Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
DONALD D. HARPER, Chair
STEVEN D. STEER, Vice Chair
DAVID P. MURRAY, Secretary
GERALD L. SMELTZER, Treasurer
The Executive Committee
PAMELA G. BURCH
DONALD D. HARPER
EDWARD L. MITCHELL
DAVID P. MURRAY
JAMES P. POWELL
GERALD L. SMELTZER
STEVEN D. STEER
GARY W. STREIT
DAVID R. VAN VALKENBURG
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
MARK B. BENEDICT
Attorney at Law-Managing Partner, Genesis Group LLC, Lovettsville, Virginia
DUDLEY S. BLOSSOM III
Accountant (Retired), Vero Beach, Florida
PAMELA G. BURCH
Agency Field Executive, State Farm Insurance Company, Germantown, Tennessee
DANIEL D. CALE
Pastor, Hughesville Friends Church, Hughesville, Pennsylvania
DALE E. CHRYST
Officer of the Court-Lenawee County Sheriff ’s Department, Adrian, Michigan
RICHARD W. DOUD, D.O.
Physician, Community Health Center, Coldwater, Michigan
DONALD D. HARPER
Vice President (Retired), HR North America Shared Services, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Salem, South Carolina
RUTH A. HARSH
Real Estate Sales Agent, Stamp Realty, Salem, Ohio
TERRY C. MAGRO
Director of Adult Christian Education & Small Groups (Retired), East Richland Friends Church, St. Clairsville, Ohio
MICHAEL G. MAY
Commercial Real Estate Broker, San Marino, California
DONNA J. McNATT
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio
EDWARD L. MITCHELL, M.D.
Surgeon (Retired), Alliance, 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.
JAMES P. POWELL, D.C.
Chiropractor, Powell Chiropractic Clinic, Inc., Canton, Ohio
DAVID P. RAWSON, Ph.D.
Ambassador of the United States (Retired); Professor of Political Economy, Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, Michigan
WILLIS N. RUFF
Sales Representative (Retired), Progressive Insurance, Eastlake, Ohio
DENA Z. SCHNUPP
Artist, Counselor, Canton, Ohio
JAMES H. SHELLHAAS
Managing Partner, Peregrine Partners, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio
GERALD L. SMELTZER
Chief Financial Officer, Waco Formworks, Akron, Ohio
STEVEN D. STEER, CPA, CVA
Principal, Hack, Steer & Company, Salem, Ohio
GARY W. STREIT, Ph.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio
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
University Leadership Team
Gary W. Streit, Ph.D.
President (2007)
A.B., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S., University of Tennessee;
Ph.D., University of Illinois
Wilbert J. Friesen, Ph.D.
Provost (2008)
B.A., Tabor College; M.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Mennonite
Brethren Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., McGill University
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
Karen D. Fry, M.A.
Vice President for Constituent Relations (2008)
B.A., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.A., Tennessee State University
Richard K. Rieder, M.B.A.
Vice President for Finance (2008)
B.A., Baker University; M.M., Oklahoma City University; M.B.A., Regent University
Brock C. Schroeder, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing (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
Michael A. Bole, M.B.A. (1997-2006; 2007)
Associate Director of Admissions
Jody A. Dimit (1991)
Campus Visit Coordinator
Beth A. Erb, B.A. (2004)
Marketing Services Coordinator
Andrea J. Finefrock, B.A. (2007)
Website Content Manager
Megan R. Letner, B.S. (2007)
Admissions Counselor
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)
Admissions Counselor/Special Events Coordinator
Carrie B. Ridenour, B.A. (2005)
Admissions Counselor
John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Coordinator of Enrollment Information
Robert L. Sampsel, B.A. (2006)
Assistant Director of Admissions
Anissa D. Scott, B.A. (2006)
Admissions Counselor
Kevin L. Williams, B.A. (2005)
Admissions Counselor/Athletic Recruiter
Beth A. Wright, B.A. (2000-01; 2002)
Admissions Counselor
Advancement/Alumni
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
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
Michael N. Gardner, M.A. (2006)
Head Football Coach
Leta E. Gramlich, B.A. (2008)
Head Soccer Coach/Women
Jack B. Hazen, M.A. (1967)
Head Cross Country Coach/Men & Women
Director of International Sports Promotions
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2008)
Head Volleyball Coach/Women; Athletic Academic Advisor
Michael G. Leggett, B.A. (2006)
Assistant Sports Information Director
Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Head Track & Field Coach/Men & Women
Dustin C. Miller, M.Ed. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
Cliff Schenk, B.S. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
Troy A. Schenk, B.A. (2006)
Assistant Football Coach
Harold T. Smith, M.A. (1983)
Head Basketball Coach/Men
Laura R. Wynn, M.Ed. (2003)
Head Basketball Coach/Women; Associate Athletic Director
Business Office
Ronald B. Messner, B.A. (1992)
Controller
Rebecca E. Abel (1995)
Bookstore Manager
Elaine C. Arick (1994)
Assistant Controller
Norma K. Bardo, A.A.S. (2000)
Business Office Supervisor & Information Coordinator
Barbara A. Coburn (1993)
Secretary to the Executive Vice President 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
Constituent Relations
Timothy G. Pitzer, B.S. (2008)
Director of Constituent Programs
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
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)
Network Administrator, Information Technologies
David H. Gramlich, B.S. (2008)
Help Desk Analyst
Andrew N. Hodgson, B.A. (2006)
Technical Support Specialist
M. Adam Klemann, B.A. (2003)
Technology Services Coordinator
