Nevada State College Black & Gold Annual 2014

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE CAMPUS EXPANSION ENABLES NSC TO CONTINUE ITS PHENOMENAL GROWTH

Nevada State AT A GLANCE 531

YEARS OF GROWTH

MAJORS

STUDENTS IN 2003

Biology (B.S.) Business Administration (B.S.) Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts)

= 100 people

Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Applied Science) Elementary Education (B.A.)

One of the 15 fastest-growing four-year colleges in the country over the last ten years.

3,394

STUDENTS IN 2013

Elementary Education with a Concentration in Bilingual Education (B.A.) Elementary Education with a Concentration in Special Education (B.A.) English (B.A.) Environmental and Resource Science (B.S.) History/History Pre-Law (B.A.)

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

MAJORS & 17 MINORS

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A./ B.S.) Law Enforcement (Bachelor of Public Administration) Management (Bachelor of Applied Science) Nursing (BSN) Regular Track

School of Education

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

School of Nursing

71

167

127

2014 GRADUATES

2014 GRADUATES

2014 GRADUATES

Nursing (BSN) Part-Time Track Registered Nurse (RN) to Nursing (BSN) Psychology (B.A.) Psychology (B.S.) Secondary Education Secondary Education with a Concentration in Biology (B.S.)

GENDER Female 75%

Male 25%

(35%) (14%)

17-24 43%

1,201 FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS

481 TRANSFER STUDENTS

ETHNICITY

AGE

American Indian or Alaska Native Asian

1% 10%

Black or African American 11% Hispanics of Any Race

21%

25 and up 57%

Secondary Education with a Concentration in English (B.A.) Secondary Education with a Concentration in History (B.A.) Secondary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics (B.S.) Secondary Education with a Concentration in Physical Science (B.S.) Speech Pathology (B.A.) Visual Media (B.A.) MINORS Biology

Ethnic Studies

Business

Gerontology

Chemistry

History

Communication

Law Enforcement

Counseling

Mathematics

Criminal Justice

Promotion

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

2%

Race and Ethnicity Unknown

Education/Instruction

Psychology

6%

English

Sociology

Two or more races

6%

Environmental and Resource Science

White

44%

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NEVADA STATE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT

Dr. J. Russell Raker, III

At Nevada State College, excellence fosters opportunity.

Nevada State College

Excellence in teaching leads to innovative, technology-

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rich learning opportunities that promote the acquisition of

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interdisciplinary knowledge and skills. Quality, affordable four-

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year degree programs open the door to career success and enhanced quality of life for a diverse population of students. Our

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NEVADA STATE COLLEGE LEADERSHIP

Alumni Relations & Development Operations Manager

Mr. Bart Patterson

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employees, and students.

Dr. Edith Fernandez Associate Vice President of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives Dr. J. Russell Raker III Associate Vice President, Development Dr. James Garofalo Dean, Education Dr. Andy Kuniyuki Dean, Liberal Arts and Sciences Dr. Neal Rosenburg Dean, Nursing Ms. Jennifer Haft Director of the NSC Office of the President and Strategic Initiatives

Letter from the PRESIDENT Thank you for your interest in Nevada State College. I am thrilled to share with you our second edition of the Black & Gold Annual. This publication was developed especially for you — our NSC community, family, friends, future students, and alumni — to celebrate and acknowledge the terrific happenings of the College.

The College has achieved great success within the past year. In January, we held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of two new campus buildings: the Nursing, Science and Education building and the Student Center and Administration building. With the addition of these two buildings,

BART PATTERSON

our campus will grow by approximately 132,000 square feet, which will allow us to centralize our students, faculty, and staff to the main campus site. This is very exciting news!

The College has experienced exceptional growth of 20 percent in our first-time, full-time freshmen. As the College continues to grow, it will be paramount to focus on the student experience as a means to achieve greater student success for both retention and graduation. We are looking at various scenarios to increase the student experience, such as food services, athletic programs, child care, additional undergraduate research opportunities, summer bridge programs, academic advising, and career services — to name just a few.

In January, we will kick off the “Be the Difference” campaign, which is a campuswide effort to enhance customer-based services provided to our students.

I’d like to thank each of you for your ongoing commitment and support of Nevada State College. I am honored to serve as president of the College and commend our faculty and staff for their dedication and commitment to our academic programs and campus experience, which benefit both our students and the community.

To stay in touch and receive the most up-to-date information about the College and the Office of the President throughout the year, feel free to connect with me by Twitter (@nscpatterson), Facebook (facebook.com/ nscpatterson), email (bart.patterson@nsc.edu), or phone (702-992-2350).

I look forward to hearing from you. And remember to always Be Bold, Be Great, Be State!

Warm regards,

Bart Patterson President

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BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE Campus expansion enables NSC to continue its phenomenal growth

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION EMBRACING DIVERSITY Community collaboration is key to understanding others and ourselves

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES HEALTH MATTERS The Dr. Joel and Carol Bower School-Based Health Center

SCHOOL OF NURSING NEPANTLA PROGRAM Recruiting, mentoring, and empowering first-generation college students

STUDENT LIFE ALUMNI LISTINGS NEVADA STATE COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW FACULTY

BUIL Nevada State College prioritizes student involvement, “Nevada State has been one of the 15 fastest-growing fouryear colleges in the country over the last ten years.”

– President Bart Patterson In the past year, NSC hosted both a groundbreaking event and a beam signing ceremony for the new building projects.

Nevada State College (NSC) may be the state’s newest higher-education institution, but the college is making great strides when it comes to student involvement, campus expansion, and student body growth. NSC was established in 2002 and is located about 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.

With a student body of around 3,500 students, the school also boasts an impressive facultyto-student ratio, with 27 or fewer students in every class. This personal attention, along with the college’s ease of access, makes it an appealing choice for prospective students.

“Nevada State has been one of the 15 fastest-growing four-year colleges in the country over the last ten years. The primary reason for our success—and our students’ success—is our incredible faculty and staff,” says President Bart Patterson. “We’ve made a point of hiring the very best teaching faculty and support staff and keeping our class size small. The result has been the creation of an exceptionally engaged teaching and learning atmosphere in and out of the classroom on campus.”

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DING FOR THE FUTURE centralized services in new facility design

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The Nevada State College School of Nursing facilitates a Healing Presence Ceremony each fall to welcome current nursing students and faculty, nursing alumni, as well as faculty and staff from across the NSC campus.

“The education and training provided to our students puts them on a pathway to greater socioeconomic achievement in our surrounding community.”

– President Bart Patterson

PROMOTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY

and staff offices and administrative suites

Currently, about half of Nevada State

for the School of Nursing and the School of

College’s students are first-generation

Education. The 65,000-square-foot Student

college students from culturally diverse

Center will have an expanded library, a

backgrounds. For this reason, the school has

bookstore, a food court, conference rooms,

been designated nationally as a Minority

and a testing/tutoring facility.

Serving Institution and Emerging HispanicServing Institution.

Both buildings will be built to LEED® Silver standards, including features such as

“Improving access and increasing diversity

energy-efficient cooling systems, limited

reflect our core values on campus,” says

lighting on the south side of the building,

Provost Erika Beck. “The education and

and sleeves for irrigation to be eventually

training provided to our students puts them

tied to reclaimed water.

on a pathway to greater socioeconomic achievement in our surrounding community.

The decision to build new facilities was

To that end, we provide ways for all of our

prompted, in part, by the desire to centralize

students to succeed in obtaining degrees.”

the college’s campus. Until now, the school has been leasing facilities located nearly five

Due to the college’s growing admission rate,

miles away from campus. One of the leading

the school has been experiencing rapid

proponents for expanding campus facilities

growth. To address these changing student

was Buster Neel, retired vice president of

needs, Nevada State College is currently

Finance & Administration at NSC.

building two new facilities: a Nursing, Science and Education Building and a Student

“We were spending significant funds on

Center. Both facilities broke ground in

leasing, with only one permanent building

January, and the $54 million project is set for

on our 500-acre main campus,” says Neel.

completion by July 2015.

“The opportunity to start building over 130,000 square feet of new space and develop our

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The Nursing, Science and Education Building

campus in one location was too great to pass

will measure 66,500 square feet and will

up. A centralized campus will only improve

house a 250-seat auditorium, two cadaver

student satisfaction and success.”

laboratories, 17 classrooms, and 59 faculty

At the facilities’ groundbreaking ceremony on

Jan. 16, 2014, the school also announced its

overwhelming amount of support.

new $15 million capital campaign, which will

Approximately 75 percent of the student

take place over the next two years. Over $12

population voted for the increase.

million has already been raised, including two transformational gifts from Jim and Beverly

“There were discussions about the funding

Rogers valued at over $8 million. According to

package, creating a building fee, and

college officials, some of the campaign funds

what the initiative would mean,” says Kevin

raised will be used for student scholarships.

Butler, vice president of Finance & Business Operations. “Some students have even stated

“Our students come from many diverse

publicly that although they were juniors or

backgrounds across Southern Nevada.

seniors and likely wouldn’t get any use out of

Many are the first in their families to ever

the new facilities, they still supported the fees.”

attend an institution of higher learning.

They are fervent about their academic

The student government and general student

growth, passionate about improving their

body have had opportunities to get involved

communities, and tackling the pressing

with every step of planning, including the

issues of the day,” says Glenn Christenson,

architecture and design. The school is also

chairman of the NSC Foundation’s capital

preparing to submit requests for proposal for

campaign. “Our campaign is designed

food service, a process that will also have

to provide these students the tools and

student representation.

resources they need to succeed in their professional and personal lives.”

“One thing that’s extremely exciting about working at Nevada State College is that we

ENCOURAGING STUDENT INVOLVEMENT

involve students in just about everything,”

The new building project is receiving most

Butler says. “As a young school that continues

of its funding from student fees. Beginning

to grow, it’s very important to never lose sight

in 2015, a $150 charge will be added to

of the students’ needs, and the best way to

the current fee amount, a move that shows

understand those needs is to go straight to

a significant amount of investment on

the students.”

the part of the college’s students. Before making this decision, the administration consulted students and received an

Portions of this article appeared in the Fall 2014 issue of DDC Journal.

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V. JAMES GAROFALO, PH.D. Dr. Garofalo is an interim dean of the School of Education. He served as the dean of the School of Education at Albright College in Grand Rapids, Mich. for 25 years. From 2005 to 2008, he served as the founding provost of American University of Nigeria, Yola. He has also worked for the Registry for College Presidents as interim dean for the School of Education at SUNY Geneseo and for the School of Education and Human Studies at Champlain College. His doctorate is in reading education from Syracuse University.

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Letter from the DEAN Nevada State College has seized the opportunity to become one of the national innovators in preparing students for careers in education.

Recognizing people learn differently, students at NSC have choices in how they develop into amazing teachers of children. Some will select the traditional preparation model practiced in the classical era by Socrates,

“Our experienced faculty is eager to prepare those interested in becoming classroom teachers of young people.”

adjusted in the Medieval Age, and continued in some modified form in most teacher education programs in the USA. Others will attain a liberal arts degree while working with mentor teachers in an apprenticeship-type arrangement over the course of their NSC studies.

