Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences - Directory

Paulette Burns, Dean

Pam Frable, Associate Dean and Director of Nursing

Debbie Rhea, Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Research

Susan Weeks, Associate Dean for External Affairs

Sharon Hudson, Assistant to the Dean

Sybil White, Assistant to the Dean for Graduate and Undergraduate Studies

Communication Sciences and Disorders

LYNN K. FLAHIVE, Assistant Professor. B.S. (Marquette University), 1977; M.S. (Ibid.), 1978. Since 1991.

TERESA DENNETT GONZALEZ, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1976; M.S. (Ibid.), 1985. Since 1992.

JANET ROYER LANZA, Instructor. B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1975; M.S. (Ibid.), 1976. Since 1989.

HELEN A. McCAFFREY MORRISON, Associate Professor. B.A. (Trinity University), 1974; M.S. (University of Oklahoma), 1976; Ph.D. (University of Texas, Austin), 1992. Since 1995.

MARIA MUŅOZ, Associate Professor. B.A. (University of California, Santa Barbara), 1988; M.A. (University of Texas, Austin), 1991; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2001. Since 2006.

IRMGARD PAYNE, Lecturer. B.A. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1986; M.S. (Texas Christian University), 1994. Since 2003.

RAUL PREZAS, Assistant Professor. B.A. (Trinity University), 2002; B.M. (Ibid.), 2002; M.A. (Wichita State University), 2006; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2008. Since 2008.

CAROL H. SYMON, Instructor. B.S. (Purdue University), 1971: M.S. (Ibid.) 1972. Since 2000.

JENNIFER BARBER WATSON, Professor. B.S. (Northern Arizona University), 1976; M.A. (Northwestern University), 1979; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1981. Since 1982.

CHRISTOPHER WATTS, Professor and Chair of Department of Communication Sciences. B.S. (University of South Alabama), 1994; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1998. Since 2008.

BARBARA YOUNT, Adjunct. B.S. (Dallas Baptist University), 1975; M.A. (Texas Woman's University), 1986. Since 2005.

Kinesiology

T. ROSS BAILEY, Instructor. B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1976; M.Ed. (Ibid.), 1977. Since 1977.

CHRISTOPHER P. HALL, Instructor. B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1983; M.L.A. (Ibid.), 1989. Since 1984.

SAM HARALDSON, Adjunct Clinical Professor. B.S. (University of California, Irvine), 1997; M.D. (University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine), 2001. Since 2005.

KELLEY HENDERSON, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S. (University of South Alabama), 1997; M.Ed. (Northwestern State University), 1999. Since 2006.

SARAH MANSPEAKER, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S. (Duquesne University), 2001; M.Ed. (Old Dominion University), 2003; Ph.D. (Ibid), 2010. Since 2010.

JOEL B. MITCHELL, Professor and Chair of Department of Kinesiology. B.A. (Lewis and Clark College), 1978; M.A. (University of Maryland), 1983; Ph.D. (Ball State University), 1988. Since 1988.

MELODY D. PHILLIPS, Assistant Professor. B.S. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1994; M.S. (Texas Christian University), 1996; Ph.D. (Purdue University), 2001. Since 2004.

DEBORAH J. RHEA, Professor and Associate Dean for Health Sciences and Research. B.S. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1980; M.Ed. (University of Houston) 1990; Ed.D. (Ibid.), 1995. Since 1999.

MEENA SHAH, Professor. B.Sc. (Robert Gordon's College, Aberdeen, Scotland), 1982; Ph.D. (London University, London), 1986. Since 2001.

GLORIA SOLOMON, Professor. B.S. (Oregon), 1985; M.S. (Oregon), 1987; Ph.D. (University of California, Berkely), 1993. Since 2009.

DAN L. SOUTHARD, Professor. B.A. (Buena Vista University), 1969; M.A. (University of Iowa), 1977; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1980. Since 1980.

VALERIE TINKLEPAUGH, Instructor. B.S. (Texas Tech), 2003; M.S. (Bloomsburg University), 2004. Since 2009.

LESLIE WAUGH, Lecturer. B.S. (Florida State), 1998; M.S. (Ibid), 2000; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 2010.

Nursing

LAVONNE ADAMS, Associate Professor. A.S. (Kettering College of Medical Arts), 1985; B.S.N. (Wright State University), 1988; M.S. (Andrews University), 1992; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2003. Since 2004.

ELIZABETH "BETSY" AGEE, Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 2004; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 2006. Since 2007.

