Withdraw Failure
Effective Fall I Term 2014, the Withdraw Failure (WF) grade is an addition to the grading scale affecting all West Coast University students.
If a student requests to withdraw from a course after the first day of the 6th week of the scheduled course for 10-week courses or after the first day of the 9th week for courses in the MSOT, DPT, and PharmD programs, the student will receive a grade of “WF” which means “Withdraw Failure.” In other words, the student fails the course, but does so because they have withdrawn after the approved withdrawal period. A grade of “WF” will be calculated towards a student’s Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) and will also reflect as “credits attempted”, but not earned. Both the CGPA and credits attempted/credits earned are included in Satisfactory Academic Progress calculations. Dropping a course after the above-mentioned deadlines may have serious implications on a student’s academic standing; therefore, students are urged to discuss the possibility of withdrawing from a class with their respective academic dean or chair before doing so. The “WF” grade will also apply to students who are dropped after these deadlines due to exceeding attendance thresholds. The “WF” grade acts as both a withdrawal and a failure in regards to the University’s withdrawal, class repeat, failed courses, and class re-take policies. Please refer to the individual policies for additional information.
Withdrawal from a Course being Retaken
Effective Fall I Term 2014, the Withdrawal from a Course being Retaken policy has been modified to support the addition of the Withdraw Failure grading policy.
A withdrawal is not considered a course passed nor is it considered successfully completed.
Students in the BSN or LVN to BSN program who previously withdrew from a course (general education or core nursing course) may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In addition, a student who fails a course may not subsequently withdraw from the same course. In either case, if a student chooses to withdraw from a course being repeated before successfully completing the course, the student will receive a grade of “WF” in the course.
If a Dental Hygiene student retaking a course withdraws before completing the course for which he or she has received financial aid funds for re-taking, then that is not counted as his or her one allowed retake for that course.
Withdrawal from a Class
Effective Fall I Term 2014, the Withdrawal from a Class policy has been modified to support the addition of the Withdraw Failure grading policy.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a class in session after the Add/Drop period has ended, the student must submit a written request to the academic program Dean/Chair or appropriate academic administrator of the program. In order to receive a “W” on the student transcript record, the withdrawal request must be submitted prior to the end of the first day of the 6th week of the schedule course. If the request to withdraw is submitted after this deadline, the student will receive an “WF”. A grade of "W" does not count toward the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). A grade of “F” or “WF” will be calculated toward a student’s CGPA. However, “W”, “WF”, and “F” grades count toward the maximum allowable timeframe for program completion, as well as the student’s rate of completion (as defined in the University’s catalog policy for Satisfactory Academic Progress. A student's financial aid eligibility may be affected if the student withdraws from one or more classes. In addition, a student’s graduation date and ability to progress in their program may be affected if the student withdraws from one or more classes. Therefore, students are urged to discuss the possibility of withdrawing from a course with their campus financial aid advisor and Academic/Program Dean (s) prior to submitting a request to withdraw.
Solicitation and Distribution Policy
Effective Fall I Term 2014, the solicitation and distribution policy for health related activities should be followed.
As a general rule West Coast University prohibits persons who are not University officials or representatives from distributing any materials or soliciting any person on campus, while attending off-campus West Coast University events or in the adjacent area surrounding any University campus or event, unless such access is otherwise required by state law or statute. However, campus solicitation or distribution may be permitted on a limited basis for approved health related or University affiliated events/activities (such as but not limited to: health fairs; charitable and philanthropic activities; volunteer opportunities), as long as it supports the University mission statement or vision.
Authorization for campus and/or WCU solicitation or distribution is granted by submitting a completed Campus Activities Request Form that is available from the office of Student Affairs. If approved, all specific guidelines and/or restrictions stated during the approval process, as well as WCU policies and procedures must be followed.
Violation of this policy will be regarded as any other violation of University policy and may lead to sanctions, up to and including dismissal from the University.
BSN and LVN-BSN Admissions Requirement
LVN-BSN Admissions Transcript Requirement
Effective for students enrolling in the Fall I Term 2014, the Admissions Requirements for the BSN and LVN-BSN programs have been updated.
