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Calleja, Nancy
Nancy Calleja
Professor, Department Chair of Counseling and Addiction Studies and Director of Addiction Counseling Program. Nancy G. Calleja (formerly Calley), Ph.D., LPC, teaches consultation, program development and evaluation in counseling, and the assessment and treatment of mental health disorders. Calleja's work has focused on marginalized individuals in the juvenile justice, child welfare and public mental health systems. She has worked as a clinician, clinical supervisor and administrator for more than three decades in the non-profit human services sector, and continues to do so. She has developed several comprehensive treatment programs for youth and adults involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, as well as for individuals with serious mental health and substance abuse issues. She is an expert in juvenile justice and the treatment of juvenile offenders. Calleja has received more than $4,000,000 in grant support for her research and consults nationally with governmental and non-profit organizations on business planning, program development and program evaluation. She joined the University in 2002 and is a member of the Michigan Child Welfare Health Advisory Committee, past chair of the Licensure Committee, Michigan Counseling Association, past chair of the Ethics Committee, Michigan Counseling Association and past president of the Michigan Association of Counselor Educators and Supervisors.
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Camara, Ablaye
Ablaye Camara
Assistant Professor of Economics. Ablaye Camara, Ph.D., teaches macroeconomics, microeconomics and monetary and fiscal policy. He began his career with the University in 2001 as a tutor. In 2007, he became the STAR program coordinator with University Academic Services. He completed his doctorate at Wayne State University in 2017. In addition, he served as the assistant coach for 香港六合彩开奖's men's soccer team. He began teaching economics at Detroit Mercy in September 2008.
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Caspers, Mary Lou
Mary Lou Caspers
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, teaches basic and advanced biochemistry. Caspers’ publications and presentations deal with alterations in brain proteins as a function of aging and with the effects of metal ions such as aluminum on various enzymes in the blood, liver and brain; she is the author of more than 20 papers in refereed journals. Caspers is the recipient of the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence and the Engineering and Science Teacher of the Year Award, as well as a number of research grants. Caspers received a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Detroit and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She joined the University in 1977.
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Cavanagh, Gerald F. S.J.
Gerald F. Cavanagh, S.J.
Professor of Management and Charles T. Fisher, III, Chair of Business Ethics, teaches corporate social responsibility and the ethics of business. He has authored five books, the latest, American Business Values, with International Perspectives, 6th edition, and more than 40 articles. Cavanagh has lectured and given workshops on business ethics throughout the U.S, as well as in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Germany and India. He has held business ethics chairs at Boston College and Santa Clara universities. Cavanagh is faculty advisor to the 香港六合彩开奖 student service organization, APO, and leads an annual week long backpack trip with students to Shenandoah National Park, VA. He served as Academic Vice President and Provost of 香港六合彩开奖, and received the highest award in his field (Sumner Marcus Award) from the Academy of Management for his writing, teaching and other contributions to business ethics. Cavanagh served on the boards of trustees of John Carroll University, Fordham University, Santa Clara University, Xavier University, College of the Holy Cross, Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of Detroit. Cavanagh has recently written and lectured on: Ethics in the Global Marketplace, Business and Personal Values, Free Enterprise and Its Values, and Spirituality for the Manager. He holds a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University (engineering), Ph.L. (philosophy), M.B.A. (business), and M.Ed. (education) from St. Louis University, S.T.L. (theology) from Loyola University, Chicago, D.B.A. in Management from Michigan State University. He is also an ordained Catholic priest in the Society of Jesus. He enjoys hiking and backpacking in the National Parks. Cavanagh joined the University in 1980. Professor of Management and Charles T. Fisher, III, Chair of Business Ethics, teaches corporate social responsibility and the ethics of business. He has authored five books, the latest, American Business Values, with International Perspectives, 6th edition, and more than 40 journal articles. Cavanagh has lectured and given workshops on business ethics throughout the U.S, as well as in Mexico, Indonesia, Australia, Germany and India. He has consulted with business firms, governments and universities. He held the Dirksen Chair of Business Ethics at Santa Clara University and the Gasson Chair at Boston College. He served as interim dean of the College of Business and as academic vice president and provost at the 香港六合彩开奖. He received the President’s Award for Faculty Excellence at the 香港六合彩开奖, and the highest national award in his field (Sumner Marcus Award) from the Academy of Management. He chaired the Social Issues Division of the Academy of Management and the All-Academy of Management Task Force on Ethics. Cavanagh served on the boards of trustees of Fordham University, Santa Clara University, Xavier University, College of the Holy Cross, Loyola University of New Orleans and the University of Detroit. Cavanagh has recently written and lectured on: Ethics in the Global Marketplace, Business and Personal Values, Free Enterprise and Its Values, and Spirituality for the Manager. He holds a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University (engineering), Ph.L. (philosophy), M.B.A. (business), and M.Ed. (education) from St. Louis University, S.T.L. (theology) from Loyola University, Chicago and D.B.A. (Management) from Michigan State University, and he is an ordained Catholic priest in the Society of Jesus. Cavanagh is faculty advisor to the 香港六合彩开奖 student service organization, APO, and leads an annual week long backpack trip with students to Shenandoah National Park, VA. He enjoys hiking and backpacking in the National Parks. Cavanagh joined the University in 1980.
