Expert Faculty & Staff

Biology professor Amy Gultice teaching class

Inquisitive. Engaged. Passionate. These words describe not only our students, but our award-winning faculty as well. Our educators work, research and innovate - on our campus and around the world.

We're proud to say that our faculty includes several Fulbright Scholars, a Nobel Institute Fellow, national and international award winners, presidents of national organizations and many University-wide leaders, including the former chair of the UC Faculty Senate.

The majority of our faculty hold the terminal degree in their field (PhD, EdD, etc.) and are dedicated to sharing their knowledge with you. The majority of our classes are taught by full-time, tenure-track faculty.

We are nationally recognized experts in the practice of teaching.

Faculty Profiles

Eric Van Hoose

Director of the Writing & Study Skills Center

Eric Van Hoose, Director of the Writing & Study Skills Center, truly helps students make the best of themselves. He works with students in all disciplines to refine their writing skills and develop strategies to help them succeed in the classroom.

A fiction writer and an avid reader himself, Eric is passionate about helping students grow as writers and igniting their passions.

Reach For the Stars

Physics professor Cenalo Vaz conducts research in the field of gravitational collapse and black hole radiation. He has presented his research at international conferences in India, Japan, Germany, and the U.S. Dr. Vaz has also written three full-length texts on Electrodynamics, Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics for the graduate level.

Kelsi Becker

Exercise science and public health Assistant Professor Kelsi Becker cares deeply about her students -- and it shows. Her greatest joy is in getting to know them as individuals and helping them reach their full potential. She understands that college can be a huge developmental transition for some students, and it’s easy to get stuck in cycles of isolation from one another.

As a professor, Kelsi is determined to break her students out of their shells and show them the joy that can come with learning. She uses popular activities like Fit Fridays, Speed Dating and Minute to Win It exam reviews to get students moving and building relationships with classmates.

For the Love of Learning

Biology professor Amy Gultice working with a student

Biology professor Amy Gultice enjoys learning as much as she loves teaching. Her research focuses on identifying factors for student success in her classroom and beyond, and she's teamed with other professors to develop effective, engaging activities to teach complex scientific concepts.

"Watching students become scholars is the most fulfilling part of my job. In my courses, students can see early on how what we are studying in the classroom applies to real-life situations, and this inspires them to learn."

Dr. Gultice also helps set the direction of the college by serving on UC Blue Ash committees that have developed new programs to support student success.

Award-Winning

Professor Eric Anderson standing in class

Associate Professor Eric Anderson (Media Communications & Technology) has won numerous accolades for his own work, including three regional Emmy Awards, four Telly Awards, and recognition as Ohio's Best Videographer four years in a row by the Ohio Associated Press.

Despite those recognitions, Eric believes that passing on his knowledge to others will always be his greatest achievement.

Helping Achieve Dreams

Professor Helene Harte working with students

Helene Harte (Pre-Education) has a passion for helping future educators achieve their dreams. She advises the Association of Student Educators on campus and presents research on relevant topics in education on a national level.

She also has joined a group of educators to develop the Respecting Haiti curriculum, a cross-cultural training program to raise awareness of child slavery in Haiti.

Faculty & Staff Spotlights

While our expert faculty are leading the way in the classroom, UC Blue Ash staff members work to make it possible everywhere else. Whether you're in need of academic advising to figure out the next steps on your journey, or you're simply interested in joining a student club, our dedicated staff is there to support every facet of campus life.

Read the spotlights below to get a closer look into the people that help make your dreams a possibility.

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