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Undergraduate Degrees

St. John Fisher College is empowered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to offer courses leading to and to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Science, Education (M.S.Ed.), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). The College offers the following degrees and programs:

B.A. Degrees with HEGIS Codes
B.A. HEGIS Code
American Studies 0313
Anthropology 2202
Biology 0401
Chemistry 1905
Computer Science 0701
Criminology 2209
Digital Cultures & Technologies 0699
Economics 2204
English 1501
French 1102
History 2205
Interdisciplinary Studies 4901
International Studies 2210
Legal Studies 1499
Mathematics 1701
Media and Communication 0601
Philosophy 1509
Physics 1902
Political Science 2207
Psychology 2001
Religious Studies 1510
Sociology 2208
Spanish 1105
Statistics 1702
B.S. Degrees with HEGIS Codes
B.S. HEGIS Code
Accounting 0502
Biology 0401
Chemistry 1905
Finance 0504
Human Resources Management 0509
Inclusive Education – Adolescence 0808
Inclusive Education – Childhood 0808
Interdisciplinary Studies 4901
Management 0506
Marketing 0509
Mathematics 1701
Media Management 0601
Nursing 1203
Pharmaceutical Studies 1211
Physics 1902
Psychology 2001
Sport Management 0599

Undergraduate Certificate Programs

  • Accounting Certificate (HEGIS Code 5002): Designed for individuals who already hold a baccalaureate degree in a major other than accounting.
  • Spanish/Latino Culture for the Health Professions Certificate (HEGIS Code 5611): Designed for individuals working in the health care field who already hold a baccalaureate degree.
  • Museum Studies (HEGIS Code 1099): Designed for individuals who plan to pursue graduate study or who are in entry level positions in a museum, archive, or historic site.
  • Public and Professional Writing (HEGIS Code 1501): Designed for individuals who plan to pursue careers in writing.

Graduate and Doctoral Degrees and Certificates

Graduate and Doctoral Degrees with HEGIS Codes
Award HEGIS Code*
MBA 0506
M.S.: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
M.S.: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
M.S.: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
M.S.: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
M.S.: Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist 1203.10
M.S.: Literacy Education 0830
M.S. Management 0506
M.S.: Mathematics/Science/Technology Education 0899
M.S.: Mental Health Counseling 2104
M.S.: Special Education 0808
M.S.Ed.: Building and School District Educational Leadership 0827
M.S.Ed.: School Building Educational Leadership 0827
DNP: Advanced Practice Nursing 1203.10
DNP: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
DNP: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
DNP: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
DNP: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
DNP: Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist 1203.10
Ed.D.: Executive Leadership 0899
Pharm.D.: Pharmacy 1211
Advanced Certificate: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
Advanced Certificate: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
Advanced Certificate: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
Advanced Certificate: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner 1203.10
Advanced Certificate: Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist 1203.10
Advanced Certificate: Mental Health Counseling 2104
Advanced Certificate: Special Education: Adolescence 0808
Advanced Certificate: Special Education: Childhood 0808
Advanced Certificate: Special Education Leadership 0808

*Regulations of the Commissioner of Education of the State of New York require the listing of code numbers. (These do not alter in any way the character of programs, nor do they reflect on the priority or academic demands of programs.) Regulations also require a statement that enrollment in other than registered or otherwise approved programs may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain student aid awards. All programs listed are registered as required by law.

The St. John Fisher College Undergraduate Catalog does not constitute a contract or offer to contract between the College and its students on either a collective or an individual basis.

The information contained in this catalog is effective as of September 2017 and is subject to change. It is the student’s responsibility to know and follow current requirements and procedures at the department, program, and College levels.

Most courses listed in this bulletin are scheduled to be offered annually.

The College reserves the right to make such changes as it deems necessary in its academic regulations, course offerings, staff, and financial policies without notice. Changes to academic rules and policies may occur at any time and could be applied to matriculated students.

St. John Fisher College admits students without regard to race, creed, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

The College reserves the right to deny admission, re-admission, registration, or re-registration and to dismiss or suspend either from classes or from a College residence hall any student who is unable to meet the academic or health standards, whose behavior is not in accord with the rules and regulations of the College, whose attendance imposes demands on the resources of the College deemed inconsistent with the fulfillment of its broad responsibility to the College community, or whose attendance the College judges to be against the best interests of the student or the College.

This listing is current with information on file as of August 1, 2017.

