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Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Graduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration (Senior Leadership Offices)


Robert C. Fisher, President (2000) 
Ph.D., University of Arkansas; M.B.A., University of Memphis; B.S., Henderson State University

Thomas Burns, Provost (2011)
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.A., Dickinson College    

Steven T. Lasley, Vice-President for Finance and Operations (1998) 
M.B.A., University of Georgia; B.S., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga    

Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President for Administration and University Counsel (1998) 
J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Baylor University  

Susan H. West, Vice President & Chief of Staff (1988) 
Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University    

Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations (2014)
Ph.D, M.A., B.A., University of Mississippi

Todd L. Lake, Vice President for Spiritual Development (2005) 
Ph.D., Boston College; M.Div., Southern Seminary; B.A., Harvard University         

Paula A. Gill, Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness (1994)
Ed.D., M.S. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University

Office of the President

Robert C. Fisher, President
Susan H. West, Vice President & Chief of Staff
Sue Heflin, Executive Assistant to the President
Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant to the Vice President & Chief of Staff

Office of the Provost

Thomas Burns, Provost
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University; B.S., Dickinson College
Paul Spilburg, Executive Assistant to the Provost
Kim Carr, Faculty Support Specialist
M.S., Miami University (OH); B.S., Colorado State University
Larry V. Brown, Budget Manager; Faculty Systems Administrator
M.Div., Liberty University; M.A., Liberty University; B.S., United States Naval Academy

Office of Assessment and Institutional Research

Patricia White, Assistant Provost for Assessment and Institutional Research
M.S. Middle Tennessee State University; B.S. Western Kentucky University
Brian Joy, Institutional Research Analyst
Patrick Haller, Business Intelligence Solutions Developer
Mary Lucus, Director of Institutional Research
M.Ed. Belmont University, B.A. University of Kentucky
Carol Smith Walter, Assessment Coordinator
M.A. Southwestern Theological Seminary, B.A. Bryan College

Office of the Vice Provost

Phil Johnston, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Pharm.D., B.S., University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Gina Miller, Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Teaching Center

Mike Pinter, Director
Ph.D., M.S., Vanderbilt University; M.Ed., University of Mississippi; B.A., Hendrix College
Nanci Alsup, Office Manager

General Education

Noel Boyle, Director of General Education
Ph.D., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., Grand Valley State University
Jovan Kearse, Administrative Assistant

Finance and Accounting Office

Steven T. Lasley, Vice President
M.B.A., University of Georgia; BS, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga; CPA
Amy Irwin, Executive Assistant
B.S. Belmont University

David Runyan, University Controller
M.B.A., Michigan State University; BA Michigan State University
Cathy Beahan, Budget Services and Reporting Coordinator
Walinda Thompson, Accounts Payable/Payroll Coordinator Assistant
Wanda Easter, Payroll Coordinator
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Kelly Kane, Account Analyst

B.A., University of Wisconsin Stout
John Malone, Assistant Controller
B.B.A., Austin Peay State University
Bailey Smith, Accounts Payable Coordinator
B.B.A., Belmont University
Cosonya Stephens, Budget Analyst
M.B.A., University of Redlands; B.S. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Catherine Murphy, Purchasing Coordinator
B.B.A., Belmont University

Facilities Management Services

Robert Chavez, Director
M.Admin, Northern Arizona University
Jennifer Shirley, Budget Analyst
M.S., University of Virginia; B.B.A., The College of William and Mary
Mark Grones, Assistant Director and University Engineer
B.S., Tennessee Technological University
Lindsay Bateman, Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Strange, Administrative Assistant
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University

Custodial Services

Sandra Kay Haynes, Manager
Marlon Ardon, Supervisor
Alvin Bell, Supervisor
Kenneth Jackson, Supervisor
Claudia Rosales, Supervisor

