Faculty
Heather Aldrich, Assistant Professor, Nursing
M.S. Nursing, 2023, Grand Canyon University; B.S. Nursing, 2002, Oregon Health & Science University; B.S. Nursing, 2000, Oregon Health ScienceUniversity; A.S. Nursing, 1996, Southwestern Oregon Community College
Dr. John Bacon, Assistant Professor, Business/Accounting
D.B.A. Business Administration, 2014, George Fox University; M.B.A. Business Administration, 2005, Northwest University; B.A. Organizational Management, 2003, Northwest University
Ronald Bell, Professor, Counseling
M.C. Counseling Education, 1989, Arizona State University; M.F.A. Playwriting, 1980, University of California, Los Angeles; B.S. Theatre Arts, 1978, University of California, Los Angeles
Jason Bennett, Assistant Professor, Biology
M.A. Teaching, 2011, Southern Oregon University; M.S. Biology, 1999, California State University, Long Beach; B.A. Biology, Ecology and Evolution, 1993, University of California, Santa Barbara
Dr. Daniel Brouse, Professor, Biology
DC Chiropractic, 1998, Western State Chiropractic College; B.S. Biochemistry/Biophysics, 1995, Oregon State University
Amy Burgess, Assistant Professor, Biology
M.S. Environmental Science, 2011, Western Washington University; B.S. Integrative Biology, 2009, Brigham Young University
Jason Cash, Associate Professor, Health/PE, Track Coach
M.S. Physical Education Sports Management, 2007, Minnesota State University Mankato; B.S. History, 1994, Western Oregon University
Terry Cheyne Jr., Diesel Mechanic Visiting Instructor
Cert. Diesel Technology, 1988, University Technichal Institute
Chelsea Clemens, Professor, Welding/Manufacturing
A.A.S. Welding & Fabrication, 2013, Southwestern Oregon Community College
Dr. Aaron Coyner, Professor, Engineering and Physics
Ph.D. Physics, 2008, Rice University; M.S. Physics, 2005, Rice University; B.S. Engineering Physics, 2003, University of Tulsa
Cheryl Davies, Professor, Psychology
M.S. Psychology, 2001, Southern Oregon University; B.Commerce Communication, 1989, McMaster University
Tasha Davison, Professor, Forestry/Natural Resources
M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, 2015, ; B.S. Forestry Management, 2013, Oregon State University
David Deutschman, Associate Professor, Health/PE, Baseball Coach
M.F.A. Coaching & Athletic Administration, 2016, Concordia University; B.F.A. Business, 2012, Western Oregon University
Dr. Judith Dornbach, Associate Professor, Nursing
DrNP Nursing, 2017, University of Pittsburgh; B.S. Nursing, 1984, University of Pittsburgh
Noelle Ebert, Associate Professor, Info Resrcs/Instrl Librarian
M.A. Museum Studies, 2016, Western Illinois University; M. Library and Information Science, 2013, Dominican University; B.A. English, 2007, Western Illinois University
Jessica Engelke, Professor, Business
M.B.A. Human Resources Management, 2009, University of Phoenix; B.S. Business Management, 2006, University of Phoenix; A.A. General Education, 2004, Irvine Valley College
Maria Farinacci, Assistant Professor, Agroecology
B.S. Plant Ecology/Anthropology, 2010, Ohio University
Chris Foltz, Associate Professor, Culinary Arts
Cert. Professional Ice Carving Certi, 2005, Ice Sculpture Unlimited with Mike Vosburg; A.A.S. Professional cooking and Baking, 1998, Baltimore International Culinary College
Cassandra Frandsen, Assistant Professor, APCE Mathematics
M.S. Physics, 2006, Idaho State University; B.S. Biology, 2003, Idaho State University
Nicole Freim, Professor, Writing
M.A. English, 1998, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.A. English, 1994, Northern Illinois University; B.A. Theatre, 1994, Northern Illinois University
James Fritz, Professor, Art
M.F.A. Sculpture/Metal Casting, 1989, Southern Illinois University; B.F.A. Liberal Arts/Studio, 1983, St. John's University
Eric Gillam, Digital Design, Visiting Instructor
B.F.A. Art and Multimedia, University of Arizona; M.F.A. Media Design, Full Sail University
