2012-2013 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Administrative Directory
Board of Trustees
Sue C. Carnell, M.A., Wayne
David S. Hooker, M.B.A., Grand Rapids
John C. Kennedy, M.B.A., Grand Rapids
Noreen K. Myers, J.D., Lowell, Chair of the Board
Shelley E. Padnos, J.D., Douglas
Michael D. Thomas, J.D., Freeland
David L. Way, DeWitt
Kate Pew Wolters, M.S.W., Grand Rapids
Thomas J. Haas (ex officio) Ph.D., The President of the University
President
Thomas J. Haas, B.S., United States Coast Guard Academy; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gayle R. Davis, B.A., Muskingum College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
James D. Bachmeier, B.B.A., Black Hills State University; M.B.A., Chadron State College.
Vice President for University Relations
Matthew E. McLogan, B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University.
Vice President for Development
Karen Loth, B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Vice President for Inclusion and Equity
Jeanne J. Arnold, B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.S.W., Ed. D., University of Pennsylvania.
Special Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Teri L. Losey, B.S., Ferris State University.
University Counsel
Thomas A. Butcher, B.S., Ferris State University; J.D., Cooley Law School.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jon Jellema, B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Michigan State University.
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Joseph Godwin, B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; B.B.A., M.B.A., M.ACC., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Nancy M. Giardina, B.S., University of Rhode Island; M.A., Montclair State College; Ed.D., Columbia University.
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
Julia A. Guevara, B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S.W., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Academic Program and Curriculum Development Officer
Maria Cimitile, B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., Villanova University; Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
H. Bart Merkle, B.A., Hope College; M.A., Ed.D., Western Michigan University.
Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Services and Information Technology
Lynn Blue, B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Vice Provost for Health
Jean M. Nagelkerk, B.S.N., Nazareth College; M.S.N., Wayne State University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Dean of the Seidman College of Business
H. James Williams, B.S., North Carolina Central University; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Georgia; J.D., LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center.
Dean of the College of Community and Public Service
George Grant, Jr., B.S.W., Marygrove College; M.S.W., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Dean of the College of Education
Elaine Collins, B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
Paul D. Plotkowski, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oakland University.
Dean of the College of Health Professions
Roy H. Olsson, Jr., B.S., M.S., Kansas State College of Pittsburg; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Frederick Antczak, B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing
Cynthia A. McCurren, B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Anne Hiskes, B.A., Hope College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Dean of Graduate Studies
Jeffrey Potteiger, B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., McDaniel College; Ph.D., Auburn University.
Dean of University Libraries
Lee Van Orsdel, B.A., Samford University; M.A., Florida State University; M.S.L.S., University of Alabama.
Emeritus Faculty and Administrative Emeriti
Adamski, Joseph, Associate Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Information Systems. B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Alkema, Chester, Professor Emeritus of Art and Design. A.B., Calvin College; M.A., M.F.A., Michigan State University.
Andersen, Daniel, Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.S., Union College; M.A., Columbia University.
Arendsen, Carl, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Bacon, Sandra, Director Emeriti of Laboratory Services. A.B., University of Rochester; M.S., Michigan State University.
Bajema, Carl, Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S., M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Balkema, K. Laurel, Senior Librarian Emerita. B.A., Wheaton College, Illinois; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan.
Barber, Mary Ellen, Assistant Professor Emerita of Mathematics. A.B., Albion College; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Bell, William, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Sciences. B.S., M.S., University of Missouri at Kansas City; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Bernstein, David, Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., Memphis State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Bevis, Frederick, Associate Professor Emeritus of Natural Resources Management. B.S., M.S., University of Michigan.
Bijkerk, Roelof, Professor Emeritus of Psychology. Dr. Phil., Dr. Psych., Free University of Amsterdam.
Blakey, James, Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.S., Newark State College; M.A. Montclair State College; Ed.D., Rutgers University.
Boand, Joan, Associate Professor Emerita of Physical Education. B.S., M.A., Michigan State University.
Bond, Linda, Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S.Ed., M.S.N., Wayne State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Bornhofen, John O., Professor Emeritus of Economics and Finance. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Callahan, Johnine L., Professor Emerita of Biomedical Sciences. B.S. Eastern Illinois University; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University.
Carpenter, Craig, Professor Emeritus of Education. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; Ed.D., University of Michigan.
Chapman, Frederick, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communications. B.A., Wayne State University; M.A., University of Detroit.
Chown, Linda, Professor Emerita of English. B.A., University of California; M.A., San Francisco State University; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Curry, Brian, Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Sciences. B.Sc., St. Luke's College, Exeter University; M.S., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Davis, Gilbert, Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University.
Densmore, Max L., Professor Emeritus of Marketing. B.A., Michigan State University; M.B.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Devlin, Dennis., Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., University of Texas; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
DeVries, Marvin, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Business. B.S.E., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Dwelle, Ronald, Associate Professor Emeritus of Writing. A.B., Augustana College; M.A., University of Michigan.
Eitzen, Leslie, Associate Professor Emerita of Music. B.M., Curtis Institute of Music; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
Foote, Walter, Associate Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., M.A., University of Illinois.
Franklin, Ursula, Professor Emerita of French. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Frerichs, Catherine, Professor Emerita of Writing. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., The University of Chicago; D.A., University of Michigan.
Garey, Carol, Senior Librarian Emerita. B.A., A.M.L.S., University of Michigan.
Golensky, Martha, Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., State University of New York, Albany; M.A., University of Wisconsin; M.S.W., Hunter College; D.S.W., City University of New York.
Gonce, Richard, Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Grimm, Lucille, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S.N., Michigan State University; M.S.N., Sp.C.N.Ad., Wayne State University; Ed.D., Western Michigan University.
Grischke, Paul, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University.
Hall, Donald, Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.S., M.S., Michigan State University.
Hall, Richard, Associate Professor Emeritus of Management. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Cincinnati.
Harper, Earl, Professor Emeritus of Management. B.S., M.S., M.B.A., Sp.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Texas Technological University.
Harpold, Judith C., Professor Emeritus of Education. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University.
Haynes, Alphonso, Professor Emeritus of Social Work. B.A., Long Island University; M.A., M.S., Ed.D., Columbia University.
Hendrix, Thomas, Professor Emeritus of Geology. B.S., Franklin and Marshall College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Herrera, Antonio (1972), Professor Emerita of Education. B.A., Universidad Pedagogica y Technologica de Colombia; M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Hills, Arthur C., Associate Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., M.M., University of Michigan.
Horan, Mary, Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S.N., Mercy College of Detroit; M.S.N., Wayne State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Huisman, David, Professor Emeritus of English. A.B., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Huizenga, Paul, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology. A.B., Hope College; M.S., University of Michigan.
Insalaco, Carl, Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.A., University of Arizona; Ph.D., Florida State University.
Jackson, Thomas, Professor Emeritus of Education. B.S., Tennessee State University; M.A., Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Jewell, Gayla, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College; M.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Johnson, Jacqueline, Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., Macalester College; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Johnson, Kenneth P., Professor Emeritus of Computing and Information Systems. B.A., Franklin and Marshall College; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Jones, Constance, Professor Emerita of English. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., Michigan State University.
Jones, Curtis, Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Junn, Robert, Professor Emeritus of Political Science. B.A., Korea University; M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Kerr, Donald, Professor Emeritus of Art and Design. B.A., Michigan State University; M.F.A., University of Iowa.
Kim, Katherine, Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., Hartwick College; M.Ed., University of Minnesota; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Klein, Bruce, Professor Emeritus of Computer Science and Information Systems. B.S., City College of New York; M.S., Trinity College.
Klein, Donald, Professor Emeritus of Accounting. B.S., Rockhurst College; M.B.A., University of Detroit; D.B.A., Michigan State University; C.M.A., C.P.A.
Klein, Georgianna, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Statistics. B.A., Berea College; M.S., Purdue University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Knop, Charles P., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.S., Aquinas College; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Kountz, Carol, Associate Professor Emerita of Writing. B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Harvard University; Ph.D., University of New Hampshire.
Kovats, Daniel, Associate Professor Emeritus of Music. B.M., M.M., University of Michigan.
Larson, Donna, Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., California State University; M.S., University of California; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Larson, Harold, Professor of Engineering. B.A., California State University; M.S., Ph.D., California Institute of Technology.
Larson, Lars, Professor Emeritus of Management. B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana.
Leeling, Norman, Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S., M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Levin, Martin, Professor Emeritus of Computing and Information Systems. B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., New York University.
Lubbers, Arend D., President Emeritus. B.A., Hope College; M.A., Rutgers University; Litt.D., Central College; D.S., University of Sarajevo; L.H.D., Hope College; D.S., Academy of Economics, Krakow; HonDUniv., Kingston.
Mayberry, Robert, Professor Emeritus of Communications. B.A., Swarthmore College; M.A., Cornell University.
Mapes, Lynn, Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., Roosevelt University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester.
