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Fitchburg State University 2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
Fitchburg State University 2020-2021 Graduate 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

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
Associate Professor, Communications Media/Game Design

APAMO-GANNON, Jescah
B.Ed. University of Nairobi
MS.Ed. Simmons University
PhD(c) Simmons University
Assistant Professor, Education

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
Sabbatical Fall 2020

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
Associate 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
Associate Professor, Mathematics

BEATON, Karen
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Worcester State University
Instructor, Nursing

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

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

BENHARRIS, Lyndsey
BA Salve Regina University
MEd Lesley University
PhD University of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor, Education
Prog Mgr MEd in Early Childhood Education & Prog Mgr BSE Early Education & Care Program

BERG, Jennifer D.
BA University of Montana
PhD University of California, Berkley
Professor, Mathematics
On Leave until August 2022

BOBEA, Lilian
BA Universidad Autonoma Santo domingo
MA State University of NY at Binghamton
PhD Utrecht University
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences/ Criminal Justice

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

BROMBERG, Sarah
BA Brandeis University
MA Tufts University
PhD University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Professor, Humanities

BUDD, Eric N.
BA Brandeis University
MA University of Chicago
PhD University of Chicago
Professor, Political Science

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
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Sabbatical Fall 2020

CARON, Elizabeth (E.B.)
BA Stanford University
MA University of Delaware
PhD University of Delaware
Assistant Professor, Psychological Science

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
Associate Professor, Business Administration

CHATAUT, Robin
B.E. Tribhuvan University
PhD University of North Texas
Assistant Professor, Computer Science

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

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

CHISUNKA, Chola
BA University of Zambia
MA Syracuse University
PhD Syracuse University
Professor, English Studies
Program Chair Post Baccalaureate Cert in Creative Writing, MA Eng Prg

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

CLARK, Elyse
BS University of Mary Washington
PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Assistant Professor, Earth & Geographic Sciences

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

CORTEZIA, William G.
BS Barry University
MA Central Michigan
PhD Barry University
Associate Professor, Education
Program Chair M.Ed Middle School 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
Program Advisor MBA Online/On Campus program

D’AGOSTINO, Lynn
BA Connecticut College
MEd Framingham State University
Instructor, Education

DAY, Danette V.
BS Fitchburg State University
MAT Simmons College
MEd Lesley University
CAGS Fitchburg State University
EdD University of Massachusetts
Associate Professor, Education

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
Professor, History

DEPTULA, Daneen P.
BS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
MS University of Memphis
PhD University of Memphis
Professor, Psychological Science
Program Chair MS & CAGS in Counseling & CAGS IDIS Counseling/Pysch Prg

DERMER, Rachelle
BFA Arizona State University
MA Boston University
PhD Boston University
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

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 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

DRAWBRIDGE, Dara
BS Worcester State University
MA John Jay College
PhD Northeastern University
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences

DUAH, Akwasi A.
BEd University of Cape Coast, Ghana
BSN Quinnipiac University
PhD UMass Medical School
Assistant Professor, Nursing

DUNN, Melissa
BS Fitchburg State College
MS University of Massachusetts Medical School
PhD(c) University of Massachusetts Medical School
Assistant Professor, Nursing

DUPUIS, Jennifer
BS Fitchburg State University
BSN Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
MSN Framingham State University
Instructor, 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
Associate Professor, Economics

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

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
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Sabbatical Fall 2020

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
Sabbatical Spring 2021

FLINT, Petri
AB Harvard University
BFA Massachusetts College of Art
MFA Tufts University
Associate Professor, Humanities/Art
Program Co-Chair M.Ed Arts Educ, 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
Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

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

GOODLETT, Sean
BA University of Texas
MA Texas Tech University
MA University of Oregon
PhD University of Oregon
Professor, Economics History & Political Science

GORDON, Elizabeth S.
BS University of Washington
PhD University of South Carolina
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

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
Associate Professor, Biology
Program Chair MA Biology/MEd in Science Edu & Manager of Post Bacc in Biology
Sabbatical Spring 2021

