Faculty
Slippery Rock University Faculty
Slippery Rock University Faculty/Administrative Emeriti
Slippery Rock University Faculty
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Kristie Abbs
Assistant Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Capella University
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
M.S.W., Ohio State University
B.S., Radford University
Robertha Abney
Associate Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., South Carolina State College
Michael Adamczyk
Assistant Professor
Safety Management
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Naresh Adhikari
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
M.S., Mississippi State University
B.E., Pokhara University
Nikhil Ahuja
Assistant Professor
Public Health
M.D.S., Rajiv Gandhi University
B.D.S., Maharashtra University
Monique Alexander
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Teacher's College of Columbia University
B.A., Bucknell University
Frances Amatucci
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Massachusetts
Nora Ambrosio
Professor
Dance
M.F.A., Smith College
B.A., University of Maryland
Michelle Amodei
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Duquesne University
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Padma Anand
Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ed.D., Memphis State University
M.A., Mysore University (India)
B.A., Bangalore University (India)
Melanie Anderson
Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.B.A., Pennsylvania State University
B.S., Clarion University
Whitney Angelini
Instructor
Recreational Therapy
D.P.T., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Jonathan Anning
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Toledo
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Central Michigan University
John Anthony
Instructor
Music
James Anthony
Instructor
Mathematics & Statistics
M.A., Penn State University
B.S., Lock Haven University
Theresa Antonellis
Instructor
Art
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
Stacy Arend
Assistant Professor
Athletics
M.P.H., Mercer University of Medicine
B.S., Western Michigan University
Adaeze Aroh
Assistant Professor
Public Health
D.P.H., University of Kentucky
M.S., Northern Kentucky University
B.S., University of Nigeria
Nicholas Artman
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Indiana University of PA
M.A., Indiana University of PA
B.S., Indiana University of PA
Jana Asher
Associate Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University
B.A., Wellesley College
Lua Augustin
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.Ed., Lamar University
M.B.A., Midwestern State University
B.B.A., Midwestern State University
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Amy Baker
Instructor
Music
M.M., Eastern Kentucky University
B.M., Cleveland Institute of Music
Joshua Ballew
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park
B.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland
Richael Barger-Anderson
Professor
Special Education
D.Ed., Indiana University of PA
M.S., Clarion University
B.S., Clarion University
Brett Barnett
Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
M.A., University of Akron
B.A., Ohio State University
Thomas Bechard
Assistant Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Adelphia University
M.S.W., Barry University
B.A., University of Maine
B.A., Hubertus College
Simon Beeching
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Indiana University
B.A., University of Maine
Jennifer Belavic
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
Pharm.D., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
M.B.A., New England College
Melissa Berdell
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
D.H.E., Duquesne University
M.S., Point Park University
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
William Bergmann
Associate Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.A., University of Cincinnati
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
Angela Bernardo
Associate Professor
Safety Management
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Sagar Bhandari
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Harvard University
M.S., Harvard University
B.S., Trinity College
Wei Bian
Associate Professor
Modern Languages & Cultures
Ph.D., University of Georgia
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.Ed., Beijing Institute of PE
M.Ed., Beijing Institute of PE
Eric Bieniek
Associate Professor
Special Education
Ph.D., Robert Morris University
M.Ed., Indiana University of PA
B.A., Edinboro University
Jennifer Bindernagel
Instructor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Tricia Bishop
Assistant Professor
Art
M.F.A., Syracuse University
B.F.A., Howard University
Andrew Blight
Instructor
Dance
Elizabeth Boerger
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Grinnell College
Michael Boone
Operational/Leadership Profess
Megan Borger
Associate Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.S., King's College
B.S., King's College
Thaddeus Boron
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Michigan
M.S., University of Michigan
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Christa Brahler
Instructor
Exploratory Stud & Acad Prog
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.A., Indiana University
Natalie Brahm
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.P.A.S., Seton Hill University
B.S., State University of New Jersey-Rutgers
Andre Braz
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., Universidad de Alcala
M.S., University of Amsterdam
B.S., University of Lisbon
Boris Brimkov
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., Rice University
M.A., Rice University
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Allison Brungard
Assistant Professor
Library
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Youngstown State University
Martin Buckley
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.S., Saint Louis University
B.A., Saint Louis University
Thuy Bui
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
M.B.A., Ohio University
B.B.A., Ohio University
Natalie Burick
Instructor
Special Education
D.E.D., Indiana University of PA
M.E.D., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Patrick Burkhart
Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., Lehigh University
M.S., Wright State University
B.A., Case Western Reserve
Richard Busi
Instructor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ph.D., University of Florida
M.E., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Olivia Buterbaugh
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.S., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
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Joseph Cali
Professor
Safety Management
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Patricia Campbell
Associate Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Cindy Candelaria-Pieve
Assistant Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati College
M.A., CUNY Hunter College
B.A., University of Puerto Rico
Jennifer Carben
Assistant Professor
Biology
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.A., Slippery Rock University
April Carter
Instructor
Exploratory Stud & Acad Prog
Kevin Cassidy
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
M.A., John Jay College
B.S., John Jay College
Mustafa Casson
Associate Professor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
Ph.D., University of Washington
M.A., University of Washington
B.A., Grinell College
Tyler Cathcart
Instructor
Physical and Health Education
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Lock Haven University
David Champion
Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ball State University
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
Franklyn Charles
Assistant Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
PH.D., Ohio University
M.A., Ohio University
B.A., University of South Florida
Anindya Chatterjee
Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., Temple University
M.M.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India)
Xianfeng Chen
Associate Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.S., Institute of Geography Chinese Academy of Sciences
B.S., Xinjian University (China)
Qi Chen
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., Auburn University
B.S., East China University of Science & Technology
