2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 05, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Directories


Board of Trustees

Officers of the Board

SHARI N. HANSEN, Chair
MATTHEW C. SUTTER, Vice Chair
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI, Secretary
GREGORY J. MILLER, President
ALICE M. WILLIAMS, Treasurer
DEBORAH L. NOBLE, Governance

The Executive Committee

MARCIE E. CURRY
SUSAN A. GRABOWSKI
SHARI N. HANSEN
ERIC J. LUND
DAVID A. MILLER
GREGORY J. MILLER
DEBORAH L. NOBLE
GEOFF W. SCHULTZ
MATTHEW C. SUTTER
EDWARD WALSH
ALICE M. WILLIAMS

Trustees

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

REX S. BROAD ‘87
Manager of Corporate Planning, Babcock and Wilcox (retired), North Canton, Ohio

PAMELA G. BURCH ‘77
Agency Manager, State Farm Insurance, Memphis, Tennessee

MARION COBLENTZ
Executive Leadership Coach, Branches Worldwide, Hartville, Ohio

SCOTT CRAWFORD
Senior Pastor & Executive Director, Morningside Church & Academy, Port St. Lucie, Florida

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, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, Kent Chinese Friends Church, Kent, Ohio

BRIAN KARMIE
Co-Founder, ForeverLawn, Louisville, Ohio

ERIC J. LUND ‘91
Founder/CEO of MedSource, EV Holdings, LLC, Houston, Texas

JAMES N. MAGRO
Executive Consultant, James N Margo, LLC, Amelia Island, Florida

DAVID A. MILLER ‘70
Charitable Services Representative, Everence Financial Advisors (retired), Millersburg, Ohio

GREGORY J. MILLER, Ph.D.
President, Malone University, Canton, Ohio

THOMAS W. MILLER ‘91
Oversight Board Chair of the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Massillon, Ohio

DANIEL R. MITCHELL, M.D.
General Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio

WILLIAM MORGENSTERN
ICF Certified Leadership Coach, Vistage Worldwide, Inc., Canton, Ohio

DAVID V. MUNGO, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Alliance Community Medical Foundation, Alliance, Ohio

DEBORAH L. NOBLE ‘92, J.D.
Executive Pastor, Alliance Friends Church, Alliance, Ohio

TIMOTHY POWELL
Manager, Wally Armour Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Alliance, Ohio

GEOFF SCHULTZ, D.Min.
Senior Pastor, North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church, North Ridgeville, Ohio

DOUGLAS R. SCHWARZ
Property Manager, Alliance Ventures, Inc., Alliance, 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

JOSÉ URRUTIA
Lead Pastor, Iglesia Evangelico Amigos, Kingston, New York

KIMBERLEY VANDEGRIFT ‘91
Litigation Paralegal, Milligan Pusateri Co. LPA, Canton, Ohio

EDWARD WALSH
Executive Director, Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, Canton, Ohio

ALICE M. WILLIAMS
Director, Federal Taxes, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (retired), Akron, Ohio

JASON D. YOST ‘99, J.D.
Attorney, US Acute Care Solutions, Canton, 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

Tanya C. Hockman, M.A.C.M.
Athletic Director (2003)
B.A. and M.A.C.M., Malone University

Brian 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; Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2011-12; 2013)
B.A., Simpson University; M.A., Ashland Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Kent State University

Eric R. Young, Ph.D.
Vice President for Enrollment Management (2023)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed. and Ph.D., Kent 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)
Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions and External Partnerships

Jeneca B. Gilbey, B.A. (2023)
Admissions Counselor

Sara Haidet, B.A. (2021)
Campus Visits and Events Manager

Grace A. Humphries, B.A. (2024)
Admissions Counselor

Logan C. Koeppe, B.A. (2024)
Admissions Counselor

Cassandra A. Leibengood, B.A. (2024)
Admissions Counselor

Olivia G. Nagy, B.S. (2023)
GPS Admissions Counselor

Abigail Oscovitch, B.A. (2024)
Admissions Counselor

Breann M. Wallrapp, M.A.  (2025)
Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Brooke C. Wright, B.A. (2025)
Admissions Counselor

Advancement/Alumni

Linda S. Benson (2023)
Executive Assistant to Advancement

Paula M. Calhoun, M.A. (2002-2007; 2015)
Director of Advancement Operations

Kirk A. Greaves, B.A. (2024)
Major Gifts Officer

Julia D. Kontur, B.A. (2024)
Director of Alumni Engagement

 

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

Zachary W. Fresenko, M.S. (2024)
Director of Track and Field/Cross Country

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

Selana M. Ickes, M.Ed. (2018)
Head Basketball Coach/Women

Michael E. Jewell, B.S. (2022)
Head Lacrosse Coach/Women

Matthew G. Kennell, M.B.A. (2024)
Sports Information Director

William J. Lawrence, M.Div. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Men

Mark A. McClure, M.S. (2008)
Director of Community Engagement

John C. Russell, B.S. (1991)
Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance

Cliff Schenk, B.A. (2006-2013; 2015)
Assistant Athletic Director

Bailey E. Shattell, M.B.A. (2020)
Head Soccer Coach/Women

Charlie E. Wallrapp, M.B.A. (2023)
Head Basketball Coach/Men

Nicholas H. Wertz, B.A. (2022)
Head Swim & Dive Coach/Men & Women

 

Business Office

Shari A. Appel, M.B.A. (2019)
Controller

Heather Yoder, M.S.A. (2025)
Senior Accountant

 

Division of Business and Technologies

Laura S. Foote, Ed.D. (2007)
Chair of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs

Julia A. Frankland, Ph.D. (1999)
Chair of the Undergraduate Business Programs

Donald M. Jensen II, M.S.Ed. (2024)
Director of Sport Management

Elizabeth A. Postlewaite, D.B.A. (2012)
Dean of the Division of Business and Technologies

 

Division of Humanities, Education, and Ministry

David B. Beer, Ph.D. (2012)
Chair of the History and Political Science Programs

Marcia K. Everett, Ph.D. (1990)
Chair of the Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts Programs

Drew R. Meziere, Th.D. (2022)
Chair of the Bible, Theology, and Ministry Programs

Cherie A. Parsons, Ph.D. (1995)
Chair of the English Programs

Jacalynn J. Stuckey, Ph.D. (1999)
Dean of the Division of Humanities, Education, and Ministry

Jennifer B. Webb, Ph.D. (2020)
Chair of the Teacher Education Programs

 

Division of Natural and Health Sciences

Jason R. Courter, Ph.D. (2013)
Chair of the Natural Sciences Programs

Sandra L. Knauf, M.S.N. (2018)
Director of the MSN Program

Holly M. Kibler, M.S.N. (2018)
Director of the BSN Program

Carrie D. Stroup, D.N.P., R.N., C.N.E. (2013)
Dean of the Division of Natural and Health Sciences, Chief Nursing Administrator
 

Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Kara A. Kaelber, Ph.D. (2008)
Dean of the Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Rebekka R. Russell, M.S.W. (2019)
Director of the BSW Program

Natalie R. Thornberry, Ph.D. (2020)
Chair of the Counseling and Human Development Graduate Program

 

Distance Learning

John W. Koshmider III, M.A. (1989)
Executive Director of Distance Learning

Robert W. Lane, M.A.Ed. (2025)
Instructional Designer and Moodle Support

 

Event Services

Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services

Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer

 

Financial Aid

Judith A. Haverstock (2001)
Financial Aid Counselor/NCAA Athletic Coordinator

Laura Klco, B.A. (1997)
Associate Director of Financial Aid

Dana R. Magella, B.A. (2025)
Director of Financial Aid

Kim L. Overholt (2004)
Loan Coordinator

 

Human Resources

Thad G. Gribble, M.S. (2025)
Director of Human Resources

Cynthia K. Lundin (1995)
Director of Events and Campus Mail Services

Amy N. Wade (2014)
Payroll Specialist

 

Information Technologies

Chance E. Blankenship, A.A.S. (2024)
Systems Administrator

M. Adam Klemann, M.S. (2003)
Chief Information Officer

Diane M. Royer, B.S. (2018)
IT Data Administrator

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

Mary-Ann M. Frischkorn, B.A. (2008)
Public Services Supervisor

Julie L. Harris, M.L.I.S. (2023)
Director of Library

 

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, Director of General Education

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

Kathryn L. Huisinga, Ph.D. (2011)
Director of the Honors Program

Elizabeth Patterson Roe, Ph.D. (2007)
Director of the Center for Intercultural Studies

Lauren S. Seifert, Ph.D. (1994-97; 1999)
Director of the Research Participants Protection Program/Institutional Review Board

 

Office of the Registrar

Samantha Brownfield, B.A. (2019)
Assistant Registrar

Gary L. Phelps, M.P.A. (1984)
Registrar

Patricia M. Sommer, M.B.A. (2014)
Associate Registrar

 

Physical Plant

Ronald M. Blevins, B.A. (2023)
Service and Grounds Manager

Jason C. Brannon (2017)
Facilities Director

Richard A. Simmons (2024)
Housekeeping Supervisor

 

Student Development

Jack O. Angelo (2022)
Director of Campus Safety

Andrew D. Berg, M.A.T.S. (2023)
Associate Dean of Students

Mona J. McAuliffe, M.B.A. (2007-2013, 2021)
Career and Retention Coordinator

Anna M. Meadows, M.Ed. (2005)
Dean of Students

Andrea B. Ramsey, M.A. (2021)
Director of Multicultural Services

 

University Relations

Constance M. Boring, M.Ed. (2015)
Director of University Relations

Michael A. Collins, B.A. (2023)
Digital Content Manager

Joshua C. McManaway, B.A. (2015)
Webmaster/Photographer/Videographer

David L. Yakley, M.A. (1999)
Creative Director

 

Wellness Center

Joyce A. Byler, M.A. (2006)
Director of the Wellness Center

 

Faculty

Year indicates appointment to full-time faculty.
 

