188
Faculty & Staff
Matthew P. Fox (2013) 588.5110 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles
EOPS/CARE
Coordinator-Counselor
Wendy Griffiths-Bender (1996) 588.5179 Ted Hamilton (1976) 588.5227 Librarian
B.A., New Hampshire State University at Plymouth
M.A., University of San Francisco
M.S., University of California, Berkeley
A.A., Modesto Junior College
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
M.A., California State University, Stanislaus
Geography, History,
Political Science
Music
A.A., Fort Steilacoom Community College
B.A.E., M.M., Pacific Lutheran University
Ph.D., University of North Texas
Tom Hofstra (2007) 588.5155
Natural Resources
A.A., College of Marin
B.A., Dominican University of California
M.A., Sonoma State University
Ph.D., Southern California University of Professional Studies
Political Science
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
& History
M.A., California State University, Stanislaus
J.D., The American University, Washington, D.C.
Craig Johnston (2008) 588.5149
English
B.A., Humboldt State University
M.A.T.W., Humboldt State University
Raelene Juarez (2005) 588.5183 B.A., M.A., California State University, Chico
Health and Human
Performance
Academic Counselor
A.A., West Valley College
B.A., M.A., California State University, San Jose
Maryl Landess (1990) 588.5175 B.A., Whitman College
M.S., Washington State University
M.A., California State University, Stanislaus
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B.A., University of California, Davis
M.Ed., National University
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
Rick Rivera (1997) 588.5093
English
Karin Rodts (1989) 588.5134
DSPS Coordinator,
A.A., DeAnza Community College
Learning Disability Specialist
B.S., California State University, Hayward
M.A., California State University, Sacramento
Katherine Schultz (2000) 588.5364 B.A., California State University, Chico
M.S., California State University, Hayward
Child Development
Computer Science
A.S., Foothill College
B.S., University of San Francisco
Meryl Soto (1994) 588.5225
Computer Information
Systems
B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz
M.A., Pacific Oaks College
Donald Smith (2005) 588.5348 Chemistry
A.A., Chabot College
B.S., San Francisco State University
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
English
A.A., Fresno City College
B.A., M.A., California State University, Fresno
Laurie Sylwester (2000) 588.5341 Art
A.A., Columbia College
B.A., M.A., California State University, Stanislaus
English
B.A., Boston College
M.A., University of California, Berkeley
Michael Torok (1998) 588.5087 Earth Science, GIS
B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara
M.S., Humboldt State University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
James M. Toner (1996) 588.5226 Academic Counselor/
Articulation Officer
Health and Human
Performance
A.A., Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., M.A., Sonoma State University
Jeffrey W. Tolhurst (1996) 588.5235
Biology
Office Technology
A.A., Ventura College
B.S., California State University, Chico
Nathan Rien (2005) 588.5182 B.S., Utah State University
M.S., North Carolina State University
D.A., Idaho State University
Elizabeth Pfleging (2012) 588.5206
Biology
B.S., Western Washington University
M.S., Washington State University
D.A., Idaho State University
Fulbright Scholar, 2004
Erin Naegle (2011) 588.5158 Mathematics
B.S., M.A., University of California, Davis
Micha Miller (1997) 588.5241 Judy Reiman (2009) 588.5216
Adrienne Seegers (2005) 588.5275 Alicia Kolstad (2000) 588.5333 Dean of Student Services
B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
Joseph Ryan (2002) 588.5151 Thomas Johnson (2000) 588.5215 Special Programs Counselor
Computer Information Systems
A.A., Columbia College
Business Administration
B.S., California State University, Stanislaus
Entrepreneurship
M.B.A., LaSalle University
Melissa Raby (2009) 588.5132
B.A., Lawrence University
M.S., Arizona State University
Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz
Brian Jensen (2005) 588.5036 Rod D. Harris (1979) 588.5211 Ida Ponder (1997) 588.5304 Dean of Instructional
B.A., B.S., University of California, Services, Arts &
Santa Barbara Sciences
M.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, CSU Stanislaus
190
Faculty & Staff
Terry J. Hoff
Tom G. Holst
