2019 new faculty and staff

August 28, 2019

Saint Michael’s College Academic Affairs officials announced the following changes in faculty as of July 1, 2019, with a host of new visiting assistant professors and instructors and several faculty retiring or not returning, along with sabbaticals, promotions, and new department chair appointments. Here are those changes:

New Visiting Assistant professors (non tenure-track):  Tess Dussling, Education; Candas Pinar, SociologyAndrew Korich, ChemistryChristopher Desjardin, Mathematics; Roger Barrios, Biology and Sarah Nosek, Psychology

New Full Time Instructors: Cathy Quinn, EducationAlan Chant, Chemistry; Beth Peterson, Education

Retiring Faculty (Emeritus): John Hughes, Political Science; Zsu Kadas, Mathematics and Statistics; John Kenney, Religious Studies; Jennifer Paone-Vogt, ChemistryVince Bolduc, sociology, retired Dec 31, 2018.

Faculty Not Returning: Molly Millwood Kirshenbaum, PsychologyJohn O’Meara, PhysicsRowena He, History; Rai Farrelly, Applied Linguistics.

Sabbatical

Fall 2019: James Nagle, Education; Nathaniel Lew, Fine Arts; Jeffrey Ayres, Political Science; Laura Stroup, Environmental Science; Robert Niemi, English; Spring 2020: Declan McCabe, Biology; All Year 2019-20; Jo Ellis-Monaghan, Mathematics.

Promotion to Associate Professor/Tenure: Ben White, Applied Linguistics; Allison Kuklok, Philosophy

Promotion to Full Professor: Ari Kirshenbaum, PsychologyJames Nagle, EducationKimberly Sultze, Media Studies, Journalism and Digital ArtsJoan Wry, English.

Change to Visiting Assistant: Rebecca Haslam, Education.

New Department Chairs:  Mark Lubkowitz, Biology; John Trono, Computer Science; Michael Larsen, Mathematics (co-chair); Lloyd Simons, Mathematics (co-chair); Reza Ramazani, EconomicsMaura D’Amore, English; Peter Harrigan, Fine Arts (sabbatical coverage FA 19 only); Benjamin White, Applied Linguistics.

New Program Directors: Patricia Delaney, Public Health Program

New hires including staff since January 2019 (last name, first name, job title, department, start date, starting with more recent): Borch, Jennifer W., Applied Linguistics – Lecturer: Matesl, Applied Linguistics, 8/26/2019; Rosello, Anne K., Regional Development & Admission Officer (mid-Atlantic Reg), Advancement Services, 9/3/2019; Dolan, Michael P., Dispatch: Tele & Disp Serv- Pt, Public Safety, 8/19/2019; Rose, Quinn S., Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Athletics, 8/19/2019; Jackson-Miller, Anthony D., Public Safety Officer- PT, Public Safety, 8/21/2019; Hanlon, Ashley E., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Education, 8/27/2019; Burghdurf, April L., Assistant Controller, Finance, 9/16/2019; Martin, Dane R., Public Safety Officer, Public Safety, 8/21/2019; Brodtman, Heidi E., Receptionist – Bergeron Wellness Center, Health Services,     8/26/2019; Donahue, Kevin M., Athletic Comm Intern, Athletics, 8/19/2019; Jordan, Michelle C., Marketing and Comm Manager, Marketing, 8/12/2019; Fanelli, Jonah V., Farm & Food Asst Manager, Academic Affairs,9/7/2014; Eaton, Eric A. Head Basketball Coach, Athletics, 8/8/2019.

Bruzzi, Evan J., Public Safety Officer, Public Safety, 8/19/2019; Marcotte, Emilie C., Assoc Dir, Human Resources, Human Resources , 8/13/2019; Lain, Norbert F, Admission Counselor, Admissions, 8/5/2019; Bozarth, Laura L, Lecturer-Matesl, 08/19/19; Bolduc, Vincent L, Lecturer-Sociology, Sociology and Anthropology  8/26/2019; Webb, Renata B., Temporary Employee – Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources, 8/07/2019; McCray, Rebecca E.  Lecturer: Business Administration and Accounting  Business Admin & Accounting 8/26/2019; Laird, Judith E., Lecturer: Mathematics, Mathematics, 8/26/2019; Tworek, Agnieszka, Lecturer: Modern Languages and Literature, Modern Languages & Literature; 8/26/2019, Nosek, Sarah, Visiting Assistant Professor – Psychology, Psychology, 8/19/2019; Cowell, Colleen A., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 8/26/2019; Brown, Danielle J., Assistant Softball Coach, Athletics, 9/15/2019; O’Brien, Kevin M., Men’s Rugby Coach, Athletics, 8/19/2019; Fiore, Samantha K., Athletic Trainer Intern, Athletics, 8/12/2019; Keating, John H., Rescue Unit Chief, Public Safety, 8/19/2019; Dipinto, Michelle E.; Assistant Volleyball Coach, Athletics, 8/18/2019; Swan, Tyler, Dispatcher: Telephone and Dispatch Services, Telephone & Dispatch Services, 8/5/2019; Peterson, Elizabeth P.         Instructor: Education, Education; Crowell, Samuel M., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Education; Quinn, Cathy L., Instructor: Graduate Education, Education, 8/19/2019; Lowe, Kara L., Dir: Athletic Internal Ops, Athletics, 7/15/2019; Stuart, Charlotte H., Asst. Women’s Soccer Coach, Athletics, 7/21/2019; Cruickshank, Hannah G., Preschool Teacher, Childcare Center, 8/5/2019; Ramirez Barrios, Roger, Visiting Assistant Professor – Biology, Biology, 8/19/2019; Kehoe-Yergeau, Deborah J., Lecturer: Fine Arts: Art/Art History, Fine Arts, 8/26/2019; Kissel, Hilary L., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 8/26/2019; Phillips, Stephanie R., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 8/26/2019.

