Course Catalog 2023-2024

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 (**).

RACHEL ARBAUGH*

Events Planning Coordinator

B.A., Regent University

ROBERT ARBAUGH

Associate Professor of Theatre

B.A., Oakland University

M.F.A., Regent University

 

LUKE BEACH*

RU Accelerate Adviser and Career Support Specialist

B.A., Ohio University

M.S., Ohio University

VIKKI BENTLEY

Director - School of Education

Professor of Education

B.A., Harding University

M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe

Ph.D., Oakland 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

BEVERLY BUCZAK*

Faculty Coordinator of Clinical Experiences

B.S., Eastern Michigan University

M.A., Eastern Michigan University

TERI BUTCHER*

Academic Adviser and Traditional Student Engagement Liaison

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Liberty University

CYNTHIA CLARK

Chair - Department of Early Childhood Education

Associate Professor of Education

B.S., Oakland University

M.A., Michigan State University

Ph.D., Oakland University

KATHARYN COCHRANE

Professor of Science

B.A., Texas A&M University

B.S., Texas A&M University

M.Ed., Texas A&M University

Ph.D., University of Michigan

 

JOHN COLLINS

Director - School of Nursing

Associate Professor of Nursing

B.S., University of Michigan

M.S., University of Michigan

Ph.D., Duquesne University

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)

LINDA DeJARNETTE*

Registrar

B.S., Rochester University

M.A., Indiana University

DAVID GREER

Professor of History

B.A., Pepperdine University

M.A., Texas Christian University

Ph.D., Texas Christian University

 

AMY GUITAR

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., South University

M.S.N., Western Governor's University

 

H. JOEL HACHEM

Assistant Professor / Program Chair - Information Systems

B.A., University of Sciences - Nouakchott, Mauritania

M.A., Gaston Berger University

M.S., Central Michigan University

D.Sc., Colorado Technical University

KATELYN HARGRAVE*

Office Manager - Student Life 

B.S., Rochester University

M.R.E., Rochester University

 

BRANDON HENSLEY

Dean - School of Humanities

Associate Professor of Humanities

B.A., Eastern Illinois University

M.A., Eastern Illinois University 

Ph.D., Illinois State University

 

KEITH HUEY

Professor of Religion

B.A., Lubbock Christian University

M.Div., Harding University Graduate School of Religion

Ph.D., Marquette University

DAVID HUTSON

Professor of Sports Management

B.A., Harding University

M.A., Wayne State University

Ed.D., East Tennessee State University

LORA HUTSON

Associate Professor of Communication

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University

M.A., Abilene Christian University

BRANDON LANGELAND

Assistant Professor of Humanities

B.A., Calvin College

M.A., Regent University

CHARISSE LASITER*

Academic Transfer Specialist

B.B.A., Rochester University

M.B.A., Cornerstone University

Doctoral Candidate, Cornerstone 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

NATALIE MAGNUSSON

Assistant Professor of Theology and Ministry

Assistant Director for Spiritual Formation

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

 

BONNIE McINTOSH

Assistant Professor / Program Chair - Healthcare Management

B.A., Brock University

M.P.H., West Chester University

M.B.A., University of Michigan

MICHAEL MUHITCH

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

KRISTEN MUNYAN**

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.S.N., Oakland University

M.S.N.-Ed., Oakland University

D.N.P., Wayne 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

REBEKAH PINCHBACK

Director - School of Business and Technology

Assistant Professor of Business

B.B.A., Davenport University

M.B.A., Central Michigan University

Doctoral Candidate, Anderson University

JERRICA PITZEN

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology

B.A., Oakland University

M.S., Eastern Michigan University

Ph.D., Eastern Michigan University

GARTH PLEASANT

Chair - Department of Physical Education

Professor of Physical Education

B.S., Lipscomb University

M.A., Wayne State University

 

KLINT PLEASANT*

Senior Vice President and Special Assistant to the President

B.S., Lipscomb University

M.S., University of Tennessee at Martin

Ed.D., Lipscomb University

 

JENNIFER ROBINSON

Assistant Professor of Nursing

B.A., Grand Valley State University

B.S., University of Detroit Mercy

M.S.N., Wayne State University

DEBRA RUTLEDGE*

Director of Advising

B.R.E., Rochester University

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

 

SCOTT SAMUELS*

Vice President - Admissions and Student Life

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts

M.S., Walsh College

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

 

MELISSA ST. PIERRE

Assistant Professor of English

B.A., Oakland University

M.A., Oakland University

Doctoral Candidate, 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

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