Faculty & Administration
MARI ABRIL (2019)
Professor, Digital Design and Production
B.F.A. 1994 California State University - Long Beach
M.A. 2007 Syracuse University
ROSA M. ACOSTA (2015)
Associate Professor, Architecture
A.S. 1996 College of the Desert
B.A. 2001 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
ALISON AIRHART (2017)
Professor, English as a Second Language Noncredit
B.A. 1986 University of Southern California
M.S. 2012 California State University - San Bernardino
Ed.D. 2022 Kansas State University
WENDY ALBERTY (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S. 2016 College of the Desert
B.A. 2019 Western Governors University
ANDREW C. ALEMAN (2021)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A. 2017 University of California - Los Angeles
M.A. 2019 University of Chicago
BETH J. ALLAN-BENTLEY (2018)
Associate Professor, Business
B.A. 1989 Michigan State University
M.B.A. 1992 Michigan State University
Ed.D. 2021 Kansas State University
HYE CHIN AN-DUNNING (2017)
Assistant Professor, Library and Information Studies
B.A. 2006 University of Memphis
M.S. 2010 Florida State University
DOROTHY ANDERSON (2014)
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.S. 2011 Mt. San Jacinto College
B.S. 2020 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2022 California State University - San Bernardino
WENDY E. ANSLEY (1998)
Professor, Kinesiology
A.A. 1993 Palomar Community College
B.A. 1995 Adams State College
M.A. 1997 San Diego State University
MARIA AVALOS (2016)
Associate Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.A. 2011 Chapman University
M.A. 2012 Brandman University
JEFF H. BAKER (2018)
Vice President, Student Services
B.A. 1992 Saint Mary's College
M.A. 1994 Saint Mary's College
HEATHER BASYE (2019)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A. 2010 Chapman University
M.S. 2017 California State University - San Bernardino
BRYAN BATRES (2023)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S. 2014 College of the Desert
B.S.N. 2019 University of Texas at Arlington
M.S.N. 2021 Grand Canyon University
VICTORIA BAUTISTA (2019)
Instructor, Counseling
A.A. 2010 Ventura Community College
B.S. 2014 California State University - Northridge
M.S. 2018 California Lutheran University
ELIU BENAVIDES (2015)
Professor, History
B.A. 1998 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2004 California State University - Fullerton
Ed.D. 2013 Argosy University - Inland Empire
YOLANDA BENDER (2020)
Assistant Professor, Hospitality Management
B.A. 1979 University of Southern California
M.B.A. 2022 University of the People
HEATHER BENES (2008)
Professor, English
A.A. 2003 Copper Mountain College
B.A. 2005 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2007 California State University - San Bernardino
DONBERT M. BITANGA (2002)
Professor, Architecture
B.ARCH. 1992 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
M.ARCH. 2010 Woodbury University
AMBER BLACK (2016)
Professor, Sociology
B.A. 2004 California State University - San Marcos
M.A. 2011 California State University - San Marcos
DONNA BLANTON (2017)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A. 2005 California State University - Long Beach
M.S. 2010 California State University - Long Beach
KIMBERLY BROOKS (2018)
Associate Professor, Counseling, Disabled Students Programs and Services
B.A. 2004 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2008 California State University - San Bernardino
GEORGE J. BROWN (2012)
Professor, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation
A.S. 2012 El Camino College
RICHARD BURNS (2017)
Assistant Professor, Geology
B.S. 2013 East Carolina University
M.S. 2015 East Carolina University
ADELL BYNUM (2000)
Professor, Coordinator/Counseling, TRiO ACES
B.A. 1975 University of California - Berkeley
M.P.A. 1982 California State University - East Bay
KRISTIE CAMACHO (2017)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A. 2003 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2007 National University
MONICA CAMARGO (1998)
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N. 1995 Southern Connecticut State University
M.S.N. Ed 2019 Grand Canyon University
JENNE CAREY (2021)
Professor, Music
B.S. 2006 McGill University
M.M. 2012 Westminster College of the Arts Rider University
M.S. 2021 Purdue University
ADRIAN CASAS (2021)
Associate Professor, Health Science
B.S. 2006 University of California - Los Angeles
M.P.H. 2014 Loma Linda University
M.S. 2018 Concordia University Chicago
JERMAINE CATHCART (2017)
Professor, Sociology
A.A. 2007 Orange Coast College
B.A. 2009 California State University - Long Beach
M.A. 2011 University of California - Riverside
Ph.D. 2016 University of California - Riverside
SURIA Y. CEJA VAZQUEZ (2021)
Professor, Spanish
B.A. 2009 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 2011 University of California - Riverside
Ph.D. 2015 University of California - Riverside
CARL CHRISTMAN (2016)
Professor, Speech
B.A. 2001 La Sierra University
M.A. 2005 California State University - Fullerton
JOANA G. CIURASH (2006)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S. 1996 California State University - Northridge
M.S. 1999 California State University - Northridge
OCEANA COLLINS (2015)
Professor, History
B.A. 2004 University of California - Santa Cruz
M.A. 2010 California State University - San Bernardino
SCOTT M. COOPER (2011)
Professor, Counseling, Transfer Center
B.A. 1996 Hanover College
M.A. 2000 Chapman University
MARIA ELENA CRUZ SANTOYO (2018)
Professor, Counseling, English as a Second Language Noncredit
