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Steven C. Abell
Associate Professor of Psychology and director
of the Clinical Psychology master’s program, teaches general psychology, abnormal
psychology, intellectual assessment, and psychotherapy. His areas of special
interest include child and adolescent treatment and contemporary psychodynamic
theory. His most recent research publications have been studies of intellectual
assessment and the correlates of body image. Abell holds a B.A. degree from
Gloria H. Albrecht
Associate Professor of Religion and Ethics, teaches business and economic ethics, feminist ethics
and theology, and women’s studies. Albrecht’s publications and presentations
deal with issues of community, economic justice, women’s issues, and epistemology
in ethics. She is doing research on economic paradigms as challenged by women’s
work. She has served as the director of the Women’s Studies program. Albrecht
holds a B.A. degree from the
R. Gerard Albright, S.J.
Professor of Biology,
has taught a variety of courses and has served in various administrative capacities,
including chair of the Premedical and Predental Committee. He spent a semester
as visiting professor of Biology and an academic consultant at the
Nizar Al-Holou
Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer
Engineering, teaches courses in the areas of digital logic, computer networks,
microprocessors, computer architecture and electrical circuits. His area of
expertise is in digital systems, microprocessors, real-time systems, computer-based
instruction, and computer architecture. He is a senior IEEE member. He holds
a Bachelor of Engineering degree from
Beth J. Anctil
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Health Systems
Management, teaches the capstone courses for health systems management, leadership,
and quality, planning and management. Anctil earned her M.S. in Nursing Administration
through the University of Colorado Health Sciences
Center in
Armand R. Ash-Rafzadeh
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering,
teaches DSP, computer applications and instrumentation, digital control, circuits
and systems. Ash’s publications and presentations deal with bio-medical engineering
and electrical engineering issues, including Doppler Ultrasound Blood Flow Analysis,
ultrasound imaging, and non-linear filtering. He consults with the automotive
industry on CAE applications in mechatronics, and has been involved in developing
the methodology and processes for Total Vehicle EDS-CAE Modeling, CAE System
Element Identification, CAE Standard and Library Committees, and CAE Analysis
Methods. Ash holds a B.S. from the
Roy Aston
Professor of Biomedical Sciences,
teaches pharmacology courses in dentistry, nursing anesthesia and physician
assistant programs. His major interest is in central nervous system pharmacology.
He has been a contributor through four editions of the dental textbook Pharmacology
and Therapeutics for Dentistry, edited by J. Tagiela. He holds a B.Sc. degree
from Assumption University of Windsor, Ontario, and a M.Sc. degree in pharmacology
from
Janet M. Baiardi
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
Stokes S. Baker
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
Michael G. Barry
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
Arthur J. Beer
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
Mark A. Benvenuto
Associate 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
Michael D. Bernacchi
Professor of Marketing,
teaches marketing management, consumer behavior, marketing communications, research
and corporate social responsibility. He has a B.A. and M.A. from
Libby B. Blume
Associate Professor of Psychology,
teaches child development, environmental psychology, women’s studies, and family
relationships. Blume is active in the leadership of the National Council on
Family Relations and serves as editor of the Michigan Family Review. A recipient
of the HEW Award of Excellence, Blume’s research focuses on early intervention,
social role perception, and parenting. In the past, Blume received a UDM research
leave to study adolescent ballet dancers in the midwest. Blume holds a B.A. degree from the
Jeffery J. Boats
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science, teaches in pure and applied mathematics. His
research involves the use of cooperative learning and active learning in the
teaching of undergraduate mathematics. Prior to joining the
Jacques G. Boettcher
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
Barbara J. Bolz
Assistant Professor and Chair of Communication
Studies, teaches public speaking, public opinion, mass media, political campaign
and organizational communication. Her publications and presentations deal with
issues of diversity in higher education and crisis communication, including
its relevance to the transformation of technologies to
Larry J. Bossman
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
David J.R. Brook
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, teaches organic chemistry. His research focuses
on the synthesis of new molecular materials with unique electrical and magnetic
properties. Current projects include synthesis of coordination polymers containing
stable free radical ligands, and stable free radicals capable of forming self
assembled arrays. Brook received his B.Sc. from the
Bruce M. Brorby
Associate Dean,
Donald R. Burkholder
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
Kathleen T. Bush
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
Donald R. Byrne
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
R. Michael Canjar
Professor and Chair, Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science, received a Bachelor’s of Engineering and Master of Engineering
from
Elaine K. Carey
Assistant Professor of History, teaches Mexican,
Latin American and women’s history. Her research interests are Mexican social
movements in the twentieth century. She has additional research interests in
the area of Latin American gender studies. Her recent publications focus on
the 1968 Mexican student movement. Carey is the director or the Carney Latin
American Solidarity Archive in the
Elizabeth U. Carlson
Associate Professor of Education,
teaches program planning and evaluation, curriculum design, and methods of secondary
education courses. Carlson’s works on the application of technology to instruction
and the creation of professional development programs were published by the
National School Boards Association and in professional publications. She served
as evaluator of technology programs and received the Consultants That Work Award
from the International Society for Technology in Education. She received a B.A.,
M.A., and Ed.D. from the
Kelly Carter
Assistant Librarian, Public Services, Outer
Drive Campus Library, provides reference services and research skills instruction.
Her areas of collection development are Philosophy, Theater, Civil Engineering,
and Education. She also maintains the government documents collection at the
Outer Drive Library. She holds a B.A. degree in Economics and an M.L.I.S. Library
Science degree from
Mary Lou Caspers
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry,
teaches basic and advanced biochemistry. Caspers’ publications and presentations
deal with alterations in brain proteins as a function of aging and with the
effects of metal ions such as aluminum on various enzymes in the blood, liver
and brain; she is the author of more than 20 papers in refereed journals. Caspers
is the recipient of the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence and the Engineering
and Science Teacher of the Year Award, as well as a number of research grants.
Caspers received a B.S. in Chemistry from the
Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J.
Professor of Management and Charles T. Fisher,
III, Chair of Business Ethics, teaches corporate social responsibility. He authored
five books, the latest, American Business Values, with International Perspectives,
and numerous articles. Cavanagh has lectured on business ethics worldwide and
held business ethics chairs at
Yogendra S. Chadda
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, teaches design,
reliability and manufacturing processes. Chadda’s publications and research
are in design and automated manufacturing. He has consulted for IBM, Ford and
Carboloy Inc. He is currently involved in the application of expert systems
to solve manufacturing assembly line problems. He has received the UNESCO Fellowship
and is a recipient of the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence. Chadda holds
a B.Sc. (
Nancy K. Chesik
Associate Librarian, Public Services, McNichols
Campus Library, is the government documents and business librarian. Her subject
disciplines for collection development are accounting, marketing, management
and finance. She provides reference service and research skills instruction.
Chesik has B.F.A. and M.S.L.S. degrees from
Mark Choinski
Technical Director and Designer for the Theater
Company, teaches stagecraft and rehearsal and production. He designs lighting
for all productions and scenic designs for two shows per season. Along with
his UDM experience, he has worked at almost every professional theater in the
Claire Crabtree
Professor of English,
teaches American literature, creative writing, women’s studies, folklore and
courses on poetry and fiction. A Faulkner specialist, she has published on Faulkner,
in addition to such women writers as Erdrich, Hurston, and Toni Morrison. She
is also a published poet. Crabtree was a Fulbright senior lecturer in
Trevor N.F. Crick
Associate Professor of Finance, teaches graduate
and undergraduate finance, including financial management, financial policy
(case approach), capital budgeting and investments. His research interests include
small business financing and international strategies, on which he has presented
papers at national and regional meetings. Crick holds a B.S.M.E. from University
of Aston (U.K.), M.B.A. from
Roland F. Cronkhite, Jr.
