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SIXTY-THIRD COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2015 • ASHTABULA, OHIO

Kent State University AdministrationDr. Beverly Warren Dr. Todd Diacon President Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Kent State University at Ashtabula AdministrationDr. Susan J. Stocker

Dean and Chief Administrative OfficerPh.D., Kent State University

Kevin L. Deemer Lindsey M. MyersAssistant Dean Manager, Communications and MarketingM.L.S., University of Kentucky M.A., University of Georgia

Amanda C. Dolan W. David SchultzDirector, Enrollment Management and Student Services Director, Business Affairs and OperationsM.Ed., Kent State University B.S.B.A., Bowling Green State University

Robert BillmanCheryle ChiaramonteVince GildoneTim GreenLaVette HenniganPatty HoysonLaura Jones

Chuck LaffertyMarie LaneLori McLaughlinTerry ParadieJohn RubesichMarianne Sezon

Ashtabula Area College Committee, Inc.

Dr. Beverly Warren Dr. Susan Stocker


Please turn off cell phones and pagers.

Musical Prelude performed by Mary Runyan

Academic ProcessionalPomp and CircumstanceElgar(Audience, please stand)

National AnthemStar Spangled BannerKey/Smith(Audience, please remain standing and join in singing)

Welcome and Introductions Dr. Susan J. Stocker, Dean and Chief Administrative Officer, Ashtabula Campus

Student Address Greg Oliver

Commencement AddressDr. Shay Little Certification of Graduates Dr. Bradley S. Keefer

Conferring of Degrees Dr. Susan J. Stocker

Presentation of Diplomas

Alma MaterHail to Thee, Our Alma MaterStump & Steere(Audience, please stand and join in singing)

RecessionalLargoHandel(Please remain standing until graduates have left the gymnasium)

Please join us for a reception in the Blue and Gold Room following the ceremony

Order of Exercise


Associate of ArtsJustice Studies

Associate of Science

Associate of Applied BusinessAccounting TechnologyBusiness Management TechnologyComputer TechnologyInformation Technology for

Administrative Professionals

Associate of Applied ScienceEnologyHuman Services TechnologyNursing Occupational Therapy Assistant TechnologyPhysical Therapist Assistant TechnologyRespiratory Therapy TechnologyViticulture

Bachelor of ArtsBiologyCommunication StudiesCriminology & Justice StudiesEnglishPsychologySociology

Bachelor of Business AdministrationAccountingBusiness ManagementFinance

Bachelor of ScienceAdvertisingChemistryHospitality ManagementIntegrated Health Studies

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies

Conferring of Degrees

The listing of graduates is based upon information provided prior to printing of the program. The appearance or absence of any name in the program does not constitute recognition or denial of completion of degree requirements nor the conferring of honors.

The program is issued as a ceremonial publication and is not an official record of graduates. The awarding of degrees will be based on the outcome of final examinations and final grades. The University apologizes for any errors or omissions.


Shay Little, Ph.D. Interim Vice President, Division of Student AffairsKent State University

Originally from Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Shay Little is the Interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs at Kent State University.

Little has worked on college campuses for 21 years including Oklahoma State University, University of North Carolina Wilmington, and the University of Georgia. She came to Kent State in 2012 as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, serving as the primary advocate for students throughout the University system.

She attended college at Baylor University where her love of campus life and student involvement sparked an interest in continuing to work on college campuses with students. She has worked primarily in residence services throughout her career in the areas of residence life, conduct, assignments, information technology, marketing, and budgeting. At Kent State, Little works primarily on the Kent Campus with the Division of Student Affairs.

Little earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Baylor before going on to Oklahoma State where she earned a Master of Science degree in counseling and student personnel services. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Student Affairs Administration from Georgia.

You can find her on twitter @Shay_Little sharing all things #blueandgold. She wishes all graduates every success, and never forget, we are #flashesforever.

