51Ζ·²θ

2020–2021 University Administration

Herbert, James – President
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.A., University of Texas at Austin

Sheldon, Michael – Associate Provost for Academic Affairs                                                                                   Ph.D., Muskie School of Public Service USM; M.S., P.T., Duke University; M.S. University of Maine; B.S., University of Rhode Island

Beaulieu, Ellen, G. – Vice President for Strategy and Communications
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.P.H., University of Hawaii; B.A., University of Hawaii; A.S., Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists

Chance, William β€“ Vice President for Institutional Advancement
B.A., Yale University

DeBurro, Jennifer – Dean of Students and Assistant Provost for Student Affairs
M.Ed., Suffolk University; B.A., Assumption College

Hamilton, Joshua - Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ph.D, Bridgewater State College; M.A. Cornell; B.A. Cornell

Houseknecht, Karen L. β€“ Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship 
Ph.D., Cornell University; M.S., University of Georgia; B.S., Virginia Tech

Leighton, Dennis – Associate Provost for Student Affairs                                       
D.P.T., University of St. Augustine; M.S., Boston University; M.A.T., University of North Carolina, Chapel-Hill; B.S., Springfield College

Loftus, Craig – Chief Information Officer                                                                           
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University

Majid, Anouar – Vice President for Global Affairs                                                             
Ph.D., Syracuse University; M.A., City University of New York; B.A., University of Fez, Morocco

Steinberg, Scott – Vice President of University Admissions
M.B.A., Columbia University; B.A., Bates College

Thibeault, Alan - Vice President for Operations
B.S. University of Maine, Orono

Trufant, Nicole β€“ Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO
M.S.M., New England College; B.A., B.S., University of Southern Maine

Tumiel, John β€“ Vice President for Board Relations and Senior Advisor to the President
M.A, University of Alabama in Birmingham; B.S., Empire State College, State University of New York; A.A.S., Erie Community College

2020–2021 College Deans

Carreiro, Jane E. – Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President of Health Affairs
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ: B.A., Clark University

Golub, Andrew – Dean of Library Services
M.S., Simmons College; M.A., Miami University; B.A., Boston University

Houseknecht, Karen – Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship
Ph.D., Cornell University; M.S., University of Georgia; B.S., Virginia Tech

McCarthy, Robert - Dean, College of Pharmacy
Ph.D., Northeastern University; B.S., Northeastern University

Millen, Jonathan - Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Pardue, Karen – Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions                                                                   
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S., Russell Sage College

Ryder, Jon – Dean, College of Dental Medicine
D.D.S., University of Iowa College of Dentistry; M.S., University of California Ostrow School of Dentistry; B.A., Augustana College

Wilson, Martha Kirkendall – Dean, College of Graduate and Professional Studies                                                Ph.D., University of Alabama; M.S.W., University of Alabama; D.S.W., University of Alabama

2020–2021 College of Arts and Sciences Administration

Millen, Jonathan β€“ Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Guay, David A. β€“ Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
M.S., University of California, San Diego - Marine Biology; B.S., Bates College - Biology

Keirstead, Amy – Interim Associated Dean, College of Arts and Sciences  
Ph.D., Florida State University - Philosophy in Oceanography; M.S., University of Texas at Austin - Environmental Engineering; B.S., University of Texas at Austin - Aerospace Engineering.

Aromando, Lorraine – Coordinator, Early College Program
M.A., Seton Hall University - Educational Leadership and Supervision; B.A., Seton Hall University - Communications

Arciero, Michael – Chair, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island - Mathematics; B.S., University of Rhode Island - Physics

Bartholomew, Audrey β€“ Interim Chair, Department of Education
Ph.D., University of Northe Caolina at Charlotte - Special Education; M.A., Lehigh University - Speical Education; B.A., University of Maryland at College Park - Speical Education

Brown, A. Christine – Chair, Department of Biology
Ph.D., University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology - Biology; B.A., Bowdoin College - Biology

Burt, Stephen – Chair, Department of Arts
M.F.A., State University of New York at Purchase - Printmaking; B.F.A., Rhode Island School of Design - Illustration

Dragon, Emily – Director, Global Education Program
B.A., Brown University

Duff, Brian – Chair, Department of Political Science
Ph.D., M.A., University of California, Berkeley - Political Science; B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Political Science

