Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
DAVID P. MURRAY, Chair
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER, Vice Chair
DANIEL D. CALE, Secretary
GERALD L. SMELTZER, Treasurer
The Executive Committee
MARK B. BENEDICT
DANIEL D. CALE
DAVID A. KING
DAVID P. MURRAY
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER
GERALD L. SMELTZER
JOHN P. WILLIAMS, JR.
Trustees
GARRY E. ANDERSON, D.M.D.
General Dentist, Tulsa, Oklahoma
STANLEY R. ANDERSON, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Physician, Jackson Family Practice, North Canton, Ohio
MARK B. BENEDICT
Attorney at Law-Managing Partner, Genesis Group LLC, Lovettsville, Virginia
H. DAVID BRANDT, Ph.D.
President, George Fox University (Retired), Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
DANIEL D. CALE
Pastor, Hughesville Friends Church, Hughesville, Pennsylvania
JAMES E. CHARMLEY
Director - Product Technology, The Timken Company, Canton, Ohio
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD
Senior Pastor, Morningside Friends Church, Port St. Lucie, Florida
CECILE E. FRANSMAN, Ed.D.
Educational Consultant, North Canton, Ohio
R. B. HOLMES, JR., D.Min.
Pastor, Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Florida
SHARON HUANG
Evangelical Friends Church Minister; Elementary School Educator, Kent, Ohio
DAVID A. KING, Ph.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio
DANIEL J. KORMAN
Teacher, Rose City Area Schools, West Branch, Michigan
DAVID K. LINTON
Director, Corporate Development, Diebold, Incorporated, North Canton, Ohio
MICHAEL G. MAY
Commercial Real Estate Broker, San Marino, California
RHONDA J. MITCHELL, N.D.
Homemaker, Beloit, Ohio
A. DARLEEN MOSS
Teacher (Retired), Canton City Schools, Canton, Ohio
DAVID P. MURRAY, J.D.
Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Washington, D.C.
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER
Partner, The Ruhlin Group LLC, North Canton, Ohio
DAVID P. RAWSON, Ph.D.
Ambassador of the United States (Retired), Professor of Political Economy, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
FRANK R. RAYMOND, D.O.
Physician/President, Marysville Obstetrics and Gynecology, Marysville, Ohio
GERALD L. SMELTZER
Chief Financial Officer, Formworks Systems, LLC, Akron, Ohio
GEORGE E. SUTTON
Human Resources Manager/Educator (Retired), U.S. Departments of Treasury and Defense, Mechanicsville, Virginia
WILLIAM H. THORLA
Senior Vice President, The Golden 1 Credit Union, Sacramento, California
ROBERT J. WAFULA, Ph.D
Instructor, Columbus State Community College, Columbus, Ohio
JOHN P. WILLIAMS, JR., Ph.D.
General Superintendent, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Canton, Ohio
University Collegium
David A. King, Ed.D.
President (2012)
B.S., Eastern Mennonite University; M.S., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University
Donald L. Tucker, Ed.D.
Provost (2009)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A. and M.Div., Assemblies of God Graduate School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
Stephen T. Weingart, M.B.A.
B.A., Malone University; M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
Vice President for University Advancement
Christopher T. Abrams, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Development; Interim Vice President for Enrollment (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.Ed., Alfred University; Ed.D., University of Arkansas
Joy E. Brathwaite, M.S.A.
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs (2010)
B.Sc., University of the West Indies (Barbados); M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Administrative Staff
The year in parentheses indicates the year of original employment which is not, in all cases, the same as the beginning year for the position listed.
