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Faculty, Staff& Administrators2020-2021 COLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOG237
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONFaculty & Certificated AdministratorsYear of initial appointment within the Yosemite Community College District follows nameLi Ching Accurso (1995)(209) 588-5378ArtA.S., Contra Costa CollegeB.A., University of California, BerkeleyM.F.A., University of California, BerkeleyFulbright Scholar, 1991Erik Andal (1997)(209) 588-5200Automotive TechnologyA.A., San Joaquin Delta CollegeB.V.E., California State University, StanislausM.A., California State University, StanislausJ.D., Humphreys UniversitySantanu Bandyopadhyay (2018)(209) 588-5115PresidentB.S., University of Calcutta, IndiaM.B.A., Ohio UniversityPh.D., Ohio UniversityRandy Barton (2005)(209) 588-5217Business, EconomicsB.A., California State University, StanislausM.B.A., California State University, Stanislaus2382020-2021 Stephanie Beaver (2016)(209) 588-5023Special Programs CounselorB.S., Human Development, UC DavisM.A. Counseling, Saint Mary’sCollege of CaliforniaLaureen Campana (2000)(209) 588-5204Health Services Coordinator, College NurseB.S.N., CSU, SacramentoM.P.H., University of California, BerkeleyN.P., California State University, Long BeachAnne M. Cavagnaro (2004)(209) 588-5156MathematicsA.A., Columbia CollegeB.A., Sonoma State UniversityM.A., University of KentuckyKath Christensen (2010)(209) 588-5152Computer Information SystemsB.A., Immaculate Heart CollegeM.F.A., California Institute of ArtsCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOGDonald Dickinson (2016)(209) 588-5135Hospitality ManagementA.S., American River CollegeTim Elizondo (2005)(209) 588-5210SpeechA.A., Modesto Junior CollegeB.A., Arizona State UniversityM.A., Arizona State UniversityPh.D., Bowling Green State University, OhioMatthew P. Fox (2013)(209) 588-5110General CounselorB.A., University of California, Los AngelesM.Ed., University of California, Los AngelesKirsten Moss Frye (2019)(209) 588-5144Dean of Student ServicesA.A. Pierce CollegeB.A. California State University, NorthridgeM.A. Eastern New Mexico University
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONBrian Greene (2006; 2013)(209) 588-5179LibrarianB.A., Plymouth State CollegeM.L.I.S., University of WashingtonRaelene Juarez (2005)(209) 588-5183Dean of Arts, Sciences and Human PerformanceB.A., California State University, ChicoM.A., California State University, ChicoJill Olson (2014)(209) 588-5148CalWORKs Coordinator/CounselorB.S., University of Wisconsin, MadisonM.A., National University, La JollaPam Guerra Schmidt (1999)(209) 588-5377Child DevelopmentA.S., Grossmont CollegeB.A., California State University, StanislausM.S., California State University, StanislausKathy Kenna (2017)(209) 588-5191Biology/Athletic TrainerB.A., University of RochesterA.T.C., William Paterson UniversityB.S., Medical College of VirginiaM.Ed., University of VirginiaDPT, Western University of Health SciencesSean Osborn (2018)(209) 588-5134DSPS Coordinator-CounselorB.A., California State University, StanislausM.S.W., California State University, StanislausRod D. Harris (1979)(209) 588-5211MusicA.A., Fort Steilacoom Community CollegeB.A.E., Pacific Lutheran UniversityM.M., Pacific Lutheran UniversityPh.D., University of North TexasTom Hofstra (2007)(209) 588-5155Forestry and Natural Resources, BiologyB.A., Lawrence UniversityM.S., Arizona State UniversityPh.D., University of California, Santa CruzRob Hoyt (2015)(209) 588-5184Basketball/Volleyball CoachA.A., Columbia CollegeB.S., Fresno StateM.S., United States Sports AcademyAlicia Kolstad (2000)(209) 588-5333Academic CounselorA.A., West Valley CollegeB.A., California