GINA K. ALEXANDER, Assistant Professor. B.S.N. (Oklahoma Baptist University), 1998; M.S. Public Health (University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), 2003; M.S.N. (University of Virginia, Charlottesville), 2008; Ph.D. (Ibid), 2009. Since 2010.

MARINDA E. ALLENDER, Assistant Professor and Director of Nursing Undergraduate Programs. B.S.N. (University of Virginia), 1978; M.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1985. Certified Pediatric Nurse. Since 1989.

KATHY BAKER, Associate Professor, Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program and Interim Director of Nursing Graduate Programs. B.S.N. (Baylor University), 1981; M.S.N. (Texas Woman's University), 1988; Ph.D. (University of Texas), 2003. Clinical Nurse Specialist (APRN, BC). Since 2007.

LINDA M. BATTLE, Lecturer. B.S. (Francis Marion University), 1988; B.S.N. (Columbus State University), 1995; M.S.N. (East Carolina University), 2001; D.N.P. (Regis College), 2009. Since 2011.

JIMMIE COMPTON BORUM, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S.N. (Texas Woman's University), 1994; M.S. (Ibid.), 1997. Since 2002.

SUZANNE BRYANT, Instructor of Nursing. B.S. (Hampton University), 1993; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 2001. Since 2006.

PAULETTE BURNS, Professor and Dean of Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences: Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow. B.S.N. (University of Maryland), 1971; M.S. (University of Oklahoma), 1980; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1989. Since 2001.

CAROLYN SPENCE CAGLE, Professor. B.S.N. (Mankato State), 1972; M.S. (Northern Illinois University), 1976; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1983. Since 1978.

SHARON CANCLINI,

Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. A.S. (College of Alameda), 1978; Diploma (Samuel Merritt Hospital), 1979; B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center), 1982; M.S. (Wright State University School of Nursing), 1987. Since 2005.

DENNIS CHEEK, Abell-Hanger Professor of Gerontological Nursing. A.S. (Yuba College), 1979; B.S.N. (California State University), 1982; M.S. (University of California), 1988; Ph.D. (University of Nevada), 1996. Since 2003.

GRACE CHI, Assistant Professor. A.D. (Taiwan Adventist College), 1981; Diploma (Taiwan Adventist Nursing School), 1984; B.A. (Taiwan Adventist College), 1987; M.S. (Andrews University), 1992; B.S. (Southwestern Adventist University), 1999; Ph.D. (Texas Woman’s University), 2009. Since 2011.

LINDA CURRY, Professor. A.A. (University of Florida), 1963; B.S.N. (Ibid.), 1965; M.N. (Ibid.), 1966; Ph.D. (North Texas State University), 1984. Since 1976.

GLENDA DANIELS, Assistant Professor. B.S.N. (University of Texas), 1975; M.S.N. (Texas Woman's University), 1994; Ph.D. (University of Texas, Arlington), 2009. Since 2009.

CAITLIN KIESTER DODD, Lecturer. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 2005; M.S.N. (Ibid), 2010. Since 2010.

KATHY LEE DUNHAM-HAKALA, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S.N. (Baylor University), 1972; M.A.R.E. (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), 1988; M.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1992. Nurse Practitioner. Since 2007.

PAMELA JEAN FRABLE, Associate Professor and Associate Dean and Director of Nursing. A.B. (University of Chicago), 1976; N.D. (Case Western Reserve University), 1982. Since 2000.

VALERIE HART, Lecturer. B.S. (University of Central Arkansas), 1972; M.S.N. (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences), 1990; Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington), 2006. Since 2010.

DIANE ACKALL HAWLEY, Associate Professor of Professional Practice. B.S.N. (TCU), 1981; M.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1988; Ph.D. (New Mexico State University), 1998. Clinical Nurse Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing; Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist. Since 1998.

LYNNETTE HOWINGTON, Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 1994; M.S.N. (Old Dominion University), 2003. Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Since 2007.

RHONDA KEEN, W. F. "Tex" and Pauline Curry Rankin Professor of Nursing. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 1978; M.N.Sc. (University of Arkansas), 1981; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1985. Since 1982.

SUZY LOCKWOOD, Professor and Director of Center for Oncology Education and Research. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 1983; M.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1994; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2001. Since 1997.

LINDA L. MARTIN, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. B.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1980; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 1997; D.N.P. (Texas Christian University), 2009. Family Nurse Practitioner. Since 2001.

