Faculty & Staff
Faculty & Staff Members
Professors
Adams, Sarah J.
Professor of History
B.A., Maryville College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University (1975-)
Blackwood, E. Neale
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Marietta College; Ed.D., West Virginia University (1965-)
Bowles, Sandra S.
Professor of Nursing and Interim Dean, Bert Bradford Division of Health Science
B.S.N., University of Pittsburgh; M.N.Ed.,University of Pittsburgh; Ed.D.,
Vanderbilt University (1964-78, 1982-)
Festa, Laura M.
Professor of Nursing and Chari, Bachelor of Science Nursing Program
B.S.N., Medical University of South Carolina; M.S., Ed.D. University of
South Carolina; M.S.N, Virginia Commonwealth University. Post doctoral work
Chicago Consortium for Theological Education and Union Theological Seminary
(2004-)
Latif, David A.
Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy
B.S., University of Georgia; M.B.A., Augusta State University; Ph.D., Auburn University
(2005-)
Spiker, Martha S.
Professor of Psychology
B.A., West Virginia University; M.S., Ph.D., Ohio University (1982-)
Stull, Richard
Professor and Dean, School of Pharmacy
B.S., Southern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Louisiana-Monroe (2004-)
Associate Professors
Alcazar, Armando
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., University of Charleston; M.B.A., West Virginia College of Graduate
Studies, Doctoral Study, Nova University (1984-)
Bayly, Michael, J.
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Maryland, M.A., University of Kansas, Ph.D.,
University of Kansas (1990-)
Bays, Beverly
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N, Alderson Broaddus College; M.S.N. West Virginia University (2007-)
Belcher, Alan R.
Associate Professor of Information Technology and Assistant Provost for Curriculum and Instruction
A.B., M.A., Marshall University; M.S., West Virginia College of Graduate Studies, Ph.D., Capella University (1987-)
Blackwood, Jo L.
Associate Professor of Education and Department of Social Science Chair
B.A. University of Charleston; M.S., Ohio University; Ed.D, Virginia Tech (2001-)
Bliss, Robert L.
Associate Professor of Business, Jones Division of Business Chair
B.A., Adrian College; M.A. Michigan State University; Post Graduate Study,
Michigan State University; Litt.D., Adrian College (2005-)
Clark, Joan L.
Associate Professor of Radiologic Science and Chair, Radiologic Science Program
B.A.S. Siena Heights College; M.S., University of Charleston;
R.T.(R) (M), Port Huron Hospital (1986-)
Clem, Phillip D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Co-Chair of Department of Natural Science and Mathematics
B.S., Oakland City College; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana State University (1995-)
Easton, Michelle R.
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Pharmacy
B.S., Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana (2005-)
Grimsley, William E. Jr.
Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems
B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology; M.S., Johns Hopkins University
(1984-)
Kerr, Joellen A.
Associate Professor of Interior Design
B.S., West Virginia University; M.S., Florida State University (1983-)
King, J. Suzanne
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., West Virginia University; C.P.A.; MBA, West Virginia College of
Graduate Studies (1980-)
McMillen, Dennis A.
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Morris Harvey College; M.B.A., Marshall University (1977-)
Merriman, Karen
Associate Professor of Nursing and Assistant to the Provost for Curriculum and Instruction
B.S.N., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.S.N., Bellarmine; Post Graduate work Capella University
(1974-)
Miller, Sharon L.
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.S.N., Bellarmine College (1982-)
Nagelberg, Ken
Associate Professor of Media & Literary Studies
B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.A., Indiana University;
Ph.D., Penn State University (2005-)
Nozica, Thomas M.
Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Director
B.S., M.A., Ohio State University (1969-).
Oppe, Elizabeth
Associate Professor of Business
B.S., Glenville State University; M.B.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D., Ohio University (2006-).
Robinson, Evan T.
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean, School of Pharmacy
B.S., M.S., St. Louis College of Pharmacy; Ph.D., Auburn University (2004-)
Valentine, Rosemary N.
Associate Professor of Nursing and Chair, Associate Degree Nursing Program
B.S.N., West Virginia University;
M.S.N., University of Texas (1976-83, 1986-)
Wright, Barbara D.
Associate Professor of Music and Interim Chair of the Morris Harvey Division of Arts & Sciences
B.M., Converse College; M.A., Ph.D., The University of Michigan; M.M., Duquesne University (1994-).
