May 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Administrators



Office of The President

President:
REV. JAMES J. GREENFIELD, OSFS ‘84
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
M.Div., DeSales School of Theology
M.A., The George Washington University
Ed.D., The George Washington University

President Emeritus:
REV. BERNARD F. O’CONNOR, OSFS
A.B., The Catholic University of America
M.A., The Catholic University of America
M.A., DeSales Hall School of Theology
Ph.D., The Catholic University of America

President Emeritus:
REV. DANIEL G. GAMBET, OSFS
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., Catholic University of America
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania

Executive Administrative Assistant to the President:
MARY A. GOTZON
B.A., DeSales University

Executive Vice President:
GERARD J. JOYCE ‘91
B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
M.Ed., Kutztown University
Ph.D., Catholic University of America

Administrative Assistant
NANCY M. SEIER

Senior Vice President
REV. ALEXANDER T. POCETTO, OSFS
A.B., M.A., Catholic University of America
Ph.D., Université Laval, Canada

Office of the Vice President for Mission

Vice Presidnet for Mision:
REV. KEVIN NADOLSKI, OSFS
B.A., Temple University
M.A., The Catholic University of America
M.Div., DeSales School of Theology
Ph.D., Fordham University

Chaplain and Assistant Director of Campus Ministry:
DANIEL LANNEN, OSFS
B.A., Siena Heights University
M.Div., University of St. Michael’s College

Director of Campus Ministry:
MAGDALENE RIGGINS
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
M.A., Villanova University

Director of Center for Service and Social Justice:
JAIME GERHART
B.S., Millersville University

Director of Programs, Salesian Center for Faith and Culture:
LORE MCFADDEN
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of International Learning:
BRIAN MACDONALD
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Office of the Provost

Provost:
DANIEL P. WISNIEWSKI, OSFS (2001)
B.S., The Catholic University of America
M.A., The Washington Theological Union
M.A., Villanova University
Ph.D., Bryn Mawr College

Associate Provost for Academic Programming and Dean of Undergraduate Education:
ROBERT BLUMENSTEIN
B.S., Drexel University
M.S., Hahnemann University
Ph.D., Hahnemann University

Assistant Provost for Curriculum, Assessment, & Student Success:
SUE MCGORRY
B.S., University of Scranton
M.B.A., Lehigh University
Ph.D., Lehigh University

Assistant Provost for Special Programs:
KATHERINE RAMSLAND
B.A., Northern Arizona University
M.A., Duquesne University
Ph.D., Rutgers University
M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice
M.A.C.J., DeSales University

Dean of Graduate Education:
RONALD NORDONE
B.A., LaSalle University
M.B.A., Eastern College

Graduate Admissions Director:
JULIA FERRARO
B.S., Delaware Valley University

Director of Institutional Research and Analysis:
LISA M. PLUMMER
B.S., Edinboro University
M.Ed., Kutztown University
Ed.D., Northcentral University

Assistant Director of Healthcare Simulation:
JASON KONZELMANN
B.S., Muhlenberg College

Healthcare Simulation Specialist:
MELISSA DIFFENDERFER
B.S., The Pennsylvania State University

Registrar:
THOMAS MANTONI
B.A., Widener University
M.P.A., Lehigh University

Associate Registrar:
MELISSA LENHART YOUNG
B.S., Cedar Crest College
M.B.A., DeSales University

Assistant Registrar:
KATHLEEN VAUGHT
B.S., St. John’s University

Associate Dean of Academic Life:
R. SCOTT MATTINGLY
B.A., Bellarmine University
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ed.D., Temple University

Assistant Dean of Lifelong Learning:
JOANN HAWS
B.A., DeSales University
M.Ed., DeSales University

Director of the Academic Resource Center:
ANN M. KOEFER
B.S., University of Scranton
M.Ed., Kutztown University

Assistant Director of the Writing Center:
ANN MICHAEL
B.Ph., Grand Valley State University
(formerly Thomas Jefferson College)
M.F.A., Goddard College

Coordinator of Gateway To Success and Retention Support Specialist:
STACEY FINNEY
B.S., Hahnemann University
M.A. Ed., Arcadia University

Director of Exploratory Studies:
WILLIAM PETERSON
B.S., DeSales University
M.Ed., Kutztown University

Director of Disability Services:
CAROLYN TIGER
B.S., Springfield College
M.Ed., Boston University

Director of Distance Education and Instructional Technology:
ERIC HAGAN
B.S., University of Delaware
M.B.A., Wilmington College
Ed.D., Drexel University

