I. Administration
Monsignor James Patrick Shea, Ph.B., S.T.B., Ph.L.
President, University of Mary
Jerome Richter, M.Ed.
Executive Vice President/Chief of Staff
Diane Fladeland, R.N., Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Brenda Nagel, M.S.
Vice President for Public Affairs
Tim Seaworth, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Development
Christi Schaefbauer, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Dale Lennon, B.A., B.S.
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
II. Deans
David Tamisiea (2018)
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Associate Professor
B.A., University of Notre Dame
J.D., University of Texas
M.A., Ph.D., Ave Maria University
Rodney Jonas (1989)
Dean, Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Professor
B.A., Augsburg College
M.S., North Dakota State University
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Mary Dockter (1998)
Dean, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
Professor
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.Ed., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Karel Sovak (2005)
Dean, Gary Tharaldson School of Business
Associate Professor
A.A.I., Insurance Institute of America
B.A., M.S., Minot State University
Ph.D., Walden University
Terry Pilling (2015)
Dean, Hamm School of Engineering
Associate Professor
B.S., University of Saskatchewan
M.S., Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
III. Scholars
Clay Jenkinson (2014)
School of Arts and Sciences
Scholar of Humanities
B.A., University of Minnesota, Moorhead
B.A., M.A., Oxford University
IV. Full-Time Teaching Faculty
Gary Tharaldson School of Business
Troy Bichler (2018)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Business
B.S., M.M., M.B.A., Ed.D., University of Mary
Susann Cuperus (1998)
Assistant Professor, Business
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Fraud Examiner
B.A., Augustana College
B.S., University of North Dakota
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Robert Dosch (2017)
Chair, Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Professor, Accounting
B.S., Moorhead State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Raquel Fischer (2013)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Business
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.B.A., Ed.D., University of Mary
Kevin Fishbeck (2001)
Professor, Information Technology
B.S., M.A., Northern State University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Rodney Hair (2018)
Chair, Graduate Programs
Associate Professor, Business
A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Ph.D., Trident University
Caroline Kozojed (2010)
Chair, Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Professor, Business
B.A., Jamestown College
M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Jeffrey Moser (2020)
Coordinator, Doctor of Business Administration
Associate Professor, Business
B.S., M.M., M.B.A., University of Mary
D.B.A., Keiser University
Chad Prososki (2021)
Assistant Professor, Marketing and Management
B.A., North Dakota State University
J.D., University of Notre Dame
Karel Sovak (2005)
Dean
Associate Professor, Business
A.A.I., Insurance Institute of America
B.A., M.S., Minot State University
Ph.D., Walden University
Todd Van Orman (2017)
Assistant Professor, Business
B.B.A., University of North Dakota
M.B.A., University of Mary
Chamith Wasage (2021)
Assistant Professor, Management/Marketing
B.S., M.B.A., Bellevue University
M.S., M.P.A., University of Nebraska
D.B.A., Wilmington University
Hamm School of Engineering
James Carrico (2018)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
B.S., University of Nevada
M.A., University of St. Thomas
Ph.D., University of Utah
Rodrigo da Costa Aparecido (2017)
Instructor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., Universidade de Sao Paulo Sao Carlos, SP/Brazil
Electronics Technician Title, Escola Técnica Professor Everardo
Passos - S J Campos, SP/Brazil
M.B.A., University of Mary
Anthony Garcia (2018)
Chair, Mechanical Engineering
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
B.S., California State University
M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Master Recherche, Arts et Métiers Paristech
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Eric Garcia (2017)
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
B.S., California State University-Long Beach
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Richard Garman (2020)
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
B.S.M.E., South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
M.B.A., United States Sports Academy
Nancy Kelly (2018)
Chair, Electrical Engineering
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Deacon Damien (Khalid) Oweis (2019)
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., University of Jordan
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., George Washington University
Terry Pilling (2015)
Dean, School of Engineering
Associate Professor, Engineering
B.S., University of Saskatchewan
M.S., Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Anthony Waldenmaier (2017)
Chair, Civil Engineering
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
B.S., North Dakota State University
Ph.D. (c), North Dakota State University
Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Janet Bassingthwaite (2008)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.A., North Dakota State University
M.S., University of Mary
Kristi Bitz (2011)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., Valley City State University
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Kayla Boepple (2019)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.S.C., University of Mary
Ph.D., Grand Canyon University
Carmen Cain (2017)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Ed.D., Walden University
Brian Duchscherer (2020)
Instructor, Education
Graduate Internship Program Director
B.S., Minot State University
M.S., Northern State University
Ed.S. North Dakota State University
Ed.D., University of North Dakota
Lisa Holter (2014)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
Graduate Counseling Program Director
B.A., Mayville State University
M.A., University of North Dakota
Rodney Jonas (1989)
Dean and Professor
B.A., Augsburg College
M.S., North Dakota State University
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Christina Jurekovic (2020)
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.A., University of Colorado
Ph.D., Adams State University
Wade Kooiman (2015)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Ed.D., University of Northern Iowa
Kathryn Krukenberg (2015)
Associate Professor, Social Work
B.S.W., University of North Dakota
M.S.W., Florida State University
Carmelita Lamb (2014)
Associate Dean and Professor, Graduate Education
B.S., Texas A & M University
M.S., Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Jeffery Lind (2019)
Associate Professor
B.S., M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Ed.D., University of North Dakota
Chad Litton (2004)
Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Albert Lukaszewski (2019)
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., Rutgers University
M.A.T., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Sc., University of Edinburgh
Ph.D., University of St. Andrews
Kim Marman (2010)
Undergraduate Chair, Department of Education
Associate Professor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Ph.D., Cappella University
Rebecca Lynn-Helen Meidinger (2017)
Chair, Graduate Counseling Program
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Psychology
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S., University of Mary
Ph.D., Adams State University
Loni Miller (2015)
Associate Professor, Education
B.Ed., University of Mary
M.Ed., Bemidji State University
Ed.D., University of New England
Heidi Nieuwsma (2014)
Undergraduate Chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences
Assistant Professor, Social Work
B.S.W., Minot State University
M.S.W., Florida State University
Jaylia Prussing (2015)
Assistant Professor, Education
B.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
M.Ed., University of Mary
Ed.D., University of Cumberland
Meghan Salyers (2017)
Associate Professor, Education
B.S.Ed., M.Ed. and Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Manisha Sawhney (2014)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.A., M.A., Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India
Ph.D., University of Delhi, New Delhi, India
Mike Taylor (2015)
Associate Professor, Education
B.A., Lawrence University
M.A., Ph.D., Marian University
Brenda Tufte (2009)
Graduate Chair, Department of Education
Professor, Education
B.S., Minot State University
M.S., Fort Hays State University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Jenise Wilson (2016)
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Psychology
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Ph.D., Walden University
Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
Donald Allen (1997)
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., Manhattan College
M.P.T., University of Mary
Ph.D., Rockefeller University
Cindy Anderson (2008)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S. University of North Dakota
M.S.O.T. University of Mary
O.T.D, University of St. Augustine for Health Science
Kevin Anderson (2018)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
A.A., Minot State University
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.S., Moorhead State University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Javad Anjum (2018)
Assistant Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
M.B.B.S., Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science
M.Ed., Ph.D., Ohio University
Jessica J. Arndt (2013)
Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy
B.S.R.T., M.Ed., University of Mary
Presley Becker (2020)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing, Medical/Surgical
B.S.N., University of Mary
M.S.N., Western Governor’s University
Sarah Berreth (2020)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
B.S.N., MedCenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Mary
Deborah Cave (2020)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
B. S., University of Texas
B.S.N., Regents College
M.S.N., DNP, University of Mary
Mary Dockter (1998)
Dean, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.Ed., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Madeline Dojs (2016)
Program Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Science
Program Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Instructor, Science
B.S., University of St. Thomas, Houston
