2022–2023 University Administration
Herbert, James – President
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; B.A., University of Texas at Austin
Beaulieu, Ellen, G. – Vice President for Strategy and Communications
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.P.H., University of Hawaii; B.A., University of Hawaii; A.S., Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists
DeBurro, Jennifer – Dean of Students and Assistant Provost for Student Affairs
M.Ed., Suffolk University; B.A., Assumption College
Feredy, Alicia - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
M.B.A., Walden University; B.A., The State University of New York at Oswego
Houseknecht, Karen L. – Associate Provost for Research and Scholarship
Ph.D., Cornell University; M.S., University of Georgia; B.S., Virginia Tech
Loftus, Craig – Chief Information Officer
M.Ed., East Tennessee State University
Majid, Anouar – Vice President for Global Affairs
Ph.D.,n Syracuse University; M.A., City University of New York; B.A., University of Fez, Morocco
Pardue, Karen – Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.S., Russell Sage College; B.S., Russell Sage College
Sheldon, Michael – Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Ph.D.
Muskie School of Public Service USM; M.S., P.T., Duke University; M.S. University of Maine; B.S., University of Rhode Island
Silva, Edward - Interim Associate Provost for Community, Equity and Diversity
B.A., M.S., University of Connecticut
Steinberg, Scott – Vice President of University Admissions
M.B.A., Columbia University; B.A., Bates College
Thibeault, Alan - Vice President for Operations
B.S. University of Maine, Orono
Trufant, Nicole – Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration/CFO
M.S.M., New England College; B.A., B.S., University of Southern Maine
Tumiel, John – Vice President for Board Relations and Senior Advisor to the President, Interim Associate Provost for Student Success
M.A, University of Alabama in Birmingham; B.S., Empire State College, State University of New York; A.A.S., Erie Community College
2022–2023 College Deans
Carreiro, Jane E. – Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine and Vice President of Health Affairs
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ: B.A., Clark University
Dyer, Elizabeth – Dean of Library Services
M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina; B.A. Cornell University
Kimmes, Nicole – Interm Dean, College of Dental Medicine
D.D.S., Creighton University School of Dentistry; B.S., Northern State University
Millen, Jonathan – Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., M.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A., University of New Hampshire-Communications
Morton, Jennifer – Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions
D.N.P., University of Massachusetts - Amherst; M.S. and M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; B.S.N., University of Southern Maine
Taylor-Nolan, Beth – Dean, College of Professional Studies
Ed.D., M.Ed., B.A., University of Vermont
2022–2023 College of Arts and Sciences Administration
Millen, Jonathan – Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D. University of Massachusetts, Amherst; B.A., University of New Hampshire - Communications
Brown, A. Christine – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Ph.D., University of Oregon, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology-Biology; B.A., Bowdoin College-Biology
Guay, David A. – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
M.S., University of California, San Diego - Marine Biology; B.S., Bates College - Biology
Keirstead, Amy – Associate Dean, College of Arts and Science
Ph.D., Dalhousie University-Physical Organic Chemistry; B.S., Bishop's University-Chemistry
Austin, John R. – P.D. Merrill Chair of Business, School of Professional Programs
Ph.D., Boston College-Organizational Studies; B.A., Johns Hopkins University-Economics
Clarke, Lane W. – Chair, Department of Education, School of Professional Programs
Ed.D., University of Cincinnati; M.A., Rowan University; B.A., Dickinson College
Cripps, Michael J. – Academic Director, School of Arts and Humanities; Director of Composition
Ph.D., M.A., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey - Political Sciences; B.S., University of Connecticut - Business Management; B.A., University of Connecticut - Philosophy
Dragon, Emily – Director, Global Education
A.B., Brown University – Economics, Psychology
Deveau, Amy M. – Academic Director, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Ph.D., University of Virginia – Chemistry; B.S. Stonehill College – Chemistry with Secondary Education
Burman, Michael – Academic Director, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Ph.D. The University of Minnesota – Cognitive and Biological Psychology; B.A. Carleton College – Psychology
Simon, Cynthia – Director, Internship Office
M.S., Lesley College - Environmental Education; B.S., Northeastern University - Business Administration - Marketing
Tilburg, Charles – Academic Director, School of Marine and Environmental Programs; Director, Arthur P. Girard Marine Science Center
Ph.D., Florida State University - Oceanography; M.S., University of Texas at Austin - Environmental Engineering; B.S., University of Texas at Austin - Aerospace Engineering
Travis, Steven E. – Academic Director, School of Biological Sciences
Ph.D., M.S., Northern Arizona University - Biology; B.S., Southern Oregon University - Biology
2022–2023 Westbrook College of Health Professions Administration
Morton, Jennifer – Dean, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Professor, School of Nursing & Population Health
D.N.P., University of Massachusetts - Amherst; M.S. and M.P.H., University of Massachusetts; B.S.N., University of Southern Maine
McCormack Tutt, Sally – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy
Ed.D., University of St. Augustine; M.P.H., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; DPT, BS, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Audette, Jennifer – Program Director, Physical Therapy, Professor, Physical Therapy
Ph.D., University of Rhode Island/Rhode Island College; M.S., Boston University; B.S., Northeastern University
Brown, Dennis – Program Director, Physician Assistant; Associate Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant; Associate Clinical Professor
Physician Assistant DrPH, Capella University; M.P.H., Southern Connecticut State University; PA-C, Hahnemann University
Dunbar, Dawne-Marie – Director, Interprofessional Simulation & Innovation Center; Clinical Professor, School of Nursing and Population Health
MSN/Ed., University of Phoenix; B.S., A.D.N., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Harmer-Beem, Marji – Program Director, Dental Hygiene, Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., B.S., University of Southern Maine; A.S., Westbrook College
Husman, Caryn – Program Director, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies; Associate Clinical Professor, Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies
M.S.O.T., B.S., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ.