McCrea, Frances, Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
McGee, J. David, Associate Professor Emeritus of Honors. B.S., University of Kansas; M.B.A., California State University at Long Beach; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
McGhee, Betty, Associate Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of South Carolina, M.Ed., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Menning, Daleene, Professor Emerita of Art and Design. B.S., M.S.A., University of Michigan.
Merrill, Dorothy, Professor Emerita of Health Sciences. B.S., Bridgewater State College; A.M., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Muraski, Virginia, Professor Emerita of Mathematics and Computer Science. A.B., B.S., Jacksonville State College; M.A.T., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Murray, Diane, Senior Librarian Emerita. B.A., Hope College; M.S.L., Western Michigan University; M.M., Aquinas College.
Muskovitz, Rosalyn, Professor Emerita of Art and Design. B.A., Oakland University; M.A., Michigan State University; M.F.A., Kent State University.
Neal, William J., (1971), Professor Emeritus of Geology. B.S., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri at Columbia.
Niemeyer, Glenn, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Emeritus. A.B., Calvin College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University; L.H.D., Grand Valley State University.
O'Connor, Christine (1974), Professor Emerita of Psychology. B.A., University of Connecticut; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Orosz, Joel, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration. B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University.
Osmun, Gregory, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; Ed.D., University of Michigan.
Ostroot, Nathalie M., Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Pare, Eileen, Associate Professor Emerita of Chemistry. B.A., Rosary College; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph.D., University of Windsor.
Parise, Anthony, Professor Emeritus of English. B.S., University of Wisconsin; M.A., Northwestern University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Paschke, Richard E., Professor Emeritus of Psychology. B.S., University of Illinois; M.A., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Peterson, William, Professor Emeritus of Economics. A.B., Calvin College; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Poitras, Ronald, Associate Professor Emeritus of Geography and Urban Planning. B.A., California State University/Northridge; M.U.P., University of Oregon.
Pottorff, Donald,Professor Emeritus of Education. B.S., M.S., Central Missouri State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Pratt, Philip, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Preston, Joseph P., Professor Emeritus of History. B.A., Park College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Missouri.
Reinken, Barbara, Associate Professor Emerita of Education. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Richmond, Gary, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. G.A., Washington and Jefferson College; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Rivera-Muniz, Pedro, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Statistics. B.A., M.A., Syracuse University.
Rogers, Joyce A. French, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S.N., Michigan State University; M.S.N. Wayne State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Rogers, Karel, Professor Emerita of Biology. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Rucks, Doris, Associate Professor Emerita of Sociology. B.S., Hampton University; M.S.W., Columbia University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Rudolph, Bennett, Professor Emeritus of Marketing. B.S., Roosevelt University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Salazar, Laura, Professor Emerita of Communications. B.S., Wisconsin State University; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Scott, James, Associate Professor Emeritus of Movement Science. B.S., M.A., P.E.S., Central Michigan University.
Seeger, Mary, Professor of Emerita of Modern Languages & Literatures. B.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Seeger, Wilhelm, Professor Emeritus of Modern Languages & Literatures. A.B., M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Shedd, Joan, Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing. B.S., Eastern Mennonite College; M.S.N., University of Colorado.
Sheline, Mary Ann, Director Emerita of the Regional Math and Science Center. B.S., Chatham College; M.A. Carnegie Mellon University; Ed.S., University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Shontz, John, Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S.Ed., Edinboro State College; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., Duke University.
Shroyer, Jan, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics. B.S., Knox College; M.A.T., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Simone, Roberta, Professor Emerita of English. B.S., Northern Illinois University; M.A., Bowling Green University; Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Snyder, Wayne, Professor Emeritus of Economics. B.A., University of Southern California; M.P.A., Ph.D., Harvard University.
Strickland, James, Professor Emeritus of Physics. B.S., Franklin and Marshall College; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Swanson, Jane, Professor Emerita of Social Work. B.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Tanis, David, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. B.A., Calvin College; M.S., Case-Western University.
Ten Brink, Norman, Professor Emeritus of Geology. B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Franklin and Marshall College; Ph.D., University of Washington.
Ten Eyck, Allan, Professor Emeritus of Education. A.B., Aquinas College; A.M., Ed.D., University of Michigan.
Terry, M. Nancy, Senior Librarian. A.B., A.M.L.S., University of Michigan.
Tevebaugh, John, Professor Emeritus of History. A.B., M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Travis, Anthony, Professor Emeritus of History. B.S., Loyola University of Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
VanAntwerp, Jill, Associate Professor Emerita of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Van Steeland, Ronald, Vice President for Finance and Administration Emeritus. B.A., Michigan State University; L.H.D., Grand Valley State University.
Ward, Ronald, Director Emeritus of the Annis Water Resources Institute. Sc.D., The John Hopkins University.
Watson, Robert, Associate Professor Emeritus of English. B.A., Princeton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Westra, Helen, Associate Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Whitehill, Sharon, Professor Emerita of English. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Williams, Donald, Professor Emeritus of Sociology. B.A., Western Michigan University; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Williams, Sr., Donald, Dean Emeritus. B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., West Virginia University.
Wiltse, Ralph, Associate Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.S., Wayne State University.
Wissink, John, Associate Professor Emeritus of Education. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Wolter, James, Professor Emeritus of Marketing. B.A., Indiana University; M.S., Ball State University; M.B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Yackish, Thomas, Associate Professor Emeritus of Engineering. B.S., Purdue University; M.S., University of Illinois.
Administrative Staff
Office of the President
Thomas J. Haas, President. B.S., United States Coast Guard Academy; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; M.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Connecticut.
Teri L. Losey, Special Assistant to the President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. B.S., Ferris State University.
Patricia Waring, Community Relations Director. B.S., Western Michigan University.
University Counsel
Thomas A. Butcher, University Counsel. B.S., Ferris State University; J.D., Cooley Law School.
Michael Doxey, Director of Risk Management. B.B.A., Western Michigan University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Tiesha Hogue, Paralegal. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Madonna Markus, University Compliance Officer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Patricia Smith, Deputy University Counsel. B.S., Belmont College; J.D., Marquette University.
Charter Schools
Timothy Wood, Special Assistant to Charter Schools. B.A., Hillsdale College; M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Robert Kimball, Senior Director of Operations and Policy. B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Northwestern University.
Wendy Miller, Reading Intervention Supervisor. B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., Grand Valley State University.
Alyson Poe, Director of Governance and Compliance. B.A., Purdue University; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Maniramprasad Ravikumar, Data Analyst. B.S. in Engineering, Anna University; M.S., University of Michigan-Flint.
Amirah Vosburgh, Project Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Jill Weber, Reading Intervention Specialist. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Melissa Weier, Assessment Specialist. B.A., Alma College; M.A., Michigan State University.
Academic and Student Affairs
Gayle R. Davis, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.A., Muskingum College; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Maria Cimitile, Academic Program and Curriculum Development Officer. B.A., College of the Holy Cross; M.A., Villanova University; Ph.D., University of Memphis.
Nancy Giardina, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.S., University of Rhode Island; M.A., Montclair State College; Ed.D., Columbia University.
Joseph Godwin, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.S., Southeast Missouri State University; B.B.A., M.B.A., M.ACC. Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Julia A. Guevara, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S.W., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Kathy S. Gulembo, Director of Academic Resource Management. B.S., Michigan State University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jon Jellema, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Michigan State University.
Daniel Weller, Equipment and Technical Support Manager. B.A., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Institutional Analysis
Philip Batty, Director. B.A., University of Illinois; M.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., the University of Memphis.
Rachael Dykstra, Research Analyst. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Western Michigan University.
Robert and Mary Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center
Christine Rener, Director. B.S., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Northwestern University.
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
Robert Smart, Executive Director. B.A., Albion College; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Christina Moord, Research Protections Program Coordinator. B.A., University of Virginia.
Paul Reitemeier, Chair, Human Research Review Committee. B.A., University of Wisconsin at Madison; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship
Susan Mendoza, Director, Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. B.S., M.A., Michigan State University.
Office of Sponsored Programs
Christine Chamberlain, Director of Grants Development and Administration. B.A., Skidmore College.
Beverly Dickinson, Contract and Grant Specialist. B.A., Michigan State University.
Vice Provost for Health
Jean M. Nagelkerk, Vice Provost for Health. B.S.N., Nazareth College; M.S.N., Wayne State University; Ph.D., University of Florida.
Brenda Pawl, Assistant to the Vice Provost. B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Cynthia Bartman, Standard Patient Coordinator. B.S.N., University of Michigan.
Regina Manczak, Learning Resource Coordinator. B.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Ronald Perkins, Assistant Director of Simulation. B.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Jeanne Smith, Multimedia Instructional Design Specialist. B.S. B.A., Aquinas College.
Ashley West, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., M.A., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Ziomkowski, Health Program Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Art Gallery
Henry Matthews, Director of Galleries and Collections. B.F.A., Alma College; M.A., Wayne State University.
Nathan Kemler, Collections Manager. B.A., Calvin College; M.A., Eastern Illinois University.
Cathy Marashi, Project Coordinator. B.F.A., Schiller International University.
