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PROFESSIONAL STAFF & CONSULTANTS

Dr. Pat Collins

Dr. Patricia Collins- Click Here to see Vitae
Director, Learning Support Services

Dr. Collins is the director of learning support services at The University of Akron Wayne College. In this position, Collins is responsible for the programs housed in the Smucker Learning Center, which include the first-year experience initiatives, the math and writing centers, tutoring services, developmental coursework, learning skills seminars and accommodations for students with disabilities.
She is a graduate of The University of Toledo, where she earned a doctorate in higher education administration with a minor in educational psychology. She also earned a master of arts degree in adult education from the Ohio State University and a bachelor of commercial science degree from Tiffin University.

Dr. Susanna Horn - Click Here to see Vitae
Developmental Writing Coordinator

Dr. Horn has taught for The University of Akron for nearly twenty years. She came to Wayne College from the Akron campus in 1999. Here she teaches English Composition courses and coordinates the Basic Writing instructors and the Writing Consultants in the Smucker Learning Center. Her work in the Learning Center has helped her develop a deep admiration and respect for students of all ages and educational levels.
Dr. Susanna Horn

Dr. Horn is the adviser to Waynessence, Wayne College’s literary and arts publication. She also works with Dean Jack Kristofco on the Wayne College Student Writing Awards, which encourages and recognizes excellence in creative writing among local high school students and students enrolled at Wayne College. This project now includes an open-to-the-public Writers Workshop.

Stop by the Smucker Learning Center and introduce yourself. Dr. Horn is always happy to meet faculty, staff, and especially students!


Dr. John Maroli

Dr. John Maroli - Click Here to see Vitae
Developmental Math Coordinator

Dr. John A. Maroli has been a coordinator in developmental programs at Wayne College since August, 1992. His duties include supervising the Basic Math instructors, teaching math courses, tutoring in the Learning Center, holding weekly help sessions, and conducting workshops as needed. At Wayne College, Dr. Maroli has taught Basic Math I, Basic Math II, Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III. Prior to coming to Wayne, he also taught courses in College Algebra, Precalculus, Linear Algebra, Number Theory, Mathematical Logic, and Introduction to Programming in Pascal.

Dr. Maroli received the Ph.D. in May, 1989, from Bowling Green State University, working in the area of ordered algebraic structures under the direction of Professor W. Charles Holland. His dissertation gave a classification of transitive primitive trees. Areas of mathematical interest include ordered algebraic structures, group theory, and set theory. Recent interests include relativity theory.

In his spare time, Dr. Maroli likes to follow sports, especially baseball and the Cleveland Indians.


Dr. Jane M. Fink - Click Here to see Vitae
Personal Counselor / ADA Coordinator

Dr. Jane M. Fink is the full-time Personal Counselor/ADA Coordinator for Wayne College students. She has been an adjunct instructor at Wayne College since 2000 and has taught on the Akron campus in the Departments of Social Work and Counseling. Dr. Fink received her doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision from The University of Akron. Dr. Fink is licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board as a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor (LISW-S) and Professional Counselor (PC). She has twenty four years of clinical experience with clients in private practice settings, community mental health agencies, in-patient settings, and a university counseling center.
Dr. Jane M. Fink

Dr. Fink offers personal counseling to assist students with issues that may interfere with personal growth and academic success. Her philosophy as a psychotherapist for over twenty years is to look at emotional, physical and developmental challenges as normal human experiences. Dr. Fink helps people focus on their strengths and learn to cope with challenges that interfere with their quality of life. She offers counseling to deal with a wide range of mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, dealing with loss and life transitions and a variety of areas to enhance personal growth and development. As the ADA Coordinator, Dr. Fink helps design individual programs and services for qualified students with documented disabilities.

Dr. Fink's office is located in the Smucker Learning Center, Room B-112, extension 8767, and she can also be reached at jfink@uakron.edu.


 
 
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