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Annette Ruth Ames, 1998, Assistant Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.S., University of California; M.F.A., Yale School of Drama

Edward P. Bailey, Jr., 1986, Professor of Business. B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Judy Marsha Bass, 1984, Coordinator, Barry Art Gallery; Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.A., University of Maryland; M.F.A., The George Washington University

Robert A. Bernstein, 1988, Professor of Psychology. B.A., Brooklyn College; M.Ed., Columbia University; Ph.D., University of Texas

Virginia E. Bianco-Mathis, 1991, Professor of Human Resources. B.A., University of Connecticut; M.S., Johns Hopkins University; Ed.D., The George Washington University

Alice Susan Bidwell, 1980, Chair, Graduate Nursing Program; Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Georgetown University; M.S.N., The Catholic University of America; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Other study: Georgetown University

Lillian Perrault Bisson, 1969, Chair, Department of Literature and Language; Professor of English. B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms; M.A., University of Massachusetts; Ph.D., Florida State University

Jacquelyn Furman Black, 1967-1971, 1982, Professor of Science. B.A., B.S., M.S., University of Chicago; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Michael James Bolton, 1995, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., American University; M.S., The George Washington University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University. Other study: Georgetown University

Michael Andrew Boylan, 1987, Chair, Department of Philosophy, Theology, and Religious Studies; John J. McDonnell, Jr., Professor of Ethics; Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Carleton College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Chicago

Charles Frederick Brand, 1991, Associate Professor of Education. B.S., West Liberty State College; M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University

Phyllis Arnella Braxton-Arnason, 1997, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; M.S., University of North Carolina; Ed.D., The George Washington University

Jeffrey R. Breese, 2005, Associate Dean, School of Education and Human Services; Associate Professor of Sociology. B.A., Youngstown State University; M.A., Ohio University; Ph.D., University of Akron

Kathleen M. Burke, 2004, Assistant Vice President for Adult and Continuing Education; Associate Professor of English. B.A., Loyola College; M.A., Oxford University (England); Ph.D., University of Maryland

Paul Heed Byers, 1988, Director, Center for Ethical Concerns; Associate Professor of Communications. B.A., American University; M.S., Columbia University

Edward P. Cannon, 2005, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. (candidate), The College of William and Mary

Theresa R. Perfetta Cappello, 1984, Dean, School of Health Professions; Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Marymount College of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Maryland. Other study: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nyla Gilkerson Carney, 1974, Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Language and Literature. B.A., University of Kansas; M.A., University of Wisconsin; M.A., University of Illinois; Ph.D., Georgetown University. Other study: Centres Universitaries d'Ete des Pyrennes

Scott Andrew Carnicom, 2000, Director, Honors Program; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Ohio University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Michael Francis Cassidy, 1994, Professor of Human Resources. B.A., Manhattan College; B.F.A., California Institute of the Arts; M.S., University of Southern California; Ph.D., Indiana University

Stephanie Lynn Cawthorne, 1998, Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Eastern Nazarene College; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Maureen Maher Christian, 2003, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Trinity College; M.A., Ph.D., American University

Cynthia Della Torre Cicalese, 2000, Associate Professor of Computer Science. B.S.E.E., D.S., The George Washington University; M.S.E.E., Carnegie Mellon University

Judith Miller Clear, 1982, Professor of Nursing; Co-chair, Associate Degree Program in Nursing. B.S.N., Villanova University; M.S.N., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., American University

Michael Aden Clump, 2003, Chair, Undergraduate Psychology Program; Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Wabash College; M.A., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Mitzi M. Cole, 2004, Librarian (Assistant Professor). B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; M.A., University of Iowa

Lorri Elizabeth Cooper, 2003, Assistant Professor of Human Resources. B.S., University of Tennessee; M.Ed., Vanderbilt University; Ed.D., University of Virginia. Other study: The University of the South

Jason Alexander Craig, 2000, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., D. Phil., University of Ulster (Ireland)

JoAnn E. Daly, 1996, Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Cortland; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tamara Elizabeth Davis, 1998, Coordinator, School Counseling Program; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., M.Ed., University of North Carolina; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Other study: Western Carolina University

