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Gayle Welshans
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Please Welcome the New Administrators, Deans and
Tenure Track Faculty |
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Lock Haven University is
pleased to announce the new administrators, deans and tenure track faculty appointments for the 2007/08
academic year. These new employees join
distinguished professionals who are committed to excellence in
teaching, scholarly activities, research and service.
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Administrators
College of Arts and
Science
College of
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Jennifer
M. Creamer
Dean
Institute for International Studies
Jennifer Creamer comes to Lock Haven
University from Moravian College, in
Bethlehem PA where she was the Director of
International Studies from 2003-2008. She
received her Bachelor degree in
Anthropology and East Asian Studies in 1986
from Colby College, in Waterville, ME.
Dr. Creamer earned her Ph.D. in
Anthropology from the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign in 2004.
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Mary
W. White
Director
Marketing and Communications
Mary White comes to Lock Haven University
from the University of West Georgia where
she was the Director of Advancement Programs
and Governmental Relations from 2005-2008.
She received her Bachelor of Arts
degree in English from Queens College of the
City University of New York. She has earned
a Masters degree in English Education from
Hofstra University and a Masters degree in
English from Bucknell University.
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Bill T. Hanelly
Vice President
Finance, Administration and Technology
Mr.
Hannelly comes to LHU from C-Cor
Incorporated of State College, a global
provider of network technology to the cable
industry, where he served as Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Treasurer from 2001
to the present and as Vice President of
Finance, Secretary and Treasurer from 1998
to 2001. Prior to C-Cor, he was the
Vice-President for Finance and
Administration at HRB Systems Inc. in State
College (now Raytheon) from 1994 to 1998.
From 1979 to 1994, Mr. Hanelly held various
administrative and management positions with
government contractors located in the
northern Virginia area. Hanelly
received a Master of Business Administration
from George Mason University in 1985 and a
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from
Georgetown University in 1978.
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Carlos R. Morales
Executive Director
eCampus and Learning Technologies
Dr. Morales
comes to LHU from New Jersey City
University’s Center for Instructional and
Technological Innovation, Jersey City, N.J.,
where he served as Instructional Designer.
In his role there, he directed operations of
the instructional technologies staff as it
provided faculty development and support of
instructional technology applications in the
classroom and for online learning. He also
has extensive online and classroom teaching
experience in the areas of Biology, Science
Teaching and Instructional Technology. Dr.
Morales has been adjunct faculty for the
Biology departments of New Jersey City
University, Thomas Edison State College,
Ocean County College and Seminole Community
College. He has served as adjunct faculty
for the Educational Technology departments
of New Jersey City University and Grand
Canyon University. Prior to that, Dr.
Morales was Professor of Biology at EDP
College of Puerto Rico, Professor of
Biology/Education at Metropolitan
University, Puerto Rico, and Assistant
Professor of Biology at Colegio Tecnológico
y Comercial de Puerto Rico. Morales
received a Doctor of Philosophy in Education
with an emphasis in Instructional Design for
Online Learning from Capella University in
2007. He received a Master of the Arts in
Education for science teaching from Inter
American University of Puerto Rico in 1997,
where he also received a Bachelor of Science
for biology/microbiology in 1994.
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David
L. White
Dean
College
of Arts and Science
Dr. David L. White will serve as dean of the
College of Arts and Science, coming to LHU
from the University of West Georgia where he
was the assistant to the vice president for
Academic Affairs in 2007 and held the
position of dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences from 2005 to 2007. He was a
professor at Appalachian State University
from 2004 to 2005 and was that university’s
Department of Geology acting chair from 2002
to 2004. From 2001 to 2002, he was the
associate dean of the Department of Social
Sciences at Roger Williams University. He
was granted the I.G. Greer Distinguished
Professor of History at Appalachian State
University from 1993 to 1995, where he also
served as a full professor from 1992 to
2001, associate professor from 1986 to 1991,
assistant professor from 1979 to 1986 and
instructor from 1977 to 1979.
White received his Bachelor of Arts in
History at Bucknell University in 1972 and
his Doctor of Philosophy at the University
of Virginia in 1979.
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Michael
McSkimming
Assistant
Professor
Department of Criminal Justice
Michael McSkimming, comes to Lock Haven
University from Gannon University where he
was as Assistant Professor in the Criminal
Justice program from 2000-2007.
He received his Bachelor of Science
degree in Criminal Justice from Niagara
University in 1989 and his Masters degree in
Criminology from Indiana University of PA in
1991. Dr. McSkimming earned his Ph.D. in
Criminology from Indiana University of PA in
1996.