Holly L. Krills, B.A. (2004)
Technical Support Specialist
Michael J. Land, B.A. (2007)
Multimedia Support Technician
John D. Rivers (1992)
Database Administrator
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 Specialist
Alexander Yu, B.S. (1993)
Senior Systems Engineer
Library
R. Stanford Terhune, Jr., M.S. (1982)
Director of Library Services
Janice L. Anderson, M.L.S. (1972)
Reference Librarian
Heidi E. Beke-Harrigan, M.L.S. (2005)
Assistant Cataloger/Evening Reference Librarian
Rebecca L. Fort, M.A. (1981)
Circulation Librarian
Barbara J. Moginot, B.A. (1992)
Periodicals/Gifts and Exchange Librarian
Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Head Cataloger
Barbara D. Shallenberger, B.A. (2001)
Acquisitions Librarian
Charlene D. Willey, M.L.S. (1992)
Documents Librarian
Office of the Registrar/ Advising and Testing
Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar
Tracie S. Cross, B.A. (1989)
Assistant Registrar
Emily C. Heist, M.S. (2007)
Academic Advisor, Advising and Testing
Laura J. Sommer, M.S. (2007)
Academic Advisor, Advising and Testing
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 Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs
Jane Hoyt-Oliver, Ph.D. (1984-1991; 1998)
Director of General Education
Thomas A. Kratzer, Ph.D. (1997)
Coordinator of Student Learning Assessment
Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Secretary to the Provost
Karen R. Warner, M.A.Ed. (1987)
Assistant to the President and the Provost
School of Arts and Sciences
Dean of the School of 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
David W. Donelson, Ed.D. (2008)
Chair of the Department of Music
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1995)
Chair of the Department of Communication Arts
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
Robert J. Moffitt, B.S. (1985)
Science Laboratory Coordinator
Matthew P. Phelps, Ph.D. (1998)
Chair of the Department of Psychology
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
Scott T. Waalkes, Ph.D. (1998)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
School of Business
Julia A. Frankland, Ph.D. (1999)
Interim Dean of the School of Business,
Director of the Graduate Program in Business
School of Education
Rhoda C. Sommers-Johnson, Ph.D. (2007)
Dean of the School of Education
Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of Wellness Center
Paul A. Davidson, M.S. (1996)
Education Field Director
Kathy A. Haas, M.A. (1991)
Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance
Jerri L. Helmrich, M.A., (1991-2003; 2008)
Director of Weaver Child Development Center/Primary School
Patricia L. Long, Ed.D. (1978)
Chair of the Department of Education
Kayte S. Smreck, M.Ed. (2006)
Director of Student Teaching
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D. (2005)
Director of SOE Center for Professional Development
Director of the Graduate Program in Education
School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst, D.B.A. (2000)
Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
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
David L. Kleffman, M.Ed. (1999)
Assistant Director of Enrollment
John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Director of Distributed Learning
Sharon L. McFarlane, M.B.A. (1998)
Director of Enrollment
Sharon M. Purvis, B.A. (1996)
Program Manager
Brock M. Reiman, Ph.D. (1996)
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, Director of the Graduate
Program in Counselor and Guidance Education
Joyce E. Thompson, M.A.Ed. (1996)
Director of Life and Work Experience in Professional Studies
Cynthia G. Wilson, E.M.B.A. (2007)
Executive Director of Professional Studies
School of Nursing
Loretta M. Reinhart, Ph.D. (1991)
Dean of the School of Nursing
Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing
Kathleen M. Geib, Ph.D. (1991-2003; 2007)
Director of BSNDC Program
Julia A. Hooley, B.S. (1994)
Director of Nursing Study Center
Martha E. Horst, M.S.N. (1988)
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. (2005)
Director of Nursing Clinical Laboratory
School of Theology
Dean of the School of Theology
Joel R. Soza, D.Th. (1998)
Director of the Graduate Program in Christian Ministries
Student Development
Ryan P. Anderson, B.S. (2008)
Residence Hall Director
John F. Baldauff, B.A. (2007)
Residence Hall Director
Josephine E. Glover, L.S.W., M.A. (1992)
Assistant Director of the Counseling Center
Michael T. Hansen, B.A. (2008)
Residence Hall Director
Sarah A. Jobson, M.A.C.M. (2003)
Residence Hall Director
Sandra F. Johnson (1974)
Director of Orientation and Special Programs
Anna M. Meadows, B.A. (2005)
Director of Student Access Center
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
Christina M. Schnyders, M.A. (2006)
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)
Writer
Jennifer E. Holloway, B.A. (2002)
Graphic Designer
David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Assistant Director of University Relations
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
JANICE L. ANDERSON
Reference Librarian, 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
JEFFREY R. BEINE
Assistant Professor of Education (2008)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
HEIDI E. BEKE-HARRIGAN
Assistant Cataloger/Evening Reference Librarian, Instructor of Library Science (2005)
B.A., Wittenberg University; M.L.S., Kent State University
SEAN M. BENSON
Associate Professor of English (1999)
B.A. and M.A.T., The University of Iowa; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
GEOFFREY C. BOWDEN
