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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Board of Trustees, Administration and Faculty



HCJCD Board of Trustees

Dr. John E. Freeman***
Chairman

Mr. Larry McLellan**
Vice Chairman

Mrs. Marie Ethridge***
Secretary

Mr. Maxwell Barr**

Mr. Michael Flores*

Mr. Murray Murphy*
Dr. Charles O. Warren***

***Term ends 2016
 **Term ends 2018
  *Term ends 2014

Administrative Officers

Cheryl T. Sparks, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
President

Terry Hansen, A.A., B.S., M.S.
Executive Vice President

Nancy Bonura, B.S., M.A
Co-Interim Provost, SWCID

Amy R. Burchett, A.A., B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President Academic and Student Affairs

LeAnne Byrd, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Provost/San Angelo

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Co-Interim Provost, SWCID

Terry Hanson, B.A.
Executive Dean/Big Spring

Administrative Deans and Directors

Liz Adamson, A.S., B.S.
Director of Financial Aid
District

Candace Anderson, B.S.
Director of Enrollment Services
SWCID

Nancy Bonura, B.S, M.A.
Campus Dean Student Affairs
SWCID

Pam Callan, B.A., M.A., M.S.
Campus Dean of General Studies
San Angelo

Danny Campbell, B.S., M.S.
Campus Dean Academic Affairs
SWCID

Craig Caudill
Campus Maintenance Director
SWCID

Kym Clark
Director of eLearning
District

Brenda Claxton, A.A, B.B.A.
Controller
District

Lewanda Diaz, A.A., B.F.A., M.A.
Title V/READE Grant Project Director
District

Sophia Dominguez, B.S.,M.A.,M.S.,Ph.D.
Director of Advising & Career Counseling
Big Spring

Jan Foresyth, A.A.
Director of Institutional Advancement
District

John Green, B.A., M.A.
Director of Outreach
SWCID

Eric Hansen, B.B.A.
Director of Institutional Research
District

Kinsey Hansen, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Executive Dean of Big Spring Campus Area
Big Spring

Terry Hanson
Director of Physical Plant
Big Spring

Katrieva Jones-Munroe, B.S., M.S.
Dean of eLearning
District

Rhonda Kernick, B.S.
Director of Human Resources
District

Luis Kincade, A.S., B.S., M.L.S.
Dean of Libraries
District

Erin MacKenzie, B.S., M.S.
Campus Dean of General Studies
Big Spring

Jason Mims A.S., B.A., M.P.A.
Director of Business Services
District

John Parsons, B.A., M.S.
Campus Dean Student Services/WTTC Director
San Angelo

Scott Raines, B.S.
District Registrar
District

Ed Roberts, B.A.
Director of Computer Services
District

Fabian Serrano,B.S.
Director of Correctional Studies
District

Britt Smith, B.S., M.S.
Athletic Director
District

Cindy Smith, B.S.
Director of Information
District

Danny Sparks, B.S.
Dual Credit Coordinator
Big Spring

Bryan Stokes, B.S., M.S.
ASU STEM Grant Manager
District

Michelle Trubenstein, A.A.S., B.A.T., R.R.T., M.H.L.
Campus Dean of Workforce
San Angelo

Rebecca Villanueva, A.A.S., B.S.
Director of Enrollment Services
Big Spring

Jeff Ward, A.S.,B.S.
Campus Dean of Student Life
Big Spring

Instructional Division Directors

Tammy Alexander, B.S.
College Preparatory Studies (Co-Director) and Adult Basic Education
Big Spring

Amber Buske, B.A.
College Preparatory Studies (Co-Director)
Big Spring

Gayla Williams, A.A., B.B.E., M.B.E.
Career Technical Education
Big Spring

Luci Gabehart, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Nursing
Big Spring

Jimmy Hobdy, B.S.
Workforce Training
Big Spring

Amber Kelley-Anderson, M.A.
General Studies
Big Spring

Michelle Trubenstein, A.A.S., B.A.T., R.R.T., M.H.L.
Health Professions
San Angelo

Terri Nix, A.A., A.S, B.B.A., M.B.A.
Career Technical Education
San Angelo

Gwen Parsons, B.A., M.Ed.
English, Fine Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences
San Angelo

