Admissions Committee is chaired by the Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Admissions Committee is to evaluate and review admission applications that have been submitted by prospective students who have special circumstances which must be considered and approved prior to admission. The Admissions Committee will determine if the applicant’s attendance at Pearl River Community College will be mutually beneficial to the applicant and the institution.
Meeting Schedule: A minimum of twice a year or as called by the Chair.
Admissions Committee
- Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Georgia Field, Director of Student Support Services
- Dalton Spiers, Assistant Director of Admissions and Disability Services
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Campus)
- Faculty and Staff Association Representatives (Hancock Campus and Poplarville Campus)
Advisement Committee is chaired by the Associate Vice President for Student Success and co-chaired by the Academic Counselor and CTE Counselor. Its members are the Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus, Department Chairs, Director of College Libraries, Career and Technical Student Services Coordinator (Poplarville), and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Advisement Committee is to provide support and direction for activities and services coordinated through the Office of Student Success.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as scheduled by the chair.
Advisement Committee
- Whitney Chambers, Director of Advisement, Chair
- Hannah Morris, Academic Advisor, Co-Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Leah Blossman, Chair of Department of Science, Mathematics, and Business (Poplarville/Instructor of Mathematics)
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Chris Christen, Chair of Department of Health and Science (Forrest County Campus)/Instructor of Biology
- Rodney Clark, Chair of the Department of Drafting and Design Technology and Instructor of Drafting and Design Technology
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC)
- Candice Entrekin, Year 1 ADN Coordinator
- Debbie Ferrill, Chair of Department of Occupational Training Technology (Forrest County Campus)/ Instructor of Business Technology
- Susie Hall, School Nurse
- Deana Holifield, Chair of Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (Poplarville) and Instructor of English
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Sonya Jordan, Chair of Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
- Michele Mitchell, Director of eLearning
- Yolanda Rankin, Year 2 ADN Coordinator
- Tara Rouse, Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of Wellness Center
- Ryan Ruckel, Department Chair (Forrest County Campus)/Instructor of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Jacki Runnels, Department Chair (Forrest County Campus)/Instructor of Mathematics
- Tracy Smith, Director of College Libraries
- Hannah Torchia, Academic Advisor
- Lauren Mayeaux, Department Chair/Instructor of Business Technology
- Greg Underwood, Dean of Academic Instruction (Forrest County Campus)
- Rosalyn Vaughn, Counselor (Forrest County Campus)
- Jason Walters, Chair of Department of Manufacturing Technology
Athletic Advisory Council is chaired by a person appointed by the President. Its members are the Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus, faculty members, staff members, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President, and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Athletic Advisory Council is to provide assistance in an advisory capacity to the intercollegiate athletic program as it relates to the overall philosophy and objectives of the College and to increase the College personnel’s awareness of the athletic program’s objectives and written policies.
Meeting Schedule: Meetings are scheduled as needed.
Athletic Advisory Council
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Regina Davenport, Instructor of Business and Real Estate Law
- Brad Ladner, Instructor of Construction Equipment Operation
- Eric Leatherwood, Instructor of English
- Robin Nix, Instructor of Spanish and English
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President
Calendar Committee is chaired by the Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost. Its members are the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP), Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA /Civil Rights Coordinator, Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs, faculty representatives, and staff representatives.
The purpose of the Calendar Committee is to prepare and recommend the official College Calendar. Meeting Schedule: Once every other year or as called by the Chair.
Calendar Committee
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Amanda Brumfield, Secretary/Schedule and Graduation Clerk to Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost and Staff Representative of the PRCC Faculty and Staff Association (Poplarville and Waveland)
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of BrownstonePerforming Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Alexandra Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications/Title IX
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William LewisHonors Institute (POP)
- Tonia MoodySeal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career & Technical Education Programs (Poplarville Campus)
- Craig Tynes, Director of Physical Plant
- Gloria Wasmund, Veteran’s Administration Certifying Official
Catalog Committee is chaired by the Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost. Its members are the; Director of Financial Aid; Vice President for Forrest County Operations; Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs; Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP); Vice President for College Operations; and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Catalog Committee is to provide assistance for reviewing, revising, and evaluating the College catalog.
