Business & Community Services Section V Northland Pioneer Catalog 2012 – 2013 Business and Community Education Community Education serves the residents of NPC district communities by providing lifelong learning opportunities and Community Services support for community and cultural activities. Classes and workshops are offered as noncredit opportunities in home Business and Industry Training crafts and technology, dance, health and wellness, computer The Business and Industry Training area provides quality applications, cooking specialties, sustainable living strategies, training and workforce development workshops that are and other areas. customized to meet the needs of business and industry Classes and workshops are included in the semester schedule of communities. NPC’s Business and Industry Training classes, with additional classes added throughout the semester. department guarantees satisfaction for training services. If the Local newspaper advertising and mailings notify communities services NPC provides do not meet your requirements, staff of all courses scheduled. Enroll in classes and workshops at will re-do them at no charge. least a week before the class starts to ensure it is not cancelled Business and Industry Training specializes in offering creative due to insufficient enrollment. training with courses and workshops that incorporate To request to be on the division mailing list of course offerings, innovation, flexibility, customer service, entrepreneurial spirit please contact Loyelin Aceves, community education program and world-class standards. coordinator, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6244, or email The mission is to provide business and industry with programs [email protected]. You can also view a current list that enhance the individual and provide additional value of personal interest classes by visiting www.npc.edu and to companies by increasing employee knowledge, skills and clicking on the “Noncredit Classes {Learning Adventures” link. confidence. NPC can tap its own resources or bring in outside Suggestions for future course offerings or topics are welcomed. trainers to provide any training that might be needed. By coordinating these efforts, in many cases, the training can be Northland Pioneer College offered at a lower cost. Training to meet state or federally required certifications is Foundation already offered by NPC in our service area, saving businesses The Northland Pioneer College Foundation is an independent the time and financial cost of sending employees to large metro 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing scholarships and areas. NPC has the educational resources to provide training in other forms of assistance to NPC students and the college. a variety of areas, such as computer software implementation, The foundation’s mission is to support the success of NPC CPR certification, business training, as well as stress or time students and the college, which improves the quality of life in management skills. Special speakers can also be arranged. our communities. The foundation promotes post-high school education, quality of life for families and communities in By establishing partnerships, strategic alliances and advisory our region, collaboration with those who share our mission, councils with companies, such as Public Service integrity and accountability, service and giving, and personal Cholla Power Plant, Salt River Project Coronado Generating development for Foundation stakeholders. Station, Tucson Electric Power Springerville Generating Station, Catalyst Paper; Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Specifically, the foundation provides funds and other Center, PFFJ Inc., Navopache Electric Co-Op, Apache County, support to enable students to complete their education, to Wal-Mart, Navajo County, local fire departments and others, assist students developing their skills for the job market, to Business and Industry Training benefits employers, employees, encourage local students to stay in our communities, to assist future employees and the community. student organizations, to provide supplies and other needs for college programs, and to promote sustainability at the college. For more information on Business & Industry Training, please contact Kristen Williams, at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6232 or email Additionally, the foundation is fostering the development of an [email protected]. alumni organization actively serving alumni and encouraging students. For more information about the NPC Foundation, contact Lance Chugg, executive director, at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6245 or email [email protected].

Page 152 Business and Community Services Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 like, exporting, Small Business clean technology, Development Center hubzone, women owned business, SBA The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was loan programs and established in 1989 by Northland Pioneer College and the Veteran’s services. The Small Business Development Center’s Small Business Administration to help increase the number services are normally accessed first through a call to the SBDC of successful small businesses in Northeastern Arizona. main office in Show Low at (800) 266-7845, ext. 6170. The SBDC joins 10 such centers in Arizona — one of 50 participating states. Northland’s center serves Navajo and Workshops and seminars are promoted at campuses and other Apache counties. Its programs, resources and services focus sites with posters and fliers. To attend a session, phone the on a broad range of business issues. The SBDC staff members number listed on the poster, flier or newspaper press release or and consultants work with clients to identify problem areas visit www.npcsbdc.com. and develop strategies to deal with them. The SBDC provides The SBDC updates the media regularly with press releases and quality educational programs, access to resources, and one-on- articles concerning small business topics and events. Referrals one counseling to small businesses throughout the region. The from banking institutions, cities, chambers of commerce, primary goal of the SBDC is to work with small businesses to economic development organizations, SBA and other clients maximize their success. are often the best sources of new clients for the counseling The SBDC offers confidential, no cost counseling services program. Visit the SBDC website at www.npcsbdc.com to to small business owners. Counseling is offered in various access the services online by either completing a Request for locations throughout the region, usually in facilities operated Counseling Form or by using email and other communication. by Northland or other participating agencies. The no cost The Small Business Development Centers are partially funded counseling is offered in Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake/ by the Small Business Administration. The support given by Taylor, Show Low, Pinetop/Lakeside, St. Johns, Springerville/ the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding Eagar, and on the Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations. does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any The SBDC hosts and co-sponsors seminars and noncredit of the co-sponsor(s) opinions, products or services. workshops for small businesses, covering topics like For more information or assistance, call SBDC Director starting a new business, writing a business plan, financing, Tracy Mancuso, (800) 266-7845, ext. 6170 or accounting and bookkeeping, marketing, management, and email [email protected]. doing business with the Government workshops on topics