Professor of Philosophy,
teaches introductory philosophy and ethics, the history of philosophy, logic,
metaphysics, epistemology, and applied ethics on both the undergraduate and
graduate levels. His areas of special interest and expertise include medical
ethics, professional ethical issues for psychologists, existentialism, and phenomenology.
Cronkhite holds a B.A. degree from
Hugh Culik
Associate Professor of English and Director
of Writing Across the Curriculum, creates opportunities
for students to publish fiction, poetry, scholarship and photography. He urges
collaborative work on hypertext, websites, and postmodern fiction. Culik reveres
Beckett, Burroughs, Acker, and students who work hard, and he encourages his
students to continue their work through graduate studies. He earned his B.A.
in English at
Gerald Curtsinger
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, teaches audio/video production, broadcast performance,
film, media law/programming, and visual communication. Curtsinger’s professional
presentations have dealt with contract employment in television sports production.
He has served as the audio mixer for numerous local/network telecasts of college
and professional sporting events. He is currently completing a documentary film
about a local election campaign. His research interests are communication technology,
documentary film, and labor related issues in media. Curtsinger holds a B.S.
degree from
Kevin Daimi
Associate Professor of Computer Science, teaches artificial intelligence, Internet programming
with Java, computer science I & II, data structures, compiler design, and
UNIX. He worked in the computer industry for several years. Daimi has published
papers in the areas of expert systems, natural language processing, and intelligent
tutoring systems. He also authored two books. He received his Bachelor of Science
in Mathematics from the
Shuvra Das
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches mechanics of materials, mechanical design,
computer aided design, and finite element methods. His research interests and
publications are in mechanistic modeling of manufacturing processes, solution
of inverse problems, laser assisted manufacturing, and the thermo-mechanics
of manufacturing. He received the Engineering Teacher of the Year Award in 1996.
Das earned his B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, and M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees from
Charles A. Dause
Associate Professor of Communication
Studies. Dause’s academic background
is in communication studies with a specialty in argumentation and debate. He
is co-author of Argumentation: Inquiry and Advocacy, a college argumentation
text. Dause developed and implemented the Academic Exploration Program at the
University. He has done numerous programs on undergraduate advising issues for
the National Academic Advising Association. Dause holds a B.A. degree from
Jeanne M. David
Associate Professor of Accounting,
teaches introductory and upper level financial and managerial accounting. She
has published in the Journal of Business Ethics and Research in Accounting Ethics
and made presentations for the American Accounting Association, ORSA/TIMS, and
the
Amy Green Deines
Assistant Professor of Architecture,
teaches architectural design and visual communication. Her work is firmly grounded
in the idea of collaboration and its yielding effect in creating places that
directly involve the inherent qualities of the body as a means for both structure
and memory. Deines is a practicing designer that engages a multi-disciplinary
approach to each project offering a variety of experiences in practice and teaching.
Her work has been published in international and domestic design journals. Deines
received her B.F.A. from
Edwin B. DeWindt
Professor of History,
teaches the history of
Vivian I. Dicks
Professor of Communication Studies,
teaches argumentation, audience analysis, group dynamics, persuasion, and public
speaking. Dicks’ research and publications deal with legal rhetoric. She holds
a B.A. degree from
Michael P. Dosch
Clinical Instructor and Co-Chair of Nurse Anesthesiology,
directs the program of nurse anesthesia affiliated with St. Joseph Mercy Oakland.
He teaches applied physics, professional aspects, and the anesthesia gas machine.
Dosch has published on the subjects of recall under anesthesia, statistics,
anesthesia equipment, and clinical pharmacology. His research interests include
prevention of side effects related to anesthetic agents, universal precautions,
and anesthesia equipment. Dosch holds a B.A. from
Antonio Drommi
Instructional Technology Coordinator and Instructor
of Computer Information Systems, teaches advanced programming, interface design,
database design and structured development for the internet. He is the instructional
technologist for the
Utpal Dutta
Professor and Chair, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, teaches transportation engineering, constructional materials, engineering
economics and optimization. Dutta’s publications and professional presentations
both here and abroad have dealt with transportation planning, use of waste materials
in highway construction and transportation safety and control. He is currently
doing research on the use of automotive shredder residue in asphalt pavement.
In 1994, he was awarded the UDM President’s Award for Faculty Excellence. Dutta
has a Ph.D. from the
John M. Dwyer
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science, teaches mathematics, statistics, and computer
science. Dwyer’s publications have included numerical evaluations of mathematical
functions and social issues of (computer) technology. He has given numerous
talks on mathematics, statistics, and computer science topics. His current interests
include the generalized calculus and nonrational processes (such as for artificial
intelligence). He has served as chair (1974-77) and interim chair (1990-91)
of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He received his A.B.
and M.S. from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and his Ph.D. from
Nancy Dwyer
Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
teaches calculus, linear algebra, number theory, and mathematics for elementary
teachers. Her teaching background includes 12 years of teaching on both the
elementary and secondary levels and the teaching of college level mathematics
in
Roy E. Finkenbine
Associate Professor and Chair of History, teaches
African American and American social history. He is a specialist on the 19th-century
African American experience. He is currently engaged in a study of the role
and influence of black churches in the antislavery movement. As associate editor
of the Black Abolitionist Papers Project at
Yolanda Fleischer
Associate Professor of Theatre,
teaches voice production, characterization and scene study. Her UDM directing
has included On the Open Road and Two. Fleischer’s professional work in area
theatres has most recently included If We Are Women. Fleischer’s other work
includes: serving as past artistic director of JCC’s "Readers Theatre,"
directing Growing Up Female, a community-wide project with the city of Flint;
founding the Detroit Women’s Shakespeare Company; and serving on the advisory
board of a PBS project. She holds a B.S. of Ed. degree from
James M. Fragomeni
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches classes in engineering mechanics, material
science, and manufacturing processes. Research interests include materials design
and development of advanced aluminum alloys for the Airforce and aerospace applications;
research involving titanium alloys for biomedical and aerospace applications;
research involving welding for space applications. Previous research included
experience with NASA and the Airforce. He earned a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering
from the
John T. Franklin
Professor of Counseling and Addiction Studies, teaches drug effects, group methods, family systems,
and qualitative research.
John Freeman
Professor of English,
teaches Renaissance literature, critical theory and Shakespeare. Freeman’s publications
and professional presentations both here and abroad have dealt with Thomas More’s
Utopia, Shakespeare’s Hamlet, and Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are
Dead. He has published articles in ELH, Moreana, and Modern Language Review.
He is currently doing research on holographic potential in the Arnolfini Portrait,
and the application of complexity theory to Sterne’s Tristram Shandy. Freeman
holds a B.A. degree from
Wladyslaw Fuchs
Associate Professor of Architecture,
teaches architectural design, visual communications and Computer Aided Design.
His main interests include integrating these subjects across the curriculum
of architectural education. Fuchs recently published an article entitled Progressive
Tradition, focusing on the relevance of the drawing experience in CAD practice.