Meeting Schedule: Meetings are scheduled as needed.
Catalog Committee
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Chair
- Tyia Brooks, Director of Financial Aid
- Amanda Brumfield, Secretary/Schedule and Graduation Clerk to Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost and Staff Representative of the PRCC Faculty and Staff Association (Poplarville and Waveland)
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Arlene Jones, Director of Nursing Education
- Alexandra Kennedy, Director of Resident and Student
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William LewisHonors Institute (POP)
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Center)
Default Prevention and Retention Committee is chaired by the Director of Financial Aid. Its members are the Data Management Coordinator (Financial Aid), Assistant Director of Admissions and Internal Process Developer, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance, and Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Center)
The purpose of the Default Prevention and Retention Committee is to conduct data analysis to determine the reasons for default at Pearl River Community College, formulate a set of intervention strategies, and use current resources to create effective, customized default prevention programs.
Meeting Schedule: Once a semester or as called by the Chair.
Default Prevention and Retention Committee
- Tyia Brooks, Director of Financial Aid, Chair
- Hanna Miller, Assistant Director of Admissions and Internal Process Developer
- Jaime Missimer, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator(Forrest County Center)
Development Foundation Scholarship Committee is chaired by the Executive Director of Development Foundation/Alumni Association. Its members are the Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs (Poplarville Campus), Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC), Development Foundation Accountant, Coordinator of Alumni Services, Director of Nursing Education, Coordinator of Student Onboarding, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance, Admissions and Records Specialist, Baptist Student Union Director, and Athletic Department/Coordinator of Compliance.
The purpose of the Development Foundation Scholarship Committee is to review and select students to receive funding and support provided to the PRCC Development Foundation. The committee will also review policies and related procedures to ensure that the Foundation scholarship process operates effectively and efficiently. Recommended and proposed changes will be presented to the President, who will then submit them to the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees.
Meeting Schedule: Twice each semester or as called by the Chair.
Development Foundation Scholarship Committee:
- Delana Harris, Executive Director of Development Foundation/Alumni Association, Chair
- Shana Breerwood, Development Foundation Accountant
- Mary Alice Chandler, Coordinator of Alumni Services
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs (Forrest County Campus)
- Stan Davis, Baptists Student Union Director
- Arlene Jones, Director of Nursing Education
- Eric Meeks, Athletic Department/Coordinator of Compliance
- Jaime Missimer, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance
- Dalton Spiers, Assistant Director of Admissions and Disability Services
- Kari Eve Valence, Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Disability Services Advisory Committee is chaired by the Director of Student Support Services. Its members are faculty, staff, and a student representative appointed by the President.
The purpose of the DisabilityServices Advisory Committee is to provide: 1) guidance and support related to professional judgment decisions of designated ADA/504 coordinators; 2) guidance and support for all policies and procedures related to disability accommodations provided to PRCC students including documentation standards, grievance procedures, the accommodation process, and the location of accessible facilities and services. The goal is the implementation of policies and procedures by the administration that accurately reflect PRCC’s philosophical approach to providing disability services and to ensure that disability related accommodations are provided to students@in compliance with federal statutes (Americans with Disabilities Act/ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Disability Services Advisory Committee
- Georgia Field, Director of Student Support Services, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Assistant Vice President for Hancock Center
- Steve Black, Instructor of History
- Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator
- Angelia Ryals, Counselor at the Forrest CountyCenter
- Craig Tynes, Director of Physical Plant
- Student Representative
Dramatics Committee is chaired by a faculty member appointed by the President. Its members are faculty members appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Dramatics Committee is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the dramatic and fine arts events scheduled by the College.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Dramatics Committee
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of BrownstonePerforming Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Patricia Cone, Instructor of Speech
- Pamela Jones, Instructor of Music
- Eric Leatherwood, Instructor of English
- LaDona Tyson, Instructor of Music, Director of Choral Groups, and Assistant Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center
eLearning Committee is chaired by the Director of eLearning. Its members are appointed by the President.
