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Core Requirements

by | May 11, 2016 |

Core Requirements for New First Year Students

The Core curriculum has been a fundamental part of the undergraduate degree at St. John Fisher University since its founding by the Basilian fathers in 1948. The Basilian educational tradition emphasizes the critical importance of truth, intellectual freedom, the welfare of every student, and education for justice. “Basilian-sponsored colleges and universities have always attached great importance to teaching the liberal arts with creativity and academic discipline, with accompanying respect for the integrated scholarship of teaching research.” ¹ A liberal arts education provides a model of education that continues to be well-suited to the demands of an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. The Core at St. John Fisher University prepares students with the appropriate breadth and depth to recognize and confront the emerging issues of contemporary life and work. By focusing on the development of skills and competencies, the Core Curriculum at St. John Fisher University provides students with a liberal education experience that prepares them for life immediately after graduation, as well as the life-long journey that lies ahead.

¹ The Congregation of St. Basil, “Elements of the Basilian Contribution to Catholic Higher Education in North American.” University of St. Thomas, January 14, 2019.

The Core Curriculum facilitates students’ growth as learners with intentional pathways. By aligning the Core to students’ development of skills, student in Core courses are exposed to increasing levels of sophistication which prepare them for the complex world that will greet them after graduation. The Core experience complements all other academic experiences of students by helping them to develop skills and perspectives that are enhanced and applied throughout the course of their undergraduate studies.

Core courses address specific outcomes for student learning. Many departments offer courses within and across Core areas, but all courses within each are meet the same learning outcomes.

The Core curriculum consists of 10 courses which student must successfully complete to graduate from St. John Fisher University. These courses are required to be taken at St. John Fisher University and may not be transferred from another institution. The Core is comprised of three tiers of study: Foundation courses, Exploration courses, and Culminating Writing and Cardinal Experience courses.

Foundations Courses

The foundations courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college. Since these are primarily skills courses, they may not be applied to satisfy requirements in majors or minors. There are four Foundation level courses in the Core:

  • Learning Community* (LC, DEPT 10XX): Students learn about a topic and engage issues related to that topic from at least two disciplinary perspectives, improving their writing, reading, information literacy, and group work skills. (Two linked courses; taken fall of first year).
  • Research-Based Writing (RW, DEPT 1299): Students learn the basics of writing an academic research paper. Emphasis is on including more than one perspective on an issue, elements of persuasive argumentation, proper use and documentation of sources, revision, and oral presentation. (One course; taken spring of first year).
  • Data Analysis (DA, DEPT 11XX): Courses in this core area explore the nature of numerical literacy and quantitative reasoning skills. Students learn to use appropriate tools and technologies to explore and analyze data in a systematic fashion. With these skills, students are equipped to evaluate the strength of a conclusion that can be drawn from specific data and measure these conclusions against what is known about the real world. (One course, taken spring of first year).

 

In each case, students may only earn credit once for courses in each of these categories.

Note: Foundations core courses may not be applied to major or minor degree requirements. Explorations core courses may apply as electives in both majors and minors as applicable.

*In the case where a student fails one or both courses in his or her Learning Community, that student must arrange, in consultation with the Associate Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, to successfully complete the Learning Community (LC) requirement. Successful completion of the LC core requirement is necessary to remain in good standing at the University and ultimately, to graduate from St. John Fisher University.

In Core, all 1299 Research-Based Writing courses are repeats of each other; all Data Analysis courses are also repeats of each other. Students may repeat one of these core requirements to achieve a better grade, but additional credits are not earned for this repeated course if a passing grade was originally earned. Any student considering a repeat of a Learning Community course for any reason must consult with the associate dean of the School of Arts and Sciences for advisement. Failure of one or both courses in a Learning Community necessitates a special course arrangement for completion of this core requirement.

Exploration Courses

Exploration courses are designed to further develop students’ progress toward the Core learning outcomes. There are four Exploration level courses in the Core. Students must successfully complete at least one course out of each category. These courses may apply as electives to major and minor disciplines and are typically taken during a student’s sophomore year.

  • Citizenship and Civic Engagement (CCE, DEPT 21XX): Students gain the knowledge, skills, and perspectives they need to become contributing citizens in a diverse and complex society. These experiences help to ensure a commitment to collaboratively working across and within community contexts and structures to achieve civic aims in a democracy.
  • Creative Inquiry and Analysis (CIA, DEPT 22XX): Students demonstrate the ability to analyze issues, concepts, and artifacts in determining valid evidence, developing sound arguments, and making informed decisions. Students engage in concrete problem-solving frameworks including quantitative, scientific, logical, critical reasoning, and information literacy.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI, DEPT 23XX): Students demonstrate an understanding of the sociocultural, historical, and political underpinning of (in)equality and (in)justice and develop the understanding necessary to participate in a variety of diverse communities. Students further use these learning experiences to increase their self-awareness; that is, to understand and explore the cultural basis of their own values, beliefs, and priorities.
  • Ethical Reasoning (ER, DEPT 24XX): Students learn to discern the moral aspects of a situation in order to produce ethically justifiable positions. Through the study of theoretical ethics and moral reasoning, students learn to develop well-reasoned positions and practical action plans that model what it means to live and act well in community and society.