Thompson, Matthew L.,Dispatcher: Telephone and Dispatch Services- PT,Telephone & Dispatch Services, 7/8/2019; Smith, Kelly I., Admission Counselor, Admissions, 7/18/2019; Sheehey, John D., Temporary Registrar, Registrar, 7/10/2019; Korich, Andrew L., Visiting Assistant Professor: Chemistry, Chemistry, 8/19/2019; Dussling, Theresa, Visiting Assistant Professor: Education, Education, 8/19/2019; Desjardins, Christopher D., Visiting Assistant Professor: Mathematics, Mathematics, 8/19/2019; Pinar, Candas, Visiting Assistant Professor: Sociology and Anthropology, Sociology and Anthropology, 8/19/2019; Chant, Alan, Instructor/Lab Coordinator: Chemistry, Chemistry, 8/1/2019; Donnelly, Taylor L., Temp Admin Assist- Health, Health Services, 6/14/2019; Wright, Emily S., Substitute: Day Care Center, Child Care Center, 6/18/2019; Polio, Charlene G., Lecturer: IEP APP Linguist, Applied Linguistics, 6/21/2019; Vallera, Julia , Lecturer: Media, Jour, Dig Art, Media St. Journ & Digital Arts, 8/26/2019; Negueruela Azarola, Eduardo, Lecturer: Matesl   Teaching English Second Lang, 6/24/2019; Brisson, Celia S., Lecturer: I.E.P. Applied Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, 7/1/2019; Lee, Alicia N., Substitute: Day Care Center  Child Care Center, 5/30/2019; Corrigan-Drury, Jennifer , Dispatcher: Telephone & Dispatch Services- ONC, Telephone & Dispatch Services, 6/18/2019; Bourdeau, Tyler J., Dispatcher: Telephone and Dispatch Services, Telephone & Dispatch Services, 6/10/2019, Martin Dheer-Dixon, Lisa D., Dispatcher: Telephone and Dispatch Services- PT   Telephone & Dispatch Services, 6/17/2019; DeOrsey, Ellen M., Assistant to the President, President’s Office, 6/17/2019; Olsky, Denise L., Lecturer: Modern Languages and Literature, Modern Languages & Literature, 6/1/2019; Lourie, Melissa S., Lecturer: Fine Arts/ Theatre, Fine Arts, 6/1/2019; Grant Davenport, Laura L., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 6/19/2019; Pacy, Elizabeth L., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 7/10/2019.

Dheer-Dixon, Harpreet K., Public Safety Officer-PT, Public Safety, 4/22/2019; Hamal, Saraswoti, Custodian: Days and Half Weekend, Custodial Services, 4/17/2019; Abbott, Karen M., Temporary Adm Assistant, Education, 4/08/2019; Kiesse, Huguette B., Custodian: Days and Half Weekend, Custodial Services, 3/27/2019; Carolin, Emily H., Regional Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, Alumni Relations, 3/25/2019; Martin, Patrick C., Assistant Baseball Coach, Athletics, 2/11/2019; Lynch, Heather J., Lecturer: Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies, 1/14/2019; Abair, Lisa R. Dispatcher: Telephone & Dispatch Services- ONC, Telephone & Dispatch Services, 3/4/2019; Lei, Caitlin, Digital Media Marketing Strategist, Marketing, 3/4/2019; Slater, Jamie L., Circulation Services Specialist, Library; Piper, Courtney G., Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach, Athletics; Klimowski, Bonnie T., Cooperating Artist: Fine Arts/ Music Fine Arts; Eddins, Randee M. Dispatcher: Telephone and Dispatch Services, Telephone & Dispatch Services, 2/5/2019; Vincent, Harvey M., Program Developer-Temp, Advancement Services, 2/1/2019; Giancola, Louis G., Lecturer: I.E.P. Applied Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, 1/14/2019; Lain, Norbert F., Lecturer: Modern Languages, Modern Languages & Literature, 1/14/2019; Silverman, Jonathan S., Lecturer: Graduate Education, Graduate Education, 1/14/2019; Williams, Taylor E., Temporary Clerk: Bookstore         Bookstore, 1/14/19; Pause, Matthew, Assistant Baseball Coach, Athletics, 9/16/18; Lynch, Sandra M., Lecturer: Chemistry, Chemistry, 1/14/19; Gilmore, Ciaran B., Academic Support Assistant, Academic Affairs, 1/14/19; Shandor, April D., Lecturer: IEP APP Linguistics, Applied Linguistics, 1/14/19.

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