Assistant Professors
Staci Ballard
Assistant Professor of Communication
BA in History, BA in Political Science from Alderson-Broaddus College
MA in Communication Studies Theory and Research from West Virginia University
(2008-)
Dalporto, Jeannie
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., West Virginia University (1996-) (On leave 1998-99)
Dewhurst, Jay A.
Assistant Professor of Finance and Accounting
B.S., University of Rio Grande; M.B.A., Marshall University
(2006-)
Haas, David
Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., Miami University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
(2005-)
Hoffman, Jennifer L.
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S. University of Charleston; M.A. Marshall University (1997-)
Janisch, Joseph H.
Assistant Professor of Music Education, Chair Department of Humanities
B.M., Ashland University; M.M., Bowling Green;
D.M., The Ohio State University (1999-)
Laird, Curt
Assistant Professor of Business, Coordinator of Sport Administration
A.A.S., Columbus State University; B.S., Shawnee State University; M.S., West Virginia University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University (2006-).
Lewis, Donna J.
Assistant Professor of Library Science and Director of Academic Services
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo;
M.L.S., State University of New York at Albany (1991-)
Lewis, Robin A.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A. A., University of Charleston; B.S., University of Charleston;
B.S.N., M.S.N., West Virginia University;
Graduate study, Marshall University (2002-)
Norman, Julie
Assistant Professor of Business and Management
B.B.A., Marshall University; M.B.A., West Virginia University; Ed.D., West Virginia University (2007-).
Robinson, John C.
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Malone College; M.D., Medical College of Ohio (2003-).
Rorrer, Janet M.
Assistant Professor Athletic Training
B.S., Western Illinois; M.S., Georgia Southern University (2006-).
Stevens, Brenda
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Morris Harvey College/University of Charleston, WV.
M.S., Marshall University. Post Graduate work West Virginia University
and Marshall University (2002-)
Sun, Xiaoping
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Peking University; M.S., Peking University; Ph.D., University of
New Brunswick (2001-)
Wasinger, Tracy L.
Assistant Professor of Interior Design
B.S., M.S., Minnesota State University. Post Graduate work Marshall University
(1997-)
Watson, Mark
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., Marshall University; Ph.D., University of Georgia (2004-)
Zimmerman, Ericka P.
Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Chair of Athletic Training Education Program
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College; M.S. Indiana State University; Ed.D, Marshall University
(2002-)
Instructors
Adkins, John
Instructor of Library Science and Associate Reference, Instruction, and Technology Librarian
B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., West Virginia College of Graduate Studies;
M.S.L.S., University of Kentucky (2004-)
Barker, Rebecca R.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., West Virginia Institute of Technology; Graduate Study at WVU (2007-)
Bowyer, David G.
Instructor and Director of Experiential Education, School of Pharmacy
B.S., West Virginia University (2005-)
Chandler, Nancy
Instructor of Nursing
A.D.N., University of Charleston; B.S.N., West Virginia University (2007-).
Dawson, Jill P.
Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Marshall University (2001-).
Halstead, Eric J.
Instructor of Radiologic Science
A.S., University of Charleston; R.T.(R) (Q.M.), B.S., University of Charleston
(1993-).
Hess, Jennifer S.
Instructor of Nursing
A.D.N., University of Charleston; B.S.N., West Virginia University; M.S.N., Marshall University (2006-)
Sun, Cynthia
Instructor of Nursing
Diploma in Nursing, St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.N.,
Regis University; M.S.N., West Virginia University (2002-)
Sheehan, Lynn A.
Instructor in Library Science and Director of Library Services
B.G.S. University of Michigan; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina (2000-)
Wilson, Charles P.
Instructor of Radiologic Science
A.S., University of Charleston; R.T.(R) (MR), B.A., West Virginia University.
Post Graduate work University of Charleston (1991-)
Wildt, Jay
Instructor/Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care
A.A., University of Charleston; B.A., WV University Institute of Technology;
M.B.A., University of Charleston. Post graduate work, Marshall University.
Emeritus Faculty Members of University of Charleston
Badger, Frank W.,
Professor of History Emeritus (1952-1988)
B.S., Clairion State College; M.A. (L.S.), George Peabody College;
A.M., University of Pennsylvania; Litt. D., Beckley College.