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Page 154 Administration, Emeriti & Faculty Section VI Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Lois Coltrin (1985) Navajo County Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.S., Brigham Young ; Community M.A., Northern Arizona University Jill M. Diemer (1984) College District Faculty: Computer Information Services A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; Governing Board B.S., Ball State University; M.F.A., Indiana University; Daniel Peaches Additional Studies: District 1 1985 to Present; Secretary 1988 – 90, 1997 – 98, Joel C. Eittreim (1979) 2000 – 04; Chairman 2005 – 07 Director, Extended Learning Services B.S., M.A., ; Certification in Louella Nahsonhoya Economic Development Finance Professional District 2 Appointed February 2011 Shirley Eittreim (1981) Faculty: Administrative Information Services William “Bill” Jeffers B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; District 3 Additional Studies: Arizona State University, 1997 to Present; Chairman 1999 – 2002, 2009 – 12 Northern Arizona University Eugene “Dusty” Parsons Marva Fellows (1990) District 4 Academic Adviser 2009 to Present Veterans Programs Mary Virginia “Ginny” Handorf A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College District 5 Heidi Fulcher (1986) May 2008 to Present; Secretary 2009 – 12 Dean: Developmental Services A.A., Scottsdale Community College; B.A., M.Ed., Arizona State University; Emeriti Additional Studies: Appalachian State University Anne Abbey (1991) Ron E. Goulet (1994) Administrative Assistant to the President, Faculty: English Business & Community Education Director B.S. Northern Arizona University; B.S., Northern Arizona University M.A., San Francisco State University David R. Abel (1977) Martin Grubb (1980) Deceased 2001 Faculty: Psychology and Physical Education/ Faculty: Business ASNPC Faculty Adviser B.A., San Fernando State College; B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; M.B.A., Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University Richard ‘Dick’ Heimann (2003) Catherine Borum (1976) Deceased September 2001 Faculty: Education Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.A., M.A., Arizona State University A.A., Stephens College; B.S. and M.B.A., UCLA; Additional studies: Northern Arizona University and Barbara Hockabout (2000) Arizona State University Faculty: English B.A., University of California - Berkeley; Dr. Patrick Canary (2002) M.A., Gonzaga University; Additional Studies: Faculty: Biology University of Idaho, California State University B.S., M.S., State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University

Page 156 Administration and Faculty Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Joyce Hunt (1980) Dr. Jac Morse (1983) Payroll Supervisor Business Department Chair, Extended Education Division A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College Faculty: Business and Computer Science B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Arizona State University Charles Kermes (1986) Dean of Business and Technology, Associate Dean for Dr. David Nichols (1974) Instructional Support, Project Director for School to Work, Associate Dean, Instructional Support Services Coordinator of Career Planning and Placement B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Faculty: Sociology Ed.D., Northern Arizona University B.A., State University of at Buffalo; Dr. Joseph Nickolas (1975) M.A., Syracuse University Faculty: Biology Linda Klingler (1991) B.S., East Stroudsburg University; M.S., Arizona State Library Media Technician University; Ph.D., Columbia Pacific University B.S., Oregon State University Donald A. Olsen (1974) Rose Kreher (2001) Director of Business Affairs/Dean of Business Services Administrative Assistant to V.P. of Learning B.A., Brigham Young University; B.S., Arizona State B.A., University of Colorado; University; Additional Studies: University of Arizona M.A. University of Denver Vicki Owen (1996) Janice Kraai (1989) Academic Adviser Faculty: Developmental Services A.A., Northland Pioneer College B.A., University of Michigan; Dr. Arvin Palmer (1975) M.A., University of Arizona; Administration: Dean of General Education/Extended Dr. Clifton Lewis (1974) Services, Dean of Instruction, Vice President. Faculty: Foreign Languages Faculty: History, Geography and Political Science; B.A., Brigham Young University; College Historian. M.A, Ph.D., University of New Mexico B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University; Dr. Eugene Luke (1974) Additional Studies: Arizona State University, Faculty: English University of Missouri, University of Colorado, B.A., Ph.D., North State University; University of Arizona, University of Minnesota M.A., University of Wisconsin Dr. Gary Passer (1992) Carol Maddin (1980) President (1997–2004; 2005–2006); Academic Advising Coordinator Vice President for Instructional Services Faculty: Human Development Faculty: Sociology B.S., Central Missouri State College; B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College; M.A., Ph.D., University M.S., University of Missouri - Kansas City; of Iowa; Additional Studies: University of Wisconsin, Additional Studies: Loyola University, Arizona State Iowa State University University, Colorado State University Penny Albright Petersen (1975) Brenda Manthei (1988) Director of Community Relations/Publications Faculty: Biology Faculty: Speech and Theatre B.A., M.A., New Mexico Institute of Mining B.A., M.A., Arizona State University; Additional and Technology; Studies: University of Arizona Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University Ronald Petersen (1980) Renee Maxwell (1989) Director of Student Services/Dean of Student Records & Registration Clerk Services/Marketing B.A., University of Washington; M.Ed., University of Toledo

