Business Administration
Interim Dean of the School of Business Director of the Graduate Program in Business
Julia A. Frankland
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
Graduate Faculty
Julia A. Frankland
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
John (Jack) P. Harris, II
Professor of Business Administration (1991)
B.A., The University of Akron, M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
Dennis D. Kincaid
Professor of Business Administration (1988)
B.A., Kent State University, M.B.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Kent State University
Thomas A. Kratzer
Professor of Business Administration (1997)
B.A., Luther College; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Iowa
Maria Lai-Ling Lam
Professor of Business Administration (2001)
B.B.A., M.B.A., M.A., The Chinese University of Hong Kong; Ph.D., The George Washington University
Michael J. Ophardt
Associate Professor of Business Ethics (1996)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.P.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University
Roy C. Ramsaroop
Professor of Business Administration (1996)
B.A. St. Lawrence University; M.A., New School for Social Research; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Cheri L. Ramsburg
Professor of Business Administration (1987)
B.A., Malone University; M.B.A., Kent State University; J.D., The University of Akron; CPA
Albert H. Smith, Jr.
Associate Professor of Business Administration (1983)
B.A., Mount Union College; M.B.A., The Ohio State University; CPA, CMA
Julie M. Szendrey
Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2002)
B.M.E. and M.B.A., University of Dayton; D.B.A., Anderson University
John T. Zietlow
Professor of Finance (2005)
B.S.B.A., M.B.A., The Ohio State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Margaret A. Atkinson
(1998) A.A., B.A., B.S., Southwest State University; M.B.A., The University of Akron; CPA
W. Timothy Dodd
(2000) A.A., The University of Akron; B.A., M.B.A., Malone University
Eugene L. Guiley
(1999) B.A., Malone University; M.A., The University of Akron
Jerry N. Hall
(2006) B.S., M.L.H.R., The Ohio State University
Kenneth F. Koczwara
(2003) B.S., Youngstown State University; M.B.A., Kent State University
Michael M. Ott
(2003) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Kent State University
Jack R. Rogers
(2003) B.A., The State University of New York; M.S., Kent State University; CPA
Lisa R. Vandegrift
(2004) B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Tennessee; M.B.A., Malone University
R. Clint Zollinger
(2003) B.A., Washington and Jefferson College; J.D., The University of Akron
Christian Ministries
Interim Dean of the School of Theology Interim Director of the Graduate Program in Christian Ministries
D. Nathan Phinney
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Graduate Faculty
Bryan C. Hollon
Assistant Professor of Theology (2006)
B.A., Baylor University; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Baylor University
Gregory J. Linville
Assistant Professor of Sports and Youth Ministry (2001)
B.A., Malone University; M.Div. and D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary
Gregory J. Miller
Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University
Stephen K. Moroney
Professor of Theology (1993)
B.A., Duke University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
Suzanne B. Nicholson
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., University of Minnesota; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Durham
D. Nathan Phinney
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (2004)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A.R., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
William P. Quigley
Instructor of Youth Ministry (1998)
B.A., West Liberty College; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
Larry D. Reinhart
Professor of Christian Education (1991)
B.A. and M.A., Olivet Nazarene University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.A., Governor’s State University; Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Joel R. Soza
Associate Professor of Biblical Studies (1998)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A.O.T and M.A.N.T., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Th., University of South Africa
Duane F. Watson
Professor of New Testament Studies (1989)
B.A., Houghton College; M.Div., Princeton Seminary; Ph.D., Duke University
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Jay F. Halley
(2004) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.S., The Ohio State University; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; D.Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
K. Stan Hinshaw
(2005) B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Seminary
Shane L. Johnson
(2001) B.A., Southeastern College; M. Div., D.Min., Ashland Theological Seminary
Knute Larson
(2002) M. Div., Grace Theological Seminary; D. Min., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Dawn R. Morton
(2004) B.A., Mount Vernon Bible College; M.A.C.E., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ed.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
David M. Oliver
(2000) B.A., Syracuse University; M.Div., Duke University; D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary
Rick R. McQuistion
(2001) B.R.E., Great Lakes Bible College; M.Ed., Xavier University; Ph.D., Kent State University
Graduate Christian Ministries Committee
The Graduate Christian Ministries Committee is responsible for all policy decisions related to the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries Program. Members for 2009-10 include all full-time faculty in the School of Theology.
