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Name	Title	Department
Abreu-Ellis, Carla cellis1 [at] ashland [dot] edu 419-289-5392 On campus extension 5392 Homepage	Associate Professor	Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners	Dr. Carla Abreu-Ellis, Associate Professor of Inclusive Services & Exceptional Learners, holds a PhD in Higher Education Administration from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Abreu-Ellis teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the Dwight Schar... read more
Adams, Bonnie badams [at] ashland [dot] edu 419-289-5349 On campus extension 5349	Associate Professor	Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners Inclusive Services and Exceptional Learners	Dr. Bonnie Adams, Associate Professor of Inclusive Services & Exceptional Learners, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1989. Her areas of expertise include storytelling, child abuse, and learning disabilities. She received her Ph.D. in special... read more
Ajwa, Iyad iajwa [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5798 Homepage	Professor	Mathematics & Computer Science 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, Pennsylvania; and... read more
Allen, William B. allenwi [at] msu [dot] edu (517) 355-6590 Homepage	Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty	Master of Arts in American History and Government	William B. Allen is Emeritus Dean and Professor of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University. He was recently the Ann & Herbert W. Vaughan Visiting Fellow in the James Madison Program on American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. He... read more
Alvis, David alvisjd [at] wofford [dot] edu (864) 597-4588	Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty	Master of Arts in American History and Government	David Alvis is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Wofford College. read more
Applegate, Tricia tapplega [at] ashland [dot] edu 419-289-5950	Coordinator, Performing Arts Publicity & Events	Theatre Music Music 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, NJ), Renaissance... read more
Arnold, Penny parnold2 [at] ashland [dot] edu 330-837-5244 ex. 5663	Associate Professor	Educational Foundations Foundations, Inquiry, & Community Education	Dr. Penny Arnold, associate professor of educational foundations, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1996. Her areas of expertise include the effectiveness of proficiency test and board certified teachers. She was one of the first teachers in the... read more
Arthur, Matthew marthur [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5280 Homepage	Professor of Chemistry	Chemistry & Biochemistry 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 (15-30 hours)... read more
Atto, William atto [at] udallas [dot] edu (972) 721-5340	Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty	Master of Arts in American History and Government	William Atto is Associate Professor of History at the University of Dallas. read more
Aune, David daune [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 207-5238	Associate Professor (Chair)	Religion 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 holds the Ph.D. degree... read more
Avtgis, Theodore tavtgis [at] ashland [dot] edu 419.207.5593	Professor and Chair, Department of Communication Studies	Communication Studies 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 emphasis on... read more
Bailey, Jeremy jbailey2 [at] uh [dot] edu (713) 743-3934	Honored Visiting Graduate Faculty	Master of Arts in American History and Government	Jeremy Bailey is Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Houston. read more
Ball, Mary mball [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5945 Homepage	Instructor of Foreign Languages	Foreign Languages 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 Second Language, and a B.... read more
Bansen-Harp, Lisa lbansenh [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5792	Assistant Professor	Foreign Languages 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 Ashland University... read more
Barrett, Michael mbarrett [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5348	Assistant Professor	Criminal Justice & Sociology 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 Justice/Sociology. read more
Bee, John jbee [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5136	Professor of Communication Arts	Communication Studies 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 undergraduate courses... read more
Bekeny, Amanda	Adjunct Professor, Trumpet	Music 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 responsible for trumpet... read more
Bennett, Dione dbennett [at] ashland [dot] edu	Adjunct Professor, Voice	Music Music	Dione Parker Bennett’s voice has been heard in recitals, operas, and guest appearances across the country and beyond. She has performed operatic roles such as Micaela in Bizet’s Carmen, Bess in Porgy and Bess; Mimi in Puccini's La Bohéme... read more
Bergosh, Robert rbergosh [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5871 Homepage	Assistant Professor	Chemistry & Biochemistry Chemistry & Biochemistry	Dr. Robert Bergosh, assistant professor of chemistry, joined Ashland University in 2005. His area of expertise is in organic chemistry. He obtained a bachelor of science degree with a double major in chemistry and biology from Kentucky Wesleyan College and a... read more
Berkner, Jane	Adjunct Professor, Flute	Music Music	An engaging and charismatic flutist, Jane Berkner has been delighting audiences with creative and diverse programs for over twenty years, both from the stage and as a concert presenter. She has been on the Ohio Touring Artist's Roster since 1992, first with... read more
Blackley, Rowland rblackle [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5114	Professor and Director of Choral Activities	Music Music	Rowland (“Ron”) Blackley is Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Ashland University, where he conducts the University Choir, Chamber Singers, and Ashland Area Chorus. He supervises all aspects of the choral program and teaches... read more
Bonfiglio, Diane dbonfigl [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5859	Assistant Professor	Psychology Psychology	Dr. Bonfiglio earned a B.S. in psychology from Ashland University, an M.A. in psychology from The Ohio State University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Ohio State University. She specializes in health psychology. Her particular areas of... read more
Bowman, Cynthia cbowman [at] ashland [dot] edu 614-794-0803 ex. 1115	Associate Professor	Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction	Dr. Cynthia Bowman, Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the Columbus Center, joined the Ashland University faculty in 2003. She is the author of “A Guide to High School Success for Students with Disabilities.” She holds a Ph.D.... read more
Brady, Amy abrady [at] ashland [dot] edu 440-366-7543	Assistant Professor	Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction Curriculum & Instruction	Dr. Amy Brady, Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, joined Ashland University in 2008. Her area of expertise is how teachers professionally and emotionally deal with the effects of standardized testing. She received her Ph.D. in urban... read more
Brauner, Soren sbrauner [at] ashland [dot] edu (419) 289-5275 Homepage	Professor	Biology & Toxicology Environmental Science Biology & Toxicology Environmental Science	Dr. Soren Brauner, professor of biology, joined the Ashland University faculty in 1986. He received a bachelor of arts in environmental biology and a master of arts in botany from the University of California at Santa Barbara, and a Ph.D. in genetics from... read more