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JACOB AGATUCCI
Professor English
B.A. English, University of Oregon; M.A. English, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.
DAN ALBERGHETTI
Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.A. Art, Univ California Los Angeles; M.F.A. Art, California St Univ Long Beach. Started at COCC in 2013.
STEPHANIE ANDRE
Professor Composition
B.A. English, University of Notre Dame; M.A. English, Rutgers University. Started at COCC in 2011.
MIKE ARTUS
Assistant Professor II Speech
B.S. Speech Communication, Oregon State University; M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2010.
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KARL BALDESSARI
Associate Professor Aviation
B.S. Government, U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Started at COCC in 2010.
SARAH BARON
Assistant Professor II Public Health
B.A. Latin American Studies, Tulane University; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, California State Univ Fresno; M.P.H. Health Comm & Education, Tulane University. Started at COCC in 2019.
THOMAS BARRY
Professor Sociology
B.A. Communication Studies, University of Kansas; M.A. Speech Communication, California St Univ Fullerton; M.S.W. Social Work, University of Kansas; Ph.D. Sociology, Kansas State Univ Manhattan. Started at COCC in 2004.
RON BOLDENOW
Professor Forest Technology
B.S. Biology, Calvin University; M.S. Forestry, Cal Poly Humboldt; Ph.D. Wildland Resource Science, Univ California Berkley. Started at COCC in 1999.
JUSTIN BOROWSKY
Associate Professor Speech
A.A. Liberal Arts, Raritan Valley Comm College; B.A. Communication, Rutgers University; M.C.M. Comm Information & Lib Studies, Rutgers University; Ph.D. Human Communication, University of Denver. Started at COCC in 2010.
JON BOUKNIGHT
Professor Writing/Speech
B.A. English, Univ California Berkley; M.A. English, Univ of New Mexico Albuquerque; Ph.D. Speech Communication, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 1998.
STEPHINA BREWER
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. Art, Arizona State University; M.A. Teach English as Second Lang, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2019.
VAUGHAN BRIGGS
Associate Professor Business
B.A. Business Administration, University of Washington; M.A.T. Education, Eastern Oregon University; M.B.A. Business Administration, Univ California Los Angeles. Started at COCC in 2011.
CIERRA BUER
Assistant Professor II Veterinary Technician Education
B.A. Biology, College of Idaho; D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine, University Of Guelph, Canada. Started at COCC in 2013.
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JAMES CAGNEY
Assistant Professor I Computer/Information Systems
M.S. Computer Science, Northrn Illinois University; M.B.A.National University. Started at COCC in 2009.
EMMA CHAPUT
Professor Biology
B.A. Biology, Johns Hopkins Univ Baltimore; M.P.H. Microbial Disease Epidemiology, Yale University. Started at COCC in 2011.
MONTE CHENEY
Associate Professor Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Walla Walla University; M.S. Mathematics, Washington State University; M.S. Statistics, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 1998.
JACQUELYN COE
Associate Professor Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, Trinity Western University; M.Div. Divinity, Multnomah University; M.S.T. Mathematics, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2004.
ANGIE COLE
Associate Professor Education/Early Childhood Education
B.A. Humanities, Western Oregon University; M.A.T. Pre-Service Elementary Edu, Lewis and Clark College. Started at COCC in 2008.
ELIZABETH COLEMAN
Associate Professor Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics, Cal Poly Humboldt; M.S. Environmental Systems, Cal Poly Humboldt. Started at COCC in 1999.
LEW COUSINEAU
Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.S. Industrial & Mgmt Engineering, Montana State Univ Bozeman; M.B.A. Business Administration, Seattle University. Started at COCC in 1998.
JENNIFER CRUICKSHANK
Associate Professor Health/Human Performance
B.S. Exercise & Sport Science, Colorado State University; M.S. Human Movement, A.T. Still University (AZ). Started at COCC in 2004.
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DARRIN DAVIS
Assistant Professor I MATC Welding
A.A.S. Manufacturing Technology, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2021.
TERESA DE SITTER
Assistant Professor II Human Biology
B.A. Spanish, Western Washington University; B.S. Cellular & Molecular Biology, Western Washington University; M.S. Biology, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2018.
