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Fitchburg State University 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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ADAMS, Christopher M.
BS University of Florida
MAE University of Florida
PhD University of Buffalo
Associate Professor, Psychological Science

ALICATA, James P.
BS University of Arizona
MPA Clark University
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chairperson and
Undergraduate Program Manager (Occupational/Vocational Education) Industrial Technology

ALSUP, Jessica C.
BS Plymouth State University
MS Springfield College
PhD Springfield College
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

AMAKAWA, Jonathan K.
BA Vassar College
MDes Carnegie Mellon University
Assistant Professor, Communications Media/Game Design

ARANDA, Althea G.
BSN Villanova University
MSN East Carolina University
Instructor, Nursing

AREND, Patricia L.
BA University of Dayton
MA Northeastern University
PhD Boston College
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Sociology

ARMSTRONG, Cheryl L.
BA Boston College
MA University of Connecticut
PhD University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, Psychological Science

ARSENAULT, Arlana F.
BSN Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University
Instructor, Nursing

ARYEE, Augustine A.
BA Northeastern University
MA Northeastern University
PhD Boston University
Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Sociology

AUSTIN, Kevin B.
BS Polytechnic Institute of New York
MS Renselaer Polytechnic Institute
PhD Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Professor, Computer Science

AWASABISAH, Dennis
B.Sc. University of Cape Coast, Ghana
MS Southern Illinois University
PhD University of Oklahoma
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

BAKER, Laura E.
BA University of California
MA University of Iowa
PhD University of Iowa
Professor, History

BAKER, Mary
BS Fitchburg State University
BA Fitchburg State University
MFA Boston University
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Communications Media

BARBATO, Mary Ann
BA University of Rhode Island
MS University of Rhode Island
PhD University of Rhode Island
Professor and Chairperson, Mathematics

BASU, Soumitra
BScEng Birla Institute of Technology, India
M. Prod.E. Jadavpur University, India
MS Pennsylvania State University
PhD University of Windsor, Canada
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology

BAUTISTA, Karina
BA State University of New York, College at Cortland
MA Syracuse University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Spanish

BAYAZIT, Nermin
BA/BS Middle East Technical University
MS Middle East Technical University
PhD Florida State University
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

BEAUSOLEIL, Marcel F.
BS Bryant College
MS Salve Regina University
CAGS Salve Regina University
PhD Salve Regina University
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

BECHAR, Magda
BA University of Massachusetts/Boston
MS Johns Hopkins University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor, Nursing

BELLINGER-DELFELD, DeMisty D.
BA University of Wisconsin-Platteville
MFA Southampton College, LIU
PhD University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Assistant Professor, English Studies

BENES, Deborah A.
BSN SUNY at Stony Brook
MSN SUNY at Stony Brook
PhD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Nursing

BENHARRIS, Lyndsey
BA Salve Regina University
MEd Lesley University
PhD University of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor, Education

BERG, Jennifer D.
BA University of Montana
PhD University of California, Berkley
Associate Professor and
Post Baccalaureate Undergraduate Program Manager, Mathematics

BROCK, Deon E.
BS Central Missouri State University
MS Central Missouri State University
PhD Sam Houston State University
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

BUDD, Eric N.
BA Brandeis University
MA University of Chicago
PhD University of Chicago
Professor, Political Science
Chairperson, Economics/History/Political Science
Sabbatical Spring 2018

BUDZ, Judith K.
BA University of Michigan
MA Tufts University
MBA Clark University
PhD Northwestern University
Professor, English Studies

BUELL, Catherine A.
BS Springfield College
MS North Carolina State University
PhD North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

CAGGIANO, Diane P.
AA Cape Cod Community College
BS Babson College
MBA Babson College
Professor, Undergraduate Program Manager, Business Administration

CARR, Robert I.
BS Eastern Michigan University
BGS University of Michigan
MA Eastern Michigan University
PhD Wayne State University
Professor, Communications Media

CHAN, Hong Tak (Andrew)
BA University of Texas
MBA University of Illinois
PhD Purdue University
Assistant Professor, Business Administration

CHEN, Xuzhou (Brady)
BS Shanghai Teachers University
MS Shanghai Teachers University
MCS North Carolina State University
PhD North Carolina State University
Professor, Chairperson and Graduate Program Chairperson, Computer Science

CHENOT, D. Keith
BARCH Ohio University
MFA Lesley University
Associate Professor, Industrial Technology

CHISUNKA, Chola
BA University of Zambia
MA Syracuse University
PhD Syracuse University
Professor, Graduate Program Chairperson and
Post Baccalaureate Undergraduate Program Manager, English Studies

CHRISTY, Rodney J.
BA Knox College
MA Northern Illinois University
PhD Northern Illinois University
Associate Professor, Political Science

CORDUAN, Ellen (CAP)
BFA Central Connecticut State University
MFA University of Illinois
Associate Professor, Industrial Technology

CORTEZIA, William G.
BS Barry University
MA Central Michigan
PhD Barry University
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Chairperson, Education

COVINO-POUTASSE, Katharine
BA Rice University
MLA St. Edward’s University
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, English Studies

CRATSLEY, Christopher
BA Brown University
PhD Tufts University
Professor, Biology/Chemistry

CRAWLEY, John
BS Central Connecticut State University
MS Leslie College
JD New England School of Law
Assistant Professor, Business Administration

DAY, Danette V.
BS Fitchburg State University
MAT Simmons College
MEd Lesley University
CAGS Fitchburg State University
EdD University of Massachusetts
Assistant Professor, Education
Graduate Program Chairperson, Educational Leadership and Management

DEANGELIS, Karen
BA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS Simmons College
PhD American University
Assistant Professor, Education

DEE, Christine D.
BA College of the Holy Cross
MA Harvard University
PhD Harvard University
Associate Professor, History

DEPTULA, Daneen P.
BS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MS University of Memphis
PhD University of Memphis
Associate Professor, Psychological Science and
Graduate Program Chairperson, Counseling

DERWICHE DJAZAERLY, Yasser
BA University of Wisconsin-Madison
PhD Stanford University
Associate Professor, Humanities/Languages

DEVINE, Christine
BS St. Anselm College
MS University of Massachusetts/Worcester
PhD(c) University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth
Assistant Professor, Nursing

DIAKITE, Rala I.
BA Trinity College
MA Brown University
PhD Brown University
Professor, Humanities/Languages

DINDA, Robin D.
AB Davidson College
MMus University of Cincinnati
DMA University of Michigan
Professor, Humanities/Music

