Directory

Administrative Officers of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Jem Spectar, President

Jerry W. Samples, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Jeffrey A. Lavine, Vice President for Finance and Administration

James F. Gyure, Assistant to the President for Enrollment Management

Helen Golubic, Director of Development

Kimberly M. Miller, Director of Marketing

Jonathan P. Gonder, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Kelly Austin, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

J. Jeffrey Sernell, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology and Director of Information Systems

Division Chairs

James R. Alexander, Chair, Division of Social Sciences

Charles Hinderliter, Chair, Division of Natural Sciences

Denis Robitaille, Chair, Division of Humanities

Karen Scanlon, Chair, Division of Education

Beverly Withiam, Interim Director, Division of Engineering Technology

Directors

Marilyn Alberter, Registrar

Robert Blaschak, Director of Administration and Contracts, Facilities Management

Michael Castner, Director, Athletics

Andrew Csikos, Director of Operations, Facilities Management

Frank Dupnock, Director, Mailroom

Thomas Dupnock, Director, Bookstore/Convenience Store

Mary Claire Furman, Director, Health Services

Kevin Grady, Director, Campus Police

Bruce G. Haselrig, Director, Student Union and Student Activities

Robert Knipple, Director, Alumni and Community Relations

Stephanie Korber, Coordinator, Adult Education

Joseph Parker, Director, Purchasing

Joyce Radovanic, Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services

Ronald M. Rovansek, Director, Career Services

Pamela Sabol, Director, Human Resources

Julie Salem, Director, Financial Aid

Jacob W. Stiffler, Director, Housing and Residence Life

Christian Stumpf, Director, Conference Center and Auxiliary Administration

Janet Valine, Director, Business Office

Robert Yaskanich, Director, Personal Counseling Center

Faculty

James R. Alexander, Professor
Political Science (1973)
Chair, Division of Social Sciences
BA, MPA, PhD (1973), University of Colorado
Voice: 814-269-2990, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: zander@pitt.edu

Jeffrey E. Ankney, Clinical Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator of Respiratory Care (1987)
AS, BS (1984), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2956, FAX: 814-269-2044
e-mail: jankney+@pitt.edu

Jacqueline R. Baird, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd (1992), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2918, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: jbaird@pitt.edu

Patricia A. Balko, Collection Management Librarian
Owen Library (1979)
BA, Juniata College
MLS (1972), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7290, FAX: 814-269-7286
e-mail: balko@pitt.edu

James P. Bandstra, PE, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Technology (1978)
BSME, University of Michigan
MS, University of Pittsburgh
PhD (1999), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7271, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: jpb@pitt.edu

Elizabeth T. Kintner Bell-Loncella, Associate Professor
Chemistry (1991)
BS, University of North Carolina
PhD (1988), University of South Carolina
Voice: 814-269-2904, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: etbell@pitt.edu

George S. Berger, Associate Professor
Economics (1989)
BA, Moravian College
MA, PhD (1987), University of California, Davis
Voice: 814-269-2982, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: berger@pitt.edu

John D. Beuthin, Professor
Geology (1992)
BS, University of Wisconsin-Madison
MS, PhD (1989), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Voice: 814-269-2945, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: beuthin@pitt.edu

Neelima Bhatnagar, Assistant Professor
Management (1997)
BA, University of Toledo
MBA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS/MIS (1992), Duquesne University
Voice: 814-269-2971, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: bhatnagr@pitt.edu

James A. Bilitski Jr, Assistant Professor
Computer Science (1999)
BS, California University of Pennsylvania
MS, (1997), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Voice: 814-269-2926, FAX: 269-7261
e-mail: bilitski@pitt.edu

Shelly S. Bock, Laboratory Instructor
Biology (1989)
BS (1975), University of Pittsburgh
Level I Instructional Certificate (1989), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7086, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: bock@pitt.edu

Dawn M. Cable, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA (1997), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2935, FAX: 269-2022
e-mail: dcable@pitt.edu

J. Anthony Capon, Associate Professor
Sociology (1977)
BA, College of the Holy Cross
MA, PhD (1976), University of Virginia
Voice: 814-269-2989, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: tcapon@pitt.edu

Joseph H. Carney, Associate Professor
Chemistry (1977)
AB, Vanderbilt University
PhD (1968), University of Illinois
Voice: 814-269-2902, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: jchem@pitt.edu

Bruce J. Colbert, Clinical Associate Professor
Respiratory Care (1981)
Clinical Director of Respiratory Care Program
Certificate for Certified Respiratory Technician,
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Certificate Registry Eligible Therapist,
University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinics
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (1987), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2958, FAX: 814-269-2044
e-mail: bcolbert@pitt.edu

Natalie K. Conrad, Assistant Professor
Elementary Education (2004)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd, DEd (2004), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7273, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: nconrad@pitt.edu

Elena Constantin, Assistant Professor
Mathematics (2005)
MS, MS, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University (Romania)
MS, Ohio University
PhD (2005), Ohio University
Voice: 814-269-2930, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: constane@pitt.edu

Catherine S. Cox, Professor
English (1993)
BA, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
MA, PhD (1991), University of Florida
Voice: 814-269-7142, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: cscox@pitt.edu

Michael W. Cox,Visiting Assistant Professor
English (2003)
BA, West Virginia University
MA, University of Chicago
MA, University of Florida
PhD (2003), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7214 FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: mcox@pitt.edu

Stephen J. Curran, Associate Professor
Mathematics (1991)
BA, Beloit College
MS, PhD (1988), University of Chicago
Voice: 814-269-2927, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: sjcurran@pitt.edu or sjcurran@vms.cis.pitt.edu

Jon Darling, Professor
Sociology (1977)
BA, University of Maine
MA, PhD (1976), University of Connecticut
Voice: 814-269-2963, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: jdarling@pitt.edu

Charles Lawrence Darr, Associate Professor
English (1968)
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MA (1967), Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-7159, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: darr@pitt.edu

Susan H. Davis, Visiting Instructor
Elementary Education (2004)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd (1996), University of Virginia
Voice: 814-269-7063 FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: sdavis@pitt.edu

Susan A. Dawkins, Instructor
Academic Resource Center (2000)
BA, MA (1993), West Virginia University
Voice: 814-269-7109, FAX: 814-269-7177
e-mail: dawkins@pitt.edu

