Executive Staff
Melissa Singler, President
M.S.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington
Dr. Patrena Benton Elliott, Vice President for Instruction and Student Support Services
Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tami B. George, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
M.S., East Carolina University
B.S., East Carolina University
Dustin Long, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
B.S., North Carolina State University
Eric Freeman, Vice President of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, Emergency Medical Science/Health Management
B.S., Western Carolina University
Lisa O. Hunt, Assistant Vice President of Grants and Sponsored Programs/Foundation
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Cheryl Hemric, Public Information Officer
M.S., Southern New Hampshire University
B.S., Liberty University
A.A., Guilford Technical Community College
A.A.S., Guilford Technical Community College
Courtney Jacobs, Executive Assistant to the President and Board of Trustees
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A., Robeson Community College
Foundation Staff
Lisa O. Hunt, Assistant Vice President of Grants and Sponsored Programs/Foundation
M.B.A., Webster University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Jessica Bullard, Director of The Foundation and Development
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Instruction and Student Support Services
Dr. Patrena Benton Elliott, Vice President and Chief Academic and Student Affairs Officer
Ph.D., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
M.S., North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Christy Musselwhite, Executive Assistant to the Vice President
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Ronnie Locklear, Assistant Vice President for Student Services
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
M.A. Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Dr. LaRonda Lowery, Assistant Vice President for Instructional Services
Ed.D., Liberty University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Dr. Kenneth Bowen, Director of Institutional Planning and Research/SACSCOC Liaison
Ed.D., East Carolina University
MSA, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Megan Locklear, Project Coordinator, First Americans’ Pathway to STEM Success Grant
M.S.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B. S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Tiffany Hunt, STEM Success Coach, First Americans’ Pathway to STEM Success Grant
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
James Thomas, STEM Success Coach, First Americans’ Pathway to STEM Success Grant
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Business Services
Tami B. George, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
M.S., East Carolina University
B.S., East Carolina University
Rebecca Watkins, Executive Assistant to VP of Business Services
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Lettie S. Navarrete, Accountant
M.B.A., Campbell University
B.B.A., Campbell University
Vanessa D. Singletary, Controller
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Saralene Britt, Business Services Clerk
B.A., Ashford University
Cheryl “Annette” Straub, Accounts Receivable Specialist
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ibreta Jackson, Grants Accountant
M.B.A., East Carolina University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Sally O. Carr, Director Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Jennifer Oxendine, Payroll Specialist
Jamie Wilkins, Purchasing Specialist
Pauline Oxendine, Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Information Technology
Dustin Long, Vice President and Chief Information Officer
B.S., North Carolina State University
Derek Miller, Director of Information Technology
M.S.I.S. Business Analytics, University of Phoenix
B.S., Information Technology-Web Development, University of Phoenix
Jonathan Edwards, Network Administrator
A.A.S., Bladen Community College
Randal Eric Whicker, Application Administrator
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Cyd Burgwyn, PC Technician
M.S., Ashford University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Percell Hunt, PC Technician
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Justin Gaughan, PC Technician
M.S., Colorado Technical University
B.S., Appalachian State University
Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Institutional Services
Eric Freeman, Vice President of Workforce Development & Continuing Education
NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, Emergency Medical Science/Health Management
B.S., Western Carolina University
{Vacant}, Assistant Vice President Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Institutional Services
{Credentials}
Jane Perry, Executive Assistant and Continuing Education Registrar
B.S., University of Virginia at Wise
Julie Baxley, Director of Human Resources Development & Workforce Solutions
M.A., Webster University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Ramah “Cassie” Campbell, NC Customized Training & Construction Development
M.B.A., University of Mount Olive
B.S., Fayetteville State University
{Vacant}, Director of Small Business Center
{Credentials}
Debbie Bruce, Administrative Assistant
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Kenneth Locklear, Program Director of EMS Education
