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What you’ll find at Union Graduate College is a dynamic, vibrant academic community, rooted in the liberal arts tradition, with a dedicated faculty who will not only teach you but mentor you through highly progressive programs designed to give you the edge in today’s competitive market.

Collectively, our faculty members offer a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from 1) prior work experience with top-level international companies, 2) actively completing research leading to articles published in both academic and trade journals, 3) assisting companies (local, national, and international) with problems in either a consulting capacity or advisory capacity (with student teams) , 4) occasions where companies have enlisted them as expert witness, and 5) dealing with current issues related to their employment in non-faculty occupations.

Donald Arnold
Professor Emeritus
(518) 631-9890
arnoldd@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1972; MBA, Buffalo, 1968, BS, State University of New York at Albany, 1966 

Ariel  Belasen
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
abelase@siue.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, State University of New York at Binghamton, 2008; MA, State University of New York at Binghamton, 2004; BS, Cornell University, 2001 

Alan Belasen
Participating Professor
(518) 631-9890
belasena@union.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, State University of New York at Albany, 1987; MA, Hebrew University, Israel, 1981; BA, Hebrew University, Israel, 1979 

Michael Boskin
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
mbmail3.gmail.com
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1987; BS, Saint Lawrence University 

Alan Bowman
Professor and Associate Dean, School of Management
(518) 631-9887
bowmana@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Cornell University, 1990; MS, Cornell University, 1989; MBA, Arizona State University, 1986; BS, Arizona State University, 1980 

Dennis Caplan
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
dcaplan@albany.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, University of California at Berkeley, 1994; BA, Washington University in St. Louis, 1978 

Jay Carlson
Associate Professor of Marketing
(518) 631-9888
carlsonj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, University of South Carolina, 2001; MBA, Minnesota State University at Moorhead, 1997; BS, Ferris State University, 1992 

Mel Chudzik
Participating Professor, School of Management
(518) 631-9889
chudzikm@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: MS, Long Island University, 1970; BS, University of Buffalo, 1957 

Chalmers Clark
Participating Professor
518-388-6587 or 518-631-9
clarkc3@union.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Graduate Center of the City University of New York; MA, Graduate Center of the City University of New York; BS, Union College 

John Cococcia
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
jacvc1@gmail.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, RPI, 1999; BS, RPI 1994 

Daniel  Colacino
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
dcolacino@rkinsurance.com
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Union College, 1980; BS, State University of New York at Brockport, 1973 

Doug Cummins
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
DAC64@post.harvard.edu
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Columbia University ; A.B. cum laude, Harvard University 

John DeJoy
Associate Professor
518-631-9885
dejoyj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: Post-Doc,Univ of Florida, 2010; Ph.D./M.S. Adult Ed/Ed/Admin, University of Idaho, 1998/‘94; M.B.A. Marist College, 2005; CPA, 1990 NYS 

Diane Dewar
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
ddewar@albany.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD., Economics, 1993, University at Albany; M.A. Economics, 1985, University at Albany; B.A.,Economics, 1982, University at Albany 

Necip Doganaksoy
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
doganaksoy@research.ge.com
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: Ph.D., Administrative & Engineering Systems; Applied Statistics 1989; Union Graduate College  

Dan Eno
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
deno@nycap.rr.com
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Statistics, Virginia Tech, 1999; MS, Statistics (1996) and Mathematics (1993), Virginia Tech; BA, Physics and Mathematics, 1991 

Kelly Evanoff
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
evanoffkb@aol.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1989; ME, Nuclear Engineering RPI, 1999; BS, Nuclear Engineering University of Missouri-Rolla, 1982 

Zhilan Feng
Associate Professor, Finance
(518) 631-9891
fengz@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Business Administration (Finance), University of Connecticut, 2003; MBA, 2001; BS, Applied Mechanics, Fudan University, 1989 

Jim Gavin
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
gavinj@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: MS, Accounting, University at Albany, 1997; BS, Mathematics, Clarkson University, 1975 

Amjad Hammad
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
drhammad@nycap.rr.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Yale School of Management, 2011; MB/ BS, University of Jordan Medical School, 1993 

Carla Hogan
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
chogan@tcgclegal.com
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Advanced Degrees: JD, Albany Law School, 1988; BA, Psychology, Hobart & William Smith Colleges 

John Huppertz
Associate Professor and Chair, MBA Health Care Management
(518) 631-9892
huppertj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Social Psychology, Syracuse University, 1978; MA, Social Psychology, Syracuse University, 1976; AB, English, Xavier University, 1973 

Randi Imbriaco
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
rxi02@health.state.ny.us
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Advanced Degrees: J.D., 2002, Pace University; BA, SUNY Albany, 1996  

Hugh Johnson
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
hjohnson@hjadvisors.com
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Advanced Degrees: M.A. from Southern Methodist University; A.B. from Dartmouth College  

