Admissions Staff

B.S., M.A., Fayetteville State University

B.A.

Bio:

Shasta Culbreth, Associate Director of Admissions, is in charge of internal operations. Shasta’s duties include managing communications for accepted students, supervising the support staff, and coordinating campus visits. A native of Sampson County, Shasta has been an employee of Methodist University since May 1996.

B.A., Fayetteville State University

Bio:

Melissa is a native of Fayetteville, N.C.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in Music from Fayetteville State University in 2004.  Since then, Melissa has held various roles in education with both Cumberland County Schools and the N.C. Community College System.  Melissa works with students whose last names start with A-C.

B.S., Methodist University

Bio:

Alexis Harris is a native of Fayetteville, N.C. and 2021 graduate of Methodist University with a degree in Kinesiology. She joined the office in June 2021. Prior to her role as Admissions Counselor, she served as the Admissions Receptionist and Administrative Assistant. She works with students whose last names start with S-Z.

B.A., Meredith College; M.A., North Carolina State University

Bio:

Elizabeth Hunter is from the Sandhills region of N.C. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Meredith College in 2004 and a master’s degree in Liberal Studies from N.C. State in 2010. She joined the Methodist University Admissions staff in July 2021.  She is responsible for students with the last names starting with I-M.

B.S; M.B.A., Methodist University

Bio:

Jamie Legg, Dean of Admissions, joined the Methodist University admissions staff in May 1997. Jamie received his MBA from Methodist University in December 2009. His primary responsibilities include overseeing strategic planning in the admissions office, day-to-day supervision of the Admissions Staff, student search, research, special projects and admissions marketing. Jamie is responsible for students whose last name falls between N and S, and his travel territory includes parts of North Carolina.

B.A.

Bio:

Rick Lowe, Vice President for Enrollment Services, has been at Methodist University since 1996. A native of Fayetteville, Rick has over 20 years of experience in college admissions. His primary responsibilities include supervision of admissions, financial aid, and veteran services. Rick does some in-state travel during the fall.

Degrees:

B.S., Methodist University

Bio:

A. J. Mejia is originally from Washington DC and began working in Admissions in June 2021. He graduated from Methodist in 2019 with a Major in Applied Forensic Science and a Minor in Justice Studies. He served as an Assistant Coach for the Men’s Lacrosse Team for the last two years. He is responsible for students with the last names starting with D-H.

Bio:

Ms. Ray’s main responsibilities include assisting with the communication flow to prospective students, greeting campus visitors, and answering the university switchboard.