STACEY DONOHUE
Professor English
B.A. English, St Univ of New York Binghamton; Ph.D. English, City University of New York. Started at COCC in 1995.
KRISTIN DORSEY
Associate Professor English
B.A. English, Reed College; M.A. Children's Literature, Simmons University; M.A. English, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2014.
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THOR ERICKSON
Associate Professor Culinary
A.A. Hospitality Management, Columbia College Sonora. Started at COCC in 2009.
JOSHUA EVANS
Professor Spanish
B.A. International Studies, Bowling Green State University; M.A. Spanish, Bowling Green State University. Started at COCC in 2010.
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JOHN FAILLA
Assistant Professor I Fire Science
A.A.S. Fire Science Technology, Central Oregon Comm College; A.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2016.
GRANT FAULCONER
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
A.A. Criminal Justice, Shoreline Cmty College; B.S. Liberal Studies, Eastern Oregon University; M.A.T. Teaching, George Fox University. Started at COCC in 2021.
LISA FEINICS
Assistant Professor I Psychology
B.A. Psychology, Cal Poly Humboldt; Ph.D. Neurobiology & Behavior, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2021.
CAT FINNEY
Associate Librarian Collections/Acquisitions
B.A. English, Carleton College; M.L.S. Library & Information Science, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 1992.
RUTH FORE
Assistant Professor I Visual Art
B.F.A. Furniture, Savannah C Art Design; M.F.A. Furniture Design, Rhode Island School Design. Started at COCC in 2022.
REBECCA FRANKLIN
Associate Professor Forest Technology
B.S. Forestry, Cal Poly Humboldt; Ph.D. Geosciences, University of Arizona. Started at COCC in 2013.
SARAH FULLER
Associate Professor Biology
A.A.Bryn Athyn College; B.S. Botany, Univ of Maryland College Park; M.S. Ecology, Univ Minnesota Minneapolis. Started at COCC in 2006.
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MICHAEL GESME
Professor Music
B.A. Music, Luther College; M.M. Orchestral Conducting, Univ of Missouri Columbia. Started at COCC in 1996.
MELINDA GESUALE
Assistant Professor II Nursing
B.S. Biology, University of Kansas; M.S.N. Nursing, University of Texas Austin. Started at COCC in 2014.
ABHAY GHIARA
Assistant Professor II Economics
M.A. Economics, Northwestern University. Started at COCC in 2021.
MURRAY GODFREY
Associate Professor History
A.A.S. Intelligence Operations, Cochise College; B.A. History, Texas State Univ San Marcos; M.A. History, Texas State Univ San Marcos. Started at COCC in 2012.
JARED GREEN
Assistant Professor I Automotive
A.A.S. Automotive Technology, Umpqua Cmty College. Started at COCC in 2022.
CHRISTINA GRIJALVA
Assistant Professor I Health Information Management
A.A.S. Health Information Technology, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S.H.S. Health Information Mgmt Admin, Univ Cincinnati. Started at COCC in 2005.
KEVIN GROVE
Professor Physics
B.S. Civil Engineering, Montana State Univ Bozeman; M.S. Chemical Engineering, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 2004.
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JESSICA HAMMERMAN
Associate Professor History
B.A. Comparative Literature, Washington Univ St. Louis; B.A. History, Washington Univ St. Louis; M.Phil. History, City University of New York; Ph.D. History, City University of New York. Started at COCC in 2013.
AMY HARPER
Professor Anthropology
B.A. Anthropology, University of Montana; B.A. German, University of Montana; M.A. Anthropology, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst; Ph.D. Anthropology, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst. Started at COCC in 2002.
CARSON HAURY
Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.A. Biology, St Univ New York Plattsburgh; M.S. Information Systems, Naval Postgraduate School. Started at COCC in 1998.
SCOTT HAYS
Professor Business Administration
B.S. Business Administration, California State Univ Chico; A.A. Business Administration, Bakersfield College; B.S. Business Administration, California State Univ Chico; M.B.A. Business Administration, California St Univ Bakersfield; Ph.D. Education, University of Idaho. Started at COCC in 2002.
