University Faculty and Staff

Rev. Dave Pivonka, TOR, President: President; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, Washington Theological Union; EdD, Graduate Theological Foundation; JD, Concord University School of Law of Purdue University Global.

 

Christi Aborn, Stewardship Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jason Adams, Head Men's Rugby Coach; BA, Slippery Rock University; MA, NOVA Southeastern.

Sarah Albaugh, Athletic Trainer; BS, MS, Kent State University.

Elizabeth Allgood, Senior Instructional Designer and Technologist; BS, BBA, Med, Kent State University.

Joseph Almeida, Professor of Classics and Legal Studies; BA, Thomas Aquinas College; MA, Middlebury College; MA, Villanova University; JD, Villanova Law School; PhD, University of California, Santa Barbara.

Jonathan Alvarado, Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Daniel Andersen, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; JD, University of Mississippi School of Law.

Monica Fay Anderson, Professor of Drama; BA, Thiel College; MA, PhD, Bowling Green State University.

Michael Andreola, Executive Director for Philanthropic Giving; BA, Allegheny College; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rev. James Angert, TOR; Pastoral Associate; BA, St. Francis College; MDiv, St. Francis Seminary; MA, LaSalle College.

Cecilia Anthony,Residence Director; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Donald Asci, Professor of Theology; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; STM, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family; STL, STD, Pontificio Ateneo Della Santa Croce

Anna Ault, Instructor of Nursing; BS, Kent State University; MSN, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alexis Basil, Assistant Director for Athletics-Operations; BA, MA, West Virginia University.

Joseph BeatovichDirector, Digital Storytelling; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kelli Beatty, Registrar; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Beaulieu, Director of Evangelization and Formation; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jennifer Behler, Assistant Director for Athletics, Finance and Special Events; BA, St. Norbert College.

Victoria Bell, Mail and Print Operations Manager; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Bergsma, Professor of Theology; BA, Calvin College; MDiv, MA, Calvin Theological Seminary; PhD, University of Notre Dame.

Paul Bernetsky, Director of Leadership & Planned Giving; BA, Southern Connecticut State University; MSW, Fordham University.

Sabrina Bierstetel, Assistant Professor of Psychology; BS, Central Michigan University; MA, PhD, Wayne State University. 

Regina Boerio, Professor of Psychology, Dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences; BA, College of Steubenville; MEd, PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Megan Boland, Manager of Austrian Enrollment; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ronald Bolster, Associate Professor of Theology, Dean of School of Theology and Philosophy; BA, Cornell University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville, PhD University of Notre Dame, Australia.

Tiffany Boury, Professor of Education; BS, West Liberty State College; MS Walden University; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Adam Boyle, Admissions Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alicia Boyle, Director of Academic Effectiveness; BA, Vanderbilt University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Paul Boyles, Visiting Instructor of Criminal Justice; BA, Cornell College; MA, University of Kentucky.

Matthew Breuninger, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, University of Scranton; MA, Ave Maria University; PsyD, Baylor University.

Jack Briggs, Online Enrollment Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Tyler Brown, Assistant Professor of Computer Science; BS, Penn State University; MS, PhD, Iowa State University.

Alissa Brun, Leadership Gift Coordinator; BS, West Virginia University.

Carolyn Buchanan, Assistant Controller; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Julianna Buehnerkemper, Project Manager, Enrollment Services Operations; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sunni Burnett, Assistant Professor of Nursing; RN, West Liberty State College; ADN, Belmont Technical College; BSN, MSN ED-W, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Alexander Burns, Assistant Professor of History; BA, Indiana Wesleyan University; MA, Ball State University; PhD, West Virginia University.

Matthew Burriss, Director of Wellness Center; BS, University of Pittsburgh; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Matthew Cahill, Engineering Lab Manager; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Taylor Caputo, Project Manager, School of Humanities and Social Sciences; BS, University of Illinois @ Champaign-Urbana; MDiv, Mount St. Mary’s University.

