Faculty
PROFESSORS
DIANA D. ABBOTT, Ph.D., Director, M.Ed. Special Education Program; Professor of Education; B.S., Seton Hall University; M.S., State University of New York College at Oswego; C.A.S., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU since 2004.
JENNIFER A. AUBE, Ph.D., Director, Doctorate of Psychology Program; Professor of Psychology; Clinical Director, Westside Psychological Services; B.Sc., University of Toronto; Ph.D., McGill University. At RWU since 2005.
DANIEL W. BARLOW, J.D., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting; B.S., Oral Roberts University; J.D., University of Colorado. At RWU since 1989.
ELVERA B. BERRY, Ph.D., Dean, School of Arts and Humanities; Chair, Department of Humanities; Professor of Communication; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Rochester; M.A., State University of New York College at Brockport; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo. At RWU since 1964.
FREDERICK DAVID CARR, PH.D., The Wayne and Darlene McCown Associate Professor of Biblical Studies; B.A. Georgia College; M.Div. Fuller Theological Seminary; Th.M. Candler School of Theology; Ph.D. Emory University. At RWU (NES) since 2019.
SCOTT B. CATON, Ph.D., Professor of History; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A.R., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU since 1990.
YI MICHAEL CHEN, Ph.D., Professor of Accounting; B.A., Beijing Technology and Business University; M.S., Beijing Technology and Business University; Ph.D., China Academy of Fiscal Science. At RWU since 2018.
NICHOLAS DIFONZO, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; A.B., Lafayette College; M.A., Rider College; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Psychology. At RWU since 2021.
ROBERT J. DORMAN, D.N.P., R.N.-B.C., C.C.R.N., C-N.P.T., C.N.L., T.C.R.N., Dean, School of Nursing; Director, Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program; Professor of Nursing; B.S., University of Rochester; M.S., University of Rochester; D.N.P., University of Rochester. At RWU since 2019.
ANNEMARIE DOWLING-CASTRONOVO, Ph.D., RN, GNP-BC, CNE, FNAP, Professor of Nursing; A.A.S., The City University of New York, The College of Staten Island; B.S., The City University of New York, The College of Staten Island; M.A., New York University, The Steinhardt School of Education, Division of Nursing; Ph.D. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. At RWU since 2024.
HIIE EICHENBAUM, Ph.D., Director, Master of Social Work MSW Program; Professor of Social Work; B.S.W., Spring Arbor University; M.S.W., Washington University in St. Louis; Ph.D., Washington University in St. Louis. At RWU since 2009.
ELIZABETH GERHARDT, Th.D., Professor of Theological & Social Ethics; B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.A., Providence College; M.S.W., Rhode Island College; S.T.M., Boston University School of Theology; Th.D., Boston University School of Theology. At RWU (NES) since 2002.
GRAVES, MARLENA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation; B.A. Cedarville University; M.Div. Northeastern Seminary; Ph.D. Bowling Green State University. at RWU (NES) from 2022.
KATIE L. HEATH, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education & Social Work; Director, Pathway to Teaching Program; Professor of Education; B.S., St. John Fisher University; M.S., Keuka College. Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU since 2016.
JOEL R. HOOMANS, D.S.L., Dean, School of Business; Professor of Management and Leadership Studies; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; D.S.L., Regent University. At RWU since 2000.
DENISE C. JOHNSON, Ed.D., Director, M.Ed. Initial Certification Program; Professor of Education; B.S., State University of New York, College at Oswego; M.S., University of Rochester; Ed.D., University of Rochester. At RWU since 2013.
ANDREW C. KOEHL, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy; B.A., University of Texas; M.A., University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame. At RWU since 1999.
MICHELE M. KRAYNIK, J.D., R.N., ESQ., Chair, Department of Graduate & Professional Business; Professor of Health Administration; A.A.S., Genesee Community College; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; J.D., State University of New York at Buffalo. At RWU since 2016.
PETER T. LACELLE, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; B.A., Houghton University; M.S., Albany Medical College of Union University; Ph.D., Albany Medical College of Union University. At RWU since 2005.
JEFFERY R. McGHEE, D.M.A., Professor of Vocal Music; B.M., University of Southern Mississippi; M.M., University of Akron. D.M.A., University of Wisconsin. At RWU since 2003.
JEFFREY A. MCPHERSON, Ph.D., Chair, Faculty Senate; Professor of Christian Theology; B.A., York University; M.A., McMaster University; Ph.D., McMaster University. At RWU since 2011.
