Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Administration

 

Cabinet

  • Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Chemene Crawford  
  • Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Darren Divine
  • Senior Vice President for Finance & Facilities, Patricia Charlton 
  • Interim Director for Human Resources, Senior Advisor to the President, Thomas Brown
  • General Counsel, Richard Hinckley
  • Executive Director of CSN Foundation, Jacque Matthews
  • Chief Information Officer, Mugunth Vaithylingam
  • President, Student Government, Aimee Riley
  • Chair, Administrative Faculty Assembly, Shellie Keller
  • President, Classified Council, Rob Telles
  • Chair, Faculty Senate, Tracy Sherman 
  • Chair-Elect, Faculty Senate, Charles Milne
  • Director, Institutional Research, John Bearce
  • Executive Director of Business Operations, Dan Morris
  • Communications Director, K.C. Brekken
  • Chief Campus Administrator/Executive Director of Learning Centers, Dr. Joan McGee 

 


Dr. Chemene Crawford

Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

Responsibilities:  The Vice President for Student Affairs provides overall strategic leadership and management in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the CSN comprehensive Student Affairs division. The position has college wide supervisory responsibility for the areas of counseling, advising, recruitment and retention, the registrar’s office, financial aid, international students center, testing, career services, re-entry, disability resources, student activities, student government, intercollegiate athletics, TRIO program and the Millennium Scholarship.
Education:  Ed. D., Nova Southeastern University, Organizational Leadership
M. S., University of San Francisco, Human Resources and Organization Development
B. S., University of San Francisco, Organizational Behavior
Assistant: Mary L. Williams
Phone: 651-5830
Fax: 651-7608
Contacts:    
  651-4741 Laura Latimer Interim Dean of Students, Cheyenne Campus;
  651-5920 Dr. Bradley Gruner interim Dean of Students, Charleston Campus
  651-3511 Stephanie Hill Interim Dean of Students, Henderson Campus

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Dr. Darren Divine
Vice President for Academic Affairs

Responsibilities:  The Vice President for Academic Affairs provides leadership to the academic programs of CSN, including oversight of academic divisions and departments, accreditation, assessment, workforce and economic development, distance education, professional development, library services, scheduling, and faculty support. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Education: Ph.D., Biological Science, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
M.S., Wildlife Science, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
B.S., Biology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Assistant: Michelle Word
Phone: 651-5602
Fax: 651-5905
Contacts: 651-4983 Michael Spangler Dean, School of Advanced & Applied Technologies
  651-4861 Dennis Soukup Dept. Chair, Transportation & Industrial Technology
  651-4660 Randy Harwood Dept. Chair, Engineering & Computing Technology
  651-4156 Tom Myers Dept. Chair, Media Technologies
  651-5860 Wendy Weiner Dean, School of Arts and Letters
  651-4167 James McCoy Dept. Chair, Communication
  651-5982 John Ziebell Dept. Chair, English
  651-5906 Ken Umland Dept. Chair, International Languages
  651-4117 Dick McGee Dept. Chair, Fine Arts
  651-4148 Dean, School of Business, Hospitality & Public Services
  651-3107 Robin Nelson Dept. Chair, Accounting, Finance & Office Admin
  651-5954 Clarissa Cota Dept. Chair, Business Administration
  651-4209 Dept. Chair, Public Safety & Human Services
  651-4193 Tom Rosenberger Dept. Chair, Hospitality Management
  651-5683 Patricia Castro Dean, School of Health Sciences
  651-5907 Janice Glasper Dept. Chair, Dental Sciences, Diagnostic Evaluation & Rehabilitation Services
  651-7514 Cassie Gentry Interim Dept. Chair, Health Related Professions
  651-5674 Janet Kramer Dept. Chair, Nursing
  651-5664 Sally Johnston Dean, School of Science & Mathematics
  651-7515 Fred Jackson Dept. Chair, Biological Sciences
  651-5692 Ingrid Stewart Dept. Chair, Mathematics
  651-7503 Mark Garner Dept. Chair, Physical Sciences
  651-7425 Charles Okeke Dean, School of Education, Behavioral & Social Sciences
  651-4189 Dale Warby Dept. Chair, Education
  651-5715 Kevin Rafferty Dept. Chair, Human Behavior
  651-5958 John Hollitz Dept. Chair, Social Sciences
  651-7344 Joe West Director, Curriculum & Scheduling
  651-7533 Rebecca Metty-Burns   Executive Director, Division of Workforce & Economic Development
  651-5709 Clarissa Erwin Director, Library Services
  651-5813 Terry Norris Director, Office of eLearning
  651-7353 Dave Morgan Director, Marketing

