Administration, Faculty and Staff
ADMINISTRATORS
Dr. Kenneth Urban
President
B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., University of Toledo; M.B.A., Ohio
University; Ed.D, Nova Southeastern University
Thomas Alway
Computer Systems/Media Service Technician
Esmeralda Bennetts
Assistant Manager of Bookstore Operations
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Kristen Biggs
Senior Accountant
B.A., Alma College
Debra Campbell
Human Resources Director
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College,
B.A.S., Davenport University
Christy Christmas
Dean of Occupational Programs
B.A., Cornerstone University;
M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
Marcus Crook
Director of Enrollment and Student Engagement
B.S. Brigham Young University, M.S. Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Daniel Dellar
Director of Criminal Justice
A.A.S., Oakland Community College; B.S., Ferris State University; M.L.S.,
Eastern Michigan University
Kathi Doan
Application Analyst
Timothy Fink
Computer Systems Technician/Webmaster
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Ruth Freebury
Director of Nursing & Allied Health
M.B.A., M.S.N., Spring Arbor University
John Gerts
Director of Information Technology
B.A., Michigan State University;
B.S., M.A., University of Michigan
Thomas Hawley
Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement
A.A., West Shore Community College;
B.A., Oakland University
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Cheryl Hogan
Director of Bookstore/Food Service Operations & Purchasing
B.S., Ferris State University
Chad Inabinet
Dean of Student Services
B.S., Lake Superior State University; M.A., Spring Arbor University; Lmtd.
Licensed Professional Counselor by the State of Michigan
Terrence Johnson
Network Administrator
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Diann Neil Engblade
Director of Special Population Services
B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University; Licensed Professional Counselor
by the State of Michigan
Craig Peterson
Media Services & Learning Technical Coordinator
A.A.S., Ferris State University; B.B.L., Baker College
Dr. Brooke A. Portmann
Dean of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Georgetown University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., The
Union Institute
Mark Lipps
Supervisor of Facilities Maintenance
B.S., Central Michigan University
Josh Pyles
Recreation Center Assistant Manager
Cindy Lopez
Manager of Payroll Services
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Rebekah Schaub
Director of Financial Aid
A.B., B.B.A. Baker College
Michael "Mik" Mikula
Theater Coordinator
B.F.A., Stephens College; B.S., Lake Superior State University
Carla Shay
Director of Student Resources
A.A., Pennsylvania State University;
B.A., Oakland University
Una Miller
Assistant Manager of Food Service Operations
A.A., A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Davenport College; ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager, by
the Education Foundation
of the National Restaurant Association
John Slater
Ice Arena Assistant Manager
Julie Page Smith
Director of the Wellness Center
B.S., M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Michael Moore
Director of Recreational Services
B.A., Central Michigan University
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Renee Snodgrass
Director of Library Services
B.A., Central Michigan University;
M.L.S., Dominican University
Steven Sparling
Director of Institutional Research
B.S. Central Michigan University; M.S. Naval Postgraduate School
Lisa Stankowski
Executive Assistant to the President
Dr. Lisa Stich
Vice President of Academic & Student Services
B.A., Ripon College; B.S., Emory University; M.S., Cardinal Stritch College;
Ph.D., Capella University
Jill Sweet
Director of Advising & Registrar
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Sarah Wagner
Human Resources Generalist
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.B.A., Davenport University
Scott Ward
Vice President of Administrative Services
B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.B.A., University of Alaska
Crystal Young
Director of Business Opportunity Center
A.A.S., B.S., Ferris State University
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF
Jeanene Briggs
Library Secretary
A.A.A.S., Muskegon Business College
Jeff Brogren
Maintenance Technician II
Richard Brown
Library Secretary/Technician
B.A., Siena Heights College
Wanell Cabot
Administrative Assistant – Nursing/
Criminal Justice/ Instruction
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Natasha Dault
Administrative Assistant
A.A., Davenport University, CENA
Charles Eberbach
Custodian
Daniel Ereon
Custodian
Janet Etheridge
Bookkeeper – Accounts Payable
A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Todd Froncek
Custodian
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Heidi Gamez
Administrative Assistant - Financial Aid
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Davenport University
Brandie Heyboer
Bookkeeper – Accounts Receivable
Irma Hinojosa
Administrative Assistant - Student Records
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Ferris State University
Benjamin Hubbard
Maintenance Technician II
William Jewell
Utility Maintenance Technician
Gail Kowalski
Tutorial Coordinator
B.A., St. Mary’s College -Notre Dame
Dustin Lopatka
Advertising and Merchandising Associate
Marcie McCloskey
Bookkeeper - Cashier
Carolyn McVicker
Wellness Center Assistant
B.S., Michigan State University
Drew McVicker
Maintenance Technician II
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Richard Miszewski
Utility Maintenance Technician
Cara Mitchell
Administrative Assistant – Business Opportunity Center & Dean of
Occupational Programs
Donna Nickelson
Custodian
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Patricia Paxton
Administrative Assistant - Financial Aid
B.A., Michigan State University
John Petersen
Custodian
Charles James Peterson
Custodian
Daniel Peterson
Custodian
Debra Pirkola
Campus Services Assistant
A.A., Grand Rapids Community College;
B.S., Grand Valley State University
Kari Singleton
Administrative Assistant – Enrollment
A.A., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Ferris State University
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Paul Smogoleski
Custodian
Tami Stadler
Administrative Assistant Academic & Student Services
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Ferris State University
Maysie Walters
Learning & Testing Center Technician
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
FULL-TIME FACULTY
Rochelle Boes
Associate Professor of Nursing
Dave Cutler
Professor of Welding,
A.A.S., B.S., M.S., Ferris State University
Steven Deller
Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Highland Park Community College;
B.A., Lake Superior State University; Th.B., Slidell Baptist Seminary;
M.S.N., University of Phoenix-Michigan Campus, Certified Nurse
Educator (CNE)
Paul Drelles
Professor of Mathematics
A.S., Muskegon Community College; B.S., Michigan Technological
University; M.A., University of Maine
Joseph Grochowski
Professor of Math and Science
A.S., Alpena Community College; B.S., Michigan Technological University;
M.S., University of Maryland
Dr. Hamdy Helal
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Mansoura University;
M.S., Ph.D., Ohio State University
Séan Henne
Professor of English & Education
B.A., Lawrence University; M.A., Boston College
Wade James
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University;
M.A., Michigan State University
Dr. Geoffrey Kramer
Professor of Psychology
Assoc., Ferris State University; B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University;
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Jennifer Lundberg Anders
Professor of Communications
B.A., University of Detroit;
M.A., Marquette University
Theodore Malt
Professor of Music/Interim Director of Performing Arts
B.M., Michigan State University; M.Ed., Grand Valley State University
Dr. Michael McKinney
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University
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Lisa Morley
Professor of Early Childhood Education &
Child Development
B.S., Northern Michigan University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Rebecca Mott
Professor of Fine Arts
B.A., M.A., Eastern Illinois University;
M.F.A., Southern Methodist University
Michael Nagle
Professor of History & Political Science
B.A., M.A., Western Washington University
Dr. John Poindexter
Professor of Sociology & Anthropology
B.S., Francis Marion College; M.S., North Carolina State University; Ph.D.,
Pennsylvania State University
Jodi Radloff
Associate Professor of Communications
B.A., B.A., Saginaw Valley State University;
M.S., Michigan Technological University
Dr. Matthew Sanderson
Professor of Philosophy & Ethics
B.S. Towson University; M.A.,
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Dr. Connie Schwass
Professor of Accounting
B.S.B.E., Ferris State University; M.B.A., Grand Valley State University;
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
William Jud Scott
Interim Computer Science Instructor
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.S., Baker College
Peggy Sheffer
Associate Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Charles Stewart Mott Community College; B.S.N., M.S.N., Ferris
State University
Dr. Sonja Siewert
Professor of Chemistry
B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., Montana State University-Bozeman
