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A
Avery, Penny Baldwin
Chair of Communication Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2060
E-mail: averypen@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Michigan State University , Communications, 1999
M.A., Central Michigan University , Interpersonal and Public Communication, 1989
B.S., Central Michigan University , Education, 1986
Publications

Avery, P. B. (1999). "Date rape and compliance-gaining goals and messages from the female's perspective." (Doctoral dissertation, Michigan State University, 1999).

Avery, P. B. (1999). "Rape and sexual assault. Background paper for 1999 Safe Michigan Report." Interpersonal Task Force on Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Reduction.

Avery, P. B., & Gray, P. L. (1993). A graduate teaching assistant's perspective. In L. W. Hugenberg, P. L. Gray, & d. M. Trank (Eds.), "Teaching and directing the basic communication course" (p. 109-117). Dubuque , IA : Kendall/Hunt.

Levine, T. R., McCornack, S. A., & Avery, P. B. (1992). "Sex differences in emotional reactions to discovered deception." Communication Quarterly, 40, 289-296.

Gray, P. L., & Avery, P. B. (1988). "Be smart. Be safe." Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School Districts and Michigan Department of Education grants. (I wrote and directed three instructional scripts about sexual abuse which were videotaped for use with special education students and have been marketed nationally.)

Areas of Interest/Research
Acquaintance Rape
Deception
Interpersonal Communication and Conflict
Persuasion
Public Speaking
Areas of Expertise
Interpersonal Communication
Mass Media
Persuasion
Public Speaking
Research Methods
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
B

Bocian, Terrence
Director of Athletics
Office Phone: (616) 632-2475
E-mail: bociater@aquinas.edu

Credentials
M.A., Western Michigan University, 1972
B.S., Aquinas College, 1969
Areas of Expertise

Athletics
Baseball
Basketball

Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 

Brown, Erika
Web Manager
E-mail: browneri@aquinas.edu

Credentials
B.S.B.A., Aquinas College, Communication/Business
Areas of Interest/Research
New Media Design
Areas of Expertise
New Media Design
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
C
Clark-Kaiser, Mary
Director of Campus Ministry
Office Phone: (616) 632-2489
E-mail: clarkmar@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.A.T., Graduate Theological Union , School of Applied Theology
B.A., Gonzaga University
Publications
Maryknoll Magazine
Areas of Interest/Research
Discernment
Prayer
Areas of Expertise
Ignatian Spirituality
Prayer
Spirituality
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Clatterbuck, Nannette
Dean of the School of Education
Office Phone: (616) 632-2973
E-mail: clattnan@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M. Ed., Grand Valley State University
B.S., Grand Valley State University
K-12 Teaching endorsements in Learning Disabilities
Areas of Interest/Research
Learning Disabilities: social skill deficits and behavior management, self advocacy, parent training
Areas of Expertise
Attention Deficit Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Teacher Training
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Roger J. Durham, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science
Chair of Political Science
Director of International Studies
Phone: (616) 632-2840
E-mail: durharog@aquinas.edu

Credentials

Ph.D., Political Science, University of Oregon (international relations & comparative politics specialization);
M.A., Political Science, University of Oregon;
B.S. History and Political Science, Southern Oregon University
Areas of Interest/Research
International Political Economy
Post Cold War International Relations
International Relations
Politics of Development
Latin American Politics, especially Haiti and the Caribbean
American Foreign Policy
Just War Theory
International Law / United Nations
Areas of Expertise
International Politics
American Foreign Policy
Middle East Politics
Latin American Politics
Just War
Human Rights
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
E
Eberle, Gary
Chairman, English Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2829
E-mail: eberlgar@aquinas.edu
Credentials
ABD, University of Detroit
M.A., University of Detroit
B.A., University of Detroit
Publications
"The Geography of Nowhere: Finding One's Self in the Postmodern World"
"Angel Strings"
"A City Full of Rain"
"Sacred Time and the Search for Meaning"
Areas of Interest/Research
Comparative Religion
Literature
Mythology
Areas of Expertise
Literature: 19th Century British and Shakespeare
Mythology
Available for speaking engagements.
 