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Patricia Charlton
Senior Vice President for Finance & Facilities

Responsibilities:  As the Chief Financial Officer, provides leadership for four main areas: Financial Services, Business Operations, Budget Services, and Facilities Management. Financial Services is responsible for the overall financial operations of the College; Business Operations oversees the "business-type" areas in the College and the Cashier/Bursar function, and Budget Services is responsible for developing and monitoring the College's State appropriated and self-supporting budgets. The areas included within the purview of Facilities Management are site planning and construction, building operations, and environmental health and safety.
Education: M.P.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.S., Business Administration, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Assistant: Mary Edwards
Phone: 651-5667
Assistant: Annette Lord
  651-7381
Fax: 651-5825
Contacts: 651-4320 Mary Kaye Bailey Associate Vice President for Finance/Controller
  651-5500 Dan Morris Executive Director of Business Operations
  651-4320 Mark Cahill Director of Purchasing
  651-4321 Lisa Bakke Director of Budget Services
  651-4344 Manager of Grants & Contracts (Computer Loan Program)
  651-4873 Melody Deng-Lee   Director of Financial Accounting
  651-4817 Judy Ruter Director of Auxiliary Services
  651-2663 Sherri Payne Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
  651-4857 Luis Tristan Director of Construction
  651-2687 Brad Jensen Director of Operations
  651-7445 James Nelson Director of Environmental Health & Safety
  651-4676 William Wizinsky Director of Planning & Design
  651-7543 Thomas Brown Interim Executive Director of Human Resources
  651-7456 Tina Petrie Director of Salary Administration and Benefits

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Dr. Chemene Crawford
Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

Responsibilities: 
The Interim Vice President for Administrative Operations is a senior executive reporting directly to the President. The position acts as a liaison with other senior executive officers; provides supervision of human resources, institutional training, police department, institutional effectiveness and planning, campus site and center managers, resource development and grants, and other duties as assigned.
This position is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic planning, business goals and objects, practices, policies and processes for the administrative processes at the College to ensure that they optimally support the realization of the College’s mission and goals.
Oversight for the development and implementation of appropriate recognition programs and award ceremonies, and assists with coordination of fall opening events.
Education:  
Assistant: Mary Williams
Phone: 651-5830
Fax: 651-7608
Contacts: 651-5000 Dr. Joan McGee Campus Administration, Charleston and Sites
  651-4000 Thomas Brown Campus Administration, Cheyenne
  651-3000 Campus Administration, Henderson
  651-7521 Dr. Anneli Adams CAPE Executive Director/Jann Carson, Specialist
  651-2677 Darryl Caraballo CSN Police Department/CeCe McNeely, Assistant
  651-5800 John Mueller Executive Director of Human Resources/ Amber Woods, Assistant

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Thomas Brown
Chief Campus Administrator, Cheyenne Campus

Responsibilities:  Responsible for overall administration and leadership of the Cheyenne Campus of CSN, report directly to the college president on institutional, governmental and legislative matters, work collaboratively with vice presidents, deans, academic chairs and directors on campus and college-wide initiatives. Administer operational budgets, supervise personnel, and oversee the operation of facilities that support workforce and economic development. Provide administrative oversight for Nellis AFB Site, Mesquite Site, Moapa Valley Site, Latin Chamber Neighborhood Learning Center, and the Department of Applied Technology. As Affirmative Action Officer, responsible for administrating and monitoring the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Plan and handling all American with Disabilities Act and Equal Employment Opportunity, Title VII, complaints and grievances.
Education: M.A.T, Community College Education, Mississippi State University
B.S., Social Science, Alcorn State University
Assistant: Debbie Tanner
Phone: 651-4002
Fax: 651-4486
Contacts: 651-3012 Dennis Soukup Department of Applied Technology, Department Chair
  346-2485 Darlene Montague   Mesquite Site Manager
  398-7545 April Krell Moapa Valley Site Manager
  651-4435 George Cantu Neighborhood Learning Center, Site Manager
  651-4155 Jim Johnson Nellis AFB, Interim Site Manager