Natalia Caraballo,Admissions Counselor; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Gabriella Carpino, Online Enrollment Counselor.

Javier Carreno, Professor of Philosophy (Gaming) – BA, University of Dallas, Constantine College; MA and PhD Catholic University of Leuven, Institute of Philosophy.

Richard Carver, Head Men's Baseball Coach/Athletics Field Manager; BA, Maryville College; MS United States Sports Academy.

Patrick Carzon, Assistant Professor of Physics; BS, Lawrence Technological University; PhD, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

Stephen Catanzarite,Executive Director of Encounter; BA, Carnegie Mellon University; MSE, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rev. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR; Information Technology Associate; BA College of Steubenville; MDiv, University of Toronto, University of St. Michael’s College, and the Toronto School of Theology.

Ricardo Chapparo-Pacheco, Associate Professor of Social Work, BA (Social Work) and, MA (Psychoanalysis) Universidad Nacional de Colombia; PhD candidate (Social Work), University of British Columbia.

James Chartier, ITS Technical Director; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Viola Chontos, Reference and Archives Librarian; BA, MLIS, Kent State University.

Deidre Cochrane, Financial Aid Counselor; AS, Pittsburgh Technical Institute.

Kelly Colangelo, Dean of Students; BS, Niagara University; MS, Syracuse University.

John P. Coleman, Associate Professor of Mathematics; BS, Kent State University; PhD, University of Colorado at Boulder.

David Collins, Professor of Chemistry, Dean of School for Natural and Applied Sciences; BS, Ohio State University; PhD, Miami University.

Daniel Corbett, Manager of Custodial & Safety Services; AAS, Community College of the Air Force.

Layna Corbett, Registration Coordinator; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rev. Rufino Corona, TOR; Pastoral Associate for Household Life/Coordinator of Hall Chaplains; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, The Catholic University of America.

Joshua Costello, Manager of Guest Outreach and Satisfaction; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Thomas J. Costello, Program Manager, Concurrent Enrollment and Head Women’s Tennis Coach; BS, University of Scranton; MPH, East Stroudsburg University; EdS, Seton Hall University.

Mary Katherine Cuccari, Coordinator of Media and Videographer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brandon Dahm, Associate Professor of Philosophy; Iowa State University; MA, Southern Evangelical Seminary; PhD, Baylor University.

Anthony DeFallo, Systems Administrator; IBS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Dawn DeFallo, Manager of Outreach and Evangelization Finance and Data Administration; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Suzannah Delaney, Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Timothy Delaney, Executive Director for Alumni and Constituent Relations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Juliana DeLuca-Daugherty, Assistant Vice President of Student Life Services and Events;; BA, Muskingum University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Daniel Dentino, Vice President of Student Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Providence College; PhD, Duquesne University.

David Deptula, Creative Design Manager.

Erik Dervis, Director of Public Safety; AAS, Jefferson Technical College; AA, West Virginia Northern Community College.

Alberto Descalzo, Associate Professor of Modern Languages & Literature (Spanish); Licensure, MA, PhD, University of Salamanca.

Tanya Dillon, Chemistry Laboratory Manager; BS, West Liberty State College.

William DiPiero, Head Women’s Golf Coach; BS, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Kimberley Donnelly, Instructor of Nursing, Clinical Education Simulator; BS, Kent State University, MSN (FNP), Franciscan University.

Derek Doroski, Professor of Biology; BS, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Georgia Tech and Emory University.

Laura Doty, Functional Analyst.

Robert Dougherty, Vice President of Finance; BA, MBA, The Pennsylvania State University.

Kasia Dudek, Associate Professor of English (Gaming); MA, PhD. Warsaw University.

Ann Dulany, Assistant Vice President of Student Success/Dean of Academic Advising and Operations; BA, MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD Robert Morris University.

Vanessa Edwards, Admissions Recruiter; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jessica Ellingsworth, Project Manager, Personal Vocation/Career Services; BLS, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; MS, University of Phoenix.

