College of Arts and Sciences
Brigitte Anderson, Professor of English
B.A. Mercator University of Duisberg
M.A. Bowling Green State University
M.A. Bowling Green State University
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
Petra Carroll, Associate Professor of Art
B.A. Rutgers University
B.F.A. Winthrop University
M.F.A. Winthrop University
Jeremy Dempsey, Associate Professor of Communication
B.A. Concord University
M.A. Marshall University
Slade Denman, Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Music and Bands
B.M.E. The Ohio University
M.M.E. University of North Texas
Lindsay Elliott, Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
B.S. Belmont University
M.A. Tennessee Technical University
LeAnne M. Epling, Professor of Psychology
B.S. Central Michigan University
M.S. Central Michigan University
Ph.D. Central Michigan University
Brittany Goetting, Assistant Professor of History
B.A. University of California
M.A. University of Maine - Orono
Ph.D. University of Maine - Orono
Jonathan Hale, Assistant Professor of Art and Digital Media
B.A. Morehead State University
M.A. Morehead State University
M.F.A. University of Kentucky
Justin Hazlewood, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S. Bethel University
M.S. Bethel University
Ph.D. Liberty University
Thomas R. Hess, Professor of Chemistry
B.S. Centre College
Ph.D. Texas A & M University
Michael Holcomb, Professor of Mathematics
B.S. Oklahoma State University
M.S. Purdue University
Ph.D. Louisiana State University
Lucy E. Holman, Assistant Professor of Business
B.A. Pikeville College
B.A. Morehead State University
M.A. George Washington University
Ed.D. Morehead State University
Bang Huang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S. Minnesota State University, Mankato
Ph.D. University of Wyoming
Cody Jarman, Assistant Professor of English
B.A. The University of Tennessee at Martin
B.F.A. The University of Tennessee at Martin
M.A. University College Cork
Ph.D. The University of Texas at Austin
Phillip Yuan Pei Jen, Professor of Biomedical Science
B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
B.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Ph.D. The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Kameyo Johnson, Staff Chemistry Laboratory Instructor
B.A. Oregon State University
M.S. Purdue University
Samuel Lane, Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S. Centre College
Ph.D. University of Kansas
Emily Lucas, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.A. University of Louisville
M.A.T. Morehead State University
Chandra K. Massner, Professor of Communication
B.S. Ohio University
M.A. University of Kentucky
Ph.D. Liberty University
Byron Meade, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. University of Pikeville
Mathys Meyer, Professor of Biology
A.A. Carl Sandburg College
B.A. Knox College
M.S. Illinois State University
Ph.D. University of Illinois
Oma Morgan, Professor of Chemistry
B.A. Queens Collee of the City University of New York
M.A. Queens College of the City University of New York
Ph.D. Queens College of the City University of New York
Lwiindi Mudena, Assistant Professor of Anatomy & Physiology
B.V.M. University of Zambia
M.A.S. University of Queensland
Ph.D. Washington State University
Sumer B. Music, Associate Professor of Religion
B.A. University of Pikeville
MPhil/Ph.M. University of Bristol
Ian Pimienta, Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S. University of the Philippines Diliman
Ph.D. Michigan State University
Peyton Prater, Staff Biology Lab Instructor
B.S. University of Pikeville
Eric S. Primm, Professor of Sociology
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D. University of Colorado
Tyler Ralston, Professor of History
B.A. West Virginia University
M.A. New Mexico State University
Ph.D. The University of Arizona
Andrew Reed, Professor of Film and Media Arts
A.A. Northwest Shoals Community College
B.S. The University of North Alabama
M.A. The University of Alabama
M.F.A. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Timothy Roberts, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A. Pikeville College
M.S. University of The Cumberlands
John Eric Rutherford, Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral & Commercial Vocal Music Studies
B.M.E. Otterbein University
M.M. Northwestern University
D.M.A. University of Washington
James Sapp, Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S. Kentucky Christian College
M.Ed. East Tennessee State University
PsyD Southern California University
PhD Northcentral University
Jessica Slade, Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. Henderson State University
Ph.D. East Tennessee State University
Amanda Slone, Associate Professor of English
