Faculty & Staff Directory
Kendra R. Sopshire
Assistant Director Student Accounts
Courtney Alexander
Assistant Registrar Registrar
Kim Ashkettle
Student Accounts Coordinator Student Accounts
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. Notre Dame College B.S.N. Ursuline College
Paula Baughn
Director of Communications College Communications
Katie (Beach) Stuart
Assistant Director | CRM and Administration Operations Admissions
Travis Beach
Visiting Instructor Chemistry/Physics
M.S. M.S. Duquesne University
Michelle Berndsen
Assistant Professor Nursing
M.S.N., Kent State University B.S.N., Ohio University
Sarah Bolton
Instructor and Lab Coordinator Biology
Karina Browne
Director of Dance Studies Performing Arts
Jacob Bunner
Sports Information Director Athletics
Isaiah Burns
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Kristin Butterfield
Director of Online Bookstore & Enrollment Advisor Student Success Center
Mike Cackowski
Assistant Professor Mathematics
M.S. M.S. Mississippi State University B.S. Kent State University
Culeen Carey
Vice President of Advancement College Advancement
Mark Chamberlin
Interim Controller Finance
James Chapple
Associate Professor Professional Education
Ed.D. Ed.D. Ashland University M.S. University of Toledo B.S. Miami University
Alexandra Chestnut
Director TRIO Student Support Services
Jake Chestnut
Football | D-Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Athletics
Matt Clark
Office Services Assistant Office Services
Ann Coakley
Senior Donor Relations Officer College Advancement
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
Mary Lynn Dixon
Assistant Director Financial Aid
Lewis Dunne
Men's Soccer | Assistant Coach Athletics
Anita Eddie
Mental Health Counselor Counseling Center
LISW-S Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor, State of Ohio MSSA Case Western Reserve University MA Ursuline College BA Cleveland State University
Jennifer Erbs
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer Finance
C.P.A.
Jason Erdelyi
Men's Baseball | Associate Coach Athletics
Alan Estep
Football | Offensive Coordinator Athletics
Estamarie Fairchild
Assistant Professor of Management/Info Systems Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College B.A. Baldwin-Wallace College
Johnny Falconi
Assistant Dean for First-year Enrollment Admissions
Emily Fernandez
Admissions Counselor Admissions
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
Beth Ford
Vice President for Enrollment Admissions
M.A.
Jason Fox
Director of Rugby and Men's Rugby Co-Head Coach Athletics
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
John Galovic
Liaison to the President President's Office
Ed.D. Ed.D. University of Akron M.A. Cleveland State University B.S. The Ohio State University
Medely Gardner
Advisor TRIO Student Support Services
Cathy Gerland
Payroll Manager Human Resources
D. Christopher Gill
Dean of Students Student Affairs
Ph.D.
Joe Glass
Tech. Services/Circulation Librarian Library
M.L.S. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey B.A. Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia
Sandra Golden
Associate Professor 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
Allison Gorczyca
Visiting Instructor Nursing
M.S.N. Notre Dame College B.S.N. Notre Dame 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
Stephanie Gyurke
Swimming & Diving | Head Coach Athletics
Nakeysha Hamilton ’07
Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund College Advancement
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
Pat Harding
Archivist (part-time) Archives
Jerry Hayes
Counseling Center Director Student Affairs
Psy.D. Psy.D. Wright State University M.S. Gannon University B.A.A. University of Florida
Carol Hirsch
Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs
Florentine Hoelker
Dean of Online and Graduate Programs and Strategic Initiatives Academic Affairs
Ph.D.
