Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER, Chair
MERVIN C. YODER, Vice Chair
BRENDA K. SMITH, Secretary
ALICE M. WILLIAMS, Treasurer
The Executive Committee
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD
DAVID A. KING
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER
BRENDA K. SMITH
ALICE M. WILLIAMS
LAMAR L. WYSE
MERVIN C. YODER
Trustees
PAMELA G. BURCH
Agency Manager, State Farm Insurance, Memphis, Tennessee
MATTHEW J. CHESNES, D.Min.
Oversight Board Chair of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region; Lead Pastor, Morning Star Friends Church, Chardon, Ohio
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD
Executive Director of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region; Senior Pastor, Morningside Friends Church, Port St. Lucie, Florida
RONALD D. CROCK, M.D.
Physician, Jackson Family Practice, Canton, Ohio
MARCIE E. CURRY
CPA, CFO for Hire, Salem, Ohio
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI
CEO, Desidara, Uniontown, Ohio
KEVIN J. HAMMONS
Senior Vice President, CAO, & Assistant CFO, Community Health Systems, Inc., Franklin, Tennessee
SHARI N. HANSEN
Senior IT Manager, The Progressive Casualty Insurance, Mayfield Village, Ohio
SIN-WEI (SAMUEL) HUANG
Senior Pastor, Kent Chinese Friends Church, Kent, Ohio
FLANVIS J. JOHNSON, II
Bishop, The House of the Lord, Akron, Ohio
EDWARD C. KAPRALY
Owner, Riverside Native Trees & Nursery, Delaware, Ohio
DAVID A. KING, Ed.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio
TERRY C. MAGRO
Educator/Counselor (Retired), St. Clairsville, Ohio
LEON MILLER, M.D.
Surgeon/Physician, Millersburg, Ohio
MARTHA L. MOONEY, D.V.M.
Owner, Maple Run Veterinary Clinic, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
DAVID V. MUNGO, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio
DAVID P. MURRAY, J.D.
Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Washington, D.C.
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER
Partner, The Ruhlin Group LLC, North Canton, Ohio
LYNN A. PIERCE
Director of Women’s & Children’s Ministries, Willoughby Hills Friends Church, Willoughby, Ohio
MARK N. ROSE, M.D., J.D.
Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs, Aultman Health Foundation, Canton, Ohio
LARRY L. SMERGLIA ‘90
Senior Vice President, The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, UBS Financial Services, Canton, Ohio
BRENDA K. SMITH
Deputy Director Probation, Programs & Services, Franklin County Domestic & Juvenile Court (Retired), Columbus, Ohio
JIM SMUCKER, Ph.D.
President, Keim, Millersburg, Ohio
MATTHEW C. SUTTER
Chief Executive Officer, AIA/NCARB, LEED AP, SōL Harris/Day Architecture, North Canton, Ohio
LYNDON M. THOMAS
Corporate Real Estate Professional, New Franklin, Ohio
ALICE M. WILLIAMS
Director, Federal Taxes, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, Akron, Ohio
LAMAR L. WYSE
President/Owner, WyseSolutions, LLC (retired), Galion, Ohio
MERVIN C. YODER, M.D.
Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
University Collegium
David A. King, Ed.D.
President (2012)
B.S., Eastern Mennonite University; M.S., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University
Gregory M. Miller, Ph.D.
Provost; Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University
Timothy A. Bryan, B.A.
Chief of Staff, Vice President for Marketing and Communications (2014)
B.A., The University of Akron
Jennifer L. Bilek, B.A.
Vice President for Human Resources and Community (2019)
B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
Katie I. Robbins, M.B.A.
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs (2019)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Ashland University
Patrick S. Roberts, Ph.D.
Vice President for Advancement (2015-2017, 2018)
B.S., M.P.A., and Ph.D., The University of Akron
Melody K. Scott, M.A., M.A.Ed.