Bret Kauffman
Adjunct Professor of Management
518-281-5259
bret.kauffman@sabic-ip.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Union College, 1991; BS, Industrial Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1984 

Jim Lambrinos
Professor of Economics
(518) 631-9893
lambrinj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Economics, Rutgers University, 1979; MA, Economics, Rutgers University, 1977; BA, Economics and Mathematics, Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1975 

Edmund Luzine, Jr.
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
eluzine@adirondackcapital.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, University of Rochester, 1989; BS, Biology, Syracuse University, 1986 

Joe McDonald
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9869
mcdonalj@uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Union College, 1996; BS University of Albany, 1987 

Mara McErlean
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
mcerlem@mail.amc.edu
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Advanced Degrees: MD, University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, 1984; BA, English, Carleton College, 1979 

James Murtagh
Adjunct Professor
(518) 631-9890
jmurtagh@siena.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Finance, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1998; MBA, University of Northern Colorado, 1987; BS, United States Military Academy, 1982 

Bela Musits
Dean, School of Management
518-631-9925
musitsb@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1979; MS, Mechanical Engineering, RPI, 1976; BS, Mechanical Engineering, RPI, 1975 

Anne Nafziger
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
nafzigea@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Umeå University, Sweden, 2006; MHS, Johns Hopkins University, 1990; MD, Case Western Reserve University, 1984; BA, Biology, Goshen College, 1979 

Rudy Nydegger
Professor of Management & Psychology
(518) 631-9894
nydegger@Union.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Clinical Psychology, Washington University (St. Louis), 1970; MA (1967)/ BA (1966), Psychology, Wichita State University 

Jane Oppenlander
Participating Professor
(518) 631-9905
oppenlaj@union.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Union College, 1986; MS, Statistics, University of Vermont, 1979; BS, Education/ BA, Mathematics, University of Vermont, 1979 

Peter Otto
Associate Professor
518-631-9895
ottop@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: Ph.D., University at Albany (New York), 2002; M.B.A., Graduate School of Business Administration, Zurich (Switzerland) and University at Albany, 1995 

Michele Paludi
Participating Professor
(518) 631-9890
paludim@union.edu
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Experimental Psychology, University of Cincinnati, 1980; MA, Psychology, University of Cincinnati, 1978; BS, Psychology, Union College, 1976 

Maria Phillips
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
maria.phillips.128@gmail.com
Courses:
Advanced Degrees: MBA, Boston University, 1999 

Dean Poeth
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
dpoeth@nycap.rr.com
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Penn State University, 1993 

Walt Robb
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
waltrobb2@yahoo.com
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Advanced Degrees: PhD, University of Illinois, 1951; MS, University of Illinois, 1950; BS, Pennsylvania State University, 1948 

Michael San Angelo
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
sanangem@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
Courses:
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Advanced Degrees: EdD, Education Administration, Syracuse University, 1995; MBA, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1981; BA, Economics, Colgate University, 1974 

Paul Scimeca
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
scimecap@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: Sage College, Masters ; NYU; B.A. Planning; 1984, Graduate Cum Laude 

Jim  Scott
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
scottj2@mail.uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Union Graduate College, 2010; BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, Iowa State University, 1975 

Gerald Shaye
Adjunct Professor
(518) 388-9890
jerry@shayeglobal.com
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Advanced Degrees: MBA, Public Accounting, Columbia University 

Nick Smirensky
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
nicksmirensky@gmail.com
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Advanced Degrees: CFA, 2002; M.A. 1985, Columbia University; BA 1983, Columbia University;  

Robert Smith
Adjunct Professor
(518) 631-9890
rsmith2004@nycap.rr.com
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Advanced Degrees: MPS, New School for Social Research, 1987; MS, Medical Biology, C.W. Post College, 1980; BS, Biology, Brooklyn College, 1974 

Martin A. Strosberg
Professor of Management , School of Management
(518) 631-9896
strosbem@uniongraduatecollege.edu
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Advanced Degrees: Ph.D., Syracuse University; M.P.H., University of California at Berkeley; MA, University of California at Berkeley, 1969 

Jonathan Tingley
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
JTingley@tcgclegal.com>
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Advanced Degrees: JD, Albany Law School, 2006; BS, Economics, University of Albany, 2002 

Karen Valle
Adjunct Professor
(518) 631-9890
kvalle@tcgclegal.com
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Advanced Degrees: JD, St. John’s University, 1976; LLM, Taxation, New York University, 1980; BS, Accounting, St. John’s University, 1973 

Ken Williams
Adjunct Professor
518-631-9890
kwilliams5@nycap.rr.com
Courses:
MBA 512
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Advanced Degrees: MS, Accounting & Finance, Clarkson University; BS, Accounting, Finance and Law, Clarkson University 

Melissa  Zambri
Adjunct Professor
(518) 631-9890
mzambri@hblaw.com
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Advanced Degrees: JD/ MBA, Albany Law School/ Union College, 1998; BS, Finance, Siena College, 1994 


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