Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
STEVEN D. STEER, Chair
STEPHEN T. WEINGART, Vice Chair
DAVID P. MURRAY, Secretary
GERALD L. SMELTZER, Treasurer
The Executive Committee
MARK B. BENEDICT
DANIEL D. CALE
WILL J. FRIESEN
EDWARD C. MORRIS
DAVID P. MURRAY
GERALD L. SMELTZER
STEVEN D. STEER
DAVID R. VAN VALKENBURG
STEPHEN T. WEINGART
JOHN P. WILLIAMS, JR.
Trustees
GARRY E. ANDERSON, D.M.D.
General Dentist, Tulsa, Oklahoma
STANLEY R. ANDERSON, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
Physician, Jackson Family Practice, North Canton, Ohio
EARL H. BAILEY, D.Min.
Founder and President of Word for the World International Radio, Canton, Ohio
DEBORAH L. BARTLEY
Homemaker, Hartville, Ohio
MARK B. BENEDICT
Attorney at Law-Managing Partner, Genesis Group LLC, Lovettsville, Virginia
DUDLEY S. BLOSSOM III
Accountant (Retired), Vero Beach, Florida
DANIEL D. CALE
Pastor, Hughesville Friends Church, Hughesville, Pennsylvania
JAMES E. CHARMLEY
Director - Product Technology, The Timken Company, Canton, Ohio
DALE E. CHRYST
Officer of the Court-Lenawee County Sheriff ’s Department, Adrian, Michigan
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD
Senior Pastor, Morningside Friends Church, Port St. Lucie, Florida
RICHARD W. DOUD, D.O.
Physician, Community Health Center, Coldwater, Michigan
CECILE E. FRANSMAN, Ed.D.
Educational Consultant, North Canton, Ohio
WILBERT J. FRIESEN, Ph.D.
Interim President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio
SHARON HUANG
Evangelical Friends Church Minister; Elementary School Educator, Kent, Ohio
DANIEL J. KORMAN
Teacher, Rose City Area Schools, West Branch, Michigan
DAVID K. LINTON
Director, Corporate Development, Diebold, Incorporated, North Canton, Ohio
MICHAEL G. MAY
Commercial Real Estate Broker, San Marino, California
DONNA J. McNATT
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio
EDWARD C. MORRIS
President & CEO, E.C. Morris Corp., Wadsworth, Ohio
A. DARLEEN MOSS
Teacher (Retired), Canton City Schools, Canton, Ohio
DAVID P. MURRAY, J.D.
Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Washington, D.C.
DAVID P. RAWSON, Ph.D.
Ambassador of the United States (Retired); Professor of Political Economy, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
FRANK R. RAYMOND, D.O.
Physician/President, Marysville Obstetrics and Gynecology, Marysville, Ohio
WILLIS N. RUFF
Sales Representative (Retired), Progressive Insurance, Eastlake, Ohio
GERALD L. SMELTZER
Chief Financial Officer, Formworks Systems, LLC, Akron, Ohio
STEVEN D. STEER, CPA, CVA
Principal, Hack, Steer & Company, Salem, Ohio
GEORGE E. SUTTON
Human Resources Manager/Educator (Retired), U.S. Departments of Treasury and Defense, Mechanicsville, Virginia
WILLIAM H. THORLA
Senior Vice President, The Golden 1 Credit Union, Sacramento, California
DAVID R. VAN VALKENBURG
Chairman, Balfour Associates, Inc., Greenwood Village, Colorado
STEPHEN T. WEINGART
Manager, Business Development, FedEx Custom Critical, Uniontown, Ohio
JOHN P. WILLIAMS, JR., Ph.D.
General Superintendent, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Canton, Ohio
President’s Cabinet
Wilbert J. Friesen, Ph.D.
Interim President (2008)
B.A., Tabor College; M.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Mennonite
Brethren Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., McGill University
Donald L. Tucker, Ed.D.
Interim Provost (2009)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A. and M.Div., Assemblies of God Graduate School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
Howard E. Taylor, M.A.
Vice President for University Advancement (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Ball State University
Christopher T. Abrams, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Development (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.Ed., Alfred University; Ed.D., University of Arkansas
Joy E. Brathwaite, M.S.A.
