2014-2015 Catalog & Student Handbook
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Welcome to Midland College! Midland College is your college, and our focus is on YOU. Our goal is to provide programs and services to meet your needs. Midland College has been serving Midland and the region for over 40 years. During that time, Midland College has made an indelible mark on our community, and we strive to be student centered. We pride ourselves on providing our students with one-on-one interaction with top faculty in an environment that stresses student accomplishment above all else. Courses in our academic programs transfer easily to four-year universities throughout the nation, and our career and technical programs provide the skills necessary for you to enjoy a successful career. In addition to associate degree programs and certificates, Midland College also includes a baccalaureate degree in organizational management. You will find that Midland College can provide you with a rich and exciting range of opportunities and services, as well as a quality educational experience that is both affordable and comfortable. During the past 40 years, Midland College has grown from 688 students to over 6,000 students. From the start, we promised to provide a warm and supportive environment in which students gain a high-quality education. We still maintain that promise to you. Our faculty and staff are here because you are. They are a resource you can draw upon for assistance and support. Your success is our success! Steve Thomas, Ph.D. President, Midland College Board, Administration, Faculty and Staff Your College Administration The policy making and supervisory functions of the administration of the college, as provided by state law, are vested in a nine- person Board of Trustees. The Board delegates the professional responsibility to the President of the college, who is assisted by other administrative officers. Board of Trustees Charlene R. McBride Stephen N. Castle G. Larry Lawrence President Vice President Secretary Linda J. Cowden Neil M. Florer Will R. Green Board Member Board Member Board Member Steven N. Kiser Kenneth A. Peeler Ralph L. Way Board Member Board Member Board Member Officers of Administration Steve Thomas President Richard Jolly Executive Vice President Rick Bender Vice President of Administrative Services Rita Nell Diffie Vice President of Student Services Dennis Sever Vice President of Information Technology and Facilities Bahola Edwards Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board Deana Savage Special Advisor to the President Kathy Fletcher Executive Director of Institutional Advancement & Midland College Foundation Dale Beikirch Dean of Distance Learning and Continuing Education Rebecca Bell Dean of Community Relations & Special Events Mary Braselton Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences & Business Michael Chavez Dean of Enrollment Management Robert Dent Acting Dean of Health Sciences William Feeler Dean of Fine Arts and Communications Curt Pervier Dean of Applied Technology Margaret Wade Dean of Mathematics and Natural Science Lynda Webb Dean of Adult and Developmental Education Angela Balch Registrar Administrative and Professional Staff (Year indicates beginning of affiliation with Midland College) Thomas, Steve, President; B.A., Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin (2008) Adams, Brian A., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2013) Aldridge, Bryan, Instructor, Transportation Training (2013) Allen, Forrest L., Athletic Director; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.B.A., Texas Tech University (1995) Amezcua, Josue L., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2012) Baker, Tana, Director, Student Life; A.A.G.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.S., Amberton University (1993) Balch, Angela, Registrar; B.B.A., Abilene Christian University; M.Ed., University of North Texas (2008) Balch, Craig, Testing Center Coordinator; B.S., Texas A & M University; M.S., Texas A&M University Commerce (2008) Barton, Otis, Instructor, Transportation Training (2012) Beach, Denise G., Academic Advisor; B.S., Montana State University-Billings (2009) Beach, Justin, Associate Director, Financial Aid; B.A., Montana State University; M.Ed Abilene Christian University (2009) Beikirch, Dale W., Dean, Distance Learning and Continuing Education; B.S., M.S., Kent State University (1999) Bell, Rebecca, Dean, Community Relations/Special Events; B.B.A., Texas Tech University; M.A., Webster University (1990) Bender, Rick, Vice President of Administrative Services; CPA; B.Accty., M.Accty, New Mexico State University (1992) Braselton, Mary, Dean of Social/Behavioral Sciences and Business; B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.A., West Texas A&M; Ed.D., Texas Tech University (2009) Brooks, Joan E., PPDC