator, Academic Success; M.A. M.Ed., Adult Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2002 2000; B.A.,B.S. Business Management, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, cum laude, 2000 1997; A.A.S., Electronic Office Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1996; Certificates: Business Assistant/Computer, RCC, 1994; Legal Office Assistant, RCC, Grants Pass, 1994

Tiffany Malsberger
Transition Specialist, Admissions and Recruitment; B.S., Human Services, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2016

Anna Manley
Foundation Support Specialist Development and Resource Allocation, RCC Foundation; B.A., Business Administration, Vanguard University, Costa Mesa, 1990; M.A., Education College Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, 1996

Wade Mann
Network Administrator, IT-Network & User Services; A.A., Computer Science, Rogue Community College, 1997; CompTIA A+ Certified Technician, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Ryan Maple
Faculty, Humanities; B.A., Spanish and English, University of Oregon, Eugene, cum laude, 1997; M.A., Spanish, University of Oregon, Eugene, 2000

Alex Markov
Faculty, Humanities and Communications; B.A., Communication Studies, Northwestern University, Evanston, 2008; M.A., Communication, University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, 2011

Angel McCauley
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid; A.A.S., Business Technology and Business Assistant certificates, Rogue Community College, 1996; A.S., Business, RCC, 2008

Mike McClure
Director, IT-Network and User Support Services; A.A.O.T., Computer Science, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2002; Certificates: Massage Therapy Certificate, RCC, 1994; Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP), 2012; Hyper-V Server Virtualization (MCTS), 2012; Microsoft Windows 7: Enterprise Desktop Admin, 2012; Managing Office 365 Identities and Services, 2015; Vanderbilt Lock Systems, 2016; David West Seventh Generation Diversity Award, 2018

Vicki McCrary
Assistant to the President-Operations, President's Office

Lorri McIntosh
Faculty, Practical Nursing; A.D.N., Regents/Excelsior College, 1995; B.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2010; M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2012

Dave McKeen
Faculty and Department Chair, Electronics; A.A.S., Electronics, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, summa cum laude, 1995; B.A., Management, Northwest Christian College, Eugene, summa cum laude, 1999; M.Ed., Adult Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, summa cum laude, 2003; Certificates: International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), 1996 1995

Rene McKenzie, Ph.D.
Director, Student Programs; B.A., Business Management, Northwest Christian University, 2002; Ed.M., M.S., Adult Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2008; Ph.D., Philosophy and Community College Leadership, OSU, Corvallis, 2015; Certificates: Computer Analyst Certificate, Rogue Community College, 1992

Greg McKown
Construction Project Manager, College Services Administration

Jess D. McLoud
IP Video Network Coordinator, Instructional Media; A.G.S., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2012; Extron ECS Certificate, 2020

Garrett Mecca
Network Administrator, IT Network Services; B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Portland, Portland, 2002

Rosalyn Mendoza
Administrative Assistant III, President’s Office; B.A., Spanish, University of Oregon, Eugene, 2013

Bridey Mendoza-Moore
Faculty, Early Childhood & Elementary Education

Kathy Meyer
Faculty, Practical Nursing

Mary Middleton
Faculty, Mathematics; M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, cum laude, 2001; B.A., Mathematics, Fort Lewis College, Durango, 1999

Gregory Millick
Advising Case Manager I, Advising

Rhonda Misner
Department Chair and Faculty, Health, PE and Recreation (HPER); B.A., Psychology, California State Fullerton University, Fullerton, 1982; M.S., Health, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, magna cum laude, 2011; M.S., Community Health, Canyon College, Caldwell, magna cum laude, 2009

Camille Mitchell
Science Lab Technician I, RVC Science Linfield College: Major business administration; American Institute of Banking; Basic certificate; 1966 SOSC: General studies/minor library science, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass; AGS, computer science/ physical science, 1995; Phi Theta Kappa honor society, 1993

Ryanne Mitchell
Graphics Specialist, Marketing; B.F.A., Graphic Design/Illustration, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, 1996