Admissions
Jody A. Dimit (1991)
Campus Visit Coordinator
Linda A. Hoffman, M.A. (2013)
Director of Admissions - Undergraduate and Graduate
Jacob C. Jenks, B.A. (2011)
Admissions Counselor
Phyllis J. Johnson (2001)
Special Event Coordinator
David A. Lewis, B.A. (2011)
Admissions Counselor/Coordinator of Multicultural Recruitment
Natalie D. Plummer, M.A.Ed. (2013)
Transfer Counselor
Robert L. Sampsel, B.A. (2006)
Associate Director of Admissions
Anissa D. Scott, B.A. (2006)
Office Manager
Sara H. Swope, B.A. (2009)
Enrollment Marketing Coordinator
Morgan L. Wagner, M.A. (2010)
Admissions Counselor
Victoria D. Watts, M.A.Ed. (2013)
Admissions Counselor
Beth A. Wright, B.A. (2000-01; 2002)
Admissions Counselor
Advancement/Alumni
Esther A. Bardo, M.L.I.S. (2010)
Manager of Development Research
John C. Fehlman, B.S., CFRE (1990)
Senior Development Officer for Intercollegiate Athletics
F. Allen Fraley, B.A. (2001)
Director of The Malone Fund
Erica S. McKinney, B.S. (1997)
Coordinator of Constituency Information
Douglas C. Reichenberger, M.Ed. (1994)
Director of Alumni Career Services
Deborah M. Robinson, B.S. (2000)
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
Howard E. Taylor, M.A. (1999)
Senior Gifts Officer
S. Jane Taylor (1993)
Office Manager, University Advancement
Nancy C. Wagner, B.A. (1996)
Director of Estate Design and Advancement Research
Stephen T. Weingart, M.B.A. (2013)
Associate Vice President for Advancement
Athletics
Charles R. Grimes, M.S. (1997)
Athletic Director
Mark W. Bankert, M.A. (1987)
Associate Athletic Director
Kelly N. Boyd, B.S. (2011)
Head Cheerleading Coach
Thomas T. Crank, M.A.Ed. (2003)
Head Baseball Coach
Heather G. Curtis, M.M. (2009)
Head Golf Coach/Women
Joshua Flannery, M.A.T.S. (2010)
Assistant Football Coach
David H. Gramlich, M.B.A. (2008-09; 2010)
Assistant Track & Field Coach/Men & Women
Leta E. Gramlich, B.A. (2008)
Head Soccer Coach/Women
Jack B. Hazen, M.A. (1967)
Head Cross Country Coach/Men & Women
Director of International Sports Promotions
Eric D. Hehman, M.A. (2010)
Head Football Coach
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2008)
Head Volleyball Coach/Women
Senior Women’s Administrator
Kenneth G. Hyland, M.A.Ed. (1972)
Head Golf Coach/Men
Michael G. Leggett, B.A. (2006)
Assistant Sports Information Director
Tenequa Martin, M.B.A. (2013)
Head Softball Coach
Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Head Track & Field Coach/Men & Women
Jason D. Mishler, B.A. (2011)
Head Basketball Coach/Women
Devin P. Murphy, M.B.A. (2013)
Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Men & Women
Brian T. Mogus, B.A. (2011)
Head Tennis Coach/Men & Women
Joel G. Penner, M.A. (2012)
Assistant Football Coach
John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Coordination
Cliff Schenk, B.S. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
Kyle L. Schenk, M.A. (2007-08; 2010)
Assistant Football Coach
Brian D. Stock, M.B.A. (2012)
Head Soccer Coach/Men
Timothy D. Walker, M.S.S. (2009)
Head Basketball Coach/Men
Business Office
Tracy L. Miller, B.A. (2012)
Finance Manager
Elaine C. Arick (1994)
Budget Manager
Norma K. Bardo, A.A.S. (2000)
Business Office Supervisor and Information Coordinator
Barbara A. Coburn (1993)
Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs
Linda J. Simons, A.A.B. (1979)
Degree Completion and Payroll Accounts Specialist
Center for Student Success
Patricia L. Little, B.A. (1981)
Director of the Center for Student Success
Deborah K. Black, B.A. (2002)
Academic Adviser
Anna M. Meadows, B.A. (2005)
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Colleen S. Winney, B.A. (2000)
Assistant Director and Career Development Adviser
Distributed Learning
John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Director of Distributed Learning
Sharon M. Purvis, B.A. (1996)
Program Manager
Financial Aid
Pamela S. Pustay, B.A. (1998)
Director of Financial Aid
Carolyn L. Bixler (1998)
Financial Aid Information Coordinator
Judith A. Haverstock (2001)
Financial Aid Counselor/NCAA Athletic Coordinator
