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School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies:
FACULTY AND STAFF DIRECTORY
DEAN:
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DR. BILLIE A. UNGER
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies
Professor of Developmental English
Office: B13
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2341
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2342 (Secretary) |
Biography: Currently Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies, Dr. Unger is working with her faculty to improve the satisfaction, retention, and success of BR CTC students. A former developmental English coordinator and public school teacher, Dr. Unger holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education/Language Arts from Shepherd University. She also earned her Master’s degree in Special Education/Specific Learning Disabilities and Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at West Virginia University (WVU). Dr. Unger is proud to lead her dedicated liberal arts faculty in their efforts to provide a quality education for all students. With a genuine love for learning and over twenty-five years of teaching and learning experience, Dr. Unger is always searching for ways to motivate students and provide them with a “can-do” attitude.
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FACULTY AND STAFF
| MS. ELLEN MOORE
Administrative Secretary Sr.
Office: B15
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2342 |
Biography: Ms. Ellen Moore is the Sr. Administrative Secretary for the Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies. She received her RBA from Shepherd University in 2005. Ms. Moore also earned an AAS Business and an AAS Paralegal in 2005 at CTC Shepherd.
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MS. REBECCA MOORE
Associate Professor of General Studies, Communications, and Political Science
Coordinator of Political Science and Communications Content Areas
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Advisor of Phi Theta Kappa
Office: B13 1/2
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2344 |
Biography: Ms. Rebecca Moore is the content specialist for Communications and Political Science. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science (BS) degree from Shepherd College in 1990 with a major of Political Science and a minor in Communications. She earned a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from West Virginia University in 1994. She earned an Education Specialist (EdS) degree from The George Washington University in 2005. Ms. R. Moore teaches the following courses: CGEN 100: Critical Thinking & Learning; PSCI 101: American Federal Government, and COMM 202: Fundamentals of Communication.
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MS. CINDY STEWART
Associate Professor of General Studies and Academic Foundations
Coordinator of Reading/Critical Thinking & Learning
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Office: B14
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2345 |
Biography: Ms. Cindy Stewart is an Associate Professor in the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (LATS). She is the Program Coordinator for the Liberal Arts Degree Program, the Professional Development Certificate Program, and the Developmental Reading Program. Ms. Stewart has a Reading Specialist Certificate from West Virginia University. She earned her Master’s degree in Literacy Studies from the School of Human Resources at West Virginia University. Ms. Stewart teaches the following courses: CGEN 100 and ACFN 095.
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MR. JAMES RALSTON
Assistant Professor of English and Communications
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Office: B23
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2348 |
Biography: Jim Ralston is Assistant Professor of English at Blue Ridge CTC, and before that taught writing and literature 22 years at Shepherd University. He was a columnist for the Charleston Gazette from 1991 to 2005 and was recently a community columnist for The Martinsburg Journal. Publications include a book of poetry , “The Poet’s Car”; a collection of essays and reflections, “The Choice of Emptiness”; and a grammar, “The Appalachian Grammar Shop.” Six of his plays have been produced, the latest, “The Lone Star League,” at the Main Stage of Frostburg State University (2006) and at the Civic Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg (2007), and "Mini Mansion" at the Civic Apollo Theater in (2008).. |
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MS. DEIDRE MORRISON
Instructor of Academic Foundations, English, and General Studies
Coordinator of Developmental Writing and ESL
Director of Writing Center
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Office: B23
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2347 |
Biography: Ms. Deidre Morrison coordinates the Developmental Writing and English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs at Blue Ridge CTC and acts as the Content Area Specialist for foreign language courses (Spanish and sign language) and art courses. She is also the Director of the Writing Center. Ms. Morrison is an instructor in the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (LATS). Ms. Morrison serves as the advisor to the Blue Ridge Residential Writers Group and the College's representative to the State Advisory Council of Faculty. Ms. Morrison is a certified ESL tutor and tutor trainer. Ms. Morrison has completed coursework at Bryn Mawr College, Delaware Valley College, Hagerstown Community College, University of Hawaii at Manua, and West Virginia University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Education at Shepherd College and is working toward a Master's in Special Education. Ms. Morrison has taught the following courses: ACFN010, CGEN100, CGEN 101, ENGL100.