Administration and Faculty Page 157 Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Neil Rabe (1994) Marili Thomas (1974) Maintenance Supervisor Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.A., Adams State University (Colorado); James G. Richmond (1983) Deceased 2010 M.A., Northern Arizona University; Faculty: Construction Technology Additional Studies: Adams State College B.S., Oregon State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Linn-Benton Ronald Troutman (1977) Community College (Albany, OR), University of Satellite Program Facilitator, Navajo County Programs Oregon - Eugene Coordinator, GED Chief Examiner, Coordinator of Alternative Learning Larry Romo Faculty: Forestry, Basic Skills System Analyst/Programmer B.S., Northern Arizona University A.A.S., ; B.S., University of Arizona Dr. Marvin L. Vasher (1977) President (1977–1990) Allen Rothlisberg (1975) Deceased 1999 Faculty: History (Awarded Posthumously) B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., University Coordinator: Library Services of Michigan; Ed.D., Laurence University (California); Faculty: Library Media Technology Additional Studies: University of Idaho, B.A., San Diego State College; M.S., Our Lady of the University of Washington Lake College; Additional Studies: Northern Arizona James E. Wilson (1978) University, University of Arizona, and University of Coordinator of Law Enforcement Academy, Legal Assistant Oklahoma Program, Correctional Program, Criminal Justice Program Dorothy “Dottie” Sanderson (1978) Deceased Faculty: Law Enforcement, Administration of Administrative Assistant to the President Criminal Justice Dale Schicketanz (1976) A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; Additional Faculty: Photography Studies: , A.A., Southwestern College; B.A., San Diego State Patricia A. Wolf (1986) University; M.A., California State University - Fresno Dean of Liberal Art Faculty: Art A. Dan Simper (1975) B.F.A., Bethany College; M.S., University of Kansas; Director of Personnel/Registrar Additional Studies: Adams State College, B.S., Brigham Young University; M.S., University of Kansas State College, Pittsburgh State University, California - Davis; Additional Studies: Brigham Young University of Kansas University, University of California - Davis Lee Sweetman (1979) Faculty: Art/Department Chair Administration and B.F.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University Dr. Charles M. Sypolt (1974) Deceased 2011 Administrative Staff Faculty: History Peggy Belknap (1990) B.A., University of California - Berkeley; Dean of Career and Technical Education M.A., Chico State University; Ph.D., University B.G.S., M.Ed, Northern Arizona University of Wyoming; Additional Studies: California State Eric Bishop (2006) University - San Jose Director of Information Services JoAnn Taylor (1989) B.S., Devry University Director of Marketing and Public Relations M.S., Boston University B.S. University of Missouri at Kansas City

