Course Catalog 2019-2020

Faculty

Rochester University features a faculty rich in knowledge and experience. Several professors and instructors teach at the College on a part-time basis while staying active in the pursuit of their respective careers. Some members of the administration or staff who regularly or occasionally teach are noted with an asterisk (*). Part-time faculty are noted with two asterisks (**).

OLUWABUNMI ADEBAYO
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Oakland University
D.N.P., Wayne State University

RACHEL ARBAUGH*

Events Planning Coordinator

B.A., Regent University

ROBERT ARBAUGH

Assistant Professor of Theatre

B.A., Oakland University

M.F.A., Regent University

MELISSA BALUN*

Counselor-MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic

B.A., Oakland University

M.A., University of Detroit Mercy

MALGORZATA BAUMANN

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S., Oakland University

D.N.P., Wayne State University

CAITLIN BECHARD*

Director of Retention and Student Success

B.A., Wayne State University

M.A., Eastern Michigan University

JOE R. BENTLEY

Professor of Music

B.A., Harding University

M.M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe

D.M.A., Michigan State University

VIKKI L. BENTLEY

Chair—Department of Teacher Education

Associate Professor of Education

B.A., Harding University

M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Ph.D., Oakland University

MELVIN BLOHM

Director—School of Education

Associate Professor of Education

B.S., Southern Nazarene University

M.A., Southern Nazarene University

Ed.S., Wayne State University

Ed.D., Wayne State University

DAVID L. BRACKNEY

Chair—Department of Science and Mathematics

Professor of Physical Science

B.A., University of Michigan

M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Ed.D., Wayne State University

REMYLIN BRUDER*

Provost

B.S.N., Wayne State University

M.S.N., University of Phoenix

D.N.P., Oakland University

ESSIE BRYAN*

Director of Early College

B.A., Marygrove College

M.A., Marygrove College

TERI BUTCHER*

Academic Adviser and Traditional Student Engagement Liason

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Liberty University

DANETTE CAGNET

Director—School of Business

Associate Professor of Business

B.B.A., Harding University

M.B.A., Harding University

CYNTHIA CLARK

Chair - Department of Early Childhood Education

Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education

B.S., Oakland University

M.A., Michigan State University

Ph.D., Oakland University

KATHARYN COCHRANE

Associate Professor of Math and Science

B.A., Texas A&M University

B.S., Texas A&M University

M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Ph.D., University of Michigan

CAROL COOPER

Chair—Department of Mass Communication

Associate Professor of Mass Communication

B.A. University of London

M.A. University of London

Ph.D., Loughborough University (UK)

JAMES DAWSON**

Associate Professor of Education

B.S.C., University of Windsor

M.Ed., University of Windsor

DAVID GREER

Professor of History

B.A., Pepperdine University

M.A., Texas Christian University

Ph.D., Texas Christian University

SHARIA HAYS*

Dean of Students

B.A., George Fox University

M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University

Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University

KEITH HUEY

Professor of Religion

B.A., Lubbock Christian University

M.Div., Harding University

Graduate School of Religion

Ph.D., Marquette University

JULAYNE HUGHES*

Academic Data and Assessment Coordinator

B.A. Adrian College

B.S., Rochester University

M.M., Oakland University

DAVID HUTSON

Associate Professor of Sports Management

B.A., Harding University

M.A., Wayne State University

LORA HUTSON

Associate Professor of Communication

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University

M.A., Abilene Christian University

ALLISON JIMENEZ*

Director of Library Services

B.S., Grand Valley State University

M.L.I.S. Wayne State University

ELLIOT JONES*

Director of Communication Services

B.S., Rochester University

M.S.I.M.C. Eastern Michigan University

ERIN KENNEDY

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., University of Detroit - Mercy