Landscaping and Grounds

Melissa Finan-Demalon Manager

Maintenance Services

Andrew Huff, Manager
Steven Johnson, Supervisor

Human Resources

Meg Arnold, Director of Organizational Development
M.Ed. Vanderbilt University, B.A. University of Mississippi
Morgan Hiler Human Resources Coordinator
B.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
Mandy Hodge, Human Resources Coordinator
B.A., Trinity Western University
LaKecia Hudson, Human Resources Generalist
M.Ed. Tennessee State University, B.B.A. Tennessee State University
Roslian Humphrey, Benefits Manager
M.B.A./H.R.M University of Phoenix, B.B.S. Tennessee State University
Leslie Lenser, Chief Human Resources Officer/Sr. Director
M.S. University of Memphis, B.A. Mississippi State University
Jason Pappas, Human Resources Generalist
M.B.A. Middle Tennessee State University, B.B.A. Middle Tennessee State University

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

Dr. Paula Gill, Vice President
Ed.D., M.S. The University of Alabama; B.S., Belmont University
Suzanne Clement, Executive Assistant
M.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Georgia

Library and Information Technology Services
Office of the Chief Information Officer

William Ingram, Associate Vice President and CIO
M.S., B.S., Columbus State University
Karen P. Hargrove, Administrative Assistant 
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Randall C. Reynolds, Director of Information Security
M.S., Lesley College; B.S., Berea College

Library Services

Sue Maszaros, Director
M.S., Drexel University; B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
E. Paige Carter, Access Services Manager
B.A., Belmont University
Nicole M Fox, Research and Instruction Librarian
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University; B.A. Middle Tennessee State University
Courtney Fuson, Electronic & Educational Resources Librarian
M.Ed., Lipscomb University; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; B.A., University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Charles W. Hodgin, III, Assistant Professor for Systems and Collection Management
M.A., University of Mississippi; M.L.I.S., Drexel University; B.A., University of Mobile
Allison Kee, Assistant Supervisor for Electronic Resources
B.S., Belmont University
Ashley Layhew, Collections Manager
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Tennessee State University
Jennifer MacLean, Library Assistant for Systems and Acquisitions
B.M., University of Alabama
RJ McDowell, Music and Media Assistant Supervisor
M.M., Belmont University; B.A., Furman University
Jenny Rushing Mills, Associate Professor, Coordinator of Research Services
M.A., East Tennessee State University; M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Tennessee Technological University
Gypsy Moody, Digital Access and Metadata Librarian
M.S.I.S., University of Tennessee; B.A., Oral Roberts University
Laura Price, Administrative Coordinator
B.A., University of Alabama
Lina Sheahan, Music Librarian
M.A., M.L.S., University at Buffalo; B.S., Gettysburg College
Brook Swiger, Day Supervisor for Access Services
M.M., Belmont University; B.S., University of Mobile
Claire Wiley, Research and Instruction Librarian
M.L.S., University of North Carolina, Greensboro; M.S.M., Austin Peay State University; B.A., Harding University

Administrative Technology

Jill B. Freeman, Director
B.S., Western Kentucky University
Greg Bagwell, Database Administrator
B.S. Austin Peay State University
Beth Brewster, Programmer Analyst
Paul Chenoweth, Web Programming Services Manager
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.Arch., Auburn University
Byron Marsh, Senior Web Systems Programmer/Analyst
B.B.A., Belmont University
Kevin S. McClung, Systems & Database Administrator
M.A., University of Memphis; B.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Laura Merkle, Admissions CRM Support Specialist
M.Ed., Lynchburg College; B.S., Lynchburg College
Kelly Moreland Jones, Trainer & Self Service Analyst
M.Ed., Middle Tennessee State University; B.A., Belmont University
Elizabeth Rogers, Senior Programmer Analyst
B.A., Baylor University
Dante Shields, Senior Systems Analyst
B.S., Tennessee State University

Instructional Technology

Geoff Price, Director
Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S., Baylor University; B.B.A., Baylor University
Chris Rains, Instructional Technology Specialist
M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; B.S., Xavier University

