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ALASKA

University of Alaska Anchorage
Don G. Weber
Chair, Occupational Safety and Health
University of Alaska Anchorage
AES – University Center Mall
3901 Old Seward Highway, Ste. 132-C
Anchorage, AK 99503
TEL: (907) 786-6447
E-mail: ifdgw@uaa.alaska.edu

University of Alaska Anchorage
3211 Providence Drive - UC RM 130
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-786-1800
AFCES@UAA.ALASKA.EDU
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/ctc/osh

AAS, Occupational Safety & Health (OSH)

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Alaska     Region: 1

CALIFORNIA

Las Positas College
Donald R. Milanese
VP, Academic Services
Occupational Safety & Health 
925-373-5803
dmilanese@laspositascollege.edu 

Las Positas College
3033 Collier Canyon Road
Livermore, CA 94551-7650
925-373-5800

AS, Occupational Safety & Health

ASSE Chapter: San Francisco     Region: 1

     
Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Hilo

Judith van Raalten
Program Assistant
Social Sciences Division
808-933-3149
raalten@hawaii.edu

University of Hawaii at Hilo
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091

AS, Occupational Safety and Health

ASSE Chapter: Hawaii     Region: 1

OREGON

Mt. Hood Community College 
Javid Mohtasham, Ph.D., Advisor  
EH&S Program Coordinator
Environmental Health & Safey Program, 
Division of Science
503-491-7440 
mohtashj@mhcc.edu

Mt. Hood Community College
26000 S.E. Stark St.
Gresham, OR 97030 
503-491-7161

AAS, Environmental Health & Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Columbia-Willamette      Region: 1


Oregon State University

Anthony Veltri, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Environmental Safety and Health Program
541-737-3831
anthony.veltri@oregonstate.edu  

Oregon State University 
Waldo Hall, Room 308
Corvallis, OR 97331

MS/Ph.D, Environmental Health & Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Cascade     Region: 1

WASHINGTON

Central Washington University
Roby J. Robinson, CSP
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator Safety and Health Management Industrial and Engineering Technology Department
509-963-2733
robinsor@cwu.edu

Kristine Geckle
Lecturer/Program Coordinator, Lynnwood and Des Moines Centers Safety and Health Management Industrial and Engineering Technology Department
425-640-3879
gecklekr@cwu.edu

Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg WA 98926
www.cwu.edu
http://www.cwu.edu/~iet/programs/shm/shm.html

BS, Safety and Health Management
BAS, Safety and Health Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Puget Sound Region 1

 

       
 
 
Arizona
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Gary Northam, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Safety Science
P Bldg 21
928-777-3964
800-888-3728

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
3700 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301

BS, Safety Science
MS, Safety Science

ASSE Chapter: Arizona    Region: 2

GateWay Community College
Lisa C. Young
602-286-8662
l.young@gwmail.maricopa.edu

GateWay Community College
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
602-392-5000
http://www.gatewaycc.edu

AAS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology

ASSE Chapter: Arizona   Region: 2

COLORADO

Trinidad State Junior College
Jocelyn Cessar
Program Coordinator
Department of Occupational Safety and Health
jocelyn.cessar@trinidadstate.edu

Dr. Sandra Veltri
Dean of Career and Technical Information
719-846-5559
Sandy.Veltri@trinidadstate.edu

Trinidad State Junior College 
600 Prospect Street
Trinidad, CO 81082 
1-888-736-2883



AAS, Occupational Safety & Health Technology

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Pikes Peak     Region: 2

MONTANA

Montana Tech of the University of Montana
Terry Spear, Ph.D.
Department Head & Professor
Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene Department
406-496-4445
tspear@mtech.edu

Montana Tech
1300 West Park Street
Butte, MT 59701-8997
406-496-4115

BS, Occupational Safety & Health

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Big Sky     Region 2

UTAH

University of Utah
Don Bloswick, Ph.D., P.E.
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
801-581-4163 
bloswick@eng.utah.edu


