University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Chancellor

Dr. Brian Shonk

Board of Visitors


Mr. Brad Cummings, Vice Chairperson, Rosie
Mr. Mike Arnold, Secretary, Cave City
Mr. Micah Beard, Batesville
Ms. Jenifer Floyd, 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
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. Jennifer Sandage, Batesville
Ms. Karen Shaw, Batesville
Ms. Jan Smith, Batesville
Mr. Dave Timko, Batesville
Mr. Robert McIntire, Batesville
Ms. Carrie Price, 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

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 Foundation – 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

Tabitha Cole, Human Resource Generalist – B.S. Education, Arkansas State University

 

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

Amy Plaster, Director of Academic Operations - 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

Jenna Kuykendall, Academic Operations Specialist- A.A., General Education, University of Arkansas Community College

 

Adult Education Department

Amanda Moore, Director of Adult Education - B.S.General Studies. University of Arkansas, Monticello, M.A., English Children & YA Literature University of Arkansas, Monticello, M.A., in Teaching 7-12 University of Arkansas, Monticello

Elizabeth Hawkins, Administrative Specialist

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

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

 

Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

Blayne A. Stewart, Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence – A.A., Ozarka College; B.S., History, University of Central Arkansas; M.S., Computer and Information Science, Southern Arkansas University

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

 

Division of General Education

Jeanette Youngblood, Dean of General Education and Transfer – 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

Anthony Burkhammer, Math – B.S.E., Mathematics, Arkansas State University, M.S.E, Mathematics-Arkansas State University. Specialist in Education, Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University

Drew Davidson, Biology– B.S., Biology, Lyon College, M.S., Psychology-Abilene Christian University, PhD, Cell and Molecular Biology, Tulane University

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

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

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

Connie Smith, Interim Director of Cosmetology - Licensed Cosmetologist, Licensed Cosmetologist Instructor; Arkansas Department of Health

John Stephens, Psychology –  B.S., Mathematics, Abilene Christian University, M.S., Psychology-Abilene Christian University, PhD, Psychology, Capella University

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

Shelly SullensMath – Specialist in Education B.A., Mathematics, Lyon College, M.S., Science and Mathematics-Arkansas State University

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

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

 

Division of Nursing and Health Professions

Becky Warren, Dean of Career and Workforce Education – B.S., Agricultural Business, Arkansas Tech University; M.S., Student Affairs, Missouri State University

Dana Cox, 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

Melissa Cross, Nursing Faculty – A.A Nursing-RN, Ozarka College

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

Laura Draper, Simulation Coordinator – University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Jessica Jones, Nursing Faculty – A.A.S., Nursing-RN, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, B.S., Nursing, Arkansas Tech University.

Thomas Lemon, EMS Program Director – B.S., Healthcare Management, Westerns Governor University, A.S., Medical Paramedic Degree, UACCB, National EMS Certification, Paramedic

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

Whitney Stone, Nursing and Health Professions Administrative Analyst – A.A General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, B.A., History, Lyon College

Ethan Wagnon, Instructor-Nursing and Allied Health – A.A.S., Nursing-RN, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, B.S., Nursing, U of A Little Rock.

 

Division of Workforce Education

Henry Akwah, Agriculture Technology– B.S., Agribusiness Management, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. M.S., Management Information Systems, Coventry University, PhD, Agriculture, Food and Life Science, University of Arkansas

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

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

 

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

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

 

College Store

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

Donetta Bradford, College Store Cashier- Associates of Applied Science Computer Systems, Arkansas State University Beebe 

 

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

Mitch Kelley, Maintenance Assistant – College Studies, University of Arkansas Technical College

Chuck Martin, Maintenance Coordinator - College Studies, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Chris Middleton, Campus Maintenance Supervisor- 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

Lori Renee Alpers, Fiscal Support Specialist- College Studies, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

 

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

 

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

Casey Bromley, Student Life Coordinator – B.A.S., Business, University of Arkansas Fort Smith; A.A.S., Business Services, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

 

Enrollment Services

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

 

Welcome Center

Cheyenne Diaz, Director of the Welcome Center – A.A., General Education, Ozarka College; B.A., Visual Art, Lyon College; M.S., College Student Personnel, Arkansas Tech University

Valerie Bennett, College Navigator– B.A., History, Lyon College. M.S.E., Higher Education, Arkansas State University 

Caitlyn Croft, College Navigator - A.A., General Education, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Tina Goodman, Recruitment Coordinator -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

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

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

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

Tess Weatherford, College Navigator– B.S.W., Arkansas State University; M.S., Student Affairs Administration, Arkansas Tech University; Academic Advising Certificate, Arkansas Tech University

 

Admissions Processing Center

Nathaniel Pyle, Registrar- B.A., History, Lyon College; M.Ed., Higher Education Administration, Vanderbilt University

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

Mickey Freeze, Advising Operations Coordinator- A.A., General Education, Ozarka College; B.S.E., Social Science, Arkansas State University; M.A., History, Arkansas State University

Tracey Thomas. Academic Services Coordinator- A.A.S. Medical Office Management, University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

 

Career Coaches

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

Courtney Cummings, Southside Career Coach – B.S  Education Studies, U of A Monticello. M.A Teaching, U of A Monticello.

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

Ben Rogers, Career Coach -Hillcrest – B.S. Environmental Science, American Military University. Masters of Geographic Information Systems Program, Penn State

 

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

Van Taylor, CPI Case Manager - B.S., Organizational Management, John Brown University; M.S., Higher Education, Walden University


 

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, Education Specialist, Higher Education, ACU.

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

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

Greg Kaffka, Computer Support Technician – Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) & System Engineer (MCSE), Electro-Mechanical Degree, Pulaski Technical College

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