Michael S Skaff [Email]
Professor of Computer Science, teaches courses in Computer Science and Software Engineering including Computer Modeling and Simulation, Operating Systems, System Software, Parallel Programming, and Project Management. He has also taught both Pure and Applied Mathematics at all levels including specialization in Functional Analysis, Calculus of Variations, Applied Regression Analysis. He has been selected mathematics teacher of the year several times. He has published many articles both mathematics and applied mathematics journals. He is well known both in Michigan and nationally for his contributions to property tax assessing and tax administration. He holds a B.S. from the University of Michigan, an M.S. from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from UCLA. Prior to joining the University in 1968, he was employed at Douglas Aircraft and Hughes Aircraft as senior staff mathematician.
Daniel P Shoemaker [Email]
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 University of Michigan (1978). He joined the University in 1985.
Mark R Schumack [Email]
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 Detroit. He has recently published articles about numerical techniques for lubrication phenomena and case studies for heat transfer education. Schumack earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He joined the University in 1991.
H. Robert Steiman [Email]
Dean, School of Dentistry, has had a long and distinguished career at the School of Dentistry. He was chair of the Department of Endodontics since 1980. He had previously served as chair of the Department of Physiology and the Department of Basic Sciences, where he has taught since 1967. Steiman holds a Ph.D. in Physiology from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, a D.D.S. from the University of Detroit School of Dentistry, and a M.S.D. and Certificate in Endodontics from the Indiana University School of Dentistry. He joined the University in 1967.
Salomeia S Schlick [Email]
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.
John A Saliba, SJ [Email]
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 University of Oxford, and a Ph.D. degree from the Catholic University of America. He joined the University in 1970.
Darien C Small [Email]
Visiting Professor of English, teaches technical writing as well as digital design and publishing. He is currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts in Digital Storytelling, and he holds a Master of Science from The Johns Hopkins University. Professor Small has extensive experience in computer information systems and graphic design. He also has an abiding concern for special needs children, having served in various directorial and grant-writing capacities for service organizations devoted to this population. He joined the University in 2004.
Jill C Spreitzer [Email]
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 University of Michigan and a M.S.L.S. degree in Library Science from Wayne State University. She joined the University in 1999.
Sarah S Stever [Email]
Associate Professor History, teaches ancient, medieval, Renaissance history, and the history of art and architecture. Her interests include the history of Italy in the Renaissance and early modern France. She is director of the Liberal Arts Summer Study Program in Volterra, Italy and teaches history and art history in Italy in the summer. Gravelle is the author of several articles on Renaissance humanism and philology. She has held fellowships from the Danforth Foundation and the Renaissance Society of America. She holds an A.B. degree from Sarah Lawrence College and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan. She joined the University in 1981.
John Staudenmaier, SJ [Email]
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Education and Professor of History, teaches the history of America, Detroit, technology, advertising, labor and capitalism. Currently, he is studying Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. Staudenmaier is the author of Technology’s Storytellers: Reweaving the Human Fabric, as well as articles and book reviews in his field of study. He is also editor of Technology and Culture. He was a Bannon Scholar at Santa Clara University and a Dibner Fellow at MIT. He has received several awards for his teaching. Staudenmaier holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from St. Louis University and a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. He joined the University in 1981.
Loretta Sullivan, RSM [Email]
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, teaches mathematics. She received her B.S. from Mercy College and her M.A. from the University of Detroit, and has done postgraduate studies at Eastern Michigan University and Central Michigan University. Her current interests include mathematics education and curriculum revision. She joined the University in 1986.
Linda H Slowik [Email]
Dr. Slowik recently joined the UDM faculty as an Instructor. She teaches courses in industrial/organizational psychology as well as developmental psychology. Her publications appear in the Journal of Organizational and Occupational Psychology, Academy of Management Review, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Human Relations. Her interests focus primarily on placing psychological theories into the work context, such as understanding the role of time, and how the individual relates to the physical and psychological work setting. Specific topics of interest include job design, work stress, organizational climate and culture, and office design. She holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Wayne State University.
Jonathan Stevens [Email]
Associate 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 University of Chicago. He joined the University in 1998.
Jane Schaberg [Email]
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 Manhattanville College, a M.A. from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from Union Theological Seminary NYC. She joined the University in 1977.
Katherine E Snyder [Email]
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 Wayne State University. Her field of study encompasses artificial neural networks, evolutionary programming, and cultural algorithms. She currently conducts research on self-adaptive systems. Snyder holds B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Detroit. She joined the University in 1994.
Gregory D Sumner [Email]
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 Indiana University as well as a J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School. He joined the University in 1993.
Marie Lise A Shams [Email]
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 School of Dentistry. Shams holds a B.A. from the University of Alexandria, Egypt, a M.S.L.S. in Library Science from Wayne State University, and is member of the Academy of Health Information Professionals. She joined the University in 1998.
Thomas Schad [Email]
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 Wayne State University. He joined the University in 1973.
Carol Stoecklin, RSM [Email]
Assistant Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Education, has taught educational field and clinical experiences, school administration, policy studies, and multicultural issues in the classroom. Her publications and presentations deal with clinical experiences in educational settings, multicultural religious education, evaluation, and personnel assessment in education. She produced a seven-module curriculum supplement entitled "Valuing Our Differences." Stoecklin holds a B.A. from Mercy College of Detroit, a M.T.S. from St. John’s Provincial Seminary, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from St. Louis University. She joined the University in 1993.
Raphael Shen, SJ [Email]
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 Eastern Europe. His recent publications include: "Ukraine’s Economic Reform: Obstacles, Errors & Lessons" and "Restructuring the Baltic Economies." He also conducted a one-week lecture series in China on the economics of natural resources, and completed a manuscript on economic reform in Romania. Shen holds a B.A. from Berchmans College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Michigan State University. He joined the University in 1977.
Eugene A Swinnerton [Email]
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 Bowling Green State University and a Ph.D. from Kent State University. He joined the University in 1989.
Margaret A Stack [Email]
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 University of Michigan and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Detroit. She joined the University in 1995.
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