Page 158 Administration and Faculty Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Stuart Bishop (2011) Tracy Mancuso (2010) Director of Public Safety Director of Small Business Development Center A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; B.S. University of Phoenix A.A., ; Tamara Martin (2012) B.A., Northern Arizona University Apache County Coordinator Beaulah Bob-Pennypacker (1994) B.S., Northern Arizona University Director of Financial Aid Dr. Jeanne Swarthout (2001) B.G.S., Northern Arizona University President John Bremer (2011) B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Florida State Controller University; Ph.D., Arizona State University B.S., Minnesota State University – Mancato. Mark Vest (2001) Maderia Ellison (2007) Vice President of Learning and Student Services Director of Financial Services B.A., M.A., University of Kentucky; B.A., Fort Lewis College M.A., State University Peg Erdman (2011) Dr. Leslie Wasson (2011) Dean of Nursing and Allied Health Director of Institutional Effectiveness B.S.N, Allen College of Nursing; M.S.N., Clarkson B.A., Eckerd College; College; CNE M.A., University of North Carolina; Robert Godfrey (2008) Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook Systems and Network Administrator A.A., Parks College Northland Pioneer V. Blaine Hatch (2000) Vice President for Administrative Services College Faculty B.A., M.B.A., Brigham Young University Theresa Artz-Howard (1999) Dr. Eric Henderson (2004) Faculty: Nursing Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences B.S.N., M.S.N., University of New Mexico; Additional B.A., Portland State University; Studies: Arizona State University, Western Michigan J.D., Ph.D., University of Arizona University, South Mountain College, Phoenix College, Ann Hess (2007) Estrella Mountain Community College Director of Marketing and Public Relations Donna Ashcraft (1986) B.F.A., State University of New York at New Paltz Faculty: English Jake Hinton-Rivera (2007) B.G.S., University of Iowa; M.A., Norwich University; Dean of Studentss Additional Studies: University of Iowa, B.A., Clayton College and State University Northern Arizona University, Texas Tech University, M.Liberal Sudies, Fort Hays State University Northland Pioneer College David Huish (1996) Clover Baum (2008) Director of Facilities and Vehicles Faculty: AIS/CIS B.S., Arizona State University; B.B.A., New Mexico State University; M.Ad., Northern Arizona University M.B.A., University of New Mexico Rickey Jackson (2004) Director of Developmental Services A.A., ; B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University

Administration and Faculty Page 159 Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Marina Beerli (2012) Janice Cortina (2010) Faculty: Early Childhood Development/ Faculty: Developmental Services Elementary Education B.S., Northern Arizona Univeristy; B.A., Antioch College; M.Ed., Antioch New England M.S. Walden University Graduate School John Deaton (1979) Eli Blake (1998) Faculty: Sociology and Political Science Faculty: Mathematics B.A., M.A., California State University Chico; B.S., M.A., New Mexico Institute of Mining Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, and Technology , University of Phoenix, Northern Arizona University Cynthia Blodgett (2009) Faculty: Developmental Services Claude Endfield (1988) B.A., University of Arizona; Faculty: Early Childhood Education M.Ed., Arizona State University B.S., Arizona State University; M.A., Nova University James R. Boblett (1976) Brian Gardner (2007) Faculty: Psychology Faculty: Emergency Medical Technology B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College Additional Studies: Arizona State University Magdalene Gluszek (2011) Russell Brown (2011) Faculty: Art ADOC Coordinator/Faculty B.A., B.F.A., State University of New York at Fredonia A Prof, B Prof, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.F.A., University of Florida M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Dr. Barry Graham (2000) Lynn Browne-Wagner (2006) Faculty: Mathematics Faculty: Emergency Medical Technology/ B.A., Pacific Union College; Program Coordinator M.A., Ph.D., University of California B.S.N., Arizona State University; M.S.N., Walden University Richard Harris (2011) Faculty: Spanish Brian Burson (2006) B.A., M.A., Arizona State University Faculty: Mathematics B.A., Arizona State University; Andrew Hassard (2003) M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Faculty: History/Geography B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Curtis Casey (2000) M.A., University of South Carolina; Faculty: Welding/Program Coordinator Additional Studies: Jackson State University A.A.S., Maricopa Tech College Barbara Hicks (2008) John Chapin (2004) Faculty: Cosmetology Faculty: Computer Information Services A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College B.A., Marilhurst College; M.S., Miami University Dr. Thomas Hodgkins (2011) Tracy Chase (2007) Faculty: Chemistry Faculty: Business & Administrative Information Services B.S., Union College; B.S., University of Phoenix M.S., Ph.D., Eastern Kentucky University Autom Christensen (2007) Orina Hodgson (2004) Faculty: Cosmetology Faculty: Nursing A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College B.S.N., Northern Arizona University; Paul Clark (2007) M.S.N., University of New Mexico Faculty: Power Plant Fundamentals A.A.S, Northland Pioneer College

