University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Chancellor

Dr. Brian Shonk

Board of Visitors

Dr. Mike Hester, Chairperson, Batesville
Mr. Brad Cummings, Vice Chairperson, Rosie
Mr. Mike Arnold, Secretary, Cave City
Mr. Micah Beard, Batesville
Ms. Jenifer Floyd, Batesville
Mr. Ted Hall, Batesville
Ms. Tammy Pearce, Batesville
Ms. Michelle Reesor, Concord
Dr. Jody Smotherman, Batesville
Ms. Rachel Sowers, Batesville
Mr. Calvin Wright, Southside

UACCB Foundation Board

Mr. Roger Ried, Chairperson, Southside
Mr. Carter Ford, Vice Chairperson, Batesville
Ms. Mandi Curtwright, Secretary, Batesville
Mr. Lee Conditt, Batesville
Mr. Ted Hall, Batesville
Ms. Connie Lawrence, Batesville
Mr. Gilbert Lopez, Batesville
Mr. Kevin S. Rose, Batesville
Ms. Karla Rush, Sidney
Ms. Jennifer Sandage, Batesville
Ms. Karen Shaw, Batesville
Ms. Jan Smith, Batesville
Mr. Dave Timko, Batesville
 

Administration 

Brian Shonk, Chancellor - A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC); A.A.S., Criminal Justice Technology, NWFSC; B.S., Criminal Justice/Psychology, Troy University; M.P.A., Public Administration, University of West Florida; Ed.D., Curriculum and Diversity Studies, UWF

Holly Smith, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - B.S., Physical Education, Arkansas State University; M.S. Physical Education/Exercise Science, Arkansas State University; Ed.S. Community College Teaching/Community College Administration, Arkansas State University; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University 

Zach Perrine, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – B.A. Speech, Public Relations, University of Central Arkansas; M.S.Ed., College Student Personnel Services and Administration, University of Central Arkansas; Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bruce Hankins, Chief Financial Officer - B.B.A, Accounting, Harding University; M.B.A., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Anne Austin, Executive Director of Special Projects - B.A., English, University of Delaware; J.D., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina

Heath Wooldridge, Executive Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services - B.S., Agriculture Business, University of Arkansas, Monticello; Boiler Operator License; Lead and Asbestos Abatement Certification; Risk Management Certification

Chancellor

Brian Shonk, Chancellor - A.A.S., Electronics Technology, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC); A.A.S., Criminal Justice Technology, NWFSC; B.S., Criminal Justice/Psychology, Troy University; M.P.A., Public Administration, University of West Florida; Ed.D., Curriculum and Diversity Studies, UWF

Office of the Chancellor

Tiffany Guinnip, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor/Director of Institutional Effectiveness – A.A.S., Business Services-Accounting Focus, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Organizational Leadership, University of Arkansas Fort Smith; M.S., Strategic Communication, Arkansas State University

Advancement

Shannon Haney, Director of Advancement – B.S, Political Science and History, Lyon College

Institutional Research

Rhonda Loper, Director of Institutional Research - A.A. Preparatory-Education, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Delta State University, M.S., Community Development, Delta State University  

Human Resources

Jodie Hightower, Director of Human Resources – B.S. Journalism/Public Relations, Arkansas State University; M.B.A., University of Central Arkansas

 

Academic Affairs

Holly Smith, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - B.S., Physical Education, Arkansas State University; M.S. Physical Education/Exercise Science, Arkansas State University; Ed.S. Community College Teaching/Community College Administration, Arkansas State University; Ed.D. Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University 

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Casey Bromley, Director of Student Information/Registrar – B.A.S., Business, University of Arkansas Fort Smith; A.A.S., Business Services, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Stephanie Holder, Administrative Assistant for the Registrar - A.A. General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Jenna Kuykendall, Administrative Analyst - College Studies 

Amy Plaster, Director of Academic Services - A.A.S., Criminal Justice, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A., Criminology, Arkansas State University; M.A., Criminal Justice, Arkansas State University

Tracey Thomas, Assistant Registrar – A.A.S., Medical Office Management, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

 

Adult Education Department

Cheryl Toon, Director of Adult Education - B.S.E., Early Childhood Education, Arkansas State University; M.S., English, Arkansas Tech University; Master of Teaching, Leadership, National University; M.E., Educational Administration, University of Arkansas Monticello; National Board Certification English 7-12