A member of the Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture, his research
includes the design and implementation of the V.C.net, an Internet based educational
tool for the architectural community. He earned M.Arch. and
Ph.D. degrees from the
Josephine M. Gambini
Professor of Special Education,
teaches courses in emotionally impaired, learning disabilities, inclusionary
education, and educational psychology. Gambini’s interests include integrating
the arts in the curriculum, collaboration in education and global studies. She
presented nationally on the collaborative process and currently researches collaboration
models and their use in education and mental health related services, and global
educational experiences. Gambini received the
Chitta R. Gangopadhyay
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, teaches geotechnical engineering on soil mechanics,
foundation engineering, earth dams, tunneling, earth and waterfront structures
and others. His publications here and abroad have dealt with case histories
of geotechnical failures, constitutive relationships of cohesive soils and laboratory
modeling of in situ tests. His publications here are in ASCE, ASTM and national
and international conferences. His current interest is in the area of ground
water modeling and failures of bulkheads. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. at
the
Gary W. Garrett
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, teaches advertising, advertising campaigns, public
relations, public relations writing, public relations programs, and mass communication
ethics. He has written and edited regional trade journals, annual reports, newsletters,
magazines, brochures, health and safety guides for numerous not-for-profit organizations,
and is a published poet. He is currently doing research in the areas of niche
audience advertising and the use of the Internet as a new advertising medium
and is the director of the Honors Program. Garrett holds B.A. and M.A. degrees
from
Gary A. Giamartino
Dean,
Nancy L. Gibney
Assistant Professor of Education,
teaches reading and language arts methods at the elementary and secondary levels.
Gibney’s publications and professional presentations deal with urban university
and school partnerships. She presented at the 1996 Association and Curriculum
Development’s National Conference regarding reconstructing teaching and learning
practices through an urban school and university partnership. Gibney holds a
B.A. from
Cindy A. Gillham
Associate Librarian, Public Services, McNichols
Campus Library, is responsible for the collections in biology, chemistry, chemical
engineering, physics, and history, as well as the provision of reference services
and research skills instruction. She is the Special Collections Librarian. She
holds a B.A. degree from
Christopher Gilliard
Assistant Professor of English,
teaches African-American literature and information theory. Gilliard earned
his B.A. in English from the
Norman S. Goldner
Associate Professor of Sociology,
teaches in the areas of psychology and sociology, and he is a state licensed
marital and family therapist. His special interests include marriage and family,
delinquency, theory, social problems, and urban sociology. Goldner has written
technical sociological articles and co-authored a book on gender relations.
He is a trained family and divorce mediator and has directed a study of
Gregory M. Grabowski
Associate Professor of Biology,
teaches physiology, pathophysiology and human anatomy. Grabowski came to the
University after completion of his post-doctoral training at Harvard’s
James F. Graves
Associate Professor of Biology,
teaches general microbiology, immunology and pathogenic microbiology.
Bernard A. Green
Professor of Psychology,
teaches advanced psychopathology, theories of personality, theories of psychotherapy,
abnormal psychology, psychotherapeutic technique, and the interpretive processes
as applied to film. He has published a study of Oscar Wilde as well as short
fiction and poetry. He is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, certified
by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology and
by Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychology Association. He holds
a B.A. from the
Harold Greene
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
teaches perception/cognitive psychology, experimental psychology and learning
and memory. His research interests aim at determining
functional organizations in the human visual system, including the visual system’s
representation of contours and the representation of mechanisms involved in
the search for a target object among irrelevant clutter. He obtained a B.A.
with honors from Queen’s
Carla J. Groh
Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program,
has taught courses in research and the politics of health care and teaches within
all the programs in the
Sarah A. Halter
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
teaches women’s health, obstetrics and gynecology. She has been a certified
nurse-midwife since 1987, by the
Thomas Hamade
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, teaches plant design and is a licensed environmental
engineer. He has conducted research in the design of air filters under the influence
of electrostatics. He holds patents on air filtration processes and electret
polymers. To reduce pollution from paint manufacturing processes, he developed
a model of the volatile organic compound emissions from paint manufacturing
processes. Hamade received an A.B. in Chemistry from the
Arthur C. Haman
Associate Dean of Engineering and Science and
Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches prototype design, professional
world of work, and internal combustion engines. After graduation with a Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering from the
Leo E. Hanifin
Dean,
Mary Elizabeth Hannah
Professor of Psychology and director of the
School Psychology Specialist program, teaches consultation, social processes,
and psychological testing. Her research deals with attitudes towards persons
with disabilities and with sibling relationships. She has co-authored a scale
on helping within families. Hannah served as secretary and delegate of the National
Association of School Psychologists. A recipient of the President’s Award for
Faculty Excellence, Hannah also received a NASP Presidential Award for service
to school psychology. She holds a B.A. from
Walid Harb
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program.
Harb also oversees Physician Assistants system-wide for Oakwood Health Care
Systems. He received his M.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine
in 1986 and did his residency in Internal Medicine. He is an assistant professor
of medicine at
Mary Ann Hazen
Associate Professor, Management, teaches management
development in the MBA program. She has published journal articles about organizational
change and dialogue and has presented at international and national conferences.
She is on the Editorial Board of The Journal of Organizational Change Management.
In 1996, she received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in the
Kenneth L. Henold
Associate Dean of the College of Engineering
and Science and Professor of Chemistry, teaches introductory chemistry for science
and engineering students as well as non-science students and has taught graduate
level inorganic chemistry courses. He has published texts and study guides for
general chemistry and has been active in the local and national chapters of
the American Chemical Society. He has also spent several years as vice president
of Student Affairs. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the
Mary A. Higby
Associate Professor of Marketing,
teaches marketing management, marketing strategy, retailing and consumer behavior.
She has published articles in the Journal of the
Patricia S. Higo
Associate Librarian, Head of Reference, Outer
Drive Campus Library, manages and directs the Reference Department operations
and provides reference service and research skills instruction. Her collection
development responsibilities include communication studies and all reference
titles in the Outer Drive Campus Library. Higo holds a B.A. degree from the
Elizabeth M. Hill
Associate Professor of Psychology,
teaches physiological psychology, statistics, and research methods. Her research
has focused on the developmental psychopathology of alcoholism, particularly
the interaction between biological vulnerability and specific environmental
factors that facilitate or impede its development. She has served as an assistant
research scientist and methodologist on various project teams. Other research
has focused on genetic markers associated with alcoholism, parental investment
and factors related to successful aging. She holds a B.A. degree from the
Clint Hirst
Professor of English,
teaches Romantic and Victorian literature, the novel, fiction, composition,
and poetry. He teaches in the Honors and Women’s Studies programs. His greatest
interests lie in Jane Austen, George Eliot, Keats, and Browning. He holds B.A.
and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Notre Dame
and a M.A. from the
Alan S. Hoback
Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental
Engineering, teaches structural analysis and design
of steel, reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete. Hoback’s publications
have dealt with structural optimization. He is currently doing research in the
areas of prestressed concrete, pile foundations, optimization and computer aided
design. Hoback holds a B.A. degree from
Barbara Hollar
Professor of Biology,
teaches genetics, embryology and general biology. Specializing in human genetics,
her research uses recombinant DNA methodology to study human disease. She holds
a B.A. from
Robert J. Homant
Professor and Chair of Criminal Justice Studies
and Director of Human Services, teaches deviant behavior and corrections courses,
statistics and research methods, and ethics in the human services. Homant has
published over 60 professional articles regarding police behavior and offender
rehabilitation. He currently does research on the validity of criminal profiling.
Homant holds an A.B. from the
Susan J. Homant
Associate Librarian, Head of Reference, McNichols
Campus Library, manages and directs the Reference Department operations and
provides reference service and research skills instruction. She is responsible
for collection development in African American studies and all subject areas
for the McNichols Campus Reference Department. She received her B.A. in Social
Work from
Petra D. Hurt
Assistant Director of the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Nurse Anesthesiology Program at UDM, teaches the course,
Introductory Principles of Nurse Anesthesiology, as well as selected topics
in advanced principles of nurse anesthesiology, and pathophysiology. Her current
research interests include postoperative nausea and vomiting and universal precautions
as they apply to anesthesia equipment and personnel. She received her B.S.N.
from
JoAnne Isbey
Associate Professor of English,
teaches language and literature. Her professional presentations focus on theoretical
applications to medieval literature. Currently, she is doing phenomenological
research on student growth in reading and writing. Recently she has been attracted
to works that are more inclusive: bridging workplace and community service with
the academy. Isbey holds A.B. and A.M. degrees from the
Brigid Johnson, R.S.M
Instructor of Mathematics, teaches basic developmental mathematics, and math analysis, and tutors in UAAS. She received a B.A. from Mercy College of Detroit, a M.A.T.M. from the University of Detroit, and a M.A. from Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Johnson worked in Campus Ministry at Mercy College from 1977-1990, and also served as adjunct professor of mathematics and religious studies. She currently studies the pedagogy of math teaching/learning and alternative, more effective, ways of teaching math to those with extreme math phobia. She joined the University in 1977.
