Faculty
The focus of our faculty members is to teach you how to solve problems and use critical thinking skills at a higher level. Our faculty is composed of nationally known scholars, researchers and sport industry professionals. Each of them also has extensive industry work experience. Click on each of their profiles below to learn more about their experience, publications, awards and contact information.
Department Chair
Faculty
Justin Barroner
Assistant Professor
Mr. Barroner came to California University in 2005 to help develop and grow the More
Dr. Carol Biddington
Associate Professor
Dr. Biddington is the recipient of the 2009 C.B. Wilson Distinguished Faculty Award at Cal More
Dr. William B. Biddington
Professor
Dr. William Biddington has been employed at California University of Pennsylvania since More
Dr. Bryan Burnstein
Adjunct Professor
Originally from Michigan, Burnstein became the head athletic trainer/strength and More
Dr. Joni L. Cramer Roh
Professor
Dr. Joni Roh is a Professor in the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies at More
Melissa Hatton
Adjunct Professor
Melissa Hatton lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her husband and two children. More
Dr. Mary Kreis
Associate Professor
Dr. Kreis was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army's Medical Service Corps More
Dr. Vanessa MacKinnon
Assistant Professor
Vanessa MacKinnon is originally from Prince Edward Island, Canada, but now calls southwest More
Dr. Barry E. McGlumphy
Professor
Dr. McGlumphy was an assistant professor for nine years at Duquesne University in More
Dr. Linda Platt Meyer
Professor
Dr. Linda Platt Meyer, a full professor at California University of Pennsylvania, teaches a More
Christine Romani-Ruby
Associate Professor
Romani-Ruby has been a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer for 17 More
Dr. Robert G. Taylor
Associate Professor
Dr. Taylor developed the Master of Science in sport management studies program in More
Dr. Ellen J. West
Associate Professor
West has taught a variety of the web-based and on-campus courses. These include courses in the More
Dr. Roy E. Yarbrough
Professor
Dr. Yarbrough has been actively involved in sport management since 1986, when he co-developed the More