DOWNS, Emma L.
BS/BA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS University of Oregon
PhD University of Oregon
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

DUAH, Akwasi A.
BEd University of Cape Coast, Ghana
BSN Quinnipiac University
PhD UMass Medical School (expected 12/2016)
Assistant Professor, Nursing

DUMAS, Robert E.
BS in Nursing Salem State University
PhD University of Arizona
Professor, Nursing

DUNCAN, Bruce C.
BA Wesleyan University
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MAR Yale University
MS University of Connecticut
PhD University of Connecticut
Professor, Earth and Geographic Sciences

DUPHILY, Nancy H.
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
DNP Regis College
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Nursing

EDWARDS, Steven C.
BA Purdue University
MFA Purdue University
PhD University of Nebraska
Associate Professor, English Studies

ELVEREN, Adem Y.
BA Ankara University
MA Boston University
PhD University of Utah
Assistant Professor, Economics

FARRON-DAVIS, Felicia A.
BA San Francisco State University
MA San Francisco State University
PhD University of California, Berkeley
Associate Professor, Education
Sabbatical Fall 2017

FICCO, Darlene F. (Lena)
BA University of New Hampshire
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Psychological Science

FIEDLER, Steven L.
BS Michigan Technological University
MS University of California
PhD University of California
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

FINN, Teresa A.
BS Framingham State University
MS University of Massachusetts/Worcester
Instructor, Nursing

FISKE, Jane
BM New England Conservatory
MM New England Conservatory
DMA Boston University
Professor, Humanities/Music

FLINT, Petri
AB Harvard University
BFA Massachusetts College of Art
MFA Tufts University
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Graduate Program Chairperson, Humanities/Art

FRATANTONIO, Renée R.
BA Worcester State University
MLIS University of Rhode Island
Assistant Librarian, Library

GAROFOLI, Laura M.
BA Fairfield University
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Psychological Science

GIM, Lisa
BA Georgetown University
MA University of California at Berkeley
PhD Brown University
Professor and Chairperson, English Studies

GODIN, Jeff T.
BS Bridgewater State University
MS Bridgewater State University
PhD University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, Exercise & Sports Science
Sabbatical Fall 2017

GOLDMAN, Cheryl K.
BA University of Louisville
MS University of Connecticut
PhD University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, Psychological Science

GOLDSTEIN, Stephen D.
BS Boston University
MFA Boston University
Associate Professor, Communications Media

GORDON, Elizabeth S.
BS University of Washington
PhD University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Earth and Geographic Sciences

GOVINDAN , Meledath
BSC University of Calicut
MSC University of Calicut
MS University of Kentucky
PhD University of Georgia
Professor, Chemistry
Chairperson, Biology/Chemistry
Sabbatical Spring 2018

GRAY, Patrice K.
BA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MA Emory University
PhD Emory University
Professor, English Studies

GREEN, Nancy M.
BS Bates College
BSN Regis College
MSN Regis College
Instructor, Nursing

GREENWOOD, Michael T.
BS Northeastern University
MBA Suffolk University
PhD Capella University
Professor, Business Administration

GRIMM, Lisa M
BS University of Washington
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Post Baccalaureate Undergraduate
Program Manager and Graduate Program Chairperson, Biology

GROMETSTEIN, Randall P.
BA Swarthmore College
JD Boston University
PhD Northeastern University
Professor Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

GUSTASON, Carolyn
BS Fitchburg State College
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Nursing

HARRIS, Robert G.
BA Colgate University
MFA University of California
Professor, Communications Media

HARVEY, Jonathan
BA Earlham College
MM Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
DMA University of Connecticut
Assistant Professor, Humanities

HEIKKINEN, David J.
BS University of Maine at Farmington
MS University of Maine
PhD Springfield College
Assistant Professor Exercise & Sports Science

HEILIGENSTEIN, Janna X.
BA University of Wisconsin
MS University of Wisconsin
PhD University of Wisconsin
Assistant Professor, Education

HIGDON, Gerald M.
AB Villa Madonna College
MA University of Kentucky
MBA Northeastern University
PhD Lehigh University
Professor, Mathematics
Sabbatical Spring 2018

HILLIARD, Timothy S.
BA Keene State University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

HOBERMAN, Michael B.
BA Reed College
MA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, English Studies
Sabbatical Spring 2018

HOEY, Margaret T.
BS Emory University
PhD University of North Carolina
Professor, Biology

HOLLINGSWORTH, Beverley A.
BS CUNY York College
MBA St. John’s University
PhD Walden University
Professor, Business Administration
Graduate Program Chair, Online MBA

HOVE, Michael J.
BA Washington University
MA Ludwig-Max University, Germany
PhD Cornell University
Assistant Professor, Psychological Science

HOWARD, Anne M.
BS University of Connecticut
MEd Boston College
PhD Brandeis University
Professor and Graduate Program Chairperson, Special Education Severe Disabilities and Guided Studies

HOWE, Randy P.
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University
EdD Boston University
Professor, Communications Media

HUANG, Jane X.
BE Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
MRP Washington State University
PhD University of Idaho
Professor, Earth and Geographic Sciences

JACKSON, Asher I.
BA University of California, Berkeley
MS Simmons College
Assistant Librarian and Library Program Area Chair (LPAC), Library

JEFFKO, Walter G.
BS University of Bridgeport
MA Fordham University
PhD Fordham University
Professor, Humanities/Philosophy

JEWELL, Katherine Rye
BA Vanderbilt University
MA Boston University
PhD Boston University
Assistant Professor, History

JOSEPH, Ruth M.
BS Ohio University
MEd Boston College
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Chairperson, Education

KARBASIOUN, Keyvan
BA University of Kansas
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MA University of Kansas
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor, Humanities/Languages

KAUL, Sanjay
BS University of Jammu
MS University of Jammu
MS University of Pennsylvania
PhD Indian Institute of Technology
Professor and Chairperson, Industrial Technology

KELLNER, Lynne A.
BA City College of New York
MEd University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Human Services

KEYSER, Wendy
BA Carleton College
MEd University of Massachusetts/Amherst
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, English Studies

KILPATRICK, Elizabeth D.
BA Macalester College
PhD University of Massachusetts/Worcester
Assistant Professor, Biology

KIM, Kay Kwahngsoo
BS Chung-Ang University
MBA Chung-Ang University
MBA University of Bridgeport
ScD University of New Haven
Professor, Business Administration