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
Associate Professor Exercise & Sports Science

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

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

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

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

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

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
Sabbatical Fall 2020 & Leave Spring 2021

JACKSON, Asher I.
BA University of California, Berkeley
MS Simmons College
Associate 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
Associate Professor, History

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

KEENAN, Karen
BS University of New Hampshire
MA University of North Carolina
PhD University of Pittsburgh
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sports Science

KELLNER, Lynne A.
BA City College of New York
MEd University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Human Services
Sabbatical Fall 2020

KENDRICK, Amy
BS Saint Anselm College
MS University of Mass/ Nursing
PhD(c) University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Assistant Professor, Nursing

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

KILPATRICK, Elizabeth
BA Macalester College
PhD University of Massachusetts, School of Biomedical Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biology/Chemistry

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

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
Program Chair MA/MAT in English Program & Post -Bacc

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

KRONZIAH-SEME, Rose
BSN Howard University
MSN Walden University
PhD Walden University
Assistant Professor, Nursing

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

LEBLANC, Linda M.
BS Bentley College
MLIS University of Rhode Island
MBA Fitchburg State University
Senior Librarian and LPAC, Library

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

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 
Associate Professor, Mathematics

LEWIS MCHENGA, Nellipher
BS Kamuzu College of Nursing
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Nursing

LIEBERMAN, Benjamin D.
BA Yale University
MA University of Chicago
PhD University of Chicago
Professor and Chairperson - Economics, History and Political Science

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

LIU, Yang
BA Tianjin Polytechnic University
MS Halmstad University
PhD Southern New Hampshire University
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Program Advisor MBA Online/On Campus program

LOHMANN, John
BP Miami University
MBA Ashland University
JD College of William and Mary
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Program Advisor MBA Online/On Campus program

LORENCOVA, Viera
BA Univerzita Komenskehd Slovakia
MA University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Communications Media
Program Chair MS & Graduate Certificate in Applied Communications Prg
Sabbatical Fall 2020

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

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 and Chairperson, Computer Science

MALDARI, Monica M.
BS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
MS University of Wisconsin
EdD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Associate 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 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

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

McCUTCHEON, Michael
BS Anna Maria College
MS Western New England University
Ed.D. Rivier University
Assistant Professor, Behavioral Sciences

MCGLOTHLIN, Amy
BFA Marshall University
MM Longy School of Music
DMA Boston University
Assistant Professor, Humanities
Program Co-Chair M.Ed. in Arts Education, Music

McMENAMY, Jannette M.
BA College of the Holy Cross
MA Clark University
PhD Clark University
Professor, Psychological Science
Sabbatical Spring 2021

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
Associate Professor, Communications Media
Sabbatical Fall 2020

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

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

MUSTAFA, Abdel Gabar
BCE Calicut University, Kerala, India
MS Northwestern University
PhD Brown University
Associate Professor, Industrial Technology
Sabbatical Spring 2021

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
Associate Professor, Communications Media

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

NORTON, Rachael
BA Bowdoin College
MS University of Iowa
PhD University of Iowa
Assistant Professor, Mathematics

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

OLEKSYK, Christine
BS Northeastern University
MS Worcester State University
Instructor, Nursing

OLMSTEAD, Andrea
BFA Florida State University
MFA Massachusetts College of Art & Design
Assistant Professor, Humanities

ÖZAY, Özge
BS Middle East Technical University, Turkey
PhD University of Utah
Associate 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

PEREIRA, Audrey S.
BS Fitchburg State University
MSCIS Bentley University
PhD Walden University
Associate Professor, Business Administration
Program Chair BS & Certificate in Bus Admin program

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

RAMIREZ MARTINEZ, Eduardo
BS The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
MS The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Instructor, Mathematics

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
Sabbatical Fall 2020

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
Prog Chair BA/BS & CAGS Interdisciplinary Studies Prg

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
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Sabbatical Spring 2021

SAREFIELD, Daniel C.
BA Miami University
MA Ohio State University
PhD Ohio State University
Professor, History
Program Chair MA/MAT in History (teach out) Program

