2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Directories


Board of Trustees

Officers of the Board

SHARI N. HANSEN, Chair
MATTHEW C. SUTTER, Vice Chair
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI, Secretary
GREGORY J. MILLER, President
ALICE M. WILLIAMS, Treasurer
DEBORAH L. NOBLE, Governance

The Executive Committee

SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI
SHARI N. HANSEN
ERIC J. LUND
GREGORY J. MILLER
DEBORAH L. NOBLE

JAMES E. SMUCKER
MATTHEW C. SUTTER

EDWARD WALSH
ALICE M. WILLIAMS
LAMAR L. WYSE

Trustees

KRISTA L. ALLISON, J.D.
Early Education Strategist, Stark Education Partnership, Inc., Canton, Ohio

CATHY M. ANDERSON ‘86
Office Administrator/Financial Officer, Jackson Family Practice, Inc., North Canton, Ohio

WALTER J. ARRINGTON, D.Min.
Pastor, Peoples Baptist Church of Canton, Canton, Ohio

REX S. BROAD ‘87
Manager of Corporate Planning, Babcock and Wilcox (retired), North Canton, Ohio

PAMELA G. BURCH ‘77
Agency Manager, State Farm Insurance, Memphis, Tennessee

MARION COBLENTZ
Executive Leadership Coach, Branches Worldwide, Hartville, Ohio

MARCIE E. CURRY ‘98
CPA, CFO for Hire, Salem, Ohio

SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI ‘91
CEO, Desidara, Uniontown, Ohio

SHARI N. HANSEN ‘99
Senior IT Manager, The Progressive Casualty Insurance, Mayfield Village, Ohio

SIN-WEI (SAMUEL) HUANG, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Kent Chinese Friends Church, Kent, Ohio

ERIC J. LUND ‘91
Founder/CEO of MedSource, EV Holdings, LLC, Houston, Texas

JAMES N. MAGRO
Executive Consultant, James N Margo, LLC, Amelia Island, Florida

DAVID A. MILLER ‘70
Charitable Services Representative, Everence Financial Advisors, Millersburg, Ohio

GREGORY J. MILLER, Ph.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio

DANIEL R. MITCHELL, M.D.
General Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio

MARTHA L. MOONEY ‘74, D.V.M.
Owner, Maple Run Veterinary Clinic, Mt. Gilead, Ohio

DAVID V. MUNGO, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio

DEBORAH L. NOBLE ‘92, J.D.
Executive Pastor, Alliance Friends Church, Alliance, Ohio

JACK RADCLIFFE ‘89, D.Min.
Pastor, Ypsilanti Friends Church, Ypsilanti, Michigan

DEBORAH M. ROBINSON ‘76, B.S.
Oversight Board Chair of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, Malone University (retired), Canfield, Ohio

GEOFF SCHULTZ, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church, North Ridgeville, Ohio

DOUGLAS R. SCHWARZ
Property Manager, Alliance Ventures, Inc., Alliance, Ohio

LARRY L. SMERGLIA ‘90
Senior Vice President, The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, UBS Financial Services, Canton, Ohio

JAMES E. SMUCKER, Ph.D.
President, Keim, Charm, Ohio

MATTHEW C. SUTTER
Chief Executive Officer, AIA/NCARB, LEED AP, SōL Harris/Day Architecture, North Canton, Ohio

LYNDON M. THOMAS ‘82
Corporate Real Estate Professional, New Franklin, Ohio

JOSÉ URRUTIA
Lead Pastor, Iglesia Evangelico Amigos, Kingston, New York

EDWARD WALSH
Executive Director, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Canton, Ohio

ALICE M. WILLIAMS
Director, Federal Taxes, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (retired), Akron, Ohio

LAMAR L. WYSE ‘68
President/Owner, WyseSolutions, LLC (retired), Galion, Ohio

 

President’s Cabinet

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

Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M.
Athletic Director (2003)
B.A. and M.A.C.M., Malone University

