2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Dec 05, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Faculty & Staff



Executive Staff

Melissa Singler, President
M.S.A., University of North Carolina Wilmington
 
Ronnie Locklear, Interim 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, Interim Vice President for Instruction
Ed.D., Liberty University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
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 & Institutional Services
M.Ed., North Carolina State University
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
 
Heather Seibles, Donor & Major Gift Specialist
B.S. Fayetteville State University
 
Chasity Skusa, Alumni & Operations Specialist
MA North Carolina State University
BS University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Instruction and Student Support Services

Dr. LaRonda Lowery, Interm Vice President for Instruction
Ed.D., Liberty University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Ronnie Locklear, Interim 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
 
Christy Musselwhite, Executive Assistant to the Vice President
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Dr. Kenneth Bowen, Director of Institutional Planning and Research/SACSCOC Liaison
Ed.D., East Carolina University
M.SA, 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

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 S. 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
 
Sally O. Carr, Grants and Special Projects Accountant
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Laticia Black, Director Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator
M.S., Troy University 
B.S., University of Maryland University College
A.A.S., Fayetteville Technical 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, Security Engineer
A.A.S., Bladen Community College
 
Randal Eric Whicker, Application Administrator
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Brad Stocks, Systems Engineer
A.A.S., Southeastern 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 & Institutional Services
M.Ed., North Carolina State University
B.S., Western Carolina University
 
{Vacant}, Assistant Vice President Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Institutional Services
{Credentials}
 
Latosha Locklear,  Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Institutional Services
B.S., UTAH State University
A.A.S, Robeson Community College
 
Jane Perry, CE Registrar/Compliance Officer
B.S., University of Virginia at Wise
 
Braxton Ballard, CDL Academy Coordinator
Diploma, East Columbus High School 
 
Julie Baxley, Director of Career Development and Occupational Training
M.A., Webster University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Jessica Revels, Administrative Assistant, Career Development & Industry Services
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Ramah “Cassie” Campbell, NC Customized Training & Construction Development
M.B.A., University of Mount Olive
B.S., Fayetteville State University
 
Debbie Bruce, Director of Small Business Center
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
 
Terri Oxendine, Director of Nurse Aid Program
B.S.N., Fayetteville State University
A.D.N., Robeson Community College
 
Christy Locklear, Health Occupations Coordinator
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Brady Lawson, EMS Coordinator
College Courses, No Degree
 
Natavia Townsend, Director of Industry Services
B.A. University of North Carolina at Wilmington
 
Angela Chavis, Administrative Assistant, Health Occupations
A.A.S. Fayetteville Technical Community College
 
Julie Locklear, Administrative Assistant, Small Business & WFD
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Candi Oxendine, Administrative Assistant, Law Enforcement
Diploma, South Rowan High School
 
Andrew S. Milone, EMS Coordinator
NRP, EMT-P NC, EMT-P SC
B.A., History, Fayetteville State University
 
Jamie Collins, Director of Campus Operations
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Mary Williams, Secretary of Facilities
A.A.S, Robeson Community College
 
Mitchell Locklear, Director of Facilities Services
A.A.S, Robeson Community College
 
Robert E. Thorman, Technician, Facilities
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Thomas Revels, Technician, Facilities

Public Service and Applied Technology Programs (Workforce Development) 

Public Service Programs (Workforce Development)

Criminal Justice Technology

Terry Dimery, Director of Criminal Justice/BLET
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.S., Fayetteville Technical College
Faculty
Heather Montiero, Criminal Justice
M.S., Fayetteville State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Basic Law Enforcement Training

Terry Dimery, Director of Criminal Justice/BLET
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.S., Fayetteville Technical College
 
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
 
Charlene Oxendine, Cosmetology
MSW, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College

Applied Technology Programs (Workforce Development)

Industrial Technologies

{Vacant} Dean of Public Service and Applied Technology and Program Director, Industrial Technologies
Faculty
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
 
Roscoe Smith, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Jody Dyson, Welding Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
James Thomas, Welding Technology
A.A.S., Robeson Community College

Emergency Medical Science

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
 
Thomas “Brad” Byrd, Clinical Coordinator
A.S., Bladen Community College
 
Brady Lawson, EMS Coordinator
College Courses, No Degree
 
Andrew S. Milone, EMS Coordinator, NRP, EMT-P NC, EMT-P SC
B.A., Fayetteville State University
 