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs (2010)
B.Sc., University of the West Indies (Barbados); M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Brock C. Schroeder, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management (2008)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; Ph.D., Walden 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
David L. Kleffman, M.Ed. (1999)
Director of Admissions
Jody A. Dimit (1991)
Campus Visit Coordinator
Patricia L. Little, B.A. (1981)
Director of Student Retention
Jill A. Nieb (1988)
Office Manager; Assistant to the Director of Admissions
Melissa A. Paciorek, B.A. (2007)
Special Events Coordinator/Administrative Assistant to the VP for Enrollment Management
Carrie B. Ridenour, B.A. (2005)
Admissions Counselor
Robert L. Sampsel, B.A. (2006)
Associate Director of Admissions
Anissa D. Scott, B.A. (2006)
Admissions Counselor
Leslie M. Shaffer, B.A. (2009)
Transfer Admissions Counselor
Morgan L. Wagner, B.A. (2010)
Admissions Counselor
Kevin L. Williams, B.A. (2005)
Admissions Counselor/Athletic Recruiter
Beth A. Wright, B.A. (2000-01; 2002)
Admissions Counselor
Advancement/Alumni
Esther A. Bardo, M.L.I.S. (2010)
Manager of Development Research
John C. Fehlman, B.S., CFRE (1990)
Director of Development
F. Allen Fraley, B.A. (2001)
Director of The Malone Fund
Erica S. McKinney, B.S. (1997)
Coordinator of Constituency Information
Timothy G. Pitzer, B.S. (2008)
Director of Church Relations
Deborah M. Robinson, B.S. (2000)
Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
S. Jane Taylor (1993)
Office Manager, University Advancement
Nancy C. Wagner, B.A. (1996)
Director of Estate Design and Advancement Research
Athletics
Charles R. Grimes, M.S. (1997)
Athletic Director
Mark W. Bankert, M.A. (1987)
Associate Athletic Director
Thomas T. Crank, M.A.Ed. (2003)
Head Baseball Coach
Jeffery J. Disandro, M.S.Ed. (2010)
Assistant Football Coach
Leta E. Gramlich, B.A. (2008)
Head Soccer Coach/Women
Senior Women’s Administrator
Heather M. Grovemiller, B.A. (2009)
Head Golf Coach/Women
Whitney N. Hartman, B.S. (2009)
Head Softball Coach
Jack B. Hazen, M.A. (1967)
Head Cross Country Coach/Men & Women
Director of International Sports Promotions
Eric D. Hehman, M.A. (2010)
Head Football Coach
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2008)
Head Volleyball Coach/Women
Kenneth G. Hyland, M.A.Ed. (1972)
Head Golf Coach/Men
Kara A. Kaelber, Ph.D. (2008)
Head Cheerleading Coach
Michael G. Leggett, B.A. (2006)
Assistant Sports Information Director
Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Head Track & Field Coach/Men & Women
Jason D. Mishler, B.A. (2011)
Head Basketball Coach/Women
Brian A. Peresie, M.B.A. (2011)
Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Men & Women
John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Coordination
Cliff Schenk, B.S. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
Kyle L. Schenk, M.A. (2007-08; 2010)
Assistant Football Coach
Troy A. Schenk, M.A.C.M. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
K. Timothy Springirth, B.S. (2010)
Head Tennis Coach/Men & Women
Timothy D. Walker, M.S.S. (2009)
Head Basketball Coach/Men
Business Office
Ronald B. Messner, M.S. (1992)
Controller
Rebecca E. Abel (1995)
Bookstore Manager
Elaine C. Arick (1994)
Budget and Finance Analyst
Norma K. Bardo, A.A.S. (2000)
Business Office Supervisor & Information Coordinator
Barbara A. Coburn (1993)
Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Finance and the Controller
Linda J. Simons, A.A.B. (1979)
Assistant Controller
Campus Ministries
L. Randall Heckert, M.Div. (1997)
University Chaplain
Celia L. King, M.A. (1995-2000; 2007)
Director of Service Learning
Linda J. Leon, M.A. (1995)
Director of Campus Ministries
Distributed Learning
John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Director of Distributed Learning
Sharon M. Purvis, B.A. (1996)
Program Manager
Financial Aid
Pamela S. Pustay, B.A. (1998)
Director of Financial Aid
Carolyn L. Bixler (1998)
Financial Aid Information Coordinator