Bryan J. Hollingsworth, M.A.O.L.
Vice President for Advancement (2023)
B.A. and M.A.O.L., Malone University

Emily K. Provance, M.P.A.
Director of Human Resources (2023)
B.A., Marietta College; M.P.A., The University of Akron

Katie I. Robbins, M.B.A.
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs (2019)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Ashland University

Christina M. Schnyders, Ph.D., LPCC-S
Provost; Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University

Melody K. Scott, M.A., M.A.Ed.
Vice President for Student Development (2006-2008, 2013)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., University of Durham

Eric R. Young, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management (2023)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed. and Ph.D., Kent State 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

Noah Ancil, B.A. (2023)
Director of Enrollment Operations

M. Blaise Brankatelli, M.Div. (2022)
Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions and External Partnerships

Jeneca B. Gilbey, B.A. (2023)
Admissions Counselor

Sara Haidet, B.A. (2021)
Communications and Events Manager

Alexander R. Harbaugh, B.A. (2022)
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Ann O. Lawson, M.B.A. (2002)
Director of Admissions

Kaitlin Meadows, B.A. (2023)
Admissions Counselor

Ellen M. Mosteller, B.A. (2017)
Admissions Counselor

Olivia G. Nagy, B.S. (2023)
GPS Admissions Counselor

Melanie Rodriguez, B.A. (2015)
Admissions Receptionist

John Schrader, B.A. (2023)
Admissions Counselor

Jordan P. Slocum, B.A. (2021)
Operations Manager

Austin K. Underwood, B.A. (2023)
Admissions Counselor

 

Advancement/Alumni

Amanda Bridenstine, J.D. (2023)
Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving

Paula M. Calhoun, M.A. (2015)
Director of Advancement Operations

Robert R. Dean, B.S. (2018)
Pioneer Development Officer

Julia D. Kontur, B.A. (2024)
Annual Fund Coordinator

Tiffany M. Manos, B.A. (2004)
Data and Digital Records Coordinator

Megan J. Mauck, B.A. (2017)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement

Julie C. McAbee (2007)
Executive Assistant for Advancement

 

Athletics

Michael L. Campbell, B.S. (2021)
Head Lacrosse Coach/Men

Thomas T. Crank, M.A.Ed. (2003)
Head Baseball Coach

William C. Eddins, M.S. (2016)
Head Golf Coach/Women; Assistant Athletic Director - Club and Recreation Sport

Jebual A. Ford, M.A.O.L. (2022)
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach

Rafael Gonzalez, B.S. (2021)
Head Volleyball Coach

Jeff A. Hite, B.S. (2021)
Head Softball Coach

Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2003)
Athletic Director

Kenneth G. Hyland, M.A.Ed. (1972)
Head Golf Coach/Men

Michael E. Jewell, B.S. (2022)
Head Lacrosse Coach/Women

William J. Lawrence, M.Div. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Men

Braden C. Mast, M.B.A. (2023)
Sports Information Director

Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Director of Community Engagement

Selana M. Reale, M.Ed. (2018)
Head Basketball Coach/Women

John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance

Christina J. Ryee, M.B.A. (2020)
Director of Track and Field/Cross Country

Cliff Schenk, B.A. (2006-2013; 2015)
Assistant Athletic Director

Bailey E. Shattell, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Women

Charlie E. Wallrapp, M.B.A. (2023)
Head Basketball Coach/Men

Nicholas H. Wertz, B.A. (2022)
Head Swim & Dive Coach/Men & Women

 

Business Office

Shari A. Appel, M.B.A. (2019)
Controller

Kelly M. Martin, B.S. (2021)
Staff Accountant

Wendy Styranec, A.A.B. (2022)
Students Accounts AR Analyst

 

Center for Student Success

Mona J. McAuliffe, M.B.A. (2007-2013, 2021)
Student Retention Advisor

Anna M. Meadows, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Center for Student Success