Patty S. Derrick, Professor
English (1989)
BA, University of Alabama in Huntsville
MA, PhD (1982), University of South Carolina
Voice: 814-269-7149, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: psd@pitt.edu

Joseph O. Dewey, Associate Professor
English (1987)
BA, Villanova University
MA, PhD (1986), Purdue University
Voice: 814-269-7145, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: dewey@pitt.edu

Gregory M. Dick, PE, Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering Technology (1974)
BSEE, University of Pittsburgh
MSEE, Stanford University
PhD (1986), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7272, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: gmd@pitt.edu

Melonie J. Dropik, Assistant Professor
Secondary Education (1999)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
MEd, EdD (1999), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7002, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: mdropik@pitt.edu

Rodney H. Eatman, Professor
Theatre (1978)
BA, Baylor University
MFA, University of Texas
PhD (1983), University of Michigan
Voice: 814-269-7232, FAX: 814-269-7240
e-mail: reatman@pitt.edu

Albert L. Etheridge, Professor
Biology (1994)
President of the College
BS, University of Arkansas at Monticello
MS, University of Mississippi
PhD (1968), University of Texas at Austin
Voice: 814-269-2090, FAX: 814-269-2096
e-mail: ale@pitt.edu

Gregory E. Faiers, Associate Professor
Geography (1997)
BA, MS, Memphis State University
PhD (1986), Louisiana State University
Voice: 814-269-2993, FAX 814-269-7255
e-mail: faiers@pitt.edu

Michael N. Ferencak, Associate Professor
Mathematics (1999)
AS, BS, California University of Pennsylvania
MS, PhD (1998), West Virginia University
Voice: 814-269-2931, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: ferencak@pitt.edu

William F. Fine, Associate Professor
Sociology (1973)
BA, University of Rochester
MA, University of Wyoming
PhD (1976), University of Iowa
Voice: 814-269-2975, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: bfine@pitt.edu

Frederick H. Fornoff, Professor
Spanish (1972)
BA, University of New Mexico
MA, University of North Carolina
PhD (1971), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-7150, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: ffornoff@pitt.edu

Daniel P. Frederick, Instructor
Computer Science (2001)
BS, MBA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS, CAS (1994), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2943, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: dpf7@pitt.edu

Monica C. Frolander-Ulf, Associate Professor
Anthropology (1972)
BS, Svenska Handelshogskolan i Helsingfors (Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration) (Finland)
PhD (1978), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2962, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: mcf@pitt.edu

Patricia A. Fulfs, Assistant Professor
Communication (2002)
BS (1992), DePaul University
MA (1997), University of Illinois
Voice: 814-269-7178, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: fulfs@pitt.edu

Nina R. Girard, Associate Professor
Mathematics Education (1987)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (1989), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
EdD (2002), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2934, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: nina@pitt.edu

Jonathan P. Gonder, Associate Professor
Music (2001)
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
BM, MM, University of Western Ontario
DMA, Performance (1982), University of Michigan
Voice: 814-269-2077, FAX: 814-269-7177
e-mail: gonder@pitt.edu

Valerie S. Grash, Associate Professor
Fine Arts (1999)
BA, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
MA, PhD (1998), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7164, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: vgrash@pitt.edu

Daniel W. Grove, Clinical Instructor
Respiratory Care (1992)
Certificate, BS (1987), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2952, FAX: 814-269-2044
e-mail: dgrove@pitt.edu

Nancy C. Grove, Associate Professor
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (1990)
Diploma, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital
BSN, MEd, University of Pittsburgh
MSN, Duquesne University
PhD (1988), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2947, FAX: 814-269-2957
e-mail: ngrove@pitt.edu

Patricia C. Hagerich, Associate Professor
Computer Applications and Mathematical Sciences (1980)
BS, Pennsylvania State University
MS (1976), Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-2919, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: pat@pitt.edu

John W. Havrilla, Instructor
Chemistry (1981)
BS, Pennsylvania State University
MEd, MA (1979), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2018, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: n3lsk@pitt.edu

Reinhard Heinisch, Associate Professor
Political Science (1994)
Director, International Studies
BA, Magister Degree, University of Vienna (Austria)
MA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
PhD (1994), Michigan State University
Voice: 814-269-2977, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: heinisch@pitt.edu

Charles F. Hinderliter, Professor
Psychology (1981)
Chair, Division of Natural Sciences (2003)
BA, Susquehanna University
MA, PhD (1976), Kent State University
Voice: 814-269-2900, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: cfh5@pitt.edu

Elizabeth M. Hoffman, Instructor
Mathematics (2001)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (1996), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2938, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: ehh@pitt.edu

Brian L. Houston, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering Technology (2003)
BA, Northwestern University
BS, MSCE (1999), Oklahoma State University
Voice: 814-269-7257, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: bhouston@pitt.edu

Ako Inuzuka, Assistant Professor
Communication (2004)
BA, Seinan Gakuin University
MA, San Jose State University
PhD (2004), Bowling Green State University
Voice: 814-269-7176, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: inuzuka@pitt.edu

Jean A. James, Associate Professor
Elementary Education (1991)
BS, MEd, DEd (1990), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7014, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: jajames@pitt.edu

Ola B. Johansson, Assistant Professor
Geography (2002)
BS, MS (1996), Lund University (Sweden)
PhD (2004), University of Tennessee
Voice: 814-269-2922, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: johans@pitt.edu

Uldis Kaktins, Associate Professor
Geology (1975)
AB, Boston University
MS, Syracuse University
PhD (1975), Boston University
Voice: 814-269-2944, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: kaktins@pitt.edu

Maddumage Karunaratne, Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering Technology (2004)
BS, University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka)
MS University of Mississippi
PhD (1989), University of Arizona
Voice: 814-269-7279, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: maddu@pitt.edu

Beta Keramati, Laboratory Instructor
Physics (2003)
BS, Lehigh University
MA (1991), Temple University
Voice: 814-269-2089, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: keramati@pitt.edu

Kenneth H. Kerrick, Associate Professor
Biology (1983)
BA, Murray State University
PhD (1981), University of Georgia
Voice: 814-269-2913, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: kkerrick@pitt.edu

Stephen T. Kilpatrick, Associate Professor
Biology (1995)
BS, Eastern College
PhD (1995), Brown University
Voice: 814-269-2071, Fax: 814-269-7261
e-mail: kilpatri@pitt.edu

Catharine Berret Kloss, Associate Professor
English (1969)
BA, University of Pittsburgh
MA, Harvard University
PhD (1980), University of Virginia
Voice: 814-269-7144, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: cpbk@pitt.edu

Christopher F. Kopf, Assistant Professor
Geology (2005)
BA, Colgate University
PhD (1999), University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Voice: 814-269-2942, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: kopf@pitt.edu

William Boris Kory, Associate Professor
Geography (1971)
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo
MA, Case Western Reserve University
PhD (1977), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2994, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: koryupj@pitt.edu

Donna L. Kowalczyk, Visiting Assistant Professor
Elementary Education (1996)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd (1987), University of Pittsburgh
EdD (2003), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7012, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: donnak@pitt.edu

Ronald W. Krug, CPA, Assistant Professor
Management (2000)
BS, State University of New York at Old Westbury
MBA, State University of New York at Albany
MS (1994), State University of New York at Binghamton
Voice: 814-269-2967, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: rkrug@pitt.edu

Boris A. Kushner, Professor
Mathematics (1990)
MS, PhD (1967), Moscow University (Russia)
Voice: 814-269-2915, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: boris@vms.cis.pitt.edu or boris@pitt.edu

James Langan, Librarian I
Reference/Technical Services Librarian (2000)
BA, Geneva College
MLS (1992), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7298, FAX: 814-269-7300
e-mail: jlangan@pitt.edu

Mary Pfau Lavine, Associate Professor
Geography (1970)
AB, Clark University
MA, University of Minnesota
PhD (1976), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2992, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: mlavine@pitt.edu

Karen T. Lee, Associate Professor
Biology (1996)
BA, Mount Holyoke College
PhD (1994), Northeastern University
Voice: 814-269-2912, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: ktlee@pitt.edu

Alessandra J. Lynch, Visiting Assistant Professor
English (2004)
BA, Sarah Lawrence College
MFA, University of Iowa
NY Teaching Certificate (1997), Pace University
Voice: 814-269-7214, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: alynch@pitt.edu

David E. Magill, Assistant Professor
English (2003)
BA, University of Virginia
MA, James Madison University
PhD (2002), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-7153, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: dem24@pitt.edu

Thomas J. Malmgren, PE, Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Technology (1979)
BSME, Pennsylvania State University
MSIE (1980), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7262, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: tjm@pitt.edu

Sandro R. Marchegiani, Instructor
Computer Science (1999)
BS, MS (1988), St. John’s College, Oxford University (United Kingdom)
Certificate of Education (1989), Nottingham University (United Kingdom)
Voice: 814-269-2924, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: marchegi@pitt.edu

David P. Marsh, Visiting Assistant Professor
Psychology (2003)
BS, BA, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
MS, PhD (1998), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2955, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: davidm@pitt.edu

Kevin R. Martin, Assistant Professor
Physics (2003)
BS, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
PhD (1993), Lehigh University
Voice: 814-269-2951, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: kmartin@pitt.edu

Robert Martinazzi, P.E, Professor
Mechanical Engineering Technology (1972)
BS, University of Pittsburgh
MS (1966), Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-7252, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: robazzi@pitt.edu

Simeon J. Martinus, Laboratory Instructor
Chemistry (1998)
BA, Concordia College
MS (1998), Montana State University
Voice: 814-269-2906, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: martinus@pitt.edu

Robert W. Matson, Professor
History (1983)
BA, California State University, Fresno
MA, San Diego State University
PhD (1981), University of Oregon
Voice: 814-269-2973, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: rmatson@pitt.edu

Thomas A. McGahagan, Associate Professor
Economics (1982)
AB, Kings College
PhD (1976), University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2985, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: mgahagan@pitt.edu

John M. McGrath, Associate Professor
Management (1994)
BA, University of Notre Dame
MBA, Northwestern University
PhD (2001), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-2972, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: mcgrath@pitt.edu

Dennis M. McNair, Associate Professor
Biology (1980)
AB, Whitman College
MA, PhD (1980), Southern Illinois University
Voice: 814-269-2907, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: mcnair@pitt.edu

Amy L. Miller, Assistant Professor
Mechanical Engineering Technology (2002)
BS (1992), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (2001), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7258, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: almiller@pitt.edu

Michele L. Mock, Assistant Professor
English (1996)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, PhD (1996), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-7161, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: mock@pitt.edu

James W. Moore, Assistant Professor
Theater (1995)
BA (1968), Yale University
Voice: 814-269-7237, FAX: 814-269-7240
e-mail: jwmoore@pitt.edu

Christopher J. Morgan, Assistant Professor
Mathematics (2003)
BA, Saint Vincent College
MA, PhD (2001), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2986, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: chmorgan@pitt.edu

John W. Mullennix, Professor
Psychology (1996)
BS, University of Pittsburgh
PhD (1986), State University of New York at Buffalo
Voice: 814-269-7293, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: mullenni@pitt.edu

Maher M. Murad, Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering Technology (2001)
BSCE, University of Jordan, Amman (Jordan)
MSCE, PhD (1994), University of Toledo
Voice: 814-269-7219, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: murad@pitt.edu

Paul Douglas Newman, Associate Professor
History (1995)
BA, York College of Pennsylvania
MA, PhD (1996), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2987, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: pnewman@pitt.edu

Diane M. Nicodemus, Associate Professor
Communication (1999)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, PhD (1999), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7178, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: dnicodem@pitt.edu

Manisha Nigam, Instructor
Chemistry (2002)
BSc, Kanpur University (India)
MSc, Indian Institute of Technology (India)
MS, PhD (1999), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-2017, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: nigam@pitt.edu

Frank W. Pietryga, PE, Assistant Professor
Electrical Engineering Technology (2003)
BSEET, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MSEE, (1993), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7270, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: pietryga@pitt.edu

Stanley J. Pisarski, PE, Instructor
Electrical Engineering Technology (1980)
BSEET, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (2000), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7266, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: pisarski@pitt.edu

Bernard J. Poole, Associate Professor
Education (1983)
BA, University of London (United Kingdom)
PGCE, University of London Institute of Education (United Kingdom)
MSIS (1983), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2923, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: poole@pitt.edu

Mark A. Previte, Assistant Professor
Secondary Education (2004)
BS, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
MEd, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
DEd (1997), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7016, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: previte@pitt.edu

