Business & Community Services Section V

Business & Community Services Section V

Business and Community Services Business and Industry Training The Business and Industry Training area provides quality training and workforce development workshops that are customized to meet the needs of business and industry communities. NPC s Business and Industry Training department guarantees satisfaction for training services. If the services NPC provides do not meet your requirements, staff will re-do them at no charge. Business and Industry Training specializes in offering creative training with courses and workshops that incorporate innovation, flexibility, customer service, entrepreneurial spirit and world-class standards. The mission is to provide business and industry with programs that enhance the individual and provide additional value to companies by increasing employee knowledge, skills and confidence. By establishing partnerships, strategic alliances and advisory councils with companies, such as Arizona Public Service Cholla Power Plant, Salt River Project Coronado Generating Station, Tucson Electric Power Springerville Generating Station, Catalyst Paper; Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, PFFJ Inc., Navopache Electric Co-Op, Apache County, Wal-Mart, Navajo County and others, Business and Industry Training benefits employers, employees, future employees and the college. For more information on Business & Industry Training, please contact Carey Dickerson, coordinator, at (928) 536-6246 or e-mail carey.dickerson@npc.edu. Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 Community Education Community Education serves the residents of NPC district communities by providing lifelong learning opportunities and support for community and cultural activities. Classes and workshops are offered in home crafts and technology, dance, health and wellness, computer applications, cooking specialties, sustainable living strategies, and other areas. Short-term workshops, seminars or classes are arranged as either credit or noncredit opportunities. Classes and workshops are included in the semester schedule of classes and additions occur throughout the year. Local newspaper advertising and mailings notify communities of all courses scheduled. To request to be on the division mailing list of classes, please call the department at (928) 536-6244 or (800) 266-7845, ext. 6244, or e-mail loyelin.aceves@npc.edu. Suggestions for future course offerings or topics are welcomed. Northland Pioneer College Foundation The Northland Pioneer College Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation providing scholarships and other forms of assistance to Northland Pioneer College. The foundation is recognized as a partner with the college in developing the communities of Northeastern Arizona through higher education. The foundation supports quality teaching and learning, comprehensive educational programs and facilities, and student access. The foundation provides dollars for adults to complete their GED, provides child care for single parents, tool kits for future cosmetologists, stipends for nursing students, transportation, clothing, books, school supplies and many other essential needs. For more information about the NPC Foundation, contact Lance Chugg, executive director, at (928) 536-6245 or e-mail lance.chugg@npc.edu. Page 168 Business and Community Services

Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 Small Business Development Center The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was established in 1989 by Northland Pioneer College and the Small Business Administration to help increase the number of successful small businesses in Northeastern Arizona. The SBDC joins 10 such centers in Arizona one of 50 participating states. Northland s center serves Navajo and Apache counties. Its programs, resources and services focus on a broad range of business issues. The SBDC staff members and consultants work with clients to identify problem areas and develop strategies to deal with them. The SBDC provides quality educational programs, access to resources, and one-onone counseling to small businesses throughout the region. The primary goal of the SBDC is to work with small businesses to maximize their success. The SBDC offers confidential, no cost counseling services to small business owners. Counseling is offered in various locations throughout the region, usually in facilities operated by Northland or other participating agencies. The no cost counseling is offered in Winslow, Holbrook, Snowflake/Taylor, Show Low, Pinetop/Lakeside, St. Johns, Springerville/Eagar, and on the Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations. The SBDC hosts and co-sponsors seminars and classes for small businesses, covering topics like starting a new business, writing a business plan, taxes, financing, time management, team building, minority certification, women-owned businesses, customer service, marketing, management and others. The Small Business Development Center s services are normally accessed first through a call to the SBDC main office in Show Low at (928) 532-6170. Classes and seminars are promoted at campuses and other sites with posters and flyers, and in the regularly published NPC Class Schedule that is distributed to all locations in the service area. To enroll in classes, a person can register at any Northland location. To attend a seminar, phone the number listed on the poster, flyer or newspaper press release. The SBDC updates the media regularly with press releases and articles concerning small business topics and events. Referrals from banking institutions, cities, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, SBA and other clients are often the best sources of new clients for the counseling program. Visit the SBDC Web site at www.npcsbdc.com to access the services online by either completing a Request for Counseling Form or by using e-mail and other communication. The Small Business Development Centers are partially funded by the Small Business Administration. The support given by the U.S. Small Business Administration through such funding does not constitute an express or implied endorsement of any of the co-sponsor(s) opinions, products or services. For more information or assistance, call (928) 532-6170 or e-mail mark@npcsbdc.com. Business and Community Services Page 169

