Faculty
Bell, Glynita
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
M.S.S.W - University of Louisville
B.S. - Ball State University
Bergandi, Thomas
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - Ball State University
M.S. - Illinois State University
B.S. - Loyola University of Chicago
Berryman, Joanne, RN
Associate Professor - School of Nursing
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.N. - University of Texas at Arlington
B.S.N. - University of Louisville
Bile, Jeffrey
Associate Professor - School of Communication
Ph.D. - Ohio University
M.A. - Eastern Illinois University
B.S.C. - Ohio University
Bitterman, Jaclyn N., RN
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Clinical Coordinator, MSN-FNP Program
D.N.P. – Eastern Kentucky University
M.S.N.-F.N.P. – Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University
Borders, Kevin
Associate Professor - School of Social Work
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
M.Div. - Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. - Georgetown College
Browning, Eva D., RN, CNE
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. - Indiana Wesleyan
B.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan
Burden, John
Provost
Professor - School of Natural Science
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
B.S. - University of Louisville
Cairo, Leslie
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.S.W - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Louisville
Cambron, Shannon
Professor - School of Social Work
Chair of the School of Social Work
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.S.W. - Spalding University
B.A. - Spalding University
Campbell, Renee, RN, APRN, CNM, WHNP-BC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Clinical Coordinator – BSN Pre-licensure Program
D.N.P. – Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. – Frontier Nursing University
B.S.N. – Spalding University
Cason, Jana
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
D.H.S. - University of Indianapolis
M.H.S., O.T. - University of Indianapolis
B.S., O.T. - University of Alabama
Cecil, Angela
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
M.B.A. - University of Louisville
B.S. - Eastern Kentucky University
Chapman, Norah
Assistant Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.S. - Abilene Christian University
B.S. - Kentucky Christian University
Chastain, Melissa
Associate Dean - College of Social Sciences & Humanities
Chair, Associate Professor - School of Communication
Ph.D. - Duquesne University
M.A. - Duquesne University
B.A. - Westminster College
Darnall, Collin J., RN, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – Frontier Nursing University
M.S.N. – Spalding University
B.S.N. – Spalding University
B.A. – Eastern Kentucky University
Deck, Stacy
Associate Professor - School of Social Work
Director of Undergraduate Education
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
B.S. - Indiana University, Bloomington
Dickie, Ida
Associate Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - Carleton University
M.A. - Carleton University
B.A. - Carleton University
Dillon, Patricia
Chair, Associate Professor of History - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - Mississippi State University
M.A. - University of Central Florida
B.A. - University of Florida
Doyle, Jennifer
Associate Professor - School of Natural Science
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.S. - University of Kentucky
B.S. - Xavier University
Driskell, Kathleen
Professor - Creative Writing
Chair - School of Creative and Professional Writing
M.F.A. - University of North Carolina Greensboro
B.A. - University of Louisville
Dunnagan, Karen
Associate Professor - College of Education
Advisor - Traditional, Middle and High School
Ph.D. - Ohio State University
M.A. - Indiana State University
B.A. - Indiana State University
Edwards, Lynnell M.
Professor - English
Associate Program Director - School of Creative and Professional Writing
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Centre College
Elzy, Pamela, RN, NPD-BC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Director, Graduate Programs
Director, DNP Program
D.N.P. – American Sentinel University
M.S.N. – Aspen University
M.H.A - Health Administration - Webster University
B.S.N. - Bellarmine University
Foster, Barbara G.