HARMON MELDRIM, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., Professor of Social Work; B.A., State University of New York College at Potsdam; A.A.S., Tompkins Cortland Community College; M.Ed., St. Lawrence University; M.S.W., St. Louis University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU since 1998.
GARY L. RADUNS, JR., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics; Chair, General Education; Professor of Mathematical Sciences; B.A., Houghton University; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton. At RWU since 2001.
CHERYL L. REPASS, Psy.D., Chair, Department of Psychology; Director, Graduate Psychology Programs; Professor of Psychology; Executive Director, Westside Psychological Services; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., Alfred University; Psy.D., Alfred University. At RWU since 1988.
PAUL G. SHEWAN, D.M.A., Professor of Instrumental Music; Director of the Roberts Wesleyan University Community Orchestra; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.M., Eastman School of Music; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music. At RWU since 1988.
LORI M. SOUSA-MEIXELL, Ph.D., L.C.S.W., Director, Traditional Undergraduate Social Work; Director, Non-Traditional Social Work; Professor of Social Work; B.A., St. John Fisher University; M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Baylor University. At RWU since 2006.
RONALD J. STANSBURY, Ph.D., Professor of History; B.A., Cedarville University; M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary; M.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University. At RWU since 2001.
ELIZABETH Y. STEVENS, Ph.D., Director, M.Ed. Literacy Program; Professor of Education; B.S., Saint Bonaventure University; M.Ed., Saint Bonaventure University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU since 2015.
TAMARA (TAMI) K. SULLIVAN, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; B.A., State University of New York at Oswego; M.A., State University of New York at Brockport; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU from 2011- 2013 and since 2020.
JOSEF SYKORA, Ph.D., Dean, School of Theology & Northeastern Seminary; Professor of Biblical Interpretation; LL.M., Masaryk University; M.A., Biblical Studies and M.A., Theological Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Durham University. At RWU (NES) since 2015.
JASON R. TAYLOR, Ph.D., Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences; Chair, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences; Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Baldwin-Wallace College; Ph.D., Indiana University. At RWU since 2003.
JUDITH V. TRESCHUK, Ph.D., C.N.S., C.N.E., Professor of Nursing; B.S., University of Connecticut; M.S., University of Connecticut; Ph.D., University of Rhode Island. At RWU since 2004.
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
DINA L. ALEXANDER, Ph.D., Academic Director, Music Education; Associate Professor of Music; B.M., Eastman School of Music; M.A., Eastman School of Music; Ph.D., Eastman School of Music. At RWU from 2015- 2017 and since 2018.
SONNETTE M. BASCOE, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology; B.A., Spelman College; M.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU since 2018.
- David Carr, Ph.D., Director, Northeastern Seminary Graduate Programs; Associate Professor of Biblical Studies; Wayne and Darlene McCown Endowed Chair in Biblical Studies; B.A., Georgia College, 2005; M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary; Th.M., Candler School of Theology; Ph.D., Emory University. At RWU (NES) since 2019.
REBECCA S. DRAPER, Psy.D., LMSW, Associate Professor of Social Work; B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S.W., Syracuse University; Psy.D., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2020.
CONSTANCE MARIAN FEE, M.M., Associate Professor of Vocal Performance; B.M.E., Westminster Choir College; Performer’s Certificate, Curtis Institute of Music; M.M., Indiana University. At RWU since 2000.
DIEUVEUT GAÏTY, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Social Work; B.S., University of Haiti; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo. At RWU since 2018.
KRISTIN L. HELMS, Ph.D., Director, Undergraduate Programs in the School of Theology & Northeastern Seminary; Associate Professor of Christian Scriptures; B.A., University of Evansville; M.Div., Duke Divinity School; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary. At RWU since 2016.
JOSEPH G. McCARTHY, M.B.A., Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance; B.S., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., St. John Fisher University. At RWU from 1999-2002 and since 2007.
ANTHONY J. PETRILLO, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; M.B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo; Ph.D. State University of New York at Buffalo. At RWU since 2023.
LINDA M. QUINLAN, Ed.D., Academic Director for Composition; Associate Professor of English; B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., University of Toronto; Ed.D., University of Rochester. At RWU since 1993.
AMY RAMA, D.N.P., Associate Professor of Nursing; B.A., University of Rochester; B.S., University of Rochester; M.S., University of Rochester; D.N.P., University of Rochester. At RWU since 2019.