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Steven
Granich
Assistant
Professor
Department of Sociology, Anthropology,
Social Work and Geography
Steve Granich, comes to Lock Haven
University from New Horizons where he
has been a Social Worker from 1989-2007. He
received his Bachelors degree from
Rutgers College in 1972 and his Masters in
Social Work from the University of Georgia
in 1976. Dr. Granich earned his
Doctor of Social Work from the University of
Alabama in 1985.
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Brooke Harlowe
Associate Professor
History, Political Science and Economics
E. Brooke Harlowe, comes to Lock Haven
University from The College of St. Catherine
where she has been an Associate
Professor and Chair in Political Science
since 2000. She received her
Bachelor of Science in Latin American
Studies and History from the University of
Arizona in 1983. Dr. Harlowe earned her
Ph.D in Political Science from the
University of Pittsburgh in 1993 along with
a graduate certificate in Latin American
Studies.
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Muhammad Aslam
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Muhammad Aslam, PhD, comes
to Lock Haven University from Bloomsburg
University of PA where he has been an
Instructor since 2006. He
received his Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics from Bahauddin Zakariya
University, Pakistan 1991. Dr. Aslam earned
his Master of Philosophy in Mathematics in
1995 from the Bahauddin Zakariya University
in Pakistan, continuing on to get his
PhD in Applied Mathematics from West
Virginia University in 2006.
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Alyce Baker-Putt
Assistant Professor
Department of English
Alyce Baker-Putt, comes to Lock Haven
University from Indiana University of PA and
Pennsylvania State University where she
has been a Teaching Associate and
Adjunct Professor respectfully since 2004.
She received her Bachelor of Science
in Communication Arts
from Shippensburg University of PA in 2000.
Ms. Baker-Putt earned her Master of
Education in 2002 from Penn State
University. She continues to work towards
her PhD in Literature and Criticism
at Indiana University of PA.
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Loretta Dickson
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology & Physics
Loretta Dickson, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from Eastern Connecticut State
University where she has been an
Adjunct Faculty since 2001. She
received her Bachelor of Science in
Geology from California State University,
Stanislaus 1995. Dr. Dickson earned her
Master of Science in Geological Science
in 1997 from the University of Nevada,
Las Vegas continuing on to get her
PhD in Geological Science from the
University of Connecticut in 2006.
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Randall Hartman
Professor
Department of Business Administration,
Computer Science & Information Technology
Randall
Hartman, JD, comes to Lock Haven University
from Methodist University where he has been
a Professor of Accounting and Business Law
since 1997. He received
his Bachelor of Science in Accounting
from Shippensburg University of PA in 1974.
Mr. Hartman earned his Master of
Business Administration in 1981 from
Shippensburg University of PA,
continuing on to get his JD from Widener
University School of Law in 1993.
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Marlene Jensen
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration,
Computer Science & Information Technology
Marlene Jensen, DBA, comes to Lock Haven
University from Newsletter Group Consultants
where she has been the CEO
since 1991. She received her
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from
California State University in 1972. Dr.
Jensen earned her Master of Business
Administration in 1982 from Fordham
University, continuing on to get her Doctorate
of Business Administration
from Argosy University in 2007.
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Richard Mikula
Assistant Professor
Department of Mathematics
Richard Mikula, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from William Paterson University
where he has been an Assistant
Professor since 2006. He received
his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
from Temple University in 1998. Dr.
Mikula earned his PhD in Mathematics
from Rutgers University in 2006.
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Andrew Musila
Assistant Professor
Department of History, Economics
& Political Science
Andrew Musila, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from a Monmouth College and a
temporary position at LHU where he
has been an Assistant Professor since 2004
and 2003 respectfully. He received
his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and
International Comparative Politics from
Slippery Rock University in 1991. Dr.
Musila earned his Master of Arts in
Public Affairs from Indiana University of
PA, continuing on to get
his PhD in African Studies from
Howard University in 2004.
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Krish Pillai
Assistant Professor
Department of Business Administration,
Computer Science and Information Technology
Krish Pillai, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from Pennsylvania College of
Technology and Nortel Networks where he
has been an Assistant Professor and
Technical Advisor since 2006 and 1997
respectfully. He received his
bachelor degree from the University of
Kerala, India in 1986. Dr. Pillai earned
his Master of Science in Computer
Engineering in 1993 from Southern
Methodist University, Texas,
continuing on to get his PhD from
Southern Methodist University in Software
Engineering in 1998.