State University, San JoseM.A., California State University, San JoseM.A., California State University, SacramentoMaryl Landess (1990)(209) 588-5175MathematicsB.S., University of California, DavisM.A., University of California, DavisLindsay Laney (2014)(209) 588-5176Academic Achievement Center CoordinatorB.A., California State University, ChicoM.A., California State University, StanislausAnca Husher (2016)(209) 588-5288PhysicsB.A., University of BucharestM.S., University of BucharestCredential, National UniversityJoe Manlove (2015)(209) 588-5083MathematicsB.A., College of St. ScholasticaM.S., Montana State UniversityPh.D., Montana State UniversityBrian Jensen (2005)(209) 588-5036Special Programs CounselorA.A., College of MarinB.A., Dominican University of CaliforniaM.A., Sonoma State UniversityPh.D., Southern California University ofProfessional StudiesKirsten Miller (2015)(209) 588-2155Academic CounselorB.A., Biola UniversityM.A., California State University, StanislausThomas Johnson (2000)(209) 588-5215Political Science, HistoryB.A., University of California, Santa BarbaraM.A., California State University, StanislausJ.D., The American University, Washington, D.C.Craig J. Johnston (2008)(209) 588-5149EnglishB.A., Humboldt State UniversityM.A., Humboldt State UniversityM.A.T.W., Humboldt State UniversityMicha Miller (1997)(209) 588-5241BiologyB.S., Western Washington UniversityM.S., Washington State UniversityD.A., Idaho State UniversityFulbright Scholar, 2004Erin Naegle (2011)(209) 588-5158BiologyB.S., Utah State UniversityM.S., North Carolina State UniversityD.A., Idaho State University2020-2021 Tamara Oxford (2016)(209) 588-5346Mental Health CoordinatorB.A., English, UC RiversideM.A., Psychology, Sierra UniversityPh.D. Depth Psychology,Pacifica Graduate InstituteElizabeth Pfleging (2012)(209) 588-5206Academic Counselor/Articulation OfficerB.A., Whitman CollegeM.S., Washington State UniversityM.A., California State University, StanislausKim Pippa-Tonnesen (2018)(209) 588-5226EnglishB.A., Mercy College, New YorkM.A., California State University, StanislausIda Ponder (1997)(209) 588-5304Computer Information Systems/BusinessAdministration/ EntrepreneurshipA.A., Columbia CollegeB.S., California State University, StanislausM.B.A., LaSalle UniversityMelissa Raby (2009)(209) 588-5132Vice President of Student ServicesB.A., California State University, SacramentoM.S., California State University, SacramentoEd.D., Texas Tech UniversityJudy Reiman (2009)(209) 588-5216Office TechnologyA.A., Ventura CollegeB.S., California State University, ChicoJim Retemeyer (2014)(209) 588-5164MathematicsA.S., Community College of the Air ForceA.A., Merced CollegeB.A., California State University, StanislausM.A., Fresno Pacific UniversityCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOG239
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONNathan Rien (2005)(209) 588-5182Health and Human PerformanceB.A., University of California, DavisM.Ed., National UniversityM.S.S., United States Sports AcademyJ.D., Northwestern California UniversitySchool of LawRick Rivera (1997)(209) 588-5093EnglishA.A., Santa Rosa Junior CollegeB.A., Sonoma State UniversityM.A., Sonoma State UniversityKimberley Robinson (2017)(209) 588-5227Sociology/PsychologyB.A., Reed CollegeM.A., University of California, Los AngelesPh.D., University of California, Los AngelesBrian K. Sanders (1995)(209) 588-5107Vice President of InstructionB.S. University of California, Santa BarbaraM.A., University of OregonEd.D., University of California, DavisKatherine Schultz (2000)(209) 588-5364Computer Information SystemsB.A., California State University, ChicoM.S., California State University, HaywardAdrienne Seegers (2005)(209) 588-5275Child DevelopmentB.A., University