Gower, Tami – Chair, Department of Business
M. Ed., Lesley University - Education; M.B.A., Bentley University; B.S., Husson University - Accounting

Long, Patricia J. – Chair, Department of Psychology
Ph.D., M.S., University of Georgia - Clinical Psychology; B.S., Texas A & M University - Psychology

McHugh, Susan – Chair, Department of English
Ph.D., Purdue University - English; M.A., B.A., University of Massachusetts - English

McReynolds, Samuel – Chair, Department of Society, Culture and Languages
Ph.D., Cornell University - Development Sociology; M.A., University of Vermont - History; B.A., University of Virginia - Government

Perlut, Noah β€“ Chari, Department of Environmental Studies
Ph.D., University of Vermont - Natural Resources; M.A., New York University - Environmental Conservation Education; B.S., James Madison University - English

Simon, Cynthia – Director, Internship Office
M.S., Lesley College - Environmental Education; B.S., Northeastern University - Business Administration - Marketing

Stubbs, John – Chair, Department of Chemistry and Physics
Ph.D., University of Minnesota - Chemistry; B.A., University of Minnesota at Morris - Chemistry and German

Tilburg, Charles - Chair, Department of Marine Sciences; Director, Marine Science Center
Ph.D., Florida State University - Philosophy in Oceanography; M.S., University of Texas at Austin - Environmental Engineering; B.S., University of Texas at Asutin - Aerospace Engineering 

Zuelow, Eric – Chair, Department of History and Philosophy
Ph.D., M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison - Modern European History; B.A., University of Washington - Political Science

Westbrook College of Health Professions Administration

Pardue, Karen T. β€“ Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions, Professor, School of Nursing and Population Health; Interim Director, Nutrition
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., B.S.N., Russell Sage College

Audette, Jennifer β€“ Program Director, Physical Therapy, Professor, Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island/Rhode Island College; M.S., Boston University; B.S., Northeastern University

Cohen Konrad, Shelley β€“ Program Director, School of Social Work; Professor, School of Social Work; Director, Center for Excellence in Collaborative Education
Ph.D., M.S.W., Simmons College; B.A., Boston University

Dunbar, Dawne-Marie - Director, Clinical Simulation; Professor, School of Nursing and Population Health
MSN/Ed., University of Phoenix; B.S., A.D.N., 51Ζ·²θ

Harmer-Beem, Marji – Program Director, Dental Hygiene, Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., B.S., University of Southern Maine; A.S., Westbrook College

Husman, Caryn β€“ Program Director, Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies; Associate Clinical Professor, Health, Wellness and Occupational Studies
M.S.O.T., B.S., 51Ζ·²θ.

Mason, Trisha – Director of Service Learning
M.A., Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine; B.A., Hamilton College

McCormack Tutt, Sally - Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy
Ed.D., University of St. Augustine; M.P.H., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; DPT, BS, 51Ζ·²θ

Mills, Bernice – Assistant Dean of Clinical & Student Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Associate Clinical Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., University of Southern Maine; B.S., Indiana University, A.S., Westbrook College

Morton, Jennifer – Program Director, School of Nursing & Population Health; Associate Professor, School of Nursing & Population Health
D.N.P., University of Massachusetts - Amherst; M.S. and M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; B.S.N., University of Southern Maine

Nimmo, Cheryl - Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia; Associate Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia
D.N.P., Northeastern University; M.S.H.S.A., Salve Regina University; B.S., Evangel University

Pierce, Heath β€“ Interim Assistant Dean, Westbrook College of Professions; Director, Applied Exercise Science; Associate Clinical Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance 
M.Ed., University of Maine; B.S., University of Maine-Farmington

Risling-de Jong, Robin - Program Director, Physician Assistant; Assistant Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant
Ed.D., University of South Alabama; MHS, University of South Alabama; B.A., California State University Fullerton

Visich, Paul – Program Director, Department of Exercise and Sport Performance; Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
Ph.D., M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh;  M.S., George Williams College; B.S., Pennsylvania State University

Winston, Kristin – Program Director, Occupational Therapy; Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.Ed., University of Vermont; B.S., University of New Hampshire