Mark Erste, Director of Institutional Research; BS, John Carroll University; MA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jessica Ewell, Associate Professor of Music; BM, BA, University of New Mexico; MM, New England Conservatory of Music; DM, The Catholic University of America.

Michael Fabian, Manager of Facility Maintenance.

David Fatula, Events Coordinator; BS, Indiana University.

Joshua Feibelman, Leadership Gift Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Lisa Ferguson, Director of Marketing and Communications; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Philip T. Fitzgibbons, Assistant Professor of History; BA, MA, University of Pittsburgh; Doctoral Studies, University of Pittsburgh.

Steven Forrester, Manager of Accounting; AA, BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen Frezza, Professor of Software Engineering; BS, MS, PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Rev. Donald Frinsko, TOR; Instructor of Theology; AB, King’s College; MA Villanova University.

Robert Fustich, Enterprise Application Lead; BS, University of Pittsburgh.

Anne Gabor, Student Success Counselor, BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Attila Gabor, Infrastructure Manager.

Dominic Gabriele, Associate Director of Residence Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Logan Gage, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Witworth College, MA, PhD, Balylor University.

Eugene Gan, Professor of Communication Arts; BS, Carnegie Mellon University; MS, PhD, Duquesne University.

Rev. Dennis Gang, TOR; Pastoral Associate; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MDiv, St. Francis Seminary.

Virginia Garrison, Coordinator of Advising and Academic Operations; BS, Texas Christian University.

Sandra Gajtka, Head Men’s Tennis Coach.

Beth Gaughan, Title IX/EEO Coordinator & Youth Protection Officer; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

Kimberly Georgedes, Professor of History; BA, University of Utah; MA, University of Colorado; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Benjamin Gessler, Senior Donor Relations Officer; BA, Grinnell College.

Kathleen Giannamore, Assistant Dean of Online Programming; BS, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Kent State University.

Shelby Gianni, Accessibility Coordinator; BS, West Virginia University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark Ginter, Strategic Partnership Liaison Fellow; BA, University of St. Thomas; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Marquette University.

Sam Glynn,Residence Director, Austria; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Goodwin,Residence Director; BA, University of Dallas.

Kaitlin Gore, Head Women’s Swimming & Diving Coach; BS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Salisbury University.

Patrick Grace, Technical Director of Video Production; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Tina Greathouse, Academic Advisor; BS, Ohio University; MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Justin Greenly, Professor of Engineering; BS, Bucknell University; MS, PhD, Cornell University.

Marilyn Griffin, Online Enrollment Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Eric G. Haenni, Professor of Biology; BA, Hendrix College; PhD, Clemson University.

Scott Hahn, Professor of Theology; BA, Grove City College; MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; PhD, Marquette University.

Benjamin Harris, Assistant Professor of Communication Arts; BA, Franciscan University; MFA, Full Sail University.

Anita Hartzel, Athletic Trainer; BS, Duquesne University; MS, California University of Pennsylvania.

Theodore Harwood, Associate Professor of Classics; BA, Hillsdale College; PhD, Cornell University.

Jeff Hass, Associate Professor of History (Gaming); BA Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA University of Leeds, MA University of Toronto, Pontifical Institute for Mediaeval Studies, Ph.D. University of Leeds.

Lindsey Haynes, Director of Franciscan Life Online; BA, Marietta College

Michael J. Healy, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Loyola University; MA, PhD, University of Dallas.

Matthew Heaps, Network Administrator.

Anne Hendershott, Professor of Sociology; BS, Central Connecticut State University; MS, Central Connecticut State University; PhD, Kent State University.

Caleb Henry, Professor of Political Science; BA, Hillsdale College; MA, PhD, Claremont Graduate University.

