Administration

These lists are current as of June 1, 2009.

Office of the President

Donna M. Randall, president; B.A., 1974, Drake University; M.B.A., 1984, M.A., 1979, Ph.D., 1982, Washington State University.

Jeanne M. Bachus, executive secretary to the president; B.S., 1982, Eastern Michigan University.

Office of Academic Affairs

Susan P. Conner, provost and professor of history; B.A., 1969, Armstrong State College; M.A., 1974; Ph.D., 1977, Florida State University.

Beth Z. Lincoln, associate provost and professor of geological sciences; A.B., 1973, Smith College; Ph.D., 1985, University of California, Los Angeles.

Delores A. Duff, administrative assistant to the provost; B.A., 2009, Albion College.

Karen K. Dobbins, receptionist; B.A., 1974, Albion College.

Erik A. Achenbach, associate registrar; B.A., 1992, M.A. 2001, Western Michigan University.

Cheryl M. Blackwell, bibliographic instruction/reference librarian; B.S., 1980, Wayne State University; M.I.L.S., 1987, University of Michigan.

David B. Carey, chemical hygiene officer, Chemistry Department; B.S., 1980, Western Michigan University.

Gina L. Cornacchia, coordinator, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.A., 1990, Western Michigan University.

Guy M. Cox, director, Ferguson Center for Technology-Aided Teaching; B.A., 1978, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A., 1984, Ph.D. candidate, University of California, Berkeley.

Charlene J. Crandell, interim director, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.S., 1983, University of Michigan.

Claudia A. Diaz, head of library technical services; B.A., 1976, College of William and Mary; A.M.L.S., 1984, University of Michigan.

Marikay Dobbins, coordinator, Liberal Arts Institute for Premedical and Health Care Studies; Diploma in Nursing, 1985, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center.

Andrew M. Dunham, associate dean for academic affairs and registrar; B.A., 1986, San Jose State University; M.M.E., 1990, Ph.D., 2000, University of Northern Colorado.

Mae Ola Dunklin, director, Fritz Shurmur Education Institute; B.S., 1970, Grambling State University; M.A., 1975, Western Michigan University.

Michelle R. Gerry, systems librarian; B.A., 1991, Grand Valley State University; M.S.I., 2006, University of Michigan.

Shelly E. Goodman, coordinator, Academic Skills Center; A.S., 1997, Kellogg Community College; B.A., 1999, Siena Heights University.

Robert D. Harris, technician, Geological Sciences and Physics Departments; B.S., 1971, Michigan State University; M.S., 1972, Michigan Technological University.

Kurt C. Hellman, technician, Biology Department; B.S., 1988, University of Michigan; M.S., 1991, Eastern Michigan University.

Scott A. Hendrix, director, Academic Skills Center, and director of writing; B.A., 1983, Oregon State University; M.F.A., 1987, University of Oregon; Ph.D., 1999, University of Kansas.

Mary H. Houghton, interim archives coordinator; A.A.S., 2005, Kellogg Community College.

John P. Kondelik, director of libraries; B.A., 1964, University of Florida; M.L.S., 1966, Florida State University; Ph.D., 1993, University of Michigan.

Renee M. Kreger, coordinator, Honors Institute.

Eric D. Lange, associate director, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.A., 1970, Albion College; M.B.A., 1974, Michigan State University.

Rebecca M. Markovich, library circulation services coordinator; B.A., 1998, Spring Arbor University.

Karla R. McCavit, assistant director, Academic Skills Center; B.S., 1993, Adrian College; M.S., 1995, Michigan State University.

Marion F. Meilaender, library serials coordinator; B.A., 1975, Northwestern University; M.A., 1977, Ph.D., 1979, Princeton University.

Alice W. Moore, document access librarian; B.A., 1973, Albion College; M.I.L.S., 1988, University of Michigan.

Jason M. Moritz, education certification officer; B.A., 1992, Northwestern University; M.A., 1998, University of Iowa; M.L.I.S., 2002, University of California, Los Angeles.

