Administration
• Heather Howley, Director of Regional Campuses (2021), Associate Professor of Communication, B. A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2004. To contact Dr. Heather A. Howley, please call 330-684-8914 or by email at hhowley@uakron.edu.
• Gordon Holly, Assistant Director for Student Success (2004), B.A., Findlay College; M.Ed., Temple University, 1999. To contact Mr. Gordon Holly, please call 330-684-8740 or by email at gholly@uakron.edu.
• Angela Hartsock, Associate Director, Regional Campuses (2020), Associate Professor of Biology (2013) B.S., The Ohio State University, Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009. To contact Dr. Angela Hartsock, please call 330-684-8795 or by email at ahartsock1@uakron.edu.
• Amy Haynes, Director, Business Operations & Finance (2016), B.S., The University of Akron, 2002. To contact Ms. Amy Haynes, please call 330-684-8932 or by email at hamy@uakron.edu.
Full‑Time Faculty, Contract Professionals, and Staff
• Jeanette Berger, Director UA Lakewood (2009), BA, MA, The University of Akron, 2006.
• April Blood, Department Student Services Counselor (2019), B.S. Human Service Management, 2014.
• Tim Brenneman, Facility Maintenance Worker, (2019).
• Amanda Carmany, Department Cashier Senior (2015).
• Lisa Crites, Coordinator of Social Work (2014), B.A., Walsh University; M.S.W., The University of Akron, 2003.
• Wendy Cundiff, Manager Academic Advisor (2007), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1993.
• Roy “Alan” Darr, Facilities Manager, (2012).
• Christine Dreher, Senior Lecturer in Office Administration (1995), B.S., M.S.E., The University of Akron, 1992.
• Kristin Foy Samson, Admissions Counselor and Coordinator of Student Activities (2016), B.A., Bowling Green State University, 2002.
• Kim Gmerek, Coordinator Academic Affairs Support (2018), B. A. The University of Akron, 1990.
• Thomas Hammond, Computer Lab Support Specialist (1997), A.S., B.S., M.Ed., The University of Akron, 2013.
• Angela Hartsock, Associate Professor of Biology (2013), B.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2009.
• Julie Hartzler, Disability Specialist & Service Coordinator (2013), A.A.S., The University of Akron, 2000; B.A.S.W., The University of Akron,2002; M.S., Capella University, 2004.
• Heather Howley, Director of Regional Campuses (2021), Associate Professor of Communications and Interim Associate Dean (2009), B. A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2004.
• Leslie Kallenborn, Department Administrative Assistant (2010).
• Charlene Kemp-Queener, Academic Advisor I (2016), B.A., College of Wooster, 1983, M.S., University of Dayton, 1987.
• Tina Kilcullen, Library Associate, Senior (2011), A.S., Kent State Stark; B.B.A., Kent State University, 1995.
• Jim Lawrence, Coordinator of Academic Affairs and CCP (2008), B.S.B.A., M.S.Ed., The University of Akron, 1997.
• Maureen Lerch, Manager, Library Services (2001), B.A., M.L.S., Kent State University, 1995.
• John Maroli, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Director of Learning Support Services (1992), B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1989.
• Ann Martin, Coordinator Administrative Services (2007), A.A.B. The University of Akron Wayne College, 1996.
• Brenden Nofsinger, (2020), A.A. The University of Akron, 2020.
• Steven Nussbaum, Department Computer Support Assistant (2020), A.A. The University of Akron; A.A. Hesston College, 2005.
• David Prost, Facilities Maintenance Worker (2014).
• Bruce Raber, Assistant Facilities Manager (2009).
• Paul Schultz, Facilities Maintenance Worker (2020).
• Alan (A.J.) Snow, Professor of Biology (2010), B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2008.
• Sonya Wagner, Manager Student Services (2019), A.A., B.S., The University of Akron 2014, J.D., The University of Akron, 2020.
• Luke West, Graphic Designer (2016), B.S., The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 2011.
• Anthony Williams, Computer Support and Facilities Assistant at UA Medina, 2006.
• Kimberly Wise, Department Student Services Counselor (2017).
• Curtis Wright, Police Officer II (1999), The University of Akron Police.