Janine DeWitt, 1992, Associate Professor of Sociology. B.Ph., Miami University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

Michael Didoha, 1961, Professor of Philosophy. B.S., M.A., Loyola University; Ph.D., Georgetown University

Pamela Sue Diener, 1996, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Tufts University; M.S., Boston University; Ph.D., Georgetown University

Jef E. Dolan, 1980, Coordinator, Communications, Graphic Design, and Liberal Studies Internships; Assistant Professor of Communications. B.A., Marquette University; M.A., Northwestern University

Jason Flemming Doll, 2003, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S., University of South Dakota; M.A., Ph.D., Alliant International University

Brian Michael Doyle, 2002, Assistant Professor of Theology. B.A., Xavier University; M.T.S., Weston Jesuit School of Theology; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America.

Marcia Dursi, 2001, Librarian (Assistant Professor). B.S.B.A., La Salle University; M.S.L.S., The Catholic University of America

Sr. Patricia Helene Earl, IHM, 2003, Coordinator, Catholic School Leadership Program; Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., Dunbarton of Holy Cross; M.A., Villanova University; Ph.D., George Mason University

Janice G. Ellinwood, 1980, Chair, Department of Fine and Applied Arts; Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., The George Washington University. Other study: University of Massachusetts, Syracuse University

Catherine Schrader Elrod, 1999, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.S., Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D., George Mason University

Catherine England, 1998, Chair, Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance; Associate Professor of Finance. B.S., Tennessee Technological University; M.S., Ph.D., Texas A&M University

Barry Charles Erdeljon, 1992, Chair, Department of Communications and Graphic Design; Associate Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.S., University of Maryland; M.F.A., The George Washington University

Janet L. Fallon, 1988, Professor of Communications. B.A., Albertus Magnus College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio State University

Brenda E. Fawcett, 1991, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Northwestern University

Susan B. Fay, 1980, Professor of English. B.A., Fordham University; M.A., University of Michigan; Ph.D., The George Washington University

Issa Feghali, 1986, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., California State Polytechnic University; M.S., Baylor University; Ed.D., University of British Columbia. Other study: Lebanese University, University of Texas

Gail Eileen Flatness, 1994, Librarian (Assistant Professor). B.A., University of Washington; M.S., University of Illinois. Other study: Georgetown University

Ralph L. Frasca, 1999, Associate Professor of Communications. B.A., Utica College of Syracuse University; M.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Iowa

Jean Parker Freeman, 1987, Professor of Interior Design. B.S., M.S., Florida State University; ASID, IDEC

Nancy E. Furlow, 2004, Assistant Professor of Management and Marketing. B.S., B.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.J., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi

Christine M. Galante, 2000, Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S., Niagara University; M.A., Pepperdine University; M.S., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., George Mason University

Moira Patricia Gannon, 2004, Assistant Professor of Interior Design. B.S., Mount St. Mary's University; M.A., Marymount University. Other study: Maryland Institute College of Art

Michele C. Garofalo, 1988, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Ed.D., The George Washington University

Rajamma V. George, 1976, Chair, Baccalaureate Nursing Program; Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Christian College of Nursing (India); M.S.N., Delhi University (India); Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Judy Green, 1989, Professor of Mathematics. A.B., Cornell University; M.A., Yale University; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Sharron Elaine Guillett, 2000, Chair, Associate Nursing program; Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., M.S.N., Madonna University; Ph.D., George Mason University

Linda Marie Gulyn, 1994, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Boston University; M.S.Ed., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Chris Tucker Haggerty, 1984, Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.S., Skidmore College; M.F.A., The George Washington University. Other study: St. Martin College of Art and Design (London)

Boyd F. Hagy, 1966, Chair, Liberal Studies Program; Professor of English. B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America. Other study: American University, The George Washington University

Charles Stanley Harris, 1992, Professor of Sociology. B.A., Syracuse University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University