of California, Santa CruzM.A., Pacific Oaks College2402020-2021 Rebecca Slate (2018)(209) 588-5225EnglishB.A., Mills College, OaklandM.A., Mills College, OaklandColin Thomas (2016)(209) 588-5151ChemistryB.S., University of California, DavisPh.D., Georgia Institute of TechnologyJeffrey W. Tolhurst (1996)(209) 588-5235Earth Science, Geology, GISB.A., University of California Santa BarbaraM.S., Humboldt State UniversityPh.D., University of South CarolinaMichael Torok (1998)(209) 588-5287BiologyB.A., University of California, Santa BarbaraB.S., University of California, Santa BarbaraM.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories,CSU StanislausTina Trolier (2010)(209) 588-5228PsychologyB.A., California State University, FresnoM.A., University of California, Santa BarbaraAndrew Van Hoogmoed (2016)(209) 588-5153Fire TechnologyA.S., Merced CollegeCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOGLahna VonEpps (2009)(209) 588-5147MathematicsA.A., Columbia CollegeA.S., Columbia CollegeB.S., California Polytechnic University,San Luis ObispoM.A., University of MontanaShane Warner (2013)(209) 588-5308Fire TechnologyA.S., Columbia CollegeSylvia Watterson (2007)(209) 588-5186Emergency Medical ServicesA.A., Columbia CollegeB.A., California State University, StanislausMarcus D. Whisenant (2018)(209) 588-5137Hospitality ManagementB.A., California State University, SacramentoDerrick Wydick (2015)(209) 588-5133Academic CounselorB.A., Chico State UniversityM.A., Chico State UniversityM.A., Chapman University
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONColumbia College Faculty EmeritiYears of service within the Yosemite Community College District follows nameDennis L. AlbersMathematics, Physics(1985-2011)Marion C. EvansHealth Occupations(1968-1983)Donald A. JonesBiological Science(1968-1985)David E. AlfordHumanities, Philosophy(1989-2000)Angela R. FairchildsPresident(2014-2018)James R. KindleLearning Skills(1974-1990)Joshua E. BigelowHealth and Human Performance(1981-2012)Jeff FitzwaterAcademic Counselor(2004–2017)John LeamyMathematics(2000-2014)Vonna Breeze-MartinSpanish(1990-2010)Phyllis T. GreenleafChild Development(1990-2005)Walter L. LeinekeAssistant Dean of Instruction(1968-1991)Elsie M. BrunoCounselor, Articulation Officer(1980-2000)Wendy Griffiths-BenderLibrarian(1996-2017)Paul LockmanDean of Special Programs(1981-2005)Dale L. BunseArt(1975-2000)Laurel GrindyMathematics(1990-2009)Jerry D. LyonBusiness(1971-1984)Ross A. Carkeet, Jr.Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources(1968-2007)Delores A. HallCollege Nurse(1987-1999)Jean MalloryCounselor, Articulation Officer(1990-2005)John CarterMusic(1984-2014)Robert H. HamiltonHistory, Humanities,Philosophy, Political Science(1968-1985)Lynn MartinLead Counselor,Matriculation Coordinator(1996-2010)Ted HamiltonGeography, History, Political Science(1976-2017)Morgan McBrideHealth and Human Performance(1991-2010)Patricia HarrelsonEnglish(1982-2007)Susan MedeirosCounselor(2000-2013)Frances V. HegweinHealth Occupations(1974-1985)George MelendrezFire Technology(1991-2005)Jerry HodgeBiology(1989-2010)James R. MendonsaSearch and Rescue, Speech(1981-2004)Tom G. HolstEarth Science, Computer Science(1974-1996)John C. MinorEnglish(1970-1993)Floyd L. HopperCounselor(1976-1988)Barbara C. PainterCounselor(1969-1980)Thelma A. JensenHealth Occupations(1968-1984)Chester H. PalmerEnglish, Speech(1976-1989)Janet M. CartyBusiness Office Occupations(1984-2003)Paula ClarkeAnthropology, Sociology(1999-2016)Melissa ColόnDistance Education Coordinator(2001-2019)L. Francis CullenPsychology, Counselor, Student Activities(1971-1983)W. Dean CunninghamPresident(1979-1992)Candace L. DalyOffice Technology, Work Experience(1979-2007)Richard L. DyerHistory, Political Science(1969-1991)2020-2021 COLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOG241
