Dec 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Faculty



Safa Al-Saeedi, 2023   
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Duke University
M.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Christopher J. Algozzine, 2015
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computer Science
B.S., Marist College
M.S., Marist College

Daniel P. Amernick, 2017
Assistant Professor of Media Arts
B.A., Emerson College
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Faezeh Amirkamali, 2018
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Raja Higher Education Institution
M.B.A, Azad University, Science and Research Branch
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington

Matthew W. Andrews, 2000
Professor of English
Acting Certificate-Nat’l Shakespeare Conservatory
B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M.A., Oklahoma State University
M.F.A., University of Oklahoma

Sandhya Aneja, 2022
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.Sc., University, Rohtak, India
M.Sc., University, Rohtak, India
M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Delhi University, India

Kavous Ardalan, 1998
Professor of Finance
B.A., National University of Iran
M.A., University of California at Santa Barbara
Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara
Ph.D., York University

Juan F. Arias, 2017
Assistant Professor of Computing Technology
B.S., Universidad Simon Bolivar
M.S., Universidad Simon Bolivar
M.B.A., New York University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Weranuj Ariyasriwatana, 2019
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., Chulalongkorn University
M.A., Emerson College
Ph.D., University of Hawaii

Zachary W. Arth, 2019
Assistant Professor of Sports Communication
B.A., University at Buffalo
M.A., University at Buffalo
Ph.D., University of Alabama

Quinn Austermann, 2023
Professional Lecturer of Education
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

John K. Bainbridge, 2009
Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.A., Cornell University
M.P.A., Columbia University
Ph.D., Columbia University

Joel T. Baldomir, 2011
Lecturer of Professional Programs
B.S., Nyack College
M.S., The College of New Rochelle
Ph.D., Regent University

Christopher P. Barela, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Mercy College

Jeffrey Basinger, 2022
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Oregon State University
M.F.A., Oregon State University

Jeffrey A. Bass, 2003
Distinguished Professional Lecturer of Media Arts
B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
M.A., Regent University
M.A., University of Chicago

Kristin Bayer, 2004
Associate Professor of History
B.A., New York University
M.A., New York University
Ph.D., New York University

Gissella Bejarano, 2023
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru
M.S., State University of New York Binghamton
Ph.D., State University of New York Binghamton

Michel Becuwe, 2022
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., University of Bordeaux, France
M.S., Pierre and Marie Curie University, France
Ph.D., Institut Jacques Monod, France

Michael R. Bell, 2022
Professional Lecturer of Business Law
B.A., Howard University
JD., Tulane Law School

Amanda Bergold, 2019
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Williams College
Ph.D., John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Anne Bertrand-Dewsnap, 2007
Senior Lecturer of Art
B.A., Smith College
M.A., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Sasha L. Biro, 2014
Lecturer of Philosophy
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.A., Bristol University
Ph.D., Binghamton University

Jessica E. Boscarino, 2010
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Middlebury College
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Patrick J. Boylan, 2022
Professional Lecturer of Fashion
A.A., Fashion Institute of Technology
B.A., Empire State College
M.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

Geoffrey L. Brackett, 2010
Associate Professor of English
B.A., DePauw University
D.Phil., University of Oxford

Rebecca M. Brown, 2017
Senior Lecturer of Fashion Merchandising
B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

William S. Brown, 1999
Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
M.A., Montclair State University
M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Andrei A. Buckareff, 2007
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Biola University
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A., Texas A & M University
M.A., University of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Janine T. Buxton, 2019
Professional Lecturer of Psychology
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
M.S., State University of New York at Albany

Joseph Campisi, 2005
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Western Ontario
M.A., Duquesne University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Robert M. Cannistra, 2002
Distinguished Professional Lecturer of Computer Science, Information Technology & Systems
A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.S., Marist College

Christy Huebner Caridi, 2006
Assistant Professor of Economics
A.A., Stephens College
B.A., New School for Social Research
M.B.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., New School University

Tony J. Carrizales, 2006
Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.A., Cornell University
M.P.A., Cornell University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

John Cary, 2023 
Professional Lecturer of Business
B.S., University of Alabama
M.B.A., Loyola University-New Orleans
Ed.D., St. John Fisher College

