2016-2017 Graduate Catalog

Full-Time Faculty

*tenured

**tenured effective 9/1/17

Eman Abdelfattah

Lecturer

Computer Science/Information Technology

B.Sc., Alexandria University

M.S., Ph.D., University of Bridgeport

Sandra Adams

Associate Professor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BA, C.P.C., MS, University of Hawaii

Joseph A. Alicastro

Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BS, Boston University

*Eid A. Alkhatib

Chairperson, Chemistry

Director, Master of Science in Chemistry

Associate Professor

Chemistry

BS, Kuwait University

MS, University of New York

Ph.D., University Rhode Island

Benjamin J. Alper

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

BA, BS, Clemson University

Ph.D., University of Georgia

Abu Amin

Assistant Professor

Finance

BBA, MBA, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

MS, University of Nottingham, U.K.

Ph.D., University of Houston

*Jeanine K. Andreassi

Associate Professor

Management

AB, Lafayette College

MBA, Ph.D., City University of New York, Baruch College

*Joseph H. Audie

Associate Professor

Chemistry

BS, Hofstra University

MS, University of Connecticut

Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

**Anita August

Associate Professor

English

BA, University of Louisiana

MFA, California Institute of the Arts

Ph.D., University of Texas at El Paso

Jesse I. Bailey

Assistant Professor

Philosophy

BA, University of Texas at Austin

MA, St. John’s College

Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

*Kirk Bartholomew

Associate Professor

Biology

BS, Ph.D., University of Vermont

Marlene Beck

Associate Dean

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Western Connecticut State University

MSN, Sacred Heart University

DNP, Case Western Reserve University

*Mark A. Beekey

Associate Professor

Biology

BS, Juniata College

Ph.D., University of Delaware

Lori B. Bindig

Director, Master of Arts in Communication

Program Director, Performing Arts

Assistant Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, MA, University of Hartford

BFA, The Hartt School, University of Hartford

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Wendy Bjerke

Clinical Associate Professor

Exercise Science

BS, University of California at Davis

MS, Southern Connecticut State University

Ph.D., Walden University

*Yvette Blanchard

Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, MS, Universite de Montreal

D.Sc., Boston University

Jody Bortone

Associate Dean, College of Health Professions

Chairperson, Occupational Therapy and Health Sciences

Director, Occupational Therapy Program

Clinical Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

BS, Columbia University

MA, New York University

Ed.D., Fordham University

Donna M. Bowers

Clinical Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, Northeastern University

MPH, Southern Connecticut State University

*Rachel E. Bowman

Chairperson, Psychology

Professor

Psychology

BS, MA, Appalachian State University

Ph.D., City University of New York–Hunter

Beth Boyd

Director, Nursing Simulation & Clinical Laboratories

Nursing

M.S.N., University of Hartford

B.S.N., Fairfield University

*Benoit Boyer

Professor

Accounting

BS, University of Montreal

Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles

Bernadette M. Boyle

Assistant Professor

Mathematics

BA, Providence College

MS, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Holly Bradley, DNP

Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Western Connecticut State University

MSN, DNP University of Connecticut

Stephen Briner

Assistant Professor

Psychology

BA, Lyon College

MS, University of MempChis

Ph.D., DePaul University

Charles Britton

Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BA, Hartwick College

MAT, Quinnipiac University

6th Year, Southern Connecticut State University

Executive Leadership 093 and Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Derek B. Brown

Assistant Professor

Social Work

BA University of Virginia

MSW, University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Fordham University

*Stephen M. Brown

Professor

Management

BA, University of Massachusetts

MA, University of Rhode Island

Ed.D., Boston University

*Antoinette Bruciati

Coordinator for Education Technology

Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, MS, Southern Connecticut State University

MA, Sacred Heart University

Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

**Pamela Buck

Associate Professor

English

BA, Wellesley College

MA, University of Chicago

Ph.D., Tufts University

Stephen C. Burrows

Chairperson, Health Science and Leadership

Program Director, Health Science

Program Director, Healthcare Informatics

Clinical Assistant Professor

BS, Brooklyn College of the City University of New York

DPM, Barry University

MBA, Sacred Heart University

Colleen Butler-Sweet

Assistant Professor

Sociology

BA, Mount Holyoke College

Ph.D., Boston University

*Jeffrey P. Cain

Associate Professor

English

AB, Upsala College

MA, University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Carolyn Calconer-Horne

Assistant Professor

Speech Language Pathology

BA, SUNY, Binghamton

MS, CUNY, Hunter College

David Cameron

Clinical Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, Central Connecticut State University