B.I.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Barbara Sampson, EMS Compliance Officer
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Robert Ivey, Director of Fire and Rescue Training
Diploma, Lumberton High School
Stephanie Danielle Burnette, Qualified Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Sheila Smith, Director of Nurse Aid Program
M.A. Ed., American Intercontinental University
B.S.N., Barton College
Felecia Oxendine, Secretary for Health Sciences
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Walter Lee Hinson, Director of Law Enforcement Training
M.J.A., Methodist University
Christy Locklear, Health Occupations Coordinator
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Brady Lawson, EMS Coordinator
College Courses, No Degree
Natavia Townsend, Director of Career & College Promise and Work-Based Learning
B.A. University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Angela Chavis, Administrative Assistant
A.A.S. Fayetteville Technical Community College
Jamie Collins, Director of Facilities Services
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Mary Williams,Secretary, Facilities
A.A..S, Robeson Community College
Robert E. Thorman, Technician, Facilities
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Patricia B. Clark, Director of Security/Title IX Investigator
M.A., Webster University
B.S.B.E., East Carolina University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
State of North Carolina, Emergency Medical Technician Certification
Instructional Services
Dr. LaRonda Lowery, Assistant Vice President
Ed.D., Liberty University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Patrick N. Jacques, Dean of Public Service and Applied Technology
M.A. Ed., Ball State University
B.S., East Carolina University
V. Scott Lamm, Dean, University Transfer and Health Sciences
MBA, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., North Carolina State University
Dr. Melissa Oxendine, Dean, Distance Education and Learning Support Services
Ed.D., Fayetteville State University
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Robin Blue, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Dr. Melissa Oxendine, Dean, Distance Education and Learning Support Services
Ed.D., Fayetteville State University
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
The Academic Success Center
Vonda Graham, Director, Academic Success
M.A., University of NC at Pembroke
B.S., Pembroke State University
Stephanie McNeill, Senior Academic Advising Coach
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Zachary Bullard, Academic Advising Coach
M.A., Mississippi State University
B.A. University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Dr. Dionne Pursley, Academic Advising Coach
D.B.A., Walden University
M.B.A., Capella University
M.B.A., Shorter University
M.P.A., Keller Graduate School of Management
B.A., Morris Brown College
Learning Resource Services
Maryellen O’Brien, Director
M.L.S., University at Buffalo
J.D., University at Buffalo School of Law
B.S., Mercy College
Rebecca Shaw, Evening Librarian
M.LIS, University of Washington
B.M., Montreat College
Glenda Durden, Technical Assistant to the Director
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
University Transfer and Health Science Programs
V. Scott Lamm, Dean
MBA, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., North Carolina State University
Robin Blue, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
University Transfer Associate in Arts
Dr. Gaylyn Eddy, Program Director
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
M.A., Wheaton Graduate School
B.A., Wheaton College
Faculty
Jim Brisson, History and Sociology
M.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Joey Hinson, Psychology
M.A., Appalachian State University
B.A., North Carolina State University
Scotty Thompson, Art
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
English and University Transfer Partnerships
Daniela Newland, Program Director
M.A., North Carolina State University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Faculty
Wendy L. Fields, English
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Angela W. Lamb, English
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Sherry Lofton, English
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Paula Jacques, English
M.A., East Carolina University
B.A., East Carolina University
{Vacant}, Physical Education
{Credentials}
University Transfer Associate in Science
Dr. Vanessa Chavis, Program Director
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., North Carolina State University
Faculty
Carla Deese, Mathematics
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Audrey Pait, Mathematics
M.A., North Carolina State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
John Bennett, Mathematics
M.A., East Carolina University
B.A., Andrew Presbyterian College
David Gavasci, Mathematics and Physics
M.S., Fayetteville State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Ursula Adams, Biology
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
M.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.S., Robeson Community College
Mary Antwi, Chemistry
M.A., Florida A&M
B.S., Howard University
Jennifer Brown, Biology
M.A., Science Education, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., Science Education/Biology Emphasis, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Courtney Kilgore, Biology
M.S., University of Central Missouri