Paris Tennenhouse, Exhibit/Collections Design Manager. B.F.A., Eastern Michigan University.
College of Community and Public Service
George Grant, Jr, Dean of the College of Community and Public Service. B.S.W., Marygrove College; M.S.W., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
William Crawley, Associate Dean. B.S., Iowa State University, B.A., University of Iowa; M.A., GCERT, University of South Carolina; Ph.D., University of Nebraska.
Ruth Stegeman, Assistant Dean and Director of Community Engagement. B.S., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Scott Berlin, Director, B.S.W. Program. B.S., Michigan State University; M.S.W., Wayne State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Terri Fisk, Interim Director of the School of Criminal Justice. B.S., Eastern Kentucky University; M.P.A., D.P.A., Western Michigan University.
Dianne Green-Smith, Director, M.S.W. Program. B.A., Xavier University; M.S.W., Tulane University; Ph.D., Loyola University - Chicago.
Mark Hoffman, Director of the Department of the School of Public, Nonprofit, and Health Administration. B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., Ph.D., Cleveland State University.
Leijhi Koval, Senior Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
David Lehker, Field Education Director. B.S.W., Grand Valley State University; M.S.W., Western Michigan University.
Anne London, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.P.A. M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Lois Smith Owens, Director of Masters of Social Work Admissions and Recruitment. M.S.W., University of Michigan.
Jennifer McCaul, Director of the CCPS Advising Center. B.S., Bowling Green State University. M.B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Amanda Stansbie,Internship Coordinator. B.S., Southern New Hampshire University.
Paul Stansbie, Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. B.S., Southern New Hampshire University; M.B.A., University of Nottingham.
Ruth Stegeman, Assistant Dean and Director for Community Engagement. B.S., Calvin College; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Quincy Williams, Internship Coordinator/Director of the American Humanics Program. B.A., Missouri Valley College; M.A., Lindenwood University.
Julie Yunker,Director of Criminal Justice Training. B.S., M.S., Ferris State University.
Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy
James Edwards, Executive Director. M.S.W., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Teresa Behrens, Director of Special Projects. B.A., Case Western Reserve University; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University.
Joshua Church, Web Developer, Community Research Institute. B.S., M.S., Ferris State University.
Julie Couturier, Financial Assistant. B.S., Central Michigan University.
Eleibny Feliz Santana, Database and Systems Security Administrator. B.S., Universidad Iberoamericana; M.S. Heriot Watt University.
Allison Lugo Knapp, Associate Director, The Grantmaking School. B.A., Michigan State University.
Nancy Koester, Research Manager, Community Research Institute. B.S., Wake Forest University; M.S. North Carolina State University.
Thaddeus Maciak, Senior Programmer, Community Research Institute. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Michael Moody, Frey Chair for Family Foundations and Philanthropy. B.A., Indiana University; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., Princeton University.
Patricia Nanzer, Associate Director for Special Projects, Nonprofit Services. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jeremy Pyne, GIS Specialist, Community Research Institute. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Tera Qualls, Project Manager, Community Research Institute. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Gustavo Rotondaro, Associate Director/GIS Manager, Community Research Institute. B.A., M.U.P.D.D., Cleveland State University.
Michael Robert Shalett, Marketing Director. B.A., Southern Methodist University.
Sam Van Groningen, Research Coordinator, Community Research Institute. B.A., Calvin College.
Eric Miles Wilson, Director, The Grantmaking School. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University; M.A., Ohio State University.
College of Education
Elaine Collins, Dean of the College of Education. B.A., University of California, Los Angeles; M.A., University of California, Davis; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Caryn King, Associate Dean of the College of Education. B.A., Alfred University; M.A., Slippery Rock University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Bonnie Bowen, Financial Assistant to the Dean. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Amy Boyd,Program Advisor, TRiO Educational Talent Search. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Joshua Brandsen, TRiO Upward Bound Instructor/Activities Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Forrest Clift, Assistant Director, Center for Educational Partnerships. B.A., M.Ed., Mary Washington College.
Amy Dunn, Educational Specialist Student Services Coordinator. B.S., Aquinas College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Glenda Eikenberry, Associate Director, Administrative Services. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Suzanne C. Bierlein, Grants Administrator and Special Projects Manager. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Amy Jasinski, Assistant Director, Student Information and Services Center. B.A., Central Michigan University; M.A., Spring Arbor College.
Thomas Kruithoff, Associate Director, Student Information and Services Center. B.S, M.A., E.S., Central Michigan University.
Paula Lancaster, Department Chair for Special Education Foundation and Technology. B.S., Western Illinois University; M.S., Northern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Sarah Lopez, Director of TRiO Educational Talent Search. B.M., University of Miami; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Linda McCrea, Director of Teacher Education. B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., Ed.D., Western Michigan University.
Thomas Owens, Director of Student Information and Services Center. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University.
Danielle Palmer, Assistant Director of TRiO Upward Bound. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Clayton Pelon, Associate Director, Center for Educational Partnerships. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University.
Joanne Preston, Academic Advisor and Field Placement Coordinator. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., University of New Mexico.
Elyse Reese, Field Placement Coordinator. B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., Michigan State University.
John Shinsky, Department Chair of Leadership and Learning. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Arneada Smith Alexander, Director of TRiO Upward Bound Program. B.A., Western Michigan University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Keith Vree, Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs. B.A., Hillsdale College; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Claudia Sowa Wojciakowski, Director, Center for Educational Partnerships. B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Raul Ysasi, Field Placement Coordinator. B.A., M.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Michigan State University; Ed.D., Wayne State University.
Santiago Zapata, Program Advisor, TRiO Educational Talent Search. B.A., Saginaw Valley State University.
College of Health Professions
Roy Olsson, Jr., Dean of the College of Health Professions. B.S., M.S., Kansas State College of Pittsburg; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Linda H. Goossen, Associate Dean of the College of Health Professions. B.S., The Ohio State University; M.H.S., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Teresa Beck, Chair, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Michelle Johnson, Academic Advisor. B.A., Siena Heights University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Andrew Booth, Interim Chair, Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University.
Cynthia Grapczynski, Chair, Occupational Science and Therapy. B.S., Wayne State University; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ed.D., Teachers College-Columbia University.
John Peck, Chair, Physical Therapy. B.A., The Johns Hopkins University; B.S., University of Central Arkansas; M.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland.
Brianne Perez, Academic Advisor. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
John Ritch, Interim Chair, Radiologic and Imaging Sciences. B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.S., City University of New York.
Michael Wambach, Chair, Allied Health Sciences. B.S., University of New York at Stony Brook; M.S., State University of New York; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Darlene Zwart, Student Services Director. B.A., Calvin College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Anne Hiskes, Dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. B.A., Hope College; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
Stephen Glass,Associate Dean, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies. B.S., North Dakota State University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Bart Bartels, Campus Sustainability Manager, Sustainable Community Development Initiative. B.S., University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse.
Wendy Burns-Ardolino, Chair, Liberal Studies Department. B.A., University of Hull; M.A., Ph.D., George Mason University.
Norman Christopher, Executive Director, Sustainable Community Development Initiative. B.A., University of North Carolina; M.B.A., University of Connecticut.
Carol Griffin, Director of General Education. B.S., North Dakota State University; M.S., Indiana University; M.S., Ph.D., State University of New York.
Steeve Buckridge, Director of Area Studies. B.A., Barry College; M.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Coeli Fitzpatrick, Program Coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies. B.A., Regis University; M.A., Ph.D., Binghamton University.
Brian Jbara, Director of Integrative Learning and Advising. B.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.Ed., University of Las Vegas.
Patrick Johnson, Assistant Director, Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors. B.A., M.A., Washington State University.
Elena Lioubimtseva, Program Director of Environmental Studies. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Moscow State University.
Zulema Moret, Program Coordinator of Latin American Studies. M.A., University of Buenos Aires; Ph.D., University of Basque.
Sherry Johnson, Program Coordinator of African African/American Studies. B.A., B.Ed., York University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Susan Mendoza, Director of Undergraduate Research and Integrative Learning. B.S., M.A., Michigan State University.
Veta Tucker, Director, Kutsche Office of Local History. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University; A.D., University of Michigan.
Kathleen Underwood, Director of Women and Gender Studies. B.A., University of Colorado, M.A., and Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles.
Jonathan White, Executive Director of Homeland Defense Initiative. B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University; M.Div., Western Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Shinian Wu, Program Coordinator of East Asian Studies and Chinese Studies. B.A., Xi'an Institute of Foreign Languages; M.A., Ph.D., Northern Arizona University.
Barbara H. Padnos International Center
Mark Schaub, Chief International Officer and Executive Director of Padnos International Center. B.A., Lakeland College; M.F.A., Wichita State University; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Rebecca Hambleton, Director of Study Abroad and International Partnerships. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Alissa Lane, Outreach Coordinator. B.F.A., Michigan State University.
Elena Selezneva, Coordinator of Faculty-Led Programs. M.A., Michigan State University.