Full-Time

*On leave, Fall 2017
**On leave, Spring 2018
***On leave, 2017–2018

Alex Abakah
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.Sc., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
M.S., University of Vermont
M.S., Purdue University
Pd.D., Rutgers University

Kylene Abraham
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Noveera Ahmed
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY

Nabila Ahmed-Sarwar
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., Ph.D., Midwestern University

Katrina Arndt
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Lisa R. Avery
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

David Baronov
Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Gail Begley
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling
M.A., State University of New York College Brockport

David E. Bell
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
B.S., Vanderbilt University
M.A., M.P.H., Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

J. Jason Berman
Professor of Management
B.A., M.S., The City College of New York
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Douglas Bicket
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Glasgow Caledonian University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington, Seattle

Andrea N. Bills
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S., Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University

Melissa Bissonette
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Union College
Ph.D., Graduate Center of the City University of New York

B. Evan Blaine
Professor of Statistics
B.S., Houghton College
M.A., St. Bonaventure University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Christine Boev
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Allegheny College
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., Georgia College and State University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Michael L. Boller
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Kaitlin M. Bonner
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Allegheny College
M.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., Oregon State University

Melissa Bourne
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., M.S., St John Fisher College

James R. Bowers
Professor of Political Science and Pre-Law Advisor
B.A., M.A., Sangamon State University
Ph.D., Northern Illinois University

Nancy M. Bowllan
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Alfred University
M.S., University of Rochester
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

James Bowman
Associate Professor of English
B.S., Villanova University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., University of Arizona

Stephen Brauer
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Trinity College
Ph.D., New York University

Robert W. Brimlow
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kathleen Broikou
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Jack E. Brown, Jr.
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
M.S., Dartmouth Medical College,
Pharm.D., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

Katharine A. Burakowski
Assistant Professor of Sport Studies
B.A., Valparaiso University
M.A., Canisius College
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado

Elizabeth Sutton Burke
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., State University of New York College at Oneonta
Pharm.D., University of Buffalo

Kevin P. Callahan
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Gettysburg College,
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Susan Carlson
Visiting Professor of Nursing
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., University of Rochester
DNP, St. John Fisher College

Carolina Casella
Visiting Instructor of Modern Languages and Cultures
J.D., University of the Andes School of Law, Bogota, Colombia

Daniel M. Cass
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., University of Rochester
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Lipika Chablani
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., Mumbai University
M.S., Campbell University
Ph.D., Mercer University

*Kimberly Chichester
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., Wake Forest University

Jeongho Choi
Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., Kyunghee University
M.S., Korea University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Marie Cianca
Associate Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., M.S., State university of New York at Brockport
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Gabriela Cipriano
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., California State University, Fresno
Pharm.D., Washington State University

Kevin W. Clarke
Assistant Professor of Criminology
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo

Shannon Cleverley-Thompson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., Washburn University
M.S., University of Kansas
Ph.D., St. John Fisher College

Tamara Clingerman
Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.S., Canisius College
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Christine Collins
Visiting Instructor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.A., University of Rochester

Christopher Collins
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Houghton College
M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Kelly Conn
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.P.H., University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kathryn Ann Connor
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
A.A.S., Schoolcraft College
Pharm.D., Wayne State University

Robert D. Costigan
Professor of Management
B.S., University of Santa Clara
MBA, Washington University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri

Gregory Blayne Cunningham
Associate Professor of Biology
B.Sc., University of Guelph
Ph.D., University of California

Lisa J. Cunningham
Visiting Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., St. Bonaventure University
Ph.D., Ohio University

Lori A. Dambaugh
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cortland State College
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.S., St. John Fisher College
DNP, St. John Fisher College

Emily A. Dane-Staples
Associate Professor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Vivek S. Dave
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., University of Pune, India
M.S., Bharati Vidyapeeth University, India
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Alexander J. DeLucenay
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Pharm.D., St. John Fisher College

Keith DelMonte
Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Experiential Education
B.S., University of Connecticut,
Pharm.D., University of Colorado

Seyda Deligonul
Professor of Management
B.S., Middle East Technical Institute
MBA, University of Southern California
Ph.D., Hacettepe University

Sharon Ann Delmendo
Professor of English
A.B., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

*Kathleen Dever
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Marquette University
M.S., Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Krsna Dev
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
M.S., Peoples’ Friendship University, Russia
M.S., McMaster University, Canada
Ph.D., Dartmouth College

Jianglin “Dennis” Ding
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.O.E., Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
M.S., Munich University of Technology (TU Muechen), Munich, Germany
MSEM, Duke University
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Jeannine E. Dingus-Eason
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.S., University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Washington

Colleen Dwyer Donegan
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., University of Rochester
DNP, Robert Morris University

