Personnel:  Administration

Office of the President

Peter T. Mitchell, president; B.A., 1967, Albion College; M.A., 1968, University of Michigan; Ed.S., 1972, Indiana University; Ed.D., 1981, Northeastern University.

Jennifer Browne, assistant to the president; B.A., 1980, Wesleyan University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary, New York City; Ph.D. candidate, University of Chicago.

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

Tracy L. Lerma, receptionist; A.A., 1989, Jackson Community College.

Chaplain

Torin D. Alexander, College chaplain; B.S., 1986, Vanderbilt University; M.A., 1989, University of California, Berkeley; M.Div., 1992, Union Theological Seminary.

Office of Academic Affairs

Royal A. Ward, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty; B.A., 1968, MacMurray College; M.A., 1969, University of Illinois; Ph.D., 1984, University of Michigan.

Douglas Goering, associate dean of the faculty and professor of art and art history; B.F.A., 1974, M.F.A., 1976, University of Michigan.

Leonard G. Berkey, associate dean for the vision and professor of anthropology and sociology; B.A., 1969, Colgate University; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1982, Michigan State University.

Marlene R. Kondelik, assistant to the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty; A.B., 1959, University of Miami; M.S., 1966, Florida State University.

Delores A. Duff, administrative assistant to the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty.

David J. Arnold, assistant football coach; B.A., 1967, Drake University.

K. Michelle Beaton, accompanist and adjunct instructor of music; B.M., 1988, Dalhousie University; M.M., 1994, Westminster Choir College; doctoral candidate, University of Michigan.

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

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

Gerald K. Block, men's soccer coach; B.A., 1995, DePauw University; M.E., 2000, Springfield College.

Robert E. Bodor, assistant football coach; B.A., 1988, Denison University.

Scott J. Carden, assistant women's basketball coach; B.A., 1998, Bowling Green State University.

Jamie R. Carter, assistant athletic trainer; B.A., 1998, University of Richmond; M.A. 2002, Western Michigan University.

Darrick B. Conley, assistant athletic trainer; B.S., 1999, Central Michigan University; M.A. candidate, Michigan State University.

James M. Conway, director, Dow Recreation and Wellness Center, and associate director of athletics for men's sports; B.A., 1988, Albion College; M.A., 1989, U.S. Sports Academy.

Jennifer A. Cook, coordinator, Foundation for Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity; B.A., 1987, Purdue University; M.S., 1993, Indiana University School of Medicine.

Tamara D. Crupi, director, Whitehouse Nature Center; A.B., 1979, Albion College.

Lynn Del Cid-Neddo, director, Center for International Education; B.A., 1977, Bethel College; M.A., 1991, University of Georgia.

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

Andrew M. Dunham, assistant dean of First-Year Experience; B.A., 1986, San Jose State University; M.M.E., 1990, University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., 2000, University of Northern Colorado.

Wilbur C. Dyer, director, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.S., 1980, Bowling Green State University; M.B.A., 1987, Ashland University.

Patricia Franzen, director, Anna Howard Shaw Center for Women's Studies and Programs; B.A., 1978, State University of New York, Buffalo; M.A., 1984, Ph.D., 1990, University of New Mexico.

D. Scott Frew, Sr., tennis coach and director of the Ungrodt Tennis Center; B.B.A., B.S., 1977, M.A., 1999, Western Michigan University.

Russell G. Frey, volleyball coach; B.A., 1993, Western Michigan University.

Ann Garrett-Anes, coordinator; Institute for the Study of the Environment; B.S., 1993, Michigan State University.

Carolyn J. Gaswick, head of periodicals and government documents; B.A., 1964, Nebraska Wesleyan University; M.L.S., 1972, Western Michigan University.

Michelle R. Gerry, library circulation services coordinator; B.A., 1991, Grand Valley State University.

Peter M. Hart, athletic director; B.A., 1981, Northwestern University; M.S., 1984, University of Massachusetts.