Frank W. Hermann, Associate Professor of English; BA, Criswell College; BA, MA, University of Houston; PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

John L. Herrmann, Executive Director of Enrollment Services; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Peter Herrmann, Operations Manager – Rink at Franciscan Square; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jennifer Hickey, Head Women’s Volleyball Coach; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Hickey, Vice President for Advancement; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen M. Hildebrand, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Professor of Theology; BA, University of St. Thomas, Houston; MA, PhD Fordham University.

Mark Hoffkins, Financial Aid Counselor; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brett Holler, Audiovisual Technical Coordinator; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brian Hough, Director of Outreach and Evangelization Operations; BS, Grove City College.

Nicole A. Hough,Project Manager, School of Natural and Applied Sciences; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nicole E. Hough,Project Manager, School of Professional Programs; BS, Grove City College

Catherine Hummel, Front End Developer; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stella Jeffrey, Strategic Partnership Liaison Fellow; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Pontifical John Paul II Institute

Andrew Jones, Assistant Professor of Theology and Consultation to Franciscan University Press; BS, Hillsdale College; MA, Western Washington University; PhD, St. Louis University.

Anna Judge, Instructor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Christin Jungers, Professor of MA Counseling, Dean of School of Professional Programs; BA, MSEd, University of Pittsburgh; PhD, Duquesne University.

Mira Kanzelberger, Senior Research Scientist; BS, California Institute of Technology; PhD, Rutgers University.

Petar Kanzelberger, Creative Videographer.

William Keimig, Assistant Director of the Institute for Catechetics; BS, MPM, University of Maryland at College Park; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Aaron Kelly, Associate Director of Admissions; BS, Southeast Missouri University; MS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Alyssa Kerker, Instructor of Accounting, Business Administration & Economics; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Khlopin, Special Project Planner; BS, Cornell University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Scott King, Leadership Gift Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sean Kirk, Assistant Director of Admissions; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Brian Kissinger, Executive Director of Conferences; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Augustine Institute.

Donald M. Kissinger, Jr., Professor of Counseling; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Kent State University.

Amber Knorr, Instructor of Fine Arts; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Telematic University of Studies

Kenneth Knox, Professor of Business; BA, Wheeling Jesuit College; MS, Mountain State University; PhD, Capella University.

Margaret Konkolics, Manager of O&E Speaker Conference Partner Relations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Kristine,Reference Librarian; BA, Christendom College, MLIS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

Daniel R. Kuebler, Professor of Biology, Head Men's and Women's Cross-Country Coach; BA, MA, Catholic University of America; PhD, University of California, Berkeley.

Joshua Kulseth, Assistant Professor of English; BA, Clemson University; MFA, Hunter College; PhD, Texas Tech University.

Sherri Kurz Descalzo, Associate  Professor of Spanish; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, University of Northern Colorado; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Bartosz Langowski,Assistant Professor of Mathematics; MSc, PhD, Wroclaw University of Technology.

W. Patrick Lee, Professor of Philosophy; BA, University of Dallas; MA, Niagara University; PhD, Marquette University.

Jacqueline Leonard, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Salve Regina College; MSN, Boston College.

Amy Leoni, Director of Library; BA, West Liberty State College; MLIS, Kent State University.

Kathleen Lesnefsky,Mid-Level Gift Officer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Lesnefsky, Director of Student Evangelization and Household Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen Lewis, Professor of English; BA, Swarthmore College; MA, PhD University of Chicago.

Natalie Linn, Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, University of Akron; MSN, University of Pittsburgh; DNP, Waynesburg University.

Denise Lombard, Biology Laboratory Manager; BS, West Liberty State University.

Brian Loot, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, BA Franciscan University of Steubenville; MSN, University of Pittsburgh.

Jose Roberto Lopez Cervantes, Assistant Professor of Engineering; BSc, MSc, Tecnologico de Monterrey.

David Lyle, Controller; BA, Grove City College.

Albert Macre, CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting; BS, BA, Ohio Northern University; MACC, Miami University.