Andrew Mobbs
Program Coordinator, Career and Student Employment Services; B.A., Writing, University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR, 2009, summa cum laude; M.A., Teaching English as a Second Language, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2015, summa cum laude; Communication Studies Certificate, 2019

Cailin Mondo
Advising Case Manager I, Advising; M.A., Higher Education Administration, Bay Path University, Longmeadow, 2021; B.A., Psychology, California State University-Stanislaus, Turlock, 2016

Carmen Mons
Faculty and Training Services Coordinator, Dental Assistant program, Allied Health Occupations

Layne Morell
Academic Advisor II, TRiO Student Support Services; B.A., Economics, University of Washington, Seattle, 1992; M.B.A., Business, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2019

Peggy Mosley
Maintenance Custodian Lead, Facilities and Operations

Christine Murff
Payroll and Retirement Programs Coordinator, Human Resources; Business Assistant certificate, Rogue Community College, 1998; A.A.S., Business Technology, RCC, 1998; A.S., RCC, 2011

Catherine Murphy
Facilities Office Coordinator, Facilities and Operations

Deborah Murphy
Faculty, Early Childhood Elementary Education; B.S., English and Elementary Education, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1975; M.S., Elementary Education Specialization- Early Childhood, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1977. Oregon Teaching License, Music PreK-12 and Elementary Classroom PreK-8, 2007-present

Casey Nolen
Web Development Specialist, Instructional Media

Joshua Ogle
Director, Instructional Media and Helpdesk; B.S., Business Information Systems, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2008; M.B.A., Organizational Behavior, Marylhurst University, West Linn, 2012

Tracie Olsen
Program Support Specialist IV, Academic Success; A.A.O.T., Humanities, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, magna cum laude, 2008

Rachel Ostroskie
Transition Specialist, Admissions and Recruitment; A.G.S., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2016; B.S., Innovation and Leadership, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, summa cum laude 2020

Sharon Owen
Groundskeeper, Facilities and Operations

Manuel “Manny” Pacheco Jr.
Human Services Coordinator, Faculty Social Sciences/Human Services; B.S., Social Sciences/Human Services, Southern Oregon University 2008, Ashland, M.S., Mental Health Counseling, Southern Oregon University 2010, M.S., Master in Management, Southern Oregon University, 2021

Lisa Parks
Director of Allied Health and SOHOPE, Allied Health; B.S., Sociology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude, 2016; M.A., Communications and Curriculum Development, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, summa cum laude

Rose Passione
Financial Aid Coordinator, Financial Aid Advising; B.A., Music, George Fox University, Newberg, summa cum laude, 2004

Richard Pellerin
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facilities and Operations

Charles "Chip" Phillips, Ph.D.
Faculty, Humanities; B.A., English, University of California, Los Angeles, 1992; M.A., American Literature, San Diego State University, 1995; Ph.D., American Literature, Claremont Graduate University, 2004

Nicole Phillips
Maintenance Custodian

Thomas Pike
Faculty, Counseling and Advising; B.A., B.S., Earth Science, Principia College, Elsah, cum laude, 1984; B.A., Business Administration, Principia College, Elsah, cum laude, 1984; M.A., Counseling Psychology, Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene, 2001; Certificates: Holotropic Breathwork Facilitator, 2002

Donna J. Plummer
Academic Advisor II, Academic Case Manager, Southern Oregon HOPE; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Zeta Pi, 2008; B.S., Business Administration & Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2013

Melissa Polen
Faculty/Department Chair, Business Technology; B.S., Business Administration, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2007; M.B.A., Business Administration, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, 2010

Kimberly Pottbergl
Faculty, Nursing

Renéa Prell
Transition Specialist, TRiO ROC; B.A., Psychology/Gender, Sexuality &Women's Studies, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, cum laude, 2013

Alissa Ramirez
Administrative Assistant III, Adult Basic Skills

Allan Ramos Garcia
Eligibility Specialist, SOHOPE

Courtney Rasmussen
Institutional Research Analyst, Institutional Research, Effectiveness and Planning; B.S., Social Sciences - Human Service, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon, summa cum laude, 2017

