WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION OF FACULTY APPOINTMENT 2016-2017 TAB C-6 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Name: Rachel Adams Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of English Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2018 Salary: $30,000.00 Degree: M.A., Western Carolina University, 2014; B.S., Gardner-Webb University, 2009 Name: Debra Connelly Department of Communication Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2020 Salary: $48,187.55 Degree: M.A., Central Missouri University, 1975; B.S., Central Missouri University, 1973 Name: Robert Donnellan Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of English Effective Date: August 15, 2017 May 15, 2020 Salary: $28,633.00 Degree: M.A., Western Carolina University; B.A., University of North Carolina Asheville; A.A., Northwestern Michigan College 1
Name: Charles Fagan Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of Political Science and Public Affairs Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Salary: $31,586.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 2015; M.A., University of Notre Dame, 2011; B.A., Washington and Lee University, 2006 Name: Laura Lembeck Rank/Title: Lecturer Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Salary: $32,409.00 Degree: M.S., Florida Atlantic University, 2006; B.S., Western Carolina University, 1983; B.S.Ed., Western Carolina University, 1982 Name: Shane Schoepfer Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Salary: $55,000.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of Washington, 2014; M.S., Brown University, 2009; B.A., Brown University, 2009 Name: Emily Stafford Rank/Title: Instructor Department of Geosciences and Natural Resources Service Obligation: 10 months Effective Date: August 15, 2017 June 15, 2020 Salary: $45,107.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of Alberta, 2014; M.S., University of Alberta, 2010 2
Name: Yiqing Yang Department of Anthropology and Sociology Salary: $58,000.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of Utah, 2016; M.B.A., University of Liverpool, UK, 2008; B.S., Nanjing University of Economics, China, 1997 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Name: Edward Lopez Rank/Title: Professor Department of Economics, Management and Project Management Effective Date: January 3, 2017 until further notice Salary: $184,406.00 Degree: Ph.D., George Mason University, 1997; M.A., George Mason University, 1995; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1992 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND ALLIED PROFESSIONS Name: Jennifer Barrett-Tatum School of Teaching and Learning Salary: $58,000.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2013; M.S., University of Tennessee, 2004; B.S., University of Tennessee, 2003 Name: Amy Stringer School of Teaching and Learning Salary: $57,000.00 3
Degree: Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro, 2004; M.S.Ed., Michigan State University, 1995; B.S., University of Tolego, 1987 Name: Heidi Von Dohlen Department of Human Services Salary: $61,000.00 Degree: ED.d., Western Carolina University, 2012; M.S.Ed., State University of New York at New Paltz, 1995; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne, 1990 COLLEGE OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Name: Joshua Overbay School of Stage and Screen Salary: $55,000.00 Degree: M.F.A., Regent University, 2010; B.A., Trinity International University, 2003 Name: David Starnes Rank/Title: Director of Athletic Bands / Assistant Professor School of Music Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2020 Salary: $92,643.00 Degree: B.S., University of Tennessee, 1988 Name: Allison Thorp Rank/Title: Director of Choral Activities / Assistant Professor Prior Service Credit: 1 year Salary: $54,000.00 Degree: Ph.D., Eastman School of Music, 2016; M.A., Marshall University, 2008; B.M.E., West Virginia Wesleyan University, 2005 4
COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES Name: Leigh Angel Effective Date: August 15, 20176 May 15, 2019 Salary: $69,020.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University Name: Cheryl Conway Salary: $64,506.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University Name: Jeanne Dulworth Department of Social Work Salary: $56,621.00 Degree: M.S., University of South Carolina, 1998; B.SW., Western Carolina University, 1996 Name: Gail Elliott Salary: $61,663.00 Degree: M.S., Western Carolina University, 2013; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2009; B.A., University of North Carolina Asheville, 2004 5
Name: Lydia Elliott Salary: $75,110.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Florida International University Name: Jessica Graning Department of Physical Therapy Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019 Salary: $82,764.00 Degree: Ph.D., Duke University, 2003; B.A., University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, 2000 Name: Colleen Hayes Salary: $62,624.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Marian College Name: Susan Hester Salary: $61,663.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University 6
Name: Mary Anne Hollis School of Health Sciences Salary: $71,631.00 Degree: Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2002; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1987; B.A./R.N., University of Tennessee, 1980 Name: Ashley Hyatt Department of Physical Therapy Effective Date: August 5, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Salary: $74,095.00 Degree: Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina; B.S., Lafayette College Name: Rebecca Lasher Department of Social Work Effective Date: August 15, 2017 - May 15, 2019 Salary: $55,152.00 Degree: M.S., University of Tennessee, 1985; B.A., University of North Carolina - Asheville, 1983 Name: Melisa McNeil School of Health Sciences Salary: $62,099.00 Degree: Ph.D., Boise State University, pending 2018; M.H.S., Western Carolina University, 2008; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2005 7
