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New Faculty and Staff Appointments 2008

The following individuals have been appointed to positions at SUNY Plattsburgh. Many of them are new to the campus while others have received promotions or transferred to new positions on campus during the past year. Please join me in wishing them the best in their important roles at SUNY Plattsburgh.

John Ettling
President

Academic Affairs

Staff

• Elizabeth Bernat, Assistant Director of Academic Advising, Academic Advising. B.A., Heidelberg College, M.P.S., Cornell University, Ph.D. Ohio Univ. (2002).
• Marguerite Adleman, Director, Graduate Admissions. B.A. and M.A., University of Illinois (1979); C.A.S., National-Louis University (1999).
• Sara Tomasikiewicz, Admissions Assistant, International Student Services. B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2006).
• Cody McCabe, International Student Advisor, International Student Services. B.S. and California Multiple Subject Teaching Certification, California State Univ. Long Beach (2006).
• Diane Merkel, Assistant to the Provost. B.S., Ithaca College (1977).
• Jay Stein, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. B.A., Harpur College, SUNY Binghamton; M.S., York University; Ph.D., University of Michigan.
• Paula Walters, Advisor, Admissions Office. B.S. and M.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2008).
• Casey Ford, Advisor, Admissions Office. B.A., Russell Sage College (2006).

CSEA Staff

• Pamela Wood , Admissions, Secretary I
• Sue Bartlett, Admissions, KBS II

Arts and Science

Full-Time Faculty/Staff

• Dr. Karina Ckless, Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department. B.S., University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Sao Leopoldo, RS – Brazil (1990); Ph.D., Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS (1995).
• Creaig Dunton, Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department (Branch Campus), B.S. and M.S., University of Central Florida (2004).
  Thomas Friedrich, Assistant Professor, English Department. B.A., St. Olaf College (1994); M.A., Northeastern University (1997); Ph.D., University of Minnesota (2008).
• Dr. Danielle Garneau, Assistant Professor, Center for Earth and Environmental Science. B.S., Villanova University; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University (2005).
• Dr. Gregory Geddes, Lecturer, History Department. B.A., College of William and Mary (1992); M.A.and Ph.D. Binghamton State University of New York (2006).
• Dr. Marcia Gottschall, Lecturer, English Department. B.A. and M.A., Texas Tech University (1970).
• Dr. Cecilia Gregoire, Lecturer, Biology Department. B.S., Muskingham College (1986); M.S. and Ph.D., University of Vermont (2001).
• Nancy Hamilton, Visiting Assistant Professor, Journalism Program. B.S.J.and M.A., University of Florida (1968).
• Dr. Kirsten Isgro, Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication Studies Department. B.A. and M.A., Ohio State University (1991); Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (2006).
• Elizabeth Ketner, Assistant Professor, English Department. B.A., University of Georgia (2007); M.A., University of Vermont (2001).
• Dr. Mary King, Visiting Assistant Professor, Anthropology Department BFA, Massachusetts College of Art (1986); M.A. and Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (2000).
• Colleen Lemza, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies Department. B.A. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2001).
• Dr. Carol Lipszyc, Assistant Professor, English Department. B.A., M.A. and Ed.D., University of Toronto (2006).
• Dr. William Peters, Assistant Professor, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. A.B., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1987); J.D., Northern Illinois University (1990); LL.M, Judge Advocate General’s School of the Army (2000); LL.M., University of Virginia School of Law (2005).
• Stephanie Pfaff, Coordinator of Performing Arts, Music Department. B.A., Plymouth State University (1982); M.B.A., Rivier College (1989).
• Dr. Kenneth Podolak, Assistant Professor, Physics Department. B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology (2002); M.Ed and Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University (2008).
• Dr. Robert Reams, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Department. B.A., Trinity College, Dublin (1984); M.A. and Ph.D. University College Dublin (1995).