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

Cherie R. Hatlem, registrar; B.M.E., 1973, Drake University; M.A., 1989, University of Northern Iowa.

Keith B. Havens, director, Dean Aquatic Center; B.S., 1976, M.A., 1979, College of William and Mary.

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

Scott 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.

Judith Z. Hoffman, associate director, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management; B.A., 1981, Washington University; M.B.A., 1984, University of Chicago.

G. Charlette Kennedy, coordinator, Fritz Shurmur Education Institute; B.A., 1963, Fisk University; M.Mus., 1965, Michigan State University; M.S.A., 1999, Central Michigan University.

Timothy R. Koberna, head athletic trainer; B.S., 1990, Mount Union College; M.A., 1992, Western Michigan University.

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.

Julie L. Liljeberg, head softball coach; B.A., 1997, Western Michigan University.

William A. Mahler, coordinator of institutional research; B.A., 1966, Northern Illinois University; M.A., 1968, Ph.D., 1970, Stanford University.

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

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

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

Carol P. Moss, assistant athletic trainer; B.S., 1981, The Ohio State University; M.A., 1982, Kent State University.

Thomas R. Padgett, director, Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service; B.A., 1965, Albion College; M.A., 1967, Miami University; Ph.D., 1976, University of South Dakota.

Darrell L. Robbins, technician, Geological Sciences Department; B.A., 1998, Albion College.

Martha L. Robinson, coordinator, Carl A. Gerstacker Liberal Arts Institute for Professional Management.

Lisa R. Roschek, women's soccer coach and co-coordinator of intramural athletics; B.A., 1997, Kalamazoo College; M.A. candidate, Western Michigan University.

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

Kathleen Schook, coordinator, Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Policy and Service; B.A., 1981, Olivet College.

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.

David L. Simpson, technical director, Theatre Department; B.A., 2002, Oakland University.

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

Robert F. Swanson, technician, Chemistry Department, B.S., 1962, Upper Iowa University.

Amy L. Terstriep, director, Liberal Arts Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies; B.A., 1987, University of Illinois; M.A., 1989, Case Western Reserve University; Ph.D., 1998, University of Kansas.

Jennifer A. Thomas, Marilyn Crandell Schleg Archivist and special collections librarian/United Methodist Church West Michigan Conference archivist; B.A., 1995, Saint Mary's College of Maryland; M.L.S., 2000, University of Maryland.

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.

Rodolfo A. Zuniga Villegas, collections curator, natural sciences; B.S., 1991, Universidad Estatal; M.S., 1998, Cornell University.

Patricia L. Visser, coordinator, Liberal Arts Institute for Pre-Medical and Health Care Studies; B.A., 1985, Hope College; Ph.D., 1992, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Peggy A. Vogt, government documents and Stockwell public services coordinator.

Office of Enrollment

David S. Hawsey, vice president for enrollment; B.S., 1985, M.B.A., 1989, Drexel University.

Victoria G. Snyder, executive secretary; B.A., 1989, Albion College.

M. Doug Kellar, associate vice president for enrollment; B.S., 1986, Muskingum College.

Tracy M. Beatty, financial aid loan coordinator; B.A., 1996, Hillsdale College.

Emily S. Cole, admissions representative; B.A., 2001, College of Wooster.

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

Sarah L. Herr, assistant director of financial aid and coordinator of student employment; B.A., 1991, Taylor University.

Amanda M. Konkle, assistant director of admissions; B.S., 1995, Western Michigan University.

Kevin C. Kropf, associate director of admissions; B.A., 1993, Kenyon College; M.A., 1995, Baldwin-Wallace College.

Kristine M. Maze, associate vice president for enrollment/director of financial aid; B.A., 1996, Baker College.

John Stadelman, assistant director of admissions; B.A., 1999, Albion College.

Susan I. Stuewer, assistant director of admissions; B.A., 1970, Albion College.