Further study at the University of Pennsylvania
Cooksey, Stella Marie
Professor Emeritus of Education and Mathematics (1955-1982)
B.A., Morris Harvey College; M.A., Columbia University; D.PED.,
University of Charleston.
Glover, Marti-Lou
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing (1973-2003)
B.S.N., M.S.N., West Virginia University.
Goddin, David J.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Radiologic Science and Associate University Marshal (1973-2003)
B.A., Alderson-Broaddus College; M.A., West Virginia University; R.T. (R).
Harper, R. Eugene
Professor Emeritus of History (1967-2003)
A.B., Wittenburg University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh;
M.C.R.P., The Ohio State University; Graduate study, University of Michigan.
Harris, Evelyn L.K.
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and History (1946-1995)
A.B. Hunter College; A.M., Columbia University; Graduate study, Columbia
University and University of Minnesota; D.P.A., University of Charleston.
Howard, Leland P.
Professor Emeritus of Education (1965-1984)
A.B.; M.A., University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill)
Lowder-Bailey, Mary Catherine
Associate Professor Emeritus of English (1965-1994)
A.B., Bethany College; M.A., West Virginia University; Graduate study,
Auburn University, Morehead State University.
Keeling, Henry C.
Associate Professor Emeritus of Art (1971-1989)
B.F.A., Pratt Institute; M.A., Marshall University.
Newman, Robert G.
Professor Emeritus of Religion (1967-1999)
B.A., University of Florida; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary; Ph.D.
Drew University; Postgraduate Study, Columbia University, University of
Chicago.
Plumley, William C.
Professor Emeritus of English (1967-1999)
A.B., Marshall University; M.Ed., Kent State University; M.A. Marshall
University; Ph.D., Union Institute (Ohio).
Smith, Glenn E.
Professor Emeritus of Biology (1967-1995)
Grand Marshal (1979-1995)
B.S., Morris Harvey College; M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University;
Postgraduate Study, Cornell University.
Wilson, Lillian
Professor Emeritus of English (1968-1988)
B.S., Alderson Broaddus College; M.A., West Virginia University;
Ph.D., Ohio University.
Taylor, Anna-Neale
Associate Professor Emeritus of Nursing (1975-90, 1991-2000)
B.S.N., West Virginia University, M.A. West Virginia College of Graduate
Studies, M.S.N. Bellarmine College
Yeager, Barbara D.
Professor Emeritus of English (1963-2001)
B.A., Wheeling College; M.A. Marshall University; Ed.D., Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Staff
Adkins, Melissa, Serials Coordinator, Library
Allen, Charles R., Housekeeping, Facility Services
Allen, Chris, Housekeeping
Anderson, Linda, Administrative Assistant, Jones Division of Business
Arthur, Jayne Ann, Executive Assistant to the Provost
Bailey, Eric, Assistant Baseball Coach
Baker, Carey, Assistant Football Coach
Ballard, Steve, Assistant Director, Facility Services
Ballard, Todd, Telecommunications, Facility Services
Bannister, Debbie, Science Laboratory Manager/Instructor
Baxter, Todd, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
Barnes, William, Night Desk, Housing
Bennett-Helmick, Ginny, Benefits and Payroll Coordinator
Bradley, Lee, Assistant Baseball Coach
Brawner, Martia, Director of Student Programs, Division of Student Affairs
Brennan, Tim, Executive Chef
Brooks, Ben, Floor Crew
Buckalew, Jim, Head Women's Crew Coach
Buckner, Michael Wayne, Housekeeping Supervisor
Burgy, Teresa, Visitation Coordinator, Office of Admissions
Burnette, Steven, Set-Up Coordinator, Catering
Canterbury, Clarence E., Director, Food Services
Carter, Tracey, Food Service, Coffee Tavern
Cipolat, Ilora, Women's Assistant Track & Cross Country Coach
Coffman, Deb, Administrative Assistant, Title III Project/Faculty Center
Cogar, Janet, Secretary, Department of Music
Connery, Amy, Admissions Representative, Office of Admissions
Cottrell, David, Director of Audiovisual Services
Cunningham, Cathleen, Administrative Assistant, Facility Services
Day, Ronalda, Office Assistant, Food Service and Special Events
Delaney, Benjamin E., Food Service
DeMeo, Tony, Head Football Coach
Dennis, Kerri, Admissions Representative, Office of Admissions
Diuguid, Todd, Women's Soccer Coach
Estep, Donna M., Supervisor, Catering
Farrar, Ken, Assistant Football Coach