B.A. 2005 California State University - Long Beach
M.A. 2008 California State University - Long Beach
DUSTIN S. CULHAN (2005)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. 1999 University of California - Riverside
M.S. 2001 University of California - Riverside
Ph.D. 2005 University of California - Riverside
VICTORIA CURRY (2016)
Professor, Counseling, Disabled Students Programs and Services
B.A. 1990 San Diego State University
M.A. 1994 California State University - San Bernardino
M.B.A. 1994 California State University - San Bernardino
VERONICA DAUT (2016)
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.A. 2006 Vanguard University
M.S. 2011 National University
Ed.D. 2017 Concordia University
MARIA G. DeSANTIAGO (2004)
Professor, Counseling, EOPS/CARE
A.A. 1998 San Diego City College
B.A. 2000 University of California - Berkeley
M.S. 2002 San Francisco State University
MARIA ELENA DIAZ (2015)
Professor, Speech
B.A. 2005 California Baptist University
M.A. 2008 University of Southern California
MEREDITH DILLON (2017)
Professor, Kinesiology
A.A. 1996 Santa Barbara City College
A.A. 1998 Santa Barbara City College
B.S. 1998 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
M.A. 2000 San Jose State University
Ed.D. 2014 San Francisco State University
KIMBERLY S. DOZIER (2005)
Professor, English
B.A. 1991 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 1994 California State University - Sacramento
Ph.D. 1998 Illinois State University
M.A. 2018 Lenoir-Rhyne University
GWENDOLYN D. EARLE (2019)
Associate Professor, Business
B.S. 1981 California State University - Fullerton
M.B.A. 2015 Webster University
MARY EDEN (2021)
Instructor, Counseling, Black Student Success Center
M.A. 2017 San Diego State University
AHMED ELSHAFIE (2015)
Associate Professor, Astronomy/Physics
B.S. 2005 Cairo University
M.S. 2012 University of Arkansas
Ph.D. 2012 University of Arkansas
LINDA EMERSON (2004)
Professor, Psychology
B.A. 1995 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S. 1998 California State University - San Bernardino
KATHLYN A. ENCISO (2006)
Professor, English
B.A. 1994 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 1996 University of California - Riverside
JOSEPH C. FARMER (2000)
Professor, MESA Program Director, Math & Science
B.S. 1974 California State University - Fresno
M.S. 1975 California State University - Fresno
Ph.D. 1982 University of Arizona
ANTHONY FESMIRE (2008)
Professor, Music
B.M. 1997 Berklee College of Music
M.M. 2000 University of Southern California
D.A. 2006 University of Northern Colorado
MELISSA FLORA (2008)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A. 2003 University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A. 2005 University of California - Santa Barbara
MARTIN FLORES (2019)
Assistant Professor, Cyber Security
B.S. 2018 California State University - San Bernardino
BRIAN FOTINAKES (2015)
Professor, English
B.A. 2005 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
M.A. 2007 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Ph.D. 2014 Indiana University of Pennsylvania
RAMIRO GALICIA (2015)
Professor, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Ventilation
B.S. 2012 California State University - Los Angeles
M.S. 2013 California State University - Los Angeles
DIANA GALINDO (2022)
Vice President, Human Resources and Employee Relations
B.A. 2010 California State University - San Bernardino
M.P.A. 2015 California State University - Long Beach
RODRIGO GARCIA (2023)
Vice President, Administrative Services
B.S. 2001 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
C.P.A. 2005 State of California
M.B.A. 2011 California State University - Fullerton
MICHAEL GARIETY (2020)
Assistant Professor, Physics
B.S. 2006 California State University - Stanislaus
M.S. 2011 California State University - Fresno
REBECCA GAYDOS (2019)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A. 2006 Reed College
Ph.D. 2015 University of California - Berkeley
JOHN A. GERARDI (2011)
Professor, Accounting
A.A. 1996 College of the Desert
B.S. 1997 California State University - San Bernardino
M.B.A. 2000 California State University - San Bernardino
ADAM GILL (2021)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S. 2015 University of California - Riverside
M.S. 2016 University of California - Riverside
AMY GLOVER (2019)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S. 2009 Central Michigan University
M.S. 2012 University of Southern Mississippi
LAURA D. GRAFF (1996)
Professor, Sociology
B.S. 1993 California State University - San Marcos
M.S. 1995 University of California - Riverside
DONNA GREENE (2008)
Professor, Distance Education & Instructional Design Coordinator
A.S. 1993 Mt. San Jacinto College
B.A. 2000 Chapman University
M.A. 2004 California State University - San Bernardino
ROBERT GUINN (2015)
Professor, Chemistry
B.S. 2009 University of Hawaii
M.S. 2011 Northern Illinois University
MICHAEL HAMILTON (2020)
Professor, Economics
B.A. 2007 Pepperdine University
M.A. 2012 California State University - Los Angeles
ELLEN T. HARDY (2002)
Professor, Anthropology
B.A. 1981 University of California - Los Angeles
M.A. 1983 University of California - Los Angeles
Ph.D. 1992 University of California - Los Angeles
STANLEY HENRY (2018)
Professor, Administration of Justice
A.A. 1989 Fullerton Community College
B.S. 1989 University of Redlands
MARIA HERRERA (2016)
Professor, Counseling, EOPS
B.A. 2002 University of California - Santa Barbara
M.S.W. 2010 University of Southern California
AMY HETHERINGTON (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S. 2007 College of the Desert