George H. Walls, III, assistant director of admissions; B.A., 2002, North Carolina Central University.

Laurel L. Weinman, admissions representative; B.A., 2001, Albion College.

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

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

Office of Information Technology

Troy D. VanAken, vice president for information technology; B.S., 1989, Hillsdale College; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1994, Bowling Green State University.

Lisa A. Batterbee, director of user services; B.S., 1988, Aquinas College; M.A., 1991, Central Michigan University.

Monica Bhargava, programmer/analyst; B.S., 1991, M.S., 1993, University of Delhi, India.

John F. Burt, Banner support programmer; B.A., 1983, Albion College.

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

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

Melinda A. Kraft, instructional technologist.

Mitchell R. Kyser, network administrator.

David Lupo, system administrator; A.S., 1998, Jackson Community College.

Ryan Maes, system/network technician.

Robin Miller, assistant instructional technologist.

Rhonda Z. Rasmussen, help desk specialist.

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

Catherine M. Saville, director of instructional technology; B.S., 1985, College of Mount Saint Vincent; M.S., 1990, Syracuse University.

Scott W. Stephen, director of information services; B.A., 1970, Butler University; M.Div., 1973, Louisville Presbyterian Seminary.

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

Rebecca Williams, help desk coordinator.

Office of Institutional Advancement

Ben E. Hancock, Jr., vice president for institutional advancement; B.A., 1974, M.E., 1975, James Madison University; Ph.D. candidate, University of Virginia.

Marie L. Ames, executive secretary.

Morris J. Arvoy, director of media relations; B.A., 1990, Albion College.

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

Benjamin R. Engelter, sports information assistant/games management; B.A, 1998, Albion College.

Jennifer N. Enzer, Web editor; B.A., 1994, Hope College; M.I.L.S., 1998, University of Michigan.

Lisa S. French, grants coordinator; B.S., 1984, M.B.A., 1987, University of Illinois.

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

Abigail K. Lindemood, assistant director of alumni and parent relations/annual giving; B.S., 2001, Albion College.

Amy L. Monson, assistant director of annual giving/alumni and parent relations; B.S., 1994, Buffalo State College.

Joelene D. Nielsen, director of corporate/foundation relations; B.A., 1994, Spring Arbor College.

Denise M. Roguz, assistant director of annual giving/alumni and parent relations; B.F.A, 2000, Western Michigan University.

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.

Pamela A. Schuler, assistant director of alumni and parent relations/annual giving; B.S., 1973, Northern Michigan University.

J. Marie Seddon, director of development; B.S., 1978, M.B.A., 1987, Eastern Michigan University.

Michael J. Sequite, director of development; B.A., 1975, Albion College.

Marcia Hepler Starkey, director of alumni and parent relations/annual giving; B.A., 1974, Albion College.

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

James K. Whitehouse, associate vice president for major gifts; B.A., 1969, Albion College; J.D., 1973, University of Toledo.

Business Office

Dale R. Dopp, vice president for finance and management; B.A., 1975, Siena Heights College.

Cynthia A. Aschemeier, administrative assistant to the vice president for finance and management.

Kimberly S. Abbott, assistant to the controller; B.A., 1998, Spring Arbor College.

Susan L. Clark, purchasing coordinator.

Thomas L. DeVolder, maintenance supervisor.

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

Silvia Dimma, manager of human resources; B.B.A., 1996, Laurentian University; Post-Diploma in Human Resources Management, 2000, Durham College; B.E., 2001, Brock University.

Judy L. Greer, payroll supervisor.

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

Laura Kipp, assistant catering manager; B.S., 1983, Michigan State University.

Kenneth E. Kolmodin, director of facilities operations; B.S.I.E., 1970, University of Michigan.

Kirk D. Lang, dining service manager.

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

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

John R. Okerman, facilities supervisor.

Deborah L. Pierce, benefits coordinator.