Ferretti, Jennie, Director, Advancement
Festa, Daniel, Director of Counseling and Wellness Services, Division of Student Affairs
Fitzgerald, Lynne, Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach
Good, Yvonne M., Food Service, Cafeteria
Gora, Kelli, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Gregory, Jack, Production Chef
Hall, Angela, Director, Center for Career Development
Hamrick, Daniel L., Maintenance, Facility Services
Harless, Bonnie, Housekeeping, Facility Services
Harris, Rebecca, Circulation Clerk, Library
Heater, Mark, Assistant Director of Audiovisual Services
Hickman, Jennifer, Food Service, Cafeteria, CT
Holstine, Alice T., Mail Room Office Manager
Hudson, Keynodo, Assistant Football Coach
Hughes, Glenda, Library Assistant for Technical and Public Services
Hughes, Nikki, Administrative Assistant, University Computing
Hughes, Orville, Food Service, Cafeteria
Hyman, Pat, Head Men's Tennis Coach
Isernia, Ralph, Assistant Football Coach
Jeffrey, John, Housekeeping, Facility Services
Johnson, Will, Head Golf Coach
Kincaid, Rosamary, Data Manager, Office of Admissions
King, Donald E., Maintenance, Facility Services
Kuhl, Alva, Housekeeping, Facility Services
Lanham, Robin, Food Service, CT Manager
Leach, Sandra K., Catering Personnel
Lewis, Donna, Director of Academic Services
Lovejoy, Brandon, Housekeeping
Lovejoy, Brian, Housekeeping
Lovejoy, Gary W., Grounds Crew, Facility Services
Ludwick, Amy, Peer Educator & Special Projects Program Advisor, Division of Student Affairs
Lyons, Robert, Head Women's Track & Cross Country Coach
Mace, Nathan, Desktop Support Specialist, University Computing
Martinez, Marty, Head Men's Soccer Coach
Mavrick, Sam, Assistant Football Coach
McCoy, Maggie, Student Services Specialist/Cashier
Meighen, Bethany Allen, Dean of Students
Moore, Catherine, Director of Learning Support Services
Moore, Denisha, Administrative Assistant, Office of Advancement
Myers, Nora, Director, Entrepreneurship Center
Nease-Criner, Beth, Admissions Representative, Office of Admissions
Nicholson, John, Security Officer
Nozica, Tom, Head Baseball Coach/Athletic Director
Olenchick, Annette, Head Softball Coach
Oney, Randall, Graphic Designer, University Relations
Osborn, Charles, Security Officer
Parkins, David, ICE
Parrish, Brad, Vice President for Enrollment & Student Life
Pauley, Allen, Housekeeping
Pauley, Linda B., Annual Fund Director, Office of Advancement
Pickens, William W., Maintenance Supervisor
Pritt, Amanda, Assistant Director of Admissions
Reed, Shari, Head Women's Tennis Coach
Rinchich, Jack L., Director of Security
Ruge, Janet M., Director of Financial Aid
Russell, Treasa J., Administrative Assistant for Food Service and Special Events
Sankoff, Mike, Assistant Volleyball Coach
Sheehan, Lynn, Director of Library Services
Simmons, Brenda, Accounts Payable Manager/Business Office Assistant
Slaven, Meghann, Admissions Representative, Office of Admissions
Smith, Joe, Food Service, Cafeteria, Mo Harv
Smith, Kathy, Housekeeping, Facility Services
Smith, Rita L., Administrative Assistant, Student Solutions Center
Spradling, Andy, Director of University Relations
Spradling, Carol, Student Services Specialist/Assistant Registrar
Staats, Jimmy L., Maintenance, Facility Services
Starcher, John R., Maintenance, Facility Services
Stevens, Bren, Head Volleyball Coach
Stover, Faye, Bookkeeper, Food Services
Stuck, Erin, Application Data Coordinator, Office of Admissions
Taylor, Evangeline D., Kitchen Coordinator
Thompson, Annie, Admissions Representative, Office of Admissions
Thompson, Deborah, Library Technology Assistant, Library
Wells, Mary, Administrative Assistant, Bert Bradford Division of Health Science
Wesley, Bobby, Maintenance
White, Greg, Head Coach Men's Basketball/Assistant to the President
Whitlock, Carolyn S., Administrative Assistant, Education Department
Williams, Billy R., Security Officer
Williams, Kathy L., Food Service, Cafeteria
Wilson, Debbie, Office Manager, Division of Student Affairs
Winn, Sherry, Women's Head Basketball Coach/NCAA Compliance Coordinator
Wolfe, Judy, Mail Room Assistant
Wood, Jennifer, Website and Enrollment Marketing Coordinator, Office of Admissions
Woods, Penny, Director of Catering
Workman, Jim, Sports Information Director/Athletic Marketing
Wright, Tina, Coordinator of Prospect Research and Donor Relations
Part-Time Faculty
Baek, James J.