SARGENT, Denise L.
BS Fitchburg State University
MEd Lesley College
EdD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Associate Professor and Chairperson, Education

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 and Chairperson, Business Administration
Chair of Administrative Operations for Graduate & Undergraduate Business Programs

SCHILLING, Hildur E.
BA Southern Methodist University
MA Southern Methodist University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Psychological Science
Sabbatical Spring 2021

SCHILLING, Thomas, H.
BS Fitchburg State University
ALM Harvard University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Professor, Psychological Science
Sabbatical Spring 2021

SETHI, Ricky J.
BA University of California
MS University of Southern California
PhD University of California
Associate 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, Education
Program Chair MEd Guided Studies, Applied Behavior Analysis prg, CERG in Applied Behavior Analysis & CERG in Autism Spectrum Disorders

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

SIMION, Denise
BS Slippery Rock University
MLA Harvard University Extension School
PhD Universite Paul-Valery
Assistant Professor, Business Administration
Program Advisor MBA Online/On Campus prg

SNYDER, Britton R.
BFA Berklee College of Music
MFA Lesley University
Associate 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

STECKERVETZ, Lori
BS University of Wisconsin-Madison
MLS University of Wisconsin-Madison
Assistant Librarian, Library

STONE, Deborah A.
BSN Texas Women’s University
MS Fitchburg State University
PhD University of Massachusetts/Lowell
Associate Professor, Nursing
Program Chair CERG & MS in Forensic Nursing

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

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

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

SYFERT, Collin
BA University of Iowa
BS University of Iowa
MA University of Rhode Island
PhD University of Washington
Assistant Professor, English Studies

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

TAKEHANA, Elisabet O.
BA California State University
MA California State University
PhD University of Florida
Associate 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
Sabbatical Spring 2021

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

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

TURNER, Debra
BS Fitchburg State College
MA Fitchburg State College
Instructor, Education

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

UNUS, Wafa
BA Columbia College
MA University of Southern California
Ph.D Arizona State University
Assistant Professor, English Studies

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

VANASSE, Jared
BS University of Rhode Island
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
Assistant Professor, Earth & Geographic Sciences

VREELAND, Mary
BA American University
MFA Virginia Commonwealth University
Assistant Professor, Communications Media

 

WACHTEL, Joseph R.
BA John Carroll University
MA Miami University
PhD Ohio State University
Associate Professor, History
Sabbatical Spring 2021

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
Professor, Behavioral Sciences/Criminal Justice
Program Chair MS in 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
Associate Professor, Biology

WHITFIELD, Wayne A.
BA The George Washington University
MA The George Washington University
PhD University of Maryland
Professor, Technology Education
Program Manager Certificate in Plastics Technology

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
Program Chair MS in Criminal Justice

WIGMORE, Danielle M.
BS Skidmore College
MS University of Massachusetts/Amherst
PhD University of Massachusetts/Amherst
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
Associate Professor, Mathematics

YU, Hong
BS Hunan University
MEE The Catholic University of America
Ph.D The Catholic University of America
Assistant Professor, Industrial Technology

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.

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 courses 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/academic-offices/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/academic-offices/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

DEROSA, Laurie
EdD Professor Emerita

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

DEROSA, Laurie
EdD Professor Emerita of Education

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

FRANCIS, Elaine E.
EdD Professor Emerita of Education and Professional Studies

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

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, 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

NOMISHAN, Daniel
EdD Professor Emeritus of Education

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

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

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

TURK, Michael
PhD Professor Emeritus of Economics

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 V. ANTONUCCI
President Emeritus

ROBERT FOLEY
Director of the Library

MICHAEL RIVARD
Vice President for Finance Emeritus

MICHELE ZIDE, EdD
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Emerita

 