University of Utah 
50 S. Central Campus Dr., Room 2202 
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9208
801-581-7200

BS, Mechanical Engineering, Concentration in Ergonomics & Safety 
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Concentration in Ergonomics & Safety 
MPH, Public Health, Concentration in Ergonomics & Safety
MSPH, Public Health, Concentration in Ergonomics & Safety
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Concentration in Ergonomics & Safety 

ASSE Chapter: Utah     Region: 2

ARKANSAS
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Cindy Hammons, CSP
OSHA/EPA Coordinator, Business Industry
Department of Business Industry
479-936-5178
chammons@nwacc.edu

North West Arkansas Community College
One College Drive
Bentonville, AR 72712-5091
501-656-9222

AAS, Environmental Regulations, Safety & Hazardous Materials

ASSE Chapter: Arkansas     Region: 3
OKLAHOMA

Northeastern State University
Katy Ellis, CSP
Instructor of Safety
Department of Industry
918-456-5511 Ext. 2962 
elliske@nsuok.edu
 

Northeastern State University 
700 North Grand Avenue
Tahlequah, OK 74464-2399
918-456-5511

BS, Safety Management

ASSE Chapter: Tulsa     Region: 3

Oklahoma State University
J.D. Brown, CSP
Associate Professor
Fire Protection and Safety Technology Department 
405-744-7228
jbrown@okstate.edu 

Oklahoma State University
499 Cordell South
Stillwater Oklahoma 74078
(405) 744-5721 Fax (405) 744-6758
http://fpst.okstate.edu
405-744-5000

BS, Engineering Technology- Fire Protection
and Safety (ABET Accredited)

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Tulsa     Region: 3

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Wayne Jones, Ed.D.
Chair
Dept. of Occupational Safety and Health 
580-745-2318
wjones@se.edu


Southeastern Oklahoma State University 
1405 North 4th Avenue, PMB 4233
Durant, OK 74701-0609
580-745-2292

BS, Occupational Safety & Health

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Southwest     Region: 3

University of Central Oklahoma
Robin Lacy
Chair
Occupational Technology Education
College of Education
405-974-5860
rlacy@ucok.edu
 

University of Central Oklahoma 
100 N. University Dr.
Edmond, OK 73034-5209
405-341-2980

BS, Industrial Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Oklahoma City     Region: 3

TEXAS

Kilgore College
Charles Blalack
Instructor/Coordinator
Occupational Safety & Health Technology 
903-983-8141 
cblalack@kilgore.edu


Kilgore College 
1100 Broadway
Kilgore, TX 75662-3204
903-984-8531

AAS, Occupational Safety & Health Technology

ASSE Chapter: East Texas      Region: 3

Odessa College 
Lynn Reese
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Occupational Safety & Health 
915-335-6883 
Lreese@odessa.edu
 

Dr. Sailaja Athyala
Dean of Distance Education
432-335-6882
sathyala@odessa.edu

Odessa College 
201 West University
Odessa, TX 79764 
http://www.odessa.edu
915-335-6400

AAS, Safety and Health
On-Line AAS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Permian Basin     Region: 3

San Jacinto College - Central
Janet E. Barton, OHST, ASP
Department Chair
Health Science Division
281-476-1834
jan.barton@sjcd.edu

San Jacinto College - Central
8060 Spencer Highway
Pasadena, TX 77505
281-476-1501

AAS, Occupational Health & Safety Technology

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Gulf Coast     Region: 3
Texas State Technical College
David L. Day
Department Chair
Environmental Health & Safety Dept.
800-792-8784 x4841
david.day@tstc.edu

Texas State Technical College
3801 Campus Dr.
Waco, TX 76705
www.tstc.edu
254-799-3611

AAS, Environmental Health & Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Central Texas     Region: 3

University of Houston - Clear Lake 
Dennis Casserly, Ph.D., CIH
Associate Professor of Industrial Hygiene and Safety
Natural Sciences Division 
281-283-3775 
casserly@cl.uh.edu
 