Rev. Nathan Malavolti, TOR; Professor of Chemistry; BS (Chemistry), Millikin University, Decatur, IL; PhD (Chemistry) University of IL; MDiv, (Theology), Washington Theological Union.

Cory Maloney, Professor of Accounting and Business Administration/Dean of Online Programming; BS, University of Dayton; MS, Carlow University; DSc, Robert Morris University.

Tara Mankowski,Assistant Director of Residence Life; BA, MA, Virginia Tech.

Regis Martin, Professor of Theology; BA, Slippery Rock College; MA, Gannon University; STB, STL, STD, University of St. Thomas (The Angelicum), Rome.

Brandon Mason, Visiting Instructor of Business; BS, MS, Texas A & M University; MA, University of Dallas.

James M. Matenaer, Professor of History; BA, University of Wisconsin, MA, University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Wisconsin.

Tracy Mattern, Associate Director of Financial Aid; BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene College.

Christian May, Senior Admissions Counselor; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Nathan May, Admissions Operations Lead; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark T. McGuire, Director of Career Services; BA, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Michael McInnis, Budget and Data Manager; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Margaret McKee,Coordinator of Household Life; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Kyle McKenna, Professor of Biology; BS, PhD, University of Maryland.

Robert McNamara, Associate Professor of Philosophy; BS, BA, National University of Ireland; MA of Theological Studies, International Theological Institute, Gaming Austria; PhD Philosophy, Liverpool Hope University, England.

Ronald McNamara, Coordinator of Student Leadership Development; BA, The George Washington University.

Dana Meadows, Associate Professor of Nursing; BSN, Wheeling Jesuit University; MS, Certified FNP, Franciscan University of Steubenville; DNP, Chatham University.

James Mello, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness; BS, Providence College; MBA, Creighton University; MEd, Franciscan University of Steubenville; EdD, University of Hartford.

Brian Mick, Publications Design Manager; BA, West Virginia University.

Daniel Miles, Director of Annual Giving; BA, University of St. Thomas; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Joshua Miller, Director of Programming and Coaching; BA, Magdalen College; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Duquesne University.

Mark Miller, Assistant Professor of Education; BA, West Liberty University; MA, University of Rio Grande; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Stephen Miller, Professor of Economics; BS, Towson University; PhD, George Mason University.

Ashlee Minto, Clinical Education Coordinator, Instructor of Nursing, RN-Trinity School of Nursing; BSN-Ohio University; MSN (FNP), Franciscan University.

Mark I. Miravalle, Professor of Theology; BA, University of San Francisco; STL, STD, Pontifical University, Rome.

Mitchell Morelli, Sports Information Director; BS, BA, Robert Morris University.

Justin Motto,User Services Manager; BS, MBA Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Jeffrey Morrow, Professor of Theology; BA, Miami University; MA, PhD, University of Dayton.

Bryant Mowry, Assistant Director of Annual Giving; BA, Ave Maria University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Donald Musacchio, General Merchandise Buyer; BS, Rutgers University; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Villanova University.

Amy Myers-Eisnaugle, Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, MSN, Walden University; DNP, University of South Alabama.

Claudia Kaori Nakano Lira, Visual Designer; BS, University of North Alabama; MA, CEI Escuela de Diseno y Marketing.

Vincent Napoli, Videographer/Video Editor.

Charles Nemeth, Professor of Criminal Justice; BA, University of Delaware; JD, University of Baltimore Law; MS, Niagara University, LLM, George Washington University; MA, PhD, Duquesne University.

William Newton, Professor of Theology: BA, John the Baptist R.C. School, Woking, England; MS, International Language Institute, Cairo; MA, University College London and Imperial College London; MA, International Theological Institute, Gaming, Austria; MA, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium; PhD, John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne, Australia.

Barnabas Nixon,Functional Analyst.

Bridget Nohara, Admissions Communications Manager; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Marita O’Brien, Associate Professor of Psychology; BA, Duke University; MS, University of Colorado, Boulder; MS, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology.

