WESTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
CATALOG
2003-04
Graduate Course Descriptions
Western New Mexico University does not offer all the classes listed in this
catalog every semester or every year.
The following pages provide brief descriptions of course offerings. Course listings
are subject to change. Each semester the university publishes a schedule of
classes which provides a detailed listing of courses offered and the times and
places of instruction. Courses listed in the schedule of classes are subject
to change.
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Numbering of Courses
Course numbering is based on the content level of material presented in courses.
Courses numbered:
100-299 primarily for freshmen and sophomores.
300-499 primarily for juniors and seniors.
500-599 primarily for students enrolled in master’s degree programs or
the equivalent. Undergraduate students may enroll if they have submitted and
received approval on a Petition for Undergraduate Student to Register for Graduate
Course form.
444 & 544 Courses are for professional development only, not degree credit.
Variable credit courses (1-3) indicates variable credit, the
minimum and maximum credit limitations per semester are shown. An example:
MATH 580. Workshop in Mathematics. Theory and practical application of
a relevant mathematics topic. (1-3)
Cross-listed courses: Courses in which students may earn credit
under either of two disciplines (e.g., SOC or HIST) for the same offering.
Corequisite: A requirement which must be taken concurrently
with another course.
Prerequisite: A requirement which must be fulfilled before
a student can enroll in a particular course. Permission of the instructor for
a student to attend a class is implied when the student has met the prerequisites
specified by the department. A student who has not fulfilled any prerequisites
for a course may be dropped by the instructor of the course.
Cancellation of courses: The university reserves the right
to cancel courses that do not meet enrollment minimums or are not suitably staffed
by qualified faculty.
KEYS TO SYMBOLS
Course descriptions include a variety of (symbols conveying essential information.
The following standard course description with explanation of symbols serves
as a model:
BSAD 333. Cost Accounting. The costs of production processing and construction
of manufactured goods;designed to show how accounting can serve as a means of
control. Prerequisites: BSAD 230 and 231. Fall only. (3)
BSAD department name
333 course number
Cost Accounting course title
“The costs of...’’ explanation of course content
Prerequisite: BSAD 230 required to be taken before a student can enroll in a
particular course
Fall only taught Fall semester
(3) number of credits
Note: not all of the above information may be noted in each course.
Art
ART 577. Graduate Seminar. Lecture/discussion course which unites students
from different areas of art specialization into a forum. Students focus on pertinent
issues in art through discussion, research and presentations. This course may
be repeated 3 times. Prerequisites: two graduate studio Art courses. Spring
only. (1)
ART 580. Art Workshop. Intensive workshops of varying lengths with visiting
professors or of a specialized nature, including national or international travel
study tours, to supplement the regular curriculum. (1-6)
*ART 579, 583, 584, 586, 587, 588, 589. Studio work. Students may
register only by permission of the professor under whom they will study. Art
579 Clay; Art 583 Painting; Art 584 Printmaking; ART 586 Drawing; Art 587 Sculpture;
Art 588 Photography; ART 589 Papermaking. Courses may be repeated for a maximum
of 12 credit hours. (4 each)
ART 593. Graduate Exhibit and Final Portfolio Review. The Graduate Exhibition
is the final assessment of the student’s level of personal development,
aesthetic growth and professional talent. The student will take on all the responsibility
of the exhibit. (1)
ART 595. Tutorial Reading. (1-3)
*NOTE. Studio work courses are concurrent offerings with 400 level studio
work courses.
Bilingual Education
BLED 501. Current Issues in Language Minority Education. This meets the
requirements for a foundation course for the bilingual and TESOL endorsements.
Recommended for all teachers, counselors, and educational administrators who
work with language minority students, families, and communities. (3)
BLED 514. Multicultural Education. This is an education foundations course
for Teacher Education, Bilingual Education and English as a Second Language
education students. Students will participate in multicultural classroom practices
that are gounded in the lives of students, critical, anti-racist, pro-justice,
participatory, experiential, visionary, academically rigorous, and culturally
sensitive. (3)
BLED 516. Indo-Chicano Cultures and Pedagogy. Contrasting culture patterns
including an introduction to historical and sociological aspects of Indigenous
and Chicano cultures: prepares the teacher trainee to present units on history,
culture, folklore, fine arts and native traditions to students in the Southwest.
(3)
BLED 517. Mexican Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical
Mexican values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature.
(Taught in Spanish). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 519. Navajo Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical
Navajo values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature.
(Taught in Navajo). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 521. Zuni Culture and Pedagogy. The major aspects of historical Zuni
values, contributions, current social studies, history, art, and literature.
(Taught in Zuni). Required for the bilingual endorsement. (3)
BLED 527. Linguistics 1 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 1 for Second Language
teachers is a review of the components of the science of language and how these
relate to teaching the second language learner. Required for bilingual and TESOL
teachers to work in ESL instruction with children, youth and adults. Recommended
for all teachers. (3)
BLED 528. Linguistics 2 for L2 Teachers. Linguistics 2 for Second Language
teachers covers sociolinguistics and/or phonetics, phonemics, articulatory phonetics,
points and manner of articulation and how these relate to the second language
learner, and the bilingual or bicultural child, or the elementary, secondary
or adult student. This second level linguistics course prepares teachers to
work in ESL instruction. (3)
BLED 531. Language Arts in Spanish. Survey of the needs, orientation,
and approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate
teaching of Spanish speaking students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction
and Literacy Development. (3)
BLED 532. Language Arts in Zuni. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching
of Zuni students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development.
(3)
BLED 533. Language Arts in Navajo. Survey of the needs, orientations and
approaches teachers should consider in class instruction for appropriate teaching
of Navajo students. Emphasis on Language Arts Instruction and Literacy Development.
(3)
BLED 534. Content Literacy in Spanish. Specialized techniques used for
teaching the Spanish speaking bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction
in the content areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
BLED 535. Content Literacy in Zuni. Specialized techniques used for teaching
the Zuni bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in the content
areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
BLED 536. Content Literacy in Navajo. Specialized techniques used for
teaching the Navajo bilingual and bicultural child: emphasizes instruction in
the content areas; required for the bilingual-bicultural programs. (3)
BLED 537. Teaching Reading in Spanish. Advanced course in teaching reading
and writing in Spanish as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in
class instructions for appropriate teaching of Hispanic students. (3)
BLED 538. Teaching Reading in Zuni. Advanced course in teaching reading
and writing in Zuni as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in
class instructions for appropriate teaching of Zuni students. (3)
BLED 539. Teaching Reading in Navajo. Advanced course in teaching reading
and writing in Navajo as a first or second language to children, youth or adults.
Survey of the needs, orientations and approaches teachers should consider in
class instructions for appropriate teaching of Navajo students. (3)
BLED 541. English Language Acquisition & Development. The use of ESL
techniques and strategies for the English language acquisition of English Language
Learners; Required for TESOL endorsement. Recommended for Language Arts Endorsement
and as an elective for all educators. (3)
BLED 545. ESL Methods for Content Literacy. Current trends, assessment,
and sheltered instruction for literacy development of English Language Learners.
Emphasis will be on meeting the standards and outcomes of the New Mexico TESOL
endorsement for teaching content using ESL methods. (3)
Business
BSAD 500. Survey of Business I. A survey course in the basic concepts
of accounting and finance. Each module of instruction is tested separately with
proportionate weight to each topic for grading. (3)
BSAD 501. Survey of Business II. A survey course in business that
includes 45 contact hours in marketing, and management. (3)
BSAD 502 Survey of Math and Statistics for MBAs. A survey course
of mathematics and statistics for those who do not have a strong mathematical
background. This course will be optional at the discretion of the MBA
advisor who may excuse engineers, math majors, science majors or others who
have had adequate mathematical preparation as evidenced by their academic record.
(3)
BSAD 510. Social Responsibility and Business Ethics. A study of selected
contemporary issues facing American and international business and society via
readings, discussions, research, and writing. A required course for the M.B.A.
Summer only. (3)
BSAD 520. Business Negotiation. Provides the students with the diagnostic
tools needed to choose effective bargaining strategies. Applies theory through
case studies of read and simulated negotiations. Prerequisite: BSAD 350. An
elective course offered summer only. (3)
BSAD 530. Advanced Managerial Accounting. An in-depth study of the information
and reporting needs of contemporary management and the uses of accounting information
in facilitating the planning, control and special decision-making functions
of management. Prerequisites: BSAD 230 and 231. A required course. Fall only.
(3)
BSAD 540. Analysis for Marketing Planning. Marketing behavior of the firm,
with emphasis on models of pricing, product development, and promotional decisions
based on consumer demand analysis. Prerequisite: BSAD 340 or equivalent. A required
course. Summer only. (3)
BSAD 542. Seminar in Marketing Management. An in-depth analysis of all
phases of marketing and its role in the firm and in society. Prerequisite: BSAD
540. An elective course offered on occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 550. Management and Organizational Theory. Situational analysis of
organizational variables such as goals, tasks, structure, technology/culture
conflict communication, and power. Prerequisite: BSAD 350 or equivalent. A required
course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 551. Advanced Management. A case problem or project approach to the
study of management focusing on the strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities
that many of today’s firms face; emphasizes contemporary management issues
in multi-national as well as small business organizations. Prerequisite: BSAD
550. An elective course; offered on occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 552. Human Resource Management. A study of current theoretical and
practical issues in human resource management to include areas of study such
as equal employment opportunity, staffing the organization, training and developing
employees, compensation and rewards program and unionization. A required course.
Summer only. (3)
BSAD 556. Production and Operations Analysis. The production function
of business is defined. Production management models such as linear programming
and TQM are applied to real situations through case analysis. Prerequisites:
MATH 121, 221 and 321 or equivalent. A required course. Fall only. (3)
BSAD 560. Advanced Business Statistics. Applications of statistical techniques
to business practices, including use of statistical packages with computers.
Prerequisites: MATH 121, 221, and 321, or equivalent. A required course. Spring
only. (3)
BSAD 562. Advanced MIS. Introduction to the concepts of MIS from a user’s
perspective; a non-computer technical course; requires a research project in
MIS. Prerequisite: CMPS 360 or equivalent. An elective course; offered
occasionally in the summer. (3)
BSAD 570. Managerial Finance in Theory and Practice. Concepts and techniques
employed in determination of optimal capital structures, procurement of resources,
financial markets, and allocation of resources to productive investments. Prerequisite:
BSAD 370 or equivalent. A required course Spring only. (3)
BSAD 571. Problems in Finance. A case problem approach to financial policy
and strategy, emphasizing acquisition, allocation, and management of funds within
the business enterprise. Prerequisite: BSAD 570. An elective course; offered
on occasion in the summer. (3)
BSAD 585. Directed Study in Business. Independent study of a special topic
under the supervision of a member of the department’s graduate faculty.
(3)
BSAD 586. Advanced International Business. A study of the international
business environments within which business firms operate and the public policies
and cultures which influence their activities; includes international finance,
legal issues, management, and marketing considerations of the international,
transnational, multinational, and global firms. A required course; offered in
the spring. (3)
BSAD 589. Economic Development. An intensive one-week course designed
to provide training in the basics of economic development in accordance with
curriculum requirements prepared by the American Economic Development Council.