B.S. 2010 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S.N. 2012 California State University - San Bernardino
D.N.P. 2016 Brandman University
KHANH Q. HOANG (1998)
Professor, Counseling, International Education Program
A.A. 1990 Cypress College
B.A. 1992 California State University - Fullerton
M.A. 1997 California State University - Dominguez Hills
JENNA HUNTZINGER (2016)
Professor, Counseling, EDGE
B.A. 2006 University of California - San Diego
M.A. 2015 University of Redlands
LAURILIE JACKSON (2017)
Associate Professor, Media Production
B.A. 1991 Biola University
M.A. 1995 Regent University
ALEJANDRO JAZÁN (2008)
Professor, Communication Studies
A.A. 2002 Cerritos College
B.A. 2005 California State University - Fullerton
M.A. 2007 California State University - Fullerton
Ed.D. 2019 California State University - San Bernardino
CHRIS JONES (2008)
Professor, Psychology
B.A. 1997 University of Illinois - Chicago
M.A. 2000 University of Illinois - Chicago
Ph.D. 2013 Capella University
LEIF JORDAN (2007)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A. 1996 University of California - Berkeley
M.S. 1999 California State University - East Bay
M.A. 2002 University of California - Santa Cruz
Ph.D. 2006 University of California - Santa Cruz
ROBERT KELBLEY (2022)
Associate Professor, Computer Science
B.S. 2004 Ohio Northern University
M.S. 2006 University of California - Santa Cruz
LISA KINSEY (2015)
Professor, Nursing
A.S. 2001 Excelsior College
M.S. 2011 Walden University
DANIEL KLEINFELTER (2005)
Professor, Mathematics
A.S. 1996 Grossmont College
B.A. 1999 San Diego State University
M.A. 2001 San Diego State University
MZILIKAZI A. KONÉ (2019)
Professor, Political Science
B.A. 2005 Indiana University
M.A. 2007 University of Chicago
Ph.D. 2014 University of California - Los Angeles
THANG D. LE (2002)
Professor, Mathematics
B.A. 1996 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 1997 University of California - Riverside
Ph.D. 2002 University of California - Riverside
JOHN LEARNED (2007)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. 2001 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.A. 2004 University of California - Santa Barbara
Ph.D. 2007 University of California - Santa Barbara
KURT M. LEUSCHNER (1999)
Professor, Natural Resources
B.A. 1988 University of California - Santa Barbara
M.A. 1994 University of Florida
NEIL LINGLE (1989)
Interim Dean, School of Applied Science & Business
B.S. 1984 California State University - Long Beach
M.S. 1992 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
MONICA LOPEZ (2016)
Professor, Counseling
B.A. 2007 University of California - Riverside
M.S. 2011 National University
Ed.D. 2022 Kansas State University
EMILY MADDIGAN (2014)
Professor, Studio Art
B.F.A. 2001 Michigan State University
M.F.A. 2004 California State University - Long Beach
CARLOS MALDONADO (2007)
Interim Dean, Enrollment Services
A.A. 1996 Crafton Hills College
B.A. 1999 University of Redlands
M.A. 2007 University of Redlands
FÉLIX J. MARHUENDA-DONATE (2006)
Professor, Computer Information Systems
B.S. 1999 Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
M.A. 2006 University of California - Riverside
VALENTINE MARTINEZ GARCIA (2023)
Vice President, Instruction
A.A. 1992 Bakersfield College
B.S. 1994 University of La Verne
M.S. 1998 University of La Verne
D. CLAYTON MAYES (2002)
Professor, Criminal Justice
A.A. 1968 East Los Angeles College
B.S. 1972 Pepperdine University
M.P.A. 1973 Pepperdine University
MICHAEL P. McJILTON (2003)
Professor, Mathematics
A.S. 1997 Santa Rosa Junior College
B.S. 1998 Sonoma State University
M.S. 2001 California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
LAKESHIA McKENZIE (2021)
Assistant Professor, Sociology
M.A. 2011 California State University - Dominguez Hills
Ed.D. 2022 Alliant International University
CHRISTINE MELTON (2015)
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S. 2006 Northern Illinois University
M.S. 2008 University of California - San Diego
ANGELA MERAZ (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling, Athletics
B.A. 2004 University of California - Los Angeles
M.Ed. 2006 University of Maryland - College Park
Ed.D. 2022 Kansas State University
JANET MILLER (2018)
Professor, Theatre Arts
B.A. 1993 California State University - Northridge
M.A. 2007 California State University - Los Angeles
M.F.A. 2016 California State University - Los Angeles
CAMERON MILLER (2016)
Associate Professor, Fire Technology
B.A. 2004 University of Redlands
M.A. 2020 California State University - San Bernardino
ROSY STEPHANIE MONTALVO (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.S. 2016 College of the Desert
B.S. 2019 Western Governors University
JAMIL W. MORTADA (2019)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. 2003 University of Arizona
M.S. 2007 Florida State University
Ph.D. 2011 Florida State University
ALI MOUSSAOUI (2023)
Professor, Physics
B.S. 1985 University of Texas at Arlington
M.S. 2000 California State University - Los Angeles
RUTH M. NOLAN (1999)
Professor, English Composition
A.A. 1985 Victor Valley College
B.A. 1988 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 1995 Northern Arizona University
M.F.A. 2014 University of California - Riverside
THOMAS O'GRADY (2016)
Associate Professor, American Sign Language
B.A. 2008 Gallaudet University
M.A. 2013 Teachers College Columbia University
DONALD O'LOGHLIN (2008)
Professor, Employment Specialist, Disabled Students Programs & Services
B.A. 1997 University of California - Irvine
