Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2008
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Cynthia A Langham [Email]
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, teaches fundamentals of speech, interpersonal communication, persuasion, small group communication, and theories of listening behavior, and serves as the director of the Communication Studies Department’s internship program. Langham’s professional presentations have dealt with listening within the workplace and teacher/student classroom interaction. She has been featured in the Detroit Free Press and on WJR radio. She is a recipient of the Sears-Roebuck Foundation Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award. Langham holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Eastern Michigan University. She joined the University in 1984.

Judith S Luxmore [Email]
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, serves as the Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program Coordinator and the Marketing and Recruitment Coordinator for the Dental Hygiene Program. She teaches management of dental hygiene care, scientific literature, and clinical dental hygiene. Luxmore also practices as a dental hygienist in the private sector. She received a Certificate in Dental Hygiene from the University of Detroit, a B.A.S. from Siena Heights College and a M.S. from the University of Detroit Mercy. She joined the University in 1989.

Martin G Leever [Email]
Assistant Professor of Philosophy, teaches ethical theory, professional ethics and the history of philosophy. His research and publications focus on ethical issues in the professions and also on the history of philosophy, especially eighteenth-century Scottish moral philosophy. He also serves as an ethics consultant to social service and health care organizations. Leever holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Marquette University and a Ph.D. from Loyola University of Chicago. He joined the University in 2000.

Stephen La Grassa [Email]
Associate Dean, School of Architecture, Professor of Architecture, teaches sustainable/energy conscious design and professional practice in addition to third year architectural design studio. His interests also include music and the performing arts. LaGrassa has been a supernumerary for six Michigan Opera Theatre productions. His architectural practice includes consulting as well as design of residential and office environments. He studied architecture at the University of Detroit where both his Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees were awarded. LaGrassa has held his professional license since 1975. He joined the University in 1975.

Chun Ju Lin [Email]
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaches circuits, electronics, control systems, communication, electromagnetic fields, antennas and radiation, and electromagnetic compatibility. His areas of expertise are electromagnetic field interaction with biological bodies, electromagnetic compatibility and analog and digital electronic circuit designs. He has published many papers in the areas of antennas and propagation, microwave engineering and electromagnetic compatibility journals. He is the recipient of the 1989 Faculty Award for Excellence from the College of Engineering & Science. He holds a B.S. from National Taiwan University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Michigan State University. He joined the University in 1969.

Judith H Lewis [Email]
Associate Dean and Chairperson, McAuley School of Nursing, has been active in curriculum development and evaluation for both baccalaureate and master’s educational programs for the past 20 years. She has served as a consultant for nursing programs developing master’s programs and is a program evaluator for CCNE. Lewis has held academic leadership positions in both public and private institutions and has enjoyed teaching baccalaureate, second degree, RN, and master’s students. She earned her BSN and MSN at the Ohio State University College of Nursing and Ed. from the University of Cincinnati, College of Education in Educational Administration. She focuses her research on Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and Power and Organizational Climate. Lewis joined the University in 2003.

Joslen L Letscher [Email]
Associate Professor of Education, teaches curriculum inquiry, educational philosophy, policy, supervision, research and field experience. She currently researches and makes professional presentations regarding university/ school collaborations for educational change. Creating spaces for dialogue, imagination, and ethical decision-making is her major research emphasis. Letscher engages in dialectical inquiry with students, teachers, administrators, and colleagues to redefine professional development, curriculum, renewal policymaking, and research. She holds a B.S. and M.A. from Siena Heights College, a M.A. from Western Michigan University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. Letscher joined the University in 1991.

Katherine C Lanigan [Email]
Associate Professor of Chemistry, teaches analytical chemistry, including quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis. Her research utilizes both analytical and physical chemistry for the study of absorption of metal chelating ligands at the aqueous solution/solid interface of metal oxide thin film. She received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Dayton and a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from the University of Iowa. Lanigan joined the University in 2001.

Lyn E Lewis [Email]
Associate Professor of Sociology, teaches race relations, family, and urban issues. Her areas of expertise are industrial sociology and African American studies. Lewis is currently completing a book on "The Street Definition of Masculinity: How it is Killing Young Black Males." Her other research interests are male/female relationships, urban violence and cultural diversity. She received the distinguished alumnae award from Grambling State University. Lewis holds a B.A. degree from Grambling State University, M.A. from the University of Tennessee, and Ph.D. from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1973.

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