Floyd L. Hopper
Kathryn E. Jeffery
Thelma A. Jensen
Donald A. Jones
James R. Kindle
Douglas E. Kotarek
John Leamy
Walter L. Leineke
Raymond D. Liedlich Paul Lockman
Health & Human Performance
(1974-2004)
Earth Science, Computer Science
(1974-1996)
Counselor
(1976-1988)
Vice President for Student Services
(1994-2004)
Health Occupations
(1968-1984)
Biological Science
(1968-1985)
Learning Skills
(1974-1990)
Business, Economics
(1974-2004)
Mathematics
(2000-2014)
Assistant Dean of Instruction
(1968-1991)
English
(1981-2011)
Dean of Special Programs
(1981-2005)
Jerry D. Lyon
Business
(1971-1984)
Jean Mallory Counselor, Articulation Officer
(1990-2005)
Lynn Martin
Morgan McBride
Susan Medeiros
George Melendrez Gary Mendenhall James R. Mendonsa
John C. Minor
Lead Counselor, Matriculation Coordinator
(1996-2010)
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Suzanne Patterson
Fred J. Petersen
David G. Purdy
English
(1970-1993)
(1969-1980)
Drama, English, Speech
(1971-2004)
Harvey B. Rhodes
President
(1967-1979)
Jim Riggs
President
(1997-2008)
Blaine D. Rogers
Richard H. Rogers
Melborn N. Simmons
John R. Ross
Raymond L. Steuben Ellen Stewart Kathy Lynn Sullivan V. Peter Sullivan
David I. Willson
Search & Rescue, Speech
(1981-2004)
Computer Science
(1981-1999)
(1988-2002)
Counselor
(2000-2013)
Dean of Vocational Education
and Community Development
(1999-2011)
Learning Disabilities Specialist
(1991-2004)
Allan RamsaranCounselor
Guy VanCleave
Fire Technology
(1991-2005)
English, Speech
(1976-1989)
Health & Human Performance
(1991-2010)
Barbara C. PainterCounselor
Chester H. Palmer
Bill Wilson
Clarence O. Wolgamott, Jr.
Biology
(1972-2004)
Business
(1968-1982)
Mathematics
(1969-1992)
Health Education, Health Occupations,
Search and Rescue (1970-1987)
Librarian
(1976-2007)
Drama, Speech
(1976-2007)
Child Development
(2000-2015)
Physical Education, Athletic Director
(1961-1992)
Biology
(2005-2010)
Vice President of Instruction
(1975-2004)
Psychology, Guidance
(1974-2009)
Chemistry
(1971-2001)
192
Faculty & Staff
Patricia Ramirez (2004)
Admissions & Records Specialist
Lorraine Rasmussen (2007)
Lisa Reza (2014)
Custodian
Administrative Assistant
Student Services/Special Programs
Anneka Rogers Whitmer (2011)
Jason Romano (2008)
Joe Rosas (2013)
Liz Rumney (1998)
Marnie Shively (2000)
Cory Stoneham (2008)
Diana Sunday (2012)
Carol Taylor (2007)
Wendy Hesse (2004)
Accounting Technician
Tracey Hickey (2013)
Program Technician,
Student Services/Counseling
Dale Hubbard (2011)
Lead Custodian
Cindy Inwood (2008)
Administrative Technician,
Stock/Delivery Technician
Jason Irion (2013)
Terri Isaman (2002)
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Executive Secretary, Vice President of
College & Administrative Services
Shawn Jordison (2010)
Alternative Media Access Specialist
Ashley Kennedy (2014)
Campus Security Officer
Nicholas Lampkin (2014)
Campus Security Officer
Judy Lanchester (1994)
Facilities Planning & Operations
Kathy Lea (2008)
Grounds Maintenance Technician
Timothy Mann (1983)
Instructional Support Technician,
Health & Human Performance
Allison McDermott (2013)
Tammie Miles (2005)
Letitia Miller (2002)
Library Specialist
Campus Security Officer
Curriculum Process Specialist
Student Learning
Rich Moody (2007)
Maintenance Specialist, HVAC
Tiffany Moore (2013)
Shelley Muniz (2002)
Amy Nilson (2013)
Anna Noonan (2014)
Shelley Paddack (2014)
Joe Paz (2015)
Chris Pomeroy (2007)
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Administrative Specialist,
Career Technical Education
Library Specialist
Director of Development
Instructional Support Aide,
Child Development
Administrative Technician/
Stock Delivery Technician
Campus Security Officer
Custodian
Kat Thuloweit (2007)
Eric Turner (2012)
Michelle Vidaurri (2005)
Michelle Walker (2013)
Jeff Whalen (2006)
Gary Whitfield (1997)
Debbie York (2006)
Dean Zaharias (2004)
Director, TRiO Project
Instructional Support Assistant
Campus Security Officer
Bookstore Textbook Buyer
Director of Student Financial Services
Mechanic
Director of College Research and Planning
Shuttle Driver
Custodian
Instructional Support Specialist/
Automotive Technology
Interim Executive Secretary,
Student Learning
Program Specialist, Student Services/Special Programs
Auxiliary Services Manager
Vice President of College & Administrative Services
Admissions & Records Technician
Food Services Specialist - Lead