EMILY ROBINSON, Ph.D., Co-Chair, Department of Teacher Education; Associate Professor of Education; B.S., State University of New York at Brockport; M.Ed., Texas A&M University; M.Ed., Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D., Capella University. At RWU since 2020.
WILLIAM H. TODD, M.S., Associate Professor of Marketing; B.S., Abilene Christian University; M.S., Abilene Christian University. At RWU since 1984.
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS
JULIA ARAU, OTD, OTR/L, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; MSOT, Le Moyne College; OTD, Bay Path University. At RWU from 2020-2025 and since 2026.
MARYANNE BARRETT, D.E.T., Assistant Professor of Education; B.A. Le Moyne College; M.S., Syracuse University. D.E.T., Central Michigan University. At RWU since 2024.
ANNA G. BEAUDRY, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, Director, Exercise Science Program; Assistant Professor of Biology and Exercise Science; B.S., Mercyhurst University; Ph.D., Baylor University. At RWU since 2023.
NICOLE BECKER, Ed.D., Assistant Director, Honors Program; Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., Houghton College; M.Ed., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., St. John Fisher College; Ed.D., University of South Carolina. At RWU since 2024.
KRISTEN M. CHALMERS, L.M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.S.W., SUNY Brockport; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU from 2010-2021 and since 2024.
KRISTINE CONSIGLIO, L.C.S.W-R, Assistant Professor of Social Work; A.A.S., Monroe Community College; B.A., Nazareth College; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2010.
ASHLEY M. COOPER, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; A.A., Genesee Community College; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; Psy.D., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2022.
CINDY E. COVILL-ECKERT, M.S., R.N., Assistant Professor of Nursing; A.A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2026.
JACKIE CROSSGROVE, M.S., ATC, LAT A.S., Assistant Professor of Exercise Science; Finger Lakes Community College; B.S., State University of New York at Cortland; M.S., Northwestern State University of Louisiana. At RWU since 2026.
ADRIENNE DANIELS, L.M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2025.
MICHELLE C. DERUE, O.T.D., Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, OTD Program; Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; B.S., Keuka College; M.S., University of Rochester; O.T.D., Chatham University. At RWU since 2022.
RACHEL DIETRICH, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison. At RWU since 2024.
RACHEL FISHER, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., University of Rochester; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2025.
SUSAN M. GEER, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Physics; B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S., Clarks Summit University; M.A., Clarks Summit University; M.A., Texas Tech University. Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh. At RWU since 2017.
MARY THERSA GLEASON, Ed.D., Director of R.N. to B.S. Program, Assistant Professor of Nursing; A.A.S., Alfred State College; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Roberts Wesleyan University; Ed.D., St. John Fisher University. At RWU since 2024.
RACHEL M. GRAHAM, M.A., Biology Lab Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Houghton University; M.A., Simmons College. At RWU since 2008.
GLENN GRANA, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; A.A.S., Monroe Community College; B.S., Keuka College; M.S., Keuka College. Ed.D. Liberty University. At RWU since 2017.
MARLENA GRAVES, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation; B.A., Cedarville University; M.Div., Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. At RWU (NES) since 2022.
KATHERINE HAGSTROM, L.M.S.W., Director, Undergraduate Social Work Field Education; Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2022.
KRISTA M. HODGINS-LEVEY, M.S., A.P.R.N., F.N.P.-C., Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.N., St. John Fisher University. At RWU since 2018.
SHARON B. KURTZ, M.S., Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.N., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2019.
ELENICE DIAS RIBEIRO DE PAULA LIMA, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing; BSN, Pontifical University of Minas Gerais; MSN, Federal University of Minas Gerais; Ph.D., New York University. At RWU since 2024.
JAIMEE S. LINDVAY, M.F.A., Assistant Professor of Digital Media. M.F.A. Visual Studies, SUNY The College at Brockport; B.F.A. Applied Media Arts – Photography, PennWest Edinboro. At RWU since 2026.
ERIN M. LUDWIG, O.T.D., Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy; B.S., Gannon University; M.O.T., Gannon University; O.T.D., Gannon University. At RWU since 2022.
CHRISTA M. MARSHALL, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.S., Clarkson University; M.A., Roosevelt University; Psy.D., Roosevelt University. At RWU since 2021.
LINDSEY MWENE, M.S.L., Chair, Traditional Undergraduate Business Department; Director, Honors Program; Assistant Professor of Management; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.L., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2016.
