College of Arts and Sciences

The purpose of the College of Arts and Sciences is to provide students with the foundational skills and abilities needed for academic and professional excellence. These skills encompass analytical and critical thinking, written and oral communication, mathematical literacy, professional excellence and integrity, as well as background in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences fundamental to global citizenship. In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences helps students develop a greater appreciation of artistic, literary, cultural and historical themes, trends and movements.

Foundations of Excellence

The College of Arts and Sciences develops and maintains the majority of courses in the Foundations of Excellence section of each degree program, whether it be in business, technology, health or urban education. These courses include English, humanities, social sciences, math, science, diversity and Achieving Career and Educational Success. The number of Foundation of Excellence courses required for each program varies since some programs in the technology and health profession areas require a greater emphasis in science and/or math to meet employer expectations. The specific Foundations of Excellence requirements are listed at the beginning of each program in this catalog. The nine student learning outcomes of the Davenport University Excellence System are introduced in these courses.

Dean

Gerald G. Nyambane, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Program Director - Master of Science in Data Analytics
Ph.D. Michigan State University
M.S. Michigan State University
B.Sc. Egerton University, Kenya

Department Chairs

Stephen Bacinski
Department Chair - Mathematics
M.S. Western Michigan University
B.S. Grand Valley State University

Anne Cramer, Ph.D.
Department Chair - Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D. Wayne State University
M.A. Eastern Michigan University
B.A. Oakland University

Charmayne Mulligan, Ph.D.
Department Chair - English and Communications
Ph.D. Western Michigan University
M.A. East Tennessee State University
B.A. Florida Atlantic University

Daniel Palmatier, Pharm.D.
Department Chair - Science
W.A. Lettinga, Holland, and Kalamazoo Campuses
Pharm.D. Ferris State University
B.S. Western Michigan University

Associate Department Chairs

David Gillespie, Ph.D.
Associate Department Chair - Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D. Wayne State University
M.A. Central Michigan University
B.A. Michigan State University

Kathleen Gromilovitz, Ed.D.
Associate Department Chair - Mathematics and Science
Ed.D. Walden University
M.E.A. Virginia Tech University
B.S. Penn State University

Ahlam Kader
Associate Department Chair - Science
M.S., B.S. Grand Valley State University

Nora King
Associate Department Chair - English and Communications
Global Campus
M.A. DePaul University
B.A. Michigan State University

Gina Mezzano-Ostien
Associate Department Chair - English and Communications
W.A. Lettinga, Holland, Kalamazoo, and Traverse City Campuses
M.A. Central Michigan University
B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

Shubhada Sagdeo
Associate Department Chair - Mathematics
Campus Associate Department Chair - Holland and Kalamazoo Campuses
M.S., B.S. Institute of Science, Nagpur, India

Robert Shubitowski
Associate Department Chair - Humanities and Social Sciences
Global Campus
M.A., B.S. Western Michigan University

Faculty

Karen Clark, D.C.
Science
D.C. National College of Chiropractic
B.S. National College of Chiropractic
B.S. Michigan Technological University

Colleen Coughlin, Ph.D., J.D.
Social Sciences and Humanities
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
J.D. Indiana University School of Law
M.S. Minnesota State University
B.A. Wells College

Suzanne Gut
English and Communications
M.S. Nova Southeastern University
B.A. Valparaiso University

Chris Hamstra, Ph.D.
English and Communications
Ph.D. Regents University
M.A. Western Michigan University
B.A. Calvin College

Jodi Hicks, Ph.D.
Director Student Transitions and Academic Readiness
Ph.D. Capella University
M.A. Western Michigan University
B.A. Hope College

Saleela Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
Science
Ph.D. University of the West Indies
B.S. Womens Christian College, India

Alexander Israetel, Ph.D.
Mathematics
Ph.D. Russian Academy of Sciences
M.S. Turkmen State University

Melissa Lewis
English and Communications
M.F.A. New England College
B.A. Albion College

Diane Salinas
Mathematics
M.S. Western Michigan University
B.S. Michigan Technological University

Amy Scheerhorn
Mathematics
M.S. Grand Valley State University
B.S. Lake Superior State University

Neil Shepard, Ph.D.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Ph.D. Bowling Green State University
M.A. California State University-Fullerton
B.A. University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Wayne Sneath, Ph.D.
English and Social Sciences
Assistant Vice Provost
Ph.D. Bowling Green University
M.A. Miami University
B.A. Saint John Fisher College

Tamara Stachowicz, Ph.D.
Humanities and Social Sciences
Faculty Engagement, Middle College/Dual Enrolled Academic Coordinator
Ph.D. Antioch University
M.A. Antioch University
B.S. Spring Arbor University

Sharon Sutliff, D.C.
Science
D.C. Sherman College of Chiropractic
B.A. Virginia Commonwealth University

Reny Thomas
Science
M.S. Mangalore University, India
B.S. Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Lee Witt, Ph.D.
Mathematics
Ph.D. Western Michigan University
M.S., B.S. Western Michigan University

Distinguished Adjuncts

Glen Brasseur, D.C.M.
D.C. Parker College of Chiropractic

Michael Brooks
M.F.A. Pacific Northwest College of Art

Samuel Drake
M.S. Michigan State University
B.S. Cleveland State University