M.S., University of Texas, Dallas
Kayla Dressler (2012)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Exercise Science
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Ball State University
Jocelyn Dunnigan (1992)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Mary
M.S.N., University of Texas
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Jody Eckert (2008)
Chair, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
B.A., Concordia College
M.P.T. Mayo College of Health Science
D.P.T. Boston University
Ed.D., University of Mary
Lauren Emmel (2013)
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., D.P.T., College of St. Catherine
Ashlee Fettig (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Dakota
M.S.N., University of Mary
Sara Gebhardt (2006)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., University of North Dakota
Annie Gerhardt (2018)
Chair, Undergraduate Nursing
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., University of Mary
D.N.P., University of Minnesota
Matia Gjellstad (2020)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
M.S.O.T, Ed.D., University of Mary
Margie Hair (2013)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.A.N., St. College of Saint Scholastica
M.S.N., University of Phoenix
Ph.D., New Mexico State University
Ray Hall (2009)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.Mgt., University of Mary
Debra Hanson (2019)
Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.A., M.A., University of North Dakota
Ph. D., North Dakota State University
Jenna Herman (2013)
Associate Professor, Nursing
IRB Co-Chair
B.A.N., Augustana College
M.S.N., College of St. Scholastica
D.N.P., University of Minnesota
Brittany Hernandez (2019)
Instructor, Speech Language Pathology
B.S., Minot State University
M.S., Minot State University
Jason Hogan (2015)
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
M.P.T., University of Mary
D.Sc., University of Oklahoma
DeeAnn Huss (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., MedCenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Mary
Stacey Hutzenbiler (2012)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mary
Mary Beth Johnson (2007)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., University of Mary
M.N., University of Washington
M.A., D. Bioethics, University of Loyola
Rachel Johnson Krug (2010)
Chair, Athletic Training & Biomechanics
Associate Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Fort Hayes State University
Ed.D., North Dakota State University
Nicole Jonas (2018)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.A., Concordia University-Nebraska
B.S., University of Sioux Falls
M.S., Nebraska Methodist College
Betsy Kanz (2020)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
A.S.P.N., M State, Detroit Lakes
B.S.N., North Dakota State University
M.S.N., University of Mary
Michelle Keller (2020)
Instructor, Physical Therapy
M.S.P.T, University of Mary
Rebecca King (2021)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., Xavier University
O.T.D., Easter Kentucky University
Paula Kitzenberg (2013)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S.O.T., University of North Dakota
M.H.A., Montana State University-Billings
O.T.D., University of Utah
Jason Kobes (2005)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Exercise Science
B.S., University of Mary
M.A., Minnesota State University
Paul LaDuke (2020)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., Maranatha Baptist University
M.S.S., United States Sports Academy
D.A.T., University of Maryland, College Park
Henry Lang (2020)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Exercise Physiology
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
Joanne Lassiter (2009)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.A.N., Jamestown College
M.S.N., University of Mary
Ed.D., Capella University
Jason Lawson (2011)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.U.S., M.S.O.T., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Molly Leer (2006)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.N.Sc., Medcenter One School of Nursing
M.S., University of North Dakota
William Littlefield (2016)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, & Biomechanics
Clinical Education Coordinator, Kinesiology
Director, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences Emerging Leaders Academy
B.S., M.S., Ed.D., University of Mary
Heather Lundeen (2008)
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
M.PT, D.P.T. University of North Dakota
Billie Jo Madler (2005)
Associate Dean, Division of Nursing
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., F.N.P., University of Mary
D.N.P., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Katherine (Katie) Mathern (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., B.A., University of North Dakota
M.S.N., University of Mary
Jill Nustad (1997)
Chair, Exercise Science
Professor, Clinical Exercise Science
B.S., Valley City State University
M.S., Ball State University
D.Sc., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Janelle Olson (2015)
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
B.A., M.A., Adams State University
Kyle Petit (2020)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Julie Sandvig (2018)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S.O.T., University of Mary