BS, MA, University of Connecticut

Ph.D., New York University

*James C. Carl

Dean, Farrington College of Education

Professor

Teacher Education

BA, Union College

MA, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Patricia Carl-Stannard

Associate Professor

Social Work

BS, Southern Connecticut State University

MSW, Ohio State University

Michael S. Carriger

Director, Human Resources Management

Assistant Professor

Management

BS, DM, University of Maryland

MS, University of Pennsylvania

*Karen T. Cascini

Accounting and Information Systems

Professor

Accounting

BS, MS, University of New Haven

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

*James Castonguay

Director, School of Communication and Media Arts

Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, Clark University

MA, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

*Robin L. Cautin, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Professor

Psychology

BA, University of Delaware

MA, Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

*John Chalykoff

Dean, Jack Welch College of Business

Professor

Management

BA, Boston College

MBA, University of Western Ontario

Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Karen Christensen

Director, Griswold Campus

Clinical Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, MS, 6th Year, Southern Connecticut State University

Ph.D., Union Institute

Valerie L. Christian

Assistant Professor

Management

BA, Colgate University

MBA, The Amos Tuck School of Business Administration, Dartmouth College

*Kevin K. Chui

Chairperson, Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

Program Director

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science

BS, MS, Long Island University

Ph.D., New York University

DPT, MGH Institute of Health Professions

Doctoral Level Academic Certificate, Regis University

Moshe Cohen

Instructor

Computer Science/Information Technology

B.S., M.S., University of New Haven

Michelle A. Cole

Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Saint Joseph College

MSN, University of Hartford

DNP, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

*Maureen A. Conard

Associate Professor

Psychology

BA, Providence College

MA, Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Linda L. Cook

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Ohio State University

MPH, New York Medical College

DNP, University of Connecticut

Timothy J. Crader

Visiting Assistant Professor

Management

AS, Norwalk State Technical College

BS, University of Connecticut

MBA, Sacred Heart University

DBA, University of Phoenix

Bronwyn Cross-Denny

Chairperson, Social Work

Assistant Professor

Social Work

BS, Western Michigan University

MSW, Ph.D., Fordham University

Rosemary M. Danaher

Instructor

Mathematics

BS, Fairfield University

MBA, University of New Haven

*Debra Danowski

Associate Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BS, Sacred Heart University

MS, Syracuse University

Ph.D., Capella University

Robin L. Danzak

Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, New College of Florida

MA, Universidad de Concepción, Chile

Ph.D., University of South Florida

Maryanne Davidson

Program Director, First Professional Degree Assistant Professor

Nursing

BS, College of Mount Saint Vincent

MS, DNSc, Yale University School of Nursing

*John S. de Graffenried

Associate Professor

Art and Design

BA, University of Miami

MFA, Vermont College of Norwich University

*Lesley A. DeNardis

Director, Global Studies

Associate Professor

Political Science

BA, Connecticut College

MA, George Washington University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Susan DeNisco

Executive Director, Center for Community Health and Wellness

Associate Professor

Nursing

BSN, Western Connecticut State University

MS, Pace University

DNP, Case Western Reserve University

Nancy L. Dennert

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Barry University

MS, Southern Connecticut State University

MSN, Sacred Heart University

*Suzanne M. Deschênes

Associate Professor

Biology

BA, College of the Holy Cross

Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

K. Kathy Dhanda

Professor

Management

BS, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Eleni Diakogeorgiou

Clinical Assistant Professor

Human Movement Science

BS, University of Connecticut

MBA, Sacred Heart University

Cynthia A. Dieterich

Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BS, M.Ed., Cleveland State University

Ph.D., Kent State University

Michael Dion

Director, SHU Onsite COhort Programs & Clinical Partnerships

BSN University of Connecticut

MSN, University of Colorado

MBA, Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ph.D., Nursing, University of Connecticut

Mary Alice Donius

Dean, College of Nursing

Professor

Nursing

BSN, D’Youville College

M.Ed., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Jill Douglass

Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, Louisiana State University

MA, Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Christine D. Douville

Clinical Instructor

Nursing

BSN, St. Anselm

MSN, Sacred Heart University

Clotilde Dudley-Smith

Assistant Professor

Health Science

BS, Ed.D., University of Bridgeport

MPA, University of New Haven

*Kwamie O. Dunbar

Director, Master of Science in Finance

Assistant Dean, Jack Welch College of Business

Associate Professor

Finance

BS, University of the West Indies

MS, Fairfield University

MBA, Sacred Heart University

Ph.D., Fordham University

Onoriode O. Ekeh

Director, Living and Learning Communities

Assistant Professor

Theology

BS, Daemen College

MA, Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

*Michael J. Emery

Associate Dean, College of Health Professions

Chairperson, Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science

Director, Physical Therapy Program

Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Vermont

Ann-Marie Evans

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Southern Connecticut State University