Network Infrastructure

Randy Capps, Director
Chris Baga, Security Systems Technician
James C. Early, PBX/Operations Coordinator
A.A., Nashville State Tech Institute
Dave Elder, Network Systems Administrator
A.S. Computer Science and A.S. Electronics, Nashville State Community College
Gary B. Hunter Sr., Telecommunications Services Manager
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., East Tennessee State University
Andrew Kee, Network Engineer
B.A., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Jonathan Willms, Network Services Technician
B.B.A., Belmont University; A.A.S., Volunteer State Community College

Service Desk

Millicent Marshall, Director
M.A., Belmont University; B.A., Dillard University
Mark Blackham, Student Services Computer Administrator
B.A., Belmont University
Jeff Brummitt, Computer Technician
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., East Tennessee State University
Steve Bunner, A/V Computer Technician
B.A., Harding University
Shawn Callis, Technology Coordinator-Special Projects
Bernard Clemmons, Computer Technician
Robert Dillingham, Service Desk Technician
B.B.A., Belmont College
Michael Elder, Computer Technician
A.S., Daymar Institute
Ron Romano, Computer Technician
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University
Chris Varga, Computer Technician

Office of the President

Dr. Susan West, Vice President and Chief of Staff
Ed.D., George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University; M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University   
Betsy Caffey, Executive Assistant
Athletics

Scott Corley, Athletic Director
Brian Ayers, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
M.S., Austin Peay State University; B.S., David Lipscomb University
Matthew Barnett, Assistant Baseball Coach
M.S., Morehead State University; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin
J. Steven Barrick, Associate Athletics Director
M.S., B.A., Western Kentucky University
Julie Beazley, Program Assistant
Lissa Bradford, Head Women’s Golf Coach
B.S., University of Alabama
Wes Burtner, Director of Athletic Fundraising
Richard F. Byrd, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
M.S., B.S., University of Tennessee
Mark Carr, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach
Ashley Casavant, Assistant Cross Country Coach
Debbie Chenoweth, Director of Basketball Operations
Heather Copeland, Assistant Director for Compliance
M.A.; University of Alabama at Birmingham; B.S., Samford University
Sean Costello, Assistant Coach, Women’s Basketball
Lauren Eads, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator
David Fish, Assistant Director of Athletic Marketing
Scott Flynn, Men’s Golf Coach
Travis Fravel, Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer
Joe Frye, Assistant Coach
Fred Gillum, Assistant Softball Coach
Bryan Green, Head Coach Men’s Soccer
Cameron Harvey, Assistant Coach Women’s Track and Field
Heather Henson, Head Coach Women’s Soccer
Tyler Holloway, Operations Assistant
Jordan Holm, Coordinator of Academic Services and Sports Ministry
Tony Howell, Assistant Volleyball Coach
B.S., University of North Texas
David L. Jarvis, Head Baseball Coach
M.S.E., B.S.E., Arkansas State University
Colette Keyser, Assistant Director of Compliance - Academic Support Services
M.A., Western Kentucky University; B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
Chris Kuhlmeyer, Head Softball Coach
Carley Kuhns, Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball/Travel Coordinator
Kristen Lambertson, Assistant Coach Softball
Jeffrey S. Langdon, Head Men’s Cross Country Coach/Track Coach
B.B.A., Belmont College
John Langdon, Assistant Compliance Director
M.S., University of Memphis; B.A., Rhodes College
Lindy Larocque, Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball
Jim Madrigal, Head Men’s Tennis Coach
Paul Malloy, Assistant Trainer
M.S., University of Pittsburgh; B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Amy Bond McGinnis, Program Assistant
B.A., Belmont University
Travis Morris, Assistant Soccer Coach
Ashley Neff, Assistant Coach Women’s Basketball
Cameron Newbauer, Head Coach Women’s Basketball
Mark Price, Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball
Kenisha Rhone, Assistant Director of Media Relations
B.A., Indiana University
Lee Rowland, Head Coach Strength and Conditioning
Greg Sage, Assistant Athletic Director Broadcasting and Media Relations
M.S., Syracuse University; B.A., Wake Forest University
Sean Sawyer, Assistant Director for Sales and Sponsorships for Athletics
John Schmidt, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Renee Schultz, Assistant Athletic Director of Student Services
Aaron Smith, Assistant Coach Basketball
Mark Srouji, Head Women’s Tennis Coach
M.S., B.A., Belmont University
James Strong, Assistant Coach Men’s Basketball
Lindsey Tonkin, Cheerleading Coach
B.A., University of Alabama