Subject material is both theoretical and practical with an emphasis on economic
development and its place in New Mexico. Summer only. (3)
BSAD 590. Directed Research in Business. Independent guided research on
a topic under the supervision of a member of the department’s graduate
faculty. (3)
BSAD 597. Managerial Policy and Strategy. The study of how to align the
firm in a changing business environment; study of policies designed to coordinate
all functions of business enterprise from the viewpoint of the chief operating
executive; emphasizes appropriate tools of analysis and simplicity. This course
cannot be taken until the student has completed twelve semester hours of the
M.B.A. program. A required course. Spring only. (3)
BSAD 599. Special Graduate Topics in Business. A seminar course on a specialized
topic in business; offered when mutual interest exists for a member of the business
faculty or an adjunct faculty member and sufficient number of graduate students;
will not duplicate existing course offerings. An elective course; offered on
occasion in the summer. (3)
Counseling
COUN/EDUC 500. Methods of Research. Acquaints the beginning graduate student
with the nature and significance of research; enables the student to read, evaluate,
and apply research results and techniques; gives some understanding of the meaning
and spirit of research; gives some experience in studying and preparing research
reports; required of all Master of Arts and Master of Arts in Teaching degree
candidates. (3)
COUN 501. Introduction to the Profession of Counseling. This is an introductory
counseling course covering some of the basic issues which will confront the
beginning practitioner. Much time will be spent examining the ethical and legal
concerns of the profession. An emphasis will be placed upon effective counselor
characteristics, basic communication skills and counseling theories and techniques
relevant to diverse population. (3)
COUN 505. Multicultural Counseling. This course is designed to assist
students in understanding, valuing, and becoming effective in counseling diverse
populations. It is based upon the promotion of cultural awareness and will assist
students to identify their cultural assumptions in relation to people different
from themselves. It will also enable students to identify and practice cross
cultural counseling techniques. (3)
COUN 507. Internship in Counseling. In this entry level 150 clock hour
field experience course, the student utilizes a variety of counseling skills
and applications in an appropriate counseling setting under the direction of
a professional counselor. Prerequisites: COUN 501 plus 9 additional hours of
counseling courses and advisor approval. (3)
COUN 531. Theories and Techniques of Counseling. An intensive course in
counseling theories, techniques, and methods, stressing the procedures appropriate
to different stages of the counseling process, the use of assessments, evaluation,
and other materials in counseling, and counseling with a variety of individuals
and problems. (3)
COUN 532. Program Development and Management. The course is devoted to
the planning, development, organization and administration of counseling and
other human service programs. It will include information and exercises in developing
needs assessments, grant writing, fund raising, community organization, and
other aspects of program development, as well as covering a broad range of program
management responsibilities and techniques. The course will require participation
and the development of related proposals and/or materials. It will provide for
as much experiential based learning as possible. (3)
COUN 534. Life Themes and Stages. The student will be introduced to the
developmental approach to counseling in both the school and community setting.
Community resources will be explored in the context of a developmental counseling
program. Developmental theory will be related to preventive strategies assigned
to keep the child mentally healthy. It will also present appropriate interventions
for those individuals whose normal developmental processes have been affected
by adverse internal or external forces. (3)
COUN 535. Topics in Counseling. This is a seminar type class in which
a variety of currently relevant issues and topics will be explored. Research
into areas of concern and interest will be shared and discussed. In addition
to certain competency areas, other current topics may be examined. Course may
be repeated for credit when topic is different. (3)
COUN 536. Working with Drug Abusers. This course is concerned with the
special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with drug abusers.
(1)
COUN 546. Working with the Elderly. The course is concerned with the special
knowledge and techniques for successfully working with elderly persons. (1)
COUN 548. Working with Abused Persons. The course is concerned with the
special knowledge and techniques for successfully working with abused persons.
(1)
COUN/EDUC 550. Basic Training in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. This
course is designed to introduce students to basic concepts and practices in
Choice Theory and Reality therapy. It represents the first in a sequence of
four courses that will prepare students for certification by The William Glasser
Institute. It will enable students to begin to practice effective CT/RT techniques
in classroom, counseling and management settings. (3)
COUN/EDUC 551. Basic Practicum in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. This
course is designed to engage students in concentrated practice of the basic
concepts of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. It requires face to face practice
with the instructor and students in small groups. It represents the second in
a sequence of four courses that will prepare students for certification by The
William Glasser Institute. (3)
COUN/EDUC 552. Advanced Training in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. This
course is designed to introduce students to advanced concepts and practices
in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. It represents the third in a sequence
of four courses that will prepare students for certification by The William
Glasser Institute. It will enable students to practice advanced CT/RT techniques
in classroom counseling, and management settings. (3)
COUN/EDUC 553. Advanced Practicum in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. This
course is designed to engage students in concentrated practice of the advanced
concepts of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. It requires face to face practice
with the instructor and students in small groups. It represents the fourth in
a sequence of four courses that will prepare students for certification by The
William Glasser Institute. (3)
COUN 581. Advanced Internship in Counseling. In this exit level 300 clock
hour field experience course, the student utilizes a variety of counseling skills
and applications in an appropriate counseling setting under the direction of
a professional counselor. For each three hours of Internship, 150 clock hours
of experience is required. Only six hours are required for a Masters degree
but the course may be repeated up to a total of 12 credits. Prerequisites: COUN
507 and advisor approval. (6-12)
COUN 586. Vocational Guidance/Career Development. A systematic study of
career development theories and practices, as well as occupational information.
The course focuses on counseling methods and strategies that are appropriate
for working with clients in many settings. (3)
COUN 587. Seminar in Group Processes. This course will focus on current
thought in group counseling theory and practice. Group techniques for use with
clients in a broad spectrum of settings will be reviewed and demonstrated; students
will have the opportunity to develop group leader skills by participating in
a counseling group as both a leader and a group member. Prerequisites: COUN
501, COUN 531 or advisor approval. (3)
COUN 596. Marriage and Family Counseling. This course is designed to introduce
students to a knowledge base which will include current theories, assessments,
research, and ethical considerations relating to marriage and family counseling.
Demonstrations and role playing of various techniques and strategies will be
used for clarification and practice. Prerequisites: COUN 501, COUN 531 or advisor
approval. (3)
Economics
ECON 500. Economic Analysis. Microeconomics and Macroeconomics for graduate
students with limited preparation in economics. Mircroeconomics topics include
supply and demand, consumer theory, resource markets, production and costs and
market structure. Macroeconomics topics include national income accounting,
inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy and international trade.
Prerequisite: College Algebra or equivalent. (3)
ECON 512. Comparative Analysis Using Managerial Economics. Application
of microeconomic theory to problems confronting managers and the business firm;
estimation and forecasting for demand, cost, production; output and price determination
and capital budgeting. Prerequisite: ECON 201 and 202. A required course. Fall
only. (3)
ECON 580. Economics Workshop. Theory and practical application of a relevant
economics topic. (1-3)
Education
EDUC/COUN 500. Methods of Research. This course will acquaint the beginning
graduate student with the nature and significance of research; enables the student
to read, evaluate, and apply research results and techniques; give some understanding
of the meaning and spirit of research; give some experience in studying and
preparing research reports. This course is required of all Master of Arts and
Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates. (3)
EDUC 505. Exploratory Field Experience - Elementary. Multi-level, multi-discipline
field experience; includes a weekly seminar. Take after or concurrently with
EDUC 506. (1-3)
EDUC 506. History and Philosophy of Education. A survey of the rise of
educational practice as it has been interrelated with changes in social and
educational philosophy, research, and cultural conditions in the United States.
Take prior to or concurrently with EDUC 505, EDUC 507. (3)
EDUC 507. Exploratory Field Experience - Secondary. Multi-level, multi-discipline
field experience includes a weekly seminar. Take concurrently with EDUC 506. (1-3)
EDUC 534. Integration of Technology into Curriculum. Focus on technology
as a vehicle for creating student-centered learning environments. Areas of discussion
will be content, skills and ways to use a variety of technology to supplement
and enhance school curriculum. Prerequisite: EDUC 402 or other computer class
as approved. (3)
EDUC 536. Classroom Management. Focuses on preparing prospective teachers
to manage their classroom. Through instructor facilitation and group discussion,
preventative and curative methods in classroom management will be taught, and
utilized in the concurrent practice teaching experience (EDUC 592 or 594). Permission
required. All core/professional courses must be taken prior to Classroom Management.
Prerequisites: EDUC 506 and EDUC 570 or 571. (3)
EDUC/COUN 550. Basic Training in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. Introduces
students to basic concepts and practices in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy;
first in a sequence of four courses that will prepare students for certification
by The William Glasser Institute. Enables students to begin to practice effective
CT/RT techniques in classroom, counseling, and management settings. (3)
EDUC/COUN 551. Basic Practicum in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.
Engages students in concentrated practice of the basic concepts of Choice Theory
and Reality Therapy; face to face practice with the instructor and students
in small groups; second in a sequence of four courses that will prepare students
for certification by The William Glasser Institute. (3)
EDUC/COUN 552. Advanced Training in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.
Introduces students to advanced concepts and practices in Choice Theory
and Reality Therapy; third in a sequence of four courses that will prepare students
for certification by The William Glasser Institute. It will enable students
to practice advanced CT/RT techniques in classroom counseling, and management
settings. (3)
EDUC/COUN 553. Advanced Practicum in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy.
Engages students in concentrated practice of the advanced concepts of Choice
Theory and Reality Therapy; face to face practice with the instructor and students
in small groups; fourth in a sequence of four courses that will prepare students
for certification by The William Glasser Institute. (3)
EDUC 570. Elementary Curriculum and Instruction. Examination and exploration
of elementary curriculum to influence understanding and behavior. Provides practical
experience in designing curricula to meet state mandates as well as community
needs. Includes field experience and supervision. Prerequisite: EDUC 505, EDUC
506 and admission to Teacher Education Program. (6-8)
EDUC 571. Secondary Curriculum and Instruction. Exploration of the influence
of curriculum on understanding and behavior. Examination of historical settings
and significance of curricular design. Provides practical experience in designing
curricula to meet community needs and state mandates. Includes 30 hours field
experience in teaching fields. Prerequisites: EDUC 506, EDUC 507 and admission
to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 574. Classroom Assessment. Course focuses on preparing teachers to assess
student classroom performance from a curriculum/instruction perspective, including
informal evaluations, teacher-made tests, authentic and portfolio assessments,
and nationally normed and standardized tests. Prerequisites: EDUC 506, EDUC
507 and admission to Teacher Education Program. (3)
EDUC 580. Education Workshop. Workshops are provided in current educational
theory and practice for school personnel in the areas of elementary or secondary
education. (1-3)
EDUC 592. Practice Teaching - Elementary. This is a one semester course
of supervised classroom experience as a student teacher in a public elementary
school and involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel
supervision. Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars
will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism,
and tutoring coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching
skills. Permission required. All Core Professional courses must be completed
prior to registering for Practice Teaching. (1-6)
EDUC 594. Practice Teaching - Secondary. A one semester course of supervised
classroom experience as a practice teacher in a public secondary school and
involves a full time assignment with licensed educational personnel supervision.
Attendance of a seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars will emphasize
teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism, and tutoring.
Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching skills. Permission
required. All Core/Professional courses must be completed prior to registering
for Practice Teaching. (1-6)
EDUC 599. Thesis. (6)
Educational Leadership
EDL 520 Curriculum, Instruction, and Program Leadership. Fundamentals
of curriculum and program development for national/state accreditation, including
criteria to guide decision making, using specific models and processes emphasizing
action research in curriculum pedagogy, assessment, and technology. (3)
EDL 523 Professional Development and Assessment. An intensive process
that focuses on the educational leader’s role in faculty professional
development, collaboration, performance assessment, and coaching for improved
student achievement. (3)
EDL 524 Characteristics of Effective Leadership. Emphasis is placed upon
leadership across and among cultures. A thorough review of leadership
styles, habits, personal attributes, and potential for professional leadership
will be experienced. (3)
EDL 525 Education in a Pluralistic Society. A review of the educational
perspectives, intent, practices, and issues in a multicultural society will
be examined, including but not limited to, race, language, culture, ethnicity,
gender, and special needs. (3)
EDL 526 Educational Leadership in the Public Domain. The evolution of
education practices, organizations, governance, politics, and technology is
examined. Emphasis is placed upon the inter-relationship of culture, governance,
and community relations. Problems and issues in developing an effective
educational environment, including conflict resolution and communication skills
are addressed. (3)
EDL 530 Resource Management. Identifies the responsibilities of educational
leaders in the management of financial, physical, and human resources that support
educational objectives, including grant writing and funding proposals. (3)
EDL 545 Current Educational Trends and Issues. This course is designed
for Educational Leadership candidates to pursue selected trends and issues in
education via a seminar arrangement. Leadership candidates will have the
opportunity to apply prior educational knowledge of content with “think
tank” seminar experiences to reach solutions/alternatives to current and
future issues in education. (3)
EDL 560 Legal Aspects of Education. Focus will be on the legal principles
and practices relevant to education at the national, state, and district level.