Associate Professor of Political Science (2004)
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
DAVID J. BOWMAN
Assistant Professor of Education (2003)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
CYNTHIA L. BRIDGES
Associate Professor of Music (2004)
B.A., Southwest Texas State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Hawaii-Manoa
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
Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
MARJORIE F. CARLSON HURST
Dean, School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Assistant Professor of Professional Studies (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., Kennedy-Western University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
SANDRA L. CARNES
Professor of Music (1981)
B.A., Malone University, M.M., The University of Akron
JAY R. CASE
Associate Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
DIANE M. CHAMBERS
Professor of English, Director of the Honors Program (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
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 Elementary 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
Associate 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 Physical Education (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
MARCIA K. EVERETT
Chair, Department of Communication Arts, Associate 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
ANDREA M. FARENGA
Associate Professor of Education (1999)
B.S., M.S., and Ed.D., Illinois State University
SHAWN D. FLOYD
Associate Professor of Philosophy (1999)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
LAURA S. FOOTE
Instructor of Professional Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron
JULIA A. FRANKLAND
Interim Dean, School of Business, Director of the Graduate Program in Business, Associate Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
WILBERT J. FRIESEN
Provost, Professor of Theology (2008)
B.A., Tabor College; M.S., University of Kansas; M.A., Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary; Ph.D., McGill University
KAREN R. GEHRLING
Professor of Nursing (2005)
B.S.N., Ohio University; M.N., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
KATHLEEN M. GEIB
Professor of Nursing, Director of BSNDC Program (1991-2003; 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University
JAMES F. GLASGOW
Assistant 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
Associate Professor of Sociology (1999)
BSocSc., Birmingham University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Warwick
KATHY A. HAAS
Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance, 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
JOHN P. HARRIS II
Professor of Business Administration, Director of Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs (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
Assistant Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
JANE HOYT-OLIVER, LISW
Professor of Social Work, Director of General Education (1984-91; 1998)
A.A., Pine Manor College; B.A. and M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
MARK E. JAKOWSKI
Associate Professor of Education; Director of Teacher 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 Counselor and Guidance Education (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
KELLIE N. KIRKSEY
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Ohio Dominican College; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio 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
Professor of Business Administration, Coordinator of Student Learning Assessment (1997)
B.A., Luther College; M.S. and Ph.D., The University of Iowa
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
ANN O. LAWSON
Instructor of Communication Arts, Director of Forensics (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University
DEBRA A. LEE
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center School of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; A.B.D., Case Western Reserve University
LYNN M. LEON
Associate Professor of Nursing (1995)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The Ohio State University
GREGORY J. LINVILLE
Assistant Professor of Sports and Youth Ministry (2001)
B.A., Malone University; M.Div. and D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary
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
Instructor of Nursing (2006)
B.S.N., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Bowie State University
TAMMIE L. McKENZIE
Professor of Communication Arts, Director of Theatre (1994)
B.A., Grove City College; M.F.A., Ohio University
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
Associate Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Phil.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University
KRISTINE A. OWENS
Head Cataloger, Instructor of Library Science (2003)
B.A. and M.L.I.S., Kent State University
KRISTOPHER M. PAAL
Instructor 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 (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron
ELIZABETH T. PATTERSON
Assistant Professor of Social Work (2007)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College
CHRISTY L. PESTER
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2004)
B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Kent State University
MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Chair, Department of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
D. NATHAN PHINNEY
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
CAROL L. PIETRASZ
Instructor of Professional Studies (2008)