Terri D. Price, Clinical Instructor
Respiratory Care (1983)
Certificate, BSHRP (1987), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2959, FAX: 814-269-2044
e-mail: tdprice@pitt.edu

Reece O. Rahman, Assistant Professor
Psychology (2004)
BA, University of Michigan
MA, PhD (2002), Kent State University
Voice: 814-269-1990, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: rorahman@pitt.edu

Douglas K. Reed, Visiting Assistant Professor
Management (2002)
BSEE, University of Pittsburgh
MBA (2003), St. Francis University
Voice: 814-269-2936, FAX: 814-269-7255
email: dougreed@pitt.edu

Katherine K. Reist, Associate Professor
History (1988)
BA, Muskingum College
MA, PhD (1983), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-2984, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: kreist@pitt.edu

Martin A. Rice, Associate Professor
Philosophy (1990)
BA, Trenton State College
PhD (1987), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-7165, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: rice@vms.cis.pitt.edu or rice@pitt.edu

Deborah L. Rinderknecht, Director
Owen Library (1999)
BS, MLS, Kent State University
MA (1982), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-7288, FAX: 814-269-7300
e-mail: drinderk@pitt.edu

Jonathan P. Ritz, Assistant Professor
English Writing, Writing Director (2001)
BA, University of Pittsburgh
MA, Southern Illinois University
PhD (2002), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Voice: 814-269-7147, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: ritz@pitt.edu

Bruce W. Robart, Assistant Professor
Biology (2000)
BS, University of Akron
MS, Ohio State University
PhD (2000) , Illinois State University
Voice: 814-269-2911, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: robart@pitt.edu

Denis Albert Robitaille, Associate Professor
French (1971)
Chair, Division of Humanities (2002)
AB, Fairfield University
MA, PhD (1974), Michigan State University
Voice: 814-269-7137, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: denis@pitt.edu

Carrie L. Rohman, Assistant Professor
English (2004)
BA, University of Dayton
MA, PhD (2001), Indiana University
Voice: 814-269-7142, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: rohman@pitt.edu

Andrew T. Rose, Associate Professor
Civil Engineering Technology (1999)
BS, MS, University of Connecticut
PhD (1995), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Voice: 814-269-7249, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: androse@pitt.edu

Janice E. Rummell, CMA, Visiting Assistant Professor
Accounting (1998)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, Saint Francis College
MBA (2001), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2968, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: jrummell@pitt.edu

Maria-Cristina Saavedra, Assistant Professor
Spanish and English (1999)
BA, Glassboro College (now Rowan University)
MA, PhD (1997), New York University
Voice: 814-269-7176, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: saavedra@pitt.edu

Jerry W. Samples, PE, Professor
Engineering Technology (1996)
Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (2004)
BS, Clarkson College of Technology
MS, PhD (1983), Oklahoma State University
Voice: 814-269-2078, FAX: 814-269-2079
e-mail: samples@pitt.edu

Daniel Santoro, Associate Professor
Sociology (1989)
BA, Lebanon Valley College
MA, College of William & Mary
PhD (1988), University of New Hampshire
Voice: 814-269-2976, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: santoro@pitt.edu

Karen Cameron Scanlon, Associate Professor
Elementary Education (1996)
Chair, Division of Education (2004)
BA, Carlow College
MEd, EdD (1994), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7026, Fax: 814-269-7084
e-mail: scanlon@pitt.edu

Eric C. Schwerer, Assistant Professor
English Writing (2001)
BA, Allegheny College
MFA, University of Iowa
PhD (2001), Ohio University
Voice: 814-269-7138, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: schwerer@pitt.edu

James Davis Scofield, Associate Professor
English (1971)
BA, MA, University of Detroit
PhD (1973), Kent State University
Voice: 814-269-7156, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: sco@pitt.edu

Becky A. Sease, Instructor
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing (2000)
AS, Mount Aloysius College
BSN, Gwynedd-Mercy College
MSN (1985), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2046, FAX: 814-269-2957
e-mail: bsease@pitt.edu

Jean W. Sedlar, Professor
History (1972)
MA, PhD (1970), University of Chicago
Voice: 814-269-2981, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: sedlar@pitt.edu

John R. Seiders II, Visiting Assistant Professor
Chemistry (2005)
BA, McDaniel College
PhD (2005), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2908, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: jseiders@pitt.edu

Theresa M. Shustrick, Instructor
Mathematics (1981)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd (1976), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2932, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: shustric@pitt.edu

Frank H. Smigla, Assistant Professor
Computer Science (2000)
BS, BS, MS (1995), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2943, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: fhsmigla@pitt.edu

Dereece D. Smither, Assistant Professor
Psychology (1999)
BA, Hampton University
MS, PhD (1999), University of Memphis
Voice: 814-269-7183, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: dsmither@pitt.edu

Steven E. Stern, Associate Professor
Psychology (1996)
BA, Clark University
MA, PhD (1995), Temple University
Voice: 814-269-2954, Fax: 814-269-2022
e-mail: sstern@pitt.edu

Clark W. Strausser, Associate Professor
Economics (1973)
BA, MA, Pennsylvania State University
PhD (1970), University of Minnesota
Voice: 814-269-2980, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: cstrauss@pitt.edu

Richard Franklin Strojan, Associate Professor
English (1971)
BS, California State Teachers College
MA, PhD (1972), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7139, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: strojan@pitt.edu

Alan H. Teich, Associate Professor
Psychology (1987)
BS, State University of New York at Brockport
MA, State University of New York at Geneseo
PhD (1987), University of Miami
Voice: 814-269-2950, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: ateich@pitt.edu

John W. Thompson, Associate Professor
Mathematics (1998)
BSEd, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
MS, Bucknell University
PhD (1998), University of Kentucky
Voice: 814-269-2043, Fax: 814-269-2022
e-mail: jwt01@pitt.edu

Ray Thompson, CMA, CFM, Associate Professor
Finance (1980)
BS, MS, Bradford University (United Kingdom)
MBA, Xavier University
DBA (1984), Nova University
Voice: 814-269-2970, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: rayt@pitt.edu

John W. Traister, Laboratory Instructor
Biology (1977)
BA, Anderson College
MAT (1974), University of the South
Voice: 814-269-2909, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: traister@pitt.edu

George B. Trimitsis, Professor
Chemistry (1978)
BS, American University in Cairo (Egypt)
PhD (1968), Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Voice: 814-269-2905, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: trimitsi@pitt.edu