Andrea Lee, Adult Education Instructor - B.S., Education, Arkansas State University; M. Ed., Adult Education, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Emily Neeley, Adult Education Instructor– M.A. in English Language and Literature, Arkansas State University; B.A. in English Language and Literature, Lyon College; A.A. General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Janet Rodgers, Administrative Assistant for Adult Education – A.A. Music, Gateway College of Evangelism

Becky Saffell, Adult Education Instructor - B.S., Management, Lyon College; M.S.Ed., Business Education, Arkansas State University

Elizabeth Taylor, ESL Instructor – A.A., General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A., History, Lyon College; M.A., Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Arkansas Tech University

Tess Weatherford, Career and Life Coach for Adult Education – B.S.W., Arkansas State University; M.S., Student Affairs Administration, Arkansas Tech University; Academic Advising Certificate, Arkansas Tech University

 

Division of General Education

Douglas Muse, Dean of General Education - B.S.E., Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas; M.A., Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas

Larry Brown, Mathematics and Chemistry - Larry Brown, Mathematics and Science - B.S., Chemistry, Arkansas State University; Ph.D., Organic Chemistry, Vanderbilt University

Jacob Chisom, Communications - A.A. University of Arkansas Monticello; B.A. History with Minor in Communications with Speech Emphasis, University of Arkansas Monticello; M. A. Applied Communication Studies, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Jennifer Emery, College Success – B.A., Education, Hendrix College; M.S., Counseling, University of Central Arkansas

Holly Goslin, English – B.A., Harding University; M.A., English, University of Central Arkansas

Vernon Hoffman, Biological Science - B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Management, Arkansas State University; M.S., Biology, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Adult and Lifelong Learning, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Rocky Majors, English– M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language, Arkansas Tech University; B.A. Professional Studies, Arkansas Tech University

Beverly Meinzer, Chemistry - B.S., Biology and Chemistry, Lyon College; M.S., Chemistry, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Andrew Muse, Mathematics – B.S., Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas; M.S., Applied Mathematics, University of Central Arkansas

Rachel Ratcliff, Biological Science - B.S., Biology and Range Management, Texas A & M –Kingsville; M.S., Biology, Texas A & M – Kingsville

Angela Strickland, English – B.A., English, East Texas State University; M.S., Library Science, University of North Texas; ABD, English, Texas A & M / Commerce

Ashley Walker, Education– M.A., English Language and Literature, Northwestern State University of Louisiana; B.A. in Spanish, Arkansas State University

William Wood, History – B.S.E., Social Science, Arkansas State University; M.A., History, Arkansas State University; Specialist in Community College Teaching, History, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Doctor of Education, Arkansas State University

Beverly Wright, Early Childhood Education – M.B.A. in Non-Profit, Public, and Organizational Management, Ashford University; B.S. in Education in Family and Consumer Sciences - University of Central Arkansas

Division of Career Education

Jeanette Youngblood, Dean of Career Education – B.S., Psychology, Williams Baptist College; M.S., Applied Psychology, University of Arkansas Little Rock; Specialist in Community College Teaching and Sociology, Arkansas State University Jonesboro; Graduate Studies in Higher Education Leadership, Arkansas State University

Stephanie Baker, Director of Cosmetology – Licensed Cosmetologist, Licensed Cosmetologist Instructor; Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section

Blayne A. Stewart, Computer Technology Instructor– A.A., Ozarka College; B.S., History, University of Central Arkansas; M.S., Computer and Information Science, Southern Arkansas University

Somer Yatska, Cosmetology Instructor - Licensed Cosmetologist, Licensed Cosmetologist Instructor; Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology Section 

Mackenzie Jackson, Business Technology Instructor- M.B.A, Business Administration, Louisiana State University; B.S., Education, Arkansas State University

 

Division of Workforce Education

Zachery Harber, Dean of Workforce Education – B.S., Agriculture, Arkansas State University; M.S., Education, Arkansas State University; Ed.D., Higher Education Administration with an emphasis in Two-Year College Leadership, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Loyd Barry, Welding Instructor - AWS Certified Welding Inspector and AWS certified Tube Welder, National Tooling and Machining Association; National Tooling and Machining Apprenticeship, Hollister, CA; M.A., Divinity, Memphis School of Preaching

Justin Holman, Industrial Technology Instructor - Certified Welder, American Welding Society

Steven Huff, CDL Instructor - CDL Class A Licensed Drive; Master Instructor, Commercial Training Association