Laura Klco, B.A. (1997)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Kim L. Overholt (2004)
Loan Coordinator
Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment
Deborah K. Craven (1994)
Office Coordinator
Dan DePasquale, M. A. (1985)
Senior Recruiter/Adviser
Cheryl A. Ford, B.A. (2007)
Degree Completion Recruiter/Adviser
Douglas L. Gregory, B.A. (2008)
Recruiter/Adviser
Human Resources
Michael J. Fairless, B.A. (2008)
Director of Human Resources
Maureen J. Adams (1997)
Director of Employee Benefits and Payroll
Danielle M. House, B.A. (1997-2005; 2013)
Payroll Specialist
Diann S. Koch (1991)
Director of Campus Mail Services
Debra D. Mittas, M.B.A. (2004)
Office Manager-Human Resources/Administrative Specialist-Administrative Services
Information Technologies
Shawn M. Campbell, B.A. (1999)
Systems Analyst
Joshua J. Ervin, B.A. (2004)
Applications Analyst
Michael R. Felcyn (2011)
Technical Support Specialist
Michael J. Garwood, B.A. (2013)
Instructional Technology Specialist
Colin E. Henry, B.A. (2012)
Programmer Analyst
Kenneth E. Jeffries II (2013)
Technical Support Specialist
William P. Keith, B.A. (2013)
Help Desk Analyst
M. Adam Klemann, M.S. (2003)
Support and Infrastructure Manager
Holly L. Krills, B.A. (2004)
Applications Analyst
Ryan M. Laux, B.A. (2012)
Event Technical Services Coordinator
John D. Rivers (1992)
Enterprise Systems Manager
James M. Shaffer, A.A. (2001)
Senior Network Engineer and Security Information Officer
Alexander Yu, B.S. (1993)
Senior Systems Engineer
Library
Rebecca L. Fort, M.A. (1981)
Acting Director of Library Services; Public Services Supervisor
Janice L. Anderson, M.L.S. (1972)
Reference Librarian/Cataloger
Blair J. Mercier, B.A. (2010)
Assistant Administrator for Library Management
Periodicals/Gifts and Exchange Librarian
Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Reference Librarian/Systems
Amy M. Yuncker, M.L.I.S. (2012)
Reference Librarian/Archivist
Office of the Registrar
Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar
Sondra K. Easterly (2008)
Assistant Registrar, Graduate and Non-traditional Programs
Patti J. Elkins, B.A. (1982-86; 1996-97; 2006)
Assistant Registrar, Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Jill A. Nieb (1988)
Office Coordinator
Office of Spiritual Formation
Linda J. Leon, M.A. (1995)
Director of Spiritual Formation
Timothy G. Longbrake, B.A. (2012)
Assistant Director of Spiritual Formation
Physical Plant
James E. Palone, A.S. (1993)
Director of Physical Plant
Bonnie K. Schott (2005)
Supervisor of Housekeeping
Russell E. Thorn (1981)
Service and Grounds Supervisor
Kris G. Vincent (1992)
Maintenance Supervisor
Office of the President
Amy B. Green, B.A. (1996)
Executive Secretary to the President
L. Randall Heckert, M.Div. (1997)
University Pastor
Office of the Provost
Diane M. Chambers, Ph.D. (1996)
Director of the Honors Program
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Director of The College Experience
John P. Harris II, Ph.D. (1991)
Director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement
Charles R. Lartey, Ph.D. (2010)
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Secretary to the Provost
Gregory J. Miller, Ph.D. (2000)
Director of General Education
Karen R. Warner, M.A.Ed. (1987)
Assistant to the Provost
College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
D. Nathan Phinney, Ph.D. (2004)
Dean of the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
Jack D. Ballard Jr., Ph.D. (2003)
Chair of the Department of Music
James F. Brothers, B.A. (1998)
Designer/Technical Director of the Theatre Program
James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of Language and Literature
Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center
Donghai Chen, Ph.D. (1990)
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences
Barbara M. Drennan, Ph.D. (1992)
Chair of the Department of Visual Arts
Malcolm Gold, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
David W. Hahn, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Jane Hoyt-Oliver, Ph.D. (1984-91; 1998)