Adjunct Faculty

• Caleb Atkins, Adjunct Instructor, Chemistry Department. B.A., State University New York at Plattsburgh (2008).
• Oliver Bickel, Adjunct Lecturer, Political Science Department. B.A., SUNY Cortland (1986), M.A., Binghamton University (1987); J.D., University at Buffalo (1990).
• Ryan Blondo, Adjunct Lecturer, Biology Department. B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2007).
• Jamie Bowman, Adjunct Lecturer, Art Department. BFA, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2003); MFA, University of New Hampshire (2007).
• Dr. Thomas Cohen, Adjunct Lecturer, Communication Studies Department, B.A., New York University (1992); M.A. and Ph.D., University of Florida (2001).
• Charles Deshaies, Adjunct Lecturer, Canadian Studies, B.A., State University New York at Potsdam; M.A., Empire State College (2005).
• John Downs, Adjunct Lecturer, Journalism Department, B.A., Cornell University (1984).
• Gregory Galuski, Adjunct Instructor, Center for Earth and Environmental Science, B.A. and MST, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2009).
• Christopher Hayward, Adjunct Lecturer, Geography Department, B.A., University of Idaho (1992); M.A., University Kentucky (1994).
• Anna Jolly, Adjunct Lecturer, Journalism Department, B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2002).
• Susan Kenoyer, Adjunct Lecturer, Mathematics Department, B.S., University of Vermont (1976); M.A., Michigan State University (1978).
• Jay Ketner, Adjunct Lecturer, Canadian Studies, B.A., University of Georgia (1997); M.A., University of Vermont (2001).
• Kathleen Martinez, Adjunct Lecturer, Psychology Department. B.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice (1987); M.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University (1990).
• Dr. Harry McManus, Adjunct Lecturer, History Department. B.S. and M.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (1971).
• Adina Pascalau, Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Foreign Language and Literature. B.A., University of Bucharest (2005); M.A., University of Alabama (2008).
• Sonal Patel, Adjunct Lecturer, Center for Earth and Environmental Science. B.S., Virginia Tech (2005); M.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2009).
• Kevin Pearson, Adjunct Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Studies Program. B.A. and M.ALS, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2008).
• Maria Shavalier, Adjunct Lecturer, Mathematics Department. B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo (1974); M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1990); Ph.D. University of Wyoming (1999).
• Jennifer Slattery, Adjunct Lecturer, Chemistry Department. B.A. and M.A., Tufts University (2002); C.A.S. in Education Administration, SUNY Plattsburgh (2008).
• Karen Smith, Adjunct Lecturer, English Department. B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (200); M.A., The College of Saint Rose (2002); MALS, State University of New York at Plattsburgh (2006).
• Marco Turco, Adjunct Lecturer, Africana Studies Program. B.A., Trinity University; M.S., Lacrosse University (2004); Ph.D., Bircham University (2007).
• Kathleen Wiley, Adjunct Lecturer, Center for Earth and Environmental Science. B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh (1992); M.A., State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (2001).
• William Williams, Adjunct Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. B.A., University of Richman (2002); M.S., Utica College (2005).
• Dr. Richard Wunderlich, Adjunct Lecturer, Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. A.B., New York University (1959); M.S., Purdue University (1966); Ph.D., University of Minnesota (1969).

Education, Health, and Human Services

Full-Time Faculty/Staff

• Julia Davis, Assistant Professor, Counselor Education. B.A., Central College, Pella, IA. (1989); M.A. and Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado (2000).
• Susan Dodd, Assistant Professor, Counselor Education. B.A., Kennesaw State University; M.Ed., University of West Georgia; Ph.D., Georgia State University.
• Ashley Gambino, Instructional Support Technician, Clinical Director of Audiology, Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2004);M.A. and Au.D., University at Buffalo (2008).
• Jorunn Gran-Henriksen, Assistant Professor, Nursing and Nutrition. B.S. and M.S., University of Vermont (1988).
• Sarah Hackett, Lecturer, Adolescence Education/Health. B.A./B.S., M.A.L.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2007).
• Sarah Henley, Senior Staff Assistant, Coordinator of Odyssey Freshman Adventure Programs, Department of Expeditionary Studies.  B.A., Prescott College (1997).
• Susannah Levon, Assistant Professor, Nursing and Nutrition. M.P.H. the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, her B.S. in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University, and undergraduate study in Nutrition at California Polytechnic State University, San Louis Obispo.
• Tamara Pobocik, Visiting Assistant Professor, Nursing and Nutrition. B.S., Ferris State University (1998); M.S., Northern Arizona University (2008).
• Michelle Williams, Instructor, Adolescence Education/Health. B.A., University of Southern Mississippi (1983); M.A., Virginia Commonwealth University (1994); Doctoral Candidate in Education, University of Tennessee.