Applicants to West Coast University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing must submit all post-secondary transcripts to be eligible for acceptance. All post-secondary transcripts will be used for evaluation purposes in determining the appropriate level of NCLEX assistance required for all students.
- Students with 18 or more college credits will be required to submit all post-secondary transcripts as well as proof of high school graduation.
- Students with less than 18 college credits will be required to submit all post-secondary transcripts as well as official high school transcripts.
Applicants will be required to submit ALL post-secondary transcripts no later than two weeks prior to the scheduled term start. It is imperative that ALL post-secondary transcripts are received prior to this deadline, as the university will only evaluate coursework received before this deadline.
Students unable to meet the deadline for submission of transcripts may refer to the Exception Policy located in the University catalog. Exceptions will be considered under mitigating circumstances.
WCU-OC BSN and LVN-BSN Admissions Requirement
Effective for students enrolling into the Summer I Term 2014 (and thereafter), the Admissions Requirements for the BSN and LVN-BSN programs have been updated. This change affects students at the Orange County Campus only.
Applicants to West Coast University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at the Orange County campus need to demonstrate a minimum prior academic performance of 2.25 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) to be admitted. This criterion may be met in one of two ways:
1. Applicants submit their prior coursework for evaluation under the following conditions:
a. Applicants who have accumulated 18 or more college-level credits will be evaluated on the basis of their college-level academic cumulative grade point average and only proof of high school graduation is required;
b. Applicants who have accumulated fewer than 18 college-level credits, the 2.25 CGPA is evaluated based on their high school academic performance.
2. Applicants unable to obtain transcripts (including a GED) will be required to take the TEAS V exam and must achieve a score of 58.7 or higher in order to be admitted to the university.
Applicants will be required to submit all post-secondary transcripts no later than two weeks prior to the schedule term start. It is imperative that all post-secondary transcripts are received prior to this deadline, as the university will only evaluate coursework received before this deadline.
Attendance Policy
Language and clarification updates have been made to the Attendance Policy, effective in the Fall I Term 2014.
West Coast University emphasizes the need for all students to attend classes on a regular and consistent basis. In addition to research which demonstrates that regular class attendance enhances student success, consistent attendance and punctuality helps students develop good habits and behaviors necessary to compete in a highly challenging job market.
Students must be in attendance in class by the seventh day of the 10 week term. If at any time after the first week of class a student is absent from the University for more than 14 consecutive school days, excluding holidays and scheduled breaks of five calendar days or more, and no contact with an appropriate University official has been made during that period, the student will be withdrawn from the University.
The percentage is calculated on the basis of the clock hours identified in the catalog. For example, 30% of a three credit 45 hour (seat time) lecture course is 13.5 hours. Absences in excess of the applicable program policy will result in a grade of “F”. See sections for Class Repeats for Undergraduate or Graduate Students and Failed Courses.
Attendance for General Education and Areas of Study Courses
To maintain satisfactory attendance in all General Education courses and courses within the area of study, students may not be absent for more than 30% of a theory/lab course.
Attendance for Core Nursing Courses (NURS prefix)
Nursing students may not be absent for more than 30% of a NURS theory course. Absences in excess of 30% of any NURS theory course will result in a grade of "F". Nursing students may not be absent for more than 20% of a NURS skills lab or clinical course. Absences in excess of 20% in a NURS skills lab or clinical course will result in a grade of "NP."
Attendance for Core Dental Hygiene Courses (DHYG prefix)
Dental Hygiene students may not be absent for more than 20% of any DHYG course. Absences in
excess of 20% of any DHYG course will result in a grade of "F".
Attendance for Occupational Therapy Program (OCC prefix)
Students in the Occupational Therapy Program must be in attendance in class from the first day of the trimester.
Students should note that, in addition to the University Attendance policy, programs and courses may mandate additional attendance requirements. Please review the program handbook or course syllabus for further information.
