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. Carolyn Salomons
Associate Professor, History
Chair of Social Sciences
Faculty Association President
Dr. Corinne Syrnyk
Director of Research
Chair of Psychology
Associate Professor, Psychology
Dr. Gary Grothman
Assistant Professor, Biology
Chair, Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Dr. Olayemi Olabiyi
Associate Professor, Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility
Dr. Peter Baltutis
Associate Professor of History and Religious Studies
Catholic Women's League Chair for Catholic Studies
Chair of Humanities
Dr. Timothy Harvie
Professor, Philosophy and Ethics. Program Coordinator, Liberal Studies, General Studies, and Social Justice and Catholic Studies
Sessional Instructors
Board of Governors
Dr. Bonnie Annicchiarico
Chancellor’s Designate
Dr. Linda Dudar
Member-at-Large
Dr. Scott Morrison
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.