KOURTONINA, Natasha
PhD Moscow State University
PhD University of Utrecht and University of Amsterdam
Associate Professor, Computer Science

KRASNER, Jon
BA Muehlenburg College
MFA Boston University
Associate Professor, Communications Media

KRELL, Megan M.
BA Northeastern University
MA University of Connecticut
PhD University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Human Services
Sabbatical Spring 2018

KRIESER, Ronald J.
BA Clark University
PhD Dartmouth College
Associate Professor, Biology

KRISHNAMURTHY, Aruna
BA University of Delhi
MA University of Delhi
PhD University of Florida
Professor, English Studies

KRISHNAMURTHY, Mathangi
B. Pharm. The Tamil Nadu
Dr. MGR Medical University, India
PhD University of Tennessee
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

LAFRANCE, Denise L.
BS Fitchburg State University
MEd Lesley College
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Education

LANDER, Frits
Academy Engineer Engineering Academy of Denmark
Associate Professor, Computer Science

LAYTIN, Peter
BA University of Wisconsin
MA State University of New York at Buffalo
Professor, Communications Media

LEBLANC, Linda M.
BS Bentley College
MLIS University of Rhode Island
MBA Fitchburg State University
Librarian, Library
Sabbatical Fall 2017

LEE, M. Zachary
BA University of California Santa Cruz
MFA Boston University
Associate Professor, Communications Media

LEONARD, Lori L.
BS Worcester State University
MS Northeastern University
SCIS Education Specialist Nova Southeastern University
Instructor, Mathematics

LEVINE, Sara P.
BA Brandeis University
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Director of the Honors Program and
Professor and Chairperson, Psychological Science

LEVY, Benjamin A.
BA Franklin and Marshall College
MS University of Tennessee
PhD University of Tennessee (expected 5/16)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

LIEBERMAN, Benjamin D.
BA Yale University
MA University of Chicago
PhD University of Chicago
Professor, History

LINK, Laurie
BS Framingham State University
MEd Fitchburg State University
EdD Regis College
Assistant Professor, Education

LOMBARD, Melissa
BA Hobart and William Smith Colleges
MS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PhD University of New Hampshire
Assistant Professor, Earth and Geographic Sciences

LORENCOVA, Viera
BA Univerzita Komenskehd Slovakia
MA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chairperson, Communications Media

LUDLAM, John P.
BS Gordon College
PhD University of Arkansas
Associate Professor, Biology
Sabbatical Spring 2018

MABEE, Frank P.
BA University of Tennessee
MA University of So. California
PhD University of So. California
Associate Professor, English Studies

MAHADEV, Nadimpalli
MA University of Waterloo
PhD University of Waterloo
Professor, Computer Science

MALDARI, Monica M.
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS University of Wisconsin
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

MANI, Nirajan
BE Tribhuvan University
MS University of Nevada
PhD University of Nebraska
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology

MARIOLIS, Tara M.
BS Hartwick College
MS Boston University
PhD(c) University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Nursing

MARR, Christa M.
BA University of Southern Maine
MA Clark University
PhD Clark University
Assistant Professor, Economics

MARTYNIUK, Irene A.
BA Kent State University
MA Kent State University
PhD University of South Carolina
Professor, English Studies

McALOON, Joseph E.
BA University of New Hampshire
MBA University of South Dakota
MSPA University of Massachusetts/Boston
Associate Professor and Chairperson, and MBA Program Chair, Business Administration

McCARTHY, Kevin M.
BA Tufts University
MFA Boston University
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

McCORMACK, Philip D.
BA Fitchburg State University
MA University of Massachusetts/Lowell
PhD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

McELVAIN, Richard C.
BA Marquette University
MFA Boston University
Professor, Communications Media/Theater

McKAY, Linda J.
BSN St. Anselm’s College
MS Russell Sage
Professor, Undergraduate RN to BS in Nursing Program Manager, Graduate Program Chairperson, Nursing

McMENAMY, Jannette M.
BA College of the Holy Cross
MA Clark University
PhD Clark University
Professor, Psychological Science

MINER, Zachary
BS Ithaca College
MA State University of New York, Albany
PhD State University of New York, Albany
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences

MOODY, Kyle A.
BS Western Kentucky University
MA Miami University
PhD University of Iowa
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

MOORE, Sarah (Sally) B.
BA Vassar College
BFA Massachusetts College of Art
MFA Massachusetts College of Art
Associate Professor, Humanities/Art

MORGAN, Kelly C.
AA Casper College
BA Viterbo College
MFA Case Western Reserve University
Professor, Communications Media/Theater

MORRISON, Francis D.
BA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
JD Boston College
Assistant Professor, Business Administration

MOSER, Joseph P.
BFA Emerson College
MA University of Texas at Austin
PhD University of Texas at Austin
Associate Professor and Undergraduate Program Manager, English Studies

MRVICA, Ann R.
BA Ryerson Polytechnical Institute
MEd Worcester State University
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Communications Media

MUGHAL, Maqsood Ali
BS Sirsyed University of Engineering and Technology
MS Arkansas State University
PhD Arkansas State University
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology

MUNSON, Wayne E.
BFA University of Connecticut, School of Fine Arts
MA University of Connecticut, School of Fine Arts
PhD New York University
Professor, Communications Media

MURRAY, Nancy L.
BS Fitchburg State University
MEd Fitchburg State University
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Associate Professor, Chairperson, and Graduate Program Chairperson, Special Education Moderate Disabilities

MURRAY, Thomas J.
BA Iona College
MA Harvard University
PhD Harvard University
Professor, English Studies
Sabbatical Fall 2017

MUSTAFA, Abdel Gabar
BCE Calicut University, Kerala, India
MS Northwestern University
PhD Brown University
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology

NASTASEE-CARDER, Angela
BA West Chester State College
MA Ball State University
PhD Penn State University
Associate Professor, English Studies/Speech

NELKEN, Les D.
BA Brandeis University
M.Arch University of Colorado
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

NICHOLS, Joann B.
BJ University of Missouri
MEd Rivier College
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Associate Professor, Education

NOLAN, John
BA University of Maryland/College Park
BM Berklee College of Music
MM University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Instructor, Humanities

NOONAN, James T.
BS Suffolk University
MBA Suffolk University
MSBE Suffolk University
PhD Southern California University
Professor, Business Administration

NOSEK, Michael T.
BS University of Lowell
PhD Tufts University
Professor, Biology