Online and Blended Courses
For online or blended courses, attendance for the online portion is based on turning in assignments (in the online dropbox), assessments or exams, or weekly assigned discussion threads. If these components are submitted at times other than when assigned, attendance will be recorded as “Absent”. Students must submit a least one gradable activity per class every ‘class-week.’ A ‘ class-week’ for full online courses starts on a Monday of any given week and ends on the following Sunday at 11:55 PM PST.
A gradable activity includes, but is not limited to, the posting of a threaded discussion question, electronic submission of any course assignment to the ‘drop box’, electronic submission of a test / exam (if applicable), or any other course related activity that is graded.
Please Note: In Dental Hygiene blended courses, the ‘class-week’ corresponds to the week between the on-campus meeting times. For example, if the on-campus portion meets on Tuesdays, the related online portion begins that same Tuesday and ends the following Monday at 11:55 PM PST.
Bookend Courses
In bookend courses, the University is required by the Department of Education to verify the identity of students during the first week of classes, therefore physical attendance is mandatory. If a student misses the first day of a bookend course, they will be dropped from the course. In addition, any student who misses the last day of the class will be assessed a 10% penalty against their final course grade.
Military Duty
Students who are required to participate in military duties and are therefore required to be absent from their scheduled classes will not be penalized. The student must provide the appropriate academic administrator with written documentation verifying the required military leave and length of time requested; however, depending on the length of required military leave, a student may need to request a leave of absence.
Family Nurse Practitioner Price Increase
Effective July 10, 2014, the Family Nurse Practitioner degree and track has had a price increasing from $500 to $1,200 for the supplies & licensure.
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Degree Earned
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Master of Science
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Program Semester Credits
(incudling transfer credits)
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53
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Tuition Cost
(per credit)
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$725
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Total Tuition Cost
(not including additoinal fees)
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$38,425
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Registration Fee
(refundable)
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N/A
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Application Fee
(non-refundable)
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$75
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STRF Fee
(non-refundable)
|
$20.00
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Estimated Total Book Costs
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$2,286
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Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost
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$254
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Estimate for Uniforms
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$30
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Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Prep.
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$1,200
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Degree Earned
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Certificate
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|
Program Semester Credits
(incudling transfer credits)
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26
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Tuition Cost
(per credit)
|
$775
|
|
Total Tuition Cost
(not including additoinal fees)
|
$20,150
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Registration Fee
(refundable)
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N/A
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Application Fee
(non-refundable)
|
$75
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STRF Fee
(non-refundable)
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$10.50
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Estimated Total Book Costs
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$1,250
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Estimated Total Book Shipping Cost
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$125
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Estimate for Uniforms
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$30
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Estimate for Supplies & Licensure Prep.
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$1,200
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WCU-LA Faculty Listing
The faculty listing was updated June 1, 2014.
General Education
Miriam Kahan, PhD, MPH
Academic Dean
University of California, Los Angeles
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
M.S., Public Health
B.A., Sociology
Mork, Anita, MS
Associate Dean of Academics
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Kinesiology
B.S., Kinesiology
Pepper, Evan, PhD, MS
Chair, Science Department
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology
M.S., Molecular Biology
California State University, Northridge
B.A., Biology
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., Sociology
Bakhtiari, Shahram, MD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Tehran Azad University
Doctorate in Medicine
B.S., Biology
Biggerstaff, Gerald, MA
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Oklahoma City University
M.A., Psychology / Teaching and Counseling
B.S., Psychology
Gamo, Joel, MD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Doctorate in Medicine
