Meet the SOAR Staff!

Calley Stevens Taylor SOAR Program Director

I graduated from UNC Asheville with a Bachelor's in Psychology with a Sociology minor. After graduation, I went to the University of Tennessee-Knoxville for my Master's Degree in College Student Personnel.
I've been working at UNC Asheville in Advising & Learning Support since March 2005. In addition to my job duties, which include advising, academic support, LSIC Peer Mentors, and SOAR (of course!) I'm particularly interested in the academic experiences of under-represented groups, ethics in higher education, student responsibility, and student-faculty communication.
I like to run and hike, read, work in the garden, quilt, go downtown and to local restaurants.
Ryan Moton SOAR Community Director

Ryan came to UNC Asheville after receiving his masters in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Ryan hails from Cleveland, OH where he graduated from Cleveland Central High school in 2000, and then he attended Mercyhurst College in Erie PA.
One of Ryan’s favorite quotes is “I may not change the world but I will spark the mind that changes the world.”
Precious Barksdale SOAR Intern

I'm a sophomore sociology major and I'm involved in BSA (Black Student Association), the Divine Ladies, Intervarsity, and the NUE NOIZ Step Team.

 
I was a SOAR student in 2007 and a SOAR Mentor in 2008. I think SOAR in an excellent program that aids in the preparation of a wonderful college experience at UNC Asheville.
Tayler Harris SOAR Mentor

My name is Tayler Harris and I am a rising Senior at UNC Asheville. I am double majoring in Political Science and History. I hope to attend grad school for either security studies or homeland security. I have been involved with Alpha Xi Delta, Underdog Productions (campus event planning), Student Government Association, Orientation, Study Away programs, and Ambassadors. I love it at UNCA and cannot get enough of it!! Although this is my first summer doing SOAR, I think this program is great for upcoming freshmen.

 
I enjoy all different kinds of music, exploring downtown Asheville, hiking/camping, and traveling. And I cannot wait for SOAR 2009!!
 
Frankie Camacho SOAR Mentor

 

 My name is Frankie Camacho. I am 19 years old. I am double majoring in DRAMA and MASS COMMUNICATIONS. When I graduate I hope to work with Disney and then Broadway in NYC.

 
During my freshman year I have been involved in many aspects on UNC Asheville's campus.  I was in the SOAR last summer, so I been through what you are about too experience. I can't wait to meet you in SOAR 2009!

 

Meet Your Faculty!
Dot Sulock

Dot Sulock has been teaching math at all levels at UNCA for 30 years. She attended MIT and Rowan University and has a Masters Degree in Mathematics from the University of Virginia. She teaches Humanities at UNCA, the Nuclear Dilemma, and is working on a project developing socially responsible units of Reality Math. She loves the outdoors, crafts, animals, sports, and teaching math.

 
Brian Butler

 
Brian Butler is Chair and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. He has degrees in Art, Philosophy and Law. His interests include the relationship of artistic practice to politics and the artistic aspects of legal thought. He lives in Swannanoa with his Wife Grace, his dog Max and their horses Piper, Suzy and Zuzu.