Thomas W. Pitt, accounting manager; B.A., 1988, Albion College.

George E. Race, supervisor of technical services.

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

Stephen R. Schnorr, director of dining and hospitality services; A.A.S., 1978, Sullivan Community College; B.A., 1982, State University of New York, New Paltz; C.C.C., 1998, American Culinary Federation.

Linda L. Sipe, manager, dining and hospitality services.

Keith L. Sudak, grounds supervisor.

Brian J. VanBlarcum, internal auditor, B.B.A., 1998, Western Michigan University.

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

Kellie D. Williamson, office manager.

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.

Matthew S. Rader, associate dean of students; B.A., 1988, Albion College; M.A., 1990, Michigan State University.

M. Sue Klepper, administrative assistant.

Diane M. Ariza, assistant dean of multicultural affairs; B.A., 1981, Stetson University; M.A., 1987, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2000, Western Michigan University.

Barry L. Beilfuss, assistant director for campus safety.

Kristi E. Brierly, associate director for student organizations; B.A., 1997, University of Northern Iowa; M.A., 1999, University of Iowa.

Donald Cesco, assistant director for campus safety.

David S. Chambers, residence hall director; B.S., 2000, Millsaps College; M.A., 2002, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Amy M. Charland, director for career development; B.S., 1990, University of Wisconsin-Superior; M.Ed., 1995, University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.

Sarah A. Clark, associate director for campus safety; A.A., 1993, Kalamazoo Valley Community College.

Latrina L. Denson, associate director for multicultural affairs and First-Year Experience; B.A., 1994, M.Ed., 1997, Northeast Louisiana University.

William T. Divane, director of counseling services; B.A., 1988, Georgetown University; Ph.D., 1998, Illinois School of Professional Psychology.

Andrew M. Dunham, assistant dean of First-Year Experience; B.A., 1986, San Jose State University; M.M.E., 1990, University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D.,  2000, University of Northern Colorado.

Karen M. Hiatt, assistant director, Kellogg Center.

Allison Holcomb, associate director for Greek life; B.A., 1999, Baker University; M.A., 2002, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Tracey L. Howard, director for campus programs and organizations and First-Year Experience; B.A., 1991, Marietta College; M.Ed., 1993, Ohio University.

Holly M. Justice, associate director for career development; B.A., 1999, Alfred University; M.A., 2002, Eastern Michigan University.

AnnMarie Klotz, residence hall director; B.A., 2002, Grand Valley State University.

Cheryl A. Krause, assistant director for student health services; Diploma in Nursing, 1978, Henry Ford Hospital School.

Emily L. Kurfirst, residence hall director; B.A., 2001, Winona State University.

Lucinda A. Magness, director for student health services; A.A., 1984, Jackson Community College; B.A. in Nursing, 1984, Spring Arbor College.

Julien A. Marques, associate director, Kellogg Center; B.S., 1999, Emerson College; M.A., 2002, Boston College.

Mallerey L. Michaels, director for intervention/prevention and counseling services; L.P.N., 1971, Midland Hospital School of Nursing; B.S.W., 1983, Central Michigan University; M.A., 1985, Central Michigan University; M.S.W., 1989, University of Michigan; A.C.S.W., 1997, National Association of Social Workers; C.S.W., 1997, State of Michigan.

Jill C. Mihelich, coordinator for community service; B.S., 1995, Michigan State University.

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

Connie Smith, director for residential life; B.A., 1986, Baldwin-Wallace College; M.A., Ed., 1990, Michigan State University.

Kenneth E. Snyder, director of campus safety; B.A., 1986, Aquinas College.

Grant Woodman, associate director for residential life; B.A., 1996, Alma College; M.E., 1998, Clemson University.

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.

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.

H. Morley Fraser, director of conference center, emeritus; B.A., 1947, Washburn University; M.A., 1964, Michigan State University. On staff 1954-1987. Emeritus since 1987.

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.

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