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
Dennis D. Kincaid
Professor of Business Administration (1988)
B.A., Kent State University, M.B.A., University of Chicago; 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
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
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
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
Christine M. Poth
(1994) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron
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
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
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., The University of Toledo
Christina M. Schnyders, PC
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12, 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
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
Michelle A. Burch
(2011) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron
Nora R. Cord, PCC-S
(2013) A.A. and B.A., Malone University; 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
Keith J. Hochadel, PCC-S, LCDC III, SAP
(2013) B.S., Ohio Northern University; M.A.Ed., Malone University
Joshua L. Perkins
(2010) B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Doctoral student, Kent State 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
Associate 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
Donna S. Bishop
(2013) B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State University; Ed.D., Northcentral University
Nicole L. Bush
(2012) B.A., Walsh University; M.Ed., Ashland University; Ed.D. candidate, Ashland University
Chanda R. Coblentz
(2013) B.S.Ed, West Liberty State College; M.S.Ed., Franciscan University of Steubenville
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
Daniel E. McKey
(2013) B.S., Taylor University; M.Ed., Ashland 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
Lynn L. Rudd
(2013) B.A., Cedarville University; M.Ed. and Ed.S., Bowling Green State University
Mary L. Sweeney
(2004) B.S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., The University of Akron
Evonn N. Welton
(2000) B.S., Kent State University; M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
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
Associate 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
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
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
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; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-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
Deborah A. Borowske
Diploma in Nursing, Fairview General Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron; D.N.P., Texas Christian University
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
Angela M. Gager
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Kent State University; Post Master FNP, George Washington University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Cecelia E. Gallagan
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University
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
Sandra L. Knauf
B.S.N., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio; 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
Tammy D. Slayman
B.S.N. and 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
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
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
Director of the Center for Theology and Ministry, Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
Graduate Faculty
TC Ham
Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies (2013)
B.A., Boston University; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
Bryan C. Hollon
Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor 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
Assistant Professor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div. and D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
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 2013-14 include all full-time faculty in the Department of Theology. |
