CTU Administration
President’s Office
Andrew H. Hurst
University President
BS, University of Virginia
Connie Johnson
Chief Academic Officer and Provost
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
MBA, Nova Southeastern University
Keith Armstrong
Vice President, Admissions
BS, Illinois State University
Jaimie Aister
Ombudsman
MA, Concordia University – Chicago
Elise Baskel
Chief Operating Officer
MBA, Northwestern University
Jeff Busam
Vice President, Student Services
BA, Northern Illinois University
Carla Caldwell
Vice President, Admissions
BS, University of Pittsburgh
Matthew Friedman
Vice President, Human Resources
MBA, Colorado Technical University
Terri Hines
Vice President, Student Affairs
MM, Northwestern University
Erin Kraft
Director, Financial Analysis and Planning
MBA, Northern Illinois University
Academic Affairs
Connie Johnson
Chief Academic Officer and Provost
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
MBA, Nova Southeastern University
Ruth Tarantine
Vice Provost and University Dean, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DNP, Chatham University
MSN, University of Pittsburgh
Melissa Burton-Williams
Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
DM, University of Phoenix
MA, University of Chicago
Jenna Obee
Director, University Libraries
MLS, Emporia State University
Colleen Wilson
University Registrar
MEd, American InterContinental University
Colorado Campus Leadership
Jeremy Walker
Vice Chancellor of Colorado Campuses
MBA, Colorado Technical University
Beth Braaten
Campus Vice President, Community Relations
MSM, Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Student Affairs
Terri Hines
Vice President, Student Affairs
MM, Northwestern University
Patrick Condon
Director, Student Success
BA, DePaul University
Benjamin Dixon
Director, Student Success
MBA, American InterContinental University
Nicolette Miller
Director, Student Success
MBA, University of Phoenix
Tricia Sigler
Director, Student Success
BS, Eastern Illinois University
Andre Smith
Director, Learning Solutions
MA, Northern Illinois University
CTU Board of Trustees
Ronald E. Frieson
President of Foundation and External Affairs
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Mark Handler, Chair
Executive VP Managing Director (Retired)
The Walt Disney Internet Group
Andrew H. Hurst
University President
Colorado Technical University
Belinda M. Leon, Ed.D
President
Premier Educational Consulting, LLC
Stanley P. Mengel
President and CEO (Retired)
Missouri Council on Economic Education
Vito A. Pampalona
Founder and President
Vito Anthony Homes
Thomas W. Peterman, Ph.D.
Vice President for Distance Learning
Park University (Retired)
Stacey Sauchuk, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Church of the Savior
Kate Sawyer
Assistant Vice Chancellor
South University (Retired)
Marcia A. Wratcher, Ph.D.
President
EDU Consulting Associates, LLC
Faculty
Adjunct Faculty Listing
CTU selects faculty with demonstrated experience, advanced degrees, and teaching qualifications to deliver industry-relevant education. The University's distinguished faculty are focused on fostering student success and highly interactive student development. Information on faculty leadership can be found on the following pages. Information on CTU's adjunct faculty can be found at the following link on the University website: https://www.coloradotech.edu/Media/Default/CTU/documents/resources/ctu-faculty-listing.pdf
College of Business and Management
College of Business and Management
Ahmed Omar
University Dean, College of Business and Management
DBA, Argosy University
MBA, LaSalle University
Catherine McBride
University Executive Program Director, College of Business and Management
DBA, Northcentral University
MBA, University of Phoenix
David Gliddon
University Executive Program Director, College of Business and Management
PhD, Penn State University
MS, University of Scranton
Amir Al-Nizami
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
PhD, University of Colorado
MPM, Keller Graduate School of Management
Barbara Alston
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
DBA, Nova Southeastern University
MBA, Averett University
Trish Elley
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
PhD, Capella University
MA, Jones International University
Patricia Penrod
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
MBA, Regis University
Josh Rhodes
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
MSM, Colorado Technical University
Kenny Roberts
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
PhD, Argosy University
MBA, University of Detroit-Mercy
Margareta Smith-Knopik
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
PhD, University of Nebraska Lincoln
MPA, University of Nebraska Omaha
Keya Simon
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
DBA, Argosy University
MBA, Webster University
Susan Walker
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
DBA, Walden University
MBA, Avila University
Craig Williams
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
PhD, Kent State University
MBA, Cleveland State University
Trenessa Williams
Lead Faculty, College of Business and Management
DBA, Walden University
MBA, Nova Southeastern University
College of Computer Science and Technology
College of Computer Science and Technology
Yanzhen Qu
University Dean, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, Concordia University (Canada)
ME, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Richard Cai
University Program Director, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago
MS, University of Illinois at Chicago
Mazen Haj Hussein
University Program Director, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, University of Ottawa
MCS, University of Ottawa
Janet Durgin
Program Chair, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, Capella University
MISM, Keller Graduate School of Management
Noura Abbas
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, University of Southampton