Counselor and Guidance Education
Dean of the School of Graduate and Professional Studies
Marjorie F. Carlson Hurst
Assistant Professor of Professional Studies (2000)
B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College; D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Director of the Graduate Program in Counselor and Guidance Education
Brock M. Reiman, PCC-S, LICDC, Psychologist, Professional School Counselor
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University
Graduate Faculty
Kara A. Kaelber, PCC-S
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
Kellie N. Kirksey, PCC-S, CRC
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Ohio Dominican University; M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Brock M. Reiman, PCC-S, LICDC, Psychologist, Professional School Counselor
Associate Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2004)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Walsh University; Ph.D., Kent State University
Susan L. Steiner, Professional School Counselor
Assistant Professor of Counselor and Guidance Education (2006)
B.A., Kent State University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Akron
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Paul G. Goodwin, Psychologist
(1998) B.A., M.A., and Ph.D., The University of Akron
Karen E. Greenawalt, LICDC, LSW
(2009) B.A., Mount Union College; M.Ed., The University of Akron
Michele L. Heberling, PCC-S
(2007) B.A., Heidelberg College; M.D.Ed. Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
Luis E. Lacourt, PC, Professional School Counselor
(2007) B.S., Wright State University; M.S., Cincinnati Bible College
Mark A. Welty, PCC-S
(2009) B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D. candidate, Walden University
Education
Dean of the School of Education
Rhoda C. Sommers-Johnson
Associate Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A. Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University
Director of the Graduate Program in Education
Alice E. Christie
Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
Graduate Faculty
David J. Bowman
Assistant Professor of Education (2003)
B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
Alice E. Christie
Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Ursuline College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
Beth A. Clark-Thomas
Professor of Education (1995)
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
Andrea M. Farenga
Associate Professor of Education (1999)
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Illinois State University
Mark E. Jakowski
Associate Professor of Education (2004)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University
Patricia L. Long
Professor of Education (1978)
B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Kent State University; Ed.D., The University of Akron
David E. Snyder
Associate Professor of Education (1999)
B.A., Cincinnati Bible Seminary; M.Ed., University of Cincinnati; Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
Rhoda C. Sommers-Johnson
Associate Professor of Education (2007)
B.A., Cedarville University; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Andrews University
Donald A. Williams
Professor of Education (2003)
B.S., Wayne State University; M.S., SUNY-Albany; M.A., Grace Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Elaine M. Barkan
(2006) B.S., Kent State University; M.A.Ed., The University of Akron
Vickie D. Briercheck
(2008) B.S., California University of Pennsylvania; M.S., Youngstown State University
Georgia L. Eshelman
(2001) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A., and Ph.D., Kent State University
Darren J. Furno
(2006) B.S., The Ohio State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University
Jennifer J. Hood
(2004) B.A., Miami University; M.A., Kent State University
Dennis P. Lambes
(2008) B.S. and M.Ed., Kent State University
Mary M. Luchitz
(1999) B.S., University of Alaska; M.Ed., The University of Akron
Joseph D. Petrarca
(2006) B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Cleveland State University
Jo-Ann E. Schiffbauer
(2004) B.A., Malone University; M.S., University of Dayton
Evonn N. Welton
(2000) B.S., Kent State University; M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
Nancy J. Willet
(2001) B.S., The University of Akron; M.A.Ed., Malone University
Center for Professional Development School of Education
The Center for Professional Development provides high quality professional development opportunities to pre-K through 12th grade educators. Workshops and seminars are held throughout the year on topics across the curriculum. Subjects include technology, art, music, guidance, literacy, math, science, and social studies.
In addition, classes on character education, differentiation, multiple intelligences, organizing and managing the classroom, bullying, and poverty are presented.
Classes are offered after school and on Saturdays during the school year and full days during the summer months. Most classes take place on the Malone campus, but some are offered in lab situations, at local school settings, or online.
The Center for Professional Development sponsors special programs including the Annual Literacy Celebration and Writer’s Workshop.
Visit the website or contact the office for specific offerings.
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Professional Development
Phone: 330.471.8593 Fax: 330.471.8343
Email: nvarian@malone.edu Website: www.malone.edu/cpd
Nursing
Dean of the School of Nursing
Loretta M. Reinhart
Professor of Nursing (1991)
Diploma in Nursing, Grant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
Director of the Graduate Program in Nursing
Sharon M. Weyer
Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)
B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Graduate Faculty
Robin L. Adams-Weber
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2005)
B.S.N., University of Phoenix; M.S.N., Drexel University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified
Karen S. Distelhorst
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2006)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron City Hospital School of Nursing; M.S.N., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Karen R. Gehrling
Professor of Nursing (2005)
Diploma in Nursing, Ohio Valley School of Nursing; B.S.N., Ohio University; M.N., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Kathleen M. Geib
Professor of Nursing (1991–2003, 2007)
B.S.N., Widener University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Ph.D., Widener University
Debra A. Lee
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2009)
Diploma in Nursing, Akron General Medical Center of Nursing; B.S.N., Malone University; Ph.D. candidate, Case Western Reserve University
Christy L. Pester
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2004)
B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified
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
Loretta M. Reinhart
Professor of Nursing (1991)
Diploma in Nursing, Grant School of Nursing; B.S.N., Olivet Nazarene University; M.S.N, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., University of Illinois
Elizabeth A. Rettew
Associate Professor of Nursing (1991)
B.S.N., Columbia University; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Post Master FNP, Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Sharon M. Weyer
Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)
B.S.N., Graceland College; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Lora L. Wyss
Associate Professor of Nursing (2001)
Diploma in Nursing, Mercy School of Nursing; B.S.N. and M.S.N., George Mason University; Ph.D., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty
Adjunct Faculty
Mark F. Bonfiglio
B.A., The University of Toledo; B.S. in Pharmacy, The University of Toledo; PharmD., The Ohio State University; R.Ph.
Darin T. Carman
B.A., Lipscomb University; M.S.P.H., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Susan B. Coss
B.A., College of Wooster; M.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Angela M. Gager
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Kent State University; Post Master FNP, George Washington University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Melissa S. Grimm
B.S.N. and M.S.N., The University of Akron; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rosanna F. Hess
B.S.N., Columbia University School of Nursing; M.A., Wheaton Graduate School; M.S.N. and D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University
Hope E. Hill
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University; Adult Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Rachel E. Jones
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Malone University; Clinical Nurse Specialist
Sharon M. Juszli
B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron; Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Tamara L. Lincoln
B.S.N., Kent State University; M.S.N., The University of Akron: Adult Practitioner-Board Certified; Post Master FNP, George Washington University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Gayle A. Roberts
Diploma, Cleveland Metro-Health School of Nursing; B.S.N., Ohio University; M.S.N., Case Western Reserve University; Women’s Health Practitioner-Board Certified
Tammy D. Slayman
B.S.N. and M.S.N., Malone University; Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified
Daniel S. Streetman
M.S., The University of Michigan; PharmD., Ohio Northern University; R.Ph.
Phillip C. Teague
B.A., Malone University; M.S., The University of Akron; M.D., Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Jeannie M. Williams
B.A., M.B.A., Malone University; Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA)
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