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Chand, Sanjay
Sanjay Chand
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Integrated Biomedical Sciences, Division of Clinical Dentistry, Director of Infection Control. teaches pharmacology, physical assessment, neurodevelopmental disorders and advanced pharmacotherapeutics to Dental students. He is course director for Head and Neck anatomy and integrated biomedical sciences courses for Dental Hygiene students. He is course director and teaches advanced therapeutics to Physician assistant students at McNichols campus. He also teaches cardiovascular and nervous system pharmacology to Nurse Anesthesia students at McNichols campus. He is involved in a series of continuing education courses through the 香港六合彩开奖 and is a regular CE guest speaker at various national and international conferences in and around the country. Additional responsibilities include monitoring infection control at the dental school and UHC including exposure incident management, advising and mentoring dental hygiene students as member of Dental Hygiene Admissions committee, membership and an advisory role in the Formulary committee and membership of the Rank and Tenure committee. He has served as Chair of the ADEA Section on Physiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics. His interests focus on infection control, leadership roles in committees and active participation in the University’s co-curricular activities including the annual ‘香港六合彩开奖’s Got talent’ show and ‘Taste of diversity’ at the Dental School. He has also been a facilitator for the integrated course involving dental, dental hygiene, nursing and physician assistant students for the past 4 years. Dr. Chand has received several teaching awards from both dental and dental hygiene students each year as faculty. Dr. Chand holds a degree in Pharmacology and Medicine from the Christian Medical College and Brown Memorial Hospital with reaccreditation from Toronto Western University and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). He joined the University in 2009.
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Choi, Wonseok
Wonseok Choi
Assistant Professor of Management, teaches organizational behavior, organization theory, strategic policy, and business ethics. He received a B.A. in Ethics Education and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University prior to earning his doctorate from the University of Connecticut. He joined the 香港六合彩开奖 in 2015. His current research focuses on the impact of networks on employee effectiveness.
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Choinski, Mark F.
Mark F. Choinski
Technical Director and Designer for the Theater Company, teaches stagecraft and rehearsal and production. He designs lighting for all productions and scenic designs for two shows per season. Along with his 香港六合彩开奖 experience, he has worked at almost every professional theater in the Detroit metro area and has built sets for local commercials and industrial films. He holds a B.A. degree from Mercy College of Detroit. Choinski joined the University in 1979.
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Ciotta, Barbara J.
Barbara J. Ciotta
Clinical Instructor, McAuley School of Nursing, teaches undergraduate clinical courses, health assessment, skills along with fundamentals and immersion clinical practicums. She has 30+ years of clinical nursing experience. Her area of specialty is medical-surgical nursing along with oncology, hospice documentation and homecare. She earned her M.S.N. from the University of Phoenix and her NE from the University of Detroit. She is an active member of Sigma theta tau. She is also actively involved in the Here to There program in Livonia. A program dedicated to reaching high school juniors and senior and guiding them in future career decisions.
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Coleman, Margaret E.
Margaret E. Coleman
Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Dental Hygiene, teaches dental anatomy, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide sedation to dental hygiene students. She is also involved in teaching local anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation to practicing dental hygienists in a series of continuing education courses. Additional responsibilities include advising and monitoring students as Director of Dental Hygiene Admissions. Her interests focus on educational research. She has received several teaching awards. Ms. Coleman holds a Certificate and B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Detroit. She joined the University in 1977.