Jamie Rainey, B.A.
Workforce Training
San Angelo

Susan Strickland, B.B.A., M.Ed.
Math/Fine Arts
San Angelo

Tommy Tune, B.A., M.A.
General Studies
Big Spring

Faculty

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Mark Adams
B.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Assistant Professor/Kinesiology/Head Coach Men’s Basketball
Big Spring

Lila Adkins
A.A., Howard College; B.S., M.B.A., West Texas State University. Additional graduate study: Texas Tech University, North Texas State University, University of Texas of the Permian Basin, University of Central Oklahoma, and Adams State College
Associate Professor/Business and Computer and Information Systems
Big Spring

Estella Alba
B.S., DeVry Institute
Instructor/Facilitator/Adult Mexican Education Program
Eden

Gerald Allen
B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University
Assistant Professor/Mathematics
San Angelo

Nancy Allen, Dr.
B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Texas
Professor/Biology/Activity Director Title V eSTART Grant
District

Martha Alvarez
R.N., B.S.N., Angelo State University
Instructor/Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Jeff D. Anderson
B.A., Gallaudet University; M.S., Lamar University
Associate Professor
SWCID

Mandy Anderson
R.N., Covenant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor/Nursing
Big Spring

Vanessa Arista
LVN, A.A.S./RN, Howard College/B.S.N.
Instructor/Program Director/Nursing/CNA
Big Spring

Stacy Austin
B.A., M.A., M.F.A., New York University, McNeese State University
Assistant Professor/English
Big Spring

Adrian Ayala
Certified IPC Trainer/Machinist Instructor/Soldering
FCI

Elise Medina-Bancroft
B.A., University of Texas, San Antonio
Instructor College Prep/Achievement Coach
Big Spring

Greg Barnhill
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., University of Texas Tyler
Assistant Professor/Biology
San Angelo

K. Buddy Bauer
B.A., University of Texas, Dallas; CI/CT; BEI-V; Court Certification
Instructor, Interpreter Training Program
SWCID

Cash Berry
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor/Agriculture
Big Spring

Kevin Bohlin
Instructor/Men’s Head Basketball Coach
SWCID

Nita Browne
A.A.S., Howard College, CompTIA A+ and Network Certified; Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA)
Instructor/Program Director, Computer and Information Systems
San Angelo

Curtis Bruns
A.A.S., Howard College, ASE Certified Master Automotive Technician
Instructor/ Automotive Maintenance Technician
SWCID

Mark Burgess
A.S., Howard College
Instructor/Green Energy Technology
FCI

Mike Burrow
B.S., Texas Tech University
Instructor/Commercial Building Maintenance
GEO Cedar Hill

Stacey Burrow
B.S. Texas Tech University
Instructor/Adult Basic Ed
San Angelo

Amber Buske
B.A., California State University at Long Beach.
Additional graduate study: California State University at Dominquez Hills
Instructor/Program Director Preparatory Studies/Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
Big Spring

Pam Callan
B.A., M.A., M.S., Angelo State University; Additional graduate study: Angelo State University and Sul Ross State University
Professor/Speech/Psychology/English

San Angelo
Daniel Campbell
B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; M.T. (ASCP)
Associate Professor/Biology/American Sign Language
SWCID

Nancy Chavez-Coleman
R.N., A.A.S., Howard College
Instructor/Program Director LVN
San Angelo

Peggy Cheney
B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., University of North Texas
Assistant Professor/Biology
Big Spring

Christa Coffman
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor/Mathematics
San Angelo

Terah Collins
B.S., San Angelo State University
Instructor/College Prep Math
San Angelo

Brenda Contreras
R.N., B.C., St. Joseph’s School of Nursing
Instructor/Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Glenda Corker
A.S., University of the State of New York, R.N.
Instructor/Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

James “Matt” Crandall
B.S., West TX A&M; M.S., University of Utah
Associate Professor/Economics
San Angelo

Rita Crockett
A.S., Clarendon College; B.A., M.A., West Texas A & M University
Assistant Professor/Speech
Big Spring

Kirk Davidson
M.A., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor/Theater
Big Spring

Natalie Davis
B.S., Austin College; M.Ed., Abilene Christian University; C.S.T. National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting
Assistant Professor/Program Director Surgical Technology
San Angelo

Earl Diddle
B.S., Ashland University; M.S., Tennessee Tech University
Assistant Professor/Kinesiology/
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Big Spring