Students are able to study for certification in elementary, secondary, and/ or middle school teaching. Specialties may be earned in speech-language pathology, special education, teaching English as a second language, bilingual education, educational technology, secondary English, secondary history, secondary mathematics, secondary biology, and secondary environmental studies.

The School of Education faculty have all been teachers of children in K–12 classrooms at some point in their careers before working with the Nevada State College students seeking teacher certification. Some of our education courses are held in K–12 schools, where students have the college instruction combined with working with children and their teachers in children’s classroom. Upon graduation, Nevada State College graduates working as K–12 teachers in Southern Nevada schools have the option of continuing to work with School of Education faculty for their first three years of teaching as they move from “novice” teacher status to “tenured” in the school district where they are employed.

Our experienced faculty is eager to prepare those interested in becoming classroom teachers of young people.

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EDUCATION

CATION

Welcome to the School of Education!

In 2014, 71 NSC graduates received their degree from the School of Education.

Alumni PROFILE By creatively combining her love of math with multiple unique teaching experiences, Allysa

Starkweather was able

to realize a professional pathway at Nevada State College.

As a tutor, she assisted countless Nevada State students in overcoming math anxiety while building their levels of confidence. In addition, she created a “boot camp” for other education students wanting math-specific practice to prepare for PRAXIS exams. While a student, she presented at a national math conference, and during the spring 2014 semester, she broke ground again when she became the first

ALLYSA STARKWEATHER

NSC secondary math education student to complete her student-teaching experience online at CCSD’s Virtual High School. A first-generation college student, Starkweather holds high standards for herself and has been recognized for her academic achievement, which culminated in her receiving the prestigious Kenny C. Guinn Memorial Scholarship — the first NSC student to receive the award. She dreams big and will continue to be an inspiration as she advances in her teaching journey and educational career.

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New FACULTY DR. SARAH BRYANS-BONGEY, assistant professor of educational technology, is earning her doctorate educational media and technology, English language arts, and universal design for learning (UDL).

She worked as a teacher/librarian and media specialist in K–12 schools in Minnesota prior to her ten years of teaching and overseeing academic technology integration at College of St. Scholastica. She is a frequent presenter at conferences and has published numerous articles on student engagement, UDL, and technology integration strategies. In 2011, she contributed a chapter titled “Making the Grade: Standards and Promoting Achievement Through Technology” to the award-winning book Dancing with Digital Natives.

DR. TED MITCHELL, assistant professor of secondary education, joins the faculty this year, coming from his assistant professor position at Elizabeth City State University, where he led classes in historical methods. He also served as the secondary social studies coordinator, during which he taught social studies teaching methods and supervised student teachers. Mitchell earned his doctorate in history at Michigan State University.

DR. AMANDA VANDEHEI, assistant professor of literacy and reading, earned her doctorate from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in curriculum and instruction. She began working at NSC in 2011 as a part-time instructor, moving to a full-time emergency-hire appointment last year, and this year has earned a full-time tenure track appointment. She leads courses in reading methods, children and adolescent literature, and literacy. This fall, she launched the three-year postgraduation teacher-support program for NSC School of Education graduates working in Las Vegas-area schools. Her areas of study include critical literacy, teacher education, teacher racial identity, and multicultural education.

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EDUCATION

degree at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, in teaching and learning. Her areas of expertise include

EMBRACING

Nevada State College believes that community collaboration “I haven’t worked on another campus where I’ve found such socially responsible faculty, so I know that we can do great things.”

– Edith Fernandez

Look deep into any community, and you’ll see that it’s made up of many layers.

From government entities and community organizations to educational facilities and retailers and families, the layers are always changing and adapting to the current needs of the area. The same goes for a college or university. Nobody knows that better than Edith Fernandez, the associate vice president of community engagement and diversity initiatives at Nevada State College. Her job is to help people make connections both at NSC and within the community at large.

“Collaboration is key when working with the greater community,” says Fernandez. “Whether it’s helping veterans, undocumented students, people who identify as LGBTQ, or other specialized audiences, NSC strives to ensure that we are supporting and accommodating these students in the best way possible.”

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G DIVERSITY is key to understanding others and ourselves As mentioned by Fernandez, NSC serves

“I believe that diversity is grounded in

a wide variety of audiences. In addition

inclusive excellence, which helps us move the

to those indicated above, there are also

dialogue beyond the idea that diversity is just

students who are single parents, those from

in statistics,” says Fernandez. “Our diversity

lower socioeconomic status groups, students

must be reflected in our leadership and

of color, and many who are the first in their

curriculum and through our entire campus.

families to attend college.

We recognize that there are so many types of both racial and ethnic diversity, and we

The Office of Community Engagement

continue to learn how to move forward so

& Diversity Initiatives at NSC seeks to

NSC can be a leader in this area. I haven’t

promote a campus culture that values

worked on another campus where I’ve found

diversity in all its forms, through inclusive

such socially responsible faculty, so I know

dialogues, experiences, and appreciation

that we can do great things.”

and value of others to leverage people as a source of collective learning,

In November, the office coordinated a

campus unity, and institutional strength.

kickoff event for its newly formed community

Through this office’s collaboration with

engagement and diversity advisory council,

the community, NSC has hosted and

which is made up of external local leaders.

participated in numerous events aimed

Members of this group will work with an

at inclusion, acceptance, and increased

internal NSC task force so that in the near

dialogue regarding underrepresented and

future, their initiatives will intersect intentionally

vulnerable populations.

and they’ll be able to work with each other

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on a variety of issues. One of those is possibly

were willing to take a chance on this even

providing a “teacher pipeline” to the Clark

though nobody knew if it would take off.”

County School District, which is currently experiencing a shortage of instructors.

So far, it’s a resounding success! On September 19, the mentoring program

“Programs at NSC tend to have a deliberate

held a meet-and-greet event on campus.

focus on fostering a dynamic relationship

With 22 mentors and 24 students, the

between students and the communities

community-engagement aspect is

they live in and serve,” comments Amey

dynamic. “There’s all these layers of

Esparza, executive assistant for the office.

diversity in there,” notes Fernandez. “Many

“Having come into my position in the Office of

of the organization’s members are retired

Community Engagement & Diversity Initiatives

and can offer a wealth of life stories, while

with a background in nonprofit management,

most of our participating students are of

I feel energized by opportunities to leverage

color and the first (in their families) to go

community connections.”

to college. The layers of diversity that are being brought to the table by each side

Fernandez agrees. “What role can NSC play

are really opening eyes to possibilities.”

in this? What community partners are out there that we could connect with? This is a

Fernandez also reached out to the LGBTQ

great example of a statewide problem that

population. This fall, a workshop titled LGBTQ

we might be able to help with in a varying

101 was held in conjunction with The Gay

role,” says Fernandez.

and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada (more commonly referred to as

Another example of an important partnership

“The Center”) to learn more about issues this

is between NSC and Nevadans for the

group deals with.

Common Good. “They came to us looking to

“We have a responsibility to point people in the right direction as we also have the potential to impact the lives of students and their families.”

– Edith Fernandez

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partner on a project. Together, we created a

“By reaching out to us at The Center for this

mentoring program,” says Fernandez. “They

workshop, NSC shows it genuinely welcomes

direction from the community it serves,” says

that outsiders may place on them, so helping

Hektor Esparza, youth resource specialist at

nurses understand their language is crucial.

The Center. “Other organizations may have

We want them to learn how to initiate

been content doing their own research or

conversations so that, in turn, they can better

having just a handful of their staff receive

care for patients.”

instruction. By inviting us out to conduct an interactive training with a large group of

These are just a few examples of the

personnel in leadership roles, it really shows

interesting and integral partnerships the

they’re sincere about affecting inclusiveness

Office of Community Engagement & Diversity

in the school’s culture.”

Initiatives has already started. Connections to assist undocumented students are also

Attendee and student Brenda Favela-

a priority. “We have a responsibility to point

Belmonte agreed. “The LGBTQ 101 workshop

people in the right direction, as we also

provided me with the knowledge to be a

have the potential to impact the lives of

better advocate for the LGBTQ community

students and their families,” says Fernandez.

at Nevada State College. I learned about

“Nevada has one of the highest percentages

the resources available for the benefit of this

of undocumented residents, and we

community,” she says. “Additionally, I learned

need to distribute the correct information.

a bit more about the proper etiquette to

The same goes for when we speak with

respectfully address members of the LGBTQ

veterans who are students about their issues.

community. Overall, it was very helpful and I

The main question we need to ask when

was fortunate to attend.”

communicating with any of these audiences is how can we best inspire others?”

The success of that workshop led to holding a similar one with faculty of the School of Nursing. “People in the LGBTQ group are less likely to seek medical help,” says

To learn more about the Office of Community Engagement & Diversity Initiatives, please visit http://nsc.edu/8285.asp.

Fernandez. “They’re afraid of the stigmas

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ANDY KUNIYUKI, PH.D. Dr. Andy Kuniyuki serves as the dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

He received his B.S. (biology) from the University of Hawaii and his Ph.D. (genetics) from the University of California. His belief that biology is pre-eminent began with his study of the Hawaiian Drosophila and continued with his many research endeavors employing monoclonal antibody, tissue culture, oligonucleotide, and immunodiagnostic technologies.

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tter from the DEAN We in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences are grateful to be able to serve our students and our community. In order to provide high-quality learning experiences, LAS faculty continue to expand opportunities for hands-on learning throughout the curriculum. For instance, the English program launched 300 Days of Sun, a literary journal. English students review submissions and design the layout. In the visual media program, students made a short movie and showed it at the Las Vegas Film Festival. Biology and chemistry students worked with faculty on research projects sponsored by a grant, and students continue to work with stateof-the-art biotechnology and biomedical equipment that is rare even at the nation’s elite private colleges and universities. In the social sciences, psychology students in the advanced research methods capstone designed and completed research projects, concluding with a poster session where students presented their findings to the NSC community.

We also introduced new programs that give our students more degree options, including a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice. The Humanities department created a new professional writing minor to help students in any major master the types of writing common in the

“The faculty and staff in LAS are grateful to have the opportunity to help build NSC and contribute to our students’ success.”

workplace, while the Physical and Life Sciences department introduced a chemistry minor, a program that had been frequently requested by students.

LAS students earned recognition in a variety of areas. Some of our visual media majors won the award for Best Use of Character in the 48-Hour Film Project competition, while a chemistry student won first place in an American Chemical Society undergraduate poster competition.

LAS alumni have been accepted into medical, pharmacy, dental, and veterinary schools; law school; and master’s and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines. To encourage more students to apply to graduate programs, LAS faculty accompanied students to a graduate school boot camp on the UNR campus in May. The faculty and staff in LAS are grateful to have the opportunity to help build NSC and contribute to our students’ success and the continued fulfillment of our goal of providing excellent instruction that expands the opportunities available to the citizens of Nevada.

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Dear Friends,

Alumni PROFILE Megan Oupatiga came to the United States from Thailand in May 2007 and started at NSC in 2009. Though English was her second language, she committed herself fully to gaining knowledge that she knew would enable her to have a career in pharmacy. She sometimes spent hours poring over her textbooks with a dictionary in hand, constantly looking up words, to build a full understanding. Her positive attitude, along with inspiration from faculty members, helped her succeed, earning A after A in each of her courses.