Commencement Speaker


Greg OliverBachelor of Arts, Criminology & Justice Studies

Greg Oliver has been selected to deliver the student commencement address for the 2015 fall graduating class of Kent State University at Ashtabula. A cum laude honoree, he is receiving his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminology and justice studies and an Associate of Science degree during tonight’s ceremony.

“To be asked to speak at graduation is unbelievable,” Oliver said. “I am humbled by the honor and anxious to offer an encouraging and heartfelt address to my fellow graduates. Four years ago, I started this new chapter in my life that was both exciting and, quite honestly, a little frightening. I never imagined that it would be concluded with the tremendous

opportunity to be the speaker at commencement. I hope to offer some words of wisdom and inspiration to the graduating students, in that it’s never too late to seek out education and better yourself.”

Oliver is active in the Kent State Ashtabula Justice Club and is a student member of the Student Complaint Review Committee. He previously spoke at the Dean’s and President’s Lists ceremony, as well as at the annual Walk Against Domestic Violence held here on the campus. He is also active in the local community. As a member of the “My Neighborhood” group that hosts several charity events a year, Oliver is able to reach out to others and return the good fortune that has been given to him. He also enjoys reading and having fun outdoors with his six-year-old son, Daniel.

Upon graduation, Oliver plans to further his education by attending law school. His ultimate goal is to be a practicing attorney and quite possibly an instructor at Kent State.

Student Speaker

Academic Achievement AwardAwarded by the Ashtabula Area College Committee, Inc. to graduates who have completed at least 45 of 60 or more credit hours at the Ashtabula Campus and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 or better in their last semester prior to graduation. This semester’s recipients are:

Amy Ballish

Kristen Berus

Ruthella Coder

Michael Dunfee

Lauren Fenton

Nicholas Leavitt

Michelle Massucci

Rachael Merlene

Amanda Noce

Alicia Parker

David Stouffer

Winfield Such

Naomi Woodruff


Graduation with Honors

Amy BallishHeather BanfordKristen BerusNicole BestBenjamin BurichBeth CsiszarStephanie EnsworthLauren FauvieLauren FentonSusan FestaJeremy FieldsDonald FincherJoseph FlaterLuke FreemanMathew FullerRaegan FullerKatlyn GallMichael GasawayLleni Gianoutsos

Julie HalesCraig HanselJennifer HudsonNicholas JessupSarah KinnearKari KlasernerNicholas LeavittDavid LesniewskiJenna LowerMichael MagyarHallie ManninoMichelle PristeraCheryl MauricGwendolyn McIntyreRachael MerleneAngela MiedzielecFaith MillikRachael MiznerAmanda Mullins

Amanda NoceSarah NyeGregory OliverAlicia ParkerAlyson ParksJaclyn PavlickLauren RameyBroden RanckRyan RickardJeanne SabulaSamantha SchermanRussell SchmidtChristie ShafferErin SimonJohn SkrapitsAnna SpencerNatalie SpicklerAlan StevensMichelle Stinehelfer

David StoufferMelissa SwongerOscar TannerAmy TranSamantha TuttleKevin WilliamsNaomi WoodruffNancy WuenschelTrista YarmanCaitlin YauchErin Zavasky

Cum LaudeHonors are awarded to those students earning a bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 3.3 to 3.59 on a 4.0 scale.

Shelby BakerMary DixonAlyssa EnnisKenneth Johnston, Jr.Tom KauppilaAmber KetchumFrank LaskowskiGregory OliverRita SpurlockSamantha WaltzKatherine Weitzel

Magna Cum LaudeHigh Honors are awarded to those students earning a bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 3.6 to 3.79 on a 4.0 scale.

Benjamin BurkholderRuthella CoderRita HenniganRachael MerleneWinfield Such IIIAshley Vlasov

Summa Cum LaudeHighest honors are awarded to those stu-dents earning a bachelor’s degree with an average of at least 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.

Michael Dunfee, Jr.Holly Schillig

Because the list of graduates and those graduating with honor or distinction is prepared prior to the completion of the semester, this list is tentative. Certification of the indicated degree is subject to the completion requirements. The official registry for the conferral of degrees is the Office of the Registrar, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio.