The purpose of the eLearning Committee is to provide guidance and assistance in regard to the goals related to the various aspects of distance education and the selection and implementation of instructional technology applications for the College.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
eLearning Committee
- Michele Mitchell, Director of eLearning, Chair
- Kira Arthurs, Instructor of Sociology (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Patricia Cone, Instructor of Speech
- Christine Davis, Instructional Design Coordinator
- Matt Logan, Chief Information Officer
- Robert Maynard, Instructor of Biology and Faculty Representative of the PRCC Faculty & Staff Association (Poplarville & Hancock Campus)
- Caycee Simon, Full-Time Nutrition Online Instructor
- AmySmith, Instructor of Business Technology(Forrest CountyCenter)
- Justin Williamson, Instructor of English (Poplarville Campus)
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Center)
Environmental Health and Safety Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services. Its members are the, Director of Physical Plant, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Executive Assistant to the President, and School Nurse.
The purpose of the Environmental Health and SafetyCommittee is to ensure that adequate programs are provided for the protection of the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff and for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations.
Meeting Schedule:Meetings are scheduled as needed.
Environmental Health and Safety Committee
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Susie Hall, School Nurse
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Craig Tynes, Executive Director of Facility Planning and Capital Projects
Fiscal Management Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services. Its members are the President, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/ Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP), and Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost.
The purpose of the Fiscal Management Committee is to provide assistance in the Fiscal Management of the College and to submit budget requests for respective divisions.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
FiscalManagement Committee
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Adam Breerwood, President
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William Lewis HonorsInstitute (POP)
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost
General Education Committee is chaired by a faculty member appointed by the President. Its members are appointed by the President.
The purpose of the General Education Committee is to lead the faculty in determining general education competencies expected of all degree-seeking students, to oversee annual assessments of student achievement of these competencies, to participate in preparing periodic program reviews of general education, and to see to the implementation of recommendations for improvement that result from annual assessments and periodic program reviews.
Meeting Schedule: As called by the Chair.
General Education Committee
- Lonnie Burchell, Coordinator of Biology/Instructor of Biology, Chair
- Kira Arthurs, Instructor of Sociology (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Charles Cavalier, Instructor of Computer Science
- Jamie Dickson, Assistant Director of Wellness Center and Instructor of HPR
- Doug Donohue, Instructor of Mathematics (Forrest County Campus)
- Tyrone McLaurin, Instructor of Barbering
- Melinda Miller, Instructor of Biology and Secretary/Treasurer of PRCC Faculty and Staff Association (Poplarville and Hancock Campus)
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC)
- Marjory Thrash, Instructor of English
Graduation Committee is chaired by a faculty or staff member. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Graduation Committee is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate graduation ceremonies for the College.
Meeting Schedule: Once a year or as called by the Chair.
Graduation Committee
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Chair
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Amanda Brumfield, Internal Process Developer
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Gene Keith, Chief of Campus Police, Poplarville
- Adam Parker, Assistant Director of Public Safety for Forrest County Operations
- Butch Raby, Director of Public Safety
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis HonorsInstitute
- Sarah Smith, Work Study/Scholarship/State Aid Specialist
- Tracy Smith, Director of College Libraries
- Robert Vincent, Assistant Director of Physical Plant
Homecoming Committee is chaired by the Executive Director of Development Foundation and Alumni Association. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Homecoming Committee is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate Homecoming activities.
