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 2018 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, 2018.

Full-Time

*On leave, Fall 2018
**On leave, Spring 2019
***On leave, 2018–2019

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 Practice and Administration
B.S., Ph.D., Midwestern University

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

Lisa R. Avery
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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

Desiree Branson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Primary Care Nursing
A.A., Erie Community College
B.S., Buffalo State College
B.S., M.S., FNP, DNP, University of Rochester

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

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

Elizabeth Sutton Burke
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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

Todd D. Camenisch
Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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

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

Anthony Chiarlitti
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
A.A.S., Westchester Community College
B.S., M.S., Iona College
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

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 and Administration
B.S., California State University, Fresno
Pharm.D., Washington State University

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

*Tamara Clingerman
Associate 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 and Administration
A.A.S., Schoolcraft College
Pharm.D., Wayne State University

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
Associate 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., University of Pune, India
M.S., Bharati Vidyapeeth University, India
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Jasmine Davis
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., University of Rochester

Alexander J. DeLucenay
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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

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

Colleen Dwyer Donegan
Associate 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 and Administration
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 and Administration
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

Sara Goodman
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S.,Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz

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

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 and Administration
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

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

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 and Administration
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

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

Jill E. Lavigne
Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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

Jiayan Li
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S., Shantou University, Shantou, Guangdong, China
M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Lowell

Nathaniel Light
Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance
B.A., Columbia University
M.A., Central European University
M.A., Ph.D., Temple 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 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

Kermin J. Martinez-Hernandez
Associate 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
Associate 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 Mertel
Visiting Instructor of Media Management
B.S., SUNY Fredonia
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo (Anticipated July 2018)

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

Sarah Miner
Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing
B.A., Boston College
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., Pontificia Universidad de Chile, Santiago, Chile
Ph.D., University of Rochester
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, New York University

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 and Administration
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 and Administration
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

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 and Administration
Pharm.D., Drake University

**Fernando Ontiveros-Llamas
Associate 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 Pharmaceutical Sciences
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 and Department Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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

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

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

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 Criminology and Criminal justice
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
M.S., University of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher College
Ph.D., Villanova University

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
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 and Administration
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

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 Practice and Administration
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 Pharmaceutical Sciences
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
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
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
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A., Monroe Community College
B.S., Alfred University
M.S., D.N.P., St. John Fisher College

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 Executive Leadership (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 Practice and Administration
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

Douglas Bufano
Associate Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., M.Ed., Boston College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

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

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

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

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

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

David White
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Colgate University
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

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

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

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, 2018.

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 Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
M.A., 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

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

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

Kevin Mannara, CSB
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 CFO
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Matha Thornton
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., University of North Carolina
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

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 Vice President of Academic Affairs
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
M. A., 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 Accessibility Services
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., Canisius College

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

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

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

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

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 and
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
Director of Field Experience and Student Teaching
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

Matha Thornton
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., University of North Carolina
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., University of Virginia

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

Megan A. Flaherty
Title XI Coordinator
B.A, Nazareth College
M.S., State University of New York College at Buffalo

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

Stephanie A. Ketterl
Interim Director of Campus 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

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
Interim 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
Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admission
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
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 and Graduate 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

Hannah Ramsey
Assistant Director of Transfer and Graduate Admissions
B.A., Syracuse University
M.S., University of Rochester

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 Transfer and 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

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
Associate 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

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

Kelly L. Sudol
Director of Advancement Services
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
M.A.T., Empire State College

VI. Office of Financial Affairs

Linda M. Steinkirchner
Vice President for Finance 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 CEO

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

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

Board of Trustees

Jack A. DePeters ’73,  Chair
Senior Vice President of Store Operations
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Diana L. Nole,  Vice Chair
President and CEO
Wolters Kluwer Health

Gerard J. Rooney, Ph.D.
President
St. John Fisher College

Ronald D. Billitier ’88
President/Owner
Billitier Electric, Inc.