Kathleen M. Donovan
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Emory University
M.S., University of Cincinnati
M.A., Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Frederick H. Dotolo III
Associate Professor of History
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Thomas A. Douglas
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
M.A., Ph.D., Rice University

Robert W. Dunbar
Visiting Instructor of Religious Studies
B.A., Nazareth College
M.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.A.,ABD., Indiana University

Lafayette Eaton
Visiting Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
B.A., B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Linda Hickmon Evans
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership (OCC)
B.S., Jackson State University
M.Div., Emory University
M.Rel.Ed., Ph.D., Claremont School of Theology

Steven Evans
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Drexel University
Ph.D., University of Delaware

Jonathan E. Falanga
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Cornell University
D.C., New York Chiropractic College

Michael W. Fedoryshyn
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Lafayette College
MBA, University of Rochester
C.M.A., C.P.A., State of New York

Shawn E. Fellows
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University

Lawrence Fouraker
Associate Professor of History
A.B., Harvard College
M.A., Ph.D., University of California

Timothy Franz
Professor of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Oneonta
M.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Susan Frederick
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Edward Freeman
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Ohio University
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Mona Gandhi
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Rutgers University
Pharm.D., University of Florida

Ryan Gantner
Associate Professor of Mathematical and Computing Sciences
B.A., University of Wisconsin
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Anne K. Geraci
Instructor in Mathematical and Computing Sciences
M.A.T., Converse College
B.A., Vassar College

Melissa M. Ghera
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., M.A., Concordia University
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Andrea N. Bills
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., B.S., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
M.S., Ph.D. Pennsylvania State University

Rubén L. Gómez
Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures (Spanish)
B.A., New York University
M.A., University of South Florida
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Fr. William Graf
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., M.Div., M.Th., St. Bernard’s Seminary, St. Bernard’s College
M.A., M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Rochester
D.Min., Colgate Rochester Divinity School/Bexley Hall/Crozer
S.T.L., St. Paul’s University
Ph.D., Columbia Pacific University

Kris H. Green
Professor of Mathematics/Science/Technology Integration
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona

Oliver Griffin
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., Yale College
A.M., Ph.D., Harvard University

Lucia Falsetti Guarino
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., University of Arizona
M.S., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

John D. Harman
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Idaho State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Todd Harrison
Professor of Sport Management
B.S., Slippery Rock University
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

William Scott Harrison
Associate Professor of Mathematical and Computing Sciences
B.S., Southeastern Louisiana University
Ph.D., Tulane University

Maryann Adel Borsick Herman
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Allegheny College
Ph.D., Cornell University

**Jane E. Hicks
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Trinity University
J.D., University of Florida College of Law
M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School
Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary

Susan Hildenbrand
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Michigan
M.Ed., DePaul University
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Arthur F. Hintz
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., MBA, Indiana University
C.P.A., State of Illinois

Foek T. Hioe
Professor of Physics and Pre-Engineering Advisor
B.Sc., ARCS, Imperial College London
Ph.D., King’s College London

Monica Hodis
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., West University of Timisoara, Romania
MBA, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Daryl Hurd
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., Hiram College
Ph.D., Indiana University

David Hutchinson
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Alexey Ignatchenko
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia

Chinwe Ikpeze
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
M.S., Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Amy Irwin
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati

Lisa Jadwin
Professor of English
B.A., University of California
M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University

Shelley Jallow
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership (Iona)
B.S., Howard University
M.A., City College of New York
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Kristi Jeffres
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.S., MBA, St. John Fisher College
M.T., University of Denver

Erica Johnson
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., University of Nebraska, Omaha
Ph.D., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Rachel A. Jordan
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Katherine Juba
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

***Munawar Karim
Professor of Physics
B.S., M.S., Dacca University
M.S., Lehigh University
Ph.D., University of Oregon

Isar Kiani
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.Sc., University of Tehran
MBA, Sharif University of Technol
Ph.D., Concordia University

Irene Kimaru
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

**John C. Kirchgessner
Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Niagara University
MSN, Ph.D., University of Virginia

Elizabeth A. Kiss
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
B.S., University of Rochester
M.P.S., State University of New York School of Environmental Science and Forestry

John Kiweewa
Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., Makerere University
M.A., University of Scranton
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Lauren M. Kocman
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Universidad de Salamanca
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Kamil Kozan
Professor of Management
B.S., Middle East Technical University
M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles

Bradley Kraft
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Millersville University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

David Kunsch
Professor of Management
B.S.E.E., General Motors Institute (Kettering University)
LL.B., Osgood Hall Law School, Ontario, Canada
M.S., Wayne State University
Ph.D., University of Western Ontario

