Academic Faculty Directory
Sharon Balchak
Division Chair and Professor and Marie Goetz Geier Distinguished Professor of STEM
Biology
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.S. John Carroll University
B.S. Notre Dame College
Joyce A. Banjac
Director of the MBA Program
Business Administration
Ph.D.
Linda Banville
Assistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator
Nursing
M.S.N., R.N.
M.S.N. Notre Dame College
B.S.N. Ursuline College
Travis Beach
Visiting Instructor
Chemistry/Physics
M.S.
M.S. Duquesne University
Michelle Berndsen
Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., RN, CCRN, CHSE
M.S.N., Kent State University
B.S.N., Ohio University
Cheryl Biros
Director of Nursing
Nursing
D.N.P., M.S.N. B.S.N.(RN), CDP
D.N.P., American Sentinel University, Aurora, Colorado
M.S.N.: South University, Atlanta, Georgia
B.S.N.(RN) Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
Sarah Bolton
Instructor and Lab Coordinator
Biology
Karina Browne
Director of Dance Studies
Performing Arts
Mike Cackowski
Assistant Professor
Mathematics
M.S.
M.S. Mississippi State University
B.S. Kent State University
James Chapple
Associate Professor
Professional Education
Ed.D.
Ed.D. Ashland University
M.S. University of Toledo
B.S. Miami University
Pam Cook
Assistant Professor
Professional Education
M.S.
M.S. University of Dayton
M.S. Cleveland State University
B.A. University of Michigan
Sue Corbin
Division Chair & Professor
Professional Education
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.A. Kent State University
B.A. Kent State University
Peter Corrigan
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Business Administration
Kelley Cronin
Professor, Department of Public Service and Security Studies, and Graduate Faculty, National Security and Intelligence Studies
Public Service and Security Studies
Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Akron
M.A. University of Akron
B.S. University of Akron
A.A.S. University of Akron
Matthew Crowley
Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity
Public Service and Security Studies
M.B.A., CISSP, CCSP, CM
M.B.A. Temple University
B.S. Case Western Reserve University
Debra Dacone
Assistant Professor
Theology
M.A., D. Min.
D. Mins. Aquinas Institute of Theology
M.A. St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
B.A. Baldwin Wallace College
Estamarie Fairchild
Assistant Professor of Management/Info Systems
Business Administration
M.B.A.
M.B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
Allison Mary Fallon
Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., RN, CPN, CNE
M.S.N. Notre Dame College
B.S.N. Notre Dame College
Lisa Flaherty
Assistant Professor, Strategic Communication and Public Relations
Strategic Communication and Public Relations
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.A. University of Wyoming
B.A. Cleveland State University
Elizabeth Frey
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Business Administration
Michele Fry
Assistant Professor
Psychology
M.S., M.A.
M.A. Clarks Summit University
M.S. Clarks Summit University
B.S. Clarks Summit University
Alicia Gallucci
Co-Director of Performing Arts and Assistant Professor of Music
Performing Arts
M.M.
M.M. Cleveland State University
B.M. Kent State University
Sandra Golden
Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and Associate Professor, Division of Professional Education
Professional Education
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.Ed., M.A. Cleveland State University
B.S. Dyke College
A.A.B. Cuyahoga Community College
Sandy Grassman
Interim Dean of Academic Programs and Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Academic Affairs
M.B.A.
M.B.A. Kent State University
B.A. Hiram College
Paul Haber
Visiting Professor Management Information Systems and Software Development
Business Administration
Laura Hammel
Associate Professor of Strategic Communication & Public Relations
Strategic Communication and Public Relations
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Cleveland State University
M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University
M.A. Ursuline College
B.S. Miami University
Sr. Karita Ivancic
Associate Professor of Theology
Theology
SND, D. Min.
D. Min. St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
M.A. in Religious Studies from John Carroll University
M.M.E. Indiana University
B.A. Notre Dame College
Crystal Johnson
Instructor and Director of Community Relations
Professional Education
M.A.
M.A. The University of Cincinnati
B.S. The University of Cincinnati
MaryAnn Jondle
Visiting Instructor
Biology
Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Toledo
M.S. University of Michigan
B.A. College of Mount St. Joseph
Sriram Kasturi
Instructor and Lab Coordinator
Chemistry
M.Sc., Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Delhi, India
M.Sc. R E C, Kakatiya University, India
B.Sc. Andhra University, India
Daniel Kellerman
Visiting Instructor
Chemistry/Physics
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University
B.Sc. Northern Arizona University
Sharon L. Kerschner
Associate Professor of Marketing
Business Administration
M.B.A.