CHRISTOPHER HAZLETT
Associate Professor English
B.A. English, Western Illinois University; M.A. English, Western Illinois University; Ph.D. English, University of Florida. Started at COCC in 2015.
SARA HENSON
Professor Human Development
B.A. Asian Studies, University of Oregon; B.A. International Studies, University of Oregon; M.Ed. Higher Edu & Stu Affairs Admin, University of Vermont. Started at COCC in 2003.
CAROL HIGGINBOTHAM
Professor Chemistry
B.A. Chemistry, Central College; Ph.D. Biochemistry, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 1999.
MATTHEW HIGGINS
Assistant Professor II Biology
B.S. Biochemistry, Western Washington University; Ph.D. Pharmacology, Univ N Carolina Chapel Hill. Started at COCC in 2018.
AMANDA HOFFER
Associate Professor Biology
B.A. Exercise Science, Willamette University; M.S. Exercise Science, Central Washington University. Started at COCC in 2011.
LIN HONG
Associate Professor Chinese
B.A. Chinese Language & Lit Edu, Mudanjiang Normal College; M.A. Philosophy of Chinese Language, Liaoning Normal University. Started at COCC in 2015.
KIRSTEN HOSTETLER
Librarian Instruction/Outreach
B.A. Literature, University of Evansville; M.L.I.S. Library & Information Science, University of Washington; Ph.D. Education, Old Dominion University. Started at COCC in 2013.
LESLIE HOUSTON
Assistant Professor II Dental Assisting
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.A.S. Pro Tech Edu/Instructn Design, South Seattle College. Started at COCC in 2005.
AMY HOWELL
Professor Early Childhood Education
B.A. Psychology, Willamette University; Ph.D. Educ Psychological Studies, University of Colorado Boulder. Started at COCC in 2004.
MERIDETH HUMPHRIES
Associate Professor Biology
B.S. Zoology, Oregon State University; M.S. Entomology, University of California Davis; Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of Queensland. Started at COCC in 2014.
CHUCK HUTCHINGS
Professor Spanish
B.A. Spanish, California St Univ Stanislaus; M.A. Spanish, California State Univ Fresno. Started at COCC in 1992.
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CARMEN INGULLI
Assistant Professor I Nursing
B.S.N. Nursing, Univ Wisc Eau Claire; M.N. Nursing, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 2020.
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JUSTIN JORY
Assistant Professor II English
B.A. English, Texas A&M University; M.A. English, Colorado State University. Started at COCC in 2022.
JENNIFER JUDD
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. Anthropology, Whitman College; M.Ed. Adult Education & Training, Seattle University. Started at COCC in 2013.
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PATRICK KENNELLY
Associate Professor Geographic Information Systems
B.S. Geophysics, Allegheny College; M.S. Geophysics, University of Arizona; Ph.D. Geography, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2019.
JAMES KNOX
Professor Music
B.S. Music, Portland State University; M.M. Choral Conducting, Portland State University. Started at COCC in 2003.
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SAMUEL LA DUCA
Assistant Professor II Hospitality Management
A.S. Hospitality Management, Valencia College; B.S. Business Management, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2011.
JASON LAMB
Associate Professor Art History
B.F.A. Art History, Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign; B.F.A. Painting, Univ Illinois Urbana-Champaign; M.A. Art History, Northrn Illinois University. Started at COCC in 2013.
KRISTIN LAMBERT
Assistant Professor II Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Texas A&M Univ Corpus Christi; M.S. Nurse Education, Texas Women's University. Started at COCC in 2018.
JOHN LICCARDO
Professor Health/Human Performance
B.S. Exercise & Sport Science, University of Utah; M.S. Anthropology, University of Utah; M.S. Exercise & Sport Science, University of Utah. Started at COCC in 2011.
LILLI ANN LINFORD-FOREMAN
Professor Theatre/Speech
A.B. Drama, Stanford University; M.F.A. Theater, Penn State University. Started at COCC in 1987.
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ERIC MAGIDSON
Professor Computer/Information Systems
A.A.S. Computer & Information Systems, Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. Information Technology, Oregon Institute Of Technology; M.B.A. Business Administration, Concordia University Portland. Started at COCC in 2005.