RACHEL E. NAVA, D.SW., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.S., Troy University; M.S., Troy University; M.S.W., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa; D.S.W., Tulane University. At RWU since 2026.
JOY PANSARI, Ed.D., Co-Chair, Department of Teacher Education; Director, M.Ed. Initial Certification Program - Elyon; Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., State University of New York at Brockport; M.S., University of Rochester; Ed.D., University of Rochester. At RWU since 2024
JOANNA S. POAG, M.F.A., Academic Director for Art; Assistant Professor of Art; M.F.A., Rochester Institute of Technology; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2023.
KAREN REBER, M.S.W., Assistant Professor of Psychology; Director, Graduate Psychology Field Education; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2022.
MEGAN RESIG, M.S., Chair, Department of Music and Performing Arts; Assistant Professor of Music Therapy; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Nazareth College. At RWU from 2021-2025 and since 2026.
LAURA M. RIBBING, M.S.W., Director, Field Education for M.S.W. Program; Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.S., Houghton University; M.S.W., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2010.
ANDREW SEMOTIUK, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., Walla Walla University; M.S., Loma Linda University; Ph.D., UC Riverside. At RWU since 2026.
PETER TABONE, M.A., Assistant Professor of Education; B.S., Canisius University; M.A., State University of New York at Brockport. At RWU since 2025.
JOSEPH TEEPLE, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology; A.A., Genesee Community College; B.A., Wilkes University; M.S., Marywood University; Psy.D., Marywood University. At RWU since 2024.
KIRBY M. TRASK, M.A., Chair, Department of Criminal Justice; Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., Regent University. At RWU since 2004.
JENNIFER L. TUTTLE, M.S.N., FNP-C, Director, Family Nurse Practitioner Program; Director, School of Nursing Graduate Programs; Assistant Professor of Nursing; B.S., St. Louis University; M.S.N., St. John Fisher. At RWU from 2015 to 2017 and since 2024.
LEANNE WALTERS, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.A., Boston University; M.S.W., Nazareth College & State University of New York College at Brockport; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU Since 2021.
FANLE WEI, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics; Hoselton Chair of Ethics and Free Enterprise; B.S., Zhejiang Gongshang University; M.S., The University of Alabama; Ph.D., Rutgers University-New Brunswick. At RWU since 2023.
Instructors
DESTINEY PAMPOUKIDIS, D.H.A., Instructor of Business; B.A.Sc., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.H.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; D.H.A., Walden University. M.P.H., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2022.
Faculty in Residence
DAVID VEDRO, M.S.L., Faculty in Residence, School of Business; B.S., DeSales University; M.S.L., Roberts Wesleyan University. At RWU since 2010.
Adjunct Faculty
Adjunct Faculty are listed by academic department and program on the Roberts Wesleyan University website: https://www.roberts.edu/facultystaff/
EMERITI FACULTY
DONNA BORDELON ALDER, M.S., Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., Southern Nazarene University; M.S., University of Rochester. At RWU 1983-2010. Emerita since 2010.
JEFFREY H. ALTMAN, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU 1987-2010. Emeritus since 2010.
BRIAN BABCOCK, D.Min., Assistant Dean, Northeastern Seminary; D.Min., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.S., Miami University, Ohio. B.A., West Virginia University. At RWU (NES) 1987-2008. Administrator Emeritus since 2024.
DAVID S. BARNES, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; A.B., Greenville College; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU 1970-2004. Emeritus since 2004.
DANIEL S. BARTA, D.M.A., Professor of Music Theory; C.M.D., Moody Bible Institute; B.Mus., Temple University; M.M., Temple University; D.M.A., Temple University. At RWU 2007-2023. Emeritus since 2023
DAVID W. BASINGER, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Officer; Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Grace University; B.A., Bellevue College; M.A., University of Nebraska at Lincoln; Ph.D., University of Nebraska at Lincoln. At RWU 1979-2024. Administrator & Professor Emeritus since 2024.
RODNEY L. BASSETT, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology; B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1973; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1975; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1977. At RWU 1977-2021. Emeritus since 2021.
DAPHNE H. BRUCE, M.B.A., Director, Pathway Program; Director, AGE General Education; Assistant Professor of Business; B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1969; M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, 1977. At RWU since 1988. Emerita since 2019.
SANDRA J. BRZOZA, M.S., R.N., Director, R.N. to B.S. Program; Associate Professor of Nursing; R.N., B.S., Nazareth College of Rochester, 1990; M.S., University of Rochester, 1994. At RWU 2001-2020. Emerita since 2020.