Matthew J. O’Brien, Professor of History; AB, College of the Holy Cross; MA, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Robert Olson, Executive Director of Entrepreneurship; BS, Colorado State University; MBA, University of Denver.

Meghan O’Malley, Residence Director, Austria; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Ryan Orr, Instructional Media Designer; AS, Pittsburgh Technical Institute.

David Owens, Manager of Grounds; AAS, The Ohio State University.

Shane Owens, Assistant Professor of Theology; BA, University of Miami; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, The Catholic University of America.

Robert Palladino, Director of Chapel Ministries; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Katherine Parrish, Admissions Counselor; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Sr. M. Johanna ParuchOSF; Professor of Theology; BA, St. Louis University; MA, Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum, Rome); PhD, Maryvale Institute, England.

Joseph Pathakamuri, Professor of Biology; BS, MS, Sri Venkateswara University, India; MS, Jawaharial Nehru Technological University, India; PhD, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.

James C. Pauley, Professor of Catechetics; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; STL, STD, University of St. Mary of the Lake.

Christopher Payne, Assistant Professor of Biology; BS, Saint Vincent College; PhD, University of North Carolina.

Jody Peeler, Director of Financial Aid; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University; MBA Tiffin University.

Eileen Perez, Manager of Adult Programming; BA, University of California Santa Cruz.

Brenan Pergi, Senior Vice President/Chief of Staff; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John P. Perozich, Professor of Biology; BS, Lebanon Valley College; PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Rachel Perrier, Assistant Professor of Mathematics; BS, Whitworth University; PhD, Washington State University.

Douglas Perry, Executive Director of Leadership Institute; BA, Kenyon College; JD, Cornell Law School.

Dominique Petitjean,Manager of Engagement and Creative Design; BA, Texas Tech University.

Daniella Pillar, Head Women’s Softball Coach; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John D. Pilsner, Assistant Professor of English; BA, Hofstra University, MA, University of Toronto; PhD, Graduate School & University Center of The City University of New York (CUNY).

Meagan Pirro, Manager of Admissions Events; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Pizzuti, Executive Director of Legal Affairs; BA, Bethany College; JD, Ohio Northern University.

Alex M. Plato, Associate Professor of Philosophy; BS, Corban University; MA, Biola University; PhD, St. Louis University.

Valerie Plaus, Associate Professor of Physics; BS, University of Guelph; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Rev. Gregory Plow, TOR; Associate to the VP of Franciscan Life; BA, University of North Carolina; MDiv, Washington Theological Union; MSA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

David Prosen, Assistant Director of Baron Counseling Center; BA/BS, University of Akron; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Corinne Purcell, Associate  Director of Admissions; BA Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Colleen Rainone, Director of Sales, Engagement, and Publications; BA, Emmanuel College.

Patrick Rall, Senior Analyst; BS, Baldwin Wallace University; MS, National Technological University.

Jeffrey Rankin, Associate Professor of Marketing; BS, MBA, University of Pittsburgh.

Michael Rankin, Instructor of Nursing; BA, BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MS, Liberty University.

Stephen Rasche, Director of the Institute of Catholic Humanitarian Service / Professor of Theology; BA, Boston University; JD, University of San Diego.

Timothy Reardon, Vice President for Enrollment Management; BA, MPA, Norwich University.

Brian Rechen, Director of Advancement Services; BS, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; BSN, Duquesne University; MSN, Walden University.

John H. Recznik, Associate Director of Student Engagement and Assessment; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rashad Akhter Rehman,Assistant Professor of Philosophy; BA, King’s University College; PhD, University of Toronto.

Benjamin Reinhard, Professor of English; BA, Purdue University; MMS, PhD, University of Notre Dame.

Megan Reister, Professor of Education; BS, Indiana University; MS Kutztown University; PhD, University of North Carolina

Nicholas Riccardi, Project Manager, School of Theology and Philosophy; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Robert Rice, Professor of Theology; BA, Rollins College; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Maryvale Institute.