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Richard Hinckley
General Counsel

Responsibilities:  The General Counsel’s office provides advice and counsel to the president and senior administrators, document review, document drafting, litigation, preventative law training, policy guidance and implementation, and enforcement of the student and professional staff conduct code.
Assistant: Tami Vaughn-DeVries
Phone: 651-7488
Fax: 651-7464

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Jacque Matthews
Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of CSN Foundation

Responsibilities:  Provide leadership and direction for all private resource development opportunities. Design and implement fund-raising programs including annual giving, capital campaigns, special events, planned giving, corporate solicitation, alumni/ae and donor recognition. Create and maintain positive relationships with community leaders, Foundation Board members and prospects to gain financial support and influence on behalf of CSN. Identify, research and cultivate individuals, foundations and corporations as prospective donors. Promote gift giving internally at CSN and serve as source of information on gift procedures.
Operations Manager: Shirley Carton
Phone: 651-7301
Fax: 651-7611
Contacts: 651-5947 Mary Thomas Special Events Manager
  651-5831 Jamille Walton   Scholarship Coordinator

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Mugunth Vaithylingam
Chief Information Officer

Responsibilities:  Provide leadership and management for the college’s information technology services including instructional and administrative computing. Office of Technology Services is also responsible for telecommunications, network infrastructure, web applications and development, telemedia, desktop support, Help Desk, computer labs, and the IT service center.
Assistant: Bonnie Sines
Phone: 651-5900
Fax: 651-5867
Contacts: 651-7666 Carlo Dacumos Senior Director, Technology Services
  651-7494 Cheryl Feldmeier  Director, Academic Technology Services
  651-4682 Wai Ho Director, Network Services
  651-4819 Brian Bourgon Director, Enterprise Applications
  651-4559 Karen Ahern Director, User Services



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Aimee Riley

President, Associated Students of the College of Southern Nevada (ASCSN)

Responsibilities:  The mission of student activities is to create a strong sense of campus community and tradition for students, faculty, staff, alumni, guests and the surrounding community. This is accomplished by providing a comprehensive array of co-curricular programming and events that will enrich the student’s collegiate experience; by assisting students in achieving their highest potential as leaders; by contributing to the student’s personal, emotional, cultural, social and psychological development; and by fostering an environment that connects the students to the college.
Assistant: Cassandra Webster
Phone: 651-4380
Fax: 651-4851

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Shellie Keller

Chair, Administrative Faculty Assembly

Responsibilities:  The AFA Chair presides at meetings of the AFA; performs all duties pertaining to the office and those specified in the AFA bylaws; appoints all special and/or ad hoc committees; prepares agenda for AFA meetings and gives notice of meetings to all professional faculty; organizes and ensures coordination of all activities of the AFA; communicates in writing to the CSN President any AFA actions or recommendations requiring action or approval by the CSN President or the Board of Regents; and serves as ex-officio on all AFA committees.
Education:
B.S., Biology, University of California Irvine
M.S., Education Administration, California State University Fullerton.
Ed.S,, Education Specialist, University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Ed.D., In progress, Instructional Technology and Distance Education, NOVA Southeastern University
Phone: 651-4752
Fax: 651-4612
Contacts: 651-7627 Taylor Gray Chair-Elect
  651-7396 Vartouhi Asherian Past Chair

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 Rob Telles

President, Classified Council

Responsibilities:  The Classified Council serves as an advisory group to the college’s president. The President of the Classified Council conducts Classified Council meetings; serves as or appoints representatives to Administrative committees; assists the college president on activities and projects requiring input from classified staff and represents the Classified Council and classified staff on the president’s cabinet.
Phone: 651-5066
Fax: 651-5719
Contacts: 651-4277 Vice President
  651-4051  Treasurer
  651-3103  Secretary

