Faculty
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Colin Anderson, (2002) Professor of Philosophy; George and Arlene Foote Chair in Ethics and Values; Classical & Medieval Studies Advisory Committee
B.A., St. John's College
M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University of Chicago
andersonca@hiram.edu
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Michael Benedict, (2006) Associate Professor of Environmental Studies; Conservation Director; Interim Director of the James H. Barrow Biological Field Station and Northwoods Field Station
B.S., Universiade Santa Ursula, Brazil
M.S., Ph.D., University of Toledo
benedictm@hiram.edu
Alexandria Boughton, (2025) Instructor of Nursing
B.S.N., Malone University
M.S.N., Chamberlain University
BoughtonAL@hiram.edu
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Jugdep S Chima, (2012) Associate Professor of Political Science; Coordinator of International Studies Minor
B.A., University of California, Berkeley
Ph.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
chimajs@hiram.edu
Morgan R Clevenger, (2020) Associate Professor of Management
B.S., M.B.A., West Virginia University
Ed.D., University of Missouri, Columbia
clevengerm@hiram.edu
Michael Cunningham-Minnick, (2024) Visiting Professor in Forest Ecosystem Studies
B.S., The Ohio State University
Ph.D., Miami University
cunninghammj@hiram.edu
Jeffrey Curto, (2022) Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.G.S., University of Michigan
M.S., Eastern Kentucky University/M.S., Eastern Michigan University
Ph.D., Troy University
CurtoJJ@hiram.edu
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Melinda Ensinger, (2024) Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
B.A., The University of Akron
M.Ed., Kent State University
Ed.D., Gwynedd Mercy University
ensingerm@hiram.edu
Catherine Erbes, (2014) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., Indiana University
Ph.D., University of Colorado, Denver
erbescc@hiram.edu
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Laci A Fiala, (2021) Associate Professor of Crime, Law, and Justice; Associate Professor of Sociology
B.S., NW Missouri State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
fialala@hiram.edu
Elizabeth Frey, (2025) Associate Professor of Practice in Accounting
B.S., University of Richmond
M.B.A., John Carroll University
FreyEA@hiram.edu
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Daniel Gavazzi, (2022) Visiting Instructor of Computer Science and Physics
B.A., Hiram College
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
Nicole R Gatrell, (2003) Professional Academic Advisor and International Student Advisor
B.A., Kent State University
M.A.Ed., Baldwin Wallace University
gatrellnr@hiram.edu
Ebru Genc, (2019) Assistant Professor of Marketing
B.S., Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign, IL
Ph.D., Temple University
gence@hiram.edu
Willard Greenwood, (2001) John S. Kenyon Professor of English; Editor of Hiram Poetry Review
B.A., University of Maine
M.A., Georgia State University
Ph.D., Purdue University
greenwoodwp@hiram.edu
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Vanessa Heeman, (2017) Assistant Professor of Communication
B.A., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
M.A., Ph.D., Kent State University
heemanvg@hiram.edu
Nicolas Hirsch, (2008) Director of the School of Science & Technology; Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., University of Chicago
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego
hirschn@hiram.edu
Merose Hwang, (2012) Associate Professor of History; Coordinator of Asian Studies Minor; Coordinator of Peace Corps Preparatory Program
B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder
M.A., Yonsei University, South Korea
Ph.D., University of Toronto
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Elena Iglesias-Villamel, (2010) Associate Professor of Spanish
B.A., University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
M.A., University of Colorado
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin
iglesiasev@hiram.edu
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James W Johnston, (1989) Assistant Director of Athletics; Head Athletic Trainer; Adjunct Faculty in Integrative Exercise Science
B.A., Muskingum College
M.S., Ohio University
johnstonjw@hiram.edu
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Debbie V.S Kasper, (2011) Associate Professor of Environmental Studies; Howard Seymour Bissell and the Robert Kenyon Bissell Symposium Chair
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
kasperdv@hiram.edu
Bettelou Keaton, DNP, RN, (2019) Assistant Professor of Nursing
B.S.N., Kent State University
M.S.N., D.N.P., South University
keatonba@hiram.edu
James Kercher, (2009) Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., Gettysburg College
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
kercherjp@hiram.edu
Andrew King, (2024) Professor of Chemistry
M.S., University of Warwick
Ph.D., University of Bath
KingAK@hiram.edu
Ella W Kirk, (1993) Professor of French
B.A., Ball State University
M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University