B.S., in Biology, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Darlene Montesanti, Science Education
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Health Sciences
Nursing
Dr. Eva Meekins, Program Director
D.N.P., Gardner-Webb University
M.S.N., University of South Carolina
M.H.A., Independence University
B.S., University of North Carolina- Greensboro
Felecia Oxendine, Secretary
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Faculty
Melissa Britt, Nursing
M.S., East Carolina University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Victoria Brewington Locklear, Nursing
M.S.N., University of Phoenix;
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
A.D.N., Richmond Community College
Cherie Gerald, Nursing
M.S.N., Aspen University
B.S.N., Winston-Salem State University
Marie Hedgpeth, Nursing
M.S.N., M.H.A., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Southeastern Community College
Ivory McKenzie, Nursing
M.S.N., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.S.N., Fayetteville State
A.A.S., Southeastern Community College
Carla Oxendine, Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
B.S.N., Chamberlain University
A.A.S., Richmond Community College
Emergency Medical Science
Kenneth Locklear, Program Director
B.I.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Erica Parks, Program Coordinator
B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Thomas “Brad” Byrd, Clinical Coordinator
A.S., Bladen Community College
Nurse Aide
Sheila Smith, Program Director
M.A.Ed., American Intercontinental University;
B.S., Barton College
Faculty
Terri Oxendine
B.S.N., Fayetteville State University
A.D.N., Robeson Community College
Radiography
Candice Ward, Program Director
RT(R) Radiography
MA.Ed., Ottawa University
B.S., Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
A.A.S.; Cape Fear Community College
Whitney Hester, Clinical Coordinator
RT(R) Radiography
B.S., Pima Medical Institute
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Respiratory Therapy
Kelli Heustess, Program Director
RRT, National Board of Respiratory Care
CPFT, National Board of Respiratory Care
CRT, National Board of Respiratory Care
M.A., Ottawa University
B.S., California College for Health Sciences
A.S., Robeson Community College
Danyelle Miray, Director of Clinical Education
RRT-NPS;
B.S., Respiratory Therapy: East Carolina University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Surgical Technology
Raetta Coleman, Program Director
B.S., Siena Heights University
Diploma, Darlington Technical College
Public Service and Applied Technology Programs
Patrick N. Jacques, Dean
M.A. Ed., Ball State University
B.S., East Carolina University
Robin Blue, Instructional Support Specialist
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Public Service Programs
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Rudy Locklear, Director
M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Melinda Chavis, Qualified Assistant
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Cosmetology
Mary Ransom, Program Director
A.G.E., Robeson Community College
Diploma, Robeson Community College
Faculty
Rosita E. Pingol, Cosmetology
A.A.S., Mayland Community College
Diploma, Robeson Community College
Velma Worsley, Cosmetology
M.A., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Edgecombe Community College
Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management
Lester Locklear, Program Director
M.B.A., Johnson & Wales University
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
A.A.S., Johnson & Wales University
Faculty
James Ingram, Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
A.A.S., Culinary Arts, Robeson Community College
Linsie Locklear Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management
B.S., Johnson & Wales University
A.A.S., Culinary Arts, Robeson Community College
Criminal Justice Technology
Rudy Locklear, Program Director
M.P.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Melinda Chavis, Qualified Assistant
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Faculty
Heather Montiero, Criminal Justice
M.S., Fayetteville State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Education
Dr. Phoebe Chavis-Harris, Program Director
Ed.D., Fayetteville State University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
M.S.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Faculty
Kimberly Clark Locklear, Education
M.A.Ed., East Carolina University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Smart Start Staff
Angeline McGirt, Coordinator, Professional Development Coach
M.Ed., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
B.A., Pembroke State University
Kathryn Carmical, Professional Development Coach
CLASS/MTP Specialist
M.A.Ed., Pembroke State University
B.A. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Applied Technology Programs
Business Technologies
Carolyn S. Watson, Program Director
M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
M.S., Adult and Community College Education, North Carolina State University
B.S., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Faculty
Loretta D. Allen, Business Administration & Information Technology
M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Michael Jacobs, Information Technology
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., Mathematics/Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Scottie Locklear, Medical Office Administration
M.S., Webster University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Valissa H. Lowery, Accounting & Business Administration
