Board of Trustees
Officers of the Board
SHARI N. HANSEN, Chair
MATTHEW C. SUTTER, Vice Chair
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER, Immediate Past Chair
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI, Secretary
GREGORY J. MILLER, President
ALICE M. WILLIAMS, Treasurer
LAMAR L. WYSE, Governance
The Executive Committee
SHARI N. HANSEN
MATTHEW C. SUTTER
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI
GREGORY J. MILLER
JAMES E. SMUCKER
ALICE M. WILLIAMS
LAMAR L. WYSE
Trustees
KRISTA L. ALLISON, J.D.
Early Education Strategist, Stark Education Partnership, Inc., Canton, Ohio
CATHY M. ANDERSON ‘86
Office Administrator/Financial Officer, Jackson Family Practice, Inc., North Canton, Ohio
WALTER J. ARRINGTON, D.Min.
Pastor, Peoples Baptist Church of Canton, Canton, Ohio
PAMELA G. BURCH ‘77
Agency Manager, State Farm Insurance, Memphis, Tennessee
THOMAS L. CRAWFORD ‘74, D.Min.
Executive Director of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region; Senior Pastor, Morningside Friends Church, Port St. Lucie, Florida
RONALD D. CROCK ‘88, ‘01, M.D.
Physician, Jackson Family Practice, Canton, Ohio
MARCIE E. CURRY ‘98
CPA, CFO for Hire, Salem, Ohio
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI ‘91
CEO, Desidara, Uniontown, Ohio
SHARI N. HANSEN ‘99
Senior IT Manager, The Progressive Casualty Insurance, Mayfield Village, Ohio
SIN-WEI (SAMUEL) HUANG
Senior Pastor, Kent Chinese Friends Church, Kent, Ohio
ERIC J. LUND ‘91
Founder/CEO of MedSource, EV Holdings, LLC, Houston, Texas
DAVID A. MILLER ‘70
Charitable Services Representative, Everence Financial Advisors, Millersburg, Ohio
GREGORY J. MILLER, Ph.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio
DANIEL R. MITCHELL, M.D.
General Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio
MARTHA L. MOONEY ‘74, D.V.M.
Owner, Maple Run Veterinary Clinic, Mt. Gilead, Ohio
DAVID V. MUNGO, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio
RODNEY L. NEUENSCHWANDER ‘99
Partner, The Ruhlin Group LLC, North Canton, Ohio
DEBORAH L. NOBLE ‘92, J.D.
Executive Pastor, Alliance Friends Church, Alliance, Ohio
JACK RADCLIFFE ‘89, D.Min.
Pastor, Ypsilanti Friends Church, Ypsilanti, Michigan
DEBORAH M. ROBINSON ‘76, B.S.
Oversight Board Chair of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Director of Alumni & Parent Relations, Malone University (retired), Canfield, Ohio
GEOFF SCHULTZ, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church, North Ridgeville, Ohio
LARRY L. SMERGLIA ‘90
Senior Vice President, The Lighthouse Wealth Management Group, UBS Financial Services, Canton, Ohio
JAMES E. SMUCKER, Ph.D.
President, Keim, Charm, Ohio
MATTHEW C. SUTTER
Chief Executive Officer, AIA/NCARB, LEED AP, SōL Harris/Day Architecture, North Canton, Ohio
LYNDON M. THOMAS ‘82
Corporate Real Estate Professional, New Franklin, Ohio
ALICE M. WILLIAMS
Director, Federal Taxes, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (retired), Akron, Ohio
LAMAR L. WYSE ‘68
President/Owner, WyseSolutions, LLC (retired), Galion, Ohio
President’s Cabinet
Gregory M. Miller, Ph.D.
President; 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
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M.
Athletic Director (2003)
B.A. and M.A.C.M., Malone University
Bryan J. Hollingsworth, M.A.O.L.
Vice President for Advancement (2023)
B.A. and M.A.O.L., Malone 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
Christina M. Schnyders, Ph.D., LPCC-S
Provost; Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University
Melody K. Scott, M.A., M.A.Ed.
Vice President for Student Development (2006-2008, 2013)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Wheaton College; M.A., University of Durham
Patrice D. Yacko, M.B.A., M.P.A.