Meaghann Smith, Coordinator of Program Services and Outreach. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Katherine Stoetzner, Director of International Student and Scholar Services. B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Continuing Education
Simone Jonaitis, Executive Director of Continuing Education. B.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Brian Cole, Director of Research Development, and Assessment. M.Ed., Western Maryland College; M.A., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Maryland.
Leslie Bateman, Director of Professional Development Partnership. B.S., Jacksonville University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Lisa Miller, Director, Meijer Holland Campus. B.A., Alma College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Eric Packer, Director of Distance Education. A.A., Grand Rapids Junior College; B.S., Ferris State University; M.Ed., Wayne State University.
Judy Palmer, Coordinator, Grand Forum. B.A., Northwestern University.
Melissa Peraino, Director of Educational Outreach. B.A., Alma College; M.A., Ball State University.
Katherine VanDerKolk, Student Services Coordinator, Meijer Holland Campus. B.A., Hope College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Shawntain Watson, Coordinator, Muskegon Regional Center. B.B.A., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Honors College
Jeffrey Chamberlain, Director. B.A., Bryan College; M.A., Trinity College; Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Janaan Decker, Student Services Coordinator. B.A., Loras College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Amanda Propst Cuevas, Director, Office of Fellowships. B.A., University of Texas-Pan American; M.A., Southwest Texas State University.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Frederick Antczak, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Shaily Menon, Associate Dean for Professional Development and Administration. B.Sc., M.Sc., Bombay University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Mary Schutten, Associate Dean for Students and Curriculum. B.A., Calvin College; M.A. California State University-Long Beach; P.E.D., Indiana University.
Gary Stark, Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff. B.A., Hamline University; M.A., Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University.
Patricia Haynes, Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. B.A., Hope College; M.S., Illinois State University.
Monica Johnstone, Director of CLAS Communications and Advancement. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley.
David Elrod, Program Coordinator. B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.A., Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Aaron Perry, Director of Laboratory Support. B.S., Central Michigan University.
James Seufert, Laboratory Safety Specialist. B.S., Purdue University.
Anthropology Department
Deana Weibel, Chair. B.A., University of California-Irvine; M.A., Ph.D., University of California-San Diego.
Kristina Wieghmink,Laboratory Supervisor. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Art and Design Department
Virginia Jenkins, Chair. B.F.A., Michigan State University; M.F.A., University of Utah.
A. Blair Clemo,Laboratory Supervisor. B.F.A., University of Montana; M.F.A., Alfred University.
Yin-Fen Pao, Visual Resource Center Curator. B.A, Tamkang University; M.A., The Ohio State University; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
James Visser, Laboratory Supervisor. B.A., Michigan State University.
Autism Education Center
Melissa Adair, Marketing and Logistics Coordinator. B.S., Ferris State University.
Kelly Dunlap, Autism Education and Intervention Specialist. B.S., M.A., Psy.S., Central Michigan University.
Judith Shea, Grant Finance and Contracts Manager. B.A., Aquinas College; M.A., University of Michigan.
Maureen Ziegler, Autism Training and Intervention Specialist. B.S., M.S., Slippery Rock University; Ed.Spec., Eastern Michigan University.
Biology Department
Neil MacDonald, Chair. B.S., University of Michigan; M.S., Ph.D. Michigan State University.
Diane Laughlin, Lead Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Michigan Technological University.
Jodi DenUyl, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Star Santiago, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., University of Michigan.
Todd Tiano, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Biomedical Sciences Department
Anthony Nieuwkoop, Chair. A.B., Hope College; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Jeffrey Kozal, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Michigan State University.
Joshua Stickney, Laboratory Supervisor. B.A., B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Cell and Molecular Biology Department
Mark Staves, Chair. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin.
Jodi DenUyl, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Dell Paielli, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Eastern Michigan University.
Chemistry Department
Todd Carlson, Chair. B.S., Valparaiso University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Michelle DeWitt, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Aquinas College.
James Krikke, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Calvin College; M.S., Lehigh University.
Inara Lazdins, Laboratory Supervisor. Holland Center. B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University.
Karen Matchett, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology.
CLAS Academic Advising Center
Elizabeth Schaner, Director. B.A., Aquinas College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Caroline Cascini, Senior Advisor. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Heather Chafin, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Juanita Davis, Academic Advisor. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Cornerstone University.
Brian Eikenhout, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Tom Fellows, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Julia Kaiser, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jo Ann Litton, Senior Advisor. B.A., Ball State University; M.A., Bowling Green State University.
Kelly McDonell,Senior Advisor. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Classics Department
Charles Pazdernik, Chair. B.A., Cornell University; M. Phil., Oxford University; M.A., Ph.D., Princeton University.
Communications, School of
Anthony Thompson, Director. B.S., University of Dallas; M.F.A., Washington University-Saint Louis.
Sally Langa, Costume Shop Manager.
Christopher Mahlmann, Technical Director. B.A., Hope College.
Jason Rutter, Photographic Imaging Systems Specialist. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Scott Vanderberg, Communication Facilities Specialist. B.S., Ferris State University.
English Department
Bill Osborn, Chair. B.A.,University of California-San Diego; M.F.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton.
Geography and Planning Department
Jeroen Wagendorp, Chair. B.S., Aquinas College; M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Geology Department
Virginia Peterson, Chair. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts.
Gregory C. Wilson, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Southern Illinois University.
History Department
William Morison, Chair. Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara.
Mathematics Department
Edward Aboufadel, Chair. B.S., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Rutgers University.
Modern Languages and Literatures Department
Majd Al-Mallah, Chair. B.A., University of Jordan; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University.
David Shultz, Laboratory Supervisor. B.A., Principia College; M.A., Berklee School of Music, Webster University.
Kevin Timmer, Assistant to the Language Laboratory Supervisor. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Movement Sciences Department
Christina Beaudoin, Chair. B.A., Brandeis University; M.S., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Greensboro.
Music Department
Danny Phipps, Chair. B.M., The Curtis Institute of Music; M.M., D.M.A., The Catholic University of America.
Nathaniel Bliton, Security Manager, Music. B.M., M.M., Michigan State University.
Jill Hamilton, Facilities and Operations Manager/Designer. B.A., Butler University; M.A., University of Cincinnati.
Jack Lane, Box Office Manager.
Valerie Stoelzel, Concert/Arts Information Coordinator. B.M., Saint Mary's College of Notre Dame.
Philosophy Department
John Uglietta, Chair. A.B., University of Chicago; J.D., University of Michigan Law School; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University.
Political Science Department
Mark Richards, Chair. M.S., University of Oregon; B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Wisconsin.
Physics Department
Karen Gipson, Chair. B.S., North Texas State University; M.S., University of North Texas; Ph.D., Washington State University.
Natalie Armstrong, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Timothy A. Evans, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., M.S. Michigan State University.
Psychology Department
Robert Hendersen, Chair. B.A., Reed College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Regional Math and Science Center
Karen Meyers, Director. B.S., Michigan State University; M.A., Michigan State University.
Margo Dill, Program Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute
Alan Steinman, Director. B.S., University of Vermont; M.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., Oregon State University.
Rodney Denning, Research Associate I. B.S., Michigan State University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Anthony Fiore Jr., Fleet Captain.
John Koches, Associate Research Scientist. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Miami University.
Mary Ogdahl, Research Assistant II. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.S., Indiana University.
James O'Keefe, Research Assistant II. B.S., Towson State University.
Brian Scull, Research Assistant I. A.S., Santa Fe Community College.
Kurt Thompson, Research Associate I. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Janet Vail, Associate Research Scientist. B.S., University of Michigan; M.A., University of California Santa Barbara; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Sociology Department
Marshall Battani, Chair. B.A., San Francisco State University; M.F.A., University of Arizona; M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Davis.
Statistics Department
Paul Stephenson, Chair. B.S., Bob Jones University; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University.
Writing Department
Daniel Royer, Chair. B.A., Washburn University; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Kirkhof College of Nursing
Cynthia A. McCurren, Dean of Kirkhof College of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Missouri; Ph.D., University of Kentucky.
Cynthia Coviak, Associate Dean, Research and Faculty Development. B.S.N., Michigan State University; M.S.N., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Linda Scott, Associate Dean, Graduate Program. B.S.N., Michigan State University; M.S.N., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
Elaine Van Doren, Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs. B.S.N., M.S.N., Wayne State University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Ruth Ann Brintnall, Interim Associate Dean for Practice. B.A., Aquinas College; M.S.N., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Rush University.
Larry Boekeloo, Practice Manager. B.B.A., Davenport College; M.P.A., Western Michigan University.
Linda Buck, Academic Advisor. B.S., Nazareth College.
Leslie Cammenga, Staff Nurse. B.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Angela Caruso, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Cassonya Carter Pugh, Director, Office of Student Services. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Evelyn Clingerman, Executive Director, Bonnie Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation. B.S.N., M.S., Old Dominion University; D.N.Sc., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.
Bethany Hartrum, Family Nurse Practitioner. B.S.N., University of Michigan; M.S.N., Michigan State University.
