Faculty
Rochester University features a faculty rich in knowledge and experience. Several professors and instructors teach at the University 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
Associate 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
VIKKI 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 Liaison
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
Professor of Mass Communication
B.A. University of London
M.A. University of London
Ph.D., Loughborough University (UK)
SHAWN P. COOPER**
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Oakland University
M.A., Oakland University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
JAMES DAWSON**
Associate Professor of Education
B.S.C., University of Windsor
M.Ed., University of Windsor
LINDA DeJARNETTE*
Associate Registrar
B.S., Rochester University
M.A., Indiana University
JANNAH GARBACK*
Vocal Coach—Musical Theatre
B.S., Rochester University
M.M., Bowling Green State University
DAVID GREER
Professor of History
B.A., Pepperdine University
M.A., Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Texas Christian University
KATELYN HARGRAVE*
Office Manager—Student Life
B.S., Rochester University
M.R.E., Rochester University
SHARIA HAYS*
Dean of Students
B.A., George Fox University
M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University
Ed.D., Azusa Pacific University
MEGAN HOGUE
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Madonna University
B.S.N., University of Detroit Mercy
D.N.P., Wayne State 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
BRANDON LANGELAND*
Special Programs and Outreach Coordinator—Humanities Department
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Regent 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
NATALIE MAGNUSSON**
Assistant Director of the MRE for Spiritual Formation Program
Associate Professor
B.S., Abilene Christian University
M.A., Spring Arbor University
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 MATYAS
Chair—Department of Psychology and Behavioral Science
Associate Professor
B.A., Oakland University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Central Michigan 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
Professor of Theatre
B.S., Rochester University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Wayne State University
ANTHONY PETRUCCI*
RAC Technical Coordinator, AV Specialist and Theatre Master Carpenter
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
REBEKAH PINCHBACK*
Registrar
B.B.A., Davenport University
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
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
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
ZACHARY WATSON
Chair—Department of English
Associate 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