Director of Human Resources (2021)
B.A. and M.P.A., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.B.A., Youngstown State 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
M. Blaise Brankatelli, M.Div. (2022)
Associate Director of Admissions
Daniel M. Carmany, B.A. (2020)
Admissions Counselor for Athletics
Sara Haidet, B.A. (2021)
Communications and Events Manager
Alexander R. Harbaugh, B.A. (2022)
Admission Counselor
Bailey N. Junker, B.S. (2020)
Admissions Counselor
Kelly E. Klein, B.A. (2022)
Admissions Counselor
Ann O. Lawson, M.B.A. (2002)
Director of Admissions
Ellen M. Mosteller, B.A. (2017)
Admissions Counselor
Melanie Rodriguez, B.A. (2015)
Admissions Receptionist
Danielle C. Roshong, B.A. (2021)
Campus Visit Coordinator
Jordan P. Slocum, B.A. (2021)
Operations Manager
Jack L. Yeager, B.A. (2022)
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
Tiffany M. Manos, B.A. (2004)
Coordinator of Constituency Information
Megan J. Mauck, B.A. (2017)
Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement
Julie C. McAbee (2007)
Executive Assistant for Advancement
Athletics
Michael L. Campbell, B.S. (2021)
Head Lacrosse Coach/Men
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
Jebual A. Ford, M.A.O.L. (2022)
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Rafael Gonzalez, B.S. (2021)
Head Volleyball Coach
Jeff A. Hite, B.S. (2021)
Head Softball Coach
Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M. (2003)
Athletic Director
Kenneth G. Hyland, M.A.Ed. (1972)
Head Golf Coach/Men
Michael E. Jewell, B.S. (2022)
Head Lacrosse Coach/Women
Casey L. Kaufman, B.A. (2015)
Head Basketball Coach/Men
William J. Lawrence, M.Div. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Men
Donavon E. Martin, Jr., M.A. (2020)
Sports Information Director
Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Director of Community Engagement
Selana M. Reale, M.Ed. (2018)
Head Basketball Coach/Women
John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance
Christina J. Ryee, M.B.A. (2020)
Director of Track and Field/Cross Country
Noah J. Schaub, M.A.O.L. (2022)
Head Cross Country and Distance Coach/Men
Cliff Schenk, B.A. (2006-2013; 2015)
Assistant Athletic Director
Bailey E. Shattell, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Women
Nicholas H. Wertz, B.A. (2022)
Head Swim & Dive Coach/Men & Women
Business Office
Shari A. Appel, B.S. (2019)
Controller
Kelly M. Martin, B.S. (2021)
Staff Accountant
Center for Student Success
Mona J. McAuliffe, M.B.A. (2007-2013, 2021)
Student Retention Advisor
Anna M. Meadows, M.Ed. (2005)
Director of the Center for Student Success
Jennifer M. Tobias, M.A.O.L. (2013)
Director of Tutoring Services and Career Development Coordinator
Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Joel R. Soza, D.Th. (1998)
Chair of the Department of Bible, Theology, and Ministry
Department of Business and Technologies
Laura S. Foote, Ed.D. (2007)
Coordinator of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs
Andre M. Payne, Ph.D. (2023)
Chair of the Department of Business and Technologies
Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Chair of the Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts
Department of Counseling and Psychology
Katie R. Gamby, Ph.D. (2019)
Director of the Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development
Kara A. Kaelber, Ph.D. (2008)
Chair of the Department of Counseling and Psychology
Department of Education
Nancy A. Varian, Ph.D. (2005)
Director of Center for Professional Development
Jennifer B. Webb, Ph.D. (2020)
Chair of the Department of Education
Department of English
Steven M. Jensen, Ph.D. (2000)
Chair of the Department of English
Department of History, Philosphy, and Social Sciences
David B. Beer, Ph.D. (2012)
Chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
Department of Music
Marin R. Jacobson, D.M.A. (2021)
Chair of the Department of Music, Director of Choral Activities
Department of Natural Sciences
Kathryn L. Huisinga, Ph.D. (2011)
Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences
Department of Nursing
Sheri A. Hartman, Ph.D., M.S.N., B.S.N. (2018)
Director of MSN Program
Holly M. Kibler, M.S.N., B.S.N. (2018)
Director of Nursing Academic and Practice Support Services
Carrie D. Stroup, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E. (2013)
Chair of Nursing, Chief Nursing Administrator, Director of BSN Program
Mary Jean Surace, M.S. (2015)
Coordinator of Simulation Technologies
Department of Social Work
Andrew S. C. Reynolds, Ph.D. (2019)
Chair of the Department of Social Work
Distance Learning
Lorans R. Jones, M.Ed. (2021)
Instructional Designer and Moodle Support
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
Human Resources
Deborah K. Black, B.A. (2002)
Human Resource Generalist
Cassie A. Littell, B.A. (2021)
Benefits Coordinator
Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services
Ronald E. Maze (2022)
Payroll Specialist
Christine A. Miller (1992)
Manager of the University Mailroom
Amy N. Wade (2014)
Student Work Coordinator
Patrice D. Yacko, M.B.A., M.P.A. (2021)
Director of Human Resources
Information Technologies
Andrew M. Boak, B.A. (2019)
Programmer 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
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
Donald W. Swank, M.P.A., M.Div. (2015-2018; 2022)
Deputy Head of Computing Services
Library
Rebecca L. Fort, M.L.I.S. (1981)
Director of Library
Mary-Ann M. Frischkorn, B.A. (2008)
Circulation Supervisor
Kristine A. Owens, M.L.I.S. (2000)
Reference Librarian/Systems
Office of the President
Teresa L. Pittinger (1997)
Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant to the Board of Trustees
Office of the Provost
James H. Brownlee, Ph.D. (1999)
Associate Provost
Sara K. Burke, M.B.A. (2015)
Director of Institutional Reporting and Data Management
Kyle D. Calderhead, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of Assessment
Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Director of The College Experience
Mary R. Haines, M.A.O.L. (2007)
Executive Assistant to the Provost
Steven M. Jensen, Ph.D. (2000)
Director of the Honors Program
Jason R. Moyer, Ph.D. (2012)
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation
Elizabeth Patterson Roe, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of the Center for Intercultural Studies
Andrea B. Ramsey, M.A. (2021)
Director of Multicultural Services
Lauren S. Seifert, Ph.D. (1994-97; 1999)
Chair and Coordinator, Research Participants Protection Program/Institutional Review Board
Scott T. Waalkes, Ph.D. (1998)
Director of General Education
Office of the Registrar
Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar
Patricia M. Sommer, B.A. (2014)
Assistant Registrar, Graduate and Online Programs
Physical Plant
Jason C. Brannon (2017)
Facilities Manager, Maintenance and Projects
Jason R. Butcher, B.S.E. (2022)
Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager
Russell E. Thorn (1981)
Facilities Manager, Service/Grounds
Student Development
Michelle J. Alessandro, M.S.W. (2020)
Resident Director-Haviland Hall
Jack O. Angelo (2022)
Director of Campus Safety
Micah C. Czirr, B.A. (2017)
Resident Director-Heritage Hall
Nicole E. Smith, M.M. (2021)
Housing and Orientation Coordinator
Sarah E. Gregory-Shafer, M.A. (2018)
Resident Director-Blossom Hall
Temeko Holness, M.B.A. (2021)
Resident Director-Fox Hall
Emelia C. Kublin, B.A. (2020)
Resident Director-Woolman and Whittier Halls
Linda J. Leon, D.Min. (1995)
Director of Spiritual Formation
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. Boring, M.Ed. (2015)
Manager of University Marketing
Joshua J. Grubbs, B.A. (2022)
Marketing Assistant
Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services
Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer
Philip G. Palmer, B.A. (2021)
Assistant Technical Coordinator
David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Director of Design
Wellness Center
Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center
Faculty
Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
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
JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Associate Provost, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota
KEITH J. BURNS
Associate Professor of Exercise Science (2022)
B.S., Malone University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Kent State University
KYLE D. CALDERHEAD
Director of Assessment, Professor of Mathematics (2007)
B.Phil., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Minnesota
SHAWN M. CAMPBELL
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity (2022)
B.A., Malone University; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
JAY R. CASE
Professor of History (1999)
B.A., Taylor University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
JASON R. COURTER
Associate Professor of Biology (2013)
B.S., Taylor University; M.S., Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D., Clemson University
BRYSON G. DAVIS
Assistant Professor of Sociology (2021)
B.S., University of Mount Union; M.P.H., Kent State University; Ph.D., Cleveland State 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
REBECCA S. EAGLE-MALONE
Assistant Professor of Biology (2022)
B.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., The University of Akron
MARCIA K. EVERETT
Chair, Department of Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts; Director, The College Experience; Professor of Communication Arts (1995)
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Kent State University
LAURA S. FOOTE
Coordinator of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs; Co-director, Pendle Hill Program; 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
KATIE R. GAMBY
Director, Graduate Program in Counseling and Human Development; Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2019)
B.S., Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Toledo
VICTORIA GIEGERICH
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2020)
B.S. and M.A., John Carroll University; Ph.D., Kent State University
JEFFREY M. GOFF
Professor of Chemistry (1997)
B.A., Malone University, Ph.D., The University of Akron
DAVID W. HAHN
Professor of Mathematics (1999)
B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Colorado State University
TC HAM
Professor of Biblical Studies (2013)
B.A., Boston University; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary
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
KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences; Associate Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
MARIN R. JACOBSON
Chair, Department of Music; Associate Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities (2021)
B.A., St. Olaf College; M.M., The University of Minnesota; D.M.A., The University of Iowa
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 Counseling and 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
Director, Nursing Academic and Practice Support Services; Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty 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
HANNAH KROONBLAWD
Director of the Creative Writing Program, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing (2022)