Katrina Stevens, Coordinator of Community Education - B.S., Vocational Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Tiffany Traw, WIN Grant Coordinator-B.S., Elementary Education and Teaching, University of Arkansas at Monticello; A.S., Elementary Education

Randall Warn, Industrial Technology Instructor- A.A.S., Welding Technology, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; T.C., Culinary Arts, L'Academie de Cuisine

Division of Nursing and Health Professions

Becky Warren, Dean of Health Professions – B.S., Agricultural Business, Arkansas Tech University; M.S., Student Affairs, Missouri State University

Dana Cox, Interim Director of Nursing - B.S.N., Arkansas State University; M.S.N., Nurse Educator, Arkansas State University

Jayla Cox, Nursing Faculty - A.A.S. Registered Nursing, Black River Technical College; B.S.N., Capella University

Resa Dowdy, Nursing Faculty - T.C. Practical Nursing, Ozarka College; A.A.S. Registered Nursing, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Jordan Layrock, Nursing Clinical Coordinator - T.C. Practical Nursing, Arkansas State University - Searcy; A.A.S. Registered Nursing, Arkansas State University

Thuy Hong Nguyen, Administrative Specialist - T.C. General Studies, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.A. General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.S. Business, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Dawn Smith, Patient Care Technician Instructor – A.A. Liberal Arts, Mount San Antonio College; Licensed Practical Nurse, Citrus College; B.S. Education, Ashford University; M.S. Education, Ashford University

 

Learning Resource Center

Library

Jay Strickland Library Director A.A, South Plains College; B.A., English, University of Texas at Arlington; M.L.S., Library Science, University of North Texas

Jerrie Hooper, Library Coordinator – A.A., General Studies, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Student Success Center

Deanna Tillery, Director of Student Success Center – A.S., Middle School Math and Science, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Mathematics, Lyon College

 

Facilities and Auxiliary Services

Heath Wooldridge, Executive Director of Facilities and Auxiliary Services - B.S., Agriculture Business, University of Arkansas, Monticello; Boiler Operator License; Lead and Asbestos Abatement Certification; Risk Management Certification

 

Bookstore

Luanne Barber, Bookstore Manager – College Studies, Arkansas State University – Beebe

Donetta Bradford, Bookstore Cashier 

 

Food Services 

Melissa Foster, Food Production Supervisor – Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional, Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals; ServSafe Certified; ServSafe Proctor

Jennifer Hogans, Cook 

 

Physical Plant

Mark Cartwright, Director of Events – A.S., Business Administration, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Business Administration, Lyon College

Chuck Martin, Shipping and Receiving/Maintenance Coordinator - College Studies, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Chris Middleton, Maintenance - A.A.S. Industrial Mechanical Technology, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Adrian Walker, Maintenance – Technical Certificate, Automotive Technology, Arkansas State University-Searcy; A.S., Business, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Dakota West, Maintenance – A.A.S Computer Information Systems, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

 

Finance Office

Bruce Hankins, Chief Financial Officer - B.B.A, Accounting, Harding University; M.B.A., University of Arkansas Little Rock

Business Office

Jennifer Sinele, Business Office Manager - A.A.S., Accounting, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; College Studies, Arkansas State University; B.A.S., Accounting, University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Jennifer Coan, Fiscal Support Specialist - B.A., Economics with minor in accounting, Lyon College

Robin Britt, Student Accounts Officer – A.A.S., Accounting, National Park College; A.A., General Studies, National Park College

Sherrie Gunther, Accountant – Business Education Certificate, Gateway Technical College

Alexas Sterling, Accounts Payable – College Studies, The University of Arkansas

 

Purchasing

Peggy Jackson, Procurement Manager – CPPO, CPPB; A.A.S, Business Information Management, Ozarka College; A.A., Ozarka College; B.S. Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

 

Special Projects

Anne Austin, Executive Director of Special Projects - B.A., English, University of Delaware; J.D., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., Business Administration, University of South Carolina

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Stephanie Minor, Administrative Analyst - A.S. STEM, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville 

Andrew Seely, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence – B.S., Biology, Texas A & M University; Ph.D., Microbiology, Texas A & M University

Blayne A. Stewart, Teaching Technology Support Coordinator – A.A., Ozarka College; B.S., History, University of Central Arkansas; M.S., Computer and Information Science, Southern Arkansas University

Student Affairs

Zach Perrine, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – B.A. Speech, Public Relations, University of Central Arkansas; M.S.Ed., College Student Personnel Services and Administration, University of Central Arkansas; Ed.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Student Affairs Office

