College of Professional & Liberal Studies Faculty and Staff
Established in 1975 as University College, and now the College of Professional and Liberal Studies since 2019, we continue our path as an innovator of new programs, a catalyst for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary efforts throughout the campus, and a facilitator for the community to interact with the University. We seek to provide access to quality educational programs and services for a diverse community of learners who seek change through increased knowledge and skill.
Department Deans
Dr. Richard Irwin
Executive Dean
901.678.2716
rirwin@memphis.edu
Dr. Joanne Gikas
Associate Dean
901.678.2716
jgikas@memphis.edu
Academic Coordinators and Advisors
Dr. Dorothy Hale
Asst Director, Student Services
MALS/MPS Advisor
901.678.2716
dmhale@memphis.edu
Dr. Colin Chapell
DLS Academic Advisor
Assistant Professor
901.678.3066
cbchpell@memphis.edu
Dr. Loretta Rudd
CDFS Coordinator
Clinical Associate Professor
901.678.4407
lrudd@memphis.edu
Barbara Fitzgerald
Legal Studies Coordinator
Assistant Professor
901.678.2716
B.Fitzgerald@memphis.edu
Jackie Cole
Academic Services Coordinator II
901.678.5716
jdcole1@memphis.edu
Captain Kimberly Coryat
Commercial Aviation Coordinator
Assistant Professor
kpcoryat@memphis.edu
Debbie Wyatt
College Academic Advisor II
901.678.2716
dwyatt@memphis.edu
Dr. Danesha Winfrey
College Academic Advisor II
901.678.2716
dnwnfrey@memphis.edu
Mary Ewart
Online Academic Services Coordinator
Academic Advisor
901.678.5784
mewart@memphis.edu
Administrative Support
Elizabeth Buck
Financial Services Associate
901.678.4287
ebuck@memphis.edu
Aurseman Lewis
Academic Service Coordinator I
901.678.2716
ablewis2@memphis.edu
Faculty
Dr. Loretta Rudd
CDFS Coordinator
Clinical Associate Professor
901.678.4407
lrudd@memphis.edu
Dr. Colin Chapell
DLS Academic Advisor
Assistant Professor
901.678.3066
cbchpell@memphis.edu
Captain Kimberly Coryat
Commercial Aviation Coordinator
Assistant Professor
kpcoryat@memphis.edu
Barbara Fitzgerald, Esq.
Legal Studies Coordinator
Assistant Professor
901.678.2716
B.Fitzgerald@memphis.edu
Curt Hart
Assistant Professor
901.678.2197
curthart@memphis.edu
Dr. Jeremy Killian
Assistant Professor
jkillian@memphis.edu
Dr. Hans Chun
Assistant Professor
hhchun@memphis.edu