Martin K. Birmingham
President and CEO of Financial Institutions
Five Star Bank

Thomas G. Bowles ’71
Former Chief Executive Officer
Enesco, LLC

Daniel J. Burns
President of the Rochester Division
Senior Vice President
M&T Bank Corporation

José J. Coronas
General Partner
Trillium Group

Rev. Albert Cylwicki, CSB
Adjunct Professor of Mathematics
St. John Fisher College

M. Kevin Dugan ’70
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
PrimeGroup Insurance, Inc. (PGI Inc.)

C. McCollister Evarts, M.D.
Former CEO
University of Rochester Medical Center

Michael C. Goonan ’75
Vice President and CFO
University of Rochester Medical Center

James P. Growney ’66
Former Chairman/CEO
C.P.U., Inc.

Donald E. Jeffries ’74
President and Chief Executive Officer
VisitRochester

Jill Knittel ’94, ’03 (MBA)
President
J K Executive Strategies, LLC

Janice C. Loss ’92
President/Owner
Skin Search of Rochester, Inc. and DermaSpa
Partners of Dermatology Associates of Rochester, P.C.

Elizabeth (Betty) Mullin-DiProsa
Former President and Chief Executive Officer
St. Ann’s Community

Michael A. O’Conor ’78
Former Director, Management Consulting
Jordan & Jordan

John A. Palvino ’55
Former Executive Vice President
The Lincoln Group

William J. Pellicano ’80
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
PrimePay, LLC

Jacqueline D. Peterson ’75
Vice President  Emeriti of Student Affairs
College of the Holy Cross

Mark S. Peterson ’83
President and CEO
Intersect Illinois

Mary V. Piehler ’79
Director, Northeast Region
Absolute Software

Ronald A. Pluta ’79
Managing Partner
Calkins Corporate Park

Wanda Polisseni
Community Volunteer

Rev. Thomas Rosica, CSB ’80
Chief Executive Officer
Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation

Victor E. Salerno ’66
Chief Executive Officer
O’Connell Electric Company

Ferdinand J. Smith
CEO, Executive Creative Director
JAY

Randy  White
President and CEO
J. N. White Designs

Philip H. Yawman
Former Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing Operations
Annese & Associates, Inc.

Ex-Officio Members

Chair of Faculty Assembly

Kris H. Green, Ph.D.
Department Chair, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
St. John Fisher College

Alumni Board President

David M. Kolczynski ’94
Director of Operations and Engineering
Construction Robotics, LLC

Student Government Association

Erin Turpin ’21
President, Student Government Association

College Counsel

Robert W. Burgdorf, Esq. ’84
Nixon Peabody LLP

Trustees Emeriti

Thomas F. Bonadio ’71
Managing Partner
The Bonadio Group

Charles A. Constantino ’61
Former Executive Vice President
PAR Technology Corporation

B. Thomas Golisano
Golisano Foundation
Chairman, Paychex, Inc.

R. Wayne LeChase
Chairman
LeChase Construction Services, LLC

Gary L. Mucci Esq. ’68
Counsel
Barclay Damon, LLP

Martin Mucci ’81
President and Chief Executive Officer
Paychex, Inc.

John R. Riedman
Chairman
Riedman Corporation

Joseph R. Rulison ’78
Co-Founder and CEO
Three + One Advisors

James D. Ryan
Former President
Ryco Management, Inc.

Rev. Joseph A. Trovato, CSB
Parochial Vicar
Christ the King Church

Gerald E. VanStrydonck ’66

St. John Fisher College is incorporated under the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267-284-5000) The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Program Accreditations

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education’s teacher education program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The School of Business is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Wegmans School of Nursing is accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. The Mental Health Counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The Wegmans School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

The sport management degree program is accredited through the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA).

St. John Fisher College is included on the list of colleges and universities approved by the American Chemical Society.