Director of Elementary Education, Associate Professor - College of Education
Advisor - Elementary Program
Ed.D. - Spalding University
Ed.S. - Indiana University
M.S. - Indiana University Southeast
B.S. - Indiana University Southeast
Harris, Kristen
Interim Chair, Assistant Professor - College of Education
Ph.D. - University of Maryland
B.A. - Centre College
Hawes, Missy, RN, APRN, FNP, PNP, IBCLC
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
Coordinator – MSN FNP Program
D.N.P. – Spalding University
M.S.N. – Spalding University
B.S.N. – University of Louisville
Fleck, Pamela
Assistant Professor - College of Nursing
Adult Nurse Practitioner - University of Florida
M.S.N. - University of Florida
B.S.N. - University of Alabama
Hinkle, Robin
Director - MSBC Program
Assistant Professor - School of Business
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S. - University of Texas at Dallas
M.B.A - University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. - University of Texas at Dallas
Hollowell, Deonte
Assistant Professor- School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - Temple University
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Louisville
Hudson, Richard
Assistant Professor - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.Ed. - University of Kentucky
B.S. - Murray State University
Jefferson, Kurt W.
Dean of Graduate Education
Professor - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program
Ph.D. - University of Missouri–Columbia
M.A. - University of Missouri–Columbia
B.A. - Western Illinois University
Jones, V. Nikki
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
DSW Program Director
D.S.W. - University of Tennessee
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
M.P.A. - University of Tennessee
B.S. - University of Tennessee
Johnson, Stephanie Jo, RN, APRN, CNE
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Bellarmine University
F.N.P. C-CNE - University of Massachusetts-Boston
Post Masters Certificate in Nursing Education – Kent State University
B.S.N. – Capital University
Katsikas, Steve
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
M.A. - University of Arkansas
B.A. - Vanderbilt University
Kern, Nancy, RN, APRN, FNP-C, AGNP-C
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Director, Pre-licensure BSN Program
Ed.D. – Spalding University
M.S.N. Post Masters Certificate – University of Indianapolis
M.S.N –Spalding University
B.S.N. – Regents College
Kim, Youn-Kyung
Associate Professor of English - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - Oklahoma State University
M.A. - Iowa State University
B.A. - Ewha Women's University
King, Pamela
Professor - School of Nursing
Director - MSN Program
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.S.N. - University of Kentucky
B.S.N. - Murray State University
Kolb, Christopher
Assistant Professor - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - John Hopkins University
M.A. - George Washington University
B.A. - University of Kentucky
LaPinta, Linda
Director - Doctor of Education in Leadership Education Program
Ed.D. - Spalding University
M.A.T. - University of Louisville
M.A. - Syracuse University
B.A. - Beloit College
Lederer, Jeffrey
Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - University of New Mexico
M.S. - Virginia Commonwealth University
B.S. - University of New Mexico
Lemberger, Erica, RN, FNP-BC, AFN-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, CFN, FCN
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. - Chatham University
F.N.P. - Florida Atlantic University
M.S.N. – Florida Atlantic University
B.S.N. – University of Florida
Lester, Cathy
Assistant Professor - School of Social Work
Director of Field and PCWCP Site Coordinator
M.S.S.W. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Transylvania University
Lim, Nicholas K.
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Arkansas
M.A. - University of Arkansas
B.A. - University of Arkansas
Linfield, Kenneth
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Illinois
M.Div. - Fuller Theological Seminary
M.A. - University of Illinois
B.A. - Bucknell University
Lubrick, Aaron
Associate Professor - Creative Arts
M.F.A. - Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
B.F.A. - Columbus College of Art and Design
Maloney, Joseph
Professor - School of Nursing
Ph.D. - University of Maryland
M.N. - University of Pittsburgh
B.S.N.Ed. - Wilkes College
Mangeot, Jennifer
Assistant Professor - College of Education
Director - Field Experience/Clinical Practice
M.Ed. - University of Louisville
B.A. - University of Kentucky
Mann, Karen
Administrative Director - School of Creative and Professional Writing
M.A. (English) - University of Louisville
M.A. (Higher Education) - University of Louisville
B.A. - Indiana University, Bloomington
Martin, Regina
Assistant Professor of Accounting - School of Business
Ed.D. - Spalding University
MAC - University of Louisville
M.B.A. - Bellarmine University
B.S. - Bellarmine University
A.A.S. - Bellarmine University
McAlister, Robert B.