Auxiliary Services

Keith Chapman, CASP, Senior Director Auxiliary Services
M.S. Georgia State University; B.S. Berea College
Sally Dodd, Director of University Scheduling
B.A. Belmont University
Aaron Jerome, Director of Business Operations
M.B.A. Belmont University; B.B.A. Belmont University
Kendra Motycka, Conference Services Coordinator
B.B.A. Belmont University
Dan Bruni, Conference Services Coordinator
MSA Belmont University; BSBA Waynesburg University

Event Services

Andrea Runner, Director
M.S.A. Belmont University; B.S.B.A. University of Alabama Huntsville
Stephanie Estes, Production/Facilities Manager (McAfee Concert Hall)
M.M. Roosevelt University; B.M. Western Michigan University
Jessyca Christopher, Event Manager
M.B.A Middle Tennessee State University; B.B.A. Martin Methodist College
Alyssa Dinger, Event Manager
BBA Belmont University (In-Progress)
Jill Pappas, Event Manager
B.S. Shippensburg University
Matthew Hamilton, Event Operations Coordinator
B.A. Belmont University
John Wharton, Event Operations Technician
B.S. Belmont University
Michael Leggit, Event Operations Technician
B.S. Illinois Institute of Art
Alec O’Loughlin, Event Operations Technician
BS Old Dominion University

The Belmont Store

Stephanie Elder, Assistant Manager, Retail Operations
B.S. Western Kentucky University
Matt Reno, CCR, Assistant Manager, Course Materials Manager
B.B.A. Belmont University
Jennings Gardner, Customer Service Manager
B.A. Cedarville University
Austin Oglesby, Merchandise Manager
B.S. Middle Tennessee State University
William Greene, Cashier
B.S. Belmont University

The UPS Store at Belmont University

Nikkie Davis, Manager
Kaile Rozell, Sales and Delivery Associate
Liam McDonald, Sales and Delivery Associate
Anthony Primm, Sales and Delivery Associate
Falecia Murray, Sales and Delivery Associate
Marlin Reed, Sales and Delivery Associate
Chris Sagozs, Sales and Delivery Associate
William Whittaker, Sales and Delivery Associate
Hana Bebane, Sales and Delivery Associate

Office of Development and External Relations

Perry Moulds, Vice President for Development and External Relations
Ph.D., University of Mississippi; M.A., University of Mississippi; B.A., University of Mississippi
Carrie Cook, Executive Assistant to the VP of Development and External Relations
B.A., Western Kentucky University

Office of Alumni Relations

Mike H. Cortese, Director of Alumni Communication and Young Alumni | Adjunct Professor
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.B.A., Belmont University
Holly Newsome, Office Manager and Assistant to the Senior Director
B.S., Belmont University
Julie E. Thomas, Director of Alumni Relations
M.Ed., Belmont University; B.M., Belmont University
Philip Willmert, Director of Annual Giving and Special Gifts
M.B.A., Southeast Missouri State University; B.B.A., Southeast Missouri State University

Office of Advancement Services

Tony Exler, Director of Advancement Services & Information Systems
B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City
Bryan Mullican, Prospect Research Coordinator (2018)
B.A., The Catholic University of America
Rachel Ward, Gift Processor & Records Coordinator
M.A., Morehead State University; B.A., Montreat College

