Faculty & Staff Directory
Courtney Alexander-Smith
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., R.N.
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
Cory Bennet
Admissions Counselor
Admissions
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
Denise Brown-Triolo
Director | Thrive Learning Center
Thrive Learning Center
Ph.D. Kent State University
M.S. Illinois Institute of Technology
B.S. University of Delaware
School Psychology License, Ohio Department of Education
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certificate, Cornell University
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 & Student Success Advisor
Student Success Center
M.Ed. Notre Dame College
B.A. Notre Dame College
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
Madalyn Cataldo
Residence Life Coordinator
Student Affairs
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
Jake Chestnut
Football | D-Line Coach/Recruiting Coordinator
Athletics
Matt Clark
Office Services Assistant
Office Services
Ann Coakley
Senior Donor Relations Officer
College Advancement
Brian Coleman
Title III Grant Activity Director/Career Pathways Specialist
Academic Affairs
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
Advisor
TRIO Student Support Services
Alexander Doyle
Director of Residence Life
Student Affairs
MA in Psychology – Fisk University (Tenn.)
BS – Fisk University (Tenn.)
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.
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
Allison Mary Fallon
Assistant Professor
Nursing
M.S.N., RN, CPN, CNE
M.S.N. Notre Dame College
B.S.N. Notre Dame College
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
Cathy Gerland
Payroll Manager
Human Resources
D. Christopher Gill
Dean of Students
Student Affairs
Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Missouri-St. Louis
M.A. Bowling Green State University
B.S. University of Evansville
Joe Glass
Tech. Services/Circulation Librarian
Library
M.L.S. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
B.A. Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia
Martez Glenn
Director of Student Engagement & Leadership
Student Affairs
M.Ed. - Tiffin University
B.A. - Notre Dame College '13
A.A. Cuyahoga Community College
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
Kim Greene
Associate Director
Financial Aid
Stephanie Gyurke
Swimming & Diving | Head Coach
Athletics
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
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
Admissions Business Coordinator/Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Enrollment
Admissions
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
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
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
Emily Knight
Customer Service Representative
Student Accounts
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
Kristen Kuhlman
Visiting Professor Management and Health Care Administration
Business Administration
Peter Mahoney
Director of Experiential Learning and Career Services
Career Services
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
Assistant Dean of Students
Student Affairs
M.Ed. (College Student Personnel) – Ohio University
B.A. (Psychology) – Ohio State University
Alison McBrady
Director
Financial Aid
Farrah McClintock
Clinical Instructor
Division of Nursing
B.S.N., Ursuline College
Scott McCloud
Administrative Assistant
TRIO Student Support Services
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
Miranda Moulton
Advancement Associate
College Advancement
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., RN, CPN
M.S.N. Walden University
B.S.N. Ursuline University
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
MA – Benedictine University
BS – Towson University
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
Logan Reedy
Residence Life Coordinator
Student Affairs
Barbara Ringle, MAS
Title III Grant Director | Career Pathways Specialist | Adjunct Faculty
Academic Affairs
MAS
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
Steven Sabo
Sr. Advisor
Student Success Center
Tracy Sabransky
Registrar
Registrar
M.B.A.
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
Advisor
TRIO Student Support Services
M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University
B.A. Education, Notre Dame College ’12
Carol Sisson
Assistant Director
Thrive Learning Center
Ted Steiner
Chief Mission Officer and Director of Campus Ministry
Student Affairs
MA (Theology) – St. Mary Seminary (Wickliffe, OH)
BA – John Carroll University
Thomas Strasshofer III
Assistant Director | Sports Information
Athletics
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
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
Vanessa Traylor
Student Accounts Director
Student Accounts
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
Associate Vice President for Enrollment
Admissions
Tina Wecksler
Instructional Advisor
Thrive Learning Center
Judy West
Chief Human Resources Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Tyler Wickham
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Financial Aid
BA – Notre Dame College
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
Colleen Wilson
Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations
College Advancement
Anita Hooley Yoder
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry | Student Affairs Care Coordinator
Student Affairs
M. Div – Bethany Theology seminary (Richmond, IN)
BA – Goshen College
Dan Zawacki
Assistant Professor
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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