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - Auburn University
M.H.E. - Medical College of Georgia
B.S. - Medical College of Georgia
B.A. - University of Georgia
Meek, Christina, RN
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. -Education, Western Governors University
B.S.N. -Spalding University
Morgan, David
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - Auburn University
M.S. - Auburn University
B.S. - University of Southern Colorado
Mullins, Tammy, RN, APRN, FNP-C, WHNP-C
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – University of Kentucky
M.S.N. - Post Masters’s – University of Louisville
M.S.N. - Spalding University
B.S.N. - Indiana University Southeast
Nash, Brenda
Chair, Associate Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Ph.D. - University of Kentucky
M.A. - Xavier University
B.S. - Morehead State University
Nesbitt, Kathleen
Professor of English - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - Michigan State University
M.A. - Northern Illinois University
B.A. - Northern Illinois University
Newton, Johnnie D.
Lecturer - School of Natural Science
M.A. - University of Montana
M.S. - Morehead State University
B.S. - Morehead State University
Nyland, John
Director, Professor - Master of Science in Athletic Training Program
D.P.T. - Simmons College
D.Ed. - University of Kentucky
M.Ed. - University of Virginia, Charlottesville
B.S. - Medical University of South Carolina
Orman, Samantha, RN
Associate Professor- School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Saint Joseph’s College
B.S.N. – Vincennes University
Pandya, Dishant
Lecturer - School of Business
D.B.A. - Cleveland State University
M.A. - Cleveland State University
M.B.A. - Sullivan University
B.S.B.A. - Sullivan University
Parmenter, Dorina M.
Professor - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - Syracuse University
M.Phil. - Syracuse University
M.A. - Syracuse University
M.A. - Ball State University
B.A. - Central College
Perkins, Bro. Ignatius, OP, RN
Chair and Professor
Ph.D. – The Catholic University of America
M.A.Ed - Spalding University
M.S.N. - The Catholic University of America
B.S.N. - Spalding University
Ray, Taryn A., RN
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
M.S.N. – Ball State University
B.S.N. – University of Louisville
Reining, Larry
Lecturer - School of Natural Science
M.A.L.I.S. - Northern Illinois University
A.B.D. - University of Illinois
M.S. - Purdue University
B.S. - Houghton College
Reiss, Michelle
Chair, Professor of Marketing - School of Business
D.B.A. - Mississippi State University
M.B.A. - Nicholls State University
B.S. - Nicholls State University
Skuller, Joshua
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.Ed. - University of Louisville
B.S. - Spalding University
Spurr, Patricia, RN ,CNE, FRE
Professor
Director, Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Program
Director, RN-BSN Online Program
Ed.D. – University of Louisville
M.S.N. – University of Louisville
B.S.N. - University of Louisville
Story, Sara N.
Associate Professor - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
O.T.D. - University of St. Augustine
M.S.O.T. - Spalding University
B.S. - Spalding University
Stewart, David R., RN, CCRN, CHSE, NREM-P, TNCC, ITLS
Clinical Instructor – School of Nursing
Director, Bailen Health Sciences Simulation Learning Center
B.S.N. – Minot State University
White, Jeremy
Associate Professor - School of Natural Science
Ph.D. - University of Louisville
M.A. - University of Louisville
B.A. - Colgate University
Wilcox, John
Professor of Philosophy - School of Liberal Studies
Ph.D. - University of Notre Dame
M.A. - University of Notre Dame
B.A. - SUNY College at Plattsburgh
Wohlfarth, Diane
Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D. - Spalding University
M.A. - Ball State University
B.A. - Earlham College
Wright, Necholyia, RN
Associate Professor – School of Nursing
Coordinator, Academic Success Program
D.N.P. – Chamberlain College of Nursing
M.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University
B.S.N. – Indiana Wesleyan University
Young, Amy
Assistant Professor - School of Professional Psychology
Psy.D. - Carlow University
MSEd. - Duquesne University
B.S. - Chestnut Hill College
Zimmerman, Andrea, RN, APRN, CNE, FNP-C, WHNP
Assistant Professor – School of Nursing
D.N.P. – University of Kentucky
M.S.N. – University of Kentucky
B.S.N. - Michigan State University