Page 160 Administration and Faculty Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Randall Hoskins (2003) Kenneth Keith (2005) Faculty: Welding Faculty: Industrial Technology and Program Coordinator A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix Michelle Hunt (2007) Dr. Michael Lawson (2004) Faculty: Nursing Faculty: Anthropology/History B.S.N., Grand Canyon University B.A., California State University, Chico; M.S.N., University of Phoenix M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Arizona State University Janet Hunter (1996) Faculty: Administrative Information Services Patricia Lopez (2011) B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., M.B., Faculty: Biology Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; B.S., Louisiana Technical University; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, M.S., University of Arizona Northern Arizona University Dr. Wei Ma (2010) Cynthia Hutton (2003) Faculty: Educational Technology Faculty: Biology/Chemistry M.A., Ph.D, Ball State University B.A., M.A., Mount Holyoke College Gary Mack (1991) Dr. James S. Jacob (2001) Faculty: Mathematics Faculty: Biology B.S., Northern Arizona University; B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin State University; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D., University of New Mexico Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University Susan Jamison (2008) J. Jeannie McCabe (2006) Faculty: Nursing and Allied Health Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.S.N., University of Arizona; B.A., M.A., Northern Arizona State University M.S., Northern Arizona University Thomas Munde (2006) Dawn Johnson Faculty: Automotive Technology Faculty: Adult Basic Education Special Sites Coordinator/ Instructor Thomas W. Nagle, Jr. (1995) Faculty: Business A.A., Northland Pioneer College; B.A., Northern Arizona University B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.B.A., National University, San Diego Dr. Sandra Johnson (2003) Faculty: Education Julie Neish (2011) Faculty: Music B.A., Dana College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Additional Studies: University of Alaska; B.S. Music, Brigham Young University–Idaho Western Michigan State; University of Oregon; M.M., George Mason University Weber State College, University of Phoenix Shannon Newman (2000) Faculty: Developmental Services Dana Jolly (2005) Faculty: Nursing B.A., Chatham College; B.S., Emory University; M.S.N., University of Arizona M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Ryan T. Jones (1998) Dr. Russell Ott (2003) Faculty: English Faculty: Biology/Chemistry B.A., M.A., University of B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Stanford University Deborah Keith (2006) Faculty: Nursing Theresa Parker (2002) Faculty: Cosmetology B.S.N., University of Auburn at Montgomery; M.S.N., University of Phoenix A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College

Administration and Faculty Page 161 Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2012 – 2013 Julie Peck (2011) Bill Solomon (2004) Faculty: Cosmetology Faculty: Fire Science B.S., Arizona State University Newell Peterson (2009) Faculty: Building Occupations – Special Status Dr. Michael Solomonson (2000) Faculty: Speech and Theater Frank Pinnell (2005) B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Kansas State Faculty: Welding University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College Carol Stewart (2007) Randy Porch (1988) Faculty: Nursing Faculty: Geology B.S.N., University of Phoenix; B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University M.S.N., Northern Arizona University Ryan Rademacher (2010) Reginald Tenney (2007) Faculty: English Faculty: Heavy Equipment Operations B.A., M.A., Illinois State University A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College Chloe Reidhead (2005) Timothy Turner (2011) Faculty: Cosmetology Faculty: Construction Technology/WIA-WMAT A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College – Special Status Dr. Gary M. Reyes (2001) A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College; Faculty: Psychology B.S., Western New Mexico University B.S., Park College; M.A., Chapman University; Joan Valichnac (1988) Ph.D., Northern Arizona University Faculty: Developmental Services Barry Richins (1975) B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Northern Faculty: English Arizona University; Additional Studies: Arizona State B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Illinois University, Appalachian State University State University; Additional Studies: Brigham Young Kenneth Wilk (2012) University, Arizona State University, University Faculty: Construction Technology/Department Chairr of Iowa BS, Northern Arizona University; Charlotte A. Robbins (2001) M Engineering, University of Nebraska – Lincoln Faculty: Cosmetology H. Dean Wiltbank (2008) A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College Faculty: Heavy Equipment Operations Ferryn Sam (2011) Jennifer Witt (2006) Faculty: Cosmetology Faculty: English A.A.S., Northland Pioneer College B.A., M.A., Illinois State University Douglas Seely (2001) Peterson Yazzie (2011) Faculty: Computer Information Systems Faculty: Art (2-D) B.Ed., University of Lethbridge; Additional Studies: A.F.A., B.F.A., Institute of American Indian Arts; Oregon State University, Northern Alberta Institute M.F.A., University of New Mexico of Technolog y Dr. David Smith (2005) Faculty: Biology B.S., University of Arizona; M.S., University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., Brigham Young University

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