Brent Ridenour, Head Men’s Soccer Coach; BS, BA, Ohio Northern University; MEd, Bowling Green State University.

Rev. Shawn RobersonTOR; University Chaplain; BS, Catholic University; MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Amy Roberts, Associate Professor of Theology/Catechetics; BA, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, University of Notre Dame (Australia).

Rev. Luke Robertson, TOR; Assistant University Chaplain and Instructor of Social Work and Field Placement Coordinator; BA, University of Warwick; MSW, University of Kentucky; MA, MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Jeffrey J. Rohde, Professor of Chemistry; BS, The Ohio State University; PhD, Harvard University.

M. Jacqueline Romano, Student Accounts Manager; BA, Wheeling Jesuit University.

John Romanowsky,Executive Director of Marketing and Communications; BA, Queen’s University; MA, Dominican House of Studies; PhD, Catholic University of America.

Philip Rook,Director of Real Estate Operations and Development; BS, MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Rebecca Rook, Associate Professor of Education; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Robert Morris University.

Peter Rosaschi, Assistant Director for Athletics-Gameday and Marketing/Head Men's Lacrosse Coach; BS, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; MBA, Long Island University.

Tilman Ruesch, Assistant Professor of International Business (Austria program); Mechanical Engineering, University of Munich; PhD., University of German Federal Armed Forces, Munich.

Christina Safranski, Professor of Mathematics; B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Notre Dame.

Rev. Jonathan St. Andre, TOR; Vice President of Franciscan Life; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, St. Bonaventure University; MDiv, Washington Theological Union.

Demetrios Sakkos, Project Manager, Physical Plant; MEng, City College of New York.

Maria Salamida, Coordinator of Liturgical Music; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Stephen Sammut, Professor of Psychology; BPharm, Monash University; PhD, University of Malta.

Deborah Savage, Professor of Theology; BS, San Jose State University; MA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul School of Divinity; PhD, Marquette University.

Christopher Savageau, Assistant Director of Residence Life; BA, St. Gregory the Great Seminary.

Brian Scarpone, Assistant Professor of Business; BS, The Ohio State University; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

David Schaefer, Professor of Communication Arts; BA, MA, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; PhD, The Ohio State University.

David Schmiesing, Dean for Personal Vocation; BA, MSEd, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Marianna Schmiesing,Content Strategist; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Diann Schmitt, Assistant Professor of Nursing; RN, Trinity Health System School of Nursing; BSN, MSN, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

JoAnn Sciarrino, Professor of Business; BA, Michigan State University; MBA, Goizueta Business School, Emory University.

Carol Scurti, Project Manager; BA, The University of Akron

Michael Seibert,Assistant Professor of Engineering; BS, MS, Villanova University; PhD, The Catholic University of America

Matthew Shea, Assistant Professor of Philosophy; BA, Boston College; PhD, Saint Louis University

Fr. William SheeTOR; Pastoral Associate, BS, Saint Francis University. MDiv, Catholic University of America

Robert Siemens, Director of the School of Spiritual Direction; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville

Michael G. Sirilla, Professor of Theology; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.

Brian Sizemore, Director of Web Operations; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Emily Sobeck, Associate Professor of Education; BA & MEd, California University of Pennsylvania; PhD, University of Pittsburgh.

Scott Sollom, Professor of Theology/Catechetics; BA, MA, Franciscan University.

Kathleen M. Spinnenweber, Professor of Spanish; BA, MA, SUNY at Stony Brook; MA, PhD, Princeton University.

Aaron Spoelman,Assistant Sports Information Director; BS. University of Arizona.

Iliana Spoelman, Assistant Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations and Head Women’s Basketball Coach; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Joanne Storm Gallagher, Professor of Psychology; BA, Lycoming College; MA, PhD, Kent State University.