Continuously working full-time jobs while being a full-time

MEGAN OUPATIGA

student, Oupatiga charged on with unbelievable diligence.

When she took her Pharmacy School Admission test, she scored in the 87th percentile as a composite score.

In 2014, 167 NSC graduates received their degree from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

In the biology portion of the test, she was in the 97th percentile! With the help of many terrific interdisciplinary faculty, she began the application process to pharmacy school. She applied and was accepted to four schools in total.

U.S. News and World Report ranked three of them among the top five programs in the country. Oupatiga described this process as a somewhat unrealistic endeavor, but with the help of NSC’s faculty, she was willing to take a chance. She is now studying at the University of Wisconsin.

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New FACULTY DR. ABBY PETERS, assistant professor of business, joined NSC from the University of Texas at El Paso, where she earned an MBA with a concentration in economics and a Ph.D. in international business. She is excited to be a part of LAS, where she can capitalize on the opportunity to teach courses in both management and economics and can be instrumental in building NSC’s business administration program.

her Ph.D. in organic chemistry/biochemistry at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is passionate about getting students interested in chemistry and biochemistry in the classroom and in undergraduate research. Her research interests include designing and synthesizing compounds to prevent spore germination of pathogenic bacteria that cause “C diff” colitis infection, toxic shock syndrome in postpartum women, gas gangrene, and anthrax. She is also interested in the biochemical interactions and pathways that commit these spores to germinate.

DR. JENNIFER EDMONDS, assistant professor of environmental microbiology, is a microbial ecologist with a focus on aquatic ecosystems (streams to oceans), where she asks about the role of the “good” bacteria in providing ecosystem services. Her Ph.D. research (Arizona State University) focused on a rural-to-urban gradient of streams in the Sonoran Desert, and she maintains an interest in the sustainability of urban ecosystems. She joined the NSC faculty after postdoctoral positions at the University of Georgia and the University of Hawaii and a position as faculty at University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa.

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DR. AMBER HOWERTON, assistant professor of chemistry, is an Oklahoma native and obtained

New FACULTY (continued) JO MEURIS, assistant professor of visual media, is a Canadian award-winning filmmaker and animator and has worked as an animation director, animator, supervising animator, and lead compositor in animated feature films, documentaries, commercials, and short independent productions, in addition to over a dozen National Film Board of Canada productions. She holds an MFA in film, television, and digital media from University of California, Los Angeles, and a BFA in animation from Concordia University.

DR. JOHN LAURIE, assistant professor of business, joined NSC from New Orleans, where he earned a Ph.D. in economic development prior to working as a senior business consultant for the Kauffman Foundation’s UEP-Gulf Coast initiative. He will be teaching courses in business and management as well as developing NSC’s entrepreneurship curriculum.

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DR. KATHRYN TUCKER, assistant professor of English, received her Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her BA in French and English and comparative literary studies from Occidental College. She has taught writing and composition courses at UCLA, Scripps College, Occidental College, and California State University, Fullerton. Her classes engage with themes such as animal studies, humor, and writing about writing. Her current research investigates how writing center sessions and composition instruction can account for the ways key terms like “thesis” and “revision” have different definitions in different contexts.

LIBERAL ARTS

Graduating with a Ph.D. in marine science from University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2008,

DR. NATHAN SILVA, adjunct faculty coordinator, started teaching at Nevada State College in the fall of 2009. As a PTI, he taught many sections of BIOL 189 and participated in developing content for that course, including a standardized laboratory notebook and a content-filled course shell that could be shared with other instructors. In his new position, he is a resource for the PTIs in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, facilitating communication between them and the department chairs, along with producing training materials on teaching technologies and educational best practices.

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The Dr. Joel and Carol Bower School-Based Health Center “Without its existence, the health care facilities would have an increasing financial burden to take care of those kids that we now treat.”

– Dr. Joel Bower

Although Henderson has grown by leaps and bounds, it is still lacking when it comes to enough health care options for children.

Ten years ago, a health clinic opened on the campus of Basic High School (BHS) with the goal of assisting the surrounding community with convenient health care, specifically the significant unmet health needs of children in that neighborhood. Founded as a partnership between the Nevada State College School of Nursing and Basic High School, the Dr. Joel and Carol Bower SchoolBased Health Center (SBHC) has exceeded expectations and grown to serve even more families in Southern Nevada.

“Although we were aware of the dire need for these services in this area, we didn’t realize the response would be so great,” says the center’s director, Dr. Sherrilyn Coffman. “We’re pleased that we’re able to provide the clinic as a convenient option.”

With an original goal of serving Henderson school children ages 4 through 19, the center’s growing reputation and popularity enabled it to extend its services to anyone who is currently a student in the Clark County School District (CCSD). “By expanding our offerings, we’re now seeing students from Boulder City

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A community health fair took place at Basic High School in June.

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celebrates 10 years of community service and Las Vegas too,” comments Coffman.

cost to the surrounding communities,” says Erika Webber, SBHC coordinator.

To celebrate 10 years of providing exceptional service to the community, a

With funding and generous support from a

combined anniversary/community health fair

myriad of entities in the community, the clinic

celebration took place at the high school

continues to grow while serving an ever-

campus on June 21. Political dignitaries,

increasing population. Supporters include

including representatives from the offices of

Nevada State College, Clark County School

U.S. Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller, as

District, the City of Henderson, St. Rose

well as U.S. Congressman Joe Heck, along

Dominican Hospital, NV Energy, Leadership

with the center’s namesake, Dr. Joel Bower,

Henderson, Henderson Police and Fire

were in attendance. Over 200 families

Departments, and many other individuals

attended, and nearly 60 vendors participated

and community agencies. In 2007, the health

by setting up exhibition space and educating

center was officially named in honor of

attendees about nonprofits, health, and

prominent long-standing Henderson residents

business opportunities.

and community supporters Dr. Joel Bower and his late wife Carol.

Nevada State College nursing students assisted by giving immunizations and

“It’s a relatively unknown gem of medical

registering children for primary care services.

care in the community,” says Bower. “If it went

Other services offered during the anniversary

away, it might not be missed — but there

included dental cleanings, chair massages,

would be a major increase of these students

and many giveaways. Over $1,600 was raised

in the urgent-care facilities, doctors’ offices,

through a silent auction that featured such

and emergency rooms.

prizes as Southwest Airlines tickets, Disneyland passes, and other valuable items.

“The center intercedes and takes care of those people before they really become sick.

“This event allowed us to reintroduce

Without its existence, the health care facilities

ourselves to the community as well as

would have an increasing financial burden to

highlight the services that are offered at no

take care of those kids that we now treat.”

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Staffed by three nurse practitioners, a

curriculum is designed to treat and manage

coordinator, a medical assistant, and an NSC

asthma as well as assist by having technicians

nursing student, the center is open year-round

visit residences and find asthma triggers, like

on weekdays except Thursdays. The staff

dust and smoking. Through Nevada Healthy

works closely with local pediatricians, CCSD

Homes, supplies such as new mattresses, air

schools, and other health care programs to

filters, and even pest control services are

offer referral services when necessary.

distributed to eradicate the problem.

“The last three years, I have used the Bower

That’s not all that’s new. Another offering

health center for my daughter’s sports

from the center is a mental health support

physicals,” says parent Emily Lomprey. “Our

group program being offered at BHS.

health insurance doesn’t cover well checks,

The “Mental Hygiene” groups, which

so what would cost me $80 at the doctor’s

meet weekly, are led by mental health

office costs only $20 at the health center, and

consultant Oscar Sida. In addition, the

I live right around the corner from it.”

clinic has also instituted a new electronic medical record system, which allows more

Her daughter Serenity agrees. “The school-

in-depth patient tracking in a convenient

based center is so close and efficient for my

electronic format. “Instituting the electronic

sports physicals, especially since I go to Basic.”

medical record is critical to our ability to track patient data and generate up-to-

The center runs an asthma management

date reports,” notes Coffman.

program, funded by Dignity Health Community Foundation. This program has been strengthened by a partnership with Nevada Healthy Homes. The Healthy Homes

“It’s a relatively unknown gem of medical care in the community.”

– Dr. Joel Bower

One of the center’s namesakes, Dr. Joel Bower (top row, third from left), participates in the SBHC’s anniversary.

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For more information on hours, services, or appointments, call the center at (702) 799-0508 or go to http://basichighschool.com/sbhc.html.

Services provided by nurse practitioners include: + Immunizations + Acute and minor

emergency care + Chronic disease

management + Pre-participation

sports physicals + Health education

During the anniversary celebration/health fair, local children were given complimentary health screenings.

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NEAL ROSENBURG, PH.D., RN Dr. Neal Rosenburg earned an honors B.A in French from Saint Louis University and a B.S. in nursing, an M.S. in nursing (educator), and a Ph.D. in nursing (research) from the University of Missouri. He participated as a TL1 predoctorate scholar at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. with the Department of Infectious Diseases/AIDS Clinical Trial Unit and has an active research trajectory in Cameroon, West Africa. His research interests include maternal/infant HIV awareness and prevention via maternal feeding options.

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tter from the DEAN The School of Nursing is perfectly poised to expand in size and scope within Southern Nevada.

Our nationally accredited baccalaureate program continues to offer an innovative curriculum that is anchored within the community. The exceptional faculty in the School of Nursing weaves the caring sciences throughout the courses. The NSC nursing student gleans the necessary components of “being with” and understanding “self and other” during didactic and clinical learning opportunities. Nursing students cocreate the space for learning, sharing, and giving — alongside their patients, instructors, and peers. Each nursing experience is a unique act, which offers the undeniable space of healing to transcend between the patient and client. This humanistic approach, coupled with the rigorous general education and nursing prerequisite courses pulling from the liberal arts, truly sets the NSC nursing student apart from our academic peers. Indeed, the art of nursing is vibrant and tangible at NSC! Since 2005, the Collegiate Commission on Nursing Education has nationally approved the School of Nursing. Additionally, the Nevada State Board of Nursing has fully approved the nursing program at NSC. Over 700 students have graduated from the baccalaureate nursing program at NSC, many of whom have chosen to remain right here in Southern Nevada.

Nationally, the nursing shortage continues to loom, and Southern Nevada is no exception.

Nevada State College affirms its commitment to addressing this concern by exploring opportunities to grow our existing programs to better meet the needs of our students and their busy lives. Stripping away barriers to success is a primary goal of NSC and the School of Nursing.

As our community heals, rebuilds, and grows well into the 21st century, NSC’s School of Nursing is a committed partner. From the expert full-time faculty to our dynamic and engaged clinical faculty and our growing team of forward-thinking administrators, NSC’s

“NSC’s School of Nursing provides a fresh set of eyes on the community of Southern Nevada to nurture and support a landscape of improved health for our citizens.”

School of Nursing provides a fresh set of eyes on the community of Southern Nevada to nurture and support a landscape of improved health for our citizens. We, the nurses and nursing students of NSC, have our fingers on the pulse of Southern Nevada in unwavering support to strengthen our community.

Kind regards,

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Welcome to NSC and the School of Nursing!