ASHLEY M. ACKERMAN
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development and Psychology (2025)
B.S., The University of Akron; B.A. and M.S., Wright State University; Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

DAVID B. BEER
Chair of the History and Political Science Programs, 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

MICHAEL J. BROOKS
Assistant Professor of English (2025)
B.A., Hope College; M.F.A., Pacific University; D.Min., Western Theological Seminary

JAMES H. BROWNLEE
Associate Provost, Director of General Education, Professor of English (1999)
B.A., Wheaton College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota

DAVID A. BULLOCK
Assistant Professor Social Work (2025)
B.A., Morehouse College; M.A., Wayne State University; M.S.W., University of Michigan

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
Chair of the Natural Sciences Programs, 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

KATELYN G. DOLIESLAGER
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2025)
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., Eastern Mennonite University; Ph.D., James Madison University

JUSTIN G. DYE
Director of Bands, Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music (2025)
B.S., Malone University; M.S.Ed. and M.M., Youngstown State University

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 of the Communication, Visual, and Performing Arts Programs; Director of 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
Chair of Non-Traditional and Graduate Business Programs, Director of Faculty Development, Professor of Management Studies (2007)
B.A., The Pennsylvania State University; M.A., The University of Akron; Ed.D., Regent University

JULIA A. FRANKLAND
Chair of the Undergraduate Business Programs, Professor of Business Administration (1999)
B.A., Westminster College; M.A., The University of Akron; 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

JULIE L. HARRIS
Director of Library, Instructor of Library and Information Services (2023)
B.S., Malone University; M.Ed., Ashland University; M.L.I.S., Kent State University

KATHRYN L. HUISINGA
Director of the Honors Program, Professor of Biochemistry (2011)
B.S., University of Iowa; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University

DONALD M. JENSEN II
Director of Sport Management, Assistant Professor of Sport Management (2024)
B.S.Ed, University of Dayton; M.S.Ed., The University of Akron

KARA A. KAELBER
Dean of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, 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 of the BSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University

DIANE L. KITTELBERGER
Assistant Professor of Education (2024)
B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed., Kent State University

SANDRA L. KNAUF
Director of the MSN Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing (2018)
B.S.N., University of Toledo; M.S.N., Medical College of Ohio

KRISTY M. KOSER
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2024)
B.S. and M.A., Eastern Mennonite University; Ph.D., James Madison University

JOHN W. KOSHMIDER III
Executive Director of Distance Learning, Associate Professor of Psychology (1989)
B.A., Goshen College; M.A., Cleveland State University

HOLLY M. KREIS
Assistant Professor of Nursing (2023)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Kent State University

STEVEN J. LANE
Associate 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

DREW R. MEZIERE
Chair of the Bible, Theology, and Ministry Programs; Assistant Professor 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

BRANDI L. NOLL
Associate Professor of Education (2022)
B.A., Walsh University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., The University of Akron

CHERIE A. PARSONS
Chair of English Programs, Professor of English (1995)
B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University

ELIZABETH A. POSTLEWAITE
Dean of the Division of Business and Technologies, Associate Professor of Business (2012)
B.A., The Ohio State University; M.B.A., Malone University; D.B.A., Walden University

ELIZABETH PATTERSON ROE
Director of the 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

EVAN J. REISTER
Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (2025)
B.A., Transylvania University; Ph.D., Purdue University

TANESHA L. RORIE
Associate Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2024)
B.S. and M.A., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Kent State University

REBEKKA R. RUSSELL
Director of the BSW Program, Assistant Professor of Social Work (2019)
B.A., Malone University; M.S.W., University of New England

CHRISTINA M. SCHNYDERS
Provost, 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
Director of the 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
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
Dean of the Natural and Health Sciences Division, Chief Nursing Administrator, Professor of Nursing (2013)
B.S.N., Malone University; M.S.N., Liberty University; D.N.P., Carlow University

JACALYNN J. STUCKEY
Dean of the Division of Humanities, Education, and Ministry; 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
Chair of the Counseling and Human Development Graduate Program, Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development (2020)
B.A., Miami University; M.A.Ed., Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University

JENNIFER B. WEBB
Chair of the Teacher Education Programs, Associate 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

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

AMY L. YEKEL
Chair of the Music Programs, Assistant Professor of Vocal Music (2025)
B.M., The University of Akron; M.M. and D.M.A., Arizona State University

 

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

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

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

MARK E. JAKOWSKI
Professor of Education Emeritus (2004-2024)
B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., Miami University; Ph.D., Indiana University

STEVEN M. JENSEN
Professor of English Emeritus (2000-2023)
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.S., M.A., and Ph.D., The Ohio State 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

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

CYNTHIA G. WILSON
Assistant Professor of Management Studies Emerita (2007-2022)
A.A.S., The University of Akron; B.A., Malone University; E.M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University