Office of Development

Gage Baxter, Major Gifts Officer
B.A., College of Charleston
Sarah Cates, Director of Development & Industry Relations, Curb College
M.Ed., Belmont University; BBA, Belmont University
Antonette Gardner, Assistant to Senior Director/Office Manager
M.B.A., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines; B.S., Ateneo de Davao University, Philippines
Russell Grimm, Director of Athletic Fundraising
M.S.A., Belmont University; B.S., University of Tennessee
Ileia Hook, Director of Development & Parent Engagement
M.B.A. Candidate, Belmont University; B.S., Northern Illinois University
Fred Kendall, Special Consultant to the President
Zack Middleton, Development Officer
B.A., Belmont University
Margaret Quigley, Director of Development
M.L.A.S. - Vanderbilt University; B.S.- DePaul University
Matthew Seaton, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University
Debbie Sprang, Sr. Director of Development and Alumni Relations
M. Ed., The Ohio State University; B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
Willie Young, Director of Major Gifts
Attended:  Louisiana State University, Memphis State University, Peabody College

Office of Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations

Kate Mosley, Sr. Director Strategic Initiatives and Development Operations
B.S., Belmont University
Darcy North, Sr. University Events Coordinator
M.B.A., Belmont University; B.A., University of North Texas
Anna Diggs, Donor Relations Specialist
M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; B.A, The Ohio State University

Office of University Marketing and Public Relations

Lougan Bishop, Web & Digital Media Manager
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
Caroline Bonetti, Marketing Coordinator
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Mary Anna Brown, Asst. Director of University Marketing & Public Relations
M.B.A., Belmont University; B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
John Carney, VIce President of Marketing and and Communications
B.A., University of Memphis
Glenda Dahlhauser, Design Operations Manager
B.A., Western Kentucky University
John Essary, Web Designer/Developer
M.A., Cumberland University; B.F.A., Cumberland University
Hilary Griffith, Graphic Designer
B.F.A., Union University
Anna Howard, Graphic Designer
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Natalie Smith, Senior Graphic Designer
B.F.A., Belmont University

Office of Communications

Misty Biggers, Office/Budget Manager
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Hope Buckner, Communications Specialist
M. Ed, Nonprofit Leadership, Belmont University; B.S., Belmont University
Eric Burford, Copy Center Supervisor
B.A., Belmont University
April Hefner, Editorial and News Content Director
M.A., Belmont University; B.S., James Madison University
Greg Pillon, Director of Communications
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University; B.S., Tennessee Technological University
David Rich, Copy Center Associate
B.S., East Tennessee State University
Sam Simpkins, University Photographer, Office of Communications
B.A., Montreat College; B.A., Western Kentucky University

Office of Administration and University Counsel

Jason B. Rogers, Vice-President
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania;  J.D., Vanderbilt University School of Law;  B.A., Baylor University
Alison Letcher, Executive Assistant/Staff Counsel
Office of Campus Security

Pat Cunningham, Director
Ron Baggett, Sergeant 3rd Shift
Liz Grubb, Coordinator of Security Programs
Mark Labbe, Captain 3rd Shift
Stephen McDowell, Sergeant 1st Shift
Louis Mills, Captain 1st Shift
Maria Pena, Sergeant 2nd Shift
Michael Pruitt, Assistant Chief
Melvin Leon Reed, Captain 2nd Shift
Robert Rusciano, Sergeant 2nd Shift
Michael Simpson, Administrative Captain

Office of Spiritual Development

Todd L. Lake, Vice-President
Ph.D., Boston College; M.Div., Southern Seminary; A.B., Harvard University
Benita J. Walker, CPS, Executive Assistant
B.S., Belmont University

Office of University Ministries

Heather Daugherty, University Minister
M.Div., Boston University; BA, Olivet Nazarene University
Christy Ridings, Director of Spiritual Formation, Associate University Minister 
M.A., George Fox University; B.S., Belmont University
Larkin Briley, Director of Missions and Outreach, Associate University Minister 
M.Div., Lipscomb University; B.S., Belmont University
Joshua TenHaken-Riedel, Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation
M.A., Taylor University; B.A., George Fox University
​LaReace Carr, University Ministries Assistant 
B.A., Tennessee State University