Catherine P. Chaterdon, 2018
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Queen Mary University
M.A., The University of Arizona
Ph.D., The University of Arizona

Qiang Chen, 2023
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., China Youth University
M.A., Peking University
M.S.W., University at Albany
Ph.D., University at Albany

Kuangnen Cheng, 2016
Associate Professor of Operations and Management Sciences
B.A., Soochow University
M.A., Tamkang University
M.B.A., San Francisco State University
D.B.A., Golden Gate University

DooRi Chung, 2018
Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
B.F.A., Parsons School of Design

Kenneth Coletti, 2006
Senior Lecturer of Accounting
B.A., Vassar College
M.S., Pace University
M.B.A., Marist College

Stephanie B. Conover, 2018
Professional Lecturer of Fashion Merchandising
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., Fordham University

Addrain S. Conyers, 2012
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Boston College
M.A., Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Darren Cosgrove, 2023
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Empire State College
M.S.W., University at Albany
Ph.D., University at Albany

Michael Craven, 2022
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.S.B.A., LaSalle University
Ph.D., Washington State University

Eileen M. Curley, 2006
Professor of English
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., Indiana University at Bloomington
Ph.D., Indiana University at Bloomington

Joanna L. D’Avanzo, 2015
Senior Professional Lecturer of Advertising
A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
B.F.A., Fashion Institute of Technology

Amanda D. Damiano, 2018
Assistant Professor of Communication
B.S., Utica College
M.A., Syracuse University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Steven L. Dana, 2022
Associate Professor of Art and Digital Media
B.A., Stony Brook University
B.F.A., School of Visual Arts
M.F.A., Lehman College

Casimer M. DeCusatis, 2014
Associate Professor of Information Technology & Systems
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Olga N. DeJesus-Diaz, 2023
Associate Professor of Education
B.A., Bernard Baruch College
M.S., Mercy College
M.S., Mercy College
Ed.D., Liberty University

Peter M. del Rosario, 2000
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Union College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo

Megan K. Dennis, 2016
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Gonzaga University
Ph.D., University of New Mexico

Magdala Desgranges, 2022
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Hunter College
M.A., University of Louisville
Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Katharine A. Dill, 2016
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.S.W., University of Western Ontario
M.S.W., University of Toronto
Ph.D., University of Toronto

Katherine Donivan, 2022
Lecturer of Medical Technology
B.S., Marist College
M.S., New York Medical College

Kristen N. Dovgan, 2018
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Western Connecticut State University
Ph.D., George Mason University

Kristin M. Dragos, 2010
Senior Lecturer of Biology
B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.S., State University of New York at New Paltz

Sara Dwyer-McNulty, 1999
Professor of History
B.A., Temple University
Ph.D., Temple University

Lynn M. Eckert, 2001
Professor of Political Science
B.A., Gettysburg College
M.A., Temple University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Yvonne A. Egitto, 2017
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Binghamton University
B.S., Stony Brook University
D.P.T., Utica College

Luis Espinasa, 2006
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., National University of Mexico
Ph.D., New York University

Babette Fasolino, 2023
Professional Lecturer of Public Relations
B.A., California State University
M.A., Marist College

Richard S. Feldman, 1994
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
B.S., State University of New York College of Environmental Science
M.S., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Virginia
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Corey Fenstemacher, 2019
Lecturer of Management
B.A., Colgate University
Psy.M., Rutgers University
Psy.D., Rutgers University

Jessica L. Ferraiolo, 2022
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., University of New England
M.S., DeSales University

Patricia Ferrer, 2010
Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Luke Fesko, 2023
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.S., The Ohio State University
M.S., Duke University

Christina A. Fields, 2017
Assistant Professor of Education
B.S., Millersville University
M.S., Drexel University
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University

Julie Beth Fineman, 2017
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., University of Delaware
M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University
Ph.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Joelle Fingerhut, 2022
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Ithaca College
M.S.Ed., Simmons University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Jennifer L. Finn, 2015
Senior Professional Lecturer of Fashion
A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh

John P. Finnigan, 2009
Senior Professional Lecturer of Finance
B.S., LeMoyne College
M.B.A., Pace University