M.B.A. Cleveland State University
B.A. Cleveland State University
Amy Kesegich
Associate Professor
English
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University
M.A. Bowling Green State University
B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
John King
Associate Professor & Director of National Security and Intelligence Studies
Public Service and Security Studies
Ph.D.
Ph.D. State University of New York at Albany
M.S. Northeastern University
B.A. University of Southern Maine
David Kirby
Associate Professor and Marie Goetz Geier Distinguished Professor of STEM
Chemistry
Ph.D.
Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University
B.S. Saint Francis University
Greg Knapik
Associate Professor
Nursing
Ph.D., M.S., M.S.N., M.A., N.D/D.N.P., B.A./P.A.
Ph.D. Kent State University/University of Akron
A.N.P. Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU
M.A. Ashland Theological Seminary
M.S. Kent State University
M.S.N. Kent State University
B.A. Lake Erie College
Michael Krueger
Co-Director of Performing Arts, Director of Instrumental Studies and Assistant Professor of Music
Performing Arts
M.M.
M.M. Butler University
B.A. Southern Illinois University
Kristen Kuhlman
Visiting Professor Management and Health Care Administration
Business Administration
Eric Matthews
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Public Service and Security Studies
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.S. University of Kentucky
B.S. University of Florida
Tony Mauceri
Division Chair and Assistant Professor for Management and HR
Business Administration
M.B.A.
M.B.A. Case Western Reserve University
Greg Moore
Professor of History and Intelligence Studies
Public Service and Security Studies
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.A. Kent State University
B.A. Ashland College
Donna Morlani
Associate Professor & Faculty Athletics Representative
Mathematics
M.S.
M.S. Cleveland State University
B.S. Kent State University
David Orosz
Interim Provost/Dean of Faculty, Marie Goetz Geier Distinguished Professor of STEM and Professor of Biochemistry
Academic Affairs
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Medical College of Ohio, Toledo, Ohio
B.A. Hiram College
Ken Palko
Associate Professor and Chair, Arts and Humanities Division; Department Head, Philosophy and Theology; and Chair, Notre Dame Honors Scholars Program
Philosophy
M.A.
M.A. Cleveland State University
B.B.A. Kent State University
Lynn Papesch
Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., RN, CPN
M.S.N. Walden University
B.S.N. Ursuline University
Michele Polak
Associate Professor of English and Director of Composition
English
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Miami University
M.A. Ohio University
B.A. Cleveland State University
A.A. Art Institute of Atlanta
John Przybys
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Business Administration
M.B.A.
M.B.A. University of Findlay
B.A. University of Findlay
Jane Quade
Assistant Professor, Management Information Systems
Business Administration
M.A., M.B.A.
M.A. Case Western Reserve University
M.B.A. Lake Erie College
B.S. Cleveland State University
Elizabeth Ritz
Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Studies
Professional Education
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.A. Baldwin Wallace University
B.S. Kent State University
Jackie Robinson
Associate Professor & Director of Shaughnessy Center for Nursing Innovation & Learning
Nursing
Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S.N., ACNS-BC, RN, CCRN, CHSE
Ph.D. University of Toledo
M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University
M.S.N. Kent State University
B.S. University of Toledo
Roz Scheer-McLeod
Associate Professor
Psychology
M.A.
Advanced Studies at Kent State University, University of Cincinnati, Gestalt Institute
M.A. John Carroll University
M.A. University of Michigan
B.S.E. City College of New York
Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Ohio
National Certified Counselor, National Board of Certified Counselors
Reed Simon
Associate Professor
Fine Arts
M.F.A.
M.F.A. Pratt Institute of Art
B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art
Natalie Strouse
Associate Professor
Business Administration
M.B.A.
M.B.A. Cleveland State University
B.B.A. Cleveland State University
Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio
Fulbright Scholar 2006-07
Colleen Sweeney
Professor of Nursing and Director of Online Nursing Programs
Nursing
Ph.D., J.D., M.S.N., R.N., C.N.E.
Ph.D. Loyola University of Chicago
J.D. Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
M.S.N. University of Akron
Diploma in Nursing, St Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing
Carolyn Troha
Associate Professor
Mathematics
M.A., Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Kentucky
M.A. University of Kentucky
B.S. College of William and Mary
Lucian Vatamanu
Assistant Professor of Finance
Business Administration
Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Galati
M.A. Institute of Business Administration
Maggie Williams
Assistant Professor
Biology
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University
B.A. Alfred University
Antoinette Willis
Assistant Professor
Social Work
Ph.D.
Ph.D. Walden University
M.S.W. Cleveland State University
B.A. Lafayette College
Dan Zawacki
Assistant Professor
English
M.A.
M.A. The University of Akron
B.A. The University of Akron
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