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The launch and implementation of the MCUC is under the auspices of the Office the Senior Vice President and Provost. Support for MCUC is provided by Dr. Elizabeth Stroble, Senior Vice President and Provost and Chief Operating Officer and Holly Harris Bane, Associate VP for Strategic Initiatives and Engagement. |
 Sue Louscher
Director
Medina County University Center
The University of Akron |
Sue Louscher joined The University of Akron as the Director of the Medina County University Center in June, 2006. Prior to this position, she served for seven years as the Assistant Director for Workforce Development and Continuing Studies at Kent State University Tuscarawas. In that role, she designed and marketed workforce development programs for business and industry and represented the campus in a variety of community and economic development activities. Before joining Kent State, she spent ten years as a business development consultant in Washington, D.C. where she helped design and implement market access strategies for international companies who wanted to partner on programs for NASA and the Department of Defense.
Sue received her BA from The University of Akron and her MA from The George Washington University. |
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Ray Buck joined the Medina County University Center (MCUC) in 2008 as Computer Support Specialist. Prior to joining MCUC he studied at The University of Akron where he recieved his Associates of Applied Business in Computer Information Systems. He has been a student assistant and a co-op student at the University while attending school for the past 3 years. His hobbies include 4-Wheeling, camping, working on his trucks, hunting, and traveling.
Robert Cogar joined the University of Akron in April 2008 as the senior maintenance Mechanic for the Medina County University Center. Prior to joining the University of Akron, Robert was a Mechanical Project Superintendent over multiple schools, hospitals, and various State facilities. He brings with him multiple license and certifications along with over 20 years of experience with new installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and fire protection systems.
Jennifer Dedo joined the Medina County University Center (MCUC) in April 2008 as Office Support Specialist. Prior to joining MCUC, Jennifer taught in the Kent City and Tallmadge City School Districts. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Youngstown State University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a concentration in early childhood from Kent State University.
Francesca Formisano is a Student Researcher for the MCUC. Her research projects have supported the Center’s efforts to develop new curriculum ideas as well as to identify potential educational partners. She also assists the office in maintaining their web site. Francesca is a junior at The University of Akron pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. In addition to a primary track of study in the Law, Courts and Politics, she is also pursuing a minor in American Politics. Her work experience includes an internship in Senator George Voinovich’s office in Washington D.C. during the spring semester of 2006.
David Maschek joined The University of Akron in January of 2008 as the Lead Computer Support Specialist of the Medina County University Center. Prior to joining the University of Akron, David worked as an Information Technology Consultant.
David earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with major concentration in Computer Information Systems from Kent State University.
Debbie Ruhe just recently returned to the professional workforce as a part-time Program Assistant for the MCUC. Prior to joining the University of Akron and taking some time off, Debbie spent over 11 years at Kent State University Stark Campus as Assistant Director of the Office of Corporate and Community Services.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a concentration in training and development for business and industry.
Denise Testa joined The University of Akron as Associate Director for Student Services of the Medina County University Center in January, 2007. Prior to this position, she served for eight years as the Director of Enrollment Management and Student Services at Kent State University Tuscarawas. In that role, she worked with a team in order to design campus-wide short- and long-term enrollment management plans; develop strategic initiatives promoting student success; and deliver one-stop student services. In addition, Denise also coordinated academic advising, worked with the Educational Opportunity Center focusing on adult students, and supervised New Student Orientation for traditional, nontraditional and transfer students. Her experience also includes facilitating the research, development and implementation of new certificate and associate degree programs. Before joining Kent State, Denise worked in The University of Akron Admissions Office as an assistant director.
Denise received her BA and MA from The University of Akron. |
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