Benjamin Holt, Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S. Environmental Systems: Mathematical Modeling, 2008, Humboldt State University; B.A. Mathematics, 2002, Humboldt State University; A.A. Mathematics, 2000, Columbia College
Kristin Hovenkotter Greco, APCE Assistant Professor
B.A. Biology, 2002, Pacific Lutheran University
Sean Hutcherson, Professor, Mathematics
M.A. Mathematics and Science Education, 1994, University of California, Berkeley; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1989, University of California, Santa Barbara
Bernadette Kapocias, Speech, Professor
M.A. Communication, 1997, Washington State University; B.S. Communication, 1993, Southern Oregon State College
Andrea Knutsen, Assistant Professor, Science
Cert. Biochemistry & Molecular Biol, 2019, Oregon State University; M.S. Biology, 2008, University of Saint Joseph; B.S. Biology, 2001, Eastern Oregon University
Dr. Win McLaughlin, Assistant Professor, Geology
Ph.D. Earth Sciences, 2018, University of Oregon; M.S. Geological Sciences, 2012, University of Oregon; B.S. Environmental Science, 2010, University of the Pacific
Derek Morrelli, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
M.S. Chemistry, 2019, California State University, Fresno; B.S. Biology Cellular/Molecular, 2005, California State University
Alison Murphy, Assistant Professor, Baking and Pastry
Cert. Baking and Pastry, 2006, The Professional Culinary Institute; B.F.A. Fine Arts, 2005, University of California
Cody Rodriguez, Anthropology/Sociology Assistant Professor
M.A. Sociology, 2020, University of Hawaii at Manoa; M.A. Global Thought (Cultural Anthropology), 2020, Columbia University; M.A. Secondary Education, 2012, Hawaii Pacific University; M.A. Ohilosophy of the Social Sciences, 2009, London School of Economics and Political Science; B.A. International Relations, 2007, Hawaii Pacific University
Louis Rushton, Associate Professor, Mathematics
M.S. Mathematical Sciences, 2017, University of West Florida; M.S. Civil Engineering, 2013, Cleveland State University; M.S. Education, 2009, St Johns University; B.S. Applied Mathematics, 2007, University Oregon; A.A.O.T. , 2005, Southwestern Oregon CommunityCollege
Julie Ryan, Paramedicine Program Faculty Director, Associate Professor
Cert. Paramedic, 1999, College of Emergency Services; B.A. Music, 1990, Linfield College
Susan Sefers, Assistant Professor, Nurse Educator
M.S. Nursing, 2019, Western Governors University
Nicole Storbeck, Assistant Professor, Dental Assisting
Cert. Dental Assisting, 2019, Southwestern Oregon Community College; A.S. Agriculture Business Management, 2018, Umpqua Community College
Brian Truka, Professor, Mathematics
M.S. Mathematics, Stats & Computer Science, 2009, Marquette University; M.A. Philosophy, 2003, Marquette University; B.S. Mathematics, 1996, Bradley University
Kelly Willis, Assistant Professor, Nursing
M.B.A. Healthcare Management, 2018, Western Governors; M.S. Nursing, 2015, Western Governors; B.S. Nursing, 2013, Western Govenors; A.A.S. Nursing, 2003, Umpqua Community College
Michael Winston, Professor, Writing/Humanities
M.A. Creative Writing, 2013, University of North Texas; B.A. English - Creative Writing, 2011, University of North Texas; B.A. Spanish, 2011, University of North Texas
Marta Wozniak, Professor, Writing
M.A. English - Linguistics, 2004, Arizona State University; B.A. English, 2001, Southern Oregon University; M.A. English - Literature, 2001, Nicholas Copernicus University
Jedediah Wyman, Professor, Writing
M.F.A. Creative Writing, 2009, Oregon State University; B.F.A. History, 2001, University of Montana
Reza Yeganehshakib, Assistant Professor, Political Science/History
Ph.D. History, 2014, University of California, Irvine; M.A. History - Environmental History, 2011, University of California, Irvine; M.S. Environmental Studies-Policy and Planning, 2008, University of California, Fullerton; B.S. Chemical Engineering, 2002, Iran Azad University
