May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Faculty


Faculty and student in class

Baul, Parnella - Associate Professor of Accounting

B.S. Goldey-Beacom College
M.B.A. Delaware State University
Certified Public Accountant
Post-Graduate Certificate, Davenport University

Bazzell, Jenna - Associate Professor of English

B.A. University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.F.A. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Bean, Lori - Associate Professor of Chemistry

B.S. St. Lawrence University
M.S. University of Connecticut
M.B.A. University of Toledo

Bergmooser, Mark - Assistant Professor of Communications

B.A. Wayne State University
M.A. Wayne State University

Bird-Meyer, Matthew - Professor of Journalism and Humanities

B.S. University of Central Missouri
M.A. University of Central MIssouri
Ph.D. University of Missouri

Boylan, Holly - Associate Professor of Nursing

A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.S.N. Mercy College of Detroit
M.S.N. University of Phoenix

Couch, Lori Jo. - Assistant Professor of English

A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.S. Troy State University
M.A. Eastern Michigan University

Dubois, Martin - Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

B.S. Michigan State University
     (Mechanical Engineering)
B.S. Michigan State University
     (Electrical Engineering)
M.S.E.E. University of Louisville
Professional Engineer (Michigan)

El-Amin, Maria - Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy

        B.S. National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
        M.S. University of Toledo
        Ph.D. University of Toledo

Elliott, Troy - Instructor of Manufacturing Technology

A.A.S. Owens Community College
A.A.S. Baker College
B.B.A. Baker College

Fonseca, Maris - Professor of Biology

        B.S. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
        Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Ford, Kayla - Instructor of Respiratory Therapy
        A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
        B.S. University of Toledo

Fuertes, Michael - Professor of Chemistry

B.S. Michigan State University
Ph.D. University of Chicago

Garner, Nicole - Professor of Nursing

B.S.N. Bowling Green State University
M.S.N. Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D. Walden University
Certified Nurse Educator

Gerlach, Kristine - Coordinator of Disability Services

A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.S.W. Eastern Michigan University
M.A. Eastern Michigan University

Giacomini, Tracy - Associate Professor of Nursing

A.S. Macomb Community College
B.S. Wayne State University
B.S.N. Wayne State University
M.S./Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist, Eastern Michigan University

Goodwin, Benjamin -  Assistant Professor of English

​B.A. Elon University
M.A. Michigan State University

Gospodarek, Anne - First Year Experience Course Coordinator

B.A. University of Cincinnati
M.L.S. University of Toledo

Griswold, Selina - Associate Professor of Business Management

B.B.A. University of Toledo
M.S. Purdue University
M.A. Northcentral University

Gregory, Amanda - Associate Professor of Paralegal

B.A. Purdue University
J.D. New York Law School

Grey, Melissa - Professor of Psychology

B.S. University of Michigan-Flint
Ph.D. Eastern Michigan University

Harper, Rodney - Instructor Mechanical Design

B.S. Eastern Michigan University
M.S. Eastern Michigan University

Hartig, Elizabeth - Faculty Reference Librarian Public Services

        B.A. University of Michigan
        M. Library and Information Science Wayne State University
        M.S. Concordia University

Hasselbach, Stephen - Instructor of Welding

A.A.S. Washtenaw Community College
B.S. Ferris State University
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Eastern Michigan University
AWS Certified Welding Inspector/Educator

Hesser, Bradley - Associate Professor of Graphic Design

B.F.A. Savannah College of Art and Design
M.F.A. Savannah College of Art and Design
Graduate Certificate, Augustana University

Hilliker, William - Professor of Computer Information Systems

B.A.A. Central Michigan University
M.B.A. Wayne State University
M.S. University of Detroit-Mercy
Graduate Certificate, Central Michigan University
Ph.D. Eastern Michigan University

Iqbal, Talha-  Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology

B.S. University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, PAK
M.S. West Virginia University
Ph.D. West Virginia University