These courses are identified with attributes that allow for a web-based search at the time of registration.

Culmination Courses

The Culmination courses are the developmental pinnacle of the Core. Students integrate all of their prior experiences both within the Core and their respective disciplines, leading to a summative experience that encapsulates their overall Fisher Experience.

  • Advanced Research-Based Writing (AWC, DEPT 39XX): This junior level Core course serves as a preparatory springboard for students to engage in their pinnacle Cardinal Experience. The focus on writing and analysis provides students with the appropriate skills to tackle the breadth and complexity expected in their final, culminating Cardinal Experience.
  • Cardinal Experience (CE, DEPT 49XX): This senior level experience is meant to provide students with an opportunity to collectively apply the skills and knowledge that have been built throughout the length and breadth of their undergraduate experience, incorporating knowledge and skills developed and honed both in the major and in the Core.

In each case, students may only earn credit once for courses in each of these categories.

Core Requirements for Transfer Students

The new Core Requirements begin for transfer students in spring 2021. As with new first-year students, all courses required to be completed in the Core must be taken at St. John Fisher University. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and other test credit, as well course credits taken at other colleges do not apply to the St. John Fisher University Core. However, in order to facilitate ease of transfer, the Core Requirements apply according to the following guidelines:

  • New students who enter St. John Fisher University with no previous credits earned or with only Advanced Placement (AP) credit, International Baccalaureate (IB) credit, or other college credit earned while in high school, are considered first-semester students and begin the Core with the foundational Learning Community requirement and must complete all remaining Core requirements.
  • Transfer students who attended college as matriculated students for only one semester, begin the Core with the foundational Research-Based Writing (1299) course and must complete all remaining Core requirements except the Learning Community, regardless of how many credits are transferred.
  • Students who attended college as matriculated students for two or more semesters and initially transfer fewer than 30 credits begin the Core with the foundational Research-Based Writing (1299) course and must complete all remaining Core requirements except the Learning Community.
  • Students who attended college as matriculated students for two or more semesters and initially transfer between 30 and 44 credits, are exempt from all foundational core courses and begin the Core with the exploration core courses, completing one course from each of the four categories, as well as both culmination core courses.
  • Students who attended college as matriculated students for two or more semesters and initially transfer between 45 and 59 credits, begin the Core with the exploration courses but are required to complete only two courses from any two separate categories, as well as both culmination core courses.
  • Students who initially transfer 60 credits or more are exempt from all of the foundational and exploration courses and only need to complete the two culmination core courses.
  • Students who initially enter St. John Fisher University with a previous bachelor’s and/or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution are exempt from all Core requirements.

Note: Foundations core courses may not be applied to major or minor degree requirements. Explorations core courses may apply as electives in both majors and minors as applicable.

Core Courses as Liberal Arts Electives

Although transfer students may be exempt from some areas of the core, they may still choose to take core courses from liberal arts disciplines as electives, as determined by their interests and to reach the required number of liberal arts credits for their degrees (60 credit hours for B.S. degrees and 90 credit hours for B.A. degrees). In particular, transfer students, together with their advisors, might determine that taking foundational core courses may help them achieve academic success. Likewise, if a student has completed sections of the core but wishes to take additional courses from an exploration core area, they are able to do so. The exploration core courses are especially designed without restrictions, to allow students to take multiple courses from each of the four areas as liberal arts electives or as electives within their majors or minors. Students should consult with their academic advisors for guidance in choosing appropriate elective courses.

All Core courses are identified with attributes as indicated above, that allow for a web-based search at the time of registration. Course numbers also identify the core category to which courses belong; see examples above.

 

Core Requirements
Foundations
Usually taken How many credits? Which course?
Fall semester, First year Two courses: 6 credits Learning Community (LC) (DEPT 10XX)
Spring semester, First year One course; 3 credits Research-Based Writing (RW) (DEPT 1299)
One course; 3 credits Data Analysis (DA) (DEPT 11XX)
Explorations
Sophomore year One course; 3 credits Citizenship and Civic Engagement (CCE) (DEPT 21XX)
One course; 3 credits Creative Inquiry and Analysis (CIA) (DEPT 22XX)
One course; 3 credits Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) (DEPT 23XX)
One course; 3 credits Ethical Reasoning (RE) (DEPT 24XX)
Culminations
Junior Year One course; 3 credits Advanced Research-Based Writing (AWC) (DEPT 39XX)
Senior Year One course; 3 credits Cardinal Experience (CE) (CORE 49XX)