Linda L. Tully, Instructor
Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning Coordinator (2003)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (2003), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2920, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: lintully@pitt.edu

Richard C. Ulsh, Associate Professor
Chemistry (1989)
BA, Lafayette College
PhD (1972), Indiana University
Voice: 814-269-2903, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: ulsh@pitt.edu

Dianna L. Van Blerkom, Assistant Professor
Academic Resource Center (1989)
BS, MEd (1981), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7107, FAX: 814-269-7177
e-mail: dvanbler@pitt.edu

Malcolm L. Van Blerkom, Associate Professor
Educational Psychology (1988)
BS, MS, PhD (1981), Pennsylvania State University
MEd, Kent State University
Voice: 814-269-7015, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: mlv2@pitt.edu

Kamal D. Verma, Professor
English (1971)
BA, MA, Panjab University (India)
BT, Agra University (India)
EdS, University of Northern Iowa
MA, PhD (1974), University of Alberta (Canada)
Voice: 814-269-7143, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: kverma@pitt.edu

Ronald Vickroy, Associate Professor
Management (1985)
BS, U.S. Air Force Academy
MS (1980), Carnegie Mellon University
Voice: 814-269-2965, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: rvickroy@pitt.edu

Allan M. Walstad, Associate Professor
Physics (1978)
BS, Ursinus College
MS, PhD (1975), University of Massachusetts
Voice: 814-269-2974, FAX: 814-269-2022
email: awalstad@pitt.edu

Sharon L. Walstad, Assistant Professor
Psychology (2000)
BA, BS, MS, PhD (2000), University of Akron
Voice: 814-269-2953, FAX:814-269-2022
e-mail: bertsch@pitt.edu

David F. Ward, Associate Professor
English (1974)
BA, Hanover College
MA, PhD (1970), University of Tulsa
Voice: 814-269-7157, FAX: 814-7196
e-mail: dward@pitt.edu

Jeffrey L. Webb, Assistant Professor
Music (2001)
BA, Allegheny College
MM (2001), Binghamton University
Voice: 814-269-7155, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: jeffwebb@pitt.edu

Robert C. Whitbred, Assistant Professor
Communication (2004)
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo
MA, PhD (2004), University of Illinois
Voice: 814-269-7153, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: whitbred@pitt.edu

Susan M. Wieczorek, Visiting Instructor
Communication and Speaking Enhanced Coordinator (2002)
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, (1994), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7151, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: susanw@pitt.edu

William R. Wieserman, Associate Professor
Electrical Engineering Technology (1984)
BS, MS, MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS, PhD (1996), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7259, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: k3zyk@pitt.edu

David G. Willey, Instructor
Physics (1976)
BS, Aston University in Birmingham (United Kingdom)
Certificate in Education, Birmingham University (United Kingdom)
MS (1974), Ohio State University
Voice: 814-269-2021, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: dwilley@pitt.edu

Joseph J. Wilson, Instructor
Computer Applications & Mathematical Sciences, (1980)
BS, MS (1980), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2929, FAX: 814-269-2022
e-mail: wilsonj@pitt.edu

Veronica A. Wilson, Assistant Professor
History (2003)
BA, Kansas State University
PhD (2002), Rutgers University
Voice: 814-269-2961, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: vwilson@pitt.edu

Beverly Williams Withiam, PE, Associate Professor
Civil Engineering Technology (1982)
Interim Director, Division of Engineering Technology (2005)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (1989), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7263, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: bev@pitt.edu

Neil D. Woffinden, Professor
Biology (1975)
BS, Brigham Young University
MS, Arizona State University
PhD (1975), Brigham Young University
Voice: 814-269-2910, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: wofinden@pitt.edu

Leland K. Wood, Associate Professor
Journalism (1991)
BA, MA (1988), Pennsylvania State University
Voice: 814-269-7146, FAX: 814-269-7196
e-mail: lwood@pitt.edu

Raymond B. Wrabley, Associate Professor
Political Science (1987)
BA, MA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
PhD (1988), Arizona State University
Voice: 814-269-2979, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: rbw@pitt.edu

Stanley J. Yerep, Assistant Professor
Accounting (2004)
BS, MEd (1972), Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Voice: 814-269-2964, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: sjy4@pitt.edu

Richard A. Youchak, P.E., Instructor
Civil/Mechanical Engineering Technology (1981)
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS (1977), Purdue University
Voice: 814-269-7267, FAX: 814-269-7245
e-mail: ray@pitt.edu

Deborah Smiach Zakrzwski, Associate Professor
Accounting (1986)
CPA, CGFM
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MBA, MIS (1991), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-2969, FAX: 814-269-7255
e-mail: smiachzk@pitt.edu

Robert William Zellers, Associate Professor
Education (1970)
BA, Waynesburg College
MEd, EdD (1972), University of Pittsburgh
Voice: 814-269-7013, FAX: 814-269-7084
e-mail: zellers@pitt.edu

Kimberly A. Ziance, Laboratory Instructor
Biology (1997)
BS (1986), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Voice: 814-269-2917, FAX: 814-269-7261
e-mail: kziance@pitt.edu

Part-Time Faculty

Christopher O. Barkley, Communication
BS, LaRoche College
MA, Duquesne University

James B. Black, Mechanical Engineering Technology
BSME, MSME, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Michael Bodolosky, Music
BS, MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Anthony Campagna, Biology
Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Medical Technology
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Michael Castner, PE
BS, Slippery Rock University
MEd, University of Pittsburgh

Mary Critchfield, English
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd, Pennsylvania State University

Victoria C. Czarnek, Mathematics
BA, College of William & Mary
MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Barbara Duryea, Nursing
BSN, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Robert Eckenrod, Computer Science
BS, MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

George Fattman, Journalism
BA, Juniata College
MS, Columbia University

Michael A. Feight, Theatre
BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

William J. Fine, English
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Joan C. Fye, Business
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Helen Golubic, Journalism
BA, Northeastern Illinois University
MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

George Gvozdich, Civil Engineering Technology
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
JD, Dickinson School of Law

Tammy K. Haslett, Psychology
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
PhD, University of Akron

Richard J. Henry, Mechanical Engineering Technology
BS, Carnegie Mellon University
MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Istvan Jaray, Music
Royal College of Music (London)
Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music (Budapest)
Violin Teachers Diploma