Neil Fitzgerald, 2000
Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Kent at Canterbury
M.S., Loughborough University of Technology
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Moira K. Fitzgibbons, 2003
Professor of English
B.A., Georgetown University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Shirley Fletcher-Hall, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Sc.D., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
M.S., Pace University
B.S., City College

Christina L. Fojas, 2016
Assistant Professor of DPT & PA
B.A., New York University
M.S., Mercyhurst University
Ph.D., University of Tennessee

Dominick Foti, 2022
Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology
B.S., State University of New York at Albany
M.S., State University of New York at Albany
M.B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Scott D. Frank, 2003
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of Maryland
M.S., University of Maryland
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Holly Franzen-Korzendorfer, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University
M.P.T., Chapman University
B.A., Iowa State University

Emma G. Fredrick, 2019
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., East Tennessee State University
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University

Jamie W. Freiman, 2020
Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., Binghamton University
M.S., Binghamton University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Matthew C. Frieburghaus, 2006
Professor of Digital Media
B.F.A., Minneapolis College of Art and Design
M.F.A., Syracuse University

Carol B. Friedman, 2013
Senior Professional Lecturer of Accounting
M.B.A., Fordham University

Melissa A. Gaeke, 2014
Senior Professional Lecturer of Political Science
B.S., Colorado State University
M.P.A., New York University
Ph.D., University of Southern California

John Morrison Galbraith, 2001
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Colorado College
Ph.D., University of Georgia at Athens

Mengqi Gao, 2023  
Assistant Professor of Gaming and Interactive Media
B.S., University of Illinois
M.F.A., New York University

Steven P. Garabedian, 2006
Associate Professor of History
B.A., University of California at Santa Cruz
Ph.D., University of Minnesota

Padmavati Garvey, 2022
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh

Dana A. Gathers, 2021
Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., Temple University
M.S.Ed., CUNY Brooklyn College
Ph.D., Fordham University

Deborah Gatins, 2000
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Vassar College
Ph.D., University of Miami

Kevin M. Gaugler, 2000
Professor of Modern Languages
B.A., Assumption College
M.A., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

David J. Gavin, 2007
Associate Professor of Management/Strategy
B.S., Liberty University
M.B.A., Marist College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Joanne H. Gavin, 2002
Professor of Management
B.S., University of New Orleans
M.B.A., University of New Orleans
Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington

Mark J. Gildard, 2008
Lecturer of Athletic Training
B.S., Marist College
M.S., West Virginia University

Matthew J. Glomski, 2007
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Columbia University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo

Elizabeth Godin, 2023
Lecturer of Biology
B.S., Rutgers University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina School of Medicine

Brian E. Gormanly, 2017
Lecturer of Computing Technology
B.S., Mount Saint Mary College
M.S., Marist College

Patrick Gosselin, 2022
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.A., University of Richmond
M.B.A., Texas A&M University
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Leigh E. Graham, 2007
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Westminster College
M.A., University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago

Jennifer Han, 2023
Assistant Professor of Biology
B.L.A., University of Illinois
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Daria V. Hanssen, 1999
Associate Professor of Social Work
B.A., Florida Atlantic University
M.S.W., Florida State University
Ph.D., Hunter College, School of Social Work

Jodi G. Hartmann, 2008
Senior Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
B.S., University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Pau-San Haruta, 1990
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Science University of Malaysia
Ph.D., University of Delaware

Brian J. Haughey, 2010
Associate Professor of Finance
B.Sc., University College Dublin
M.B.S., University College Dublin

James E. Helmreich, 1992
Associate Professor of Mathematics
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Alexander C. Henderson, 2019
Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.A., Villanova University
M.P.A., Villanova University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Kevin J. Henry, 2012
Senior Professional Lecturer of Athletic Training
B.S., Marist College
M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University

Carla L. Hill, 2006
Lecturer of Mathematics
B.A., Lenoir Rhyne College
M.S., Union College

Rena Ann Hill, 2016
Professional Lecturer of Management
A.A.S., Dutchess Community College
B.S., Marist College
M.P.A., Marist College

Jesslyn R. Hollar, 2021
Professional Lecturer of Education
B.A., Lafayette College
M.A., Edgewood College
Ph.D., University of Washington

Joanna M. Huyck, 2015
Professional Lecturer of Professional Programs
B.A., College of St. Rose
M.A., State University of New York at Albany