Nichole M. Pavona, coordinator, Fritz Shurmur Education Institute; B.A. 2007, Albion College.

Debra L. Peterson, director of Center for International Education; B.A. 1974, Juniata College; M.P.S. 1990, Cornell University; Ph.D. 2003, Michigan State University.

Alfred M. Pheley, director, Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service; B.A., 1982, Indiana University; M.S., 1984, North Dakota State University; Ph.D., 1990, University of Minnesota.

Patricia S. Rising, technician, Geological Sciences Department; B.S., 1991, Eastern Michigan University.

Pamela M. Schwartz, learning support specialist, Academic Skills Center; B.A., 1970, University of Michigan; M.S., 1972, Purdue University; Ph.D., 1978, University of Michigan.

Jonathan B. Starkey, coordinator, Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service; B.A., 2006, Albion College.

Bobbie J. Van Eck, assistant registrar; B.S., 1978, Albion College; M.A., 1988, Western Michigan University.

Michael A. VanHouten, assistant director of libraries and head of public services; B.S., 1975, Central Michigan University; A.M.L.S., 1978, University of Michigan.

Starr E. Weaver, coordinator, Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity; A.S., 1990, Lansing Community College; A.S., 1998, Washtenaw Community College; B.A., 2002, Eastern Michigan University.

Barry L. Wolf, psychologist and learning support specialist, Academic Skills Center and Counseling Center; B.A., 1998, University of Michigan; M.A., 2001, Psy.D., 2005, Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.

Athletic Department

Steven Allison, head women's track coach; B.A., 2002, Spring Arbor University.

Dustin A. Beurer, assistant football coach; B.A., 2005, Albion College; M.A., 2007, Morehead State University.

Gerald K. Block, associate athletic director, men's soccer coach and director, Dow Recreation and Wellness Center; B.A., 1995, DePauw University; M.E., 2000, Springfield College.

Doreen A. Carden, head women's basketball coach; B.S., 1995, Oakland University.

Scott J. Carden, head baseball coach and equipment manager; B.A., 1998, Bowling Green State University.

Jacob N. DeCola, head men's lacrosse coach; B.F.A., 1995, University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth; M.F.A., 1998, University of Utah.

David G. Egnatuk, head men's track coach; A.B., 1971, Albion College; M.S., 1974, University of Southern California; M.S., 1978, Eastern Michigan University.

Christina M. Finch, head softball coach; B.A., 2008, Madonna University.

D. Scott Frew, Sr., head men's and women's tennis coach and director, Ungrodt Tennis Center; B.B.A., B.S., 1977, M.A., 1999, Western Michigan University.

Keith B. Havens, head men's and women's swimming coach and director, Dean Aquatic Center; B.S., 1976, M.A., 1979, College of William and Mary.

Sara A. Koski, head athletic trainer; B.A., 2001, Oregon State University; M.A., 2004, Western Michigan University.

Jody R. May, head men's basketball coach; B.A., 1993, Ohio Northern University; M.A., 1995, Bowling Green State University.

Gregory W. Polnasek, director of men's athletics, compliance coordinator and assistant football coach; B.A., 1979, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; M.A., 1980, Ohio State University; M.Ed., 1981, Bowling Green State University.

Jordan M. Rich, head men's golf coach; B.A., 2003, Albion College.

Lisa R. Roschek, director of women's athletics and head women's soccer coach; B.A., 1997, Kalamazoo College; M.A., 2001, Western Michigan University.

Craig S. Rundle, head football coach; B.A., 1974, Albion College; M.A., 1977, Central Michigan University.

Paul H. Schudel, assistant football coach; B.S., 1966, M.A., 1968, Miami University.

Hayden R. Smith, head men's and women's cross country coach; B.A., 1970, Albion College; M.S., 1971, San Diego State University.

Melissa A. Walton, senior woman administrator, head volleyball coach; B.A., 1996, Olivet College; M.A., 1998, Central Michigan University.

