Faculty
Rochester Christian 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
Chair - Department of Theatre & Music
Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., Oakland University
M.F.A., Regent University
KATHRYN ARMSTRONG
Assistant Professor of Business
B.B.A., Northwood University
M.S., Central Michigan University
M.S., Walsh College
D.B.A., Argosy University
LUKE BEACH
Assistant Professor of Sport Studies
B.A., Ohio University
M.S., Ohio University
VIKKI BENTLEY
Dean - School of Education
Professor of Education
B.A., Harding University
M.Ed., University of Louisiana at Monroe
Ph.D., Oakland University
BETH BOWERS
Chair - Department of Theology & Ministry
Assistant Professor of Theology & Ministry
B.S., Rochester Christian University
M.R.E., Rochester Christian University
D.Min., Lipscomb University
DAVID L. BRACKNEY
Dean - School of Natural & Behavioral Sciences
Chair - Department of Science & Mathematics
Professor of Physical Science
B.A., University of Michigan
M.S., Eastern Illinois University
Ed.D., Wayne State University
KATELYN BRACKNEY*
Assistant Dean of Students - Intercultural & Spiritual Life
B.S., Rochester Christian University
M.R.E., Rochester Christian University
REMYLIN BRUDER*
Provost
B.S.N., Wayne State University
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
D.N.P., Oakland University
TERI BUTCHER*
Director of Advising
B.S., Rochester Christian University
M.A., Liberty 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
Dean - School of Nursing & Health Studies
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)
PATRICIA DeJAEGER**
Half-Time Program Faculty
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.A., Eastern Michigan University
M.Ed., Oakland University
LINDA DeJARNETTE*
Registrar
B.S., Rochester Christian University
M.A., Indiana University
IFRODET GIORGEES
Assistant Professor
Science & Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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
KEITH HUEY
Director of Church Relations
B.A., Lubbock Christian University
M.Div., Harding University Graduate School of Religion
Ph.D., Marquette University
DAVID HUTSON
Chair - Department of Sport Studies
Graduate Program Director - Sport Leadership
Professor of Sport Studies
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
ERIN JURAND
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Kansas State University
Ph.D., Kansas State University
TANIA KEMP-COVINGTON*
Career Support & Academic Advisor
B.B.A., Siena Heights University
M.A., Siena Heights University
Ed.D., Argosy University
KATIE KILPATRICK*
Student Services Coordinator
B.S., Utah State University
M.S., Utah State University
BRANDON LANGELAND
Chair - Department of Interdisciplinary Studies
Assistant Professor of Humanities
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Regent University
J. MARK MANRY
Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
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
Associate Professor
B.A., Oakland University
M.S., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., Central Michigan University
BONNIE McINTOSH
Program Chair - Healthcare Management
Assistant Professor
B.A., Brock University
M.P.H., West Chester University
M.B.A., University of Michigan
D.H.S. George Washington University
BETHANY MUSALLAM**
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Wayne State University
M.S.N., Wayne State University
ERIC NIECE*
Technical Director
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., Regent University
REBEKAH PINCHBACK
Dean - School of Business and Technology
Assistant Professor of Business
B.B.A., Davenport University
M.B.A., Central Michigan University
D.B.A., Anderson University
JERRICA PITZEN
Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
B.A., Oakland University
M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Eastern Michigan 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
HEIDI REED
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Michigan
M.Ed., Wayne State University
Ed.D., Oklahoma State University
JENNIFER ROBINSON**
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., University of Detroit Mercy
M.S.N., Wayne State University
DEBRA RUTLEDGE*
Dean of Retention & Engagement
B.R.E., Rochester Christian University
M.M.F.T., Abilene Christian University
Doctoral Candidate, Lipscomb University
SCOTT SAMUELS*
Vice President of Student Life / Marketing & Communication
B.S., Oklahoma Christian University of Science & Arts
M.S., Walsh College
MELISSA ST. PIERRE
Assistant Professor of English
Co-Chair Department of English/Writing Program Administrator
B.A., Oakland University
M.A., Oakland University
Doctoral Candidate, Wayne State University
KATHERINE STOKES
Chair - Department of Accounting & Financial Studies
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Michigan State University
M.S., Michigan State University
Certified Public Accountant
KRUPA THOMAS
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.B.A., Oakland University
B.S.N., Oakland University
M.S.N., Chamberlain 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
Chair - Department of Management & Leadership Studies
Assistant Professor of Business
B.A., Michigan State University
M.B.A., Lehigh University
JAMES WALTERS
Dean - School of Humanties
B.A., Harding University
M.Div., Abilene Christian University
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
NAOMI WALTERS
Dean - School of Theology and Ministry
Professor of Religion
B.S., Rochester Christian University
M.Div., Abilene Christian University
D.Min., Lipscomb University
ZACHARY WATSON
Chair - Department of English
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Harding University
M.S.E., Harding University
Doctoral Candidate, Faulkner University
BLAKE WHYTE
B.F.A., Syracuse University
M.M., New York University