University of the Philippines
B.S., Zoology
Kim, Hong, MSM
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State University, Los Angeles
M.S., Mathematics
University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Mathematics
White, Anthony, PhD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Southampton
Doctorate of Philosophy in Cardiovascular
Physiology and Pharmacology
B.S., Physiology and Pharmacology
Nursing (Undergraduate)
Bickley, Belinda, MSN, RN
Associate Dean of Nursing, Academics
California State University, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Francis, Judith,
Associate Dean, Nursing Administration
New York University
M.A., Counseling and Guidance
Baruch College
B.A., Psychology
Bekkendahl, Sharlynn, MN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Psychiatric Nursing and Community Mental Health
California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Psychiatric Nursing
Cross, Melanie, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
Mount Saint Mary’s College
M.S., Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
A.S., Nursing
College of the Canyons
A.A., Humanities
DaCosta, Brenda, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Family Nurse Practitioner
B.S., Nursing
Compton College
A.S., Nursing
Duncan, Owena, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Health Science
Dyer, Christine, MSN-Ed, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nurse Educator Role
University of Dayton, Ohio
B.S., Elementary Education and Allied Prof
Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
A.S., Nursing
Esmail, Karima, MSN, RN, ANP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State University, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing – Adult Nurse Practitioner Specialty
B.S., Nursing
A.S., Nursing
Hartman, Elizabeth, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Columbia University School of Nursing, New York
M.S., Nursing
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland
B.S., Nursing
Jamalpanah, Saba, MSN-Ed., RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
Mount Saint Mary’s College
M.S., Nursing
Oklahoma State University
B.S., Nursing
B.S., Microbiology
Jocson, Michelle, MSN-Ed., RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing – Healthcare Education
Holy Names University, Oakland
B.S., Nursing
Glendale Community College
A.S., Nursing
Joy, Jeny, MSN-Ed, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing Education
Panjab University
B.S., Nursing
Khan, Khadeer, MD, MSN-Ed., RN, FNP,
Associate Professor, Full-Time
Bangalore Medical College
Doctorate in Medicine
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nursing – Nursing Educator & Family Nurse Practitioner
Minasyan, Zoya, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Mount Saint Mary’s College
M.S., Nursing
Yerevan State University
B.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
A.S., Nursing
Mirzayan, Garen, MSN, MHA, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
Master of Health Administration
B.S., Nursing
Nwagwu, Gloria, MSN, RN, NP, PHN
Instructor II, Full-Time Faculty
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
University College Hospital
A.S., Nursing
Ogaldez, Victor, MBA, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration
B.S., Nursing
Los Angeles Valley College
A.A., Nursing, RN
Los Angeles City College
A.A., Liberal Arts
Paysan-Modina, Michelle, MSN, RN, NP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Nursing
Long Beach City College
A.S., Registered Nursing
A.S., Vocational Nursing
Rarang, Sasha, MSN-Ed., RN, ONP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Mount Saint Mary’s College
M.S., Nursing
Lyceum Northwestern University, Dagupan City
B.S., Nursing
Roces, Barbara, MSN, RN, ONP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing – Nurse Practitioner
University of Southern California
B.S., Nursing
Schaffer, Jeanne, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
B.S., Nursing
Taylor, Lynette, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
White, Kiiyonna, MSN, RN, PHN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing
University of Southern California
B.S., Health Promotion &
Disease Prevention Studies
Nursing (Graduate)
Lincoln, Barbara, EdD, MBA, MPH, MSN, RN
Assistant Dean, Post-Licensure Programs,
Full-Time
Pepperdine University
Master of Business Administration
Doctorate of Education in Organizational
Leadership
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Public Health
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Goldman, Linda, DNE, MSN, BSN
Associate Professor, Full-Time
Western University of Health Sciences
Doctorate in Nursing Practice
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
B.S., Nursing
Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Van Den Heever, Nicolaas, OTD, BOT, OTR/L
Dean / Program Director of Occupational Therapy
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Bachelor Occupational Therapy
Gale, Diane, MBA, OTR/L
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator / Assistant Professor
University of California, Irvine
M.A., Business Administration
Wayne State University
B.S., Occupational Therapy
McDonald, Ann PhD, MA, OTR/L, SWC
Associate Professor, Full-Time
University of Southern California
Ph.D., Occupational Science
M.A., Occupational Therapy
Arizona State University
B.A., Education
Murray, Erin, OTD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Creighton University
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Quinnipiac University
B.S., Occupational Therapy
Thomas, Heather, PhD, MA, OTR/L
Associate Professor, Full-Time
Trident University International
Doctorate of Philosophy in Health Sciences
University of Southern California
M.A., Occupational Therapy
California State University, Fullerton
B.S., Human Services
Health Administration (MHA)
Ako, Justin, DC
Chair of Health Administration
Southern California University of Health Science
Doctor of Chiropractic
Creighton University
B.S., Business Administration
Abrego, Joe, MHSA, Ed.D.