George Razavine
Human Resources Specialist II, Human Resources

Iris Reagan
Faculty, Nursing; B.S.N., Southern Oregon University, 1993; M.S.N/M.H.A, University of Phoenix, 2009

Tracy Redd
Faculty and Department Coordinator, Mathematics; B.A., Math and Physics, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude, 1997; M.S., Physics, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1998

Ailym Pinero Requena
Transition Specialist English Language Acquisition (ELA), Admissions and Recruitment; Intl. B.A.,M.D., Central University of Venezuela, Venezuela, 1984; AGS, General Studies, Rogue Community College, 2019

Michelle Rhodes
Assistant, Dean of Curriculum and Academic Excellence, Instructional Services; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2013; Business Assistant Certificate, 2013; Small Business Management Certificate, 2013

William Riddle
Veterans Coordinator, Student Services Veterans Services; B.S., Applied Psychology, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, 2000

Peter Ridgeway
Faculty, Automotive Lab Technician and Co-department Chair, Automotive Technology

Rusty Riis
Faculty/Advisor, EMS Clinical Coordinator, Emergency Services; AAS-Paramedicine 2010; In-Progress- B.S. in Emergency Medical Services Administration, Eastern Oregon University; Certificates: NREMT Paramedic; Oregon Paramedic; NAMSE Instructor 1 & 2; AHA BLS Instructor; AHA ACLS Instructor

Dusty Rittenbach
Faculty & Science and Engineering Transfer Department Chair, Science; B.S., Physics and Applied Math, Walla Walla College, College Place, 1991; M.S., Physics with a minor in Biophysics and Biochemistry, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1993

Juan Rivera
Library Specialist, Acquisitions and Processing, Library Services; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2019, Alpha Zeta Pi; A.A.S., Business Technology: Marketing, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, 2000; Business Assistant Certificate, 2018; Business Information Specialist Certificate, 2017; Customer Service Certificate, 2017; Small Business Management Certificate, 2017

Daniel Rodriguez
Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facilities and Operations; A.S., Photography, San Bernardino Community College, San Bernardino, magna cum laude, 1987; B.S., Business and Management, University of Redlands, Redlands, magna cum laude, 1992

Makenzie Rodriguez
Library Specialist I, Library Services

Laurie Roe
Director and Accreditation Liaison, Institutional Research and Effectiveness and Planning

Bill Rounds
IT Systems Technician, IT - Network & User Services; A.A.S., Computer Science, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa; Honor Roll; 4.0 GPA, 2015; Certificates: Microsoft A+ Certified, 2016

Ben Russell
Electronics Lab Technician, Electronics; A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, PTK, 2007

Chiharu Sai (Ji Choon Choi)
Faculty, Humanities; D.M.A., Manhattan School of Music, New York, 2003; Master of Music in Piano Performance, Arizona State University, Phoenix, 1997; Doctorate of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, 2003, Manhattan School of Music; M.M.,1997, Arizona State University; B.M.,1994, Willamette University

Nicole Sakraida
Director of Admissions & Recruitment; B.A., Spanish, Seattle University, Seattle, 2004; Minor, Sociology, Seattle University, Seattle, 2004; M.Ed., Education, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Quito, Ecuador, 2007

Tanya Salas-Gonzalez
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid; A.S., Business, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2020

Terrie Sandlin
Outcomes and Assessments, Instructional Design & Assessment; M.Ed., Education, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, summa cum laude; B.S., Criminology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, summa cum laude

Elizabeth Schumann-Tusch
Assistant to the Vice President, College Services

Mackenzie Scruggs
Science Lab Technician, Science Department

Jim Shaw
Faculty/Advisor, Emergency Services; A.A.S, Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic, Rogue Community College, Medford, 2003; B.S., Public Safety, Emergency Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, summa cum laude, 2015

Larry Sheely
Telephone Systems Administrator, IT/ Internet & Telecommunication Services

Alena Siddon
Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid

Jodi Simons
Director of Operations, RCC Foundation; B.A., Psychology/Sociology, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2001; Ed.M., Adult Education, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 2013

Helaine Smith
Faculty, Science

Michelle Smith
Science Lab Technician II, Science B.S., Wildlife Mgmt, Virginia Tech, 1990 M.S., Forestry-International Resource Conservation, University of Montana, 1998