Alumni PROFILE Bret Hess is a December 2013 graduate of the RN to BSN (Registered Nurse to Nursing) program. He obtained his associate degree at the College of Southern Nevada and has worked as a pediatric nurse for the past 24 years. His experience ranges from the emergency department to flight nurse, case manager, and travel nurse. He currently works at St. Rose Siena Hospital in the pediatric intensive care unit.

As an NSC nursing student, he worked with nursing faculty to educate children with diabetes. He has continued his involvement with the Nevada Diabetes Association since his

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clinical courses. Hess has already returned to school to begin his master’s degree and will be teaching in the simulation lab with Nevada State College nursing students.

In 2014, 127 NSC graduates received their degree from the School of Nursing.

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New FACULTY JUNE EASTRIDGE, MSN, RN, CNE, studied nursing education at the University of New Mexico. She holds a Certified Nurse Educator designation by the National League for Nursing. After teaching at University of New Mexico for nine years as a tenured faculty member, she was ready for a change and was attracted by the philosophy, growth, and innovation of NSC. “I love working with students and seeing them develop personally and professionally as they prepare to care for others.”

DOMINIC ETLI, MSN RN, graduated from Excelsior College in Albany, New York, with an MSN specializing in nursing education in 2012. He currently serves on the Education Advisory Committee for the Nevada State Board of Nursing. “Nevada State College has a great reputation as a leader in nursing education excellence, and I’m truly honored to be working with a great team,” says Etli. “I currently teach pharmacology and pediatrics and absolutely love the classroom environment, and I enjoy working with students as a way to share my passion for nursing and helping others in need.”

TRACEY LONG, RN, Ph.D.(c), MS, MSN, CDE, CNE, CHUC, CCRN, received a bachelor’s degree in nursing master’s degree. In addition, she is earning a Ph.D. from UNLV and holds an online teaching certificate from the College of Southern Nevada. Long is currently teaching medical surgical nursing clinical and pharmacology at NSC. “I want to be a part of the nation’s health reform by training BSN-prepared nurses,” she says. “I’m also very excited to be working with Dean Rosenberg to develop a global health program, as I love taking nursing students internationally on medical service learning trips throughout the world.”

RITA M. MILLION, MSN, RN, APHN-BC, has an ADN and a BSN from the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, Nebraska, and a master’s in nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She’s teaching human nursing care in the community, and her board certification is as an Advanced Public Health Nurse–Board Certified. “I chose to join NSC because of the diversity and the large number of students who are first-time college students in their families,” says Million. “The opportunity to teach nursing allows me to be a lifelong learner while encouraging new nurses to do the same. Nursing allows me to have opportunities in the community while gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between an individual’s health, knowledge of health practices, and prior experiences. For me, nursing builds interprofessional partnerships while serving individuals, families, and populations.”

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from Brigham Young University before attending the California College of Health Sciences for her

NEPANTLA P

Program that seeks to recruit, mentor, and empower “Our goal is to provide services for these communities and to provide more access to information about attending college and how to succeed once there.”

– Joseph Guerrero Lopez, MS RD

Nepantla. A Nahuatl (Uto-Aztecan language spoken by about 1.5 million people in Mexico) word meaning “in between” or a reference to the space of “the middle” or “torn between worlds.”

While the term often references endangered peoples, cultures, and/ or genders that, due to marginalization, engage in resistance strategies of survival, Nevada State College utilizes it to refer to a process of developing psychological, cultural, and political consciousness rooted in the creation of a “new middle.”

To help develop this innovative philosophy, Nevada State College instituted the Nepantla program, a specialized studentsupport program that consists of five components: Outreach, Summer Bridge, First

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Dr. Nicholas Natividad, Nepantla’s program director, welcomes students to the open house in September.

first-generation college students Year Experience (FYE), Career & Professional

staff provides free on-site recruitment

Development, and the Teacher Pedagogical

and workshops that provide students with

Exchange. Just as NSC embraces a number

information and help with Free Application

of modern alternative educational theories

for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), college

campuswide, the Nepantla program seeks

readiness, scholarship opportunities, and

to recruit, mentor, and empower first-

career and professional development. Certain

generation college students to explore

high schools are targeted based on numerous

college as a pathway to economic and

factors, including per-pupil spending.

academic success.

If you’re curious about what “underserved “It’s essentially about resisting the

students” means, Lopez explains that the

mainstream while reinterpreting and

expression refers to those who come from

redefining cultural difference as a place of

low-income families and/or communities.

power,” says Joseph Guerrero Lopez, MS

“However, we use this term to connote

RD, coordinator of the Nepantla program.

the schools and communities that are

“We reach out into the community to

underfunded throughout the state,

identify underserved first-generation

particularly in our region,” he says. “These

college students, knowing that they are the

underfunded communities have low per-

audience we need to influence.”

pupil spending in the schools, high teacherto-student ratios, and limited specialized

By working collaboratively with the faculty

programs to help students attend college or

and administrators of the Clark County

even understand what college is all about.

School District’s (CCSD) high schools, NSC

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“Our goal is to provide services for these

next month. “I’m not the first in my family to

communities and to provide more access

attend college, but I am the first to go for a

to information about attending college and

bachelor’s degree in Nevada,” says Turbin.

how to succeed once there. In addition,

“I’m also the only girl out of my mother’s six

another goal is to create educational

children to receive a high school diploma.”

pipelines between high school seniors in these communities to NSC.”

Turbin has thrived through the program’s curriculum and support and is even currently

“Any other options I had about life after high school seemed irrelevant after hearing what Nevada State could do for me.”

– Sophomore Monique Turbin

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For sophomore Monique Turbin, being

working as an office coordinator for

accepted into NSC’s first run of the Nepantla

Nepantla. “Personally, I have found that the

program was an opportunity to excel. During

most helpful part of this program is the huge

Lopez’s outreach visit to Basic High School

support system involved. Joseph, Dr. Nicholas

during Turbin’s senior year, she was excited to

Natividad, and all the professors have

learn of the opportunities the program could

encouraged me to succeed and believed

offer students like her. “My mind was pretty

in me since the moment I got here. Without

much made up after hearing Joseph tout

the right support or enough of it, a student

the program,” she recalls. “Any other options

can get lost in the crowd really easily and

I had about life after high school seemed

become less motivated to attend school,

irrelevant after hearing what Nevada State

participate in events, and submit the best

could do for me.”

work possible in courses.

After graduating from Basic High School

“I believe this is a very important resource

in June 2013, she participated in the

for those who are looking to further their

program’s Summer Bridge Component the

education, because at larger schools

where the population is significantly higher, a freshman can feel lost, scared, or intimidated by the course load, the large campus, and the lack of communication with professors. However, here a freshman’s needs are accommodated in every way possible in regard to campus navigation, help with coursework, assistance in seeking scholarships, and any other information a new college student could possibly think of.”

With the program still in its infancy, Lopez is pleased to note that the program now has 44 actively participating students. There are currently 22 new Nepantla students entering their first fall semester. The other 22 Nepantla students — the program’s inaugural group, which includes Turbin — are progressing in their studies as sophomores.

To learn more about Nepantla, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/NSCNepantla

The unique Nepantla program welcomes potential students to campus with an open house, tours, and informational sessions.

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Clubs and organizations follow or find yo There’s so much going on around Nevada State College that if you blink, you might miss something really fun!

From a plethora of clubs sure to pique the varied interests of NSC students to discounts on convenient bus service, there are all the components of an ideal student experience.

Academic-Based Student Clubs and Organizations:

Participating in a club means you can learn about

Cultural/International-Based Clubs and Organizations:

your major, or a completely different one, in a social environment. There are more than 20 clubs from which to choose. Getting involved offers a tremendous opportunity to connect to NSC on a deeper level.

You’ll get to know like-interested students, share opinions and views, learn valuable skills, and become better prepared to go out into the world as a professional (and as a person). You can join—or lead—any student organization.

American Sign Language Club Blue Marble Science Club Kappa Delta Pi Nevada State History Society Nevada State Society of Psychology Society of Health Sciences Student Nurses Association Visual Media Club

African Student Association Black Student Organization Latino Scorpions Club Prism-Straight Alliance

Special Interest-Based Clubs and Organizations: Computer Club Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Latin Dance Club Nevada State Players of Chess NSC Archery Club NSC Hiking Club NSC Veterans & Allies Putnam Club

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our passion!

“I am a first generation college student and decided to enroll at NSC because of the overall atmosphere on campus.”

– David Cortez-Lopez, NSSA President

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New system keeps track of nearly everything on campus “Our students are online – now it is time for us to meet them there in addition to on-campus flyers and word of mouth advertising.”

– Jerica Turek-Johnson

Not one to shy away from new technology, Nevada State College been busy building an online community for its campus. By utilizing OrgSync, students are now easily connected to organizations, departments, and programs. This personalized web-hosted platform creates a way to improve communication across campus through information sharing, collaborating, and reporting with an online tool for students.

“The OrgSync program will truly revolutionize how the campus community connects with one another. This program creates one location where one can receive information on events held on campus, clubs to join, and service-learning opportunities. Our students are online. Now it is time for us to meet them there in addition to on-campus flyers and word-of-mouth advertising,” says Jerica Turek-Johnson, NSSA business manager and student activities advisor.

If you’re not familiar with OrgSync, you’re bound to be surprised by its capabilities. The “community” portion of the web-hosted platform provides the foundation for NSC’s private online campus network and is managed by the NSSA business manager. She has the authority to oversee and manage all aspects of the community, including departments, organizations, and students.

The look and feel of the site mirrors that of Facebook and other popular social media sites.

Nevada State College has registered each student, faculty, and staff member under their campus community so they have access to important resources that allow them to discover programs and organizations on campus. OrgSync makes it easier for individuals to engage in campus life and manage their cocurricular involvement.

Need a ride? hop on the bus To purchase passes, students must show a valid student identification card and faculty must show a valid staff or faculty ID. To learn more and to see transit schedules and maps, please visit rtcsnv. com/transit/routes-mapsschedules.

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NSC Transit Pass/30-day option = $32.50 ($65 regular fare) NSC Transit Pass/semester option = $104

Another exciting development on campus is the availability of the Nevada State College Transit Pass offered by the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC). Providing exclusive discounts for students and faculty of NSC, the passes are available in both 30-day and semester-length options. They can be purchased at the NSC Cashier’s Office as well as the Nevada State Bookstore and are an affordable and convenient way to travel to the college’s grounds.

Another option is to join the RTC’s free commuter program, Club Ride. You can sign up at rtcsnv.com/club_ride. This program works to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and encourage the use of commute alternatives. By reporting the ways you get around Southern Nevada, you’re eligible for rewards like VISA gift cards and other prizes. There’s nothing to lose!