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, teaches literature and theology, and systematic theology.
He was a Warren Distinguished Visiting Professor at the
Mary Kelly, RSM
Assistant Professor and Chair of Health Services
Administration, teaches graduate courses in health care management. She recently
completed her doctoral dissertation on factors that influence hospital readmission
of healthy newborns. Kelly holds a B.A. from Mercy College of Detroit, M.B.A.
from
Daniel B. Kennedy
Professor of Criminal Justice Studies and Security
Administration, former probation officer and police trainer, teaches criminology,
victimology, law enforcement theories, multicultural understanding, and the
nature of
Ram Kesavan
Professor of Marketing,
teaches in the areas of marketing/entrepreneurship. He has counseled over 300
small businesses, mostly minority owned. He has authored over 50 articles and
a manuscript on international strategic marketing. Some of his work has been
published in the Journal of Consumer Research and the Journal of Academy of
Marketing Science. He has served as the Sam Walton Free Enterprise Fellow. He
is the treasurer of the Marketing Management Association. Kesavan has a Ph.D.
from the
Julie Ju-Youn Kim
Assistant Professor of Architecture,
teaches architectural design, visual communications, and construction. Her research
and interests lie in exploring the relationship between home and work with evolving
developments in technology; in new settlement patterns in housing and landscape;
and in investigating the link between technology and the craftsman. In addition
to teaching, she is also a partner and co-founder of an architectural practice
as well as a design-build company in
Suk Hi Kim
Professor of Finance,
teaches international finance. He has authored and coauthored 14 finance textbooks
and 60 refereed journal publications. In the Journal of International Business
Studies, Kim was cited as one of the top 25 international business researchers
in the 1980s. He was a Fulbright scholar of international finance at
Brian Kipp
Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic
Clinical Sciences, teaches both graduate and undergraduate
Pathophysiology courses. Currently Kipp is conducting research (in association
with
Daniel Klempner
Research Professor of Chemical
Engineering. His research, which
has resulted in 147 publications, 19 books, and 15 patents, is in polymer (plastics)
science and engineering, with an emphasis on polyurethanes, plastic recycling,
polymer alloys and interpenetrating networks. He has received numerous best
paper and best project awards from scientific and engineering societies. Klempner
holds a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a M.S. from
Debra A. Knight
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program,
teaches Patient Evaluation Practicum I, II and III. Knight also practices as
a physician assistant at Specialists in Family Practice/Providence Hospital
in
Christian Koontz, RSM
Professor of English,
teaches rhetoric and rhetorical analysis, literature, linguistics, literary
criticism, creative process, and writing. Koontz’s research and publications
focus on writing to learn, heal, and create, as in the recent article, "Cultivating
Multiple Intelligences through the Living Journal." Koontz holds a B.A.
degree from
David R. Koukal
Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
teaches introductory philosophy, ethics, phenomenology, existentialism, and
critique of electronic media. His research centers on the problem of phenomenological
expression, and he publishes articles on Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty and
Sartre. He is becoming increasingly interested in initiating phenomological
investigations of urbanity and mediated experience and has an abiding interest
in social and political questions. Koukal holds a B.A. degree from
Richard L. Kowalczyk
Professor of English, is reputed to give his
best and to demand that students go beyond their self perceived limits in Victorian
and modern British literature. He has expertise in technical writing based on
professional consulting and publications. He has published several articles
on writers’ response to cultural issues, with special attention given to popular
fiction; current research is on the rise and fall of novelist Marie Corelli,
her letters as fiction and reaction of readers. Kowalczyk is an editorial reader
for Modern Literature, a promoter of [SIC], and an advisory board member for
the journal, Post/Identity. He holds a Ph.D. degree from
Jiri E. Kresta
Research Professor of Chemical Engineering, has taught polymer courses and is currently involved in research in the following polymer areas: kinetics, catalysis, structure-properties relationships, polyurethanes, composites, and cellular materials. Kresta has over 100 publications and his recent publications and presentations cover plastics recycling, especially the chemical recycling of thermosets. Kresta holds the M.Ch.E. and M.S. in nuclear technology from the Institute of Chemical Technology (Prague, Czech Republic) and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science from the Czech Academy of Science (Prague, CR). Kresta joined the University in 1971.
Mohan Krishnan
Professor of Electrical Engineering,
teaches electronics, communications, controls, and signal processing. His area
of expertise is in digital signal processing, in particular its application
to pattern recognition problems involving both 1-D and 2-D signals. He has published
extensively in the areas of voice and handwritten signature recognition. He
holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology
(
Albert Ku
Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering, teaches introductory statics, advanced elasticity,
structural dynamics, soil dynamics, finite element method, and plates and shells.
His research interests are in the areas of viscoelasticity, structural stability,
vibration and the method of finite elements. He is currently working on two
texts: Finite Element Structural Analysis and Theory of Elastic Structures,
which summarize his many years of teaching experiences on these subjects. Ku
holds a B.S.C.E. from the
Stephen J. LaGrassa
Associate Dean,
Cynthia A. Langham
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
Katherine C. Lanigan
Assistant 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
Susan M. Latta
Assistant Professor of English,
teaches rhetoric, literature and linguistics. Latta’s publications include essays
on mass media in the classroom, student self-assessment, and critical research
methodologies. Her national and regional professional presentations have focused
on qualitative research methodologies, writer’s block, collaborative classroom
pedagogues, and cultural studies. Her current research interests include participatory
action research and computer assisted instruction. Latta holds B.A. and M.A.
degrees from
David G. Lee
Director, Manufacturing Engineering program,
coordinates the BMfgE program at Focus:HOPE and the
on-site BMfgE program at Ford Motor Company. He teaches manufacturing related
courses in the Focus:HOPE program. He is the liaison
to the Greenfield Coalition where he participates in curriculum development
and assessment. Lee has 30 years of experience in manufacturing R&D and
in senior engineering management positions in industry. His experience includes
responsibility for machining R&D at Ford Motor Co. Research Staff; director
of Engineering at Siemens Automotive Fuel Systems Division; and vice president,
Engineering at Echlin Inc., a Fortune 500 supplier to the automotive industry.
Lee is vice president of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. He earned his
B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the
Soo-Il Lee
Professor of Chemical Engineering,
teaches polymer processing. Lee has interests in the area of interactive computer
interfacing using expert system logic for product and process control. He received
his B.S., M.S, and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from
Martin G. Leever
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
Joslen L. Letscher
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
Lyn Lewis
Associate Professor and Chair 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
Chun-Ju Lin
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
Douglas A. MacDonald
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
teaches courses covering life span development, assessment and psychopathology.