Jennifer M. Tobias, M.A.O.L. (2013)
Director of Tutoring Services and Career Development Coordinator

 

Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry

Joel R. Soza, D.Th. (1998)
Chair of the Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry

 

Department of Business and Technologies

Laura S. Foote, Ed.D. (2007)
Coordinator of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs

Andre M. Payne, Ph.D. (2023)
Chair of the Department of Business and Technologies

 

Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts

Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Chair of the Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts

 

Department of Counseling and Psychology

Natalie R. Thornberry, Ph.D. (2020)
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development

Kara A. Kaelber, Ph.D. (2008)
Chair of the Department of Counseling and Psychology

 

Department of Education

Jennifer B. Webb, Ph.D. (2020)
Chair of the Department of Education

 

Department of English

Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Chair of the Department of English

 

Department of History, Philosphy, and Social Sciences

David B. Beer, Ph.D. (2012)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences

 

Department of Music

James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)

Interim Chair of the Department of Music

Department of Natural Sciences

Jason R. Courter, Ph.D. (2013)
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences

 

Department of Nursing

Sandra L. Knauf, M.S.N., B.S.N. (2018)
Director of the MSN Program

Holly M. Kibler, M.S.N., B.S.N. (2018)
Director of the BSN Program

Carrie D. Stroup, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E. (2013)
Chair of Nursing, Chief Nursing Administrator

Mary Jean Surace, M.S. (2015)
Coordinator of Simulation Technologies

 

Department of Social Work

Andrew S. C. Reynolds, Ph.D. (2019)
Chair of the Department of Social Work

 

Distance Learning

Lorans R. Jones, M.Ed. (2021)
Instructional Designer and Moodle Support

John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Executive Director of Distance Learning

 

Event Services

Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services

Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer

Robert C. Smith, B.A. (2022)
Assistant Technical Coordinator

Anthony J. Zook, B.A. (2023)
Assistant Technical Coordinator

 

Financial Aid

Pamela S. Pustay, B.A. (1998)
Director of Financial Aid

Judith A. Haverstock (2001)
Financial Aid Counselor/NCAA Athletic Coordinator

Laura Klco, B.A. (1997)
Associate Director of Financial Aid

Kim L. Overholt (2004)
Loan Coordinator

 

Human Resources

Deborah K. Black, B.A. (2002)
Human Resource Generalist

Cassie A. Littell, B.A. (2021)
Benefits Coordinator

Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services

Christine A. Miller (1992)
Manager of the University Mailroom

Emily K. Provance, M.P.A. (2023)
Director of Human Resources

Amy N. Wade (2014)
Payroll Specialist

 

Information Technologies

Andrew M. Boak, B.A. (2019)
IT Systems Administrator

Symeon N. Crosier (2019)
Technical Support Specialist-Help Desk

Joel D. Johnson, B.S. (2024)
Programmer Analyst

M. Adam Klemann, M.S. (2003)
Chief Information Officer

Dennis P. Riley, B.B.A. (2016)
Systems Administrator

Diane M. Royer, B.S. (2018)
IT Data Administrator

Cathy G. Schwab, B.S. (2016)
Applications Analyst

James M. Shaffer, A.A. (2001)
Senior Network Engineer and Security Information Officer

Donald W. Swank, M.P.A., M.Div. (2015-2018; 2022)
Deputy Head of Computing Services

 

Library

Mary-Ann M. Frischkorn, B.A. (2008)
Public Services Supervisor

Julie L. Harris, M.L.I.S. (2023)
Director of Library

Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Technical Services and Instruction Librarian

 

Office of the President

Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board of Trustees

 

Office of the Provost

James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)
Associate Provost

Sara K. Burke, M.B.A. (2015)
Director of Institutional Reporting and Data Management

Kyle D. Calderhead, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of Assessment

Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Director of The College Experience

Mary R. Haines, M.A.O.L. (2007)
Executive Assistant to the Provost

Kathryn L. Huisinga, Ph.D. (2011)
Director of the Honors Program

Elizabeth Patterson Roe, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of the Center for Intercultural Studies