2020–2021 College of Pharmacy Administration

McCarthy, Robert - Dean, College of Pharmacy
Ph.D, Northeastern University; B.S. Northeastern University

Woodward, Jean M. B. – Associate Dean for Student Services and Faculty Development
Ph.D., University of Texas - Austin; M.S., Purdue University; B.S., University of Rhode Island

Krebs, James R. – Assistant Dean, Experiential Education
Pharm.D., University of Rhode Island; M.S., 51Ζ·²θ, B.S., Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University

Marsh, Wallace – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Ph.D., Pharmacy Administration, University of Texas; M.S., Education, Nova Southeastern University; MBA, Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Pharmacy Administration, University of Texas; B.S., Pharmacy, University of Texas.

Guvench, Olgun – Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Ph.D., Scripps Research Institute; M.D., Columbia University; B.A., Harvard University

Allen, George – Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Pharm.D., Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences; B.S. Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences; B.S. Biology, University of New Hampshire

Ochs, Leslie – Vice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Ph.D., University of South Carolina; Pharm.D., Shenandoah University; M.S.P.H., University of South Carolina; B.S. South Carolina College of Pharmacy

McCall III, Kenneth L. – Coordinator of Professional and Alumni Affairs
Pharm.D., University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy; B.S. Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma

2020–2021 College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration

Carreiro, Jane E. β€“ Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine 
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ, College of Osteopathic Medicine

DeFeo, Guy – Associate Dean for Clinical Education
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, 51Ζ·²θ

Doane, Cheryl β€“ Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
D.O., Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University; M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University

Kelley, Patricia – Associate Dean for Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services, Osteopathic Medicine 
M.S., University of Tennessee

Brandt, Kathryn – Chair of Primary Care Medicine
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, 51Ζ·²θ

Hermann, Jodie – Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Cawley, Robert β€“ Chair of Specialty Medicine
D.O., 51Ζ·²θ, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Mokler, David – Interim Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Ph.D., Michigan State University

Brittle, Lori – Director of Finance and Administration
M.B.A., WirtschaftsuniversitΓ€t Wien (University of Economics & Business Administration), Vienna, Austria; I.M.B.A., University of South Carolina

2020–2021 College of Graduate and Professional Studies Administration

Wilson, Martha K. –  Dean
Ph.D., University of Alabama; D.S.W., University of Alabama

Wilkes, Heidi L. - Associate Dean
D.L.P., Northeastern University; M.B.A. Bently University

2020–2021 Academic Administration 

Benz, Elizabeth A. – Director, Student Support
M.A. Gonzaga University; B.G.S., Valdosta State University

Blickensdefer, Dan β€“ Director of Learning Experience
B.A., Univeristy of Maine

Dodge, Elizabeth (Ellie) C. β€“ Program Director, Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition 
Ph.D., M.S., University of Maine 

Fortier, Barbara A. – Program Director, Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions
M.S., Mississippi State University, M.S., 51Ζ·²θ 

Fraone, Stephanie - Director, Research and Strategy
Ph.D., Boston College

Kaszubinski, Matthew – Program Director, Health Administration and Informatics
M.M.E.L., 51Ζ·²θ

Lindsay, Nicole – Director, Online Admissions
M.S. 51Ζ·²θ; B.S., University of Maine 

O’Neil, Jennifer – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Social Work Online
Ph.D. (Candidate), Lesley University; M.S.W., Simmons College

Parent II, Richard E. - Director, Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Policy
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Mills College

Pelletier, Jayne – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Education
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; M.A.T., University of New Hampshire

Tin Maung, Nang H. – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Public Health
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Medical School; MPH, Harvard School of Public Health

2020–2021 College of Dental Medicine Administration

Ryder, Jon S. – Dean of the College of Dental Medicine
D.D.S., University of Iowa College of Dentistry; M.S., University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry; B.A., Augustana College

Farrior, O. Fields – Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care
D.M.D., Tufts University College of Dental Medicine; M.S., 51Ζ·²θ; B.S., Auburn University

Kimmes, Nicole – Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Analytics
D.D.S., Creighton University School of Dentistry; B.S., Northern State University

Erickson, Travis - Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
M.Ed., University of Maine, B.S., University of Maine

Pillsbury, Matthew - Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
B.A., University of Maine