His recent publications and presentations focus on the measurement of transpersonal
and spiritual constructs and on the application of psychometric methods to the
development of a comprehensive measurement model of spirituality. He also completed
research exploring the relation of spirituality and associated concepts/phenomena
to psychological functioning, especially personality. Macdonald received his
B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the
Daniel D. Maggio
Director of Pre-College Programs in Engineering
and Science, coordinates many of the programs offered
by the College which service the middle and high school population in the metropolitan
Stephen Manning
Associate Professor of Political Science, teaches comparative and international politics and
political theory. Manning’s research focuses on political transitions and democratization
in communist and post communist countries. He has written on the cultural, social
and economic prerequisites of democracy in Leninist systems, Chinese politics
after Deng, contemporary Russian elections, a bibliographic essay on political
fiction, and is currently completing a comparative politics text for the National
Science Foundation. Manning holds a B.A. degree from the
Victoria L. Mantzopoulos
Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science,
teaches statistics, American government, public policy, and undergraduate law.
Mantzopoulos’ publications and professional presentations both here and abroad
have dealt with public opinion polling. She has published a textbook titled
Statistics for the Social Sciences. She is currently doing research in the area
of public opinion polling and the relationship between bureaucratization and
democratization. Mantzopoulos began her academic career at the
Anthony C. Martinico
Professor of Architecture,
teaches design and architectural history and theory. Martinico is the director
of the
Oswald A.J. Mascarenhas, S.J.
Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing, teaches marketing strategy, new product development
and global marketing strategies. His research deals with ethics of domestic
and global marketing strategies, internet marketing and consumer/computer privacy.
He has published in the Journal of Marketing, Journal of the
Thomas C. Mawhinney
Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human
Resources Management, teaches organizational behavior,
strategic policy and organizational theory. He has published research concerning
reinforcement, work motivation and leadership in the Journal of the Experimental
Analysis of Behavior and Journal of Organizational Behavior Management; conceptual
analysis of work motivation and reinforcement processes in the Academy of Management
Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Organizational Behavior and Human Performance
and Performance Improvement Quarterly; and applied research concerning performance
improvement in the Journal of Business and Psychology and Journal of Organizational
Behavior Management. Mawhinney earned his B.A. and M.S. degrees from the
Judy A. McCown
Associate Professor of Psychology,
teaches psychopathology, theories of psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, history
and systems, and learning and memory. McCown’s research interests involve studies
of information processing in schizophrenia, cognitive-behavioral treatment of
affective disorders and psychological sequelae of non-traditional career choices
in women. Her honors include
Linda M. McIntosh
Assistant Director of the St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
University of Detroit Mercy Graduate Program of Nurse Anesthesiology, teaches two semesters of advanced principles
of nurse anesthesiology and guest lectures in two other nurse anesthesiology
courses: pathophysiology and respiratory care. Her current research interests
are postoperative analgesia and the public perception of the nurse anesthetist.
She holds a M.S. from
Norman G. McKendrick, S.J.
Associate Professor of English,
teaches English composition and literature, Greek and Latin classics, comparative
literature, the structure and function of myth, and epic and early drama. Currently,
he is working in rhetoric and continues to publish an occasional poem. McKendrick’s
publications have dealt with modern poetry, folk singers, and the texts of Greek
Fathers. A graduate of Harvard’s IEM program, he holds B.A. and M.A. degrees
from Loyola of Chicago, a Ph.D. degree from Fordham, and Licentiates from
Isaiah McKinnon
Associate Professor of Education,
teaches the course, Society and Education. He is the City of
Sheketa G. McKisick
Assistant Professor of Education,
teaches methods of secondary English and introduction to secondary teaching
courses. McKisick’s research primarily examines the preparation of secondary
pre-service teachers within a multicultural and multiracial context. She has
presented her research at several national conferences and was selected as a
Holmes Scholar for the
Kristine A. McLonis
Associate Librarian, works in the Cataloging
and Database Management Department of the McNichols Campus Library, catalogs
library items and helps to maintain the accuracy and integrity of the on-line
catalog shared by various libraries in the metropolitan
Suzanne Mellon
Dean,
Bahman Mirshab
Associate Professor of Management Science Information
Systems and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Academic Affairs, has taught in various areas including system dynamics,
project management, simulation, information systems, management science, economics
and decision making. Mirshab’s publications and professional presentations deal
with system dynamics, income tax, simulation, management science, and information
systems. His latest publication, System Dynamics: a Survey, relates to a very
new and fast growing field of knowledge called system dynamics. Mirshab earned
his Ph.D. degree from
Stephanie Mitchem
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, teaches black religion, womanist theology, and women’s
studies. Mitchem has had extensive professional experience in religious education,
pastoral ministry, and community organizations. She has served as director of
Student Development and Campus Ministry for the UDM Outer Drive Campus. She
holds a B.A. from
David Moody
Associate Librarian in the
Cataloging and Database Management Department, McNichols Campus Library. As senior member of the department, he helps to ensure
the accurate description and access of library materials. He has conducted many
statewide workshops on various cataloging topics. Moody received a B.A. in History
from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 1974, and a M.S.L.S. from
Jerry J. Morris
Assistant Professor of Education,
teaches courses in secondary curriculum and methods, social studies methods,
course design and introduction to secondary education. Morris was a high school
social studies teacher and administrator for the
Ujamaa James Mosby
Assistant Professor of Economics,
teaches economic theory and applied economics. He has worked as an industrial
engineer and a quality control engineer in the private sector. Mosby’s publications
and presentations are in the areas of urban economics and economics education.
He has received grants from the Joint Council on Economic Education to train
urban educators. Currently, he is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at
Sharon S. Moser
Instructor and Academic Coordinator, Physician
Assistant Program, teaches Clinical Medicine I, II, III with the assistance
of community clinical lecturers. Moser is involved in the practice of neurology
and maintains a clinical license in psychology and is a certified physician
assistant. Moser holds a B.A. degree from
Cyrus K. Motlagh
Associate Professor of Management Science, teaches statistics. Motlagh’s publications and presentations
include quality, diet optimization, non-parametrics, real estate and graphical
representation of multivariate data. He published a book entitled, Long Range
Planning of Electrical Power. A recipient of research grants at UDM and the
Karim H. Muci-Kuchler
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
teaches course in mechanics, computer aided design, finite element analysis
and design methodologies. His main research interests and publications are in
the field of boundary elements, focusing on the formulation of higher order
elements and adaptive meshing techniques. He received the 1998 teaching and
research award of the
John C. Mueller
Professor of Architecture,
teaches design and visual communications. Mueller holds a B.S.A. from the
Cheryl Munday
Assistant Professor of Psychology,
teaches personality theory, professional ethics, child therapy, advanced clinical
case conference and the psychological evaluation practicum in the doctoral program.
Her publications and presentations focus on racial and ethnic influences in
psychoanalytic psychotherapy and on psychiatric diagnosis. Current research
interests include racial and ethnic influences on clinical judgement and indices
of psychological functioning and testing. Prior to joining UDM, she was director
of Psychology and Psychology Training at Detroit Psychiatric Institute. She
also served as consultant to
Wendy Norfleet
Assistant Professor of Computer and Information
Systems, teaches Computer Information Systems. She has more than 10 years of
industry experience in software engineering ranging from programmer to manager
of software quality assurance and testing. Norfleet holds a B.A. in CIS from
Detroit College of Business, a M.S. in CIS from
Joseph Odoerfer
Professor of Architecture,
teaches architectural design, environmental technology, vernacular architecture,
and principles of structural behavior. Odoerfer’s research investigates the
relationship between technology and aesthetic perception. An article stemming
from this research titled, "The Poetics of Thermal Technology" was
published in Architecture, the City, and Technology. Odoerfer is a registered
architect who practices on a part-time basis. He received the AIA School Medal,
and in 1994 was named Michigan College Architectural Educator of the Year. Odoerfer
holds the B.S. and M. Arch degrees from the
Marcel O’Gorman
Assistant Professor of English,
teaches courses that combine theory and practice in the creation of digital
media projects. He is also director of the Electronic Critique program at UDM.