University of Houston - Clear Lake 
2700 Bay Area #59
Houston, TX 77058 
281-283-7600

BS, Environmental Sciences - Industrial Hygiene & Safety
MS, Environmental Sciences - Industrial Hygiene & Safety

ASSE Chapter: Gulf Coast     Region: 3

The University of Texas at Tyler 
James F. Harbaugh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
903-566-7331
jharbaugh@uttyler.edu


Department of Technology
The University of Texas at Tyler 
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
903-566-7000

BS, Technology, Industrial Safety Option
MS, Technology, Industrial Safety Option

ASSE Chapter: East Texas     Region: 3

ALABAMA

Auburn University 
Robert E. Thomas, Ph.D, PE, CSP
Professor
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
334-844-1420 
rthomas@eng.auburn.edu


Auburn University 
212 Dunstan Hall 
Auburn, AL 36849-5346
334-844-4000
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/ie/ose

MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Concentration in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics)
MISE, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Concentration in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics)
Ph.D, Industrial and Systems Engineering (Concentration in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics)

ASSE Chapter: Alabama     Region: 4

Jacksonville State University 
Jess Godbey
Program Director
Department of Technology, and Engineering 
256-782-5080
jgodbey@jsucc.jsu.edu

Jacksonville State University 
700 Pelham Road North 
Jacksonville, AL 36265-1602
256-782-5781  

BS, Occupational Safety & Health Technology 

ASSE Chapter: Alabama      Region: 4

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cherie Hunt,
Program Coordinator
School of Public Health Dept. of Environmental Science
cherie@hab.edu
205-934-8488 

University of Alabama - Birmingham 
RPHB 530, 1530 3rd Ave., So. 
Birmingham, AL 35294-0022 
205-934-4011 
ehs@uab.edu
http://www.soph.uab.edu/ehshome.asp?ID=53

DrPh, Occupational Health and Safety
MPH, Occupational Health and Safety

ASSE Chapter: Alabama      Region: 4
FLORIDA
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Clarence Rodrigues, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Safety Science
Department of Applied Aviation Science
386-323-5062
rodrigcl@erau.edu

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-226-6000

BS, Safety Science

ASSE Chapter: Cape Canaveral     Region: 4

University of South Florida
Thomas Bernard, Ph.D., CIH
13201 Bruce B. Down Blvd.
MDC-56
Tampa, FL 33612
813-974-6629
813-974-4986 (fax)
tbernard@health.usf.edu

University of South Florida
13201 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
MDC 56
Tampa, FL 33612-3805
813-974-2011

MPH, Safety Management
Certificate, Safety Management

ASSE Chapter: West Florida    Region: 4

LOUISIANA

Nicholls State University
Michael Gautreaux
Instructor
Department of Applied Sciences
985-448-4740
Michael.gautreaux@nicholls.edu


Nicholls State University 
P.O. Box 2148
Thibodaux, LA 70310
985-446-8111

AS, Safety Technology

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Bayou    Region: 4

Southeastern Louisiana University- Hammond
Lawrence A. Mauerman, MS, PE, CSP
Instructor
Department of Industrial Technology
985-549-3476
lmauerman@selu.edu

Southeastern Louisiana University – Hammond
SLU Box 10847
Hammond, LA 70402
985-549-2000

BS, Occupational Safety & Health

ASSE Chapter: New Orleans Region 4

MISSISSIPPI
University of Southern Mississippi 
Emmanuel Ahua, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Center for Community Health
601-266-5437 
e.ahua@usm.edu
 

University of Southern Mississippi 
Box 5122, USM
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-5122 
601-266-7011

MPH, Occupational Health & Safety 

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Pine Belt    Region: 4
ILLINOIS

Illinois State University
Rodney J. Simmons, Ph.D.,CSP
Program Director, Safety
Department of Health Sciences
309-438-7133  
rsimmon@ilstu.edu
 