BRET MICHALSKI
Professor Forest Technology
B.S. Wildlife Management, Cal Poly Humboldt; M.S. Wildlife Science, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 1994.
SUSAN MILLER
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Georgia Hlth Sciences Univ; M.S.N. Nursing, Emory University. Started at COCC in 2013.
OWEN MURPHY
Professor Health/Human Performance
B.S. Exercise Physiology, California State Univ Chico; M.S. Health & Human Development, Montana State Univ Bozeman. Started at COCC in 2011.
LYNN MURRAY
Professor Dental Assisting
B.S. Applied Health Studies, Pennsylvania College of Tech; M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Concordia University Portland. Started at COCC in 1997.
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VENUS NGUYEN
Assistant Professor II Art
B.F.A. Art, Arizona State University; M.A. Illustration, Academy Of Art University. Started at COCC in 2020.
MATTHEW NOVAK
Professor Psychology
B.S. Psychology, University of Washington; Ph.D. Developmental Psychology, University of Washington. Started at COCC in 2011.
ALAN NUNES
Associate Professor Licensed Massage Therapy
A.A.S. Massage Therapy, Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2009.
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STEPHANIE O'BRYAN
Full-time Temporary Faculty Pharmacy Technician
A.G.S.Central Oregon Comm College. Started at COCC in 2013.
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SEAN PALAGYI
Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.S. Political Science, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.
BETH PALMER
Assoc Professor Veterinary Technician Education
B.A.S. Pro Tech Edu/Instructn Design, South Seattle College; M.Ed. Instructional Design, Western Governors University; A.A.S. Veterinary Technology, Portland Community College. Started at COCC in 2013.
TIM PETERSON
Professor Outdoor Leadership
B.A. History, Bucknell University; M.A. Adventure Education, Prescott College. Started at COCC in 2006.
RALPH PHILLIPS
Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.A. Finance, University of South Florida; M.A. Business & Office Education, University of South Florida. Started at COCC in 2005.
BECKY PLASSMANN
Professor Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College; M.A. Education, Univ California Berkley; M.A. Mathematics, Bryn Mawr College. Started at COCC in 1995.
FLEUR PRADE
Associate Professor French
B.A. French Studies, University of Delaware; B.A. Italian Studies, University of Delaware; M.A. French, Middlebury College; Ph.D. Lang & Lit-French and Italian, Ecole Super Robert de Sorbon. Started at COCC in 2013.
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REBECCA RAMOS
Assistant Professor I Mathematics
B.S. Mathematics, California St Univ Bakersfield; M.S. Mathematics, North Dakota State University. Started at COCC in 2021.
SEAN ROBERTS
Assistant Professor I Psychology/Human Services
B.A. Psychology, Prescott College; M.A. Mental Health Counseling, University of Phoenix; Ph.D. Counseling, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2022.
SEAN RULE
Professor Mathematics
B.A. Mathematics Education, University of Delaware; M.Ed. Education, University of Delaware. Started at COCC in 2004.
JESSICA RUSSELL
Associate Professor Outdoor Leadership
B.S. Therapeutic Recreation, Middle Tennessee University; M.A. Environmental Studies, Prescott College. Started at COCC in 2010.
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MARY SATHER
Assistant Professor II English
B.A. Writing-Intensive English, Marquette University; M.F.A. Creative Writing, Minnesota State Univ Mankato. Started at COCC in 2017.
DAVID SCHAPPE
Associate Professor Paramedicine
B.A. Business Administration, St Univ New York Stoney Brook. Started at COCC in 2018.
LISA SHIPMAN
Assistant Professor II Aviation
B.S. Business Administration, University of Nevada Reno. Started at COCC in 2017.
JIM SIEKKINEN
Full-time Temporary Faculty Automotive
M.S. Electrical Engineering, Purdue University; Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Purdue University. Started at COCC in 2022.
KIRI SIMNING
Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Univ N Carolina Chapel Hill; M.S. Nursing, Loma Linda University. Started at COCC in 1996.
PAULA SIMONE
Associate Professor Fire Science
A.A.O.T.Central Oregon Comm College; B.S. General Science, University of Oregon; M.S. Safety, Security & Emerg Mgmt, Eastern Kentucky University. Started at COCC in 1996.
