Dr. Murl D. Tucker:
Chief Academic Officer
Vice President, Student Affairs
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Murl D. Tucker
Chief Academic Officer | Vice President, Student Affairs | Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
B.A. California State University, Fullerton
M.A. Alliant International University
Ph.D. Alliant International University
Dr. Murl D. Tucker’s professional career spans a wide range of areas in the fields of education, mental health, and business. In education, he has considerable experience working with undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of capacities including administration, counseling, and teaching. At the community college level, he counseled students to help them identify academic and career goals and formulate academic plans to help them realize those goals.
At California Coast University, Dr. Tucker has been actively involved in the accreditation process, program and policy development, program research, counseling students, curriculum development and the supervision of master’s and doctoral research. Some of his research interests include program design and development, organizational behavior, health psychology, creativity, personal narrative, media studies, wellness and environmental psychology.
In the mental health field, Dr. Tucker was responsible for providing therapy, clinical coordination, treatment planning and quality improvement and program development for both in-patient and out-patient mental health programs. In addition, he was active in marketing and administering the programs he worked in. In these varying capacities, Dr. Tucker worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. Prior to enrolling in graduate school, Dr. Tucker worked in the advertising, public relations and real estate development fields.
Areas of Specialization
- Psychopathology
- Organizational Psychology
- Geriatrics
- Creativity
- Research Methods
- Health Psychology
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Dr. Murl D. Tucker
Chief Academic Officer | Vice President, Student Affairs | Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Murl D. Tucker’s professional career spans a wide range of areas in the fields of education, mental health, and business.
Dr. Peng Chan
Dean, School of Administration and Management | Professor of Administration and Management
Dr. Chan holds a Law degree with top honors, an M.B.A. in Corporate Strategy & Finance, and a Ph.D. in Strategic Management.
Dr. Cynthia Teeple
Dean, School of Behavioral Science - Professor of Behavioral Science
Dr. Teeple brings a variety of professional experiences to her position as Dean of the School of Behavioral Science.
Dr. Patricia Insley
Dean, School of Education | Professor of Education
Dr. Insley brings a variety of professional experiences in her education career that has spanned over 40 years to California Coast University.
Dr. Lance Bohn
Professor, School of Criminal Justice
Dr. Bohn has a highly diverse background in both academics and the private sector.
Dr. Rich Axtell
Professor, School of Criminal Justice
Dr. Axtell has a highly diverse background in both academics and the private sector.
Dr. Hector Jusino, Jr.
Professor, School of Criminal Justice
Dr. Jusino has a highly diverse background in both academics and the private sector.
Dr. Mohamad Khatibloo
Dean, School of Criminal Justice | Professor of Criminal Justice
Dr. Khatibloo has a highly diverse background in both academics and the private sector.
Dr. Rachel Stein
Assistant Dean, School of Behavioral Sciences | Professor of Behavioral Science
Dr. Stein has worked in various non-profit and clinical settings for the past 15 years.
Dr. Taibeh Hosseinali
Professor of Education
Dr. Hosseinali has considerable experience in post-secondary education.
Dr. Cindy Brownell
Professor of Education
Dr. Brownell has considerable experience in both elementary and post-secondary education.
Angela Cenina
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs | Professor of General Education
Professor Cenina has an extensive background in Fine Arts and Humanities.
Dr. Daniel Moore
Professor of General Education
Dr. Moore has a strong background in the areas of teaching and research.
Dr. Daniel Elias
Professor of General Education
Dr. Elias has a strong background in the areas of teaching and research. He has taught courses in environmental science, biology, and agriculture.
Dr. S. Jeanette Guignard
Distance Education and Learning Design Officer | Professor of Administration and Management | Professor of Education
Dr. Guignard has over 20 years' experience in Sales, Marketing and Management.
Dr. Lakeleia Robinson
Professor of Administration and Management
Dr. Robinson has over 15 years' experience in Human Resources, Research, Finance, Healthcare, and Education.
Dr. Paul Borja
Professor of Administration and Management
Dr. Borja has an extensive background in Research, Healthcare, Leadership and Education.
Brigid Miraglia
Academic Affairs Specialist
Ms. Miraglia is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and has attended workshops that promote increased understanding and knowledge of the mental health field.
Dr. Shawn Moustafa
Professor of Administration and Management | Professor of Education | Professor of General Education
Dr. Moustafa brings experience, skills, and education in sociology, business development, marketing,
entrepreneurship, and project management.
Douglas Petrikat
Director of Academic Affairs | Professor of General Education | Professor of Administration and Management
Mr. Petrikat was born and raised in New York where he earned a B.A. in Communications and German Literature at Hunter College of the City University of New York.
Elizabeth Ramsey
Professor of General Education
Professor Ramsey has a strong background in English, the Humanities, and the Arts. As a professional writer, she has covered such diverse areas as fashion, the music world, and international culture.
Carl Rushmeyer
Professor of Criminal Justice
Professor Rushmeyer has a broad and varied professional background in the criminal justice field.
Jimmie Neal
Professor of Criminal Justice
Professor Neal has a broad and varied professional background in the criminal justice field.
Patricia Stubban
Professor of Administration and Management
Professor Stubban has over 20 years of experience in executive level positions in Operations and General Management.
Dr. Mario Tovar
Professor of Behavioral Sciences | Professor of General Education
Dr. Tovar has a broad background in both academics and mental health.
Marlene Woodworth
Professor of Administration and Management
Ms. Woodworth is a Board, CEO, and Business Coach who engages people to improve the performance of their boards and companies.
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