Dean of Students and Chief Student Development Officer (2006-2008, 2013)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., University of Durham
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
Daniel M. Carmany, B.A. (2020)
Admissions Counselor for Athletics
Justine J. Chester, B.A. (2017)
Admissions Counselor
Renee M. Chenevey, M.S., M.Ed. (2019)
Communication and Visitation Manager
Jody A. Dimit (1991)
Campus Visit Coordinator
Linda Kurtz Hoffman, M.A. (2013)
Director of Admissions
Bailey N. Junker, B.S. (2020)
Admissions Counselor
Melanie Rodriguez, B.A. (2015)
Front Desk, Office Assistant
Anissa D. Scott, M.A. (2006)
Assistant Director of Admissions Operations
Amber F. Taylor (2019)
Data Specialist
Ezra M. Tkach, B.A. (2014)
Admissions Counselor
Advancement/Alumni
Paula M. Calhoun, M.A. (2015)
Director of Grants and Prospect Management
Heather E. Coontz, B.F.A. (2020)
Director of the Annual Fund
Robert R. Dean, B.S. (2018)
Pioneer Development Officer
Megan J. Mauck, B.A. (2017)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Julie C. McAbee (2007)
Executive Assistant for Advancement
Denise M. Smith, B.A. (2021)
Coordinator of Constituency Information
Athletics
Kathryn E. Bzdafka, M.Ed. (2015)
Head Softball Coach
Thomas T. Crank, M.A.Ed. (2003)
Head Baseball Coach
William C. Eddins, M.S. (2016)
Head Golf Coach/Women; Assistant Athletic Director - Club and Recreation Sport
David H. Gramlich, M.B.A. (2008-2009, 2010-2014, 2017)
Assistant Athletic Director
Jack B. Hazen, M.A. (1967)
Head Cross Country Coach/Men
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2003)
Head Volleyball Coach/Women
Senior Women’s Administrator/Interim Athletic Director
Russell A. Hunt, J.D. (2014)
Head Swimming & Diving Coach/Men & Women
Kenneth G. Hyland, M.A.Ed. (1972)
Head Golf Coach/Men
Casey L. Kaufman, B.A. (2015)
Head Basketball Coach/Men
Brock A. Kertoy, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Men
Donavon E. Martin, Jr., M.A. (2020)
Sports Information Director
Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Head Track & Field Coach/Men & Women
Christina J. Oprean, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Cross Country Coach/Women
Selana M. Reale, M.Ed. (2018)
Head Basketball Coach/Women
John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance
Bailey E. Shattell, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Women
Business Office
Shari A. Appel, B.S. (2019)
Controller
Center for Student Success
Deborah K. Black, B.A. (2002)
Academic Adviser
Anna M. Meadows, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Center for Student Success
Cliff Schenk, B.A. (2006-2013; 2015)
Student Retention Adviser/Support Services
Jennifer M. Vannest, M.A.O.L. (2013)
Director of Tutoring Services and Career Development Coordinator
Distance Learning
John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Executive Director of Distance Learning
Financial Aid
Pamela S. Pustay, B.A. (1998)
Director of Financial Aid
Judith A. Haverstock (2001)
Financial Aid Counselor/NCAA Athletic Coordinator
Laura Klco, B.A. (1997)
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Kim L. Overholt (2004)
Loan Coordinator
Graduate and Professional Studies Enrollment
Deborah K. Craven (1994)
Office Coordinator
Anna R. Pirogowicz, M.A.O.L. (2019)
Admissions Counselor
Beth A. Shelton, M.A.O.L. (2020)
Admissions Counselor
Christopher M. Todaro, M.B.A. (2015)
Director, Graduate and Professional Studies Recruitment
Human Resources
Norma K. Bardo, A.A.S. (2000)
Benefits Coordinator
Cheryl S. Costello (2003)
Director of Campus Mail Services
Tiffany M. Manos, B.A. (2004)
Student Work Coordinator
Linda J. Simons, A.A.B. (1979)
Payroll Administrator
Information Technologies
Andrew M. Boak, B.A. (2019)
Technical Support Specialist-Bench
Shawn M. Campbell, B.A. (1999)
Systems Analyst
Symeon N. Crosier (2019)
Technical Support Specialist-Help Desk
Michael J. Garwood, M.A.O.L. (2013)
Instructional Technology Specialist
M. Adam Klemann, M.S. (2003)
Chief Information Officer
Levi M. Muriuki, B.A. (2019)
Programmer Analyst
Dennis P. Riley, B.B.A. (2016)
Systems Administrator
Diane M. Royer, B.S. (2018)
IT Data Administrator
Cathy G. Schwab, B.S. (2016)
Applications Analyst
James M. Shaffer, A.A. (2001)
Senior Network Engineer and Security Information Officer
Library
Rebecca L. Fort, M.L.I.S. (1981)
Director of Library
Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Reference Librarian/Systems
Office of the Registrar
Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar
Patti J. Elkins, B.A. (1982-86; 1996-97; 2006)
Assistant Registrar, Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Wendy R. Grimes, B.A. (2015)