Illinois State University 
Campus Box 5220 
Normal, IL 61790-5220
309-438-2111

BS, Safety
MS, Environmental Health & Safety 

Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Central Illinois    Region: 5

Northern Illinois University 
Earl Hansen, Ed.D
Dept. of Technology
815-753-0579
hansen@eiger.ceet.niu.edu
 


Northern Illinois University
203 Still Gym 
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
815-753-1000  

BS, Industrial Technology - (Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics)  
MS, Industrial Management  - (Occupational Safety Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics)  

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Northeastern Illinois    Region: 5

IOWA
Scott Community College
Bob Majchrzak
Health, Safety and Environmental Technology (HSET) Program Facilitator
563-441-4086
rmajchrzak@eicc.edu


Scott Community College
Environmental Education Building
500 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722

AAS, Health, Safety and Environmental Technology
Certificate, Health, Safety & Environmental Technology

ASSE Chapter: Quad Cities   Region: 5
Kansas
Pittsburg State University
Shawn Adames, EdD
Industrial Technology
620-235-4638

Pittsburg State University
1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, Kansas 66762

AS, Safety & Health Protection Minor Program

ASSE Chapter: Heart of America   Region: 5

Wichita State University
Don E. Malzahn, Ph.D.
Professor and Undergraduate Coordinator
Industrial Engineering
316-978-5906
don.malzahn@wichita.edu

Wichita State University
1845 Fairmont St.
Wichita, KS 67260-0001

BS, Industrial Ergonomics & Safety
MS, Industrial Ergonomics & Safety
Ph.D. Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Wichita   Region: 5

MINNESOTA

University of Minnesota - Duluth 
Bernard DeRubels
Professor & Director
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Textline
College of Science & Engineering 
218-726-8117 
bderubei@d.umn.edu
 


University of Minnesota - Duluth 
229 Voss-Kovach Hall 
Duluth, MN 55812
218-726-7106

MS, Environment Health & Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Northwest    Region: 5

MISSOURI

University of Central Missouri
Leigh Ann Blunt, Ed.D.
Chair, Associate Professor
Dept. of Safety Sciences 
660-543-4963

University of Central Missouri
Humphreys 325
Warrensburg, MO 64093
660-543-4626

BS, Safety Management 
BS, Occupational Safety and Health (ABET Accredited)
MS, Occupational Safety Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Heart of America   Region:5

Metropolitan Community College
Business and Technology
(Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri)
Sybil Chandler, MS, CHMM
EHS w/emphasis on health and safety
816-482-5413
sybil.chandler@mcckc.edu

Metropolitan Community College
Business and Technology
(Junior College District of Metropolitan Kansas City, Missouri)
1775 Universal Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
816-482-5250
www.meckc.edu
AA, EHS w/emphasis on health and safety Courses offered on campus as hybrid courses. 8 weeks each: 50% classroom/50% web-based.

ASSE Chapter: Heart of America

NORTH DAKOTA

University of North Dakota 
C. Ray Diez, Doctor of Inustrial Technology
Assistant Professor
Department of Technology
701-777-2249
clayton_diez@und.nodak.edu  


University of North Dakota 
P.O. Box 7118 
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7118
701-777-2011

BS, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health

ASSE Chapter : Northwest    Region: 5

SOUTH DAKOTA
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Carter J. Kerk, Ph.D., PE, CSP, CPE
Associate Professor
Industrial Engineering Program
605-394-6067
carter.kerk@sdsmt.edu

South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
501 E. St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
http://webpages.sdsmt.edu/~ckerk/osminor.htm

Minor, Occupational Safety

ASSE Chapter: Northwest Region: 5

WISCONSIN

University of Wisconsin - Stout 
Elbert Sorrell, Ed.D.
Director
College of Technology, Engineering & Management
715-232-2630 
sorrelle@uwstout.edu
 

University of Wisconsin - Stout 
Risk Control Center 
125 Science Wing 
Menominee, WI 54751-0790
715-232-2441

