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.

College of Arts and Sciences Faculty

Dean

Gerald G. Nyambane, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Urban Education
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, Statistics and Data Science
M.S. Western Michigan University
B.S. Grand Valley State University

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

Daniel Palmatier, Pharm.D.
Department Chair - Science
Pharm.D. Ferris State University
B.S. Western Michigan University

Associate Department Chairs

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

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

Gina Mezzano-Ostien
Associate Department Chair - Social Sciences, English and Communications
M.A. Central Michigan University
B.A. Saginaw Valley State University

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

Faculty

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

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

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

Melissa Lewis
M.F.A. New England College
B.A. Albion College

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

Amy Scheerhorn
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.
Vice Provost
Ph.D. Bowling Green University
M.A. Miami University
B.A. Saint John Fisher College

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

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