Gregory M Bozimowski [Email]
Assistant Professor, Nurse Anesthesia, teaches pharmacology, professional aspects, and pathophysiology. He received his B.S.N. and an MS in Nurse Anesthesia from Mercy College of Detroit. He has been a faculty member since 2003.
Constance C Bodurow [Email]
Assistant Professor of Architecture, teaches urban design, historic preservation, and community design /development. Bodurow’s research interests include: the post-industrial landscape, world-wide efforts that place resources into a continuous and sustainable cycle of use; and issues of equity in urban design and development. Her research has resulted in the article “ A Vehicle for Conserving and Interpreting Our Recent Industrial Heritage” published in The George Wright Forum in June 2003. Bodurow has received national, state and local awards from the APA, AIA and National Waterfront Center. She holds a BFA cum laude from Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters, and a dual Masters degree (MCP, SMArch) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture and Planning. She joined the University in 2004.
Erick E Barnes [Email]
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Sociology and Security Administration, He is a former Second Deputy Chief of the Detroit Police Department and is a Geographical Profiler of crime. He is also a recognized expert in Security, Threat Assessment, Terrorism, and Organized Crime. Barnes joined the University in 2002.
Bruce M Brorby [Email]
Associate Dean, College of Business Administration and Assistant Professor of Economics, teaches principles of economics, intermediate economics and economic theory. He holds B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Detroit. Brorby joined the University in 1971.
Janet M Baiardi [Email]
Interim Assistant Dean and Chair of the BSN Completion and Graduate Program, McAuley School of Nursing, teaches nursing theory, research, health assessment and FNP theory and clinical courses. Her areas of research include self-care, aging, caregiver burden and management of dementia. She earned her B.S.N. from Mercy College of Detroit and her M.S.N. and Ph.D. in nursing from Wayne State University. In addition, she holds a postmaster’s certificate in gerontology from WSU and completed the family nurse practitioner certificate at Boston College. She joined the University in 1994.
Mark A Benvenuto [Email]
Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry, teaches general and inorganic chemistry. He is actively writing pedagogical materials for general-level chemistry courses. He is currently performing research in the area of ring-opening polymerizations of carboranes and metallacarboranes, and analysis of ancient and medieval artifacts. He is a recipient of UDM Science Teacher of the Year Award and has been nominated for this award for the past three years. Benvenuto holds a B.S. from the Virginia Military Institute and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, where he was awarded a graduate student duPont Fellowship. He performed post-doctoral research at the Pennsylvania State University and joined the University in 1993.
Kathleen T Bush [Email]
Associate Dean of Liberal Arts, teaches academic exploration courses and history of American women. Her expertise is working with special population students. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Detroit. Bush joined the University in 1982.
Donald Burkholder [Email]
Associate Professor of Political Science, teaches public administration, American politics, politics and the media, and government and the economy. He serves as the University’s Truman Scholarship representative and is a labor arbitrator and fact-finder primarily in disputes between local or state government and public employee labor organizations. His research interests include dispute resolution, organizational change, and structural-behavioral similarities between consolidating governmental units and institutions of higher education. Burkholder holds a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland, a M.A. degree from Kent State University and a Ph.D. degree from Wayne State University. He joined the University in 1976.
Donald Byrne [Email]
Professor of Economics, teaches economic theory and a variety of elective courses. He has co-authored, "Financial Markets in Transition," and is completing two texts: Financial Economics and A New Macroeconomic Policy for an Evolving Microeconomic Order. He is the recipient of the Bernstein and Bernstein Accounting Scholarship, the Detroit Edison Commerce Scholarship and a Ford Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in Business and Economics, and Teacher of the Year for the College of Liberal Arts. Byrne holds B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Detroit and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame. He joined the University in 1966.
Jacques Boettcher [Email]
Associate Professor of Management and Finance, teaches law and real estate finance. His area of interest is foreign trade law, and his area of research is in the comparative law of the Pacific Rim countries, especially China and Japan. His professional presentations deal with the legal and financial perils for American companies investing in the emerging third world areas and in forming partnerships and joint ventures with emerging countries. A practicing attorney, he is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Boettcher earned his Ph.B., M.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Detroit. He joined the University in 1954.
Arthur J Beer [Email]
Professor of Theatre, teaches play directing, history of theatre, acting styles, voice and diction, introduction to theatre, and fine arts. He has acted in and directed more than 150 plays, including several world premieres. A member of Actor’s Equity, SAG and AFTRA, Beer has received Best Actor and Best Director awards from all of Detroit’s major periodicals, and has won the Hopwood and Gesu awards in playwriting. He holds a B.A. degree from DePauw University, a M.A. degree from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. degree from Wayne State University. He joined the University in 1975.