Instructor I, Adjunct
Alliant International University
Doctorate in Educational Leadership and
Management
Mount Saint Mary’s College
M.S., Health Services Administration
B.A., Management
Lugg, Marlene, MHSA, DHSR
Assistant Professor, Adjunct
University of Pittsburg
Doctorate in Health Services Research
M.S., Health Services Administration
University of Wisconsin
B.S., General Science
Macias, Ron, MHA, Ed.D.
Instructor I, Adjunct
Alliant International University
Doctorate in Technology and Learning
University of La Verne
M.S., Health Administration
B.S., Health Care Management
Okpala, Paul, MHACA, DHSc
Instructor II, Adjunct
A.T. Still University
Doctorate in Health Sciences
Bellevu University
M.S., Healthcare Administration
B.S., Healthcare Administration
Ashworth University
A.S., Healthcare Management
Reed, Alaisen, MHA, MBA, Ed.D.
Instructor II, Adjunct
University of Southern California
Doctor of Education
University of La Verne
Master of Business Administration
Master of Health Administration
B.S., Healthcare Management
Silberling, Rosanne, EdD, MN, BSN, RN
Adjunct
Pepperdine University
Doctor of Education in Institutional Management
University of California, Los Angeles
M.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
B.S., Nursing
Physical Therapy (DPT)
Hartgraves, Stan, PT, PhD
Dean / Program Director of Physical Therapy
University of Southern California
PhD., Physiology & Biophysics
M.S., Physiology
M.S., Systems Management
Southwest Texas State College
B.S., Biology
The University of Texas Medical Brach at
Galveston
B.S., Physical Therapy
Brown, Teressa, PT, DPT, OCS
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy Program
Simmons College
Doctor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Health Studies
Newstead, Ann, PT, PhD, GCS, NCS, CEEAA
Academic Coordinator, Part-Time
University of Texas-Austin
Ph.D., Kinesiology
University of Alabama-Birmingham
M.S., Community Health: Physical Therapy
SUNY College Potsdam
B.A., Biology/Chemistry
Leal, Michael, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Regis University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Master of Physical Therapy
California State University, Long Beach
B.A., Health Development
Pharmacy (PharmD)
Blanchard, Nicholas, PhD, M.Ed
Dean, School of Pharmacy
University of Washington
Doctor of Pharmacy
Campbell University
M.Ed. Science
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., Pharmacy
Chen, Geneva, PHRD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Houston
Doctor of Pharmacy
Ph.D., Pharmaceutics
Beijing Union University / Institution Tourism
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Chou, Tony, PhD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Western University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Chemistry
Farris, Fred, PhD
Associate Dean, Assessment and Educational Effectiveness, Full-Time
Purdue University
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry
Central State College
B.S., Chemistry
Gunaseelan, Simi, PhD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
North-Eastern Hill University
Ph.D., Physical Organic Chemistry
M.S., Organic Chemistry
B.S., Chemistry
Harieg, Sherwit, PhD, MSPH
Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
Touro University
Doctor of Pharmacy
M.S., Public Health
University of California, San Diego
B.A., Psychology
B.S., Biology
Hsu, Shih Young, M.Phil
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Wisconsin
Doctor of Philosophy in Social and Administrative Sciences in Pharmacy
University of Illinois at Chicago
M.S., Pharmacy
National Taiwan University
B.S, Pharmacy
Islam, Mohammed, PhD, M.Phil, M. Pharm
Associate Professor, Full-Time
Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University
Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences
M.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Dhaka
B.S., Pharmaceutical Sciences
Taheri, Reza, PhD, MBA
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Instructional Effectiveness, Full-Time
University of Minnesota
Doctor of Pharmacy
B.S., Pharmacy
B.A., Microbiology
University of Southern California
Master of Business Administration
Truong, Hoai An, DP, MPH
Chair, Department Pharmacy Practice, Full-Time
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Master of Public Health
Yang, Jae Wook, PhD
Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice, Full-Time
Western University of Health Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
Seoul National University
M.S. Pharmacy
Sahmyook University
B.S., Pharmacy
WCU-OC Faculty Listing
General Education
Al- Assal, Ahmed, MD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Iraq at Baghdad University
M.B.Ch.B., Medicine
Entezampour, Mo, MSBS, PhD
Chair of Science, Associate Professor, Full-Time