(3)
EDL 581 Beginning Internship in Educational Leadership. An initial field
experience of at least 90 hours in an approved educational setting facilitating
the synthesis of educational theory and practice, including, seminars, pre-assessment
of leadership performance, goal statements, action plan, and development of
the Master of Arts Comprehensive-Assessment Portfolio. Prerequisite: Internship
candidates must have successfully completed at least six of the required EDL
courses and the internship application process, prior to enrolling. (3)
EDL 592 Advanced Internship in Educational Leadership. A culminating field
experience of at least 90 hours in an approved educational setting facilitating
the syntheses of educational theory and practice, including biweekly seminars.
A collaborative, summative assessment by the EDL candidate, clinical faculty
(on-site mentor), and the WNMU professor will be conducted, including successful
completion of the Master of Arts Comprehensive-Assessment Portfolio. (3)
English
ENGL 504. Chaucer. A study in depth of the major and minor works
of Chaucer, and the background influences on his work. (3)
* ENGL 507. Modern Continental Literature. Studies, in translation, of
recent literary works of continental writers which thematically and stylistically
supplement and illuminate the work of modem British and American writers. (3)
ENGL 510. Advanced Creative Writing. Advanced practice in original composition
with a focus on research and publication within a chosen genre; demands a sophisticated
understanding of the English language, an application of critical thought, and
a commitment to creativity. Prerequisites: ENGL 320. (3)
ENGL 511. The American Novel. Readings in American fiction from 1945 to
the present. (3)
ENGL 515. Life and Literature of New Mexico. A study of the fiction, travels,
memoirs, and folklore of New Mexico with emphasis on those writings which reflect
the cultural heritage and the literary accomplishments of the area. (3)
ENGL 518. Studies in English Literature. Advanced study in a particular
period, author, theme, or genre in English literature; serves as an in-depth
follow-up to the most recently offered English literature survey course. (3)
ENGL 519. Advanced Composition. Intensive work in expository writing.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 520. Studies in American Literature. Selected studies in periods,
genres, and figures in American literature; appropriate areas of study selected
by teachers and students. (3)
ENGL 521. The British Novel. Studies in the history and development of
the British novel; an analysis and interpretation of the socio-economic conditions
which it reflects. (3)
ENGL 530. Contemporary British Literature. Readings in British literature
from 1945 to the present. (3)
ENGL 538. Women as Writers. Examination of selected writings by English
and American women from the sixteenth to twentieth centuries, with special consideration
given to the ways in which women portray women’s experience, image, self-concepts
and role in society. (3)
ENGL 540. Shakespeare. Study of the major plays, including representative
tragedies, comedies, and histories, with emphasis on language and theme. (3)
ENGL 542. The Enlightenment. Acquaints the student with the significant
changes in ideas and values which swept Europe and the Americas in the seventeenth
and eighteenth centuries. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. (3)
ENGL 550. Secondary English Methods. Techniques and texts appropriate
to the high school classroom. Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Offered
every third semester. (3)
ENGL 551. Literature of the American West. A survey of the literature
of the west with emphasis upon historical narratives, folk literature, nature
writing, and fiction. (3)
ENGL 565. Critical Approaches to Literature. An intensive study of literatures
through the application of various insights and knowledges from other fields
that can reveal more about the literatures as well as more about the students
exploring the literature. Prerequisites: ENGL 101, ENGL 102 and ENGL 201. (3)
ENGL 596. Thesis. (6)
History
HIST 500. Colonial American History. History of Colonial North America.
(3)
HIST 505. Seminar in Modern European History. History of a recognized
period of European history falling between 1789 and the present, following regular
seminar techniques. (3)
HIST 507. History and Historians. A study of historical writing from ancient
times to the present with reading in depth in the works of specific historians.
Prerequisite: Nine hours of history courses at the undergraduate level. (3)
HIST 509. Seminar in Local History. Provides research opportunities and
writing experience in studying topics of local history. (3)
HIST 510. Cultural Perspectives of the Far East. Concerned with the music,
art, architecture, literature, history, and religion of many Far Eastern countries;
major emphasis on China and Japan, but also includes India, the Philippines,
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Malaysia. (3)
HIST 514. History of the Southwest. Westward expansion and frontier movements
in the Southwest under Spain, Mexico, and the United States. (3)
HIST 515. The Role of the U.S. Army in the Southwest. The role of the
United States Army in Southwestern history from the Mexican War to the last
of the Indian Wars in the nineteenth century; traces the flow of immigrants,
freed slaves, and others who joined the Union Army and the subsequent role of
these groups in the final Indian defeat in the Southwest. (3)
HIST 521. The Contemporary North American Indian. Some of the major problems
confronting the American Indian today, including significant historical, anthropological,
and sociological issues leading up to them; exploration and discussion of possible
solutions to these problems; includes a study of acculturation and the present
status of North American Indian society. (3)
HIST 522. Indians of the Southwest. An analysis and comparison of aboriginal
cultures of the southwest region of North America, including coastal tribes;
emphasis on New Mexico. (3)
HIST 535. The Civil War and Reconstruction. The Civil War and Reconstruction
era are analyzed in depth, considering the political, military, economic, and
social currents. (3)
HIST 553. Business and Economic History of the United States. The evolution
and expansion of American economic institutions and processes from colonial
times to the twentieth century; stresses environmental factors, strategic location
of raw materials, impact of functional technology, and transition to finance
capitalism. (3)
HIST 556. Social/Intellectual History to 1865. The history and influence
of such institutions and issues as religion, slavery, immigration, and war and
peace with reference to appropriate literature. (3)
HIST 557. Social/Intellectual History since 1865. The history and influence
of such institutions and issues as ``Reconstruction,’’ industrialism,
and the ``new immigration’’; the impact of World War I and World
War II on current thought; the impact of labor and the military industrial complex;
references to appropriate literature. Prerequisite: HIST 201, HIST 202, or permission
of instructor. (3)
HIST 595. Tutorial Reading in History. Examines and analyzes a given
area of history by the reading of selected books on the period or topic, and
regular consultations with a professor. (1-3)
HIST 599. Thesis. (6)
Mathematics
MATH 502, 503, 504. Computer Literacy for in-service Teachers. Introduction
to the use of computer hardware and software for computer use in the classroom,
computer assisted instruction, and computer maintained instruction. (1 each)
MATH 505. Desktop Publishing. An introduction to desktop publishing using
a hands-on approach. Topics of interest include integration of text, graphics,
and page layouts using PageMaker software. Course assignments will include projects
such as posters, curriculum vitae, and newsletters. (3)
MATH 508. Mathematics and Computers for Teachers. A course to update in-service
teachers in modern algorithms with the computer; also, the mathematics and use
of the computer on various statistical problems encountered by teachers. (3)
MATH 510, 511, 512. Mathematics for the Elementary Teacher I, II, III.
These courses serve to update the elementary teacher in mathematics. Such topics
as logic, sets, number systems and their properties, and geometry are considered
as they pertain to elementary school mathematics. (3 each)
MATH 515, 516, 517. Mathematics for the Secondary Teacher I, II, III.
These courses serve to update and broaden the math backgrounds of secondary
teachers of mathematics. Topics considered are modern algebra, number theory,
set theory, geometry, and a study of functions. (3 each)
MATH 580. Mathematics Workshop. Theory and practical application of a
relevant mathematics topic. (1-3)
Movement Sciences
MVSC 506. Advanced Psychology of Movement Sciences. Information on the
brain and central nervous system to provide a background for better understanding
and application of psychological principles as they relate to physical education
and sport; includes personality, arousal, attribution, motivation, stress, cognitive
styles, and aggression. (3)
MVSC 515. Legal Aspects of Movement Sciences and Athletics. A study of
the role of the teacher and the school in responsibility for accidents and injuries;
emphasis upon student and teacher rights and responsibilities, and the administrative
and organization principles which contribute to the reduction of teacher liability.
(3)
MVSC 520. Selected Topics in Exercise Science. Designed to explore current
developments in exercise science as applied to the performance and training
of athletes and the general population. Includes topics primarily in biomechanics,
anatomical kinesiology and exercise physiology. (3)
MVSC 522. Mechanical Aspects of Motor Skills. Muscular and biomechanical
analysis of motor activities to determine their relationship to the laws of
physics concerning motion, force, levers, and stability. (3)
MVSC 532. The Movement Sciences Curriculum. A study of the relationship
of curriculum and American culture, with special emphasis placed on the role
of movement sciences; principles, problems, and procedures in the development
of a movement sciences curriculum. (3)
MVSC 533. Philosophy of Movement Sciences. A study of four philosophic
disciplines and their influence on contemporary physical education; includes
differences between and among Pragmatism, Idealism, Realism, and Existentialism
to be interpreted as they help form objectives, the program, evaluation, values
and concepts of the learner. (3)
MVSC 538. Supervision in Movement Sciences. Principles and practices for
the supervision of activities and programs in elementary and secondary schools.
(3)
MVSC 540. Problems in Movement Sciences. A study of current problems in
physical education as reflected from critical study and analysis of contemporary
professional literature. (3)
MVSC 545. Advanced Sport Sociology. An in-depth study of the topic of
sport and its cultural context. Emphasis is on application of theory to situations
encountered during field study. (3)
MVSC 550. Laboratory Assessment of Human Work Capacity. Instruction and
practice in the use of modern laboratory equipment, techniques, and tests for
the evaluation of human work capacity. (3)
Music
MUSC 521. Counterpoint I. (3)
MUSC 522. Counterpoint II. (3)
MUSC 580 Music Workshop. Treatment of current theory and practice in programs
related to the music and music education disciplines. (1-3)
MUSC 591. Advanced Harmony I. (3)
MUSC 592. Advanced Harmony II. (3)
Psychology
PSY 501. Comparative Multicultural Social Studies. Hands-on experience
with Mexican, Mexican-American, American Indian and rural Anglo cultures. Particular
focus is placed on human and social services, education and agency approaches
toward mental and physical health as well as legal issues. The academic perspective
involves social psychology, clinical, counseling and educational frameworks.
Individual, group and inter-group interactions are explored. The course involves
an intense week-long exploration of the various cultures explored in the course.
Interaction with college students from other areas in the U.S. is part of the
experience offered by this course. Prerequisites: SOC 101 for Sociology Majors,
PSY 101 for Psychology Majors; and permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY/SOC 503. Advanced Helping Skills in Chemical Dependency. This course
examines the helping relationship, including skills relevant to working with
persons affected by chemical dependency. The course will examine qualities of
a functional helping relationship and social-psychological issues involved in
working with the chemically dependent person. Prerequisites: PSY/CJUS/SOC 304. (3)
PSY/SOC 504. Professional Principles in Chemical Dependency. Provides
an understanding of the professional principles of chemical dependency counseling;
examines the 12 core functions, ethical and legal issues, and special
issues essential for chemical dependency counseling. Prerequisites: PSY/CJUS/SOC
304, PSY/SOC 306, and PSY/SOC 307. (3)
PSY 505. Psychology of Learning. Principles of learning theory directly
applicable to effective teaching and counseling; considers the worth of learning
theories of the recent past and relates them to good teaching and counseling
methods; provides a framework in which the student may apply theories of learning.
Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
PSY 506. Social Psychology. Study of social phenomenon with a focus on
the individual. Important principles of human and group interaction are explored
in relation to their impact on contemporary issues such as love, attraction,
group interactions, race relations, aggression and violence, stereotyping, and
family dynamics. These contemporary issues will be explored within the family,
peer structure and the school. Permission required. (3)
PSY 508. Annual Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Institute. Provides
state-of-the-art information, training and techniques in the field of substance
abuse counseling. Multiculturalism, gender, age and other elements of diversity
are stressed as is ethics, supervision issues, current research and clinical
methods. This program is sponsored by both the National Association of Alcohol
and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and the New Mexico Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Counselors Association (NMADACA). Participation in the 30 hours “Annual
WNMU Alcohol & Drug Institute’’ is required. Prerequisite: Permission
of the instructor. (3 credits per Institute)
PSY 512. Psychopathology. A course based upon DMS-IV-R with a focus on
the major categories of psychological pathology. Focus will be placed on the
characteristics and requirements, as prescribed by N.M. statutes, relevant to
the seriously emotionally, behaviorally disturbed child and youth. Assessments,
evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment strategies will be discussed in detail.
