Commonwealth University Announces Faculty Promotions

LOCK HAVEN – Twenty-four Commonwealth University faculty members have been promoted for the 2024-2025 academic year. The promotions were made following an evaluation process conducted in accordance with the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement and Commonwealth University Promotion Policy. The promotions, which include faculty from the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield campuses, are based on the value of excellence in education, as well as scholarship and service.

“Congratulations to the faculty members who received promotions,” said Dr. Bashar W. Hanna, President of Commonwealth University. “Our dedicated faculty are the driving force behind the quality education our students receive at CU. We applaud them for their successes inside and outside the classroom and for their relentless pursuit to improve the lives and futures of our students.”

“I am proud to join a university with a faculty so committed to the educational, professional and personal successes of their students,” said Michelle Kiec, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “Thank you for all you continue to do to provide CU students with an exceptional educational experience.”

Promoted to associate professor:

— Xiaoxuan (Shelly) Ji: Business, Innovation and Technology (Mansfield)

— Maegen Borzok: Physical and Environmental Sciences (Mansfield)

— Paula Hopeck: Communication studies, media and journalism (Bloomsburg)

— Julie Cerrito: Counseling and Educational Leadership (Bloomsburg)

— Ashley Ascherl Pechek: Counseling and Educational Leadership (Lock Haven)

— Leandrea Romero-Lucero: counseling and educational leadership (Lock Haven)

— Jet Mboga: Management (Bloomsburg)

— Christine Varner: Nursing – Undergraduate (Mansfield)

— Jacquelyn Borst: Arts Associate Studies (Lock Haven)

— Kerrie DeVries: Psychology (Bloomsburg)

— Jamie Foor: Psychology (Lock Haven)

— Scott Mehall: Business, Innovation and Technology (Bloomsburg)

— Kenneth Cobb: Visual Arts (Mansfield)

Promoted to professor:

— Loren Selznick: Business, innovation and technology (Bloomsburg)

— Michael McSkimming: anthropology, criminal justice, sociology and social work (Lock Haven)

— Matthew Polinski: Physical and Environmental Sciences (Bloomsburg)

— David Heineman: Communication Sciences, Media & Journalism (Bloomsburg)

– Anne-Dyer Stuart: languages, literature and writing (Bloomsburg)

— Holle Canatella: history, philosophy and political science (Lock Haven)

— Eun-Joo Kwak: music, theater and dance (Mansfield)

— Ethan Krupp: music, theater and dance (Bloomsburg)

— Tiffany Welch: anthropology, criminal justice, sociology and social work (Mansfield)

— Steven Granich: anthropology, criminal justice, sociology and social work (Lock Haven)

— R. Lynn Hummel: Business, Innovation and Technology (Bloomsburg)