Aiping Chen-Gaffey
Associate Professor
Library
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Peking University
B.A., Peking University
Louis Christensen
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Ohio State University
M.S., Ohio State University
B.S., Valparaiso University
Edwin Christmann
Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University
B.S.Ed., California University of Pennsylvania
Gary Clark
Associate Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Western Kentucky University
B.S., Lock Haven University
Rhonda Clark
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., Capella University
M.S., California University of Pennsylvania
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania
Musiette Clay
Assistant Professor
Exploratory Stud & Acad Prog
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Nicole Cochran
Instructor
Music
M.M., Westminster Choir College
B.M., Juilliard School
Gabriel Colby
Instructor
Music
Andrew Colvin
Associate Professor
Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Hawaii
M.A., Ohio State University
B.A., Ohio State University
Malick Coly
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
B.A., Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar
Matthew Conboy
Instructor
Art
Ph.D., Ohio University
M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S., Catholic University of America
Ann Cook
Associate Professor
Occupational Therapy
Ed.D., Duquesne University
O.T.D., Chatham University
M.S., Gannon University
B.S., Gannon University
Colleen Cooke
Professor
Recreational Therapy
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Katherine Cooklin
Professor
Philosophy
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Lewis and Clark College
B.A., University of Southern Maine
Maria Cortijo
Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of California-Berkley
M.A., Texas Tech University
M.A., Universidad San Pablo-Madrid
B.A., Universidad Cumplutense de Madrid
John Cotter
Instructor
Health Care Admin & Management
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.A., SUNY of Buffalo
B.A., Canisius College
William Covey
Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., Northern Illinois University
B.A., Northern Illinois University
Aaron Cowan
Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.A., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Kings College
B.A., Kings College
Rocco Cremonese
Assistant Professor
Library
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Robert Crow
Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.B.A., West Virginia University
B.S., West Liberty State College
Michele Crytzer
Associate Professor
Nursing
Ed.D., Indiana University of PA
M.S., Indiana University of PA
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Jacqueline Crytzer
Assistant Professor
Athletics
M.S., McNeese State University
B.S., Northeastern University
Christopher Cubero
Associate Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., East Carolina University
M.S., East Carolina University
B.S., Penn State University
James Culligan
Instructor
Safety Management
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Jennifer Culver
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., University of Missouri
M.A., Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A., The College of Wooster
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Nicole Dafoe
Biology
Ph.D., University of Victoria
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Stentor Danielson
Associate Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., Clark University
B.A., Colgate University
Shawn Davis
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Colorado State University
M.S., Colorado State University
B.S., University of Delaware
Alice Del Vecchio
Assistant Professor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
M.P.A., Sangamon State University
B.A., Lakeland College
Rachel DeMaria
Instructor
Counseling & Development
Dean Denicola
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Oregon State University
M.S., University of Maine
B.A., University of Vermont
Natalie Dick
Assistant Professor
Health Care Admin & Management
M.H.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Penn State University
Jeremy Dicus
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Ohio University
M.S., Ohio University
B.S., High Point University
Gisela Dieter
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Youngstown State University
B.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Dieter
Assistant Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Indiana University of PA
M.A., Youngstown State University
B.S., Clarion University
Danette Dimarco
Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Duquesne University
Anthony DiPippa
Instructor
Biology
Emily Dolan
Assistant Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., University of Buffalo-SUNY
M.A., Syracuse University
B.A, Slippery Rock University
James Dombrosky
Assistant Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., Iowa State University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Martin Donahue
Assistant Professor
Athletics
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
M.S., Indiana State University
B.S., Castleton State College
Akita Donald
Instructor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
M.S., Carlow University
B.A., Carlow University
Hope Dropp
Assistant Professor
Safety Management
M.S., Geneva College
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Natalie Drozda
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.A., University of Illinois
Alison DuBois
Instructor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.E.D., Westminster College
B.A., John Carroll University
Richelle Dykstra-Crookshanks
Associate Professor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
Ph.D., The University of Akron
M.A., Cleveland State University
B.A., Butler University
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Amber Eade
Assistant Professor
Biology
Ph.D., State University New York Upstate Medical University
M.S., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.A., Chicago School of Professional Psychology
B.S., Millikin University
Yvonne Eaton-Stull
Associate Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Capella University
M.S.W., Boston College
B.A., Clarion University
Kerry Edwards
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.A., University of New Mexico
B.A., University of New Mexico
Cassandra Eisenreich
Associate Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Miami
M.M., University of Miami
B.S., Slippery Rock University of PA
Emily Elliott
Assistant Professor
Art
James Eng
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Matthew Erickson
Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., Youngstown State University
M.Ed., California University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Tarek Eshak
Assistant Professor
Public Health
M.P.H., Vu University
M.B.B.Ch., Cairo University
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Sidney Faber
Instructor
Computer Science
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Penn State University
B.S., Penn State University
Wendy Fagan
Instructor
Physical and Health Education
M.S., Texas Woman's University
B.S., Indiana University
Paul Falso
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of California
B.S., Allegheny College
Miranda Falso
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Allegheny College
Michael Fantuzzo
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Chatham University
M.S., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
Joseph Fiedor
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
M.S., Clarion University
M.B.A., Clarion University
B.S., Clarion University
Brittany Fleming
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Indiana University of PA
M.A., Indiana University of PA
B.S., Indiana University of PA
Thomas Flynn
Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
M.A., Ohio University
B.A., University of Toledo
Wayne Forbes
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of West Indies
B.S., University of West Indies
Melissa Ford
Associate Professor
History
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
M.A., Saint Louis University
B.A., Wellesley College
Warren Ford
Instructor
Jeffrey Forrest
Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., Auburn University
