TAB C-6 WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION OF FACULTY APPOINTMENT 2016-2017

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Name: Rachel Adams Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of English Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2018 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $30,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.A., Western Carolina University, 2014; B.S., Gardner-Webb University, 2009

Name: Debra Connelly Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Communication Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2020 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $48,187.55 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.A., Central Missouri University, 1975; B.S., Central Missouri University, 1973

Name: Robert Donnellan Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of English Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2020 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $28,633.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.A., Western Carolina University; B.A., University of – Asheville; A.A., Northwestern Michigan College

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Name: Charles Fagan Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of Political Science and Public Affairs Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $31,586.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2015; M.A., University of Notre Dame, 2011; B.A., Washington and Lee University, 2006

Name: Laura Lembeck Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $32,409.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S., Florida Atlantic University, 2006; B.S., Western Carolina University, 1983; B.S.Ed., Western Carolina University, 1982

Name: Shane Schoepfer Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $55,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of Washington, 2014; M.S., Brown University, 2009; B.A., Brown University, 2009

Name: Emily Stafford Rank/Title: Instructor Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 10 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – June 15, 2020 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $45,107.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of Alberta, 2014; M.S., University of Alberta, 2010

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Name: Yiqing Yang Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Anthropology and Sociology Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $58,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of Utah, 2016; M.B.A., University of Liverpool, UK, 2008; B.S., Nanjing University of Economics, China, 1997

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Name: Edward Lopez Rank/Title: Professor Department of Economics, Management and Project Management Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 12 months Effective Date: January 3, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $184,406.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., George Mason University, 1997; M.A., George Mason University, 1995; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1992

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS Name: Jennifer Barrett-Tatum Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Teaching and Learning Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $58,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2013; M.S., University of , 2004; B.S., University of Tennessee, 2003

Name: Amy Stringer Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Teaching and Learning Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $57,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds

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Degree: Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 2004; M.S.Ed., Michigan State University, 1995; B.S., University of Tolego, 1987

Name: Heidi Von Dohlen Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Human Services Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $61,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: ED.d., Western Carolina University, 2012; M.S.Ed., State University of New York at New Paltz, 1995; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne, 1990

COLLEGE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Name: Joshua Overbay Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Stage and Screen Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $55,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.F.A., , 2010; B.A., Trinity International University, 2003

Name: David Starnes Rank/Title: Director of Athletic Bands / Assistant Professor School of Music Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 12 months Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $92,643.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: B.S., University of Tennessee, 1988

Name: Allison Thorp Rank/Title: Director of Choral Activities / Assistant Professor Status of Position: Tenure Track Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 1, 2017 until further notice Prior Service Credit: 1 year Salary: $54,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., Eastman School of Music, 2016; M.A., Marshall University, 2008; B.M.E., West Virginia Wesleyan University, 2005

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Name: Leigh Angel Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 20176 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $69,020.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University

Name: Cheryl Conway Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $64,506.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University

Name: Jeanne Dulworth Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Social Work Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $56,621.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S., University of South Carolina, 1998; B.SW., Western Carolina University, 1996

Name: Gail Elliott Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $61,663.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S., Western Carolina University, 2013; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2009; B.A., University of North Carolina – Asheville, 2004

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Name: Lydia Elliott Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $75,110.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Florida International University

Name: Jessica Graning Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 12 months Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $82,764.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., , 2003; B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 2000

Name: Colleen Hayes Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $62,624.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Marian College

Name: Susan Hester Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $61,663.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University

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Name: Mary Anne Hollis Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $71,631.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2002; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1987; B.A./R.N., University of Tennessee, 1980

Name: Ashley Hyatt Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 5, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $74,095.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina; B.S., Lafayette College

Name: Rebecca Lasher Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Social Work Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $55,152.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S., University of Tennessee, 1985; B.A., University of North Carolina - Asheville, 1983

Name: Melisa McNeil Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $62,099.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., Boise State University, pending 2018; M.H.S., Western Carolina University, 2008; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2005

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Name: Michelle Scifers Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Health Sciences Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $62,099.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.P.T., Emory University, 1994; B.S., University of Georgia, 1990

Name: Elizabeth Sexton Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $61,681.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University

Name: Elizabeth Wark Rank/Title: Assistant Professor Department of Physical Therapy Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 12 months Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $89,809.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: Ph.D., Simmons College, 2007; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, 1990; B.S., Ithaca University, 1981

