Meet our Personnel

Stanley Baczek (Dean)

Dr. Baczek has served as the Dean of the School of Engineering, Nursing and Science now known as the School of Natural and Applied Sciences since July 1, 2003. He is also Professor of Polymer Science and Engineering. Prior to this position, Dr. Baczek served as Associate Professor of Plastics Engineering Technology, Department Chair, and Director of the Plastics Manufacturing Center at various times while at Pennsylvania College of Technology. In the 20 years prior to that, that, Dr. Baczek held various positions in industry. He and his wife of 34 years, Sandy, have been blessed with three children and three grandsons. They are currently attending Southgate Baptist Church in Springfield. His hobbies include reading, photography, golf, and hunting.

Education:

• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA - Ph.D., Polymer Science and Engineering, 1977
• University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA - M.S., Polymer Science and Engineering, 1975
• Southeastern Massachusetts University, South Dartmouth, MA - B.S., Chemistry, 1969
• Akron University, Akron, OH - Evening Studies in Physical Chemistry and Molecular Spectroscopy, 1969 to 1972
• New Bedford High School (Massachusetts), College Preparatory, 1965

Experience:

January 1997 to June 2003
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA, Associate Professor, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology Department Head, January 1997 through July, 2000

January 1994 to December 1996
Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA Director, Plastics Manufacturing Center; Adjunct Professor, Plastics Engineering

December 1990 to December 1993
Dylon Industries, Inc., Cleveland, OH Director of Technology

February 1990 to December 1990
PL Thermal Sciences, Inc., Mundelein, IL President/CEO, $4Million Company

February 1981 to January 1990
The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, OH Director of Strategic Research, $9 Million budget

September 1977 to February 1981
Diamond Shamrock Corporation, Concord, OH Supervisor, Corporate Research

September 1969 to January 1973
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, OH Junior Chemist

Karen Calvert

Karen Calvert began serving as the Dean's Assistant for the School of Engineering, Nursing and Science, now known as the School of Natural and Applied Sciences, in 2003. She has also worked with the Social Work Program and the Department of Lanuage and Literature as the administrative assistant. She has been with CU since June, 1997. She and her husband Jim live in Xenia and attend Patterson Park Church in Beavercreek. They have two grown children, Ethan and Kristen, and four adorable grandchildren.