MS, Risk Control

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Northwest    Region 5

University of Wisconsin Whitewater 
Alvaro D. Taveira, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair
Department of Occupational &
Environmental Safety & Health
262-472-5427
Fax: 262-472-1091
taveiraa@uww.edu

University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Winther Hall 6040
800 West Main St.
Whitewater WI 53190-1790
262-472-1234

BS, Occupational Safety
MS, Safety
Minor, Occupational Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Wisconsin    Region: 5

Maryland

Community College of Baltimore County
Catonsville Campus
John W. Maynard, CSP, CSHM, MS
School of Applied and Informational Technology
800 South Rolling Road, Room H-218H
Baltimore, MD 21228-5381
410-455-4919
jmaynard@ccbcmd.edu
http://www.ccbcmd.edu/academics/desc/osht.html#101

Community College of Baltimore County
800 South Rolling Road
Baltimore, MD 21228-5381
410-455-6991

AAS, Occupational Safety and Health Technology

ASSE Chapter: Chesapeake    Region: 6

NORTH CAROLINA

Durham Technical Community College
Patrick Coin, Ph.D.
Program Director
Environment, Health, and Safety Technology
919-686-3504
coinpg@durhamtech.edu

Durham Technical Community College
Northern Durham Center
2401 Snowhill Road
Durham, NC 27712
919-686-3300
http://www.durhamtech.edu/html/prospective/programsofstudy/ehs.htm

AAS Environment, Health, and Safety Technology
Certificate, Occupational Safety
Certificate, Environmental Management
Certificate, Occupational Health Management
Certificate, Occupational Health

ASSE Chapter: North Carolina Region 6

East Carolina University
Hamid Fonooni, PhD, CPE
Program Director
MS, Occupational Safety Program
Phone: 252.328.9716
Fax: 252.737.1041
fonoonih@ecu.edu

East Carolina University
233 Slay Hall
Greenville, NC 27858


MS, Occupational Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Eastern Carolina    Region: 6

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Dave Dillon, Ed.D.
Occupational Safety & Health
336-334-7590 extension 7586
ddillon@ncat.edu

Dr. Syrulwa Somah
Environmental Safety & Health
336-334-7586 extension 7199
somah@ncat.edu

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
110 Price Hall
1601 Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27411

BS, Occupational Safety & Health
MSIT, Occupational Safety & Health
MSIT, Environmental Safety & Health

ASSE Chapter: Triad   Region: 6

INDIANA

Indiana University
Cheryl L. Holmes, MS, CSP
Safety Program Coordinator
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
812-855-9489
clholmes@indiana.edu

Indiana University
Poplars, Room 625
400 E. 7th Street
Bloomington, IN 47405
http://www.indiana.edu/~safety
812-855-4848

AS, Safety Management
BS, Safety Management
MS, Safety Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Central Indiana    Region: 7

Indiana State University

Indiana State University
Department of Health, Safety, and Environmental Health Sciences
College of Health and Human Performance
Terre Haute, IN 47809
812-237-6311
 
 
BS, Safety Management
MS, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety Specialization
MA, Health and Safety, Occupational Safety Specialization
 
ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter:  Central Indiana  Region 7

Purdue University 
William E. Field, Ed.D.
Professor
Agricultural & Biological Engineering
765-494-1162
field@ecn.purdue.edu


Purdue University 
ABE Building
West Lafayette, IN 47907 

MS, Agricultural Safety & Health
Ph.D, Agricultural Safety & Health

ASSE Chapter: Central Indiana     Region: 7

Purdue University Calumet 
Mike O'Toole, PhD
Associate Professor
Safety, Health & Environmental Management
219-989-2596 
MO2L@calumet.purdue.edu


Purdue University Calumet
2200 169th St
Hammond, IN 46323 
http://www.calumet.purdue.edu

219-989-2993

AS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Major- Safety Health and Environmental Management
BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Major- Safety Health and Environmental Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Greater Calumet Chapter    Region: 7