Trustees and Administrators

Board of Trustees

DONALD R. IRVING
Chairman, 3/1/21

Steven Olson
Student Trustee, 6/30/21

LYNN M. BARRIEAU
Clerk, 3/1/22

ANNA MARIA CLEMENTI
3/1/19

CAROLYN E. CROWLEY STIMPSON
3/1/20

MARTHA H. NICHOLSON
3/1/24

DELFI L. NIETO
3/1/21

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

C. DEBORAH PHILLIPS
Vice Chair, 3/1/24

DAVID C. TIERNAN
7/31/22

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

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

ANDREW GOODWIN
Staff Associate, Coordinator for Early College and Dual Enrollment
BA Framingham State College
MA Fitchburg State University

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

Student Affairs

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

NATALIA SERNA
Staff Assistant, Student Affairs

Athletics & Recreation Services

MATTHEW BURKE
Athletic Director
BS UMASS Amherst
MBA, Nichols College

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

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

JAMES McGUIRE
Staff Assistant, Strength & Cond. Coach
BS Plymouth State University
ME Springfield College

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

LAURA PIERCE
Staff Assistant, Recreational Programming and Head Woman’s Basketball Coach
BA Wheaton College
MALS Wesleyan University

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

SCOTT SPERONE  
Staff Assistant, Athletics Recruiting Coordinator/Head Football Coach
BS Springfield College
MED Springfield College

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

TRIO Student Support Services

JESSICA SHEA
Staff Assistant, Academic Advisor
BS Fitchburg State University
MED Fitchburg State University

ELIZABETH SWARTZ
Interim Director, TRIO Student Support Services
BA Wright State University
MS Fitchburg State University

Student Conduct

WILLIAM CUMMINGS, III
Dean of Students
BA Central Connecticut University
MS New England College
EdD New England College

EVELYN DINA
Staff Assistant, Case Manager
BA Westfield State University
MED Merrimack College

Student Development and Residential Life

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

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

NATHAN EMERY
Staff Associate, Coordinator of Student Programs, Clubs and Organizations
BA Central Connecticut State University
MS Central Connecticut State University

JOSEPH FLANAGAN
Staff Associate, Hammond Center Building Manager
BA Fitchburg State University
MED University of Maine

SHANE FRANZEN
Associate Director, Student Development
BA University of Charleston
MED Fitchburg State University

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

SEAN MCNALLEY
Associate Director of Housing & Residential Services
BA University of Virginia’s College at Wise
MA Appalachian State University

CHRISTOPHER MEDLEY
Director of Housing
BS Virginia Tech

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

REBECCA (REBA) PUTORTI
Staff Associate, Coordinator of Greek Life and Student Leadership
BA Hofstra University

Student Support Services

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

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

JULIANA MOLINA 
Staff Assistant, Counselor
BA University of California
MA Lesley University

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

AMANDA SAPIENZA
Assistant Director, Counseling Services
BA Merrimack College
MA Boston College

Upward Bound

CRYSTAL BOUPHA
Staff Assistant, Education Coordinator
BA University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

REBECCA CARRASQUILO
Staff Assistant, Education Coordinator Upward Bound Math & Science
BS University of New Hampshire
MED Fitchburg State University

ADAM KEESE
Director, Upward Bound Math & Science
BS Fitchburg State University
MED 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

WILLIAM FISHER
Staff Assistant, Police Lieutenant
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

ROBERT GILMAN
Staff Assistant, Police Lieutenant
BS Westfield State College
MA Fitchburg State University

PHILLIP KARAMPATSOS
Staff Assistant, Police Lieutenant
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

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

Special Events and Cultural Affairs

FRANK CAMPO
Director of Event Management
BS, Endicott College
MBA, Salve Regina University

JOSEPH PHELAN
Staff Associate, Event Operations Manager
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State Unviersity

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

JOSSY BRACK
Staff Associate, Onboarding and Benefits Coordinator

NICOLE GATELY
Staff Associate, Coordinator of Human Resources and Faculty Affairs
BA University of South Florida
MBA Fitchburg State University

CATHERINE GRANTZ
Staff Assistant, Payroll Services

STEPHANIE LEBLANC 
Director of Payroll
BS Worcester State Unviersity
MBA Fitchburg State University