Name: Michelle Scifers School of Health Sciences Salary: $62,099.00 Degree: M.P.T., Emory University, 1994; B.S., University of Georgia, 1990 Name: Elizabeth Sexton Salary: $61,681.00 Degree: M.S.N., Western Carolina University; B.S.N., Western Carolina University Name: Elizabeth Wark Department of Physical Therapy Effective Date: July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Salary: $89,809.00 Degree: Ph.D., Simmons College, 2007; M.B.A., University of Massachusetts, 1990; B.S., Ithaca University, 1981 Name: Dave Wells Salary: $62,622.00 Degree: M.S.N., University of Colorado; B.S.N., Gardner-Webb University 8
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS 2016-2017 Name: Wes Chancey Position: Associate General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator Department: Legal Counsel Office Effective Date: April 1, 2017 Present Salary: $130,000 Source of Funds: State Educational Background: J.D., West Virginia University College of Law; B.A., West Virginia University Other Professional Experience: Assistant General Counsel/Director of University Compliance, Western Carolina University; Independent Contractor/Legal Clerk, The Davis Law Group, P.A.; Associate Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Hamstead, Williams & Shook, PLLC; Legal Graduate Assistant, Wester Virginia University General Counsel s Office; Student Worker, Western Virginia University President s Office; United States Marine Corps, Camp Lejenune, NC. Name: Alexandra Fields Position: Area Coordinator Department: Residential Living Effective Date: June 15, 2017 Present Salary: $44,500.00 Source of Funds: Student Residence Hall fees Educational Background: M.S.W., University of Kentucky; B.S., University of Central Florida Other Professional Experience: Residence Hall Director, University of Cincinnati; Interim Campus Advocate, University of Cincinnati; Graduate Residence Director, University of Kentucky Name: Ivy Demetria Gibson Position: Assistant General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Department: Legal Counsel Office Effective Date: June 1, 2017 Present Salary: $90,000.00 Educational Background: J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law; B.A., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Other Professional Experience: Senior Strategic Business Partner, Mission Health, Human Resources; Staff Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C.; Paralegal Specialist/Law Clerk, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Office of General Counsel, Washington, D.C.; Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs, Washington, D.C.; Legal Assistant, Legal Aid of North Carolina. 9
Name: Maeve Kirby Position: Residential Case Manager Department: Residential Living Effective Date: June 15, 2017 Present Salary: $46,500.00 Source of Funds: Student Residence Hall Fees Educational Background: M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; B.A., Susquehanna University Other Professional Experience: Graduate Resident Director, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Graduate Assistant for Student Leadership and Training, Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Graduate Practicum Student, The Pennsylvania State University Name: Mike Langford Position: Director Department: Undergraduate Admission Effective Date: April 13, 2017 Present Salary: $88,420.00 Source of Funds: State Educational Background: M.A., Appalachian State University; B.A., Lenoir-Rhyne University Other Professional Experience: Director of Recruiting & Marketing for Graduate School & Research, Western Carolina University; Director of Marketing & Communication, Lenoir-Rhyne University; Associate Director of Admissions, Lenoir-Rhyne University Name: Carol May Position: Director of Development (Honors College/College of Fine and Performing Arts) Department: Development and Alumni Engagement Effective Date: May 8, 2017 Present Salary: $75,000.00 Source of Funds: State Educational Background: Bluementhal Fellowship recipient, Queen s University of Charlotte; M.B.A., McColl School of Business, 1994; B.A. Michigan State University, 1982. Other Professional Experience: Executive Director of Development, Pfeiffer University; Director of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations, Pfeiffer University; Executive Vice President, The Peace Center for the Performing Arts, Greenville, NC; Consultant, May/Seitz Marketing and Communications LLC; Senior Consultant, Audience Insight LLC; Vice President of Programming and Marketing, Bluementhal Performing Arts Center, Charlotte, NC. 10
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTIFICATION FOR ATHLETIC APPOINTMENTS 2016-2017 Name: Michael Ceccarelli Position: Director of Corporate Sponsorships Department: Athletics Effective Date: April 10, 2017 Present Salary: $37,555.00 Source of Funds: Athletic Funds Status of Position: Full-time Education Background: B.S., Middle Tennessee State University Other Professional Experience: Nashville Symphony, Corporate Sponsorships Officer, 2016-2017; Daily News Journal, Gannett/USA Today Network, Multimedia Sales Executive, 2015-2016l Learfield Sports, Middle Tennessee State University, Director of Sales, Corporate Sponsorship, 2012-2015 Name: Austin Burgess Position: Director of Ticket Operations Department: Athletics Effective Date: June 1, 2017 Present Salary: $32,500.00 Source of Funds: Athletic Funds Status of Position: Full-time Education Background: M.B.A., Appalachian State University, 2015; B.S., Western Carolina University, 2012 Other Professional Experience: Interim Director of Ticket Operations, Western Carolina University, 2016-2017; Box Office Associate, Asheville Tourists, Asheville, NC, April 2016-September 2016; Ticket Operations Assistant, Western Carolina University, 2015-2016 11