Faculty
Rochester College features a faculty rich in knowledge and experience. Several professors and instructors teach at the College on a part-time basis while staying active in the pursuit of their respective careers. Some members of the administration or staff who regularly or occasionally teach are noted with an asterisk (*). Part-time faculty are noted with two asterisks (**).
RACHEL ARBAUGH*
Events Planning Coordinator
B.A., Regent University
ROBERT ARBAUGH
Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Oakland University
M.F.A., Regent University
MELISSA BALUN*
Counselor-MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic
B.A., Oakland University
M.A., University of Detroit Mercy
MALGORZATA BAUMANN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Oakland University
D.N.P., Wayne State University
CAITLIN BECHARD*
Director of Retention and Student Success
B.A., Wayne State University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
JOE R. BENTLEY
Professor of Music
B.A., Harding University
M.M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe
D.M.A., Michigan State University
VIKKI L. BENTLEY
Chair—Department of Teacher Education
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Harding University
M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Ph.D., Oakland University
MELVIN BLOHM
Dean—School of Education
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
M.A., Southern Nazarene University
Ed.S., Wayne State University
Ed.D., Wayne State University
DAVID L. BRACKNEY
Dean—School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Chair—Department of Science and Mathematics
Professor of Physical Science
B.A., University of Michigan
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
Ed.D., Wayne State University
REMYLIN BRUDER
Provost
Dean—School of Nursing
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Wayne State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
D.N.P., Oakland University
ESSIE BRYAN*
Director of Career Services and Early College
B.A., Marygrove College
M.A., Marygrove College
TERI BUTCHER*
Director of Student Leadership and Programs
B.S., Rochester College
M.A., Liberty University
DANETTE CAGNET
Director—School of Business and Professional Studies
Associate Professor of Business
B.B.A., Harding University
M.B.A., Harding University
KATHARYN COCHRANE
Associate Professor of Math and Science
B.A., Texas A&M University
B.S., Texas A&M University
M.Ed., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
CAROL COOPER
Chair—Department of Mass Communication
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
B.A. University of London
M.A. University of London
Ph.D., Loughborough University
JAMES DAWSON**
Associate Professor of Education
B.S.C., University of Windsor
M.Ed., University of Windsor
DAVID GREER
Professor of History
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University
KEITH HUEY
Chair—Department of Religion and Bible
Professor of Religion
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.Div., Harding University
Graduate School of Religion
Ph.D., Marquette University
JULAYNE HUGHES*
Academic Services Specialist
B.A. Adrian College
B.S., Rochester College
M.M., Oakland University
DAVID HUTSON
Associate Professor of Sports Management
B.A., Harding University
M.A., Wayne State University
LORA HUTSON
Associate Professor of Communication
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
M.A., Abilene Christian University
ALLISON JIMENEZ*
Director of Library Services
B.S., Grand Valley State University
M.L.I.S. Wayne State University
ELLIOT JONES*
Director of Communication Services
B.S., Rochester College
M.S.I.M.C. Eastern Michigan University
ERIN KENNEDY
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Detroit - Mercy
D.N.P., Wayne State University
BRANDON LANGELAND*
Resident Director - Ferndale-Hoggatt
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Regent University
MARK LOVE
Dean—School of Theology and Ministry
Director—Resource Center for Missional Leadership
Assistant Professor of Theology
B.A., Abilene Christian University
M.A., Abilene Christian University
M.Div., Pepperdine University
D.Min., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Luther Seminary
GORDON MACKINNON
Chair—Department of Behavioral Sciences
Director - MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Rochester College
B.S., Oakland University
M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., University of Detroit Mercy
J. MARK MANRY
Associate Provost for Assessment
Associate Professor of Humanities
B.A., Lipscomb University
M.A., Lipscomb University
M.Div., Lipscomb University
M.A., Sheffield Hallam University (UK)
Ph.D., Sheffield Hallam University (UK)
JESSICA MATCHYNSKI-FRANKS
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Rochester College
M.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Central Michigan University
SEAN MILLIGAN**
Assistant Professor of English
B.S., Rochester College
M.A., Oakland University
Doctoral Candidate, Wayne State University
MICHAEL MUHITCH
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.S., Miami University
Ph.D., Miami University
BETHANY MUSALLAM
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Wayne State University
M.S.N., Wayne State University
KIMBERLY NASH
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Central Michigan University
M.S.N., Michigan State University
ANNE NICHOLS
Associate Provost for Instruction
Professor of English
B.S., Rochester College
M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
LINDA PARK
Professor of Education
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University
M.A.T., Oakland University
Ph.D., Oakland University
CATHERINE PARKER
Dean—School of Humanities
Chair—Department of Theatre
Associate Professor of Theatre
B.S., Rochester College
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D. Wayne State University
JENNIFER PERREAULT
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Michigan
M.S.N., Walden University
FRANK PITTS*
Staff Accompanist
B.A., Harding University
M.M. Candidate, Oakland University
Apprenticeship, Michigan Opera Theatre
GARTH PLEASANT
Chair—Department of Physical Education
Professor of Physical Education
B.S., Lipscomb University
M.A., Wayne State University
JOSEPH REDDICK
Professor of Business
B.B.A., University of Hawaii
M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University
D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Certified Public Accountant
SARAH REDDICK**
Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology
B.A., Southwest Missouri State University
M.S.W., University of Hawaii
Academy of Certified Social Workers
Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan
DEBRA RUTLEDGE*
Director of Advising
B.R.E., Rochester College
M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University
CHRISTOPHER SHIELDS*
Assistant Dean of Spiritual Formation and Campus Pastor
B.S., Rochester College
M.R.E., Rochester College
ROBYN SIEGEL-HINSON
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., University of Toledo
Ph.D., University of Toledo
GREGORY STEVENSON
Professor of Religion and Greek
B.A., Harding University
M.Div., Harding School of Theology
Ph.D., Emory University
BRIAN STOGNER*
President
Executive Director—Health and Behavioral Sciences Institute
Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Wayne State University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
KATHERINE STOKES
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Michigan State University
M.S., Michigan State University
Certified Public Accountant
JOHN TODD**
Professor of Political Science
B.A., University of Michigan
J.D., Georgetown University
GARY TURNER
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Harding University
M.S., Oakland University
VIVIAN TURNER
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Lipscomb University
M.S., Middle Tennessee State University
JAYMES VETTRAINO
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship
Director – Center for Social Entrepreneurship
B.A., Michigan State University
M.B.A., Lehigh University
NAOMI WALTERS
Associate Professor of Religion
B.S., Rochester College
M.Div., Abilene Christian University
D.Min., Lipscomb University
JAMES WALTERS**
Associate Professor of Religion
B.A. Harding University
M.Div., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
ZACHARY WATSON
Assistant Professor of Humanities
B.A., Harding University
M.S.E., Harding University
Doctoral Candidate, Faulkner University
SUSAN WIZINSKY*
Information Services Librarian
B.S.N., University of Detroit - Mercy
M.S.L.S., Wayne State University