Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Graduate

Professor Alexander has taught business psychology at Franklin University for ten years.  During this period, she has been the recipient of the Teaching Excellence Award and the Bailey Award.  Additionally, Professor Alexander serves on the Business Psychology Graduate Board.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Communication, Undergraduate, Graduate

Dr. Banta has taught Human Resources at Franklin University for fifteen years as adjunct faculty.  Additionally, she is a recipient of the Faculty of the Year award.

Specializations: Psychology, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Technology, Global/international instruction, Undergraduate, Graduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy

Professor Bartkus is an adjunct faculty member in applied psychology, and has been teaching online at Franklin University since 2007. She is passionate about teaching and helping students achieve their academic goals. Her teaching style includes integrating real world examples that demonstrate the theories and concepts presented in the courses she teaches, while using the latest technology in her classrooms. She enjoys collaborating with colleagues and sharing teaching strategies that will help students succeed.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Undergraduate, Graduate

Dr. Gail Baumlein has held numerous faculty and leadership positions at Franklin and other universities, spanning over 30 years.  She has been recognized by students and colleagues for her work in teaching and in the disciplines of nursing, healthcare, and higher education administration, and has received Lead Faculty of the Year nominations at Franklin and other universities.  Additionally, Dr. Baumlein was selected as Alumni of the Year at Akron University.

Specializations: Feedback, Communication, Global/International Instruction, Undergraduate

Professor Mary Beth Bertrand has taught learning strategies and communications at Franklin for 7 years.  During this period, she served as the SME for the redesign of COMM400, PF321 instructor for Korean nursing students, and co-chair of the Red Carpet Communication and Service Committee.  She has also been named to the Provost’s List for Excellence in Teaching.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Undergraduate, Andragogy

Professor Elizabeth Betzel has taught mathematics at Franklin for 9 years.  During this period, she received the NISOD Excellence Award in 2018, the CSCC Distinguished Teacher Award in 2017, the AMATYC Teaching Excellence Award in 2017, and the Ohio MATYC Distinguished Teacher Award in 2016.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Undergraduate, Pedagogy

Professor Annette Bragg has taught Mathematics at Franklin for 3 years.  

Specializations: Human Resources, Undergraduate, Graduate, Andragogy

With more than 30 years of education, human resources and healthcare experience, Dr. Campbell currently serves as the Director of Enrollment Management for Mount Carmel College of Nursing, one of the largest nursing programs in the state of Ohio with more than 1,100 students. Additionally, for the past eight years, Dr. Campbell has also served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty staff within the College of Business teaching Human Resources. She was honored to be the recipient of the Robert L Bailey Teaching Award in 2017. In addition to teaching, Dr. Campbell is also a doctoral advisor for the College of Business. A student nomination notes that “Professor Kim Campbell is an excellent instructor. She demonstrates her commitment to teaching by thoughtfully answering our questions and using engaging in-class activities to deepen our understanding of the coursework. The support and encouragement she offered me helped ensure my success in her class and beyond.”

Specializations: New Faculty, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Technology/Active Learning

Professor Carder is in her 19th year of teaching at Franklin. She has an MS in Communication and Marketing and teaches Faculty Development courses, PSYC204, ENG320, and PF321/121.

Specializations: Feedback, Communication, Undergraduate Education: PhD in Cultural Anthropology

Dr. Corkern has been an adjunct faculty at Franklin University since 2001. In that time, she has taught Global Issues, Introduction to Anthropology and Introduction to Sociology. These areas of teaching connect well to support the topic of cultural diversity and related issues in society today. This is a fundamental part of Franklin’s learning community to help develop in students a local and global view as they pursue personal, educational and career goals in a variety of fields.

Specializations: Business, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Global/international instruction

Professor Edwards has been an adjunct at Franklin since 2003. He has successfully taught various business courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in both online and face to face learning environments. Currently, he works with Korean students in the healthcare management program. Additionally, he has previously won an outstanding faculty award and served as mentor to new faculty members.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Graduate

Dr. Evans-Wilson is the Executive Director of Accreditation and Authorization at Franklin University, where she has also taught business/healthcare for five years.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, IRB certified, Global/international instruction, Graduate, Andragogy, Management, Psychology, and Leadership

Dr. Ferezan is an adjunct faculty who teaches graduate and doctoral courses. He taught his first course in February 2000. He has served at various levels of administration within the higher education arena.