(3)
PSY 520. Diagnostics and Evaluation. Relationship of assessments/evaluation
to making responsible and scientific diagnoses and subsequently developing corresponding
treatment plans is stressed in this course. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
clinical syndromes are explored as are measures used in assessments and evaluations;
statistics relevant to test assessments for reliability and validity. Supervised
administration of basic diagnostic measures within the schools and testing ethics
will be part of this course. Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
PSY 521. Advanced Clinical Seminar. An advanced level graduate or post-graduate
course addressing the following clinical issues: comprehensive childhood and
youth assessments; psychopharmacology; clinical neuropsychology; forensic psychology;
and significant CLINICAL syndromes including multiple diagnoses. Student will
also be exposed to relevant test procedures, assessments, evaluations, diagnoses,
and report writing. Supervised field experiences in the schools is required.
Prerequisites: PSY 102 and permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY 523. Child Clinical Psychology. Acquaints the graduate student with
the neurophysiology and behavioral components of development from conception
up until late adolescence and the completion of neurodevelopment. The mix of
genetics and socialization relevant to normal and abnormal (characterologic
and clinical) behaviors is explored, a well as a host of assessments and treatment
modalities, including behavioral interventions (Gentle Teaching), significant
other training, and psychopharmachology. Critical contemporary school/family/community
youth issues will be addressed --- including: child abuse and neglect, delinquent
and gang behaviors, substance use/abuse, youth pregnancies, youth violence (suicide
and homicide) --- and how these factors relate to the child and adolescent social
and neurophysiological development. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. (3)
PSY 525. Theories of Personality. Presents the major theories of personality
from Freud to more contemporary figures. Personality assessment is stressed
as well as the relationship of these measures to other areas of psychology including
industrial/organizational psychology, employment assistance programs, marriage
and the family, and clinical/counseling/school psychology. School assessments
are part of the course requirements. Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
PSY 526. Introduction to School Psychology. A survey course on the role
of the school psychologist including a discussion of the licensure and certification
process and exposure to the diversity of social, clinical, legal and ethnic
issues facing the school psychologist. The course will also cover: (a) history
and foundation of current issues in the school psychology profession, (b) APA
and NASP ethics, (c) the consultant role, and (d) parent/community/school interaction.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (3)
PSY 530. Psychology of Gender. Review of research findings on sex differences
between males and females. These findings will be used in discussions and student
activities concerning areas where differences between males and females are
found. Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
PSY 534. School Psychology Internship. Two semesters of 1200 contract
hours of (600 each semester) full time experience with a school psychologist
in an approved elementary, middle or high school setting. Students will be provided
the opportunity to test, assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat children and youth
with supervision. Parent/school inter-action and communication is also stressed.
Weekly seminars will address critical school psychology topics throughout the
internship. The desired result is a suitable and capable science practitioner.
Prerequisites: completion of all course work and passage of the NASP (NCSP)
exam at the required state cutting score. Offered only under special circumstances. (3
to 12 hours per semester)
PSY 535. Human Motivation. Examination of different biological, social,
learning, and cognitive approaches to the topic of motivation. The key theories
of motivation will be reviewed and applied. Contemporary issues will be analyzed
from a motivational perspective and allow for the application of relevant psychological
principles. Prerequisite: PSY 102. (3)
PSY 580. Psychology Workshop. Current theory and practice in programs
related to the general discipline. Prerequisites: PSY 102 and permission of
the instructor. (3)
PSY 581. Advanced Internship in Psychology. A supervised field experience
utilizing a variety of psychological counseling skills and applications in an
appropriate counseling setting under the direction of a professional psychologist.
Prerequisites: PSY 102 and permission of the instructor. (3-9, 12 hours
maximum)
PSY/SOC 587. Group Dynamics. Provides the basic knowledge of group process,
practice, and techniques used in chemical dependency counseling; examines the
stages of development of group process and the techniques used in each stage.
Prerequisites: PSY/SOC 403. (3)
PSY 596. Thesis. Prerequisites: PSY 102 and permission of the instructor. (6)
Reading Education
RDG 510. Teaching of Reading. This course provides an exploration of specialized
techniques and materials for the teaching of reading in the elementary school
and provides an overview of the nature of the developmental reading process
course; has a field experience. Prerequisites: EDUC 505, EDUC 506 and Admission
to Teacher Education Program. Permission Required. (3)
RDG 511. Corrective Reading Instruction. This course will provide diagnostic
and instructional techniques for teaching children with reading problems in
the regular classroom; course requires field experience and development of a
case study. Prerequisite: RDG 510 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Permission Required. (3)
RDG/SPED 512. Diagnosis and Prescription of Reading for Diverse Learners. The
course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instructional
materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques. Permission Required. (3)
RDG 514. Theoretical Models of Reading. Theories of language acquisition,
reading models, research, and current instructional issues related to theoretical
models of reading will be examined. Permission Required. Summer only. (3)
RDG 515. Remedial Reading. This course is for advanced students in reading
and investigates diagnosis of reading problems and their causes and remediation.
The course includes actual work in diagnosis, prescription, and instruction
of public school students experiencing reading problems and includes field experience.
Permission Required. Spring (even numbered years). (3)
RDG 517. Early Childhood Reading. Course will focus on reading readiness
emergent literacy and early reading development research and instructional practices
relating to nursery school, kindergarten, and the primary school; course includes
field experience. Permission Required. Spring (odd numbered years). (3)
RDG 537. Literacy: Teaching Applications. The course will utilize a multi-disciplinary
approach of theoretical nature with application of information during the tutoring
sessions. Academic counterpart will explore the economical, the political, the
sociological, and the moral issues facing society; includes 60 hours field experience.
(3)
RDG 560. Reading Skills in Secondary Education. The course is designed
to help secondary teachers gain insight into the reading process in various
content areas generally offered in the public secondary school; course includes
investigation of methods and procedures for assisting students in the improvement
of reading and study skills in the content areas and has a required field experience.
Prerequisites: EDUC 506, EDUC 507 and Admission to Teacher Education Program.
Permission Required. (3)
RDG 579. Seminar in Reading. This changing topical seminar will address
current research and movements in reading education and includes discussion
of issues determined by topics reflected in recent field related publications.
Permission Required. (3)
RDG 581. Practicum in Reading. This capstone course is a supervised field
experience that provides practice, demonstration, self-evaluation, and validation
of competencies gained in the reading program. Permission required. (3)
Special Education
SPED 508. Introduction to Exceptional Children. An introduction to the
various exceptionalities, procedures and processes of identifying and placing
children with special needs into special remedial or accelerated programs, and
of staffing those programs; emphasizes New Mexico programs, standards and guidelines,
as well as issues presented in Pg 94-142, IDEA and other state and federal mandates.
(3)
SPED/RDG 512. Diagnosis and Description of Reading for Diverse Learners. The
course identifies theoretical and practical aspects of using formal and informal
diagnostic procedures; selecting appropriate test batteries, prescribing instructional
materials, and using appropriate teaching techniques based upon individual diagnosis
will be emphasized. Permission Required. (3)
SPED 528. Curriculum and Methods in Special Education. Provides teachers
of students with disabilities with basic background in methods, materials, IEP
and curriculum development; emphasizes the analysis and selection of curricula,
instructional methods, and the use of materials in the educational process for
children with disabilities. Specific procedures are used for enhancing the instructional
process for children disabilities. Thirty (30) hours of field work are required
during this course. Prerequisites SPED 508, EDUC 506, 505 or 507 and admission
to the Teacher Education Program. (3)
SPED 541. Practice Teaching - Special Education. One semester of supervised
classroom, experience as a practice teacher in a public school; involves a full-time
assignment of one academic semester with licensed educational personnel supervision.
Attendance of a weekly method seminar is also a course requirement. Seminars
will emphasize teaching methods, behavioral management, ethics, multiculturalism,
and tutoring/coaching. Micro-teaching exercises will be used to enhance teaching
skills. Permission Required. All core/professional courses must be completed
prior to registering for practice teaching; including EDUC 536. Taken concurrently
with SPED 551. (1-6)
SPED 551. Behavioral Management Approaches with Exceptional Children. Emphasizes
the use of behavior management strategies for children with special needs. Prerequisites:
SPED 508, 528. Taken Currently with SPED 541. Fall, alternate Summers.
(3)
SPED 552. Families, School, Community Relations and the Exceptional Child. Prepares
special education teachers to work effectively with the parents of children
with special needs by providing information on a variety of issues dealing with
parent-teacher relationships. Some of the issues are: value clarification, conferencing
skills, assertiveness training, problem solving, establishing open communications,
working with community agencies, discipline and legality. Spring, alternate
Summers. (3)
SPED 554. Evaluation and Assessment of Exceptional Children. Familiarize
special education teachers with the field of assessment, including methods,
diagnostic instruments, and techniques for evaluating exceptional children.
Prerequisites: SPED 508, 528. (3)
SPED 556. Culturally Diverse Exceptional Children. Theory and practice
in bilingual/multicultural special education, with emphasis on language and
culture, assessment practices, and learning styles of exceptional bilingual
children. Fall, alternate Summers. (3)
SPED 569. Nature and Needs of Persons with Mental Retardation. Course
is designed to assist teachers in understanding the nature of mental retardation
from an interdisciplinary perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the educational
significance of different theoretical perspectives as they relate to the needs
of the intellectually disabled. (3)
SPED 570. Nature and Needs of Persons with Learning Disabilities. This
course provides teachers with information which will assist them to understand
the nature of learning disabilities from an interdisciplinary perspective. The
focus will be on the identification, characteristics, and education of children
with learning disabilities. Fall, alternate Summers. (3)
SPED 576. Nature and Needs of Persons with Emotional & Behavioral Disorders.
This course provides teachers with information which will assist them
to understand the nature of behavior disorders from an interdisciplinary perspective.
The focus will be on the identification, characteristics, education and needs
of children identified as emotionally disturbed. Spring, alternate Summers.
(3)
SPED 581. Practicum in Special Education. This field experience consists
of 180 clock-hours of supervised work with handicapped populations in public
schools, residential facilities or clinical settings. Research activities may
also be allowed as part of the course requirements. Students must meet all prerequisites
before applying for this field work. This course is designed primarily for graduate
students or students who have completed student-teaching field experience and
are seeking advanced skill in working with handicapped persons. Prerequisites:
SPED 508, 551, 528 and 554. Permission Required. (3)
BOARD OF REGENTS, ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY
BOARD OF REGENTS
Appointments to the board are for a term of six
years.
Student Regent Appointments to the board are for a
term of two years.
Officers
Mr. Stephen R. Janos, President
Mr. Felix Robert Collard, DDS., Vice President
Members by Appointment
Mr. Felix Robert Collard, DDS., Silver City
Dr. David W. Darling, Albuquerque
Mr. William E. “Bud” Davis, Corrales
Mr. Maurice Hobson, Tularosa
Mr. Stephen R. Janos, Truth or Consequences
Mr. Tony P. Trujillo, Silver City
Ms. Sharon Zuniga, Student Regent, Silver City
Ex-officio Members
The Honorable Bill Richardson, Governor of New
Mexico, Santa Fe
Mr. Michael Davis, State Superintendent of Public
Instruction, Santa Fe
Dr. Arley Howard, President, Faculty Senate
Ms. Barbara James, President, Staff Senate
ADMINISTRATION
NOTE: Dates given for the first year of employment at
Western New Mexico University.
Executive Staff
JOHN E. COUNTS, President of the University
(1992)
Office: Castorena 109, telephone # ext. 6238
B.S., West Point; M.S., Georgia Institute of
Technology; Ph.D., University of Texas
CHRISTINE CASEY, Vice President for Business Affairs
(1993)
Office: Castorena 122, telephone # ext. 6150
B.S., New Mexico State University; C.P.A.; M.B.A.