Core Tracking Worksheet

Learning Community (LC) (DEPT 10XX)
1.___________________________ 2.___________________________

Research-Based Writing (DEPT 1299)
1.___________________________

Data Analysis (DEPT 11XX)
1.___________________________

Citizenship and Civic Engagement (DEPT 21XX)
1.___________________________

Creative Inquiry and Analysis (DEPT 22XX)
1.___________________________

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEPT 23XX)
1.___________________________

Ethical Reasoning (DEPT 24XX)
1.___________________________

Advanced Research-Based Writing (DEPT 3990)
1.___________________________

Cardinal Experience (CORE 4990)
1.___________________________

Academic Programs

by | May 9, 2016 |

St. John Fisher University offers majors in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, business, nursing, education, and pharmaceutical studies, spread across five schools: the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education, the Wegmans School of Nursing, and the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. In addition, pre-professional programs and numerous minors are available. All academic programs are strongly rooted in the liberal arts.

Schools

Undergraduate Majors

*No Minor Offered

Minors, Concentrations, and Certificate Programs

Special Programs and Academic Opportunities

Degrees and Certificates

by | Apr 22, 2016 |

St. John Fisher University 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).

Undergraduate Degrees

B.A. Degrees with HEGIS Codes

  • American Studies – 0313
  • Biology – 0401
  • Chemistry – 1905
  • Computer Science – 0701
  • Criminology and Criminal Justice – 2209
  • Data Analytics – 1702
  • Economics – 2204
  • English – 1501
  • 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
  • Public Health – 1214
  • Religious Studies – 1510
  • Sociology and Anthropology – 2208
  • Spanish – 1105
  • Sustainability – 0420

B.S. Degrees with HEGIS Codes

  • Accounting – 0502
  • Athletic Performance – 1299
  • Biology – 0401
  • Biochemistry – 0414
  • Business Administration (Degree Completion Program) – 0506
  • Chemistry – 1905
  • Chemistry – Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 1910
  • Computer Science – 0701
  • Cybersecurity – 0799
  • Finance – 0504
  • Film and Television – 0605
  • Human Services – 2101
  • Inclusive Education – Adolescence – 0808
  • Inclusive Education – Childhood – 0808
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 4901
  • Management – 0506
  • Marketing – 0509
  • Mathematics – 1701
  • Neuroscience and Behavior – 0425
  • Nursing – 1203
  • Pharmaceutical Studies – 1211
  • Physics – 1902
  • Psychology – 2001
  • Public Health – 1214
  • Public Relations – 0601
  • Sport Management – 0599

Undergraduate Certificate Programs with HEGIS Codes

  • 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 Degrees with HEGIS Codes

  • MBA: Master of Business Administration – 0506 (Accounting – 0502)
  • 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.: Mental Health Counseling – 2104
  • M.S.: Literacy Education – 0808
  • M.S.Ed.: Building and School District Educational Leadership – 0827
  • M.S.: Inclusive Adolescence Education – 0808
  • M.S.: Inclusive Childhood Education – 0808
  • M.S.: Library Media – 0899.01
  • M.S.Ed.: School Building Leadership – 0828

Doctoral Degrees with HEGIS Codes

  • DNP: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) – 1203.10
  • DNP: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – 1203.10
  • DNP: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) – 1203.10
  • DNP: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner – 1203.10
  • DNP: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – 1203.10
  • DNP: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist – 1203.10
  • Ed.D.: Executive Leadership – 0506
  • Pharm.D.: Pharmacy – 1211

Graduate Certificates with HEGIS Codes

  • Advanced Certificate: Primary Care Family Nurse Practitioner – 1203.12
  • Advanced Certificate: Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner – 1203.12
  • Advanced Certificate: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner – 1203.12
  • Advanced Certificate: Psych/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – 1203.12
  • Advanced Certificate: Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist – 1203.12
  • Advanced Certificate: Mental Health Counseling – 2104
  • Advanced Certificate: Special Education Leadership – 0808

 

Note: 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.

Faculty Listing

by | Apr 22, 2016 |

This listing is current with information on file as of June 9, 2025

Full-Time

*On leave, fall 2025
**On leave, spring 2026
***On leave, fall 2025 and spring 2026

Alexis C.D. Abbott
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.A., University of British Columbia
M.A., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Kylene D. Abraham
Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, Finger Lakes Community College, State University of New York
B.S., Nazareth University
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher University

Noveera T. Ahmed
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., St. John Fisher University
Ph.D., Upstate Medical University, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse

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

Remah Ali
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B. Sc., University of Kalamoon, Syria
M.S., Wright State University
Pharm.D., University of Bradford, England, UK
Pharm.D., Department of Health, Syria
Ph.D., Purdue University