Associate Degree With DistinctionAn associate degree student graduating with distinction denotes that the student has earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. These calculations are based on the prior semester’s cumulative grade point average.


Candidates for DegreesAssociate DegreesAssociate of ArtsPamela Nicole BrownJennifer L. CarpenterAlbert Joseph FislerRichard Lucas SlusherCaitlin Rae SmithDavid J. StoufferTodd Wayne ThompsonRobin R. Walker

Justice StudiesTishia M. CampbellAshley A. MillardEladio R. SantiagoCassie R. Shelott-Moore

Associate of ScienceMax Howard AdamsScarlett AndersonJody Thomas BancroftKristen Lee BerusBrittany Alexandria BoggsKrystal BolyardKyle Cole ComanescuHeather C. CrespoPatrick Raymond DahlbergMegan M. DenunzioDavid M. Dipofi =Ashley Marie DrewRobert W. DusenburyDonald Wayne FincherStacy L. ForsteinKelsey J. HarperAllison Paige HazyCameron J. HartleyKyle Joseph Hrutkay = Kenneth W. JonesAmber KaraCheryl A. Kerns

Tyler Day LegereShawn E. LoaseSheenna Marie MarcheRachael Ann Merlene =Bobbie Jean MooreAaron Michael Mostoller =Joseph Timothy MurzynksiVirginia A. Nelson = Julie Ann NewmeyerGregory Oliver = Richard C. PaloAlicia J. ParkerTaylor Russell PattersonAmy L. Powell = Kayla Marise SantiagoLaura Ann SnyderAlexandria N. StarkAmanda Rene SteeleMary E. StephensCedrese Thomas =Janna P. UghrinAmy Elizabeth Wawrowski + =Matthew Sterling Wunsch

Associate of Applied BusinessAccounting TechnologyLeah M. JonesStephanie M. Smith +

Business Management TechnologyKatie Theresa CarpenterRoberta J. KemmerStephanie M. Smith +

Computer TechnologyBenjamin J. BurichMathew J. FullerNicholas Joseph JessupNicholas Q. Leavitt

Information Technology for Administrative ProfessionalsNaomi R. Woodruff

Associate of Applied ScienceEnologyKathleen Emerita Crowley +Joel Anthony Rickey

Human Services TechnologyBethany A. ChambersMatthew Robert PainterKelly Marie WaymanAngel Marie Wolfe

NursingKayla R. AdkinsDarlene R. AndrusMary C. BitlerShannon Lynn ClarkRachael A. CouttsStephanie Elizabeth DavisNicole C. DiMareDavid M. Dipofi =Sarah M. FalkeRuth Ann GreenPaige Alena HakeAmanda Sue HarrisonJacquelyn Sue HummerAshley Marissa JarvisSarah Marie KinnearCassandra J. KuthNicole C. LaraKimberly Ann MartelloBrianna Nicole MateAmanda Ellen MullinsAlicia J. ParkerStephanie Corinne QuaalWanda RenfroeAmanda R. RozalskiJacob Sabruno


Candidates for DegreesRussell SchmidtSamantha Lynn TuttleJennifer Lynn VagiCharles David VickeryJennie L. VistAdam D. WardStephanie L. WilliamsCarolee Christina Zullo

Occupational Therapy AssistantTechnologyAmy J. BallishNicole Marie BestLucretia Anne BohnsackStephanie L. ClaypoolLleni Stacy GianoutsosJennifer Lynn HudsonKristina Marie KruminsJennifer Nicole LeeHeather E. LichtyJenna Elizabeth LowerHallie ManninoJennifer L. MantelCheryl Anne MauricFaith L. MillikAmanda Joyce NoceJaclyn PavlickAmy L. Powell =Ryan Michael RickardKristina Marie SalrinShannon SefcikAmy M. ShugartsAnna Belle SpencerCedrese Thomas =Tonya A. WalterChristina Marie White