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONSuzanne PattersonLearning Disabilities Specialist(1991-2004)Melborn N. SimmonsMathematics(1969-1992)Laurie SylwesterArt(2000-2019)Fred J. PetersenComputer Science(1981-1999)Donald SmithComputer Science(2005-2016)James M. TonerEnglish(1996-2017)Allan RamsaranCounselor(1988-2002)Meryl SotoEnglish(1994-2018)Guy VanCleaveBiology(2005-2010)Jim RiggsPresident(1997-2008)Raymond L. SteubenLibrarian(1976-2007)David I. WillsonVice President of Instruction(1975-2004)Karin RodtsDSPS Coordinator Learning Disability Specialist(1989-2018)Ellen StewartDrama, Speech(1976-2007)Bill WilsonPsychology, Guidance(1974-2009)Kathy Lynn SullivanChild Development(2000-2015)Clarence O. Wolgamott, Jr.Chemistry(1971-2001)V. Peter SullivanPhysical Education,Athletic Director(1961-1992)Gene WombleHospitality Management(1997-2016)Richard H. RogersBusiness(1968-1982)John R. RossHealth Education, Health Occupations,Search and Rescue(1970-1987)Columbia College Faculty Emeriti In MemoriamYears of service within the Yosemite Community College District follows name242Paul K. BeckerDean of Student Services(1971-1987)Michael N. HillBusiness Administration(1989-2014)David G. PurdyDrama, English, Speech(1971-2004)Margo ElliottPsychology(1991-2004)Terry J. HoffHealth and Human Performance(1974-2004)Harvey “Dusty” RhodesPresident(1957-1979)McKinley FrostWelding Technology(1970-1985)Douglas E. KotarekBusiness, Economics(1974-2004)Blaine D. RogersBiology(1972-2004)Robert H. GibsonPhysical Education(1970 -1993)Raymond D. LiedlichEnglish(1981-2011)Jon M. HagstromEnglish(1962-1996)Gary MendenhallDean of Vocational Educationand Community Development(1999-2011)2020-2021 COLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOG
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONClassified Staff & Classified AdministratorsYear of initial appointment within the Yosemite Community College District follows nameLuisa Adams (2004)Library SpecialistTammie Brumlow (2003)CustodianTiffeny Flies (2005)Program SpecialistKevin Anderson (2018)Grounds Maintenance TechnicianKevin Ciabatti (2015)Maintenance TechnicianSelina Flores (2019)Child Development SpecialistJessica Anselmi (2016)Administrative SecretaryMatthew Connot (2019)Research AnalystDoralyn Foletti (2004)Administrative SpecialistMichael Baldwin (2019)Instructional Support SpecialistCari Craven (2007)Executive Assistant,College PresidentRyan Frye (2020)Program SpecialistCrista Bartels (2018)Financial Aid TechnicianDoreen Bass (1991)Instructional Support SpecialistJennifer Bick (2017)Program SpecialistDarin Blume (2000)Maintenance TechnicianRyan Brady (1999)Network AnalystDanielle Brouillette (2017)Program SpecialistBreanne Brown (2015)Administrative SpecialistElissa Creighton (2007)Curriculum Process SpecialistCathy DeMoss (2011)Reprographics OperatorMichael Denne (2016)Alternate Media Access SpecialistKristina Dubois (2014)Child Development Center TeacherGreg Elam (1997)Campus Security SupervisorKyle Elkins (2014)Events/Facilities Specialist2020-2021 Kasey Fulkerson (2009)Senior Administrative Secretary,Dean of Arts, Sciencesand Human PerformanceTyler Fyfe (2015)Campus Security OfficerKelsie Gillen (2014)Administrative SpecialistShauna Ginn (2018)Child Care Center TeacherKevin Granados (2014)Multimedia TechnicianKelsey Halstead (2017)Admissions & Records SpecialistCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOG243
