Youngstown State University Catalog
Graduate Edition
2017–2018
Effective August 2017
Youngstown, Ohio
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Youngstown State University
Graduate Catalog
Volume 85
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2017
College of Graduate Studies
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, OH 44555
College of Graduate Studies
Coffelt Hall
Telephone: (330) 941-3091
Fax: (330) 941-1580
graduatecollege@ysu.edu
Salvatore Sanders, Ph.D., Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Ohio Department of Higher Education
The Ohio Department of Higher Education is a Cabinet-level agency for the Governor of the State of Ohio that oversees higher education for the state.
The Ohio Board of Regents, a nine-member advisory board to the chancellor with two ex-officio representatives from the state legislature, was created in 1963 by the General Assembly. Members of the Board of Regents are appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.
Responsibilities of the board include developing an independent annual report on the Condition of Higher Education in the state of Ohio and issuing an annual performance review of the chancellor. The board is also responsible for advising the chancellor on issues of statewide importance affecting higher education.
| Member | Term Expires | |
|---|---|---|
| Chancellor John Carey (ex-officio) | https://www.ohiohighered.org/chancellor-john-carey | |
| Thomas Humphries, Vice Chair | https://www.ohiohighered.org/node/2185 | 2018 |
| Kurt Kaufman | https://www.ohiohighered.org/node/2319 | 2018 |
| Sen. Peggy Lehner (ex-officio) | http://www.ohiohighered.org/node/161 | |
| Rep. Andrew Brenner (ex-officio) | https://www.ohiohighered.org/content/rep_andrew_brenner |
University Administration
University Board of Trustees
| University Board of Trustees | Term Expires |
|---|---|
| Leonard D. Schiavone, Chair | 2018 |
| Delores E. Crawford, Vice Chair | 2019 |
| David C. Deibel | 2020 |
| Anita A. Hackstedde | 2021 |
| James E. "Ted" Roberts | 2022 |
| John R. Jakubek | 2023 |
| Samuel W. Grooms | 2025 |
| Allan Metz, Student Trustee | 2018 |
| Franklin S. Bennett Jr., Secretary | Not a Trustee |
Executive Level
| Executive Level | Position |
|---|---|
| James P. Tressel, MA | President |
| Martin A. Abraham, PhD | Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| Holly A. Jacobs, JD | Vice President and General Counsel |
| Neal P. McNally, MPA | Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
Division of Academic Affairs
| Division of Academic Affairs | Position |
|---|---|
| Kevin E. Ball, PhD | Associate Provost, Academic Programs and Planning |
| Jennifer Pintar, PhD | Associate Provost, Academic Administration |
| Nathan P. Myers, PhD | Associate Provost, International Programs |
| Kristine L. Blair, PhD | Dean, CLASS, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| Charles L. Howell, PhD | Dean, BCOE, Beeghly College of Education |
| Betty Jo Licata, PhD | Dean, WCBA, Williamson College of Business Administration |
| Joseph L. Mosca, PhD | Dean, BCHHS, Bitonte College of Health and Human Services |
| Phyllis M. Paul, PhD | Dean, CA&C, College of Creative Arts and Communication |
| Sal A. Sanders, PhD | Dean, College of Graduate Studies |
| Wim F. Steelant, PhD | Dean, STEM, College of Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics |
| Amy Cossentino, PhD | Director, Honors College |
| Michael Hripko, MBA | Associate Vice President for Research |
| Ana M. Torres, BBA | Interim Director, Maag Library |
Division of Enrollment Planning and Management
| Division of Enrollment Planning and Management | Position |
|---|---|
| Gary D. Swegan, MA | Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management |
| Susan E. Davis | Director, Admissions |
| Elaine Ruse | Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| Jeanne M. Herman, BSBA | University Registar |
| Rick Williams | Coordinator, Office of Veterans Affairs |
Division of Finance and Administration
| Division of Finance and Administration | Position |
|---|---|
| Neal P. McNally, MPA | Vice President for Finance and Business Operations |
| Katrena S. Davidson, CPA, MBA | Controller |
| John P. Hyden, BCT | Executive Director, University Facilities |
| Gloria J. Kobus | Bursar |
| Marilyn K. Ward | Budget Officer, Academic Affairs |
| James A. Yukech | Associate Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer |
Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources
| Division of Legal Affairs and Human Resources | Position |
|---|---|
| Holly A Jacobs, JD | Vice President and General Counsel |
| Gregory Morgione, JD | Associate General Counsel |
| Cynthia Kravitz, JD | Associate General Counsel, Equal Opportunity and Policy Compliance |
| Kevin W. Reynolds | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| Ronald A. Strollo | Executive Director, Athletics |
Division of Multicultural Affairs
| Division of Multicultural Affairs | Position |
|---|---|
| Sylvia J. Imler, PhD | Associate Vice President for Multicultural Affairs |
Division of Student Experience
| Division of Student Experience | Position |
|---|---|
| Eddie J. Howard Jr., MA | Associate Vice President for Student Experience |
| Joy L. Polkabla-Byers | Director, Campus Recreation & Andrews Recreation & Wellness Center |
| Kate Fitzgerald | Director, Housing & Residence Life & Program Coordinator, Title IX |
| John L. Young | Director, Kilcawley Center |
| Erin E. Driscoll | Director, Student Activities and Greek Life |
| William J. Blake | Director, Student Diversity Programs |
Division of Student Success
| Division of Student Success | Position |
|---|---|
| Claire Berardini, PhD | Associate Provost, Student Success |
| Amy Gordon | Director, Comprehensive Testing Center |
| Christina Hardy | Director, Career and Academic Planning |
| Ann Jaronski, PhD | Director, Student Counseling Center |
| Nicole Kent-Strollo | Director, Student Outreach and Support |
| Leslie Page | Director, First Year Student Services |
| Becky L. Varian | Director, Center for Student Progress |
| William Border | Coordinator, Academic Achievers |
Division of University Relations
| Division of University Relations | Position |
|---|---|
| Shannon Tirone, AB | Associate Vice President for University Relations |
| Catherine A. Cala | Director, Alumni Engagement |
| Ronald A. Cole | Director, University Communications |
| Jacquelyn M. LeViseur | Director, University Events |
| Ross L. Morrone | Director, University Marketing |
| Gary A. Sexton, MM | Director, WYSU-FM |
| Shawn Varso | Chief of Police |