Merouane Lakehal-Ayat
Professor of Management
J.D., B.S., B.A., Algiers Business School
MBA, M.I.M., M.A., Ph.D., University of Denver

Hugh Lambert
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Fairfield University
MBA, New York University

Jill E. Lavigne
Professor of Pharmacy
B.A., Duke University
M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

**Sébastien Lazardeux
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Institute of Political Science at Lille, France
M.A., Villanova University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington

Elizabeth M. Leboffe
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Nicholas Leifker
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., MBA, Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Jeffrey A. Liles
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma

Monica Davidson Litzenberger
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Mary Loporcaro
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Nazareth College
M.A., New York University

Barbara J. Lowe
Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences and Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., American University
Ph.D., Fordam University

Kristen Love
Visiting Assistant Professor of Inclusive  Education

Melinda E. Lull
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
B.A., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Penn State College of Medicine

Linda MacCammon
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Le Moyne College
M.A., Yale Divinity School
Ph.D., Boston College/Weston Jesuit School of Theology Joint Doctoral Program

Timothy J. Madigan
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Gary Maggs
Professor of Economics
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University
Ph.D., West Virginia University

Farrokh G. Mamaghani
Professor of Management
B.S., Tabriz University
M.S., D.Sc., The George Washington University

Renuka Manchanayakage
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Joellen Maples
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.S., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Pamela Mapstone
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A., Gettysburg College,
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

Laura Markwick
Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, University of Vermont
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Kermin J. Martinez-Hernandez
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Puerto Rico
Ph.D., Purdue University

Natalie Masco
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher College

Jonelle L. Mattiacio
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Ph.D., University of Buffalo Medical School

Cynthia Ricci McCloskey
Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
M.S., University of Rochester
D.N.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Kimberly McClure Brenchley
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., LeMoyne College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut

**Mark McKinzie
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., San Jose State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin

*Eileen Merges
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Jonathan I. Millen
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S. Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Heather McGrane Minton
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Josephine Moffett
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.A., M.S., Hunter College
M.A., Manhattan College
Ed.D., Columbia University

*Guillermo Montes
Associate Professor of Executive Leadership
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Henry Moscicki
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Genesee Community College
B.S., B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., University of Rochester
MAPM, Christ the King Seminary
DNP, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Lynn Mucenski-Keck
Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., University of Denver

Donald L. Muench
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., St. John’s University
D.A., Idaho State University

Angela K. Nagel
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Pharm.D., Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

Kobi T. Nathan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.A., M.Ed., University of Arkansas
Pharm.D., St. John Fisher College

*Charles M. Natoli
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
Diplome de langue francaise, Institut Catholique de Paris
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Christine Nelson-Tuttle
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
MSN, P.N.P., University of Rochester
D.N.S., State University of New York at Buffalo

Ben J. Niu
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan at Ann Arbor

Christopher Noel
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., Drake University

Marcia L. O’Brien
Associate Professor of Accounting/Finance/MIS
A.A.S., State University of New York at Alfred
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
MBA, University of Rochester
D.B.A., Anderson University

Fernando Ontiveros-Llamas
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., National Autonomous University of Mexico
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Marc A. Papé
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., University of Abidjan
M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University

Amy L. Parkhill
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Karen Parker
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher College

Laurel Parrilli
Visiting Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo

David S. Pate
Associate Professor of Economics
B.S., Bentley College
Ph.D., Iowa State University

Laura Phelan
Associate Professor of Psychology
A.A., Nassau Community College
B.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Elizabeth Phillips
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Kristin Picardo
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Deirdre Pierce
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
B.S., Albany College of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., Shenandoah University

Francisco Plata
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., Universidad de Granada, Spain
M.A., New Mexico State University
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin

***Alan F. Pogroszewski
Associate Professor of Sport Management
A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Theresa Pulos
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Thomas Proietti
Resident Scholar in Media
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Syracuse University

Dawn R. Rager
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

*Whitney H. Rapp
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University

Susan A. Read
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S, State University of New York at Morrisville
B.S., M.S., State University of New York Institute of Technology

Diane Reed
Program Director and Associate Professor of Educational Administration
B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College
M.A., Ed.D., University of Rochester

Wesley Renfro
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Heidelberg University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Bernard Paul Ricca
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., B.S., University of Dallas
M.S., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of Michigan

Mark Rice
Professor of American Studies
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa

Robert H. Rice, Jr.
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Maríe Carolina Saffie Robertson
Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management
Business Graduate (Ingeniero Comercial), Business School, Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Diploma in International Management, Ecóle Superior de Commerce, Reims, France
M.S., Ph.D., John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, Montreal Canada

