Instructors
Dr. Donald Pearl oversees extensive programs in tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching that serve more than 4,000 students each semester. He has been an academic administrator for 18 years, during which time he has held the positions of science chair, academic dean, and vice-president of academic affairs at several two year colleges. Prior to […]
In her current role, Stasia serves as a liaison between the Division of Marketing & Communications and Office of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for coordinating multi-channel strategy, creative execution, and production of print and digital communications for the college’s alumni relations, development, and engagement efforts. Stasia has 15 years of experience in higher education […]
Donnie began his career in higher education 21 years ago at Valencia Community College in Orlando FL, serving in administrative roles in Academic Advising, Student Development, Orientation, and Postsecondary Transition. At UC he served as Assistant Director of the Transfer Center, Director of the Center for Exploratory Studies, and project manager for the Starfish Early […]
Dr. Buchman is a member of the Higher Learning Commission’s Peer Corps. She serves on the ASU-Newport Higher Learning Commission’s Assessment Academy Team and as co-chair for Criterion Four. This experience has allowed her to work across functional boundaries of the institution to create a culture of assessment and planning that is aligned with institutional […]
Dr. McGlasson’s sixteen years of clinical experience included residential care, family preservation services, addictions counseling, directing two university counseling centers and private practice. He was a Disaster Mental Health Responder for the American Red Cross, deployed to New York in 2012 to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy and he recently returned from Baton […]
Dr. Naomi W. Nishi is a scholar-practitioner with over 15 years in higher education. Her research focuses on issues of racial equity and social justice in adult education. She has produced over 20 publications and presented over 30 papers at national conferences. Naomi serves as a consultant and adult educator/facilitator, focusing on racial justice in […]
While serving as a professor of Sociology, Melinda also serves as a distinguished faculty fellow in the Office of Inclusive Excellence. She has 25 years of higher ed experience in classroom and academic leadership roles, and over a decade furthering DEI work through learning and development initiatives. She is the recipient of numerous teaching awards, […]
