Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration and Faculty


Business Administration

Director of the Graduate Program in Business

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

Michael J. Ophardt
Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.P.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

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

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

William E. Fillner
2014-15, 2017) B.S., Montana State University; M.B.A., University of Montana

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

Kenneth F. Koczwara
(2003) B.S., Youngstown State University; E.M.B.A., Kent State University

Christine M. Poth
(1994) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron

Counseling and Human Development

Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development

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

Graduate Faculty

Marcos Ghali, LPC
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2015)
B.A., Ain Shams University (Egypt); M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University

Sonji D. Gregory, PCC-S
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2015)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Regent University

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

Anne S. McCurdy, LPC
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2016)
B.A. and M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Kent State University

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

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Renee D. Bright, LPCC
(2016) A.A.S. and B.S., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University

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

Margaret A. DeLillo-Storey, PCC, BCETS, CTC-S
(2011, 2017) B.S.Ed., Kent State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Psy.D., Southern California University

Natalie D. Denholm
(2014) B.S., Liberty University; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Keith J. Hochadel, PCC-S, LCDC III, SAP
(2013) B.S., Ohio Northern University; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Luis E. Lacourt, LSC, LPC
(2007-2011; 2017) B.S., Cincinnati Christian University; M.S., Wright State University; Ph.D. candidate, Walden University

Malia K. Miller, LSC
(2015) B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Walsh University

Gregory S. Wright, PC-CR, LPSC
(2015) B.M.Ed., Bowling Green State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Education 

Chair of the Department of Education

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

Graduate Faculty

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

Donna S. Bishop
Assistant Professor of Education (2013)
B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State University; Ed.D., Northcentral 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

Chanda R. Coblentz
Instructor of Education (2013)
B.S.Ed, West Liberty State College; M.S.Ed., Franciscan University of Steubenville; Ed.D., Walden University

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

Roger N. Morris
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership (2015)
B.S., Virginia Tech; M.S., Longwood College; Ed.D., University of Virginia

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

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

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

Tricia L. Ebner
(2016) B.S.Ed., Miami University; M.S.Ed., Indiana University

Rebecca C. Gribble
(2016) B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron

Lisa A. Gwin
(2017) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.Ed., Ashland University

Elaine O. Karp
(2015) B.S., University of Edinborough; M.S.Ed., The University of Akron

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

Jeanette K. Meisel
(2014) B.A. and M.Ed., Kent State University

David K. Mullane
(2014) B.S.Ed. and M.S., Youngstown State University; Ed.D. candidate, Youngstown State University

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

Diane M. Oplinger
(2016) B.S., The University of Akron; M.Ed., Ashland University

Joy L. Sama
(2016) B.S., Walsh University; M.Ed., Ashland University

Carolyn A. Stearns
(2017) B.A.Ed. and M.A.Ed., The University of Akron

Kristen L. Woods
(2016) B.A., University of Mount Union; M.Ed., Kent State 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
Associate 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

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

Steven E. Merrill
Associate Professor of Nursing (2017)
A.D.N., Lansing Community College; B.S.N., University of Michigan; M.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; Ph.D., University of Michigan

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

Lora L. Wyss
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; Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board Certified

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

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

Karen S. Distelhorst
Diploma in Nursing, Akron City Hospital School of Nursing; M.S.N., The University of Akron

Darcy J. Drevon
B.S., Kent State University; B.S.N., University of Medicine & Dentristy of New Jersey; M.S.N., Malone University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Elizabeth A. Errington
B.S.N., The Univeristy of Akron; M.S.N., Malone University; Certified Nurse Practitioner

Cecelia E. Gallagan
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University

Abby M. Hanson
A.A., Aultman College; B.S., The Ohio State University; B.S.N., Walsh University; M.S.N., Malone 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

Kellie S. Johnson
B.S., University of Southern Colorado; M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine

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

Inglish M. Kaput
B.S.N., Ohio University; M.S.N., Malone University

Sandra L. Knauf
B.S.N., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Kathleen A. Lee-Oles
B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., Malone University

Sara L. Pease
B.S.N., Youngstown State University; M.S.N., Malone University

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

Claire A. Wilson
Diploma in Nursing, Saint Thomas School of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University; D.N.P., Waynesburg University

Julie A. Wyatt
A.A., Stark State College; B.S.N. and M.S.N., Malone University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Organizational Leadership

Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership

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

Graduate Faculty

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

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
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
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership (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
(2011-2014, 2017) 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

Dudley B. Turner
(2014) B.A., Asbury University; M.A. The University of Akron; Ph.D., Purdue University