Susan Warmuskerken
Professor of Nursing
A.A.S., Muskegon Community College; B.S.N., Grand Valley State
University; M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Dr. Amy Wojciechowski
Professor of Marketing & Management
B.S., Central Michigan University; M.S., Ferris State University; Ph.D.,
Western Michigan University
John Wolff
Professor of Humanities
B.A., University of Cincinnati; M.A., University of Colorado; M.F.A.,
University of Montana
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Joel Abendroth
Instructor in Criminal Justice
A.B., University of Michigan
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Becky Alway
Instructor in Photography
A.A., Muskegon Community College; B.B.A., Baker College of Muskegon
Rob Alway
Instructor in Photography
A.A. West Shore Community College; B.S., Grand Valley State University
Theresa Anderson
Instructor in Business
B.S.W., M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Michele Anscombe
Instructor in Fine Arts
Helen Anthony
Instructor in Nursing
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Regina Armstrong
Instructor in Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Ferris State University
Rex Benfield
Instructor in Biology
A.S., Alpena Community College;
B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University
Christian Bennett
Instructor in Science
B.A., B.S., Lake Superior State University; M. S., Central Michigan
University
Larry Bentz
Instructor in Manufacturing
Joseph Bizon
Instructor in Government
B.A., University of Michigan; J.D., Michigan State University College of
Law
Sharon Bluhm
Professor Emeritus – English
B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University
Kasey Briske
Instructor in Communications
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College; B.A., Grand Valley State
University; M.A., Michigan State University
Rachel Brooks
Instructor in Communications
B.A., M.A., Saginaw Valley State University
Jack Bulger
Instructor in Government
A.B., Xavier University;
J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School
Amanda Cantu
Instructor in Business
B.S., Ferris State University
Robert Cheppo
Instructor in Computers
Sandy Clarke
Instructor in Government
William Clement
Instructor in Music
B.S., United States Navel Academy
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Carol Cooper
Instructor in Business
A.A., B.S., Ferris State University;
M.A., Michigan State University
Robin Courtright
Instructor in Communications
B.A., Michigan State University;
M.S., Lindenwood University
Lisa Dains
Instructor in Mathematics
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College; B.S., Michigan State University;
M.A., University of Phoenix
Jennifer Doggett
Instructor in Communications
B.A., University of Michigan
Joe Elenbaas
Instructor in Communications
B.A., Southeastern College; M.Div., Asbury
Theological Seminary; D. Min., Fuller Theological
Seminary; Ph.D. c., Pacifica Graduate Institute
Rebecca Frederick
Instructor in Science
A.A., West Shore Community College; B.S., Central Michigan University;
M. Ed., Ferris State University
Dave Gabrielson
Instructor in Science
B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Andrea Gallie
Instructor in Communications
B.A., Western Michigan University; M.A., University of Phoenix
Deborah Garcia
Instructor in Computer Network Services
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College; B.B.A., Baker College; M.S.A.,
Central Michigan University
Kelly Glover
Instructor in Mathematics
B.S., M.A.T, Saginaw Valley State University
Natalie Grochowski
Instructor in Communications
M.F.A., Purdue University
David Hawley
Instructor in Social Sciences
A.A., West Shore Community College;
B.A., Michigan State University
Mike Hypio
Instructor in Humanities
B.A., Michigan State University; M.S.L.S., Wayne State University
Curtis Isakson
Instructor in Music
B.M.E., Grand Valley State University;
M.S., Full Sail University
Minhajul Islam
Instructor in Social Science/Math
Michael Jaskulski
Instructor in Welding
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Olin Joynton
Instructor in Humanities
David Killion
Instructor in Manufacturing
A.S., Kellogg Community College;
B.S., Michigan State University
Thomas Kudwa
Instructor of Mathematics
M.A., Central Michigan University;
B.S., Northern Michigan University
Robert Lancour
Instructor in Accounting
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College;
B.B.A., M.B.A., Davenport University
Matthew Larson
Instructor in Business
B.B.A., M.B.A., M.A., Western Michigan
University
Brenda Lewis
Instructor in Nursing
A.A.S., Excelsior College
Nathan Lipps
Instructor in Communications
M.F.A., Wichita State University
Barbara Martin
Instructor in Business