Administration & Faculty Section VI

Navajo County Community College District Governing Board Daniel Peaches District 1 1985 to Present; Secretary 1988 90, 1997 98, 2000 04; Chairman 2005 07 AT Sinquah District 2 2007 to Present; Chairman 2008 William Bill Jeffers District 3 1997 to Present; Chairman 1999 2002, 2009 Eugene Dusty Parsons District 4 2009 Mary Virginia Ginny Handorf District 5 Appointed May 2008, 2009; Secretary 2009 Administration and Administrative Staff Peggy Belknap (1990) Director of Human Resources B.G.S., M.Ed, Northern Arizona University Beaulah Bob-Pennypacker (1994) Director of Financial Aid B.G.S., Northern Arizona University Lance Chugg (2008) Executive Director of NPC Foundation B.A., Claremont McKenna College; M.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.B.A., Brigham Young University Maderia Ellison (2007) Director of Financial Services B.A., Fort Lewis College Mark Engle (2007) Director of Small Business Development Center B.S., Cal Poly University Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 V. Blaine Hatch (2000) Vice President for Administrative Services B.A., M.B.A., Brigham Young University Eric Henderson (2004) Dean of Arts and Sciences B.A., Portland State University; J.D., Ph.D., University of Arizona Ann Hess (2007) Director of Marketing and Public Relations B.F.A., State University of New York at New Paltz Jake Hinton-Riveria (2007) Director of Enrollment Services B.A., Clayton College and State University David Huish (1996) Director of Facilities and Vehicles B.S., Arizona State University Rickey Jackson (2004) Director of Developmental Services A.A., Central Arizona College; B.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Debra McGinty (2006) Dean of Nursing and Allied Health B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.N., University of Washington; M.B.A., University of Phoenix; Ph.D., University of Arizona Donald Richie (2008) Dean of Career and Technical Education B.S., Northwest Christian College; M.S., Ph.D., Capella University Frederick Tad Spader (2008) Controller B.S., University of Phoenix Jeanne Swarthout (2001) President B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Florida State University; Ph.D., Arizona State University John Velat (2008) Director of Information Services B.A., M.S., Michigan Technological University Mark Vest (2001) Vice President of Learning and Student Services B.A., M.A., University of Kentucky; M.A., Ohio State University Page 172 Administration and Faculty

Northland Pioneer College Faculty Theresa Artz-Howard (1999) Assistant B.S.N., University of New Mexico; Additional Studies: Arizona State University, Western Michigan University, South Mountain College, Phoenix College, Estrella Mountain Community College Donna Ashcraft (1986) B.G.S., University of Iowa; M.A., Norwich University; Additional Studies: University of Iowa, Northern Arizona University, Texas Tech University, Northland Pioneer College Clover Baum-Gordon (2008) Faculty: AIS/CIS B.B.A., New Mexico State University; M.B.A., University of New Mexico Eric Bishop (2006) Faculty: Computer Information Systems B.S., Devry University; M.S., Boston University Eli Blake (1998) Faculty: Mathematics B.S., M.A., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology James R. Boblett (1976) Faculty: Psychology B.S., M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Arizona State University Lynn Browne-Wagner (2006) Faculty: Emergency Medical Technology/Program Coordinator B.S.N., Arizona State University Brian Burson (2006) Faculty: Mathematics B.A., Arizona State University; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Patrick E. Canary (2002) Faculty: Biology/Chemistry B.S., M.S., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., West Virginia University Curtis Casey (2000) Faculty: Welding/Program Coordinator A.A.S., Maricopa Tech College Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 John Chapin (2004) Faculty: Computer Information Services B.A., Marilhurst College; M.S., Miami University Tracy Chase (2007) Faculty: Business & Administrative Information Services B.S., University of Phoenix Autum Christensen (2007) Paul Clark (2007) Faculty: Power Plant Fundamentals Patsy Clink (2007) John H. Darst (2001) Faculty: Construction Technology A.G.S., Northland Pioneer College John Deaton (1979) Faculty: Sociology and Political Science B.A., M.A., California State University Chico; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, Grand Canyon University, University of Phoenix, Northern Arizona University Claude Endfield (1988) Faculty: Early Childhood Education/Program Coordinator B.S., Arizona State University; M.A., Nova University Flora Finch (1984) /Program Coordinator B.A., Northern Arizona University Donald Fisher (2008) Faculty: Fire Science/Program Coordinator B.S., Eastern Michigan University Brian Gardner (2007) Faculty: Emergency Medical Technology Ron E. Goulet (1994) B.S. Northern Arizona University; M.A., San Francisco State University Barry Graham (2000) Faculty: Mathematics B.A., Pacific Union College; M.A., Ph.D., University of California Administration and Faculty Page 173

Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 Andrew Hassard (2003) Faculty: History and Geography B.S., University of Southern Mississippi; M.A., University of South Carolina; Additional Studies: Jackson State University Richard Heimann (2003) Faculty: Education B.A., M.Ed., Arizona State University Barbara Hicks (2008) Barbara Hockabout (2000) B.A., University of California; M.A., Gonzaga University Orina Hodgson (2004) B.S.N., Northern Arizona University; M.S.N., University of New Mexico Julie Holtan (2007) Faculty: Music B.M. Wartburg Colllege; M.A., University of Northern Iowa Randall Hoskins (2003) Faculty: Welding Michelle Hunt (2007) B.S.N., Grand Canyon University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix Janet Hunter (1996) Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., M.B., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Additional Studies: Northland Pioneer College, Northern Arizona University Cynthia Hutton (2003) Faculty: Biology and Chemistry B.A., M.A., Mount Holyoke College James S. Jacob (2001) Faculty: Biology B.S., M.S., Stephen F. Austin University; Ph.D., University of New Mexico Susan Jamison (2008) and Allied Health B.S.N., University of Arizona Sandra Johnson (2003) Faculty: Education B.A., Dana College; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Arizona; Additional Studies: University of Alaska; Western Michigan State; University of Oregon; Weber State College, University of Phoenix Dana Jolly (2005) B.S., Emory University; M.S.N., University of Arizona Ryan T. Jones (1998) B.A., M.A., University of Utah Deborah Keith (2006) B.S.N., University of Auburn at Montgomery; M.S.N., University of Phoenix Kenneth Keith (2005) Faculty: Industrial Technology/Program Coordinator B.S., M.S., University of Phoenix Janice Kraai ( 1991) Faculty: Developmental Services B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., University of Arizona Michael Lawson (2004) Faculty: Anthropology and History B.A., California State University, Chico; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Arizona State University Clifton Lewis (1981) Faculty: Foreign Languages B.A., Brigham Young University; M.A., PhD., University of New Mexico; Additional Studies: University of Guadalajara, Alliance Francaise de Paris, University of Mexico, Mexico City Gary Mack (1991) Faculty: Mathematics B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.S., University of Arizona; Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University Brenda Manthei (1988) Faculty: Biology B.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; M.S., University of Minnesota; Additional Studies: Northern Arizona University, Northland Pioneer College Page 174 Administration and Faculty

Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 2010 Chloe Martineau (2005) Mary Mathias (2007) Faculty: Art B.F.A., Bowling Green State University; M.F.A., Bradley University Jean McCabe (2006) Faculty: Administrative Information Services B.A., M.A., Northern Arizona State University Thomas Munde (2006) Faculty: Automotive Technology Thomas W. Nagle, Jr. (1995) Faculty: Business B.A., Northern Arizona University; M.B.A., National University, San Diego Shannon Newman (2000) Faculty: Developmental Services B.A., Chatham College; M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Russell Ott (2003) Faculty: Biology and Chemistry B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Stanford University Theresa Parker (2002) C.P., Northland Pioneer College Frank Pinnell (2005) Faculty: Welding Randy Porch (1988) Faculty: Geology B.S., M.S., M.Ed., Northern Arizona University Gary M. Reyes (2001) Faculty: Psychology B.S.., Park College; M.A., Chapman University; Ph.D., Northern Arizona University Barry Richins (1975) B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Illinois State University; Additional Studies: Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, University of Iowa Charlotte A. Robbins (2001) Douglas Seely (2001) Faculty: Computer Information Systems B.Ed., University of Lethbridge; Additional Studies: Oregon State University, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology David Smith (2005) Faculty: Biology B.S., University of Arizona; M.S., University of Bridgeport; Ph.D., Brigham Young University Bill Solomon (2004) Faculty: Fire Science B.S., Arizona State University Michael Solomonson (2000) Faculty: Speech and Theatre B.A., Northwestern College; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska Carol Stewart (2007) Allied Health Coordinator B.S.N., University of Phoenix Leigh Sweetman (1980) Faculty: Art B.F.A., M.A., Northern Arizona University Reginald Tenney (2007) Faculty in Heavy Equipment Operations Joan Valichnac (1988) Faculty: Developmental Services B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Northern Arizona University; Additional Studies: Arizona State University, Appalachian State University Donna Wilkes (2009) Faculty: Chemistry B.S., Texas State University; M.S., University of Texas H. Dean Wiltbank (2008) Faculty: Heavy Equipment Operations Jennifer Witt (2006) B.A., M.A., Illinois State University Ruth Zimmerman (2006) B.S.N., Arizona State University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix Heide Zurlinden (2008) Faculty: Therapeutic Massage B.S., University of Arizona Administration and Faculty Page 175

2 0 0 9 District Offi ce 103 N. 1st Ave. at Hopi Dr. Holbrook, AZ p (928) 524-7600 f (928) 524-7612 Campuses Little Colorado Campus 1400 E. Third Street Winslow, AZ p (928) 289-6511 f (928) 289-6512 Painted Desert Campus 2251 N. Navajo Blvd. Holbrook, AZ p (928) 524-7311 f (928) 524-7312 Silver Creek Campus 1611 S. Main Street Snowflake/Taylor, AZ p (928) 536-6211 f (928) 536-6212 White Mountain Campus 1001 W. Deuce of Clubs Show Low, AZ p (928) 532-6111 f (928) 532-6112 Centers Heber Center 3450 N. Mustang Drive at Mogollon High School Heber, AZ p (928) 535-5937 f (928) 535-6253 Hopi Center First Mesa (Adjacent to Hopi Jr/Sr. High School) Polacca, AZ p (928) 738-2265 f (928) 738-2267 Kayenta Center Kayenta Unified School District Challenge Center Kayenta, AZ p (928) 697-8333 f (928) 697-8690 Springerville/ Eagar Center 578 N. Main Eagar, AZ p (928) 333-2498 f (928) 333-1526 St. Johns Center 65 South 3rd West St. Johns, AZ p (928) 337-4768 f (928) 337-4768 Whiteriver Center 720 S. Chief Whiteriver, AZ p (928) 338-5185 f (928) 338-5187 To send mail to Northland Pioneer College: Please use this address no matter which campus or center you are mailing to. P.O. Box 610, Holbrook, AZ 86025 Other Apache & Navajo County Sites 2 0 1 0 Chinle High School Highway 191 Chinle, AZ Chinle NNPSR Highway 191 Chinle, AZ Dilkon Chapter House Navajo Highway 15 Dilkon, AZ Greasewood, Navajo Department of Workforce Development Navajo Highway 15 Greasewood, AZ Ganado Intermediate School - Library State Route 264 Ganado, AZ Navajo Department of Workforce Development Navajo Highway 12 Ft. Defiance, AZ Pinon Schools Staff Dev. Room 72 Pinon, AZ Sanders East of Sanders Elementary School/District Offi ce, twin yellow building across from Sheriff s Sub-Station, Room 35 p (928) 688-3791 OUR MISSION: NORTHLAND PIONEER COLLEGE CREATES, SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES LIFELONG LEARNING. (800) 266-7845 www.npc.edu