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Dale Young
Assistant Professor
Department of Performing Arts
Dale Young, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from The Guidance Center of
Flagstaff, Arizona where he was a case
manager in 2006 and from Bowling Green State
University where he was an
instructor in 2005. He
received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in
Acting from DePaul University in
1989. Dr. Young earned his Master of
Arts in Expressive Therapies in 2000
from Lesley University, continuing on
to get his PhD in Theatre from
Bowling Green State University in 2005.
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Tom
Ormond
Dean
College of Education and Human Services
Dr. Thomas C. Ormond will serve as LHU’s
dean of the College of Education and Human
Services, coming to Lock Haven from Sonoma
State University in California where he was
the director of Academic Planning and
Resources for the School of Science and
Technology from 2006 to 2007. Other roles at
Sonoma State University include chair of the
Department of Kinesiology from 1999 to 2007,
chair of the School of Science and
Technology Curriculum Committee from 2006 to
2007, full professor of Physical Education
from 2001 to 2007 and associate professor of
Physical Education from 1997 to 2001. He was
chair of the Department of Health Promotion
and Human Movement and full professor at
Ithaca College from 1995 to 1997, was an
associate professor there from 1994 to 1997
and was an assistant professor there from
1988 to 1993.
Ormond received his Bachelor of Education at
Massey University, New Zealand in 1979, his
Master of Science in Physical Education at
Indiana University in 1985 and his Doctor of
Philosophy from The Ohio State University in
1988.
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Brett
Everhart
Associate Professor
Department of Health and Physical Education
Brett Everhart, comes to Lock Haven
University from Chalk and Wire Learning
Assessment where he was the Director of
Research and Publishing from 2006-2007 after
serving on the faculty at Appalachian State
University, the University of Texas at
Arlington, and Anderson College. He
received his Bachelor of Science degree in
Physical Education from Oklahoma Baptist
University in 1986 and his Masters degree in
Adapted Physical Education from Pennsylvania
State University in 1991. Dr. Everhart
earned his Ed.D. in Physical
Education/Teacher Education from West
Virginia University in 1994.
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Kimberly Batty
Instructor
Department of Recreation Management
Kimberly Batty, comes to Lock Haven
University from California State University
where she has been an Instructor
since 2001. She received her
Bachelor of Arts in Parks and Recreation
from Penn State University in 1988.
Ms. Batty earned her Masters degree
in Leisure Studies in 1996 from Penn State
University, continuing to work
towards her PhD in Work Force
Education at Penn State University.
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Stephen Bugaj
Associate Professor
Department of Special Education & Early
Childhood Education
Stephen Bugaj, DEd, comes to Lock Haven
University from Cameron County School
District where he has been a
Superintendent of Schools since 2001. He
received his Bachelor of Arts in
Liberal Arts from Mansfield State College
1969. Dr. Bugaj earned his Master of
Science in Special Education in 1977 from
Penn State University, continuing on
to get his DEd from Penn State
University in 1993.
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Pamela Czapla
Assistant Professor
Department of Academic Development &
Counseling
Pamela Czapla, PhD, comes to Lock Haven
University from a temporary position at LHU
where she has been an Assistant
Professor/Interim Director since 2007. She
received her Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology from Wayne State University
in 1970. Dr. Czapla earned her
Master of Library Science in 1971 from Wayne
State University, continuing on to
get her PhD in Speech Communication
from Penn State University in 1992.
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Steven Harris
Assistant Professor
School of Graduate Studies
Steven Harris, MHS PA-C, comes
to Lock Haven University from
Central Utah Clinic, Utah where
he has been a
Cardiovascular Physician
Assistant since 2003. He
received his Bachelor of Arts
in Language and Philosophy
from Utah State University
in 1999. Mr. Harris earned
his Master of Health
Science in 2003 from Lock
Haven University of Pennsylvania.
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Jody
Preische
Assistant Professor
Department of Health Science
Jody Preische, initially came to
Lock Haven University where she
has been an Instructor /
Assistant Athletic Trainer since
2004. She
received her Bachelor of Science
in Physical Education
from Salisbury University,
Maryland in 1995. Ms. Preische
earned her Master of
Health and Physical Education in 1997 from
Valdosta State University,
Georgia, continuing on to
get her PhD in Kinesiology from Penn State
University in 2007.
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Lisa Weaver
Assistant Professor
Department of Academic
Development and Counseling
Lisa Weaver, PhD, comes to Lock
Haven University from Skills of
Central PA, Inc. where she
has been a Director of
Quality Improvement and Training
since 2006. She received
her Bachelor of Science in Human
Development from Penn State
University in 1985. Dr. Weaver
earned her Master of
Counselor Education in 1989 from
Penn State University,
continuing on to get her
PhD in Higher Education from
Penn State University in 2006.
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