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Meet the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning Staff
Office of the Dean
Dennis Lettman, Ed.D., Dean
dennis.lettman@utoledo.edu
419.530.3072
Dennis has been with The University of Toledo since 1989. He began as the Associate
Dean for Student Services and Associate Professor of Humanities and Social Sciences
at the former University of Toledo Community and Technical College. Then in 1999, he
joined University College as Associate Dean for Student Access and Success and for
Degree and Special Programs. Dennis was named Dean of University College in 2007. He
is now excited about the opportunities with the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning.
One of the accomplishments he is proud of is the reorganization of academic and student
support services, in which Dennis helped create the Learning Enhancement Center, which
provides tutoring and academic support to all UT students. His higher education career
began at the University of Cincinnati, and then moved on to Sinclair Community College,
and then joined the ranks at The University of Toledo. During his free time, he enjoys
cooking and golfing.
Camila Taormina, Administrative Secretary I
camila.taormina@utoledo.edu
419.530.3281
Camila has been with the University of Toledo since 1996. There have been many changes
and transitions within University College (now the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning)
but hs is happy to say that she is one of the few who still remains. Her primary
job at that time was to learn Mail Merge for the many mailings sent out on behalf
of the dean. After having earned the title of Mail Merge Queen she moved on to bigger
and better things and became the secretary to the dean in 2009. Camila feels blessed
to say that she enjoys coming to work every day. In my spare time she enjoys spending
time with her family (especially her grand kids). Camila enjoys cooking, baking,
golf, fishing and working in my garden.
Educational Services
Beth Gerasimiak, MLS, Director, Educational Services
Beth.Gerasimiak@utoledo.edu
419.530.3072
Beth has been involved with student recruitment and academic advising for the past
nine years at The University of Toledo. Most recently, she was appointed as Director
of Educational and Lifelong Learning Services for the newly created College of Adult
and Lifelong Learning. Her responsiblities include overseeing the Prior Learning Assessment
Program, Military Service Center, Program 60 and serves as instructor for the Portfolio
Development course.
Kate Weaver, BA, Assistant Director of College Relations
katherine.weaver@utoledo.edu
419.530.3132
Kate is the newest member of the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning. She has several
years of marketing, public relations, and event planning experience. Her career path
as taken her from public relations at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Andretti
Green Racing to marketing and event planning with the National MS Society. During
her free time, she enjoys being with her family, especially her daughter Nora and
fiancee Nelson.
Office of Adult Student Extended Services
Dale Pelz, Jr., MS, Program Manager, Office of Adult Student Extended Services
dale.pelz@utoledo.edu
419.530.3311
Dale was born and raised in Toledo, graduating from UT in 2001 with his Bachelor of
Business Administration. He spent time working in admissions at Lourdes College
and UT, before moving out west in 2003 to attend graduate school at Arizona State
University, where he earned his Masters of Science in Recreation. Dale then worked
at ASU from 2006 - 2010 as Program Coordinator for New Student Orientation and then
as Academic Advisor for the College of Nursing and Healthcare Innovation. He was able
to return to his alma mater as a Retention Specialist before joining CALL as Program
Manager at the end of June 2012. When not at work, he can typically be found spending
time with his wife, Liz, enjoying sports (especially college football), hanging out
with family, or watching Food Network/reality shows.
Ken Davis, MA, Prior Learning and Academic Specialist, Office of Adult Student Extended Services
kenneth.davis2@utoledo.edu
419.530.3315
Ken is one of the newest members of the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning. As
the Prior Learning and Academic Specialist, Ken also serves as the liaison to the
University's Learning Assessment Committee. He formerly taught at Antioch University
and the University of California, Davis. His professional background is in the field
of Conflict Engagement as a mediator, ombudsman, facilitator and trainer. Ken is currently
completing his Doctorate in Adult and Continuing Education from National Louis University
in Chicago.
College of Adult and Lifelong Undergraduate Degree Programs
Kim Pollauf, MA, Assistant Dean and Director, CALL Student Services
419.530.3142
kimberly.pollauf@utoledo.edu
Kim considers herself to be an extremely fortunate person. Working at a University
means that each day holds the spark of new discovery, the opportunity to meet people
from around the globe and the air is alive with a thousand conversations, lectures
and debates. She is surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and
contribute to the greater good every day. When not here, she is likely to be pondering
the mysteries of life in my vegetable garden, on a walkabout in one of our many parks,
or attempting to answer the eternal question that is the bane of all working mothers…”What’s
for dinner?”.