B.A. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
M.F.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College
Ph.D. Northwest Nazarene University
Ella Smith-Justice, Professor of Spanish, Interim Dean of College of Arts & Sciences
B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A. The Ohio State University
Ph.D. Ohio State University
Agus Sofyan, Professor of Biology
B.S. Gadjah Mada University
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Jennifer Steigerwalt, Professor of English
B.A. Mount Holyoke College
M.Litt. Mary Baldwin College
M.F.A. Mary Baldwin College
Ph.D. Arizona State University
Jeffery Tyler Syck, Assistant Professor of Social Science
B.A. Morehead State University
M.A. University of Virginia
Ph.D. University of Virginia
Elizabeth Topping, Assistant Professor of English
B.A. Auburn University
M.A. Auburn University
Ph.D. Georgia State University
Kevin Wang, Associate Professor of Molecular Biology
B.S. Shandong Agriculture University
M.S. Biotechnology Research Institute of CAAS
Ph.D. Oregon State University
Burton J. Webb, Professor of Biology
B.S. Olivet Nazarene University
M.S. Ball State University
Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine
Phillip Westgate, Professor of Music
B.S. Kansas State University
M.M. Southern Illinois University
D.M.A. University of Illinois
Zhihong Xu, Professor of Biochemistry
B.S. Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
M.S. Shanghai Medical University
Ph.D. Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ph.D. Duke University
Coleman College of Business Faculty
Gregory Green, Associate Professor of Economics
B.A. Idaho State University
Ph.D. Temple University
Praveen Guraja, Assistant Professor of Information Technology Management
B.A. Acharya Nagarjuna University
M.S. Pittsburg State University
Ph.D. Indiana State University
Christopher M. Harris, Dean, Coleman College of Business
B.S. Pikeville College
M.B.A. Anderson University
D.B.A. Anderson University
Michelle Johnston, Assistant Professor of Business
B.A. Augsburg College
M.S. Capella University
Ph.D. Capella University
Brenda Maynard, Associate Professor of Business
B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
M.A.Ed. Eastern Kentucky University
Eric Vitatoe, Associate Professor of Business
B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.B.A. Liberty University
D.B.A. Grand Canyon University
College of Nursing & Human Services Faculty
Ashton Bartley, Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S. Pikeville College
M.S.W. University of Kentucky
Karen Damron, Professor of Nursing; Dean, College of Nursing and Human Services
B.S.N. University of Texas at El Paso
M.S.N. Bellarmine University
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Buford Edwards, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. Berea College
M.S.W. University of Louisville
M.Div. Northwest Nazarene University
Mamie Futrell, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. Cedar Crest College
M.S.W. Kutztown University
D.S.W. Capella University
Kathryn Gould, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. University of Kentucky
M.S.W. University of Louisville
D.S.W. University of Kentucky
Tauna Gulley, Professor of Nursing and Chair, RN-BSN
A.S. Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N. University of Virginia at Wise
M.S.N. Radford University
Ph.D. East Tennessee State University
Tansy Hall, Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S. Hazard Community and Technical College
M.S.N. Frontier Nursing University
D.N.P. Frontier Nursing University
Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Professor and Chair, Social Work Program
B.A. Pikeville College
M.S.W. University of Kentucky
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Shawna Kelly-Blair, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S. Pikeville College
M.S.W. University of Kentucky
Renee Krebel, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A. McKendree University
M.S.W. Saint Louis University
Dawnetta Marcum, Professor of Nursing
A.S. Southern West Virginia Community College
B.S.N. West Virginia Institute of Technology
M.S.N. University of Phoenix
D.N.P. Northern Kentucky University
Ashlie Newsome, Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S. Hazard Community and Technical College
B.S.N. East Tennessee State University
M.S.N. King University
Brittany Potter, Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.S. Pikeville College
B.S.N. Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N. Western Governor’s University
Sarah Ratliff, Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.S. University of Pikeville
M.S.W. University of Kentucky
Bethany Sullivan, Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College