M.S. 1980 University of Arizona
CONSTANTINE DEAN PAPAS (2016)
Dean, School of Communication & Humanities
B.A. 1993 Villanova University
M.A. 1995 Claremont Graduate University
JORGE PEREZ (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S. 2008 University of California - Riverside
M.S. 2009 University of California - Riverside
AMANDA F. PHILLIPS (2012)
Dean, Counseling Services
B.A. 2001 Randolph Macon Woman's College
M.A. 2008 University of Redlands
JEFFREY W. PLACE (1997)
Professor, Turfgrass Management and Ornamental Horticulture
A.A. 1973 College of the Desert
B.S. 1975 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
GARY PLUNKETT (2014)
Dean, School of Health Sciences & Education
B.S. 1998 California State University - Dominguez Hills
M.S. 2003 California State University - Long Beach
BARTLOMIEJ S. PODLESNY (2005)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S. 2002 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
M.S. 2004 University of California - Riverside
FRANCISCO RAMIREZ (2014)
Professor, Counseling, Career Workforce Solutions Center
B.A. 1999 University of California - Los Angeles
M.Ed. 2003 University of California - Los Angeles
Ed.D. 2019 California State University - San Bernardino
CHRISTOPHER H. REBA (2019)
Professor, Commercial Music
A.A. 2001 MiraCosta Community College
B.A. 2004 University of California - San Diego
M.A. 2006 University at Buffalo
DOUGLAS REDMAN (2007)
Professor, Automotive
A.A. 1994 Fullerton College
B.A. 1998 California State University - Fullerton
M.S. 2006 California State University - Fullerton
EDWIN A. REED (2006)
Professor, Speech
B.S. 1995 Bradley University
M.S. 1997 Illinois State University
MICHELLE A. RICHARDS (2000)
Professor, Application and Information Systems
B.S. 1990 Oregon State University
M.Ed. 1994 Oregon State University
ERIN RICHARDSON (2017)
Associate Professor, Art
B.A. 2007 California State University - Northridge
M.A. 2009 California State University - Northridge
M.F.A. 2013 California State University - Long Beach
EDITH ROJAS SALAZAR (2018)
Assistant Professor, Geology
B.A. 2013 California State University - Los Angeles
M.A. 2016 California State University - Los Angeles
JOSE PABLO ROMERO (2016)
Professor, Accounting
B.A. 2011 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S. 2011 California State University - San Bernardino
ROBERT ROSTECK (2007)
Professor, Biology
B.A. 1987 Georgetown College
M.S. 1993 University of Tennessee - Knoxville
REID T. SAGARA (2014)
Professor, English
B.A. 1998 University of Hawaii
M.A. 2000 University of California - Riverside
M.Ed. 2013 University of Washington
PHILIP SALAS (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling, Student Support Services
B.A. 2007 University of California - Irvine
M.S. 2009 California State University - San Bernardino
SENORINA S. SALDIVAR (2008)
Professor, Counseling
A.A. 2003 College of the Desert
B.A. 2004 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2008 Chapman University
Ed.D. 2022 University of Maryland
FREDERICK SANGIORGIO (2006)
Professor, Counseling
A.A. 1997 Lake Tahoe Community College
B.A. 2000 California State University - San Francisco
M.S. 2003 California State University - San Francisco
ALEXA SAWA (2012)
Professor, Biology
B.S. 1997 Stanford University
Ph.D. 2004 University of California - Berkeley
CHRISTINE SCHAEFER (2016)
Professor, Counseling
B.S. 1978 University of Nebraska
M.A. 2003 John F. Kennedy University
RENATE SENTERS (2008)
Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A. 1985 Ludwig Maximillian University Munich
M.A. 1987 Ludwig Maximillian University Munich
WHITNEY SHAW (2020)
Professor, Communication Studies
B.A. 2008 California State University - Chico
M.A. 2010 California State University - Chico
MICHAEL SILVEIRA (2016)
Interim Dean, School of Mathematics and & Sciences
B.S. 2006 San Diego State University
M.S. 2010 San Diego State University
Ed.D. 2021 Kansas State University
JOSE SIMO (2000)
Professor, Counseling
B.S. 1989 Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.S. 1996 California State University - San Bernardino
CHRISTEN SMITH (2005)
Professor, English as a Second Language
B.A. 1994 University of California - Irvine
M.A. 1996 California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
MICHAEL L. SMITH (2001)
Professor, Philosophy
B.A. 1989 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 1994 University of California - Riverside
LISA SOCCIO (2006)
Professor, Art History
B.A. 1994 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 1997 California State University - Fullerton
Ph.D. 2007 University of California - Riverside
KURT SPURGIN (2018)
Professor, Health Science
B.A. 1994 University of California - Santa Barbara
D.C. 1998 Southern California University of Health Sciences
Ph.D. 2014 University of California - Riverside
DEAN STECKMAN (2020)
Instructor, Coordinator/Counseling, CalWORKs
B.A. 2017 University of California - Los Angeles
M.S. 2020 California State University - Long Beach
PAMELA STEGEMAN (2017)
Professor, Business
B.A. 1985 Hamilton College
M.B.A. 1990 Cornell University
Ed.D. 2021 Kansas State University
ANA M. STOCKWELL (2007)
Professor, Counseling, Health Sciences
B.A. 2004 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S.W. 2006 California State University - San Bernardino
Psy.D. 2021 California Southern University
KURT STRUWE (2017)
Professor, Culinary Arts
B.S. 2006 Art Institute of California
M.B.A. 2010 Southwest Minnesota State University
Ed.D. 2021 Kansas State University
MARY ROSE SUAREZ (2021)
Associate Professor, Simulation R.N.
