Academic Catalog

Personnel

Faculty

In addition to these full-time professors and instructors, Glen Oaks employs many part-time instructors who are not listed in the catalog.


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Alyse Bannister
Instructor, Welding
    Welding Certificate

Melissa Blair
Instructor, Nursing
    MSN - Fort Hays State University
    BSN - The Robert B. Miller College
    ASN - Kellogg Community College

Sara Boylan
Instructor, Nursing
    MSH - Michigan State University
    BSN - Bethal College
    ADN - Glen Oaks Community College

Dr. Rebecca Burch
Professor, Psychology/Student Success
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BA - Western Michigan University

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Pam Carrel
Professor, Nursing
    MSN - Goshen College
    BSN - Goshen College
    Nursing Home Admin Certificate - Michigan State University
    Associate of Science - Southwestern Michigan College
    LPN - Glen Oaks Community College

Kevin Conner
Professor, Information Technology
    MS - Capella University Michigan
    BAS - Davenport University
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College

Lisa Cripe
Instructor, Nursing
    MSN - Aspen University
    BSN - Eastern Michigan University
    ASN - Kellogg Community College

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Jim Deroshia
Instructor, Automotive Technology
    AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
    Computer Support Technician Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
    Hydraulic Maintenance and Repair Certificate - Vickets Hydraulic School

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Nathan Franz
Instructor, Chemistry
    BS -- Manchester University, Indiana

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Karen Goodman
Professor, Nursing
    MSN - Capella University
    BSN - Goshen College
    ADN - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    LPN - Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Dr. Ren Hartung
Professor, Science
    PhD - University of South Carolina School of Medicine
    BA - Albion College

Lori Hatfield
Professor, English
    MA - National University
    BA - Thomas Edison
    AA - Kalamazoo Valley Community College
    Coursework - Adrian College & Michigan State University

Jeffery Hucko
Professor, Biology
    MS - Eastern Kentucky
    MS - University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    BS - University of Kentucky

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Dr. Lester Keith
Professor, Business Administration
    DBA - Argosy University, Sarasota
    MBA - University of Texas at San Antonia
    BBA - University of Texas at San Antonio
    AA - San Antonio College
    AS San Antonio College

Ciera Kline
Instructor, Graphic Design
    BA - Southern New Hampshire University

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Reid Leaverton
Professor, Agricultural Technology
    Caterpillar Equipment Mechanic - Reedley College
    CAT - John Deere training

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Sara Main
Instructor, Mathematics
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BA - Central Michigan University

Michelle McNamara
Professor, Communications
    MA - Spring Arbor University
    MA - Spring Arbor University
    BAS - Davenport University
    AA - Glen Oaks Community College

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Michael Northrop
Professor, Art
    MFA - Western Michigan University
    BM - Olivet College

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Steven Proefrock
Professor, Physical Education
    MA - Eastern Kentucky University
    BS - Central Michigan University

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Stephen Ryno
Professor, English
    MA - Western Michigan University
    Med - Aquinas College
    Secondary Teaching Certificate - Aquinas College
    BA - Western Michigan University

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Michael Sandelin
Professor, Mathematics
    MA - Miami University
    BS - Taylor University

Cheryl Schmitt
Professor, Business
    MBA - Davenport University
    MCTE - Western Michigan University
    BBA - Western Michigan University
    Teacher Education Certification - Western Michigan University

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Carol Weatherford
Instructor, English
    MA - Andrews University
    BS - Western Michigan University

Chad Worthington
Professor, Psychology
    MA - North Central University
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BA - Trinity International University

Annual Faculty

Julie Evans
CTE Teaching Academy, Education
    MED - Eastern Michigan University
    BA - Michigan State University

Rachel Metzger
Instructor, Allied Health
    BS - Indiana Wesleyan University

Wayne (Rusty) Stitt
CTE Teaching Academy, Education
    PhD - Western Michigan University
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BS - Indiana University - South Bend

Andrea Stemaly
Instructor, English
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BA - Western Michigan University
    AASN - Kellogg Community College

College Administration & Administrative Staff


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College Administration Administrative Staff

Executive Leadership

Dr. David Devier
President/Professor
    PhD - The Ohio State University
    MA - Kent State University
    BA - Ohio Northern University

Diane Zinsmaster
Executive Associate to President and Board of Trustees
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Valorie Juergens
Executive Director of Communications and Marketing
    MED - The University of Toledo
    BS - The University of Toledo

Robert Kuhlman
Director of Institutional Innovation
    MS - Central Missouri State University
    BA - University of Minnesota

Vonda Marrow
Executive Director, Glen Oaks Foundation
    JD - Valparaiso University School of Law
    BA - Adrian College
    AA - Southwestern Michigan College

