University adds nine faculty members
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WAYNESBURG – Nine faculty members were added to the academic teaching staff at Waynesburg University – six in the undergraduate teaching community and three in the university’s Graduate and Professional Studies program.
“The Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to welcome our new undergraduate and graduate faculty members,” said Dr. Jamie Jacobs, dean for institutional effectiveness and planning at the university. “Each brings not only expertise in their respective disciplines, but a commitment to Christian higher education. We are excited for these new faculty members to join us in supporting the Waynesburg University mission of faith, learning and serving.”
The faculty members who will be teaching at the undergraduate level are:
• Dr. Mark Ahlseen, associate professor of business administration. He received his B.S. degree from Taylor University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University.
• Bradley Davis, assistant professor of chemistry. He received his B.S. degree from Waynesburg University and is a Ph.D. candidate at Pennsylvania State University.
• Dr. Chad Keys, assistant professor of chemistry. He received his B.S. degree from Ball State University and a Ph.D. from Purdue University.
• Dr. Deana Mack, assistant professor of education. She received her B.S. and M.A. degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and her Ph.D. from Robert Morris University.
• Laurel Miner, instructor of nursing. She received her B.S.N. from Duquesne University and M.S.N. degree from Walden University.
• Dr. J. Christian Ola, assistant professor of business administration. He received his B.A. from Grove City College; his M.B.A. from Duquesne University and just recently his Ph.D. from Anderson University.
Joining the staff in the graduate and professional studies program are:
• Dr. Lina Hixson, instructor of nursing. She received her B.S.N. from LaRoche College, M.S.N. from Duquesne University and a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.
• Dr. Devon Manderino, professor of counseling. She received her B.A. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, M.A. from Franciscan University of Steubenville and a Ph.D. from Duquesne University.
• Kathy Palombo, coordinator of the Master of Science in Nursing Program and instructor of nursing. She received her B.S.N. from California University of Pennsylvania and M.S.N. from Waynesburg University.