Nine new full-time faculty members have been hired at Westminster College. They are:

Mark J. Ashe, visiting instructor in the Department of Economics and Business, earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University, and his master's from Binghamton University. He comes to Westminster from Ithaca (N.Y.) High School, where he taught 12th grade honors students the principles of macro and microeconomics. He also has teaching experience at Binghamton University and the University of Maine. Ashe can be reached at (724) 946-7163 or e-mail ashemj@westminster.edu.

Dr. Jeffrey T. Bersett, assistant professor of Spanish, earned his undergraduate degree from Washington University, and his master's and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. He previously taught at Stanford University and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Bersett can be reached at (724) 946-7259 or e-mail bersetjt@westminster.edu.

Colleen Burke Deisler, visiting instructor in the Department of Communication Studies, Theatre and Art, earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from Duquesne University. She previously taught courses such as public speaking, interpersonal communications and history of communication at Duquesne. Deisler can be reached at (724) 946-7199 or e-mail deislecb@westminster.edu.

Dr. David W. Goldberg, visiting assistant professor in the department of Religion, History, Philosophy, and Classics, earned his undergraduate and master's degrees from Pennsylvania State University, and his Ph.D. from Duquesne University. He was previously taught as an assistant professor of philosophy at Hiram College and the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Goldberg can be reached at (724) 946-7153 or e-mail goldbedw@westminster.edu.

Dr. Patrick D. Krantz, assistant professor of education, earned his undergraduate degree from West Virginia University, his master's from Northwest Missouri State University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Krantz comes to Westminster from the University of Missouri, where he taught numerous classes in education. He can be reached at (724) 946-7181 or e-mail krantzpd@westminster.edu.

Dr. Kirk M. Lunnen, assistant professor of psychology, earned his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, his master's and Ph.D. from Ohio University. He previously taught at Whitworth College and Ohio University. He can be reached at (724) 946-7356 or e-mail lunnenkm@westminster.edu.

Jennifer Martin, visiting lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages, earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from West Virginia University. Martin comes to Westminster from Clarion University where she taught French. She can be reached at (724) 946-7263 or e-mail martinjl@westminster.edu.

Dr. M. Eileen Morelli, associate professor of education, earned her under graduate degree from Youngstown State University, her master's from Valparaiso University, and her Ed.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Morelli was previously director of student field experiences at Youngstown State. She can be reached at (724) 946-6035 or e-mail morellme@westminster.edu.

Dr. Peter M. Smith, assistant professor of chemistry, earned his undergraduate and Ph.D. degree from the University of Tennessee. Smith previously taught at the University of Georgia. He can be reached at (724) 946-7299 or e-mail smithpm@westminster.edu.

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