Michael Robinson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership at Iona College
B.A., West Virginia Wesleyan
M.Ed., Florida Atlantic University
Ed.D., St John Fisher College

Barbara Rockell
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Marta B. Rodríguez-Galán
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Oviedo, Spain
M.A., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., Northeastern University

Jack Rosenberry
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.S., M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Jennifer C. Rossi
Associate Professor of American Studies
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Arien Rozelle
Visiting Assistant Professor of Media and Communications
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., New York University

Robert M. Ruehl
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School
M.Phil., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Tara Sacco
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Hartwick College

*Ramil E. Sapinoro
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., Pacific University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Jeremy Sarachan
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Certificate of Management Studies, University of Rochester
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Hemant C. Sashittal
Professor of Management
B.Com., M.S., Bombay University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Michele L. Saul
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Elizabethtown College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kathleen Savage
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Framingham State College
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Linda Kramer Schlosser
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., University of Florida
M.Ed., University of North Florida
Ph.D., University of Florida

Susan M. Schultz
Associate Professor of Education
B.S., M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Ed.D., University of Rochester

James E. Schwartz
Professor of Education
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Anne Schweighardt
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
A.S., Salt Lake Community College
Pharm.D., University of Utah

Krista Canary Scorsone
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Tampa
BSN, M.S., University of Rochester

Pouya Seifzaden
Visiting Assistant Professor of Marketing
M.S.C.E., B.S.C.E., University of Tehran
MBA, Sharif University of Technology
Ph.D., The University of Western Ohio

Ronen Shay
Visiting Assistant Professor of Media and Communication
B.A., University of Toronto
M.A., University of Amsterdam
Ph.D., University of Florida

Ronald C. Sicker
Visiting Instructor of Management
B.S., Ohio State University
MBA, John Carroll University

Wendi Jewell Sierra
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., M.A., University of Oklahoma
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

Alison Simpson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher College
MSN, University at Buffalo

Jebaroja Singh
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., Women’s Christian College, Chennai, India
M.A., M.Phil., Madras Christian College, Chennai, India
Ph.D., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey

Judianne C. Slish
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Arlette Miller Smith
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Tougaloo College
M.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Charlene M. Smith
Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., Nazareth College
M.S.Ed., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., D.N.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Clair Alexander Smith
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., Grove City College
J.D., George Mason University School of Law
M.A., Ph.D., George Mason University

Jane Snyder
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science and Legal Studies
B.A., Franklin Pierce College
M.S. Nazareth College
J.D., Catholic University School of Law

Todd M. Sodano
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.S., Cornell University
M.A., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Anand Sridhar
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., Mumbai University, India
Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Sukruth Suresh
Assistant Professor of Management

Jill Swiencicki
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Miami University

Melanie R. Symoniak
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
Pharm.D., University of Pittsburgh

Ryan Thibodeau
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., University of Southern Maine
M.S., Ph.D., Syracuse University

Patricia E. Tweet
Assistant Professor of Sociology
B.A., M.A., University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Donna M. Tydings

Thomas Tyson
Professor of Accounting
B.A., Northwestern University
MBA, New Mexico State University
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Deborah Uman
Professor of English
B.A., Yale University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder

Carolyn S. Vacca
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Syracuse University
M.L.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., State University of New York at Brockport
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Stephen J. Valone
Professor of History
B.A., Hamilton College
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Deborah L. VanderBilt
Professor of English
B.A., Calvin College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison

Derek E. Vanderlinde
Visiting Instructor of Management
B.A., MBA, Columbia College

Kimberly VanDerLinden
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education (OCC)
B.A., Nazareth College
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Lauren Ann Vicker
Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

William S. Waddell Jr.
Professor of English
B.A., Amherst College
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

W. Jeff Wallis
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership (Iona)
B.F.A., University of Utah
M.A., Columbia University
Ed.D., Seton Hall University

Omar Watts
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Stephen J. West
Writer in Residence
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa

Theresa Westbay
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Nancy Wilk
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.A.S , Monroe Community College
B.S., M.S., University of Rochester
D.N.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Karl G. Williams
Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.S., University of Rochester
J.D., University of Kentucky College of Law
LL.M., Syracuse University College of Law

Erik Winarski
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Ph.D., Indiana University

Patricia L. Wollan
Professor of Finance
B.Sc., York University, York, England
MBA, Old Dominion University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Matthew D. Zak
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Fang Zhao
Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas

Mel F. Zuberi
Assistant Professor of Management/Marketing
B.S., Indian Railway Institute of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, Jamalpur, India
MBA, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Emeriti

Pasquale J. Arpaia
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Adelphi University

G. Thomas Crombach
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Catholic University of America
D.A., Idaho State University

Erwin Delano
Professor of Physics
B.S., Yale University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Margaret V. Ekstrom
Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., M.A., New York University
Ph.D., Indiana University

Carol Freeman
Professor of Mathematics/Science/Technology Integration
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Saint Louis University

John Halligan
Professor of Religious Studies

Clarence G. Heininger Jr.
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Villanova University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Richard S. Hillman
Professor of Political Science and Vere C. Bird Senior Professor of International Studies
B.A., Bates College
Diploma, Universidad de Madrid
Ph.D., New York University

H. Wendell Howard
Professor of English
B.A., DePauw University
M.A., Stanford University
Diploma in Voice, Juilliard School of Music
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Selim Ilter
Emeritus Dean, Professor of Management
B.S., M.S., Robert College,
MBA, University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Georgia State University

Nathan R. Kollar
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., St. Bonaventure College
S.T.B., San Alberto (Lateran), Rome
M.A., University of Notre Dame
S.T.L., S.T.D., Catholic University of America

Walter LaCentra
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., St. John’s University

Judiana Lawrence
Associate Professor of English
B.A., University of the Witwatersrand
M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

John Mavromatis
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Hobart College
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Terrill J. May
Associate Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures (German),
Coordinator of Foreign Study Programs, Fulbright Program Advisor
B.A., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

Joseph Polizzi
Professor of Sociology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Cornell University

Larry D. Pound
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Ottawa University (Kansas)
M.S., Ph.D., Kansas State University

John D. Rhoades
Professor of Anthropology
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles
M.A., California State University at Los Angeles
Ph.D., Syracuse University

John T. Roche
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

David A. Sanders
Professor of English
B.A., Brown University
Ph.D., Cornell University

Leslie Schwartz
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of Rochester
Ph.D., Cornell University

James E. Seward
Associate Professor of Communication/Journalism
B.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Tam Spitzer
Associate Professor of Psychology and Teacher Education
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Edward J. Stendardi
Professor of Management
B.A., State University of New York at Cortland
M.A., MBA, State University of New York at Albany
C.F.P., A.A.M.S., C.M.F.C., State of New York

William J. Sullivan
Associate Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., M.A., St. Paul College
S.T.L., S.T.D., Institut Catholique
Certification of Completion in Theology and German, Institut Oecumenique and Goethe Institute

Carol Torsone
Associate Professor, MST/CS/MATH
B.A., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Roman Tratch
Associate Professor of Psychology
Psychology Licencie, University of Louvain (Belgium)
B.S.W., University of Toronto
Ph.D., Ukrainian Free University

Joseph V. Versage
Associate Professor of Sociology
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., Columbia University

Michael R. Walczak
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., University of Minnesota at Duluth
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Gerald Wildenberg
Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
B.A., C.W. Post College
M.S., Adelphi University
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., Clark University

Senior Part-Time

David Cascino
Adjunct Instructor of Management
B.S., MBA, St. John Fisher College

Albert Cylwicki, C.S.B.
Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics
B.S., Assumption College
M.A., University of Detroit

Maria Gonzalez-Smith
Special Lecturer in Political Science
Licentiate in International Studies, Central University of Venezuela

Kevin L. Maier
Special Lecturer in Accounting
B.S., St. John Fisher College
C.P.A., State of New York

Mariana Rhoades
Special Lecturer in Chemistry
B.A., California State University, Los Angeles
B.S., Empire State College
M.S., University of Rochester

Ronald A. Schoeneberger
Special Lecturer in Management
B.A., St. John Fisher College
J.D., Georgetown University

Bruce Toder
Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
B.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Library

Kourtney Blackburn
Access Services Librarian
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Nancy M. Greco
Instruction and Archives Librarian
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Christina Hillman
Assessment and Online Program Librarian
B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Benjamin Hockenberry
Systems Librarian
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Melissa Jadlos
Library Director
B.A., West Virginia University
M.L.I.S., University of Maryland, College Park

Michelle Price
Outreach and Special Collections Librarian
B.A., Siena College
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University

Kate Ross
Head of Technical Services and Acquisitions Librarian
B.A., State University of New York, College at Oneonta
M.A., M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Kathleen M. Sigler
Education Librarian
B.A., College Misericordia
M.L.S./S.L.M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Marianne Simmons
Head of Reference and Serials
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., Cornell University
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Note: Junior part-time faculty who have not taught three successive years at St. John Fisher College are not listed in the catalog.