Physical Therapist AssistantTechnologyDaniel Ethan AllbaughHeather L. BanfordJo Ann ButchkoCarrie P. CallahanErika Rae CollinsAndrea Monique CookCheris A. CooperBeth Helena CsiszarStephanie Mariah EnsworthAmanda R. EvertsLauren Marie FauvieLauren Renee FentonSusan FestaJeremy Robert FieldsJoseph FlaterLuke FreemanRaegan Clarke FullerKatlyn GallMichael Joseph GasawayJulie Ann HalesCraig Allen HanselBobby Richard HelmickKyle Joseph Hrutkay =Jessica Nicole JansenWilliam A. KandrayAnne KeenanKari Janelle KlasernerAngela M. LambertMichael Robert MagyarPatience Lee MarcinkoMichelle L. PristeraAngela Lynn MiedzielecBethany Michele MillerRachael N. MiznerAaron Michael Mostoller =Sarah NyeAlyson M. ParksLauren J. RameyBroden M. Ranck

Jeanne Nicole SabulaSamantha SchermanChristie ShafferDan SherrickErin A. SimonJohn David SkrapitsNatalie SpicklerAlan Michael StevensMichelle Lee StinehelferMelissa Louise SwongerOscar K. TannerAmy Lynn TranKevin Joseph WilliamsRyan Paul WilliamsChristopher D. WilsonNancy L. WuenschelTrista YarmanCaitlin Emily YauchErin Elizabeth Zavasky

Respiratory Therapy TechnologyPaul Lewis EarleyCorine S. HamperDavid J. LesniewskiJake W. LinesKristina Jean Pascarella

ViticultureJames G. ContiKathleen Emerita Crowley +Candace Marie DiGirolamo


Bachelor’s DegreesBachelor of ArtsBiologyAshleigh Marie Parsons

Communication StudiesRuthella M. CoderKathryn Marie EurichAdam Michael HazyRachel Fay HuffmanKenneth Johnston, Jr.Tom Wayne Kauppila

Criminology & Justice StudiesRyan J. LeeGregory Oliver =

EnglishCarrie Mae DouglasVirginia A. Nelson =Kimberly R. Swindler

PsychologyShanen Nicole KeenanAmy Elizabeth Wawrowski + =

SociologyMary Frances DixonAmy Elizabeth Wawrowski + =

Bachelor of Business AdministrationAccountingAlyssa Renee Ennis

Candidates for DegreesBusiness ManagementTimothy Lewis SpurlockRita K. SpurlockMegan D. SuchalaRachel Roselyn TownMindy Marie Windler

FinanceFrank Joseph Laskowski

Bachelor of ScienceAdvertisingBenjamin J. Burkholder

ChemistryChase M. Carvalho

Hospitality ManagementRachael Ann Merlene =

Integrated Health StudiesMichael Scott Dunfee, Jr.Maria Walker

Bachelor of Science in NursingAmber L. AgnewShelby Ann BakerKimberly A. CorkElizabeth Anne DonathanKayla A. GlennDeborah June KeyesLoteia E. PrescianoWinfield W. Such IIISamantha J. WaltzKatherine L. Weitzel

Bachelor of Science in Public HealthJessica Ilene HoffmannMichelle M. MangoldCelia M. VickeryAshley D. Vlasov

Bachelor of Technical and Applied StudiesMyron D. BrownRita Mae HenniganAnthony V. MeadHolly Elaine SchilligNicholas H. StoverThomas Earl Sustar

= indicates graduating with dual degrees

+ indicates graduating with multiple majors


Resident FacultyAnn C. Abraham, Associate ProfessorChemistryPh.D., University of Pittsburgh

Katherine Amey, Assistant ProfessorGeographyPh.D., Kent State University

Rowena Bautista, Assistant ProfessorNursingM.S.N., Xavier University

Stacy J. Beck, Associate LecturerRadiologic TechnologyM.P.H., Kent State University

Laurie S. Bentley, Associate LecturerCommunication StudiesM.A., Kent State University

Deborah M. Bice, Associate ProfessorEnglishPh.D., Case Western Reserve University