MSN, Sacred Heart University

Richard Falco

Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, State University of New York at Stony Brook

*Linda Farber

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

BS, Dickinson College

MS, Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Beverly Fein

Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

Associate Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, University of Pennsylvania

MS, Temple University

Ed.D., University of Bridgeport

Heather A. Ferrillo

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Western Connecticut State University

MSN, Sacred Heart University

John Fleming

Lecturer

Chemistry

BS, Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D., Michigan State University

Kimberly A. Foito

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

ASN, BSN, Salve Regina University

MSN, Sacred Heart University

*Thomas V. Forget

Associate Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BA, MA, Ph.D., Fordham University

Eric B. Freedman

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BA, Swarthmore College

MA, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison

Mark E. Frizzell

Clinical Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BS, M.Ed., Fitchburg State University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Lenore D. Frost

Clinical Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

BS, Quinnipiac University

M.A., University of Phoenix

Ph.D., Walden University

Susan B. Gannon

Instructor

Psychology

BA, Sacred Heart University

MS, Southern Connecticut State University

John Gerlach

Senior Business Executive in Residence and Associate Professor

Economics and Finance

BS, Drexel University

MBA, University of Pennsylvania

Michael F. Giarratano

Chairperson, Teacher Education

Clinical Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BA, Boston College

MS, 6th Year, University of Bridgeport

Randall G. Glading

Chairperson, Leadership and Literacy

Director, Educational Leadership Program

Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BS, State University of New York at Cortland

MS, Long Island University

Ph.D., Fordham University

Constance H. Glenn

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, MSN, Sacred Heart University

Gregory J. Golda

Coordinator, Digital Communication

Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BS, State University of New York at Buffalo

MS, M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Susan Goncalves

Assistant Professor

Nursing

RN, St. Vincent’s School of Nursing

BSN, Sacred Heart University

MS, University of New Haven

*Hema Gopalakrishnan

Associate Professor

Mathematics

BS, MS, Bombay University

MS, Marquette University

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

George K. Goss

Instructor

Mathematics

BS, Southern Connecticut State College

MS, Michigan State University

MA, Wesleyan University

*Sidney P. Gottlieb

Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

AB, Bates College

MA, M.Phil., Ph.D., Rutgers University

*Charlotte M. Gradie

Chairperson, History

Program Director, Latin American Studies Minor

Professor

History

BA, MA, Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Ruth Grant

Assistant Professor

Psychology

BA, MA, University of Bridgeport

Ph.D., Columbia University

Tanya M. Grant

Assistant Professor

Criminal Justice

BA, Fairfield University

MS, University of New Haven

Ph.D., Capella University

*June-Ann Greeley

Program Director, Catholic Studies Minor

Program Director, Middle Eastern Studies Minor

Associate Professor

Religious Studies

BA, Connecticut College

MA, University of Connecticut

MA, Ph.D., Fordham University

*Anna E. Greer

Associate Professor

Exercise Science

BS, Furman University

MS, University of Florida

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

*Beau K. Greer

Program Director, Masters of Science in Exercise Science and Nutrition

Associate Professor

Exercise Science

BS, MA, Furman University

Ph.D., Florida State University

*Richard M. Grigg

Professor

Religious Studies

BA, University of Iowa

M.Div., Drew University

Ph.D., University of Iowa

Jason K. Grimes

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, MPT, Quinnipiac University

Rebecca Grizzle

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Virginia Commonwealth University

MSN, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Ph.D., in Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham

*Frances S. Grodzinsky

Co-Director, Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics

Professor

Computer Science/Information Technology

AB, University of Rochester

MA, Ph.D., University of Illinois

*Andra Gumbus

Chairperson, Management

Professor

Management

BA, Miami University

MPA, University of New Haven

Ed.D., University of Bridgeport

**Chun “Grace” Guo

Associate Professor

Management

BA, Sichuan International Studies University, China

MBA, Oklahoma State University

Ph.D, University of Massachusetts

*Dhia A. Habboush

Professor

Chemistry

B.Sc., University of Baghdad, Iraq

Ph.D., University of Southampton, England

Lola Halperin

Clinical Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

BS, Tel-Aviv University, Israel

MA, New York University

Ronald Hamel

Instructor

Psychology

BS, Post College

MA, Southern Connecticut State University

Velma E. Heller

Director, Elementary Education

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BA, City University of New York, Queens College

MS, Ed.D., University of Bridgeport

Carolyn Falconer-Horne

Assistant Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, SUNY, Binghamton

MS, CUNY, NY

Linda Hughen

Assistant Professor

Finance

BS, West Virginia University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

W. Keener Hughen

Assistant Professor

Finance

BS, University of Georgia

Ph.D., Duke University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Marie Hulme

