2016-2017 Catalog

Administration and Staff

The administration, faculty and staff at CCA have what it takes to help students succeed. The College employs highly skilled professionals who are leaders in their respective fields. Whether students need help from instructors or specialized assistance from our Student Services division, one can be assured there is always qualified support.

This section introduces our list of administrative and program leaders, as well as a complete listing of our outstanding faculty. For complete phone numbers and room numbers, students need to consult the Schedule of Classes or online at www.CCAurora.edu/programs/schedule/.

President’s Office

Betsy Oudenhoven, President

B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.A., University of Colorado - Boulder; Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago

Tami Morrissey, Executive Assistant to the President

Janet Brandau, Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Vice President of Student Affairs

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver

Duane Risse, Vice President of Administrative Services

B.S., Florida State University 

Christopher Ward, Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness

B.A., Concordia College; M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources

B.S., Colorado State University

Quill Phillips, Special Assistant to the President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A. Michigan State University

Information Technologies

Samuel Thomas, Director, Information Technology

Kathleen Potter, IT Administrative Assistant

Eduardo Peralta, Network Infrastructure Administrator

Mike Willeford, IT Helpdesk

Kevin Andrews, Computer Systems Technician

Glen Murphy, Computer Systems Technician

Jesus Prado-Fuentes, Computer Systems Technician

Luke  Stopani, Media Services Administrator

College Communications

Ethan Ruzzano, Director, of Marketing

B.A., Principia College

Mary Meeks, Assistant Director of Public Relations & Public Information Officer

BA University of Detroit Mercy, MA University of Denver, MTS Iliff School of Theology

Jaclyn Zwerg, Graphic Design and Digital Media Assistant

B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Joesef Florkowsky, Web Content Specialist

Vacant, Video, Photo & Social Media Specialist

Grants and Planning

Christopher Ward, Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness

B.A., Concordia College; M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Andrea Flynn, Administrative Assistant

Institutional Research

Catherine Trouth, Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

M.A., University of Colorado at Boulder

Vacant, Assistant Director of Institutional Research

Joshua Farrell, Research Analyst

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver

Curtis Baker, Applications Developer

B.S., Metropolitan State College

Mary Hajner, Cognos Report Writer

M.S., Regis University

Center for Workforce Development

AnnePetti, Director, Center for Workforce Development

Rebecca Pickett, Program Assistant, Center for Workforce Development

Janet Paulson, Adult Education Coordinator, Center for Workforce Development

M.A., University of Denver, B.S., Metropolitan State University

Human Resources

Cindy Hesse, Human Resources Director

B.S., Colorado State University

Sharon Connelly, Program Assistant I

B.Mus., M.Ed., North Texas State University

Debbie Irvine, Assistant Director of Human Resources

Heidi McKinnon, Administrative Assistant

B.S., Regis University

Staci Shulman, Administrative Assistant

B.A, University of Colorado Denver; M.Ed., Colorado State University

CCA Foundation

John Wolfkill, Executive Director, Foundation

BA University of Tulsa, MSc, University of Southern California

Vacant, Director of Development, Foundation

Academic Affairs

Janet Brandau, Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.A., M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Tamara Conley, Assistant to the Vice President of Academic Affairs

B.S., University of Colorado of Denver

Academic Affairs Support

Patti Molai, Director of Academic Learning Center

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Webster University

Rachel Newlon,  Academic Learning Center Specialist

B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.F.A., Naropa University

Kevin Dunbar, Director of Academic Learning Center

B.A., Colorado State University

Mary Graham, Director of Instructional Support and FLAC

B.S., Black Hills State University

Denise Oakeley, Coordinator of Instructional Support and FLAC

Brianne Costa, FLAC Processor

Alex Nye, Instructional Designer/Technologist

B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., University of Connecticut

Margaret Beck, Database Coordinator

B.A., Sarah Lawrence College; M.S., Regis University; M.F.A, University of Iowa

Learning Resource Center

JoAnna Powell, Director of Library Services

B.A., Iowa State University; M.L.I.S., Dominican University; M.A.P, Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Michelle Duran, Administrative Assistant III