Victoria A. Ingalls, 1985
Professor of Biology
A.B., Vassar College
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts

Qihao Ji, 2017
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Nanchang University
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Byunghoon Jin, 2015
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Indiana University
M.P.A., Acct., University of Texas
Ph.D., Temple University

Matthew A. Johnson, 2007
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computer Science, Information Technology & Systems
A.A., Simon’s Rock College
B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.S., State University of New York at New Paltz

Malcolm J.A. Jones, 2022
Professional Lecturer of Music
B.A., University of Akron
M.A., Kent State
Ph.D., Arizona State University

Raymond L. Kepner, 1999
Associate Professor of Biology
B.S., Juniata College
M.S., Michigan Technological University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

Marilyn J. Kienzle, 2017
Senior Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology
B.S., Marymount College
M.S., Marist College
M.S., Johns Hopkins University

C. Ryan Kinlaw, 2007
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Ed., Harvard University
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Joseph Kirtland, 1992
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., University of New Hampshire
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire

Nicoline Kiwiet, 2023  
Lecturer of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics
B.A., Harvey Mudd College
Ph.D., University of Texas

P. Zion Klos, 2018
Associate Professor of Environmental Science
B.A., Colorado College
Ph.D., University of Idaho

Mohammadali Koorank Beheshti, 2022
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., University of Tehran
M.B.A., Sharif University of Technology, Iran
Ph.D., Old Dominion University

Andrew Kosenko, 2019
Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., New York University
M.A., Columbia University
M.Phil., Columbia University
Ph.D., Columbia University

Joshua B. Kotzin, 2002
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., University of Iowa

K. Peter Krog, 1996
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Worcester State College
M.S., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Alan G. Labouseur, 2003
Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Marist College
M.S., Pace University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Michael LaCroix-Fralish, 2022
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Minnesota State University
Ph.D., Dartmouth College

Eitel J. M. Lauría, 2002
Professor of Data Science & Information Systems
B.E.E., Universidad de Buenos Aires
M.B.A., Universidad de Deusto
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Jason Zu-Hsu Lee, 2008
Associate Professor of Management/Operations Management
B.S., National Taiwan University
M.B.A., National Chiao Tung University
M.S., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley

Kevin M. Lerner, 2014
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Columbia University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Kimery R. Levering, 2014
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., The College of New Jersey
M.S., Binghamton University
Ph.D., Binghamton University

Li Li, 2013
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.B.A., Dongbei University
M.S., Dongbei University
M.S., Louisiana State University
Ph.D., Dongbei University

Muzi Liu, 2023
Assiociate Professor of Marketing
B.A., Washington State University
B.A., Washington State University
M.S.B.A., Washington State University
Ph.D.,  Washington State University

Brian S. Loh, 2017
Lecturer of Religious Studies
B.A., Northwestern University
Ph.D., Boston University

Nick Tsung-Che Lu, 2023
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Asia University
M.A., Chinese Culture University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Vanessa Lynn, 2019
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Brooklyn College
M.S., Hunter College
M.A., Stony Brook University
Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Gregory G. Machacek, 1992
Professor of English
B.A., St. John’s University, Minnesota
Ph.D., Cornell University

Annamaria Maciocia, 1995
Senior Professional Lecturer of Paralegal Studies
B.A., Vassar College
J.D., Albany Law School, Union University

Thomas M. Madden, 2017
Associate Professor of Business Law
B.A., Trinity College
M.A., New York University
J.D., Northwestern University

Nicholas F. Marshall, 2001
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., University of California at Davis
Ph.D., University of California at Davis

Cathy E. Martensen, 2007
Lecturer of Information Literacy
B.S., Marist College
M.S., Marist College
Advanced Teaching Certificate, Pace University

Carolyn C. Matheus, 2010
Professor of Information Systems
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Marist College
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Tracey Baldwin McGrail, 1996
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Saint Joseph’s College
Ph.D., Wesleyan University

Kathleen M. McNulty, 2016
Senior Professional Lecturer of Communication
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Marist College

Maureen M. Melita, 2016
Senior Lecturer of Italian
B.A., State University of New York at Brockport
M.A., Middlebury College, Italy
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