Mason, Trisha – Director of Service Learning
M.A., Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine; B.A., Hamilton College
Mills, Bernice – Assistant Dean of Clinical & Student Affairs, Westbrook College of Health Professions; Associate Clinical Professor, Dental Hygiene
M.S., University of Southern Maine; B.S., Indiana University, A.S., Westbrook College
Nimmo, Cheryl – Program Director, Nurse Anesthesia; Associate Clinical Professor, Nurse Anesthesia
D.N.P., Northeastern University; M.S.H.S.A., Salve Regina University; B.S., Evangel University
O’Neil, Jennifer – Program Director, School of Social Work; Assistant Professor, School of Social Work
Ph.D., Lesley University; M.S.W., Simmons University
Pierce, Heath – Assistant Dean, Westbrook College of Professions; Director, Applied Exercise Science; Clinical Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
M.Ed., University of Maine; B.S., University of Maine-Farmington
Rahman, Shireen – Interim Program Director, Nutrition; Clinical Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
Ed.D., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ; M.S, Frostburg State University; B.S., Canisius College
Visich, Paul – Program Director, Department of Exercise and Sport Performance; Professor, Exercise and Sport Performance
Ph.D., M.P.H., University of Pittsburgh; M.S., George Williams College; B.S., Pennsylvania State University
Winston, Kristin – Program Director, Occupational Therapy; Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University; M.Ed., University of Vermont; B.S., University of New Hampshire
2022–2023 College of Osteopathic Medicine Administration
Carreiro, Jane E. – Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, College of Osteopathic Medicine
DeFeo, Guy – Associate Dean for Clinical Education
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Pierce-Talsma, Stacey – Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
D.O., Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Brandt, Kathryn – Chair of Primary Care Medicine
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.S., Medical Education Leadership, 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Brenner, Carol – Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship
Ph.D., Tufts University
Brittle, Lori – Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration
M.B.A., Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (University of Economics & Business Administration), Vienna, Austria; I.M.B.A., University of South Carolina
Buonocore, Vin – Associate Dean of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Services
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
Hermann, Jodie – Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, College of Osteopathic Medicine; M.B.A., University of Connecticut School of Business
Cawley, Robert – Chair of Specialty Medicine
D.O., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ferland, Russell – Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Ph.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
2022–2023 College of Professional Studies Administration
Taylor-Nolan, Beth – Dean, College of Professional Studies
Ed.D, M.Ed., B.A, University of Vermont
Wilkes, Heidi L. – Associate Dean, College of Professional Studies
D.L.P., Northeastern University; M.B.A. Bently University
Heatley, Scott – Assistant Dean, College of Professional Studies
M.S., New England College
2022–2023 Academic Administration
Benz, Elizabeth A. – Director, Student Support
M.A. Gonzaga University; B.G.S., Valdosta State University
Blickensdefer, Dan – Director of Learning Experience
B.A., University of Maine
Dodge, Elizabeth (Ellie) C. – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Applied Nutrition
Ph.D., M.S., University of Maine
Ferrigno, Melissa – Science Prerequisites for the Health Professions
M.S., University of Southern Maine
Fraone, Stephanie – Director, Research and Strategy
Ph.D., Boston College
Kaszubinski, Matthew – Program Director, Health Administration and Informatics
M.M.E.L., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ
Lindsay, Nicole – Director, Online Admissions
M.S. 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ; B.S., University of Maine
O’Neil, Jennifer – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Social Work Online
Ph.D., Lesley University; M.S.W., Simmons College
Pelletier, Jayne – Program Director, Graduate Programs in Education
Ph.D., University of New Hampshire; M.A.T., University of New Hampshire
2022–2023 College of Dental Medicine Administration
Kimmes, Nicole – Interim Dean, Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Analytics
D.D.S., Creighton University School of Dentistry; B.S., Northern State University
Farrior, O. Fields – Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Patient Care
D.M.D., Tufts University College of Dental Medicine; M.S., 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ; B.S., Auburn University
Abena, Albert G. – Assistant Dean for Community Partnerships
D.D.S., University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry; J.D., Marquette University Law School; B.S., University of California at San Francisco School of Dentistry
Erickson, Travis – Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
M.Ed., University of Maine, B.S., University of Maine
Pillsbury, Matthew – Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
B.A., University of Maine
Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
This Catalog documents the academic programs, policies, and activities of the 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ for the 2022–2023 academic year. The information contained herein is accurate as of the date of publication May 2, 2022.
The 91Ö±²¥ÊÓƵ reserves the right in its sole judgment to make changes of any nature in its programs, calendar, or academic schedule whenever it is deemed necessary or desirable, including changes in course content, the rescheduling of classes with or without extending the academic term, canceling of scheduled classes or other academic activities, in any such case giving such notice thereof as is reasonably practicable under the circumstances.
While each student may work closely with an academic advisor, he or she must retain individual responsibility for meeting requirements in this catalog and for being aware of any changes in provisions or requirements.