This listing is current with information on file as of August 1, 2017.

I. Office of the President

Gerard J. Rooney
President
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., Fairfield University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Donald E. Bain
President Emeritus
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Kevin Railey
Provost and Dean of the College
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Jody C. Benedict
Sr. Designer Web and Print Communications
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.A., State University of New York at Oswego

Joan R. Benulis
Senior Executive Assistant to the President
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Phillip Castleberry
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.A., University of Central Missouri
M.A. University of Missouri, Kansas City

Richard DeJesús-Rueff
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Haverford College
M.Ed., Temple University
Ed.D., Boston University

Melissa Greco Lopes
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., University of Miami
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevin Mannara, C.S.B.
Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D., Chicago Theological University

Mary McGowan
Executive Assistant to the President
A.O.S., Bryant and Stratton

Jose Perales
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Maherly A. Schaeffer
Advancement Communication Specialist
B.A., St. John Fisher College

Linda M. Steinkirchner
Vice President for Finance and Business and CFO
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Kate L. Torok
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.A., St. Bonaventure University

Eryn M. Yates
Digital Analyst, Web and Print Design
B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges

II. Office of the Provost

Kevin Railey
Provost and Dean of the College
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Eileen L. Lynd-Balta
Associate Provost
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Joy M. Breeden
Coordinator of Disability Services
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., Canisius College

Matthew Cardin
Director of Career Services
B.S., Keuka College
M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Lynn M. Donahue
Director of Center for Service-Learning and Experiential Learning Support
B.A., Skidmore College
Ed.M., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Michelle L. Erklenz-Watts
Director of Academic Advising and Support Services
School of Education
B.A., M.S.Ed., Nazareth College of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Amy C. Gaffney
Executive Assistant to the Provost
B.A., St. John Fisher College

Maya A. C. Temperley
Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Ottawa
M.P.A., Queen’s University

Elizabeth Touhsaent
Assistant Director of Career Services
B.A., M.S., University of Rochester

Christopher Keffer
Coordinator of Transfer/Adult Services and Counselor
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Matthew Lake
Academic Counselor, International Student Advisor
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.Ed., University of California at Los Angeles

Margaret A. Murphy
Director of Freshmen Advising and Counselor
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.S.Ed., Niagara University

Clarence A. Norman
Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program
B.A., Daemen College
M.P.A., New York University

Tara L. Preteroti
Assistant Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program
B.A., Canisius College
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Katie Sabourin
Educational Technologist
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

School of Arts and Sciences

Ann Marie Fallon
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia

Catherine S. Sweet
Assistant Dean of Assessment and Administration
B.A., Clarke University
M.S.Ed., Nazareth College
Ed.D., University of Rochester

School of Business

Rama Yelkur
Dean of the School of Business
B.S., Ethiraj College, Madras University, India
M.B.A., PSG College of Technology
D.B.A., Mississippi State University

Lori Hollenbeck
Assistant Dean for Administration
B.S., M.B.A., Alfred University

Wegmans School of Nursing

Dianne Cooney Miner
Associate Vice-President for Community Engagement
Dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., Binghamton University, State University of New York
Ph.D., Adelphi University

Marilyn Dollinger
Executive Associate Dean
B.S., University of Toronto
M.S., Russell Sage College
D.N.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Teresa M. Trego
Director of Learning Resource Lab
B.A., Nazareth College
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher College

Caroline Critchlow
Assistant Dean for Administration
B.A., Boston College
M. S., Ed.D., University of Rochester

Joanne Weinschreider
Simulation Lab Director
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., University of Rochester

Wegmans School of Pharmacy

Christine R. Birnie
Dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy
B.S., Ph.D., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science

Anthony T. Corigliano
Laboratory Experience Coordinator
B.S., M.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
B.S., Northeastern University

Sean Leonard
Assistant Dean of Assessment
B.A.Pharm., Miami University
M.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

David J. McCaffrey III
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
B.S.Pharm., University of Maryland
M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Michael W. Wischnowski
Dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., University of St. Francis
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Allison L. Bosworth
Student Placement Coordinator
B.S., University of Michigan

Jennifer Pluretti
Director of Advising and Candidate Services
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo

III. Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives

Richard DeJesús-Rueff
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Haverford College
M.Ed., Temple University
Ed.D., Boston University

Jacquelyn Bokor
Assistant Director of Campus Life
B.S., Medaille College
M.Ed, State University of New York at Buffalo

David DiCaro
Director of Safety and Security
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