M.S., Northwestern University (China)
B.S., Northwestern University (China)
John Franolich
Instructor
Computer Science
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Heather Frederick
Professor
Political Science
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., West Virginia University
B.A., Hollins College
Heather Fritz
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.B.S., University of Toledo
B.A., Bowling Green State University
David Frohnapfel
Instructor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Nicole Fuchs
Instructor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
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Diane Galbraith
Professor
Management & Marketing
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., LaRoche College
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Aaron Galligan-Stierle
Assistant Professor
Theatre
M.F.A., Penn State University
B.F.A., Shenandoah University
Stephen Galloway
Instructor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
M.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Grove City College
Amanda Gault
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Chatham University
M.S., St. Francis University
B.S., St. Francis University
Elizabeth Geib
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.A., Purdue University
B.A., Western Illinois University
Heather Getsay
Associate Professor
Library
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Westminster College
Shahriar Gias
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington
M.B.A., Delaware State University
M.A., University of Tasmania
B.B.A., North South University
Christopher Gioia
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., Penn State University
Heather Gleghorn
Assistant Professor
Recreational Therapy
M.S., East Carolina University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
David Glover
Associate Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Texas (Austin)
M.M., Florida State University
B.M., University of North Florida
John Golden
Assistant Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
J.D., Duquesne University School of Law
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania
Amanda Goodrick
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
M.S.M., Youngstown State University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Andrea Grady
Assistant Professor
Athletics
M.S., Indiana University of PA
B.S., Slippery Rock University of PA
Rachele Graham
Instructor
Mathematics & Statistics
M.S., University of Tennessee
B.S., Lambuth University
Daniel Graham
Instructor
History
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
M.A., Catholic University of America
B.A., University of Maryland
Carley Greenawalt
Instructor
School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Linwu Gu
Associate Professor
Computer Science
Evan Guiney
Assistant Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Stanford University
B.A., Amherst College
Abel Gyan
Associate Professor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
D.H.Sc., Nova South Eastern University
M.S., Northern Kentucky University
M.B.A., University of Leicester
B.A., University of Science and Technology
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Susan Hadley
Professor
Music
Ph.D., Temple University
Dip. Ed., University of Western Australia
M.M.T., Temple University
B.M., University of Melbourne (Australia)
Nicole Hahna
Associate Professor
Music
Ph.D., Lesley University
M.S., Radford University
B.S., Appalachian State University
Jane Hale
Associate Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.S., Youngstown State University
B.A., Westminster College
Jessica Hall-Wirth
Associate Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., Slippery Rock University of PA
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University of PA
B.S., Slippery Rock University of PA
Sajad Hamidi
Associate Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Tarbiat Modares University
M.S.E., Sharif University of Technology
B.S.E., Sharif University of Technologu
Amber Hamilton
Instructor
Exploratory Stud & Acad Prog
M.Ed., University of North Carolina
B.A., University of Virginia
Heike Hartmann
Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., Justus Liebig University-Germany
M.S., Justus Liebig University-Germany
B.S., University of Wurzburg-Germany
Andrew Hasenpflug
Instructor
Dance
M.M., University of Cincinnati
B.F.A., SUNY
Denna Hays
Assistant Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Capella University
M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Rose Heilman-Houser
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Jonathan Helmick
Associate Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Southern Mississippi
M.M.,University of Akron
B.A.T, University of Akron
B.M., University of Akron
Amanda Hemphill
Instructor
Chemistry
Ph.D., Purdue University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Athula Herat
Associate Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.S., University of Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Heather Hertel
Professor
Art
M.F.A., Edinboro University
M.S., Syracuse University
B.F.A., Syracuse University
John Hicks
Associate Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., University of Notre Dame
B.A., Slippery Rock University
Catriona Higgs
Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
M.S., University of Stirling (Scotland)
B.Ed., Dunfermline College (Scotland)
Jason Hilton
Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Edinboro University
Mark Hogue
Associate Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ph.D., Kent State University
M.E., California University of Pennsylvannia
M.E., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Maryann Holbein-Jenny
Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Hannah Holl
Associate Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Lock Haven University
Michael Holmstrup
Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Syracuse University
M.S., East Stroudsburg University
B.S., East Stroudsburg University
Micah Holt
Instructor
Music
D.M.A., University of Nevada
M.M., University of Louisville
B.A., University of North Colorado
Stacy Hrizo
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., West Chester University
Christopher Hughes
Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Virginia
M.S., Springfield College
B.S., Springfield College
Ethan Hull
Associate Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., East Stroudsburg University
B.S. University of Pittsburgh
Gretchen Hurd
Instructor
Dance
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Kari-Anne Innes
Assistant Professor
Theatre
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Valparaiso University
B.A., Valparaiso University
Robert Isherwood
Associate Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Yukako Ishimaru
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
B.A., Saga University
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Dallas Jackson
Associate Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., Texas Woman's University
M.S., Texas Woman's University
B.S., University of North Texas
Abdou Karim Jallow
Associate Professor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
Ph.D., Loughborough University
M.S., Cranfield University
B.S., Cranfield University
Robabeh Jazaei
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., University of Nevada
M.S., Azad University
B.S., Shahrood University of Technology
Seth Jenny
Assistant Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of New Mexico
M.S., University of Edinburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Brock Jensen
Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., Northern Michigan University
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Yoona Jeong
Assistant Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Texas
M.M., Baylor University
M.M., University of Southern California
B.M., Seoul National University
Benjamas Jirasakuldech
Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., Texas Tech University
B.A., Assumption University (Thailand)
Heather Johnson
Instructor
Music
M.M., Dana School of Music at YSU
M.M., SUNY at Stony Brook
B.M., The Curtis Institute of Music
Baek Joo
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
M.A., University of Minnesota
B.A., Sogang University
Jessica Jopp