B.S.N. 2011 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S. 2018 Western Governors University
DIANE E. TARAS (2006)
Professor, English as a Second Language, English
B.A. 1997 Laurentian University
B.A. 1981 University of Waterloo
M.A. 2004 California State University - Northridge
ANTHONY M. TESCH (2004)
Professor, Biology, Human Anatomy, Physiology
B.S. 1995 University of California - Davis
Ph.D. 2004 University of California - Davis
MARTHA TORRES-MENDEZ (2022)
Associate Professor, Spanish
B.A. 2013 California State University - Channel Islands
M.A. 2015 University of California - Irvine
Ph.D. 2020 University of California - Irvine
NICOLE TORTORIS (2008)
Professor, Sociology
B.S. 1999 University of California - Riverside
M.A. 2001 California State University - Fullerton
Ph.D. 2012 Capella University
EVELYN TREJO (2016)
Associate Professor, Counseling, Veterans
B.A. 2014 California State University - San Bernardino
M.S. 2017 California State University - San Bernardino
EDUARDO VACA (2016)
Associate Professor, Environmental Horticulture / Turfgrass Management
A.S. 2005 College of the Desert
B.A. 2021 California State University - San Bernardino
FREDERICK VESCIAL, JR. (1995)
Professor, English as a Second Language and Adult Basic Education
B.A. 1987 University of California - Irvine
B.A. 1991 University of California - Irvine
M.A. 1993 Monterey Institute of International Studies
GIUSEPPE VEZZOLI (2017)
Professor, Biology
B.S. 2002 Universita degli Studi di Milano
M.S. 2006 Universita degli Studi di Milano
Ph.D. 2014 University of California - Davis
ELIZABETH WALKER (2021)
Professor, Political Science
B.A. 2004 Pepperdine University
M.P.A. 2006 Seton Hall University
M.A.Ed. 2011 Claremont Graduate University
M.P.S. 2012 Claremont Graduate University
Ph.D. 2020 Claremont Graduate University
CORBYN WILD (2015)
Associate Professor, English
B.A. 2012 California State University - San Bernardino
M.A. 2013 California State University - San Bernardino
Ed.D. 2022 Kansas State University
CHANTAE WILSON (2018)
Assistant Professor, EMT Paramedic
B.S. 2009 Grand Canyon University
M.S. 2017 Grand Canyon University
MATTHEW WILSON (2019)
Assistant Professor, Phyiscal Therapy
B.S. 2012 University of Miami
D.P.T. 2015 University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
MARIANA ZEPEDA (2017)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A. 2012 University of California - Los Angeles
M.S. 2016 California State University - San Bernardino
Ed.D. 2022 Kansas State University
Faculty and Administration Emeriti
LaVONNE ABRUZZI (1987-1998)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Nursing
DAVID ACQUISTAPACE (1999-2015)
Professor Emeritus, Digital Design and Production
STEVEN R. ACREE (2001-2014)
Professor Emeritus, English
PILAR AGUDELO (2006-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Spanish
HORTENSIA "SANDY" ALWAN (1984-2001)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Spanish
EVE-MARIE ANDREWS (1999-2014)
Counselor Emeritus
JOHN A. ANELLO (1980-1987)
Professor Emeritus, Music
FRANKLIN Y. ATTOUN (1967-2014)
Professor Emeritus, French and Spanish
BASIL M. AUGUSTINE (2006-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
BETTY BALUSKI (2006-2015)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Nursing
ZERRYL BECKER (1999-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Business
ARTHUR W. BENDER (1969-1994)
Professor Emeritus, Microbiology
STEPHEN BENO (1985-2017)
Professor Emeritus, Culinary Arts
GARY R. BERGSTROM (1992-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Reading
ROBIN A. BEST (1997-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Applications Information Systems
BARBARA A. BOLAÑOS (1971-1995)
Professor Emeritus, Sociology
PAUL D. BOWIE (1970-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Biology and Botany
MARY A. BOYD (1989-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Reading
WAYNE E. BOYER (2005-2015)
Director Emeritus, Nursing and Allied Health
JUDITH BRAE (1988-2006)
Counselor Emeritus, Physical Disabilities
CATHLEEN M. BRANT (1991-2003)
Professor Emeritus, English
FAYE R. CASTILLEJA (1972-1994)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
JOHN R. COEFIELD (1963-1995)
Professor Emeritus, Health, Physical Education and Recreation
JOHN COLLIGAN (1987-1999)
Professor Emeritus, English and Reading, Copper Mountain Campus
JUDITH E. COOK (1994-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Art
LUIS CORONA (1975-2000)
Counselor Emeritus
JOHN D. CRAIG (1972-1983)
Professor Emeritus, Engineering, Copper Mountain Campus
BUFORD CRITES (1976-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Speech