Shannon Helton, Assistant Practice Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Jo Miedema, Nurse Case Manager/Educator. B.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Wanda Moerland, Academic Advisor. B.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Kristin Norton, Director of Office of Student Services. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University.
Rebecca Sypniewski, Family Nurse Practitioner. B.S, Saint Mary's College; M.S.N., Grand Valley State University.
Kathy Watt, Psychologist/Nurse Practitioner. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Western Michigan University; M.S.N., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Andrews University.
Seidman College of Business
H. James Williams, Dean of the Seidman College of Business. Interim Director of the School of Accounting. B.S., North Carolina Central University; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Georgia; LL.M., J.D., Georgetown University Law Center.
John Reifel, Associate Dean. B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.A., Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Lavonne Herrera, Director of External Relations and Communications. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Kurt Fanning, Director of the School of Accounting. B.B.A., Hofstra University; B.S., Iowa State University; M.B.A., Pace University; Ph.D., University of Kansas; C.M.A., C.P.A.
Paul Isely, Chair of the Department of Economics. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Sridhar Sundaram, Chair of the Department of Finance. B.Com. and M.Com., PSG College of Arts and Science, India; M.B.A. and D.B.A., Southern Illinois University.
Jaideep Motwani, Chair of the Department of Management. B.B.A., Bombay University; M.B.A., Sam Houston State University; Ph.D., University of North Texas.
Suzeanne Benet, Chair of the Department of Marketing. B.S., Jacksonville State University; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.
Claudia Bajema, Director of Graduate Business Programs. B.S., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Marianne Fischer, Academic Advisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Christopher Gillespie, SAP System Administrator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Tami Kraker, Program Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Koleta Moore, Assistant Director of Graduate Programs. B.A., University of California; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Michael Quashigah, Director of Undergraduate Business Programs. B.A., University of Colorado at Denver; M.A., Washington State University.
Alexandra Schmid, Special Programs Coordinator. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
J. Kevin McCurren, Executive Director. B.S., M.S.P.H., University of Missouri at Columbia.
Shorouq Al Mallah, Operations Manager. B.A., M.I.S., Indiana University.
Michigan Small Business and Technology Development Center
Carol Lopucki, Executive Director. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Central Michigan University.
John Balbach, Technology Business Consultant. B.S., Miami University; M.A., St. John's College.
Anna Bier, Technology Business Consultant. B.A., Virginia Polytechnic and State University; M.S., Texas A&M University.
Jennifer Deamud, Associate Director. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Sue Hoffman, Technology Team Manager. B.A., Michigan State University; J.D., University of Pittsburgh.
Thomas Kelly, Technology Business Consultant. B.S., Clarkson University; M.B.A., University of Michigan.
Sienna Mavima, Assistant Director. B.A., University of Zimbabwe; M.I.S.D., Florida State University.
Alain Piette, Technology Team Manager. B.S., M.B.A., Wayne State University.
Arcadio Ramirez, Technology Business Consultant. B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., Stanford University Law School.
Philip Tepley, Director of Technology Commercialization Services. B.A., University of Michigan.
Carole Williams, Finance Manager. B.B.A., University of Michigan, M.B.A., Clark Atlanta University.
Small Business and Technology Development Center, Region 7
Dante Villarreal, Regional Director. B.B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Nancy Boese, Business Tools Specialist. B.B.A., Davenport College; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
Jeanne Ferro, Business Counselor. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Joanne Fowler, Business Consultant and Statewide Market Research Manager. B.S., Aquinas College.
David Sayers, Senior Business Counselor. B.A., Kalamazoo College; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jay P. Van Andel Global Trade Center
Sonja Johnson, Executive Director. B.S., Mankato State University.
Mark Bleckley, Associate Director. B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
Sharon Ward,Global Resource Specialist. B.A., National University of Singapore.
Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing
Paul D. Plotkowski, Dean, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Oakland University.
Joseph Iannelli,Director and Professor, School of Engineering. B.S., M.S., University of Palermo; Ph.D., University of Tennessee.
Paul Leidig, Director, School of Computing and Information Systems. B.S., Eastern Mennonite College; M.B.A., James Madison University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University.
Charles Standridge, Assistant Dean, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing. B.S., Washington University; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University.
Robert Freidhoff, Student Services Coordinator. B.S, M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Ronald Grew, Laboratory Supervisor, School of Engineering. B.A., Baker College.
Carol Sloan, Academic Advisor. B.S., Kettering University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Gerald Smant, Laboratory Supervisor. School of Engineering.
Carl Strebel, Network Systems Supervisor. B.S., Michigan State University; M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Ira Woodring, Laboratory Systems Administrator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Graduate Studies
Jeffery Potteiger, Dean of Graduate Studies. B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.S., McDaniel College; Ph.D., Auburn University.
John Stevenson, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies. B.A., Vassar College; M.S., The Pennsylvania State University; M.S., Central Michigan University; Ph.D., Indiana University.
University Libraries
Lee Van Orsdel, Dean. B.A., Samford University; M.A., Florida State University; M.S.L.S., University of Alabama.
Dorothy Alt, Acquisitions/Cataloging Manager. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Robert Beasecker, Director of Special Collections. A.B., Hillsdale College; A.M.L.S., University of Michigan.
Jeffrey Daniels, Head of Technical Services and Electronic Resource Management. B.S., Grand Valley State University, M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
Lynell De Wind, Director of Planning and Organizational Resources. B.B.A., Andrews University; M.S.I., University of Michigan.
Jason Durham, Operations Manager, Pew Libraries. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Erin Fisher, Library Program Manager. B.A., Truman State University; M.L.I.S., University of Illinois-Champaign.
Julie Garrison, Associate Dean of Research and Instruction. B.A., University of Michigan; M.L.I.S., University of California-Los Angeles.
Valeria Long,Head of Professional Programs. B.A., Central Michigan University; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
Brian Merry, Head of Access Services, Pew Campus Libraries. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Morgan, Administrative Services Manager. B.S., Jordan College Energy Institute.
Nancy Richard, University Archivist. B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.L.I.S., Simmons Graduate School of Library and Information Science.
Carlos Rodriguez, Associate Dean of Technology and Information Services. B.A., University of California-Riverside; M.L.I.S., University of California-Los Angeles.
Patrick Roth,Head of Technology and Systems. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
Lynn Sheehan,Head of Liberal Arts Programs. B.GS., University of Michigan; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina.
Jodi Tyron, Administrative Services Manager. B.A., Hope College; M.S.I., University of Michigan.
Douglas Way,Head of Collections. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.L.I.S., Wayne State University.
Linda Woods, Library Reference Services Manager. B.Ed., University of Toledo.
Student Academic Success Center (SASC)
Michael Messner, Director of Student Academic Success Center. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Alicia Adell, Academic Advisor. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Damon Arnold, Director of Academic Advising for Athletic Programs. B.A., M.A., California State University at Chico; M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Washington State University.
Marnie Parris-Bingle, Program Advisor. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Muriel Lutes, Director of Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program/TRiO. B.Ph., Grand Valley State University; M.A, M.S.W., Western Michigan University.
Victoria Powers, Program Advisor. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jackie Rautio, Coordinator of Learning Skills Services and Senior Academic Advisor. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Melissa Selby-Theut, Director of Educational Support Program. B.A., Concordia University; M.S.W., Grand Valley State University.
Karel Swanson, Coordinator of Structured Learning Assistance Program and Science Success Center and Academic Advisor. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Joyce Van Baak, Director of Tutoring and Senior Academic Advisor. B.S., M.A., Oakland University.
Sulari White, Associate Senior Director. B.A., Calvin College; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
Academic Services
Lynn Blue, Vice Provost and Dean of Academic Services and Information Technology. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Admissions
Jodi Chycinski, Director of Admissions. B.B.A., Davenport College; M.B.A., Western Michigan University.
Adriana Almanza, Admissions Counselor. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Bonnell, Admissions Counselor. B.A., Olivet College; M.A., Spring Arbor University.
George Davis, Associate Director of Admissions. B.A., Oakland University.
Michael Eichberger, Assistant Director of Admissions. B.S., Grand Valley State University., M.P.A, Grand Valley State University.
Lauren Flanagan, Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., University of Notre Dame; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
E. Chris Hendree, Associate Director of Admissions. B.A., Taylor University; M.A., Webster University.
Wallace Holder, Assistant Director of Admissions. B.A., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Tracey James-Heer, Associate Director of Admissions. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Michigan State University.
Eric Johnson, Data Communication Specialist. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Kaleb Klotz, Admissions Counselor. B.A., Cornerstone University.
Michelle Loving-McKay, Associate Director of Admissions. B.A., Western Michigan University; M.P.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University.
Luis Lozano, Admissions Counselor. B.A., University of Michigan.
Astin Martin, Admissions Counselor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Carlos Martinez, Admissions Counselor. B.A., Michigan State University.
Melanie Retberg, Associate Director of Admissions. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Benjamin Rhodes, Financial Aid and Admissions Counselor. B.A., Cornerstone University.