R. Michael Blake, Assistant ProfessorPhysical Therapist Assistant TechnologyM.S., Duke University

Abigail Bowers, Assistant ProfessorEnglishPh. D., Texas A&M University

Caralisa Breidenbaugh, LecturerBiological SciencesM.S., Youngstown State University

Michael J. Brennan, Associate LecturerBiological SciencesM. Ed., Edinboro University

Christina Burnworth, LecturerInformation Technology for Administrative ProfessionalsM.S.T., Kent State University

Carolyn J. Carvalho, Associate LecturerComputer TechnologyM.S.T., Kent State University

Brian C. Castellani, ProfessorSociologyPh.D., Kent State University

Tamra J. Courey, Associate ProfessorNursingD.N.P., Kent State University

Roger J. Craik, Associate ProfessorEnglishPh.D., University of South Hampton

Michael A. Czayka, Senior LecturerEngineering TechnologyM.S.T., Kent State University

Kevin Deemer, Assistant ProfessorLibrary ScienceM.L.S., University of Kentucky

Thierry Delorme, Associate ProfessorBiological SciencesPh.D., Université Claude-Bernard-Lyon

Elizabeth E. Devore, Assistant ProfessorEnglishM.A., New Mexico Highlands University

Donald D. Driscoll, Jr., Associate ProfessorPhysicsPh.D., Case Western Reserve University


Resident FacultyMarna Drum, Associate LecturerCriminology & Justice StudiesM.A., University of Akron

Marnie K. Ellis, LecturerEnglishM.F.A., Bowling Green State University

F. Anne Freitas, Assistant ProfessorNursingPh.D., Kent State University

David A. Goswick, LecturerRespiratory Therapy M.P.A., Cleveland State University

Natalie Jean Huya, Assistant ProfessorTheater ArtsM.A., Villanova University

Bryan A. Jones, Assistant ProfessorPsychologyPh.D., Stony Brook University

Bradley S. Keefer, Associate ProfessorHistoryPh.D., Kent State University

Lisa G. King, LecturerNursingM.S.N., Ashland University

Tiffany M. Kiphart, Senior LecturerPhysical Therapist Assistant TechnologyB.S., Wilmington College of Ohio

Joseph T. Kuvshinikov, Associate ProfessorAccounting TechnologyPh.D., Gannon University

Jessica Leveto, Assistant ProfessorSociologyPh.D., Kent State University

Kerri K. Lochmueller, LecturerMathematical SciencesM.S., Youngstown State University

Shelley Marshall, LecturerComputer TechnologyM.S.T., Kent State University

Lora J. Morris, Associate ProfessorNursingM.S.N., Ursuline College

Mahmoud Najafi, ProfessorMathematical SciencesPh.D., Wichita State University

David J. Perusek, Associate ProfessorAnthropologyPh.D., Michigan State University

Rajeev Rajaram, Associate ProfessorMathematical SciencesPh.D., Iowa State University

Rebecca Rempe, LecturerPhysical Therapist Assistant TechnologyB.S., Ohio University

Stacy Rose, Associate ProfessorNursingM.S.N., Case Western Reserve University

Elizabeth A. Schlosser, Associate LecturerPhysical Therapist Assistant TechnologyB.S.P.T., Bowling Green State University


Jon A. Sefcek, Assistant ProfessorPsychologyPh.D., University of Arizona at Tuscon

Julie Senita, Associate ProfessorNursingM.S.N., Gannon University

Megan Shumaker, LecturerOccupational TherapyB.S., Cleveland State University

Robin Sikut, LecturerBiological SciencesM.S., University of Akron

Joan Steidl, Assistant ProfessorHuman Services TechnologyM.A., John Carroll University

Susan J. Stocker, Associate ProfessorNursingPh.D., Kent State University

John B. Stoker, Assistant ProfessorEnglishM.A., Kent State University

Amy Thomas, Assistant ProfessorLibrary ScienceM.L.I.S., Kent State University

Scot B. Tribuzi, Senior LecturerHospitality ManagementPh.D., Kent State University