Part‑Time Faculty, Contract Professionals & Staff
• Stephanie Livengood, Library Associate Senior (1998), B.A., Allegheny College, M.L.S., Kent State University.
• Lisa Allen-Marshall, Senior Lecturer in English, B.A., Ashland University; M.A., Kent State University, 1994.
• Richard Ammlung, Tutor (2018), B.S. University of Delaware, M.S., Ph.D. Northwestern University, 1979.
• Justine Baker, Adjunct Special Lecturere change to Adjunct Assistant Lecturer in Political Science (2018), M.S. Ohio University, 2017.
• Ellen Baird, Senior Lecturer of Sociology (2014), B.S., University of Utah; B.A., Bowling Green University; M.A., University of South Dakota; Ph.D., South Dakota State University, 2002
• Nathaniel Bassett, Assistant Lecturer of History (2017), B.A. Ferrum College, M.A. The University of Akron, 2015.
• Karen Beavers, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Modern Languages of Modern Languages (2008), B. A., B. S., Ohio University; M.A., Kent State University, 1992.
• Jeanette Berger, Associate Lecturer in Developmental Programs (2009), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2006.
• Tisha Berry, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2017), B.S., The Ohio State University; M.Ed., Ashland University, 2008.
• Martha Bickley, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Spanish (2009), M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1986.
• Shawneen Bixler, Senior Lecturer of Psychology (2020), B. A., M. A. Malone University, 1997.
• Marie Bozin, Associate Lecturer of Sociology (2015), B. A., M. A. The University of Akron, 2008.
• Miraides Brown, Assistant Lecturer of Statistics (2019), B.S., University of Brasilia; M.S., The University of Akron, 2007.
• Steven Caraboolad, Assistant Lecturer of Political Science (2019), BAS, Kent State University; MAP, The University of Akron, 2017.
• Eric Carlin, Senior Lecturer in English (2014), M.F.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Stephan Carmichael, Special Lecturer of Developmental Mathematics and Tutor (1996), B.S., B.S., Ashland University, 1984.
• Kimberly Charton, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2011), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A. National University, 2011.
• Margaret Conrad, Tutor (2008), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1973.
• Susan Corl, Senior Lecturer of Education, Tutor (2017), M.S., Ph.D. The University of Akron; B.S., M.L.I.S. 1985 Kent State University, 2006.
• Bruce Crissinger, Senior Lecturer of English (2014), B.S., M.L.S., M.A., Kent State University, 1980.
• Gregory Curtis, Assistant Lecturer of Criminal Justice (2020), B. A., M. A. The University of Akron; J. D. Syracuse University, 1991.
• Darnell Davis, Assistant Lecturer of Political Science (2019), B.S., MPA, The University of Akron, 2018.
• Margaret Davis, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics (2020), B. A. Gettysburg College, M.Ed. American College of Education, 2018.
• Christine Dreher, Senior Lecturer of Computer Applications (1995), B.S., M.S.E., The University of Akron, 1999.
• Amy Duxbury, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2011), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Marygrove College 2002; Composition Certificate, The University of Akron.
• James Duxbury, Adjunct Senior Lecturer of History (2011), B.S., M.S., Bowling Green University, 1991.
• Jennifer Dziczkowski, Adjunct Special Lecturer of History (2009), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., Graceland University; Ph.D., Northcentral University, 2006.
• James Eichler, Senior Lecturer of History (2003), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1980.
• Simona Epuran, Senior Lecturer of Sociology (2019), B. A. , B.S. Timisoara, M. A. Ph.D. Cleveland State University, 2016.
• Julia Ericksen, Senior Lecturer of Psychology (2008), B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago Circle; M.A., Cleveland State University, 2002.
• Jennifer Farrar, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Biology (2017), B. S. Kent State University, M.L.S. Western Kentucky University, 2005.
• Todd Fennimore, Assistant Lecturer of Anthropology (2022), B.S. The Ohio State University; M.PA. Illinois Institute of Technology; M.A., M.A. Case Western Reserve University, (2013).
• Melanie Ferguson, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of History (2019), B. S. The Ohio State University, M. A. Ashland University, 2013.