2014–15 NSSA Senators From the 0–29 credit hour group Steve Delgado Jessica Malone Anabely Trejo From the 30–59 credit hour group Adam Gudmundson Heather Phelps Oxxy Portalatin

From the 60–89 credit

NSSA continues to grow as more students become involved

hour group Camille Cruz Paige Hall From the 90 and above credit hour group Tyler McLees

In May, Nevada State College’s new student

the surrounding community more involved in

body president, senators, and executive

NSC programs, events, and initiatives.

board were installed during a special

2014–15 NSSA Executive Board

evening at the M Resort & Casino. “It’s

Cortez-Lopez, a junior and first-generation

been a busy year for NSSA,” announced

college student, previously served as a

Student Activities Advisor Jerica Turek-

senator. “Aside from being an activist for

Johnson at the Nevada State Student

students, I would like to help enhance overall

Association (NSSA) End-of-Year Banquet and

campus life. One of my main goals for the

Installation Ceremony. “This year has been

year is to help improve retention at NSC,

incredibly successful, with improvements in

and a major factor for students to make the

every area.” In addition to installing its new

decision to stay at NSC is the student life.

members, NSSA also presented awards to

Without it, students wouldn’t find a reason to

its 2013–14 officers, including former NSSA

stay at NSC as opposed to any other higher-

President Deuvall Dorsey.

education institution.

The organization boasts an increased

“The close interaction I’m able to have with

Karl Falkenstein

number of NSSA events, a 10 percent higher

my professors is definitely the best part of

Chair of Budget

attendance rate from last year to this year,

my education here at NSC,” he says. “Unlike

a record number of 25 registered clubs

the majority of colleges, we have the luxury

and organizations, and improvement in the

to be able to interact more closely with our

programs and services offered to students,

professors at NSC, and they constantly make

among other accomplishments.

an effort to demonstrate their passion for making sure all students succeed. My years at

Currently in its 12th year, NSSA leadership and

NSC have been the best years of my life!”

David Cortez-Lopez President Yesenia Cuevas Vice President Jazmine Lopez Secretary

and Finance Charlene Stamps Chair of Programming Cinnamin Stephens Chair of Public Relations

staff plan to further the association’s growth and success. New NSSA President David CortezLopez has expressed interest in developing more athletic programs at NSC and in getting

For more information on the Nevada State Student Association, please visit http://nsc. edu/nssa.asp.

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ALUMNI LISTI SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CLASS OF 2004 Milissa Avila Randy Barr Stacy Cohen Stacie Garrett Heather Irons Natalie Millis Jaren Payne Robyn Shipman Tina Williams Jennifer Wright

CLASS OF 2005 Aimee Arsenault Amanda Barnum Lana Fouad Germana Fullman Jeanette Gillespie Heather Hansen Lacee Jenkins Camden Kish Marcella Lange Brian Meuse Christina Miller Lisa Raso-Carillo Sharyn-Ann Stevens Tara Traynor Dena Wagner Terri Willis

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CLASS OF 2012 Nataly Abrego Hollie Acciari April Acosta Mysti Adams Charissa Atcosta Nancy Benton Brettani Berry Joslyn Bomgaars Stephanie Boxler Beverly Braunstein Vicki Brumberg Anne Mariele Cabanban Christen Campbell Jasmine Cardenas Calise Cardin Stacy Carpenter Michelle Childers Anthony Coffield Charlene Coleman Nicole Duffy Alysa Eberhart FALL [ 2014] Nevada State College [39]

Allison Edmonson Ashley Feathers Aimee Fikkers Joshua Garcia Ciara Geiss Margaret Gurn Kelley Halford Kristina Hayes Magaly Hernandez-Lopez Kayla Infantino Maria Jennings Elisha Jennings Erica Karstensen Kayla Kreier Douha Kurdi Christina Lewis Richard Lorber Cherylyn Markovich Ana Martinez Brian Mc Allister Lorrena Mccallum Melissa Mingo Jessica Moore Tasha Moore Persephoni Moore Marcos Pacheco Magdalena Perez-Heywood Nina Phillips Karissa Phillips Brandi Pineda Melissa Ramirez Jennifer Robinson Ashley Robinson Nicole Rude Debbie Russell Laura Saldana Casey Sanders Daphne Sauceda Karen Saxton Diana Schmitt Jenna Scott Richard Smith Heather Svihl Rosalee Swezey Rebecca Temple Melissa Tomola Eunice Vasquez Juana Villa Richard Villanueva Christina Villas Stacy Wald Tiffany Whiteaker Amanda Williams Janina Wilson Darren Yee

CLASS OF 2013 Lourdes Altamirano Ana Anaya Raina Anderson Alexandria Anthony Melina Arriaza Kaytlyn Ball Brittany Basile Catherine Bethell [40] black [+] gold ANNUAL

Kim Blackwell Samantha Bledsoe Sabrina Borden Jennifer Burnam Melisa Carmona Jennifer Carney Denise Crosby Rhonda Darter Kristen Davis Irene De La Rosa Bethany Devaney Teresa Dhondt Victoria Diamond Anthony Egan Adilene Ellis Megan Feher Jasmine Franklin Denise Gennuso-Gunther Melanie Hadjes Aja Harger Donna Herman Mayela Hernandez Adrienne Hutchinson Jacqueline Jackson Vanessa Johnson Saqualia Johnson Michael Kinkel Anielka Lopez Angelique Lord Alyce Mack Carla Macmillan Willy Martinez Perla Martinez-Gomez Dallas Mcdowell Jenny Mckay Meghan Mcquain Lewis Miranda Kimberly Nahinu Sandi Newling Travis Pearson Maria Reyes Lindsay Rice Jamilet Rivera Aliza Robinson Kayleigh Robinson Blanca Robles Dayna Rodriguez Karley Royal Cindi Solomon Jessica Solomon Dawn Sturgeon Michelle Verporter Kelly Waggoner Alyssa Walker Kelly Walls Justin Wass Jennifer Weber Grisel Weight Lynn Weir Rebecca Weiss Renee Whaley Serra Wheeler Angela Wilkev Jennifer Worthington Regina Wyatt

April Yost

CLASS OF 2014 Caitlin Andrews Stacey Ayala Angelina Basile Elyse Berg Angelique Bolognese Crystal Bonnetts Teresa Carey Sandra Carrillo-pinedo Alejandra Castellanos Tania Davis Cara DeArmond Hoonani Dennis Michael Feher Catherine Galvan Stephanie Garrett Corey Hendrickson Jamie Holst Jennifer Nelson Mikayla Ozaki Dale Poune Martha Rendon Marijean Smith Allysa Starkweather Kristen Strader Gregory Winiewicz

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES CLASS OF 2004 Charlotte Burford Brandi Clarkson Pamela Frazier Elizabeth Fulks Gwendlyon Fund Gabriel Garcia David Lewis Shawna Thompson

CLASS OF 2005 Stacey Adams Heidi Aker Steven Aronoff Daniel Bennett Carmen Berends Jutta Chambers John Frost Brian Godkin Stephanie Hamby Michael Herinckx Natalie Kelly Keith McKeehan Janell Mihelic Patrick Moers Trish Owens Matthew Petcovic Michael Proctor Martha Reyes

Amy Rothermel Robert Shorback Brandon Stephens Tracy Styles Sam Ustrzynski Richard Welze Robert Woolsey

CLASS OF 2006 Lia Africa Erica Arias Tyler Barnum Nichole Boone Michael Bordallo Deborah Brown Quang Choi Christopher Crawford Susane Crawford Dino Davis Andrew Fletcher Gale Fraser Kelly Gamble Lindsay Grace Kristen Haws Michael Hull Lisa Kish John Leon Cathy Levalley Steve Lin Erika Melear Roya Omar Jessica Ordich Angelia Oswald Darren Paul Scott Paulissen Jorge Pierrott Marco Ramirez Christopher Rhodes Kristin Rosequist Matthew Sanford Jennifer Sneed Robert Stepp Jeffrey Stilson Michael Stroud Christiane Taubert Jennifer Weitz Elizabeth Westenburg Derek Wise Donald Worth Monica Wright Jacquelyn Young

CLASS OF 2007 Chelsie Adams Marie Altz Christopher Ankeny Joanie Barangan Peggy Beecher Stacey Budd Andrea Castaneda Ketrice Evans Jennifer Fayle Anthony Filippo Christine Formica Amanda Friedman

Shiri Fruchter De Mera Jeremy Gonzales Jared Hafen Troy Hallewell Jessica Hamer Stephen Hartnett Michele Hayden Vickie Henry Robert Horton Mary Howard Stan Jennings Nichole Koster Jamie Kramer Kimberly Lyons Connie Madziarek Richard Marshall Melvina Martens Mary Martin Matthew Martinez Jonnica Mcclure Bethany Miller Johannes Muije Osra O’Neal Erin Poston Gary Quesenberry Miriam Reyes Janice Runyan Sarah Simmons Russel Smith Jennifer Spivey Julie Terrault Andrea Todd Karen Watkins James White Sarah Yenglin Tamer Zaki

CLASS OF 2008 Lorinda Ahlgren Pasqual Alonzo Taryn Apollo Emily Bratton Jennifer Buchbaum Taylor Carlson Tabitha Cavanaugh Melissa Chernoff Joseph Delgado Tiffany Doddridge David Evans Robert Fernandez Richard Forbus Stephen Foster Lashonda Gabriel Sara Gaethje Michael Garner Amanda Gentry Justin Georgilas Fred Haas Veronica Hartfield Warren Hensman Darlene Hernandez Kelly Holtam Michelle Hooper Jayme Howard Stephanie Janes

Samantha Jerger Jamie Jones Kevin Kalua Pauline Kolody Thomas Lawson Aniya Leftwich Althea Levell Emily Lewis Jennifer Lindebaum Chris Linford Gary Lovett Jeremy Martin David Maul Brandee Mayton Jeanne Mcguff Tessa Merel Carol Meyer Gabriela Nava John Nicpon Nathan Nixon Holly Patterson Brandi Payanal Kirk Primas Anthony Provost Ashley Quinionez Jennifer Reidenberg Deanna Rilling Jennifer Rivera Jennifer Roberts Richard Rose Kerwin Sands Kirk Santiago Abbey Shaffer Melody Simon Raymond Spencer Sean St Marie John Trombley Michelle Vogel Stephen Votta Charles Waddell Roger Williams Elizabeth Wilson Mary Wood Joshua Wootton

CLASS OF 2009 Kevin Abbott Kimberly Alfreno Devin Andreas Cristin Barron Michael Bitwinski Tiffany Boozer Cirpriana Bovill Richard Boyer Ashley Brown Rachel Brown Drew Bush Joseph Christopher Maricris Chu Rori Crook Flor Cruz Alas Linda Dale Andrew Davis Jessica Del Toro Jamie Dunkley

Whitney Engels Marilyn Ennis Sophia Esfahani Lori Filippo Pamela Flores Margaret Glad Gawain Guedry Randelle Gunderson Daniel Hadobas Deborah Hamiter Sandra Hatfield Mark Hermiz Nicole James Stephanie Jarrott Robby Jensen Kavon Jones Melinda Keck Shannon Leclercq James Liang Kenneth Lucas Anne Lucherini Anthony Macagno Gary Marshall Sabrina Martinez Jessica Marvin Josh Mateus Chad Mccullough Sara Mcgough Blanca Mendez Jacqueline Miller Rex Mitchell Matthew Morris Karl O’Dell Erin Oleary Dennis Osborn George Pierce Traci Polak Michael Rauschenberger Casey Reis Cameron Robinson Daniel Schaefer Sara Schussler John Scott William Shirley Jeffrey Sloan Sherry Smith Mark Speranzella Paul Tagashira Jeannette Taylor Taras Tiutiunnyk Adrian Villegas Twylla Walker Prina Walters Robert Wamsley Jennifer Wardlaw Tanja Wasielewski Rhonda Watson Thomas Whitney Jazmin Williams