Western New Mexico University
PHILLIP J. FARREN, Vice President for Student Affairs
(2000)
Office: JCB 202, telephone # ext. 6339
B.S., Montana State University; M. Ed., University
of Oregon; Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
FAYE VOWELL, Provost, Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Dean of Faculty,
Director of Graduate Programs (1999)
Office:
Castorena 112, telephone # ext. 6317
B.A., Emory University; M.A., Ph.D.,University of
Cincinnati
Administrative Staff
MICHAEL ALECKSEN, Director of Admissions/Recruitment
(1989)
Office: Castorena 106, telephone # ext. 6106
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
TERRY ANDERSON, Early Childhood Development Director
(1988)
Office: Sechler-Rhoades Hall, telephone # ext. 6344
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
CHARLENE ASHBURN, Human Resources Director
(1998)
Office: JCB 114, telephone # ext. 6327
SHERRI A. BAYS, Associate Vice President for Business
Affairs (1995)
Office: Castorena 121, telephone # ext. 6146
B.S., New Mexico State University; C.P.A.
CYNTHIA ANN BETTISON, Museum Director/Archaeologist
(1991)
Office: Fleming Hall, telephone # ext. 6386
B.A., Pitzer College; M.A., Eastern New Mexico
University; Ph.D., University
of California, Santa Barbara; RPA,
Registered Professional Archaeologist
JASON COLLET, Network Manager, IT (1997)
Office:
Chino Bldg., telephone # ext. 6444
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
KAREN CORREA, Acting Director, Special Needs
(1990)
Office: JCB 212, telephone #ext. 6138
B.A., Western New Mexico University
DEBORAH COSPER HUGHS, Academic Advisor/Counselor
(1986)
Office: JCB 221, telephone # ext. 6267
A.A., Glendale Community College; B.A., Arizona
State University; M.A.,
Western New Mexico University
ROGER CRANE, Hardware Technician, IT (1999)
Office:
Chino Bldg., telephone # ext. 6295
A.A.S., West Arkansas Community College
DONNA FLENNIKEN, La Familia Program Director
(2002)
Office: Glaser Hall, telephone # ext. 6307
B.A., University of Houston; M.A., Texas Christian
University
SUSAN C. GARLAND, Assistant Registrar (1995)
Office:
Castorena 103, telephone # ext. 6117
B.A., Western New Mexico University
GARTH GERSTEIN, Media Services Library Manager
(2001)
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6360
B.F.A., University of Northern Iowa; MFA, University
of Wisconsin
KATHIE GILBERT, Special Assistant to the President
(1993)
B.A., University of Alabama; M.A., Ph.D., Louisiana
State University
GIL GONZALEZ, Recruiter (2001)
Office: Castorena 106,
telephone # ext. 6192
B.A., Western New Mexico University
APRIL HANSON, Manager, Customer Support, IT
(1997)
Office: Chino Bldg., telephone # ext. 6458
JERRY HARMON, Dean, School of Education (1996)
Office:
Mar 212, telephone # ext. 6413
B.A., Huron University; M.S., Black Hills State
University; Ed.D., Oregon
State University
MARCIA HARRIS-BOURDETTE, Exec. Assistant to the VP
Academic Affairs (1999)
Office: Castorena 112,
telephone #ext. 6317
B.A., M.A., University of Central Oklahoma
ANDREW HERNANDEZ, Director, Mimbres Valley Education
Center
Office: MVEC 107, telephone 575-546-6556
MARY HITTLE, Systems Analyst, IT (1998)
Office:
Chino Bldg., telephone # ext. 6428
B.S., Santa Clara University
TERESA HOLGUIN, Assistant Director of Student
Financial Aid (1985)
Office: Castorena 102, telephone # ext. 6173
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
RITA M. HORN, LPCC, Academic Advisor/Counselor
(1997)
Office: JCB 212, telephone # ext. 6134
B.S., Ball State University; M.S., Purdue University
JANET JAHIMIAK, Manager, ORACLE DBA/Banner System
Administrator, IT (1997)
Office: Chino Bldg.,
telephone # ext. 6429
BARBARA JAMES, Director of Special Events/Ed Rec.
(1988)
Office: PE 150, telephone # ext. 6109
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
CHARLES KELLY, Director of Student Financial Aid
(1977)
Office: Castorena 102, telephone # ext. 6173
B.S., University of New Mexico; M.A., New Mexico
State University
DAVID KENT, Public Services Library Manager
(1999)
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6006
B.A., University of Vermont; Masters of
Librarianship, University of Washington
TOM KURUCZ, Assistant Director of Recruiting,
Northern New Mexico (2000)
B.S., University of Tennessee; M. Ed., Millersville
State College
PEGGY LANKFORD, Director of Housing/Residence Life
(1989)
Office: JCB. 200, telephone #ext 6629
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
JUDITH LAWRENCE, Director of Institutional Research
(1995)
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6439
B.A., M.A., University of Rhode Island
MARIE LECK, Coordinator of Placement/Cooperative
Education (1985)
Office: JCB 210, telephone # ext. 6109
PATT LEONARD, Reference Librarian (2002)
Office:
Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6359
B.A., University of Arizona; M.S.L.I.S., University
of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
JUNIUS LOGAN, Associate Vice President for Academic
Affairs/Director of
Grants and Contracts (2000)
Office: Castorena 112,
telephone # ext 6317
B.A., Johns Hopkins University; B.S.E., Wright State
University;
M.D., The Ohio State University
ANTONIO MACIAS, Dean, Community Education &
Technical Programs (1988)
Office: Watts Hall 206, Telephone # ext. 5122
A.A., B.S., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University
DEBBIE A. MARTINEZ, Director of Security and Loss
Control (Acting) (2000)
Office: Campus Police, telephone # ext. 6231
Law Enforcement Certificate, A.S., Western New Mexico
University
APRIL MATTHEWS, Academic Lab Manager, IT
(1987)
Office: Martinez 108, telephone # ext. 6334
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
CARMEN MAYNES, Executive Assistant to the President,
AA-EEO Officer (1984)
Office: Castorena 109, telephone # ext. 6238
CISSY McANDREW, Director of Foundation (1996)
Office:
Hunter Hall 201, telephone # ext. 6310
B.S., M.S., University of Utah; C.F.R.M., Indiana
University
BETSY MILLER, Registrar (1986)
Office:
Castorena 103, telephone # ext. 6119
A.S., BT., M.A., Western New Mexico University
CHRISTY MILLER, Director, Alumni Affairs
Office:
Hunter Hall 101, telephone #ext. 6675
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
JULIE MILLER, University Librarian, Acting Director
of IT (1998)
Office: Miller Library, telephone # ext. 6358
B.A., Miami University; M.A., Wright State
University; M.L.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., Ohio University
JULIE MORALES, Director of University Relations
(1994)
Office: Castorena 114, telephone # ext. 6336
B.A., New Mexico State University
RICHARD O’RYAN, Manager of Technical Services,
IT (1993)
Office: Mecha Bldg., telephone # ext. 6434
A.A.S., Madison Area Technical College; B.A.,
University of Wisconsin
MARGARET PEREZ-MEDINA, Recruiter (1998)
Office:
Castorena 106, telephone # ext. 6140
B.S., Western New Mexico University
DONNA REES, Dean, Extended University (1984)
Office:
Bowden Hall, telephone # ext. 6130
B.S., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
REINA “TINA” RIPPA, Executive Assistant
to the VP of Student Affairs
Office: JCB 200, telephone # ext. 6339
GREGORY A. ROLFE, Systems & Programming Manager,
IT (1993)
Office: Chino Bldg., telephone # ext. 6435
MARIA DOMINGUEZ ROLFE, Director, Multicultural
Affairs/Student Activities (1982)
Office: SMB
First Floor, telephone # ext. 6611
B.A., Western New Mexico University
KAREN ROSSMAN, Museum Services Manager (1998)
Office:
Fleming Hall, telephone # ext. 6386
B.A., Western New Mexico University
LARRY RUCKER, Acting Director, T or C Education
Center
Office: T or C Ed. Center, telephone 575-894-9050
B.S., Eastern New Mexico University; M.S.T., New
Mexico Tech
KATHY RYAN, Executive Assistant to the VP of Business
Affairs
Office: Castorena, telephone # ext. 6150
RENE D. SAENZ, CPPO, Director of Purchasing
(2001)
Office: OSMB, telephone # ext. 6169
ROLAND S. SHOOK, Acting Associate Vice President for
Student Affairs, Director of Academic Support Center (1992)
Office: JCB
228, telephone # ext. 6400
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Arizona
State University
THERESA A. STROTTMAN, Technical Services Library
Manager (2000)
Office: Miller Library., telephone # ext. 6355
B.A., M.A., SUNY at Stony Brook; Graduate Diploma,
Oxford University, England; Masters of Librarianship, University
of Arizona
Athletic Staff
KENT BEATTY, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf
Coach/Sports Info. Director (1997)
Office: PE 159, telephone # ext. 6235
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
ROBERT BENAVIDEZ, Head Men’s and Women’s
Tennis Coach (1995)
Office: PE 157, telephone # ext. 6157
B.S., New Mexico State University; M.A., M.A.T.,
Western New Mexico University
VERNON BRAZEAL, Acting Men’s Basketball Coach
(2003)
Office: PE 123, telephone # ext. 6234
JIM CALLENDER, Head Volleyball Coach (1998)
Office:
PE 124, telephone # ext. 6225
B.S., M.B.A., Western Illinois University
SAMANTHA EZELL, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
(2001)
Office: PE 122, telephone # ext. 6220
A.A., Central Arizona,
B.S., Arizona State University, M. Ed., Bloomsburg University
BARBARA FLORES, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA/
Compliance Coordinator (1982)
Office: PE 125,
telephone # ext. 6223
B.A., Western New Mexico University
RICK LEMKE, Trainer (1996)
Office: PE 303, telephone
# ext. 6236
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
CHARLES WADE, Head Football Coach (2001)
Office: PE
155, telephone # ext. 6214
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University; M.A.,
Truman University
SCOTT WOODARD, Athletic Director (1992)
Office: PE
128, telephone # ext. 6233
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
FACULTY
NOTE: Dates given
are for the first year on the faculty of Western New Mexico
University.