Barb Murk
Institutional Research Assistant
    BS - Spring Arbor University
    AGS - Glen Oaks Community College
    AA - Davenport College

Dr. Tammy Russell
Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research
    PhD - Western Michigan University
    MSW - Western Michigan University
    BA - Hope College

Kristine Stevens
Director of Business Outreach and Services
    MBA - Northwest Nazarene University
    BS - Central Michigan University

Lauren Weiderman
Communications and Marketing Assistant
    MSW - Western Michigan University
    BS - Trine University

Academic Affairs/Instruction

Lanre Ajayi
Dean for Advanced Technologies and Public Service
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BS - Suffolk University

Sara Birch
Associate Dean of Health Sciences
    MSN - Spring Arbor University
    MBA - Spring Arbor University
    BSN - Spring Arbor University
    ADN - Kellogg Community College

Adam Cloutier
Vice-President of Academics
    Ed.D - Ferris State University
    MS - Michigan State University
    BS - Michigan State University
    AS - Delta College

Trista Nelson
Director of Learning Commons
    MLIS - Wayne State University
    BA - Western Michigan University
    AGS - Glen Oaks Community College

Rachel Smith
Asst. Director of the Learning Commons
    MA - Grand Canyon University
    BS - Ferris State University
    AA - Southwestern Michigan College

Christina Steele
Director of Allied Health
    BS-Central Michigan University
    AAS - Macomb Community College
    MA - Ross Medical Education Center

Dawn Wood
Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academicsÿ
    BAM - Trine Unversity
    Diploma - International Business College
    AD - Davenport University
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
    AASAH Health Insurance Codr/Biller Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College

College Operations

Jamie Bennett-Yesh
Director of Human Resources
    BBA - Robert B. Miller College
    AB - Glen Oaks Community College

Candy Bohacz
Human Resources Coordinator
    BBA - Western Michigan University
    AB - Glen Oaks Community College

Eric Connelly
Web & Information Systems Associate
    AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
    LPN Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College
    Computer Technician Certificate - Glen Oaks Community College

Evan Dembskey
Director of Information Technology
    MA - University of South Africa
    METCH - Tshwane University of Technology

Larry Diekman
Director of Building and Grounds
    Michigan State Police Academy

Jennifer Dodson
Chief Financial Officer and Controller
    MS - Southern New Hampshire University
    BS - Ferris State University
    AAS - Southwestern Michigan College

Stacie Hart
Senior Accountant
    MBA - Trine University
    BS - Trine University
    AB - Glen Oaks Community College

Larry Mericle
Custodial Supervisor
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Joel Mishler
Athletic Director
    BS - Grand Canyon University

Christian Monsivaes
IT Support Specialist
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College

Robert Stuck
Network Administrator
    BS - Baker College of Jackson

Tucker Waddups
Fitness and Wellness Coach
    MS - Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    BS - Taylor University

Student Services

Tonya Howden
Vice-President of Student Services
    MSEd - Capella University
    BA - Fort Hays State University, Kansas

Danielle Easterday
Admissions Representative
    BS - Grand Valley State University
    AB - Glen Oaks Community College

Michael Elliott
Residential Life Coordinator
    BS - Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
    ASB - Glen Oaks Community College

Benjamin Fries
Director of Student Success and Advising
    MSL - Trine University
    BS - Indiana University - South Bend

Hannah Fries
TRIO SSS Project Advisor
    MA - Spring Arbor University
    BA - Western Michigan University

Amber Gerth
Disability and Support Services Advisor
    MSW - Spring Arbor University
    BSW - Spring Arbor University
    AGS - Glen Oaks Community College
    ECE - Glen Oaks Community College

Angela King
Program Coordinator - Michigan State University Institute of Agricultural Technology
    MA - Liberty University
    BA - Western Michigan University

Sarah Kohler
Director of Admissions
    MA - Southern New Hampshire University
    BS - Ferris State University
    AAS - Mid-Michigan College

Anita Lopez-Schlabach
Director of Early Middle College
    BA - Spring Arbor
    AA - Western Mennonite College

Meryn Mostrom
TRIO SSS Project Advisor
    BA - Michigan State university
    AA - Glen Oaks Community College

Claudia Pahls
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
    MA - Ball State University
    BA - Ball State University

Anne Springsteen, LPC, NCC
TRIO SSS Project Director
    MA - Western Michigan University
    BS - Western Michigan University
    AA - Southwestern Michigan College

Leanne Steward
Assistant Director of Financial Aid/Academic Advisor
    MS - Marygrove College - Detroit
    BS - Trine University
    Certified in Psychology/Sociology