KENTUCKY

Murray State University 
David G. Kraemer, Ph.D.
Chair
Dept. of Occupational Safety & Health 
270-762-6654 
david.kraemer@murraystate.edu
 

Murray State University 
157 Industry & Technology Center 
Murray, KY 42071-3347
270-762-3011

BS, Occupational Safety & Health
MS, Occupational Safety & Health
(ABET Accredited)

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Purchase Area    Region: 7

Western Kentucky University
Dr. Ritchie Taylor,
Program Coordinator
Dept. of Public Health
270-745-8894
ritchie.taylor@wku.edu


Western Kentucky University 
1 Big Red Way 
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3576
http://www.wku.edu
270-745-0111

BS, Environmental Health and Safety

ASSE Chapter: Louisville    Region: 7

MICHIGAN

Grand Valley State University
Dr. Eric L. Van Fleet,
Director of OSH
School of Health Professions
616-331-3687
vanfleee@gvsu.edu

Grand Valley State University
Cook DeVos Center for Health Sciences
School of Health Professions 
301 Michigan N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-331-5000
http://www.gvsu.edu/osh

BS, Occupational Safety & Health Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: West Michigan    Region: 7

Oakland University
Charles W. McGlothlin, Jr., Ph.D., P.E.
Program Director
Occupational Safety and Health Program
School of Health Sciences
248.370.2664
mcglothl@oakland.edu

Oakland University
363 Hannah Hall
Rochester, MI 48309-4401
248-370-2100
http://www2.oakland.edu/shs/osh

BS, Occupational Safety & Health (ABET Accredited)
MSSM, Master of Science in Safety Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Greater Detroit    Region: 7

University of Michigan
W. Monroe Keyserling, Ph.D.
Professor
Industrial and Operations Engineering 
734-763-0563 
wmkeyser@umich.edu


University of Michigan 
1205 Beal Ave. IOE Building 
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2117
734-764-1817

MS, Industrial and Operations Engineering (Ergonomic and Safety)
Ph.D., Industrial and Operations Engineering (Ergonomic and Safety)

ASSE Chapter: Greater Detroit    Region: 7

OHIO

The Ohio State University
W. Gary Allread, Ph.D.
Program Director
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Institute for Ergonomics
614-292-4565 

allread.1@osu.edu


Ohio State University
1971 Neil Ave., 210 Baker Systems
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6446
http://osuergo.eng.ohio-state.edu/institute/


MS, Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics)
Ph.D, Industrial Engineering (Ergonomics)

ASSE Chapter: Central Ohio    Region: 7

Carolyn M. Sommerich, PhD
Program Director
Training Program in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
614-292-9965
sommerich.1@osu.edu

Ohio State University
1971 Neil Ave., 210 Baker Systems
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6239
http://www.iwse.osu.edu/ISEFaculty/sommerich/TPG/

MS, Industrial Engineering (Occupational Safety & Ergonomics)

ASSE Chapter: Central Ohio Region: 7

Sinclair Community College 
Jennifer Wise
Assistant Professor
Engineering & Industrial Technology Dept. 
937-512-2254
jwise@sinclair.edu

Sinclair Community College 
Bldg 20
444 W. Third Street 
Dayton, OH 45402
937-226-2500
http://www.sinclair.edu

AAS, Safety Engineering Technology (ABET Accredited)
Certificate, Safety Risk Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Kitty Hawk     Region: 7

Stark State College
Wallace Hoffer
Admissions Contact
330-494-6170
whoffer@starkstate.edu

Stark State College
6200 Frank Avenue N.W.
Canton, OH 44720-7299
330-494-6170

AAS, Environmental Health and Safety

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: McKinley    Region: 7

University of Cincinnati 
Richard L. Shell, Ph.D, P.E.
Professor
Dept. of Mechanical, Industrial and Nuclear Engineering
513-556-2634 
richard.shell@uc.edu 


University of Cincinnati 
College of Engineering 
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0072
513-556-6000