Bonnie Ulmer-DeGraves, Associate Director of Admissions. B.S., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Financial Aid Office
Michelle Rhodes, Director of Financial Aid. B.B.A., Western Michigan University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Heather Fowler-Voshel, Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Hope College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Steve Do, Financial Aid Counselor. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Detwann Johnson,Financial Aid Counselor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Le, Financial Aid Counselor. B.B.A., Davenport University.
Lisa Martin, Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Cornerstone University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jarrett Martus, Financial Aid Counselor. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jenna Poll, Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.A. Hope College.
Rebecca Rahn, Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Christine F. Scott, Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.S., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Daniel Shannahan,Assistant Director of Financial Aid. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Ashley Step, Financial Aid Counselor. B.S., Michigan Technological University.
Bonnie Visser, Assistant Director of Financial Aid.
Erika Wallace,Associate Director of Financial Aid. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Information Technology
Susan Korzinek, Director of Information Technology. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Daniel Barricklow, Senior Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Sheryl Barricklow, Academic Systems Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Scott Benjamin, Academic Systems Coordinator. B.B.A., Cleary University.
Thomas Beukema, Network Systems Engineer.
Irene Bhaskaran, Oracle Database Administrator. B.E., Government College of Engineering.
Yvonne Bird, Network Systems Engineer. A.S., Davenport College.
Rose Blakeslee, Systems Analyst. A.S., B.B.A., Davenport College.
Jeffrey Bromley, Network Systems Engineer. B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina.
Karen Burchard, Academic Systems Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
David Chapman, AV Systems Coordinator. B.A., Michigan State University.
Katherine Clark, Systems Analyst. B.S., Baker College.
Melissa Cunningham, Associate Director of Administrative Operations. B.S., Methodist College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Glenna Decker, Instructional Design Specialist. B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Luke DeMott, Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Ferris State University.
Karen Denby, Network Systems Engineer.
Jayne Dissette, Academic Systems Supervisor. B.S., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Eubanks, Computer Operations Supervisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
William Fisher, Associate Director, Technical Services. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Robin Getz, Laboratory Supervisor. B.S., University of Montevallo.
Michael Grannan, Systems Analyst. B.S., Lawrence Technological University; M.A., Wayne State University.
Heather Hardy, Technology Supply Coordinator. B.A., Western Michigan University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Paul Harmelink, Academic Systems Coordinator. B.A., Kalamazoo College.
Mary Jo Hills, Systems Analyst. B.S., M.S., Michigan Technological University; M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Nancy Hoffman, Systems Analyst. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Robert Holcomb, CTS Desktop Support Supervisor. B.A., Central Michigan University.
Susan Johnson, Systems Analyst. B.S., Bemidji State University.
Kimberly Kenward, Instructional Design Specialist. B.A., Aquinas College; M.I.L.S., University of Michigan.
John Klein, Associate Director, Academic Services. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
David Krueger, Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Western Michigan University.
Jason Kunnen, Network Systems Supervisor - Desktop/Server Architecture and Services. B.B.A., B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Edward Lindeman, Associate Director, Administrative Systems. B.S., Ferris State University.
James McPherson, Network Systems Supervisor - Infrastructure and Telecommunications. B.S., Lake Superior State University.
Todd Michalski, Systems Analyst. B.S., Aquinas College; M.S., Ferris State University.
Kyle Nielsen, Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Baker College.
Thomas Norman, Systems Analyst. B.A., Alma College.
Pamela Potter, Administrative Computing Project Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Kenneth Radlick, Administrative Systems Architect. B.S., University of Michigan. M.S., Grand Valley State University.
David Reed, Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Reimink, Systems Analyst. B.S., Ferris State University.
Thomas Reisterer, Systems Analyst.
Matthew Roberts, Instructional Design Specialist. B.A., Calvin College; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jacob Romero, Systems Analyst. B.S., Central Michigan University.
Joy Seeley, Senior Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Brian Snyder, Web Programmer. B.S., Western Michigan University.
Vincent St. Germain,Academic Systems Coordinator. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Bogdan Teodorescu, Senior Systems Database Administrator. B.S., Davenport University.
Maria Thelen, Administrative Systems Supervisor. B.S., Ferris State University.
Robert VanDusen, Network Systems Engineer. B.S., Baker College.
David Van Sweden, Network Systems Engineer. B.A., Oakland University; M.P.A., Western Michigan University.
Peter Voss, Systems Analyst. B.S., Central Michigan University.
John Wezeman, CTS Helpdesk Supervisor. B.S., Calvin College.
Allen Whipps, Systems Analyst. B.S.B.A., Aquinas College.
Records and Registration
Pamela Bacon, Records Project Coordinator. B.A., Aquinas College.
Elyse Glass, Associate Registrar. B.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook.
Elizabeth Hancock, Records Project Coordinator. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Christy Mayo, Associate Registrar. B.S.B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Phoenix.
Mary Medendorp, Associate Registrar.
Laura Przybytek, Associate Registrar. B.A., University of Michigan.
Amanda Sterling, Records Project Coordinator. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Meagan Treadway, Assistant Registrar. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Karen VanTimmeren, Assistant Registrar.
William Widmaier, Associate Registrar. B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Ball State University.
Student Services
H. Bart Merkle, Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. B.A., Hope College; M.A., Ed.D., Western Michigan University.
Steven Lipnicki, Assistant Dean of Students. B.S., State University of New York College at Oneonta; M.A., Michigan State University.
Diana Pace, Associate Dean of Students. B.A., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Virginia Randall, Associate Dean of Students. B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Career Services
Troy Farley, Director of Career Services. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Rachel Becklin, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.A., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Janean Couch, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.S., M.Ed. Grand Valley State University.
Thomas Demmon, Associate Director of Career Services. B.S.E., M.S.E., University of Michigan.
Breeann Gorham, Associate Director of Career Services. B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University.
Lisa Knapp, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.A., Hope College.
Ginger Lange, Associate Director of Career Services. B.S., M.A., Michigan State University.
Justin McKenzie, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Susan Proctor, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Megan Riksen, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.A., University of Michigan; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Lori Staggs, Assistant Director of Career Services. B.A., Hope College; M.A., California State University, San Bernardino.
Children's Enrichment Center
Sharalle Arnold, Director, Children's Enrichment Center. B.A., California State University; M.A., Washington State University.
Counseling and Career Development Center
Amber Roberts, Interim Director of Counseling and Career Development Center. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Purdue University.
Brian Bossick, Senior Counselor. B.S., John Carroll University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Akron.
Wayne Kinzie, Psychologist. B.A., Bridgewater College; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Eric Klingensmith, Psychologist. B.S., University of Central Florida; Psy.D., Antioch University.
Nicole Mihalek, Psychologist. B.A., Alma College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Indianapolis.
Pamela Miller, Psychologist and Assistant Director of Counseling and Career Development Center. B.S., Michigan State University; M.S.W., Washington University; Ph.D., Georgia State University.
Kathy Watt, Psychologist/Nurse Practitioner. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Western Michigan University; M.S.N., Michigan State University; Ph.D., Andrews University.
Mary Sharp, Social Worker. B.A., Michigan State University; M.S.W., University of Michigan.
Mary Jo Thiel, Psychologist. B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Western Michigan University.
Campus Recreation
Robert Gildersleeve, Director of Campus Recreation. B.B.A., M.S., Eastern Michigan University.
Amy Campbell, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation. B.S., Hillsdale College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Laura Kennett, Associate Director of Campus Recreation. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.S., Michigan State University.
John Rosick, Assistant Director of Campus Recreation. B.S., Pennsylvania State University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Housing and Residence Life
Andrew Beachnau, Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Director of Housing & Health Services. B.A., Alma College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Colleen Lindsay-Bailey, Assistant Director - Residence Education. B.S., M.A., Michigan State University.
Kristen Evans, Living Center Director. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Abigail Forbes, Associate Director and Financial Manager of Housing. B.A., M.A., Michigan State University.
Christian Fredericks, Living Center Director. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Azusa Pacific University.
Takeelia Garrett-Lynn, Assistant Director of Housing. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jarod Holt, Living Center Director. B.S., University of South Carolina-Aiken.
Leena Karsan, Living Center Director. B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.Ed., University of South Carolina.
Brenda Mitchner, Associate Director of Housing. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Michael Stoll, Living Center Director. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Michael Szydlowski, Living Center Director. B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University.
Brandie Tenney, Assistant Director of Housing. B.B.A., Western Michigan University; M.Ed., North Carolina State University.
Elizabeth Thimmesch-Harpold, Assistant Director of Housing. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Matea Vazgec, Living Center Director. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
DeWoyne White, Living Center Director. B.B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
MarcQus Wright, Assistant Director of Housing. B.S., M.S., Illinois State University.
LGBT Resource Center
Colette Beighley,Director of LGBT Resource Center. B.A., M.S., California State University.
Multicultural Affairs
Constance Dang, Director of Multicultural Affairs. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Kristie Scanlon, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs. B.S.W., Grand Valley State University; M.S.W., Western Michigan University.
Bobby Springer, Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs. B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Student Life and Event Services
Robert Stoll, Associate Dean for Student Life. B.S., M.A., Northern Michigan University.