Kim Dorsey
B.A., St. Louis University; M.A., Miami University
Associate Professor/Spanish/ Developmental Reading/Writing
Big Spring

Carla Ebeling
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor/Biology
San Angelo

Nancigail Economidas
A.D.N., B.S.N., Angelo State University; M.S.N., Angelo State University
Associate Professor/Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Jill Estes
LVN, A.A.S./RN, Cisco College
Assistant Professor/Nursing
Big Spring

Lindsay Estes
M.S., New Mexico State University; M.A., University of New Mexico
Instructor/English, Title V Activity Director
Big Spring

Jeri Farmer
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.A.S., Midwestern State University; M.Ed., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor/Dental Hygiene
Big Spring

Brian Ferrell
Undergraduate studies Howard College
Instructor/Ornamental Horticulture
GEO Flightline

John Fisher
B.A., Angelo State; M.S., Sul Ross State University, Additional graduate study: Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor/Criminal Justice
Big Spring

Greg Gabehart
B.S,. SWOSU, Weatherford, OK; M.Ed., UCO, Edmond, OK
Assistant Professor/History
Big Spring

Diane Gierke
A.A., Cochise Community College; B.S., M.A., University of Arizona; Additional graduate study: Indiana State University
Associate Professor/Program Director/Administrative Office Systems and Child & Family Development
San Angelo

Amanda Glasgow
B.A., Texas Tech University
Instructor/Developmental Studies/ESOL
SWCID

Olivia Gonzalez
Licensed Instructor, Texas Cosmetology Commission
Instructor/Cosmetology
San Angelo

Tim Green
Undergraduate studies Midland College
Instructor/Auto Cad/
FCI

Daniel Guevara
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor/Biology Lab Manager
San Angelo

Tish Gutierrez
B.S., Pittsburg State University; M.S., Kansas State University
Associate Professor/Psychology
San Angelo

Jay Hall
B.S., M.S., University of Oklahoma
Assistant Professor/Mathematics
Big Spring

Kinsey Hansen
B.B.A., Texas State University; M.B.A., University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor/Business/
Campus Dean Workforce
Big Spring

Terry Hansen
A.A., B.S., M.S.
Big Spring

Carla Harrold
B.S., Angelo State University; M.B.A., University of Texas
Assistant Professor/Economics
Big Spring

Annessa Hays
B.S., Texas Tech; M.S., Texas Tech
Assistant Professor/Biology
San Angelo

Arvil Henry
Undergrad studies at Howard College
Instructor/Masonry
FCI

Lilli Hensley
B.A., Angelo State University; J.D., St. Mary’s University School of Law
Professor/Program Director/Criminal Justice
San Angelo

Nancy Woods Hernandez
B.S., San Diego State University; M.A., Webster University; Psy.D., Alliant International University; Additional graduate study: San Diego State University
Professor/Program Director/Business
San Angelo

Richard Hickam
B.S., M.S., Abilene Christian University
Assistant Professor/Psychology/
Program Director Behavorial & Social Sciences
Big Spring

Keith Hidalgo
B.S., M.A., M.P.A., Angelo State University
Associate Professor/
Government
San Angelo

B. Jenee Higgins
B.A., M.A., Texas Tech, Lubbock
Instructor/English
Big Spring

James Hobdy
A.A.S., Howard College,B.S.,Midwestern University
Instructor/Program Director Industrial Production Tech./Director of Workforce Training
Big Spring

Sandra Hodnett
A.A.S., Howard College, Licensed Texas Cosmetology Instructor
Instructor/Cosmetology
Big Spring

Alan Hollandsworth
Instructor/Electrical Trades
FCI

Travis Hunter
A.A., Community College of the Air Force; B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Assistant Professor/Program Director/EMS
Big Spring San Angelo

Randall Jenkins
B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Angelo State University
Associate Professor/College Preparatory Mathematics
San Angelo

David Jones
Certificate Jefferson Co.Vocational School, Ohio; Certificate U.S. Army
Instructor/Wind Energy
FCI

Linda Keeney
B.S., M.S., Angelo State University
Associate Professor Math/Program Director Math, EDUC, PHED
Big Spring

Zoel Kelly
B.A., M.A., Texas A&M University Texarkana
Instructor/English
Big Spring

Amber Kelly-Anderson
M.A., Sul Ross; M.A., New York University
Assistant Professor/English
Big Spring