Lecturer

English

BA, Smith College

MA, New York University

MAT, Sacred Heart University

MFA, Fairfield University

Mary E. Ignagni

Program Director, Women’s Studies Minor

Lecturer

Psychology

BS, Central Michigan University

MA, New York University

MS, Baruch College, CUNY

Ph.D., City University of New York

*Pearl Jacobs

Associate Professor

Criminal Justice

BA, Hunter College

MPA, Long Island University

Ph.D., Fordham University

Reynold Jaglal

Director of Clinical Education

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physician Assistant Studies

B.A., Western Connecticut State University

B.S., PA Certificate, Long Island University/Brooklyn Hospital Physician Assistant Program

M.B.A., University of New Haven

*Mark Jareb

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Strategic Planning

College of Arts and Sciences

Associate Professor

Biology

BS, Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D., University of Virginia

Jing “Jack” Jiang

Assistant Professor

Finance

BA, Nankai University

International MBA, Tsinghua University with Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Mary-Ellen Johnson

Clinical Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

BS, Dominican College

MS, Sacred Heart University

O.T.D., Creighton University

Jo-Marie Kasinak

Instructor

Biology

BS, Sacred Heart University

MS, Auburn University

*Christopher J. Kelly

Chairperson, Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies

Associate Professor

Religious Studies

BA, MA, University of South Florida

Ph.D., University of Iowa

Cara E. Kilgallen

Director, Writing Programs

Assistant Professor

English

BA, Colby College

MA, Ph.D., Fordham University

*Efim Kinber

Professor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BS, MS, Ph.D., Latvia University

Ph.D., Steklov Institute of Math

Kenneth A. Knies

Director, Honors LLC

Assistant Professor

Philosophy

BA, Brown University

MA, Ph.D., Stony Brook University

*Heather Miller Kuhaneck

Associate Professor

Occupational Therapy

BS, Boston University

MS, Ohio State University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Gregory Kyrytschenko

Associate Director, Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Instructor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BS, MBA, Sacred Heart University

Tammy M. Lampley

Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, MSN, Gardner-Webb University

PhD, University of Nevada

*Kittipong Laosethakul

Associate Professor

Information Systems

BS, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

MS, University of Alabama

Ph.D., Auburn University

*Michael D. Larobina

University Counsel

Professor

Management

BA, Pace University

JD, University of Bridgeport

LLM, Fordham University School of Law

Leanna Lawter

Assistant Professor

Management

BA, Colgate University

MS, University of Vermont

MBA, University of Connecticut

Ph.D., City University of New York

**Andrew Lazowski

Associate Professor

Mathematics

BS, Hofstra University

Ph.D., Wesleyan University

Marian Leal

Instructor

Biology

BS, MS, St. John’s University

Joslin B. Leasca

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Regents University

MSN, DNP, University of Rhode Island

Corinne A. Lee

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, State University of New York, Binghamton

MSN, Hunter College

*Nathan Lewis

Associate Professor

Art and Design

BA, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

MFA, Tufts University

Ciara Leydon

Associate Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, Trinity College

MA, George Washington University

Ph.D., Northwestern University

Justin Liberman

Clinical Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, Sacred Heart University

MFA, Columbia University

*Stephen J. Lilley

Chairperson, Sociology

Professor

Sociology

BA, College of the Holy Cross

MA, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Ralph Lim

Associate Professor

Economics and Finance

BSE, Princeton University

MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Kevin Liner

Instructor

Teacher Education

BA, BS, MA, University of Connecticut

*Maria Lizano-DiMare

Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, University of Switzerland

MA, Ed.D., University of Hartford

Jesse Llyod

Clinical Assistant Professor

Exercise Science

BS, SUNY Brockport

MS, Syracuse University

Karl M. Lorenz

Director, Secondary Education

Clinical Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, Illinois Benedictine College

MA, Ed.D., Columbia University

*Michelle Loris

Associate Dean of Curriculum and Special Projects

College of Arts and Sciences

Chairperson, Catholic Studies

Professor

English

BA, Sacred Heart University

MA, MS, University of Bridgeport

Ph.D., Fordham University

Psy.D., Antioch University New England

*Peter Loth

Professor

Mathematics

MS equiv., University of Erlangen, Nurnberg, Germany

Ph.D., Wesleyan University

Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Luna-Nevarez

Assistant Professor

Marketing

BS, MS, Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education

MBA, Ph.D., New Mexico State University

*Bridget Lyons

Professor

Economics and Finance

BA, Georgetown University

MS, Columbia University

DPS, Pace University

Anthony D. Macari

Executive Director

Graduate Programs

Clinical Assistant Professor

Finance

BA, MBA, University of Connecticut

JD, Pace University

*Richard M. Magee

Chairperson, English

Associate Professor

English

BA, University of California at Berkeley

MA, Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Ph.D., Fordham University