B.S.Ed., Concordia University; M.F.A., Oregon State University; Ph.D., Illinois State University
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
Director of Admissions, Assistant Professor of Business (2002)
B.S., Geneva College; M.B.A., Youngstown State University
DREW MEZIERE
Visiting Instructor of Theology (2022)
B.A., University of Valley Forge; M.Div., Ashland Theological Seminary
GREGORY J. MILLER
President, Professor of History (2000)
B.A., Oral Roberts University; M.A., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Boston University
JASON R. MOYER
Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2012)
B.A., Bluffton University; M.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa
BRANDI L. NOLL
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education (2022)
B.A., Walsh University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
KRISTINE A. OWENS
Reference Librarian/Systems, Instructor of Library Science (2003)
B.A. and M.L.I.S., Kent State University
CHERIE A. PARSONS
Director of Faculty Development, Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University
ANDRE M. PAYNE
Chair, Department of Business and Technologies; Associate Professor of Business (2023)
B.A., Taylor University; M.B.A., Keller Graduate School of Management; Ph.D., Indiana Wesleyan University
ELIZABETH A. POSTLEWAITE
Assistant Professor of Business (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Malone University; D.B.A., Walden University
ANDREW S. C. REYNOLDS
Chair, Department of Social Work; Associate Professor of Social Work (2019)
B.A. and M.S.W., Asbury University; Ph.D., University of Kentucky
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
REBEKKA R. RUSSELL
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Malone University; M.S.W., University of New England
CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Provost; 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, Research Participants Protection 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
Chair, Department of Nursing; Chief Nursing Administrator; Director of 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
JESSICA E. SWARTZ
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2022)
B.A., B.S.N., and M.A., The University of Akron; M.S.N., Malone University
NATALIE R. THORNBERRY
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2020)
B.A., Miami University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State 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, General Education; Co-director, Pendle Hill Program; 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
DAVID O. WILLIAMS
Visiting Professor of Practical Ministry (2022)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; D.Min., George Fox University
CHRISTINA M. WOLOCH
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2021)
B.S., Wright State University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
JASON L. WYSE
Director of Instrumental Activities/Bands, Director of Music Educator Preparation, Assistant Professor 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
DOUG KOOPMAN
Director in Residence, American Studies Program (2022)
B.A., Hope College; M.T.S., Wesley Seminary; Ph.D., Catholic University of America
DOUGLAS K. MAGNUSON
Director, Middle East Studies Program (2013)
B.A., Bethel University; M.A. and Ph.D., Brown University
WARREN PETTIT
Executive 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
Executive Director, CCCU Oxford Programmes (1999)
B.A., Colorado State University; M.A. and Ph.D., Catholic University of America
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
JACK D. BALLARD
Professor of Music Emeritus (2003-2021)
B.A., Central Washington University; M.M., Eastern Washington University; Ph.D., Kent State University
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
MICHAEL L. BENSON
Professor of Music Emeritus (2011-2022)
B.M., Rice University; M.M. and D.M.A., The University of Texas at Austin
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
SHAWN D. FLOYD
Professor of Philosophy Emeritus (1999-2021)
B.A. and M.A., Baylor University; Ph.D., Saint Louis University
JAMES F. GLASGOW
Professor of Computer Science Emeritus (1998-2022)
A.A.S., B.S. and M.S., The University of Akron; L.S.M., Kent State University; Ph.D., Union Institute & University
KATHY A. HAAS
Associate Professor of Physical Education Emerita (1991-2017)
B.A., Marshall University; M.M., The Ohio State University
JOHN P. HARRIS II
Professor of Business Administration Emeritus (1991-2021)
B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. and Ph.D., Kent State University
JACK B. HAZEN
Coach Emeritus (1967-2019); Associate Professor of Physical Education (1967-1993)
B.A., Asbury College; M.A., 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
MICHAEL J. OPHARDT
Professor of Business Ethics Emeritus (1996-2022)
B.A., Allegheny College; M.Phil.F., Institute for Christian Studies; Ph.D., Duquesne University
MATTHEW P. PHELPS
Professor of Psychology Emeritus (1998-2022)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S. and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania 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
CINDY A. FLOOD RIES
Associate Professor of English Emerita (1995-2021)
B.A., Malone University; M.A., Mount St. Joseph University; Ph.D., The University of Akron
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
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 Emerita (2000-2020)
B.A. and M.B.A., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University
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