Faculty
Bachelor of Science Degree • School of Business and Justice Studies
Business Economics Major
Faculty
Utica College's business and economics faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their scholarly accomplishments as well as for their real-world business experience. Collectively they represent a wide range of expertise and research interests, including health care financing, public school aid formulas, banking, and managing change.
At the same time, at Utica College, teaching is the faculty's first priority. Small classes provide opportunities for close interaction between and among faculty and students, and the relationships students form with their professors often last a lifetime.
The overwhelming majority of faculty are doctorally trained; several additionally hold an M.B.A. Faculty regularly share their expertise by serving as members of professional organizations, presenting at scholarly conferences, and consulting with local businesses and government agencies. These connections help faculty develop internship opportunities for students, and also serve as networking resources for UC graduates seeking employment.
The faculty's scholarly accomplishments, professional experiences, and academic credentials combine to provide students majoring in business and economics programs with a dynamic and fulfilling learning experience both inside and outside the classroom.
Atasi Basu
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Accounting
Phone: (315) 792-3167
Office: 117 DePerno Hall
Professor Basu is the chair of the Accounting Program and an Associate Professor of Accounting. ...More About Atasi Basu
Arthur B. Caster
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Accounting
Phone: (315) 792-3060
Office: 117 DePerno Hall
Dr. Bruce Caster is an Associate Professor of Accounting. He earned his PhD in Business Administration (Accounting) and Master of Accountancy degrees at The University of Georgia, and he earned his B.A. in Psychology at Swarthmore College. Professor Caster is the author of more than a dozen journal articles published in academic and professional journals, and he has made numerous presentations at national and international accounting meetings. He holds a CPA license (Georgia), and he is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the American Accounting Association, and the Georgia Society of CPAs. Prior to joining the Utica College faculty in 2011, Professor Caster taught accounting for 26 years at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia.
Richard (Rick) G. Fenner
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Economics
Phone: (315) 792-3112
Office: 123 DePerno Hall
Professor Fenner is Chair of Economics and Finance at Utica College. ...More About Richard G. Fenner
Glen A. Hansen
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Accounting
Phone: (315) 792-3372
Office: 118 DePerno Hall
Glen Hansen, Associate Professor of Accounting, received his Ph.D. in Business Administration and MS in Applied Economics from the University of Rochester. He also received an MBA and a BS in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University. ...More About Glen A. Hansen
Zhaodan Huang
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Finance
Phone: (315) 792-3247
Office: 118 DePerno Hall
Professor Huang is the Director of the MBA Program. Professor Huang joined the Utica College faculty in 2004 after earning his Ph.D. in Economics from West Virginia University. ...More About Zhaodan Huang
Pamela R. Hurley
, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance
Phone: (315) 223-2564
Office: 110 DePerno Hall
Pamela Hurley joined the Utica College faculty in 2006. Pamela's area of research and academic interests is Risk Management, insurance, financial planning, alternative investments and hedge funds. ...More About Pamela R. Hurley
Sung Jun Jo
, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Management
Phone: (315) 223-2470
Office: 104 DePerno Hall
Professor Jo received his Ph.D. in Human Resource Development and his M.A. in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from University of Minnesota. ...More About Sung Jun Jo
David B. Kiner, Ph.D.
Assoc. Professor MGMT
Phone: (315) 792-3506
Office: 115 DePerno Hall
Dr. Kiner is the Executive Director of Business and Economics. David B. Kiner has extensive administrative and teaching experience as well as expertise in marketing, leadership development and strategic planning. Prior to joining Utica College, Dr. Kiner was a Visiting Professor at Syracuse University. ...More About David B. Kiner
Margaret J. Morgan-Davie
, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Economics
Phone: (315) 792-3406
Office: 110 DePerno Hall
Margaret Morgan-Davie joined the Utica College faculty part-time in 2001 and full-time in 2010. She received her Ph.D and M.A. in Economics in 1991 from Cornell University and her B.A. in Music and German from Oberlin College. She has been teaching in upstate New York since 1989. ...More About Margaret J. Morgan-Davie
Stephen (Steve) G. Peek, II
, M.B.A.Associate Professor of Management
Phone: (315) 792-3329
Office: 106 DePerno Hall
Professor Peek joined the Utica College faculty in 1987. ...More About Stephen G. Peek
Robert J. Petrillo
, M.B.A.Adjunct Professor of Management
Phone: (315) 792-3055
Office: 125 DePerno Hall
Professor Petrillo is Assistant Professor of Accounting and Management. Professor Petrillo joined the UC faculty in 2004. ...More About Robert J. Petrillo
Herbert E. Rau
, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Marketing
Phone: (315) 223-2571
Office: 125 DePerno Hall
Herbert Rau joined the Utica College faculty in 2006. ...More About Herbert E. Rau
Thomas (Tom) A. Rossi
, M.B.A.Associate Professor of Management
Phone: (315) 792-3085
Office: 257 White Hall
Professor Rossi is the Chair of Management. ...More About Thomas A. Rossi