Michelle Samuel, Library Assistant

Shirley Bunch, Test Proctor

School of Liberal Arts

Ted Snow, Dean of School of Liberal Arts

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University

Christopher Tombari, Associate Dean of School of Liberal Arts

B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Jennifer Dale, Chair, Behavioral Sciences

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University

Bobby Pace, Chair, Social Sciences

B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph. D. University of Denver

Ana Martin-Mejia, Chair, Languages & Humanities

B.A., Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Graduate Studies, Universidad Antonio de Nebrija; M.A., Virginia Tech

Scott Reichel, Chair, English

B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Ashley Simpson, Chair, Education and Early Childhood Education

B.S., Jackson State University; Ed.D., Jackson State University

Scott Wakefield, Chair, Arts and Communication

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University 

Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist, Arts, Communication, Education, Early Childhood Education

B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Arts

Rebecca Pritchard, Academic Program Support Specialist, Social Sciences and Dean of Liberal Arts

B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University

Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English

B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi

Lonnie Tyler, Academic Program Support Specialist

B.A., University of the District of Columbia

The Aurora Language Center - English as a Second Language

Stephanie Lawton, Director of the Community ESL Program

B.A., University of Delaware; M.S.S. University of Colorado Denver

Jacklyn Zvejnieks, Assistant Coordinator of the Community ESL Program

B.A., University of New Mexico; M.A., University of Sussex, UK



Concurrent Enrollment for Academic Affairs

Tammy Ward, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

B.S., University of Maine; M.A. University of Notre Dame


Stepheny Hinkle, Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Program Coordinator

B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico

Christopher Tombari, Associate Dean of School of Liberal Arts

B.A., Texas A&M University; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Erika Carter, Concurrent Enrollment and Academic Program Coordinator

B.S., Arizona State University; MA.Ed./ECN , University of Phoenix

Emergency Medical Provider and Fire Science Technologies

Beth Lattone, Chair

B.S., Cornell University; EMT- P

Cindy Smith, Program Assistant

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

Mark Stephenson, Fire Science Technology Coordinator

M.P.A., University of Colorado; EMT-P

Terry Findley, EMS Equipment Technician

Jenn Scott, EMS Equipment Technician

Law Enforcement, Legal Studies and Public Safety

 

Michael Carter, Director, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal/Legal Studies, and PED

B.S., M.S.C.J.A., Chaminade University

Stephanie Agner, Administrative Assistant, Police Academy, Public Safety, Paralegal, Legal Studies, Diesel, and PED

A.G.S., Community College of Aurora

Margaret Ann Uchner, Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice, Paralegal/Legal Studies

J.D., University of Wyoming College of Law

Health Sciences

Jayme Traywick, Patient Care Tech (PCT) Coordinator

B.A., Mesa State College

Gina Iannelli, Program Advisor

M.P.A., University of Colorado, Denver; M.S.C., University of Phoenix

Cindy Smith, Program Assistant

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

School of Professional Studies and Sciences

Victor Vialpando, Dean - School of Professional Studies and Sciences

B.S., M.B.A., University of Colorado Denver

Tammy Ward, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

B.S., University of Maine; M.A. University of Notre Dame

Gina Iannelli, Program Advisor

M.P.A., University of Colorado, Denver; M.S.C., University of Phoenix

Beatrice Salazar, Student Achievement Coach

B.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Phebe Lassiter, Academic Advisor

