Graduate Faculty
Alig, Sara J., Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2000; M.S., West Virginia University, 2002; Ph.D., Liberty University, 2024. (2020)
Altschwager, Bethany, Adjunct Professor of Art Therapy and Counseling. A.S., Northwestern Connecticut Community College, 2005; B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, 2007; M.P.S., School of Visual Arts, 2013; D.A.T., Mount Mary University, 2021. (2023).
Barber, Diana, Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Darmouth College, 1992; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000. (2019)
Bassa, Melanie, Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Wheeling Jesuit College, 1996; M.A. Marshall University, 2001. (2020)
Bell, Keith, Professor of Criminal Justice. B.A, Wheeling Jesuit University, 2000; M.S., Marshall University 2002; Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2008. (2011)
Bradley, Stephanie, Chair, Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2008; Au.D., The University of Akron, 2012. (2015)
Brammer, Sarah, Associate Professor Physician Assistant Studies and Program Director. B.S., West Liberty University, 2007; West Liberty University, MS in Physician Assistant Studies, 2014. (2015)
Burns, Jennifer L. M., Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty State College, 2001; D.O., West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, 2005. (2023)
Chase, Gregory, Professor of Economics and Finance. B.B.A., Eastern Michigan University, 1984; M.B.A., University of Central Florida, 1990; Ph.D., Kent State University, 2001. (2013)
Douglas, Miriam Roth, Associate Professor of Education and Director of Community Education Program. B.A., University of Bamberg (Germany), 2004; M.A., West Virginia University, 2006; M.A., University of Bamberg (Germany), 2007; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2011. (2012)
Ennis, Nicole, Associate Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2003; M.A., Marshall University; Ph.D., Robert Morris University, 2017. (2019)
Fletcher, Tifani, Professor of Psychology. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 2001; M.A., East Tennessee State University, 2003; Ph.D., East Tennessee University, 2014. (2014)
Franke, Alexander, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty University, 2018; MS., West Liberty University, 2020. (2024).
Godkin, Natasha, Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.S Austin Peay State University 2017., M.A East Tennessee State University 2020., Ph.D. East Tennessee State University 2022. (2022)
Hanna, David, Associate Professor of Athletic Training, and Program Director of Athletic Training. B.S., West Liberty University, 1993; M.S., West Virginia University, 1996; D.P.T., Wheeling Jesuit University, 2007. (2012)
Heath, Shelby, Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Slippery Rock University, 2017; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2023. (2023)
Horzempa, Joseph, Professor of Biology and Co-Chair of Department of Biological Sciences. B.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2000; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2002; Ph.D., Duquesne University, 2006. (2011)
Huffman, Courtney, Professor of Dental Hygiene. B.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2000; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2002; graduate study: West Virginia University. (2002)
Kettler, Karen, Dean and Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Bloomsburg University, 1998; M.S., California University, 2002; Ed.D. West Virginia University, 2013. (2008)
Koenig, Ryan, Professor of Exercise Physiology. B.S., Saint Vincent College, 2005; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2009; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2012. (2014)
Kreisberg, Melinda, Professor of Biology. B.S., Mount Union College, 1988; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1994. (2002)
Kreisberg, Robert, Professor of Biology. College of Sciences. B.A., University of South Florida, 1982; M.S., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1988; Ph.D. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 1993. (1997)
Loughman, Zachary, Professor of Biology. B.S., West Liberty University, 2002; M.S., Marshall University, 2005; Ph.D., Indiana State University, 2011. (2008)
McClain, Tammy, Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Charleston, 1990; Ph.D., Wright State University, 1994. (2006)
McNutt, Jill, Adjunct Professor of Art Therapy and Counseling. B.A., Cardinal Stritch College, 1995; M.Sc., Mount Mary College, 2002; Ph.D., Lesley University, 2016. (2022).
Meintel, Kristie, Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Alderson Broaddus College, 1996. (2016)
Meredith, Stephanie, Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene. B.S.D.H., West Liberty State College, 1999; M.S.D.H., West Virginia University, 2011. (2015).
Metz, Jason, Associate Professor. B.S., Frostburg State University, 2002; M.S., California University of Pennsylvania, 2007; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2017. (2016)
Monteroso, Catherine, Provost. B.S., East Tennessee State University, 1990; M.Ed., Azusa Pacific University, 1994; Ed.D., Northcentral University, 2015. (2009)
Ridley, Susan, Associate Professor of Creative Arts Therapy. M.Sc. Springfield College, 2002; M.A. Caldwell University, 2017; Ph.D., Lesley University, 2012.(2018).
Rocchio, Sherry, Associate Professor. B.S Business Administration West Liberty State College, 2005; MBA Franciscan University, 2008; Ph.D., Instructional Leadership & Management Robert Morris University, 2022. (2017)
Russell, Leticia, Adjunct Professor of Art Therapy and Counseling., B.A./B.S. Pacific Union College 1993., M.A. University of California, 1999., M.A.A.T. St. Mary-of-the-Woods College 2020., Ph.D. Dominican University 2024. (2025).
Saurbier, Ann, Dean and Professor of Management. B.S., Accounting, Miami University, 1986; M.S. Management, Walsh College, 1993; D.M. Executive Leadership, Walsh College, 2013. (2022)
Schmitt, Deanna, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 2005; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 2012. (2012)
Seeber, Roger G., Professor of Biology. B.S., State University of New York, 1978; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 1989. (1991)
Shackleford, Howard, Associate Professor and Medical Director of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., West Liberty University, 1973; M.D., West Virginia University. (2011)
Sims, Margaret, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology, 2004; M.S., Pace University, 2021. (2023)
Smarrella, Danielle, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders. B.A., The University of Akron, 2000; M.A., The University of Akron, 2002; Au.D., A.T. Still University of Sciences, 2010. (2023)
Theaker, Sherri, Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance. B.S Ohio State University, 1989; M.S Youngstown State University, 1996; Ph.D., Ohio University, 2008. (2023)
Thurman, Patrick, Adjunct Professor of Arts Therapy and Counseling. J.D. North American College of Law 1989; M.S. Arizona State University 1992; LL.M. Intellectual Property (Art) Law 1996, Universality of Illinois, Chicago; MA Art Therapy and Counseling, St. Mary Of-the-Woods College 2017.(2002).
Wendle, Ann Adjunct Professor of Creative Art Therapy. B.A., Shippensburg University (2001); MS., Shippensburg University (2004); M.A. West Liberty University 2024., PhD., Old Dominion University, 2012. (2025).
White, Martin, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice. A.A., Western International University, 2006; B.S., Peru State College, 2008; M.A. American Public University, 2011; D.B.A., Northcentral University, 2020. (2020)
Whitehead, Richard, Chair, Graduate Teaching and Learning Assistant Professor of Education. B.A., West Liberty University, 2011; M.A., Salem University, 2014; Ed.D., Grand Canyon University, 2019. (2022)
Wood, James, Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., University of North Carolina Asheville, 2007; MS, Southern Illinois University, 2010; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2017. (2017)
Zombotti, Carol, Associate Professor and Clinic Director of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Director of Clinical Education in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. B.S. West Virginia University, 1992; M.S. West Virginia University, 1995; Clin.SC.D, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, 2021. (2020)