2017 Faculty Credentials
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
School of Business
School of Equine Studies
School of Education and Professional Studies
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine
Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and Associate Professor of English
Ph.D., English, Case Western Reserve University, August 2002
M.A., English, Kent State University, May 1997
B.A., English, Kent State University, May 1995
Dr. Jerry Jaffe
Associate Professor of Theater
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
M.A., Brown University
B.A., University of Toledo
Nancy Prudic
Professor of Visual Arts
M.FA., Vermont College of Fine Arts
B.FA., Cleveland Institute of Art
Dr. Paola Basile
Associate Professor of Italian and French
Ph.D., Comparative Literature, Université de Montréal (Canada)
M.A., French Studies, McGill University (Canada)
"Laurea di dottore” with honors (Master’s degree), Modern Languages and Literature, University of Rome "La Sapienza" (Italy)
Translator Diploma, Université de Grenoble (France)
Dr. Nicole Kathol
Assistant Professor of Communication
Ph.D., Communication, University of Kansas
Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, University of Kansas
M.A., Communication, Miami University of Ohio
B.A., Communication, University of Nebraska, Omaha
Dr. Adam Stier
Assistant Professor of English
Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2013)
M.A., The Ohio State University (2008)
B.A., Miami University (2006)
Joanne Gurley
Associate Professor of Legal Studies
J.D.
B.S.
Dr. Darlene Hall
Associate Professor of History
Ph.D., European History, Pennsylvania State University
M.A., British History, Pennsylvania State University
B.A., History, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Stephen Yachanin
Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University (1982)
M.A., Bowling Green State University (1980)
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College (1978)
Dr. Thomas Davis
Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D., Political Science, 1997, Kent State University
M.A., Political Science, 1993, Kent State University
B.S., Political Science: Public Policy Management, 1990, University of Akron
Dr. Susan Culotta
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ph.D., Urban Education and Clinical Counseling/Supervision, Cleveland State University
M.A., Clinical Counseling, John Carroll University
B.A., Psychology, Kenyon College
School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D. University of North Texas
M.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S. University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Biology, University of Alabama
M.A., Biology, University of Kansas
B.S., Biology, University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
B.S., SUNY at Buffalo
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Ph.D., Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University
M.S., Chemistry, Oakland University
B.S., Chemistry, Wayne State University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Education
M.S., Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics
Licensed AYA Mathematics
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Ph.D., Mathematics, Kent State University
M.A., Mathematics, Kent State University
B.A., Mathematics, Kent State University
Director of the Physician Assistant Program and Assistant Professor
M.S., Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies, Cleveland State University, 2009
Physician Assistant Certification, Cuyahoga Community College, 2009
B.S., Biology (Animal Physiology & Zoology), The University of Akron, 2005
Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program
Academic Coordinator and Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
M.S., Psychology/Community Counseling
B.S., Physician Assistant
Clinical Coordinator and Assistant Professor. Physician Assistant Program
Assistant Professor for the Physician Assistant Program and Admissions Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Program
Problem-Based Learning Instructor & Assistant Clinical Coordinator, PA Program
NCCPA CAQ Emergency Medicine
Faculty / Clinical Coordinator
Physician Assistant Program
School of Business
Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Business Administration
Doctor of Philosophy - University of Toledo
Master of Business Administration – Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Arts – John Carroll University
Assistant Professor of Accounting
M.B.A., Kent State University, 1994
B.S., Accounting, Miami University, 1985
Professor of Finance and Economics
Ph.D., Finance (Kent)
M.A., Economics (Dhaka)
M.A., Economics (Akron)
B.A., (Hons), Economics (Dhaka)
B.A., Economics (Oxford)
Professor of Marketing
D.B.A., Marketing (Management & Labor Relations), Cleveland State University
M.B.A., Marketing, Cleveland State University
B.A., English, Notre Dame College
Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior
Ph.D., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
M.A., Industrial/Organizational Psychology
B.S., Psychology
Assistant Professor of Quantitative Methods for Business
Ph.D. in economics from Suffolk University in Boston,
M.S. in economics from Baylor University in Waco, Texas
B.A. in economics with a math minor from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
Ph.D., Health and Sport Studies, University of Iowa
M.S. Ed., Sport Science and Coaching, University of Akron
B.A., Physical Education, English, Albion College
Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship
B.A., Economics, Lafayette College
M.B.A. in finance (honors), Boston University
Entrepreneur-in-Residence
B.S., Business Administration (Marketing)
School of Equine Studies
Dean of the School of Equine Studies and Associate Professor of Equine Studies
D.V.M. Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine 1988
Residency in Large Animal Medicine: Equine Emphasis, 1989-1992. University of California at Davis
Internship in Equine Medicine and Surgery, Kansas State University, 1989
Bachelor of Animal Science, University of Kentucky, 1984
Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
M.Ed., Lake Erie College
B.A., English, University of Kentucky
Teaching Certification in Secondary English
School of Education and Professional Studies
Dean of the School of Education and Professional Studies and Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education
Ph.D., Education, Early Childhood Curriculum
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education
B.A., History/Psychology
Assistant Professor of AYA Science
M.S., B.S., Agriculture, Ohio State University
Director of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships and Instructor
M.Ed., Reading, Ashland University
B.S., Education, Lake Erie College
Assistant Professor of Education, Literacy and Reading
Assistant Professor of Mathematics & Education
M.S., Mathematics
B.S., Mathematics
Licensed AYA Mathematics
Associate Professor of Adolescent Young Adult Education
Ph.D., Educational Leadership
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
B.S., Education
Associate Professor of Midddle Childhood Education
Ph.D., Special Education
M.S., Special Education
B.S., Elementary Education