MS, Industrial Engineering w/Safety/Health Engineering
Ph.D, Industrial Engineering w/Safety/Health Engineering

ASSE Chapter: Southwestern Ohio    Region: 7

TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee 
Susan M. Smith, Ed.D
Assoc. Professor
Department of Health & Safety Sciences
865-974-5041 
smsmith@utk.edu
 


University of Tennessee 
1914 Andy Holt Avenue 
Knoxville, TN 37996-2710 
865-974-1000
http://hes.utk.edu/grad/safety.html

MS, Safety

ASSE Chapter: East Tennessee    Region: 7

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
Carol Boraiko, Ph.D, CSP, CIH
Engineering Technology
Phone: 615-898-2106

Fax: 615-898-5697
cboraiko@mtsu.edu

Middle Tennessee State University
Engineering Technology
1500 Greenland
Box 19
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
www.mtsu.edu

BS, Environmental Health and Safety
MS, Engineering Technology, Concentration in Occupational Health and Safety

ASSE Chapter: Middle Tennessee    Region: 7

WEST VIRGINIA

West Virginia University
Michael J. Klishis,
Assistant Professor & SEM Coordinator
Room 321MRB
Dept. of Safety and Environmental Management
304-293-2742
michael.klishis@mail.wva.edu

West Virginia University
PO Box 6070
Morgantown, WV 26506-6070
304-393-0111

MS, Safety and Environmental Management (ABET ACCREDITED)
Ph.D., Occupational Safety and Health

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Northern West Virginia    Region: 7

Fairmont State College 
Kimberly Murphy, CSP
Professor
School of Technology,
304-367-4636
kmurphy@mail.fscwv.edu 

Fairmont State College 
1201 Locust Ave. 
Fairmont, WV 26554
304-367-4000

BS, Safety Engineering Technology

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Northern West Virginia    Region: 7

Marshall University
Allan Stern, ED.D.
Professor/Program Coordinator
Safety  Technology Program
212 Communications Bldg.
604-696-3069
stern@marshall.edu
 

Marshall University 
1 John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
304-696-2301
http://www.marshall.edu/cite

BS, Safety Technology Occupational Safety Option (ABET ACCREDITED)
MS, Occupational Safety & Health

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: West Virginia    Region: 7

CONNECTICUT

Central Connecticut State University  
Dr. George G. Ku,
Dept. of Mfg. & Construction Management
860-832-1852
kug@ccsu.edu

Central Connecticut State University
1615 Stanley St.
New Britain, CT 06050
860-832-3200
http://www.technology.ccsu.edu/programs/information/mcm_ocs_index.html

BS, Industrial Technology w/ Specialization in Environmental & Occupational Safety

ASSE Chapter: Connecticut Valley    Region: 8

University of Connecticut  
Dr. Charles Reese,
Director
Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety
College of Continuing Studies
860-486-1718
charles.reese@uconn.edu

University of Connecticut
One Bishop Circle
Unit 4056
Storrs, CT 06269-4056
860-486-2000
http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/bgs/bgsfoci.html

BS, Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety

ASSE Chapter: Connecticut Valley    Region: 8

University of New Haven 
Brad T. Garber, Ph.D.
Director
Occupational Safety & Health
203-932-7175 
bgarber@newhaven.edu


University of New Haven
300 Orange Avenue 
West Haven, CT 06516
203-932-7000
http://newton.newhaven.edu/garber

AS/BS, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
AS/BS, Occupational Safety & Health Technology
MS, Occupational Safety & Health Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Nutmeg    Region: 8

DELAWARE

Delaware Technical and Community College
Bob Foraker
Department Chair
Fire and Safety Technologies Department
Stanton Campus
302-888-5288
foraker@college.dtcc.edu


Delaware Technical and Community College
400 Stanton-Christiana Road
Newark, DE 19713
http://www.dtcc.edu
302-856-5400

AS, Safety Management Technology

ASSE Chapter: Philadelphia   Region: 8

MAINE

Central Maine Community College 
Thomas Ryan, MS, MBA, CSP
Department Chair
207-755-5413
tryan@cmcc.edu


