Nevada System of Higher Education
James E. Rogers, Chancellor
Carla Henson, Chief Human Resources Officer
Daniel Klaich, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Counsel
Earl Monsey, Special Counsel to the Chancellor
Kenneth McCollum, Interim Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Jane Nichols, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs
Bart Patterson, Chief Counsel
Jo Ann Prevetti, Executive Director of Chancellor's Office
Mike Reed, Vice Chancellor of Finance
Marcia Turner, Interim Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer University of Nevada Health Sciences System
Scott Wasserman, Chief Executive Officer of the Board of Regents
Board of Regents
Brett Whipple, Chair
Jack Lund Schofield, Ed.D., Vice Chair
Mark Alden
Stavros S. Anthony, Ph.D.
Cedric Crear
Thalia M. Dondero
Dorothy S. Gallagher
Jason Geddes, Ph.D.
Ron Knecht
James Dean Leavitt
Howard Rosenberg
Steve Sisolak
Michael Wixom
President
Maryanski, Fred, President, Ph.D.-1974, University of Connecticut; M.S.-1971, Stevens Institute of Technology; B.S.-1968, Providence College.
Executive Faculty
Beck, Erika, Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ph.D.-2001, University of California, San Diego; M.A.-1996, San Diego State University; B.A.-1994, University of California, San Diego.
Cantú, René Jr., Vice President for Multicultural Affairs, Ph.D.-2002, University of Texas at Austin; M.A.-1988, University of Texas at Austin; B.A.-1986, University of Texas at Austin.
Carpenter, Connie, Dean of the School of Nursing, Ed.D.-1989, University of Oklahoma; M.S.-1976, University of Oklahoma; B.S.N.-1970, University of Oklahoma.
DiMare, Lesley, Provost, Ph.D. - 1984, Indiana University; M.A. -1981, California State University Hayward; Secondary Teaching Credential -1974, California State University Sacramento; B.A. -1972, California State University Chico.
LaBuda, James, Vice Provost for Student Experience, Ed.D.-1995, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.Ed.-1989, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.-1981, University of Wisconsin; B.S.-1979, University of Wisconsin.
Mayfield, Francine, Dean of the School of Education, Ed.D.-1995, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.-1979, Southwest Texas State University; B.A.-1974, California State University at Los Angeles.
McGee, Joan, Dean of Fine Arts, Ed.D. -1995 University of Nevada-LV, NV; M.A. -1978, University of Denver, CO; B.M.E. -1976, University of Denver, CO.
Neel, Buster, Vice President for Finance And Administration, M.B.A. -1981, Auburn University at Montgomery; B.A. Mathematics -1970, Huntingdon College
Stewart, Spencer, Associate Vice President for College Relations, B.S.-2001, Brigham Young University.
Full-Time Faculty
Alessi, Karen, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D.-1995, New York University; B.S.-1989, Marymount Manhattan College, New York.
Bachman, Ling-Chih, Mathematics Lecturer, M.S.-1988, University of Illinois; B.S.-1983, Universidade de Brasilia, Brazil.
Baldwin, Edward, Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D.-1997, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.A.-1992, University of Tennessee; B.S. and B.A.-1989, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Benzel-Lindley, Jean, Assistant Professor of Nursing, PhD.-2005, University of Arizona; MSN-1998, University of Phoenix; MA-1992, California State University; BSN-1983, University of Wisconsin; BS-1976, Marian College.
Berman, Natalie, Assistant Professor of English, Ed.D.-2003, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed.-1967, University of Pittsburgh; B.S.-1964, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Bianca, L. Denise, Chemistry Lecturer, Ph.D.-1991, University of Missouri, St. Louis; B.S.-1983, University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Brautbar, Shirli, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D.-2005, University of Southern California; M.A.-1997, University of Chicago; B.A.-1995, Carnegie Mellon University.
Buck, Paul, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Ph.D.-1990, University of Washington; M.A.-1983, University of Washington; B.A.- 1978, California State University, Chico.
Burns, Myron, Assistant Professor of Counseling, Ph.D.-2002, Tennessee State University; M.S.-1998, Tennessee State University; B.S.-1994, Howard University.
Calarco, Patricia, Nursing Lecturer, MSN-2006 University of Nevada, Las Vegas; BSN-1985 University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Carlson, Russel, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D.-2002, Utah State University; M.S.-1997, University of Oregon; B.S.-1995, Brigham Young University.
Cho, James, Assistant Professor of Visual Media, M.F.A.-2002, University of California, San Diego; B.A.–1995, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Coffman, Sherrilyn, Professor of Nursing, D.N.S.-1988, Indiana University; M.S.N.-1971, Indiana University; B.S.N.-1968, Indiana University.
Dahn, Carol, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-1986 University of Texas, BSN-1981, Ursuline College, Ohio.
DeMartini, Clairin, Lecturer of Education, M.Ed.-1997, Harvard University, Educational Leadership and Organization program-2001, Uuniversity of California, Santa Barbara, B.A.-1991, Saint Mary’s College, Moraga.
Duncombe, Beth, Student Teaching Supervisor, M.Ed., University of Nevada, Reno, B.A., Witman College.
Duong, Hon-Vu, Biology Lecturer, M.D.-1994, Ross University; B.S.-1989, Pennsylvania State University.