Mahfuja Malik

Assistant Professor

Accounting

MBA, University of Dhaka

MBA, Brandeis University

Ph.D., Boston University

*Khawaja A. Mamun

Chairperson, Economics and Finance

Associate Professor

Economics and Finance

BSS, MSS, MBA, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

MA, Ph.D., Southern Methodist University

Christel Manning

Professor

Religious Studies

BA, Tufts University

MA, Ph.D., University of California

*Claire Marrone

Coordinator, French and Italian

Professor

Foreign Languages and Cultures

BA, University of Delaware

MA, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

*Robert F. Marsh

Associate Professor

Management

BS, Miami University

MBA, Xavier University

Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Angela Martinelli

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Western Connecticut State University

MSN, University of Connecticut

PhD, Catholic University of America

*Mark J. Mascia

Chairperson, Foreign Languages and Cultures

Coordinator, Spanish

Associate Professor

Foreign Languages and Cultures

BA, University of Pennsylvania

MA, M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

Ellen Massucci

Clinical Instructor

Coordinator of Educational Placements

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, Boston College

MA, University of Connecticut

MPH, SCSU

*Jennifer Mattei

Professor

Biology

BS, University of Maryland

MFS, Yale University

Ph.D., SUNY at Stony Brook

Keri A. Matthews

Instructor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BA, Tufts University

MS, University of New Haven

Damon Maulucci

Director, Master of Arts in Film and Television Production

Visiting Assistant Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, MA, University of Massachusetts

MFA, Columbia University

William F. Mayer

Director, Master of Science in Applied Psychology

Lecturer

Psychology

BA, Colorado State University

MA, Psy.D., Alliant International University

*Robin L. McAllister

Associate Professor

English

BA, Wesleyan University

MA, Ph.D., Princeton University

*James E. McCabe

Chairperson, Criminal Justice

Associate Professor

Criminal Justice

BA, City University of New York, Queens College

MA, State University of New York, Empire State College

MA, City University of New York, John Jay College

M.Phil., Ph.D., City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center

Sharon M. McCloskey

Clinical Assistant Professor

Occupational Therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (BS OT, equivalent)

MBA, University of New Haven

*Robert C. McCloud

Faculty Representative and Advisor, Fulbright

Associate Professor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BA, Williams College

Ed.D., University of Bridgeport

*Enda F. McGovern

Associate Professor

Marketing

BE, MBA, University College, Galway, Ireland

Ph.D., Brunel University, United Kingdom

Kimberly McKinnon

Lab Instructor

Nursing

ADN, Greater Hartford Community College

BA, Albertus Magnus

MSN, Sacred Heart University

Jennifer P. McLaughlin

Assistant Director, Academic Advising

Instructor

History

BA, Fordham University

MA, College of William and Mary

*Dawn K. Melzer

Associate Professor

Psychology

BA, State University of New York at Binghamton

MS, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

*Steven J. Michels

Professor

Political Science

BS, Eastern Michigan University

MS, University of Georgia

Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago

*Anca C. Micu

Associate Dean, Jack Welch College of Business

Associate Professor

Marketing

BS, BA, Academy for Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania

MBA, Ph.D., University of Missouri

*Andrew Miller

Director, SCMA Graduate Programs

Director, Master of Arts in Sports Communication and Media

Associate Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

AB, University of Michigan

MA, University of Iowa

Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

**Kerry A. Milner

Associate Professor

Nursing

BSN, University of Connecticut

MSN, Southern Connecticut State University

DNSc, Yale University School of Nursing

*Mindy Miserendino

Associate Professor

Psychology

BA, Franklin and Marshall College

MA, Ph.D., New York University

Theresa Miyashita

Program Director, Athletic Training

Assistant Professor

Athletic Training

BS, Canisius College

MA, University of North Carolina

Ph.D., Colorado State University

*Jason Molitierno

Chairperson, Mathematics

Associate Professor

Mathematics

BS, Connecticut College

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Matthew F. Moran

Program Director, Undergraduate Exercise Science

Associate Professor

Exercise Science

BS, The College of William and Mary

MS, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

**Amanda Moras

Director, Thomas More Honors Program

Associate Professor

Sociology

BA, William Patterson University

MA, Ph.D., University of Florida

*Patrick W. Morris, Jr.