John Garneau, M.D.
College Physician
B.S., Fordham University
M.D., Cetec University

Rebecca L. Kieffer
Director of Health and Wellness Center
B.A, St. John Fisher College
M.S., Syracuse University

Stephanie A. Ketterl
Associate Director of Residential Life
B.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
M.S., Canisius College
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Renee C. Morano
Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Center
A.A.S., State University of New York Agricultural & Technology School at Alfred
B.S., Nazareth College of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Lisa Nolan
Associate Director of Student Conduct
B.S., State University of New York, College at Oswego
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University

Yantee Slobert
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs
B.S., M.P.S., Alfred University

Teah M. Terrance
Director of Campus Life
B.A., Ed.M., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Terri L. Travaglini
Assistant Dean for Student and Residential Life
B.S., State University of New York, College at Geneseo
M.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo

Juana Vega
Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs
B.S., St. John Fisher College

Derick Wigle
Assistant Director of Residential Operations
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport

IV. Office of Enrollment Management

Jose Perales
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Kristin Blake
Graduate Admissions and Online Program Counselor
B.A., Nazareth College
M.A., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Andrew R. Brolsma
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.A., Castleton State College
M.S., M.B.A., St. John Fisher College

Kathleen J. Burke
Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions
B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Kara Christensen
Director of Student Accounts

Cheryl D. Evans
Associate Registrar
B.S., Shippensburg State College

Joan M. Fraver
Associate Registrar
B.S., Canisius College

Monica K. Gebhardt
Assistant Registrar
B.A., Nazareth College

Michelle A. Gosier
Associate Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
B.S., Nazareth College

Jennifer Granger
Business Manager/Compliance Coordinator, Athletics
B.A., St. John Fisher College

James M. Grant
Athletic Trainer
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Kelly E. Greapentrog
Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Athletics
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo

Michael L. Henchen
Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach

John Johnson
Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Robert M. Kornaker
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., M.P.S., Alfred University

Elizabeth Lachance
Director of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
B.S., Syracuse University

Stacy Ledermann
Director of Freshman Admissions
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Marie Longyear
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia
MBA, St. John Fisher College

Bari Mance
Head Women’s Softball Coach
B.A., M. A., St. John Fisher College

Jill McCabe
Associate Director of Athletics/Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., University of Rochester
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Angela B. Monnat
Director of Student Financial Services
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Penny Myler
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Shelly Ouellette
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Springfield College

Brandon Potter
Head Baseball Coach
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Minnesota State University

David Roberts
Associate Director of Freshman Admissions
B.S., Nazareth College
M.B.A., St. John Fisher College

Robert Searl
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.S.Ed. Nazareth College

Holly A. Smith
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
B.A., Marquette University
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Julia M. Thomas
Director of Academic Information and Registrar
B.A., College Misericordia
M.A., Syracuse University

Paul Vosburgh
Head Football Coach
B.A., William Penn
M.S., Pittsburg State University

Robert A. Ward
Director of Athletics and Recreation
B.A., University of Rochester
M.S., United States Sports Academy

Brittany A. Zeager
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook

V. Office of Institutional Advancement

Phillip D. Castleberry
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B. A., University of Central Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri – Kansas City

Elizabeth C. Ciaccio
Director of Development
B.S., St. John Fisher College

Joanne M. Dennstedt
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Monroe Community College

Melissa L. Head
Director of Development
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., University of Rochester

Norman D. Kieffer
Assistant Director of Development
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Elizabeth G. Pinti
Director of Events for Advancement and Enrollment
B.S., St. John Fisher College

VI. Office of Financial Affairs

Linda M. Steinkirchner

Vice President for Finance and Business and CFO
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Jill D. Rathbun
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Business

Kara Christensen
Director of Student Accounts

Stephen Cook
Director of Administrative Services
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Indiana State University

Diane V. Dugan
Assistant Controller
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.B.A., University of Michigan

Daniel R. Kinsman
Director of Network Services
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College

MaryBeth Kula
Director of Early Learning Center
B.A., Mercyhurst College

Virginia M. Meredith
Senior Human Resources Manager
B.S., Cornell University

Mary R. Powley
Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Stacy S. Slocum
Chief Information Officer
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Elizabeth Skrainar
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.A., University of Minnesota

Kenneth E. Widanka
Director of Facilities
A.S.S., Monroe Community College

Susan B. Wisniewski
Finance Coordinator, Grants and Accounts Receivables
B.S., M.P.A., Gannon University

VII. Campus Ministry

Kevin Mannara, C.S.B.
Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D., Chicago Theological University

Jonathan C. Schott
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Saint Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry