Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2024-2025 TT&P Approvals
Congratulations to the following faculty members who have been approved for promotion, term-tenure or term-tenure renewal effective Aug. 1:
Promotion from assistant professor to associate professor:
- Brenda Elliott, assistant professor of nursing
- Ryan Farris, assistant professor of biomedical engineering
- Marcelle Giovannetti, assistant professor of counseling
- Rebecca Harris, assistant professor of biblical and religious studies
- Amy Humphrey, assistant professor of physical therapy
- Devin Manzullo-Thomas, assistant professor of American religious history
- Laura McNear, assistant professor of accounting
- Borko Rodic, assistant professor of physical therapy
- Melinda Smith, assistant professor of applied health science
Term Tenure:
- Karl Bergmann, associate professor of physical therapy
- Brenda Elliott, assistant professor of nursing
- Ryan Farris, assistant professor of biomedical engineering
- Marcelle Giovannetti, assistant professor of counseling
- Rebecca Harris, assistant professor of biblical and religious studies
- Amy Humphrey, assistant professor of physical therapy
- Devin Manzullo-Thomas, assistant professor of American religious history
- Laura McNear, assistant professor of accounting
- Kristi Mouttet, assistant professor of counseling
- Borko Rodic, assistant professor of physical therapy
- Melinda Smith, assistant professor of applied health science
Term Tenure Renewal:
- John Bechtold, professor of psychology
- Sheri Boyce, professor of biology
- Henry Danso, professor of psychology
- Jenny Dose, professor of management
- Kerry Hasler-Brooks, associate professor of English
- Krista Imbesi, associate professor of film and digital arts
- Paul Johns, associate professor of human development and family science
- Tina Keller, associate professor of TESOL education
- Jenell Paris, professor of sociology and anthropology
- Amy Porto, professor of nutrition and dietetics
- Sharon Putt, professor of theology and religion
- Rick Schaeffer, professor of chemistry
AROUND CAMPUS
New graduate assistants at Messiah
The Graduate Program in Higher Education Leadership is pleased to welcome 15 new graduate assistants (GAs) for the 2025-2026 academic year on the Messiah University campus. Graduate assistantships offer our graduate students in the M.A in Higher Education Leadership or the M.A. in Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership the opportunity to apply educational theories gained through classroom instruction and put them into professional practice through supervised, real-world experience. The GA program aims to provide an innovative and cost-efficient way to advance departmental and university-wide goals and objectives.
Please join us and our collaborating departments in welcoming the following to the Messiah University community: Laura Almeida, GA for graduate programs; Allie Book, GA for assessment of student learning; Jess Carroll, GA for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (service trips); Dan Erikson GA for Alumni and Parent Engagement; Sam Erikson, GA for Academic Accessibility; Daane Harvey GA for men’s basketball; Cherish Hawkins, GA for Residence Life; Kaylin Heller, GA for Student Engagement; James Helman, GA for Athletic Communication; Gigie Gilles Jackson, GA for Student Success and Retention; Liz Meyer, GA for the Agapé Center for Local and Global Engagement (off-campus programs); Amelia Montgomery, GA for Residence Life; Liv Monturo, GA for commuter student services and FYE; Mason Scott, GA for intramural sports and open gym; and Emma Swartz, GA for women’s volleyball.
They join 4 returning graduate assistants to the Messiah campus, who will complete their degree programs and GA positions this year. Kade Anzulavich, GA for men’s basketball; Ethan Kiggins, GA for Campus Ministries; Tony Masters, GA for Residence Life; and Caleb Narber, GA for athletics marketing and game promotions.
Instructional designer shift
We are pleased to share an update regarding the organizational structure for our instructional designers. Effective Aug. 1, Rocky Allinger and Cindi Kerns will transition from Information Technology Services (ITS) to the Office of Faculty Development. This shift recognizes the valuable educational role fulfilled by our instructional designers, including technical and pedagogical support for our teaching faculty. Aligning instructional design in the Office of Faculty Development builds on the strong collaboration between these areas and offers more integrated and holistic support for teaching excellence at Messiah University. While the instructional designers’ primary reporting line will shift to the Office of Faculty Development, they will continue to work closely with colleagues in ITS. Please continue to reach out to techsupport@messiah.edu for assistance from our instructional designers. We are grateful to Rocky and Cindi for their ongoing support of our Christ-centered educational mission, and we are excited by the opportunities this new structure affords for advancing teaching excellence at Messiah University.
Christine J. Gardner, provost and Gary Nowicki, vice president for finance and planning
CLASSIFIEDS
Job opportunities
The Engle Center has an opening for a full-time counselor. Job related questions may be directed to Aubrey Kleinfeld at AKleinfe@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30035.
The Oakes Museum of Natural History is now hiring a part-time museum teaching docent. Job related questions may be directed to Helena Cicero at hcicero@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30038.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time dining services associate, Winding Hill campus, summers off. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29896.
Dining Services has an opening for a full-time sous chef. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29822.
Dining Services has an opening for a part-time PM cook. Job related questions may be directed to Mark Wirtz at mwirtz@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29703.
Development has an opening for a full-time senior regional advancement representative. Job related questions may be directed John Zeigler at jzeigler@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29719.
Campus and building services has an opening for a first shift FT, campus and building services worker, Residence Halls. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30124.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time campus and building services worker, Residence Hall. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29799.
Campus and building services has an opening for a part-time campus and building services worker, part time 1st shift. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29833.
Campus and building services has an opening for a full-time campus and building services worker, 3rd shift – Sunday-Thursday 9 p.m.-5:30 a.m. Job related questions may be directed to Laura Price at lprice@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29933.
Admissions has an opening for a part-time admissions hospitality assistant. Job related questions may be directed to Kristin Thomas at kthomas@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29297.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time groundskeeper/crew leader. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29998.
Grounds Services has an opening for a full-time athletic field spray applicator/aeration coordinator. Job related questions may be directed to Artie Palese at palese@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29463.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 2nd shift safety officer/dispatcher. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/28594.
Data Innovation and Reporting is now hiring a full-time programmer/analyst. Job related questions may be directed to Joe Bennett at bennett@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30074.
Data Security has an opening for a full-time IT security analyst. Job related questions may be directed to Allen Snook at asnook@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/30078.
The Department of Safety has an opening for 1st shift safety officer. Job related questions may be directed to Maranda Hogue at mhogue@messiah.edu. For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.messiah.edu/postings/29967.
For sale
Car for Sale. 2014 BMW 328 lxdrive (white) sports wagon. 140K miles. $8,000. Call Stacy for more information at ext. 3618.
Infant/toddler feeding chair. First Years 3-stage feeding/booster seat, straps to regular chair, $10. Lightly used at grandparents’ house, very good condition, no recalls. Contact Sheri Boyce (sboyce@messiah.edu)