SHARON ALBA, Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
(2001)
Office: Watts Hall 106, telephone #ext. 5140
A.D.N., University of Albuquerque, B.S.N., University
of New Mexico
VICTORIA AMADOR, Professor of English (1994)
Office:
Bowden Hall 112, telephone # ext. 6556
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.A.,
Purdue University;
Ph.D., University of Denver
ALIREZA ARASTEH, Professor of Mathematics
(1989)
Office: PD 234, telephone # ext. 6330
B.S., Institute of Statistics and Informatics,
Tehran, Iran; M.S., Brunel
University, London, England; M.S., Ph.D., New
Mexico State University
GEORGE ATKINSON, Visiting Associate Professor of
Mathematics (2002)
Office: BF-GRC 218, telephone #ext. 6780
B.S., University of New Mexico; Diplom-Mathematiker,
Ph.D. Heidelberg, Germany
LINDA BALDWIN, Associate Professor in Business
Administration (1989)
Office: PD 138, telephone # ext. 6329
B.S., B.A., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University;
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
MARY J. BAUMHOVER, Professor of English (1987)
Office:
Bowden Hall 127, telephone # ext. 6627
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
LINDA BEATTIE, Associate Professor of Developmental
Mathematics (1990)
Office: PD 233, telephone # ext. 6268
B.S., University of Arizona; M.A.T., Western New
Mexico University
MICHELLE BEHR, Professor of Geography (1991)
Office:
PD 242, telephone # ext. 6205
A.B., University of California at Santa Cruz; M.A.,
Ph.D., Arizona State University
BERTHA BENAVIDEZ, Associate Professor of Office
Administration (1979)
Office: JCB 223, telephone # ext. 6184
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
T.J. BETENBOUGH, Professor of Education (1983)
Office:
Mar 210, telephone # ext. 6332
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas; M.Ed., Ph.D.,
East Texas State University; M.A., M.A., Western New Mexico
University
JOHN R. BOURDETTE, Assistant Professor of Sociology
(2001)
Office: PD 133, telephone # ext. 6217
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
AUTUMN BRADBERRY, Visiting Associate Prof of
Occupational Therapy (2002)
Office: Watts Hall 122, telephone #ext. 5175
A.S., B.S., Western New Mexico University
RICHARD BRADFIELD, Professor of Sociology
(1976)
Office: PD 224, telephone # ext. 6204
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona; M.A.,
Western New Mexico University
MANUEL BUSTAMANTE, Assistant Prof of Educational
Technology Specialist (2002)
Office: MAR 219,
telephone # ext. 6291
BBA, M.A., New Mexico State University
PATRICIA CANO, Associate Professor of Chicano Studies
(1989)
Office: Bowden Hall 228, telephone # ext. 6512
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., New Mexico
State University
GWEN CASSEL, Associate Professor of Occupational
Therapy (1995)
Office: Watts Hall 120, telephone # ext. 5171
B.F.A., Southern Methodist University; M.O.T., Texas
Woman’s University
TERRY CHAMBERS, Associate Professor of Marketing
(2002)
Office: PD 237, telephone # ext. 6321
B.S.B.A., Walker College of Business; M.B.A.,
Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
STEVEN M. CHAVEZ, Instructor of Criminal
Justice/Police Academy Director (2001)
Office:
Police Academy 106, telephone # ext. 6288
B.S., Western New Mexico University
ANN CHRESTMAN, Visiting Prof, Early Childhood
Education & Family Support (2000)
Office:
Glaser Hall 153, telephone # ext. 6195
B.S., M. Ed., Northern Arizona University
LLOYD COWLING, Professor of Computer Science
(1996)
Office: BF-GRC 219, telephone # ext. 6165
B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., Virginia
Polytech Institute
JOLANE CULHANE, Associate Professor of History
(1993)
Office: Bowden Hall 233, telephone # ext. 6122
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
JUNE DECKER, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences (1990)
Office: PE 146, telephone # ext. 6224
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., University
of Northern Colorado;
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
JONATHAN DOOLEY, Visiting Associate Professor of
Practice Teaching (2002)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone
575-722-3389
B.S.E., Indiana University; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
MARY DOWSE, Associate Professor of Geology
(1995)
Office: HH 102, telephone # ext. 6352
B.A., Beloit College; M.S., University of New
Hampshire; Ph.D., West Virginia
University
MATT EILERT, Assistant Professor of Computer &
Network Technology (1999)
Office: JCB 102, telephone # ext. 6276
B.A., University of Kansas
ANNE MARIE ELDER, Assistant Professor of Technical
Stage Management (2002)
Office: FACT 201, telephone # ext. 6468
B.A., Otterbein College; M.F.A., Ohio University
JACK ELLIS, Associate Professor of Drama
(1991)
Office: Webb 101, telephone # ext. 6502
B.F.A., North Texas State; M.F.A., University of
Texas
CHARNELLE ESCOBEDO, RN, Assistant Professor of
Nursing (1998)
Office: Watts Hall, Telephone 574-5140
BSN University of New Mexico
JAMES FISCHER, Associate Professor of Chemistry
(1981)
Office: HH 216, telephone # ext. 6125
B.S., M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Montana State
University
CORINE FRANKLAND, Assistant Professor of Special
Education (2001)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., B.S., Indiana University; M.A., Western New
Mexico University
Ph.D., Kansas University
RUTH GALAZ, Associate Professor of Education
(1994)
Office: Mar 216, telephone # ext. 6131
B.S., Memphis State University; M.Ed., Ph.D.,
University of Oklahoma
SANDRA GRIFFIN, Associate Professor of Developmental
Studies (1991)
Office: JCB 256, telephone # ext. 6300
B.A., Johnson State College; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
GAIL GRUBER, Assistant Professor, School of
Education; Director, CETAL (1996)
Office: CETAL, telephone # ext. 6085
B.A.E.D., University of Washington; M.Ed., Lesley
College
THOMAS GRUSZKA, Professor of Mathematics
(1992)
Office: BF-GRC 217, telephone # ext. 6102
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Arizona
EDWARD P. HALL, Professor, Communication (1993)
Office: Bowden Hall 230, telephone # ext. 6536
B.A., University of Washington; M.A., University of
Hawaii at Monoa;
Ph.D., University of Washington
LYNN HALL, Assistant Professor of Counseling
(2002)
Office: MAR 218, telephone # ext. 6221
B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Arizona
CURTIS HAYES, Professor of Criminal Justice
(1993)
Office: PD 136, telephone # ext. 6325
B.A., J.D., University of Utah
DEBORAH HELLER, Professor of English (1992)
Office:
Bowden Hall 241, telephone # ext. 6527
B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Washington
JULIE HORWITZ, Visiting Instructor of Education
(2000)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., University of New
Mexico; M.A., Western New Mexico University
ARLEY A. HOWARD, Professor of Accounting
(1992)
Office: PD 239, telephone # ext. 6241
B.S., M.B.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ROY HOWARD, Associate Professor of Bilingual and
E.S.L. (1992)
Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Eastern
Washington University;
M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of
New Mexico
VIRGINIA HUEGEL, Instructor of Applied Technology
(2002)
Office: JCB 231, telephone #ext 6349
B.S., The School of the Ozarks; M. Ed., Ph.D.,
University of Missouri-Columbia
RANDY JENNINGS, Professor, Natural Sciences
(1993)
Office: HH 137, telephone # ext. 6519
B.A., University of South Florida, M.S., Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
RICHARD JOHNSON, Professor of Computer Science
(1982)
Office: BF-GRC 215, telephone # ext. 6315
B.S.E.E., University of Colorado; M.S.E.E., Ph.D.,
University of Rochester
ELAINE JORDAN, Professor of School Psychology
(1989)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.S., M.A., California State University; Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
FRANK JUSZCZYK, Professor of English (1992)
Office:
Bowden Hall 124, telephone # ext. 6524
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Marquette
University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
PAMELA KUTHE, RN, Professor of Nursing (1988)
Office:
Watts Hall, telephone # ext. 5140
B.S.N., University of Arizona; M.S.N., University of
Washington,
M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
KENNETH H. LADNER, Professor of Chemistry
(1976)
Office: HH 203, telephone # ext. 6431
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D.,
University of Arkansas
ROGER W. LAMB, Assistant Professor of Construction
Technology (1988)
Office: JCB 151, telephone # ext. 6286
B.S., New Mexico State University; M.A., Western New
Mexico University
JOHN LAVALLE, Assistant Professor of History
(2001)
Office: PD 225, telephone # ext. 6256
B.A., M.A.,University of Houston; Ph.D., University
of Georgia
MARY LIEBHART, Associate Professor of English
(1996)
Office: Bowden Hall 244, telephone # ext. 6514
B.A., M.S., D.A., Illinois State University
JOHN LITTLE, Professor of Management (1992)
Office:
PD 222, telephone # ext. 6403
B.S., Weber State College; M.B.A., Arizona State
University, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
LINDA LOPEZ, Professor of Psychology (1989)
Office:
PD 243, telephone # ext 6303
A.A., Bradford College; B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
PATRICIA MAGUIRE, Professor of Education &
Psychology (1988)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., University of Florida, M.S., Florida State
University, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
MAGDALENO MANZANÁREZ, Associate Professor of
Political Science (1997)
Office: PD 221, telephone # ext. 6229
B.A., Universidad de las Americas; M.A., California
State University, Sonoma; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
GLORIA MAYA, Associate Professor of Art (1984)
Office:
MC 101, telephone # ext. 6515/6507
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.F.A.,
California College of Arts and Crafts
RON McFARLAND, Assistant Professor of Computer
Science (2002)
Office: BF-GRC 212, telephone # ext. 6528
M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.Ed., Northern
Arizona University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
LINDA McGEE, Associate Professor of Business
Administration (1980)
Office: PD 131, telephone # ext. 6442
B.A., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
PATRICIA McINTIRE, RN-C, Professor of Nursing
(1991)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, # ext. 5140
B.S.N., University of Illinois; M.S., F.N.P.,
University of Colorado
IRENE MEARES, Assistant Professor of Management
(2002)
Office: PD 240, telephone # ext. 6321
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.B.A.,
University of South Florida
DOUG MEDIN, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(2001)
Office: PD 241, telephone # ext. 6115
B.S., Miami University; M.S., University of Illinois;
M.S., Colorado State University
FRANK MERRITT, Assistant Professor of Education
(2001)
Office: MAR 215, telephone # ext. 6414
B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.A., Pepperdine
University
MICHAEL METCALF, Associate Professor of Art
(1995)
Office: JCB 161, telephone # ext. 6538
B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., University of
Pennsylvania
DEANNE MILLER, Associate Professor of Math Education
(1981)
Office: PD 230, telephone # ext. 6255
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
S. DENNIS MILLER, Associate Professor of Biology
(1991)
Office: HH 110, telephone # ext. 6640
B.A., M.A.T., Western New Mexico University
GEORGE MUNCRIEF, Associate Professor of Economics
(1997)
Office: PD 238, telephone # ext. 6258
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Texas
A&M
ROBERTA NICHOLSON, RN-C, Associate Professor of
Nursing (1996)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, # ext. 5140
B.S., California State University; M.N., University
of California, Los Angeles
RANDY NIEDERMAN, Assistant Professor of Social Work
(2000)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6420
B.A., M.S.W., Florida International University;
Ph.D., University of Georgia
ERNEST NOACK, Associate Professor of Education
(1997)
Office: Mar 207, telephone # ext. 6426
A.A., Kendall College; B.S. and M.Ed., University of
Illinois; NDEA, Princeton University; Ph.C. and Ph.D., University
of
Washington
IGNACIO NOLASCO, Instructor of Automotive Technology
(1985)
Office: JCB 181, telephone # ext. 6289
B.S., Western New Mexico University
DEBRA FRASCA NORDQUIST, Instructor of Occupational
Therapy (2001)
Office: Watts Hall 124, telephone # ext. 5177
A.S., B.A.S., Western New Mexico University
WILLIAM NORRIS, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2001)
Office: Harlan Hall 141, telephone # ext. 6625
B.S., Lake Superior State University: M.S., Ph.D.
Iowa State University
LOUIS OLLIVIER, Associate Professor of Spanish
(1996)
Office: Bowden Hall 116, telephone # ext. 6244
B.A., St. Mary’s College of California; M.A.,
Middlebury University;
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
CATHLEEN OWENS, Instructor of Social Work
(1998)
Office: PE 140, telephone #ext. 6323
B.S.W., M.S.W., University of Missouri- Columbia, MO.