Meeting Schedule: Once a year or as called by the Chair. Homecoming Committee
- Delana Harris, Executive Director of Development Foundation and Alumni Association, Chair
- Katie Ball, Instructor of Marketing Management Technology
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Marie Bowden, Custodian Supervisor
- Shana Breerwood, Accountant, Development Foundation and Alumni Association
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Mary Alice Chandler, Coordinator of Alumni Services
- Jason Francis, Coordinator of Student Activities
- Student Government Association President (Forrest County Campus)
- Ronn Hague, Instructor of Film and Video Technology/MuseumDirector
- Susie Hall, School Nurse
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Alexandra Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications/Title IX
- Matt Logan, Chief Information Officer Enterprise Application Services
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services
- Patrick Ochs, Director of Athletics
- Tara Rouse, Director of the Wellness Center and Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Butch Raby, Director of Public Safety
- Student Government Association President (Poplarville Campus)
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William LewisHonors Institute (POP)
- Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Mark Smith, Instructor of Commercial Truck Driving
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost
- Craig Tynes, Director of Physical Plant
- LaDona Tyson, Instructor of Music, Director of Choral Groups and Assistant Director of Brownstone PerformingArts Center
- Kimberly Woods, Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing
- Jerome Wilson, Aladdin Services
- Cheerleading Coach
- Honors Institute President
- Phi Theta Kappa President
Institutional Review Board is chaired by the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP). Its members are the Grants Accountant, Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development, Vice President for Hancock Campus, Dean of Academic Instruction, and a community representative.
The purpose of the Institutional Review Board is to review survey proposals in order to ensure that each one is in compliance with the federal policy regarding the protection of human subjects.
Meeting Schedule: As called by the Chair.
Institutional Review Board
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis HonorsInstitute (POP), Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development
- John Grant, Community Representative
- Amanda Parker, Online Biology Instructor
- Dalton Spiers, Director of Admissions and Disability Services
- Julie Ray, Grants Accountant/Inventory Control Manager
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs, Poplarville Campus
Instructional Council is chaired by the Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost. Its members are the Vice President for Forrest County Operations; Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs; Director of College Libraries; Director of Nursing Education; faculty representatives; and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Instructional Council is to provide guidance for the instructional programs of the College and to evaluate and approve changes in the curriculum.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Instructional Council
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Rodney Clark, Chair of Department of Drafting and Design Technology/Instructor of Drafting and Design Technology
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Lonnie Burchell, Coordinator of Biology/Instructor of Biology
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Deana Holifield, Chair of Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (Poplarville) and Instructor of English
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of BrownstonePerformingArts Center/Instructor of Music
- Arlene Jones, Director of Nursing Education
- Jaime Missimer, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance
- Christina Sumrall Miller, Online Public Speaking Instructor
- Keri Sanford, Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology (Forrest County Campus)
- Amy Smith, Instructor of Business Technology (Forrest County Campus)
- Tracy Smith, Director of College Libraries
- Kim Sanford, Instructor of Medical Laboratory/Department Chair
- Tyler Surber, Instructor of Psychology
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville)
- Greg Underwood, Dean of Academic Instruction (Forrest County Campus)
Instructional Support Services Committee is chaired by the Director of College Libraries. Its members are the Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Forrest County Campus Librarian, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Director of Professional and Community Development, faculty representatives, and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Instructional Support Services Committee is to provide assistance to the Library and other areas of the College that provide support for the instructional area.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Instructional Support Services Committee
- Tracy Smith, Director of College Libraries, Chair
- Janet Armour, Librarian/Testing Proctor (Hancock Campus)
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Director of Professional and Community Development
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Melinda Miller, Instructor of Biology and Secretary/Treasurer of PRCC Faculty and Staff Association (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Sharon Nightengale, Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing
- Amy Smith, Instructor of Business Technology(Forrest County Campus)
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost
- Anna M. Standberry, Librarian – Forrest County Campus
- Justin Williamson, Instructor of English
IT Governance Committee is chaired by the Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost. Its members are appointed by the President.
The purpose of the IT Governance Committee is to provide assistance to the Chief Information Officer in the area of technology advancement.