James Melitski, 2003
Professor of Public Administration
B.S., Ithaca College
M.A., Montclair State University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Kristin L. Mende, 2018
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.A., Villanova University
B.S., Villanova University
D.P.T., Drexel University

Stephen M. Mercier, 2007
Teaching Associate of English
B.S., Clark University
M.A., University of Rhode Island
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island

Frank A. Merenda, 2015
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Lehman College
M.S., Lehman College
Ph.D., St. John’s University

Cara Marta Messina, 2023
Assistant Professor of English
B.A., St. John’s University
M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Northeastern Univeristy

Jeffrey D. Midgley, 2018
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton
B.S., Long Island University
M.S., Touro College

Scott M. Miller, 2023
Professional Lecturer of Fashion Merchandising
A.A.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
B.A., Western Washington University

Anthony Millero, 2023
Professional Lecturer of Fashion Merchandising
B.A., New York University
M.P.S., Fashion Institute of Technology
Ph.D., Auburn University

Lee M. Miringoff, 1975
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Clark University
Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Shanaaz Mohammed, 2022
Assistant Professor of French
B.A., The University of the West Indies
M.A., Florida State University
Ph.D., Florida State University

Erik W. Moody, 2004
Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Manhattanville College
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University

Kari J. Morrison, 2013
Senior Professional Lecturer of Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin at LaCrosse
M.S., University of Minnesota
Ed.D., Walden University

Cathleen R. Muller, 2011
:Lecturer of Philosophy
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.A., Tufts University
M.A., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Dennis J. Murray, 1979
Professor of Public Policy
B.A., California State University
M.P.A., University of Southern California
Ph.D., University of Southern California

Vernon Q. Murray, 1993
Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.A., City University of New York
M.B.A., Michigan State University
Ph.D., University of Alabama

Fungisai Musoni, 2022
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Zimbabwe
M.A.T., Mercer University
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Ohio State Unversity

JoAnne Myers, 1986
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Skidmore College
M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Jocelyn M. Nadeau, 2005
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Smith College
Ph.D., Brown University

Prema Nakra, 1984
Professor of Marketing
B.A., Vikram University
M.A., Vikram University
M.B.A., Pace University
Ph.D., Vikram University

Malick Ndiaye, 2022
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal
M.S., Cheikh Anta Diop University, Dakar, Senegal
M.S., State University of New York at New Paltz
Ph.D., Francois-Rabelais University, France

Lisa R. Neilson, 2007
Lecturer of English
B.A., College of the Holy Cross
M.A., State University of New York Empire College

Duy Nguyen, 2016
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., Vietnamese National University of Science
M.S., University of Ohio
Ph.D., University of Georgia

Tracey J. Niemotko, 2022
Associate Professor of Accounting
B.S., Fordham University
J.D., Fordham University School of Law

Roger Norton, 1980
Associate Professor of Computing Technology
B.S., University of Massachusetts
M.A., Brandeis University
Ph.D., Syracuse University

Patrick S. O’Donnell, 2010
Associate Professor of School Psychology
B.A., Siena College
M.S., Loyola College of Maryland
C.A.S., Marist College
Psy.D., State University of New York at Albany

Juan-Manuel Olivera-Silvera, 2015
Senior Lecturer of Fashion
A.A.A., Ecole des Arts Appliques Leonard De Vinci
B.T.S., (A) Ecole Superieure des Arts Appliques Duperre

Michael E. O’Sullivan, 2007
Professor of History
B.A., Canisius College
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Malgorzata Oakes, 2023
Assistant Professor of Studio Art
M.F.A., Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design in Wroclaw
Ph.D., Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art & Design in Wroclaw

Yumiko Ogawa, 2023
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Meijigakuin University
M.A., Meijigakuin University
Ph.D., University of North Texas

Jay J. Pantaleo, 2019
Professional Lecturer of Decision Sciences
B.Accy., The George Washington University
M.B.A., Marist College

Terrance J. Paskell, 2010
Senior Professional Lecturer of Medical Technology
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.A., State University of New York at New Paltz

Brain M. Pecchia, 2019
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Marist College
D.P.T., Sacred Heart University

Lucas Perello, 2023
Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Universidad Diego Portales
M.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
M.A., New York University
M.Phil., The New School
Ph.D., The New School