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

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

Stephanie A. Bakker
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
AAS, Alfred State College, State University of New York
AAS, Monroe Community College, State University of New York
B.S., The College at Brockport, State University of New York 
B.S., M.S., University of Rochester

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

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

Alec O. Berenbaum
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Matthew Bereza
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Hiram College
M.A., M.Ed., Heidelberg University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Priyanka Bhatt
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.Pharm., Gujarat University, Gujarat, India
M.Pharm., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India
Ph.D., The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat, India

Christine Bianco
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Rollins College
M.A., Ph.D., Florida International University

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

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

Christine A. Boev
Professor of Nursing
B.S., Allegheny College
B.S., Binghamton University, State University of New York
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, State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

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

Marina Bonilla-Conejo
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Màlaga, Spain
M.A., University of Nebraska
Ph.D., University at Albany, State University of New York

Melissa J. Bourne
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., M.S., St John Fisher University 

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

Desiree M. Branson
Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A., Erie Community College, State University of New York
B.S., State University College at Buffalo
B.S., M.S., FNP, DNP, University of Rochester

Brittany M. Broderick
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.S., St. John Fisher University

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

Danielle M. Bronson
Visiting Instructor
B.S., St. Lawrence University
M.S., Nazareth University

Daniel Thomas Brown
Visiting Instructor of Cybersecurity
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.S., SUNY Polytechnic Institute

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

Kevin P. Callahan
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Gettysburg College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester 

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

Jinyan Chang
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, China
M.A., University at Buffalo, State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Clark University

Ronald J. Chesterton
Visiting Instructor of Education
B.S., SUNY Oswego, State University of New York
M.S., Nazareth University

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

Marie E. Cianca
Associate Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., M.S., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
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

Angela Clark-Taylor
Associate Professor of Executive Leadership
A.A., Farmingdale State College, State University of New York
B.A., Old Westbury, State University of New York
M.A., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

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

Kathryn Ann Connor
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
AAS, Schoolcraft College
Pharm.D., Wayne State University

Luisa Cordaro-Mammano
Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Cultures
B.A., Nazareth University
M.A., Middlebury College
Ph.D., University of Toronto

Gregory Blayne Cunningham
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

Denise Lampo Curlee
Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling
A.L.A., Monroe Community College, State University of New York
B.A., Nazareth University
M.S., St. John Fisher University

Lori Anne Dambaugh
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., Cortland College, State University of New York
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher University

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

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

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

Alexander J. DeLucenay
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Pharm.D., St. John Fisher University

Keith J. DelMonte
Associate Professor of Pharmacy
B.S., University of Connecticut
Pharm.D., University of Colorado

Mirco Dinelli
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Colby College
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University

Crystal A. Dobri
Instructor of Practice in Nursing
B.S., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan University

Phillip John Dodge
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York
D.C., Life University School of Chiropractic

Elizabeth S. Dollinger
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.A., Catholic University of America
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher University

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

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

Gregory M. Drake
Assistant Professor of Criminology
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Kristen Marie Driskill
Associate Professor of Inclusive Education
B.S., M.Ed., Geneseo, State University of New York
Ed.D., University of Phoenix

Robert W. Dunbar
Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Nazareth University
M.A., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University

Lafayette D. Eaton
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.A., B.S., University of Wyoming
M.S., St. John Fisher University

Akesha Edwards
Visiting Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
Pharm.D., University of Florida
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

Robert J. Enck
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., M.S., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Ed.D., St. John Fisher University

**Michelle L. Erklenz-Watts
Associate Professor
B.A., M.S., Nazareth University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

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

Shawn E. Fellows
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University

Michelle Flood
Assistant Professor of Practice in Media and Communications
B.A., Blackburn College
M.A., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Iowa

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

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

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

Jonas A. Gage
Visiting Instructor
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University
M.F.A., St. Joseph’s University, New York

Andrew Gallan
Professor of Management and Marketing
B.A., Colgate University
MBA, University of Portland
Ph.D., Arizona State University

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

Zachary Samuel Gold
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Geneseo, State University of New York 
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University

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

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

Katherine C. Grams
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Rochester
DNP, St. John Fisher University

Kris H. Green
Professor of Mathematical and Computing Science
B.S., University of Tennessee
M.S., Ph.D., University of Arizona

Emma Briana Greenspon
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Richmond
M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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

Heather Leigh Hamilton
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
M.S., St. John Fisher University

Derek M. Harnsberger
Assistant Professor of Legal Studies
B.S., Roger Williams University
J.D., Syracuse University

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

Kristy K. Hart
Visiting Instructor of Athletic Performance
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Maylin C. Harter
Visiting Instructor of Education
B.A., M.Ed., Rutgers University

Pamela A. Herendeen
Visiting Associate Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College, State University of New York
B.S., Alfred University
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

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

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

Andrew Hoffman
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.A., Hanover College
M.S., Missouri State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Joy Hogan
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University
M.S., University of Rochester