Meeting Schedule: Once a semester or as called by the Chair.
IT Governance Committee
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Matt Logan, Chief Information Officer
- Michele Mitchell, Director of eLearning
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP)
- Craig Tynes, Executive Director of Facility Planning and Capital Projects
Marketing Committee is chaired by the Director of Marketing and Communications. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Marketing Committee is to discuss the strategic marketing and public relations plans for the College.
Meeting Schedule: Once a year or as needed to develop promotional plans regarding events, programs, and branding.
Marketing Committee
- Patrick Ochs, Director of Marketing and Communications, Chair
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Katie Ball, Instructor of Marketing Management Technology
- Matthew Gordon, Instructor of Art
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of BrownstonePerforming Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Alexandra Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications/Title IX
- Jennifer Laborde, Associate DegreeNursing Skills LabManager
Physical Plant/Maintenance Committee is chaired by the Director of the Physical Plant. Its members are the Vice President for Forrest County Operations and Executive Assistant to the President.
The purpose of the Physical Plant/Maintenance Committee is to provide assistance for the upkeep of physical facilities and equipment.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Physical Plant/MaintenanceCommittee
- Craig Tynes, Executive Director of Facility Planning and Capital Projects, Chair
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
Planning and Effectiveness Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/ Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP). Its members are the Director of Institutional Research/ Director of Professional and Community Development, Assistant Vice President for Hancock Center, faculty representatives, and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Planning and Effectiveness Committee is to provide assistance in facilitating a program of institutional effectiveness and outcomes assessment for the College.
Meeting Schedule: Once a semester or as called by the Chair.
Planning and Effectiveness Committee
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP), Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Mike Bass, Director of Bands and Instructor of Music
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Lonnie Burchell, Coordinator of Biology/Instructor of Biology
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC)
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Director of Professional and Community Development
- Linda Griffis, Lead Instructor of Practical Nursing (Poplarville Campus)
- Katherine Griggs, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator
- Jonathan Morris, Instructor of Mathematics
- Tara Rouse, Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of Wellness Center
- Terri Ruckel, On-Line English Instructor
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Campus)
Policy and Procedure Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/ Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP). Its members are the Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Vice President for College Operations, Dean of Career and Technical Education Programs, t h e Student Government Association President, faculty representatives, staff members, and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Policy and Procedure Committee is to provide planning that will enable the College to meet the needs of those served by the College. As part of this planning process, the Committee will recommend policies and related procedures for the governance of the College to the President, who will then submit them to the Administrative Council and the Board of Trustees.
Meeting Schedule: Twice each semester or as called by the Chair.
Policy and Procedure Committee
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William LewisHonors Institute (POP), Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Lonnie Burchell, Coordinator of Biology/Instructor of Biology
- Melissa Bryant, District Wide Practical Nursing Department Chair and Instructor of Practical Nursing (Forrest County Campus)
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Whitney Chambers, Director of Advancement
- Glenn Dale, Instructor of Chemistry and Coordinator of Chemistry
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Director of Professional and Community Development
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Caleb Thornton, Student Government Association President
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Michele Mitchell, Director of eLearning
- Yolanda Rankin, Associate Degree Nursing – Year 2 Coordinator
- Jacki Runnels, Department Chair (Forrest County Campus), Instructor of Mathematics
- Martha Lou Smith, Vice President for Instruction/Provost
- Greg Underwood, Dean of Academic Instruction (Forrest County Campus)
- Gloria Wasmund, Veteran’s Administration Certifying Official
Professional Development Committee is chaired by the Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development. Its members are the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP), Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus, faculty representatives, staff members, and others as appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Professional Development Committee is to propose and plan activities for the development of the faculty and staff.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Professional Development Committee
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Tim Dedeaux, Assistant Director of Institutional Research/Office of Student Success Data Analyst
- Cheryl Frierson, Workforce ProjectManager/Coordinator of Workforce Compliance
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of Brownstone Performing ArtsCenter/Instructor of Music
- Katherine Griggs, Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator
- Lisa Mapp, Operational Assistant
- Kathleen Martin, Administrative Assistant to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness
- Tiffany McCardle, Administrative Assistant Secretary to Director of Institutional Research
- Tyrone McLaurin, Instructor of Barbering
- Michele Mitchell, Director of eLearning
- Erick Moffett, Instructor of Chemistry and Biology
- Johnathon Morris, Instructor of Mathematics and PRCC Faculty and Staff Association (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus) President
- Julie Ray, Grants Accountant/Inventory Control Manager
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William Lewis HonorsInstitute (POP)
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Gloria Wasmund, Veteran’s Administration Certifying Official
Recruitment Committee is chaired by the Director of Recruitment (Poplarville Campus). Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Recruitment Committee is to provide feedback to the Assistant Director of Recruitment, ensuring potential students become current students at PRCC.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Recruitment Committee
- Kari Eve Valence, Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Mike Bass, Director of Bands and Instructor of Music
- Rebecca Brown, Dean of Workforce and Community Development
- Christine Davis, Instructional Design Coordinator
- Georgia Field, Director of Student Support Services
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Trevor Hunt, Chair of Department of Fine Arts and Communication/Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center/Instructor of Music
- Maghan James Smith, Assistant Vice President of Student Services Executive Assistant to the President
- Alexandra Kennedy, Assistant Director, Recruitment and Marketing and Communications/Title IX
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services
- Michelle Mitchell, eLearning Coordinator
- Patrick Ochs, Athletic Director
- Amanda Parker, Online Biology Instructor
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC)
- Keri Sanford, Department Chair/Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator
- Ruby Smith, Director of Adult Education, (District-Wide)
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Ladona Tyson, Director of Choral Groups and Assistant Director of Brownstone Performing Arts Center
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Campus)
Retention of Students Committee is chaired by the Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/ Civil Rights Coordinator. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Retention of Students Committee is to provide assistance in the retention of students.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Retention of Students Committee
- Tonia Moody Seal, DirectorAdmissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Tyia Brooks, Director of Financial Aid
- Georgia Field, Director of Student Support Services
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (FCC)
- Eddie Sandifer, ADA/VA Coordinator
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Campus)
River Rewards Committee is chaired by the Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development. Its members are the Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Vice President for Hancock Campus, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services, Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator, and faculty and staff representatives.
The purpose of the River Rewards Committee is to recognize and reward faculty and staff for being involved in college activities and events which support Pearl River Community College students.
Meeting Schedule: Once a semester or as called by the Chair.
River Rewards Committee
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research/Director of Professional and Community Development, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Delana Harris, Executive Director of Development Foundation /Alumni Association
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Tara Rouse, Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of Wellness Center
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP)
Student Activities Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services. Its members are faculty and staff appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Student Activities Committee is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate student activities and intramural activities.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Student Activities Committee
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Jamie Dickson, Assistant Director of Wellness Center and Instructor of HPR
- Jason Francis, Coordinator of Student Activities
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Alexandra Kennedy, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications/Title IX
- Henrik Madsen, Head Women’s Soccer Coach and Wellness Center Assistant
- Tara Rouse, Director of the Wellness Center and Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Martha Lou Smith, Senior Vice President for Instruction/Provost
- Shannon Smith, Secretary/Receptionist HPR
- Nichole Watkins, Instructor of Biology/Anatomy and Physiology (Forrest County Campus)
- Camille Williams, Coordinator of Residence Life Housing
- Student Government Association Representative
Student Services Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services Its members are the Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services, Director of Financial Aid, faculty representative(s), and others as appointed by the President. Members also include the President, Vice President, and Secretary of the Student Government Association.