Patricia B. Clark, Title IX Investigator, EMS CCP Instructor, AHA Coordinator
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

College and Career Readiness

James Erick Mitchell, Director of College and Career Services 
B.S., Fayetteville State University
 
Sheila Russell, Secretary
 
Terry Jackson, Director of ComTech
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

Instructional Services

Dr. LaRonda Lowery, Interim Vice President
Ed.D., Liberty University
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
V. Scott Lamm, Dean, University Transfer and Health Sciences
M.B.A., 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

Learning Support Services

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
 
Jessica Hammonds, MMI Success Coach
B.A. Philosophy and Religion
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
 
Glenda Durden, Technical Assistant to the Director
A.A.S., Robeson Community College

University Transfer and Health Science  Programs

V. Scott Lamm, Dean
M.B.A., 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

Joni Thomas, Program Director
M.S.W, Fayetteville State University
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
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 

Faculty
Wendy L. Fields, 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
 
Asia Muhammed, English
M.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke

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
 
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

Medical Sonography

Lindsey Norris, Program Director
B.S.R.S., PINA Medical Institution
A.A.S, Fayetteville Technical Community College
 
Jessica Johnson, Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Florence Darlington Technical College

Nursing

Melissa Britt, Interim Program Director
M.S., East Carolina University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Felecia Oxendine, Secretary
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Faculty
Alyssa Britt, Nursing
B.S.N, Fayetteville State University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Kelsey Lambert, Nursing
B.S.N, Grand Canyon University
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Dr. Cynthia Herndon, Nursing
Ph.D., East Carolina University
M.S.N., Duke University School of Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Dr. Kathy Locklear
D.N.P., Gardner-Webb University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
Carla Oxendine, Nursing
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
B.S.N., Chamberlain University
A.A.S., Richmond Community College

Licensed Practical Nursing

Marie Hedgpeth, Nursing
M.S.N., M.H.A., University of Phoenix
B.S.N., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Southeastern Community College
 

Nurse Aide

Terri Oxendine, Program Director
B.S.N., Fayetteville State University
A.D.N., Robeson Community College
Faculty
Victoria Brewington Locklear, Nurse Aide
M.S.N., University of Phoenix; 
B.S.N., Grand Canyon University
A.D.N., Richmond 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
 
Kristin Collins, Clinical Coordinator
A.A.S., Florence Darlington Technical College

Public Service and Applied Technology Programs (Instructional Services)

Public Service Programs

Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management

James Ingram, Interim Program Director
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
Faculty
Guy Forsberg. Culinary, Baking & Pastry Arts, Hospitality Management
A.S. Culinary Arts, Le Cordon Bleu 
A.S. Hospitality Management, Le Cordon Bleu

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 (Instructional Services)

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 / Interim Apprenticeship Coordinator
M.B.A., Pembroke State University
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
William Kenneth Stubbs, Information Technology
B.S., Southern New Hampshire University
A.A., Robeson Community College

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
 
{Vacant}, Admissions Specialist/Testing Coordinator
 
Yahaira Garcia, Admissions Specialist
A.A., Robeson Community College
 
Melinda Brewer, Data Entry Clerk
A.A.S., Robeson Community College
 
{Vacant}, Admissions Technician
 
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
 
Whitney Blanks-Hunt, Career Coach
M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Nuri Collado, Career Coach
J. D., National Autonomous University of Mexico.
B.A., National Autonomous University of Mexico at University of Sotavento
 
Kaylee Ransom, Career Coach
B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
 
LaNora Hunt, Career Coach
M.A.T, University of North Carolina at Pembroke
B.S., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Cheyene Lowery, Career Coach
M.A.T., University of North Carolina at Wilmington
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Office of Financial Aid and Veteran Affairs

Zilma Lopes, Director
M.S., Liberty University
B.S., Fayetteville State University
 
{Vacant}, Assistant Director
 
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
 
{Vavant}, Financial Aid Specialist

Records and Registration

Sherry Martin, Director/Registrar
B.A., University of North Carolina at Pembroke
 
Betty D. McIntyre, Assistant Registrar
B.S., Western Governors University
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