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

Deborah A. Hurley
Assistant Professor of Nursing
AAS, Monroe Community College, State University of New York
B.S.N., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

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

Alexey Ignatchenko
Associate 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, State University of New York

Corey Jerrod Jackson
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Nazareth University
M.S., D’Youville University
DNP, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Amy Jerum
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., DNP, University of Rochester

Erica L. 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., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
Ph.D., University of Rochester

*Katherine M. Juba
Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Administration
Pharm.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Byungju Kang
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.A., University of Seoul, Korea
M.A., University of Michigan
M.A., Clemson University
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Ozge Kantas Yorulmazlar
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey

David S. Kassnoff
Assistant Professor of Practice in Media and Communication
B.A., M.A., St. Bonaventure University

Emily Faye Kerr
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Xavier University
Ph.D., Harvard University

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

Elizabeth Anne Kiss
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.A., SUNY Potsdam, State University of New York
B.S., University of Rochester
M.P.S., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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

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

Randall G. Krieg
Professor of Economics
B.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison
M.A., Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder

David Kunsch
Associate 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

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

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

Sébastien G. 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

John LeCounte
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Hawaii Pacific University
M.A., Webster University
Ph.D., Texas A&M University  

Kathryn Marie Ledwin
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., University of Richmond
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher University

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

Fan Li
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.A., Durham University (UK) and Shandong University
M.Sc., University of Glasgow
MBA, University of California, Riverside

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

Teresa Liu
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.A., Westminster College
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Yi (Bessie) Liu
Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance
B.A., Hunan Institute of Engineering, China
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University

Christopher Frank Liucci
Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting and Finance
B.S., Geneseo, State University of New York 
MBA, University of Rochester

Barbara J. Lowe
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., St. Lawrence University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
M.A., American University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Daniele Lyman-Torres
Assistant Professor of Practice in Executive Leadership
A.S., Monroe Community College, State University of New York
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University
Ed.D., St. John Fisher University

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

John A. Magliocca
Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.M.S., West Virginia University
M.S., Niagara University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

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

Cyrus Marcy
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Wells College
B.S., M.S., 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-Dixon
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., M.S., DNP, St. John Fisher University

Jonelle L. Mattiacio
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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

John Michael McDonald
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., St. John Fisher University

**Heather A. McGrane Minton
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Scott R. McGuinness
Assistant Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., Green Mountain College
M.S., Southern Connecticut State University
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Katie Sime McJury
Visiting Instructor of Sport Management
B.S., University of Dayton
M.S., University of Louisville

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

Marcie McMahon
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., Geneseo, State University of New York
M.A., University of Maryland College Park
B.S., M.S., University of Rochester 

*Mohamed Mekhaimer
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Mansoura, Mansoura, Egypt
M.S., University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
Ph.D., University of Memphis

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

Chantz Briell Miles
Rebecca Pelino Entrepreneur-in-Residence
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business
B.S., State University College at Buffalo
MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology
Ed.D., St. John Fisher University

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

Juliette Anne Miller
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., St. John Fisher University

Khayriyyah Mohd Hanafiah
Assistant Professor of Biology
BMedSc., International Islamic University, Malaysia
M.S., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Monash University, Australia

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

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

Maria Lin Muhlbauer
Chair of Library Media Specialist Program
B.A., Canisius College
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Alexis M. Munding
Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Simmons College
MBA, M.S., University of Rochester

Teresita Muniz
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
Pharm.D., St. John Fisher University

Zachary C. Murphy
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

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

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

Anastasia Nikolis
Assistant Professor in English
B.A., Haverford College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester

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

Christopher R. Noel
Associate 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

Karen Elizabeth Parker
Instructor of Practice in Nursing
B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh, State University of New York
M.S., University of Rochester

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

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

Elizabeth Phillips
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration
B.S., Pharm.D., University at Buffalo, 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

Timothy M. Powers
Visiting Instructor of Psychology
B.A., M.S., University of Scranton
MSW, New York University

Ricky Price
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Law
B.A., Whitman College
M.A., Ph.D., New School for Social Research

Kerry A. Prutzman
Visiting Instructor of Chemistry and Physics
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.S., University of Rochester

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

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

Diane E. Reed
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University
M.A., Ed.D., University of Rochester

Fionnuala T, Regan
Visiting Instructor of English
B.A., Bard College
M.A., City University of New York

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.
Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Christine Richards
Assistant Professor of Practice in African American Studies
B.A., Central State University
M.S., University of Rochester
Ed.D., St. John Fisher University

Jessica R. Robinson
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of Utah
M.A., University of Rochester

Ankit Rochani
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.Pharm., Pune University
M.Pharm., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science, Bangalore, India
Ph.D., Toyo University, Japan

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

Eric A. Rodriguez-Whitney
Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.A., Boston College

