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
Previously Visiting Faculty
BRIAN DAVIS, PH.D. | Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1998
SUNGKYU JANG, Ph.D. | Assistant Professor of Public Affairs
- Ph.D. in Public Administration, Florida State University, 2012
- Specialization in public policy and public finance
- M.P.A. in public financial administration, Indiana University, 2006
- M.P.A., Sung Kyun Kwan University (South Korea), 2001
- Previously served as a visiting assistant professor at IU South Bend; as well as a lecturer at Hunsung University (South Korea) and Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- Long list of awards, research, and service activities
HEATHER JONES, M.L.S. | Lecturer in French and Spanish
- M.L.S., | IU South Bend, 2007
- Visiting Assistant Professional Specialist in Spanish, University of Notre Dame
- Visiting Lecturer in French and Spanish, IU South Bend
- Lecturer of Spanish, Arabic, and French, Saint Mary's College
- Speaks Arabic, French, and Spanish; and translates and interprets for literature and business
- Graduated from high school in France, having lived 15 years in Caen, France
ERIN KELLEY, M.A. | Lecturer in English
- M.A. in English | IU South Bend, 2012
- Associate faculty and visiting faculty member in English, IU South Bend
- Also works as an independent consultant, providing writing and research expertise to clients
TONY RANDLES, PH.D. | Lecturer in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
- Ph.D., North Dakota State University, 2012
- Dissertation entitled, "The association between the consumer nutrition environment and free and reduced school lunch rates."
- Prior to coming to IU South Bend as a Visiting Assistant Professor, served as the physical activity/nutrition program manager for the Kansas Department of Health and Environment
JOHN THOMPSON, M.F.A. | Lecturer in Fine Arts
- M.F.A. in Interactive Design and Game Development, Savannah College of Art and Design, 2014
- Thesis on "Playing Apart: Enhancing Child and Parent Interaction through Distance Play Technology"
- B.F.A., IU South Bend, 2006
- Served in the United States Army/Indiana Army National Guard from 2006-2011
DAVID TOBEY, PH.D. | Assistant Professor of Management
- Ph.D. in Management, New Mexico State University, 2010
- Dissertation: "Prosodic Forecasts: Emotive language shifts as a predictor of reversals in investor sentiment."
- Research interests include individual and organizational learning and change, accelerated learning, learner readiness and engagement, psycometrics of formative assessment and certification, evidence-based management, creative problem-solving, risk assessment, CSR and social entrepreneurship, intellectual and social capital
- Adjunct and visiting assistant professor at IU South Bend since January 2014
- Long list of teaching, research, and service activities
Previously Adjunct
JENNIFER DERANEK, PH.D.| Clinical Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
- Ph.D., Western Michigan University, 2015
- Dissertation, "Influences impacting the development of entry-level master's athletic training programs"
- M.Ed., University of Virginia, 2009
- Adjunct instructor at IU South Bend and Southwestern Michigan College; and program director and marketing coordinator for Girls on the Run Michiana
- Long history of volunteerism in athletics
MALLORY EDMONDSON, MSDH | Clinical Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene
- MSDH, Education Track, University of Bridgeport (CT), 2015
- Served in many positions at IU South Bend, including Second Year Clinical Co-coordinator, adjunct clinical dental hygiene instructor and lecturer
- PRN Office Manager at Dental Aspen (since 2013)
- Lengthy experience in community outreach, including Center for the Homeless and Girls on the Run
CHRISTINE HAWKINS, M.S.N. | Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
- M.S.N., Valparaiso University, 1998
- Family Nurse Practitioner Post Graduate Program, Valparaiso University, 1999
- RN for 36 years
- Serves as family nurse practitioner at the IU South Bend Health and Wellness Clinic since 2014
- Worked as an associate professor at IU South Bend as well as serving as a family nurse practitioner at many local health facilities