Assistant Registrar, Graduate and Online Programs
Physical Plant
Jason C. Brannon (2017)
Assistant Manager, Maintenance
Russell E. Thorn (1981)
Facilities Manager, Service/Grounds
Kris G. Vincent (1992)
Facilities Manager, Maintenance/Projects
Office of the President
Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board of Trustees
Office of the Provost
Rebecca S. Albertson, B.A. (1997)
Executive Assistant to the Provost
James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)
Associate Provost
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Director of The College Experience
Steven M. Jensen, Ph.D. (2000)
Director of the Honors Program
Jason R. Moyer, Ph.D. (2012)
Director of External Partnerships and Strategic Communication
Elizabeth Patterson Roe, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of the Center for Intercultural Studies
Matthew P. Phelps, Ph.D. (1998)
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment
Lauren S. Seifert, Ph.D. (1994-97; 1999)
Chair and Coordinator, Human Research Protections Program/Institutional Review Board
Brenda D. Stevens, M.A.Ed. (1996)
Director of Multicultural Services
Scott T. Waalkes, Ph.D. (1998)
Director of General Education
College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences
David B. Beer, Ph.D. (2012)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
Michael L. Benson, D.M.A. (2011)
Chair of the Department of Music
Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center
Kathryn L. Huisinga, Ph.D. (2011)
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences
Steven M. Jensen, Ph.D. (2000)
Chair of the Department of English
Kara A. Kaelber, Ph.D. (2008)
Chair of the Department of Psychology
Andrew S. C. Reynolds, Ph.D. (2019)
Chair of the Department of Social Work
Andrew E. Rudd, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts
Joel R. Soza, D.Th. (1998)
Chair of the Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry
School of Business and Leadership
Laura S. Foote, Ed.D. (2007)
Coordinator of the Accelerated Degree Programs in Management Studies
Ann O. Lawson, M.B.A. (2002)
Coordinator of the Traditional Undergraduate Programs in Business and Technologies
Michael J. Ophardt, Ph.D. (1996)
Coordinator of the Graduate Programs in Business and Organizational Leadership
Cynthia G. Wilson, E.M.B.A. (2007)
Chair of the Department of Business and Technologies
School of Education and Human Development
Christina M. Schnyders, Ph.D. (2011-12; 2013)
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D. (2005)
Director of Center for Professional Development
Jennifer B. Webb, Ph.D. (2020)
Chair of the Department of Education
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Debra A. Lee, Ph.D., B.S.N., R.N. (2009)
Chair of Nursing, Chief Nurse Administrator
Sheri A. Hartman, Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N. (2018)
Director of MSN Program
Julia A. Hooley, B.S., R.N. (1994)
Director of Nursing Study Center
Stephanie A. Reagan, M.S.N., R.N.
Clinical Coordinator of the BSN program
Carrie D. Stroup, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E. (2013)
Director of BSN Program
Mary Jean Surace, M.S. (2015)
Coordinator of Simulation Technologies
Student Development
Michelle J. Alessandro, M.S.W. (2020)
Resident Director-Heritage Hall
David W. Burnip (2007)
Director of Campus Safety
Micah C. Czirr, B.A. (2017)
Area Coordinator-Haviland and PGB Halls
Emily J. Deinert, M.S.W. (2020)
Housing and Orientation Coordinator
Sarah E. Gregory-Shafer, M.A. (2018)
Area Coordinator-Blossom Hall
Logan T. Hansen, M.B.A. (2016)
Resident Director-DeVol Hall
Emilia C. Kublin, B.A. (2020)
Resident Director-WWF
Linda J. Leon, D.Min. (1995)
Director of Spiritual Formation
Stephanie J. Merchant, M.A. (2020)
Leadership and Discipleship Coordinator
Timothy T. Morber, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Counseling Center
Adam T. Pearce, A.A.S. (2020)
Worship Arts Coordinator
Rebecca K. Rodak, R.N. (2016)
Health Center Director
Anthony D. Schnyders, B.S. (2009-2015; 2017)
Dean of Community Life and Student Engagement
University Relations/Event Services
Constance M. Brannon Boring, M.Ed. (2015)
Manager of University Marketing
Janie L. Linger, B.A. (2015)
Content Manager for the Website and Publications
Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Events Coordinator
Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Multimedia Production Specialist
Brian W. Ohler, B.S. (2018)
Assistant Technical Coordinator
Grace C. Rhoads, B.A. (2019)
Marketing Assistant
David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Director of Design
Faculty
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
JACK D. BALLARD, JR.