Laura Klco, B.A. (1997)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Susan M. Shaffer, B.A. (1989-2001; 2004)
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment
Deborah K. Craven (1994)
Departmental Assistant
Dan DePasquale, M. A. (1985)
Senior Director of Operations
Cheryl A. Ford, B.A. (2007)
Assistant Director of Enrollment
Douglas L. Gregory, B.A. (2008)
Enrollment Advisor
Sharon L. McFarlane, M.B.A. (1998)
Director of Enrollment
Heather A. Pritchard, B.A. (2010)
Recruiter/Adviser
Human Resources
Michael J. Fairless, B.A. (2008)
Director of Human Resources
Maureen J. Adams (1997)
Director of Employee Benefits and Payroll
Diann S. Koch (1991)
Director of Campus Mail Services
Janet S. Myers (1991)
Director of Student Work Program
Information Technologies
Clark D. Hoopes, B.A. (1996)
Director of Information Technologies
Shawn M. Campbell, B.A. (1999)
Systems Analyst
Joshua J. Ervin, B.A. (2004)
Applications Analyst
David H. Gramlich, M.B.A. (2008-09; 2010)
Help Desk Manager
Andrew N. Hodgson, B.A. (2006)
Senior Support Analyst
Lucas A. Jackson (2009)
Technical Support Specialist
M. Adam Klemann, B.A. (2003)
Technology Services Coordinator
Holly L. Krills, B.A. (2004)
Applications Analyst
Michael J. Land, B.A. (2007)
Multimedia Coordinator
John D. Rivers (1992)
Assistant Director of Information Technologies
Carla A. Schillero (2002)
Department Operations Analyst
James M. Shaffer, A.A. (2001)
Senior Network Engineer and Security Information Officer
Micah P. Tedeschi, B.A. (2008)
Instructional Technology Manager
Alexander Yu, B.S. (1993)
Senior Systems Engineer
Library
Director of Library Services
Janice L. Anderson, M.L.S. (1972)
Reference Librarian/Cataloger
Rebecca L. Fort, M.A. (1981)
Public Services Supervisor
Blair J. Mercier, B.A. (2010)
Assistant Administrator for Library Management
Barbara J. Moginot, B.A. (1992)
Periodicals/Gifts and Exchange Librarian
Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Reference Librarian/Systems
Office of the Registrar/Advising and Testing
Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar
Deborah K. Black, B.A. (2002)
Academic Advisor, Advising and Testing
Tracie S. Cross, B.A. (1989)
Assistant Registrar
Emily C. Hicks, M.S. (2007)
Academic Advisor, Advising and Testing
Anna M. Meadows, B.A. (2005)
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Physical Plant
James E. Palone, A.S. (1993)
Director of Physical Plant
David W. Burnip (2007)
Director of Campus Safety
Bonnie K. Schott (2005)
Supervisor of Housekeeping
Russell E. Thorn (1981)
Service and Grounds Supervisor
Kris G. Vincent (1992)
Maintenance Supervisor
President’s and Provost’s Offices
Diane M. Chambers, Ph.D. (1996)
Director of the Honors Program
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Director of The College Experience
Amy B. Green, B.A. (1996)
Executive Secretary to the President
John P. Harris II, Ph.D. (1991)
Director of Global and Off-Campus Programs
Jane Hoyt-Oliver, Ph.D. (1984-1991; 1998)
Director of General Education
Charles R. Lartey, Ph.D. (2010)
Director of Assessment
Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Secretary to the Provost
Karen R. Warner, M.A.Ed. (1987)
Assistant to the Provost
College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
D. Nathan Phinney (2004)
Dean of the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
James F. Brothers, B.A. (1998)
Designer/Technical Director of the Theatre Program
James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of Language and Literature
Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center
David W. Donelson, Ed.D. (2008)
Chair of the Department of Music
Shawn D. Floyd, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
Jeffrey M. Goff, Ph.D. (1997)
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences
David W. Hahn, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Tammie L. McKenzie (1994)
Chair of the Department of Communication Arts
Robert J. Moffitt, B.S. (1985)
Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator
Brock M. Reiman, Ph.D. (1998)