CLASS OF 2010 Shellie Aparicio Ashley Avanzino Ashley Ayarza Jimmie Bacco

Logan Battles Jessica Bennett Teara Berchtold George Bernabei Laurie Berry Marijke Blokker Jonathan Boado Oseya Bourne Carey Breymann Christy Brown Kacey Brunson Sarah Cairns Ashlee Campbell Andrea Castaneda Karen Castaneda Karie Castle Megan Cogliano Vickie Comrie Corinne Del Giudice Dustin Derhousoff Doris Dippolito Abra Eisenman Jacqueline Evans Monica Fairbanks Sally Feldman Zhiqi Feng Schuyler Fitzwater Millicent Frehner Stephanie Gallardo Carolyn Golliher Carlos Goodin Brett Goodnow Debra Grisafe Shereen Hawatmeh Sylvia Hawksley Michael Heuser James Holder Shari Horio Margaret Jones Jason Katrosits Anita Kelly Fred Kubus Jenny Lamb Raymond Larivee Chelsea Lessnick Melody Lupinek Rebecca Markin-Newsome Krystal-Lynn Martinez Allison Mcmahon Peggy Melton Nicholas Miller Cara Morville Ashlee Nassiry Victor Nowak Michelle Pappa Clinton Ramsey Marlie Reaux Janice Ripalda Tori Ronzheimer Stacy Rosier David Rothenberg Sandra Sawyer Ann Scarff Alexis Scicchitano James Seebock FALL [ 2014] Nevada State College [41]

Jacqueline Semana Stacy Sheridan Ethel Simpson Greer Sloman Ingrid Spielman Delma Stafford Renee Sweeney Shannon Teague Mike Thoen Jennifer Thompson Zachary Thompson Indiana Torres Wincy Tsang Joshua Waters Andrew Watrous Stephen Werth Velanie Williams Marie Wilson Matthew Winters Rachel Woolard Andria Zarza Ruzena Zatko

CLASS OF 2011 Christina Alemayehu Keoni Azevedo Christina Babcock Brandon Bell Elia Bell John Bennett Paul Blackburn Stephanie Bonnecarre Michael Booth Nancie Bowen Brittany Cain Candice Casale Raymond Cezar Donald Chambers Richard Ciolfi Amber Clark John Clark Amanda Cluff Kaya Colin Ashley Compagnoni Allyson Corella Annette Dinkel Alexa Drews Timothy Eagar Brandie Etzkorn Chelsea Fagin Randy Fasano Jonna Shaye Fritch Luisa Garay Dennis Gegen Brittany Gilbert Catherine Godfrey Niggi Granado Solomon Hafeez Stacy Harbin Gerald Harrelson Bryan Hartshorn Ashkan Hashemisabour Joan Hokenson Tai Holly Dolores Huang [42] black [+] gold ANNUAL

Brenda Hughes Elizabeth Ibarra Michael Intinarelli Chase Jennette Alma Jimenez Kevin Johnson Angela Jordan Kenneth Kerby William King Ara Kreimeyer Tanja Lakic Shaye Lewis Joseph Licciardi Clifton Long Gabriel Lopez Frederick Lowe Casandra Luong Janna Machala Chantal Magaruh Eric Mason Aaron Mitchell Melissa Mizuhara Michael Newton Que Nguyen Guillermina Olmeda Nisha Patel Eric Paulissen Karen Pellouchoud Brianna Pergola Rachael Petrimoulx Lindsay Petty Mary Pipes Christine Poganik Lisa Pope Nicholas Puglia Jorge Pulido Celerina Quiamjot Ana Ramirez Julian Ramos Zetryana Rivera Lilliana Robledo Dennice Rojas Judith Rusch Adam Sanacore Laura Sandor Alexandra Sant Giancarla Santana Tricia Sarahs Rosita Shuler Jennifer Sims Randee Startin-Hall Fred Thompson Nenajane Trice Deena Usherson Alan Usi Julie Valladares Yvonne Vega Annette Vernieri Kathryn Wilson Kyle Wong Austin Wood

CLASS OF 2012 Brenda Acosta Kristy Albanese

Elan Andruss Renee Antonio Monica Bajurin Elsa Barnhill Aaron Bautista Timothy Bayouth Amy Bayouth Nicole Blinn Breanna Bowen Brandalyn Brinkerhoff Brent Bucy Allan Butler Marisa Calderon Christopher Campbell Jessica Clark Amy Clatterbuck Stacey Cochran Shawn Coomer Saundra Corinth Eri Cronin Amanda Cummins Elizabeth Damian Jamie Dan Kenneth Davis Gregory Deaver Reid Devoge Kristi Dewey Jonnie Dooley Corinne Eugenio Rebecca Ewing Michael Fairweather Jennifer Franco Sebring Frehner Solomon Gamino Cara Golbourne John Greenberg Maria Guzman Michael Hartwig Steffanie Helms Amber Hensley Lanee Hill Ashley Hix Julia Hopkins Robert Hughes Lori Jasa Lisa Johnson Christopher Jordan Lindsey Kincaid Cristina Kirit Danielle Koch Jamie Konops Jason Koroghli Karla Kwist Joseph Lawrance Robert Levell James Lewis Codi Lingenfelter Michael Little Wendi Lougy Samantha Mackley Jason Malone Norlan Maltez Princess Matsuda Alison Mccoy Andrea Mceneany

Dekesha Mcfarland Ronit Medicina Denise Moncada Somprasoung Mongkolsombat Harold Mulcahey Lydia Napa Johnsie Nelson Airalea Newman America Ochoa-Cabrera Brent Olson Timothy Olson Jazmine Orr Guilliean Pacheco Christi Passalacqua Laura Patterson Cao-Vinh Pham Brett Phillips Michael Quinn Cristal Reveles Adam Rice Devina Robinson Ashley Ross Corey Roveri Joseph Royster Michael Schwartz Jonathan Senda Gena Martelli Sicat Jennifer Steele Paul Sullivan Thomas Thompson Katrina Tomilloso Arturo Torres Margie Toves Tierra Tranquillo Juana Villa Mary Wall Mikayla Walton Michael Webster Christy Wells Scott Whitney Corey Womble

CLASS OF 2013 Jade Alfasi Karasten Anderson Jason Anderson Venesha Arberry Claudia Arevalo Erika Babbitt Melanie Baetz Cynthia Barritt-Stewart Joseph Barth Delano Bassard Tyler Bennet Krystal Berry Alexa Blaney Rachel Bowser Teralee Burbank Sathe Burch Joshua Carlos Jena Carpin Joseph Casey Aimee Cerda Rebecca Chadburn Christopher Chong-Wong

Tamaula Coffin Karim Conedera Rishawn Conley Elizabeth Cross Denicia Crutcher Monique Dagel Ma Angella Dalit Elizabeth Danley Christina Delaberta Chase Dimarco Kyrra Douglas Krystalline Drowns Jany Duenas Anthony Duran Danial Durfee Chantel Dussett Tatiana Erives Audra Evans Angel Favela Sarah Fayle Melissa Fish Lisa Foreman Russel Franklin Charlene Freitas Alyssa Garcia Eduardo Garcia Samantha George Sean Gibson Shayne Glover Brandie Green April Groce Roger Guzman Jeremy Hafen Charleston Hartfield Julie Hendrix Fatima Henriquez Thelma Hernandez Jennifer Hill Brooke Hoffman Angelica Holguin-Fileto Orson Homer William Jackson Elida Jaimes Jaroslava Johnson Tammi Jones Blake Kalmes Jami Kessler Joshua King Phillip Lamotte Christina Lane Lucero Lara Samantha Laratta Sheila Marie Laroza Qay Law Brendan Leake Philip Lewis Myicisa Limbrick Lashaun Limbrick Heather Locke Kurt Long Joseph Lopez Elizabeth Mabry Lazaros Manzur Nicole Martin Jennifer Matsumoto

Kirk Matthews Tracy Matthews Cynthia Mccall Kayla Mcduffie Sheree Mclafferty Alexandra McMahon Dolly Mehta William Miller Elizabeth Misuraca Michele Montgomery-Kelleher Delceta Morgan Lauren Morton Paul Muir Deanna Murray Lisa Nance Christopher Odell Sabrina Ogle Christina O’reilly Jessica Ortega Precious Pettaway Miles Plannette Brianna Pullen Anam Qadir Darren Qi Sidney Quiroga Richel Ann Ramirez Jenny Reategui Daniel Rinaldi Peter Robbins Tahnee Roque Stephanie Ruiz Andrea Russell Jessica Salvador Kelly Sanders Janet Sandulak Erica Sapien Patricia Schrader Priscilla Scott-rojas Clarissa Siquig Ryan Smallfoot Hadley Snider Jessica Sorenson Anthony Stewart Christina Stewart Alexandrea Striegel Bahishta Tahmas Max Takahashi-Brummer Trey Takahashi-Brummer Ross Takahashi-Brummer William Teel Chloe Telles-gaches Stephanie Till Juliana Villavicencio Paul Vo Laura Wagner Timothy Wall Jessica Westcott Sandra Westover Janava Whitmire-grigsby James Wood Ricardo Zavala Brennan Zinninger

CLASS OF 2014 Angelia Alexander

Jessica Alisero Luay Alkhouri Edward Allen Suzanne Armstrong Jodi Augustine Sara Ayasso Keri Bach Tiffany Baker Soraya Barati Elia Barrientos Kathleen Bates Dan Beauchard Stanley Berry Tavia Bowser Max Brewer Demurtus Brown John Busk Stephanie Campbell Cody Clay Jonathan Clayton Kyrstin Comito Cherie Cornelius Amanda Cortes Allwyn Coutinho Kalleen Creedon Patricia Cunningham Christopher Delgado Nickales Desouza Patricia Digiacomo Emily Diller Kefty Eaton Aneesah El-Amin Toni Elmer Thomas Engel Melissa Euell Luis Fregoso Aguirre Nnieka Gardner Lori Grimm Cesar Guevara Christy Gutierrez Christopher Harrison Colton Haupt Olivia Henson Stephanie Herrera Lindsay High Miriam Hill Tiziane Hill Beth Hoff Jacqueline Innabi Laureen Jauregui Jihoon Kim Breanna Koo Stefano Lattino Taylor Lewis Jose Loera Katherine Lohmeyer Renee Losey Reggie Loyola Christine Marland Diana Marmino Alejandra Martinez Sha’Kira Mcdonald Valerie Medina Markos Mendoza Karla Mitchell

Alexes Morgan Melissa Moulton Edward Mullen Nancy Nader Carmen Newton Gene Oliverius Jessica Ommen Megan Oupatiga Thomas Page Jessica Pardinas Miloni Patel Katrina Peninoy Josh Perez Michael Pionke Farshta Porter Ronnie Potts Jasmine Ramsey Josh Ranck Susan Rosales Gregory Ross Zachariah Russell Adam Salas Desirae Sanchez Dominique Scicchitano Nichole Selfridge Amanda Shock Lovepreet Singh James Smith Bernadette Stanton Pamela Strand Samantha Straub Praneeth Thadi Danielle Thomas Chrishelle Trevett Richard Urquidez Vanesa Vega Megan Vergith Nadine Vivarelli Adam Volker Madeleine Wamsley Jasper Washington Veronica Weathers Brandon Wingert Ariella Youdelman Summer Youngquist Lydwine Zamor