ANDRÉS RODRIGUEZ, Associate Professor of
Bilingual & ESL Education (1993)
Office: Mar 209, telephone # ext. 6624
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D.,
New Mexico State University
RICHARD F. RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Special Education
(1981)
Office: Mar 211, telephone # ext. 6128
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
SHARMAN RUSSELL, Professor of Developmental Studies
(1987)
Office: Light Hall 207, telephone # ext. 6345
B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A.,
University of Montana
BRIAN SAUNDERS, Associate Professor of Music
(1995)
Office: Parotti 101, telephone # ext. 6616
B.S. Ed., Ohio State University; M.M., D.M.A., The
Juilliard School
MARY J. SCHAD, RN-C, Associate Professor of Nursing
(1993)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, 574-5140
B.S.N., M.S.N., FNP, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
ROLAND S. SHOOK, Professor of Biology (1992)
Office:
HH 122A, telephone # ext. 6423
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Arizona
State University
LESLIE SHURTS, Visiting Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2002)
Office: Watts Hall 100, telephone # ext. 5140
L.P.N., A.D.N., B.S.N. New Mexico State University;
M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso
GREG SIERRA, Instructor of Drafting & Design
(2000)
Office: JCB 140, telephone # ext. 6285
A.S., Western New Mexico University
SHAWN R. SIMONSON, Assistant Professor, Wellness &
Movement Sciences (2000)
Office: P.E. 134,
telephone # ext. 6469
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
University of Northern Colorado
CLAUDE W. SMITH III, Professor of Art (1978)
Office:
MC 117, telephone # ext. 6501
B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., M.F.A., University
of Iowa
BARBARA TAYLOR, Assistant Professor of
Education/Director of New Mexico Institute & Evaluation (2002)
Office:
MAR 212B, telephone # ext. 6419
B.S., Temple University; M.A., Michigan State
University;
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic
ALEXANDER J. THAL, Professor of Public Administration
(1987)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6312
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Arizona
State University;
Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo
BILL TOTH, Professor of English (1991)
Office: Bowden
Hall 111, telephone # ext. 6530
B.A., M.A., California State University at Chico;
Ph.D., The Union Institute
BENJAMIN TUCKER, Assistant Professor of Music
(1997)
Office: Parotti Bldg. 110, telephone # ext. 6226
B.M., University of Toledo; M.M., Indiana University;
D.M.A., University of Arizona
JANET WALLET-ORTIZ, Associate Professor of
Developmental Studies (1987)
Office: Light Hall 205, telephone # ext. 6347
B.A., University of Dayton; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
FREDERIC W. WEY, Visiting Professor of Social Work
(2001)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6421
B.A., University of Scranton; M.S.W., New Mexico
State University
KATHERINE L. WOODARD, Professor of Social Work
(1997)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6324
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.S.W., Ph.D.,
University of Denver
RICHARD YZENBAARD, Assistant Professor of Education
(2001)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
EMERITUS
JESSE BINGAMAN, Professor and Chair, Department of
Physical Science
DOROTHY B. BLALOCK, Professor of Economics,
Department of Economics
CATHIE G. BOWER, Professor of English, Department of
Humanities
JAMES COLSON, Professor of Psychology, Department of
Social Sciences
ELMER COON, Director of String Studies, Department of
Expressive Arts
MARY COWAN, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences
JOHN E. CUNNINGHAM, Professor of Geology, Department
of Natural Sciences
ADRIENNE DARE, Associate Professor of
Mathematics/Computer Science
LAURENCE FRENCH, Professor of Psychology, Department
of Social Sciences
DALE GIESE, Professor of History, Department of
Social Sciences
KATHIE S. GILBERT, Vice President for Academic
Affairs
LARRY GREGORY, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences
DONALD GUTIERREZ, Professor of English, Department of
Humanities
ROBERT G. HANSEN, Professor of Geography, Department
of Social Sciences
BRUCE HAYWARD, Professor of Biology, Department of
Natural Sciences
TERRY C. HEINER, Professor and Chair, Department of
Natural Sciences
CECIL HOWARD, Professor of Art, Department of
Expressive Arts
JERRY D. JOY, Vice President for Student/Community
Affairs
THOMAS C. LLOYD, Professor of Education, School of
Education
CRAIG R. LUNDAHL, Professor of Sociology and Business
Administration, and Chair, Department of Social Sciences
BONNIE MALDONADO, Dean of Education
ARTHUR D. MARTINEZ, Professor of Political Science
and History, Department of Social Sciences
DOROTHY McCRAY, Associate Professor of Art,
Department of Expressive Arts
JOHN W. MORTON, Professor of Chemistry, Department of
Natural Sciences
SALLY NELSON, Associate Professor of Office
Administration, Applied Technology
EVANGELINE PARKER, Associate Professor of Spanish,
Department of Humanities
WILEY PEEPLES, Associate Professor of Education,
School of Education
JEAN U. PETERSON, Associate Professor of English,
Department of Humanities
ROBERT RAPP, Professor of Counseling, School of
Education
PAUL RENSHAW, Professor of Business Administration,
Department of Business, Economics and Public Administration
JASON M. ROGERS-RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Spanish,
Department of Humanities
JOHN D. SNEDEKER, Assistant Professor of Applied
Technology
CHARLES W. STRANG, Professor of Accounting,
Department of Business & Criminal Justice
WILLIAM TARRY, Professor of Business Administration,
Department of Business, Economics and Public Administration
WILLIAM B. TIETZE, Professor of Music, Department of
Expressive Arts
HARLAN C. VAN OVER, Professor of Business
Administration, Department of Business, Economics and Public
Administration
DALE ZIMMERMAN, Professor of Biology, Department of
Natural Sciences
Athletic Staff
KENT BEATTY, Head Men’s and Women’s Golf
Coach/Sports Info. Director (1997)
Office: PE 159, telephone # ext. 6235
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
ROBERT BENAVIDEZ, Head Men’s and Women’s
Tennis Coach (1995)
Office: PE 157, telephone # ext. 6157
B.S., New Mexico State University; M.A., M.A.T.,
Western New Mexico University
VERNON BRAZEAL, Acting Men’s Basketball Coach
(2003)
Office: PE 123, telephone # ext. 6234
JIM CALLENDER, Head Volleyball Coach (1998)
Office:
PE 124, telephone # ext. 6225
B.S., M.B.A., Western Illinois University
SAMANTHA EZELL, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
(2001)
Office: PE 122, telephone # ext. 6220
A.A., Central Arizona,
B.S., Arizona State University, M. Ed., Bloomsburg University
BARBARA FLORES, Assistant Athletic Director/SWA/
Compliance Coordinator (1982)
Office: PE 125,
telephone # ext. 6223
B.A., Western New Mexico University
RICK LEMKE, Trainer (1996)
Office: PE 303, telephone
# ext. 6236
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
CHARLES WADE, Head Football Coach (2001)
Office: PE
155, telephone # ext. 6214
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University; M.A.,
Truman University
SCOTT WOODARD, Athletic Director (1992)
Office: PE
128, telephone # ext. 6233
B.S., M.A., Western New Mexico University
FACULTY
NOTE: Dates given
are for the first year on the faculty of Western New Mexico
University.
SHARON ALBA, Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
(2001)
Office: Watts Hall 106, telephone #ext. 5140
A.D.N., University of Albuquerque, B.S.N., University
of New Mexico
VICTORIA AMADOR, Professor of English (1994)
Office:
Bowden Hall 112, telephone # ext. 6556
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire; M.A.,
Purdue University;
Ph.D., University of Denver
ALIREZA ARASTEH, Professor of Mathematics
(1989)
Office: PD 234, telephone # ext. 6330
B.S., Institute of Statistics and Informatics,
Tehran, Iran; M.S., Brunel
University, London, England; M.S., Ph.D., New
Mexico State University
GEORGE ATKINSON, Visiting Associate Professor of
Mathematics (2002)
Office: BF-GRC 218, telephone #ext. 6780
B.S., University of New Mexico; Diplom-Mathematiker,
Ph.D. Heidelberg, Germany
LINDA BALDWIN, Associate Professor in Business
Administration (1989)
Office: PD 138, telephone # ext. 6329
B.S., B.A., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University;
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
MARY J. BAUMHOVER, Professor of English (1987)
Office:
Bowden Hall 127, telephone # ext. 6627
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
LINDA BEATTIE, Associate Professor of Developmental
Mathematics (1990)
Office: PD 233, telephone # ext. 6268
B.S., University of Arizona; M.A.T., Western New
Mexico University
MICHELLE BEHR, Professor of Geography (1991)
Office:
PD 242, telephone # ext. 6205
A.B., University of California at Santa Cruz; M.A.,
Ph.D., Arizona State University
BERTHA BENAVIDEZ, Associate Professor of Office
Administration (1979)
Office: JCB 223, telephone # ext. 6184
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
T.J. BETENBOUGH, Professor of Education (1983)
Office:
Mar 210, telephone # ext. 6332
B.S.E., University of Central Arkansas; M.Ed., Ph.D.,
East Texas State University; M.A., M.A., Western New Mexico
University
JOHN R. BOURDETTE, Assistant Professor of Sociology
(2001)
Office: PD 133, telephone # ext. 6217
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
AUTUMN BRADBERRY, Visiting Associate Prof of
Occupational Therapy (2002)
Office: Watts Hall 122, telephone #ext. 5175
A.S., B.S., Western New Mexico University
RICHARD BRADFIELD, Professor of Sociology
(1976)
Office: PD 224, telephone # ext. 6204
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona; M.A.,
Western New Mexico University
MANUEL BUSTAMANTE, Assistant Prof of Educational
Technology Specialist (2002)
Office: MAR 219,
telephone # ext. 6291
BBA, M.A., New Mexico State University
PATRICIA CANO, Associate Professor of Chicano Studies
(1989)
Office: Bowden Hall 228, telephone # ext. 6512
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., New Mexico
State University
GWEN CASSEL, Associate Professor of Occupational
Therapy (1995)
Office: Watts Hall 120, telephone # ext. 5171
B.F.A., Southern Methodist University; M.O.T., Texas
Woman’s University
TERRY CHAMBERS, Associate Professor of Marketing
(2002)
Office: PD 237, telephone # ext. 6321
B.S.B.A., Walker College of Business; M.B.A.,
Appalachian State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic
Institute
STEVEN M. CHAVEZ, Instructor of Criminal
Justice/Police Academy Director (2001)
Office:
Police Academy 106, telephone # ext. 6288
B.S., Western New Mexico University
ANN CHRESTMAN, Visiting Prof, Early Childhood
Education & Family Support (2000)
Office:
Glaser Hall 153, telephone # ext. 6195
B.S., M. Ed., Northern Arizona University
LLOYD COWLING, Professor of Computer Science
(1996)
Office: BF-GRC 219, telephone # ext. 6165
B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., Virginia
Polytech Institute
JOLANE CULHANE, Associate Professor of History
(1993)
Office: Bowden Hall 233, telephone # ext. 6122
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D.
