JCU College of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Deans

Dr. Sophie Kus-Patena
Assistant Dean for Academic Advising
Email: skuspatena@jcu.edu (216-397-1620)

Sophie Kus-Patena received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Cleveland State University in 1977 and her Master of Arts in Human Services at John Carroll University in 1981 and her Doctorate in Higher Education from The University of Akron in 2003. Dr. Kus-Patena is certified as a counselor through the National Board of Certified Counselors. She holds membership in NACADA and NAFSA and is currently serving on the NACADA Adviser Development Committee. She has taught courses in Career Development and Study Methods at The University of Akron and John Carroll University.

Elaine F. Hocevar
Assistant Dean
Email:  ehocevar@jcu.edu (216-397-1521)

Elaine Hocevar is the Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences.  Elaine earned her B.A. in Sociology and M.A. in Humanities at John Carroll University and an M.A. in Sociology at Kent State University.  Her areas of research interest include identity construction and salience, student retention, and wrap-around delivery of services to students. She is completing a Ph.D. in Business Administration. Her dissertation research focuses on student service delivery and its impact on student retention in higher education.

Her published research includes a 2007 Anthem Press chapter, “Theoretical Claims and Ethnic Identity Formation-Interpretations from a Slovenian American Community,” and a  2007 publication, “The Information Service Sector—Solution to Global Social Justice or Stimulus for Global Terrorism.”  Across the past five years, Elaine has had presentations for John Carroll University’s Celebration of Scholarship.

She also has an alumni presidential address to the John Carroll University chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu entitled, “The Service Component of the Jesuit Ideals.”  She is currently the president of the Cleveland Alumni Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu and Chapter Coordinator for Alpha Sigma Nu's John Carroll University Chapter.

Her professional affiliations include membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Sigma Nu, American Sociological Association, and the American Education Research Association. 

Diane T. Campbell
Assistant Dean
Email:  dtcampbell@jcu.edu (216-397-1558)

Diane Campbell earned both her Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Education degree in Education from Armstrong Atlantic State University and her Master of Science degree in Community Counseling from North Georgia College and State University. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in Leadership for Higher Education.

Diane joined the John Carroll community in 2003 when she was hired as the Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs. She served in that position for 3.5 years before taking the position of Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences. While at John Carroll, Diane has served on the University Planning Committee, Committee on University Enrollment, University Council, and currently the Housing Appeals Committee, as well as various ad hoc committees over the years.

With 13 years of experience in higher education Diane has served as a the Coordinator of Multicultural Services and Assistant Director of Financial Aid at North Georgia College and State University and Financial Aid Counselor at Armstrong Atlantic State University.

Diane’s professional affiliations include the National Association for Women, American Association of University Women, American Council on Education and the International Mentoring Association.