NWANKWO, Jason
BS University of Nigeria
MS University of Wisconsin
PhD University of Wisconsin
Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Sociology

O’CONNOR, Aisling M.
BS University of Limerick
PhD University of Limerick
Associate Professor, Chemistry

ÖZAY, Özge
BS Middle East Technical University, Turkey
PhD University of Utah
Assistant Professor, Economics

PACKARD, Sherry M.
BA Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA)
MLIS Drexel University
Assistant Librarian, Library

PARISI, Lindsay R.
BS Springfield College
PhD Springfield College
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

PARSONS, Reid A.
BS Cornell University
PhD University of California, Santa Cruz
Assistant Professor, Earth and Geographic Sciences
Educational Leave 2017-2018, 2018-2019

PAUL, John J.
BRE William Tyndale College
MA Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
MA University of Wisconsin
PhD University of Wisconsin
Professor, History

PEREIRA, Audrey S.
BS Fitchburg State University
MSCIS Bentley University
PhD Walden University
Associate Professor, Business Administration

PICONE, CHRISTOPHER M.
BA College of the Holy Cross
PhD University of Michigan
Professor, Biology/Chemistry

RAILTON, Benjamin, A.
BA Harvard University
PhD Temple University
Professor, English Studies

REEVES, Rene R.
AS Community Technical College
BA University of Connecticut
MA University of Wisconsin
PhD University of Wisconsin
Professor, History

REHRIG, Erin M.
BS Bloomburg University
MS Penn State University Park
MEd Penn State University Park
PhD University of Missouri
Associate Professor, Biology

REIS, Jenna M.
BA Emmanuel College
MS University of Rhode Island
PhD University of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

ROBERTS, Charles R.
BA Goddard College
MFA Tufts University
Professor, Communications Media

ROBEY, Jessica C.
BFA San Francisco Academy of Art College
MA University of California, Santa Barbara
PhD University of California, Santa Barbara
Associate Professor, Humanities/Art History
Undergraduate Program Manager and Graduate Program Chairperson, Interdisiciplinary Studies

ROLLINS, Sean M.
BS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
PhD Ohio State University
Associate Professor, Biology

RYAN, Kori A.
BS Northeastern University
MS California State University
MA/PsyD Alliant International University
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Human Services

SAMULAK, Billy M.
BS University of Michigan
MS University of Michigan
PhD University of Michigan
Assistant Professor, Chemistry

SAREFIELD, Daniel C.
BA Miami University
MA Ohio State University
PhD Ohio State University
Associate Professor, Graduate Program Chairperson, History

SCANNELL, Ann E.
BSN Villanova University
MSN Catholic University
ND Case Western Reserve University
Professor, Nursing

SCAPPARONE, Renee M.
AS Mount Wachusett Community College
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Anna Maria College
DBA University of Phoenix Online
Associate Professor, Business Administration

SCHILLING, Hildur E.
BA Southern Methodist University
MA Southern Methodist University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Psychological Science

SCHILLING, Thomas, H.
BS Fitchburg State University
ALM Harvard University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Psychological Science

SCHOENFELD, Thomas A.
BA Lawrence University
MS Rutgers University
PhD Rutgers University
Associate Professor, Biology

SETHI, Ricky J.
BA University of California
MS University of Southern California
PhD University of California
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

SHANE, Christine L.
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS Syracuse University
PhD Brandeis University
Professor and Chairperson, Behavioral Sciences
Manager, Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program

SHAPIRO, Robert L.
BA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS Fitchburg State University
PhD Simmons College
Assistant Professor, Graduate Program Chair, Education

SHIELDS, Allison P.
BSN Fitchburg State University
MS University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Instructor, Nursing

SIDES, Charles H.
BA Clemson University
MA Clemson University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Communications Media

SNYDER, Britton R.
BFA Berklee College of Music
MFA Lesley University
Assistant Professor, Communications Media/Game Design

SPERO, Joshua B.
BA Brandeis University
MA University of Michigan
PhD Johns Hopkins University
Professor, Social Sciences/Political Science

STAAB, Peter L.
BS University of Utah
MS University of Colorado
PhD University of Colorado
Professor, Mathematics

STONE, Deborah A.
BSN Texas Women’s University
MS Fitchburg State University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Nursing

STRITTMATTER, Connie
BA Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MLS Kent State University
MBA W.P. Carey School of Business
Associate Librarian

SULLIVAN, Annette S.
BS Salem State College
MA Fitchburg State College
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Associate Professor, Education

SVOLBA, David Morgan
BA Salisbury University
MA Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
PhD University of Chicago
Associate Professor, Humanities/Philosophy

SYLVIA, John (J.J.)
BA Mississippi State University
MA The University of Southern Mississippi
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

TAKEHANA, Elisabet O.
BA California State University
MA California State University
PhD University of Florida
Assistant Professor, English Studies

TALANIAN, Jason L.
BA California State University
MS California State University
PhD University of Guelpl, Canada
Associate Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

TARALLO, Donald J. Jr.
BA Clark University
MFA Rhode Island School of Design
Associate Professor, Communications Media

THOMAS, Teresa Fava
BS Fitchburg State University
MA Clark University
PhD Clark University
Professor, History

TOBIN, Samuel F.
BA Hampshire College
MA New School for General Studies
PhD New School for Social Research
Associate Professor, Communications Media
Sabbatical Spring 2018

TRACY, Kisha G.
BA University of Evansville
MA University of Connecticut
PhD University of Connecticut
Associate Professor, English Studies

TURNBULL, Nancy C.
BA Madison College
MEd James Madison University
MLIS University of South Carolina
Associate Librarian, Library

TYNER, Scott
BA State University of New York Geneseo
MSEd The College of Saint Rose
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Education

UBIERA, Diego I.
BA North Carolina State University
MA University of California/San Diego
PhD University of California/San Diego
Assistant Professor, English Studies

URBANSKI, Heather
BS Rowan University
MA Rowan University
PhD Lehigh University
Associate Professor, English Studies

 

WACHTEL, Joseph R.
BA John Carroll University
MA Miami University
PhD Ohio State University
Assistant Professor, History

WADSWORTH, Susan M.
AB Colby College
MA Tufts University
MFA Cranbrook Academy of Art
Professor, Humanities/Art

WALSH, Elizabeth R.
BA Northern Michigan University
JD University of Wyoming
MA University at Albany
MLS University at Albany
PhD University at Albany
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

WARMOUTH, Jeffrey E.
BA University of Michigan
MFA Tufts University
Professor, Communications Media