Zachary Stueve, Visiting Instructor of Psychology; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MTS, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family.

Gerriet Suiter, Enrollment Operations and Data Coordinator; BA, University of Minnesota; MA, University of St. Thomas.

Paul Symington, Professor of Philosophy; BA, Roberts Wesleyan College; MA, Northeastern Seminary; MA, Boston College; PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo.

Gabriela Taylor, Director of Student Success; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Bill Thomas, Executive Director of Human Resources; BA, Ohio Northern University; MA, Saint Francis University.

Dreama Thompson, Manager of University Store.

Benjamin Toner, Application Administrator.

Dean Tremblay,Video Producer; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Aaron Urbanczyk, Professor of English; BA, MA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; PhD, Florida State University.

Victoria Vas, Assistant Director of Admissions; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

James VanVolkinburg, Executive Director of Physical Plant Services; BS, Pennsylvania state University; MBA, Waynesburg University.

Elisabeth Velasquez, O&E Finance Coordinator; AA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

John Paul Von Arx, Coordinator of Worship; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

James Vranish, Associate Professor of Chemistry; BS, University of Notre Dame; PhD, Texas A & M University.

Michael Waldstein, Professor of Theology; BA, Thomas Aquinas College; PhD, University of Dallas; SSL, Pontifical College-Rome; ThD, Harvard Divinity School.

Jessica Walker, Marketing & Communications Writer; BA, Seton Hill University; MA, West Virginia University.

John Walker, Associate Professor of Fine Arts; BFA Roger Williams University, MFA American Conservatory Theater.

Joseph Wallace, Director of Community Relations/Head Men's Basketball Coach; BA, West Liberty University.

Victoria Wangler, Outreach Stewardship Coordinator; BA, St. Bonaventure University.

Martin Watjen, Manager of Outreach and Evangelization Logistics and Parish Missions; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mark Watry, Associate Professor of Chemistry; BS, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, PhD, University of Oregon.

Sarah Wear, Professor of Classics; BA, University of Chicago; MLit, PhD, Trinity College.

Michael J. Welker, Professor of Economics; AA, St. Petersburg Junior College; BS, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, University of South Florida; PhD, Kent State University.

Bryan Wells, Manager of Youth Programming; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Mary Whitehead,Residence Director; BA, Benedictine College.

Tanner Whitham,Director of Digital Marketing; BA, Southern Methodist University; MBA, Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Fr. Patrick Whittle, TOR,

Petroc Willey, Professor of Catechetics; B.D.Hons (1st class), King's College, London, Ph.D. (Moral Philosophy), University of Liverpool; STL, Pontifical University, Maynooth PhD, Lateran Pontifical University, Rome.

Timothy J. Williams, Professor of French; BMus, University of Tulsa; MMus, MA, University of Kansas; PhD, University of Kansas.

Thomas Wilson, Associate Professor of Business; BA, College of Steubenville; MA, John Carroll University; JD, Pettit College of Law, Ohio Northern University.

Thomas Wolter, Executive Director of the Austrian Program; STB, MA, Katholieke Universiteit.

Jacob W. Wood, Associate Professor of Theology MA, St. Mary’s College, University of St. Andrews; PhD, The Catholic University of America.

Thomas Workman, Associate Professor of Psychology, Sociology & Social Work; BA California University of Pennsylvania; MS California University of Pennsylvania, ABD Duquesne.

Jack C.K. Wu, Assistant Librarian; BA, Lincoln University; MLS, Certificate in LS, University of Pittsburgh.

Rhett Young, Director of Missionary Outreach; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MEd, Xavier University.

Zachariah Zdinak, Interlibrary Loan/Periodicals Librarian; BA, Franciscan University of Steubenville; MA, Kent State University.

Cristian Zuccarini, Director of HR and Organizational Effectiveness; MS, LUMSA University, Rome; Laurea (Master’s Equivalent), University of Rome.

 

Last updated 6/20/2024