kirkew@hiram.edu
Brian Knettle, (2012) Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., M.S., University of Toledo
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
knettlebw@hiram.edu
Mallory Kobak, (2019) Assistant Professor of Integrative Exercise Science
B.A., Baldwin Wallace College
M.S., University of Akron
Ph.D., Kent State University
kobakms@hiram.edu
Thomas Koehnle, (2007) Associate Professor of Biology; Neuroscience Program Coordinator
B.S., Ohio University
Ph.D., University of California, Davis
koehnletj@hiram.edu
David J Kukurza, (2011) Instructor of Entrepreneurship; Academic Program Coordinator for Entrepreneurship
B.S., Bowling Green State University
M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace College
kukurzadj@hiram.edu
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Sarah Mabey, (2007) Professor of Environmental Studies
B.A., Bryn Mawr College
M.S., University of Maryland, College Park
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
mabeyse@hiram.edu
Kathleen E Maretka, (2012) Visiting Professor of Mathematics; Director of Math Support
B.S., Baldwin Wallace College
M.A., Cleveland State University
maretkake@hiram.edu
Annie Matz, MSN, RN, (2019) Instructor of Nursing; Simulation Lab Director
B.S., Hiram College
M.S.N., Ohio University
matza1@hiram.edu
Courtney Mauck, (2022) Assistant Professor of English; Director Writing Across the Curriculum and the Writing Center
B.F.A., Texas Tech University
M.F.A., Naropa University
Keira Lea McDonald, (2025) Visiting Associate Professor of Theatre
B.A., Hiram College
M.Ed., Georgia State University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
McdonaldK@hiram.edu
Ruth McDowell, (2022) Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Duke University
Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
mcdowellr@hiram.edu
Anna Mindicino, (2024) Assistant Professor of Public Health
B.A., Penn State University
M.P.H., Kent State University
Ph.D., Walden University (expected completion 2026)
mindicinoam@hiram.edu
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Michelle Nario-Redmond, (2007) Professor of Psychology and Biomedical Humanities
B.A., University of Tulsa
M.A., Ph.D., University of Kansas
nariomr@hiram.edu
Kelly NewVine, (2013) Associate Professor of Education
B.A., M.Ed., Doane College
Ph.D., Kent State University
lewiska@hiram.edu
Brett Nichols, (2025) Visiting Assistant Professor of Sport Management
B.A., Hamline University
M.A., Kent State University
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
NicholsBA@hiram.edu
Matthew F Notarian, (2015) Assistant Professor of Classics; Classical & Medieval Studies Advisory Committee; Director of Study Abroad
B.A., University of Delaware
M.A., Ph.D., University of Buffalo
notarianmf@hiram.edu
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Russell Ormiston, (2024) Visiting Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University (Labor & Industrial Relations/Economics)
Ph.D., Michigan State University
OrmistonRA@hiram.edu
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Kirsten L Parkinson, (2001) Professor of English; Director of the Lindsay-Crane Center for Writing and Literature; Coordinator of Gender Studies Minor; Co-Coordinator of Film Studies Minor
A.B., Harvard University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Southern California
Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies, University of Southern California
parkinsonkl@hiram.edu
Janet M Pope, (1998) Professor of History; Associate Dean of Academic Affairs; Professor of History; Classical & Medieval Studies Advisory Committee; Coordinator of Gender Studies Minor
B.A., Rider College
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara
popejm@hiram.edu
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Mary Quade, (2006) Professor of English
A.B., University of Chicago
M.F.A., University of Iowa Writer's Workshop
quademr@hiram.edu
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Michael Rebold, (2016) Associate Professor of Integrative Exercise Science; Integrative Exercise Science Program Coordinator
B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
M.S., University of Akron
Ph.D., Kent State University
reboldmj@hiram.edu
Zhengyong Ren, (2024) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., East China Normal University
M.S., Kent State University
Ph.D., Kent State University
RenZ@hiram.edu
James N Rhodes, (2019) Associate Professor of Sociology; Director of the Center for Social Impact
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Manchester
rhodesjn@hiram.edu
Jacqueline Robinson, (2025) Associate Professor of Practice in Nursing; Nursing Program Director
B.S., University of Toledo
M.S., Kent State University
M.B.A., Baldwin Wallace University
Ph.D., University of Toledo
Steven P Romberger, (2014) Associate Professor of Chemistry; Director Biochemistry Program; Director of Center for Scientific Engagement
B.S., Susquehanna University
Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
rombergersp@hiram.edu
Christina C Roth, MSN, RN, ACCNS, (2021) Instructor of Nursing; Clinical Placement Coordinator
B.S.N., M.S.N., The University of Akron
