College of Arts & Sciences - Faculty

Name	Department
Ajwa, Iyad Professor iajwa [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5798 Homepage	Mathematics & Computer Science	Dr. Iyad Ajwa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan; a Master of Science degree in Mathematics and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Lehigh University, Bethlehem,... read more
Applegate, Tricia Coordinator, Performing Arts Publicity & Events tapplega [at] ashland [dot] edu 419-289-5950	Theatre	Tricia Applegate has over 20 years of arts administration experience including founder and former executive director of the Ashland Community Arts Center, along with positions at other organizations such as the McCarter Theatre (Princeton... read more
Arthur, Matthew Professor of Chemistry marthur [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5280 Homepage	Chemistry & Biochemistry	Matthew L. Arthur, Ph.D., is Professor of Chemistry (B.S. University of New Mexico 1976; Ph.D. New Mexico State University 1984). He teaches courses in general and inorganic chemistry and has delivered inservice programs and intensive (... read more
Aune, David Associate Professor (Chair) daune [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 207-5238	Religion	David Aune came to Ashland University in the fall of 1996. Before Ashland, he taught part-time at a number of colleges in New England, including Providence College, Wesleyan University and Eastern Connecticut State University. Dr. Aune... read more
Avtgis, Theodore Professor and Chair, Department of Communication Studies tavtgis [at] ashland [dot] edu 419.207.5593	Communication Studies	Dr. Theodore A. Avtgis has joined the Ashland University community as Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication Studies. Dr. Avtgis received his Ph.D. from Kent State University in 1999 in Communication Studies with an... read more
Ball, Mary Instructor of Foreign Languages mball [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5945 Homepage	Foreign Languages	Dr. Mary Ball holds a Ph.D. in Foreign/Second Language Education from the Ohio State University, an M.A. in French Literature from Kent State University, an M.A.T. from the School for International Training in French and English as a... read more
Bansen-Harp, Lisa Assistant Professor lbansenh [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5792	Foreign Languages	Assistant professor of French, Dr. Lisa Bansen-Harp, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2006. She combines a generalist’s training in all areas of French with a research interest in medieval French literature and culture. At... read more
Barrett, Michael Assistant Professor mbarrett [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5348	Criminal Justice & Sociology	Police officer over 20 years - Cleveland PD, several suburbs - Cleveland Metroparks - current, Ohio peace Officer Training Commission, Field Agent, current academy commander/trainer, Ashland University professor for 16 years in Criminal... read more
Bee, John Professor of Communication Arts jbee [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5136	Communication Studies	Dr. Bee received his Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Public Address from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focus is rhetorical theory and criticism. In addition to the basic course, his teaching experience includes graduate and... read more
Bekeny, Amanda Adjunct Professor, Trumpet	Music	Dr. Bekeny is the trumpet instructor at Ashland University and The College of Wooster. From 2010 through 2012 Dr. Bekeny was asked to take a visiting position overseeing the trumpet studio at The Ohio State University, where she was... read more