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As part of the commitment to the Chattanooga area, professors at the University of Tennessee of Chattanooga offer their expertise on a consulting basis to the local business community. The UTC College of Business provides a comprehensive listing of the available areas of business expertise along with the appropriate contact information. |

UTC College of Business
Foreign Languages
Vicki Steinburg Area of Expertise: Francophone cultures and the empowerment of women in business Telephone: 425-2309 Email: Victoria-Steinburg@utc.edu
Geology Department:
Habte G. Churnet, UC Foundation Professor & Head Area of expertise: geology Telephone: 425-4404 or 425-4546 Email: churneth@comcast.net
Ann Holmes, Assistant Professor Area of expertise: stratigraphy, sedimentology, paleontology science education Telephone: 425-1704 Email: ann-holmes@utc.edu
Tracy S. Jones, Assistant Professor Area of expertise: environmental geology Telephone: 425-4409 Email: tracy-jones@utc.edu
Jonathan W. Mies, Wilson Distinguished Teaching Associate Professor Area of expertise: structural geology, rock mechanics, hydrology, mineralogy, x-ray diffraction Telephone: 425-4606 Email: jonathan-mies@utc.edu
Wayne K. Williams, Lab Coordinator Area of expertise: sedimentary petrology/oil and gas development Telephone: 425-4427 Email: wayne-williams@utc.edu
Philosophy and Religion Dennis Plaisted, Assistant Professor Areas of Expertise: various areas of applied ethics, including medical ethics, business ethics and environmental ethics; philosophy of religion; the history of early modern philosophy. Telephone: (423) 425-4472 Email: dennis-plaisted@utc.edu
Political Science
Jean Howard-Hill, Adjunct Professor Areas of Expertise: Created and designed many innovative educational, skills development, management and training programs; develops, evaluates and assesses programs that service schools, government, consumers, businesses and the general public, to enhance the learning and work environment; integrates the use of cutting edge technology into educational curriculum development, business development, and training; and works with disadvantaged organizations to develop programs, funding strategies, and program monitoring, evaluation and assessment. Worked with HBCU (historically black colleges and universities), as well as Hispanic and American Indian serving institutions of higher learning to bridge the digital divide, and to enhance the academic achievements of African-Americans students through the Higher Education and Higher goals Project. Telephone: 425-5702 Email: Jean-Howard-Hill@utc.edu
Psychology
D. Lisa Cothran, Ph.D. Area(s) of Expertise: Social and Personality Psychology; Multicultural Psychology Telephone: 425-2320 Email: Lisa-Cothran@utc.edu
Brian J. O’Leary, Ph.D. Area(s) of Expertise: Diversity in Organizations, Organizational Justice Training and Development, Organizational Development, Groups and Teams in Organizations Telephone: 425-4283 Email: Boleary@utc.edu
Bart L. Weathington, Ph.D. Area(s) of Expertise: Employee Selection, Job Analysis, Performance Management and Appraisal Employment, Interviews Assessment Centers, Test Validation Training and Employee Development, Succession Planning Compensation, and Benefits Sports Psychology Telephone: 425-4289 Email: Bart-Weathington@utc.edu
Sociology/Anthropology
Barbara Medley, Associate Professor and Director CSAS Area of Expertise: Conducts applied social research, including telephone/mail surveys, interviews, focus groups, program evaluation, attitude/behavioral polling, etc. Telephone: 423-425-2342 Email: Barbara-Medley@utc.edu
Nicholas Honerkamp, Professor and Director Archeology Insititute Area of Expertise: Archaeological research, including Cultural Resource Management surveys, testing, and mitigation; historical documentary research. Telephone: 423-425-4411 Email:mailto:Nick-Honerkamp@utc.edu
Dr. H. Lyn Miles, UC Foundation Professor of Anthropology Area of Expertise: Marketing and consumer behavior, organizational culture of workplaces and institutions International business - intercultural communication, Focus groups, in-depth marketing research with firsthand participation, policy assessment, Workplace gender issues, Disability issues and ADA compliance, Special events Telephone: 423-425-4440; Home: 770-842-7010 Email: Lyn-miles@utc.edu
Shela R. Van Ness, Associate Professor Area of Expertise: Juvenile Delinquency; Community Corrections; Crime Prevention; Urban Planning and Community Problem-Solving Telephone: 425-4598 Email: Shela-VanNess@utc.edu
Theatre and Speech
Katie Schwartz, Adjunct Instructor Area of Expertise: Consultant in public speaking, accent modification and executive communication skills. Telephone: 425-4374 Email: info@BusinessSpeechImprovement.com
Chris Clark, Adjunct Instructor Area of Expertise: Filming/Movies Telephone: 425-4374 Email: cncclark@hotmail.com
John Fulmer Associate Dean and First Tennessee Professor The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Telephone: (423) 425-4101 e-mail: John-Fulmer@utc.edu
College of Engineering and Computer Science University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Introduction
The College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee is an organization of students, faculty and staff members committed to engagement with our community. In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Engineering, and Computer Science, the College has well equipped laboratories and special facilities for conducting research.
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