D.N.P., Wayne State University

MARK LOVE

Graduate Program Director—MRE in Missional Leadership

Professor of Theology and Ministry

B.A., Abilene Christian University

M.A., Abilene Christian University

M.Div., Pepperdine University

D.Min., Abilene Christian University

Ph.D., Luther Seminary

GORDON MACKINNON

Director - MacKinnon Psychology and Counseling Clinic

Professor of Psychology

B.S., Rochester University

B.S., Oakland University

M.A., Wayne State University

Ph.D., University of Detroit Mercy

J. MARK MANRY*

Associate Provost for Assessment

Associate Professor of Humanities

B.A., Lipscomb University

M.A., Lipscomb University

M.Div., Lipscomb University

M.A., Sheffield Hallam University (UK)

Ph.D., Sheffield Hallam University (UK)

JESSICA MATCHYNSKI-FRANKS**

Associate Professor of Psychology

B.S., Rochester University

M.S., Central Michigan University

Ph.D., Central Michigan University

SEAN MILLIGAN**

Assistant Professor of English

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Oakland University

Doctoral Candidate, Wayne State University

MICHAEL MUHITCH

Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College

M.S., Miami University

Ph.D., Miami University

BETHANY MUSALLAM

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S., Wayne State University

M.S.N., Wayne State University

KIMBERLY NASH

Director - School of Nursing

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S., Central Michigan University

M.S.N., Michigan State University

ANNE NICHOLS*

Associate Provost for Instruction

Dean - College of Arts and Sciences

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Wayne State University

Ph.D., Wayne State University

LINDA PARK

Professor of Education

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University

M.A.T., Oakland University

Ph.D., Oakland University

CATHERINE PARKER

Director—School of Humanities

Chair—Department of Theatre

Associate Professor of Theatre

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Eastern Michigan University

Ph.D. Wayne State University

REBEKAH PINCHBACK*

Registrar

B.B.A. Davenport University

M.B.A. Central Michigan University

FRANK PITTS*

Staff Accompanist

B.A., Harding University

M.M. Candidate, Oakland University

Apprenticeship, Michigan Opera Theatre

GARTH PLEASANT

Chair—Department of Physical Education

Professor of Physical Education

B.S., Lipscomb University

M.A., Wayne State University

JOSEPH REDDICK

Professor of Business

B.B.A., University of Hawaii

M.B.A., Wayland Baptist University

D.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Certified Public Accountant

SARAH REDDICK**

Associate Professor of Social Work and Sociology

B.A., Southwest Missouri State University

M.S.W., University of Hawaii

Academy of Certified Social Workers

Licensed Master Social Worker, State of Michigan

DEBRA RUTLEDGE*

Director of Advising

B.R.E., Rochester University

M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University

ROBYN SIEGEL-HINSON

Professor of Psychology

B.A., University of Michigan

M.A., University of Toledo

Ph.D., University of Toledo

DAVID SIRKA*

Electronic Resources Librarian

B.A., University of Windsor

M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario

GREGORY STEVENSON

Professor of Religion and Greek

B.A., Harding University

M.Div., Harding School of Theology

Ph.D., Emory University

BRIAN STOGNER*

President

Professor of Psychology

B.A., University of Michigan

M.A., Wayne State University

Ph.D., Wayne State University

KATHERINE STOKES

Assistant Professor of Business

B.A., Michigan State University

M.S., Michigan State University

Certified Public Accountant

JOHN TODD**

Professor of Political Science

B.A., University of Michigan

J.D., Georgetown University

GARY TURNER

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.S., Harding University

M.S., Oakland University

VIVIAN TURNER

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

B.S., Lipscomb University

M.S., Middle Tennessee State University

JAYMES VETTRAINO

Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship

Director – Center for Social Entrepreneurship

B.A., Michigan State University

M.B.A., Lehigh University

NAOMI WALTERS

Chair—Department of Theology and Ministry

Associate Professor of Religion

B.S., Rochester University

M.Div., Abilene Christian University

D.Min., Lipscomb University

JAMES WALTERS

Associate Professor of Religion

Director - Honors Program

B.A. Harding University

M.Div., Abilene Christian University

Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary

ZACHARY WATSON

Chair—Department of English

Assistant Professor of Humanities

B.A., Harding University

M.S.E., Harding University

Doctoral Candidate, Faulkner University

SUSAN WIZINSKY*

Instructional Design Librarian

B.A., Michigan State University

M.S.L.S., Wayne State University