Specializations: Industrial and Organized Psychology, Leadership, High Performing Teams, Instructional Practices, Performance Feedback, Communication Behaviors, Course Technology, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Courses

Professor Gianneschi has held managerial and executive positions in distribution, health care, financial, and manufacturing companies operating domestically and internationally. Beginning his career in Information Systems, Professor Gianneschi's experience expanded into marketing, product development, and marketing analytics. He is a member of the Franklin University Adjunct faculty teaching in the Ross College of Business Management and Leadership program since 2011. Additionally, Professor Gianneschi has presented at Franklin Teaching and Learning Conferences on Videoconferencing Instruction and Team Learning and as a guest speaker at a Franklin Leadership Breakfast on an approach to developing leadership capability

Specializations: Business Administration, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Undergraduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy Education: JD, BS in Accounting, AAS in Business Management

Professor Hagerott joined Franklin University in 2000 as the Program Manager for the Business Administration Program and continues to teach and assist with course design. She is currently the Vice President of Administration and Student Affairs; Ombudsman; and Title IX Coordinator and adjunct faculty member at Hocking College. She is a member of the President's Cabinet with responsibilities in administration/operations; student affairs, and campus and community relations. Additionally, she is also a National Center for State Courts Certified Court Manager (CCM) who is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the Supreme Court of the U.S. She has served a board member for multiple organizations and is an author and international speaker and trainer on various topics related to law, business, and dispute resolution. Awards and Accomplishments: Professor Hagerott is a four time recipient of the Franklin University STAR Award for excellence in teaching.

Specializations: Communication, Instructional Practices, Andragogy, and Technology. Content areas: Public Administration, Human Resources. 

Professor Hall has been an Adjunct Professor in the Public Administration program at Franklin since 2015.  He currently teaches PUAD 42, Government & Non Profit Budgeting and PUAD 495, Public Administration Capstone.  Currently serving as Director of Human Resources for OhioHealth, Professor Hall has gained a wealth of experience in both hospital and corporate based healthcare operations.  In addition to being an Instructional Coach here at Franklin, Professor Hall is also a certified coach from the Hudson Institute. Previous experience includes serving as Director of Programs for a statewide nonprofit focused on mental health as well as Public Health Program Manager for the City of Columbus, Department of Public Health. 

Specializations: Statistics, graduate, instructional practices, andragogy

Dr. Jennifer Harris has been an adjunct faculty member here at Franklin since early 2018.  She views online teaching as an amazing opportunity to interact with individuals from around the world and learn lots from them as well. She has taught online for over 20 years and is still challenged and thrilled by the opportunities to learn, the variety of students in the classroom, and the impact it can have on education opportunities for many around the world.  During her career, she has worked with faculty to develop their skills and to handle challenging student situations.  

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Global / International Instruction, Undergraduate

Professor Hedrick, RN, BSN, MSN, has taught at nursing Franklin University for 11 years.  She serves in the Association for Nursing Professional Development CTEP: Center for Transdisciplinary Evidence-Based Practice.  Additionally, she is the recipient of the Eleanor Wilson Clinical Excellence Award and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.  Her nursing thesis was titled Mentoring: A Best Practice for Nursing Education and Professional Development.

Specializations: Feedback, Communication, Technology, Undergraduate

Professor Jim Hicks has taught science at Franklin for 20 years. He is the recipient of multiple STAR teaching awards.

Specializations: Feedback, Instructional Practices, Technology, Undergraduate

Professor Hoelzer is an adjunct and currently serves as Interim Lead Faculty for Accounting. She has been an adjunct for 6 years teaching tax courses--she loves teaching and engaging with students.  Her recent experience as Interim Lead Faculty has been interesting because she has learned so much about what goes on behind the scenes—how courses are developed, who to go to for assistance with various issues that come up and even some of the requirements that must be met to maintain accreditation. One of her most interesting experiences as an adjunct was teaching in Oman—the culture, style of teaching and student engagement were so different.

Specializations: Discipline Information Technology and Public Administration, Communication, Technology, Undergraduate, Graduate

Dr. Holbert has been an adjunct instructor at Franklin University since 2014.  During this time, he has taught both PAU 710 and PAU 725 on a consistent basis.  He truly likes the communication with his students as he tries to push them beyond their boundaries.  

Specializations: Technology Management, Human Resource Management, Instructional Design

Dr. Hyatt has taught at Franklin University for two decades with expertise in Technology Management, Human Resource Management, and Instructional Design.  She is the current Manager of Client Partnerships and Faculty.  During this period, she has served as Chair for approximately eight Franklin doctoral students and as a committee member for at least ten more candidates.  She is also the recipient of the Robert F. Bailey Teaching Award and the STAR Teaching Award.