Chair of the Department of Social Work
Tammie L. McKenzie (1994)
Chair of the Department of Communication Arts
Robert J. Moffitt, B.S. (1985)
Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator
Stephen K. Moroney, Ph.D. (1993)
Chair of the Department of Theology
D. Nathan Phinney, Ph.D. (2004)
Acting Chair of the Department of Psychology
School of Business and Leadership
Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst, D.B.A. (2000)
Dean of the School of Business and Leadership
Dennis D. Kincaid, Ph.D. (1988)
Director of the Graduate Program in Business
Michael J. Ophardt, Ph.D. (1996)
Chair of the Department of Business
Mary E. Quinn, D.B.A. (2006)
Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership
Cynthia G. Wilson, E.M.B.A. (2007)
Executive Director of Management Studies
School of Education and Human Development
Rhoda C. Sommers, Ph.D. (2007)
Dean of the School of Education and Human Development
Alice E. Christie, Ph.D. (1999)
Director of the Graduate Program in Education
Director of Teacher Education
Jennifer L. Hollinger, M.Ed., (2012)
Director of Field and Clinical Experience
Patricia L. Long (1978)
Chair of the Department of Education
Susan L. Steiner, Ph.D. (1996)
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D. (2005)
Director of Center for Professional Development
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Debra A. Lee, Ph.D., B.S.N., R.N. (2009)
Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Kathleen M. Flaherty, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. (1991-2003; 2007)
Director of MSN Program
Julia A. Hooley, B.S., R.N. (1994)
Director of Nursing Study Center
Paula A. Kurre, B.S.N., R.N. (1995)
Director of Enrollment and Student Services
Bridget M. McNulty, M.S.N., R.N. (2005)
Director of Nursing Clinical Laboratory
Stephanie A. Reagan, M.S.N., R.N.
Director of RN/BSN Program; Clinical Coordinator of the BSN program
Elizabeth A. Rettew, M.S.N. (1991)
Director of BSN Program
Susan L. Taylor, M.S.N. (1989)
Professional Staff
Student Development
David W. Burnip (2007)
Director of Campus Safety
Rhett G. Edwards, B.S. (2009)
Residence Director-Devol Hall/Assistant Director of Leadership Development
Josephine E. Glover, M.Ed., LSW, LPCC-S (1992)
Assistant Director of the Counseling Center
Kathryn G. Gritter, B.S. (2009)
Residence Director-Heritage Hall/Assistant Director of Staff Training and Development
Timothy T. Morber, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Counseling Center
Ryan D. Palmer, M.A. (2013)
Residence Director-Haviland Hall
Janet A. Perko, R.N. (1995)
Health Center Director
Anthony D. Schnyders, B.S. (2009)
Residence Director-Penn/Gurney/Barclay Halls/Assistant Director of Student Conduct
A. Rae Showen, M.A. (1994)
Director of Student Activities
Brenda D. Stevens, M.A.Ed. (1996)
Director of Multicultural Services
Stacy J. Utecht, B.A. (2008)
Residence Director-Blossom Hall/Assistant Director of Special Programming
Alison M. Walls, B.S. (2007)
Residence Director-Whittier/Woolman/Fox Halls/Assistant Director of Student Housing
University Relations
Suzanne W. Thomas, M.A., APR (1990)
Director of University Relations
Amber L. Balash, B.A. (2001)
Content Manager for Publications and Web
Jennifer E. Holloway, B.A. (2002)
Graphic Designer
Michael R. Miller, M.A. (2009)
Web Administrator
David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Director of Design
Faculty
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
ROBIN L. ADAMS-WEBER
Associate Professor of Nursing (2005)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon Community Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Drexel University; D.N.P., Duquesne University
JANICE L. ANDERSON
Reference Librarian/Cataloger, Assistant Professor of Library Science (1972)
B.S., Baldwin Wallace University; M.L.S., Indiana University
JESSE AYERS
Professor of Music (1997)
B.M. and M.M., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; D.M.A., University of Kentucky
JACK D. BALLARD, JR.