Director, Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

Associate Professor

Criminal Justice

BS, University of Delaware

MPA, University of New Haven

Ph.D., City University of New York

Linda S. Morrow

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Edinboro State University

MSN, George College and State University

MBA, Mercer University

DNP, Duquesne University

Marilyn Moss

Lecturer

Biology

B.A., University of New Hampshire

M.D., Yale University of School of Medicine

Marcus B. Müller

Assistant Professor

Management at Luxembourg

S.Sc., Hoschschule Für Technik Und Wirtschaft, Germany

MBA, Melbourne Business School, Australia

Ph.D., University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia

*Pilar Munday

Associate Professor

Foreign Languages and Cultures

AS, BA, University of Granada, Spain

MA, Ph.D., New York University

Annmarie Murphy

Lecturer

Psychology

BA, State University of New York, Albany

MS, Ph.D., Rutgers University

*Edward T. Murray

Director, MAT

Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, MS, Southern Connecticut State University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Joseph L. Nagy

Instructor

English

BA, Fairfield University

MA, Regis University

Gerald E. Neipp

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BS, Boston University

MS, Central Connecticut State University

Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University

Eric Nemec

Director of Research and Assessment

Clinical Associate Professor

Physician Assistant Studies

Pharm.D., Duquesne University, Mylan School of Pharmacy

Terry Neu

Director, Special Education

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BA, Harding University

MS, University of Central Arkansas

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Adam R. Olsen

Principal Faculty, Instructor

Physician Assistant Studies

B.S., University at Albany, State University of New York

B.S., Touro College, School of Health Sciences Physician Assistant Program

*Lucjan T. Orlowski

Director, DBA in Finance

Professor

Economics and Finance

MA, Ph.D., Academy of Economy, Katowice, Poland

Paul E. Pabst

Coordinator, Sports Communication and Media Professional Development

Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, Southern Illinois University

*Rupendra Paliwal

Associate Professor

Economics and Finance

BE, Govt. Engineering College, Jabalpur, India

MBA, ICFAI Business School, Ahmedabad, India

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Linda-Jo Pallotto-Russo

Instructor

Nursing

ASN, St. Vincent’s College of Nursing

BSN, Albertus Magnus College

MSN, University of Hartford

*Danny A. Pannese

Associate Professor

Accounting

BS, Sacred Heart University

MS, University of New Haven

Phani C. Papachristos

Instructor

Mathematics

BS, MS, Southern Connecticut State University

Richard Pate

Assistant Professor

Business Law Management

BA, University of Bridgeport

JD, Quinnipiac College

*Rhea Paul

Chairperson and Program Director, Speech- Language Pathology

Professor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, Brandeis University

Ed.M., Harvard University

Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

Susan Ringler Pet

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BA, Dartmouth College

MS, University of Rochester Graduate School of Education and Human Development

Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Neag School of Education

*Barbara J. Pierce

Chairperson, Biology

Associate Professor

Biology

B.Sc., Eastern Connecticut State University

MA, Central Connecticut State University

Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Cristina M. Pino

Clinical Instructor

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, Fairfield University

MA, New York University

Domenick Pinto

Chairperson, Computer Science and Information Technology

Director, Master of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology

Associate Professor

Computer Science/Information Science

BS, Fairfield University

MA, Fordham University

MA, Southern Connecticut State University

MS, Polytechnic Institute of New York

Harry Pomeranz

Director, Didactic Education

Clinical Associate Professor

Physician Assistant Studies

B.S., PA Certificate, Long Island University

M.S., Long Island University

Gordon Purves

Assistant Professor

Philosophy

BA, Bucknell University

Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Kristin Rainville

Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BS, Saint Bonaventure University

MS, University of Bridgeport

CAS, Fairfield University

Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Lauren J. Rapacki

Assistant Professor

Teacher Education

BS, MA, Fairfield University

Ph.D., Indiana University

*Gerald F. Reid

Director, SHU Dingle

Director, Center for Irish Cultural Studies

Program Director, Irish Studies Minor

Professor

Sociology/Anthropology

BA, MA, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

MA, University of Chicago

Taryn Rogers

Clinical Assistant Professor

Director of Clinical Education

Speech-Language Pathology

BA, MA, University of Connecticut

Wendy M. Romney

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, MSPT, DPT, Ithaca College

Peter J. Ronai

Clinical Associate Professor

Exercise Science and Nutrition

BS, MS, Southern Connecticut State University

*John B. Roney

Program Director, European Studies Minor

Professor

History

BA, King’s College, New York

MA, Wheaton Graduate School

Ph.D., University of Toronto

*Gary L. Rose

Chairperson, Government, Politics and Global Studies

Professor

Political Science

BA, University of New Haven

MA, Kansas State University

Ph.D., Miami University of Ohio

*Sara (Sally) Ross

Director, Undergraduate SCMA Programs

Associate Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, MA, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

