Dr. Folkoff is Interim Dean of the Henson School of Science and Technology for the 2006 – 2007 academic year. He is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences with teaching and research interests in Soil Geomorphology, Surface Hydrology and Cartography. A former Department Chair, he is the Graduate Coordinator for the newly approved Masters of Science in GIS and Public Administration. Mike has been a faculty member at Salisbury since 1990 after appointments at the University of Connecticut and the University of New Orleans. He holds a PhD in Physical Geography, climatic effects on soil physical and chemical properties, from the University of Georgia.

(410) 543-6425

Email: mefolkoff@salisbury.edu

Michael S. Scott, PhD (University of South Carolina)
MSGISPA Graduate Program Director

Dr. Scott is an associate professor of Geography and Geosciences at SU and is director of the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC). He holds a master's and PhD in Geography, specializing in geographic information science, from the University of South Carolina. To date, his research at Salisbury University has focused on the use of GIS technology to support local government applications such as public transit routing, tracking failing septic systems, and analyzing land use patterns.

(410) 543-6456

Email: msscott@salisbury.edu

Arthur J. Lembo, Jr., PhD (State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry)

Dr. Lembo received his BS in Geography from SUNY College at Oneonta (1987), MS in Geography from SUNY Buffalo (1989) and his PhD in Environmental Resource Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. His specializations include spatial analysis, spatial database design, and the use of advanced information technologies for geo-processing

(410) 543-6459

Email: ajlembo@salisbury.edu

Michael O'Loughlin, PhD (Ohio State University)

Dr. O'Loughlin (Associate Professor and Chair of the Dept of Political Science) received a B.A. in political science from the University of Pittsburgh (1973) and his Ph.D. in political science from The Ohio State University (1984). His teaching fields are courses in American politics and government, public policy analysis, and political theory.

(410) 548-2149

Email: mgoloughin@salisbury.edu

Catherine M. Beise, PhD (Georgia State University)

Dr. Beise's previous experience includes work in industry as a consultant, systems analyst, and programmer for a large computer vendor, a telecommunications company, and a systems consulting firm. She holds a PhD from the College of Business at Georgia State University and an MS in Information and Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her current research interests include project management of dispersed IT project teams, and on-line learning.

(410) 548-4034

Email: cmbeise@salisbury.edu

Rosemary M. Thomas, Ed.D (West Virginia University)

Dr. Thomas is the Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Foundation at SU. She holds a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate of Education from West Virginia University in specializing in Educational Leadership.

(410) 546-6939

Email: rmthomas@salisbury.edu