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Tracy Sherman

Chair, Faculty Senate

Responsibilities:  The Faculty Senate Chairperson serves a one-year term as the chief executive officer of the Senate. The Senate’s mission is to assure faculty participation in the formulation of institutional policies and goals, in the implementation of those policies and goals, and in their evaluation.
Education: AAS degree from Amarillo College in Respiratory Care
BS and M.Ed. in Postsecondary Workforce Education from UNLV
Assistant: Virginia McRoyal
Phone: 651-7307
Fax: 651-5878

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Charles Milne

Faculty Senate Chair Elect

Responsibilities:  The Faculty Senate Chair Elect is elected by academic faculty to a one year term as the Senate Chair, preceded by one year as Chair-Elect, and followed by one year as Immediate Past Chair. The Chair Elect assists the Senate Chair in all activities of the Senate, and assumes the duties of the Senate Chair in the case of absence or incapacity of the Chair. The Chair Elect serves on the Senate leadership team and as a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Education:  
Phone: 651-5990

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John Bearce
Director, Institutional Research

Responsibilities:   
Education:  
Phone: 651-7454

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K.C. Brekken
Communications Director

Responsibilities:  The communications manager plans CSN events, works with media, responds to public information requests, and facilitates with internal and external communications processes.
Education:

B.A. Journalism, University of Minnesota
M.P.A. University of Nevada, Las Vegas

   

 

Responsibilities:  Responsible for overall daily operations including administration and leadership of the Henderson Campus and the Boulder City Center.  Work collaboratively with administration, college departments and personnel at the campus and college level, advancing the CSN mission and strategic plan.  Administer operational department budgets, supervise campus and center personnel, obtain appropriate resources for the Henderson Campus and Boulder City Center in support of an effective student learning environment.  Promote, support and engage in campus committees, events and activities.  Remain accessible and visible in resolving campus related issues and provide ongoing and effective campus communications.  Foster and maintain positive relationships with community business leaders in Henderson and Boulder City Center.  he Faculty Senate Chair Elect is elected by academic faculty to a one year term as the Senate Chair, preceded by one year as Chair-Elect, and followed by one year as Immediate Past Chair. The Chair Elect assists the Senate Chair in all activities of the Senate, and assumes the duties of the Senate Chair in the case of absence or incapacity of the Chair. The Chair Elect serves on the Senate leadership team and as a member of the President’s Cabinet.
Contacts:  
 

Direct Line: 651-3162

Assistant:  Jeanette Cowan
Henderson Campus
Phone:  651-3550
Fax:  651-3503

Office Assistant:  Christine Carroll
Boulder City Center
Phone:  651-4040
Fax:  293-0287
 

 


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Dr. Joan McGee
Chief Campus Administrator/Executive Director of Learning Centers

Responsibilities: 
Responsible for overall administration and leadership of the Charleston campus of CSN, and administrative oversight and guidance for Green Valley, Summerlin and Western High Tech Centers, and Learning Centers in Lincoln County, Nellis Air Force Base, Mesquite and Moapa Valley. Administer operational budgets, supervise and evaluate personnel at those sites. Responsible for inclusive and comprehensive Strategic Planning process, in collaboration with other college personnel. Work       collaboratively with administration, faculty, staff and students on campus and college-wide initiatives.
Education:
B.M.E. with Honors, University of Denver
M.A., Music Performance, University of Denver
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, UNLV
Contacts:


Direct Line: 651-5966

Assistant:       Tina Golyer

Phone:            651-5966
Fax:                651-7377
Contacts:       651-2648 Josh Ruter               Site Coordinator, Green Valley High Tech Center
                        775-726-3870 Bonni Smith    Site Coordinator, Lincoln County Learning Center
                        702-346-2485 Darlene Montague Site Coordinator, Mesquite Learning Center
                        702-398-7545 Chantile McAllister Site Coordinator, Moapa Valley Learning Center
                        651-4155 Jeff Lycan            Site Coordinator, Nellis AFB Learning Center
                        651-4614 Kay Fitzgerald        Site Coordinator, Summerlin High Tech Center
                        651-4375 Tamara Flores-Sahagun Site Coordinator, Western High Tech Center