M.S.N. Frontier Nursing University
Connie Workman, Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Program
A.A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College
B.S.N. University of Kentucky
M.S.N. University of Kentucky
D.N.P. Post University
Patton College of Education Faculty
Theresa Dawahare, Associate Professor of Education
B.A. Bellarmine University
M.A. Morehead State University
Johnny Fleming, Associate Professor of Education
B.S. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
L. Michael King Professor of Education
B.S. Radford University
M.S. Radford University
M.S. Radford University
Ph.D. Virginia Tech
Coletta Parsley, Professor of Education; Chair, Patton College of Education
B.S. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Ed.S. Morehead State University
Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
David Slone, Associate Professor of Education
B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Eric Werth, Director of Research and Entrepreneurship Incubator; Associate Professor of Education
B.S. College of Idaho
M.S. Oregon State University
Secondary Teaching Certificate Boise State University
Ed.D. Liberty University
Loredana Werth, Professor of Education
B.S. College of Idaho
M.S. Oregon State University
Ph.D. University of Idaho
Office of the President
Burton J. Webb, President of the University
B.S. Olivet Nazarene University
M.S. Ball State University
Ph.D. Indiana University School of Medicine
Loredana Werth, Executive Vice President, Professor of Education
B.S. College of Idaho
M.S. Oregon State University
Ph.D. University of Idaho
Paul E. Patton, Chancellor of the University
Governor, Commonwealth of Kentucky (1995-2003)
B.S. University of Kentucky College of Engineering
Bethany L. Kingery, Executive Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs
B.S. Pikeville College
J.D. Appalachian School of Law
Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Marisa Greer, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Eastern Kentucky UniversityM.S.N., Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.D - Eastern Kentucky University
Mathys Meyer, Assistant Vice President for Retention; Professor of Biology
A.A. Carl Sandburg College
B.A. Knox College
M.S. Illinois State University
Ph.D. University of Illinois
Amanda Slone, Assistant Vice President for Academics; Professor of English
B.A. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
M.F.A. West Virginia Wesleyan College
Ph.D. Northwest Nazarene University
Admissions
Corey Gannon, Exec. Director of Admissions
B.A. University of Pikeville
Athletics
Cody Andreychuk, Head Baseball Coach
B.A. Tusculum University
Richard E. Bentley, Director of Athletic Communication and Digital Media
A.A. Alice Lloyd College
B.B.A. University of Pikeville
M.S. Morehead State University
John Biery, Men’s & Women’s Cross-Country Coach
B.S. Pikeville College
Robert Brown, Director of Bowling/Head Women’s Bowling Coach
B.B.A. Morehead State University
M.B.A. Morehead State University
Hanna Case, Head Dance Coach
B.A. University of Pikeville
M.A. University of the Cumberlands
Donald Tigh Compton, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
A.A. Southwest Virginia Community College
B.S. Pikeville College
Lauren Curley, Director of Sports Medicine
B.S. Wilmington College of Ohio
M.A. Morehead State University
David Espinoza, Men’s and Women’s Head Track and Field Coach
B.A. Bluffton University
Corey Fipps, Head Football Coach
B.S. Harding University
M.S. Harding University
Gordy Gregg, Head E-Sports Coach
B.S. Towson University
Bernie Haney, Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach
B.S. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Justin Hazlewood, Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR)
B.S. Bethel University
M.S. Bethel University
Ph.D. Liberty University
M. Ellie Jackson, Head Archery Coach
B.S. University of the Cumberlands
Kris Kern, Head Volleyball Coach
R.B.A. West Virginia State University
Cailee Marcum, Women’s Tennis Coach
B.S. University of Pikeville
Weston McArthur, Strength and Conditioning Coach
A.S. Walters State Community College
B.S. University of North Georgia
M.S. University of North Georgia
Shaun Schetka, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.S. California University of Pennsylvania
M.S. California University of Pennsylvania
Dustyn Reinstetle, Men’s Golf Coach
B. S. University of Pikeville
Nelson R. Scott, Women’s Golf Coach
A.S. Pikeville College
Robert Staggs, Interim Athletic Director & Head Softball Coach; Athletics & External Affairs
A.S. Pikeville College
B.B.A. Pikeville College
M.S. University of Pikeville
Jeannie Stone, Cheerleading Coach