Rachel Templin
Student Success Advisor
    BA - Hope College

Ayla Wilder
Director of Housing Operations and Residential Life
    MPS - University of Indianapolis
    MS - University of Indianapolis
    BS - University of Indianapolis

Amy Young
Executive Director of of Academic Records and Registrar
    BA - Cornerstone University

Jean Zimmerman
Director of Financial Aid
    BS - University of Illinois

Support Staff

Dalton Anderson
Maintenance Assistant
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Mark Arrington
Custodian
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Kayla Bachinski
Executive Assistant to Director of Financial Aid
    BS - Ferris State University

Nicole Bontrager
Custodian

Judy Fetch
Librarian Technician
    AAS - Ferris State University
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Anne Fries
Executive Assistant to Associate Dean of Health Sciences
    AAS - Glen Oaks Community College

Melanie Golden
Learning Commons Clerk
    BS - Walsh College
    AS - Schoolcraft College

Jordan (Levi) Gowan
Maintenance Assistant

Clarice Green
Assistant to Vice-President of Academics/Faculty
    BS - Spring Arbor University
    AB - Glen Oaks Community College

Jordan Haack
Custodian
    Coursework - Washtenaw Community College

Nicholas Henneman
Custodian
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College

Amanda Ludwig
Maintenance Assistant

Paul Martin
Maintenance Assistant
    Corrections Academy, Lansing, MI

Michael McCoy
Maintenance Assistant
    BS - Western Michigan University

Tonya Miller
Learning Commons Clerk
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College
    AB Glen Oaks Community Colelge
    Mngt/Mktg Cert - Glen Oaks Community College

Dan Scott
Executive Assistant to the Director of Fitness and Wellness Center
    Coursework - Glen Oaks Community College/Trine University

Misty Sanderson
Learning Commons Clerk
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College

Kylie Southworth
Assistant to the VP of Student Services/Registration and Records
    AS - Glen Oaks Community College

Barbara Thole
Accounts Payable/Payroll Assistant
    AAS - Glen Oaks Community College
    Bus. Admin. Diploma - Argubright Business College

Christine Wheeler
EMC Assistant
    AASB - Glen Oaks Community College

On-Campus Partners - Michigan State University

Angela King, MSU Program Coordinator
MS Liberty University; BS Western Michigan University

Presidents Emeriti

Glenn Oxender, President
Dr. Philip Ward, President
Dr. Gary Wheeler, President

Professors Emeriti

Gerald Barkley, Professor, Math/Science
James Cook - Professor, Computer-Aided Design & Drafting
Richard Cripe (D) - Professor, Counselor
Phyllis Cupp - Professor, Physical Education
Judy DeMink - Professor, Spanish
Susan Deter - Professor, Math
William Furr - Professor, Business
Kevin Gave - Professor, English/Communication
Harvey Gordon - Professor, Art
David Gosling (D) - Professor, Biology
Robert Gray (D) - Professor, Music/Data Processing
Larry Hass - Professor, Business/Accounting
Charlie Hayes - Professor, Automotive
Daryl Herrmann - Professor, Communications
Dr. Frank Janca - Professor, Science
Bill Lederman - Professor, Nursing
Janell Lederman - Professor, Nursing
Denise Martin - Professor, Data Processing/Computers
James Martin (D) - Electronics
Ron Miazga (D), Professor - English/Literature/Photography
Wayne Moss - Professor, Science
JoAnne Purlee - Professor, Nursing
Susan Reardon - Professor, Psychology
Jeanne Reed - Professor, Social Science/Humanities/Study Abroad
Richard Schlimgen - Professor, Counselor
Kenneth Schuler (D) - Professor, Physical Education
David G. Smith (D) - Professor, Business
Sharon Smith - Professor, Information Processing
Thomas Soper - (D) Professor, English/Physical Education
Bernard Swartz (D) - Professor, Mathematics
Ellen Stuckey - Professor, Information Processing
Leland Thornton - Professor, History
Barbara Timby - Professor, Nursing
Donald Van Zuilen (D) - Professor, Science
Robert Wathen (D) - Professor, History
Lucy Zimmerman - Professor, English

Trustee Emeriti

Dr. Robert L. Mowry (D), 22 Years
E. J. Shaheen (D), 24 Years
Eugene Schmidt (D), 20 Years
Gretchen Dresser, 18 Years
Jim Moshier (D), 18 Years 
Barry A. Mumby (D), 18 Years
David F. Locey (D), 16 Years
Taylor C. Snow, 16 Years
Richard Maurer (D), 14 Years
Patrick J. Haas, 13 Years
Norman H. Haas (D), 12 years