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.F.A., University of Massachusetts
B.A., SUNY-Binghamton
Jessica Jordan
Assistant Professor
Library
D.Ed., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
M.L.S., Clarion University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
David Jordan
Professor
Health Care Admin & Management
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Briana Jurcevich
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Chatham University
M.S., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
K
Nicholas Katsiadas
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.A., Slippery Rock University
Mohammad Kazemi
Associate Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.S., University of Louisiana
B.S., Petroleum University of Technology
Kimberly Keeley
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University
M.S., Ohio University
B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Emily Keener
Associate Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., Radford University
B.A., Wheeling Jesuit University
Jennifer Keller-Birkes
Professor
Dance
M.F.A., Arizona State University
B.A., Connecticut College
Laura Kelley
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
M.A., Marian University
B.A., DePauw University
Martha Kemeny
Associate Professor
Recreational Therapy
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A., Wake Forest University
David Keppel
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Cheryl Kerchis
Assistant Professor
Political Science
M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Georgetown University
David Kershaw
Associate Professor
Political Science
Ph.D., University of North Carolina
M.A., Illinois State University
B.S., West Virginia University
B.A., West Virginia University
Audra Kessler
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.P.A., Duquesne University
B.S.H., Duquesne University
Woosuk Kim
Associate Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.S., University of Cincinnati
M.S., Texas A &M University
B.S., Pusan National University Institution Korea
Jordan Kissner
Instructor
Athletics
Victoria Kochick
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Istvan Kovacs
Associate Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., Eotvos Lorand University (Budapest)
M.S., Hungarian University of Physical Education
B.S., Hungarian University of Physical Education
David Krayesky
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Louisiana
M.S., Southern Illinois University
B.S., Johnson State College
Christopher Kreiser
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Texas A & M University
M.A., Texas A & M University
B.A., Tulane University
Samantha Kuchta
Assistant Professor
Theatre
M.F.A., University of Georgia
B.A., Slippery Rock University
Viacheslau Kudrashou
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Texas A&M University
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.S., Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
Sarah Kuehn
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Simon Fraser University
M.A., Simon Fraser University
Jason Kush
Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Miami
M.M., University of Miami
B.S., Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Susan Kushner
Associate Professor
Exploratory Stud & Acad Prog
M.S., Columbia University
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
L
Cindy LaCom
Professor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
Ph.D.,University of Oregon
M.A., California State University (Chico)
B.A., California State University (Chico)
Elizabeth LaGamba
Assistant Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.A., John Carroll University
Kelli Lampe
Instructor
Counseling & Development
M.Ed., Duquesne University
B.A., Duquesne University
Beth Larouere
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Stephen Larson
Associate Professor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
M.S., Mercer University
M.P.A., Brigham Young University
B.A., Brigham Young University
Khuong Le-Nguyen
Instructor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
Katie Leckenby
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., Slippery Rock University
M.ED., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Julianne Leddy
Instructor
Theatre
Joshua Lee
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.A., Virginia Tech University
B.A., Virginia Tech University
Kwang Lee
Assistant Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
M.S., Texas A&M University
M.B.A., Ajou University
B.S., Ajou University
Marcy Leeds
Professor
Public Health
Ph.D., Rutgers University
M.S., Case Western Reserve University
R.D., American Dietetic Association
B.S., Montclair State University
Matthew Leffler
Instructor
Physics and Engineering
A.S., Alfred State College
Sandra Leh
Associate Professor
Nursing
Ph.D., Widener University
M.S., West Chester University
B.S., Penn State University
Joanne Leight
Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ed.D., Duquesne University
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Christopher Leininger
Instructor
Biology
B.A., Iowa State University
George Lengyel
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Alan Levy
Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison
M.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
Yi Li
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
B.A., Renim University of China
B.S., Renim University of China
Min Lim
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Houston
B.S., Chungnam National University
Shah Limon
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
M.S., North Dakota State University
B.S., Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Kelly Lindenberg
Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.S., College Misericordia
B.S., College Misericordia
John Lisco
Associate Professor
Biology
Ed.D., University of Memphis
M.S., University of Memphis
B.S., Mesa State College
Timothy Little
Assistant Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Washington
M.M., Louisiana State University
B.M., Shenandoah Conservatory of Music
Wenhao Liu
Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., University of Georgia
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.Ed., Wuhan Institute of Physical Education (China)
Robert Livingston
Associate Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., University of Kansas
M.A., University of Kansas
B.A., Augusta College
Ashley Loe
Associate Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
B.S., Muskingham University
Damarys Lopez
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
M.A., The Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Universidad de Puerto Rico
Joseph Losko
Assistant Professor
Safety Management
D.S., Robert Morris University
M.B.A., Waynesburg College
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Fadoua Loudiy
Assistant Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Mohammed V University
Susan Lubinski
Associate Professor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
J.D., Duquesne University
M.S., Grove City College
B.S.B.A., Youngstown State University
C.P.A., Youngstown State University
Melissa Luchynsky
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Jeremy Lynch
Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.A., West Virginia University
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan College
Sararose Lynch
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.S., West Virginia University
B.S., WV Wesleyan College
Jeffrey Lynn
Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Kent State University
M.A., Kent State University
B.A., Kent State University
M
Sean Macmillan
Associate Professor
Art
M.F.A., University of Kansas
B.F.A., Edinboro University
Michele Maier
Instructor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
M.S., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
Christopher Maltman
Assistant Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Manitoba
M.S., University of Manitoba
B.S., University of Manitoba
Jaya Mani
Instructor
Dance
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.A., University of Madres
Richard Marchand
Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Virginia
B.S., Clarion University
Bonnie Marsh
Assistant Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Kutztown University
M.S.W., University of Pittsburgh
B.S.W., Penn State University