Professor of Music (2003)
B.A., Central Washington University; M.M., Eastern Washington University, Ph.D., Kent State University
MARK W. BANKERT
Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2015)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.S.A., Ohio University
DAVID B. BEER
Chair, Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences; Associate Professor of Political Science; Director of the Center for Christian Faith and Culture (2012)
A.B., Georgetown University; M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
JEFFREY R. BEINE
Associate Professor of Education (2008)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
MICHAEL L. BENSON
Chair, Department of Music, Associate Professor of Music (2011)
B.M., Rice University; M.M. and D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Associate Provost, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota
KYLE D. CALDERHEAD
Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
JAY R. CASE
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
SANGSUN CHOI
Assistant Professor of Media Production (2016)
B.A., Hangdong Global University; M.F.A., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
KARYN R. COLLIE
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Ouachita Baptist University; M.Phil and Ph.D., The Graduate Center - City University of New York
JASON R. COURTER
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Taylor University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Clemson University
EBENÉZER A. F. de OLIVEIRA
Professor of Psychology (2001)
B.Th., Seminario Presbiteriano do Norte; B.S., Philadelphia College of Bible; M.A., Westminster Theological Seminary; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Delaware
MARCIA K. EVERETT
Professor of Communication Arts; Director, 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
Professor of Philosophy (1999)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
LAURA S. FOOTE
Associate Professor of Management Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ed.D., Regent University
REBECCA L. FORT
Director of Library, Instructor of Library and Information Services (2015)
B.A., Milligan College; M.A., The University of Akron; M.L.I.S. Wayne State University
JULIA A. FRANKLAND
Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
CHRISTINA A. FRATENA
Clinical Instructor of Nursing (2015)
B.S.N., Malone University, M.S.N., Kent State University
KATIE R. GAMBY
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2019)
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Toledo
JAMES F. GLASGOW
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
Professor of Chemistry (1997)
B.A., Malone University, Ph.D., The University of Akron
SONJI D. GREGORY
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2015)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Regent University
DAVID W. HAHN
Professor of Mathematics (1999)
B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Colorado State University
TC HAM
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2013)
B.A., Boston University; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
JOHN P. HARRIS II
Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
SHERI A. HARTMAN
Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing, Associate Professor of Nursing (1991)
B.S.N. and M.S.N., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D., The University of Akron
JACK B. HAZEN
Associate Professor of Physical Education (1967)
B.A., Asbury College; M.A., The Ohio State University
BRYAN C. HOLLON
Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; Associate Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
MARK E. JAKOWSKI
Professor of Education (2004)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University
STEVEN M. JENSEN
Chair, Department of English; Director of Honors Program; Professor of English (2000)
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
KARA A. KAELBER
Chair, Department of Psychology; Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2008)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
HOLLY M. KIBLER
Instructor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University
DAVID A. KING
President, Professor of Higher Education and Leadership (2012)
B.S., Eastern Mennonite University; M.S., Villanova University; Ed.D., Temple University
SANDRA L. KNAUF
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio
JOHN W. KOSHMIDER III
Executive Director of Distance Learning, Associate Professor of Psychology (1989)
B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Cleveland State University
HYUNJIN D. KWAK
Assistant Professor of Sociology (2017)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
STEVEN J. LANE
Assistant Professor of Biology (2020)
B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.S. Central Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Montana
ANN O. LAWSON
Assistant Professor of Business (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University
DEBRA A. LEE
Chair of Nursing, Chief Nurse Administrator, Associate 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
TAMMIE L. McKENZIE
Director of Theatre, Professor of Communication Arts (1994)
B.A., Grove City College; M.F.A., Ohio University
GREGORY J. MILLER
Provost, Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University
JASON R. MOYER
Director of External Partnerships and Strategic Communication, Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2012)
B.A., Bluffton University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa
EMILY E. MUPINGA
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2019)
B.S. and M.S., Louisiana State University; M.S., Indiana State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
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
RANDI C. PAHLAU
Assistant Professor of English (1997)
B.S. and M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