Specializations: Online, Face to face, and International Seminars, Feedback, Communication, Technology, Global/international instruction, Undergraduate, Graduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy Education: BBA from Kent State University, MBA from Otterbein University, and MS and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Walden University

Dr. Hutchison joined Franklin University in 2004 and continues to teach and assist with course design. Dr. Hutchison received his Instructional Coaching Certification in 2016 and participated in the new certification process in 2019. Dr. Hutchison has more than 20 years of professional experience in various leadership roles in the financial industry, more than five years as an Independent Consultant, teaches at Otterbein University, and has designed doctorate courses for Walden University.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Undergraduate, Andragogy 

Professor Tracy Jefferies has taught mathematics at Franklin for 7 years.

Specializations: Strategic Management & Strategy, Operations Management, Feedback, Communications, Global/International instruction at the Undergraduate or Graduate level.

Professor Kisiel just completed his 14th year as an adjunct professor at Franklin University. He has been teaching both undergraduate and MBA courses domestically and internationally, including 11 trips to teach in Oman. Professor Kisiel has been serving on the Faculty Development Committee at Franklin for two years. Professor Kisiel has been requested by the Dean of the Modern College of Business & Science in Oman to make presentations to faculty, students, private businesses, and on the radio.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Technology, Undergraduate, Graduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy

Professor Lankisch has served as an adjunct instructor at Franklin University for seven years. She has taught in the Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate, and Global programs. Most recently, she has served as a Doctoral Advisor and on a Dissertation Committee for the DHA program. Professor Lankisch enjoys enhancing instructional practices, creating engaging feedback techniques for students and developing new ways to integrate technology in her courses.

Specializations: Feedback, Communication, Undergraduate, Pedagogy

Professor Brett Latta has taught natural science and geology at Franklin for 13 years.  During this period he served as content contributor for the restructuring of Earth Science as a part of the Faculty-In-Residence grant program, and received consecutive STAR awards in 2010-2011.

Specializations: Undergraduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy

Professor Laura Myers has taught science at Franklin for 14 years, serves as a SME for various science courses, and has also taught for the University’s partnership with Saudi Electronic University.  During this period, she has earned the Silver Star award, a Professional Excellence Award from Clark State College and the Ohio House of Representatives, and has made the Provost’s List at Franklin University.

Specializations: Mathematics, Undergraduate teaching of Math 215, Statistical Concepts, Andragogy

Professor Neaville been a Math 215 Statistics instructor at Franklin since August 2006 teaching both face to face and online classes. While serving in the Air Force she worked as a Scientific Analyst and Communications Officer applying analytical and leadership skills and later worked as an Operations Research Business Analyst for Limited Brands applying engineering and statistical skills in a variety of business-related problems. She has been honored as the recipient of the prestigious Bailey Teaching Award three times at Franklin University in 2009, 2013, and 2017.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Global/International Instruction, Undergraduate, Graduate, Andragogy

Professor Potter has been an adjunct faculty member at Franklin University since 2012. She currently teaches marketing courses in the MS in Marketing & Communication (MCM) and MBA programs. She has also taught courses in the Business & Economics Department at the Modern College of Business & Science (Muscat, Oman) in their Visiting Scholar program and an MBA Marketing Management course in Wroclaw, Poland. Awards and Accomplishments: During her tenure, she received the Franklin University Teaching Excellence Award in 2014 and 2015.

Specializations: Feedback, Technology, Undergraduate, Andragogy

Professor Ryle has taught Health Information Management at Franklin University for ten years.  Additionally, she was the recipient of the 2013 Franklin University STAR award.

Specializations:  Global/international instruction, Graduate, Undergraduate, Technology

Professional Experience: Professor Seebon is an adjunct faculty member in the Ross College of Business and has taught at Franklin University since 2009. Her teaching style is a culmination of her business learnings, experience as a student, and the study of transformational coaching.  She is strongly influenced by these elements as well as personal commitment, positive energy, collaboration, relevance, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and constructive feedback in the courses she teaches.  Classes taught include MBA 707, foundations, MBA 721, marketing management, MCM 721, marketing metrics and analytics, BSAD 495, business strategy capstone, MGMT 440, organizational culture, and MGMT 425, organizational change management. She is the recipient of the summer 2017 Robert L. Bailey Teaching Award and presented on collaborative teaching at the 2017 International Teaching Forum in Wroclaw, Poland.