Chair of the Department of Psychology
Larry D. Reinhart, Ph.D. (1991)
Chair of the Department of Theology
Director of the Graduate Program in Theological Studies
Gary L. Spangler, M.S.E. (2005)
Chair of the Department of Visual Arts
Kenneth M. Stoltzfus, Ph.D. (2003)
Chair of the Department of Social Work
School of Business and Leadership
Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst, D.B.A. (2000)
Dean of the School of Business and Leadership
Julia A. Frankland, Ph.D. (1999)
Director of the Graduate Program in Business
Thomas A. Kratzer, Ph.D. (1997)
Chair of the Department of Business
Mary E. Quinn, D.B.A. (2006)
Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership
Joyce E. Thompson, M.A.Ed. (1996)
Director of Life and Work Experience in Management Studies
Cynthia G. Wilson, E.M.B.A. (2007)
Executive Director of Management Studies
School of Education and Human Development
Rhoda C. Sommers, Ph.D. (2007)
Dean of the School of Education and Human Development
Alice E. Christie, Ph.D. (1999)
Director of the Graduate Program in Education
Jerri L. Helmrich, M.A., (1991-2003; 2008)
Director of Weaver Child Development Center/Primary School
Mark E. Jakowski (2004)
Director of Teacher Education
Patrica L. Long (1978)
Chair of the Department of Education
Susan L. Steiner, Ph.D. (1996)
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D. (2005)
Director of Center for Professional Development
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Loretta M. Reinhart, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. (1991)
Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Kathleen M. Geib Flaherty, Ph.D., M.S.N., R.N. (1991-2003; 2007)
Director of MSN Program
Julia A. Hooley, B.S., R.N. (1994)
Director of Nursing Study Center
Debra A. Lee, Ph.D., B.S.N., R.N. (2009)
Director of BSN Program
Paula A. Kurre, B.S.N., R.N. (1995)
Director of Enrollment and Student Services
Bridget M. McNulty, M.S.N., R.N. (2005)
Director of Nursing Clinical Laboratory
Stephanie A. Reagan, M.S.N., R.N.
Director of RN/BSN Program
Student Development
Bethany J. Buchwalter, M.A. (2011)
Residence Hall Director
Rhett G. Edwards, B.S. (2009)
Residence Hall Director
Josephine E. Glover, M.Ed., LSW, LPCC-S (1992)
Assistant Director of the Counseling Center
Kathryn G. Gritter, B.S. (2009)
Residence Hall Director
Michael T. Hansen, B.A. (2008)
Residence Hall Director
Sandra F. Johnson (1974)
Director of Orientation and Special Programs
Timothy T. Morber, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Counseling Center
Joshua L. Perkins, M.A.Ed. (2004)
Associate Dean of Student Development
Janet A. Perko, R.N. (1995)
Health Center Director
Douglas C. Reichenberger, M.Ed. (1994)
Director of Career Development Center
Anthony D. Schnyders, B.S. (2009)
Residence Hall Director
A. Rae Showen, M.A. (1994)
Director of Student Activities
Brenda D. Stevens, M.A.Ed. (1996)
Director of Multicultural Services
Stacy J. Utecht, B.A. (2008)
Residence Hall Director
Alison M. Walls, B.S. (2007)
Residence Hall Director
Colleen S. Winney, B.A. (2000)
Assistant Director of Career Development Center
University Relations
Suzanne W. Thomas, M.A., APR (1990)
Director of University Relations
Amber L. Balash, B.A. (2001)
Content Manager for Publications and Web
Jennifer E. Holloway, B.A. (2002)
Graphic Designer
Michael R. Miller, M.A. (2009)
Web Administrator
David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Director of Design
Faculty
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
ROBIN L. ADAMS-WEBER
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2005)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon Community Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Drexel University; D.N.P., Duquesne University
JANICE L. ANDERSON
Reference Librarian/Cataloger, Assistant Professor of Library Science (1972)
B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.L.S., Indiana University
JESSE AYERS
Professor of Music (1997)
B.M. and M.M., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; D.M.A., University of Kentucky
JACK D. BALLARD, JR.