Ted Smith
Groundskeeper, Facilities and Operations A.S.O.H., Horticulture, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1979

Teri Smith
Faculty Coordinator, Allied Health Occupations, SOHOPE(Southern Oregon HOPE grant); B.A., Organizational Leadership, Northeastern University, Boston, summa cum laude, 2010; Ed.M., Adult Education and Curriculum Design, Northeastern University, Boston 2013; Certificates: Career Development Facilitator - University of Oregon, Eugene, 1997; Graduate Certificate; Distance Learning - Northeastern University, Boston, 2013

David Snell
Web Development Specialist, Instructional Media; A.A.O.T., General, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2003; B.A., Creative Writing, Pacific University, Forest Grove, magna cum laude, 2006, MS, Education, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, 4.0 GPA, 2017; Certificates: Digital Graphics Design, 2004

Sally Snyder
Assistant to the Vice President of Student Services, Diversity Programming Board Coordinator; B.A., Theater Arts, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1993; minor, Anthropology, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1993

Lisa Stanton CPA
Chief Financial Officer, College Services; B.A., Accounting, University of Portland, Portland, 1995; M.B.A., Business, Northwest Christian University, Eugene, Sigma Beta Delta, 2013

Rebecca Steen
Academic Transfer Advisor, TRiO-SSS (Student Support Services); A.A, Feather River College, Quincy, CA, 2008, high honors; B.A., English, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, 2014., high honors; M.Ed, Health and Wellness College, American College of Education, Indianapolis, IN, Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Theta Psi, 2021

Kathy Strong
Administrative Assistant III, Advising; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2019

Lynda Surran
Accountant II (Grants), Budget and Financial Services; B.A., Journalism, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1980

Dorothy Swain, Ph.D.
Faculty, Science; B.S., Chemistry, University of Illinois, Champaign -Urbana, magna cum laude, 1985; MA, Chemistry, Columbia University, New York City, 1987; Ph.D., Medicinal Chemistry, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1994; MAT, Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 1999

Ruth Swain
Director of the Small Business Development Center

Sean Taggart
Director of Risk Management and Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Risk Management; B.A., B.S., Criminal Justice (cum laude), Sam Houston State University, 2014, M.A., M.S., Security Studies, Angelo State University, 2016; CPP Certificate

Jeremy Taylor
Faculty, Computer Science; A.G.S., Human Services/Criminal Justice, Rogue Community College, 1993; B.S., Criminology, Southern Oregon University, 1996; M.S., Computer Information Science, Capella University, with Distinction, 2010; M.S., Network Architecture, Capella University, 2012; Certificates: Microsoft MCSA, MCSE, MCITP, Novell Master CNE and Cisco CCNA, A+, Network+, Security+, IT Project+, Linux+

Niki Theis-Coulter, Ph.D.
Faculty, Social Science; B.A., Microbiology-premed, Brigham Young University, Provo, cum laude, 1978; M.A., History/Psychology, Utah State University, Logan. summa cum laude, 1990; Ph.D. ABD, History/Psychology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia, 1998; Certificates: Law Enforcement Ranger Level 4-United States Forest Service; Wildland Firefighter-United States Forest Service; Structural Firefighter-Upwey Fire Brigade (Country Fire Authority, Australia)

Clayton Terpening
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker, Facilities and Operations

Brian Thompson
IT Help Desk Technician, Help Desk Staff Computers; A.A.S., Computer Support Technician, Health Informatics Option, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2018; Certificates: A+, 2018

Don Tiller
Media Specialist II, Help Desk; A.A.S., Computer Science, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, 2013; A.A., General Studies, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, 2014; Certificates: PC Microprocessor Systems Technician, 2012; High Technology Studies, 2012

Julie Toledo
Faculty Coordinator- Allied Health Occupations/SOHOPE; B.A Geography, Southern Oregon University, 2000 M.Ed. Career and Technical Education, Concordia University, 2020

Travis Toll
Program Specialist, Student Success; B.A., Photography/Graphic Design, Humboldt State University, Arcata, Founder/ President of HSU's Graphic Design Club, 2010