Radiologic Science
B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.D. Case Western Reserve
University.
Bingham, Ann Marie
Clarinet/Oboe
B.S., University of Tennessee; M.M., Eastern Kentucky University;
D.M.A., University of Kentucky.
Blakeman, Deborah L.
Interior Design
B.A., University of Charleston.
Buffington, Monica
Flute
B.S., West Chester University; M.M., Yale University.
Burns, Amy L.
Radiologic Science, Sonography
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University; RDMS.
Campbell, Carol
Philosophy
B.A., Morris Harvey College; M.A., Ohio University.
Christie, Amy
Business Administration
B.S., Virginia Tech; M.B.A., Marshall University.
Corbet, Peter R.
Scuba Diving
B.S., Kings College; M.A., Marshall University.
Cunningham, Laura
Respiratory Care
A.S., B.S., University of Charleston.
Davis, Saralyn V.
Masters in Human Resources Management
B.A., Marshall University; M.S., University of Charleston.
DiGregorio, Bernard
Violin
B.M., University of Akron; M.C.M., Scarritt Graduate School.
Harris, Evelyn
History
A.B., Hunter College; M.S., Columbia University
D.P.A., University of Charleston.
Hottle, Scott M.
Signing
B.S., Empire State College; M.A., Western Maryland College.
Hydock, Janice E.
Computer Information Systems
A.A., B.S., M.S., Morris Harvey College/University of Charleston.
King, James R.
Interior Design, Drafting
B.A., Marshall University; M.A., V.P.I., S.U.
Knighton, Betty
English, Director of the West Virginia Center for Civic Life
B.A., University of Charleston.
Laliotis-Bayly, Anna
Psychology, Abnormal and Clinical
M.S.W., LICSW, ACSW, University of Kansas.
Lange, James G.
Violin/Theory
B.A., West Liberty State College; M.M., Peabody Institute of Music;
Johns Hopkins University.
Langr, Kathryn
Violin
B.M., B.M.E., University of Colorado-Boulder.
Leef, JR., J.L.
Radiologic Science
A.B. Marshall University; M.D. West Virginia University
Linkous, Kathy
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., West Virginia University; M.S.N., Bellarmine College (2002-)
Lucas, Deborah
Voice
Birmingham Southern College; New England Conservatory of Music;
Hunter College; Manhattan School of Music.
Marchant, Kenneth
Piano
B.M., The University of Oklahoma; M.M., Northwestern University;
D.M., Indiana University.
Marquart, Elizabeth
Business
B.S., State University of New York; M.S., University of Charleston.
Mayo, Timothy L.
Business Administration
B.A., Hampden-Sydney College; J.D., University of Richmond.
McQuerrey, Brenda J.
Reading/English
B.S., West Virginia Institute of Technology
Mullins, Debra K.
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.S.N., Marshall University; B.S.N., M.S.N., West Virginia University;
Graduate Study, West Virginia University (1992-)
Norman, Mary Beth
Piano
B.S., West Virginia University; M.A., Marshall University.
Smith, Robert
Radiologic Science
B.A., New York University; M.D. S.U.N.Y., Downstate Medical Center.
Stringer, Gary M.
Saxophone
B.A., West Virginia State College; M.A., Marshall University.
Thompson, Jason P.
Finance
B.S., M.B.A., University of Charleston.
Williams, David A.
Music Composition
B.M., M.M., West Virginia University.