MARGARET A. CURRLIN (1975-1986)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
LARRY M. DaSHIELL (1974-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Auto Mechanics
RITA R. DEAN (1973-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
MILFORD C. DECKER (1996-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Computer Information Systems
CLAUDIA F. DERUM (1997-2021)
Reference Librarian Emeritus, Library and Learning Resources
DENISE DIAMOND (2002-2021)
Professor Emeritus, English
MARCELINO DIAZ, JR. (1972-2005)
Counselor Emeritus Coordinator EOPS & CARE Programs
WALLACE G. DOHMAN (1969-1992)
Professor Emeritus, English, Copper Mountain Campus
RALPH DORRE (1996-2011)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, English
STEVE E. DOSTAL (1985-2018)
Professor Emeritus , Mathematics
KAREN DOSTAL (1985-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
DAVID EINSTEIN (1994-2012)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Art
SAUNDRA EMERSON (1999-2007)
Dean Emeritus, Health Sciences and ECE
ROBERT F. ESCUDERO (1974-1987)
Professor Emeritus, Spanish
JONATHAN D. FERNALD (2021-2020)
Profesor Emeritus, Library and Learning Resources
CHARLES B. FLATT (1964-2001)
Professor Emeritus, Sociology and Philosophy
ELIZABETH B. FRINCKE (1977-1998)
Professor Emeritus, Drafting & Interior Design
LEANORA R. FURR (1962)
Professor Emeritus, English
JOSEPHINE G. GALLEGOS (1967-2001)
Director Emeritus, Vocational Education
FRANK J. GARCIA (1968-1998)
Professor Emeritus, Health, Physical Education & Recreation
DAVID A. GEORGE (1986-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Business
DEEANN GERKEN (1992-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
RICHARD O. GILLICK (1975-1987)
Director Emeritus, Business/Institutional Services, Copper Mountain Campus
THOMAS L. GILLMAN (1989-2015)
Professor Emeritus, Computer Sciences
RALPH T. GRANNAN (1973-1997)
Professor Emeritus, Physics
CHARLES R. GREEN (1966-1997)
Dean Emeritus, Student Services and Relations
WILLIAM A. GUDELUNAS (1990-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Political Science and American History
EILEEN C. HACKETT (1993-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
GEOFF HAGOPIAN (1989-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
KELLY HALL (2008-2019)
Dean Emeritus, School of Social Sciences & Arts
CELIA C. HARTLEY (1992-1999)
Professor Emeritus Nursing, Division Chair Health Sciences, Director of A.D.N, VN, C.N.A and EMT Programs
BEVERLY A. HARTNETT (1968-94)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
SANDRA D. HAUF (2006-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
CYNTHIA HAY (2000-2014)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Nursing
FRANCIS J. HEDQUIST (1970-1991)
Professor Emeritus, Psychology
STEPHANIE HERRINGTON (1999-2015)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Early Childhood Education
WENDY J. HINRICHS SANDERS (2005-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Early Childhood Education
DEAN W. HOOVER (1973-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Reading
JAMES M. HOPP (1974-2001)
Professor Emeritus, English
CHERYL HOUSTON (1981-2017)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Kinesiology
KATHLEEN HUDGINS (2006-2014)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Nursing
JOSEPH B. IANTORNO (1974-1986)
Professor Emeritus, English
C.D. JACKSON Jr. (1988-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
MARIA C. JASSO (1996-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
PENNY S. JENISON (1999-2009)
Professor Emeritus, History / Political Science
DORIS F. KELLER (1972-1987)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
ELISE KING (1996-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
JOEL L. KINNAMON (2012-2021)
President Emeritus
CHARLES D. KROLL (2001-2014)
Associate Professor Emeritus, History
PAULA N. KROONEN (1984-2001)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Japanese and ESL
WILLIAM R. KROONEN (1969-2001)
Superintendent/President
JOHN B. LaFONTAINE (1996-2005)
Assistant Professor Emeritus , Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
IRENE M. LARSEN (1995-2014)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
CAROL A. LASQUADE (2005-2015)
Counselor Emeritus, Coordinator EOPS & CARE Programs
JAN B. LAWSON (1970-1994)
Professor Emeritus, English
MARIAN T. LEE (1973-1981)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics, Copper Mountain Campus
JUAN LUJAN (1989-2012)
Director Emeritus, Education Centers
PAUL MAAG (2000-2015)
Counselor Emeritus, Alternative Media Specialist
DOUG A. MacINTIRE (2002-2015)