University of New Mexico
JUNE DECKER, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences (1990)
Office: PE 146, telephone # ext. 6224
B.A., Eastern New Mexico University; M.A., University
of Northern Colorado;
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
JONATHAN DOOLEY, Visiting Associate Professor of
Practice Teaching (2002)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone
575-722-3389
B.S.E., Indiana University; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
MARY DOWSE, Associate Professor of Geology
(1995)
Office: HH 102, telephone # ext. 6352
B.A., Beloit College; M.S., University of New
Hampshire; Ph.D., West Virginia
University
MATT EILERT, Assistant Professor of Computer &
Network Technology (1999)
Office: JCB 102, telephone # ext. 6276
B.A., University of Kansas
ANNE MARIE ELDER, Assistant Professor of Technical
Stage Management (2002)
Office: FACT 201, telephone # ext. 6468
B.A., Otterbein College; M.F.A., Ohio University
JACK ELLIS, Associate Professor of Drama
(1991)
Office: Webb 101, telephone # ext. 6502
B.F.A., North Texas State; M.F.A., University of
Texas
CHARNELLE ESCOBEDO, RN, Assistant Professor of
Nursing (1998)
Office: Watts Hall, Telephone 574-5140
BSN University of New Mexico
JAMES FISCHER, Associate Professor of Chemistry
(1981)
Office: HH 216, telephone # ext. 6125
B.S., M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Montana State
University
CORINE FRANKLAND, Assistant Professor of Special
Education (2001)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., B.S., Indiana University; M.A., Western New
Mexico University
Ph.D., Kansas University
RUTH GALAZ, Associate Professor of Education
(1994)
Office: Mar 216, telephone # ext. 6131
B.S., Memphis State University; M.Ed., Ph.D.,
University of Oklahoma
SANDRA GRIFFIN, Associate Professor of Developmental
Studies (1991)
Office: JCB 256, telephone # ext. 6300
B.A., Johnson State College; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
GAIL GRUBER, Assistant Professor, School of
Education; Director, CETAL (1996)
Office: CETAL, telephone # ext. 6085
B.A.E.D., University of Washington; M.Ed., Lesley
College
THOMAS GRUSZKA, Professor of Mathematics
(1992)
Office: BF-GRC 217, telephone # ext. 6102
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D.,
University of Arizona
EDWARD P. HALL, Professor, Communication
(1993)
Office: Bowden Hall 230, telephone # ext. 6536
B.A., University of Washington; M.A., University of
Hawaii at Monoa;
Ph.D., University of Washington
LYNN HALL, Assistant Professor of Counseling
(2002)
Office: MAR 218, telephone # ext. 6221
B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Arizona
CURTIS HAYES, Professor of Criminal Justice
(1993)
Office: PD 136, telephone # ext. 6325
B.A., J.D., University of Utah
DEBORAH HELLER, Professor of English (1992)
Office:
Bowden Hall 241, telephone # ext. 6527
B.A., California State University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of Washington
JULIE HORWITZ, Visiting Instructor of Education
(2000)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.S., Syracuse University; M.A., University of New
Mexico; M.A., Western New Mexico University
ARLEY A. HOWARD, Professor of Accounting
(1992)
Office: PD 239, telephone # ext. 6241
B.S., M.B.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ROY HOWARD, Associate Professor of Bilingual and
E.S.L. (1992)
Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., Eastern
Washington University;
M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., University of
New Mexico
VIRGINIA HUEGEL, Instructor of Applied Technology
(2002)
Office: JCB 231, telephone #ext 6349
B.S., The School of the Ozarks; M. Ed., Ph.D.,
University of Missouri-Columbia
RANDY JENNINGS, Professor, Natural Sciences
(1993)
Office: HH 137, telephone # ext. 6519
B.A., University of South Florida, M.S., Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
RICHARD JOHNSON, Professor of Computer Science
(1982)
Office: BF-GRC 215, telephone # ext. 6315
B.S.E.E., University of Colorado; M.S.E.E., Ph.D.,
University of Rochester
ELAINE JORDAN, Professor of School Psychology
(1989)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.S., M.A., California State University; Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
FRANK JUSZCZYK, Professor of English (1992)
Office:
Bowden Hall 124, telephone # ext. 6524
B.A., St. Mary’s University; M.A., Marquette
University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
PAMELA KUTHE, RN, Professor of Nursing (1988)
Office:
Watts Hall, telephone # ext. 5140
B.S.N., University of Arizona; M.S.N., University of
Washington,
M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
KENNETH H. LADNER, Professor of Chemistry
(1976)
Office: HH 203, telephone # ext. 6431
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; Ph.D.,
University of Arkansas
ROGER W. LAMB, Assistant Professor of Construction
Technology (1988)
Office: JCB 151, telephone # ext. 6286
B.S., New Mexico State University; M.A., Western New
Mexico University
JOHN LAVALLE, Assistant Professor of History
(2001)
Office: PD 225, telephone # ext. 6256
B.A., M.A.,University of Houston; Ph.D., University
of Georgia
MARY LIEBHART, Associate Professor of English
(1996)
Office: Bowden Hall 244, telephone # ext. 6514
B.A., M.S., D.A., Illinois State University
JOHN LITTLE, Professor of Management (1992)
Office:
PD 222, telephone # ext. 6403
B.S., Weber State College; M.B.A., Arizona State
University, Ph.D., Virginia Tech
LINDA LOPEZ, Professor of Psychology (1989)
Office:
PD 243, telephone # ext 6303
A.A., Bradford College; B.A., University of
Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University
PATRICIA MAGUIRE, Professor of Education &
Psychology (1988)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., University of Florida, M.S., Florida State
University, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts
MAGDALENO MANZANÁREZ, Associate Professor of
Political Science (1997)
Office: PD 221, telephone # ext. 6229
B.A., Universidad de las Americas; M.A., California
State University, Sonoma; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
GLORIA MAYA, Associate Professor of Art (1984)
Office:
MC 101, telephone # ext. 6515/6507
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.F.A.,
California College of Arts and Crafts
RON McFARLAND, Assistant Professor of Computer
Science (2002)
Office: BF-GRC 212, telephone # ext. 6528
M.B.A., University of Phoenix; M.Ed., Northern
Arizona University; Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
LINDA McGEE, Associate Professor of Business
Administration (1980)
Office: PD 131, telephone # ext. 6442
B.A., M.B.A., Western New Mexico University
PATRICIA McINTIRE, RN-C, Professor of Nursing
(1991)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, # ext. 5140
B.S.N., University of Illinois; M.S., F.N.P.,
University of Colorado
IRENE MEARES, Assistant Professor of Management
(2002)
Office: PD 240, telephone # ext. 6321
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.B.A.,
University of South Florida
DOUG MEDIN, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(2001)
Office: PD 241, telephone # ext. 6115
B.S., Miami University; M.S., University of Illinois;
M.S., Colorado State University
FRANK MERRITT, Assistant Professor of Education
(2001)
Office: MAR 215, telephone # ext. 6414
B.A., Concordia Teachers College; M.A., Pepperdine
University
MICHAEL METCALF, Associate Professor of Art
(1995)
Office: JCB 161, telephone # ext. 6538
B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., University of
Pennsylvania
DEANNE MILLER, Associate Professor of Math Education
(1981)
Office: PD 230, telephone # ext. 6255
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University
S. DENNIS MILLER, Associate Professor of Biology
(1991)
Office: HH 110, telephone # ext. 6640
B.A., M.A.T., Western New Mexico University
GEORGE MUNCRIEF, Associate Professor of Economics
(1997)
Office: PD 238, telephone # ext. 6258
B.S., M.S., Oklahoma State University; Ph.D., Texas
A&M
ROBERTA NICHOLSON, RN-C, Associate Professor of
Nursing (1996)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, # ext. 5140
B.S., California State University; M.N., University
of California, Los Angeles
RANDY NIEDERMAN, Assistant Professor of Social Work
(2000)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6420
B.A., M.S.W., Florida International University;
Ph.D., University of Georgia
ERNEST NOACK, Associate Professor of Education
(1997)
Office: Mar 207, telephone # ext. 6426
A.A., Kendall College; B.S. and M.Ed., University of
Illinois; NDEA, Princeton University; Ph.C. and Ph.D., University
of
Washington
IGNACIO NOLASCO, Instructor of Automotive Technology
(1985)
Office: JCB 181, telephone # ext. 6289
B.S., Western New Mexico University
DEBRA FRASCA NORDQUIST, Instructor of Occupational
Therapy (2001)
Office: Watts Hall 124, telephone # ext. 5177
A.S., B.A.S., Western New Mexico University
WILLIAM NORRIS, Assistant Professor of Biology
(2001)
Office: Harlan Hall 141, telephone # ext. 6625
B.S., Lake Superior State University: M.S., Ph.D.
Iowa State University
LOUIS OLLIVIER, Associate Professor of Spanish (1996)
Office: Bowden Hall 116, telephone # ext. 6244
B.A., St. Mary’s College of California; M.A.,
Middlebury University;
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
CATHLEEN OWENS, Instructor of Social Work
(1998)
Office: PE 140, telephone #ext. 6323
B.S.W., M.S.W., University of Missouri- Columbia, MO.
ANDRÉS RODRIGUEZ, Associate Professor of
Bilingual & ESL Education (1993)
Office: Mar 209, telephone # ext. 6624
B.A., M.A., Western New Mexico University; Ph.D.,
New Mexico State University
RICHARD F. RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Special Education
(1981)
Office: Mar 211, telephone # ext. 6128
B.A., Western New Mexico University; M.A., Ph.D.,
University of New Mexico
SHARMAN RUSSELL, Professor of Developmental Studies
(1987)
Office: Light Hall 207, telephone # ext. 6345
B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.F.A.,
University of Montana
BRIAN SAUNDERS, Associate Professor of Music
(1995)
Office: Parotti 101, telephone # ext. 6616
B.S. Ed., Ohio State University; M.M., D.M.A., The
Juilliard School
MARY J. SCHAD, RN-C, Associate Professor of Nursing
(1993)
Office: Watts Hall, telephone, 574-5140
B.S.N., M.S.N., FNP, University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
ROLAND S. SHOOK, Professor of Biology (1992)
Office:
HH 122A, telephone # ext. 6423
B.S., M.S., Colorado State University; Ph.D., Arizona
State University
LESLIE SHURTS, Visiting Assistant Professor of
Nursing (2002)
Office: Watts Hall 100, telephone # ext. 5140
L.P.N., A.D.N., B.S.N. New Mexico State University;
M.S.N., University of Texas at El Paso
GREG SIERRA, Instructor of Drafting & Design
(2000)
Office: JCB 140, telephone # ext. 6285
A.S., Western New Mexico University
SHAWN R. SIMONSON, Assistant Professor, Wellness &
Movement Sciences (2000)
Office: P.E. 134,
telephone # ext. 6469
B.S., Colorado State University; M.A., Ed.D.,
University of Northern Colorado
CLAUDE W. SMITH III, Professor of Art (1978)
Office:
MC 117, telephone # ext. 6501
B.S., Iowa State University; M.A., M.F.A., University
of Iowa
BARBARA TAYLOR, Assistant Professor of
Education/Director of New Mexico Institute & Evaluation (2002)
Office:
MAR 212B, telephone # ext. 6419
B.S., Temple University; M.A., Michigan State
University;
Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic
ALEXANDER J. THAL, Professor of Public Administration
(1987)
Office: JCB, telephone # ext. 6312
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., Arizona
State University;
Ph.D., State University of New York, Buffalo
BILL TOTH, Professor of English (1991)
Office: Bowden
Hall 111, telephone # ext. 6530
B.A., M.A., California State University at Chico;
Ph.D., The Union Institute
BENJAMIN TUCKER, Assistant Professor of Music
(1997)
Office: Parotti Bldg. 110, telephone # ext. 6226
B.M., University of Toledo; M.M., Indiana University;
D.M.A., University of Arizona
JANET WALLET-ORTIZ, Associate Professor of
Developmental Studies (1987)
Office: Light Hall 205, telephone # ext. 6347
B.A., University of Dayton; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
FREDERIC W. WEY, Visiting Professor of Social Work
(2001)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6421
B.A., University of Scranton; M.S.W., New Mexico
State University
KATHERINE L. WOODARD, Professor of Social Work
(1997)
Office: PE 140, telephone # ext. 6324
B.A., Pacific Union College; M.S.W., Ph.D.,
University of Denver
RICHARD YZENBAARD, Assistant Professor of Education
(2001)
Office: Gallup Graduate Center, telephone 575-722-3389
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western New Mexico
University
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JESSE BINGAMAN, Professor and Chair, Department of
Physical Science
DOROTHY B. BLALOCK, Professor of Economics,
Department of Economics
CATHIE G. BOWER, Professor of English, Department of
Humanities
JAMES COLSON, Professor of Psychology, Department of
Social Sciences
ELMER COON, Director of String Studies, Department of
Expressive Arts
MARY COWAN, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences
JOHN E. CUNNINGHAM, Professor of Geology, Department
of Natural Sciences
ADRIENNE DARE, Associate Professor of
Mathematics/Computer Science
LAURENCE FRENCH, Professor of Psychology, Department
of Social Sciences
DALE GIESE, Professor of History, Department of
Social Sciences
KATHIE S. GILBERT, Vice President for Academic
Affairs
LARRY GREGORY, Professor of Wellness and Movement
Sciences
DONALD GUTIERREZ, Professor of English, Department of
Humanities
ROBERT G. HANSEN, Professor of Geography, Department
of Social Sciences
BRUCE HAYWARD, Professor of Biology, Department of
Natural Sciences
TERRY C. HEINER, Professor and Chair, Department of
Natural Sciences
CECIL HOWARD, Professor of Art, Department of
Expressive Arts
JERRY D. JOY, Vice President for Student/Community
Affairs
THOMAS C. LLOYD, Professor of Education, School of
Education
CRAIG R. LUNDAHL, Professor of Sociology and Business
Administration, and Chair, Department of Social Sciences
BONNIE MALDONADO, Dean of Education
ARTHUR D. MARTINEZ, Professor of Political Science
and History, Department of Social Sciences
DOROTHY McCRAY, Associate Professor of Art,
Department of Expressive Arts
JOHN W. MORTON, Professor of Chemistry, Department of
Natural Sciences
SALLY NELSON, Associate Professor of Office
Administration, Applied Technology
EVANGELINE PARKER, Associate Professor of Spanish,
Department of Humanities
WILEY PEEPLES, Associate Professor of Education,
School of Education
JEAN U. PETERSON, Associate Professor of English,
Department of Humanities
ROBERT RAPP, Professor of Counseling, School of
Education
PAUL RENSHAW, Professor of Business Administration,
Department of Business, Economics and Public Administration
JASON M. ROGERS-RODRIGUEZ, Professor of Spanish,
Department of Humanities
JOHN D. SNEDEKER, Assistant Professor of Applied
Technology
CHARLES W. STRANG, Professor of Accounting,
Department of Business & Criminal Justice
WILLIAM TARRY, Professor of Business Administration,
Department of Business, Economics and Public Administration
WILLIAM B. TIETZE, Professor of Music, Department of
Expressive Arts
HARLAN C. VAN OVER, Professor of Business
Administration, Department of Business, Economics and Public
Administration
DALE ZIMMERMAN, Professor of Biology, Department of
Natural Sciences