M.S., Colorado State University-Global 

Autumn Washington, Student Resource Specialist

B.A., Colorado State University at Denver

Gabriela Metzler, Student Support Specialist

B.A., Colorado State University at Denver

Arts & Communication

Scott Wakefield, Chair

B.F.A., Art Center College of Design; M.F.A., Utah State University

Vicki Graham, Director, Communication

B.S., Azusa Pacific University; M.S., California State University

Stacey D'Angelo, Director, Theatre

B.F.A., Ithaca College; M.F.A., Naropa University

Michael Pickering, Director, Music

Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist

B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Art

Behavioral Sciences

Jennifer Dale, Chair, Behavioral Sciences

B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Regis University

Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English

B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi

Colorado Film School

Brian Steward, Director, Colorado Film School

M.S., Indiana University

Christopher Beeson, Administrative Assistant III

B.F.A., Millikin University, M.A., Reed College

Kevin Butcher, Staff Support / Admissions Support

Jordan Meyersieck, Technology, Systems& Space Integration Specialist

B.A., Spring Arbor University

Jennifer D. Scott, Student Success Coordinator

B.M., University of Idaho; M.M., University of Colorado at Boulder

James Tharp, Equipment Room Manager

B.A., The Colorado College; M.F.A., Montana State University

Computer Sciences

JoAnn Burkhart, Chair, Computer Information Systems

B.S., M.B.A., M.S., Fort Hays State University

Vacant, Administrative Assistant

Eric Vahling, Faculty

B.A., Fort Hays State University; M.S. , University of Westminster

Diesel Power Mechanics

Greg Atencio, Faculty

Journeyman

Andrew Singer, Faculty

A.A.S., Central Texas College; Journeyman

English Department

Scott Reichel, Chair, English

B.S., University of Colorado; M.A., University of Northern Colorado

Shaadi Shoubaki, Academic Program Support Specialist, Behavioral Sciences and English

B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., University of Mississippi

Mathematics Department

James Gray, Chair, Mathematics

A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., University of Colorado

Adrienne Kruger, Academic Program Support Specialist

B.F.A., Southwest University of Visual Art

Business Department, Lowry Campus

Heather McMichael, Chair, Business

B.S. Radford University; M.B.A., Webster University at Ft. Stewart, GA

Virginia Karras, Accounting and Business Faculty

B.A., Carleton College; M.B.A., University of Denver

Art Vaughn, Business and Management Faculty

M.B.A., Regis University

Nicholas Parachini, Economics Faculty

B.S.B.A., Oklahoma State University, M.B.A., Regis University

Science Department

Martha Jackson-Carter, Chair, Sciences

B.A., University of Colorado; Graduate Studies, University of Connecticut

Celia Miller-Morrissey, Administrative Assistant

Tara Croom, Science Lab Technician

A.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Student Affairs

Student Affairs Executive Leadership

Elena Sandoval-Lucero, Vice President of Student Affairs

B.A., University of Northern Colorado; M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado Denver

Derrick E. Haynes, Dean of Retention and Student Success

B.S., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.Ed., Ph.D. Colorado State University

Tamara White, Dean of Students

B.S.B.A., University of Denver; M.S., Western Illinois University

Accessibility Services

Steven Zeeh, Director of Accessibility Services

M.S., University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

Sheryl Broadnax, Administrative Assistant

Elizabeth Olsen, Accessibility Specialist

B.A., California State University-Fullerton; M.A., California State University-Fullerton

Admissions, Registration and Records

Kristen Cusack, Registrar and Director of Admissions

B.S., Metropolitan State College of Denver

Nicole Banks, Lead Admissions Specialist

B.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.S. Colorado State University Global Campus

Kelly Gaer, Credentials Evaluator

B.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Karen Hurtado, Records and Residency Processor

Christine Karry, Graduation Processor

B.A., San Diego State University

Camille Leon, Office Manager

Valerie Sangiuliano, Assistant College Registrar

A.A., Community College of Aurora; B.A., Columbia College

Felicia Sena, Admissions Specialist

Advising

Jonathan Adams, CTC Lead Advisor

B.A., University of Denver

Robin Blish, International Student Advisor

B.A., Adams State College

Libby Broughton, Part-time Advisor

B.A., Metropolitan State College of Denver; M.S.M., Regis University

Svetlana Ehrhart, Academic Advisor

B.A., St. Petersburg University - Russia

Daniel Haupt, Part-time Advisor; Coordinator of the Brother to Brother Program

B.S., M.B.A. Colorado Christian University

Anna Jansen, Academic Advisor

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Julie Johnson, Part-time Advisor