Kurt M. Westendorp, head women's golf coach; B.A., 2004, M.A., 2006, Valparaiso University.

Danielle Y. Willsie, assistant athletic trainer; B.A., 2001, Albion College; M.S., 2005, Seton Hall University.

Office of Enrollment

M. Doug Kellar, vice president for enrollment; B.S., 1986, Muskingum College; M.B.A., 2006, Western Michigan University.

Carol A. Ramon, administrative assistant for the Admission Office.

Kevin K. Kropf, director of admission; B.S., 1993, Kenyon College; M.A., 1995, Baldwin Wallace College.

Lewis A. Cardenas, associate director of international student recruitment; B.A., 2002, Albion College; M.S., 2007, DePaul University.

Nicholas J. Clements, assistant director of admission; B.A., 2006, Albion College.

Lance C. Coleman, senior associate director of admission; B.A., 1991, Albion College.

Michelle M. Coscia, assistant director of admission; B.A., 2007, Albion College.

Amanda M. Dubiel, associate director of admission and financial aid; B.S., 1995, Western Michigan University.

Marcus L. Gill, admission counselor; B.A., 2005, Albion College; M.A., 2008, Siena Heights University.

Randi C. Heathman, assistant director of admission; B.A., 2003, Albion College.

Kurtis R. McMahan, admission counselor; B.A., 2008, Albion College.

John M. Nickless, assistant director of financial aid; B.B.A., 1993, Andrews University.

Victoria G. Snyder, assistant director of admission; B.A., 1989, Albion College.

Susan L. Stuewer, regional recruiter; B.A., 1970, Albion College.

Marsha B. Whitehouse, associate director for campus visit programs; B.A., 1970, Albion College.

Ann A. Whitmer, director of financial aid; B.A., 1986, M.S., 1992, Michigan State University.

Lars P. Zabel, senior associate director of financial aid; B.A., 1977, Albion College.

Office of Information Technology

Scott W. Stephen, associate vice president for information services and chief information officer; B.A., 1970, Butler University; M.Div., 1973, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.

Kurt M. Ashley, director of systems and networking; B.B.A., 2003, Cleary University.

Robin R. Brubaker, assistant instructional technologist.

Prudie K. DeWaters, office manager.

Diana L. Hopkins, senior programmer/analyst; A.A., 1981, Kellogg Community College.

Ralph H. Houghton, senior instructional technologist; A.A., 1987, Community College of the Air Force; B.S., 1973, University of Tampa; M.S.C.I.S., 1986, Boston University.

Melinda A. Kraft, instructional technology supervisor; B.A., 2009, Spring Arbor University.

Mitchell R. Kyser, network administrator.

Pamela A. Levay, network administrator; B.S., 1987, Indiana Institute of Technology.

Ryan O. Maes, systems administrator.

Rhonda Z. Rasmussen, help desk specialist.

Jordan M. Rich, user services supervisor; B.A., 2003, Albion College.

Linda M. Robinson, database support specialist; B.S., 1971, Michigan State University.

Michael A. Tymowicz, database administrator; B.A., 1969, Southern Illinois University; M.S.W., 1971, University of Illinois.

Jacob B. Weber, systems and networking technician; CompTIA A+, Network+

Rebecca Williams, help desk coordinator.

Office of Institutional Advancement

Joshua D. Merchant, vice president for institutional advancement; B.A., 1996, Albion College; M.S., 2003 Michigan State University; Ph.D. candidate, Western Michigan University.

Marie L. Ames, assistant director for alumni engagement; A.A. 2009, Kellogg Community College.

Mark C. Baczewski, director of alumni engagement; B.S., 1997, Central Michigan University.

Sarah F. Briggs, associate vice president for communications; B.A., 1974, Ohio Wesleyan University.

Anna B. Coulter, assistant director of corporate/foundation relations; B.A., 1988, University of Chicago.