Adjunct Faculty

• Portia Allie-Turco, Adjunct Lecturer, Counselor Education. B.A. Honors, University of South Africa (2003); M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2005).
• Kathy Black, Adjunct Lecturer, Candidate Field Experience/Student Teaching. B.S. and M.S. SUNY Buffalo (1978).
• Nicholas Damiani, Adjunct Lecturer, Childhood Education. B.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2007).
• Kathleen Heffernan, Adjunct Lecturer, Candidate Field Experience/Student Teaching. B.S., College of Saint Rose; M.S., Rowan College [Spring 2008].
• Anne Kuthy, Adjunct Lecturer, Candidate Field Experience/Student Teaching. B.S., College of Saint Rose (1967); M.S., SUNY Albany (1968); M.S., College of Saint Rose (1994).
• Heather LaHart, Adjunct Lecturer, Childhood Education. B.A. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2002).
• Jeanine Lynch, Adjunct Lecturer, Nursing and Nutrition. B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh. [Spring 2008]
• Francine Manion, Adjunct Lecturer, Special Education. B.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (1993).
• Beatrice Parks, Adjunct Lecturer, Candidate Field Experience/Student Teaching. B.A. and M.S., SUNY Potsdam (1976). [Spring 2008]
• Martha Passino, Adjunct Lecturer, Nursing and Nutrition. A.A.S., Clinton Community College (1982); B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2003); M.S., SUNY Stony Brook (2007). [Spring 2008]
• Robbielynn Rothstein, Adjunct Lecturer, Special Education. B.S., C.W. Post College (1983); M.S., Mt. St. Mary College (1991).
• Maria Shavalier, Adjunct Lecturer, Childhood Education. B.A., SUNY Buffalo (1974); M.S., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1990); Ph.D., University of Wyoming, Laramie (1999).

School of Business and Economics

Full-Time Faculty/Staff

• Herbert Carpenter, Lecturer, Business and Global Supply Chain Management. B.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (1979).
• Richard Gottschall, Lecturer, Marketing and Entrepreneurship. B.A., Juniata College (1989); M.B.A., Garvin School of International Management (2001); Ph.D. candidate of management and entrepreneurship, Concordia University (2008).
• Fredric Leibowitz, Regional Center Director, Small Business Development Center. B.S. in Environmental Planning and Design, Rutgers University (1989).
• Nabanita Nandi, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance. B.A. and M.A., University of Pune, India (1998); Ph.D. candidate of economics, University of Pittsburgh (2008).
• Dr. Razvan Pascalau, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance. B.A., Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest (2002); M.S., Doctoral School of Finance and Banking, Bucharest (2003); M.S. and Ph.D., University of Alabama (2008).
• Dr. Kameliia Petrova, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance. B.A., University of National and World Economy, Sofia, Bulgaria (1994); M.A. and Ph.D., Boston College (2006).
• Dr. Rhonda Phillips, Visiting Professor, Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. B.S. and M.S., University of Southern Mississippi (1986); M.S. and Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology (1996).
• Dean Steria, Lecturer, Accounting. B.S. SUNY Plattsburgh (1988); M.B.A., Regis University (1999).
• Dr. Zuopeng (Justin) Zhang, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance. Bachelor of Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, China(1996); Master’s of Economics in International Trade, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (1999); Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University (2005).

Adjunct Faculty

• Mary Carpenter, Director of Internships and Career Placement. B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (1965).

CSEA Staff

• Alexis Akey, Keyboard Specialist I in the School of Business and Economics.

Library & Information Services

Full-Time

• Cynthia Bruce, Keyboard Specialist 2, Office of the Dean. A.A.S., Clinton Community College (1993).
• Anne de la Chapelle, Visiting Assistant Librarian, Feinberg Library. B.A., Miami University, Ohio (1981); M.L.S., University at Albany (2000).
• Kerry Forgette, Keyboard Specialist 2, Computer Information Systems. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2001).
• Angela King, Library Clerk 2, Access Services Unit.

Part-Time

• Jennifer Clancy, Keyboard Specialist 2, Computing and Media Services.
• Brian Clements, Video-Conferencing Support Technician, Adirondack Community College. B.A. SUNY Potsdam (1969); M.S. University at Albany (1984).
  

Research Foundation

• Victoria Zinser Johnson, Economic Development Specialist, Technical Assistance Center. B.S., University of New Hampshire (1995); M.A., University at Albany (1998).