Greg Kernick
B.S., Oklahoma Panhandle State University; M.S., Northern Arizona University
Associate Professor/Kinesiology
Rodeo Coach
Big Spring

Randy Key
Certificate, Paris Junior College
Instructor/ Welding
SWCID/Big Spring

Lauri Kirgis
B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownsville; R.R.T. National Board for Respiratory Care
Instructor/Director of Clinical Education/Respiratory Care
San Angelo

Lisa Lang
RN, MSN, Walden University
Instructor/Health Professions
Big Spring

Tom Land
Instructor/Commercial Food Management
GEO

Vasant Limaye
Certificate, A.A.S., Seattle Central Community College; B.S., Gallaudet University; M.S., Bowie State University; Additional Graduate Study: Rochester Institute of Technology, Texas Tech University
Professor/Business
SWCID

Larry Logsdon
B.A. University of Houston; M.A.T. Angelo State University
Instructor/History
San Angelo

Bennie Lubke
Licensed Instructor, Texas Cosmetology Commission
Instructor/Cosmetology
San Angelo

Erin MacKenzie
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor
Biology/Campus Dean General Studies
Big Spring

Carol Mann
R.N., B.S.N., University of Bridgeport; M.S.N., Graceland University, C.R.N.A.
Assistant Professor/Nursing
Big Spring

Linda Marino
A.A., Howard College; B.A. University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., Sul Ross State University
Assistant Professor
Developmental Studies
Writing/Title V Campus Activity Co-Director
SWCID

Craig Maxwell
B.S., M.S., Tarleton State University
Assistant Professor Commercial Food Management
GEO Flightline

Annie McKinnon,Dr.
Dr. in Chiropractic; Bachelor of Science in Anatomy; Parker College of Chiropractic
Associate Professor/Biology
Big Spring

Billy McMahon
A.A.S., Howard College. Additional undergraduate study: University of Texas at Arlington
Instructor/Computer and Information Systems
FCI

Carlos Medrano
Certificate in Dental Lab Tech
Instructor/Dental Lab Technology
SWCID

Richard Merrick
Instructor/Plumbing
FCI

Gary Morris
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor/Building Trades
Big Spring

Katrieva Jones-Munroe
B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin.,M.S. A & M University, Prairie View
Assistant Professor/Dean of eLearning
District

Regina Myers
B.S., Howard Payne
Instructor/Adult Basic Ed
San Angelo

Sara Myers
R.N., B.S.N., University of Texas Austin, M.S.N. University of Texas El Paso
Assistant Professor/Nursing
Big Spring

Julie Neal
B.A., University of Texas; M.A., California State University; Additional graduate study: West Texas A&M University, Fort Hays State University; Texas Tech University
Associate Professor/English
Big Spring

Roger Nielsen
Instructor/HVAC
San Angelo

Terri Nix
A.A., A.S., Howard College; B.B.A., M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Additional graduate study: North Texas State University and Sul Ross University; Certification of Organizational Management, University of Arizona
Associate Professor
Business/Division Director Career & Technical Education
San Angelo

John Overton
A.S., Howard College; B.A., University of Texas-Arlington; M.Ed., Tarleton State University
Assistant Professor/Athletic Trainer
Big Spring

Annette Paige
A.A.S., Howard College, Licensed Texas Cosmetology Instructor
Instructor/Cosmetology
Big Spring

Gwen Parsons
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University
Program Director English/Title V Campus Activity Co-Director/Associate Professor/College Preparatory Studies
San Angelo

Robert D. Patterson
B.S., Baylor University; D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry
Professor/Dental Hygiene/Supervising Dentist
Big Spring

Kirk Peterson
B.S., Midwestern State University; M.A., Angelo State University
Assistant Professor/Program Director Radiologic Tech
San Angelo

Hawley Pfluger
B.S., Sul Ross State University
Instructor/ Ornamental Horticulture
FCI

Patty Pfluger
Certificate/Serv Safe
Instructor/Commercial Food Management
FCI

Marcie Puckitt
B.S., M.A., Angelo State University
Instructor/English
San Angelo

Anissa Pullig
B.A. Shreiner University
Instructor/Biology Lab
San Angelo

Wayne Rackley
B.S., Abilene Christian University
Instructor/Program Director/Computer Aided Drafting Technology
San Angelo

Kelly Raines
B.S., M.B.A., Lindenwood University
Assistant Professor/Kinesiology/ Head Softball Coach
Big Spring