Trajan W. Dubiel, assistant director, annual giving; B.A., 1999, University of Vermont; M.A., 2003, Michigan State University.

Shannon K. Duvall, associate vice president for development; B.A., 1992, Queens College; M.S.W., 2003, Michigan State University; Ph.D. candidate, Michigan State University.

Robert T. Lee, director of new and sports information; B.S., 1992, Ohio University; M.A., 1994, Ohio State University.

Linda K. Ohmer, executive secretary to the vice president for institutional advancement.

Kristin L. Peterson, assistant vice president for development; B.A., 1982, Michigan State University.

Barbara L. Rafaill, director of corporate/foundation relations; B.A., 1972, Albion College; M.A., 1976, University of Missouri; Ph.D., 1988, Southern Illinois University.

Nicole M. Rhoads, director of Web communications; bachelor of Web development, 2005, Baker College.

Stacy L. Rothrock, director of advancement services; B.A., 1981, M.S., 1984, Western Michigan University.

Susan C. Rowe, graphic designer; B.S., 1966, Institute of Design, Illinois Institute of Technology; M.F.A., 1974, Western Michigan University.

Michael M. Turner, director of development and head men's basketball coach; A.B., 1969, Albion College; M.Ed., 1970, University of Arizona.

Suzanne Van Wassenhove, assistant vice president for annual giving and alumni engagement; B.A., 1971, University of Cincinnati.

Julia "Jake'' Weber, communications assistant; B.A., 1988, San Jose State University.

 

Business Office

Michael L. Frandsen, interim vice president for finance and administration; B.S., 1983, M.B.A., 1990, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Texas, Austin.

Catherine G. Leavitt, administrative assistant to the vice president for finance and administration and Business Office; A.S., 1981, Fisher College.

Jana K. Armstrong, stable manager/instructor, Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center.

Eric W. Beadle, technical services supervisor; B.S., 1987, DeVry Institute of Technology.

Susan L. Clark, purchasing manager.

Carl A. Dewar, assistant director, dining and hospitality services; A.A., 1974, Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Timothy J. DeWitt, business manager; B.S., 1981, Central Michigan University.

Mark C. Frever, grounds supervisor; B.A., 1991, Michigan State University.

Dawn M. Green, student payroll and human resources assistant.

Judy L. Greer, payroll supervisor.

George Halkett, director, Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center.

Rebecca S. Heyden, assistant controller; A.A., 1991, Jackson Community College; B.B.A.,1999,Western Michigan University.

Mark S. Holbrook, controller; B.A., 1986, Michigan State University; C.P.A.

Carolyn Killewald, office manager, Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center; B.A., 2004, Albion College.

Kenneth E. Kolmodin, associate vice president for facilities operations; B.S.I.E., 1970, University of Michigan.

Kirk D. Lang, unit manager, dining and hospitality services.

Lisa A. Locke, director of human resources; B.S., 1988, Aquinas College; M.A., 1991, Central Michigan University.

Shahid S. Malik, technical administrator; A.A.S., 2007, Washtenaw Community College.

Donald E. Masternak, associate director of facilities operations; B.S., 1980, University of Michigan.

William D. McCoy, maintenance supervisor.

Danielle R. Menteer, associate director/instructor, Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center; B.S., 2006, Lake Erie College.

Holly Buege Miller, internal auditor; B.A., 1996, Albion College; C.P.A.

Patricia D. Miller, associate director, dining and hospitality services.

Linda M. Neal, human resources coordinator.

John R. Okerman, facilities supervisor.

Thomas W. Pitt, accounting manager; B.A., 1988, Albion College; M.B.A., 2003, University of Phoenix.

Ruth Reese, staff accountant; A.A., 2002, B.B.A., 2006, Baker College.

Gail B. Ribbey, office manager, dining and hospitality services.

Todd A. Tekiele, director, dining and hospitality services; B.A., 1990, Michigan State University.

Laura K. Ward-McDowell, campus services supervisor; B.A., 1992, Albion College.