Jacob, Peggy - Assistant Professor of Counseling

A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.A. University of Toledo
M.A. Spring Arbor University

Kazan, Esref - Associate Professor of Construction Management Technology

B.S. Suleyman Demirel University
M.S. Wayne State University
Ph.D. Wayne State University

La Clair, Edmund - Associate Professor of History

B.S. Central Michigan University
M.A. Central Michigan University

Lechner, Hans - Associate Professor of Geosciences

        B.A. Humboldt State University
        M.S. Michigan Technological University
        Ph.D. Michigan Technological University

Lymond, Dawn - Associate Professor of Nursing

A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.S.N. Madonna University
M.S.N. University of Toledo

McClure, Lindi - Associate Professor of Nursing

A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
M.S.N. Walden University

Mohney, Kenneth - Professor of Anthropology

B.S. University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh

Moore, Zackary - Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

B.S. University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
M.S. Eastern Michigan University

Moorman, Felice - Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

B.S. Eastern Michigan University
M.A. Eastern Michigan University

Naber, Mark - Professor of Mathematics

D.E.C. Champlain Regional College
B.S. McGill University
M.S. University of Windsor
Ph.D. University of Windsor

Nartker, Carrie -  Professor of English

A.A. Monroe County Community College
B.A. University of Toledo
M.A. University of Toledo
Ph.D. Wayne State University

Ockerman, Amy - Disability Services Counselor

B.A. Grove City College
M.A. Bowling Green State University
M.S. Bowling Green State University

O’Halloran, Therese - Assistant Professor of Art

B.F.A. Limerick College of Art and Design
M.F.A. Illinois State University

Peters, Jeffrey - Coordinator of e-Learning and Instructional Support/Professor of Computer Information Systems

B.A. University of Toledo
M.Ed. University of Toledo
Ph.D. University of Toledo

Prush, Angela - Director of Clinical Education, Instructor of Respiratory Therapy

A.S. Monroe County Community College
A.A.S. Monroe County Community College
B.A.S. Siena Heights University

Riley, Kelly - Counselor

A.S. Monroe County Community College B.A. University of Michigan
M. Ed. Grand Canyon University

Rayl, Tracy - Assistant Professor of Biology

B.S. University of North Carolina
M.S. University of Rhode Island

Roberts, Derek - Professor of Sociology

B.A. Arkansas Tech University
M.A. Michigan State University
Ph.D. Michigan State University

Robinson, Denise - Professor of Nursing

B.S.N. University of Detroit-Mercy
M.S. Regis University Certified Nurse Educator

Schwartz, Michelle - Associate Professor of Nursing

B.S.N. University of Toledo
M.S.N. Lourdes College

Shanafelt, Meagan - SIMS Nursing Lab Coordinator

B.S.N. University of Toledo
M.S.N. University of Toledo

Shepherd, Kathleen - Professor of Mathematics

B.A. Siena Heights University
M.A. Bowling Green State University
Ph.D. University of Toledo

Snyder, Michael - Associate Professor of Political Science

B.A. Bradley University
M.A. University of Illinois Springfield
Ph.D. Queen’s University Belfast

Toll, Michele - Assistant Professor of English

B.A. University of Michigan
M.A. University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Vallade, James - Professor of Mathematics

B.E. University of Toledo
M.S.E. University of Toledo
Ph.D. University of Toledo

Wahr, Philip - Professor of Biology

B.S. University of Michigan
M.S. Michigan State University
Ph.D. Ohio State University

Wise, Patrick - Professor of Psychology

B.A. Kent State University
M.A. Bowling Green State University
Ph.D. University of Toledo

Wood, Daniel - Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

B.S. Eastern Michigan University
M.A. Eastern Michigan University
J.D. Western Michigan University - Cooley Law School

Wozniak, Stephanie - Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

B.Ed. University of Toledo
M.A. Michigan State University