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

Nancy M. Rourke
Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Union College
M.Div., STM, Boston University
Ph.D., St. Patrick’s Pontifical Institute, Maynooth, Ireland

Katherine W. Rowles
Advanced Practice Nursing Clinical Placement Specialist
AAS, St. Joseph’s College of Nursing
B.A., Geneseo, State University of New York
M.S., Upstate Medical University, State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse

Erin Alyson Sabo
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.S., University of Rochester

Tara L. Sacco
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Hartwick College
M.S., University of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher University
Ph.D., Villanova University

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

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

***Jeremy H. Sarachan
Associate Professor of Media and Communication
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 J. 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

Cassandra A. Scherr
Assistant Professor of English Literature
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Liliane M. Schwedfeger
Visiting Instructor of Nursing
B.S., Duquesne University
M.S., University of Rochester

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

Elizabeth C. Shannon
Instructor of Mental Health Counseling
B.A., B.S., M.S., University of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher University

Jonathan C. Shelley
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Washington State University in St. Louis
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley

**Leah Shon
Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
B.A., Sook Myung Women’s University, Seoul, Korea
B.A., University of Regina, Regina, Canada
M.S., Indiana State University
Ph.D., University of Louisville

Lindsay Shor
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.A., B.S., University of Rochester
M.S., University of Colorado
DNP, Duke University

Ronald C. Sicker
Assistant Professor of Practice in Management
B.S., The Ohio State University
MBA, John Carroll University

Alison H. Simpson
Associate Professor of Nursing
B.S., St. John Fisher University
MSN, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Jebaroja Singh
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

Anthony C. Siracusa
Assistant Professor of History and Community Engagement
B.A., Rhodes College
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University

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

Michelle Slymon
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Marywood University
M.S., University of Rochester
DNP, St. John Fisher University

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

Fr. George T. Smith
Visiting Professor of Religious Studies
William and Helen Cavanaugh Endowed Chair of Catholic Studies
B.A., McGill University
M.Div., University of St. Michael’s College
M.A., Ed.D., University of Toronto

Jane Curwin Snyder
Visiting Instructor of Political Science
B.A., Franklin Pierce College
M.S., Nazareth University
J.D., Catholic University of America

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

Jeffrey Dale Stephens
Associate Professor of Physics
B.S., Lebanon Valley College
M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University

Sukruth Suresh
Associate Professor of Management
B.S., Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, India
M.S., University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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

Erica L. Sysol
Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.S., The George Washington University

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

Carolyn S. Vacca
Professor of History
B.A., Syracuse University
M.L.S., Geneseo, State University of New York
M.A., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
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
Assistant Professor of Practice in Management
B.A., MBA, Columbia College

Chelsea Wahl
Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.A., Hamilton College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Zhe (Richard) Wang
Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting and Finance
B.Com., Ph.D., Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

Kiara L. Washington
Visiting Instructor
B.A., M.A., The College at Brockport, State University of New York
M.A., University of Southern California

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

Andrew Dellmer Wells
Assistant Professor of Athletic Performance
B.A., B.S., M.A., California State University, Chico
Ph.D., University of New Mexico, Albuquerque

Augustina West
Visiting Assistant Professor of Executive Leadership
B.A., University at Albany, State University of New York
M.S., Iona College
M.S., Long Island University
Ed.D., St. John Fisher University

Stephen J. West
Assistant Professor of Practice in English
B.A., Geneseo, State University of New York
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa

Eileen M. Wilbert
Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Genesee Community College, State University of New York
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher University

Maria Wheelock
Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S., Thomas Jefferson University
M.S., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Binghamton University, State University of New York

Melissa Kay Wilkinson
Assistant Professor of Practice in Art
B.F.A., Western Illinois University
M.F.A., Southern Illinois University

Mary Wines-Samuelson
Visiting Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Ph.D., Stony Brook University, State University of New York

Patricia L. Wollan
Associate 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., University at Buffalo, State University of New York 

Melinda S. Zalewski
Assistant Professor of Practice in Nursing
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., University of Rochester

Emeriti

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

Sheila Brady-Root
Professor of Biology
B.A., Ladycliff College
M.S., Boston University

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

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

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

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

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

Marilyn Dollinger
Professor of Nursing
B.S., University of Toronto
M.S., Russell Sage College
D.N.S., University at Buffalo, 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

Stephen Dvorin
Visiting Professor of Mental Health Counseling
B.S., M.D., Wayne State University

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mary Loporcaro
Associate Professor of Media and Communications
B.A., Nazareth University
M.A., New York University

Eileen Lynd-Balta
Professor of Biology
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

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 

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

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)
B.A., Occidental College
M.A., Ph.D., Cornell University

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

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

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

Joseph Polizzi
Professor of Sociology
B.S., St. John Fisher University
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., University at Albany, State University of New York

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

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

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, State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University