Kellie D. Williamson, office manager, facilities.

Office of Student Affairs

Sally J. Walker, vice president for student affairs and dean of students; B.A., 1973, Southwestern University; M.S.Ed., 1976, Indiana University; Ed.D., 1995, Harvard University Graduate School of Education.

Debra S. Crittenden, administrative assistant to the vice president for student affairs; A.A., 1981, Jackson Community College.

Barry L. Beilfuss, assistant director for campus safety.

Johnnie R. Collins, senior associate director for campus safety; B.A., 1979, Olivet College.

Jenny L. Greyerbiehl, assistant director for Greek life and student organizations; B.A., 2002, Alma College; M.Ed., 2008, University of Georgia

Karen M. Hiatt, assistant director for Kellogg Center.

Tracey L. Howard, assistant dean of program development; B.A., 1991, Marietta College; M.Ed., 1993, Ohio University.

Mary O. Jones, director for career development; B.A., 2000, Goucher College; M.Ed., 2002, Columbia University; Ph.D., 2007, Capella University.

Franklin A. Kelemen, director for counseling services; B.A., 1974, Beloit College; M.S.W., 1978, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., 1985, Temple University.

Christina M. Piotrowski, residence hall director; B.S., 2006, Central Michigan University.

Cheryl A. Krause, associate director for student health services; Diploma in Nursing, 1978, Henry Ford Hospital School; board certified in college health nursing, 2005.

Daniel J. McQuown, college chaplain; B.A., 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; M.Div., 1996, Princeton Theological Seminary.

Debra A. Pierce, director for student health services; B.S., 1996, University of Michigan; M.S.N., 2004, University of Phoenix.

Shana L. Plasters, senior director for Career Development and Sleight Servant Leadership Program; B.A., 1992, Pittsburg State University; M.S., 1994, Central Missouri State University.

Ben J. Robinson, office manager/housing coordinator.

Jennifer A. Schreer, senior associate director for campus programs and organizations; B.A., 1994, M.A., 1997, Siena Heights College.

Connie L. Smith, assistant dean of students; B.A., 1986, Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Ed., 1990, Michigan State University.

Kenneth E. Snyder, assistant dean of community standards and director for campus safety; B.A., 1986, Aquinas College.

Kylee M. Vanek, residence hall director; B.S., 2006, Central Michigan University.

Michael W. Wadsworth, director for residential life; B.A., 1993, Oakland University; M.Ed., 1996, Kent State University.

Barry L. Wolf, licensed psychologist and learning support specialist; B.A., 1998, University of Michigan; M.A., 2001, Psy.D., 2005, Georgia School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University.

Ryan Woods, assistant director for campus safety.

April L. Yost, residence hall director; B.A., 2007, Albion College.

Staff Emeriti

Bernard T. Lomas, president emeritus; A.B., 1946, Albion College; B.D., 1948, Oberlin Graduate School of Theology; D.D., 1965, Albion College. On staff 1970-1983. Emeritus since 1983.

Melvin L. Vulgamore, president emeritus; B.A., 1957, Ohio Wesleyan University; B.D., 1960, Harvard University; Ph.D., 1963, Boston University.

Peter T. Mitchell, '67, president emeritus; degree info needed

Frank Bonta, dean of admissions, emeritus; A.B., 1949, Albion College; M.A., 1966, Ed.S., 1970, Michigan State University; LL.D., Albion College, 1982. On staff 1951-1995. Emeritus since 1995.

Gladstone L. Brown, dean of chapel; A.B., 1939, Mount Union College; M. Div., 1945, Oberlin College Graduate School of Theology; Ph.D., 1958, Drew University Graduate School. On staff 1975-1983. Emeritus since 1983.

Katharine L. Padgett, director of career planning and placement, emerita; B.S., 1950, Juniata College; M.A., 1970, Ph.D., 1978, University of Michigan. On staff 1975-1991. Emerita since 1991.