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Leyvee L Cabanilla [Email]
Associate Professor, Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology, teaches non-surgical diagnosis and treatment planning of periodontal disease. She is also involved in teaching local anesthesia to both dental hygiene students as well as practicing dental hygienists in a series of continuing education courses. She received her D.D.M. degree from the University of the Philippines and her D.D.S. from the University of Detroit Mercy. She also received a Certificate and MSD in Periodontics from Indiana University. Dr. Cabanilla-Jacobs joined the University in 2000.

Margaret E Coleman [Email]
Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Periodontology and Dental Hygiene, Director of Dental Hygiene Admissions, teaches dental anatomy, and local anesthesia to both dental hygiene and dental students. She is also responsible for training the dental hygiene students in the administration of nitrous oxide sedation. She is involved in clinical dental hygiene as well as teaching local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation to practicing dental hygienists in a series of continuing education courses. Additional responsibilities include advising and monitoring students as Director of Dental Hygiene admissions. Her interests focus on self-instructional design and educational research. She has received several teaching awards. Ms. Coleman holds a Certificate and B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Detroit. She joined the University in 1977.

Nancy Calley [Email]
Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Director of Counseling Programs.Dr. Calley specializes in the clinical treatment of juvenile sex offenders. She teaches counseling theories, multicultural counseling, organization and administration of counseling services, and diagnostic methods in counseling. Her publications include treatment modalities and assessment procedures for juvenile sex offenders, counseling strategies for juvenile sex offenders, ethical issues in counseling, and professional identity in counseling. Her primary research areas include juvenile sex offender treatment, clinical program development and program evaluation, and practical application of professional ethics. She is the Ethics Chair of the Michigan Counseling Association and past president of the Michigan Association for Counselor Educators and Supervisors. Dr. Calley has worked with marginalized individuals in the juvenile justice, child welfare and public mental health systems over the last two decades as a clinician, clinical director, and administrator, and continues to be actively involved in southeastern Michigan. She holds an M.A. in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision from Wayne State University and is a licensed professional counselor. Dr. Calley joined the University in 2002.

John Celletti [Email]
Dr. Celletti’s research interests include secondary to post-secondary transition models; impact of poverty on literacy; teaching and learning models for minorities and; use of evaluation. He has earned the following degrees: Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Sarasota, 1999; MA, Special Education Learning Disabilities & Emotional Impairments; University of Detroit, 1985; and, BA, Michigan State University, Social Science Teaching, 1972. And holds the following licenses and certificates: Michigan Permanent Certification, Elementary (K-8), Michigan Permanent Certification, Learning Disabled (K-12), Michigan Permanent Certification, Emotionally Impaired (K-12), Michigan Permanent Certification, Secondary, Social Studies, Certificate, Teacher Consultant, Certificate, Work Study Coordinator. Dr. Celletti belongs to the following organizations: Learning Disabilities Association (LDA), Council of Exceptional Children, Teacher Education Division (TED), Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD), Division for Research (CEC-DR). For relaxation, he enjoys running, hiking, kayaking, and cycling.

Mark F Choinski [Email]
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 Detroit metro area and has built sets for local commercials and industrial films. He holds a B.A. degree from Mercy College of Detroit. Choinski joined the University in 1979.

Mary Lou Caspers [Email]
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 University of Detroit and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She joined the University in 1977.

R. Michael Canjar [Email]
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science, received a Bachelor’s of Engineering and Master of Engineering from University of Detroit. Through his Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of Michigan, he specialized in mathematical logic. He taught at several universities, including the University of Baltimore, where he served as chair of the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics. He has published articles in mathematical journals on mathematical logic and set theory. He is also interested in computer science, particularly object oriented programming and windows programming. Canjar joined the University in 1995. Canjar’s home page is www.udmercy.edu/htmls/ personal/canjarrm/canjarrm.htm.

Claire M Crabtree-Sinnett [Email]
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 Timisoara, Romania in 1994-95. She holds a B.A. degree from Trinity College, a M.A. degree from Fordham, and a Ph.D. degree from Wayne State University. Crabtree joined the University in 1987.

Gerald F Cavanagh, SJ [Email]
Professor of Management and Charles T. Fisher, III, Chair of Business EthicsProfessor of Management and Charles T. Fisher, III, Chair of Business Ethics, teaches corporate social responsibility and the ethics of business. He has authored five books, the latest, American Business Values, with International Perspectives, 6th edition, and more than 40 articles. Cavanagh has lectured and given workshops on business ethics throughout the U.S, as well as in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Germany and India. He has held business ethics chairs at Boston College and Santa Clara universities. Cavanagh is faculty advisor to the UDM student service organization, APO, and leads an annual week long backpack trip with students to Shenandoah National Park, VA. He served as Academic Vice President and Provost of University of Detroit Mercy, and received the highest award in his field (Sumner Marcus Award) from the Academy of Management for his writing, teaching and other contributions to business ethics. Cavanagh served on the boards of trustees of Fordham University, Santa Clara University, Xavier University, College of the Holy Cross, Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of Detroit. Cavanagh has recently written and lectured on: Ethics in the Global Marketplace, Business and Personal Values, Free Enterprise and Its Values, and Spirituality for the Manager. He holds a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University (engineering), Ph.L. (philosophy), M.B.A. (business), and M.Ed. (education) from St. Louis University, S.T.L. (theology) from Loyola University, Chicago, D.B.A. in Management from Michigan State University. He is also an ordained Catholic priest in the Society of Jesus. He enjoys hiking and backpacking in the National Parks. Cavanagh joined the University in 1980. Professor of Management and Charles T. Fisher, III, Chair of Business Ethics, teaches corporate social responsibility and the ethics of business. He has authored five books, the latest, American Business Values, with International Perspectives, 6th edition, and more than 40 journal articles. Cavanagh has lectured and given workshops on business ethics throughout the U.S, as well as in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Germany and India. He has consulted with business firms, governments and universities. He held the Dirksen Chair of Business Ethics at Santa Clara University and the Gasson Chair at Boston College. He served as interim dean of the College of Business and as academic vice president and provost at the University of Detroit Mercy. He received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence at the University of Detroit Mercy, and the highest national award in his field (Sumner Marcus Award) from the Academy of Management. He chaired the Social Issues Division of the Academy of Management and the All-Academy of Management Task Force on Ethics. Cavanagh served on the boards of trustees of Fordham University, Santa Clara University, Xavier University, College of the Holy Cross, Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of Detroit. Cavanagh has recently written and lectured on: Ethics in the Global Marketplace, Business and Personal Values, Free Enterprise and Its Values, and Spirituality for the Manager. He holds a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University (engineering), Ph.L. (philosophy), M.B.A. (business), and M.Ed. (education) from St. Louis University, S.T.L. (theology) from Loyola University, Chicago and D.B.A. (Management) from Michigan State University, and he is an ordained Catholic priest in the Society of Jesus. Cavanagh is faculty advisor to the UDM student service organization, APO, and leads an annual week long backpack trip with students to Shenandoah National Park, VA. He enjoys hiking and backpacking in the National Parks. Cavanagh joined the University in 1980.

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