Instructional Media Engineer:
MICHAEL YORGEY
B.S., Full Sail University

Instructional Designer:
CHRISTOPHER HEWATT
B.A., Kutztown University
M.S., Lehigh University

Sr. Instructional Technologist and Instructional Designer:
JIM HOLTON
B.A., Susquehanna University
M.Ed., DeSales University

Instructional Media Specialist:
TOM COBB
B.S., Kutztown University

Professional Program Administrator Division of Nursing:
JAMIE LENHART
B.S., Central Pennsylvania College
M.B.A., DeSales University

Undergraduate Clinical Liaison, Division of Nursing:
JANET PARSLEY
B.S.N., Cedar Crest College

Graduate Clinical Liaison, Division of Nursing:
MICHELLE BENNER
B.S., DeSales University

Marketing Liaison (Nursing):
LAURIE RUBIO
B.A., Gettysburg College

Biology Lab Manager:
JASON SCHEIDEL
B.S., Johns Hopkins University
M.S., University of Pennsylvania

Biology Lab Manager:
WENDY MAYBRUCK
B.S., University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
M.S., Baylor College of Medicine

Chemistry Lab Manager:
PATRICIA HARTMAN
B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

Library Director:
DEBORAH L. MALONE
B.A., Ursinus College
M.L.S., Drexel University

Public Services Librarian:
KATELYN MANWILLER
B.A., Gettysburg College
M.L.I.S., University of Pittsburgh

Systems Librarian:
AMY MANNS
B.A., Clarion University
M.L.I.S., Drexel University

Public Services Librarian:
MICHELE MRAZIK
B.S., Cedar Crest College
M.L.S., Clarion University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Public Services Librarian:
LORETTA ULINCY
B.S., Albright College
M.S.L.S., The Catholic University of America

Technical Services Librarian:
SCOTT PARKINSON
B.A., University of Delaware
M.S., Clarion University

Associate Director of the M.B.A. Program:
MARY ANN FALK
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Assistant Director of the M.B.A. Program:
KIMBERLY MAY KARPINSKI
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

M.B.A. Program Coordinator:
JAMES CASTAGNA
B.S., St. Joseph’s University
M.B.A., Wilmington College

M.B.A. Program Coordinator:
JOSEPH ZUKAUSKAS
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of Recruitment for Business:
RACHAEL KELLY
B.A., Lehigh University
M.A., Lehigh University

Box Office Manager:
NICOLE MOYER
B.A., DeSales University

Associate Box Office Manager:
ZACHARY WEIDNER
B.A., Washington College

Director of Marketing and Public Relations:
ROSEANN DAMICO SCHATKOWSKI
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

Director of Recruitment for Performing Arts:
REBECCA RIGHI
B.A., West Chester University

Technical Director and Scene Shop Manager:
THOMAS MINUCCI
B.F.A., Rutgers University

Costume Shop Manager:
SAMANTHA SOUTHARD
TV/Film Technician:
JACK LERCH

Office of the Vice President for Student Life

Vice President for Student Life:
LINDA ZERBE
B.S., Lock Haven State College
M.Ed., St. Lawrence University

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management:
MARY BIRKHEAD
B.S., St. Joseph’s University

Dean of Enrollment Management:
DERRICK WETZEL
B.S., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of Admissions:
KATHRYN MCNALLY
B.A., DeSales University
M.A.C.J., DeSales University

Associate Director of Admissions:
THOMAS BOREALO
B.A., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Admissions:
AMY LOWRY
B.S., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Admissions:
AUTUM FICHTER
B.S., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Admissions:
JOHN KILDUFF
B.S., DeSales University

Admissions Counselor:
JAIME MALANDRA
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.Ed., University of Notre Dame

Executive Director of ACCESS:
MICHAEL YERGEY
B.A., Kutztown University

Academic Advisor, ACCESS:
LEALA KUCHERA
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Academic Advisor, ACCESS:
DAVID ACHENBACH
B.A., DeSales University

Director, ACCESS Bethlehem:
LINDA J. BELL
B.A., Lycoming College
M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University

Director of Financial Aid:
JOYCE FARMER
B.A., Montclair State University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Associate Director of Financial Aid for Compliance and Reconciliation:
EVELYN DISLA-HERNANDEZ
B.S., University of Buffalo
M.S., Buffalo State College

Associate Director of Financial Aid for Counseling and Customer Relations:
MARGARET MOYER
B.A., Saint Vincent College