Catherine Massey
Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.A., West Virginia University
B.S., University of Central Florida in Orlando
John Mathe
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Robert Morris University
David McCall
Instructor
Safety Management
M.S., University of Findlay
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Larry McCarthy
Assistant Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
C.P.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Kirk McDermott
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., Oregon State University
M.S., Oregon State University
B.A., Earlman College
Daniel McEwen
Instructor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
J.D., Thomas Cooley Law School
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Patrick McGinty
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.F.A., Portland State University
B.A., Denison University
Jennifer Sanftner McGraw
Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., Kent State University
M.A., Kent State University
B.A., George Mason University
Ryan McMullen
Instructor
Dance
Cindy Medford
Assistant Professor
Safety Management
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., Murray State University
Kathleen Melago
Professor
Music
D.M.A., Ohio State University
M.M., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Sharon Melincavage
Associate Professor
Nursing
Ed.D., Penn State University
M.S., Bloomsburg University
B.S., Kutztown University
Scott Mensch
Professor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
Ph.D., Capella University
M.B.A., Point Park University
B.A., Indiana University of PA
Joseph Merhaut
Associate Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., Duquesne University
M.Ed., California University of PA
B.Ed., Slippery Rock University
Kenneth Messina
Associate Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Slippery Rock University of PA
B.A., Waynesburg College
Margaret Michaels
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Old Dominion University
B.A., MacMurray College
Katherine Mickle
Associate Professor
Art
M.F.A., Ohio State University
M.A., Stephen Austin State University
B.F.A., Slippery Rock University
Tami Micsky
Assistant Professor
Social Work
D.S.W., Millersville University
M.S.S.A., Case Western Reserve University
B.S., Edinboro University
Toni Mild
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Ed.D., Capella University
M.S., Slippery Rock University of PA
B.S., Clarion University of PA
Vern Miller
Assistant Professor
Music
M.M., Temple University
B.M., Slippery Rock University
J Lyn Miller
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Maryland
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Joshua Miller
Instructor
Health Care Admin & Management
Molly Mistretta
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Indiana University
B.A., Westminster College
Sunita Mondal
Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Jadavpur University (India)
B.A., Jadavpur University (India)
Dorotha Monfore
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.Ed., University of North Texas
B.S., University of North Texas
Donald Mong
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
J.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.B.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Haverford College
Austin Mora
Instructor
Rebecca Morrice
Professor
Theatre
M.F.A., University of Illinois
B.A., University of Illinois
Amanda Morrison
Instructor
Music
D.M., Florida State University
M.M., Florida State University
B.M., Duquesne University
Krishna Mukherjee
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Kansas
M.Sc., University of Calcutta (India)
B.Sc., University of Calcutta (India)
Jeffrey Musyt
Assistant Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Oregon
M.S., University of Oregon
B.S., University of Scranton
Senthilkumar Muthusamy
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
M.B.A., Bharathidasan Institute of Management
B.S.E., Bharathiar University
N
Erin Naggy
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
O.T.D., Chatham University
B.S., Gannon University
Melissa Nard-Mitchell
Associate Professor
Counseling & Development
D.Psy., Nova Southeastern University
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
B.A., Washington and Jefferson College
Julie Naviaux
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.A., University of Louisville
B.A., Bellarmine University
Jeananne Nicholls
Professor
Management & Marketing
D.B.A., Kennesaw State University
M.B.A., Duquesne University
B.S., Carlow University
Randall Nichols
Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ed.D., West Virginia University
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Jennifer Nightingale
Associate Professor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
Ed.D., Duquesne University
M.S.I.S.M., Duquesne University
M.Ed., Duquesne University
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Enoh Nkana
Assistant Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., Andrews University
M.Ed., Southern Adventist University
B.A., Southern Adventist University
Brittany Nwachuku
Assistant Professor
Social Work
M.S.W., University of Louisville
B.S., University of Louisville
O
Mark O'Connor
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of Houston
M.A., University of Houston
B.A., Georgetown University
Michaela O'Toole
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.Ed., Indiana University of PA
B.S., Indiana University of PA
Robert Ogoreuc
Assistant Professor
Physical and Health Education
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Timothy Oldakowski
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
D.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., Duquesne University
Amy Orville
Instructor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
P
Roberta Page
Professor
Athletics
D.Ed., Duquesne University
M.S., Western Maryland College
M.S., Western Maryland College
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Michael Panza
Instructor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ed.D., Nova University
M.S., Duquesne University
M.M., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
Diane Papa
Instructor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Michele Papakie
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
D.Sc., Robert Morris University
M.A., California University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Lia Paradis
Professor
History
Ph.D., State University of New Jersey-Rutgers
B.S., Hunter College of the City-University of New York
Stephen Parks
Instructor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Molly Parsons
Instructor
Athletics
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Ursula Payne
Professor
Dance
M.F.A., Ohio State University
B.A., Slippery Rock University
Joan Peacock
Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
M.A., University of North Texas
B.A., University of Madras (India)
Thomas Pearcy
Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Miami
M.A., Purdue University
B.A., Purdue University
Christine Pease-Hernandez
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Bowling Green University M.A.
M.A., Central Michigan University
B.A., Saginaw Valley State University
Allison Peiritsch
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Indiana University of PA
Bret Perchaluk
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
M.S., National Intelligence University
B.A., Rider University
Fred Perkins
Instructor
Music
M.M., Slippery Rock University
B.M., Appalachian State University
Marnie Petray-Covey
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., Purdue University
B.A., Arkansas Tech University
Theresa Phipps
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
M.B.A., Wheeling Jesuit University
B.S., Wheeling Jesuit University
Patricia Pierce
Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Adony Pierre-Louis
Instructor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
M.A., Richmont Grad University
B.A., Trinity College
Derrick Pitard
Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of Rochester
M.A., University of Rochester
M.Phil., University of Oxford (England)
B.A., Washington and Lee University
Kurt Pitluga
Assistant Professor
Art
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Edinboro University
Jayne Pizzuto
Instructor
Counseling & Development