B.S., Colorado State University; Graduate Studies, University of Colorado

Ana Ramirez, Part-Time Advisor

B.S., Texas A&M University

Vanessa Vasquez, Part-Time Advisor

B.A., California State University-Chico

Darsella Vigil, Part-Time Advisor

B.A., University of Northern Colorado, MA New York University

Cheryl Waite, Academic Advisor

B.A., M.A., University of Colorado

Krista Weber, Part-Time Advisor

B.A., University of Colorado, M.A., University of Denver

Campus Security and Safety

Jeff Simpson, Director of Security-CentreTech

B.A., Metropolitan State University; M.A.S., University of Denver

Tom Wolf, Security Director – Lowry

William Banks, CentreTech Security Officer-CentreTech

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Justin Pfluger, CentreTech Security Officer III and Media-CentreTech

A.A., Community College of Aurora; P.O.S.T. Certified

Career Services

Barbara Lindsay, Director of Career Services

B.S., Colorado State University – Ft. Collins; M.S., Colorado State University - Global

Robert Burnett , Career Advisor

B.S., University of Phoenix

Byron O'Bayley, Career-Focused Transfer Navigator

B.S., University of Northern Colorado-Greeley; M.S., University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Vacant, Internship Coordinator

Counseling Services

Katie McLaughlin, Counselor from Aurora Mental Health Center

B.A., University of Denver; M.S.W., University of Denver

Enrollment Services for Concurrent Enrollment

Michelle Pacheco, Director of Enrollment Services for Concurrent Enrollment

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., Adams State University

Vacant, Coordinator of Concurrent Enrollment Student Success

Catrina Semakula, Concurrent Enrollment Specialist

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Financial Aid

John Young, Director of Financial Aid

B.A. University of Colorado Boulder, M.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Gina Campbell, Financial Aid Advisor

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Hollie Jones, Administrative Assistant I  

Mason Parmenter, Financial Aid Advisor

B.A., University of Colorado at Denver

Christina Villalobos, Financial Aid Advisor

M.B.A., Keller Graduate School

Deborah Sherman Hoefler, Assistant Director of Financial Aid

B.S., Franklin University

Jennifer Viera, Financial Aid Administrative Assistant II

A.S., Colorado Technical University Online

Intervention and Conduct

Angie Tiedeman, Coordinator of Intervention and Conduct

B.S.W., Colorado State University

Lowry Student Services

Rebecca Bernstein, Manager of Lowry Student Services

BA, Cornell College, M.N.M., Regis University

Pamela McCrea, Accounting Technician II

A.A.S, Community College of Aurora

Tracy Mendoza, Assistant Registrar

B.S., University of Southern Colorado

Greg Moore, Academic Advisor

M.S., Kansas State University

Malinda Peasley, Administrative Assistant II

A.S., Community College of Aurora

Kenya Trejo, Administrative Assistant II

B.A. Metropolitan State University of Denver

Cynarra Tweed, Academic Advisor

B.A., Colorado State University

Jennifer Viera, Financial Aid Administrative Assistant II

A.S., Colorado Technical University Online

Military & Veteran Services

Judy Steele, Assistant Director or Military & Veteran Services

A.A.S., A.S., Community College of Aurora, B.S., Colorado State University-Global

Outreach and Recruitment

Kyla Antony, Director

B.S., University of Northern Colorado, M.Ed., Ph.D. ,Texas Tech University

Stacy Brown, Student Outreach and Orientation Coordinator

B.A., University of Arizona, M.Ed., Plymouth State University

Kathy Jackson, CentreTech Welcome Center

A.A., Community College of San Diego; A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Columbia College

Sarah Jiter, College Recruiter

B.A., Eureka College; M.S., Illinois State University

Elizabeth Mulkey, Bilingual Recruiter

B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Portland State University

Vacant, Lowry Welcome Center

Student Life

Kathryn Sturtevant, Director of Student Life

B.S., Appalachian State University, M.A., University of Denver

Traci Fielden, Administrative Assistant

A.G.S., Community College of Aurora

Student Success Center

Janell Lindsey, Director of the Student Success Center

B.A., Fiske University; M.A., University of Denver; M.S. Colorado State University

Sherita Caraway, Administrative Support Specialist for the Student Success Center

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Erick Chavez, Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Rachel Haag, Transfer Success Program Specialist