Roger Kerekes, Journalism
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Charles Kormanski, Education
BS, LH, Lock Haven State College
MEd, DEd, Pennsylvania State University

Michael C. Layton, Geology
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS, University of South Florida

Steve Lindberg, Geology
BS, Waynesburg College
MALS, State University of New York at Stony Brook

Scott J. Mamula, P.E.
BS, MS, University of Pittsburgh

Linda Mantini, Mathematics
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Grace F. Markum, Business
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MBA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Pamela J. Mayer, Journalism
BA, Allegheny College
JD, Dickinson School of Law

Teresa McConnell, Geology
BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Joanne McGahagan, Writing
BA, State University of New York at Buffalo
MA, University of Pennsylvania

Christine A. Menna, Communication
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MBA, Saint Francis University

Connie L. Mercik, Nursing
RN, Conemaugh School of Nursing
BSN, University of Pittsburgh
MSN, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
School Nurse Certificate, Carlow College

Patty J. Michael, Communication
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MA, Pennsylvania State University

James C. Munro II, Allied Health
BA, Pennsylvania State University
JD, Wake Forest University School of Law

Paul E. Neatrour, Education
BS, MEd, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
MS, Duquesne University

Michael J. Oravec, Mathematics
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MEd, St. Francis College

LeeAnn Podgorney, Biology
BS (2003), University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Diploma, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital

Scott Sheets, Communication
BA, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
MA, Ohio University

Tonya Shepherd, English
BA, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
MA, Carnegie Mellon University
PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Sean M. Sherlock, Geology
BS, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
MS, Northern Arizona University
PhD, West Virginia University

Natarajan Sridhar, Business
BTech, Indian Institute of Technology, India
MS, PhD, Ohio State University

Robert Swanson, Education
BA, Carthage College
MDiv, Northwestern Seminary
MEd, PhD, University of Pittsburgh

Anita S. Thompson, Mathematics
BS, Bucknell University
MS, University of Kentucky

Paul G. Whinnie, Studio Art
AS, Art Institute of Pittsburgh
BS, University of Pittsburgh

Todd W. Williams, PE
BA, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

Sharon L. Wissinger, PE
Underwood Dance Theatre, Pittsburgh

Mary Zallar, Journalism
BA, University of Pittsburgh

Emeritus Faculty

Advisory Board

Frank A. Ashbridge
Richard A. Burkert
Ronald P. Carnevali Jr.
Verna M. Carter
Jonna Contacos-Sawyer
Lana V. Custer
David R. Davis
Daniel R. DeVos
James C. Dewar
M. Mitchell Fetterolf
E. Jeanne Gleason, Chair
Sean C. Isgan
David C. Klementik
Kim W. Kunkle
Andy Lasky
Ernest J. Mantini
Gary A. Minchau
Charles J. Neuhoff
Jodie Saylor Novak
Barbara Parkins
Mark E. Pasquerilla
Rosemary Pawlowski
Daniel T. Perkins
Howard M. Picking III
Raymond L. Porsch
Douglas K. Rush
Carl R. Sax
Michael Smith
Anthony T. Sossong
Donato B. Zucco

Emeritus

Betty G. Black
Gilbert E. Caroff
Robert W. Hartnett
Charles Kunkle Jr.
Gerald R. Mock
Robert G. Rose
JoAnne F. Suppes
Gerald W. Swatsworth
Nelson G. Wheeler
George D. Zamias

Ex-Officio

The Honorable Bob Bastian
The Honorable Gary Haluska
The Honorable Dick L. Hess
The Honorable John P. Murtha
Melvyn D. Wingard, President, Richland Township Supervisors
The Honorable Edward P. Wojnaroski
The Honorable John N. Wozniak
The Honorable Thomas F. Yewcic

Administrative Officers, University of Pittsburgh

Mark A. Nordenberg, JD
Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer

James V. Maher, PhD
Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor

Arthur S. Levine, MD
Senior Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Dean of the School of Medicine

Jerome Cochran, JD
Executive Vice Chancellor

Arthur G. Ramicone, MBA
Vice Chancellor for Budget and Controller

Amy K. Marsh, MBA
Treasurer

B. Jean Ferketish, PhD
Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Assistant to the Chancellor

Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH BOARD OF TRUSTEES

RUGGERO J. ALDISERT*
JOHN M. ARTHUR*
J. DAVID BARNES*
G. NICHOLAS BECKWITH III
STEVEN C. BEERING *
THOMAS G. BIGLEY*
EVA TANSKY BLUM
SUZANNE W. BROADHURST, Vice Chairperson
MICHAEL A. BRYSON
CHARLES E. BUNCH
FRANK V. CAHOUET*
GEORGE W. CAMPBELL*
RALPH J. CAPPY, Chairperson
J. W. CONNOLLY*
JOHN G. CONOMIKES
JAY COSTA JR.
GEORGE A. DAVIDSON JR.
CATHERINE D. DEANGELIS
WILLIAM S. DIETRICH II
HERBERT P. DOUGLAS JR.*
HELEN S. FAISON*
D. MICHAEL FISHER*
LEE B. FOSTER II
DAN B. FRANKEL
BOBBIE GAUNT
BRIAN GENERALOVICH
E. JEANNE GLEASON*
J. ROGER GLUNT*
IRA J. GUMBERG
MELISSA A. HART
ROBERT M. HERNANDEZ, Vice Chairperson
DAWNE S. HICKTON
HENRY L. HILLMAN*
SY HOLZER
EARL F. HORD*
G. WATTS HUMPHREY JR.
A. ALICE KINDLING*
TERRENCE P. LAUGHLIN
PAUL E. LEGO*
WILLIAM K. LIEBERMAN
HOWARD M. LOVE*
ROBERT G. LOVETT
JOHN A. MAHER III
DAN MARINO
JOHN C. MAROUS*
F. JAMES McCARL III
SUSAN P. McGALLA
GEORGE L. MILES JR.
FRANK E. MOSIER*
ALFRED L. MOYÉ*
MARLEE S. MYERS
H. LEE NOBLE
MARK A. NORDENBERG
MORGAN K. O’BRIEN
THOMAS H. O’BRIEN
DAN ONORATO**
ANTHONY J.F. O’REILLY*
ROBERT A. PAUL
JOHN H. PELUSI JR.
MALCOLM M. PRINE*
ROBERT P. RANDALL
LUKE RAVENSTAHL**
EDWARD G. RENDELL**
JAMES C. RODDEY*
EVANS ROSE JR.
FARRELL RUBENSTEIN*
BRYANT J SALTER        
KEITH E. SCHAEFER
EUGENE E. SILLAMAN*
RICHARD P. SIMMONS*
EDWARD J. SLACK*
EMIL M. SPADAFORE JR.
CHARLES M. STEINER
WILLIAM E. STRICKLAND JR.
JOHN A. SWANSON
BURTON M. TANSKY
DICK THORNBURGH*
A. DAVID TILSTONE
STEPHEN R. TRITCH
WILLIAM E. TRUEHEART
THOMAS J. USHER
JOHN J. VERBANAC
MARY JO WHITE
SAM S. ZACHARIAS
GERALD L. ZAHORCHAK**
CHARLES R. ZAPPALA
EDWARD P. ZEMPRELLI*