PENNY J. CANNON, M.S., Director, Organizational Management Program; Assistant Professor of Adult Education; B.S., Purdue University, 1972; M.S., Syracuse University, 1992. At RWU 2001-2020. Emerita since 2020.
CHARLES H. CANON, M.L.S., Director of Library Collection Services/College Archivist; Associate Professor of Library Science; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University, 1970; M.L.S., State University of New York College at Geneseo, 1974. At RWU 1978-2015. Emeritus since 2015.
TIMOTHY P. CHADDOCK, Psy.D., Professor of Social Work; B.A., Biola University, 1979; R.N., Lake Michigan College, 1982; M.S.W., Western Michigan University, 1986; M.A., Wheaton College, 1996; Psy.D., Wheaton College, 1999. At RWU, 2002-2020 and 2024-2025. Emeritus since 2020.
CHERYL B. CROTSER, Ph.D., R.N., N.E.-B.C., Professor of Nursing. B.S., Alfred University; M.S., St. John Fisher College; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo.At RWU 2007-2026. Emerita since 2024.
DOUGLAS R. CULLUM, Ph.D., Professor of Historical and Pastoral Theology; B.A., Asbury College; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.Th., Duke University; Ph.D., Drew University. At RWU (NES) 1994-2024. Administrator Emeritus since 2022.
GRACE I. CUMMINGS, D.M.A., Professor of Vocal Music; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University, M.M., Ithaca College; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music. At RWU 1982-2021. Emerita since 2021.
CASEY W. DAVIS, Ph.D., Professor of Religion; B.S., Miami University; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary. At RWU 1998-2016. Emeritus since 2016.
CYNTHIA R. DAVIS, Ph.D., Professor of Biology; B.S., Eastern Nazarene College; M.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., Dartmouth College. At RWU 2004-2023. Emerita since 2023.
SHARON L. DAVIS, M.S., R.N., C.N.E., Director, Traditional Undergraduate Nursing Program; Associate Professor of Nursing; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., D’Youville College. At RWU 2003-2021. Emerita since 2021.
JUDSON DECKER, M.A., Professor of English, Literature, and Composition; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Rochester. At RWU 1961-2001. Emeritus since 2001.
LEONARD ERB, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.A., The King's College; M.Div., Denver Theological Seminary; M.S.W., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Walden University. At RWU 1995-2014. Emeritus since 2014.
NAOMI F. GARWOOD, M.S., Assistant Professor of Education; B.A., Biola University; M.S., State University of New York College at Brockport. At RWU 1986-2013. Emerita since 2013.
DOUGLAS R. GIEBEL, M.F.A., Chair, Department of Visual Arts; Professor of Art; B.F.A., Pratt Institute; M.F.A., Queens College. At RWU 1982-2015. Emeritus since 2015.
JULIA PECNIK GRIMM, Ph.D., Dean, School of Natural and Social Sciences; Professor of Psychology; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Iowa State University. At RWU from 1986-1989 and 1999-2021. Emerita since 2022.
NELSON J. GRIMM, Ph.D., Director, Field Education; Associate Professor of Applied Theology; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.S., Canisius College; Ph.D., University at Buffalo. At RWU (NES) 1998-2021. Emeritus since 2021.
CAROL P. GRISWOLD, D.N.P., R.N., Professor of Nursing, B.S., Alfred University; M.S., State University of New York College at Brockport; D.N.P., Rush University. At RWU 2011-2025. Emerita since 2026.
RONALD W. HALLMAN, M.A., Chair, Department of Criminal Justice; Associate Professor of Criminal Justice; B.A., Grove City College; M.A., Washington State University. At RWU 1987-2013. Emeritus since 2013.
BARRY W. HAMILTON, Ph.D., Theological Librarian; B.A., Southern Nazarene University; M.Div., Nazarene Theological Seminary; M.Phil., Drew University; M.L.S., University of North Texas; Ph.D., Drew University. At RWU from 2000-2015. Emeritus since 2015.
SHARON M. HARRIS-EWING, Ph.D., Associate Dean, School of Professional Studies; Chair, Department of Teacher Education; Director, Pathway to Teaching Program; Director, Graduate Program; Professor of Education; B.S., Cornell University; M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School; Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York. At RWU 2001-2016. Emerita since 2016.