Robert Reid
TSTC
Instructor/HVAC
FCI

Marty Rice
Undergraduate study: Howard College
Instructor/Executive Housekeeping
FCI

Ricky Rodrique
B.S., Angelo State University
Instructor/Adult Basic Ed
Eden

Ronnie Sandoval
A.S. Rochester Institute of Technology
Instructor/Building Construction Trades
SWCID

Elizabeth Schorr
Instructor/Assistant CRE/Coach
SWCID

Angie Serrano
Licensed Instructor, Program Director Cosmetology
Instructor/Cosmetology
San Angelo

Fabian Serrano
B.S., University of Texas of the Permian Basin
Instructor/Workforce Readiness/Director of Correctional Studies
FCI

Stacy Slaten
B.F.A., B.S., Texas Tech University; M.F.A., Miami University
Assistant Professor/Art
Big Spring

Britt Smith
B.S., M.S., West Texas A & M University
Assistant Professor/Head Baseball Coach
Big Spring

Leslie Smith
B.S., Howard Payne University
Instructor/Adult Basic Education
Brownwood

Melody Spalding
Instructor/Health Professions
Big Spring

Homer Stewart
B.M., Texas Tech University; M.M.Ed. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor/Music
San Angelo

Susan Strickland
B.B.A., Angelo State University, M.Ed., Wayland Baptist
Instructor/Preparatory Studies/Program Director FA and Social Science
San Angelo

Cheng Tan
B.A., M.S., Gallaudet University
Associate Professor/Math
SWCID

Mary Tinsley
A.A., Howard College; B.S., Park University
Instructor/College Prep Math
San Angelo

Manuel Tobias
L.V.N., Howard College; R.N, A.A.S., Excelsior College
Instructor/Vocational Nursing
San Angelo

Nancy Treadwell
M.E.D., Angelo State University
Associate Professor/English
San Angelo

Michelle Trubenstein
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A.T., University of Texas-Brownfield; R.R.T., National Board for Respiratory Care; M.H.L., Park University
Assistant Professor/Division Director HP/Campus Dean of Workforce
San Angelo

Tommy Tune
B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A.,
Associate Professor/History and
Big Spring

Eddie Vandewalker
B.M.E., East Central University; M.M., University of Texas at Arlington; Additional graduate study: University of North Texas and University of Houston
Associate Professor/Music/Program Director Fine Arts
Big Spring

Debbie Van Pelt
A.A.S., Howard College; B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor/Adult Basic Education
Big Spring

Barbara Walker
B.B.A., West Texas State University, M.B.A., University of Texas at Permian Basin
Associate Professor/Business
San Angelo

La Tisha Ward
A.A.S., Howard College; B.S.N., Texas Tech University
Instructor/Nursing/Clinical Teaching Assistant/Tutor Retention Specialist
Big Spring

Rhonda Watson
LVN, Howard College
Instructor/Workforce Training/Nurse Aide
San Angelo

Donald Weeks
Undergraduate study: East Texas State University
Instructor/Basic Computer Skills
GEO

Susan Welch
B.S., Angelo State University; M.S., Sul Ross State University; B.A., University of Kentucky; M.Div., University of the South
Assistant Professor/Biology
San Angelo

Lisa Westlund
B.A., Gallaudet University
Instructor/ Graphic Arts Technology
SWCID

Janice Gottshall Whipple
B.A., M.Ed., Angelo State University, Reading Specialist
Associate Professor/College Preparatory Studies English
San Angelo

Erin Whitford
Instructor/English
San Angelo

Dwight Willborn
Instructor/Building Trades
FCI

Deborah Williams
B.B.A., M.B.A., Angelo State University
Instructor/Adult Basic Education
San Angelo

Gayla Williams
A.A., Howard College; B.B.E., M.B.E., West Texas State University; Additional graduate study: Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, North Texas University, and Adams State College
Professor/Business and Office Administration/ Division Director Career & Technical Ed
Big Spring

Daniel Woolley
B.S., Texas A&M; M.S. Angelo State University
Assistant Professor Agriculture/Livestock Judging Coach
Big Spring

Respiratory Care Medical Directors

Walter Rustmann, D.O., FCCP, FAASM, Des Moines College of Medicine

James A. Parker, JR., M.D. Texas A & M University College of Medicine