CHERIE A. PARSONS
Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
JON C. PETERSON
Associate Professor of Music (2013)
B.A., Austin College; M.M., Southern Methodist University; D.M.A., The University of Arizona
MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, Professor of Psychology (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
ELIZABETH A. POSTLEWAITE
Assistant Professor of Business (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Malone University
WILLIAM P. RACINE
Professor of Business and Leadership (2012)
B.S., The University of Akron; M.B.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., Capella University
STEPHANIE A. REAGAN
Clinical Coordinator of the BSN program; Associate Professor of Nursing (2004)
Diploma in Nursing, St. Elizabeth School of Nursing; M.S.N., The University of Akron
ANDREW S. C. REYNOLDS
Chair, Department of Social Work; Assistant Professor of Social Work (2019)
B.A. and M.S.W., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
CINDY A. FLOOD RIES
Associate Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Mount St. Joseph University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
ELIZABETH PATTERSON ROE
Director, Center for Intercultural Studies; Professor of Social Work (2007)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan College; Ph.D., Memorial University
ANDREW E. RUDD
Chair, Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts; Professor of Communication Arts; (1999)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.A., Andrews University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
REBEKKA R. RUSSELL
Instructor of Social Work
B.A., Malone University; M.S.W., University of New England
CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Director, Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development; Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
LAUREN S. SEIFERT
Chair and Coordinator, Human Research Protections Program/Institutional Review Board; Professor of Psychology (1994-97; 1999)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
JOEL R. SOZA
Chair, Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry; Professor of Biblical Studies (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A.O.T. and M.A.N.T., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Th., University of South Africa
CARRIE D. STROUP
Director, BSN Program; Associate Professor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University; D.N.P., Carlow University
JACALYNN J. STUCKEY
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
NANCY A. VARIAN
Director, 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
SCOTT T. WAALKES
Director of General Education, Professor of International Politics (1998)
B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia
JENNIFER B. WEBB
Chair, Department of Education; Assistant Professor of Education (2020)
B.A.Ed., Purdue University; M.S.Ed., Valparaiso University; Ph.D., Kent State University
CYNTHIA G. WILSON
Chair, Department of Business and Technologies; Assistant Professor of Management Studies (2007)
A.A.S., The University of Akron; B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
STEPHEN E. WIRICK
Associate Professor of Exercise Science (2003)
B.S. and M.S.Ed., The University of Akron; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
JASON L. WYSE
Director of Instrumental Activities/Bands, Director of Music Educator Preparation, Instructor of Music (2018)
B.M.Ed., Grove City College; M.M., The Ohio State University
LORA L. WYSS
Professor of Nursing (2001)
Diploma in Nursing, Mercy School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., George Mason University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
Adjunct Faculty in Study Programs through the CCCU
PETER BAKER
Director, American Studies Program (1999)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
JOHN K. BUCHER, JR.
Co-Director, Los Angeles Film Studies Centre (2007)
B.A. and M.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D. Candidate, Pacifica Graduate Institute
JEREMY CASPER
Co-Director, Los Angeles Film Studies Centre (2007)
B.A., Southwest Baptist University; M.A., Regent University
DONALD DE GRAAF
Director, Australia Studies Centre (2019)
B.A., Calvin University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Oregon
DOUGLAS K. MAGNUSON
Director, Middle East Studies Program (2013)
B.A., Bethel University; M.A. and Ph.D., Brown University
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
RACHEL ROBINSON
Director, Uganda Studies Program (2014)
B.A., Gordon College; M.A., Maryland Institute College of Art
STANLEY P. ROSENBERG
Director, CCCU Oxford Programmes (1999)
B.A., Colorado State University, M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
DANIEL SIEFKEN
Director, Latin American Studies Program (2018)
B.A., Spring Arbor University; M.A., University of Edinburgh
Adjunct Faculty in Biology-Clinical Laboratory Science
Note: the listings below are subject to change as periodic updates are provided by Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology and the Cooperative Technology Program of Akron
SUSAN HARRINGTON, PhD, D (ABMM), MLS (ASCP)CM
Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
BARBARA ZINGALE, MT, MLS (ASCP) CM
Program Director, Cleveland Clinic School of Medical Technology
B.S., Florida Atlantic University
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
JESSE AYERS
Professor of Music Emeritus (1997-2020)
B.M. and M.M., University of Tennessee-Knoxville; D.M.A., University of Kentucky
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
JOSEPH L. BRIDGES
Professor of Communication Arts Emeritus (1992-2008)
A.B., Tabor College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Southern California
SANDRA L. CARNES
Professor of Music Emerita (1981-2011)
B.A., Malone University; M.M., The University of Akron
DIANE M. CHAMBERS