Robert S Berg [Email]
Associate Professor, Political Science, received his B.A. degree from the University of Michigan and J.D. degree from the Detroit College of Law. He is the advisor for the Legal Administration bachelor’s degree and Legal Assistant certificate programs. He is also an adjunct associate professor at the UDM School of Law, where he teaches a course in commercial real estate. Berg was the recipient of the President’s Award for Academic Excellence in 1995. He joined the University in 1985.
Michael G Barry [Email]
Associate Professor of English, teaches American literature, modernism and naturalism, and writing. He has additional research interests in the relationship of ideology and aesthetics, and in the literary components of liberation struggles. His interest in public intellectual discussion prompted him to organize a Liberal Arts faculty/student symposium on urban migration. He has published articles on Robert Penn Warren, John Steinbeck, and James Welch. In the past, he has taught at universities in Turkey and the People’s Republic of China. He holds a B.A. degree from Loyola University, Chicago and a Ph.D. degree from SUNY Buffalo. He joined the University in 1994.
Jeffery J Boats [Email]
Associate Professor of Mathematics, teaches courses in mathematics and mathematics education. He holds B.S. degrees in both Mathematics and Physics from St. Bonaventure University, and both an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a Doctor of Arts in Mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University. He has authored a linear algebra textbook implementing instructional technology, and has lectured at international conferences on the proper use of computer tutorials. His recent research involves pedagogical collaborations between mathematics and other disciplines, such as computer science, biology, chemistry, and archaeology. He joined the University n 1998.
Mary Bee [Email]
Associate Professor of Biology, teaches gross anatomy to students in the Physician Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia and Nursing programs. Her research focuses on using developmental instability as an indicator of pathological and environmental stress. Bee received her B.S. from Mercy College of Detroit and her M.S. and Ph.D. from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1999.
Stokes S Baker [Email]
Associate Professor of Biology, teaches botany, ecology, environmental science, evolution and molecular genetics. His interdisciplinary research is investigating some of the environmental risks in using genetically engineered crops. Research on plant development is also being pursued. He has published articles in scientific journals on gene regulation, gene expression, and plant development. Baker’s degrees include a B.S. from Davis and Elkins College, a M.S. from SUNY’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and a Ph.D. from Ohio State University. After postdoctoral research at Michigan State University, he joined the faculty in 1993.
Libby B Blume [Email]
Professor of Psychology, teaches child and human development, family relations, women’s studies, environmental psychology, and visual communication and is affiliated with the Master's in Community Development in the School of Architecture. Blume is active in the Groves Conference on Marriage and Family and the National Council on Family Relations and was founding editor of the Michigan Family Review. A recipient of the HEW Award of Excellence, Blume’s research interests focus on gender and ethnic identities, feminist family theory, and parenting. Blume has co-authored two textbooks on middle childhood and adolescent development and participates in the Developmental Science Teaching Institute of the Society for Research on Child Development. Blume holds a B.A. degree from the University of California at Davis, an M.A. degree from San Francisco State University, and a Ph.D. degree from Texas Tech University. She joined the University in 1987.
Larry J Bossman [Email]
Associate Professor of Management, teaches management/motivation, organizational leadership, and management development. Prior to joining the University, Bossman was on the Corporate Personnel staff of General Motors Corporation. At UDM, Bossman has served as department chair of business administration, associate dean of Graduate Business Programs and director of the Business Institute. He is currently a consultant/evaluator with North Central Association’s Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. His research focuses on educational outcomes assessment. He earned his bachelor’s degree at Marquette University, and M.S. and Ph.D. at University of Wisconsin. Bossman joined the University in 1971.
David M Bartley [Email]
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and BiochemistryDr. Bartley teaches organic chemistry. His research focuses on the design and synthesis of new phosphorus containing peptides for use as antibiotic and anticancer agents. He is particularly interested in identifying new targets for antimicrobial chemotherapy and in developing new strategies for synthesizing carbon-phosphorus bonds. Bartley holds a B.S. from Alma College and a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry from the University of Michigan. He performed post-doctoral research at Johns Hopkins University prior to joining the University in 2007.
Barbara J Bolz [Email]
Assistant Professor, Communications Studies, teaches Intercultural Communication, Public Opinion and Study of Social Movements. Bolz is the Professor of record for the Language and Cultural Study Abroad Program--Brazil. Her research and publications deal with issues of diversity. She is the recipient of the Elizabeth Youngjohn teaching award from Wayne State University. She holds a B.A. degree from Oakland University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1989.
Michael Bernacchi [Email]
Professor of Marketing, teaches marketing management, consumer behavior, marketing communications, research and corporate social responsibility. He has a B.A. and M.A. from Drake University (Des Moines, IA), a Ph.D from Southern Illinois University and J.D. from the University of Detroit. Bernacchi is a frequent contributor and consultant to business, not-for-profits and the media. He publishes a weekly marketing newsletter, Under the Mike-Roscope. He joined the University in 1973.
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