SCHOOL OF NURSING CLASS OF 2005 Navid Amirhosseini Christopher Andre Rosalie Aquino Robert Bardsley Deborah Booth Stephen Brandon Alissa Brooks Marianne Buck Myrtle Budnik Elizabeth Campbell Susan Candelaria Hector Condarco FALL [ 2014] Nevada State College [43]

Phillip Connors Sonya Corrick Janice Coscolluela Suzette Cruz Kendra Curfew Anahi Delossantos Barry Drucker Mary Drum Nicole Evans Hazel Felix Lauren Fisher Chandelle Frost Tiffany Gates Cynthia Gorham Lance Graczyk Elaine Guiang Jennifer Hanners Jarvie Hansen Gina Hernandez-Daya Marisa Hester Tyler Hunt Joseph Jacquemoud Laura Jordan Martin Katz Hester Kerksiek Gabriela Khilnani Gina Lauricella Kristine Leavitt Ethel Leon Katrina Lewis Maria Lopez Eric Lord Ma-Aleli Malonzo Angelina Manchester Gail Manzano Natalie Mason Arlene Mayberry Marissa Maynigo Anne Mccormick Anneleisa Mcdonald Lora Mcmullen Redstar Mello Carl Miller Jaemaee Monahan Theresa Morgan Joshua Moyer Stephanie Murphy Victoria Ndiaye Shannon Neely Akobundu Nwala Mary Ann Christy Ortigas Razel Joy Ortigas Beverly Ortiz James Otero Cynthia Pace Tonia Pappy Cathlene Pearce Belle Pena Purificacion Placido Cherry Razon Allison Reynolds Christine Riordan Lucinda Roberts Denise Russo Debra Schiebner [44] black [+] gold ANNUAL

Anne Schwartz Danny Sessums Cheryl Shipske Katie Showalter Stephanie Skinner Kristina Snell Annabelle Socaoco Sarah Stuart Jennifer Sudario Ronald Terwilliger Shiela Teves Hilary Trumbo-Irmer Anna Ubias Alejandro Van Vliet Leslie Vaught Ronald Verano Edna White Brittany Willis Katherine Winkler Lisa Woolf Lauren Wroten Rona Cressida Yee Melissa Young Fatima Zack Ann Zitzer

CLASS OF 2006 Shree Adiga Yolanda Alaimo Joseph Alonsozana Susanna Andaya Diandra Andrews Nancy Andruk Joyce Arce Stephanie Bacus Ratsamay Barnes Kimberly Bennett Heidi Beron Quincy Bonella Royal Bradley Crystal Brown Shekela Brown Sarah Bruan Diane Burton Katherine Busby Jamie Catunto Teresa Cerjanic Amy Chestnut Perla Cisco James Crossley Themis Deguzman Teresa Demos Tobyn Derby-Talbot Jill Desteunder Catherine Dullano Raul Ellazar Freddy Espinosa Desiree Espinoza Andrea Evans Emily Fell Tammy Foggia Michael Fuller Leonora Gacula Diane Graham Lynda Greatwood

Carma Gruber Kathryn Havey Erika Hoffstetter Ruslei Marie Huyo-A Marina Iuli Marianne Jackson Loni Jones Kristin Kenyon Andi Kraft Brigitte Lacombe Diana Lara Andrea Leach Jerri Lewis Heather Liles Lacey Lisner Jeanette Long Natalie Luther Vernon Maniago Petal Martial Morgan Martin-Jarred Karen Matthews Kristen Mccann Marcus Mccomas Katrina Melear Gena Melton Reynaldo Mendiola Tracie Merriman Eudora Mordi Eleanor Mox Tiffany Neilson Michael Odonnell Crisandra Orme Gwendolyn Perrotti Bette-Ann Pierce Elizabeth Price Virginia Pusateri Joseph Queniahan Jingle Ramos Treva Reid Margaret Rios Milagros Rodriguez Sayma Salman Alicia Sandoval Dawn Scott Davette Shea Rebecca Smith Mary Spagnuolo Gloria Stapleton Stephany Szczepaniak Moneera Tawfik Kayli Tenney Dave Terrault Nicole Thomas Christina Tolentino Tatiana Ulyanova Brandy Van Ausdal Cesiley Voss Chantal Whittenberg Bethany Williams Lynda Wilson Travis Wingo Beth Wood Samantha Zomar

CLASS OF 2007

Douglas Adamson Alexander Alzona Jennifer Anderson Jo Batchelor-Clark Lichelle Bevett Natalie Bina Edina Blaskan Shane Boxrz Jeanne Bradford Sarah Brauer John Buehler-Garcia Gay Butler Marie Lyn Cabusao April Lani Cadavona Siobhan Caffrey Kathleen Cannon Jack Causer Stacy Chavez Sarah Christie Tanya Cole Barbara Creaghe Shannon Crifasi Camille Cruz Jennifer Dada Taylor Dean Steven Donaldson Coleen Duncan Arlynn Mae Eugenio Cecilia Fleming Craig Foreman Norielyn Galang Jill Garvin Cheryle Gatewood Catalina Gonzalez Tami Graziano Hamor Gretchen Sydna Hammond Sandra Horna Amanda Hudson Vana Huynh Jonathan Hyatt Kevin Irons Kimberly Jacovino Katharine Jasonek Josie Jensen Alexis Johnson Brooke Jones Amy Kosa Jocelyn Leavitt Amber Lee Charles Lee Hyunkyung Lee Hsiu-Ling Liang Roger Lim Rebecca Lippitt Celeste Liston Brittan Loftsgaarden Lindsey Lopez Lady Diane Macasieb Devin Maher Tricia Marte Melanie Maynigo Susan Mcdonald Kelli Myers Juliette Myers

Serena Nielson Dominador Nonato Melanie Ocampo Jane Omosa Uju Onowu Christine Oshio Naquita Parker-Richardson Shannon Peralta Marita Perez Keely Ratajczyk Joanne Reyes Christine Roberts Tiffany Sand Vicki Schmidt Michelle Shaffner Jodine Sibbald Jacob Smith Darian Smith Jennifer Sorensen Andrea Strachan Elizabeth Thornal Paula Tipon Guinevere Torres Matthew Trumbull Monica Velasquez Leigh Villarasa Lisa Weinshenker Ticey Wilson Allison Zieglmeier Lyndsay Zimmerman

CLASS OF 2008 Lynn Alvarez Adrielle Armstrong Monika Asamaphand Timothy Broo Danielle Brooks Katrina Budway Ron Cajala Shannalee Canny Sherin Chakkalakel Juliette Cole Michael Dahle Brianna Donoghue Lindsay Eberling Sarah Fantauzzi Debralee Fernando Laureenann Fiesta Erika Forster Jarred Frei Gian Fule Zelluyah Gaitho Matthew Gibe Janet Gray Morgan Gregory Lindsey Guidrey Stephanie Gutierrez Jennifer Gwiazdowski Elizabeth Hemphill Michelle Henry Donna Hines Michelle Johnson Nathan Kroegel Lourdes Lacza Johanna Lucia

Nathan Lystrup Adrianne Mabry Vivien Maliwat Kris Ann Mariano Sarah Mathis Tessa Merel Natalie Motta Rebecca Mudie Maricela Myers Danielle Norris Liza Ochoa Assemi Michelle O’Connor Teresa Okerlund Sarah Park Ludia Park Elaine Peneyra Elizabeth Raines Azwell Melanie Ravara Maricel Raymundo Richard Reyna Laarnie Rice Jennifer Rivera April Roemer Giovanna Santovito Rachel Schuster Elaine Schwartz Steffany Schwartz Shannon Scott Katie Shawcroft Amanda Sheeran Gabrielle Skarpac Heather Sostarich Amanda Stallings Sarah Studzienski Sladjana Subotic Kathryn Tejero Kari Tepedino Kanyawe Thompson Sandy Tsai Cassaundra Veenendaal Nancy Venida Gerald Vergara Beth Vigil Antoinette Vita Natalie Walls Chandra Wolfe Jennifer Wood Tiffany Wright Nancy Yazici Ericka Yelle Tannica Young

CLASS OF 2009 Vitalina Adamchevska Anne Apgar Megan Bacus Trisha Bais Brianna Baker Stephanie Barth Terry Bartmus Jeremy Batten Tania Boutte Emily Brown Jill Bruneteau Troy Castro

Thomas Catalano Janelle Chavez Laura Child Dana Clark Patricia Clouse Alicia Cusumano Jennifer Danieluk Tymeeka Davis Michelle Davis Shawna Dewald-Mcfarlane Kamilah Engram Lindsey Enriquez Danielle Fabian Leslie Farmer Stephanie Frankowiak Lindsay Gambit Samantha Geller Stephanie Gorringe Sarah Gustafson Rebeccah Gustafson Krista Hamlin Lisa Hartman Celeste Hein Philip Higgins Megan Holtz Ye Huang Carrie Hulka Justinea Huynh Thienkim Huynh Elena Irmen Dawn Jollie Maureen Knell June Kozak Jeanette Ladanga Julie Laplante Alene Lewis Sara Lum Ashley Maertz Antoinette Martin Donna Mead Rebecca Messmore Jessica Morgan Mark Mostar Michelle Muro Laci Ortega Tammy Paarlberg Maria Pajara Brian Palmer Sharlona Payne Nicole Penkalski Adam Perelgut Susana Perez-Rojas Inna Peter Crystal Phares Kathleen Ponferrada Maria Rodriguez Fabian Rosel Courtney Ross-Powell Rey Santacruz Elizabeth Smith Marisa Smith Amanda Smothers Denise Stahlbusch Laurie Steglich Patricia Strobehn

Jennifer Suhr Julian Tuttle Karla Udvardy Nicole Villanueva Tiffany Walker Maya Washington Janelle Welch Rachel White Dominique Williams Lesley Yates

CLASS OF 2010 Rajee Abalos Katrina Agnir Breanna Anderson Lisa Arguello-Gillila Mary Talia Atienza Martin Babayev Johannie Badgewell Ana Ballesteros Gabriela Ballesteros Judith Bechler Jennifer Bertolani Ashley Buckenberger Maria Burgess Erika Cababe Danielle Cameron Kristen Carino Christen Carroll Brandy Chandronait Jennifer Cherry Erika Christensen Andrew Colburn Sarah Cox Jenna Curry Jessica Davis Colette Defilippis Christina Denny Gerri Dibartolo Sarah Marie Dickmeyer Tara Dillon Vera Dolpies Trina Dorn Tara Engmann Elizabeth Erb-Ryan Corinne Eugenio Kelly Evans Maria Figgs Verenese Fillmore Kelly Fink Jocelyn Flores Joy Gabiana Maria Chaveli Garcia Leigha Gewerter Jazmin Gonzalez Karina Goodman Matia Guest Jenny Heng William Hines Fernando Hizon Tiffany Hjelm Marti Houck Kacey Howrey Kelli Isbell Lorretta Jennings FALL [ 2014] Nevada State College [45]

