BA, Azusa Pacific University, International Studies (Emphasis in Communications)
Pauline Berryman Powell works with the Dean and the Associate Deans on a variety of projects that support university faculty, and she interprets, creates, and applies academic policies that directly relate to the College of Arts and Sciences. Additionally, Powell advises and assists with registration for new first-year students and undeclared students. She provides counseling to students on a wide range of complex issues and serves as the first contact regarding the enforcement of university and college policies. International students receive her help updating and evaluating their transcripts (first-year and transfer students). Annually, she coordinates the University of San Diego's Honors Convocation, and she serves as co-chair of Diversity Postdoctoral Faculty and Recruitment, Dean's Advisory Council. Powell has a special interest in working with underrepresented students, transfers, and students with learning disabilities.
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego; Chemistry M.S., University of California, San Diego; Chemistry B.S., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Chemistry
Tammy J. Dwyer, PhD, joined the faculty at the University of San Diego in 1994. She was Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2001-2009. Dwyer is passionate about chemistry and enjoys teaching how theory and experiment blend to enhance our understanding of the physical world and of chemical phenomena. She strives to create a positive and relaxed classroom atmosphere to facilitate learning while setting high standards for her students and providing them with the tools to meet the course goals. She maintains an active research program involving undergraduates focused on using NMR spectroscopy and computational methods to study structure and dynamics in both small and large molecules.
Ph.D., Duke University; Developmental Psychology B.A., University of California, Riverside; Psychology and Human Development
Adriana Molitor, PhD, is an Associate Professor specializing in developmental psychology. She has been a faculty member since 2001 and teaches general psychology and child development courses for the Psychological Sciences department.
Professor of Practice, English and Careers and Internships Coordinator
Ph.D., Loyola University, Chicago; English M.A., Loyola University, Chicago; English B.A., Loyola University, Chicago; English
Tim Randell, PhD has taught at USD since 2006. He teaches undergraduate courses in writing and literature, and he serves as Director of the Southeast San Diego Tutoring Program. His interests include modern American poetry and fiction, postmodern/contemporary world literature, and literary theory (particularly psychoanalytic and dialectical criticism).
Associate Professor, Environmental and Ocean Sciences
Ph.D., University of Oregon; Geography M.S., University of Oregon; Geological Sciences M.S., University of Virginia; Environmental Sciences B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara; Political Science & International Relations
Suzanne Walther, PhD, joined the USD faculty in 2015 after teaching at Utah Valley University for 4 years. She teaches courses in physical geography/natural disasters, geomorphology, human impacts on river systems, and geospatial techniques such as geographic information systems (GIS). Her research focus is fluvial geomorphology, using GIS, remote sensing, and other quantitative methods to study the role of natural disturbances and human land use in shaping river system dynamics. Dr. Walther is excited to be forging new research with students here in California and abroad.