B.A., Grove City College; M.B.A., Case Western Reserve University
ALLEN M. PLUG
Assistant Professor of Philosophy (2004)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., University of Rochester
WALTER F. POLAND
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies (2005)
B.A. and M.B.A., Xavier University
WILLIAM P. QUIGLEY
Instructor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
MARY E. QUINN
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies (2006)
B.A., Malone University; 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
CHERI L. RAMSBURG, CPA
Professor of Business Administration (1987)
B.A., Malone University; M.B.A., Kent State University; J.D., The University of Akron
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
BROCK M. REIMAN
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Director of the Graduate Program in Counselor and Guidance Education; Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University
LARRY D. REINHART
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, 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. 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
Associate Professor of Communication Arts (1999)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
RANDY D. SAVAGE
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies (2008)
B.A., Geneva College; M.A., Greenville College
LAUREN S. SEIFERT
Professor of Psychology, Chair, Institutional Review Board (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio 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
HAROLD T. SMITH
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1983)
B.A., The King’s College; M.A., Montclair State College; M.A., Fresno State University
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
Dean, School of Education, Associate Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University
JOEL R. SOZA
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, Director of the Graduate Program in Christian Ministries (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
Assistant Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2006)
B.S., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron
KENNETH M. STOLTZFUS, LSW, CCDCIII
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
GARY W. STREIT
President, Professor of English (2007)
A.B., Trevecca Nazarene University; M.S., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Illinois
GREGORY S. SUMMERS
Instructor of English (2000)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.A., John Carroll University
JULIE M. SZENDREY
Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Director of Students in Free Enterprise (2002)
B.M.E. and M.B.A., University of Dayton; D.B.A., Anderson University
SUSAN L. TAYLOR
Associate Professor of Nursing (1989)
B.S.N and M.S.N., The University of Akron
R. STANFORD TERHUNE, JR.
Director of Library Services, Associate Professor of Library Science (1982)
B.A., Northwestern University; M.S., University of Illinois; M.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
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
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences, 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
Associate Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
SHARON M. WEYER
Associate Professor Nursing (2008)
Diploma in Nursing, Aultman School of Nursing; B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
R. TARYN WHITTINGTON
Assistant Professor of Philosophy (2007)
B.A., Hendrix College; M.A. and Ph.D., Baylor University
CHARLENE D. WILLEY
Documents Librarian, Assistant Professor of Library Science (1992)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., Purdue University; M.L.S., Kent State 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
JOHN B. WILLIAMS
Professor of Mathematics (1990)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
MICHELE L. WILLIAMS
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies and Communication Arts (2000)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University
CYNTHIA G. WILSON
Executive Director of Professional Studies, Instructor of Professional Studies (2007)
A.A.S., The University of Akron; B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College
STEPHEN E. WIRICK
Instructor of Human Performance (2003)
B.S. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron
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
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
MARGOT O. EYRING
Internship Director and Program Faculty, American Studies Program (1999)
B.F.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
JERRY S. HERBERT
Director, American Studies Program (1981)
B.A., University of Redlands; M.A. and Ph.D., Duke University
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
BRET A. KINCAID
Associate Director, American Studies Program (1999)
B.A., Fresno Pacific College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
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
HARLEY WAGLER
Director, Russian Studies Program (1994)
A.A., Hutchison Community College; B.A. and M.A., Kansas University
Adjunct Faculty in Biology-Clinical Laboratory Science
Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
CYNTHIA DEYLING
Director of Allied Health Education
KANDICE KOTTKE-MARCHANT
Chair, Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
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
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
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
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 |