rothcc@hiram.edu
Christopher T Ryan, (2003) Professor of Art
B.A., John Caroll University
M.A., University of Virginia
M.F.A., Bowling Green State University
ryanct@hiram.edu
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Vivien Sandlund, (1995) Professor of History; Pre-Law Advisor; Coordinator of Gender Studies Minor
B.A., M.A., M.Ed., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., Emory University
sandlundve@hiram.edu
Lori Schumacher, (2023) Visiting Instructor of Chemistry
B.S., Baldwin Wallace University
M.S., Ohio University
SchumacherLL@hiram.edu
Timothy J Shick, (2020) Assistant Professor of Management
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
shicktj@hiram.edu
Julie Slisz, (2025) Visiting Instructor of Education
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.Ed., Kent State University
SliszJA@hiram.edu
Roxanne Sorrick, (2001) Professor of Education
B.A., Hiram College
M.Ed., Kent State University
Ed.D., Walden University
sorrickr@hiram.edu
Stephanie Swedik, (2023) Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Miami University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
swediks@hiram.edu
Jeffrey C Swenson, (2007) Professor of English; Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs and Dean of the College
B.A., St. John's University
M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Ph.D., University of Iowa
swensonjc@hiram.edu
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James A Thompson, (2008) Associate Professor of Political Science; Director of the Garfield Center for Public Leadership
B.A., St. Mary's College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
thompsonja@hiram.edu
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Rafi Ullah, (2025) Assistant Professor of Physics
B.S., University of the Punjab
M.S., University of the Basque Country, Gipuzcoa Campus
Ph.D., University of the Basque Country, Gipuzcoa Campus
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Laura VanWormer Andy, (1993) Professor of Physics; Director of Institutional Research
B.S., University of Toledo
M.S., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
vanwormerla@hiram.edu
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Alexa Wagner, (2024) Visiting Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology & Management
B.S., Kent State University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Emily Waples, (2016) Associate Professor of Biomedical Humanities; Director of the Center for Literature and Medicine; Andrews Chair in Biomedical Humanities
A.B., Vassar College
M.St., University of Oxford, England
Ph.D., University of Michigan
waplesej@hiram.edu
Detra E West, Associate Dean of Students; Director of Diversity and Inclusion
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
DLS, Gestalt Institute of Greater Cleveland
westde@hiram.edu
Andrew C White, (2017) Director of the Scarborough School of Business & Communication; Assistant Professor of Psychology and Sport Management
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.A., University of Windsor
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
whiteac@hiram.edu
Evan Wilhelms, (2022) Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College
M.A., Cornell University
Ph.D., Cornell University
WilhelmsEA@hiram.edu
Isaac Winland, (2022) Visiting Assistant Professor of Instrumental Music
D.M.A., The Ohio State University
M.M., The University of Akron
B.F.A., Marshall University
winlandid@hiram.edu
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Hailee Yoshizaki-Gibbons, (2020) Assistant Professor of Biomedical Humanities
B.Ph., M.S., Miami University, Ohio
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago
yoshizakihg@hiram.edu
Xinlu Yu, (2002) Associate Professor of Communication
B.A., Beijing Foreign Studies University
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University
yux@hiram.edu
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James Zammikiel, (2025) Visiting Assistant Professor of Performing Arts; Technical Director of Performing Arts
B.S.S., Ohio University
M.A., Charter University
zammikieljif@hiram.edu
Emeriti Faculty
Faculty List Emeriti
Ugur S Aker, Professor Emeritus of Economics
Nozar Alaolmolki, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
Gail C Ambuske, Professor Emerita of Management and Communication
David R Anderson, Professor Emeritus of English
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Elizabeth A. Bauman, Professor Emerita of Theatre Arts
Linda A Bourassa, Professor Emerita of Art
Mary Ann Brockett, Professor Emerita of Communication
Virginia M Buchanan, Professor Emerita of Mathematics
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Nikki Cvetkovic, Professor Emerita of Education
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Tina S Dreisbach, Professor Emerita of Music
Joyce A Dyer, Professor Emerita of English
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Gwen B. Fischer, Professor Emerita Psychology
David Fratus, Professor Emerita English
Colleen A Fried, Professor Emerita of Chemistry
Randall Fusco, Professor Emeritus of Music