Carla Michele Haser, 2002, Associate Professor of Education. B.S., West Virginia University; M.Ed., The College of William and Mary; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Melanie Lynn Hatch, 2003, Associate Dean, School of Business Administration; Associate Professor of Management Science. B.A., Indiana University; M.S., University of Dayton; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Carl H. Hess, 1984, Professor of Business. A.B., Princeton University; A.M., M.S., Ph.D., The University of Michigan

Ronald D. Hester, 2001, Assistant Professor of Health Care Management. B.A., San Francisco State University; M.P.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Susan V. Heumann, 1977, Associate Professor of Literature and Language. B.S., M.A.T., Ph.D., Georgetown University

Sean Hoare, 1980, Professor of English. A.B., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., Stanford University

Susan V. Heumann, 1999, Professor of Information Management. B.S., U.S. Air Force Academy; M.S., University of Colorado; Ph.D., Arizona State University

Rosemary McCarthy Hubbard, 1968, Professor of Science. B.A., Notre Dame College of Staten Island; M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Georgetown University. Other study: University of Heidelberg, Duke University, Stanford University

Ronald P. Hudak, 2000, Dean, School of Business Administration; Professor of Legal Administration and Health Care Management. B.S., United States Military Academy; M.H.A., Baylor University; J.D., Ph.D., The George Washington University

Charles G. Hurst, 1991, Professor of Business. B.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D., Wayne State University

Lisa Jackson-Cherry, 2000, Chair, Graduate Programs in Psychology; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., College of Notre Dame of Maryland; M.C.J., Ed.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina

Carolyn McKinnell Jacobson, 1992, Chair, Department of Information Systems and Management Science; Professor of Business. B.A., Oberlin College; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio University. Other study: University of Minnesota, Indiana University

Shirley Ann Jarecki, 1987, Professor of Nursing. B.A., George Mason University; M.S.N., The Catholic University of America; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Kristi Planck Johnson, 1995, Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Dana College; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Maryland. Other study: University of Copenhagen, The Royal Danish School of Educational Studies

Charles Stephen Knode, 1985, Professor of Business. B.S., Duke University; M.S., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., Syracuse University

Adam Akos Kovach, 2004, Assistant Professor of Philosophy. B.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., Indiana University

Ana Luisa Lado, 1992, Associate Professor of Education. B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgetown University

Donald F. Lavanty, 1979, Chair, Department of Human Resources, Legal Administration, and Health Care Management; Professor of Business. B.A., J.D., The George Washington University

Thomas K. Lee, 1999, Associate Professor of Finance. B.A., Yonsei University (Korea); M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Wayne Andrew Lesko, 1981, Dean, School of Education and Human Services; Professor of Psychology. B.A., King's College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Windsor

Mary W. Lindahl, 2001, Coordinator, Forensic Psychology Program; Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Wellesley College; M.S.W., Simmons College School of Social Work; Ph.D., University of Chicago. Other study: Georgetown University

Teresa Marie Long, 1981, Professor of Economics. B.A., Coe College; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Alice S. Mandanis, 1971, Provost Emerita; Professor of English. B.A., University of Richmond; M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America. Other study: University of North Carolina

Louise Marshall, 1976, Professor of Business. B.A., M.A., Rice University; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Bridget Ann May, 1992, Chair, Department of Interior Design; Professor of Interior Design. B.F.A., Louisiana Tech University; M.A., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

Nina McGarry, 2004, Assistant Professor of Information Management. B.S., Strayer College; M.S., Ph.D. (candidate) The George Washington University

Sr. Virginia McKenna, RSHM, 1997, Librarian (Professor). B.A., Marymount College; M.A.L.S., Rosary College

Linda Ruth McMahon, 1965, Professor of History and Politics. B.A., Marymount College, Tarrytown; M.A.T., Oberlin College; Ph.D., The George Washington University. Other study: American University

Robert Paul Meden, 1985, Professor of Interior Design. B.Arch., M.Arch., Kent State University; D.Arch., The Catholic University of America; AIA, ASID

Laura Jane Medhurst, 1993, Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of Colorado; Ph.D., University of California. Other study: St. John's College