Associate Professor of Music (2003)
B.A., Central Washington University; M.M., Eastern Washington University, Ph.D., Kent State University
HYUNJU BAN
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2011)
B.S. and M.S., Chonnam National University (South Korea); Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University
JEFFREY R. BEINE
Assistant Professor of Education (2008)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
MICHAEL L. BENSON
Assistant Professor of Music (2011)
B.M., Rice University; M.M. and D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
PATRICIA E. BERG
Instructor of Business (2011)
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; M.B.A., John Carroll University
CYNTHIA L. BRIDGES
Associate Professor of Music (2004)
B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Hawaii-Manoa
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
JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Chair, Department of Language and Literature, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota
KYLE D. CALDERHEAD
Associate Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
TIMOTHY H. CALFEE
Associate Professor of Education (2011)
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., The University of Akron
MARJORIE F. CARLSON HURST
Dean, School of Business and Leadership, Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
CHRISTOPHER K. CARMICHAEL
Associate Professor of Biology (2002)
A.S., College of Lake County; B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
JAY R. CASE
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
DIANE M. CHAMBERS
Director of the Honors Program, Professor of English (1996)
B.S., Bimidji State University; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
DONGHAI CHEN
Professor of Chemistry (1990)
B.S., Shanghai University of Science and Technology; M.S., Ji Ling University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ALICE E. CHRISTIE
Director of the Graduate Program in Education, 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
ANNE C. COEN
Instructor of Fine Arts (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Kent State University; M.L., Middlebury College
EBENEZER 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
STEPHEN J. DIAKOFF
Professor of Biology (1979)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., Washington State University
KAREN S. DISTELHORST
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron City Hospital School of Nursing; M.S.N., The University of Akron
DAVID N. DIXON
Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2004)
B.A., Messiah College; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., Indiana University
SHELLEY L. DOERSCHUK
Instructor of Education (2006)
B.S.Ed., Ohio University; M.S.Ed., University of Dayton
DAVID W. DONELSON
Chair, Department of Music, Professor of Music (2008)
B.A., Bethel University; M.A., Bethel Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
BARBARA M. DRENNAN
Professor of Visual Arts (1992)
B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University
BARBARA A. EASLICK
Professor of Sport Management (1987)
B.S., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ashland University; D.S.M., United States Sports Academy
DAVID N. ENTWISTLE
Professor of Psychology (1996)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Psy.D., Biola University
JOHN C. ESTES
Assistant Professor of English, Director of Creative Writing (2010)
B.A., University of Evansville; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Missouri
MARCIA K. EVERETT
Professor of Communication Arts, Director of The College Experience (1995)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
SHAWN D. FLOYD
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences, Professor of Philosophy (1999)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
LAURA S. FOOTE
Instructor of Management Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron
JULIA A. FRANKLAND
Director of the Graduate Program in Business, Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
WILBERT J. FRIESEN
Interim President, Professor of Theology (2008)
B.A., Tabor College; M.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., McGill University
KATHLEEN M. GEIB FLAHERTY
Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing, Professor of Nursing (1991-2003; 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University
JAMES F. GLASGOW
Associate Professor of Computer Science (1998)
A.A.S., B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; L.S.M., Kent State University; Ph.D., Union Institute & University
JEFFREY M. GOFF
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences, Professor of Chemistry (1997)
B.A., Malone University, Ph.D., The University of Akron
MALCOLM GOLD
Professor of Sociology (1999)
BSocSc., Birmingham University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Warwick
KATHY A. HAAS
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1991)
B.A., Marshall University; M.A., The Ohio State University
DAVID W. HAHN
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Professor of Mathematics (1999)
B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Colorado State University
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
SARAH HANSSEN
Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2011)
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.F.A., Massachusetts College of Art
JOHN P. HARRIS II
Director of Global and Off-Campus Programs, Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
JACK B. HAZEN
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1967)
B.A., Asbury College; M.A., The Ohio State University
KENNETH N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education (1999)
B.S. and M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
PAMELA N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education (1994)
A.A. and B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Butler University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
BRYAN C. HOLLON
Associate Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
JANE HOYT-OLIVER
Director of General Education, Professor of Social Work (1984-91; 1998)
A.A., Pine Manor College; B.A. and M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
MARK E. JAKOWSKI
Director of Teacher Education, Associate Professor of Education (2004)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University
STEVEN M. JENSEN
Professor of English (2000)