MS, University of Southampton
Mazen Al-Khatib
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, University of Louisiana
MSc, Iowa State University
Anastasia Biggs
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, Capella University
MIS, University of Phoenix
Howard Evans
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, Capella University
MS, North Carolina A&T State University
Derek Sedlack
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
PhD, Nova Southeastern University
MS, Nova Southeastern University
Brent Wilson
Lead Faculty, College of Computer Science and Technology
DCS, Colorado Technical University
MS, Nova Southeastern University
College of Engineering
College of Engineering
Richard (Rocky) Hudson
Program Chair, College of Engineering
MS, Naval Postgraduate School
Ricardo Unglaub
Lead Faculty, College of Engineering
PhD, University of Colorado
MS, California State Polytechnic University
Department of Doctoral Studies
Department of Doctoral Studies
Karen O’Donnell
University Program Director, Department of Doctoral Studies
PhD, Ohio University
MA, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Sloane Signal DeBose
Program Chair, Department of Doctoral Studies
PhD, Jackson State University
MBA, Tulane University
Debra Burrington
Lead Faculty, Department of Doctoral Studies
PhD, University of Utah
MPA, Brigham Young University
Chris Jenkins
Lead Faculty, Department of Doctoral Studies
PhD, Oklahoma State University
MEd, University of Oklahoma
Lisa Ratliff-Villareal
Lead Faculty, Department of Doctoral Studies
DM, Colorado Technical University
MSM, Indiana State University
Laura Burnham
Doctoral Coordinator
MA, San Diego State University
College of Security Studies
College of Security Studies
Lizabeth Jordan
University Dean, College of Security Studies
DM, Colorado Technical University
MPA, University of Colorado
Clarence Moore
University Executive Program Director, College of Security Studies
MA, University of Phoenix
David Browne
Program Chair, College of Security Studies
JD, Case Western Reserve University
Russell Ford
Lead Faculty, College of Security Studies
PhD, Walden University
MS, Walden University
Rhonda Johnson
Lead Faculty, College of Security Studies
JD, University of South Dakota
MS, University of South Dakota
Rhonda Ntepp
Lead Faculty, College of Security Studies
JD, University of Colorado
College of Nursing and Health Studies
College of Nursing and Health Studies
Ruth Tarantine
Vice Provost and University Dean, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DNP, Chatham University
MSN, University of Pittsburgh
Rose Nieves
University Associate Dean, College of Nursing and Health Studies
PhD, University of South Florida
MSN, University of South Florida
Laura Sliwinski
University Executive Program Director, College of Nursing and Health Studies
PhD, Alliant International University
MS, Tulane University
Bonnie White
Program Chair,College of Nursing and Health Studies
EdD, Walden University
MSN, Framingham State College
Kim Chapman
Lead Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DNP, American Sentinel University
MSN, University of Missouri
Tiffany Halfacre
Lead Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DHSc, A.T. Still University
MS, University of South Florida
Tasia Hilton-Betton
Lead Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Studies
PhD, Walden University
MA, Ashford University
Pazanta (Devonn) Goolsby
Lead Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DHA, University of Phoenix
MBA, University of Phoenix
Gitana Ng
Lead Faculty, College of Nursing and Health Studies
DNP, Nova Southeastern University
MS, South University
Bethany Shoemaker
Clinical Coordinator, College of Nursing and Health Studies
MSN, Western Governors University
Margaret LaRose
Nursing Coordinator, College of Nursing and Health Studies
MSN, Regis University
College of General Education and Psychology
College of General Education and Psychology
Amy Sloan
University Dean, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, Argosy University
MA, University of Tennessee
Margaret Carmack
University Executive Program Director, College of General Education and Psychology
PhD, University of North Carolina
MA, College of William and Mary
Jennifer Daines
University Executive Program Director, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, Benedictine University
MA, University of Texas at San Antonio
Mary Ann Pellengrino
University Executive Program Director, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, Argosy University
MA, University of South Florida
Lynette Cornelius
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, Argosy University
MA, University of Phoenix
Max Fassnacht
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MA, University of British Columbia
Tonya Haas
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MS, Johns Hopkins University
Amanda Herwatic
Lead Faulty, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, University of Nebraska
MS, University of Central Arkansas
Scott Moreno
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MS, Purdue University
Abigail Ngwako
Lead Faulty, College of General Education and Psychology
PhD, Keiser University
MeD, National Louis University
Regina Peebles
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MA, University of Missouri
Sarah Pingrey
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
PhD, George Washington University
Joshua Rockey
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MA, Ball State University
Sheneka Smith
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MS, University of Fort Lauderdale
Nancy Trojanowski
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
EdD, Grand Canyon University
MS, Illinois Institute of Technology
Leah Willis
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
PhD, University of Virginia
Kristi Yorks
Lead Faculty, College of General Education and Psychology
MFA, Naropa University