KELLI LUNDGREN
Staff Assistant, Human Resources

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

KRISTIN MURPHY
Director of Title IX Compliance
BS Bridgewater State University
MEd Suffolk University

Technology

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

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

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

ALLISON BUNNELL
Staff Assistant, Technology Trainer
BS Fitchburg State College
MED Fitchburg State College

ANTHONY (Tony) CHILA
Staff Assistant, Network Administrator
BS University of Lowell

STEFAN DODD
Chief Technology Officer
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

JULIE DUNLAP LEPOER
Staff Assistant, Portal Administrator
BM Berklee College of Music
MS Fitchburg State University

MICHAEL D. FERREIRA
Staff Associate, Senior Windows Systems Administrator
BS Fitchburg State University

ANTONIO (TONY) GARCIA 
Staff Assistant, Systems Analyst
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute
MS Worcester State University

RODNEY GAUDET
Staff Associate, Network & Security Administrator
BS Fitchburg State University

KATE GEYER
Staff Assistant, Banner Support Specialist
BA, UMASS Amherst

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

CHERYL JOHNSTON
Staff Associate, Business Manager
AS Mount Wachusett Community College

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

DAVID NIEMI
Staff Assistant, Server Administrator
BS, Southern New Hampshire University

JENNIE PAO
Staff Associate, EM Banner Specialist
BA National Chung-Hsin University
MS University of Massachusetts/Lowell

HEATHER J. PELLERIN
Staff Associate, Web Designer
BS Fitchburg State University

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

SHARON SMITH
Staff Assistant, Reporting Specialist
BS Fitchburg State University

Academic Deans

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

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

MARGARET (MEG) HOEY 
Dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences
BS Emory University
PhD University of North Carolina

NANCY MURRAY  
Dean of the School of Education
BS Fitchburg State University
MED Fitchburg State University
EdD UMASS Lowell

KEITH WILLIAMSON
Dean of the School of Business and Technology
BS Bucknell University
MS Northeastern University
PhD Tufts University

Education Unit

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

Center for Excellence in Education

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

MARIA LOURDES RAMIREZ
Staff Associate, Field Placement and Partnership Coordinator
BS Atlantic Union College
MEd Framingham State College

Admissions

JINAWA McNEIL
Director of Admissions
BS North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University

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

MICHELLE COTA
Assistant Director, Graduate Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University

TARA CRINGAN
Associate Director, Operations
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Fitchburg State University

AMANDA EGESI
Staff Assistant, Admissions Counselor for Early Access
BA Stonehill College
MS Fitchburg State University

SCOTT FOURNIER
Assistant Director, Recruiter
BA Rivier University
MBA Fitchburg State University

GRETCHEN MAYHEW
Associate Director for Freshman Admissions
BS Fitchburg State University
MBA Fitchburg State University

JUAN ORTA
Staff Assistant, Admissions Counselor for on Campus Visitation
BS Fitchburg State University

LIMARI RIVERA
Associate Director for Transfer Admissions
BA University of Massachusetts Amherst

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

HEATHER RULAND
Director, Student Accounts
BS Plattsburgh State University

SUMMER FETTERROLL
Staff Associate, Student Accounts
BS Fitchburg State University

Registrar

LINDA DUPELL
Registrar
BS Fitchburg State University
MS Clark University

WHITNEY JARNIS
Assistant Registrar
BA Framingham State College
MA Framingham State University

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

TAMMY SOUCIE BURKE
Assistant Registrar
BS Nichols College
MBA Fitchburg State University

School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education

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

NICOLE CHELONIS
Director, Digital Learning
BS University of Phoenix
MEd Pennsylvania State University

AMBER DESCHENES
Assistant Director of Enrollment
BS Nichols College

JENNIFER MURRAY 
Staff Assistant, Coordinator of Enrollment Services and Advising Resources
BA Athens State University
MS University of North Alabama

ERIN TURCHETTA 
Director of Enrollment for the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
BS Eastern Connecticut State Unviersity
MA Stony Brook University