Mandy Ulicney, LecturerHospitality ManagementM.S., Kent State University

Daryl G. Upole III, Assistant ProfessorBusiness ManagementM.B.A., Cleveland State University

Resident Faculty


Technical, Professional and Support StaffKevin K. AciernoManager, Information TechnologyM.T., Kent State University

Michael D. BallSenior IT User Support AnalystM.T., Kent State University

Kathy BarbatoSenior Secretary, Academic AffairsA.A.B., Lakeland Community College

Teresa L. BatesClerical Specialist, Academic Services

Sandra K. BeebeSecretary, Business ServicesA.A.B., Kent State University

Kristina CallFinancial Aid CoordinatorM.Ed., TUI University

Ava C. ChaneyClerical Specialist, Student Services

Mary A. CollinsSecretary, Communications & Marketing/DevelopmentB.G.S., Kent State University

Sherry DetrickProgram Coordinator NursingM.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University

Elizabeth M. Driscoll DeWittSenior Advisor IIL.S.M., Kent State University

Dale R. EastmanMaintenance Repair WorkerB.S., Kent State University

Arin FranklinAdmissions OfficerB.B.A., Kent State University

Mark A. FratisMaintenance Repair Worker

Yvonne GeorgeProgram Director, Respiratory TherapyM.Ed., Cleveland State University

Paula GhizAcademic AdvisorB.S., Kent State University

Kathrine A. GiffinProgram Director. Physical Therapist Assistant TechnologyM.Ed., Capella University

Jill M. HazyClerical Specialist, Student Services

Theresa HootmanSecretary, Allied Health ProgramsA.A.S., ITT Technical Institute

Lisa R. JacksonAdministrative Clerk, Student Financial Services

Carol JonesCoordinator, Academic ServicesM.S., Kansas State University


Technical, Professional and Support StaffJeffrey A. KaydoSecurity Officer

Temple M. KincaidClerical Specialist, Nursing/ Viticulture & EnologyB.S.P.H., Kent State University

James KrackerBuilding and Grounds SupervisorA.A.S., The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute

Megan KrippelAdmissions SpecialistB.A., Cleveland State University

Barbara A. LarsonClinical Coordinator, Radiologic TechnologyB.S., Weber State University

Lori L. LeeSenior Special Assistant, Academic AffairsJ.D., Washington College of Law

Amy LowerSimulation Center CoordinatorM.S.N., Kent State University

Andrew LuomaClient Services RepresentativeB.T.A.S., Kent State University

Kathy A. MadisonBookstore ManagerA.A.B., Kent State University

Sean J. MelnikEducational Technology DesignerM.T., Kent State University

Julie MirabellProgram Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant TechnologyM.S., Western Michigan University

Gary J. MisichLabratory ManagerB.S., Cleveland State University

Jodi L. NievesAccount Clerk M.T., Kent State University

Becky OlmsteadSecretary, Nursing and Allied Health

Russell D. PorterEducational Technology DesignerB.S.T., Kent State University

Susan K. ProchazkaAdministrative Assistant to the DeanB.S.B.A., Bowling Green State University

Amy A. RodenhausenDirector, Clinical Education, Respiratory TherapyM. Ed., Youngstown State University

Molly K. ScharpingAcademic AdvisorB.A., The Ohio State University


Technical, Professional and Support StaffGail M. SchroederProgram Director, Radiologic Technology M.P.H., Kent State University

Irene J. SkleresAcademic AdvisorM.S. Ed., Youngstown State University

Bethany J. TackettLibrary AssociateB.G.S., Kent State University

Amy N. ThomasLibrary DirectorM.L.I.S., Kent State University

Amy S. ThompsonBusiness ManagerB.G.S., Kent State University

Jason A. TirottaCommunications and Marketing SpecialistB.A., Baldwin-Wallace College

M. Patricia TulinoClerical Specialist, Academic Affairs

Ashley D. VlasovClinical Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant TechnologyB.S.P.H., Kent State University

Danielle M. Weiser-ClineAcademic Advisor IIM.A., Kent State University

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