Graduate Catalog 2012-2013 
    
    Dec 21, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration and Faculty


Business Administration

Dean of the School of Business and Leadership

Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Director of the Graduate Program in Business

Julia A. Frankland
Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

Graduate Faculty

Julia A. Frankland
Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

John (Jack) P. Harris, II
Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron, M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University

Dennis D. Kincaid
Professor of Business Administration (1988)
B.A., Kent State University, M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University

Thomas A. Kratzer
Professor of Business Administration (1997)
B.A., Luther College; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Iowa

Maria Lai-Ling Lam
Professor of Business Administration (2001)
B.B.A., M.B.A., M.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., The George Washington University

Michael J. Ophardt
Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.P.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University

Roy C. Ramsaroop
Professor of Business Administration (1996)
B.A. St. Lawrence University; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., Saint Louis University

Albert H. Smith, Jr.
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1983)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.B.A., The Ohio State University; CPA, CMA

John T. Zietlow
Professor of Finance (2005)
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., The Ohio State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Margaret A. Atkinson
(1998) A.A., B.A., B.S., Southwest State University; M.B.A., The University of Akron; CPA

Deron M. Boring
(2010) B.A., Malone University; J.D., The University of Akron, School of Law

Lisa R. Goch
(2004) B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Tennessee; M.B.A., Malone University

Gregrey S. Greenfelder
(2011) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron

Eugene L. Guiley
(1999) B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron

Jerry N. Hall
(2006) B.S., M.L.H.R., The Ohio State University

Joann M. Johns
(2011) B.A., Wittenberg University; M.B.A., Ashland University

Michael M. Ott
(2003) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Kent State University

Jack R. Rogers
(2003) B.A., The State University of New York; M.S., Kent State University; CPA 
 

Counseling and Human Development

Dean of the School of Education and Human Development

Rhoda C. Sommers
Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University

Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development

Susan L. Steiner, LPSC
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2006)
B.A., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Graduate Faculty

Kara A. Kaelber, PCC-S
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2008)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

Dakota L. King-White, PC, LPSC
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2012)
B.A., Notret Dame College of Ohio; M.A., Heidelberg University; Ph.D., University of Toledo

Susan L. Steiner, LPSC
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2006)
B.A., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Nicole B. Becher
(2012) B.A., Walsh University; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Michelle A. Burch
(2011) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron

Gerianne L. Cumo, LPSC
(2010) B.S., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University

Andrea L. Dominick, PCC
(2010) B.A., University of Mount Union; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Sonji D. Gregory, PCC-S
(2011) B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Doctoral student, Regent University

Michele L. Heberling, PCC
(2007) B.A., Heidelberg College; M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Joshua L. Perkins
(2010) B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Doctoral student, Kent State University

Mark A. Welty, PCC-S
(2009) B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Walden University


Education 

Dean of the School of Education and Human Development

Rhoda C. Sommers
Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University

Director of the Graduate Program in Education

Alice E. Christie
Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

Graduate Faculty

Jeffrey R. Beine
Assistant Professor of Education (2008)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University

Alice E. Christie
Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

Beth A. Clark-Thomas
Professor of Education (1995)
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

Sarah K. Hamsher
Assistant Professor of Education (2011)
B.A., Grove City College; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D. candidate, The University of Akron

Mark E. Jakowski
Associate Professor of Education (2004)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University

Patricia L. Long
Professor of Education (1978)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron

Moses B. Rumano
Assistant Professor of Education (2011)
B.A., Africa University; M.A.E., Otterbein College; Ph.D., Miami University of Ohio

Rhoda C. Sommers
Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University

Donald A. Williams
Professor of Education (2003)
B.S., Wayne State University; M.S., SUNY-Albany; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Nicole L. Bush
(2012) B.A., Walsh University; M.Ed., Ashland University; Ed.D. candidate, Ashland University

Nancy K. Dunbar
(2012) A.A., B.A., and M.Ed., Kent State University

Michele D. Evans
(2012) B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University

James B. Gembar
(2010) B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.S., Kent State University

Lynne S. Kulich
(2010) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Mary M. Luchitz
(1999) B.S., University of Alaska; M.Ed., The University of Akron

Chris R. McBurney
(2010) B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron

Jeanette K. Meisel
(2012) B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.S., Kent State University

Karen S. Moore
(2010) B.S., The University of Akron; M.Ed., Kent State University

Jenny Naidu
(2012) B.A. and B.Ed., University of South Africa; M.Ed., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

Linnea L. Olbon
(2012) B.S., Kent State University; M.S., The University of Akron; Principalship, Ashland University

Mary L. Sweeney
(2004) B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., The University of Akron

Nancy F. Willett
(2006) B.S.Ed., The University of Akron; M.S.Ed., Malone University
 

Center for Professional Development School of Education

The Center for Professional Development provides high quality professional development opportunities to pre-K through 12th grade educators. Workshops and seminars are held throughout the year on topics across the curriculum. Subjects include technology, art, music, guidance, literacy, math, science, and social studies.

In addition, classes on character education, differentiation, multiple intelligences, organizing and managing the classroom, bullying, and poverty are presented.

Classes are offered after school and on Saturdays during the school year and full days during the summer months. Most classes take place on the Malone campus, but some are offered in lab situations, at local school settings, or online.

The Center for Professional Development sponsors special programs including the Annual Literacy Celebration and Writer’s Workshop.

Visit the website or contact the office for specific offerings.

Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Professional Development
Phone: 330.471.8593 Fax: 330.471.8343
Email: nvarian@malone.edu Website: www.malone.edu/cpd
 

Nursing 

Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Debra A. Lee
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2011)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center School of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing

Kathleen M. Flaherty
Professor of Nursing (1991–2003, 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University; Clinical Nurse Specialist

Graduate Faculty

Robin L. Adams-Weber
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2005)
B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Drexel University; D.N.P., Duquesne University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified

Stephanie L. Burgess
Instructor of Nursing (2011)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon Community Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix

Karen S. Distelhorst
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron City Hospital School of Nursing; M.S.N., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified

Kathleen M. Flaherty
Professor of Nursing (1991–2003, 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University; Clinical Nurse Specialist

Cecelia E. Gallagan
Instructor of Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University

Christine A. Harrington
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2012)
B.S., Creighton University; M.B.A. and M.S.N., University of Iowa

Debra A. Lee
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Susan K. McDevitt
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
B.S.N., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Bowie State University

Elizabeth W. McVan
Associate Professor of Nursing (1988-2001; 2009)
B.S.N., The Ohio State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron

Stephanie A. Reagan
Associate Professor of Nursing (2004)
Diploma in Nursing, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist

Elizabeth A. Rettew
Associate Professor of Nursing (1991)
B.S.N., Columbia University; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Post Master FNP, Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Judy L. Risko
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., Ursuline College; M.S.N., Kent State University; Child and Adolescent Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified

Lora L. Wyss
Associate Professor of Nursing (2001)
Diploma in Nursing, Mercy School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., George Mason University; Ph.D., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Jessica L. Boss
B.A. and Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University; Pharmacotherapy Specialist-Board Certified

Seth P. Brownlee
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University; Pharmacotherapy Specialist-Board Certified

Darin T. Carman
B.A., Lipscomb University; M.S.P.H., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Susan B. Coss
B.A., College of Wooster; M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Michelle L. Cudnik
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University; Pharmacotherapy Specialist-Board Certified

Christina J. Dewar
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University; Pharmacotherapy Specialist-Board Certified

Debbie L. Domer
B.A., Malone University; B.S., The Ohio State University

Marvin G. Ferguson
B.S., Ohio Northern University; M.B.A., Malone University

Angela M. Gager
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Kent State University; Post Master FNP, George Washington University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Rosanna F. Hess
B.S.N., Columbia University School of Nursing; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University

Sharon M. Juszli
B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Lynn M. Leon
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The Ohio State University

Tamara L. Lincoln
B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron: Adult Practitioner-Board Certified; Post Master FNP, George Washington University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Janice B. London
B.S.N. and M.S., University of Michigan

Patricia C. McLaughlin
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., University of South Florida

Laura A. Sadeghi
B.S.N., The University of Akron; M.S.N., University of Texas; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Gayle M. Roberts
Diploma, Cleveland Metro-Health School of Nursing; B.S.N., Ohio University; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified

Tammy D. Slayman
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Malone University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Kelly S. Smith
Diploma in Nursing, Butterworth Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., The University of Akron; M.S.N., Malone University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Phillip C. Teague
B.A., Malone University; M.S., The University of Akron; M.D., Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine


Organizational Leadership

Dean of the School of Business and Leadership

Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership

Mary E. Quinn
Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Graduate Faculty

Laura S. Foote
Instructor of Management Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron

Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Michael J. Ophardt
Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Phil.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University

Mary E. Quinn
Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

William P. Racine
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership (2012)
B.S., The University of Akron; M.B.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., Capella University

Lauren S. Seifert
Professor of Psychology (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Nancy A. Varian
Director of the Center for Professional Development, Assistant Professor of Education (2009)
B.S. and M.S., Mississippi State University; M.S., Ashland University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

Michele L. Williams
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Management Studies (2000)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

T. Scott Hackman
(2011) B.S., The University of South Carolina; M.B.A., Bowling Green State University

Karen A. Marando
(2012) B.S., Geneva College; M.A. and Ph.D., The Univeristy of Akron

Paul D. Slater
(2010) B.A. and M.S., Grove City College

Theological Studies

Dean of the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences

D. Nathan Phinney
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Director of the Graduate Program in Theological Studies

Bryan C. Hollon
Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University

Graduate Faculty

Bryan C. Hollon
Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University

Gregory J. Miller
Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University

Stephen K. Moroney
Professor of Theology (1993)
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University

Suzanne B. Nicholson
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham

D. Nathan Phinney
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

William P. Quigley
Instructor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div. and D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary

Larry D. Reinhart
Professor of Christian Education (1991)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Governor’s State University; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Joel R. Soza
Professor of Biblical Studies (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A.O.T and M.A.N.T., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Th., University of South Africa

Duane F. Watson
Professor of New Testament Studies (1989)
B.A., Houghton College; M.Div., Princeton Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Jeffrey R. Martell
(2011) B.S., The University of Akron; M.A.R., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Ed.Min. candidate, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

David M. Oliver
(2000) B.A., Syracuse University; M.Div., Duke University; D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary

Rick R. McQuistion
(2001) B.R.E., Great Lakes Bible College; M.Ed., Xavier University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Scott R. Wright
(2011) B.A., Princeton University; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Westminster Theological Seminary

Graduate Theological Studies Committee

The Graduate Theological Studies Committee is responsible for all policy decisions related to the Master of Arts in Theological Studies Program. Members for 2012-13 include all full-time faculty in the Department of Theology.