University of North Texas
Doctorate of Philosophy in Molecular Biology
M.S., Molecular Biology
North Texas State University
B.S., Biology/Chemistry
Jahani, Amir, MSBS
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of North Texas
M.S., Biological Science
North Texas State University
B.S., Biological Science
Petersen, Evan, MA
Instructor II, Full-Time
San Francisco State University
M.A., Mathematics
University of California, Berkley
B.A., Mathematics
Sirossians, Shahrokh, MSC
Instructor II, Full-Time
Texas Southern University
M.S., Chemistry
Huston-Tillotson University
B.S., Chemistry
Santa Ana College
A.S., Nursing
Tran, Benjamin, MBSc, MNSc
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Southern California
M.S., Neuroscience
University of Hawaii, Manoa
M.S., BioMedical Science
University of California, Irvine
B.S., Biological Science
Yang, Zhenyun, MSZ, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor, Adjunct
Indiana University
Doctorate of Philosophy in Anatomy and
Cell Biology
East China Normal University
M.S., Zoology
Suzhou Railway Teacher’s College
B.S., Biology Education
Dental Hygiene
Gerger, Debi, RDH, MPH
Dean of Dental Hygiene
Assistant Provost, Instruction and Curriculum
Loma Linda University
Master of Health Promotion
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Chaffey Community College
A.A., Liberal Arts & Sciences
Andrews, Karen, RDH, MA
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Detroit Mercy
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Chismark, Aubree, RDH, MSDH
Junior Clinic Coordinator, Assistant Professor,
Full-Time
University of North Carolina
M.S., Dental Hygiene Education
Ohio State University
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Hung, Audrey, RDH, MPH
Senior Clinic Coordinator, Assistant Professor,
Full-Time
University of Southern California
M.S., Public Health
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Le, Ashlynn, RDH, MA
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Ashford University
M.A., Health Care Administration
University of Southern California
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Medina, Laurene, RDH, MA
Senior Clinic Coordinator, Assistant Professor,
Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.A., Occupational Studies – Vocational Education
B.A., Vocational Education
Cerritos College
A.S., Dental Hygiene
Mehr, Fariba, MS, RDHAP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Columbia University, New York
M.S., Dental Hygiene
Tehran Business College
B.S., Business Administration
Tehran University
A.S., Dental Hygiene
Popa, Mihaela, RDH
Junior Clinic Coordinator, Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Bucharest
B.S., Environmental Research
West Los Angeles College
A.S., Dental Hygiene
Schram, Jo Anne, RDHEF, MA, JD
Clinical Administrator, Associate Professor, Full-Time
Kaplan University, Los Angeles
Juris Doctorate Degree
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.A., Education Administration
California State University, Long Beach
B.A., Vocational Education
Cerritos College
A.S., Dental Hygiene
Soderling, Frances, RDH, MA
Academic Administrator, Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.A., Occupational Studies
University of Baylor Caruth, Dallas
B.S., Dental Hygiene
Cerritos College
A.S., Pre-Dental Hygiene
Nursing (Undergraduate)
Rosa, Maria
Campus Dean of Nursing
University of California, Los Angeles
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Loma Linda University
Doctorate in Public Health
Master in Public Health
University of Puerto Rico
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Martinez, Erica, DNP, RN
Associate Dean of Nursing, Academics
University of Illinois at Chicago
Doctor of Nursing Practice
M.S., Nursing
Northern Illinois University
B.S., Nursing
Ruiz Muniz, Natalia
Associate Dean of Nursing, Administration
University of Phoenix
M.A., Organizational Management
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Bachelor of Business Administration
Abellera, Almina, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Alatrash, Manal, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Georgetown University
M.S., Nursing
University of Jordan, Amman
B.S., Nursing Science
Braasch-Neeman, Dina, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
Western University of Health Sciences
M.S., Nursing, Health Systems Leadership- Administrative Nurse Leader
West Coast University
A.S., Nursing
Brown-Farr, Nadine, MPH, RN
Instructor II, Adjunct
University of the West Indies
Master in Public Health: Health Education & Health Promotion
University Hospital of the West Indies
B.S., Registered Nursing
Caluya, Juan, MSN-Ed., RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
De Los Santos – STI College, Inc.