Elliott-Martin, Deborah, Physical Sciences Lecturer, M.S.-1980, University of Nevada, Reno; B.S.-1977, University of California, Davis.
Grassian, Daniel, Department Chair of Humanities and Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D.-2002, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, M.A.-1999, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. and B.S.-1995. Wesleyan University.
Graziano, Kevin, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D.-2003, University of San Francisco; M.S.-2000, Central Connecticut State University; B.A.-1993, University of Connecticut.
Growe, Susan, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2006, B.S.N.-2004, University of Phoenix.
Henkelman, Wallace, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-1989, University of Texas; B.S.N.-1985, University of Texas; B.S.-1968, University of Wisconsin.
Hudson, Rhoton Titus, Assistant Professor of Education, Ed.D.-1999, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S.-1984, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.-1973, University of Georgia.
Ingram, Michelle, Nursing Lecturer, Ed.D. (C) -2007, University of Phoenix; M.S.N.-1995, Georgia State University; B.S.N.-1992, University of Michigan.
Jacobson, Linda, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2004, St. Joseph's College, Maine, BSN-1997 Graceland College, Iowa.
Jones, Janet, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2005, Dominican University of California, San Rafael, CA., B.S.N.-2000, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, OK.
Kebede, Kebret, Assistant Professor of Biology, M.D.-1985, Aristotle University, Medical School.
Kuniyuki, Andrew, Associate Dean for the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Ph.D.-1975, University of California, Berkeley; B.S.-1971, University of Hawaii.
La Chapelle, Peter, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D.-2002, University of Southern California; M.A.-1997, California State University, Bakersfield; B.A.-1992, University of Arizona, Tucson.
Lee, Jason, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D.-2005, University of California, San Diego; B.S.-1997, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Llasus, Ludy, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N.-1991, West Visayas State University, Philippines.
Malarkey, Margo, Nursing Lecturer, M.H.S.- Spokane, WA, B.S.N- Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY.
Martinez, Ginette, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N. -1999, University of Montreal , Prov. Quebec, Canada; B.S.N. -1995, University of Montreal , Prov. Quebec, Canada.
Mecham, Kelly, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-2003, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N.-1999, Point Loma Nazarene University.
Moe, Marilyn, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.-1974, University of Hawaii; B.S.N.-1972 University of Hawaii.
Moore, Richard, Professor of Economics, Ph.D.-1965, Claremont Graduate School; M.B.A.-1956, University of California, Berkeley; B.S.-1955, Claremont Men's College.
Navarrete, Lori, Associate Dean of Education, Ph.D.-1992, University of New Mexico, M.S.-1985, University of New Mexico, B.S.-1984, University of New Mexico.
Portillo, Annette, Assistant Professor of English and Ethnic Studies, Ph.D.-2005, Cornell University; M.A.-2000, Cornell University; B.A.-1996, University of California, San Diego.
Price, Edwin, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science, Ph.D.-1982, Washington State University; M.S.-1977, University of Georgia; B.S.-1973, University of Georgia.
Rattigan, Gail, Nursing Lecturer, M.S.N.–2001, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S.N.-1975 University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Robinson, Gregory, Director of Library Services, M.L.I.S.-1999, Louisiana State University; M.A.-1996, State University of New York at Fredonia; B.A.-1994, State University of New York at Fredonia.
Rudd, Lawrence, Assistant Professor of Education, Ph.D.-2005, University of Arizona, M.A.-1980, University of Denver, B.A.-1975, Wittenberg University.
Saulpaugh, Janine, Nursing Lecturer, M.S. -1993, Arizona State University; B.S. -1985, University of the State of New York; A.A.S. -1974, Orange County Community College, New York.
Scinta, Anthony, Department Chair of Social Sciences and Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D.-2004, University of California, Los Angeles; M.A.-1999, University of California, Los Angeles; B.A.-1998, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Sharp, Gwen, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D.-2005, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S.-2001, University of Wisconsin-Madison; B.A.-1997, University of Oklahoma.
Snyder, Shirlee, Associate Dean of Nursing, Ed.D.–1988, University of San Francisco; M.S.–1973, University of Alabama; B.S.N.-1971, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Sofferman, Scott, Biology Lecturer, D.V.M.-1988, University of Parma; B.S.-1977, University of York.
Thanki, Sandip, Department Chair of Physical Sciences and Assistant Professor of Physical Sciences, Ph.D. – 2004, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; M.S. – 1999, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; B.S. – 1997, Widener University.
Thomson, Grace, Lecturer of Business, M.B.A. -1999, Universidad de Especialidades Espiritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador, South Amercia; B.A. -1991 Universidad Catolica de Santiago de Guayaquil, Equador, South America.
Velickovska, Vanja, Biology Lecturer, M.S.-2002, University of Goteborg; B.S.-2000, University of Goteborg.
Vuong, Jill, Biology Lecturer, D.C.-2004, Palmer College of Chiropractic West; B.S.-2001, University of California, Santa Barbara.
Wertz, Ruby, Nursing Lecturer , M.H.A.-1998, University of St. Francis, Illinois, B.S.N.- 1989 Bloomsburg, PA.
Wong, Aaron, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D.-2007, University of California, San Diego; M.A.-2004, University of California, San Diego; B.A./B.S.-2002, University of California, Santa Barbara.