Lynn Bray, Career Coach – Office Technology, Manhattan Area Vocational Technical School, Microsoft Office Specialist; T.C., Accounting Support, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.A.S., Business Services, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Organizational Leadership, University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Philip Landers, Career Coach – B.S., Business Administration, Arkansas State University

Jennifer Pitts, Career Coach - B.A., Psychology, Lyon College; M.Ed., College Counseling and Student Affairs, Southern Arkansas University 

C’aira Stewart, Student Life Coordinator – A.S., Elementary Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, B.S., Education Studies, University of Arkansas Monticello

 

Enrollment Services

Meagan Akins, Dean of Enrollment Services – B.A., Communications, University of Arkansas; M.A., Communications, Missouri State University

Academic Advising

Nathaniel Pyle, Director of Academic Advising – B.A., History, Lyon College; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University

Mickey Freeze, Academic Advisor – A.A., General Education, Ozarka College; B.S.E., Social Science, Arkansas State University; M.A., History, Arkansas State University

Sharon Gage, Academic Advising Specialist – A.A., University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S.Ed., Vocational Education, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Phyllis Gardner, Financial Aid Specialist - Business Certification, Sawyer’s Business College, Memphis

Tina Goodman, Academic Advisor – A.A.S., Business Services - Administrative Services Focus, A.A., General Education – Business Focus, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A.S., Business Administration, University of Arkansas Fort Smith; M.S., College Student Personnel Services, Arkansas State University

Van Taylor, Academic Advisor – B.S., Organizational Management, John Brown University; M.S., Higher Education, Walden University

Admissions

Cheyenne Diaz, Recruitment Coordinator – A.A., General Education, Ozarka College; B.A., Visual Art, Lyon College; M.S., College Student Personnel, Arkansas Tech University

Tammy Smith, Receptionist - A.A.S. Medical Office Management, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Amber White, Admissions Processing Coordinator - B.S. Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University 

Career Pathways

Shaneka Brandon, Director of Career Pathways - A.A.S. Business Technology, Arkansas State University Newport; B.S. Communication Studies, Arkansas State University Jonesboro; M.P.A., Public Administration, Arkansas State University Jonesboro

Valerie Bennett, Academic Advisor, Career Pathways – B.A., History, Lyon College

JAG

Elizabeth Smith, JAG College Career Coach – A.S., Education, Ozarka College; B.A., History, Arkansas State University; M.Ed., Higher Education-Academic Advising Concentration, Abilene Christian University

TRIO

Ronda McLelland, Director, TRIO Student Support Services – A.A., Ozarka College; B.A., Psychology & Early Childhood Education, Lyon College; M.S., Educational Psychology, Walden University

Lisa Lewis, Administrative Assistant, TRIO Student Support Services – A.A.S., Business Services – Accounting Focus, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A.S., Business/Accounting, University of Arkansas Fort Smith

Sherrie Stagner, TRIO Student Services Personal Development Coach/Transfer Liaison, A.A., Business Focus, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A., History, Lyon College; M.A., History, Arkansas State University

Justine Yatska, TRIO SSS Academic Success Coach – B.A., Anthropology, University of Central Arkansas; M.L.A, Arkansas Tech University

 

Financial Aid

Debbie Wyatt, Director of Financial Aid – B.A., Political Science, University of Arkansas at Little Rock; M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Phyllis Garner, Financial Aid Specialist - Business Certification, Sawyer's Business College, Memphis

Caitlyn Robillard, Administrative Specialist - A.A., General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Pamela Smith, Assistant Director of Financial Aid – A.A., General Education, Arkansas State University Newport

 

Information Services

Crystal Blue, Director of Information Services - A.A.S., CIS/Networking, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Information Technology, Western Governors University

Johnny Babb, Coordinator of Academic Computing - C.P., CIS/Networking, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.A, General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.A.S., PC Hardware Repair, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; A.A.S., Business Services - CIS/Networking, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S. Business - Specialization in Economics, Liberty University

Dustin McAnally, Data Application Administrator – A.S., Business, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.S., Computer Science, Western Governors University

 

Access and Testing Services 

Louise Hughes, Director of Access and Testing Services– B.S., Botany, Arkansas State University; M.S., Vocational Education, University of Kentucky

Billy Stidham, Access and Testing Services Specialist – A.A., General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville; B.A., English, Lyon College