Ann-Margret Trausch, Ph.D.
Faculty, Electronics; A.A.S., Electronics, Riverside City College, Riverside, 1986; B.S., Industrial Technology, Humboldt State University, Arcata, 1990; M.S., Education, emphasis in Electronic Communication, HSU, Arcata, 1992; Ph.D., Higher Education Leadership and Corporate Programs, Capella University, Minneapolis, 2008; Certificates: Instructional Design for Online Learning(IDOL), 2004; Human Performance Improvement and Training Systems (HPI), 2004 2006

Ky Travis
Faculty, Criminal Justice/ROLEA

Tyler Tull
Building and Grounds Maintenance, Facilities and Operations

Dennis Underwood
Programmer Technician, Internet Services; A.A.O.T., Rogue Community College, 2001

Verne Underwood, Ph.D.
Faculty and Department Chair, Humanities; B.A., English, University of Oregon, Eugene, Phi Beta Kappa, 1987; M.A., English, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1989; Ph.D., English, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1996

Darren Van Lehn
Director of Athletics

Shannon Van Lehn
Advising Program Coordinator II, Advising; B.S., Psychology, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2010; M.P.A., Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, Capella University, Minneapolis, with Distinction, 2019

Svetlana Varner-Garske
Faculty, Math; M.S., Applied Mathematics, Chernivtsi State University, Chernivtsi, Ukraine, 1998

Cessa Vichi
Library Circulation Services Coordinator, Library; A.G.S., Two-Dimensional Art, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1985

Arismendi Villa
Transition Specialist-Latino Outreach & Recruitment, Admissions and Recruitment; B.S., Health & Physical Education, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 2019

Shannon Wade
Accounting Specialist III, Lead for Accounts Payable; Budget Financial Services; A.A.S., Accounting, Office Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 2000; Certificates: Office Assistant Certificate, RCC, 1999

Melissa Weast
Administrative Assistant, Instructional Nursing (RN and PN); A.S., Legal Administration, Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1985

Catherine Whitsel
Administrative Assistant, Enrollment Services; B.S., Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI, magna cum laude 2007; M.S., Publishing, Pace University, New York, NY, 2011

Barbara Wicks
Student Records Specialist, Enrollment; A.A.O.T., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1995; B.S., Environmental Studies, University of Oregon, Eugene, 1998

Marita Wilder
Data Management Specialist II, Curriculum and Scheduling

Ted Willhite
Faculty, Business Technology; B.S., Chemistry, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, Honors, 1974; M.B.A., Finance, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Beta Gamma Sigma, Honors, 1984

Richard Charles Williams
Faculty, Humanities; European Politics and Literature Program, University of Bradford, England, 1987-1988; B.A., Political Science, CSU, Northridge, 1989; M.A., English, Humboldt State University, 1998; M.A., Religious Studies, University of Wales, Trinity St. David,
2011

Sarah Wofford
Accounting Specialist, Accounts Receivable, Budget & Financial Services; A.G.S., Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, OR, Phi Theta Kappa, 2011; B.S., Business - Marketing Management, Western Governors University, 2020

Angel Woods
Administrative Assistant II, Marketing; A.A.O.T., Computer Science/Graphic Design, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, 2009; A.G.S., Business, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, Phi Theta Kappa, 2008

Bernyne Wright
Financial Aid Advisor, Financial Aid Advisors; A.A.S., Business Technology, Rogue Community College, Grants Pass, 1999

Daniel Wu
Academic Adviser II, Academic Case Manager, Counseling and Advising, SOHOPE (Southern Oregon HOPE grant); B.A., Economics, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC, 2000; M.Ed., Higher Education Student Affairs, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 2009

Colletta Young, Ph.D.
Director, TRiO Student Support Services (TRiO/SSS Programs), Director, TRiO University Transfer, Student Services; B.S., Home Economics Education, Abilene Christian University, Abilene, 1978; M.Ed., Counseling and Psychology, West Texas A&M University, Canyon, 1988; Ph.D., Educational Leadership, Gonzaga University, Spokane, 2003