John Bancheri, Head Men's and Women's Rowing Coach. B.A., University of Charleston; M.A., Marietta College.
Michelle Burke, Director of Student Life. B.A., Florida State University; M.A., University of South Carolina.
Aaron Haight, Assistant Director of Student Life. B.A.A., Central Michigan University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University; Ed.D., Eastern Michigan University.
Valerie Jones, Assistant Director of Student Life. B.A., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Frederick Mooney, Assistant Director of Events Services. B.S., Eastern Michigan University, M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
LeaAnn Tibbe, Assistant Director of Student Life. B.A., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Women's Center
Marlene Kowalski-Braun, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Director of Women's Center. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Ball State University.
JoAnn Wassenaar, Associate Director of Women's Center. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
University Relations
Matthew E. McLogan, Vice President for University Relations. B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University.
News and Information Services
Mary Eilleen Lyon, Associate Vice President for News and Information Services. B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Dottie Barnes, Communications Specialist. B.A.A., Central Michigan University; M.S. Grand Valley State University.
Michele Coffill, Associate Director of Publications. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Delta State University.
Nathan Hoekstra, Communications Specialist/Web Editor. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., University of Illinois-Springfield.
Elizabeth Lienau, Photography Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Isea Pirkola, Communications Specialist. B.A., Michigan State University.
Amanda Pitts, Photographer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Bernadine Carey-Tucker, Photography Services Manager. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Public Broadcasting: WGVU/WGVK-TV, WGVU-AM/FM
Michael T. Walenta, General Manager, WGVU Public Broadcasting. B.S., M.S., Central Michigan University.
Richard Bierling, Production Assistant, WGVU. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Kimberly Brummel, Underwriting Sales Representative, WGVU. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Patrick Center, News and Public Affairs Manager, WGVU. B.S., Ohio University.
Stephen Chappell, Grants Writer, WGVU. B.A., Hope College.
Barbara Christl, Business and Information Manager, WGVU. B.S., DePaul University.
Timothy Eernisse, Development and Marketing Manager, WGVU.
Bradley Gordon, Marketing Coordinator, WGVU. B.S., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Shelley Irwin, Producer-Anchor, WGVU. B.S., Indiana University; M.S., University of Indianapolis.
Linda Kennedy, Membership Coordinator, WGVU.
Michael Kluczyk, Web/Graphic Designer, WGVU. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Ken Kolbe, Assistant General Manager, WGVU. B.A., Central Michigan University; M.B.A. Grand Valley State University.
Phil Lane, Production Manager, WGVU. B.A., Indiana University.
Robert Lumbert, Director of Engineering, WGVU. B.S., Ferris State University.
James Marcusse, Underwriting Sales Representative, WGVU. B.A., Michigan State University.
David Moore, Producer-Announcer, WGVU.
David Oliver, Engineering Supervisor, WGVU. A.A., University of Laverne.
James Rademaker, Fundraising Coordinator, WGVU. B.A., Western Washington University.
Edward Spier Jr., Project Manager and Traffic Supervisor, WGVU. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
James VanderMaas, Producer-Director, WGVU. B.A.A., Central Michigan University.
Scott Vander Werf, Music Director, WGVU. B.A., Aquinas College.
Institutional Marketing
Rhonda Lubberts, Associate Vice President for Institutional Marketing. B.A., Calvin College.
Jennifer Allard, Recruitment Communications Manager. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Bryan Bickford, Advertising and Communications Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Nancy Crittenden, University Communications Manager. B.A., Hope College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jacqueline Cuppy, Creative Services Manager. B.F.A., Grand Valley State University.
Richard Luce, Senior Graphic Designer. B.F.A., Kendall College of Art and Design.
Nicholas Nelson, Web Developer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Christine Parkes-Schaw, Graphic Designer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Thomas Pikes, Web Developer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Dave Poortvliet, Web Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Benjamin Rapin, Web Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University, M.S., Ferris State University.
Brandon Ridge,Web Developer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Kelley Rogers, Web Designer. B.A.S., Davenport University.
Sally Schoen, University Communications Coordinator. B.S., Ferris State University.
Daniel Slaughter, Senior Web Developer. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Nick Viau, Recruitment Communications Coordinator. B.A., M.S., Grand Valley State University.
John Zerfas, Graphic Designer. B.S., Ferris State University.
University Development
Karen Loth, Vice President for University Development. B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Scott Blinkhorn, Assistant Vice President for Development Services. B.S., Central Michigan University.
Andrew Bixel, Assistant Director of Annual Giving. B.A., Bluffton University; M.S., Miami University.
Amy Bross, Communications Manager. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Briette Bryant, Scholarships and Fellowships Manager. B.B.A., Northwood University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Mary Darrow, Assistant Director of Systems and Training. B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University; M.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University.
Steven de Polo, Director of Foundation Giving. A.B., University of Michigan-Dearborn; M.A., Temple University.
Danielle DeWitt, Donor Relations Stewardship Manager. B.S., University of Phoenix; B.S., M.H.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jill Dooley, Senior Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations. B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Nora English, Director of Special Events and Donor Relations. B.B.A., Davenport University.
Nancy French, Senior Director of Communications. B.A., Michigan State University; M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Kristin Linscott, Director of Endowed and Planned Giving. B.A., University of Michigan.
Michelle Olmsted, Development Officer. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.S., Georgia State University.
Catherine Skene, Assistant Director of Annual Giving. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jennifer Wardrop, Director of Corporate Giving. B.A., Aquinas College.
Sadie Wolff, Manager Prospect Research and Development. B.S., Azusa Pacific University.
Heather Zeoli, Parent and Family Program Manager. B.A., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Alumni Relations
Christopher Barbee, Director of Alumni Relations. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Melinda Earley, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Kimberly Schmidt, Associate Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., M.P.A. Grand Valley State University.
Abigayle Sloan, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Gleaves Whitney, Director. B.A., Colorado State University; M.A., University of Michigan.
Elizabeth Van Buren, Event Planner. B.A., Michigan State University; M.S., Roosevelt University.
Inclusion and Equity
Jeanne J. Arnold, Vice President for Inclusion and Equity. B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.S.W., Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania.
Sean Huddleston, Director of Intercultural Training. B.A., Siena Heights University.
Affirmative Action
Dwight K. Hamilton, Assistant Vice President for Affirmative Action. B.A., Michigan State University; J.D., Wayne State University Law School.
Disability Support Resources
Kathleen VanderVeen, Director of Disability Support Resources. B.S., M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Jason Osborne, Advisor, Disability Support Resources. B.S. Central Michigan University.
Jeffrey Sykes, Assistive Technology Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Shontaye Witcher, Associate Director, Disability Support Resources. B.S., M.S.W., Michigan State University.
Finance and Administration
James Bachmeier, Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.B.A., Black Hills State University; M.B.A., Chadron State College.
Athletics
Tim Selgo, Director of Athletics. B.Ed., M.Ed., University of Toledo.
Lou Andreadis, Associate Track and Field/Cross Country Coach. B.S., Butler University.
Damon Arnold, Director of Academic Advising for Athletic Programs. B.A., M.A., California State University; M.S., University of Idaho; Ph.D., Washington State University.
Jerry Baltes, Head Track, Field and Cross Country Coach. B.S., Butler University.
Jeffrey Bauer, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Laura Bernotas, Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach. B.S., East Stroudsburg University.
Justin Vasquez, Assistant Men and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach and Assistant Aquatics Coordinator. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Keri Becker, Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman's Administrator. B.A., Saginaw Valley State University; M.B.A., Ferris State University.
Andrew Boyce, Head Coach-Men and Women's Swimming and Diving and Coordinator Aquatics. B.S., Ball State University.
Eddie Brown, Assistant Football Coach. B.A., Michigan State University.
Janel Burgess, Head Women's Basketball Coach. B.S., Iowa State University.
Dana Callihan, Assistant Softball Coach. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Erica Demers, Associate Soccer Coach. B.S., Oakland University.
Jamie Detillion, Associate Baseball Coach. B.S., Ashland University.
David DiIanni, Head Women's Soccer Coach. B.A., Spring Arbor University.
Donald Foster, Assistant Sports Information Director. B.A., Ashland University.
John Ginn, Associate Football Coach. B.A., Emory and Henry College; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Alicia Groveston, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. B.A., M.B.A., Salisbury University.
Katharine Harmon, Associate Director of Athletics/Recreational Facilities. B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Jason Johnson, Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
John Koehler, Assistant Football Coach. B.A., Hanover College.
Douglas Lipinski, Associate Director of Athletics for Marketing. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Rebecca Mailloux, Head Women's Golf Coach. B.S., University of South Florida.
Eliza MacDonald, Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Whitney Marsh, Assistant Manager, Athletic and Recreation Facilities Management. B.S., Aquinas College; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Matthew Mitchell, Head Football Coach. B.S., Cornell College.
Walter Moore, Associate Director of Athletics. B.S., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Timothy Morrison, Assistant Football Coach. B.A., Wartburg College; M.A., Viterbo University.