Coordinator; (2004) Brown, Jené, Distance Learning and VCT Coordinator; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2001) Buckley, Daniel, Webmaster; B.F.A., Washington University; M.F.A., Southern Methodist University (1986) Bustamante, Michael, Assistant to the Director of Helen I. Greathouse Children's Center (2012) Campbell, Debra J., Contract Training Coordinator; A.A.S., Midland College (2013) Carter, Joe D., HVAC Maintenance Technician (1998) Cevallos, Sylvia, Accounts Payable/Purchasing Assistant (1993) Chandler, Dannie, PC/Network Technician; B.S., University of Tennessee at Martin, M.A., Webster University (2012) Chaparro, Alfredo, Director, Community Services; B.B.A., M.S., Texas Tech University (2001) Chavez, Michael; Dean of Enrollment Management; A.A., New Mexico Junior College; B.S., M.S., University of the Southwest; Ed.D., New Mexico State University (2010) Collins, Wendy L., Director, Health Science Continuing Education; A.A.S., Odessa College, B.S.N., University of Texas- Arlington (2009) Cordero, Brenda, Associate Director-Continuing Education; A.G.S., Midland College (1999) Corll, Thomas, Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Planning; B.S., Wayland Baptist University; M.S., Tarleton State University, Ph. D., Capella University (2009) Curry, Katherine A., Multimedia Developer; A.A.S, Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2008) Daniels, Lupe, Career GuidanceJob Placement Coordinator; A.S., Midland College; B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2000) Day, Gail, Instructor, Health Science Continuing Education (2013) Deats, John W., Director, Learning Resource Center; B.S., University of Houston; M.L.S., North Texas State University (1990) Delucas, Daisy, Accountant; A.S., Midland College; B.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2010) Diaz, Erlinda, PPDC Program Coordinator (2001) Diffie, Rita Nell, Vice President Student Services; B.S., M.Ed., Texas Tech University (1991) Edwards, Bahola, Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees; A.G.S., Midland College; CPS (1982) Evans, Amanda L., Assistant Softball Coach; A.S. Midland College, B.L.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City (2013) Evans, Pervis, Director, Upward Bound, B.G.S., M.S., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Sul Ross State University (2009) Feeler, William G., Dean, Fine Arts and Communications; A.A., Odessa College; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., University of Texas at Austin; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1989) Fennell, Barbara, Director, Purchasing (2001) Finley, Dawn A., Career and Technical Education Coordinator; B.A., William Penn College; M.A., Texas Tech University (2008) Fletcher, Kathy B., Executive Director, Institutional Advancement & Midland College Foundation; B.S., M.P.A., Texas Tech University (2013) Flores, Rose M., Workforce Continuing Education Coordinator; A.A.S., New Mexico State University (1999) Franklin, Lorraine, Data Center Manager; A.A.S., Midland College (1997) Fredericks, Betsy, Associate Director of Business and Economic Development Center; B.S., Louisiana State University; M.B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2003) Fuller, James, Coordinator of Teaching/Learning - Professional Development Center; A.A., San Angelo State University; B.A., North Texas State University; M.A., Texas Tech University (1975) Garcia, J. Alberto, Plumbing Maintenance Technician (2003) Garcia, Jody A., PC/Network Assistant Technician (2013) Garza, Christy, Video Conference Services Manager; A.A.S., Midland College; B.S., Lubbock Christian University (2000) Gatliff, Ginger, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach; B.A., York College; M.S.S., United States Sports Academy (2006) Geerts, Holly, Instructor, Health Science Continuing Education (2012) Goar, Julana, Instructor, Transportation Training Gonzales, Maria, Community Liaison/Student Advisor; B.A., M.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin (2012) Goolsby, Jennifer, I.T. Training Specialist; B.B.A., Texas Tech University (2010) Gray, Sylvia, Instructional Designer; B.M.E., Phillips University; M.S., Johns Hopkins University (2007) Grinnan, James S., Director, Counseling; B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Texas A&M University, Licensed Professional Counselor (1996) Gunter, Tiffany, Loan Coordinator; B.A.S., Texas Tech University (2011) Hamilton, Deborah, Academic Advisor; A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force, B.A., McMurry University, M.S., Abilene Christian University (2012) Harris, Jennifer, Public Services Librarian; B.S.N., West Texas A&M University, M.L.S., Texas Women's University (2012) Hayes, David, Technical Support Manager; A.A., American Commercial College (1996) Hernandez, Edia, Admissions Advisor; A.A.S., Midland College; B.A., University