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

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., Cortland College, State University of New York
M.A., MBA, University at Albany, State University of New York
C.F.P., A.A.M.S., C.M.F.C., State of New York

Carol Torsone
Associate Professor, MST/CS/MATH
B.A., University at Buffalo, 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

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

Lauren Vicker
Professor of Media and Communication
B.A., Pennsylvania State University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

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

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

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 

Michael W. Wischnowski
Professor of Executive Leadership
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., University of St. Francis
Ph.D., University of Illinois

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

Part-Time

Alicia Abdul, School of Education
Melissa Ahart, Library Media Specialist
Intekhab Alam, School of Business
Keith Beer, Criminal Justice
Beverly Blackwell, School of Nursing
George Bovenzi, School of Business
Kimberly Brandt, Modern Languages and Cultures
Marla Broetz, Modern Languages and Cultures
Mark Brown, School of Business
Michael Burns, Accounting and Finance
James Cala, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Jennifer Cannell, Library Media Specialist
Amber Charlebois, Chemistry
Jacqueline Coates, School of Nursing
Amanda Coffey, School of Business
Michael Costik, Religious Studies
Anna Crescent, Psychology
Robin DiPasquale, Sociology
John Fadden, Religious Studies
Sean Farnsworth, Sport Management
Stephanie Fix, Economics
James Forbes, School of Business
Amie Gamble, Biology
Jessica Gasbarre, Gender and Women’s Studies
Rhianna Gordon, English
John Hall, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Terry Hartmann, School of Business
Corey Hepburn, Executive Leadership
Laura Hernandez-Krebs, Modern Languages and Cultures
Sierra Hoffman, English
Scott Hunsinger, Sport Studies
Nikisha Johnson, Sociology
Marissa Kenrick, School of Education
Andrew Lambiase, Psychology
Brian Langenfeld, Political Science
Kristina Lantzky-Eaton, Chemistry
Jennifer Lapinski, Sport Management
Danielle Latore, Psychology
Tracy Lause, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Jeffrey Liles, School of Arts and Sciences
Robert Linton, Media and Communication
Gary Maggs, Economics
Martha Majsak, English
Carla Marsocci Mancuso, Media and Communication
Jessica Minney, Economics
Dennis Mucenski, Biology
Rashid Muhammad, American Studies
Kathryn Mulheron, Accounting and Finance
Brenda Nickerson, School of Pharmacy
Jeffrey Nutting, Sport Studies
Erin Ontiveros, Biology
Sean Ossont, School of Nursing
James Otis, Philosophy
David Pinto, School of Nursing
Timothy Powers, Psychology
Salvatore Puglia, School of Business
Catherine Railey, English
Justin Ramsey, History
Michael Ripple, Psychology
Liliana Rucci, Modern Languages and Cultures
Charles Ruff, Accounting and Finance
Kevin Ryan, Philosophy
Alexandra Salas, School of Business
Robert Schneider, American Studies
Hoshiar Sher, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Casie Sikora, Mathematical and Computing Sciences
Elliot Spengler, Psychology
Mary Stone, Honors Program
Anthony Tardugno, Management
Josephus Tisdale, Economics
Angela Uttaro, School of Business
Kendal Vaarwerk, Psychology
Amy Valente, School of Business
Nicole Waskie-Laura, Library Media Specialist
Graham Wilcox, English
Alexandra Willmes, Psychology

Library

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

Mia Breitkopf
Coordinator of Instruction and Research Services
B.M., SUNY Potsdam, State University of New York
M.L.I.S., Syracuse University

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

Benjamin Hockenberry
Head of Library Systems and Subscriptions
B.A., Geneseo, State University of New York
M.L.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

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

Stacia Maiorani
Education and First Year Program Librarian
B.S., St. John Fisher University
M.L.I.S., University of Denver

Julia Novakovic
Head of Special Collections and University Archivist
B.A., Roanoke College
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh

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

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

 

Student Life

by | Apr 22, 2016 |

For more information about student life at St. John Fisher University, visit the University’s Student Life website.

Athletics

On the intercollegiate level, men compete in 13 varsity sports: basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, soccer, football, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field,  lacrosse, volleyball, wrestling and ice hockey.  Women compete in 14 varsity sports: basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, volleyball, golf, cross country, indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, field hockey, rowing, lacrosse and ice hockey.  Cheerleading is also considered a varsity sport and open to men and women.

Participation in intramural athletics is open to current students not competing in the same sports at the varsity or junior varsity level. Intramural competition is available each semester.

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Athletic Center houses a 30,000-square-foot open-span, multipurpose field house which hosts all the indoor intramural leagues, student recreational activities, and varsity team practices throughout the school year. The center also houses a two-tier fitness room and a weight room. Additionally, the facility boasts varsity locker rooms, a sports medicine suite, a state-of-the-art film room, ample meeting and office spaces, and fitness facilities.