Chair, Department of Music, Professor of Music (2003)
B.A., Central Washington University; M.M., Eastern Washington University, Ph.D., Kent State University
HYUNJU BAN
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2011)
B.S. and M.S., Chonnam National University (South Korea); Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
DAVID B. BEER
Assistant Professor of Political Science (2012)
A.B., Georgetown University; M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
JEFFREY R. BEINE
Associate Professor of Education (2008)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
LISA A. BELTZ
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.A., Malone University; Ph.D., Michigan State University
MICHAEL L. BENSON
Assistant Professor of Music (2011)
B.M., Rice University; M.M. and D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Chair, Department of Language and Literature, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota
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
KYLE D. CALDERHEAD
Associate Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
MARJORIE F. CARLSON HURST
Dean, School of Business and Leadership, Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
JAY R. CASE
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
DIANE M. CHAMBERS
Director of the Honors Program, Professor of English (1996)
B.S., Bimidji State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
DONGHAI CHEN
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Professor of Chemistry (1990)
B.S., Shanghai University of Science and Technology; M.S., Ji Ling University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ALICE E. CHRISTIE
Director of the Graduate Program in Education, Director of Teacher Education, 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
KARYN R. COLLIE
Assistant Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Ouachita Baptist University; M.Phil and Ph.D., The Graduate Center - City University of New York
LORI L. COOKE
Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N. and M.Ed., Kent State University
JASON R. COURTER
Assistant Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Taylor University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Clemson University
EBENÉZER A. F. de OLIVEIRA
Professor of Psychology (2001)
B.Th., Seminario Presbiteriano do Norte; B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible; M.A., Westminster Theological Seminary; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Delaware
STEPHEN J. DIAKOFF
Professor of Biology (1979)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., Washington State University
DAVID N. DIXON
Professor of Communication Arts (2004)
B.A., Messiah College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Indiana University
SHELLEY L. DOERSCHUK
Instructor of Education (2006)
B.S.Ed., Ohio University; M.S.Ed., University of Dayton
BARBARA M. DRENNAN
Chair, Department of Visual Arts, Professor of Visual Arts (1992)
B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University
BARBARA A. EASLICK
Professor of Sport Management (1987)
B.S., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ashland University; D.S.M., United States Sports Academy
DAVID N. ENTWISTLE
Professor of Psychology (1996)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Psy.D., Biola University
JOHN C. ESTES
Assistant Professor of English, Director of Creative Writing (2010)
B.A., University of Evansville; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Missouri
MARCIA K. EVERETT
Professor of Communication Arts, Director of The College Experience (1995)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
KATHLEEN M. FLAHERTY
Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing, Professor of Nursing (1991-2003; 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University
SHAWN D. FLOYD
Professor of Philosophy (1999)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
LAURA S. FOOTE
Instructor of Management Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ed.D., Regent University
JULIA A. FRANKLAND
Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
JAMES F. GLASGOW
Associate Professor of Computer Science (1998)
A.A.S., B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; L.S.M., Kent State University; Ph.D., Union Institute & University
JEFFREY M. GOFF
Professor of Chemistry (1997)
B.A., Malone University, Ph.D., The University of Akron
MALCOLM GOLD
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences, Professor of Sociology (1999)
BSocSc., Birmingham University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Warwick
STEVEN GRIMO
Associate Professor of Music (2012)
B.M. and M.M., New England Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., Catholic University of America
KATHY A. HAAS
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1991)
B.A., Marshall University; M.A., The Ohio State University
DAVID W. HAHN
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Professor of Mathematics (1999)
B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Colorado State University
TC HAM
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (2013)
B.A., Boston University; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
SARAH K. HAMSHER
Assistant Professor of Education (2011)
B.A., Grove City College; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
CHRISTINE A. HARRINGTON
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2012)
B.S., Creighton University; M.B.A. and M.S.N., University of Iowa
JOHN P. HARRIS II