Extended Campus and Center for Professional Studies

LISA MOISON
Associate Dean for the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
BS Fitchburg State Univeristy
MA Mercy College
EdD Fielding Graduate University

DANIELLE LANGDON
Assistant Director of the Center for Professional Studies and Extended Campus
BS Green Mountain College
MS University of Wisconsin

Institutional Research and Planning

PAMELA McCAFFERTY
Assistant Vice President
BA Colgate University
MA Tufts University

RAJEEV INDIRANAGARAJU
Director of Institutional Research
BA Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
MA University of Hyderabad
MPHIL University of Hyderabad
PhD Mark O Hatfield School of Government

CATHY KALUZNY
Director of Assessment
BA University of Michigan
ME Stockholm University
Ed.D. UMASS Boston

LECIA SCHUSTER
Staff Associate, Systems Technology/Report Manager

International Education

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

NICOLE SALERNO
Staff Assistant, Study Abroad Abroad Coordinator
BA Emmanuel College

SANDY YU
Staff Assistant, International Programs Coordinator
BS East China University of Science and Technology
MBA UMASS Dartmouth

Student Success Center

JASON Smith
Assistant Dean for Retention and Student Success
BS Plymouth State University
MED Merrimack College

Career Counseling and Advising Center

MELISA ALVES
Director of Career Services and Advising Center
BA College of Holy Cross
MED Springfield College

SUSAN BEDDES
Staff Assistant, Academic & Career Coach
BA The Catholic University of America
EdM Boston University

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

MORGAN HAKALA
Staff Assistant, Academic Coach
BA Assumption College
MED Merrimack College

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

Tutoring, Testing and Placement

KAT MCLELLAN
Director of the Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center
BA University of North Carolina
MA University of Arizona
Ph.D. University of Illinois
M.Ed. UMASS

JENNIFER ABBOTT
Staff Assistant, Academic Support Specialist
BA Assumption College
MA University of Buffalo

Nursing

NICOLE LAJOIE
Staff Assistant, Nursing 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 

CARIN BULLIS 
Director of Budgeting
BS Gardner Webb University
MBA Pfeiffer University

CHRISTIAN ESTRELLA
Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis
BA Boston University
MS Troy University
MS Boston University

JOSEPH FERGUSON
Director for ReImagine North of Main
BS Missouri Southern State University
MRP University at Albany

MARISSA MONTEIRO
Staff Assistant, Downtown Events and Marketing Coordinator
BA University of Southern California

MARY LANDI
Staff Assistant

MARY BETH MCKENZIE
Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
BA Berea College
MA Bowling Green State University

Capital Planning and Maintenance

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

Administrative Services

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

BROOKE MORGAN 
Staff Assistant, Risk and Emergency Manager
BS UMASS

Operations and Maintenance

LAURA CROTEAU
Staff Assistant, Building Services Manager
BA Bridgewater State University
MS Northeastern University
MBA Fitchburg State University

GLEN FOX
Staff Assistant
AS Manchester Vocational Technical College

NANCY HODGE
Director of Operations and Maintenance
BS Rivier College

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

ERIN ROSS
Staff Associate, Capital Planning and Maintenance Procurement and Budget Manager
BA Caldwell University

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

KAREN CHROBAK
Staff Assistant, Accounting Administrator
BA Assumption College

RICHARD McCLUSKEY
Director, Materials Management

Procurement/Accounts Payable

MARY BETH MCKENZIE
Assistant Vice President, Finance and Administration
BA Berea College
MA Bowling Green State University

BETH KEENE
Staff Assistant
BA Mount Holyoke College
MS Westfield State College

Institutional Advancement

JEFFREY WOLFMAN
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
BA Collorado College

Alumni Relations

EMILY AUSTIN-BRUNS
Director, Alumni Relations
BS Syracuse University

JASMINE YANG
Staff Assistant
BS Fitchburg State University

Development

TANYA CROWLEY
Director, Annual Giving
BA University of Massachusetts

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

Grants and Sponsored Programs

JEANETTE ROBICHAUD
Interim Director, Grants and Sponsored Programs
BS Bridgewater State University