Patric Plesa
Instructor
Psychology
Ph.D., York University
M.A., York University
B.A., York University
James Preston
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.Ed., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Li Pu
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., University of Oregon
M.S., Southern Illinois University
B.A., Sichuan International Studies University
Danielle Puhatch
Instructor
Occupational Therapy
Q
Katrina Quinn
Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.A., University of Notre Dame
R
Barbara Ragnelli
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.S., LaRoche College
B.S., Penn State University
Heather Rapp
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.P.A., Duquesne University
B.S., Duquesne University
Alyshia Ravida
Instructor
Health Care Admin & Management
M.H.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Susan Rehorek
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Adelaide (Australia)
B.S., University of Adelaide (Australia)
Kenneth Reichl
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
CScD., University of Pittsburgh
M.O.T., Chatham University
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
David Renz
Assistant Professor
Safety Management
M.B.A., Northern Illinois University
B.S., Indiana University of PA
Heather Rice
Associate Professor
Political Science
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Clemson University
Beth Ann Rice
Assistant Professor
Psychology
M.A., University of Kentucky
B.S., Indiana University Southeast
Amy Rickman
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Rebecca Ridener
Associate Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.A., Emory University
Paula Rieder
Associate Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana
B.A., Our Lady of Cincinnati College
Paige Riggs
Instructor
Music
D.M.A., SUNY at Stony Brook
M.M., Indiana University
B.M., Eastman School of Medicine
Ashlea Rineer-Hershey
Associate Professor
Special Education
Ph.D., Robert Morris University
M.A., Eastern Mennonite University
B.S., Millersville University of Pennsylvania
William Rittersdorf
Instructor
Joseph Robare
Associate Professor
Public Health
D.P.H., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S., University of Massachusetts
James Rodger
Professor
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
D.B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., Indiana University of PA
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Bret Rogowitz
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
B.S., Franklin University
Raymond Rollins
Assistant Professor
Athletics
M.B.A., Cleveland State University
M.A., Edinboro University
B.S., Edinboro University
Ann Romanczyk
Assistant Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., De Paul University
M.A., De Paul University
B.S., State University of New York at Oswego
Md Nazmul Rony
Assistant Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
M.B.A., Gaylord College
M.B.A., University of Dhaka
B.B.A., University of Dhaka
Anne Rose
Assistant Professor
Special Education
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Chatham University
B.S., Geneva College
Samuel Rosenberg
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
Maryjo Ross
Associate Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Geneva College
Jeffrey Roth
Assistant Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Tiffin University
B.A., Patrick Henry College
Timothy Ruppert
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Duquesne University
Melissa Rychener
Instructor
Counseling & Development
S
Renate Sakins
Instructor
Music
B.M., Temple University
B.S., University of Wisconsin
Lincoln Sandham
Instructor
Music
Iuri Santos
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Thomas Savage
Instructor
Youngyol Schanz
Professor
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Wichita State University
B.S., Dankook University (Korea)
Tamra Schiappa
Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., University of Idaho
B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Kurt Schimmel
Professor
Management & Marketing
D.B.A., Cleveland State University
M.B.A., Duquesne University
B.A., Duquesne University
Bernadette Schmeltz
Assistant Professor
Occupational Therapy
Ph.D., Chatham University
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Lisa Schoenberg
Associate Professor
Philosophy
Ph.D., Temple University
M.A., Temple University
B.A., Oberlin College
Marketa Schublova
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Ohio University
M.S., Ohio University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Christopher Scott
Associate Professor
Music
D.M.A., University of Cincinnati
M.F.A., University of Cincinnati
B.A., Augustana College
Edward Scott
Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
M.B.A., Texas Christian University
B.S., Point Park University
Emily Scott
Instructor
Theatre
M.M., Arizona State University
B.F.A., Carnegie Mellon University
Brion Scudder
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Raed Seetan
Associate Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
M.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology
B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology
Nancy Shipe
Associate Professor
School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., MGH Institution of Health Professionals
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Lauren Shoemaker
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Indiana University
M.A., Gannon University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Cory Shoemaker
Assistant Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Mississippi State University
M.S., Mississippi State University
B.S., Wittenberg University
Doris Short
Assistant Professor
Art
B.F.A., Koge College
B.S., Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Mark Shotwell
Associate Professor
Biology
Ph.D., University of Michigan
B.S., Ohio University
Jon Shumway
Professor
Art
M.F.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
B.A., Luther College
Justin Siebert
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.Ed., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
M.S., Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ph.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University
B.S., SUNY at Oneonta
Judith Silva
Associate Professor
Library
M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., University of California at Santa Cruz
Christina Silva
Associate Professor
Nursing
Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., University of Phoenix
B.S., Penn State University
John Silvestro
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Miami University
M.A., Northern Kentucky University
B.S., Ohio University
Jodi Sindlinger
Assistant Professor
Counseling & Development
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Slippery Rock University of PA
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Dilrukshika Singhabahu
Associate Professor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Bonnie Siple
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ed. D., Duquesne University
M.S., Indiana University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
David Skeele
Professor
Theatre
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.F.A., University of New Orleans
M.A., Smith College
B.A., Marlboro College
Rona Smeak
Associate Professor
Safety Management
Ph.D., Indiana University of PA
M.B.A., Frostburg State University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Laura Smiley
Associate Professor
Theatre
M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.F.A., Catholic University of America
Jeffrey Smith
Assistant Professor
Physical and Health Education
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Langdon Smith
Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., University of Kansas
B.S., University of Wyoming
Timothy Smith
Professor
School of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.F.A., Carnegie-Mellon University
Julie Snow
Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island
M.S., University of Rhode Island
B.S., Wittenberg University
Robert Snyder
Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Roger Solano
Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., New Jersey Institute of Technology
M.S., New Jersey Institute of Technology
B.S., Universidad Del Zulia
Elise Somers