Specializations: New Faculty, Feedback, Undergraduate, Graduate, Technology, Project Management, Six Sigma/Lean, Accounting, Operations

Professor Stebens has served as an adjunct instructor for Franklin University since 2001. She has taught Bachelor’s and Master’s courses in both Accounting and OSCM-Operations and Supply Chain Management. She is passionate about continuously learning. She has continued with her education and has acquired her certifications in Project Management, Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile Service Manager to name a few. She is a lifelong learner and enjoys giving back to the students and the community. 

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Communication, Graduate, Heutagogy

Dr. Stroud is an adjunct business instructor and has taught at Franklin University for sixteen years.  He has served in all Faculty Senate leadership positions and as President and Vice President of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education.  Additionally, Dr. Stroud has taught international courses in Poland, Macedonia, and Slovakia.

Specializations: Healthcare/Business, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Technology, Global/international instruction, Undergraduate, Graduate

Professor Svagerko is a certified executive leadership coach, health and wellness coach and organizational change consultant with almost 30 years of experience working as a leader. He received his certification in leadership coaching and health and wellness coaching from Georgetown University. Professor Svagerko is trained as a Speech Language Pathologist, Audiologist and Educator. From his roots as a clinician he brings takes a caring and gentle approach to coaching, while establishing outcomes with the educator. In addition to his work as a coach, Professor Svagerko has taught as adjunct faculty at Franklin University for over 15 years and has also taught at Georgetown University and Ohio University.

Specializations: Feedback, Communication, Technology, Graduate

Dr. Tate has taught at Franklin for five years, and has served the University not only as an instructor but also as a Dissertation Methodologist, Dissertation Chair, and Faculty Advisor.  She has also engaged in course redesign.  She shares her expertise in Informations, Analytics and BI, Health IT, and Data and Information Management as a part of her work.

Specializations: Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Undergraduate

Professor Stephanie Thomas has taught science and geophysics at Franklin for 10 years.  During this period, she received the Promising New Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award in Fall 2010 and the Teaching Excellence Award in 2013.

Specializations: Marketing, Marketing Research, and MBA courses: MBA Foundations, Marketing Management, International Business and Strategic Management, Online Instructional Practices, Global/International Instruction

Professor Trumm has taught for 15 years as an adjunct, has 15 years of online experience, and possesses 6 years of global online/F2F instruction experience.

Specializations: Public Administration, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Graduate

Dr. Williams holds a PhD in Public Policy and Administration, a Master’s in Public Administration, and a B.S. in Political Science and Sociology.  Hes has been teaching in the Master’s in Public Administration Program since 2013.  He teaches PUAD 725, Management and Decision Making Methods; PUAD 750, Leading Government and Nonprofit Organizations; PUAD 745, Strategy, Collaboration and Communication; PUAD 790, the MPA Capstone; and a Doctoral level class, MGMT 870, Ethics and Social Responsibility.  Additionally, Dr. Williams has 35 years of local government experience as a city manager and county administrator in four states.  He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and professional association boards.  Thus, as a faculty member he provides practical, real-life examples of the concepts and theories presented in the courses.

Specializations: Mathematics, Instructional Practices, Feedback, Communication, Technology, Global/International Instruction, Undergraduate, Graduate, Pedagogy, Andragogy, Heutagogy

Professor Wilson has been an adjunct professor of Mathematics at Franklin University since 1993. Professor Wilson’s experience of over more than 25 years at Franklin reflect the progressive development of education from a traditional classroom environment to a modern day distance education that spans the globe. She has been involved with course development and design as evolving tools, technology and environments redefine education and continue to be integrated into our course delivery and instructional methods. As a researcher and data analyst, she provides company and industry level education, guiding companies to understand and use their own data to design and implement strategic improvements. Her work with the International Baccalaureate program allows her to recognize and integrate the standards of global education as well as the needs and expectations of the international business community into the courses she teach as she helps Franklin students build a foundation for learning that will take them into their future.

Specializations: Economics, Finance, International Business, Undergraduate, Graduate, Andragogy

Dr. Wiseman is an adjunct faculty for Economics. She also serves as Assistant Lead Faculty for Economics. She has been at Franklin for over 14 years. Additionally, Dr. Wiseman has founded a private school that serves low socio-economic students and has been able to teach in many different settings both home and abroad.