F
Fahey, Marty
Director of College Relations
Office Phone: (616) 632-2844
E-mail: faheymar@aquinas.edu
Credentials
B.S., Radio/Television, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 1978
Broadcasting Certificate, Brown Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1976
B.A., Communications, St. Mary's College, Winona, Minnesota, 1974
Publications
Editor - Aquinas Magazine & Saints Annual Report
Areas of Expertise
Broadcasting
College Relations
Corporate & Non-profit Communication
Public Relations
TV Journalism
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
G
Gunnoe, Charles
Provost and Dean of Faculty
Professor of History
Office Phone: (616) 632-2834
E-mail: gunnocha@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., University of Virginia , History, 1998
M.A.T.S., Gordon-Cronwell Theological Seminary, Church History, 1990
B.A., The College of William and Mary, History, 1986
Publications
Numerous history related articles, presentations and reviews.
Book: Williams, Gerhard Schloz and Charles Gunnoe, eds. "Paracelsian Moments: Science, Medicine, and Astrology in Early Modern Europe." Sixteenth Century Essays and Studies, v.64. Kirksville, Mo.: Truman State University Press, 2002.
Areas of Interest/Research
Medicine: Early Modern
Paracelsus
Reformation History
Witchcraft of Early Modern Europe
Areas of Expertise
Calvinism
Luther
Reformation
Witch hunting
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
K
Kaiser, Kurt
Associate Professor of Art
Office Phone: (616) 632-2041
E-mail: kaisekur@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.F.A., University of Colorado
B.A., St. John's University
Publications
Numerous art exhibitions throughout the United States.
Areas of Interest/Research
2-D Design
3-D Design
Assemblage Sculpture
Areas of Expertise
2-D Design
3-D Design
Assemblage Sculpture
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Kelly, Michaeleen
Chair of Philosophy Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2839
E-mail: kellymic@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, Philosophy, 1981
B.A., St. Mary's College, Political Science, 1972
Publications
"The Michigan Militia and Emerson's Concept of Self-Reliance." Journal of Social Philosophy.
"Rights and Power: A Feminist Perspective." Journal of Social Philosophy.
"Commentary: The Moral Reasoning of Middle Level Managers." Journal of Business Ethics.
"My Kenya-Ken." Voices-Dyer-Yves Poetry Journal.
Areas of Interest/Research
Legal Punishment
Legal Rights
Postmodernism
Areas of Expertise
Feminist Theory
Legal Punishment
Legal Rights
Political Theory
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
L
LaFleur, Joyce
Director of Information Technology Services
Office Phone: (616) 632-2106
E-mail: laflejoy@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.M., Aquinas College
B.S.B.M., Aquinas College
Areas of Expertise
IT Planning and Management
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
M
MacGeorge, Randall
Director of Residence Life
Office Phone: (616) 632-2945
E-mail: macgeran@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.M., Aquinas College, 1992
B.M.E., Grand Valley State University, 1984
Publications
"Time Budgeting for Resident Assistants," ACUHO-I Talking Stick, October 1993
Areas of Interest/Research
Fitness and Wellness Promotion
Residence Halls
Seasonal Effectiveness Disorder
Areas of Expertise
Residence Halls/Residence Life
Available for interviews.
 
Marko, Robert
Professor and Chair of Theology
Office Phone: (616) 632-2846
E-mail: markorob@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Duquesne University, Theology
M.S. Ed., Duquesne University, Religion
M.A., University of Pittsburgh, History
B.A., Duquesne University, History
Publications
Numerous articles, book reviews and academic conference papers.
Areas of Interest/Research
Eastern Christian Ethics
Ecclesiology or Church
Fundamental Moral Theology
Areas of Expertise
Catholicism and Catholic social teaching
Moral theology and church
War and Peace: Christian Perspectives
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Marshall, Dennis
Professor of Theology
Office Phone: (616) 632-2847
E-mail: marshden@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Duquesne University
M.A., Duquesne University
B.L.A., Wheeling Jesuit College
Areas of Interest/Research
Christology
Fundamental Theology
Patristics
World Religions
Areas of Expertise
Christology
Fundamental Theology
Patristics
World Religions
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Matzke, Brian
Director of Academic Operations
Office Phone: (616) 632-2073
E-mail: matzkbri@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.M., Aquinas College, 2002
B.S.B.A., Aquinas College, 1997
Areas of Interest/Research
Communication
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
McCargar, Barbara Wintham
Chair of Music Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2417
E-mail: mccarbar@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.M., University of Michigan, Vocal Performance and Opera
B.M., Aquinas College, Vocal Performance
Publications
Call to Worship for Compline (Gospel style), used at the Regional Convention of the National Pastoral Musicians, June 1998
Areas of Interest/Research
Alexander Technique
Andover Educators - What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body
Hildegard von Bingen
Vocal Health
Vocal Music by Women Composers
Vocal Pedagogy
Areas of Expertise
Andover Educators
Catholic Church Music
Vocal Health Issues
Voice Performance, Pedagogy and Technique
Vox Angelica
Women Composers
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
McDaniel, Michael
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Office Phone: (616) 632-2147
E-mail: mcdanmic@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., George Washington University, 1997
M.S., George Washington University
B.S., St. John Fisher College
Publications
"Knots to You," Math Horizons, November 2003