WILLIAM D. HAYES, M.S., Associate Professor of Education; B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo; M.S., State University of New York at Albany. At RWU 1994-2015. Emeritus since 2017.
HAROLD HURLEY, Ph.D., Professor of English, Literature, and Composition; B.S., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., University of Toledo; Ph.D., University of Toledo. At RWU 1972-2014. Emeritus since 2015.
LINDA G. PIAZZA IRMER, Ed.D., Professor of Education and French; B.A., St. Lawrence University; M.A., Middlebury College; M.A., University of Rochester; Ed.D., University of Rochester. At RWU 1983-2009. Emerita since 2009.
TIMOTHY J. JOHNSON, Ph.D., Professor of Social Work; B.S.W., Philadelphia College of the Bible; M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Temple University. At RWU 1995-2009. Emeritus since 2009.
BURTON R. JONES, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Institutional Planning and Assessment; A.A., Spring Arbor College; B.A., Kent State University; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D., Michigan State University. At RWU 1985-2009. Emeritus since 2009.
ALFRED C. KROBER, M.S., Professional Librarian; Associate Professor of Library Science; A.B., Greenville College; M.S., University of Illinois. At RWU 1971-2015. Emeritus since 2015.
REBECCA S. LETTERMAN, Ph.D., Professor of Spiritual Formation; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan College; M.Div., Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., Linguistics, Syracuse University; Ph.D., Cornell University; Adv. Cert. Formative Spirituality, Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality. At RWU (NES) 2008-2023. Emerita since 2025.
PAUL W. LIVERMORE, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary; A.B., Greenville College. At RWU (NES) 1976-2013. Emeritus since 2013.
NOEL H. MAGEE, Ph.D., Professor of Music Theory; B.M., Wheaton College; M.M., Indiana University; Ph.D., University of Iowa. At RWU 1991-2007. Emeritus since 2008.
WAYNE G. MCCOWN, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Provost; Professor of Biblical Studies; B.A., Seattle Pacific University; B.D., Asbury Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Washington; Th.M., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary; At RWU/NES 1988-2008. Provost Emeritus since 2008.
- RICHARD MIDDLETON, Ph.D., Professor of Biblical Worldview and B.Th., Jamaica Theological Seminary; M.A. Philosophy, University of Guelph; Exegesis; Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. At RWU (NES) 2002-2024. Emeritus since 2023.
SUSANNE M. MOHNKERN, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E., Dorothy M. Whittingham Chair of Nursing; Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing; B.S., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin. At RWU 1982-2020. Emerita since 2020.
RONALD NECOECHEA, Ph.D., Professor of Economics; B.A., St. Joseph’s University; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles. At RWU 1995-2018. Emeritus since 2018.
SIMON Y. NJUMBWA, Ph.D., Professor of Continuing Higher Education; B.A., State University of New York College at Oneonta; M.A., Syracuse University; M.P.A., State University of New York College at Brockport; Ph.D., Bowling Green State University. At RWU 1994-2021. Emeritus since 2021.
PHILIP M. OGDEN, Ph.D., Professor of Physics; B.S., Seattle Pacific University; Ph.D., University of California. At RWU 1969-2004. Emeritus since 2004.
DAVID E. ROLL, Ph.D., Professor of Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Human Biology; Director, Pre-Professional Programs; B.S., Harding College; M.S., University of Illinois; Ph. D., University of Illinois. At RWU 1978-2021. Emeritus since 2021.
BARBARA J. ROSE, Ph.D., Chair, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics and Education; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.A., State University of New York College at Geneseo; M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology; M.S.Ed., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Rochester. At RWU 1968-2009. Emerita since 2009.
MARY KAY SCRIBNER, M.S., Director, Pathway Program; Assistant Professor of Adult Education; B.A., Roberts Wesleyan University; M.S., Syracuse University. At RWU 1989-2013. Emerita since 2013.
ROBERT SHEWAN, D.M.A., Professor of Vocal Music; Director of Chorale; B.S., Mansfield State University; M.S., Ithaca College; D.M.A., University of Cincinnati. At RWU 1968-2005. Emeritus since 2003.
MARGARET M. WALSH, M.S., R.N., A.N.P., Associate Professor of Medical and Surgical Nursing; B.S., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., University of Rochester. At RWU 1977-2007. Emerita since 2004.
ROBERT G. WILLHOFT, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems Management; B.S., Geneva College; M.S.E.E., Syracuse University; Ph.D., Syracuse University. At RWU 2003-2020. Emeritus since 2020.