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The Center for Dominican Studies
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury RD
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4722
colbyc@ohiodominican.edu
The Director of the Center is Catherine Colby, OP, Ed.D. Sr.
Catherine has a long and distinguished career as an educator and in
leadership positions in the Congregation of St. Mary of the Springs. Sr.
Catherine has served previously as the Chair of The Education Division at
Ohio Dominican University, as a faculty member, a school principal and a teacher.
In her community, she has served on many councils and committees. She has also
served as the Director of Candidates and as the Vocation Director of the
Congregation. She currently teaches courses for the Division of Theology, Arts and Ideas at Ohio Dominican.
The Advisory Board of the Center for Dominican Studies at Ohio Dominican
University includes faculty and staff of the University; members of the
Congregation of St. Mary of the Springs; and members of the larger community
who share the values and interests of the Center.
The purpose of the Advisory Board is:
- to provide periodic review of the Center’s mission and purpose
- to assist in the ongoing long range and strategic planning of the Center
- to provide guidance, insight and direction regarding the programs,
initiatives and services of the Center
- to promote the activities of the Center
- to assist in the assessment of Center programs and activities
- to assist in the recruitment of Advisory Board members as needed; and,
- to assist the Center staff in developing and securing the necessary
resources for the Center.
The Advisory Board meets twice a year to exercise leadership
for the Center. Subcommittees of the Board are formed and meet as necessary
to support the activities of the Center. Advisory Board members serve two
year terms and are eligible for renewal. The Advisory Board consists of 10-20
members:
John Boll, OP - Chaplain, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Dr. Ronald Carstens - Professor of Political Science, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Ruth Caspar, OP - Professor Emerita of Philosophy, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Catherine Colby, OP, Ed.D. - Director, Center for Dominican Studies (ex officio), Ohio Dominican University
Mr. Michael Curtin - President and Associate Publisher, The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus OH
Juliana D’Amato, OP - Professor Emerita of Italian and Art History, Albertus Magnus College, Pastoral Ministry, Columbus, OH
Mary Lou Edwards, OP - Director of Mission Education and Dominican Studies, St. Catharine College
Dr. Barbara Finan - Professor of Theology, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Stephen Fitzhenry, OP, S.T.L. - Chaplain - Dominican Sisters St. Mary of the Springs, Columbus OH
Mary Jo Fox, OP - Congregation of St. Mary of the Springs, Professor of Theology, Columbus OH
The Most Rev. James Griffin, J.C.L., J.D. - Interim President and Distinguished Professor of Theology (ex officio), Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Dr. John Grant - Associate Professor of Business, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Msgr. Joseph M. Hendricks - Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Dr. Joseph Kelley - Vice President of Merrimack College, Center for Augustinian Studies, North Andover, MA
Anne Kilbride, OP - Prioress, Dominican Sisters, St. Mary of the Springs, Columbus, OH
Dr. Leo Madden - Assistant Professor of Theology, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Dr. Virginia McCormack - Associate Professor of Education, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Thomas McGonigle, OP, Ph.D. - Director the Center for Dominican Studies, Providence College, Providence RI
Dr. Brian Nedwek - President, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
Dr. Juliette Schaefer - Associate Professor of English, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
John Christopher Scott – Director, Forum for Faith in the Workplace, Columbus OH
Dr. Mary Todd - Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ohio Dominican University, Columbus OH