His areas of interest range from the poetry and painting of William Blake to
pop culture and critical theory. He has published essays and hypertexts on these
subjects. O’Gorman’s most recent work involves designing a mode of scholarly
writing more suitable to a digital/visual culture. He holds a B.A. in French
and English from the
Elizabeth A. Oljar
Assistant Professor and Chair of Philosophy,
teaches ethical theory, applied ethics, philosophy of law, political philosophy,
and epistemology. She also teaches courses in women’s studies. Oljar’s area
of expertise is ethics. In 1995, she was awarded an Excellence in Teaching Award
by the
John D. O’Neill, S.J.
Professor of Mathematics,
teaches most undergraduate mathematics including business mathematics, linear
algebra, and calculus. He also teaches graph theory, discrete mathematics and
abstract algebra at the undergraduate and graduate level. He has published many
articles on algebra in various journals including: Proceedings of the American
Mathematics Society, Proceedings of the London Mathematics Society and the Journal
of Algebra. He received degrees in classics, philosophy, mathematics and theology
from
Mary S. O’Shaughnessey
Project Director, Greater Detroit Area Partnership
for Training and Adjunct Faculty,
Mark J. Ottenbreit
Professor and Chair of Biology, teaches introductory
biology, cell and molecular biology, pathophysiology and hematology. Ottenbreit’s
publications and professional presentations have dealt with cell culture identification.
He currently is working in DNA fingerprinting as a tool to identify cell cultures.
Ottenbreit holds a B.A. degree from the
Melinda Pacha
Associate Professor and Chair of Theatre, teaches
introduction to theatre and scenic design. She is also scenic and costume designer
for UDM’s Theatre Company where she works actively with students in various
aspects of production. Pacha also works with many professional theatres in the
area. Her work in both academic and professional theatre has received recognition
from both The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press. Pacha holds a B.A. degree
from the
Christine M. Pacini
Assistant Dean and Associate Professor of Nursing,
teaches adult health, research, and leadership/management. Her professional
presentations and publications have focused on circadian rhythms, sleep-wake
patterns, shared governance, and organizational change. She is presently engaged
in research on acute pain and sleep-wake responses of neurosurgical patients.
She was a recent recipient of a National Research Service Award in Neuroscience/Neurobehavior
at the
Christine M. Panyard
Professor and Chair of Psychology, teaches honors
introductory psychology, abnormal psychology and adult development, aging, psychological
assessment, psychopathology and supervises the practicum in the graduate program.
Panyard’s publications and professional presentations have dealt with police
stress, substance abuse, and divorce and family issues including invited contributions
to six special editions of the Family Law Journal. She consults with police
departments on selection and crisis intervention and with substance abuse agencies
on dual diagnosis and outcome research. Panyard holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees
from
Mark J. Paulik
Professor of Electrical Engineering,
teaches design, digital logic, controls, and digital signal processing. His
area of expertise is in digital image processing, where his extensive publications
have focused on industrial and military object identification, and handwritten
signature analysis. He is currently doing research on the combined use of genetic
algorithms and wavelet modeling. He holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
degree from the
Thomas F. Pawlick
Assistant Professor of Journalism/ Communications,
teaches reporting, news writing, feature writing, editing and page layout (QuarkXpress
and Photoshop); serves as advisor to the Westsider and Varsity News student
newspapers. His areas of special interest include reporting on international
affairs, ethnic/cultural diversity, science and the environment. He has 20 years
of experience as a reporter/ editor, working for the Detroit News, Associated
Press and Montreal Gazette, as well as 10 years as a foreign correspondent.
He authored six published books, including three journalism textbooks. He previously
taught at
George W. Pickering
Professor of Religious Studies,
teaches social ethics, Christian social thought (especially in
Dan Pitera
Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director
of Operations,
Kirstie Plantenberg
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches engineering graphics, statics and dynamics.
Her areas of expertise include tribology, dynamics, vibrations, controls and
engineering graphics. Her research interests lie in tribology, specifically
the effects of vibrations on friction. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
from
Hriday R. Prasad
Director of the Master of
Science in Product Development program. Prior to joining the University, he served at Ford Motor Company for
29 years followed by assignments at three tier–1 suppliers. At Ford, his assignments
ranged from manufacturing floor responsibilities to product development and
to advanced engineering and manufacturing planning. At the tier suppliers, his
responsibilities included strategic planning, operations, and global business
development. He taught for 10 years as an adjunct at the
Gail M. Presbey
Assistant Professor of Philosophy,
teaches introductory courses in philosophy and ethics, African philosophy and
culture, peace and social justice and other courses related to social and political
philosophy. Her interests are in cross-cultural and feminist explorations in
philosophy and the philosophy of non violence. Her interests in social and political
philosophy revolve around the work of Hannah Arendt and feminist critics. She
is first editor of an introductory philosophy text, The Philosophical Quest:
A Cross Cultural Reader, now in its second edition. She has authored many journal
articles and book chapters, and recently held a two-year J. William Fulbright
Senior Scholar position at
Patrick J. Quinn
Co-chair of Nurse Anesthesiology, Interim Program
Director of Henry Ford Hospital affiliate component. Didactic and Clinical Instructor,
teaches anesthesia for kidney and pancreas transplant surgery, anesthesia neuropharmacology,
and care development. His research background includes his original master’s
thesis which analyzed patients post-operative knowledge
and satisfaction levels. Currently he chairs three research projects yearly
and has published an article relating to the preemptive effects of oral acetaminophen
on pediatric patients. He received his B.S.N. from
Mary R. Raftery
Interim Clinical Education Coordinator,
David L. Regal
Assistant Professor of Theatre and Artistic
Director for The Theatre Company, teaches fundamentals
of acting and acting dynamics. Regal’s performance experience includes professional
stage appearances, industrial video, and feature films. In his 30 years in theatre,
he has directed several world premieres, including Jane Martin’s Criminal Hearts.
Recipient of a host of Best Actor and Director awards, Regal expanded his expertise to
Beverly A. Reppert
Assistant Librarian, Public Services, Outer
Drive Campus Library. She provides reference service and research skills instruction.
She is responsible for collection development in religion, psychology, addiction
studies, and counseling. Reppert holds a B.A. degree in History from Mercy College
of Detroit and a M.S.L.S. degree in Library Science
from
Alexa N. Rihana-Abdalla
Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental
Engineering, teaches courses on water and wastewater
treatment, environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology and other environmental
related topics. Her publications and presentations deal with physicochemical
and biological processes and their role in determining contaminant bioavailability
and the potential of in-situ bio-remediation. Dr. Rihana is a graduate of the
Jennifer L. Rike
Associate Professor of Religious Studies, teaches theology. Her publications and professional
presentations have dealt with contemporary Roman Catholic theology, the Christian
concept of love, and feminist theology. Currently she is exploring the paradoxical
relationship between violence and religion. She edited and introduced a volume
of essays in honor of David Tracy, Radical Pluralism and Truth. She is an ordained
minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She holds a B.A. degree from the
Elizabeth S. Roberts-Kirchhoff
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, teaches biochemistry. Her research focuses on
the cytochrome P450 enzymes and their mechanism of action and role in the metabolism
of drugs and natural products. Particular emphasis is on plant compounds that
are cancer chemopreventive agents whose mode of action may include their interaction
with the cytochrome P450 enzymes. Roberts-Kirchhoff received a B.S. in Chemistry
from
Donna M. Roe
Senior Librarian, Head of Cataloging and Database
Management Department, McNichols Campus Library, teaches English, religious
studies and education for Native American and diversity topics. She provides
bibliographies for diversity holdings and maintains a webliography of multicultural
titles. Roe has been the recipient of faculty development awards for the National
Women Studies Association, the American Popular Culture Association, the 2000
International Teaching for Intelligence Conference and the 2001 AAUP Faculty/
Administrator Co-Conference. She has been awarded memberships in Kappa Delta
Pi (International Honor Society), Pi Lambda Theta (National Educational Honor
Society) and Beta Phi Nu (National Library Science Honor Society). Roe has a
B.A. from
Nicholas Rombes
Associate Professor of English,
teaches composition, technical writing, early American literature, and film.