KATHY SMITH
Professor Mathematics
B.A.S. Mathematics, University of California Davis; B.A.S. Philosophy, University of California Davis; M.S. Mathematics, Oregon State University; Ph.D. Mathematics, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2001.
AMY STANCLIFF
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. English, Brigham Young University; M.Ed. Teach English as Second Lang, University of Alberta. Started at COCC in 2005.
ROXIE SUPPLEE
Assistant Professor I Criminal Justice
A.A.Green River Community College; B.A. Political Science, Washington State University. Started at COCC in 2009.
KEN SWARTWOUT
Associate Professor Computer/Information Systems
B.S. Computer & Information Science, University of Oregon; M.Ed. Teaching & Learning, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2011.
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FORREST TOWNE
Associate Professor Chemistry
B.S. Chemistry, George Fox University; Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Montana. Started at COCC in 2012.
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LAURA UNVERZAGT
Assistant Professor II Culinary
B.A. English, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2012.
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RODNEY VANORSDOL
Assistant Professor II Paramedicine
A.S. Fire Science Technology, St. Petersburg College; B.S. Mathematics, Michigan State University. Started at COCC in 2019.
CYNTHIA VILES
Adult Basic Skills Instructor
B.A. History, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 2005.
MONICA VINES
Professor Human Services
B.S. Psychology, Washington State University; M.A. Counseling Psychology, John F. Kennedy University. Started at COCC in 2004.
RICKY VIRK
Professor Health/Human Performance
B.A. Biology, University of Texas Austin; M.S. Nutrition Science, Oregon State University; Ph.D. Nutrition Science, Oregon State University. Started at COCC in 2001.
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CARRIE WALKER
Assistant Professor II English
B.A. English, St. Bonaventure University; M.A. English, Bucknell University; Ph.D. English, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Started at COCC in 2018.
MICHEL WALLER
Associate Professor Anthropology
B.A. Journalism, University of North Dakota; B.S. General Science, University of Oregon; M.A. Anthropology, Iowa State University; Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Oregon. Started at COCC in 1998.
SHANNON WALLER
Associate Professor Med Assisting
A.A. Liberal Arts, Solano Community College; B.A. Education, Western Governors University; M.Ed. Instructional Design, Western Governors University. Started at COCC in 2010.
MARILYN WALLER-NIEWOLD
Assistant Professor I Medical Assisting
A.A.North Hennepin Cmty College; B.S. Home Economics Education, Univ Minnesota Minneapolis; D.P.M. Podiatric Medicine, Samuel Merritt University. Started at COCC in 2019.
WENDI WAMPLER
Associate Professor Engineering/Physics
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Purdue University; B.S. Physics, Purdue University; Ph.D. Physics, Purdue University. Started at COCC in 2014.
HAL WERSHOW
Assistant Professor II Geology
B.A. Geophysics, Pomona College; M.S. Geophysics, Western Washington University. Started at COCC in 2018.
AMY WHEARY
Associate Professor Nursing
B.S. Nursing, Arizona State University. Started at COCC in 2011.
KIMBERLY WILK
Assistant Professor I Paramedicine
A.A.Oakton Cmty College; A.B. Art, North Central College. Started at COCC in 2021.
MALINDA WILLIAMS
Associate Professor English
B.A. Biblical Studies, Hope International University; B.A. English, Hope International University; M.A. English, California State Univ Chico; Ph.D. English, University of Denver. Started at COCC in 2013.
ANDRIA WOODELL
Professor Psychology
B.A. Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville; M.A. Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville; Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, Univ Arkansas Fayetteville. Started at COCC in 2004.
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WAYNE YEATMAN
Associate Professor Culinary
M.B.A. Business Administration, Texas State Univ San Marcos; A.A.S. Culinary Arts, Newbury College; B.S. Hotel Rest & Travel Admin, Univ of Massachusetts Amherst. Started at COCC in 2012.
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ANNE ZMYSLINSKI-SEELIG
Associate Professor Speech
B.S. Jrnlism Brdcst & Mass Com Tech, North Dakota State University; M.S. Mass Communication, North Dakota State University. Started at COCC in 2015.