Arthur C. Meiners, Jr., 1982, Professor of Business. B.S.B.A., Rockhurst College; M.B.A., University of Michigan; D.B.A., The George Washington University

Shannon Melideo, 2004, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., Lock Haven University; M.Ed., Kutztown University; Ph.D., American University

Elizabeth Messman, 1977, Director, Learning Resource Center; Associate Professor in Developmental Studies. B.A., Cornell College; M.A.T., Trinity College; M.A., The George Washington University. Other study: Georgetown University

Charles Walter Miller, 1983, Associate Professor of Finance. B.B.A., Kent State University; M.B.A., The George Washington University. Other study: The George Washington University

William Schaffner Miller, Jr., 1986, Professor of Politics. A.B., Gettysburg College; M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. Other study: Georgetown Law Center, University of Indiana

Louise Benjamin Montgomery, 1990, Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Randolph-Macon Woman's College; M.S., Ph.D., Medical College of Virginia

Pamela Barta Moreno, 2004, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., Incarnate Word College; M.S., University of Texas Health Science Center; Ph.D. (candidate), University of Northern Colorado

Zary Mostashari, 2002, Dean, Library and Learning Services, Librarian (Professor). B.A., University of Tehran; M.A.T., Oklahoma University; M.B.A., Long Island University; M.L.S., Ph.D., Texas Woman's University

Bridget Murphy, 2001, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. B.F.A., St. Mary's College; M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Diane R. Murphy, 2002, Assistant Professor of Information Management. B.S., University of Wales; M.S., Ph.D., University of Sheffield, England

Elizabeth Anne Myhill, 2004, Assistant Professor of Science. B.S., Texas A & M; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles

Raja T. Nasr, 1990, Professor of Education. B.B.A., American University of Beirut; M.A., Ed.D., University of Michigan

Margaret Kanof Norden, 1988, Librarian (Associate Professor). B.A., Wellesley College; M.L.S., Simmons School of Library Science; M.A., Marymount University. Other study: University of Pittsburgh, Case Western Reserve University School of Library Science

Michael Paul Nordvall, 1998, Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance; Associate Professor of Health Fitness Management. B.S., Ithaca College; M.S., Southern Connecticut State University; Ed.D., University of Northern Colorado

Hanora Marie O'Sullivan, 1987, Professor of Business Administration. B.A., Marymount Manhattan; M.A., Ohio State University; M.B.A., University of Baltimore; Ph.D., University of Michigan

Robert M. Otten, 1995, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of English. B.A., St. John's University; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame

Carolyn Bevill Oxenford, 1989, Professor of Psychology. B.A., The College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Edward B. Parks, 1982, Professor of Business. B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., California State University; M.A., Chapman College; M.P.A., Golden Gate University; Ph.D., St. Louis University

Sr. Jacquelyn Porter, RSHM, 1988, Professor of Religion. B.A., Marymount College, Tarrytown; M.A., Columbia University; Ph.D., The Catholic University of America. Other study: Loyola University

Lesia H. Quamina, 2002, Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.B.A., Howard University; LL.M., University of Baltimore; J.D., University of Maryland

Behnaz Z. Quigley, 2002, Professor of Accounting. B.A., University of Tehran; M.B.A., University of the District of Columbia; Ph.D., University of Maryland

Julie Deanne Ries, 1996, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S. Quinnipiac College; M.A., The George Washington University

Todd Alan Rimkus, 1996, Chair, Department of Biological and Physical Sciences; Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Illinois; M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Marguerite H. Rippy, 1999, Associate Professor of English. B.A., Brown University; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Indiana University

Monica L. P. Robbers, 1999, Chair, Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. B.S., M.A., East Tennessee State University; Ph.D., American University

James Francis Ryerson, 1982, Chair, Department of Management and Marketing; Associate Professor of Business. B.S., St. Lawrence University; M.B.A., Clarkson University. Other study: The George Washington University

Elsa Jann Newman Schaefer, 1996, Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science; Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Agnes Scott College; Ph.D., Emory University

