Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2009-2010 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration and Faculty


 

Business Administration

Interim Dean of the School of Business Director of the Graduate Program in Business

Julia A. Frankland
Associate 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
Associate 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
Associate 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

Cheri L. Ramsburg
Professor of Business Administration (1987)
B.A., Malone University; M.B.A., Kent State University; J.D., The University of Akron; CPA

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

Julie M. Szendrey
Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2002)
B.M.E. and M.B.A., University of Dayton; D.B.A., Anderson University

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

W. Timothy Dodd
(2000) A.A., The University of Akron; B.A., M.B.A., Malone University

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

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

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

R. Clint Zollinger
(2003) B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; J.D., The University of Akron

Christian Ministries

Interim Dean of the School of Theology Interim Director of the Graduate Program in Christian Ministries

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

Graduate Faculty

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

Gregory J. Linville
Assistant Professor of Sports and Youth Ministry (2001)
B.A., Malone University; M.Div. and D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary

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., 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
Associate 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

Jay F. Halley
(2004) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., The Ohio State University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

K. Stan Hinshaw
(2005) B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Seminary

Shane L. Johnson
(2001) B.A., Southeastern College; M. Div., D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary

Knute Larson
(2002) M. Div., Grace Theological Seminary; D. Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Dawn R. Morton
(2004) B.A., Mount Vernon Bible College; M.A.C.E., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ed.D., The 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

Graduate Christian Ministries Committee

The Graduate Christian Ministries Committee is responsible for all policy decisions related to the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries Program. Members for 2009-10 include all full-time faculty in the School of Theology.

Counselor and Guidance Education

Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies

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

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Director of the Graduate Program in Counselor and Guidance Education

Brock M. Reiman, PCC-S, LICDC, Psychologist, Professional School Counselor
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Graduate Faculty

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

Kellie N. Kirksey, PCC-S, CRC
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Ohio Dominican University; M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Brock M. Reiman, PCC-S, LICDC, Psychologist, Professional School Counselor
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Susan L. Steiner, Professional School Counselor
Assistant Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2006)
B.A., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Paul G. Goodwin, Psychologist
(1998) B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Karen E. Greenawalt, LICDC, LSW
(2009) B.A., Mount Union College; M.Ed., The University of Akron

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

Luis E. Lacourt, PC, Professional School Counselor
(2007) B.S., Wright State University; M.S., Cincinnati Bible College

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

Education 

Dean of the School of Education

Rhoda C. Sommers-Johnson
Associate 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

David J. Bowman
Assistant Professor of Education (2003)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A. and 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

Andrea M. Farenga
Associate Professor of Education (1999)
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Illinois State University

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

David E. Snyder
Associate Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Cincinnati Bible Seminary; M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Rhoda C. Sommers-Johnson
Associate 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

Elaine M. Barkan
(2006) B.S., Kent State University; M.A.Ed., The University of Akron

Vickie D. Briercheck
(2008) B.S., California University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Youngstown State University

Georgia L. Eshelman
(2001) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University

Darren J. Furno
(2006) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University

Jennifer J. Hood
(2004) B.A., Miami University; M.A., Kent State University

Dennis P. Lambes
(2008) B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State University

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

Joseph D. Petrarca
(2006) B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Cleveland State University

Jo-Ann E. Schiffbauer
(2004) B.A., Malone University; M.S., University of Dayton

Evonn N. Welton
(2000) B.S., Kent State University; M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

Nancy J. Willet
(2001) B.S., The University of Akron; M.A.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

Loretta M. Reinhart
Professor of Nursing (1991)
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

Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing

Sharon M. Weyer
Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)
B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Graduate Faculty

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

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

Karen R. Gehrling
Professor of Nursing (2005)
Diploma in Nursing, Ohio Valley School of Nursing; B.S.N., Ohio University; M.N., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

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

Christy L. Pester
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2004)
B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified

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

Loretta M. Reinhart
Professor of Nursing (1991)
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

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

Sharon M. Weyer
Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)
B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family 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

Mark F. Bonfiglio
B.A., The University of Toledo; B.S. in Pharmacy, The University of Toledo; PharmD., The Ohio State University; R.Ph.

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

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

Melissa S. Grimm
B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

Hope E. Hill
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Adult Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Rachel E. Jones
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Malone University; Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

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

Gayle A. 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

Daniel S. Streetman
M.S., The University of Michigan; PharmD., Ohio Northern University; R.Ph.

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

Jeannie M. Williams
B.A., M.B.A., Malone University; Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)