Professor Emeritus, Physics and Computer Science
MICHAEL MANIS (1985-2010)
Professor Emeritus, Business
ELEANOR MARTIN (1977-1989)
Counselor Emeritus
ELIZABETH MARTIN (1979-1994)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
JOHN W. MARZICOLA (1972-1985)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
DIANNE S. MATHEWSON (1992-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Psychology
LISA McFADDEN (1997-2022)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
DONNA J. McLAIN (1968-1996)
Professor Emeritus, Health, PE and Recreation
JOHN R. McMILLAN (1967-82)
Director Emeritus, Admissions and Records Services
STEVEN R. McWILLIAMS (1971-2002)
Professor Emeritus, Geography and Anthropology
MERLE E. MERRITT (1970-1995)
Professor Emeritus, History, Copper Mountain Campus
GEORGE L. MEYER (1969-2002)
Professor Emeritus, Geology
ALFRED D. MILLER (1971-1993)
Counselor Emeritus, Copper Mountain Campus
DARRELL MILLER (1985-2016)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Culinary Arts
NANCY E. MOLL (2002-2019)
Professor Emeritus, Geology
MATTEO MONICA III (1973-2006)
Counselor Emeritus, Financial Aid
EDWARD A. MORANTE (1991-2005)
Counselor Emeritus
LINDA A. MORANTE (1993-2005)
Associate Professor Emeritus, English
LINDA A. MURPHY (2008-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
HOVAK NAJARIAN (1966-1994)
Professor Emeritus, Art
CHRISTOPHER E. NELSON (1996-2014)
Coordinator Emeritus, Academic Skills Center
JOHN L. NORMAN (1962-1999)
Professor Emeritus, Music
MICHAEL J. O'NEILL (1990-2008)
Professor Emeritus, Special Education, Coordinator, DSPS
BETTY J. OEDING (1967-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
JAMES C. ONEY (1970-1997)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
ROSEMARY ORTEGA (1972-2005)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
REYNALDO F. ORTIZ (1978-2011)
Counselor Emeritus
JAMES J. PARVIZI (2001-2017)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
JERRY R. PATTON (2004-2012)
President Emeritus
WILLIAM H. PIVAR (1971-1994)
Professor Emeritus, Business
SAMUEL H. PLUMER (1975-1986)
Counselor Emeritus, DSPS
RICHARD W. POST (1974-2007)
Dean Emeritus, Resource Development/Assistant to the Superintendent/President, Dean - Applied Science & Business, Director - Vocational Education
DIANE N. RAMIREZ (1974-2011)
Professor Emeritus, Special Education, Vice President Emeritus, Student Affairs
RICHARD W. RAWNSLEY (1999-2021)
Professor Emeritus, English
VICTOR RIOS, JR. (1999-2016)
Professor Emeritus, Sociology
BRETT ROMER (1964-2002)
Professor Emeritus, Physics and Mathematics, Division Chair, Science and Mathematics
MARGARET K. ROSE (1994-2014)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
VIDA ROSSI (2007-2022)
Professor Emeritus, English
DAVID SALTER (1975-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Biology
HUSHANG SHAHIDI (1989-2020)
Professor Emeritus, Economics and Finance
MARIA C. SHEEHAN (2001-2007)
Superintendent/President Emeritus
GWENDOLYN J. SMITH (1980-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
DOMENICO SOTTILE (1969-2010)
Professor Emeritus, Italian and Spanish
KAREN TABOR-REGIS (1992-2019)
Dean Emeritus, School of Mathematics & Sciences
JOHN C. TAMULONIS (1971-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Automotive Technology
JACK R. TAPLESHAY (1986-2017)
Professor Emeritus, Communication
TYRONE R. THOMAS (1990-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Adult Basic Education
DONALD D. THOMPSON (1965-1996)
Professor Emeritus, Physical Education
NORMAN THU (1975-2001)
Professor Emeritus, Political Science
CHRISTINE J. TOMLINSON (1976-1982)
Professor Emeritus, Music
MARY K. (CHRIS) TOTTEN (1994-2012)
Professor Emeritus, Biology
RODERICK S. TRACEY (1984-2014)
Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
DAVID VALENZUELA (2002-2016)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Art
ALLEN SCOTT VENTURA (2014-2021)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Fire Technology
ANTHONY VERIVE (2003-2018)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Early Childhood Education
ANNE M. WALKER (1984-2005)
Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
DOUGLAS J. WALKER (1971-2005)
Professor Emeritus Natural Resources and Entomology, Dean - Applied Sciences & Fine Arts, Division Chair - Applied Sciences
JOAN L. WALKER (2004-2014)
Assistant Professor Emeritus , Nursing
HARRY WALTHALL (1962-1994)
Librarian Emeritus
KENNETH A. WATERS (1968-91)
Professor Emeritus, Agriculture and Mechanics
FLOYD L. WATSON (1974-2005)
Professor Emeritus, Business
DON A. WELTY (1965-2004)
Coordinator Emeritus, Continuing Education
JOY E. WENTZ (1989-2004)