Growney Stadium is home to numerous athletic programs and is an all-weather, lighted, artificial-turf stadium that allows for all-season and night-time play for intercollegiate contests, practices, and intramural activities

The Polisseni Track and Field Complex features a grandstand that seats over 1,000 fans, team locker rooms, public restrooms, and a press box. The lighted complex has an eight-lane, 400-meter competition track, which surrounds a natural grass multipurpose playing field.

On the south campus is Dugan Yard, one of the finest collegiate baseball facilities in New York State, along with the Dugan Player Development Center, the Softball Complex, track and field throws space, and two grass fields that provide additional opportunities for intramural leagues, recreation, and practices.

St. John Fisher is the first collegiate partner of the Rochester Ice Center, located in Fairport, NY.  The facility features three full-size hockey rinks with heated spectator seating.  The men’s and women’s ice hockey teams will call this facility home for their inaugural season in 2025.

Clubs and Organizations

Fisher is proud of its nearly 50 student organizations. Each semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Student Engagement and Leadership hold an Involvement Fest with dozens of informational tables and enthusiastic student groups ready to recruit new members. Students will find many opportunities to pursue their interests, and new organizations form as students have the desire to create them. Membership and participation in all student organizations are open to all full time undergraduate students.

In addition to Involvement Fest, students can connect with clubs and organizations on campus by visiting The Cardinal Hub, student experience tool. Current Fisher students can log on to The Cardinal Hub to learn about campus resources, see a calendar of events, and meet club officers.

Dining Services

Fisher Dining Services provides a variety of convenient dining options across campus. All dining locations accept board meal plans, Cardinal Cash, and major credit cards. For up-to-date hours of operation, daily menus, and student events visit our Dining Services website.

Ward-Haffey Dining Hall

Located at the heart of campus, Ward-Haffey Dining Hall is the primary dining venue and is open seven days a week. This all-you-care-to-eat experience features a wide selection of rotating entrées, international cuisine, grill items, a salad bar, desserts, and more. For students on the go, Ozzi reusable takeout containers are available as a sustainable alternative.

Cyber Café (Golisano Gateway)

A campus favorite for coffee lovers and quick bites, Cyber Café proudly serves Starbucks beverages alongside freshly baked pastries, hot breakfast sandwiches, soups, grab-and-go salads, wraps, snacks, and desserts. Open Monday through Friday, it’s the perfect stop for a pick-me-up between classes.

Fisher Sub Shoppe (Murphy Hall)

Fisher Sub Shoppe allows students to customize their sub sandwich just the way they like it. In the mornings, a full bagel bar and other breakfast options are available. Open seven days a week.

SONO Grill (Michaelhouse)

The SONO Grill offers made-to-order Latin American-inspired cuisine. The menu consists of bowls, tacos, and burritos with a variety of proteins, veggies, and toppings. Open Monday to Friday for lunch.

Pioch Commons Café

Located in the newly renovated Pioch Commons, this grab-and-go café offers a streamlined selection of Cyber Café favorites, including Starbucks Coffee, ready-made meals, and snacks — perfect for busy days. Open Monday to Friday for breakfast and lunch.

Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA) is the student self-government that offers a variety of opportunities for democratic engagement. SGA serves as the representative student voice for University matters, and the SGA Senate operates as a deliberative assembly providing students with a means for expressing their views and debating important topics. SGA also stewards a portion of the Comprehensive Fee that supports clubs and organizations. All registered undergraduate students of the University are members of the Student Government Association.

Officers who are elected annually in the spring by students carry out the executive and administrative functions of the SGA. First Year and Transfer student Senator representatives are elected in the fall semester. The director of student engagement and leadership is the advisor to the Student Government Association.

Safety and Security

The Office of Safety and Security, located in Haffey Hall, is responsible for campus safety and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Security officers are responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local laws, as well as University policies and regulations. Although security officers do not make arrests, the department works closely with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in investigating and reporting criminal activity on our campus. The department will make timely reports to the campus community of incidents that represent a threat to students and employees. The Advisory Committee on Campus Safety will provide upon request all campus crime statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education. Crime Statistics reported to the Department of Education are publicly available on the University website as well as the U.S. Department of Education’s website for campus crime statistics.

The Office of Safety and Security can be contacted at (585) 385-8025 or for an emergency at (585) 385-8111.

Note: All calls to the University switchboard and the Office of Safety and Security are recorded.

Title IX Notice

St. John Fisher University is committed to maintaining a community in which learning and working can be carried out in an environment of respect, open-mindedness, and integrity. The University stands opposed to all forms of discrimination, harassment, and violence and will work to prevent such behavior within the University community. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and New York’s Enough is Enough Law, the University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone at (585) 385-8232, email at titleix@sjf.edu, in-person in Campus Center 229, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security at (585) 385-8111. The University non-discrimination policy and grievance procedure can be found on the University Title IX webpage.