The purpose of the Student Services Committee is to provide assistance in planning and evaluating activities to enrich and improve student life.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Student Services Committee
- Jeff Long, Vice President for Poplarville Campus and Student Services, Chair
- Student Government Association Vice President
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Tyia, Brooks, Director of Financial Aid
- Jason Francis, Coordinator of Student Activities
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Student Government Association Secretary
- Butch Raby, Director of Public Safety
- Caleb Thornton, Student Government Association President
- Ryan Ruckel, Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (Forrest County Campus), Instructor of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Michelle Wilson-Stokes, Dean of Student Services and Special Populations Coordinator (Forrest County Campus)
Substantive Review Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/ Dean of the Dr. William Lewis Honors Institute (POP). Its members are the Assistant Vice President for Hancock Campus; Director of Dual Enrollment, Mathematics, and Business/Instructor of Mathematics; Vice President for Forrest County Operations.
The purpose of the Substantive Review Committee is to review any changes in the SACSCOC Substantive Change for Accredited Institutions policy, communicate this information to College personnel, and ensure that the College is in full compliance with this policy.
Meeting Schedule: As called by the Chair.
Substantive Review Committee
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William LewisHonors Institute (POP), Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Karen Bond, Director of Dual Enrollment
- Jana Causey, Vice President for Forrest County Operations, Allied Health, and Nursing Programs
- David Collum, Dean of Career and Technical Instruction (Forrest County Campus)
- Jaime Missimer, Assistant Director of Financial Aid Compliance
- Amy Townsend, Dean of Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Forrest County Campus)
Wildcat Wellness and Recreation Committee is chaired by the Department Chair of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of Wellness Center. Its members are appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Wildcat Wellness and Recreation Committee is to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the components needed in the Wellness Center.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Wildcat Wellness and Recreation Committee
- Tara Rouse, Chair of Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation and Director of the wellness center, Chair
- Raymunda Barnes, Vice President for Hancock Campus
- Anna Busby, Instructor of Associate Degree Nursing
- Henrik Madsen, Head Women’s Soccer Coach and wellness Center Assistant
- Chris Christen, Chair of Department of Health and Science and Instructor of Biology (Forrest County Campus)
- Melanie Davis, Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness/Director of Professional and Community Development
- Jamie Dickson, Assistant Director of Wellness Center and Instructor of HPR
- Georgia Field, Director of Student Support Services
- Jason Francis, Coordinator of Student Activities
- Susie Hall, School Nurse
- Candace Harper, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Business Services
- Maghan James Smith, Executive Assistant to the President
- Arlene Jones, Director of Nursing Education
- Amanda Parker, Online Biology Instructor
- Butch Raby, Director of Public Safety
- Jennifer Seal, Vice President for Planning and Institutional Research/Dean of the Dr.William LewisHonors Institute (POP)
- Tonia Moody Seal, Director of Admissions and Records, ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator
- Shannon Smith, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist HPR/Wellness Center
- Dawn Vosbein, CommunityRepresentative
Workforce Education Committee is chaired by the Dean of Workforce and Community Development (District-Wide). Its members are the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, Deans for Career and Technical Education (2), Workforce Project Managers (4), Director of Recruitment, and Assistant Director of Admissions/Internal Process Developer.
The purpose of the workforce Education Committee is to determine ways and means of improving workforce training.
Meeting Schedule: Once each semester or as called by the Chair.
Workforce Education Committee
- Rebecca Brown, Dean of Workforce and Community Development, Chair
- Deloris Butler, Workforce Case Manager
- Michelle Coleman, WIN Case Manager
- David Collum, Dean for Career and Technical Education (FCC)
- Cheryl Frierson, Workforce Project Manager/Coordinator of Workforce Compliance
- Richard Gleber, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communication
- Angie Kothmann, Director of Governmental and Community Relations
- Richard Lewis, Workforce Project Manager
- Hannah Miller, Assistant Director of Admissions and Internal Process Developer
- Amy Townsend, Dean for Career and Technical Education (Poplarville Campus and Hancock Campus)
- Troy Teadt, Workforce Project Manager
- Michael Yarbrough, Workforce Project Manager
