Graduate Catalog 2010-2011 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Graduate Catalog 2010-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administration and Faculty


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

John (Jack) P. Harris, II
Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron, M.A., 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
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

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

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

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

Christine M. Poth
(2010) B.A. and M.A., The University of Akron

Jack R. Rogers
(2003) B.A., The State University of New York; M.S., Kent State University; CPA 

Counseling and Human Development

Dean of the School of Education and Human Development

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 Counseling and Human Development

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

Graduate Faculty

Kara A. Kaelber, PCC-S
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (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 Counseling and Human Development (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 Counseling and Human Development (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University

Susan L. Steiner, Professional School Counselor
Assistant 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

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

Andrea L. Dominick, PCC
(2010) B.A., Mount Union College; M.A.Ed., Malone University

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

Anthony J. Incarnato, Sr., PCC-S, LICDC
(2009) A.A. and B.A., Kent State University; M.A., The University of Akron

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

Maryann O. Meniru
(2009) B.Ed., Anambra State College of Education (Nigeria); M.Sc., Middlesex University (England); and M.A.Ed., Malone University

Joshua L. Perkins
(2010) B.A., Northwestern College; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Doctoral student, Kent State University

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

Education 

Dean of the School of Education and Human Development

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

Jeffrey R. Beine
Assistant 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

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

James B. Gembar
(2010) B.A., M.Ed., and Ed.S., Kent State University

Robert A. Gotshall
(2004) B.S. and M.A., The University of Akron

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

Peggy A. Honaker
(2010) B.S., Central State University; M.S.Ed. and Ph.D., The University of Akron

Marva K. Jones
(2009) B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron

Thomas E. Love
(2009) B.S.Ed., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed., Kent State University; M.S.Ed., The University of Akron

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

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 J. Willett
(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 and Health Sciences

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

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

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

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

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

William Alvarez, Jr.
B.S. and Pharm.D., The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy; Pharmacotherapy Specialist-Board Certified; R.Ph.

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

Gretchen L. Brummel
PharmD., University of Iowa College of Pharmacy; 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

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

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

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)

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
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Graduate Faculty

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
Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

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

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

Michele L. Williams
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Management Studies (2000)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University; A.B.D., Kent State University

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Brock C. Schroeder
(2010) B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; Ph.D., Walden 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

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

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

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

David K. Smith
(2004) B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., Trinity International University; Ed.D., The Southern Baptist 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 2010-11 include all full-time faculty in the Department of Theology.