*Emeritus
**Ex Officio

Source: Office of the Secretary, October 31, 2008

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics

University Centers and Institutes¹

Learning Research and Development Center
University Center for Social and Urban Research
University Center for International Studies
University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics by School

College of General Studies
Learning Solutions Technology Center
McCarl Center for Nontraditional Student Success
Osher Lifelong Learning Center
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs
Johnson Institute for Responsible Leadership
Non-Profit Clinic
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Artificial Intelligence Management Laboratory
David Berg Center for Ethics and Leadership
Center for Conflict Resolution
Center for Economic Education
Center for Executive Education
Institution for Entrepreneurial Excellence, which includes:
Agricultural Entrepreneurial
Entrepreneurial Fellows Center
The Family Enterprise Center
Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Pantherlab Works
Small Business Development Center,
which includes Washington County and Greene County Outreach Offices
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Arts and Sciences
Academic Resource Center
Allegheny Observatory
Behavioral Physiology Laboratory
Center for American Politics and Society
Center for Combinatorial Chemistry
Center for Experimental Game Theory
Center for Industry Studies
Center for Parallel, Distributed, and Intelligent Systems
Clinical Psychology Center
Economic Policy Institute
Economics Computer Laboratory
English Language Institute
Robert Henderson Language Media Center
Institute for Statistics and Applications
Less Commonly Taught Languages Center
Math Assistance Center
Pittsburgh Bacteriophage Institute
Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology
Surface Science Center
Western Pennsylvania Writing Project
The Writing Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Education
Center for Epidemiologic Studies
Center for Urban Education
Computer and Curriculum Inquiry Center
Human Energy Resource Laboratory
Institute for Higher Education Management
Institute for International Studies in Education
Motor Behavior Laboratory
Office of Child Development
Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center
Reading Center
School of Education Computer Laboratories, which
include the Cooley Lab (Posvar Hall) and the Trees Hall Lab
Science Education Laboratory
Swanson School of Engineering
Basic Metals Processing Research Institute
Center for Bioengineering
Center for e-Design and Realization
Center for Metal Cutting Fluids
Dominion Center for Environment and Energy
Manufacturing Assistance Center
Mascaro Sustainability Intiative
Swanson Center for Micro and Nano Systems
Swanson Center for Product Innovation
Swanson Institute for Technical Excellence
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Information Sciences
Sara Fine Institute for Interpersonal Behavior and Technology
NSA-Certified National Center for Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education
Visual Information Systems Center (VISC)
Decision Systems Laboratory
Geoinformatics Laboratory
Laboratory of Education and Research on Security Assured
Information Systems (LERSAIS)
Teaching and Learning Research Lab
U/Lab
School of Law
Civil Practice Law Clinic
Community Economic Development Clinic
Environmental Law Clinic
Family Law Clinic
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
Social Work
Center on Race and Social Problems

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics by School: Health Sciences

Graduate School of Public Health
Center for Aging and Population Health
Center for Free Radical and Antioxidant Biochemistry
Center for Healthy Aging
Center for Healthy Environments and Community
Center for Minority Health
Center for Public Health Practice
Center for Public Health Preparedness
Center for Research on Health and Sexual Orientation
Center for Rural Health Practice
Clinical Oncology Program Biostastistical Center
Epidemiology Data Center
EXPORT Health
Health Policy Institute
Laboratories of Tropical Diseases
Pennsylvania/Mid-Atlantic AIDS Education and Training Center
Pennsylvania and Ohio Public Health Training Center
Pennsylvania Prevention Project
UPACE Environmental Public Health Tracking
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Dental Medicine
Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics
Center for Dental Informatics
Center for Oral Health Research in Appalachia
Multidisciplinary Implant Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Adaptive Living Laboratory
Human Occupational Laboratories
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in Telerehabilitation
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Transportation Safety
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Pharmacy
Center for Education and Drug Abuse Research
Center for Pharmacogenetics
Center for Pharmacoinformatics and Outcomes Research
Pharmacodynamic Research Center
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Medicine
Advanced Center for Interventions and Services Research for Late Life Mood Disorders
American Parkinson Disease Association Center for Advanced Research
Alzheimer Disease Research Center
Center of Excellence in Autism Research
Brain Trauma Research Center
Center for ALS Research
Center for Biologic Imaging
Center for Advanced Brain Magnetic Imaging
Center for Detection, Diagnosis, and Intervention in Dementia
Center for Endovascular and Exovascular Therapy
Center for Modeling Pulmonary Immunity
Center for Primary Care Community-Based Research
Center for Research in Reproductive Physiology
Center for Research on Emergency Medical Services
Center for Research on Health Care
Cystic Fibrosis Research Center
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Center
Emergency Response Human Performance Laboratory
Lung Translational Genomics Center
General Clinical Research Center
Hartford Foundation Center for Excellence in Geriatric Medicine
Molecular Medicine Institute (Center for Biotechnology and Bioengineering)
Neurosurgical Oncology Center
Obesity/Nutrition Research Center
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Research Center
Otolaryngology Research Center
Pittsburgh Center for Pain Research
Theiss Child Development Center
Translational Neuroscience Program
Udall Center for Parkinson’s Research
University of Pittsburgh Center for HIV Protein Interactions
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.
School of Nursing
Center for Nursing Research
Center for Research in Chronic Disorders
Also see Jointly-Administered Centers.