Professor of English Emerita (1996-2016)
B.S., Bimidji State University; M.A. University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
DONGHAI CHEN
Professor of Chemistry Emeritus (1990-2016)
B.S. Shanghai University of Science and Technology; M.S., Ji Ling University; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
ALICE E. CHRISTIE
Professor of Education Emerita (1999-2014)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
BETH A. CLARK-THOMAS
Professor of Education Emerita (1995-2020)
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
MARTHA J. COOK
Professor of Education Emerita (1981-2007)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.E., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
CHARLES B. CURETON
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.R.E., Fort Wayne Bible College; M.A., Memphis State University; Ed.D., University of Tennessee
STEPHEN J. DIAKOFF
Professor of Biology Emeritus (1979-2014)
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh; Ph.D., Washington State University
BARBARA M. DRENNAN
Professor of Art Emerita (1992-2015)
B.S., M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University
BARBARA A. EASLICK
Professor of Sport Management Emerita (1987-2015)
B.S., Kent State University; M.Ed., Ashland University; D.S.M., United States Sports Academy
DAVID N. ENTWISTLE
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1996-2020)
B.A. Taylor University; M.A. and Psy.D., Biola University
KATHLEEN M. FLAHERTY
Professor of Nursing Emerita (1991-2003; 2007-2018)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University
KATHY A. HAAS
Associate Professor of Physical Education Emerita (1991-2017)
B.A., Marshall University; M.M., The Ohio State University
KENNETH N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education Emeritus (1999-2015)
B.S. and M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
PAMELA N. HOALT
Professor of Health Education Emerita (1994-2020)
A.A. and B.A., Anderson University; M.S., Butler University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
MARTHA E. HORST
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1988-2008)
Diploma in Nursing, Kansas City General Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N., Eastern Mennonite College; M.S.N., Kent State University
DANIEL J. HOSKINS
Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1970-2004)
B.S., Ohio University; M.B.A., Roosevelt University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
JANE HOYT-OLIVER
Professor of Social Work Emerita (1984-1991; 1998-2019)
A.A., Pine Manor College; B.A. and M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
RONALD G. JOHNSON
President Emeritus (1994-2007); Provost (1981-1994); Professor of Physics (1970-1981)
A.B., Eastern Michigan University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Kansas
DENNIS D. KINCAID
Professor of Business Emeritus (1988-2018)
B.A., Kent State University; M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University
LYNN M. LEON
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1995-2010)
Diploma in Nursing, Massillon City Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., The Ohio State University
PATRICIA L. LONG
Professor of Education Emerita (1978-2014)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
ELIZABETH W. McVAN
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1988-2001; 2009-2015)
B.S.N., The Ohio State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron
STEPHEN K. MORONEY
Professor of Theology Emeritus (1993-2018)
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
DONALD R. MURRAY
Associate Professor of Music Emeritus (1967-2000)
B.M., Chicago Evangelistic Institute; M.M., Indiana University
MILLARD B. NIVER
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.S., Taylor University; M.A., Purdue University; Ph.D., Kent State University
LARRY D. REINHART
Professor of Christian Education Emeritus (1991-2012)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazaren University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Governors State University; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
LORETTA M. REINHART
Professor of Nursing Emerita (1991-2012)
Diploma in Nursing, Grant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
ALBERT H. SMITH, JR.
Associate Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1983-2020)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.B.A., The Ohio State University
BURLEY G. SMITH
Professor of English Emeritus (1960-1999)
A.B., Olivet Nazarene University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
JEANETTE R. SMITH
Associate Professor of Education Emerita (1975-1999)
B.S., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Ed, Bowling Green State University
SUSAN L. TAYLOR
Associate Professor of Nursing Emerita (1989-2014)
B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron
R. STANFORD TERHUNE, JR.
Librarian Emeritus; Associate Professor of Library Science (1982-2010)
B.A., Northwestern University; M.S., University of Illinois; M.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
DALE S. THOMSON
Professor of Biology Emeritus (1967-1996)
B.A., Cedarville College; M.S. and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
HAROLD R. WALKER
Professor of Education and Sociology Emeritus (1962-1994)
B.A., University of Mount Union; M.Ed., Kent State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
DUANE F. WATSON
Professor of New Testament Studies Emeritus (1989-2020)
B.A., Houghton College; M.Div., Princeton University; Ph.D., Duke University
JOHN B. WILLIAMS
Professor of Mathematics Emeritus (1990-2011)
B.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
MICHELE L. WILLIAMS
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership (2000-2020)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University
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