Jamie L. Perillo, 2009
Senior Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
B.S., Fashion Institute of Technology

John E. Peters, 2009
Associate Professor of Economics
B.A., California State University at Sacramento
M.A., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of Southern California

Janine Peterson, 2007
Professor of History
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Indiana University

Sergio E. Pinto-Handler, 2023
Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.I.D., University of Pittsburgh
Ph.D., Stony Brook University

Michael E. Powers, 2009
Associate Professor of Athletic Training
B.S., Northeastern University
M.S., University of Florida
Ph.D., University of Virginia

Henry J. Pratt, 2007
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Vermont
Ph.D., Ohio State University

Juris Pupcenoks, 2012
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., Westminster College (MO)
M.A., University of Delaware
Ph.D., University of Delaware

Stephanie Purington, 2021
Professional Lecturer Education
S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.Ed., University of Hartford
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Laura M. Quijano, 2022
Lecturer of Spanish
B.A., University of Mary Washington
M.A., University of Maryland
Ph.D., University of Maryland

Julie B. Raines, 2009
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., North Carolina State University
J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
Ph.D., North Carolina State University

James G. Rauh, 2017
Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Springfield College
M.A., Indiana State University
D.P.T., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Elizabeth M. Reid, 2018
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Hamilton College
M.A., SUNY Buffalo
Ph.D., SUNY Buffalo

Caroline V. Rider, 1982
Associate Professor of Business
B.A., Smith College
J.D., New York University

Carol R. Rinke, 2013
Professor of Education
B.A., Stanford University
M.A.T., Teachers College Columbia University
Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park

Heather Roberts, 2023 
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Fordham University
B.S., Russel Sage College
M.P.T., Turo College
D.P.T., SUNY Updates Medical University

Christopher Riviezzo
Lecturer of Sports Communication
B.A., Marist College

Jennifer L. Robinette, 2015
Senior Professional Lecturer of Communication
B.A., Marshall University
M.A., Marshall University
Ph.D., University of Kentucky

Shannon L. Roper, 2001
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Marist College
M.A., William Paterson University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Robyn L. Rosen, 1994
Professor of History
B.A., Brandeis University
M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Helen N. Rothberg, 1995
Professor of Management, Business Policy and Strategy
B.A., Queens College
M.B.A., Baruch College
M. Phil., City University of New York Graduate Center
Ph.D., City University of New York Graduate Center

Sonia M. Roy, 2005
Distinguished Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
B.F.A., Parsons School of Design
M.F.A., Academy of Art University

Reza Sadeghi, 2022
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Isfahan University of Technology, Iran
M.S., International University of Imam Reza, Iran
Ph.D., Wright State University

Francine M. Sage-King, 2017
Clinical AssociateProfessor of Physical Therapy
B.S., Michigan State University
M.S., University of Tennessee
D.P.T., Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Adelaide K. Sandler, 2019
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Washington University
M.S., Western Connecticut State University
M.S.W., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Philip P. Scepanski, 2016
Associate Professor of Media Arts
B.S., Northwestern University
M.A., University of California
Ph.D., Northwestern University

Leander Schaerlaeckens, 2018
Senior Lecturer of Sports Communication
B.A., City University in London
M.A., American University

Karen L. Schrier, 2011
Associate Professor of Games and Interactive Media
B.A., Amherst College
M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ed.D., Columbia University

Donald R. Schwartz, 2013
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Martin B. Shaffer, 1994
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.A., LeMoyne College
M.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Brigid A. Shanley, 2014
Senior Professional Lecturer of Medical Technology
B.S., University of Scranton
M.S., New York Medical College

Nelson L. Sivers, 2023
Lecturer of Physics
B.S., University at Albany
M.S., University at Albany
Ph.D., University at Albany

Alicia Slater, 2015
Professor of Biology
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Kenneth A. Sloan, 2003
Associate Professor of Management
B.A., Cleveland State University
M.P.A., Cleveland State University
M.B.A., Cleveland State University
Ph.D., George Washington University

Edward Smith, 2005
Professor of Art
B.F.A., Pratt Institute
M.F.A., Columbia University

James G. Snyder, 2008
Associate Professor of Philosophy
B.S., Manhattan College
Ph.D., The City University of New York

