Director's and Student Deans' Biographies
Director of The Honors Program at UDM
David R. Koukal, Ph.D.
David Koukal grew up in Waukegan, IL, the hometown of Ray Bradbury and Jack Benny. After graduating with distinction from Shimer College in 1990, he went on to graduate study in philosophy at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Koukal successfully defended his Ph.D. dissertation in October 1999, and has taught philosophy at several schools in the Pittsburgh area and central FL. He has been at the University of Detroit Mercy since September 2000, where he is an associate professor of philosophy and director of the University Honors Program. Koukal is married and lives in the University District of Detroit.
Student Deans
Stacy Johnson
Stacy Johnson (left) grew up in Brownstown, MI and attended Gibraltar Carlson High School, where she graduated salutatorian. She is currently a fourth year Political Science and Philosophy major, and plans on obtaining her juris doctorate after graduation. Stacy is a Spiritus Scholar at UDM, a Dean's Gold Key recipient, and an active member of several university organizations. Stacy looks to enrich the college experience of Honors students through community service and educational opportunities outside of the classroom.
Katelyn McCutcheon
Katelyn McCutcheon (center) grew up in Pleasant Ridge, MI, and attended Ferndale High School, where she graduated valedictorian in 2006. She is an Insignis Scholar at UDM and is currently working towards dual degrees in Mechanical and Civil Engineering. A third year, she is an active member of the UDM Women’s Softball team, Alpha Sigma Nu, and Pi Tau Sigma. She is also on the Dean’s list as well as the Athletic Director’s and President’s Honor Rolls. Katelyn hopes to contribute to The Honors Program and make it more interesting and exciting for both new and old members alike.
Danielle Garshott
Danielle Garshott (right) is from Milford, MI, where she currently resides. She attended Milford High School and graduated with highest academic honors. She is a Spirtus Scholar at UDM, currently pursuing a B.S. in Biochemistry and a minor in Philosophy. Danielle is on the Dean's List, is a member of the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, and treasurer of the Chemistry Club. After graduation Danielle plans to attend medical school. She looks forward to bringing new and exciting events to the program, and hopes to motivate Honors students to scholarly excellence, self-realization and compassionate service to their community.
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