B.S., Nursing
Cebedo, Melissa, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
Western University of Health Sciences
M.S., Nursing
West Coast University
A.S., Nursing
Davidson, Tina, MN/M, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S, Nursing
M.S., Management
Tennessee Tech University
B.S., Nursing
Esquer, Nicole, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
California Tate University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
San Diego State University
B.S., Nursing
Fernan, Cecilia, MSN, RN
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
University of San Carlos, Philippines
B.S., Nursing
B.S., Biology
Gonzales, Maria, DPA, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of La Verne
Doctorate in Public Administration
Seton Hall University, New Jersey
M.S., Nursing
University of San Tomas, Philippines
B.S., Nursing
Helali, Afsaneh, MSN, RN, NP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
B.S., Nursing
Orumieh University, Iran
A.S., Nursing
Kardously, Jill, MSN, RN, CFNP, PHN
Instructor II, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
California State University, Fullerton
B.S., Nursing
Kiat-Floro, Joy, MBA, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing/Business Administration/Health Care Management
Metropolitan Hospital and School of Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Kim, Alan, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
Drexel University
B.S., Nursing
Frank University
B.S., Healthcare Management
Leedahl, Laura
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
La Sierra University
Doctor of Education, Administration & Leadership
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
Mount Saint Mary’s College
B.S., Nursing
Manning, May, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Goldenwest College
A.S., Nursing
Montoya, Esther, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Long Beach Community Beach
A.S., Nursing
Murphy, Bobbie, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
B.S. Nursing
Qadeer, Maimoona, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Pasadena City College
A.S., Nursing
Rahman, Nasreen, MSN, RN, FNP
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
Mahidol University, Thailand
M.S., Primary Health Care Management
Quaid-I-Azam University, Pakistan
M.S., Environmental Biology
B.S., Biology
Excelsior, New York
A.S., Nursing
Rojas, Cheryl, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Mount Saint Mary’s College
B.S., Nursing
Survillas, Kirstan, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Long Beach City College
A.S., Nursing
Thomas, Sunil, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Dominguez Hills
M.S., Nursing – Nurse Educator
Mahatma Gandhi University
B.S., Nursing
Tran, Thi, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
Walden University
M.S., Nursing
Loma Linda University
B.S., Nursing
WCU-Ontario Faculty Listing
General Education
Lerner, Bart EdD
Campus Academic Dean
West Virginia University
Doctor of Education
M.A., Human Resources and Education
University of California, San Diego
B.A., Psychology
Youssef, Moheb, MSOS, MD
Chair of Science
Medical Syndicate of Nordrhein
Doctor of Orthopedics
Cairo University
Bachelor of Medicine
Bachelor of Surgery
Dixon, Cynthia, MBMB
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
University of California, Riverside
M.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
B.S., Natural and Agricultural Science
Escalante, Jesse, MBMB
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of California, Riverside
M.S., Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
B.S., Biochemistry
Hilliard, Tashea, DC
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
New York Chiropractic College, Seneca Falls, NY
Doctor of Chiropractic
Fairleigh Dickinson University /
New York Chiropractic College
Undergraduate Studies – Biology / Pre-Chiropractic
Fairleigh Dickinson University
A.A. Liberal Arts
Ku, Howard, MBA
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
California State Polytechnic
M.S., Business Administration
B.A., Engineering
Muldong -Hein, Amie, MA, EdD
Assistant Professor, Full-Time
Angeles University, Philippines