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics: Other Academic Units and the Regional Campuses

Office of the Provost
Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education
Center for Philosophy of Science
Student Affairs
Student Health Service
University Counseling Center
University Center for International Studies
African Studies Program
Asian Studies Center
Center for Latin American Studies
Center for Performing Arts of India
Center for Russian and East European Studies
Center for West European Studies
European Union Center of Excellence
Pennsylvania Ethnic Heritage Studies Center
University Library System
Center for American Music
Johnstown Campus
John P. and Joyce Murtha Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development
Greensburg Campus
The Smart Growth Partnership of Westmoreland County
The Westmoreland Heritage
Titusville Campus
George J. Barco Center for Continuing Education
Bradford Campus
Allegheny Institute of Natural History
Business Resource Center
Center for Rural Health Practice

Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and Clinics: Jointly-Administered Centers

Graduate School of Public and International Affairs/Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business
Center for Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
Graduate School of Public and International Affairs/University Center for International Studies
Global Studies Program
Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies, which includes the Ford Institute for Human Security
Health Sciences²
Center for Clinical Pharmacology
Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
Center for Environmental Oncology
Center for Injury Research and Control
Division of Laboratory Animal Resources
Facial Nerve Center
Genomics and Proteomics Core Laboratories
Head and Neck Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence
Institute for Clinical Research Education
Lung Cancer Specialized Program of Research Excellence
Musculoskeletal Institute
Oral Cancer Center
Pittsburgh AIDS Center for Treatment
Transgenic and Gene Targeting Facility
Health Sciences²/Bioengineering
Human Movement and Balance Laboratories
Medical Virtual Reality Center
Musculoskeletal Research Center
Pittsburgh Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
Health Science/Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh/Magee Womans Hospital and Research Institute
Pittsburgh Cytogenetics Laboratory
Diabilities Resource Center
Health Sciences/UPMC Health System
Center for Assistive Technology
Center for Biosecurity
Center for Environmental Oncology
Center for Sports Medicine
Center for Vaccine Research
Clinical and Translational Science Institute
Neuromuscular Research Laboratory
Peter M. Winter Insititue of Simulation Education and Research (WISER)
Swallowing Disorders Center
Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business/University Center for International Studies
International Business Center
School of Arts and Sciences/Swanson School of Engineering
Center for Molecular and Materials Simulations
Institute of NanoScience and Engineering
School of Arts and Science/Health Sciences
Drug Discovery Institute
School of Arts and Sciences/Health Sciences²/School of Law
Center for Bioethics and Health Law
School of Arts and Sciences/ School of Medicine
Center for Neuroanatomy with Neurotroic Viruses
Center for Neuroscience
Conte Center for the Neuroscience of Mental Disorders
Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases
University Community Leaders and Individuals with Disabilities Center
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences/Swanson School of Engineering/VA Pittsburgh Health Care System/UPMC Health System
Human Engineering Research Laboratories
University of Pittsburgh Model Center on Spinal Card Injury
School of Information Sciences/Graduate School of Public Health/School of Medicine
Center for National Preparedness
School of Law/University Center for International Studies
Center for International Legal Education
School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program
Pediatric Center for Neuroscience
Pediatric Neurotrama Center
School of Medicine/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh/Magee-Womens Hospital and Research Institute
Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Center
Pittsburgh Diabetes Institute
School of Medicine/Magee-Womens Hospital and Research Institute
Pregnancy and Diabetes Center
Center for Family Planning Research
Center for Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology
Center for Research in Continence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
Ovarian Cancer Center of Excellence
Pittsburgh Development Center
School of Medicine/UPMC Health System
Affect Regulation and Adolescent Brain Center
Audiology Center
Benedum Geriatric Center
Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury Center and Clinic
Brain and Spine Injury Center
Charles T. Campbell Ophthalmic Microbiology Laboratory
Cardiovascular Institute
Center for Clinical Neurophysiology
Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology
Center for Emergency Medicine of Western Pennsylvania
Center for Balance Disorder
Center for Hemochromatosis and Iron Overload Disorders
Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Center for Integrative Medicine
Center for Intestinal Health And Nutrition Support
Center for Liver Diseases
Center for Overcoming Problem Eating
Center for Pathology Informatics
Center for Women's Digestive Health
Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Comprehensive Lung CenterComprehensive Pain Center
Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Health Center
Cutaneous Oncology Center
Digestive Disorders Clinic
Emphysema ResourceCenter
Eye Center
Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention and Treatment Center
Hillman Cancer Center
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
Institute of Aging
Institute for Doctor-Patient Communication
Institute to Enhance Palliative Care
Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
Raymond E. Jordan Center for Balance Disorders
LHAS Women’s Heart Center
Late-Life Depression Evaluation and Treatment Center
Magnetic Resonance Research Center
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Mental Health Intervention Research Center for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center
Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Center
Spasticity Evaluation and Treatment Center
Pancreas and Biliary Center
Minimally Invasive Endoneurosurgery Center
Position Emissions Tomography Center
Safar Center for Resuscitation Research
Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Diseases
Center for Sleep Medicine
Sinus and Allergy Center
STAR Center (Services for Teens at Risk)
Stroke Institute
Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute
University of Pittsburgh Headache Center
Voice Center
Weight Management Center
Paul Wellstone Muscular Dystophy Cooperative Research Center
Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
Late-Life Mood Disorder Evaluation and Treatment Center
School of Medicine/VA Pittsburgh Health Care System
Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center
Center for Health Equity and Research Promotion
University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University
Brain Imaging Research Center
Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition
Real-time Outbreak and Disease Surveillance Laboratory
Pittsburgh Center for Social History
Pittsburgh Mind/Body Center
Pittsburgh NMR Center for Biomedical Research
University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Duquesne University/UPMC Health System/Windber Research Institute
Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative
University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University /Sandia National Laboratories
Pittsburgh Molecular Libraries Screening Center
University of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Mellon University/Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
University-wide
Institute of Politics

¹ Centers and institutes in the category "University Centers and Institutes" are distinguished by organizational permanence, programmatic autonomy, and an annual operating budget fiscally independent of any other academic, research, and or service unit.

² Centers and institutes listed are jointly-administered by two or more schools of the Health Sciences, which includes: the Graduate School of Public Health, School of Dental Medicine, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and School of Medicine.

Note: The centers, institutes, laboratories, and clinics listed are University of Pittsburgh or University affiliated organizations. They are either single or multidisciplinary in scope, and are generally involved in some combination of education, research or service activities. Each center, institute, laboratory, and clinic is listed under the name of the unit with which it is associated.

University of Pittsburgh, Fact Book 2007