Kathleen Ann Peck Schaefer, 2001, Coordinator, Associate Degree Program in Nursing; Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., University of Colorado; M.Ed., Whitworth College; M.S.N., Marymount University

Donna M. Schaeffer, 2005, Associate Professor of Information Management. B.S., M.B.A., Florida International University; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University

Susan Dorothea Scott-Fundling, 1994, Assistant Professor of Interior Design. B.F.A, M.Arch., University of Texas

Loretta A. Seigley, 2002, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Villa Maria College; M.S.N., Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University

Kate Ruth Sheehan, 1981, Professor of Mathematics. B.A., M.Ed., Marymount College of Virginia; Ph.D., American University

Robert Sigethy, 1983, Professor of Business. B.S.E.E., Lehigh University; M.S.I.M., Purdue University; Ph.D., American University

Barbara Siller, 1992, Librarian (Assistant Professor). B.S., Northwest Missouri State University; M.L.S., University of Texas

Charles Roger Smith, 1987, Professor of History and Politics. B.A., St. Francis College; M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Ellen I. Smith, 2002, Reference Librarian (Assistant Professor). B.A., Michigan State University; M.L.S., Indiana University

Christopher Allen Snyder, 1996, Chair, Department of History and Politics; Associate Professor of History. B.A., West Virginia University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University

Pamela B. Stoessell, 1975, Professor of Fine and Applied Arts. B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design; M.F.A., The George Washington University; Ph.D., Union Institute. Allied Member, ASID

Karen Teresa Sullivan, 1989, Associate Professor of Health Fitness Management. B.A., George Mason University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland

Liane M. Summerfield, 1980, Associate Dean, School of Health Professions; Chair, Department of Health and Human Performance; Professor of Health and Human Performance. B.S., Northeastern University; M.A., The George Washington University; Ph.D., University of Maryland

James Oliver Smith Taylor, 2004, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Ph.D., Rutgers University

Margaret Tseng, 2004. Assistant Professor of History and Politics. B.A., University of California at Los Angeles; M.A., Ph.D., Georgetown University

Jane Uebelhoer, 1992, Associate Professor of Business. B.A., Marquette University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri

Diana Gilroy Venskus, 1999, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., George Mason University; Physical Therapy Certificate, University of Pennsylvania; M.A., The George Washington University; Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Gwen D. Vredevoogd, 1997, Librarian (Associate Professor). B.A., Edinboro College; M.A., Ohio University; M.L.S., University of Pittsburgh

Robin Judy Wagner, 1997, Assistant Professor of Interior Design. A.A., Art Institute of Atlanta; B.A., Marymount University. Other study: Northern Virginia Community College

Tiehong Wang, 2005, Assistant Professor of Finance. B.A., Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics; M.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. (candidate), The George Washington University

Susan Marie Wansley, 2004, Assistant Professor of Education. B.S., St. John's University; M.S. Creighton University. Other study: Georgia Southern University, Ottawa University, University of Maryland

Karen Volland Waters, 1984, Coordinator, Writing Program; Professor of English. B.A., Ph.D., University of Maryland; M.A., The George Washington University

Caryl Welsh, 2004, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Wagner College; M.S.N., University of Nebraska. Other study: University of Redlands

Delores Arlene Montgomery Westerman, 1990, Associate Professor of Psychology and Education. B.S., Grove City College; M.A., Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

Michelle R. Wolfe, 2002, Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S.N., Trenton State University; M.S.N., University of Virginia. Other study: University of Virginia

Rita Anne Wong, 1995, Chair, Department of Physical Therapy; Professor of Physical Therapy. B.S., Northeastern University; M.S., Boston University; Ed.D., Clark University

Alice Lemira Young, 1999, Chair, Department of Education; Associate Professor of Education. B.S., West Virginia State College; M.S., University of Kentucky; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Fatma Ahmed Youssef, 1986, Professor of Nursing. B.N., M.P.H., Alexandria University (Egypt); D.N.Sc., The Catholic University of America

Kenneth P. Yusko, 2002, Assistant Professor of Human Resources. B.S., Georgetown University; Ph.D., University of Maryland