Senior Financial Aid Counselor:
ALICE BEGLEY

Manager of Enrollment Information Systems:
KRISTEN TOTH
B.A., Moravian College
M.S.I.S., DeSales University

Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement & Leadership:
NICHOLAS LUCHKO
B.A., Cabrini College
M.S., Cabrini College

Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Leadership for Communications:
TRACY GALLAGHER
B.A., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Student Engagement & Leadership for Events:
ANDREA GUARINO
B.A., DeSales University
M.Ed., Kutztown University

Executive Director of Career Development:
KRISTIN EICHOLTZ
B.S., Marywood University
M.A., Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Director of Employer and Alumni Relations:
MELANIE VALLONE
B.S.W., Kutztown University

Coordinator of Experiential Learning:
KATHY KRAUSE
B.A., Cabrini University
M.Ed., DeSales University

Assistant Dean of Students for Campus Life:
JENNIFER BUNTING
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.Ed., Kutztown University

Director of Residence Life:
MELINDA QUINONES
B.S., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Associate Director for Campus Life:
JOANNE CARR
B.A., DeSales University
M.Ed., Kutztown University

Associate Director of Residence Life:
TYCHELLE GRAHAM
B.A., Temple University
M.S.W., University of Pennsylvania

Associate Dean of Student Development:
GREGG AMORE
B.A., Lehigh University
M.Ed., Lehigh University
D.Ed., Lehigh University

Director of the DeSales Experience:
CHAD SERFASS
B.A., DeSales University
M.Ed., DeSales University

Assistant Dean of Students for Wellness:
WENDY KRISAK
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
M.A., Kutztown University

Counselor:
DENISE MIKUTA
B.S., East Stroudsburg University
M.A., Moravian Theological Seminary

Counselor:
KELLY ABRAHAM
B.A., West Chester University
M.A., Kutztown University

Director of Health Center:
TAMMY LIPPINCOTT
M.S.N., C.R.N.P., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Health Center/Health Educator:
AUBREY NOCEK
B.S.N., Cedar Crest College

Director of Athletics/Head Men’s Basketball Coach:
SCOTT COVAL
B.B.A., College of William and Mary

Associate Director of Athletics:
GRACIA PERILLI
A.B., Muhlenberg College

Director of Athletic Performance:
MITCHELL HIVNER
B.S., DeSales University

Director of Intramurals/Volleyball Coach:
MICHELE ZABINSKI
B.S., Slippery Rock University

Head Men’s Soccer Coach/PE Instructor:
GEORGE W. CRAMPTON
B.S., Elizabethtown College
M.Ed., Millersville University

Men’s Cross Country and Track Coach/Equipment Manager:
ALAN WEINER
B.S. Kutztown University

Head Lacrosse Coach/Work Study Supervisor:
MATTHEW BRANCACCIO
B.S., DeSales University

Head Field Hockey Coach:
LINDSAY GRIFFITH
B.A., Tufts University
M.Ed., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Head Women’s Soccer Coach:
GREGORY RIDOUT
B.A., Randolph-Macon College
M.Ed., Lynchburg College

Head Women’s Basketball Coach/Student Athlete Services Director:
FRED RICHTER
B.S., East Stroudsburg University

Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach:
RACHEL SMITH
B.S., University of Florida
M.S., Stevenson University

Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach:
DAVID KURVINK
B.S., Moravian College
M.Ed., St. Lawrence University

Sports Information Director:
WILLIAM SPIGELMYER
B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

Assistant Sports Information Director:
PATRICK JACOBY
B.A., DeSales University

Athletic Trainer:
MARK WOJCIECHOWSKI
B.S., California University of Pennsylvania

Athletic Trainer/ Fitness Center Director:
NANETTE MILLER
B.S., The Pennsylvania University

Baseball Coach:
TIMOTHY R. NEIMAN
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach & Director of Athletic

Recruiting:
DARNELL BRASWELL
B.S., DeSales University

Office of the Vice President for Administration and Finance

Vice President for Administration and Finance
ROBERT J. SNYDER
B.A., Moravian College
C.P.A., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Associate Vice President for Administration and Planning:
PETER M. RAUTZHAN
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of Finance and Treasurer:
MICHAEL A. SWEETANA
B.S., DeSales University
C.P.A., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Comptroller:
DEANNE M. FENSTERMACHER
B.S., Muhlenberg College
C.P.A., Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Senior Accountant:
MARIAN A. GEHRINGER
B.S., DeSales University
M.B.A., Wilkes University