WEHE, Amy L.
BA Drake University
PhD Iowa State University
Professor, Mathematics

WEISS, David P.
BSW University of Illinois
MA San Diego State University
PhD Claremont Graduate University
Associate Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

WEIZER, Paul I.
BA Temple University
MA Temple University
PhD Temple University
Professor, Political Science

WELSH, Daniel P.
BS St. Thomas Aquinas College
MS Bowling Green State University
PhD University of Illinois
Assistant Professor, Biology

WHITFIELD, Wayne A.
BA The George Washington University
MA The George Washington University
PhD University of Maryland
Associate Professor and Graduate Program Chairperson, Technology Education

WIEBE, RICHARD P.
BA Binghamton University
JD Buffalo Law School
MA University of Arizona
PhD University of Arizona
Professor and Undergraduate Program Manager, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice

WIGMORE, Danielle M.
BS Skidmore College
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Exercise & Sports Science

WILLIAMS, Eric
BA Cornell University
PhD Cornell University
Assistant Professor, Biology/Chemistry

WILLIAMS, Mark
BA Kentucky Wesleyan College
MDiv Vanderbilt University
MSW University of Washington
PhD University of Washington
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences

WRIGHT, Sarah E.
BS California Polytechnic State University
PhD Dartmouth College
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

YU, Jiang
BS University of Science and Technology of China
MS Western Michigan University
PhD Western Michigan University
Professor, Earth and Geographic Sciences

ZEKERIA, Abdulkeni A.
BS University of Asmara
MS University of Wyoming
PhD Howard University
Associate Professor, Mathematics

Part-Time Faculty

MSCSA Contract:
The Nursing department may hire part-time permanent positions in Nursing.

MESKAUSKAS, Lola M.
BSN Fitchburg State University
MSN Fitchburg State University
MEd Worcester State University
Part-time Instructor, Nursing

Adjunct Undergraduate Faculty (Evening)

All Fitchburg State University Undergraduate Faculty members by virtue of their university appointment are eligible to teach in the Division of Continuing Education. In addition, membership on the Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty for Continuing Education is open, by invitation, to qualified and competent experts, external to the Fitchburg State University faculty, who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas, and who have taught a minimum of eight undergraduate course during the previous three academic years. Undergraduate part-time faculty are recruited to teach courses for faculty who are on sabbatical or leaves of absence.  The list of adjunct Continuing Education (Evening) faculty teaching in a given semester will be posted on the Academic Affairs website: www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/academic-affairs/graduate-and-continuing-education-adjunct-faculty/.

Adjunct Undergraduate Faculty (Day)

Each semester, the university hires adjunct faculty members to teach additional sections of courses in the departments. The number of adjuncts each semester is based on need. Adjuncts typically have completed  a master’s degree in their field ofspecialization although many have doctorates. For some areas of specialization such as nursing and industrial technology, undergraduate adjuncts may have a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience. Faculty who teach three consecutive semesters at the university are identified as unit members under the contract. Since the catalog is posted to the website once a year, the list of adjunct faculty teaching in a given semester will be posted on the Academic Affairs website at www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/academic-affairs/part-time-day-faculty/ .

Professors Emeriti

ADDORISIO, RoseAnne
MEd Professor Emerita of Education

ALBERGHENE, Janice
PhD Professor Emerita of English Studies

ANTILLA, Faith
Emerita Librarian

ARMSTRONG, Edward
MS Professor Emeritus of Biology

ANGELINI, Joseph A.
CAGS Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

BARBARESI, Patricia
PhD Professor Emerita of Education

BARBATO, James
PhD Professor Emeritus of Geography and Earth Science

BARKER, William
PhD Professor Emeritus of English

BATTINELLI, Thomas
EdD Professor Emeritus of Exercise Science

BERNSTEIN, Alan
PhD Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Science

BLAKE, Simone
Emerita Librarian

BOISVERT, Dorothy
EdD Professor Emeritus of Biology

BOND, George
PhD Professor Emeritus of Biology

BOURN, Colin
MA Professor Emeritus of English

BROWNING, Grainger
PhD Professor Emeritus of Sociology

BURKE, John
PhD Professor Emeritus of Foreign Languages

CAMMUSO, Barbara
PhD Professor Emerita of Nursing

CARPENTER, Joseph
MEd Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

CARSON, Norman
MS Professor Emeritus of History

CASEY, Elizabeth Ross
EdD Professor Emerita of Education

CHAMPLIN, Robert
PhD Professor Emeritus of Geology

COLBERT, James
PhD Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

CONDIKE, George
PhD Professor Emeritus of Chemistry

CONDON, Richard
EdM Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

COSGROVE, Christine
PhD Professor Emerita of Mathematics

COX, Catherine
AM Professor Emerita of Geography

CROSSON-TOWER, Cynthia
EdD Professor Emerita of Human Services

CROWLEY, Harry L.
EdD Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Science

CUNNINGHAM, Lee
DPE Professor Emeritus of Physical Education

DECESARE, Richard A.
PhD Professor Emeritus of Philosophy

DEAN, Veva K.
PhD Professor Emerita of Geography

DENIKE, Lee
PhD Professor Emeritus of Communications/Media

DRISCOLL, Edward F.
PhD Professor Emeritus of Industrial Arts

FARIAS, Joseph C.
MEd Professor Emeritus of Industrial Arts

FLYNN, Katherine
MSEd Professor Emerita of Special Education

FREDETTE, Norman
EdD Professor Emeritus of Physics

FREDETTE, Sheila
EdD Professor Emerita of Nursing

GARDULA, Robert
PhD Professor Emeritus of Geography

GAUMOND, John
MEd Professor Emeritus of Education

GERECKE, Lillian
MS Emerita Librarian

GIOVINO, Rosemarie
EdD Professor Emerita of Special Education

GLOBIANA, Carol
PhD Professor Emerita of Psychology

GOLDMAN, William J.
EdD Professor Emeritus of Special Education

GRABAR, Terry
PhD Professor Emerita of English

GUINDON, Francis X.
EdD Professor Emeritus

HANLEY, Mary Ann
EdD Professor Emerita of Psychology

HARTE, Lloyd
EdD Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

HASKINS, Elizabeth M.
MS Professor Emerita of Mathematics

HETZEL, Charles
PhD Professor Emeritus of Education

HOROWITZ, Lillian
EdM Professor Emerita of English

HOTCHKISS, Anita
PhD Professor Emerita of Psychology

KEMPERS, Margot
PhD Professor of Behavioral Sciences

KING, Mary
EdD Professor of Behavioral Sciences

KOKERNAK, Robert
PhD Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

KRAWIEC, Bernice M.
MS Professor Emerita of Nursing

LEE, Robert R.
EdD Professor Emeritus of Humanities

LIGHT, Barry
EdD Professor Emeritus of Mathematics

LOCKE, Norman C.
MEd Professor Emeritus of Communications/Media

MCCAFFREY, Marilyn
PhD Professor Emerita of English

MADDEN, Barbara
EdD Professor Emerita of Nursing

MANEY, Elizabeth
MEd Professor Emerita of Education

MICCICHE, Pasquale
PhD Professor Emeritus of History

MILLER, Frederick R.
MEd, CAGS Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

