Academic Leadership 2022-2023
Leadership for Butler University colleges, departments, and programs listed below. For more information, visit linked websites.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS)
Jay Howard, dean
LuAnne McNulty, associate dean, academic affairs
Elise Edwards, associate dean, faculty and program development and faculty director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Jennifer Poor, associate dean, student affairs
Priscilla Cobb, assistant to the dean (dean’s office contact)
| Biological Sciences | Phil Villani, department chair |
| Chemistry | Geoff Hoops, department chair |
| Computer Science and Software Engineering | Panos Linos, department chair |
| Engineering Dual Degree Program | Joe Kirsch, director |
| English | Lee Garver, department chair |
| History, Anthropology, and Classics | Vivian Deno, department chair |
| International Studies | Fait Muedini, program director |
| Mathematical Sciences | Scott Kaschner, department chair |
| Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | Eloise Sureau, department chair |
| Peace and Conflict Studies | Robin Turner, program director Terri Jett, interim program director – spring 2023 |
| Philosophy and Religion | Chad Bauman, department chair |
| Physics and Astronomy | Gonzalo Ordonez, department chair |
| Political Science | Robin Turner, department chair Terri Jett, interim chair – spring 2023 |
| Psychology | Mandy Hall, department chair |
| Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies | Terri Carney, program director |
| Science, Technology, and Environmental Studies | Stuart Glennan, program director Carol Reeves, interim program director – spring 2023 |
| Sociology and Criminology | Steve Barnard, department chair |
| Neuroscience | Tara Lineweaver, program director |
| Data Science | Bob Padgett, program director |
| Master of Fine Arts (MFA) | Chris Forhan, program director |
Brooke Kandel, dean
Kelli Esteves, associate dean
Angela Mager, assistant dean
Susan Adams, faculty director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Alexis Methner, administrative and event planning specialist (dean’s office contact)
| Graduate Learning and Teaching Teams | Nick Abel, chair |
| Undergraduate Learning and Teaching Teams | Susan Adamson, chair |
Craig Caldwell, dean
Hilary Buttrick, associate dean of academics
Courtney Droms Hatch, associate dean of faculty
Brandy Mmbaga, assistant dean for community engagement and faculty director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Emily Hawk, assistant dean for innovation
Sarah Ziegler, administrative specialist to the dean (dean’s office contact)
| Accounting | Bill Terando, department chair |
| Applied Business Technology | Hongjiang Xu, department chair |
| Economics/Statistics | Kathy Paulson Gjerde, department chair |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Stephanie Fernhaber, department chair |
| Finance | Sheryl-Ann Stephen, fall 2022 department chair Bryan Foltice, spring 2023 department chair |
| Law/Management/International Business | Peg Padgett, department chair |
| Marketing | Arilova Randrianasolo, department chair |
| Risk Management and Insurance | Victor Puleo, department chair |
| Career and Professional Success (LSB Career Development) | Mike Thomas, director |
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS)
Robert Soltis, dean
Julia Koehler, associate dean
Jennifer Snyder, associate dean
Angela Ockerman, assistant dean
Ogbonnaya Isaac Omenka, faculty director of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Kristen Jantosik, office administrator (dean’s office contact)
| Pharmacy Program | Kim Beck, program director |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | Marcos Oliveira, department chair |
| Pharmacy Practice | John Hertig, department chair |
| Physician Assistant Program | Betsy Schmidt, program director;
Brenda Quincy, department chair |
| Doctor of Medical Science Program (DMS) | Jennifer Zorn, program director
Brenda Quincy, department chair |
| DMS Bridge Program | Cody Sasek, program director |
| Undergraduate Health Sciences | Amy Sutton Peak, program director and department chair |
Jordan College of the Arts (JCA)
Lisa Brooks, dean
Wendy Meaden, associate dean
Doug Spaniol, associate dean
Derek Reid, associate dean for inclusion, diversity, equity, and access
Maren Urness, administrative assistant to the dean (dean’s office contact)
| Art | Steve Nyktas, department chair |
| Arts Administration | Brenda Johnston, department chair |
| Dance | Larry Attaway, department chair |
| Music | David Murray, School of Music director |
| Theatre | Diane Timmerman, department chair |
| Butler Community Arts School | Lauren Shelton, director |
College of Communication (CCOM)
Joseph Valenzano, dean
Suzanne Reading, associate dean
Lindsay Ems, faculty director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (Eileen Taylor 2022–2023)
Annette Miller, assistant to the dean (dean’s office contact)
| Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences (SLHS) effective spring 2023 | Tonya Bergeson, department chair Mary Gospel, interim department chair for spring 2023 |
| Strategic Communication: PR and Advertising | Abbey Levenshus, department chair Mark Rademacher, interim department chair for spring 2023 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Allison Harthcock, department chair |
| The Eugene S. Pulliam School of Journalism and Creative Media | Lee Farquhar, director |
| Internship Program | Scott Bridge, program director |
| Graduate Program | Mark Rademacher, program director |
Josh Petrusa, dean
Sally Neal, associate dean
Brandon Signorino, administrative supervisor (dean’s office contact)
Hilene Flanzbaum, Core director
Gina Reese, Core Curriculum program coordinator (Core Curriculum office contact)