Bursar:
HOLLIE B. KNAUSS
Northampton Community College

Director of Information Technology:
JAMES MAZUROWSKI
B.S., Montclair State University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of Campus Environment:
JEFFREY W. RICHTER
B.A., DeSales University

Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services:
MICHAEL LATHAM
B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Campus Services Specialist:
MONICA PALY
B.S., West Chester University
M.S., Capella University

Campus Events Manager:
JEFFREY BREIDINGER JR.
B.S., DeSales University

Campus Scheduling and Events Coordinator:
LEAH ALICEA
B.S., Ithaca College
M.Ed., Lehigh University

Chief of University Police:
STEVEN A. MARSHALL
Allentown Police Academy

Executive Director of Human Resources:
MARGIE GRANDINETTI
B.S., Penn State University
M.S., Penn State University

Assistant Director of Human Resources:
DONNA MIKOL
P.H.R., Human Resource Certificate Institute
B.A., DeSales University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Human Resources Generalist:
LISA LIGHTCAP

Office of the Vice President for Campus Environment:

Vice President for Campus Environment:
MARC A. ALBANESE
B.A., Muhlenberg College
M.B.A., DeSales University

Director of Facilities:
JIM MOLCHANY

Maintenance Technology Specialist:
BRO. JOE SCHODOWSKI

Custodial Supervisor:
JOSE MENENDEZ

Trades Supervisor:
JOHN CUNNINGHAM

Director of Emergency Services:
DENNIS RASLEY
B.A., DeSales University

Project Manager:
DENISE SHIVE

Office of the Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Planning

Vice President for Marketing and Strategic Planning:
DAVID GILFOIL
B.A., University of Massachusetts
M.A., College of William and Mary
Ph.D., Stevens Institute of Technology

Executive Director of Communications:
THOMAS B. MCNAMARA
B.A., DeSales University

Director of Media Services:
JANELLE HILL
B.A. Hofstra University

Director of Marketing:
DIANE FURCHNER
B.A., Penn State University

Director of Web Communications:
KRISTIN LAUDENSLAGER
B.A., Kutztown University
M.B.A., DeSales University

Videographer:
TIMOTHY COX
B.S., Kutztown University

Web Designer:
REBECCA TOMINO
A.A.S., Northampton Community College
B.F.A., Kutztown University
M.S., University of Denver

Web Communication Specialist:
DAVID OBLAS
B.S., Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Office of the Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Vice President for Institutiional Advancement:
THOMAS L. CAMPBELL, ACFRE
B.A., M.S., University of Delaware
M.B.A., Wilkes University

Director of Alumni Relations:
MICHAEL RITCHIE
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations:
DANIEL VILLANTI
B.S., DeSales University
M.S., Drexel University

Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations:
KATHY DIAMANDOPOULOS, CFRE
B.A., Shippensburg University

Major Gift Officer:
JACQUE PARKER
B.A., DeSales University

Major Gift Officer:
DEBRA WALTER
B.A., California University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Duquesne University

JAMES MACKIN
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
M.B.A., Wilkes University

Director of Advancement Services:
POLLY RANSON
A.B., Middlebury College

Assistant Director of Advancement Services:
SOPHIE ELMO
B.A., DeSales University

Associate Vice President for Annual Giving:
LINA BARBIERI, CFRE
B.A., DeSales University

Director of Special Events:
DIANE M. MOESER

Director of Development, PSF:
MELISSA KERR
B.A., DeSales University

Director of Annual Giving:
REBECCA RIGHI
B.A., West Chester University

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival

Managing Director:
CASEY WILLIAM GALLAGHER
B.A., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales
B.S., Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales

Education Director:
ANELISE DIAZ
B.A., DeSales University

Business Manager:
KAREN SPANO
B.S., West Chester University

Director of Production:
JARED GOLDSTEIN
B.F.A., New York University

Box Office Manager:
NICOLE MOYER
B.A., DeSales University

Associate Box Office Manager:
ZACHARY WEIDNER
B.A., Washington College

Director of Marketing and Public Relations:
CHRISTINA SLAK
B.A., DeSales University
Sound Designer and Supervisor:

WILLIAM NEAL
B.M., University of Miami
M.M., New York University

Marketing Associate:
JULIA SULLIVAN
B.A., Kutztown University

Advancement and Communications Manager:
MEGAN DIEHL
B.A., DeSales University
M.A., Villanova University