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
CYNTHIA K. JOHNSON
Lecturer in Natural Sciences (2005-06; 2007)
B.A., Malone University
KARA A. KAELBER
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
DENNIS D. KINCAID
Professor of Business Administration (1988)
B.A., Kent State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University
JOHN W. KOSHMIDER III
Director of Distributed Learning, Associate Professor of Psychology (1989)
B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Cleveland State University
THOMAS A. KRATZER
Chair, Department of Business, Professor of Business Administration (1997)
B.A., Luther College; M.S. and Ph.D., The University of Iowa
JAMILLEE L. KROB
Instructor of Management Studies (2009)
B.A., Malone University; M.P.H., Walden University
MARIA LAI-LING LAM
Professor of Business Administration (2001)
B.B.A., M.B.A., and M.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., George Washington University
CHARLES R. LARTEY
Director of Assessment, Assistant Professor (2010)
B.A., University of Ghana, Legon-Accra; M.A., International University of Japan; M.A., Carleton University; Ph.D., Old Dominion University
ANN O. LAWSON
Director of Forensics, Instructor of Communication Arts (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University
DEBRA A. LEE
Director of BSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center School of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
PATRICIA L. LONG
Chair, Department of Education, Professor of Education (1978)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
SUSAN K. McDEVITT
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
B.S.N., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Bowie State University
TAMMIE L. McKENZIE
Chair, Department of Communication Arts, Director of Theatre, Professor of Communication Arts (1994)
B.A., Grove City College; M.F.A., Ohio 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
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 Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
CLARE M. MURRAY ADAMS
Professor of Visual Arts (1997)
B.S., B.F.A., M.Ed., Kent State University; M.F.A., Vermont College
SUZANNE B. NICHOLSON
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham
RACHEL E. NÚÑEZ
Associate Professor of Music (2000)
B.A., Luther College; M.M., 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
KRISTINE A. OWENS
Reference Librarian/Systems, Instructor of Library Science (2003)
B.A. and M.L.I.S., Kent State University
KRISTOPHER M. PAAL
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2006)
B.A., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Wayne State University
RANDI C. PAHLAU
Instructor of English (1997)
B.S. and M.A., Kent State University
CHERIE A. PARSONS
Assistant Professor of English, Director of Composition (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
ELIZABETH T. PATTERSON
Assistant Professor of Social Work (2007)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College
MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Professor of Psychology (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
D. NATHAN PHINNEY
Dean, College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
ALLEN M. PLUG
Assistant Professor of Philosophy (2004)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., University of Rochester
WALTER F. POLAND
Assistant Professor of Management Studies (2005)
B.A. and M.B.A., Xavier University
STEPHANIE L. POVLOSKY
Assistant Professor of Business and Leadership (2011)
B.S.B.A. and M.B.A., Rider University; Ph.D. candidate, Eastern University
WILLIAM P. QUIGLEY
Instructor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div. and D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary
MARY E. QUINN
Director of the Graduate Program in Organizational Leadership, Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership (2006)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
ROY C. RAMSAROOP
Professor of Business Administration (1996)
B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
STEPHANIE A. REAGAN
Director of RN/BSN Program, Associate Professor of Nursing (2004)
Diploma in Nursing, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron
BROCK M. REIMAN
Chair, Department of Psychology; Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University
LARRY D. REINHART
Chair, Department of Theology; Director of the Graduate Program in Theological Studies; Professor of Christian Education (1991)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Governors State University; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
LORETTA M. REINHART
Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, 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
CINDY A. FLOOD RIES
Associate Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The College of Mount Saint Joseph; Ph.D., The University of Akron
EARL M. RODD
Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2000)
B.A. and M.ChE., Rice University
NICHOLETTE ROGERS
Assistant Professor of Biology (2008)
A.A.S., Cuyahoga Community College; B.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine/Kent State University
ANDREW E. RUDD
Professor of Communication Arts (1999)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
MOSES B. RUMANO
Assistant Professor of Education (2011)
B.A., Africa University; M.A.E., Otterbein College; Ph.D., Miami University of Ohio
RANDY D. SAVAGE
Assistant Professor of Management Studies (2008)
B.A., Geneva College; M.A., Greenville College
CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Instructor of Counseling and Human Development (2011)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Doctoral student, Kent State University
MICHELLE L. SCHOONOVER
Instructor of Nursing (2011)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
LAUREN S. SEIFERT
Chair, Institutional Review Board, Professor of Psychology (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
CHRISTY L. SKELLY
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2004)
B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Kent State University
ALBERT H. SMITH, JR., CPA, CMA
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1983)
B.A., Mount Union College; M.B.A., The Ohio State University
RHODA C. SOMMERS
Dean, School of Education and Human Development, Associate Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University
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
GARY L. SPANGLER