Director of the Center for Cross-Cultural Engagement, Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
JACK B. HAZEN
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1967)
B.A., Asbury College; M.A., The Ohio State University
KENNETH N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education (1999)
B.S. and M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
PAMELA N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education (1994)
A.A. and B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Butler University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
JENNIFER L. HOLLINGER
Director of Field and Clinical Experience, Instructor (2012)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.Ed., University of Cincinnati
BRYAN C. HOLLON
Director of the Center for Theology and Ministry, Director of the Graduate Program in Theological Studies, Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
JANE HOYT-OLIVER
Chair, Department of Social Work, Professor of Social Work (1984-91; 1998)
A.A., Pine Manor College; B.A. and M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
MARK E. JAKOWSKI
Associate Professor of Education (2004)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University
STEVEN M. JENSEN
Professor of English (2000)
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
CYNTHIA K. JOHNSON
Lecturer in Natural Sciences (2005-06; 2007)
B.A., Malone University
KARA A. KAELBER
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2008)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
DENNIS D. KINCAID
Director of the Graduate Program in Business, Professor of Business Administration (1988)
B.A., Kent State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University
DAVID A. KING
President, Professor of Higher Education and Leadership (2012)
B.S., Eastern Mennonite University; M.S., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University
DAKOTA L. KING-WHITE
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development
B.A., Notre Dame College of Ohio; M.A., Heidelberg University; Ph.D., The University of Toledo
JOHN W. KOSHMIDER III
Director of Distributed Learning, Associate Professor of Psychology (1989)
B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Cleveland State University
THOMAS A. KRATZER
Professor of Business Administration (1997)
B.A., Luther College; M.S. and Ph.D., The University of Iowa
JAMILLEE L. KROB
Instructor of Management Studies (2009)
B.A., Malone University; M.P.H., Walden University
MARIA LAI-LING LAM
Professor of Business Administration (2001)
B.B.A., M.B.A., and M.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., George Washington University
CHARLES R. LARTEY
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Assistant Professor (2010)
B.A., University of Ghana, Legon-Accra; M.A., International University of Japan; M.A., Carleton University; Ph.D., Old Dominion University
ANN O. LAWSON
Instructor of Communication Arts (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University
DEBRA A. LEE
Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center School of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
PATRICIA L. LONG
Chair, Department of Education, Professor of Education (1978)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
TAMMIE L. McKENZIE
Chair, Department of Communication Arts, Director of Theatre, Professor of Communication Arts (1994)
B.A., Grove City College; M.F.A., Ohio 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
GREGORY J. MILLER
Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University
STEPHEN K. MORONEY
Chair, Department of Theology; Professor of Theology (1993)
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
JASON R. MOYER
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2012)
B.A., Bluffton University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa
SUZANNE B. NICHOLSON
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham
MICHAEL J. OPHARDT
Chair, Department of Business; Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Phil.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University
KRISTINE A. OWENS
Reference Librarian/Systems, Instructor of Library Science (2003)
B.A. and M.L.I.S., Kent State University
RANDI C. PAHLAU
Instructor of English (1997)
B.S. and M.A., Kent State University
CHERIE A. PARSONS
Assistant Professor of English, Director of Composition (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
ELIZABETH T. PATTERSON
Associate Professor of Social Work (2007)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College
JON C. PETERSON
Assistant Professor of Music (2013)
B.A., Austin College; M.M., Southern Methodist University; D.M.A., The University of Arizona
MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Professor of Psychology (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
D. NATHAN PHINNEY
Dean, College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
ALLEN M. PLUG
Associate Professor of Philosophy (2004)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Rochester
WALTER F. POLAND
Assistant Professor of Management Studies (2005)
B.A. and M.B.A., Xavier University
ELIZABETH A. POSTLEWAITE
Instructor of Business (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Malone University
WILLIAM P. QUIGLEY
Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div. and D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
MARY E. QUINN
Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University; 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
STEPHANIE A. REAGAN