Susan Hren
Assistant Registrar Registrar
Meg Huff
Assistant Director of Admissions & Visit Coordinator Admissions
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
Nadya Jacoby
Counseling Center Grant Manager/Office Administrator Student Affairs
C.P.A. Certified Public Accountant, State of Ohio B.B.A. Cleveland State University
Kris Jensen
Admininstrative Assistant Office of Professional Development
Crystal Johnson
Instructor and Director of Community Relations Professional Education
M.A. M.A. The University of Cincinnati B.S. The University of Cincinnati
Sue Joliat
Business Coordinator/Exec Assistant for Athletics Athletics
MaryAnn Jondle
Visiting Instructor Biology
Ph.D. Ph.D. University of Toledo M.S. University of Michigan B.A. College of Mount St. Joseph
Tina Jurcisin
Administrative Coordinator Office of Professional Development
M.S. M.S. Indiana University B.A. Notre Dame College
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
April Kennedy
Lead Certified Career Development Facilitator | Internship Coordinator Career Services Center
B.A. Notre Dame College
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
Chris Kiec
Faculty, Moodle, E-mail IT Support (AIA) IT
Mike Kiec
Director of Information Technologies (AIA) IT
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
Assistant Professor Nursing
Ph.D., A.N.P., M.A., P.M.H.C.N.S.-B.C., A.N.P.-B.C. 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
Robert Kollin
Visiting Instructor Business Administration
M.P.O.D., M.S.M. M.P.O.D., M.S.M. Case Western Reserve B.B.A, Baldwin Wallace College
Barb Kooser
Director, Academic Access and Disability Services Student Success Center
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
Garrett Mack
Football | Tight Ends Coach Athletics
Sonny Marchette
Men's Wrestling | Head Coach Athletics
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
Elsa Mattson
Doctoral Trainee Counseling Center
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University BS University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Tony Mauceri
Division Chair and Assistant Professor for Management and HR Business Administration
M.B.A. M.B.A. Case Western Reserve University
Katie Mazanetz
Director, Student Engagement & Assistant Director, Student Conduct Student Affairs
Alison McBrady
Director Financial Aid
Nancy McKeon
Associate Director Financial Aid
Katie McMahon
Director Student Success Center
Tabitha Meeks
Academic Affairs Manager and College Credit Plus Manager Academic Affairs
Tom Meeks
Director of Physical Plant Maintenance
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
Desiree Morrison
Assistant Director of Counseling, Prevention and Outreach Counseling Center
M.Ed., LPCC-S Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor-Supervisor, State of Ohio M.Ed., LPCC-S Cleveland State University B.A. Cleveland State University
Carl Nolan
Men's Soccer | Head Coach & Director, International Student Enrollment Athletics
Alana Norris
Academic Affairs Manager Academic Affairs
Rose O’Donnell
Financial Aid Counselor Financial Aid
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
Kathleen Pait
Doctoral Trainee Counseling Center
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University MA Columbia University Teachers College BA University of Arkansas
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., R.N., C.N.E., C.L.C., I.B.C.L.C. M.S.N. Walden University B.S.N. Ursuline University
Susan Paul
Advancement Associate College Advancement
Molly Pifer
Director Office of Institutional Effectiveness
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
Cathy Pressimone
Manager, Falcon Café Student Affairs
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
Kevin Raleigh
Sr. Accountant Finance
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., A.C.N.S.-B.C., R.N., C.C.R.N., C.H.S.E. Ph.D. University of Toledo M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University M.S.N. Kent State University B.S. University of Toledo
Steven Sabo
Sr. Advisor Student Success Center
Tracy Sabransky
Registrar Registrar
M.B.A.
Amanda Schaffer
Assistant Dean of Enrollment Admissions
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
Jarek Shernit
Assistant Registrar Registrar
Mike Shiels
Women's Soccer | Athletic Recruiting Quota Manager/Head Coach Athletics
Reed Simon
Associate Professor Fine Arts
M.F.A. M.F.A. Pratt Institute of Art B.F.A. Cleveland Institute of Art
Alexandria Simoneau
Assistant Director | Transfer Enrollment Admissions
Carol Sisson
Assistant Director Thrive Learning Center
Ted Steiner
Chief Mission Officer and Director of Campus Ministry Student Affairs
Thomas Strasshofer III
Assistant Director | Sports Information Athletics
Amy Stringer
Assistant Professor Psychology
Ph.D., LISW Ph.D. Walden University M.S.W., B.S. The Ohio State University
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
Colin Svancara
Admissions Counselor Admissions
Scott Swain
Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Athletics
Patricia Swed
Accounts Payable Coordinator Finance
Colleen Sweeney
Interim Division Chair and Associate Professor of Nursing, 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
Donald Taylor III
TRIO Student Support Services Interim Academic Student Advisor TRIO Student Support Services
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
Brandy Viol
Assistant Dean of Enrollment (Adult & Online) Admissions
Frederick Vodka
Associate Director | System Specialist Student Accounts
Tina Wecksler
Instructional Advisor Thrive Learning Center
Tyler Wickham
Manager of COVID Response and Coordinator of Residence Life Student Affairs
Duncan Williams
Men's Basketball | Assistant Coach Athletics
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
Anita Hooley Yoder
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry Student Affairs
Dan Zawacki
Instructor English
M.A. M.A. The University of Akron B.A. The University of Akron
Sr. Carol Ziegler
Executive Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Abrahamic Center President's Office
SND, Ph.D. Ph.D. Boston College M. A. Virginia Polytechnic & State University B.S.Ed. St. John College of Cleveland
Karen Zoller
Director Library
M.L.S. Case Western Reserve University B.A. Case Western Reserve University
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