B.A. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Logan Langseth, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.A. Pennsylvania State University
M.B.A. Tiffin University
Clifton Williams, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.A. University of Kentucky
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Kyle Wilson, Head Men’s Bowling Coach
Bradlee Yoder, Assistant Athletic Director
B.S. University of Pikeville
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Band
Slade Denman, Assistant Professor and Director of Instrumental Music and Bands
B.M.E. The Ohio University
M.M.E. University of North Texas
Coleman College of Business
Christopher M. Harris, Dean, Coleman College of Business
B.S. Pikeville College
M.B.A. Anderson University
D.B.A. Anderson University
College of Arts and Sciences
Johnny Fleming, Faculty Chair
B.S. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Oma Morgan, Chair, Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
B.A. Queens Collee of the city University of New York
M.A. Queens College of the City University of New York
Ph.D. Queens College of the City University of New York
Eric S. Primm, Chair, Division of Social Sciences
B.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D. University of Colorado
Ella Smith-Justice, Interim Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
B.A. The University of Virginia’s College at Wise
M.A. The Ohio State University Ph.D. Ohio State University
VACANT, Director of Study Abroad Program
College of Nursing and Human Services
Karen Damron, Dean, College of Nursing and Human Services
B.S.N. University of Texas
M.S.N. Bellarmine University Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Tauna Gulley, Coordinator, RN-BSN Program
A.S. Mountain Empire Community College
B.S.N. University of Virginia at Wise
M.S.N. Radford University
Ph.D. East Tennessee State University
Genesia Kilgore-Bowling, Social Work Program Director
B.A. Pikeville College
M.S.W. University of Kentucky
Connie Workman, Associate Professor of Nursing; Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Program
A.A.S. Big Sandy Community and Technical College
B.S.N. University of Kentucky
M.S.N. University of Kentucky
D.N.P. Post University
Family Connections/UPIKE FIRST (First-Year Experience)
Stephanie Stiltner, Director of Family and New Student Connections
B.S. University of Pikeville
M.A. Morehead State University
Human Resources
Michael Pacheco, Associate Vice President of Operations and Human Resources
B.S. University of Rhode Island
M.S. Troy State University
Information and Technology Services
D. Steven Jackson, Director of Information Technology Services
B.S. Union College
Library Services
Edna Fugate, Director of Library Services
B.A. Pikeville College
M.S.L.S. University of Kentucky
C.A. Certified Archivist
Office of Advancement
Laura Damron, Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations
B.B.A. University of Kentucky
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Office of Business Affairs
Barry Bentley, Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs
B.A. Anderson University
M.B.A. Anderson University
Brandi Gollihue, Associate Vice President for Business Affairs & Controller
B.B.A. Pikeville College
Tiffany Thacker, Contracts & Procurement Manager
B.B.A. Pikeville College
M.B.A. University of Pikeville
Charles Atkinson, Director of Facilities
B.A. Southern Nazarene University
CFM Certified Facility Manager
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Margaret Wright Sidle, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness; Athletics Compliance Administrator
B.S. University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
M.A. University of South Dakota
Ph.D. University of Missouri – Columbia
Patton College of Education
Coletta Parsley, Chair, Patton College of Education and Director of Teacher Education
B.A. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Ed.S. Morehead State University
Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
Professional Development
VACANT, Director of Professional Development
Public Relations
Greta Slone, Director of Public Relations and Communications
B.A. Berea College
M.A. Dartmouth College
M.A. Trinity College
M.S.L.I.S. Palmer School of Library and Information Science
Student Retention Services
Daria Aguila., Athletic Coordinator
B.A. Jackson State University
Megan Childress, Assistant Dean of Student Success
B.A. Pikeville College
M.A. Morehead State University
Lori Hypes, Director of Academic Excellence
B.S. University of Virginia
M.S. Radford University
Bethany L. Kingery, Executive Director of Compliance & Legal Affairs
B.S. Pikeville College
J.D. Appalachian School of Law
Mathys Meyer, Assistant Vice President of Retention; Professor of Biology
A.A. Carl Sandburg College
B.A. Knox College