• Phillip Fechuch, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Political Science (2011), A.A., Cuyahoga Community College; B.A., Cleveland State University; M.A.H.G., Ashland University, 2012.
• Gay Felix, Senior Lecturer of Developmental Mathematics and Teacher Education, Tutor (1990), B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.Ed., Kent State University, 1985.
• John Fink, Assistant Lecturer of Education (2012), B.S., Kent State University; M.A., The University of Akron, 2010.
• Jennifer Fischer, Senior Lecturer of English and Developmental Programs, Tutor (2011), B.S., M.A., University of Illinois, 1988.
• Vivian Renee Giermann, Senior Lecturer of Business Management and Economics (2020), B. A., M. A. The University of Akron, 1985.
• Terri Gilmore-Mason, Senior Lecturer of Education (2018), Ph.D., The University of Akron; MRes Ed., University of Bath; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma; B.A., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 2015.
• Scott Gold, Assistant Lecturer of Engineering (2014), B.S., LaFayette College; M.S. Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 1994.
• Jonathan Hacker, Assistant Lecturer of Art (2017), B.A., M.A., Kent State University, 2019.
• Anita Hall-Kane, Assistant Lecturer of Economics (2020), B. A., M. A., Ed.M. Rutgers, 2013.
• Bishop Harber, Assistant Lecturer of Psychology (2020), University of Permian Basin; M. S. Angelo State University, 2018.
• Scott Hartman, Senior Lecturer of Political Science (1992), B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., Miami University, 1971.
• Douglas Hausknecht, Senior Lecturer of Business Management (2019), B.S., MBA, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1988.
• Sherri Hersman, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2015), B.A., M.A. The University of Akron, 2001.
• Majida Hijazi, Assistant Lecturer of Psychology (2018), A.A., B.S., University of Phoenix; M.A. Leadership & Training, University of Phoenix, Ed. S. Walden University; Ph.D. Northcentral University, 2014.
• Dave Hodgson, Senior Lecturer of Geology (1990), B.S. Ashland College; M.S., The University of Akron, 2000.
• Matthew Horn, Senior Lecturer of English (2019), B.A., M.A., Bob Jones University; Ph.D. Kent State University, 2010.
• Leona Horst, Assistant Lecturer of Biology (2003), B.S., B.A., The University of Akron; M.S., The Ohio State University, 1997.
• Michael Hudack, Assistant Lecturer of Marketing (2022), B.A., M.B.A. Baldwin Wallace University, 1978.
• Debra Johanyak, Professor Emeritus of English (1990), Ph.D. Kent State University; B.A., M.A. University of Akron.
• Stephen Jolly, Senior Lecturer of Business Management Technology (2019), B.A., Heidelberg College; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 1997.
• Ken Jurek, Senior Lecturer of Communications (2019), B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Kent State University; ABD Ph.D., Bowling Green University, 1973.
• Victoria Kaskey, Senior Lecturer of Accounting (2020), B.A. Baldwin Wallace University, MBA Cleveland State University, Ph.D. Capella University, 2008.
• Shilpa Kenjale, Assistant Lecturer of Sociology (2020), B.A. University of Mumbai; M.A. New Mexico State University, 2009.
• Michelle Kieffaber, Senior Lecturer of Communication (1994), B.A., Ohio Northern University; M.A., Miami 1991
• Virginia Knowlton, Tutor (1996), B.A., Bowling Green State University; M.A., The University of Akron, 1985.
• Paul Klotzle, Assistant Lecturer of Developmental Programs (2015), B.S., M.S. Education, The University of Akron, 2012.
• Angela Kovach, Associate Lecturer of Early Childhood Education and Special Education (2020), B.S., M.A. Kent State University, 2004.
• Charles Long, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics (2008), B.A.,The University of Akron; M.A., Miami University, 1975.
• Gregory Magyar, Department of Chemistry Storekeeper (2014).
• Elizabeth Mancz, Senior Lecturer of Anthropology (2020), M.A., Ph.D. University of Minnesota, 1980.
• Linda Markley, B.S., Kent State University, M.A., The University of Akron, Tutor (2005).
• John Maroli, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Director of Learning Support Services (1992), B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, 1989.