P.P.O.T, University of Saint Augustine
Megan Schneider (2017)
Program Coordinator, RRT to BSRT
Program Coordinator, Bioethics
Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy
Program Coordinator, Bioethics
B.S.R.T., M.S., University of Mary
Matthew Schumacher (2021)
Professor, Physical Therapy
B.U.S., D.P.T, University of Mary
Jennifer Schroeder (2008)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
O.T.D., University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Nicole Sebastian (2020)
Assistant Professor, Speech Language Pathology
B.S., M.S., Minot State University
Elizabeth Seifert (2021)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
M.O.T., University of North Dakota
O.T.D., University of Utah
Janeene Sibla, OTR/L (2003)
Associate Dean, Health Professions
Chair, Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.S., University of Mary
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Ed.D., University of Mary
Shawn Small (2017)
Instructor, Respiratory Therapy
B.S., M.S.B., University of Mary
Jessica Smith (2014)
Chair, Speech-Language Pathology
Assistant Professor, Speech and Language Pathology
B.A., B.A., University of Northern Colorado
M.S., Northern Arizona University
Ed.D., University of Mary
Christine Sperle (2002)
Chair, Respiratory Therapy
Associate Professor, Respiratory Therapy
B.S., University of Mary
M.Ed., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Melissa Taylor (2010)
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., D.P.T., University of Mary
Kate Turner (2021)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.A., Adams State University
M.A., O.T.D., St. Catherine University
Joscelyn Varland (2014)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
O.T.D., University of Utah
Sheila Wagner (2021)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
B.A., Moorhead State University
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Mary
Patrick Walker (2020)
Instructor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.O.T., University of Findlay
O.T.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Joanie Weigel (2013)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of North Dakota
M.S.N., University of Mary
Susan Weigum (2017)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Jamestown
M.S.N., University of Mary
Lark Welch (2014)
Associate Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Northeastern Illinois University
Ph.D., Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Tara Wilkens Hovda (2018)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Jamestown College
M.S.N., University of Mary
Robyn Zeltinger (2015)
Instructor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
B.S., M.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Ph.D., Capella University
School of Arts and Sciences
Daniel Barr (2016)
Interim Program Chair, Chemistry & Chemistry Education
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University
M.S., Utica College
Ph.D., Arizona State University
Lucas Bernier (2010)
Associate Professor, Music
B.M., University of Minnesota, Moorhead
M.A., D.M.A., University of Iowa
Daniel Bielinski (2015)
Program Chair, Dramatic Arts
Assistant Professor, Performing Arts
B.A., Ave Maria University
M.F.A., Columbia University
Joseph Biggane (2020)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Mayville State University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
John Boyle (2020)
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., University of Dallas
Ph.D., Harvard University
Ann Wolfgram Brodeur (2016)
Administrative Chair, Language & Literature
Assistant Professor, History and Catholic Studies
B.A., Franciscan University, Steubenville
M.A., Catholic University
Ph.D., University of Toronto
Laurence Brodeur (2018)
Program Chair, History Education
Assistant Professor, Communications
B.A., Concordia University-Montreal
M.A., Ph.D. (abd), University of Toronto
Matthew Brumit (2017)
Assistant Professor, English
B.H., Southern Methodist University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Dallas
Donald Bungum (2016)
Assistant Professor, Philosophy and Catholic Studies
S.B., University of Chicago
M.S.T., M.S.P., Oxford University
Ph.D., St. Louis University
Sarah Clark (2017)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Toccoa Falls College
M.A., Baylor University
Scott Cleveland (2015)
Director of Catholic Studies
Associate Professor, Philosophy and Catholic Studies
B.A., Taylor University
M.A., Yale Divinity School
Ph.D., Baylor University
Christopher Collins (2013)
Assistant Professor, Theology
B.A., B.S., College of Charleston
M.A., Ph.D., Ave Maria University
Marek Dojs (2014)
Program Chair, Communication
Associate Professor, Communications
B.A., University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking,
George Washington University
M.F.A., University of North Texas
Amy Duchsherer (2019)
Assistant Professor, Communications
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Austin Dukart (2016)
Lab Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Mary
David Echelbarger (2014)
Program Chair, Philosophy
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.A., Ph.D., Baylor University
Alice Erling (2006)
Laboratory Instructor, Biology
B.S., Manhattan College
Alessandra Franco
Assistant Professor, History and Italian
Laurea in Lettere Classiche, University of Rome “La Sapienza”