Director of RN/BSN Program, Clinical Coordinator of the BSN program, Associate Professor of Nursing (2004)
Diploma in Nursing, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron
ELIZABETH A. RETTEW
Director of the BSN Program, Associate Professor of Nursing (1991)
B.S.N., Columbia University; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania
CINDY A. FLOOD RIES
Associate Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The College of Mount Saint Joseph; Ph.D., The University of Akron
JUDY L. RISKO
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2012)
B.S.N., Ursuline College; M.S.N., Kent State University
ANGELA E. ROSE
Lecturer in Music (2012)
B.M., Kent State University; M.M., The University of Akron
ANDREW E. RUDD
Professor of Communication Arts (1999)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
MOSES B. RUMANO
Assistant Professor of Education (2011)
B.A., Africa University; M.A.E., Otterbein College; Ph.D., Miami University of Ohio
CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
MICHELLE L. SCHOONOVER
Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2011)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
LAUREN S. SEIFERT
Chair, Institutional Review Board, Professor of Psychology (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
KAREN L. SLOVAK
Associate Professor of Social Work (2012)
B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.S.S.A. and Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
ALBERT H. SMITH, JR., CPA, CMA
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1983)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.B.A., The Ohio State University
RHODA C. SOMMERS
Dean, School of Education and Human Development, Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University
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
SUSAN L. STEINER
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development, Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2006)
B.S., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron
CARRIE D. STROUP
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University
GREGORY S. SUMMERS
Instructor of English (2000)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., John Carroll University
DONALD L. TUCKER
Provost, Professor of Christian Higher Education (2009)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A. and M.Div., Assemblies of God Graduate School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
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
JULIA A. VILLASEÑOR
Professor of Spanish (1989)
B.A., University of the Americas; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
SCOTT T. WAALKES
Professor of International Politics (1998)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia
DUANE F. WATSON
Professor of New Testament Studies (1989)
B.A., Houghton College; M. Div., Princeton Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
SUSAN M. WECHTER
Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., Ursuline College; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D. candidate, University of New Mexico
JACALYNN S. WELLING
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve 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
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
CYNTHIA G. WILSON
Executive Director of Management Studies, Instructor of Management Studies (2007)
A.A.S., The University of Akron; B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
STEPHEN E. WIRICK
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2003)
B.S. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron; Ph.D. candidate, The Ohio State University
CYNTHIA L. WOHLSCHLAGER
Lecturer in Music (2012)
B.M. and M.M., The University of Akron
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
AMY M. YUNCKER
Reference Librarian/Archivist, Instructor of Library Science (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.L.I.S., Kent State University
JOHN T. ZIETLOW, CTP
Professor of Finance (2005)
B.S.B.A. and M.B.A., The Ohio State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis
Adjunct Faculty in Study Programs through the CCCU
PETER BAKER
Director, American Studies Program (1999)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
MARK T. BARTELS
Coordinator, Uganda Studies Program (2004)
B.A. and M.A., Wheaton College
ANTHONY B. CHAMBERLAIN
Director, Latin American Studies Program (1990)
B.A., Messiah/Temple University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Maryland
JAY O. LUNDELIUS
Director, China Studies Program (1999)
B.A., West Chester University; B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois
DOUGLAS K. MAGNUSON
Director, Middle East Studies Program (2013)
B.A., Bethel University; M.A. and Ph.D., Brown University
TERRY L. MATTINGLY
Director, Washington Journalism Center (2006)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; M.S., University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign
KIRK McCLELLAND
Director, India Studies Program (2011)
B.S., Gordon College; Ed.M., Boston University; doctoral student, Plymouth State University
WARREN PETTIT
Director, Contemporary Music Center (2001)
B.M., University of Manitoba; M.M., University of Miami; A.R.C.T., Royal Conservatory of Toronto
STANLEY P. ROSENBERG
Director, CCCU Oxford Programmes (1999)
B.A., Colorado State University, M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
KIMBERLY R. SPRAGG
Director, Australia Studies Centre (2005)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Ball State University
REBECCA VER STRATEN-McSPARRAN