"Not Just a Theorem: A Cultural and Historic Event," Mathematics Teacher, April 2003

"Vassiliev Invariants from Satellites of Link Polynomials" with Dr. Yongwu Rong Kobe, Journal of Mathematics, December 2001

"Single Lens Stereo Imaging," 3D Artist, April 2000
Areas of Interest/Research
Geometry
Knot Theory
Topology
Areas of Expertise
Mathematics
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
McKelvey, Jeffrey R.
Chair of Biology Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2183
E-mail: mckeljef@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University, Biology
M.S., Bowling Green State University, Biology
B.S., West Virginia Wesleyan College, Biology
Publications
Mercer, N.A., McKelvey, J.R. & Fioravanti, C.F. 1999. Hymenolepis diminuta: Catalysis of transmembrane proton translocation by mitochondrial NADPH:NAD Transhydrogenase. Exp. Parasitol. 91: 52-58.

Fioravanti, C.F., McKelvey, J.R. & Reisig, J.M. 1992. Energy-linked mitochondrial pyridine nucleotide transhydrogenase of adult Hymenolepis diminuta. J. Parasitol. 78: 774-778.

McKelvey, J.R. & Fioravanti, C.F. 1986. Localization of cytochrome c oxidase and cytochrome c peroxidase in mitochondria of Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 85B: 333-335.

McKelvey, J.R. & Fioravanti, C.F. 1985. Intramitochondrial localizations of fumarate reductase, NADPH:NAD transhydrogenase, "malic" enzyme and fumarase in adult Hymenolepis diminuta. Mol. Biochem. Parasitol. 17: 253-263.

McKelvey, J.R. & Fioravanti, C.F. 1984. Coupling of "malic" enzyme and NADPH:NAD transhydrogenase in the energetics of Hymenolepis diminuta (Cestoda). Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 77B: 737-742.
Areas of Interest/Research
Comparative Anatomy
Ornithology
Parasitology
Physiology
Zoology
Areas of Expertise
Ornithology
Parasitology
Physiology
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Meehan, Paula
Vice President of Enrollment
Office Phone: (616) 632-2852
E-mail: meehapau@aquinas.edu
Credentials
B.A., Aquinas College, 1975
Areas of Expertise
College Decision Making
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Mikowski, Thomas
Dean of Admissions
Office Phone: (616) 632-2853
E-mail: mikowtho@aquinas.edu
Credentials
B.S.B.A., Aquinas College, 1989
Areas of Expertise
Colleague Database
College Admissions
Communication Systems
Financial Aid Leveraging
Geodemography
Student Recruitment Online
Telequalification/Segmentation
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Moore McAvoy, Katy
Technology Trainer - Web Content Support Specialist
Office Phone: (616) 632-2101
E-mail: moorekat@aquinas.edu
Credentials
B.A., Aquinas College, Communication, 2001
Publications
Freelance Writer: The Grand Rapids Press, 2000 to 2004; The Grand Rapids Magazine, 2001 to 2003; IN Magazine, 2002
Areas of Interest/Research
Grassroots level promotions/marketing
Web site editing/content
Areas of Expertise
Editing for the Web
Print journalism
Writing for the Web
Available for interviews.
 