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Bradley W. Goodner, Professor Emerita of Biology and Biomedical Humanities
Michael A. Grajek, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Janice Green, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
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Prudence J Hall, Professor Emerita of Biology and Chemistry
Richard F Hyde, Professor Emeritus of Theatre Arts
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Kim M. King, Professor Emeritus of Sociology/Anthropology
Earl T Kissell, CPA, Professor Emeritus of Accounting
John C Koritansky, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
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Jonathan F. Moody, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies
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Sandra Parker, Professor Emerita of English
Thomas Pascarella, Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies
Damaris Peters Pike, Professor Emerita of Music
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Lisa B Safford, Professor Emerita of Art
Kerry M Skora, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies
Howard D. Slingerland, Professor Emerita of Religious Studies
Edward J. Smerek, Professor Emerita of Mathematics
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Dennis J Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Biology
Mark P Taylor, Professor Emeritus of Physics
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Ellen L Walker, Professor Emerita of Computer Science
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Stephen L Zabor, Professor Emeritus of Economics and Environmental Studies
Senior Cabinet
Senior Cabinet
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Jenelle Bayus
B.A., Communication, Hiram College
M.A., Public Relations, Kent State University
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Shawn Dailey
B.S., The Ohio State University
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Peggy A. Painley
B.A., Hiram College
Scott A. Pohlman
B.A., Capital University
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Leonard Sippel, CPA
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Seven Points
M.B.A., University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Jeffrey C. Swenson
B.A., Saint John’s University
M.A., University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Ph.D., University of Iowa
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Detra E. West
B.S., Valdosta State University
M.A., Cleveland State University
Jana N. Willan
B.A., Ohio University
M.Ed., Ohio University
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
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Wendy L Allen '74, Trustee
Thomas W Andrews ‘59, MD, Trustee Emeritus
Liz Avila ’04, Trustee
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Roger G Baldwin '69, Trustee Emeritus
Donald L Batisky, MD '83, Trustee
Cayla Bentley ’25, Trustee
Willaim Bissell, Trustee
Warren Blazy ’00, Trustee
Robert Bohrer, President Hiram College
Sheryl L Buckley ‘68, MD, Trustee Emeritus
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Martin C Clague '64, Trustee Emeritus
F. David Coleman, Trustee
Kathleen A Coleman '87, Trustee
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Larry A DeYoung '69, Trustee Emeritus
Vincent A DiGirolamo, Trustee Emeritus
Janet Dix, Ph.D., Trustee Emeritus
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Wiliam W Falsgraf, Esq., Trustee Emeritus
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Jerold S. Goldberg, Trustee Emeritus
James Graham '88, Trustee
Douglas Gruber '82, Trustee
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C. Thomas Harvie, Trustee Emeritus
Claudia Highbaugh ’72, Trustee
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Curtiss L. Isler, Trustee Emeritus
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Elizabeth B Juliano '84, Vice Chair
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Donald Kaatz '74, Trustee
Jeremy Kerola ’16, Trustee
Terry Kovel, Trustee Emeritus
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Viviana Macias ’24, Recent Graduate Trustee
James Malz '87, Trustee
J. Kevin McMahon '74, Trustee
Nicole Monachino '00, Secretary of the Board
Kenneth C Moore '69, Trustee Emeritus
H. Todd Morris '62, Trustee Emeritus
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Anthony J Payiavlas, Trustee
Mike Pence ’91, Trustee
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William J Recker, Trustee Emeritus
Joan Roguski '77, Trustee
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Robert Sher '72, Trustee
Bruce Shylo '71, Trustee
Rasheen Sinclair ’01, Trustee
Andrew J Stofan '57, Trustee Emeritus
Perry Streidel '75, Trustee
Lucia D Swanson '70, Trustee Emeritus
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Richard B Thompson, Trustee Emeritus
Robert W Turner '72, Chairman of the Board
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John Visser ’74, Trustee
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Robert P Warren, Esq. '68, Trustee Emeritus
Paul M Whitacre '78, Trustee
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Davis Young, Trustee Emeritus