A.A.S., Baker College
Susan McCray-King
Instructor in Communications
A.A., West Shore Community College;
B.S.E., M.A., Central Michigan University
Joan Meeusen
Instructor in Early Childhood Development
A.A., Muskegon Community College;
B.A., Spring Arbor University
Adam Morris
Instructor in Manufacturing
James Newkirk
Instructor in Social Science
B.S., M.A., Central Michigan University
Noel Niemann
Instructor in Social Science
B.A., Carthage College; M.Div., Luther Theological Seminary
Caroline O’Brien
Instructor in Science
D.P.T., University of Michigan – Flint
Robert Ogilvie
Instructor in Social Science
M.M., Aquinas College
Damian Omness
Instructor in Spanish
B.A., Grand Valley State University
Patricia Otto
Instructor in Allied Health
B.A., Michigan State University; M.S.A., Central Michigan University
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Carol Perez
Instructor in Mathematics
B.A., Michigan State University
Cheryl Petri
Instructor in Humanities
B.F.A., Michigan State University
Kimberly Poma
Instructor in Business
A.B.A., B.B.A., Cleary College
Juan Salazar
Instructor in Criminal Justice
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Michele Schoon
Instructor in Nursing
Michael Shoup
Instructor in Welding
Shannon Shull
Instructor in Social Science
M.A., Central Michigan University
Kevin Skipski
Instructor in Criminal Justice
A.A.A.S., West Shore Community College
Lisa Somers
Instructor in Business
B.S.B., M.B.A., Ferris State University
Becky Sopha
Instructor in Music
B.S., University of Arkansas;
M.A., University of Michigan
Katie Stewart
Instructor in Business
A.A.S., West Shore Community College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Baker College
Nick Swan
Instructor in Allied Health, Electronics, OE/OE
FCC First Class Licensed Tech; FCC General
Radiotelephone Licensed Tech/Radar; FAA Licensed Electronic Tech;
Certified IPC Application Specialist Trainer; MI Law Enforcement
Training Council First Aid Instructor
Chandra Tacktor
Instructor in Mathematics
B.S., Ferris State University;
M. Ed., University of North Texas
Connie Marie Tewes
Instructor in Business
B.S., Michigan Technological University;
M.B.A., Davenport University
Michele Warman
Instructor in Mathematics
B.S.E. & M.E., Ohio State University
Janice Webb
Instructor in Communications
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
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Joan Heckert Wegner
Instructor in Communications
B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University
Margaret Wrasse
Instructor in Communications
B.A., Marygrove College
EMERITUS FACULTY/ADMINISTRATION
Dr. William M. Anderson
President Emeritus
Richard Beyer
Professor Emeritus, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair
Sharon Bluhm
Professor Emeritus, Developmental Education
Emma Buck
Professor Emeritus, Business Studies
Harry Caldwell
Professor Emeritus, English and Education
Lowell Curtiss
Professor Emeritus, Diesel and Heavy Equipment Repair
Dr. John M. Eaton
President Emeritus
Debra Hanna
Professor Emeritus, Computer Science
Dr. Dennis Houk
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics & Physical Science
Mike Hypio
Professor Emeritus, Library Services
John Jeffries
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics
Joseph A. Jurkowski
Professor Emeritus, Humanities & Business Studies
Patricia L. Larson
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
Harry Luzer
Professor Emeritus, Electronics
Dr. Raymond Mayer
Professor Emeritus, Science & Mathematics
Robert McCann
Professor Emeritus, Social Science
Dr. David J. McCullough
Professor Emeritus, History & Sociology
Glenna Lou Nelson
Professor Emeritus, Nurse Education
Dr. Rick Plummer
Director of Performing Arts/Professor of Theater
B.S., M.A., Ball University;
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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Selina New-Whitaker
Professor Emeritus, Data Processing
Paula Nezki
Professor Emeritus, Office Information Systems
Carl Todd
Professor Emeritus, Machine Tool Technology
Winifred A. Toledo
Professor Emeritus, Nurse Education
Kathy Pangle
Professor Emeritus, Nurse Education
David Rondell
Professor Emeritus, Biology
Marialice Sagan
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
Rosemary E. St. Johns
Professor Emeritus, Speech & English
Susan Spencer
Professor Emeritus, Communications
Dr. Dale Sutton
Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences
Gerald E. Svendor, M.B.A.
V.P. President of Academic Services &
Professor Emeritus, Business
Susan Sypniewski
Professor Emeritus, Nurse Education
Leo Teholiz
Professor Emeritus, Humanities and Fine Arts
Ruth Thornley
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
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