Melissa Gleckler, MLS, Academic Adviser
Melissa.Gleckler@utoledo.edu
419.530.3142
Melissa is an academic adviser, teacher, student, and alumna of The University of
Toledo. She advises students in the Individualized and Adult Liberal Studies programs
in the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning, teach in various departments when she's
not taking classes herself, and hold both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in communications
from UT. She is a social butterfly who loves the beach, rollercoasters, festivals,
dancing, costume parties, turbo kick, yoga, and anything involving wheels (cars, tractors,
rollerblading, biking, even Heely’s) when her nose isn’t buried in a good book!
Sandy Kosmyna, Academic Adviser
sandy.kosmyna@utoledo.edu
419.530.3142
Sandy is happy to be back at University of Toledo advising students in the Individualized,
Professional, and Adult Liberal Studies programs in the College of Adult and Lifelong
Learning. She left UT in 2005 to serve as the Director of Monroe County Community
College’s Whitman Center for seven years. Prior to that, she oversaw the Project
Succeed Program at the Eberly Center for Women for 17 years. Sandy has a Master’s
Degree in Counseling from the University of Toledo and a B.S. from Bowling Green State
University. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outdoors or attending sporting events to cheer for the UT
student athletes that she advises.
Mona Dokurno, BA, Student Services Coordinator 2
mona.dokurno@utoledo.edu
419.530.3142
Mona has been at UT since 1991 and with the college for the last 10 years. She is the
Student Service Coordinator for the College of Adult and Lifelong Learning Undergraduate
Degree Programs and a graduate of the Adult Liberal Studies Program. She would be
glad to assist you with information on our Degree Programs, Distance Learning or academic
advising. Mona also serves as a member of the planning committee and as a track leader
for the annual Latino Youth Summit held here at UT.
Leslie D'Arcangelo, Admin. Secretary 1
leslie.darcangelo@utoledo.edu
419.530.3126
As Administrative Secretary to the Assistant Dean and Director of Academic Programs,
Leslie's primary responsibility is to provide assistance with curriculum instruction
and faculty relations. These responsibilities include updating AL and ALS courses
each Semester; collaborating with the instructors to provide book orders to the UT
campus bookstore; preparing instructor payroll documents; coordinating with the instructors
to provide student evaluations; and assist with the UT @ TPS program. She is a graduate
of the University of Toledo and proud to be a colleague within the College of Adult
& Lifelong Learning.
Mark Cuthbertson, ABD, Visiting Assistant Professor
mark.cuthbertson@utoledo.edu
419.530.3126
Thanks to Distance Learning at the University of Toledo, Mark earned a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Liberal Studies, with the Managing Diversity Certificate, and a focus
in Philosophy. After acceptance into UT’s Graduate School, he enrolled in the Master
of Liberal Studies program, and in less than two years had a Master of Arts degree
with the Teaching Writing Certification. Currently pursuing a PhD in Postsecondary
and Adult Education, he hopes to complete his Dissertation by late 2012. Mark loves
teaching at UT, where CALL’s mission is so closely aligned with his own story. His
hobbies include golf, lawn care, and gardening, and his interests include sports,
especially Rocket football, and travel with his beautiful wife.
Military Service Center
Cheryl Karnikowski, BA, VA-Certifying Official
cheryl.karnikowski@utoledo.edu
419.530.1392
For the past three years, Cheryl has had the privilege to serve veteran students and
their families who use GI Bill educational benefits to begin or continue their education.
Working with veterans is an honor for her because she feels it is her small way of
giving back to them as they transition from military-life to student-life. She has been
employed at The University of Toledo for over twenty years, and during that time Cheryl
has earned a Bachelor’s degree. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Higher
Education. Combining her own experiences as an adult learner with her general knowledge
of the University has provided a unique opportunity to assist students at UT. Away
from work she enjoys spending time with my family and friends, gardening, and playing
golf.
Workplace Credit Program
Mark Ray, Director, Workplace Credit Program
mark.ray@utoledo.edu
419.530.6283
Mark has worked with adult students interested in enhancing their lives through traditional
and continuing education programs for 19 years. For the last 4 years, he has served
as the Director of Workplace Credit Programs. He is responsible for the off campus,
contracted credit education programs at area businesses and organizations, as well
as, the development, planning, and implementation of new programs.