Deisha Julick Michelle Kamlade Kenneth Kavanaugh Annella Kelsey Joshua Kinnunen Morgan Knowles Georgene Kreger Ruth Lewis-Reed Betty Livermore Amanda Long Samantha Marz Ashley Mathews Angela Mcallister Alison Murphy Jill Nessen Brandee Newsom Lisa O’Driscoll Susie Olivera Lorenzo Omandac Claire Ongna Brian Ottesen Natasha Amanda Pane Regina Panganiban April Paule Jessica Penman Connie Picardi Jennifer Poplawski Megan Pritchard Jenny Reategui Chelsea Record Donna Riggins Sarah Roberts Rachel Robinson Jenifer Rodriguez-Lopez Catherine Ross Ronna Sabol Louis Santos Simrit Saraon Jennifer Sellers Heather Sharp Lisa Singer Ashley Smith Michelle Spezialetti Jill Splinter Paul Sullivan Heather Tanner Samuel Taylor Aileen Thompson Veronica Ubah Allan Valdez Joseph Vergara Ann Warren Jacqueline Washington Paige Whited Robin Wuebbenhorst Tiffany Young Marcie Zajac

CLASS OF 2011 Lorraine Abrego Jayson Paulo Agaton Reydel Alvarez-Epstein Michele Arce Christine Ballew Amy Bass [46] black [+] gold ANNUAL

Ben Bassat Rose Bayani Sarah Boling Joshua Bradford Maria Brubaker Tonya Bryant Stacey Burns Gina Cheung June Cox Sylvia Cruz Carol Davidson Heather Davis Rosa Del Aguila Heather Del Toro Candice Desrosiers Veronica Dunn-Jones Stephen Edington Kari Euteneier Paula Fama Peter Fecurka Bibiana Flores Barbara Foxton Judd Frazier Christine Gelsinger Tirdad Ghader Karen Greenberg Emily Gubler Fabian Gutierrez Erin Hartung Heather Harvey Laura Havins Christie Hay Jennifer Haynes Ashley Herrold Diana Hoer Jessica Huebner Kelsey Inscore Leslie Kado Garrett Kakita Melissa Laginess Ann Lara Larissa Lemert Irene Ligsay Trent Lingard Edward Mallari Irene Manalo Wendell Manchester Angelika Martin Monica Martinez William Mckinney Yasmine Mohamednur Krista Molinaro Cindy Moore Patricia Murray Chukwuemeka Obilor Falisha Ollison-leffler Lisa Pacheco Kelly Pastell Tina Pedersen Barbara Perkins Nicole Puppos Reina Quitazol Ashley Rants Katie Ray Lindsey Rhodeos

Melissa Rivas Julie Robinson Sean Rodgers Trina Singleterry Brianna Smith Jennifer Story-Salacup Ernest Sutton Tracy Taylor Jessica Thomas Anna Trybus Danielle Tungol Jennifer Vanderhal Jennifer Warras Jennifer Westerdahl Mary White Yanet Worku Leslie Wulff

CLASS OF 2012 Dorothy Agdamag Regina Alvarado Kristin Andre Kindal Andrews Angela Baca Tami Basilio Leesha Bitto Annie Bracken Jeffrey Budnik Ashlee Bunker Sally Caruthers Brittney Castro Sheldon Cordero Shannon Cornford-Latham Marlon Cortes Mackenzie Courtney Amanda Cowan Nathalie Cruzado Madycyn Dang Sarah Day Lauren Dean Susan Doll Gemkki Ensign Catherine Ferguson Priscilla Flores Nathan Fowler Cathy Fry Janice Fujita Kelly Garcia Amanda Gilman Molike Green Dorothy Grillo Sarah Hall Steve Hamel Brian Hansen Stephanie Hardy Nicolette Harridge Veronica Hartfield Melody Havey Herlinda Hernandez Jamie Hickman Salima Hussain Christopher Ingham Danielle Jaramillo Maygen Jenkins Jaime Johnston

Michael Kaplan Jill Kerr Tamara Kuhnwald Nicole Kwon Shanna Leavitt Susan Lewis Eva Lipschultz Diane Luna Timothy Martin Kimberly Mays Kimberly Mccombs Leah Mercado Adriane Miles Luis Monroy Natasha Montoya Cortney Morgan Cherryl Nickerson Kevin O’Connell Allison Palmer Josette Perrone Kalif Peter Jessica Phares Tavanee Pino Natalie Powell Cheryl Pulse Shkendije Rexhepi Christina Reyes Melissa Ridella Amber Riley Enrique Rivera Cynthia Roberts Magdalena Rodriguez Catherine Roma Sofia Sanchez Chantel Schaefer Jennifer Scott Michael Sieczka Germania Skidmore Leslie Smith Ashley Smith Vida Smittant Sharon Sneddon Diane Sommer Amanda Stites Cynthia Tancredi Michael Thomas Zully Torres Shanna Van Aken Shalnah Velasquez Mary Wardle Anne Watts Deedee Webb Winnie Wegner Dawn Weislek Shantel White Stephanie White Christine Windle Brandi Wood Kristen Zeh

CLASS OF 2013 Jessica Aguilar Joseph Alatorre Christabelle Alquizalas Mario Alvarado

Courtney Arvidson Abigail Atfield Sherin Babu Mildred Balotro Evelina Baltrune Kathryn Barbera-Milone Kellie Benway Ashley Bernard Courtney Bhame Jessica Bliven Khamphet Broening Ashley Brun Maureenjoyce Buen Arturo Buen Lavita Burnette Katie Callahan Sabrina Capannolo Heather Carman Melissa Ceglio Jessica Chandler Ramona Chao Kristin Citino Tammy Collander Jesse Collier Allison Collier Janine Conner Hong-kong Connolly Dana Crane Rachel Crittle Patrick Culbert Serena Cybulski Brad Danley Jena Day Leslie De Leon Tami Debonis Edna Delacruz Kathleen Devere Catherine Dewsnup Iboro Ekpoudia Alicia Fellows Marie Florendo Katie Garibay Dawn Gartley Holly Gerhardt Ailyn Gomez Danielle Graciolett Theresa Graziadei-Simon Cathleen Greenwell Tiffany Hafen Michael Hager Kimberly Hallett

John Han Jianhong He Christina Herrera Garrett Hess Michelle Hickey Julie Homer Adria Jackson Parizad Jam Shahida Khan Tina Kipp Lisa Kocourek Pamella Lantonkpode Yasemin Laudig Kori Leftwich John Lewis Xinyao Liu Lauren Lopez Bryan Luistro Marion Maniago Damaris Martinez Laura Matson Sheila McClelland Sarah Mccrea Amanda Mcdougall Casie Mcguire Megan Mckenzie Nicole Miller Ileana Miron-Yee David Moore Lisa Moreno Rachel Muhlenberg Hailemariam Murutse April Myres Shastilynne Nakamura Cedric Ojeda Olawale Olalere Joi Oliveros Andrea Pendleton Jennifer Peters Chelsea Petrizzo Diane Pham Pamela Phillips Joshua Pierce Kristi Pikyavit Melissa Pino Gloria Porciuncula Brenda Gaile Primero Diane Rabago Shannon Ravesi Lisa Reddick Laura Rich

Alise Robertson Therese Rohling Benjamin Schwartz Andrew Screnchuk Aaron Semana Tessa Serrano Nichole Short Vince Simich Sarah Sorensen Rhacia Marie Soriano Cara Swanson Kately Sylvia Pamela Tabique Cardinelli Tadique Nicole Timms Tammy Tushman Corine Watson Monica Webb Tara Weglarz Wendy Wilson Rachel Woolard Kathleen York

CLASS OF 2014 Felix Acosta Mary Adler Violeta Aguirre Tanya Aikens Mary Rose Alcantara Katelyne May Atijera Josef Aurelio Prasanth Babu Myla Leigh Bagano Lisa Banach Tina Benavidez Deborah Bertram Mayra Berumen Kimberly Blanchard Danielle Brennan-Difilippo Rochelle Bub Amber Calixto Abby Cantin Crystal Charles Marika Chunyk Jeffrey Corrales Kimberly Cortes Dithra Cotton Aaron Daciuk Annette Darden Ecaterina David

Estelle Deanne De Mesa Eva Duran Michelle Elftman Ashley Elias Chardinel Elliott Courtney Farese Shealynn Freeman Shannon Golightly Kaye Grossoehmig Christy Gutierrez Amy Hanson Jacqueline Harris Billie Hayes Natasha Heath Jason Kattenhorn Ellen Kim Daniella Kinyua Kimberly Kujat Shirley Levin Keith Lobaugh Katherine Lohmeyer Brittany Loveland Chelsea Loyola Ron Maglalang Kathy Mai Danikka Mendoza Mary Moldowan Tammy Mongeon Saman Nazerimonfared Ryan Nelson Morgan O’Hara Chin Oh-ciernick Amber Patterson Colleen Petullo Melissa Plies Onyx Reed Kelly Rowe Warren Shadko Sandra Sitter Stephanie Snow Gina Staples Maurice Sterner Janet Strode Linda Terry Melissa Vallo Sandeep Vashisht Jennifer Vazquez Karen Welch Roya Zamanian

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FALL [ 2014] Nevada State College [47]

New Faculty and Staff WELCOME TO NSC! Nevada State College is excited to welcome several new faculty and staff members to the NSC family.

This list reflects faculty and staff members hired between December 2012 and November 2014.

FACULTY Dr. Wendi Benson Assistant Professor of Business

Dr. Sarah Bryans-Bongey Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

Dr. Laura Naumann Assistant Professor of Psychology

June Eastridge Lecturer

Dr. Joshua Schulze Assistant Professor of Elementary Literature & Language Acquisition

Dr. Jennifer Edmonds Assistant Professor of Biology Dominic Etli Lecturer Dr. Brian Gleason Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Ernesto Hernandez Emerging Technologies Librarian Nathaniel King Director of Library Services

Dr. Abby Peters Assistant Professor of Business

Dr. Kathryn Tucker Assistant Professor of English & Writing Center Director Dr. Evette Wilson Assistant Professor of Nursing STAFF Anthony Anderson Instructional Technologist Terra Barnes Systems Analyst

Amey Esparza Executive Assistant

Tracy Matthews Admissions Counselor

Dr. Edith Fernandez Associate VP of Community Engagement & Diversity Initiatives

Amber Mayse Instructional Designer

YannĂŠ Givens Marketing and Communications Specialist

Alicia Mohammed Administrative Assistant II

Maribel Gonzalez Administrative Assistant II

Amber Moore Admissions & Records Assistant II

Alvin Hardimon Budgets And Grants Analyst

Yvonne Morris Academic Success Coach

Nancy Homan Academic Advisor & Complete College America Specialist

Sheila Orr Clerical Trainee

Bammeke Jenkins Assistant Director of Trio Upward Bound

Tina Barone Personnel Technician I

David Jones Construction Materials and Facilities Manager

Elia Bell Administrative Assistant II

Doris Jordan Administrative Assistant IV

Dr. John Laurie Assistant Professor of Business

Joseph Boustany Maintenance Repair Aid I

Scott Kent Accounting Assistant I

Tracey Long Lecturer

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