Professor Emeritus, English and Composition
CHAR WHITAKER (1991-2005)
Coordinator Emeritus, Library Services
K. LYNN YORK (1998-2018)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Computer Information Systems
LESLIE YOUNG (1998-2019)
Dean Emeritus, School of Health Sciences & Education
Faculty and Administration In Memoriam
HAROLD L. BIRD, JR (1974-1976)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
MARION BLONDIS (1965-1976)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
SANDRA R. BRANDON (1990-2007)
Professor Emeritus, Computer Information Systems
DAN A. BURKE (1966-1985)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
BRYAN R. BURRAGE (1973-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Biology, Anatomy and Zoology
DAVID BUTTLES (1997-2010)
Athletic Academic Advisor Emeritus
THOMAS CIASTKO (1981-99)
Professor Emeritus, Respiratory Therapy
EDGAR L. De FOREST (1962-78)
Professor Emeritus, English and Speech
DANIEL V. DETI (1962-2004)
Professor Emeritus, French and Spanish
STANLEY M. DUPREE (2012-2014)
Executive Director Emeritus, Human Resources and Labor Relations
M. W. ELLERBROEK (1961-1981)
Professor Emeritus/Past Dean of Business Services
RON R. EVANS (1971-2010)
Professor Emeritus, Art
SUSAN EVANS (1987-2011)
Adjunct Professor Emeritus, Art
CAROLYN L. FISHER (1963-82)
Professor Emeritus, Counseling
WENDELL C. FORD (1965-89)
Media Specialist Emeritus
LAWRENCE FREDERICK (1962-81)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
MICHELE GAINES (2002-2008)
Professor Emeritus, Theatre Arts
ALDEN N. GODFREY (1991-2006)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, Journalism
GEORGE D. GOODWIN (1962)
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy and Religion
ROBERT M. GRIFFIN (1966)
Professor Emeritus, Special Education
EUGENE K. HANSON (1969-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Philosophy and Religion
DONALD HARRISON (1971-1988)
Professor Emeritus, Business
CHARLES HAYDEN (1983-2012)
Trustee Emeritus
ROY HUDSON (1962)
Professor Emeritus, Rhetoric and Public Address
EDWIN T. INGLES (1960-1974)
Professor Emeritus/Past Dean of Instruction
ROBERT B. JORDAN (1966-2004)
Professor Emeritus, Psychology
MARIAN M. KATZ (1967-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
AUSTIN KILIAN (1970 -1987)
Professor Emeritus, Art
WILLIAM A. KOHL (1976-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Art
KEN LaMONT (1986-2006)
Counselor Emeritus
ROY MALLERY (1962)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Fine Art
JUDITH M. MANDEL (1989-2006)
Adjunct Instructor Emeritus, French
ANTHONY MANZONI (1986-2018)
Professor Emeritus, Golf
J.R. MASTERS, JR (1964)
Professor Emeritus, Speech
ROY C. McCALL (1959-73)
President Emeritus/Past President, Past Superintendent, Coachella Valley Community College District
BARBARA McFADYEN (1965-87)
Professor Emeritus, Political Science
MARTIN McKELL (1965-1985)
Professor Emeritus, Business
MERLE "BUD" MILLER (2004-2010)
Area 3 Board of Trustees
JAMES A. MILLS (1973-1992)
Professor Emeritus, Administration of Justice
KIM R. MILTENBERGER (1982-1999)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Speech
KATHLEEN MUCHNIK (1972-1987)
Assistant Professor Emeritus , Nursing, Assistant Chairperson, Nursing and Allied Health
GEORGE J. NELSON (1963-74)
Professor Emeritus, Chemistry
SEAMUS NUNAN (1962-1982)
Professor Emeritus, History
CHARLES R. PALMER (1969-1991)
Dean Emeritus, Educational Services, Copper Mountain Campus
C.A. PATTERSON (1974-99)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
LANCE READ (1964-96)
Counselor Emeritus
WILLIAM M. REESKE (1969-1999)
Professor Emeritus, English, Copper Mountain Campus
BETTY LOU ROCHE (1970-1989)
Professor Emeritus, Business
ANNE G. SADDINGTON (1995-2011)
Professor Emeritus, Human Services and Sociology
ANTHONY A. SAITTA (1967-1978)
Associate Professor Emeritus, Business
RHODA G. SCHWANKE (1973-1983)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing, Coordinator Emeritus, Student Health Service
PERRY J. SHENEMAN (1970-1981)
Professor Emeritus, Engineering Technology
STEPHEN SIMONSEN (1979-1997)
Professor Emeritus, Communication
GEORGE SMITH, JR (1973-94)
Professor Emeritus, Agriculture
FERN D. STOUT (1964-1987)
Superintendent/President Emeritus
NICHOLAS THEODOCIA (1990-2003)
Director of Financial Aid
FREDERICK THON (1962-1974)
Professor Emeritus, Drama
RAYMOND L. TRAYNOR (1974-1987)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education, Copper Mountain Campus
JOYCE WADE-MALTAIS (1966-1999)
Professor Emeritus, English and Speech
FRANCES De LONG WILSON (1969-1984)
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education