Doctorate in Educational Management
M.A., Educational Leadership
New Era University, Philippines
B.S. Psychology
O’Bryan, Katherine, MAMA
Instructor II, Full-Time
Claremont Graduate University
M.A. Education
California State University, Fullerton
B.A. Communication
Williams, Valencia, PhD
Associate Professor, Full-Time
University of California, Riverside
Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedical Science
Clark Atlanta University
B.S., Biology
Youssef, Moheb, MSOS, MD
Associate Professor, Full-Time
Medical School, Egypt
Doctorate in Medicine and Surgery
German Medical Hospital, Germany
M.S., Orthopedic Surgery
Cairo University Medical, Egypt
B.S., Medicine
Nursing
Huerta, Gloria, DNP, MSN, RN
Campus Dean of Nursing
Loma Linda University
M.S., Nursing
Mary Hardin-Baylor College
B.S., Nursing
Schultz, Mary Anne , PhD, MBA, MSN, RN
Associate Dean of Nursing, Academic
University of California, Los Angeles
Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
The Claremont Graduate School
Master of Business Administration
Case Western Reserve
M.S., Nursing
University of Cincinnati
B.S., Nursing
Youngstown State University
A.S., Nursing
Bernstein, Seth, MS, NCC
Associate Dean of Nursing Administration
California State University, Sacramento
M.S., Counseling
Stanford University
B.A, Political Science
Arias, Megan, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Fullerton
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Cypress College
A.S., Registered Nursing
Balatero, Joelene, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
B.S., Nursing
Bovaird, Liliana, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
Peruvian Adventist University
B.S., Nursing
A.S., Nursing
Burton, Mike, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Kansas
M.S., Nursing
Union College
B.S., Nursing
B.A., Theology
Colletti, Brandy, MBA, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.B.A., Health Care Management
Azusa Pacific University
B.S., Nursing
Espinoza, Laura, MSN, RN, FNP
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner
Pacific Union College, Angwing
B.S., Nursing
East Los Angeles College
A.S., Nursing
Frazier, Christin, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Fullerton
M.S., Nursing
Hawaii Pacific University
B.S., Nursing
Gagalang, Evangeline, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
California State University, Fullerton
M.S., Nursing
University of Phoenix
B.S., Nursing
Pasadena City College
A.S., Nursing
Citrus Community College
A.S., Health Science
Holloway, Patricia, MSN-Ed, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Weber State University
A.S., Nursing
Jones, Louise, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
California State University, Fullerton
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Santa Ana College / Santiago Canyon College
A.A., Liberal Arts
A.S., Registered Nursing
Macayaon, Ligaya, MSN-Ed, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
A.S., Nursing
McConnell, Melodee, MSN-Ed, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Excelsior College
A.S., Nursing
Molina, Carolyn, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Adjunct
California State University, Fullerton
M.S, Nursing
San Diego State University
B.S., Nursing
Morrison, Susan, MSN, RN, NM
Instructor I, Full-Time
California State University, Long Beach
M.S., Nursing
State University of New York
B.S, Nursing
B.A., Psychology
Muhammad, Vonda, MSN-Ed., RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S, Nursing
Spaulding University
B.S, Nursing
Rievley, Cheri, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
Holy Names University
M.S., Nursing
B.S., Nursing
Los Angeles Harbor College
A.S., Registered Nursing
Thrasher, Bethany, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S., Nursing
University of Phoenix
B.S., Business Management
Mount San Jacinto College
A.S., Nursing
Tingson, Janette, MSN, RN
Instructor II, Full-Time
University of Phoenix
M.S., Nursing
Mountain View College
B.S., Nursing
Williams, Gillian, MSN, RN
Instructor I, Full-Time
Azusa Pacific University
M.S., Nursing
University of Phoenix-Online
B.S., Nursing
Scottsdale Community College
A.A.S., Nursing