*Nicole M. Roy

Co-Advisor, Pre-Health Professions

Associate Professor

Biology

BS, Assumption College

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School

Tuvana Rua

Instructor

Management

BA, Bogazici University

MBA, International University of Monaco

MA, Emerson College

Ph.D., City University of New York

*Stephen Rubb

Professor

Economics and Finance

BS, University of Dayton

MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Ph.D., Northeastern University

Gail Samdperil

Associate Dean, College of Health Professions

Clinical Associate Professor

Human Movement Science

BS, Boston University

MAT, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Ed.D., Fordham University

Jessica Samuolis

Lecturer

Psychology

BA, MA, Fairfield University

Ph.D., Fordham University

*James Santomier

Professor

Sport Management

BA, MA, Montclair State University

Ph.D., University of Utah

Francesco Sardo

Instructor

Computer Science/Information Technology

BFA, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

MS, Sacred Heart University

Stephen A. Scarpati

Clinical Associate Professor

Accounting

BS, MBA, Fordham University

Sheelagh M. Schlegel

Instructor

Occupational Therapy

BS, University of Dublin, Trinity College

MPH, Southern Connecticut State University

Kristin A. Schweizer

Clinical Assistant Professor

Associate Director, Clinical Education for Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy

BS, Fairfield University

MPT, Allegheny University of the Health Sciences

Eric P. Scibek

Clinical Assistant Professor

Exercise Science

BS, Quinnipiac College

MS, Southern Connecticut State University

*Cima A. Sedigh

Director, Five Year Program

Associate Professor

Teacher Education

BS, New York Institute of Technology

BA, University of Dakar

MS, Ed.D., University of Hartford

Pennie Sessler Branden

Assistant Professor

Nursing

Diploma, Albany Medical Center, School of Nursing

BSN, George Mason University, School of Nursing

MSN, CNM, Columbia University, School of Nursing

Ph.D., Villanova University, College of Nursing

David Shaenfield

Lecturer

Psychology

BS, The University of Texas, Austin

Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Mary Lou Siefert

Assistant Professor

Nursing

RN, Grace New Haven School of Nursing

BS, Emmanuel College

MBA, Fordham University

MSN, DNSc, Yale University

*Eun Sup Shim

Professor

Chair, Accounting

BS, Dong-Guk University, Seoul

MBA, Ph.D., Rutgers University

*Joshua A. Shuart

Chairperson, Marketing and Sport Management

Associate Professor

Sport Management

BA, Grove City College

MA, St. Bonaventure University

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Mary Lou Siefert

Assistant Professor

Nursing

RN, Grace New Haven School of Nursing

BS, Emmanuel College

MBA, Fordham University

MSN, DNSc, Yale University

Peter M. Sinclair

Lecturer

English

BA, Connecticut College

MA, Ph.D., University of Connecticut

*Marlina Slamet

Associate Professor

Physics

BS, University of Indonesia

MA, Brooklyn College of City University of New York

Ph.D., City University of New York Graduate School and University Center

Rebecca A. Smart

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, University of Virginia

MPH, New York Medical College

MSN, Sacred Heart University

Lisa Smith

Academic Co-Director, SHU-WELL, LLC

Lecturer

Psychology

BA, Binghamton University, SUNY

MS, Psy.D., Nova Southeastern University

*Penny A. Snetsinger

Associate Professor

Chemistry

AB, Brandeis University

MS, University of Illinois

Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

LaTina Steele

Assistant Professor

Biology

BS, Ph.D., University of South Alabama

Alfred Steinherr

Academic Director, Luxembourg Campus

Professor

Management

Diploma, University of Madrid, Spain

Diploma, University of Florence, Italy

MA, McMaster University, Ont., Canada

MS, George Washington University

Ph.D., Cornell University

Dezroy Stewart

Visiting Assistant Professor

Accounting

BS, University of the West Indies

MBA, University of Connecticut

Julie A. Stewart

Program Director, FNP/MSN/DNP Programs

Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Regents College, University of the State of New York

