Contact Information

Darlene Heian, M.L.S.
Program Director
221 White Hall

(315) 792-3309

Gerontology Programs at Utica College

School of Health Professions and Education  ♦  Undergraduate and Graduate Options

Faculty


Professor Bishop

Kathleen M. Bishop

, Ph.D.
Adjunt professor Special Topics online

Phone: (315) 792-3001
Office: 124 White Hall

Kathleen M. Bishop, earned her doctorate in Aging With Disabilities form Syracuse University. Dr. Bishop has over 27 years of experience in the disabilities field. Currently, she is the Director of the Training Program on Aging and Developmental Disabilities at the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York. She is Supervisor of Staff Development and Training at the Central New York Developmental Disabilities Services Office and an Adjunct Faculty Member of the Institute of Gerontology at Utica College. Dr. Bishop has presented nationally and internationally. Her expertise includes environmental design and aging, aging with disabilities, caregiver issues, and women's health.


William A. Cesare, Jr.

, M.S.
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology

Phone: (315) 792-3028
Office: 286 Gordon Science Center



Professor Cramer

Harvey Cramer

, M.S.
Adjunct Professor of Biology

Phone: (315) 792-3080
Office: 183 Gordon Science Center

Mr. Cramer is an adjunct professor of biology at Utica College. He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Michagan and an M.S. in Biology from Syracuse University. He has also conducted research at the University of Michigan Medical Center on "Molecular Genetics of Down's Syndrome."


Darlene E. Heian

, MLS
Assistant Professor of Gerontology

Phone: (315) 792-3309
Office: 221 White Hall



Professor Lucchino

Ronald Lucchino


Ph.d.,M.S.,B.A.


Ronald Lucchino has been a professor of Biology at Utica College since 1973 and the Director of the Institute of Gerontology since 1981. He has over 15 years teaching experience in the Biology of Aging to nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy students. He has also conducted international workshops and extensive in-service training programs on the biological aspects of aging. His area of expertise is the biological changes associated with medication utilization by older adults.


Dianna C. Malecki

, MSW
Adjunct Lecturer of Psychology

Phone: (315) 792-3028
Office: 286 Gordon Science Center

Dianna C.Izzo has been working in the field of Mental Health and Addictions for the past eight years. She received a Bachelor Degree in Sociology with a concentration in Gerontology from the State University of New York at Cortland in 1989. In 1991, she received a Masters of Social Work from the State University of New York at Albany. In May, 1999 she received a Certified Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor credential from the State of New York. Most of her work has been working with individuals and families dealing with mental illness and chemical addiction.


Judith Rabig


M.A., B.S.




Kris Reape Foote


Adjunct Instructor of Gerontology and Psychology