FACULTY, STAFF, ADMINISTRATIONCandice Hann (2014)Program TechnicianChaiwat Khunkheiykha (2016)Instructional Support SpecialistJake Radetich (2018)Campus Facilities Manager IKaitlyn Hanson (2015)Program AssistantRita Kindle (2020)Administrative TechnicianLorraine Rasmussen (2007)CustodianSteve Harmon (2005)Maintenance SpecialistMartin Kjaer (2017)Information Systems TechnicianLisa Reza (2014)Program AssistantLily Harris (2018)Child Development Center TeacherCindy Kositsky (2004)Bookstore Operations CoordinatorAnneka Rogers Whitmer (2011)Director, TRiO ProgramsMolly Hart (2019)Graphics and Media CoordinatorBella Lacazotte (2008)Library SpecialistJason Romano (2008)Instructional Support SpecialistJennifer Hatler (2018)CustodianTira Lawhorn (2016)Program SpecialistJoe Rosas (2013)Campus Security OfficerKyla Hatler (2017)Senior Administrative Secretary,Dean of Student ServicesBenjamin Marcus (2019)Director of College Research and PlanningLiz Rumney (1998)Bookstore Textbook BuyerAmy McKinney (2017)Fiscal Services SupervisorJessica Shapiro (2015)Instructional Support TechnicianLesley Michtavy (2016)RegistrarMarnie Shively (2000)Director of Student Financial ServicesSara Mitchell (2015)Instructional Support SpecialistTrevor Stewart, CPA (2016)Vice President of College andAdministrative ServicesEric Hefele (2018)CustodianColleen Henry (2010)Executive Secretary,Vice President of Student ServicesWendy Hesse (2004)Accounting SpecialistRich Moody (2007)Maintenance LeadTracey Hickey (2013)Program SpecialistTiffany Moore (2013)Senior Administrative Secretary,Dean of Student ServicesDale Hubbard (2011)Lead CustodianAbby Sunday (2017)Program AssistantScott Morrison (2016)Maintenance SpecialistCourtney Sutton (2017)Program TechnicianShelley Muniz (2002)Library SpecialistKelly Thomas (2016)Child Care ManagerBrooke Nielsen (2019)Financial Aid TechnicianKat Thuloweit (2007)CustodianAmy Nilson (2013)Director of DevelopmentKelly Vogt (2016)Food Service TechnicianJason Irion (2013)Grounds Maintenance TechnicianSerena Orman Ochs (2019)Admissions & Records SpecialistErik Waldie (2020)CustodianTerri Isaman (2002)Executive Secretary,Vice President of College andAdministrative ServicesShelley Paddack (2014)Administrative Technician/Stock Delivery TechnicianMichelle Walker (2013)Program SpecialistAnthony Hughes (2018)Food Service SpecialistMichael Igoe (2016)Director of Access, Retention& Support ServicesCindy Inwood (2008)Executive Secretary,Vice President of InstructionTorri Keever (2016)Program SpecialistAshley Kennedy (2014)Campus Security Officer244Cory Stoneham (2008)Mechanic2020-2021 Joey Partridge (2013)Instructional Support TechnicianJoe Paz (2015)Campus Security OfficerCOLUMBIA COLLEGE CATALOGMary Watts (2018)Program TechnicianJeff Whalen (2006)Auxiliary Services Manager
INDEXINDEXAAA/AS Degrees. See Associate DegreeAnimals on Campus. 37AA-T/AS-T DegreesAnthropologyAA-T/AS-T Degree and CSU Transfer Pattern. 62courses. 151and transfer to a CSU. 59program. 78explained. 53Applying for Admission. 9graduation requirements for. 57AB 540 Nonresident Tuition Exemption. 10, 52Artcourses. 152About Columbia College. 6courses, noncredit. 156Academicprogram. 79dismissal. 48Articulation. 150freedom. 39Arts and Humanities Program. 81Policies & Procedures. 38probation. 48renewal. 44Requirements Review Committee (ARRC). 46Academic Achievement Center (AAC). 14Academic and Progress Probation and Dismissal. 48Academic Calendar 2020-2021. 5Academic Integrity Policy. 36consequences for violation. 36due process. 36violations. 36Academic Schedule 2020-2021. 4ASCC. See Associated Students of Columbia College (ASCC)Assessment. See Placement into Math & English CoursesASSIST (Articulation Syst
(209) 588-5228 B.A., Chico State University Psychology M.A., Chico State University B.A., California State University, Fresno. Andrew Van Hoogmoed (2016) (209) 588-5153 Fire Technology A.S., Merced College. Lahna VonEpps (2009) (209) 588-5147 Mathematics A.A., Columbia College