MSN, Sacred Heart University

MPH, University of Connecticut Health Center

DNP, Case Western Reserve University

*Brian Stiltner

Professor

Religious Studies

BA, Carroll University

MAR, Yale Divinity School

M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

**Julianna M. Stockton

Associate Professor

Mathematics

BS, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

MA, M.Phil., Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

*Geffrey F. Stopper

Associate Professor

Biology

BA, Hartwick College

MS, Ph.D., Yale University

*Linda L. Strong

Program Director, RN-to-BSN and RN-to-MSN Program

Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, University of Bridgeport

MSN, The Catholic University of America

EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University

*Jing’an Tang

Associate Professor

Management

BA, Renmin (People’s) University of China

MBA, University of Maryland

Ph.D., University of Western Ontario

**Barbara Magi Tarasovich

Director, MS Accounting

Associate Professor

Accounting

BS, MBA, Sacred Heart University

DPS, Pace University

*Christina J. Taylor

Associate Professor

Psychology

BA, Sacred Heart University

MA, University of Missouri

M.Phil., Ph.D., City University of New York

**David G. Taylor

Director, Digital Marketing

Associate Professor

Marketing

BS, The University of Texas

BBA, LeTourneau University

MBA, Ph.D., University of North Texas

*Thomas A. Terleph

Co-Advisor, Pre-Health Professions

Associate Professor

Biology

BA, Columbia University

Ph.D., City University of New York, Graduate School and University Center

Tammy Testut

ADN, St. Vincent’s College of Nursing

BS, Excelsior College

MSN, University of Hartford

PhD, Capella University

Brian Thorne

Coordinator, Sports Multimedia Production

Instructor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BS, Sacred Heart University

David Title

Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

AB, Dartmouth College

M.Ed., University of Massachusetts

Ed.M., Ed.D., Harvard University

Rhonda Tower-Siddens

Assistant Professor

BSN, MSN, University of Texas at Tyler

Ph.D., Capella University

*Mary Garlington Trefry

Coordinator, Luxembourg

Associate Professor

Management

BA, Agnes Scott College

MLS, University of Maryland

MA, M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia University

*Mary L. Treschitta

Chairperson, Art and Design

Associate Professor

Art and Design

BA, MAT, University of New Hampshire

MFA, Miami International University of Art and Design

Jennifer M. Trudeau

Assistant Professor

Economics and Finance

BS, Fairfield University

MA, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

Frank Tudini

Clinical Assistant Professor

Associate Director Clinical Education

BS, MS Daemen College

S.Sc., Andrews University

*Michael J. Ventimiglia

Co-Director, Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics

Coordinator, Art of Thinking

Associate Professor

Philosophy

BA, MA, Fordham University

Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

*Gregory F. Viggiano

Associate Professor

History

BA, University of Montana

MA, University of Texas

M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Albert Wakin

Instructor

Psychology

BA, MS, University of Bridgeport

6th Year, Southern Connecticut State University

*Jonathan Walker

Associate Professor

Art and Design

BA, Southern Connecticut State College

MFA, University of Connecticut

*Patricia Wade Walker

Dean, College of Health Professions

Professor

Health Science

BS, University of Illinois at Chicago

MA, Central Michigan University

Ed.D., Loyola University of Chicago

Michael Ward

Instructor

Mathematics

BS, Cornell University

MA, New York University

Karen C. Waters

Director, CT Literacy Specialist Program

Clinical Assistant Professor

Leadership and Literacy

BA, MS, University of Bridgeport

6th Year, Southern Connecticut State University

Ed.D., Walden University

Sherylyn M. Watson

Associate Dean

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

BSN, Fairfield University

MSN, Quinnipiac University

Ph.D., Capella University

Valerie Wherley

Clinical Assistant Professor

Exercise Science

BS, MS, University of Maine

Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Michelle E. Wormley

Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, MPT, Quinnipiac University

Ph.D., Nova Southern University

Mary E. Yakimowski

Assistant Dean for Assessment

Assistant Professor

Educational Leadership

BS, Bridgewater State College

MA, 6th Year, Ph.D., University of Connecticut

*Deirdre M. Yeater

Associate Professor

Psychology

BS, State University of New York, Maritime College

MA, Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Henry Yoon

Medical Director

Clinical Associate Professor

Physician Assistant Studies

B.S., Emory University

M.D., Rush Medical College of Rush University

Christopher C. York

Clinical Assistant Professor

Management

AB, Colgate University

MA, University of Hawaii

JD, Emory University Law School

Eileen T. Yost

Clinical Assistant Professor

Nursing

AS, BSN, Pace University

MSN, Western Connecticut State University

Ph.D., Capella University

*Sandra G. Young

Associate Professor

English

BA, Rosary College

MA, Ph.D., University of Louisville

William Yousman

Director, Master of Arts in Media Literacy & Digital Culture

Assistant Professor

School of Communication and Media Arts

BA, Charter Oak State College

MA, University of Hartford

Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Emmanuel Yung

Clinical Assistant Professor

Physical Therapy

BS, University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines

MA, New York University

DPT, University of Southern California

*Jonas Zdanys

Professor

English

BA, Yale University

MA, Ph.D., State University of New York

*Jijin “Michael” Zhang

Associate Professor

Management

BA, Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Language

M.Ph., Eastern Washington University

MBA, Gonzaga University

DBA, Cleveland State University