Lisa M. Stephens, 2007
Senior Lecturer of Chemistry
B.S., Arizona State University
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport
M.A., Colgate Rochester Divinity School
M.S., Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Ed.D., Northeastern University

Mary M. Stone, 2014
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., New York University
Ed.M., Teachers College, Columbia University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Della Lee Sue, 2000
Assistant Professor of Economics
A.B., Mount Holyoke College
M.A., Boston University
M.Phil., Columbia University
Ph.D., Columbia University

Patricia F. Tarantello, 2018
Lecturer of English and First Year Seminar
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Andrew Tokash, 2019
Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology
B.A., Empire State College
M.S., Marist College

Jason Trent, 2017
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.A., Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
M.A., University of Missouri
Ph.D., University of Missouri

Georganna L. Ulary, 2002
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
B.S., Towson State University
M.A., Duquesne University
Ph.D., Duquesne University

Meghana Vaidya, 2023
Assistant Professor of Finance
B.T., Nirma University
M.B.A., IIT Kharagpur
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology

Richelle Valenzuela, 2018
Professional Lecturer of Fashion Design
B.F.A., San Francisco Art Institute
M.F.A., Academy of Art University

Kathleen M. Vigil, 2013
Professional Lecturer of Education
B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.Ed., Boston University

Xiaoli Wang, 2011
Associate Professor of Finance
B.E., Xi’an Jiaotong University
M.B.A., Rutgers University
Ph.D., Rutgers University

Yu-Wei Wang, 2012
Associate Professor of Finance
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.B.A., The Garvin School of International Management
Ph.D., University of South Florida

Gavin Webb, 2019
Lecturer of Music
B.A., Berklee College of Music
M.A., University of Ghana
Ph.D., University of Ghana

Thomas S. Wermuth, 1992
Associate Professor of History
B.A., Marist College
M.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton

Sarah Williams, 2007
Senior Lecturer of Music
B.M., University of North Texas
M.M., State University of New York at Binghamton

Jennifer Winus-Robinson, 2020
Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
B.S., Marymount College
M.S., Touro College

David B. Woolner, 1999
Professor of History
B.A., University of Minnesota
M.A., McGill University
Ph.D., McGill University

Elisa M. Woolridge, 2002
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Wenjing Xie, 2017
Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Shandong University
M.A., Renmin University of China
M. Phil., Hong Kong Baptist University
Ph.D., University of Maryland College Park

Anne G. Zahradnik, 2010
Associate Professor of Health Care Management
B.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Western Michigan University
Ph.D., Western Michigan University

Marilyn J. Zeppetelli, 2017
Professional Lecturer of Computing Technology
B.S., Marymount College
M.S., Marist College
M.S., Johns Hopkins University

Bowu Zhang, 2015
Associate Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of Science and Technology of China
Ph.D., George Washington University

Thomas W. Zurhellen, 2004
Associate Professor of English
B.A., Beloit College
M.A., Western Washington University
M.F.A., University of Alabama

Emeriti Faculty

Donald Anderson, 1984
Professor of English
B.A., Hartwick College
M.A., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of Arizona

*Maurice Bibeau, 1964
Professor of Spanish
B.A., Marist College
M.A., St. John’s University

Anne L. Botsford, 1995
Professor of Social Work
A.B., Barnard College
M.S., Fordham University
M.S.C.S., Syracuse University

Jurgis H. Brakas, 1990
Professor of Philosophy
A.B., Princeton University
M.A., Columbia University
M.Phil., Columbia University
Ph.D., Columbia University

Donald J. Calista, 1977
Associate Professor of Public Administration
B.A., Brooklyn College
M.A., City University
M.A., Washington University
M.P.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ed.D., University of Sarasota

Margaret Calista, 1980
Assistant Professor of Social Work
B.A., Cedar Crest College
M.S.W., Fordham University

*Janice A. Casey, 1977
Professor of English
B.A., Wellesley College
M.Ed., Boston University

*Gerard A. Cox, 1967
Professor of English
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Hunter College
Newspaper Fund Fellow, Columbia University
Certificate, RCA Institute

Lynne L. Doty, 1975
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., East Stroudsburg (PA) University
M.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology

John F. Doherty, 1990
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Marist College
M.P.S., Long Island University
M.P.A., Marist College
Ph.D., Walden University

William R. Eidle, 1965
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Donise English, 1995
Professor of Art
B.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.F.A., Bard College

J. James Fahey, 1990
Professor of Communication
B.S., University of Arizona
M.B.A., University of Arizona

Craig Fisher, 1989
Professor of Computing Technology
B.S., State University of New York at Oswego
M.A., Ball State University, Indiana
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Thomas Goldpaugh, 1989
Associate Professor of English
B.S., State University of New York at New Paltz
M.A., State University of New York at New Paltz
Ph.D., New York University

*Helen M. Hayes, 1983
Professor of Computing Technology
B.A., College of St. Elizabeth
M.S., Fordham University
M.S.C.S., Syracuse University

James M. Johnson, 1999
Associate Professor of History
B.S., United States Military Academy
M.A., Duke University
M.A., Naval War College
Ph.D., Duke University

John C. Kelly, 1962
Professor of Economics
B.S.S., Fairfield University
Ph.D., Boston College

*Jeptha H. Lanning, 1964
Professor of Communication
B.A., Marist College
M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Catholic University of America

Barbara Lavin-McEleney, 1976
Professor of Criminal Justice
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Richard L. Lewis, 1984
Professor of Art
B.F.A., State University of New York at Purchase
M.F.A., University of Michigan

Robert P. Lewis, 1963
Professor of English
B.A., Manhattan College
M.A., Columbia University
Ph.D., New York University

Bruce Luske, 1993
Professor of Sociology
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., University of California at Santa Cruz

John McAdam, 2000
Associate Professor of Educational Psychology
B.S., State College at Salem
M.Ed., Boston University
Ph.D., Boston College

Richard J. McGovern, 1985
Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Fordham University
M.A., University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Roy Merolli, 1996
Professor of Public Administration
B.A., University of Connecticut
M.A., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Connecticut

Marjorie Millicker-Schratz, 1975
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Marist College
M.S., University of Bridgeport
Ph.D., Fordham University

Augustine J. Nolan, 1968
Professor of Communication
B.A., Marist College
M.A., St. John’s University
M.S., St. John’s University
M.A., Fairfield University

*Casimir Norkeliunas, 1963
Professor of Russian and German
B.A., University of Bridgeport
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., New York University

Edward J. O’Keefe, 1967
Professor of Psychology
B.S., Iona College
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University

Peter O’Keefe, 1967
Professor of History
B.A., St. Mary’s College
B.A., Iona College
M.A., Hunter College
Ph.D., Fordham University

Theodore O. Prenting, 1968
Professor of Business
M.B.A., University of Chicago

James R. Regan, 2006
Associate Professor of Psychology
B.S., Loyola University
M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., St. John’s University

Judith Saunders, 1986
Professor of English
B.A., University of California at Berkeley
M.A., University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D., University of California at San Diego

John Scileppi, 1973
Professor of Psychology
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Loyola University
Ph.D., Loyola University

Onkar Sharma, 1986
Professor of Computer Science
B.S.E., Bahar Institute of Technology
M.S.C.S., University of California at Berkeley
Ph.D.C.S., New York University

*Laurence J. Sullivan, 1967
Professor of Religious Studies
B.A., Marist College
M.A., Catholic University of America
Diploma, Collegio Internazionale, Rome, Italy
C.A.C., New York State University
M.S., Iona College

Eileen Taylor-Appleby, 1982
Professor of Social Work
B.A., Lycoming College
M.S.W., Adelphi University
Ph.D., New York University

Milton Teichman, 1962
Professor of English
B.A., Brooklyn College
M.A., Duke University
Ph.D., University of Chicago

Vincent Toscano, 1965
Professor of History
B.A., Muhlenberg College
M.A., Seton Hall University
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany

Vernon Vavrina, 1984
Associate Professor of Political Science
B.S.F.S., Georgetown University
M.A., Johns Hopkins University
Ph.D., Georgetown University

*John G. White, 1963
Assistant Professor of History
A.B., Belmont Abbey College
M.A., Fordham University

Louis C. Zuccarello, 1966
Professor of Political Science
B.A., St. John’s University
M.S., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University

*Emeriti Faculty member is deceased