M.S. Illinois State University
Ph.D. University of Illinois
Robert D. Musick, Chaplain
B.A. Mount Vernon Nazarene University
M.A. Ashland Theological Seminary
D.Min. Methodist Theological School
J. Chris Robinson, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
A.A. Pikeville College
B.S. Tiffin University
M.Ed. Tiffin University
VACANT, Director of Diversity & International Student Affairs
Safety and Security
Oliver Lee Upchurch, Director of Public Safety
B.S. Bluefield College
Office of Financial Aid
Daniel Donner, Director of Financial Aid
B.S. Central Michigan University
University Registrar
Carla K. Branham, University Registrar
A.A.S. Ashland Community College
B.A. Morehead State University
M.A. Morehead State University
Presidents Emeriti
William H. Owens
B.S. Georgetown College
M.S. Catholic University of America
Harold H. Smith
A.B. Centre College
M.B.A. American University
Dean Emeritus
Wallace Campbell
B.A. Berea College
M.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Ph.D. University of Toledo
Faculty Emeriti
Carol Grizzard Browning
B.A. University of Richmond
M.Div. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
John Cade
B.S. Iowa State University
M.A. California State College-Fullerton
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts
Nancy Cade
B.S. Ball State University
M.A. Ball State University
Ph.D. Ball State University
Peggy Davis
B.A. Northern Arizona University
M.A. University of Arizona
Lois Esham
B.S. Pikeville College
M.S., M.A. Morehead State University
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Pamela Gilliam
B.S. Eastern Kentucky University
M.B.A. Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
John Howie
B.A. Swarthmore College
M.A. University of Dallas
Ph.D. University of Dallas
C. Frank Jacks
A.B. Emory University
B.D. Columbia Theological Seminary
Th.D. Union Theological Seminary
Patricia Kowalok
B.F.A. University of Iowa
M.A. University of Iowa
M.F.A. University of Iowa
Gene Lovel
B.A. Oklahoma State University
M.A. University of Chicago
Robert Mayfield
B.S. University of Cincinnati
M.S. University of Cincinnati
Ed.D. University of Cincinnati
James Riley
B.A. University of Central Arkansas
M.A. University of Arkansas
Ph.D. Ohio University
Howard V. Roberts
B.S. Pikeville College
M.B.A. Marshall University
Ed.D. University of the Cumberlands
Mary Rado Simpson
B.S.N. Western Connecticut State University
M.S.N. University of Kentucky Ph.D. University of Kentucky
Kathy Sohn
B.A. St. Joseph College (Maryland)
M.A. Northern Arizona University
M.Ed. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ph.D. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Board of Trustees
Officers
Terry L. Dotson, Chairman of the Board
Burton J. Webb, President
M. Lynn Parrish, Vice Chairman of the Board
Daniel P. Stratton, Secretary of the Board
Trustees
Nancy Horn Barker, Pharmacist
Big Sandy Healthcare
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Marcia Cassady, Attorney
Sole Proprietor
Louisville, Kentucky
Harding Dawahare, Vice President/Portfolio Manager/Financial Advisor (Retired)
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Lexington, Kentucky
Terry L. Dotson, President, Chairman & CEO
Worldwide Equipment Enterprises, Inc., & Subsidiaries
Prestonsburg, Kentucky
Larry B. Forester, Senior Vice President
Forcht Bank, NA
Lexington, Kentucky
W. Allen Gillum, CEO/General Manager (Retired)
Appalachian Wireless
Sandy Hook, Kentucky
Jean R. Hale, Chairman, President & CEO (Retired)
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc.
Pikeville, Kentucky
David L. Harris, Jr, CEO
MCF Advisors
Lexington, Kentucky
Gregory Harris, D. O, Oncologist and Partner
Harbin Oncology
Rome, Georgia
Jody Johnson, D. O, Cosmetic Surgeon and Owner
Luxe Cosmetic Surgery Center
Alexandria, Louisiana
Kansas Justice, Chief Operating Officer
Pikeville Medical Center
Pikeville, Kentucky
Mark Lynn, OD, Owner
Lynn Family Sports Vision & Training
Louisville, Kentucky
M. Lynn Parrish, President
Marwood Land Co., Inc.
Pikeville, Kentucky
Reed D. Potter Jr, Senior Wealth Manager, RJFS
Raymond James
Pikeville, Kentucky
John Rasnick, Manager
Rasnick Family Partnership, LLLP
Lexington, Kentucky
Rakesh Sachdeva, M. D., Physician and Founding Partner
Physicians for Children & Adolescents PSC
Pikeville, Kentucky
Daniel P. Stratton, Attorney
Smith, Thompson & Kennedy, PLLC
Pikeville, Kentucky
Richard A. Sturgill, Executive Chairman
bpm Lumber, LLC
Lexington, Kentucky
Gregory Vance, DMD, Periodontist
Premier Periodontics
Lexington, Kentucky
E. Bruce Walters II, President
Walters Corporation
Pikeville, Kentucky
Janice Sword Way, President
Leadership Kentucky Foundation, Inc.
Frankfort, Kentucky
Trustees Emeriti
William J. Baird III
Pikeville, Kentucky
Burlin Coleman
Pikeville, Kentucky