Central Maine Community College 
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210 
Occupational Health & Safety
207-755-5100  

AAS, Occupational Health & Safety (ABET ACCREDITED)

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Maine    Region: 8

University of Southern Maine
Al S. Kirk,
Associate Professor
School of Applied Science Engineering and Technology
207-780-5406
safety@usm.maine.edu


University of Southern Maine
37 College Avenue 
Gorham, ME 04038
207-780-4141

BS, Environmental Safety & Health

ASSE Chapter: Maine    Region: 8

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Keene State College
Larry McDonald, Ed.D.
Department Chair
Department of Technology, Design & Safety
The Safety Center at Keene State College
603-358-2976
lmcdonal@keene.edu

Keene State College
229 Main Street
Keene, NH 03435-1901
603-352-1909

BS, Safety Studies

ASSE Student Section
Chapter: Granite State    Region:8
NEW JERSEY
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Arijit K. Sengupta, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Technology & Manufacturing Engineering
973-642-7073
arijit.sengupta@njit.edu

New Jersey Institute of Technology
University Heights
Newark, NJ 07102-1982
973-596-5000
http://www.njit.edu

MS, Occupational Safety and Health Engineering
Certificate, Occupational Safety

ASSE Chapter: New Jersey    Region: 8

Rider University
Norman J. Van Houten, Ph.D.,
Program Advisor
609-896-5033
safetydirector@yahoo.com

Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
609-896-5000
http://www.rider.edu

Certificate, Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene

ASSE Chapter: New Jersey    Region: 8

NEW YORK

Rochester Institute of Technology
Diane Ellison
Admissions Contact
585-475-7318
dmeges@rit.edu

Maureen S. Valentine
Safety Technology
585-475-7318
msvite@rit.edu

Joseph Rosenbeck, CSP
Environmental, Health and Safety Management
585-475-7318
jmrcem@rit.edu

Rochester Institute of Technology
78 Lomb Memorial Drive
Rochester, NY 14623
www.rit.edu

BS, Safety Technology
MS, Environmental, Health and Safety Management
Certificate, Safety and Health Technology

ASSE Chapter: Genesee Valley    Region: 8

PENNSYLVANIA

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Lon Ferguson, Ed.D., CSP
Department Chair
Department of Safety Sciences
724-357-3018
ferguson@iup.edu

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
117 Johnson Hall 
1010 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA 15705-1087
724-357-2100

http://www.iup.edu
http://www.iup.edu/safetysciences

BS, Safety Sciences (ABET Accredited)
MS, Safety Sciences via Distance Education
Certificate of Recognition in Safety Sciences via Distance Education


ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Western Pennsylvania    Region: 8

Slippery Rock University
Joseph Cali, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Department of Allied Health 
724-738-2260 
joseph.cali@sru.edu


Slippery Rock University
1 Morrow Way
Slippery Rock, PA 16057-1326
724-738-9000

BS, Safety & Environmental Management

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Western Pennsylvania    Region: 8

Millersville University 
Paul G. Specht, Ph.D., CSP
Dept. of Industry & Technology
Occupational and Environmental Health
717-872-3316 
paul.specht@millersville.edu


Millersville University 
P.O. Box 1002 
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
717-872-3024
http://www.millersville.edu/~itec/

BS, Occupational Safety & Environmental Health (ABET ACCREDITED)

ASSE Student Section
ASSE Chapter: Central Pennsylvania    Region: 8

Penn State University
Joel Haight, Ph.D., P.E., CSP, CIH
Assistant Professor
814-863-4491
jmh44@psu.edu

Penn State University
Energy & Geo-Environmental Engineering
Hosler Building
University Park, PA 16802-5000
814-865-4700
www.ems.psu.edu/egee

BS, Industrial Health & Safety (ABET ACCREDITED)
MS, Industrial Health & Safety

Chapter: Central Pennsylvania    Region: 8