Rombes is a contributor to the Heath Anthology of American Literature, and has
published articles on The Federalist Papers, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Frost,
Salman Rushdie, and numerous early American authors. He is currently working
on a book on the terrors of the Enlightenment in early American fiction. Rombes
holds a B.S. degree from
Robert A. Ross
Associate Professor of Physics,
teaches general physics, modern physics, and solid state electronics along with
electrical engineering courses. He has 14 years of industrial research experience
in the field of solar energy. His research and publications in the field of
amorphous silicon photovoltaic cells helped lead to the development of more
efficient solar panels. He is currently doing research on the transport and
optical properties of thin films and solid state devices. Ross holds B.S. and
Ph.D. degrees from
Patricia Rouen
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
teaches the theory and clinical courses in the Family Nurse Practitioner program.
Her areas of interest include health education and management of chronic disease
in adults.
Farrokh Saba
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science, teaches mathematics.
John A. Saliba, S.J.
Professor of Religious Studies,
teaches world religions, anthropology of religion, and new religious movements.
Saliba’s publications both here and overseas have dealt with the presence of
new religions in the West. His works include two annotated bibliographies and
a volume covering the historical, psychological, social, theological, and legal
dimensions of this contemporary phenomenon. He has degrees in philosophy and
theology from Heythrop College (U.K.), a Diploma in Anthropology from the
Jane Schaberg
Professor of Religious Studies and Women’s Studies, teaches feminist interpretation, biblical studies
and introductions to religious studies and women’s studies. Schaberg’s publications
have dealt mainly with the New Testament, including a commentary on the New
Testament Infancy Narratives, on the Gospel of Luke, and on feminist contributions
to historical and literary research. Her recent research is on the traditions
and legends associated with the figure of Mary Magdalene, and on fantasy in
the Bible. Schaberg holds a B.A. from
Thomas Schad
Assistant Professor of Economics,
teaches microeconomics, macroeconomics, and statistics. His current research
interests involve the question of a balanced federal budget. His research also
focuses on academic standards. Schad holds a Ph.D. degree from
Shulamith Schlick
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, teaches physical and polymer chemistry. Her research is focused on the structure and dynamics of amphiphilic polymers, temporary and permanent gels, and ion-containing polymers; electron spin resonance (ESR) and ER imaging (ESRI) of transport and degradation processes in polymers. She has published more than 150 papers, reviews, and book chapters and has been invited to lecture at numerous national and international meetings. Among her awards are: The President’s Award for Faculty Excellence at UDM in 1990, the Founders’ Fellowship of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) in 1991, and NSF awards for exceptional creativity in research in 1990 and 1998. Schlick holds B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Polymer Chemistry, and D.Sc. in Molecular Spectroscopy degrees from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. She joined the University in 1983.
Mark R. Schumack
Associate Professor and Chair of Mechanical
Engineering, teaches heat transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy
systems. His research interests lie in thermal/fluid modeling using computational
techniques, including applications in the automotive and manufacturing fields.
He is also currently developing multimedia modules for manufacturing engineering
candidates at Focus:HOPE in
Marie-Lise A. Shams
Associate Librarian, Public Services, Outer
Drive Campus Library, provides reference and research skills instruction, manages
the nursing and dental collections and is the liaison to the Faculties of the
McAuley School of Nursing and the
Raphael Shen, S.J.
Professor of Economics,
teaches microeconomic theory/analysis, comparative economic systems, development
economics and resource economics. Shen’s publications and presentations deal
with transitional economics in
Daniel Shoemaker
Professor of Computer and Information Systems, has 23 years experience in system and software engineering,
including six years as a manager of several large MIS/data processing operations.
He consults in software configuration and software change management; software
process quality management, emphasizing ISO 9000 compliance, software quality
assurance, software project management and system specification and design.
His doctorate is from the
Christine Shrewsbury
Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Director of
Richard Sinacola
Chair and Associate Professor of Counseling
and Addiction Studies, teaches counseling theory, treatment, and assessment
courses. In the past he has taught courses in substance abuse counseling. He
has published and researched in the areas of career interest and private practice.
He lectures internationally on ethical practice, psychopharmacology and multicultural
competence. He consults with business and industry on clinical issues. He is
licensed as a psychologist and a professional counselor in
Michael S. Skaff
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, teaches courses at all levels specializing in mathematical
analysis, modeling, and computer science. He has been selected mathematics teacher
of the year several times. His publications include papers on Orlicz Spaces
and applied regression analysis. Skaff is well known both in
Katherine Snyder
Assistant Professor of Mathematics/Computer
Science, teaches courses in the calculus, teacher education
and computer science sequences, including honors calculus, pascal programming
and data structures. She is currently working on a Ph.D. in Computer Science
at
Yoon K. Song
Professor of Economics,
teaches micro and macro economic theory, econometrics, and business forecasting.
Song’s publications and professional presentations here and abroad deal with
foreign exchange rates, capital markets, automotive industry studies, and the
Korean economy. He currently researches globalization and regional integration
of the world economy. Song holds a B.A. from
Roland Spickermann
Assistant Professor of History,
teaches the social and political history of
Jill C. Spreitzer
Assistant Librarian, Public Services Outer Drive
Campus Library, provides reference services, instruction in database searching,
and research skills instruction. She facilitates collection development for
the health services administration, physician assistant, and mechanical engineering
programs. Spreitzer holds a B.S. degree in Biology from
Margaret Stack
Associate Professor of Psychology and director
of the Psychology Clinic, teaches basic psychoanalytic concepts, group psychotherapy,
psychoanalytic treatment techniques, human sexuality, and case conference. She
directs clinical training for the Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. Stack’s
areas of interest include forensic psychology, sexual abuse, psychotherapy outcome,
and religious life issues. She currently researches psychotherapy outcome at
the University Psychology Clinic. She holds a B.A. from the
John M. Staudenmaier, S.J.
Interim Dean,
H. Robert Steiman
Dean,
Jonathan E. Stevens
Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
teaches physical chemistry, general chemistry, and core curriculum chemistry
for non-science and non-engineering majors. His research focuses on the application
of theoretical quantum chemistry to gas-phase atmospheric reactions and photochemistry.
Stevens holds B.S. degrees in chemistry and mathematics from Miami University
of Ohio and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the
Sarah Stever
Associate Professor History,
teaches ancient, medieval, Renaissance history, and the history of art and architecture.
Her interests include the history of
Carol Stoecklin, R.S.M.
Assistant Dean,
Carmen Stokes
Assistant Professor of Nursing,
teaches Advanced Health Assessment, Primary Care of the Family II and III. Stokes
obtained a B.S. in Nursing from
M. Loretta Sullivan, R.S.M.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics,
teaches mathematics. She received her B.S. from
Gregory D. Sumner
Professor of History,
teaches American history and culture, with special emphasis on the twentieth
century. He is the author of Dwight Macdonald and the politics Circle: The Challenge
of Cosmopolitan Democracy (Cornell University Press, 1996). Sumner has been
a fellow with the Andrew Mellon Foundation, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur
Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and he has been honored
with a Fulbright Scholarship for January 2001. He holds B.A., M.A. and Ph.D.
degrees from
Eugene A. Swinnerton
Associate Professor of Finance,
teaches corporate finance, investments and portfolio management. Swinnerton’s publications and presentations deal with program trading
(financial markets), predictive ability of option indices and stock selection
techniques. He currently researches market and economic value analysis
as it pertains to the enhancement of shareholder value. Swinnerton holds B.A.
and M.B.A. degrees from
Shahram Taj
Professor, Operations Management and Systems
Optimization, teaches production/operations management, decision making, simulation,
and systems optimization. Taj’s publications and professional presentations
deal with optimizing human diet, manufacturing systems design and visual and
interactive computer-based manufacturing simulation. A recipient of the President’s
Award for Faculty Excellence, he has earned the Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Award.