• Christine Mascotti, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics (2013), M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1989.
• Alicia Mayfield, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Spanish (2008), B.A., Mount Union College; M.A., University of Southern Mississippi, 2000.
• Joseph Minocchi, Senior Lecturer of Music (2020), Northwestern University, 2016.
• Tony Montesano, Assistant Lecturer of English, Spanish and Developmental Programs (2018), B.A., B.A., M.A., M.A., M.B.A. University of Akron, 2005.
• Tom Morgan, Chemistry Department Storekeeper (2013), B.S., The Ohio State University, 2001.
• Lisa Morrison, Senior Lecturer of Psychology (2001), B.A., Miami University; M.A., Cleveland State University, 1998.
• Anthony Mosley, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Physical Education (2013), B.A., Baldwin Wallace; M.Ed., Ashland University, 2000
• Ian Muhlhauser, Assistant Lecturer of Philosophy (2011), B.A., M.A., San Francisco University, 2004.
• Marcella Mulhollem, Assistant Lecturer of Sociology and Education (2018, B.A., University of North Carolina at Ashville; M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Diana Muranko, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Modern Language (2014), B.A., The College of Wooster; M.A., Kent State University, 2008
• Kristin O'Brien, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Music (2019), B.M. Capital University; M.M. Eastern Kentucky University, 2018.
• Kelli Offenberger, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2019), B.A., M.A. The University of Akron, 2007.
• Jeptha Oppong-Atta, Assistant Lecturer of Business Management (2020), B.A., M.A. The University of Akron, 2017.
• Ali Ozdemir, Senior Lecturer of Economics (2020), B.A. Ankara University; M.A., Ph.D. University of Connecticut, 2002.
• Bernadette Paul, Senior Lecturer of Nutrition Dietetics (2018), B.S. Universidade Federal de Vicosa; M.F.C.S. Bowling Green University; Ph.D., Walden University, 2019.
• Shari Bohrer Peart, Senior Lecturer of General Business (2022), Senior Lecturer of Communications (1991), B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S., Regent University, 1988.
• Brianne Pernod, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2017), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Bethany Perry, Assistant Lecturer of Developmental Programs (2020), B.A., M.A. Malone University, 2009.
• Lauren Playl, Senior Lecturer of Biology (1994), B.A., B.A., M.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1987; M.S., The University of Akron, 2010.
• Anita Pope, Special Lecturer in Mathematics (2010), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.S., The University of Akron, 2006.
• Gloria Questel, Assistant Lecturer in Sociology (2006), B.A., The University of Akron; M.A., Cleveland State University, 1998.
• Kimberly Ramey, Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice (2015), B.A., The Ohio State University; M.S., University of Cincinnati; Ph.D. Capella University, 2015.
• Sara Reith, Senior Lecturer of Curriculum and Instruction (2022) Ed.S. Minot State University (2006); B.A. Mount Union University, (2003).
• Nikki Robishaw, Senior Lecturer of Chemistry (2018), B.S., M.S., Ph.D. The University of Akron, 2018.
• Brenda Rosler, Senior Lecturer of Education (2020), B.S., Kent State University; M.A. Malone University; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2006.
• Ronald Runeric, Senior Lecturer of Geosciences (2020), M.S., Ph.D. The University of Akron, 1999.
• Jana Russ, Senior Lecturer of History (2022), M.F.A. Northeast Ohio Universities MFS Program (2008); M.A. The University of Akron (2001); B.A., B.A. The University of Akron (1998).
• Kyu Kyu San, Associate Lecturer of Biology (2012), M.Ed., Kent State University; M.B.B.S., M.Med.Sc. (M.D.) Institute of Medicine, 1994.
• Alysha Schall, Assistant Lecturer of History (2020), B.A. Indiana Wesleyan University; M.A. Youngstown State University, 2019.
• Jereme Scheufler, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer Mathematics (2011), B.A.-Ed., M.A.-Ed., The University of Akron, 2001.
• James Sewell, Senior Lecturer of English (2001), B.A., B.S., Kent State University; M.A., California State University, 1991.
• Eric Shaw, Senior Lecturer of Chemistry, Tutor (2004), B.S., Washburn University, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1993.
