Our People

St. Mary's University boasts a vibrant and positive culture, where students thrive and excel. With a talented faculty comprised of passionate and dedicated educators, students receive exceptional mentorship and guidance. This nurturing environment fosters growth, inspires success, and prepares students for a bright future.

Full-time Faculty

Dr. Adam Hill

Assistant Professor, History

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Dr. Alisa McArthur

Associate Professor, Psychology

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Dr. Carolyn Salomons

Associate Professor, History. Chair of Social Sciences, Faculty Association President

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Dr. Corinne Syrnyk

Director of Research, Chair of Psychology, Associate Professor, Psychology

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Dr. Cory Wright-Maley

Professor, Education

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Dr. Duncan Maclean

Assistant Professor, Philosophy

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Dr. Erin Reid

Assistant Professor, Education
Chair, Dept of Ed

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Dr. Erin Shanahan

Assistant Professor, Psychology

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Dr. Gary Grothman

Assistant Professor, Biology. Chair, Natural and Mathematical Sciences

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Dr. Gayle Thrift

Associate Professor, History

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Dr. Jocelyn Williams

Dean of Arts and Sciences, ​Associate Professor, English

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Dr. Linda Henderson

Associate Professor, Sociology

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Dr. Luke Bresky

Associate Professor, English

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Dr. MaryAnn McLean

Emeritus Professor, Biology

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Dr. Mason Kulbaba

Assistant Professor, Biology

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Dr. Matthew Clay

Associate Professor, Chemistry

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Dr. Matthew Risling

Assistant Professor, English

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Dr. Mohammed Shakeel Kalathil

Assistant Professor, Psychology

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Dr. Nicholas Pagnucco

Assistant Professor, Sociology

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Dr. Norman Knowles

Professor

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Dr. Olayemi Olabiyi

Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility

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Dr. Peter Baltutis

Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies and Catholic Women's League Chair for Catholic Studies. Chair of Humanities

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Dr. Rita Dirks

Assistant Professor, English

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Dr. Sarah Thackray

Assistant Professor, Psychology

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Dr. Stephanie Blais

Assistant Professor, Biology

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Dr. Teresa Miles

Assistant Professor, Education

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Dr. Timothy Harvie

Professor, Philosophy and Ethics. Program Coordinator, Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Social Justice and Catholic Studies

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Dr. Trent Davis

Associate Professor, Education

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Eric McLeod

Lab Coordinator

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Harrison Campbell

Assistant Professor, Literacy Education

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Krista Larsen

Lab Coordinator

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Board of Governors

Dr. Bonnie Annicchiarico

Chancellor’s Designate

Dr. Linda Dudar

Member-at-Large

Dr. Sinda Vanderpool

President and Vice-Chancellor

Most Reverend Gregory Kerr-Wilson

Ecumenical Representative

Most Reverend William T. McGrattan

Chancellor

Mr. Christian Myers

Student Representative

Mr. Cordell Minnifee

Alumni Representative

Mr. Devin Elkin

Community Advisory Council Representative

Mr. Gary Strother

Chair & Treasurer

Mr. Lee Funke

Member-at-Large

Mr. Matt Hill

Member-at-Large

Mr. Nathan Ruff

Administrative Staff Representative

Mr. Paul Valentine

Vice-Chair

Mr. Roberto Geremia

Member-at-Large

Mr. Vince Behm

Member-at-Large

Ms. Debra Mauro

Member-at-Large

Ms. Mary Comeau

Member-at-Large

Senator Scott Tannas

Member-at-Large

Faculty Association

The St. Mary's University Faculty Association (STMUFA) represents the interests of all full- and contract academic staff at St. Mary's University. The STMUFA is committed to promoting the interests of StMU Faculty and StMU, upholding the principle of academic freedom and striving for fairness and equity for all faculty members. The STMUFA acts as the bargaining agent of all faculty members employed by StMU and regulates relations between the faculty members and the University through collective bargaining.

For more information visit the St. Mary's Faculty Association website here.

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