M.B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
George Pate, Accounting & Business Administration
M.B.A., Pembroke State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Industrial Technologies
Patrick N. Jacques, Dean of Public Service and Applied Technology and Program Director, Industrial Technologies
M.A. Ed., Ball State University
B.S., East Carolina University
Faculty
Samuel Atkinson, Electrical Systems Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Michael Levinson, Electrical Systems Technologies
B.S., East Carolina University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Matthew McKnight, Electrical Systems Technologies
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Diploma, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Robeson Community College
Joseph Nation, Electrical Systems Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Timothy Bryant, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
A.A.S, Robeson Community College
Diploma, Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration, Robeson Community College
Heath Worriax, Mechatronics Engineering Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Bobby D. Locklear, Welding Technology
A.A.S., Welding Technology, Bladen Community College
College and Career Readiness
James Erick Mitchell, Director
B.S., Fayetteville State University
Sheila Russell, Secretary
Terry Jackson, Transition Coordinator
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., Chowan College
Lynn Davis, Chief HSE Examiner
B.S., Mount Olive College
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Wendy Hardwick, Coordinator of Performance, Accountability, and Data Management
M.B.A., Liberty University
B.S., Mount Olive College
A.A.S., Bladen Community College
Banessa McCormick, ABET Instructor
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Tammy Chavis, ABE/AHS/HSE Instructor
M.Ed., Central Michigan University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Richmond Community College
Erol Tinling, ABE Instructor
M.A., Christian Outreach Bible Institute
B.A., United Bible College and Theological Seminary
Natasha Jacobs, ABE/AHS/HSE Instructor
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Artando Roberson, ABE/AHS/HSE Instructor
M.A., Troy University;
B.S., Fayetteville State University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Margo McRae, ESL Instructor
M.A., Liberty University
B.A., Fayetteville State University
Briana Rodriguez, ESL Instructor
TESOL Graduate Certificate, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.B.A., East Carolina University
B.S., East Carolina University
Student Services
Ronnie Locklear, Assistant Vice President/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
M.A. Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Kim Jacobs, Administrative Assistant
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Admissions and Enrollment Services
Patricia Locklear, Director
M.P.A., Grand Canyon University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Kevin Hunt, Assistant Director
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Angelena Hall, Admissions Specialist/Testing Coordinator
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Yahaira Garcia, Admissions Specialist
A.A., Robeson Community College
Hartley Branden Oxendine, Career and College Advisor
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Fayetteville Technical Community College
Melinda Brewer, Data Entry Clerk
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Veronica K. Freeman, NASNTI (Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution) Transfer Coordinator
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Jessica Hammonds, NASNTI Academic Advisor
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
{Vacant}, Project C3 Coordinator
Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs
Zilma Lopes, Director
M.S., Liberty University
B.S., Fayetteville State University
Deborah Kauba, Assistant Director
M.B.A., Liberty University
M.A., Liberty University
B.A., DeVry University
Keats Ellis, Financial Aid Specialist
B.B.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Brittany Powell, Financial Aid Specialist
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Fayetteville Technical Community College
Jessie Hunt, Financial Aid Specialist
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Records and Registration
Sherry Martin, Director/Registrar
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Betty D. McIntyre, Assistant Registrar
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Carla Locklear, Records Specialist
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Allen P. Tencati Jr., Student Support Specialist
B.A., American Military University
A.A., Robeson Community College
A.S., City University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Diploma Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Robeson Community College
Counseling & Career Services
Samantha Oxendine, Director of Counseling & Career Services/Early College Liaison
LCMHC
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Susan Mangum Moore, Counselor/Disability Services Coordinator
LCMHC
M.Ed., North Carolina State University
B.F.A., East Carolina University
Cynthia Quintero, Counselor/Sign Language Interpreter
M.A.Ed., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., Gardner-Webb University
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