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MRS. AMBER HENSON
Lecturer of Developmental Mathematics
Coordinator of Developmental Mathematics
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Office: B14
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2346 |
Biography: Ms. Amber Henson is currently the ACFN Developmental Mathematics Content Coordinator and Lecturer in the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (LATS). She earned her Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Garrett College, her Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a minor in Business Administration from Shepherd University, and her Master of Education in Mathematics Education from Frostburg State University. Mrs. Henson is teaches the following courses: ACFN 065, ACFN 085 and MATH 105. |
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DR. CHIQUITA D. HOWARD-BOSTIC
Assistant Professor of Social Sciences
Coordinator of Social Science Content Area
Director of Assessment
Advisor of Liberal Arts and Criminal Justice
Office: B11
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2351
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Biography: Dr. Chiquita D. Howard-Bostic is currently Social Science Content Area Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Social Sciences. She also holds the position of Director of Assessment. Dr. Howard-Bostic recieved her Ph.D. in Sociology at Virginia Tech in 2011. She has research and teaching certificates in Woman Studies and Race and Social Policy. She earned her Master’s degree (MUP) in Urban and Regional Planning, with a specialization in Urban Management, from the School of Architecture and Regional Planning at the State University of New York at Buffalo (UB). She also earned BA degrees in Social Science Interdisciplinary Studies and English, with a concentration in Legal Studies, from UB. Mrs. Howard-Bostic teaches the following courses: SOCI 203 and SOCI 203 (Online): General Sociology, CJUST299: Criminology, SOCI 299: Social Inequality, SOCI 210: Sociology of Diverse Groups, PSYC 203 (Online): Introduction to Psychology, and PSYC 205: Abnormal Psychology. |
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MS. STEPHANIE DEKLE
Lecturer of English
Coordinator of English Content Area
Advisor of Liberal Arts
Office: B23
(304) 260-4380 ext. 2347 |
Biography: Ms. Stephanie Dekle is currently English Content Area Coordinator and instructor of English in the School of Liberal Arts and Transitional Studies (LATS). She earned her Master’s degree in English from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama. She earned her BA degree in English from The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Ms. Dekle teaches the following courses: ENGL 101, ENGL 101 (Online), and ENGL 102.
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ADJUNCT FACULTY:
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS (ACFN) |
GENERAL STUDIES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (GSPE) |
DEVELOPMENTAL WRITING (LECTURERS)
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MUSIC |
CGEN |
MRS. AMY JO ASBURY
Lecturer, Music
MR. DAVID LEE ASBURY
Lecturer, Music |
MS. SHEILA DITTO
MRS. LAUREN FISHER
MR. CARL HAMSTEAD
MR. MIKE PETRIANO
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COMMUNICATIONS |
POLITICAL SCIENCE |
MS. SUZANNE JONES
Lecturer, Speech
MRS. ANGELIC KINDER
Lecturer, Speech
MS. REBECCA MYERS
Lecturer, Speech
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MR. BILL HARPER
Lecturer, American Federal Government
DR. JASON ALLEN
Lecturer, American Federal Government |
ENGLISH AND MODERN LANGUAGE |
SOCIAL SCIENCES |
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MR. JOHN NUNES
Lecturer, Economics
DR. JASON ALLEN
Lecturer, World History
MR. JON DIMARINO
Lecturer, World History
MR. BILL HARPER
Lecturer, World History
MR. RICHARD BISER
Lecturer, Psychology
MRS. DEBRA LASPINA-RUKENBROD
Lecturer, Psychology
MR. WILLIAM LUCHT
Lecturer, Psychology
MR. CHRISTOPHER COBIAN
Lecturer, Sociology and Psychology
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