Taj holds a B.S. from the
Mary Tracy
Assistant Professor of Basic Clinical Science, 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.
James B. Tubbs, Jr.
Associate Professor and Chair of Religious Studies,
teaches applied ethics, particularly in health care. Tubbs’ publications and
professional presentations deal with Christian theology and the moral issues
in biomedicine and health care policy. He serves on several local Institutional
Ethics Committees and on the board of the Medical Ethics Resource Network of
Michigan. In 1996, he received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence
in the
Gregory W. Ulferts
Professor of Decision and Information Sciences, teaches decision sciences and information systems.
Ulferts’ publications and professional presentations deal with managerial and
technical aspects of the decision and information fields. He has engaged in
numerous professional activities in small business and strategic management,
including lectures internationally. Ulferts has been recognized with outstanding
faculty awards and various civic awards. He is extensively involved in community
organizations and boards. Ulferts holds a B.S. from
Joan C. Urbancic
Professor of Nursing,
teaches community health nursing, graduate and undergraduate research methods,
families in crisis, and nursing strategies. Her scholarly work focuses on family
violence. Current research is on resolving trauma in adult survivors of childhood
incest. She was the recipient of the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence
at UDM in 1993 and the Nightingale Award finalist in 1992. She earned her B.S.,
M.S.N., and Ph.D. degrees in Nursing from
Mary Urbanek
Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, Physician
Assistant Program, has an extensive background in health care with more than
20 years as an RN working in primary care and emergency medicine, and as a physician
assistant for the last five years. In the last three years of practice, Urbanek
helped implement a pilot hospitalist program sponsored by a grant through Oakwood
Health Care Systems at the
Aloha Van Camp
Dean,
Eswara P. Venugopal
Assistant Professor of Physics,
teaches general physics courses and laboratories for engineering, life science
and architecture students. He has published papers in theoretical atomic and
particle physics. His recent research deals with chiral anomalies in photon-hadron
interactions. He holds a M.Sc. (tech) degree in Computer Science from the Birla
Institute of
Stephen Vogel
Dean of the
Suzanne K. Warnimont
Associate Professor, Program Chair and Director,
Physician Assistant Program, teaches health promotion, risk reduction, health
care delivery and policy issues, and patient evaluation practicum. Warnimont’s
areas of special interest include health behavior, health education and health
promotion. She earned her Master’s of Public Health degree from the
Karen Mallory Waters
Associate Dean,
Rosemary Weatherston
Assistant Professor of English,
teaches twentieth-century
Jonathan M. Weaver
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, teaches statics, dynamics, vehicle dynamics, robotics, computer aided engineering, machine design, mechanical measurements, robust design, systems architecture, and design for x. Weaver’s areas of interest, publications, and/or consulting include robotics, computer aided design, design of experiments, vehicle dynamics, and product development. He holds a B.S degree from Virginia Tech, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He joined the University in 1993.
Leonard J. Weber
Professor of Ethics,
provides ethics consulting and educational services to off-campus organizations.
His work is focused on practical ethical issues in health care, management,
and public service. He has served as president of the Medical Ethics Resource
Network of Michigan. Weber’s recent publications address the ethics of corporate
lobbying and of life-sustaining treatment decision-making. He is the principal
author of a regular management ethics column in Clinical Laboratory Management
Review. Weber holds a B.A. degree from
Gerald Wehmer
Professor of Counseling and Addiction Studies, teaches the assessment and treatment of chemically
dependent, behaviorally addicted persons with a multicultural focus. Wehmer
consults professionally with numerous substance abuse agencies in the tri-county
area. He is researching a multicultural approach to the Thematic Apperception
Test. Wehmer recently received an award for service to the University. He was
a recipient of a
Carol C. Weisfeld
Professor of Psychology,
teaches human development, sex differences and sex roles, cross-cultural psychology,
human sexuality, and physiological psychology. She is the author of one edited
book, and her research on male/female relations has appeared in such journals
as Genetic Psychology Monographs and Ethology and Sociobiology. Her current
research concerns marital satisfaction in the
Michael D. Whitty
Professor of Management and Labor Relations, teaches management, organizational behavior, international
management and collective bargaining. Whitty’s publications and presentations
deal with social issues in business, global business values and spirituality
in the workplace. He has published in the Labor Law Journal, The Competitiveness
Review, Multinational Business Review and the Journal of Change Management.
He is currently researching the future of work. Whitty holds an A.B. from the
Linda G. Williams
Program Director of Waldorf Teacher Education
Program, teaches courses on Waldorf philosophy, pedagogy, and methods. Her publications
and professional presentations concern Waldorf education, cultural, multicultural
and anti-racist education, literacy, and developmental models of cognition.
Williams earned a B.A. from
Sandra H. Wilson
Associate Librarian, Public Services, McNichols
Campus Library, serves as the Electronic Resources Librarian as well as provides
reference services and research skills instruction. She is also responsible
for collection development in architecture, computer science, criminal justice,
and mathematics. She holds a B.S. from
Patrick Wirtz
Associate Professor of Accounting,
teaches the principles of accounting and other accounting courses. An active
practitioner, Wirtz has been a CPA in the State of
Michael J. Witkowski
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Studies, teaches criminal justice, human services and legal
administration and administers the Master’s in Security Administration Program.
He is a certified protection professional and member of the American Society
for Industrial Security. He researches, publishes, and speaks on workplace violence
and security measures, and is a frequent media guest on security and criminal
justice issues. With the UDM Leadership Development Institute, he encourages
community service. He holds a B.S. from
William S. Wittig
Assistant Professor of Architecture,
teaches design, design-build and sustainable building practices. Wittig holds
a M.Arch. from
Han X. Xiao
Research Professor,
Sandra A. Yost, CSJ,
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering, teaches circuits, electronics, control systems,
and signal processing. Her research interests include robust control, stability
theory, digital control systems and engineering education. Yost recently finished
her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where she was awarded fellowships from the SAE
Educational Foundation, the Clare Booth Luce Foundation, and the American Association
for University Women. Her B.E.E. and M.Engr. degrees
were earned at the
Associate Professor of Management,
teaches organization behavior, organization theory and strategic policy. He
received a B.A. in Economics from the
Kathy Zhong
Associate Professor of Mathematics,
teaches mathematics, especially analysis and other high-level mathematics course.
Zhong’s research interests include functional analysis, complex analysis, numerical
analysis, and innovative teaching of mathematics. Zhong holds B.S. and M.S.
degrees from the South China University of Technology, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees
from
Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster
Associate Professor of Psychology and director
of Industrial Organizational/ Psychology, teaches general psychology, social
psychology, and industrial/organizational psychology. Many of her courses include
a service learning component. Her areas of special interest, research and consulting
include leadership development, organizational change, and human resource assessment.
Zimmerman-Oster also provides consultation and technical assistance in the areas
of training, evaluation and survey research to local non-profit and human service
organizations. Zimmerman-Oster holds a B.A. from the
Christopher Zorski
Associate Professor of Accounting,
teaches financial and cost accounting. Zorski’s publications deal with marketing
and organizational structure of accounting firms. He has also published a book
on the subject of personnel policy. Zorski holds a master’s degree and Ph.D.
from