Chair, Department of Visual Arts, Instructor of Visual Arts (2005)
B.F.A. and B.S.E., Kent State University; M.S.E., The University of Akron
SUSAN L. STEINER
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development, Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2006)
B.S., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron
KENNETH M. STOLTZFUS
Chair, Department of Social Work, Associate Professor of Social Work (2003)
B.A., Lock Haven University; M.S.W., Temple University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
GREGORY S. SUMMERS
Instructor of English (2000)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., John Carroll University
SUSAN L. TAYLOR
Associate Professor of Nursing (1989)
B.S.N and M.S.N., The University of Akron
DONALD L. TUCKER
Interim Provost, Professor of Christian Higher Education (2009)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A. and M.Div., Assemblies of God Graduate School; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania
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
JULIA A. VILLASEÑOR
Professor of Spanish (1989)
B.A., University of the Americas; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
SCOTT T. WAALKES
Professor of International Politics (1998)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia
DUANE F. WATSON
Professor of New Testament Studies (1989)
B.A., Houghton College; M. Div., Princeton Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
JACALYNN S. WELLING
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve 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
MICHELE L. WILLIAMS
Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Management Studies (2000)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University
CYNTHIA G. WILSON
Executive Director of Management Studies, Instructor of Management Studies (2007)
A.A.S., The University of Akron; B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College
STEPHEN E. WIRICK
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2003)
B.S. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron; Ph.D. candidate, The Ohio State University
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
JOHN T. ZIETLOW, CTP
Professor of Finance (2005)
B.S.B.A. and M.B.A., The Ohio State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis
Adjunct Faculty in Study Programs through the CCCU
PETER BAKER
Director, American Studies Program (1999)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
MARK T. BARTELS
Coordinator, Uganda Studies Program (2004)
B.A. and M.A., Wheaton College
ANTHONY B. CHAMBERLAIN
Director, Latin American Studies Program (1990)
B.A., Messiah/Temple University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Maryland
DAVID P. HOLT
Director, Middle East Studies Program (2002)
B.A., University of California-San Diego; M.A., Claremont Graduate School; Ph.D., University of Chicago
JAY O. LUNDELIUS
Director, China Studies Program (1999)
B.A., West Chester University; B.A., Moody Bible Institute; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois
TERRY L. MATTINGLY
Director, Washington Journalism Center (2006)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; M.S., University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign
WARREN PETTIT
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
Director, CCCU Oxford Programmes (1999)
B.A., Colorado State University, M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
KIMBERLY R. SPRAGG
Director, Australia Studies Centre (2005)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Ball State University
REBECCA VER STRATEN-McSPARRAN
Director, Los Angeles Film Studies Centre (2004)
B.A., Bethel University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
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 of Akron
CYNTHIA DEYLING
Director of Allied Health Education, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
KANDICE KOTTKE-MARCHANT
Chair, Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
JULIA SUTCH
Program Director, Acting
Cooperative Technology Program of Akron
ROSE ANN CRAWFORD
Education Coordinator, Akron General Medical Center (1993)
B.S., College of Saint Teresa; M.S.M.T., Wayne State University
BARBARA A. LEISINGER
Education Coordinator, Point of Care Testing Coordinator, Summa Health System (2004)
B.S., Kent State University; Certified Medical Technologist, Akron General Medical Center
ROBERT W. NOVAK
Medical Director, Cooperative Medical Technology Program of Akron (1993)
B.S., Brown University; M.D., Duke University
SHARON SHRIBER
Program Director, Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Akron (1998)
B.S. and M.B.A., The University of Akron
Emeriti
ALVIN L. ANDERSON
Professor of Education and Psychology Emeritus (1969-1991)
A.B., Cascade College; M.Ed. and Ph.D., University of Oregon
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
JOHN F. BRICKER
Associate Professor of Education Emeritus (1967-1995)
B.A., Eastern Nazarene College; M.A., University of Pittsburgh
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
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
ARNOLD W. FRITZ
Associate Professor of Biology Emeritus (1961-1998)
B.S., Greenville College; M.S., Michigan State 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
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
DALE B. KING
Associate Professor of English Emeritus (1971-1995)
B.A. and M.A., Bob Jones University; M.A., University of Michigan
ZOVINAR N. LAIR
Associate Professor of Education Emerita (1969-1995)
A.B. and A.M., Bob Jones University; M.A., Middlebury College
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
GLENN E. LIPELY
Associate Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1967-1995)
B.S., Yale University; M.Ed., Kent State University
GERALD S. McFADDEN
Associate Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1986-2001)
B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State 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
JOHN W. OLIVER
Associate Professor of History Emeritus (1966-1998)
A.B., Geneva College; M.A., University of Pittsburgh
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
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., Mount Union College; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
ROGER L. WOOD
Professor of Education and Psychology Emeritus (1957-1982)
Th.B., Marion College; A.B., Adrian College; A.M. and Ph.D., University of Michigan |