New Appointments
MARY BALES, PH.D. | Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology
- Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies, Purdue University, 2013
- Professional experience includes Co-PI for the Ford Family Program in International Development, Rebirth of Quality Education in Uganda; Assistant Research Professor, University of Notre Dame; as well as many teaching positions
DIONA ESKEW, M.S. | Visiting Lecturer in Communication Studies
- M.S. in Digital Media, Valparaiso University, 2016
- Obtained a B.F.A. in Photography and a B.A. in Mass Communications from IU South Bend
- Served as Managing Editor of Pilot News Group, Plymouth Indiana
SUSAN HAITHCOX, R.N., M.S.N. | Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
- M.S.N., University of Phoenix | 2013
- Clinical faculty member at Ivy Tech Community College, Bethel College, and Saint Mary's College with expertise teachin oncology, medical surgical, geriatrics, fundamentals, and ortho/neuro cliical
- 22 years experience in hospital and medical office environments
ANDREA MELUCH, PH.D. | Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
- Ph.D. | Kent State University | May 2016 [Emphasis on Health Communication, Organizational Communication, and Mixed Methods] | Dissertation entitled, "Understanding Origins of Social Support in a Cancer Care Center]
- M.A. in Communication | The University of Akron, May 2012 [Organizational Communication]
- University Fellowship, August 15-Present | The Division of Graduate Studies | Kent State University
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
RYAN OLIVIER, D.M.A. | Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
- D.M.A. in Music Composition, Boyer College of Music and Dance, Temple University, 2015
- Dissertation: An Exploration of the Multimedia Experience Through Theory and Practice
- Teaching experience at St. Joseph's University and Temple University
- Served as Chorister, Old Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Philadelphia
- Affiliated with numerous professional organizations
SUNG-JIN PARK, M.S., M.A. | Acting Assistant Professor in Accounting
- Ph.D. Candidate, Accounting, University of Texas, 2016
- M.S. in Taxation, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2011
- M.S. in Accounting, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, 2008
- M.A. in Public Administration, Yonsei University, 2000
- Research interest lies in the effect of financial reporting on capital markets, executive compensation, accounting for income taxes, and auditing
- Teaching interests in financial accounting, managerial accounting, and taxation
RAMA KRISHNA REDDY, M.B.A. | Assistant Professor of Management
- Ph.D. Candidate, University of Memphis
- Research emphasis on strategic management and international business
- M.B.A., Western Kentucky University, 2009
- Teaching experience includes the University of Memphis and Western Kentucky University
- Recently awarded "Best Paper Award" and "Best Review Award" at the Southern Management Association Annual Conference
CAREN ROSSOW, D.H.A.| Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
- D.H.A., Central Michigan University, 2012
- M.S. in Administration, University of Notre Dame, 1998
- Experience in teaching graduate and undergraduate students in management principles, policy, and ethics related to healthcare administration
- Extensive experience in healthcare management and leadership
HUANAN XU, M.A. | Acting Assistant Professor of Economics
- Ph.D. Candidate, University of Connecticut
- M.A. in Economics, University of Connecticut
- Research interests include labor and demographic economics, applied microeconomis, programs evaluation, immigration inequality, and public policy
- Has served as an export business representative, an audit assistant, and bank associate-- all in China