MILLER, George
PhD Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education

MILLER-JACOBS, Sandra
EdD Professor Emerita of Special Education

MOON, John V.
PhD Professor Emeritus of History

MOORE, Jeanne
PhD Professor Emerita of Languages

MORELAND, Hattie W.
EdD Professor Emerita of Special Education

MURPHY, Caroline A.
PhD Professor Emerita of Economics

NEUNHERZ, Rose Marie
MS Professor Emerita of Biology

NORTON, Donald
PhD Professor Emeritus of History and Political Science

OUELLETTE, Janice
Emerita Librarian

PALLY, Erwin
PhD Professor Emeritus of English

PHELPS, Edson
MEd Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

POWERS, Barbara
EdD Professor Emerita of Nursing

POWERS, Francis P.
EdD Professor Emeritus of Education

ROACHE, Mary L.
EdM Professor Emerita of Education

RYDER, David
EdD Professor Emeritus of Communications/Media

SCHMIDT, Donald
PhD Professor Emeritus of Biology

SEMERJIAN, Harry
EdD Professor Emeritus of Music

SHAUGHNESSY, Robert
MNS Professor Emeritus of Computer Science

SIMMONS, Anna G.
AM Professor Emerita of Geography

SIPILA, Signe Antila
EdM Professor Emerita of Education

SPENCER, Richard
PhD Professor Emeritus of Psychology

THERRIEN, Stephen
MNS Professor Emeritus of Industrial Technology

THOMAS, Edmund
PhD Professor Emeritus of History

THOMAS, Howard
PhD Professor Emeritus of Biology

WAGNER, A. Lynne
EdD Professor Emerita of Nursing

WAGNER, Shirley A.
PhD Professor Emerita of Political Science

WIEGERSMA, Nancy
PhD Professor Emerita of Economics

WILLIAMS, Susan
PhD Professor Emerita of History

WORFOLK, Jean
EdD Professor Emerita of Nursing

YEE, Nancy
PhD Professor Emerita of English

ZOTTOLI, Robert
PhD Professor Emeritus of Biology

Administrators Emeriti

ROBERT FOLEY
Director of the Library

MICHAEL RIVARD
Vice President for Finance Emeritus

MICHELE ZIDE, EdD
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Emerita

ROBERT V. ANTONUCCI
President Emeritus

Trustees and Administrators

Board of Trustees

DONALD R. IRVING
Chairman, 3/1/21

ANNA MARIA CLEMENTI
Vice Chair, 3/1/19

LYNN M. BARRIEAU
3/1/22

ABIGAIL COCHRAN
Student Trustee, 6/30/18

MARTIN F. CONNORS, JR.
7/31/17

CAROLYN E. CROWLEY STIMPSON
3/1/20

MICHAEL A. MAHAN
Clerk, 7/31/17

DELFI L. NIETO
3/1/21

FRANK M. O’DONNELL
Elected Alumni, 3/2/22

C. DEBORAH PHILLIPS
3/1/19

GLADYS RODRIGUEZ-PARKER
3/1/19

 

Office of the President

RICHARD S. LAPIDUS
President
BS Indiana University-Bloomington
MS California State University-Long Beach
PhD University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Certificate in Management and Leadership in Education, Harvard School of Education

GAIL DOIRON
Special Assistant to the President

Athletics

SUE E. LAUDER
Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
BS State University of New York at Cortland
MS Syracuse University

MEREDITH MacDONALD
Assistant Director, Compliance Officer and Head Softball Coach
BS Endicott College
M.Ed. Springfield College

BETTIANN MICHALIK
Assistant Director/Sports Information Director
BS Salem State College
MS United States Sports Academy

REBECCA SHERSNOW
Staff Associate, Athletic Trainer
BS Castleton State College
MS University of New Hampshire

TODD SOULIERE
Assistant Director, Sports Medicine
BA Lyndon State College
MS Springfield College

RICHARD TERRIO
Staff Assistant, Equipment Manager and Women’s Lacrosse Coach
BS Northeastern University

Student Affairs

LAURA BAYLESS
BA Denison University
MS Miami University
PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Vice President of Student Affairs

Expanding Horizons

JASON SMITH
Director, Expanding Horizons
BS Plymouth State University
MEd Merrimack College

LAUREN CLIFFORD
Staff Assistant, Peer Mentor Counselor
BS University of Maine
MEd Merrimack College

ELIZABETH SWARTZ
Staff Assistant, Peer Mentor Counselor

Recreational Services

BRADLEY COHRS
Director, Recreation Center
BBA University of Iowa
MA University of Iowa

BRITTANY RENDE
Staff Assistant, Recreation Center
BS College of Williams and Mary

Student Conduct

WILLIAM CUMMINGS, III
Assistant Dean of Student and Academic Life and Conduct
BA Central Connecticut University
MS New England College
EdD New England College

Student Development and Residential Life

JAMIE COCHRAN
Staff Assistant/Coordinator, Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Educational Fellowship

LAURA CROTEAU
Associate Director of Housing and Residential Services
BA Bridgewater State College
MS Northeastern University 

SHANE FRANZEN
Associate Director, Student Development and Campus Center
BA University of Charleston
MEd Fitchburg State University

KRISTIN HELM
Staff Assistant, Area Coordinator
BA Bridgewater State University

NATHAN KNIGHT
Staff Assistant, Area Coordinator
BS Bay State College
MS Northeastern University

KRISTIN MURPHY
Director of Housing and Residential Services
BS Bridgewater State University
M.Ed. Suffolk University

HENRY PARKINSON, III
Associate Dean of Student Development
BS Quinnipiac University
EdD Sacred Heart University