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Conant, Stephanie
Stephanie Conant
Associate Profession of Biology, teaches a variety of courses including Introductory Biology, Nutrition, Immunology, Biology and Social Issues, Laboratory Research Basics, and Anatomy and Physiology. Her research interests include analyzing T cell activation and regulation in an animal model of autoimmunity. She received her B.S. in Biology from Central Michigan University and her Ph.D. in Immunology from Wayne State University. She also completed a post-doctoral position at Vanderbilt University. She has been with the 香港六合彩开奖 since 2008.
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Costello, Margaret
Margaret Costello
Assistant Professor of Law, was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Law Clinic at the 香港六合彩开奖 Law School, and currently teaches the Clinic. She also teaches a seminar in Advanced Torts. An experienced litigator and mediator, she practiced in Detroit for more than 20 years. Ms. Costello focused her practice on litigation and appeals, including product liability, bankruptcy and commercial litigation, and international arbitration. Also a licensed psychologist, she received her B.S. degree from Penn State University and her J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Detroit College of Law; she also holds graduate degrees from the University of Michigan and Southern Illinois University. She joined the University in 2007.
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Courtney, Renee K.
Renee K. Courtney
Clinical Assistant Professor, McAuley School of Nursing, teaches in the Family Nurse Practitioner program. She is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a certified Transcultural Nurse. Her areas of interest include transcultural healthcare, simulation, and interprofessional education/collaboration. Dr. Courtney earned her BSN from Eastern Michigan University, MSN from Michigan State University, DNP from the University of Michigan-Flint, and Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education from Wayne State University. Dr. Courtney’s clinical experiences include working in emergency and short stay settings. Dr. Courtney maintains her clinical practice at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital as a hospitalist. She joined the University in 2016.
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Crabtree-Sinnett, Claire M.
Claire M. Crabtree-Sinnett
Professor of English and Women’s and Gender Studies, teaches courses in creative writing, the Modernist period, and courses in poetry and fiction, often from a women’s and gender studies perspective. Her publications include essays on Faulkner, Woolf, and Hurston as well as contemporary novelists Louise Erdrich, Toni Morrison, and Alice McDermott. She is also a published poet. Crabtree was a Fulbright senior lecturer in Timisoara, Romania in 1994-95. She holds a B.A. degree from Trinity College, a M.A. degree from Fordham, and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. Crabtree joined the University in 1987.
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Creel, Timothy
Timothy Creel
Assistant Professor of Management, teaches principles of accounting. Tim Creel comes to us from Tennessee State University where he taught for 8 years. He holds a BBA with a major in Accounting from Harding University, an MBA with a concentration in Leadership from Lipscomb University, a Master of Science in Accounting from Strayer University, and a DBA with an emphasis in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Tennessee, a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Certified Financial Manager (CFM) and a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He has several years of professional experience in accounting, including a position as a Corporate Controller, and has published several articles in professional journals such as Management Accounting Quarterly.
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Crocker, Phyllis L.
Phyllis L. Crocker
Dean and Professor of Law, is a nationally recognized authority on the death penalty. She has written extensively on the constitutional, historical, and cultural underpinnings of capital punishment. She has served on local, state, and national advisory committees. Crocker chaired the American Bar Association Ohio Death Penalty Assessment Team that published Evaluating Fairness and Accuracy in State Death Penalty Systems: The Ohio Death Penalty Assessment Report (2007). In 2010, she was named to the Steering Committee of the ABA Death Penalty Due Process Review Project. In 2011, she was appointed to the Ohio Supreme Court and Ohio State Bar Association Joint Task Force to Review the Administration of Ohio's Death Penalty. She also served as a Commissioner on the Cuyahoga County Public Defender Commission and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. She joined the University in 2014.
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Cunningham-Warren, Cara
Cara Cunningham-Warren
Assistant Professor of Law, teaches Comparative Applied Legal Theory and Analysis, Public International Law, Applied Legal Theory and Analysis (American), Advanced Appellate Advocacy, and International Advocacy. She also is a member of the Legal Writing Institute and serves as Co-chair of its Global Legal Writing Skills Committee. She joined the University in 2000.