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.P.A.S., Chatham University
B.S., Juniata College
Thomas Sparrow
Associate Professor
Philosophy
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., West Chester University
B.A., East Stroudsburg University
Margaret Spierto
Instructor
Counseling & Development
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Geneva College
Nicholas Spina
Assistant Professor
Political Science
Ph.D., University of Missouri
B.A., Michigan State University
Brian Stahurski
Instructor
Music
M.M., Duquesne University
B.A., Duquesne University
Michael Stapleton
Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Delaware
B.S., Wilkes College
Annessa Steele
Instructor
Special Education
D.Ed., Slippery Rock University
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.A., University of Michigan
Douglas Strahler
Associate Professor
Strategic Comm and Media
Ed.D., Duquesne University
M.S., Syracuse University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Steven Strain
Professor
Biology
Ph.D., Oregon State University
B.S., Memphis State University
Christopher Streidl
Assistant Professor
Social Work
Ph.D., Walden University
M.S.W., Wayne State University
B.S.W., University of Toledo
Laura Strong
Instructor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
D.Ed., Indiana University
M.A., Indiana University
B.A., Cameron University
Ryan Stryffeler
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Ball State University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
B.A., Hillsdale College
Jason Stuart
Assistant Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
M.A., Slippery Rock University
B.A., Immaculata University
Jheng-Wun Su
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
M.S., National Taipei University of Technology
B.S., Ching Yun University
Nitin Sukhija
Associate Professor
Computer Science
D.C.Sc., Mississippi State University
M.C.S., National University
M.B.A., San Diego State University
B.E., Maharshi Dayanand University
Xindi Sun
Assistant Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Missouri University
B.S., Missouri University
Alexis Swiergol
Instructor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
D.P.T., Gannon University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
T
Pavani Tallapally
Associate Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University
M.B.A., Indiana University
B.A., Osmania University
Christopher Tarr
Instructor
Special Education
Melissa Teodoro
Professor
Dance
M.F.A., University of Hawaii
M.A., University of California
B.A., Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Sam Thangiah
Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
M.S., North Dakota State University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Rebecca Thomas
Associate Professor
Biology
M.S., Colorado State University
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Jordan Titera
Assistant Professor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
M.S., Saint Joseph's University
B.A., Slippery Rock University
Sara Tours
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., Florida State University
M.S., Florida State University
B.S., Florida State University
Chao-Jen Tsai
Assistant Professor
Sport Mgt, Hospitality & Tour
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.S., Florida International University
B.S., Chinese Culture University
Eric Tuten
Assistant Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Utah
M.A., University of Utah
B.A., Brigham Young University
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Alexander Ufelle
Associate Professor
Public Health
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.P.H., Western Kentucky University
M.B.B.S., Nnamdi Azikiew University
Joyan Urda
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University
M.S., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Shukhrat Usmanov
Instructor
Mathematics & Statistics
Ph.D., N. Dakota State University
M.S., Natl University of Uzbekistan
B.S., Natl University of Uzbekistan
Glenn Utsch
Assistant Professor
Music
Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University
M.M.Ed., Teachers College Columbia University
M.M., Manhattan School of Music
B.M., West Chester University
V
Manuel Valera
Associate Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
M.S., University of Cincinnati
B.S., Universidad Simon Boliver (Venezuela)
Salwa Vandegrift
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.S., Mosul University
B.S., Mosul University
Philip VanOuse
Instructor
Music
M.M., Carnegie Mellon University
B.M., Cincinnati College
Steven Verba
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Lindsay Viatori
Associate Professor
Dance
M.F.A., University of Iowa
B.F.A., University of North Carolina School of the Arts
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Linda Wagner-Pine
Instructor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
M.Ed., Slippery Rock University
B.Ed., Slippery Rock University
Abdullah Wahbeh
Associate Professor
Computer Science
D.S., Dakota State University
M.S., Dakota State University
M.S., Yarmouk University
B.S., Yarmouk University
Theresa Wajda Soltis
Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Christophas Walker
Associate Professor
Social Work
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Mary Walsh
Associate Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
M.S., Youngstown State University
M.S., Youngstown State University
M.S., Youngstown State University
B.A., Mercyhurst College
B.A., Mercyhurst College
B.A., Mercyhurst College
Jialing Wang
Associate Professor
Geography, Geology & Environm
Ph.D., Florida State University
M.M.S., Nanjing University (China)
B.S., Nanjing University (China)
Xintong Wang
Assistant Professor
Accounting,Economics & Finance
Ph.D., SUNY at Binghamton
M.A., SUNY at Binghamton
B.A., Nankai University
Paul Webster
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
M.S., Colorado Technical University
B.S., Robert Morris College
Xinchao Wei
Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., West Virginia University
M.S., West Virginia University
M.S., Northeastern University
B.S., Northeastern University
Deborah Wells
Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ph.D., Arizona State University
M.Ed., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University
B.A., Auburn University
Breanne Westendorf
Assistant Professor
Physician Assistant Studies
M.P.A., Chatham University
B.S., Slippery Rock University of PA
Barbara Westman
Professor
Art
M.F.A., Academy of Fine Arts-Poland
B.A., Schola Posnaniensis/School of Applied Art
Carlis White
Associate Professor
History
Ph.D., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Illinois
M.D., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Johnson Bible College
Frederick White
Associate Professor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles
M.A., Azusa Pacific University
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Krista White
Instructor
Lang, Lit, Cult & Writing
M.A., Youngstown State University
B.A., Youngstown State University
Benjamin White
Instructor
Psychology
M.A., Brandeis University
B.A., Brandeis University
Deborah Whitfield
Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., Youngstown State University
Jennifer Willford
Professor
Psychology
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
M.S., University of Kentucky
B.S., Muskingum College
Adelle Williams
Professor
Public Health
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
Jacqueline Williams
Associate Professor
Exercise Sci & Athletic Train
Ph.D., University of Idaho
M.S., Central Washington University
B.S., Minnesota State University
Timothi Williams
Instructor
Music
M.M., Penn State University
B.M., West Liberty University
Lauren Williams
Instructor
School of Physical Therapy
Brian Wisneski
Instructor
Homeland/Corp Sec & Leadership
Ed.D., Creighton University
M.S., Boston University
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Jeffrey Witman
Instructor
Recreational Therapy
Ed.D., Boston University
M.S., University of Oregon
B.S., Elizabethtown College
Hye Ryung Won
Assistant Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
M.Ed., University of Texas
M.Ed., Chung-Ang University
B.Ed., Korea National Open University
X
Liang Xu
Associate Professor
Management & Marketing
Ph.D., University of Missouri
M.B.A., University of Missouri
E.E., Nanjing Institute of Technology
Y
Junko Yamamoto