KRISTINA POLK
Staff Assistant, Area Coordinator
BA Albion College
MS Northeastern University

Student Support Services

ELIZABETH BASINER, PA-C
Assistant Director, Physician Assistant Certified
BS College of the Holy Cross
MS Northeastern University

KATRINA DURHAM
Director, Disability Services
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

MARTHA FAVRE
Director of Health Services
BS Tufts University
BSN Salem State University
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst

ELIZABETH FINEBERG
Associate Director of Counseling Services
BA Indiana University
MSW Simmons School of Social Work

ROBERT A. HYNES
Assistant Dean for Student Support Services/Director of Counseling Services
BA Rutgers University
MA Hofstra University
PhD Hofstra University

JULIE MAKI
Staff Assistant, Disability Services
BS Fitchburg State University

FRANCINE MENENDEZ-APONTE
Staff Assistant, Disability Services
BS Boston University

LAUREN O’BRIEN
Assistant Director, Counseling Services
BS University of New Hampshire
MA Leslie University

Upward Bound

ADAM KEESE
Staff Assistant, Upward Bound
BS Fitchburg State University

JULIE PRIMEAU
Director, Upward Bound
BSED Fitchburg State University

External Affairs/Public Relations

Campus Police

MICHAEL CLOUTIER
Associate Director, Chief of Police
AS Becker College
BS Becker College
MPA Clark University

DONALD BRICKMAN, JR.
Staff Assistant, Police Lieutenant
AS Becker College
BS Anna Maria College
MA Anna Maria College

WILLIAM FISHER
Staff Assistant, Police Lieutenant

LISA LANE
Police Concentration Academy Director
BA University of New Hampshire
MS Fitchburg State University

Special Events and Cultural Affairs

JESSICA M. AUGAT
Director of Special Projects
BS, Fitchburg State University

Marketing and Integrated Communications

MARILYN SIDERWICZ
Executive Director of Marketing and Integrated Communications
BS Syracuse University
MBA Boston University

MATTHEW BRUUN
Director of Public Relations
BA Syracuse University
MS Fitchburg State University

KELLY NORRIS
Director, Marketing
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

MATTHEW SERAFINI
Staff Assistant, Digital Content Specialist
BS Fitchburg State University

Human Resources and Payroll Services

JESSICA L. MURDOCH
Associate Vice President, Human Resources & Affirmative Action
ABA Mount Wachusett Community College
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

KIMBERLY PAGE
Associate Director, Human Resources
BA University of Southern Maine
MEd Springfield College

DOREEN BEAULIEU
Payroll Operations Manager

JOSSY BRACK
Staff Associate, Onboarding and Benefits Coordinator

KELLI LUNDGREN
Staff Assistant, Human Resources

PAMELA J. MAYOU
Staff Assistant, Coordinator of Contract Employment/GCE
BS Bentley College

Information Technology

STEVE SWARTZ
Assistant Vice President, Chief Information Officer
BS Wright State University
MBA Xavier University

MICHAEL BOBER
Staff Assistant, Banner Finance Liasion
BA Fitchburg State University

PAMELA BOUDREAU
Staff Assistant, Senior Graphic Designer
AS Mount Wachusett Community College

ERIC BOUGHTON
Staff Assistant, Information Security Administrator
BS, Fitchburg State University

ANTHONY CHILA
Staff Assistant, Technology Department
BS University of Lowell

STEFAN DODD
Director, OneCard and Telecommunication Services
BS Fitchburg State University

JULIE DUNLAP LEPOER
Staff Assistant, Technology Department
BM Berklee College of Music
MS Fitchburg State University

MICHAEL D. FERREIRA
Staff Associate, Technology Department
BS Fitchburg State University

RODNEY GAUDET
Staff Associate, Technology Department
BS Fitchburg State University

SHERRY HOREANOPOULOS
Staff Associate, Information Security Officer
Mass College of Art
BA Montserrat College of Visual Art

CHERYL JOHNSTON
Staff Associate, Technology Department
AS Mount Wachusett Community College

BRION KEAGLE
Assistant Director of IT Core Services
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MS John Hopkins University

DAVID NIEMI
Staff Assistant
BS, Southern New Hampshire University

JENNIE PAO
Staff Associate, Technology Department
BA National Chung-Hsin University
MS University of Massachusetts/Lowell

HEATHER J. PELLERIN
Staff Associate, Technology Department
BS Fitchburg State University

SHERRI PITTMAN
Staff Associate, Data Integration Specialist
BA Fitchburg State University

JAMES ROGER
Chief Technology Officer
Journeyman

SHARON SMITH
Staff Assistant, Reporting Specialist
BS Fitchburg State University

RONDA THOMPSON
Assistant Director of IT User Services
AS New Hampshire Community Technical College
BS Keene State College
MS Antioch University New England

SHERYL WOLNIK
Staff Assistant, Instructional Technologist
BA University of Massachusetts Amherst
MA Clark University

Academic Affairs

ALBERTO CARDELLE
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
BS Tulane University
MPH Boston University
PhD University of Miami

CATHERINE CANNEY
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
BS Bridgewater State University
MEd Fitchburg State University
EdD New England College

JOANNE RIVARD
Staff Assistant to VPAA

DERESA WEBB
Staff Assistant, Academic Affairs
AS Mount Wachusett Community College
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

Academic Deans

FRANCA BARRICELLI
Dean of Arts and Sciences
BA Scripps College
MA University of Wisconsin Madison
PhD University of Wisconsin Madison

BECKY COPPER-GLENZ
Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
BA Carroll College
MA Saint Mary’s University
EdD Saint Mary’s University

BRUNO HICKS
Dean of Education
BS University of Maine
MS Leslie College
EdD University of Maine

JOHN SCHAUMLOFFEL
Dean of Health and Natural Sciences
BA Castleton State College
MS Washington State University
PhD Washington State University

Education Unit

BRUNO HICKS
Dean of Education
BS University of Maine
MS Leslie College
EdD University of Maine

PIERINA MURRAY
Staff Assistant, School Nurse, McKay Campus School
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

MARIA LOURDES RAMIREZ
Associate Dean/Principal, McKay Campus
BS Atlantic Union College
MEd Framingham State College

Center for Excellence in Education

LYNN D’AGOSTINO
Staff Associate, Field Placement and Partnership Coordinator
BA Connecticut College
MEd Framingham State University

JASON MILES
Director of Education Unit Accountability and Licensure
BA Kenyon College
MEd Lesley University