Name: Dave Wells Rank/Title: Assistant Professor School of Nursing Status of Position: Fixed Term Service Obligation: 9 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 – May 15, 2019 Prior Service Credit: None Salary: $62,622.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Degree: M.S.N., University of Colorado; B.S.N., Gardner-Webb University

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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 2016-2017

Name: Wes Chancey Position: Associate General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator Department: Legal Counsel Office Effective Date: April 1, 2017 Present Salary: $130,000 Source of Funds: State Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: J.D., West Virginia University College of Law; B.A., West Virginia University Other Professional Experience: Assistant General Counsel/Director of University Compliance, Western Carolina University; Independent Contractor/Legal Clerk, The Davis Law Group, P.A.; Associate Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Hamstead, Williams & Shook, PLLC; Legal Graduate Assistant, Wester Virginia University General Counsel’s Office; Student Worker, Western Virginia University President’s Office; Marine Corps, Camp Lejenune, NC.

Name: Alexandra Fields Position: Area Coordinator Department: Residential Living Effective Date: June 15, 2017 Present Salary: $44,500.00 Source of Funds: Student Residence Hall fees Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: M.S.W., University of Kentucky; B.S., University of Central Florida Other Professional Experience: Residence Hall Director, University of Cincinnati; Interim Campus Advocate, University of Cincinnati; Graduate Residence Director, University of Kentucky

Name: Ivy Demetria Gibson Position: Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Department: Legal Counsel Office Effective Date: June 1, 2017 Present Salary: $90,000.00 Source of Funds: State Funds Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Other Professional Experience: Senior Strategic Business Partner, Mission Health, Human Resources; Staff Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C.; Paralegal Specialist/Law Clerk, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C.; Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, Washington, D.C.; Legal Assistant, Legal Aid of North Carolina.

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Name: Maeve Kirby Position: Residential Case Manager Department: Residential Living Effective Date: June 15, 2017 Present Salary: $46,500.00 Source of Funds: Student Residence Hall Fees Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Susquehanna University Other Professional Experience: Graduate Resident Director, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership and Training, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Graduate Practicum Student, The Pennsylvania State University

Name: Mike Langford Position: Director Department: Undergraduate Admission Effective Date: April 13, 2017 Present Salary: $88,420.00 Source of Funds: State Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: M.A., Appalachian State University; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University Other Professional Experience: Director of Recruiting & Marketing for Graduate School & Research, Western Carolina University; Director of Marketing & Communication, Lenoir-Rhyne University; Associate Director of Admissions, Lenoir-Rhyne University

Name: Carol May Position: Director of Development (Honors College/College of Fine and Performing Arts) Department: Development and Alumni Engagement Effective Date: May 8, 2017 Present Salary: $75,000.00 Source of Funds: State Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Permanent Full-Time Educational Background: Bluementhal Fellowship recipient, Queen’s University of Charlotte; M.B.A., McColl School of Business, 1994; B.A. Michigan State University, 1982. Other Professional Experience: Executive Director of Development, ; Director of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations, Pfeiffer University; Executive Vice President, The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Greenville, NC; Consultant, May/Seitz Marketing and Communications LLC; Senior Consultant, Audience Insight LLC; Vice President of Programming and Marketing, Bluementhal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, NC.

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WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION FOR ATHLETIC APPOINTMENTS 2016-2017

Name: Michael Ceccarelli Position: Director of Corporate Sponsorships Department: Athletics Effective Date: April 10, 2017 Present Salary: $37,555.00 Source of Funds: Athletic Funds Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Full-time Education Background: B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Other Professional Experience: Nashville Symphony, Corporate Sponsorships Officer, 2016-2017; Daily News Journal, Gannett/USA Today Network, Multimedia Sales Executive, 2015-2016l Learfield Sports, Middle Tennessee State University, Director of Sales, Corporate Sponsorship, 2012-2015

Name: Austin Burgess Position: Director of Ticket Operations Department: Athletics Effective Date: June 1, 2017 Present Salary: $32,500.00 Source of Funds: Athletic Funds Service Obligation: 12 months Status of Position: Full-time Education Background: M.B.A., Appalachian State University, 2015; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2012 Other Professional Experience: Interim Director of Ticket Operations, Western Carolina University, 2016-2017; Box Office Associate, Asheville Tourists, Asheville, NC, April 2016-September 2016; Ticket Operations Assistant, Western Carolina University, 2015-2016

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