Kelly Murphy, Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., James Madison University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Timothy Nott, Associate Director of Athletics for Media Relations. B.A., Central Michigan University.
Nicholas Postma, Assistant Football Coach. B.S., Saginaw Valley State University.
Keith Roberts, Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach. B.A., Kent State University; M.Ed., Heidelberg University.
Deanne Scanlon, Head Women's Volleyball Coach. B.S., Eastern Kentucky University.
Jamie Schlagel, Assistant Athletic Director. B.S., St. Cloud University; M.Ed., Minnesota State University.
Christopher Simpson, Assistant Football Coach. B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin at Whitewater.
Mark Stoessner, Head Athletic Trainer. B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Northern Michigan University.
Jill Vanderende, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. B.S., Lake Superior State University; M.B.A., University of Findlay.
Bradley Wallace, Director of Athletics/Recreational Facilities. B.S., Grand Valley State University; M.S., Southern Illinois University.
Richard Wesley, Head Men's Basketball Coach. B.S., Central Michigan University.
James Winkler, Assistant Athletic Trainer. B.S., M.S., Northern Michigan University.
Douglas Witte, Athletics Web and Graphics Designer. B.A., Cornerstone University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Douglas Woods, Head Women's Softball Coach. B.S., University of Toledo; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University.
Matthew Yoches, Assistant Football Coach. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Del Young, Assistant Baseball Coach. B.B.A., Northwood University; M.S., Eastern Michigan University.
Business and Finance
Brian Copeland, Associate Vice President for Business and Finance. B.B.A., M.B.A., Western Michigan University. C.P.A.
Accounting Services
Pamela Brenzing, Controller. B.S., Calvin College; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University. C.P.A.
Luanne Brown, Payroll Manager. B.S., Cornerstone University.
Karen Chavez, Student Accounts Manager. B.B.A., Western Michigan University.
Jean Conzelmann, Billings Services Supervisor. B.B.A., Saginaw Valley State University; B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Audra Courtade,Accountant. B.A., Hope College; C.P.A.
Jennifer Kamradt, Accountant. B.B.A., M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Brenda Lindberg, Associate Controller. B.S., B.A., Central Michigan University.
Michelle McCloud, Grants Senior Accountant. B.B.A., M.B.A., Davenport University.
Martha Moore, Senior Accountant. A.A., Grand Rapids Community College; B.B.A., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jennifer Schick, Assistant Controller. B.B.A., Western Michigan University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Susan Votsch, Collections Supervisor. B.A., Baker College.
Brian VanDoeselaar, Associate Controller. B.S., Aquinas College; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Andrea Westdorp, Senior Accountant. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University. C.P.A.
Auxiliary Services
Doug Wentworth,Director of Auxiliary Services. B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University.
Bookstore-Allendale Campus
Jerrod Nickels, Bookstore Manager. B.A., Aquinas College.
Christopher Boerma, Associate Bookstore Manager.
Tony Glaab, Associate Bookstore Manager. B.S., Slippery Rock University.
Hannah Novak, Assistant Bookstore Manager. B.F.A., Kendall College of Art and Design.
Liza Ollila-Guikema, Assistant Bookstore Manager. B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Bookstore-DeVos Center
Ritchard Bentley, Associate Bookstore Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Junglas, Associate Bookstore Manager. A.A., Grand Rapids Community College; B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Conference and Event Planning Services
David VanderSloot, Director of Conference Planning and Hospitality Services. A.A.A.S., Grand Rapids Community College; A.A.S., B.S., Johnson and Wales University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University. C.M.P., C.M.M., C.A.S.P
Martin Ashcraft, Client Services Manager. B.S.B.A., Central Michigan University. C.M.P.
Erik Dane, Client Services Manager. B.S., Michigan Technological University; M.B.A., Davenport University.
Lynn Krupansky, Business Operations Coordinator.
Cynthia Winowiecki, Client Services Manager. C.M.P.
Kathleen Wright, Assistant Director of Conference Planning. B.A., Aquinas College. C.M.P.
Meadows Golf Club
Terry Sack, General Manager, Meadows Golf Club. B.S., Ferris State University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Jeffrey Bodziak, Assistant Golf Course Superintendent. A.A., Grand Rapids Community College; Technology Certificate, Michigan State University.
Ronald Dahlin, Golf Course Superintendent. B.S., M.S., Colorado State University: CGCS.
Donald Underwood, Golf Professional. B.S., Ferris State University; P.G.A. Class "A"certification.
Procurement Services
Kim Patrick, Director of Procurement Services. B.A., Spring Arbor University.
Aaron Caccamo, Strategic Sourcing Specialist. B.A., Aquinas College; M.A., Central Michigan University.
Valerie Rhodes-Sorrelle, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist. B.S., Ferris State University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University; C.P.M., A.P.P.
Kip Smalligan, Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist. B.A., Calvin College.
Facilities Planning
James Moyer, Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning. B.ARCH., Howard University.
Robert Brown, Assistant Director of Facilities Planning. B.Architecture, University of Miami.
James Flanders, Project Manager. B.S., Ferris State University.
Karen Ingle, Project Manager. B.S., Michigan State University.
Paul Nederveld, Space and Move Planner. B.S., Ferris State University.
Bradley Newman, Project Manager. B.S., Lake Superior State University.
Shannon Sullivan, Project Manager. B.S., Michigan State University.
Scott Whisler, Project Manager. B.S., Lawrence Technological University.
Facilities Services
Timothy Thimmesch, Associate Vice President for Facilities Services. B.S., Kansas Newman College; M.S., Grand Valley State University.
Janet Aubil, Facilities Services Supervisor. B.S., Western Michigan University.
David Cox, Safety Manager. B.S., Grand Valley State University., A.S., Michigan Technological University.
Steven Leeser, Facilities Services Supervisor. B.M.E., University of Michigan; M.M.E., Michigan State University; M.S., Central Michigan University.
Jeffrey Marcinkowski, Assistant Maintenance Supervisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Raven McClinon, Assistant Facilities Services Supervisor. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Gloria Myaard, Facilities Services Supervisor.
Terry Pahl, Facilities Engineer. B.S.E., Calvin College; B.S., Western Michigan University.
Edward Simon, Assistant Facilities Services Supervisor. A.S., Ferris State University.
Steven Snell, Arborist. B.S., Michigan State University.
Kenneth Stanton, Facilities Services Supervisor. B.A., Spring Arbor College.
Chris Swank, FSP Coordinator of Information Systems and Technology. B.S., M.A., University of Michigan - Flint.
Edward Wierzbicki, Assistant Facilities Services Supervisor. B.S., Aquinas College.
Human Resources
D. Scott Richardson, Associate Vice President for Human Resources. B.S., M.S.A., Central Michigan University.
Tara Bivens, Benefits Specialist. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Lindsey DesArmo, Health and Wellness Coordinator. B.A., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Elizabeth Evans, Human Resources Representative. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University; M.S.A., Central Michigan University.
Ruthanne Griffin, Manager, e-HR Initiatives. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Sue Lindrup, Employment Manager. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Bonnie Maka, Human Resources Specialist.
Margaret McCrystal, Director of Staff Relations. B.S., University of Miami; M.A., Central Michigan University; J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Susan Sloop, Work Life Consultant. B.S., Ferris State University; Elementary Teaching Degree, Grand Valley State University.
David Smith, Director of Benefits and Wellness. B.A., Nazareth College.
Linda Yuhas, Director of Compensation and Employment Services. B.S., Indiana University; M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)
T. Arnold (Arn) Boezaart, Director, MAREC. B.S., Michigan State University; M.S.W., University of Michigan.
Kim Walton,Program Coordinator. B.S., Appalachian State University; M.A., Western Michigan University.
Pew Campus and Regional Centers-Operations
Lisa Haynes, Assistant Vice President, Pew Campus and Regional Centers. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
William Lucksted, Manager of Operations, Pew Campus and Regional Centers. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Lawrence Meredith,Manager of Operations. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Mark Rambo, Manager of Operations. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Ronald Villanueva, Manager of Operations, Pew Campus and Regional Centers. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Pew Campus and Regional Centers-Security
Russell Wolff, Director of Security. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
Lucius Anthony, Security Manager. B.S., M.P.A., Grand Valley State University.
Public Safety Services
Barbara Bergers, Director of Public Safety Services. B.S., Wayne State University. M.S., Central Michigan University.
Brandon DeHaan, Assistant Director of Public Safety Services. B.S., Grand Valley State University.
University Budgets
Jeffrey Musser, Assistant Vice President for University Budgets. B.S., Ferris State University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Davidpaul Lemmen, Senior Budget Analyst. B.B.A., Davenport University.
Star Raymond, Associate Director of University Budgets. B.B.A., Grand Valley State University.
Terri Suess, Senior Budget Analyst. B.B.A., Western Michigan University.
West Michigan Science and Technology Initiative
Richard Cook, Executive Director and Venture Center Director. B.S., University of Michigan; M.C.E., Western Theological Seminary; M.M., Aquinas College.