B.A., Tulane University

Robyn Jackson, Advisor for TRiO Student Support Services

B.A., University of Northern Colorado, M.A., University of Denver

Dawn Post, Advisor for Aurora Public Schools ASCENT Program

B.S., University of Tennessee; M.A., California State University, Chico

Nnena West, Assistant Director for TRiO Student Support Services

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver

Testing Center

Vacant, Director of Testing

Jonathan Layman, Testing Specialist

B.A., Colorado State University

Elizabeth Stover, Testing Specialist

A.A., Harper Community College; B.S., University of Illinois

Administrative Services

Duane Risse, Vice President of Administrative Services

B.S., Florida State University

Pony Andersen, Director, Center for Simulation

NREMT-P, Community College of Aurora

Fiscal Affairs

Lisa LeFevre, Controller

B.S., Colorado Mesa University

Kathy Bodemann, Purchasing Coordinator

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Michael Broadbent, Director of Fiscal Operations

B.S., University of Phoenix

Emilija Cusack, Senior Accountant

B.A., University of Cyril and Methodius; B.S. Metropolitan State University of Denver; C.P.A.

Jugbeh Doe-Smith, Cashier

A.A., Community College of Aurora

Lenna Evans, Accounting Tech II

Zenobia Hammond, General Accountant

B.B.A., M.P.S., University of Denver

Howard Hampson, Budget Director

B.S., San Diego State University

Sabrina James, Accounting Coordinator

A.G.S., A.A.S, Community College of Aurora

Christina Johnson, Accounts Receivable

B.B.A., Columbia College

PK Kaiser,  Accounting Tech II

M.S., M.B.A., Colorado Technical University

Nick Lozano, Accounts Payable

Pamela McCrea, Accounting Technician II

A.A.S, Community College of Aurora

Tina Parham, Administrative Assistant

>B.S., Columbia College; M.A., Webster University

Charles Robinson, Administrative Assistant

B.A., Metropolitan State University of Denver; M.A., University of Colorado Denver

Rhonda Schuman, Grants Accountant

A.A., A.G.S., Community College of Aurora

Kimberly Suazo, Payroll Accountant

A.A., A.G.S., Community College of Aurora; B.S., Colorado State University - Global

Elena Wiman, Accounting II

B.S., Colorado Mesa University

Facilities

Mike Davis, Director of Facilities

Mary Westendorf, Administrative Assistant III

Tom Morrissey, Electrical Trades II

A.A.S., Community College of Aurora

Chris Hunt, Material Handler III

B.A., University of Northern Colorado

Jamme Gonzales, Pipe & Mechanical Trades II

David (Russ) Montoya , Pipe Mechanical Trades II

Jose Alegria, Structural Trades I

Rick Stelter, Structural Trades I

Chau Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian II

Chanh Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian I

Carlos Martinex, CentreTech Custodian I

Elda Bunyan, CentreTech Custodian I

Coung Diep, CentreTech Custodian I

Vu Nguyen, CentreTech Custodian I

Bobby McKie, Grounds II

Greg Whittaker, Grounds I

Hildon Jones, Night Shift Supervisor

Amanda Duron, Lowry Custodian I

Askale Haile, Lowry Custodian I

Chazarae Grossman, Lowry Custodian I

Kantilal Parmar, Lowry Custodian I

Mike Wilson, Lowry Custodian II

James Thompson, Lowry Custodian I

Emeritus

Linda S. Bowman, President, Community College of Aurora, 2000-2012 (Retired 2012)

Larry D. Carter, President, Community College of Aurora, 1986-2000 (Retired 2000)

Nai-Kwang Chang, President, Community College of Aurora, 1983-1986(Retired 1986)

Nai-Kwang Chang, Director, Aurora Education Center, 1979-1983

Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupation Education

Rich Martinez Jr ., Chair

Russ Meyer, Vice Chair

Presley Askew

Maury Dobbie

Jim Johnson

Byron McClenney

Theresa Pena

Ken Weil

Jean White

Candace Garrod (non-voting member)

Danielle Armstrong (non-voting member)

Community College of Colorado System

Nancy McCallin, President

Community College of Aurora College Advisory Council

Kevin Hougen, Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Paul Suss, Suss Buick GMC

Rico Munn, Aurora Public Schools

Harry Bull, Cherry Creek School District

George "Skip" Noe, City of Aurora

Marlana Ledezma-Amorosi, University of Colorado