S
Steketee, Deborah M., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Business & Executive Director of the Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College
Phone: (616) 632-2930
E-mail: stekedeb@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D.in Public Policy/Political Science, School fo Public and Environmental Affairs,  Indiana University-Bloomington (environmental policy & comparative politics specialization);
M.Sc. Resource Development, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University;
B.A. Journalism, University of Michigan
Areas of Interest/Research
Sustainable Business
Social Capital
Social Dimensions of Natural Resources Management
Sustainability & Corporate Leadership
International Development and Sustainability
Management Education
Areas of Expertise
Sustainable Business Practices and Strategy
Corporate Social Responsibility
Social Dimensions of Natural Resources Management
Sustainability in International Context
Environmental Policy
Available for interviews  and speaking engagements. (Note: Spanish speaking fluency)
 
Straw, Lorraine B.
Chair of Psychology Department
Office Phone: (616) 632-2153
E-mail: strawlor@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., The Ohio State University, Theoretical Developmental Psychology, 1987
M.A., The Ohio State University, Theoretical Developmental Psychology, 1981
B.A., College of Wooster, Psychology, 1975
Areas of Interest/Research
Adulthood and aging
Health care professional training
Identity development
Areas of Expertise
Adulthood and aging
Developmental Psychology
Identity and self
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Sweeney, Jacquelyn
Assistant Professor of Education
Director of the Aquinas Reading Clinic
Office Phone: (616) 632-2066
E-mail: sweenjac@aquinas.edu
Credentials
M.S., Purdue University
B.A., University of Michigan-Flint
Publications
Vockell, E., & Sweeney, J. (1994). "Computerized Adult Reading Instruction: An Evaluation of PALS Program." Adult Basic Education, 4 (2), 105-117.

Vockell, E.L., Jancich, H., & Sweeney, J. (1994). "What Makes Teachers Use Computers?" Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2(2) 107-117.

Vockell, E., & Sweeney, J. (1993). "How Do Teachers Who Use Computers Competently Differ From Other Teachers?" Journal of Computing in Teacher Education, 10 (2), 24 -31.
Presentations
Vockell, E.L, Jancich, H., & Sweeney, J. (1993) "What Makes Teachers Use Computers?" Paper presented at the National Educational Computing Conference, Orlando, Florida .

Vockell, E.L., Jancich, H. & Sweeney, J. (1993) "Successful In-Service Training." Paper presented at the Indiana Computer Educators' Conference, Indianapolis , IN.
Areas of Interest/Research
Assistive Technology and Disabilities
Postsecondary Students and Accommodations for Disabilities
Teaching Writing Techniques/Reading Strategies
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
T
Tueth, Matthew
Director of Sustainable Business Program; Assistant Professor of Geography and Environmental Science; Steelcase Foundation Professor of Sustainable Business
Office Phone: (616) 632-2191
E-mail: tuethmat@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 2000
M.S., Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
B.A., Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Publications
Tueth, M. and Wikle, T. "The Utility and Organization of a College Field Course: Examining National Park Management," Journal of Geography 99(2)57-66.

Tueth, M. 2003. Sustainable Business Program. Brochure for the Sustainable Business Program, Aquinas College.

Tueth, M. 2003-4. Aquinas Adult Student Newsletter. 1(2), "Bold Leadership: The New Sustainable Business Program."
Areas of Interest/Research
Field-based Education
Natural Resource Management
Sustainable Business
Sustainable Commonalities of Ancient Societies
Areas of Expertise
Environmental Studies
Geography
Sustainable Business
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
W
Weinandy, David
Professor of Communication
Office Phone: (616) 632-2058
E-mail: weinadav@aquinas.edu
Credentials
Ph.D., Bowling Green State University , Interpersonal and Public Communication, 1997
M.A., Bowling Green State University , College Student Personnel, 1982
B.S.S.W., Bowling Green State University , Social Work, 1981
B.A., Bowling Green State University , Psychology/Counseling, 1981
Areas of Interest/Research
Health Communication
Communication Coaching
Areas of Expertise
Customer Service
Interpersonal Relationships
Listening
Miss America Pageant
Public Speaking
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
Winkler, Bradford
Director, Pre-Law Program
Office Phone: (616) 632-2178
E-mail: winklbra@aquinas.edu
Credentials
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1996
ABD, Michigan State University, Higher Education and Administration, 1990
M.A., Bowling Green State University , Student Affairs Administration, 1979
B.A., College of Wooster
Areas of Interest/Research
Law and Higher Education
Student Development Theory
Areas of Expertise
Law
Attorney
Available for interviews and speaking engagements.
 
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