our Faculty
MBA Faculty
Dr. Parag Dhumal
Professor and Department Chair - Business DepartmentI could achieve success in my profession due to access to education and inspiration from my mother (who is also an educator) and teachers. Teaching is a way of giving back and, in the process, learning more and more from students.
Dr. Suresh Chalasani
ProfessorAn MBA is more than a credential. It is a process that combines all your experiences—all that you do and strive for in the business world—with the competencies that you need for growing as a leader in the digital-era organizations.
Dr. Peter Knight
ProfessorOnly an MBA truly provides the skills required to lead and manage organizations in today's complex and rapidly changing world.
Dr. Michele V. Gee
Professor of Strategic Management; Dean of the College of Business, Economics, and ComputingContinuously learning and reinventing oneself to adapt to constant changes is, indeed, very important given disruptions that occur in technology, processes, products, industries, economies, and societies. Life is a journey that should be embraced!
Professional Communication Faculty
Dr. Jacquelyn Arcy
Associate Professor of CommunicationMy advice to online students is to select courses that spark your interest and to get to know your instructor and classmates to get the most out of class.
Dr. Theresa Castor
Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs; Professor – CommunicationA graduate degree in Professional Communication is an important achievement in showing the excellence in communication you've achieved to have a positive impact within your relationships, your organization, and your community.
Dr. Hilary A. Rasmussen
Assistant ProfessorThe most successful students complete all assessments on time and give themselves plenty of time to devote critical thought to their work.
Jonathan Shailor
Professor of Communication; Certificate Program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution DirectorBy developing their abilities to communicate effectively, I want my students to gain a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and connection. I want them to see themselves as agents of change, as people who will go on to make a difference in the world.
Dr. Adrienne Viramontes
Professor and Department Chair - Communication DepartmentExpression (the language we use) is a reflection of how we interpret our realities.
Sport Management Faculty
Dr. Kyle Brannigan
Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Sport Management“My enthusiasm for teaching has derived from the professional relationships I have created with my mentors, which is the driving force behind my desire to help young professionals excel toward successful careers. The ultimate goal for my students is for them to acquire industry knowledge and gainful employment while also developing a strong, well-connected network. I enjoy teaching the business side of sports like sport sales, fundraising, and marketing!”
Bill Miller
Associate Professor of Sport Management and HKSM Department ChairFocus on learning the material, not the grade. Life is rarely run on a rubric. If you learn the material, good grades typically follow.
Dr. Megan Parietti
Associate ProfessorIn my classes, I want students to be able to make informed decisions while working in the sport context. I want them to consider the human element of making decisions. How does sport impact people around the world?
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