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