Director, Los Angeles Film Studies Centre (2004)
B.A., Bethel University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
Adjunct Faculty in Biology-Clinical Laboratory Science
Note: the listings below are subject to change as periodic updates are provided by Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology and the Cooperative Technology of Akron
CYNTHIA DEYLING
Director of Allied Health Education, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
KANDICE KOTTKE-MARCHANT
Chair, Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
BARBARA ZINGALE, MT (ASCP)
Acting Program Director, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
ROSE ANN CRAWFORD
Education Coordinator, Akron General Medical Center (1993)
B.S., College of Saint Teresa; M.S.M.T., Wayne State University
BARBARA A. LEISINGER
Education Coordinator, Point of Care Testing Coordinator, Summa Health System (2004)
B.S., Kent State University; Certified Medical Technologist, Akron General Medical Center
ROBERT W. NOVAK
Medical Director, Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron (1993)
B.S., Brown University; M.D., Duke University
SHARON SHRIBER
Program Director, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (1998)
B.S. and M.B.A., The University of Akron
Emeriti
ALVIN L. ANDERSON
Professor of Education and Psychology Emeritus (1969-1991)
A.B., Cascade College; M.Ed. and Ph.D., University of Oregon
ROGER K. BARRETT
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1966-1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; M.A., Pepperdine College; Ph.D., Kent State University
JOSEPH L. BRIDGES
Professor of Communication Arts Emeritus (1992-2008)
A.B., Tabor College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Southern California
SANDRA L. CARNES
Professor of Music Emerita (1981-2011)
B.A., Malone University; M.M., The University of Akron
MARTHA J. COOK
Professor of Education Emerita (1981-2007)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.E., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
CHARLES B. CURETON
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.R.E., Fort Wayne Bible College; M.A., Memphis State University; Ed.D., University of Tennessee
MARTHA E. HORST
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1988-2008)
Diploma in Nursing, Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., Eastern Mennonite College; M.S.N., Kent State University
DANIEL J. HOSKINS
Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1970-2004)
B.S., Ohio University; M.B.A., Roosevelt University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
RONALD G. JOHNSON
President Emeritus (1994-2007); Provost (1981-1994); Professor of Physics (1970-1981)
A.B., Eastern Michigan University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Kansas
DALE B. KING
Associate Professor of English Emeritus (1971-1995)
B.A. and M.A., Bob Jones University; M.A., University of Michigan
ZOVINAR N. LAIR
Associate Professor of Education Emerita (1969-1995)
A.B. and A.M., Bob Jones University; M.A., Middlebury College
LYNN M. LEON
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1995-2010)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The Ohio State University
GLENN E. LIPELY
Associate Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1967-1995)
B.S., Yale University; M.Ed., Kent State University
GERALD S. McFADDEN
Associate Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1986-2001)
B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State University
DONALD R. MURRAY
Associate Professor of Music Emeritus (1967-2000)
B.M., Chicago Evangelistic Institute; M.M., Indiana University
MILLARD B. NIVER
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.S., Taylor University; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., Kent State University
JOHN W. OLIVER
Associate Professor of History Emeritus (1966-1998)
A.B., Geneva College; M.A., University of Pittsburgh
ROY C. RAMSAROOP
Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1996-2013)
B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
LARRY D. REINHART
Professor of Christian Education Emeritus (1991-2012)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazaren University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Governors State University; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
LORETTA M. REINHART
Professor of Nursing Emerita (1991-2012)
Diploma in Nursing, Grant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
BURLEY G. SMITH
Professor of English Emeritus (1960-1999)
A.B., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
JEANETTE R. SMITH
Associate Professor of Education Emerita (1975-1999)
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed, Bowling Green State University
R. STANFORD TERHUNE, JR.
Librarian Emeritus; Associate Professor of Library Science (1982-2010)
B.A., Northwestern University; M.S., University of Illinois; M.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
DALE S. THOMSON
Professor of Biology Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.S. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
HAROLD R. WALKER
Professor of Education and Sociology Emeritus (1962-1994)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
JOHN B. WILLIAMS
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1990-2011)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
ROGER L. WOOD
Professor of Education and Psychology Emeritus (1957-1982)
Th.B., Marion College; A.B., Adrian College; A.M. and Ph.D., University of Michigan |