Admissions

ALEXANDRA CARDINALE
Assistant Director, Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

DANIEL CONNOLLY
Associate Director, Transfer Admission
BA Stonehill College
MEd Suffolk University

MICHELLE COTA
Staff Assistant, GCE Admissions Counselor
BS Fitchburg State University

TARA MANZELLO
Associate Director, Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

GRETCHEN MAYHEW
Assistant Director, Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University

VIVIANA SUAVITA
Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity Recruitment
BA Marist College

KIEL SZIVOS
Assistant Director, Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University

HEATHER THOMAS
Staff Assistant, Mass Transfer Coordinator
BS Fitchburg State University

Financial Aid

DENISE BRINDLE
Director, Financial Aid
AS Northern Essex Community College
BS Westfield State University

CHRISTOPHER COLE
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
BS Keene State College

ANDREA JOHNSTON
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
BA Assumption College

NANCY WHITE
Assistant Director, Financial Aid
BA Eastern Connecticut State University

ALCIRA ZADROGA
Associate Director, Financial Aid
BS Worcester State University

Student Accounts

KAREN BARROWS
Director, Student Accounts/Bursar
BA Anna Maria College
MPA Anna Maria College

Registrar

LINDA DUPELL
Registrar
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Clark University

MARK LeBLANC
Associate Registrar
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

KERRY HAFFORD
Assistant Registrar
BS University of Maine at Fort Kent

Graduate and Continuing Education

BECKY COPPER-GLENZ
Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
BA Carroll College
MA Saint Mary’s University
EdD Saint Mary’s University

BRIAN BERCIER
Associate Dean, Graduate and Continuing Education
BA Assumption College
MA Assumption College

NICOLE CHELONIS
Staff Associate, Coordinator of Online, Accelerated Programs and Compliance
BS University of Phoenix
MEd Pennsylvania State University

AMBER DESCHENES
Staff Assistant
BS Nichols College

MARILYN GAINAN
Staff Assistant, Coordinator of GCE Advising and Support Services
BA Franklin Pierce University
MEd Anna Maria College

Extended Campus and Center for Professional Studies

LISA MOISON
Director, Extended Campus and Center for Professional Studies
BS Fitchburg State Univeristy
MA Mercy College
EdD Fielding Graduate University

DANIELLE LANGDON
Staff Assistant
BS Green Mountain College
MS University of Wisconsin

Institutional Research and Planning

PAMELA McCAFFERTY
Assistant Vice President
BA Colgate University
MA Tufts University

MERRI INCITTI
Director of Assessment
BS Virginia State University
MBA Virginia Commonwealth University

NANCY ROBILLARD
Staff Associate
BS Fitchburg State University
MA Fitchburg State University

LECIA SCHUSTER
Staff Associate, Systems Technology/Report Manager

ANTHONY WILCOX
Director, Institutional Effectiveness and Research
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

International Education

NELLY WADSWORTH
Director, International Education
BA Bicol University
MA Leslie University

Library and Academic Support Services

SEAN GOODLET
Interim Dean of Library and Academic Support Center
BA University of Texas
MA Texas Tech University
MA University of Oregon
PhD University of Oregon

Career Counseling and Advising Center

ERIN C. KELLEHER
Director, Career Counseling and Advising Center
BA Western New England College
MEd Springfield College

HEATHER BEAM
Staff Associate/Academic Advisor/Coach
BA Parsons College, Fairfield Iowa
MA Anna Maria College

LINDSAY CARPENTER-CONNORS
Staff Assistant, Academic and Career Coach
BA Clark University
MA Clark University

SHAYNE KOPLOWITZ
Staff Assistant, Academic and Career Coach
BA Central Connecticut State University
MS Central Connecticut State University

ANDREW LINSCOTT
Staff Assistant, Academic and Career Coach
MTS Boston University

Tutoring, Testing and Placement

CHRISTINE COFFIN
Director of Peer Services, Placement and Testing Center
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MBA University of Massachusetts/Boston

Nursing

SARAH BLOOD
Staff Assistant, LPN to BS/RN to BS Coordinator
BS in Nursing Fitchburg State University
MS Rivier University

STEPHANIE EASTON
Staff Assistant, Clinical Placement Coordinator
BS Worcester State University

CAROL McKEW
Staff Assistant, Nursing Lab and Simulation Coordinator
BS in Nursing Fitchburg State University
MBA Anna Maria College

Finance and Administration

JAY BRY
Vice President Finance and Administration
BS Purdue University
MS Purdue University 

MARY LANDI
Staff Assistant

Capital Planning and Maintenance

HEIDE MESSING
Staff Assistant, Planning and Design
BS Fitchburg State University

Administrative Services

LEAH FERNANDES
Staff Assistant, Environmental Health and Safety Officer
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MA Clark University

JEFFREY LEARY
Staff Assistant, Materials Management Manager

Operations and Maintenance

WILLIAM BARLETTA
Executive Director, Capital Planning and Maintenance
BS Merrimack College

SCOTT DAVIDSON
Staff Assistant/Trades and Work Order Manager
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Massachusetts Maritime Academy

GLEN FOX
Staff Assistant
AS Manchester Vocational Technical College

RICHARD A. McCLUSKEY
Director, Operations and Maintenance

DAVID PETRUCCI
Staff Assistant, Chief Power Plant Engineer/Building Maintenance Manager

DOUGLAS THOMAS
Director, Capital and Construction
BS Babson College

Finance

Yvonnie Malcolm
Comptroller
BA Georgia State University
MBA Anna Maria College

MELISSA DEMEREST
Staff Associate, Accounts Payable and Grants Coordinator
BS Fitchburg State University

Budgeting

HEIDI SWIFT
Director, Budgeting
AS, Mount Wachusett Community College

Procurement/Accounts Payable

MARY BETH MCKENZIE
Assistant Vice President
BA Berea College
MA Bowling Green State University

Institutional Advancement

CHRISTOPHER HENDRY
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
BA Fitchburg State University
M.B.A. Fitchburg State University

Alumni Relations

EMILY AUSTIN-BRUNS
Director, Alumni Relations
BS Syracuse University

Development

TANYA CROWLEY
Director, Annual Giving
BA University of Massachusetts

KELLY SYLVIA
Assistant Director, Donor Relations
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

Grants and Sponsored Programs

KAREN FRANK MAYS
Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs
BS Skidmore College
MEd Fitchburg State University

ALICIA CIANCIOLA
Staff Assistant, Grants Development Officer
BA College of the Holy Cross