Andrea B. Ramsey, M.A. (2021)
Director of Multicultural Services

Lauren S. Seifert, Ph.D. (1994-97; 1999)
Chair and Coordinator, Research Participants Protection Program/Institutional Review Board

Scott T. Waalkes, Ph.D. (1998)
Director of General Education

 

Office of the Registrar

Samantha Brownfield, B.A. (2019)
Assistant Registrar, Graduate & Non-Traditional Programs

Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar

Patricia M. Sommer, B.A. (2014)
Assistant Registrar, Traditional Programs

 

Physical Plant

Ronald M. Blevins, B.A. (2023)
Service and Grounds Manager

Jason C. Brannon (2017)
Facilities Director

Jason R. Butcher, B.S.E. (2022)
Facilities Maintenance Manager

Richard A. Simmons (2024)
Housekeeping Supervisor

 

Student Development

Michelle J. Alessandro, M.S.W. (2020)
Resident Director-Blossom Hall

Jack O. Angelo (2022)
Director of Campus Safety

Sarah F. Cornish, B.A. (2023)
Resident Director-Haviland Hall

Micah C. Czirr, B.A. (2017)
Resident Director-Heritage Hall

Nicole E. Smith, M.M. (2021)
Housing and Orientation Coordinator

Temeko Holness, M.B.A. (2021)
Resident Director-Fox Hall

Emelia C. Kublin, B.A. (2020)
Resident Director-Woolman and Whittier Halls

Linda J. Leon, D.Min. (1995)
Director of Spiritual Formation 

Timothy T. Morber, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Counseling Center

Rebecca K. Rodak, R.N. (2016)
Health Center Director

Anthony D. Schnyders, M.A.Ed. (2009-2015; 2017)
Dean of Community Life and Student Engagement

 

University Relations

Constance M. Boring, M.Ed. (2015)
Director of University Relations

Michael A. Collins, B.A. (2023)
Digital Content Manager

Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer

David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Creative Director

 

Wellness Center

Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center

 

Faculty

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
 

MARK W. BANKERT
Director of the Sports Management Program, Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2015)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.S.A., Ohio University

DAVID B. BEER
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences; Associate Professor of Political Science; Director of the Center for Christian Faith and Culture (2012)
A.B., Georgetown University; M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America

JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Associate Provost, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota

KEITH J. BURNS
Associate Professor of Exercise Science (2022)
B.S., Malone University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Kent State University

KYLE D. CALDERHEAD
Director of Assessment, Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota

SHAWN M. CAMPBELL
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity (2022)
B.A., Malone University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology

JAY R. CASE
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

JASON R. COURTER
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Taylor University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Clemson University

BRYSON G. DAVIS
Assistant Professor of Sociology (2021)
B.S., University of Mount Union; M.P.H., Kent State University; Ph.D., Cleveland State 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

REBECCA S. EAGLE-MALONE
Assistant Professor of Biology (2022)
B.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., The University of Akron

MARCIA K. EVERETT
Chair, Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts; Chair, Department of English; Director, The College Experience; Professor of Communication Arts (1995)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Kent State University

LAURA S. FOOTE
Coordinator of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs, Associate Professor 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

RUSSELL P. GARTNER
Visiting Instructor of Music, Director of Choirs (2023)
B.M., Heidelberg University; M.M., Bowling Green State University

JEFFREY M. GOFF
Professor of Chemistry (1997)
B.A., Malone University, Ph.D., The University of Akron

DAVID W. HAHN
Professor of Mathematics (1999)
B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Colorado State University

TC HAM
Professor of Biblical Studies (2013)
B.A., Boston University; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary

JULIE L. HARRIS
Director of Library, Instructor of Library and Information Services (2023)
B.S., Malone University; M.Ed., Ashland University; M.L.I.S., Kent State University

KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Director of the Honors Program, Associate Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

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

JASON S. JORDAN
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2023)
B.S., Tennessee Technological University; M.A. and Ph.D., Trevecca Nazarene University

PAMELA J. JORDAN
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2023)
B.S., Northern Arizona University; M.A., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Western Michigan University

KARA A. KAELBER
Chair, Department of Counseling and Psychology; Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2008)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

HOLLY M. KIBLER
Director of the BSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University

SANDRA L. KNAUF
Director of the MSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio

JOHN W. KOSHMIDER III
Executive Director of Distance Learning, Associate Professor of Psychology (1989)
B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Cleveland State University

HOLLY M. KREIS
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University

HANNAH KROONBLAWD
Director of the Creative Writing Program, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (2022)
B.S.Ed., Concordia University; M.F.A., Oregon State University;  Ph.D., Illinois State University 

STEVEN J. LANE
Assistant Professor of Biology (2020)
B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Montana

ANN O. LAWSON
Director of Admissions, Assistant Professor of Business (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University

DREW MEZIERE
Visiting Instructor of Theology (2022)
B.A., University of Valley Forge; M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary

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

BRANDI L. NOLL
Associate Professor of Education (2022)
B.A., Walsh University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

KRISTINE A. OWENS
Reference Librarian/Systems, Instructor of Library Science (2003)
B.A. and M.L.I.S., Kent State University

CHERIE A. PARSONS
Director of Faculty Development, Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

ANDRE M. PAYNE
Chair, Department of Business and Technologies; Associate Professor of Business (2023)
B.A., Taylor University; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management; Ph.D., Indiana Wesleyan University

ELIZABETH A. POSTLEWAITE
Associate Professor of Business (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Malone University; D.B.A., Walden University

ANDREW S. C. REYNOLDS
Chair, Department of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work (2019)
B.A. and M.S.W., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky

ELIZABETH PATTERSON ROE
Director, Center for Intercultural Studies; Professor of Social Work (2007)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College; Ph.D., Memorial University

REBEKKA R. RUSSELL
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Malone University; M.S.W., University of New England

CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Provost, Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University

LAUREN S. SEIFERT
Chair and Coordinator, Research Participants Protection Program/Institutional Review Board; Professor of Psychology (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University

ROSSANA SIERRA-SWIECH
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2023)
B.A., Judson College; M.A., Northeastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Governors State University

JOEL R. SOZA
Chair, Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry; 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

CARRIE D. STROUP
Chair, Department of Nursing; Chief Nursing Administrator; Associate Professor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University; D.N.P., Carlow University

JACALYNN J. STUCKEY
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

JESSICA E. SWARTZ
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
B.A., B.S.N., and M.A., The University of Akron; M.S.N., Malone University

NATALIE R. THORNBERRY
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2020)
B.A., Miami University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University

SCOTT T. WAALKES
Director, General Education; Director, Pendle Hill Program; Professor of International Politics (1998)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia

JENNIFER B. WEBB
Chair, Department of Education; Associate Professor of Education (2020)
B.A.Ed., Purdue University; M.S.Ed., Valparaiso University; Ph.D., Kent State University

DAVID O. WILLIAMS
Visiting Professor of Practical Ministry (2022)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Min., George Fox University

CHRISTINA M. WOLOCH
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2021)
B.S., Wright State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

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

 

Adjunct Faculty in Study Programs through the CCCU

DOUGLAS K. MAGNUSON
Director, Middle East Studies Program (2013)
B.A., Bethel University; M.A. and Ph.D., Brown University

WARREN PETTIT
Executive 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
Executive Director, CCCU Oxford Programmes (1999)
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America

 

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 Program of Akron

SUSAN HARRINGTON, PhD, D (ABMM), MLS (ASCP)CM
Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology

BARBARA ZINGALE, MT, MLS (ASCP)CM
Program Director, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology

TRACY FRANKOWSKI, MHA, MLS (ASCP)CM
Program Director and Laboratory Safety Officer, Akron Children’s Hospital

MARY A. GARCHARMLS (ASCP)CM,QLSCM
Laboratory Education & Safety Coordinator

 

Emeriti

JESSE AYERS
Professor of Music Emeritus (1997-2020)
B.M. and M.M., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; D.M.A., University of Kentucky

JACK D. BALLARD
Professor of Music Emeritus (2003-2021)
B.A., Central Washington University; M.M., Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., Kent State University

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

MICHAEL L. BENSON
Professor of Music Emeritus (2011-2022)
B.M., Rice University; M.M. and D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin

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

DIANE M. CHAMBERS
Professor of English Emerita (1996-2016)
B.S., Bimidji State University; M.A. University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., The Ohio State University

DONGHAI CHEN
Professor of Chemistry Emeritus (1990-2016)
B.S. Shanghai University of Science and Technology; M.S., Ji Ling University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

ALICE E. CHRISTIE
Professor of Education Emerita (1999-2014)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

BETH A. CLARK-THOMAS
Professor of Education Emerita (1995-2020)
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., 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

STEPHEN J. DIAKOFF
Professor of Biology Emeritus (1979-2014)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., Washington State University

BARBARA M. DRENNAN
Professor of Art Emerita (1992-2015)
B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University

BARBARA A. EASLICK
Professor of Sport Management Emerita (1987-2015)
B.S., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ashland University; D.S.M., United States Sports Academy

DAVID N. ENTWISTLE
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1996-2020)
B.A. Taylor University; M.A. and Psy.D., Biola University

KATHLEEN M. FLAHERTY
Professor of Nursing Emerita (1991-2003; 2007-2018)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University

SHAWN D. FLOYD
Professor of Philosophy Emeritus (1999-2021)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University

JAMES F. GLASGOW
Professor of Computer Science Emeritus (1998-2022)
A.A.S., B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; L.S.M., Kent State University; Ph.D., Union Institute & University

KATHY A. HAAS
Associate Professor of Physical Education Emerita (1991-2017)
B.A., Marshall University; M.M., The Ohio State University

JOHN P. HARRIS II
Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1991-2021)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University

JACK B. HAZEN
Coach Emeritus (1967-2019); Associate Professor of Physical Education (1967-1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.A., The Ohio State University

KENNETH N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education Emeritus (1999-2015)
B.S. and M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

PAMELA N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education Emerita (1994-2020)
A.A. and B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Butler University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

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

JANE HOYT-OLIVER
Professor of Social Work Emerita (1984-1991; 1998-2019)
A.A., Pine Manor College; B.A. and M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

STEVEN M. JENSEN
Professor of English Emeritus (2000-2023)
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University

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

DENNIS D. KINCAID
Professor of Business Emeritus (1988-2018)
B.A., Kent State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University

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

PATRICIA L. LONG
Professor of Education Emerita (1978-2014)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron

ELIZABETH W. McVAN
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1988-2001; 2009-2015)
B.S.N., The Ohio State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron

STEPHEN K. MORONEY
Professor of Theology Emeritus (1993-2018)
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Seminary; Ph.D., Duke 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

MICHAEL J. OPHARDT
Professor of Business Ethics Emeritus (1996-2022)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Phil.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University

MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1998-2022)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State 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

CINDY A. FLOOD RIES
Associate Professor of English Emerita (1995-2021)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Mount St. Joseph University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

ALBERT H. SMITH, JR.
Associate Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1983-2020)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.B.A., The Ohio State University

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

SUSAN L. TAYLOR
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1989-2014)
B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron

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

DUANE F. WATSON
Professor of New Testament Studies Emeritus (1989-2020)
B.A., Houghton College; M.Div., Princeton University; Ph.D., Duke University

JOHN B. WILLIAMS
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1990-2011)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Illinois

MICHELE L. WILLIAMS
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Emerita (2000-2020)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University