Associate Professor
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ed.D. , Duquesne University
M.P.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.A., University of Japan
Eunice Yeboah
Assistant Professor
Social Work
M.S.W., Southern Illinois University 2014
B.A., University of Ghana
Stephanie Young
Assistant Professor
School of Physical Therapy
D.P.T., Slippery Rock University
B.S., Slippery Rock University
Z
Linda Zane
Professor
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Ed.D., Duquesne University
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
B.S., University of Pittsburgh
Alessia Zanin Yost
Assistant Professor
Library
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
M.A., University of California Davis
B.A., California State University
Donald Zapien
Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara
B.S., University of Santa Clara
Matthew Zarit
Assistant Professor
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.S., Carnegie Mellon University
B.A., Syracuse University
Jun Zhang
Associate Professor
Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Old Dominion University
M.S., Nanchang University
B.S., Nanchang University
Hongbo Zhou
Associate Professor
Computer Science
Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.S., Xi'an Jiaotong University (China)
B.S., Xi'an Jiaotong University (China)
Traci Zillifro
Professor
Physical and Health Education
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
M.A., Edinboro State University
B.S., Kent State University
Susan Zirpoli
Assistant Professor
Chemistry
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
B.A., Franklin and Marshall College
Faculty/Administrative Emeriti
A
Richard Altenbaugh
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Henry Anna
Government & Public Affairs
Patricia Archibald
Biology
Robert Arnhold
Physical and Health Education
B
Deborah Baker
University Advancement
Eliott Baker
Acad. Records & Registration
Stephen Banjak
Physical and Health Education
Nancy Barta-Smith
English
Francis Bires
McKeever Center
Paul Black
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
William Boggs
English
Bruce Boliver
Hospitality & Tourism Manage
Robert Bost
Special Education
Kathleen Boykin
Modern Languages & Cultures
Roberta Braden
Physical and Health Education
Bernice Brown
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Beverly Buchert
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Edwin Buchert
Geography, Geology & Environm
Robert Buck
Mathematics & Statistics
John Burtch
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Kent Bushnell
Geography, Geology & Environm
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William Chapman
Geography, Geology & Environm
Gerald Chesin
Curriculum & Instruction
Jerry Chmielewski
Biology
Larry Cobb
Government & Public Affairs
Joan Condravy
English
Michael Conlon
Computer Science
Cornelius Cosgrove
English
Robert Crafton
English
John Craig
History
J Crayne
Art
David Culp
School of Business
D
Thomas Daddesio
Modern Languages & Cultures
David Dailey
Computer Science
Maryann Dailey
Nursing
Michael Detlefsen
Mathematics & Statistics
Cynthia Dillon
Academic Affairs
Diana Dreyer
English
Sherry Dupont
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Daniel Dziubek
Parks and Recreation
E
William Elliott
Administrative Affairs
F
Hans Fellner
Physics
Susan Ferrandiz
Library
Richard Findler
Philosophy
George Force
Government & Public Affairs
Bernard Freydberg
Philosophy
G
Thomas Gaither
Biology
Stephen Glinsky
Modern Languages & Cultures
Anita Gorman
English
Elise Grabner
Mathematics & Statistics
Gary Grabner
Mathematics & Statistics
Anne Griffiths
College of Health & Human Services
H
Jean Hamilton
Physical and Health Education
Susan Hannam
College of Health, Environment & Science
Kenneth Harris
Theatre
James Hathaway
Geography, Geology & Environm
Stephen Hawk
Music
Francis Hensler
Information Technology
Susan Herman
Exercise & Rehabilitative Sci
William Herman
Physical and Health Education
Jay Hertzog
College of Education
John Hicks
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
George Highland
Physics
Robert Hinds
Geography, Geology & Environm
William Hotchkiss
Physical and Health Education
James Hughes
Geography, Geology & Environm
Frank Hulick
Info Systems & Technology Mgt
Deborah Hutchins
Parks,Conserv&RecreationTherpy
I
Michael Ignelzi
Counseling & Development
J
Patricia Johnson
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Stanley Johnson
Parks and Recreation
Diana Jones
Nursing
Sharadchandra Joshi
Computer Science
K
Thomas Kandl
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Brian Kearney
Physics
Bradley Keith
Physical and Health Education
Donald Kelly
History
Stanley Kendziorski
Allied Health
Ahmad Khalili
Nonprofit Mgt, Empower&Div Stu
Maribeth Knaub
Music
Theodore Kneupper
Philosophy
Akiko Kotani
Art
Parameswar Krishnakumar
Management & Marketing
L
James Laux
Strategic Comm and Media
Jack Layne
Biology
Jeffrey Lehman
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Henry Lenz
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Ruth Leo
Nursing
Ann Liedel-Rice
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
William Lindgren
Mathematics & Statistics
Paul Lueken
Athletics
M
Francis Manfredi
Special Education
Srinivasa Mani
Professional Study&Inter Prgms
Joseph Marks
Developmental Programs
Clair McClure
Mathematics & Statistics
Mary McKay
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Joanne McKeag
Physical and Health Education
Barbara McNeal
English
Donald Megnin
Political Science
James Mennell
History
George Mihalik
Safety Management
Carl Miller
Information Technology
Pamela Miller
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Catherine Morsink
College of Education
Richard Myers
Special Education
Karin Myers-Tillotson
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
N
Ramona Nelson
Nursing
John Nichols
History
Abbas Noorbakhsh
School of Business
Joseph Normand
Strategic Comm and Media
O
Chester O'Bannon
Music
William Oman
Philosophy
Monica Ondrusko
Special Education
Bruce Orvis
Management & Marketing
P
Nicholas Papanikolaou
Chemistry
Leona Parascenzo
Nursing
Gary Pechar
Exercise & Rehabilitative Sci
Rachela Permenter
English
William Polk
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Charles Porter
Counseling & Educational Psychology
Fred Powell
Physical and Health Education
Carolyn Prorok
Geography, Geology & Environm
R
Charles Rice
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Joseph Riggs
Strategic Comm and Media
Melinda Ristvey
Modern Languages & Cultures
Paul Rizza
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Carolyn Rizza
Geography, Geology & Environm
Larry Rotge
History
Bruce Russell
College of Business
S
Lucy Sack
Dance
Robert Sattler
Special Education
W Sayre
Chemistry
Claire Schmieler
Health Services
Jane Scott Cleary
Library
Charles Shaw
History
Charles Shultz
Geography, Geology & Environm
William Sigmund
Biology
Esther Skirboll
Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Robert Smith
President
Nanette Solomon
Music
Donald Stauffer
Special Education
Stacey Steele
Music
Terry Steele
Music
Carolyn Steglich
Biology
Thomas Stewart
Strategic Comm and Media
Michael Stowe
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Donald Strano
Counseling & Development
K James Strickland
English
Kathleen Strickland
College of Education
Constantine Stroumbakis
Secondary Ed/Foundations Ed
Wendy Stuhldreher
Public Health & Social Work
Valerie Swarts
Strategic Comm and Media
T
Frederick Tannery
School of Business
David Taylor
Chemistry
Rhoda Taylor
Biology
William Taylor
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Mary Ann Thurkettle
Nursing
Charles Tichy
Modern Languages & Cultures
Frank Treccase
Modern Languages & Cultures
Eva Tsuquiashi-Daddesio
College of Liberal Arts
Genevieve Tvrdik
Biology
V
Jesus Valencia
Accounting,Economics & Finance
David Valentine
School of Business
Mary Vetere
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Paulette Viola
Parks and Recreation
Hubert Voltz
Mathematics & Statistics
W
Raymond Wallace
Theatre
Frances Walsh
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
Amy Walters
Strategic Comm and Media
Robert Watson
Student Affairs
Gene Wilhelm
Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
A Williams
Elementary Ed/Early Childhood
William Williams
Academic Affairs
Z
Mark Zeltner
Strategic Comm and Media
Patricia Zimmerman
Physical and Health Education