Business Affairs

• Joseph Bailey, Plant Utilities Helper, Central Heating Plant
• Karen Brown, Clerk 1, Human Resource Services
• Shelly Mancini Esposito, Keyboard Specialist I, Environmental Health Service
• Steven Mahoney, Mail & Supply Clerk, Mail Center
• Angela Sprague, Financial Aid Advisor in Financial Aid Office. A.A., Clinton Community College (2003); B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2006).
• Heather Wetherhult, Clerk 1, Payroll
• Stella Allen, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• David Bresett, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Wayne Caska, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Jamie Cook, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Shelley Cook, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Sherry Drinkwine, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Holly Kusalonis, Keyboard Specialist I, Accounts Payable
• Samuel Light, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Justin Plumadore, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Joseph Rowell, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Renee Senecal, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Crystal Soulia, Cleaner, Janitorial Department
• Helen Wilcox, Cleaner, Janitorial Department

College Auxilliary Services

• Taylor Sullivan, Event Coordinator/Bookkeeper, B.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2007)
• Jeff Vallee, Dietitian, A.A.S., Onondaga Community College; B.A., SUNY Oneonta.

(Part Time)

• Marlene O'Valle, CAS Office Assistant

Chartwells 

• Scott Hughes, Resident District Manager. B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology (1985). Transferred to Plattsburgh from Chartwells at SUNY Albany.
• Stephen Duso , Senior Executive Chef/Director of Catering and Retail. A.O.S., Culinary Institute of America (1998); Executive Chef Certification, CIA.
• Jeff Cairns, Director of Operations. A.S., SUNY Delhi (1983); B.A., Michigan State University (1985).

Institutional Advancement

• Erin Campbell, Accounting and Database Assistant, Advancement Services. B.S., College of Saint Rose (2001).
• Michelle Marasch Ouellette, Associate Director, Public Relations and Publications. B.A., University of Colorado (1991); M.S., SUNY Albany (2005).
• Anthony Vela, Associate Director for Marketing and New Media. B.F.A., New York Institute of Technology (1989).

Student Affairs

• Michael Cashman, Coordinator for Student Activities, Center for Student Involvement. B.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2006).
• Athena Castro-Lewandowski, Writing Skills Specialist, Student Support Services. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2002); M.A., Ohio University (2005).
• Ryan Cavanagh, Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach, Sport & Wellness. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (2007).
• Jackie Coolidge, Keyboard Specialist 1, University Police. Bachelor’s in International Relations, Bond University, Australia (2006).
• Katelyn Dubay, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Sport & Wellness. B.S., SUNY Oneonta (2005).
• Cassieopia Franklin, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Sport & Wellness. B.A., University of Northern Iowa (2004); M.S., Elmira College (2008).
• Nicole Goguen, Assistant Women’s Hockey Coach, Sport & Wellness. B.S., University of New Hampshire (2008).
• April Holder, Medical Office Assistant, Student Health Center. Practical Nursing Diploma, Nevada Regional Technical Center (1995).
• William Jankowski, Associate Director of Residence Life, Housing and Residence Life Office. B.A., University of California (1998); M.A., University of Chicago (2001).
• Melissa Kraft, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Sport & Wellness. B.A., Drew University (2007).Melissa LaMere, Assistant Fitness Center Director, Sport & Wellness. B.S., SUNY Brockport (2004); M.S., SUNY Cortland (2006).
• Pat LaPoint, Public Safety Officer 1, University Police.
• April Mehan, Public Safety Officer 1, University Police.
• Kristina Moquin, Counselor, Counseling & Psychological Services. B.S. and M.S., SUNY Plattsburgh (2007).
• Takashi Moribe, Assistant Athletic Trainer, Sport & Wellness. B.A., Sophia University (2002); M.S., University of Arkansas (2007).
• Katie Palkowski, Residence Director, Housing and Residence Life Office. B.A., SUNY Geneseo (2006); M.S., Canisius College (2008).
• Brian Posthauer, Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program. B.A., University of Delaware (1996); M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University (1999).
• Jennifer Sanborn, AOD Coordinator, Student Health Center. B.A., SUNY Plattsburgh (1997); M.S., Hodges University (2007).

 

Contact Information

Office of the President
Office: 159 Hawkins Hall
Address: 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, New York 12901

Phone: (518) 564-2010
Fax: (518) 564-3932
E-mail: president_office@plattsburgh.edu