• Linda Shidler, Senior Lecturer of Early Childhood Education and Special Education (2022), B.S., M.S. Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D. University of South Florida (1995).
• Kristen Shuman, Associate Lecturer of English (2004), B.A., M.A., Kent State University, 2008.
• Karen Siffert, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics, Tutor (1990), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 1989.
• Edward Sims, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Music (2009), B.A. Music Ed., Kent State University, 1975; M.A. Music Ed., The University of Akron, 1987.
• Monica Smith, Tutor (2013), B.A. Walsh University: M.S., University of Notre Dame, 1982.
• Dennis Stauffer, Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics (2020), B.A. Lakehead University; M.A. University of Waterloo, 2016.
• Sharon Swan, Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood Education (2014), B.A., M.Ed., Cleveland State University, 2013.
• Tori Tausch, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Communications (2017), B.A., University of Mount Union; Ed. Ashland University.
• Jeff Tenney, Assistant Lecturer of Chemistry (2019), B.S., The University of Tennessee of Chattanooga; M.S., The University of Akron, 2013.
• Angela Terranova, Assistant Lecturer of English (2017), B.A., Baldwin Wallace University; M.A., The University of Akron, 2015.
• Janet Thompson, Professor of Instruction (2017), B.S. The Ohio State University; M.S., M.S., M.S., Ph.D. The University of Akron, 2001.
• Robert Thompson, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of English (2011), B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., The University of Akron; 2002.
• Mary Tohill, Senior Lecturer of English, Tutor (1982), B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.A., Illinois State University, 1979.
• Steven Tseng, Senior Lecturer of Psychology (2019), B.A., B.S., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., The University of Akron, 2016.
• Clayton Vandoren, Adjunct Senior Lecturer of Physics (2012), B.S. Case Western Reserve University, Ph.D. Syracuse University, 1987.
• Julie Varner, Assistant Lecturer of Mathematics (2017), B.A., MA. Ed. Malone University, 2003.
• Timothy Vierheller, Professor Emeritus of Physics (1987), B.S., Marietta College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 1994.
• Scott Wachtel, Assistant Lecturer of Communications (2015), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron, 2014.
• Sonya Wagner, Senior Lecturer in Finance (2022), A.A., B.S., J.D. The University of Akron, 2020.
• Jessica Wallis, Associate Lecturer of Early Childhood Education (2020), B.S., M.S. The University of Akron, 2010.
• Jessica Wallis, Associate Lecturer of Early Childhood Education (2020), B.S., M.S. The University of Akron, 2010.
• John David Warrick, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics (1990), B.A., Manchester College; M.A.Ed., The University of Akron, 1977.
• Jeremy Westbrook, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer of Geosciences (2019), B.S. Kentucky Christian University; M.S. Mississippi State University, 2011.
• John Weyls, Senior Lecturer of Philosophy (2005), B.A. University of Cincinnati, M.A., Cleveland State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, 2016.
• Eric Williams, Senior Lecturer of History (2005), B.A., The University of Akron, M.A., California State University, 2004.
• Laura Wolf, Senior Lecturer of English, Tutor (2000), B. S., Slippery Rock University; M.S., The University of Akron, 1981.
• Valerie Wolf, Tutor (2016), B.A. Messiah College; M.A. College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 2010.
• Mark Woods, Assistant Lecturer of Sociology (2009), B.A., Bluffton College, M.A. Bowling Green University, MS.W., M.A., The Ohio State University, 2008.
• William Wyss, Assistant Lecturer of Political Science (2017), B.A. Mount Union University; M.A. Ohio University, 1984.
• Joseph Zabka, Senior Lecturer of Mathematics (2010), B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Cleveland State University, 1976.
Emeritus Faculty – Wayne College Campus
• Debra Johanyak, Professor Emerita of English (1992), B.A., M.A., The University of Akron; Ph.D., Kent State University, 1988.
• Monica Smith, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Professional Tutor SLC (1983). B. A. Walsh University; M. S. University of Notre Dame, 1982.
• Timothy Vierheller, Professor Emeritus of Physics (1987), B.S., Marietta College; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., The University of Akron, 1994.