DEBRA MCLACHLAN, Associate Professor. Diploma (Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing), 1975; B.S.N. (University of New Hampshire), 1980; M.S.N. (Boston College), 1984; Postgraduate Diploma in Health Education (King's College, London), 1994; Ph.D. (King's College, London), 2003. Since 1997.

R. LEA MONTGOMERY, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. A.D.N. (Rochester State Junior College), 1973; B.S.N. (Winona State University), 1979; M.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1983. Since 2005.

PENNY MOORE, Assistant Professor. B.S.N. (University of Texas, Houston), 1975; M.S.N. (University of Texas), 1979; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1997. Since 2009.

NANCY MOULTON, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. A.D.N. (Angelo State University), 1991; B.S.N. (Ibid.), 1993; M.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1996. Since 2005.

BARBARA PATTEN, Lecturer. (B.S.N.) (University of Iowa), 1983; M.S. (University of Oklahoma), 1996. Since 2009.

KRIS RIDDLESPERGER, Associate Professor of Professional Practice. B.E.S. (University of Missouri, Columbia), 1980; B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 1985; M.S.(Texas Woman's University), 1989; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2000. Clinical Nurse Specialist Maternal Child. Since 1995.

DEBRA SCHMIDT, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice. Diploma (Methodist Hospital School of Nursing), 1976; B.S.N. (West Texas A&M University), 1980; M.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1991; D.N.P. (Texas Christian University), 2010 Since 2003.

MARY KAY SCHNELL, Instructor of Nursing. B.S. (University of Nebraska, Lincoln), 1994; M.S.N. (Andrews University), 1999. Since 2007.

MELISSA McINTIRE SHERROD, Associate Professor. B.A. (University of Texas), 1975; B.S.N. (University of Texas Health Science Center), 1977; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 1980; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1997. Since 2004.

LAURA THIELKE, Lecturer. B.S.N. (Valparaiso University, Indiana), 1980; M.S.N. (Texas Woman's University), 1988. Since 2009.

CHARLES ALAN WALKER, Professor. B.S. (Texas Christian University), 1977; B.S.N. (Ibid.), 1983; M.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1989; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 2000. Since 2001.

DANIELLE WALKER, Lecturer. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 2003; M.S.N. (Texas Woman's University), 2009. Since 2009.

MARY BETH WALKER, Assistant Director of Simulation Lab. B.S.N. (Texas Christian University), 1980; M.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1995. Since 1996.

JODIE WEATHERLY, Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N. (West Texas A&M University), 1993; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 2005. Since 2007.

SUSAN WEEKS, Associate Professor, Harris College Associate Dean for External Affairs and Director of Center for Evidence-Based Practice and Research: A Collaborating Center of the Joanna Briggs Institute. B.S.N. (William Jewell College), 1983; M.S. (Texas Woman's University), 1986; D.N.P. (Texas Christian University), 2009; Clinical Nurse Specialist in Psych-Mental Health Nursing. Since 1994.

JANIE RANEL WELLS, Assistant Professor. B.S.N. (Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, LA), 1996; M.S.N. (Ibid), 2002; Ph.D. (Ibid), 2009. Since 2009.

JO NELL WELLS, Associate Professor. B.S.N. (University of Central Arkansas), 1974; M.S.N. (Wichita State University), 1981; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1998. Since 1998.

KATHLEEN WHITE, Instructor. A.D.N. (Tarrant County Community College), 1982; B.S.N. (University of Texas, Arlington), 1984; M.S.N. (Ibid.), 1990. Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Since 2007.

Social Work

HARRIET COHEN, Associate Professor. B.A. (University of Georgia), 1973; M.S.W. (Ibid.), 1975; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 2001. Since 2005.

TRACY J. DIETZ, Associate Professor. B.S. (University of Wisconsin, Platteville), 1973; M.S.S.W. (University of Wisconsin, Madison), 1986; Ph.D. (Ibid.), 1993. Since 1992.

DAVID A. JENKINS, Professor and Chair of Department of Social Work. B.S. (Louisiana State University), 1983; M.S.W. (Ibid.), 1988; Ph.D. (Florida State University), 1992. Since 1991.

LINDA S. MOORE, Professor. B.A. (Eastern College), 1969; M.S.W. (Virginia Commonwealth University), 1975; Ph.D. (Texas Woman's University), 1994. Since 1977.

JAMES PETROVICH, Assistant Professor. B.S.W (Mississippi College), 2003; M.S.W. (New York University), 2003; Ph.D. (University of Texas at Arlington), 2009. Since 2010.





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