Ph.D., Brown University
Chris Franz (2015)
Instructor, Art
B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.A., Ohio University
Renaud Gauthier (2016)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Columbia University
M.A., M.A., SUNY at Stony Brook
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Krystyna Gorzelska (1994)
Professor, Chemistry
B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Windsor
Dennis Gowen (1987)
Professor, Music
B.S., B.M., University of Southern Maine
M.M., Western Michigan University
Wesley Hellman (1992)
Professor, English
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.A., Fort Hays State University
Ph.D., Indiana University - Pennsylvania
Daniel Hinman (2019)
Assistant Professor, Music
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.M., North Dakota State University
M.M., University of Minnesota
Michael Hickman (2014)
Program Chair, Politics & Pre-Professions
Assistant Professor, Politics
B.S., College of Charleston
B.S., Radford University
M.P., University of Dallas
J.D., Ave Maria School of Law
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Amy Hollar (2006)
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.S., University of Mary
M.A., University of Nevada
Leroy Huizenga (2011)
Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Professor, Theology
B.A., Jamestown College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
M.B.A., University of Mary
Ph.D., Duke University
Ivan Jankovic (2016)
Assistant Professor, Economics
B.A., University of Belgrade, Serbia
M.A., University of Windsor
Ph.D., Simon Fraser University
Anne Kerian (2020)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Ave Maria University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Patrick Kelly (2017)
Associate Professor, Physics
B.S., University of Waterloo
M.S., Ph.D., University of Toronto
Nathan Kilpatrick (2014)
Associate Professor, Language and Literature
B.A., Azusa Pacific University
Ph.D., Baylor University
John Kincaid (2019)
Director of the Christian Leadership Center (CLC)
Associate Professor, Theology
B.A., Geneva College
M.A., Covenant Theological Seminary
Th.M., Duke University Divinity School
Ph.D., Ave Maria University
Kathleen Kirsch (2021)
Assistant Professor, Classics & Catholic Studies
B.A., Ave Maria University
M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Valerie Kolbinger (2016)
Assistant Professor, English
B.S., M.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of South Dakota
Michael Lares (1998)
Program Chair, Biology Education
Professor, Biology
B.S., Southampton College, Long Island University
M.S., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Ph.D., University of South Florida, Tampa
James Leinart (2018)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of Virginia
M.S., Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology
Michael Lombardo (2016)
Rome Campus Director
Assistant Professor, Theology
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., University of San Francisco
Ph.D., University of Dayton
Daniel Luttrull (2020)
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University
M.A., Baylor University
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Brian Lydeen (2017)
Associate Professor, Music
B.S., University of Mary
M.M., University of Northern Colorado
D.M.A., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Alexander Mains (2021)
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Miami University
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
James Maskey (2009)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Northern Michigan University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Michon Matthiesen (2014)
Associate Professor, Theology
A.B., Occidental College
M.A., University of Chicago
M.A., University of Notre Dame
Ph.D., Boston College
Karen Michalka (2018)
Program Chair, Social Studies Education
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Michael Milburn (2016)
Program Chair, English & English Education
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Franciscan University, Steubenville
M.A., Institut Catholique de Toulouse
Ph.D., Baylor University
Michael Morris (2018)
Assistant Professor, Theology
B.A., University of Mary
M.A., Augustine Institute
Ph.D., University of Dublin
James Peliska (2017)
Administrative Chair, Math & Sciences
Associate Professor, Biology
B.S., Northland College
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Philip Porter (2019)
Program Chair, Theology
Assistant Professor, Theology
A.A., Saddleback Community College
B.A., University of California Berkeley
M.T.S., Loyola University Maryland
Ph.D., Duke University
Thomas Porter (2008)
Director, Music Department
Professor, Music
B.A., University of Mary
M.M., DePaul University
M.A., University of Notre Dame
D.M.A., University of Missouri, Kansas City
Rebecca Raber (2016)
Assistant Professor, Music and Catholic Studies
Campus Ministry, Director of Chapel Choirs
B.A., Jamestown College
M.M., University of North Dakota
D.M.A., North Dakota State University
David Ronderos (2013)
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Ph.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Andres Ruiz-Olaya (2018)
Program Chair, Spanish
Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.S., Universidad de Antioquia
M.A., M.A., Sam Houston State University
Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Jared Schumacher (2018)
Assistant Professor, Theology and Catholic Studies
B.S., Texas A&M University
M. Div., Duke University
M.A., Ph.D. (c), Catholic University of Louvain
Jeremy Skrzypek (2017)
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.A., University of Saskatchewan
Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Daniel Sportiello (2017)
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
Mark Springer (2006)
Associate Professor, Social Sciences
B.A., M.A., University of North Dakota
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Joseph Stuart (2010)
Program Chair, History
Associate Professor, History and Social Sciences
A.A.S., Ferris State University
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.Litt., University of St. Andrews
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
David Tamisiea (2018)
Dean and Associate Professor
B.A., University of Notre Dame
J.D., University of Texas
M.A., Ph.D., Ave Maria University
Patricia Traynor (2021)
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.A., University of Maryland
M.Ed., The George Washington University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Hannah Venable (2021)
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.A., Reformed Theological Seminary
M.A., University of Auckland
Ph.D., University of Dallas
Heather Wernke (2021)
Assistant Professor, Physics
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Colorado
Robert Willenbring (2011)
Program Chair, Math & Math Education
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Michigan State University
Travis Wolf (2013)
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa
V. Professional Staff
Tom Ackerman (2001)
Media Relations & Video Production Specialist
B.A., University of North Dakota
Adam Aho (2014)
Head Wrestling Coach
B.S., North Dakota State University
Kevin L. Allan (2005)
Career & Counseling Services Coordinator
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.S., University of Kansas
David Anderson (2015)
Coordinator of Military Student Services
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S., U.S. Army War College
Elizabeth Anderson (2015)
Graduate Assistant-Athletic Training
B.S., University of Mary
Ethan Andrews (2021)
Instructional Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian
B.A., University of Mary
Stephanie Arbach (2010)
Circulation and Cataloging Librarian
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Craig Bagnell (2017)
Head Football Coach
B.S., University of Mary
M.B.A., Bemidji State University
Julia Bagnell (2018)
Student Success Advisor
B.S., Idaho State University
M.S., University of Mary
Fr. Anthony Baker, OSB (2014)
Assistant Chaplain, University Ministry
A.A., North Hennepin Community College
B.S., University of Mary
M.A., M.Div., Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology
Evan Baker (2013-2016; 2017)
Mission Advancement Officer
B.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.S., University of Mary
Jennifer Barry (2014)
Graduate Admissions Representative
B.S., University of Mary
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
Jeff Beauchamp (2016)
Director of Mission Advancement
A.A.S., North Dakota State College of Science
A.S., Hennepin Technical Center
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Jeff Beck (2021)
Director of Online Admissions
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Kevin Becker (2012)
Director, Development
B.S., University of Mary
Jacob Bennett (2021)
Database Manager, Mission Advancement
B.A., University of St. Thomas
Stephen Berard (2019)
Student Support Services/TRIO Advisor
B.A., Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
M.S., Indiana University
Kary Boehm (2018)
Visit Coordinator, Admissions
B.S., University of Minnesota, Moorhead
Melissa Bohl (2021)
Assistant Registrar
IRB Coordinator
B.S., M.M., University of Mary
Fr. Dominic Bouck (2020)
University Chaplain & Director, St. John Paul II Center for University Ministry
B.A., University of St. Thomas
S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University
M.A., Dominican House of Studies
Rachael Brash (2008)
Executive Director, University of Mary Online
B.A., Concordia College
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Sahlenia Braun (2014)
Director of Payroll and Budget
B.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.B.A., University of Mary
John Brickweg (2021)
Admissions Representative
B.S., University of Mary
Mary Byington (2015)
Fort Riley Admissions Representative/Advisor
A.A., University of Phoenix
Angela Carroll (2020)
Student Development Executive Assistant
B.S., North Dakota State University
Logan Christensen (2020)
Assistant Coach, Women’s Soccer
B.S., University of Mary
Sarah Cook (2009)
Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Alexis Cournoyer (2018)
Director of Residence Life
B.S., University of Mary
William Coutts (2014)
Mechanical Systems Supervisor
A.S., North Dakota State College of Science
Erik Cutler (2018)
Student Success Center Advisor
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Benjamin Davis (2015)
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
B.A., MacMurray College
John Dinkel (2018)
Rome Campus Student Life Coordinator
B.S., University of Mary
Jeff Dockter (2002)
Admissions Representative
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.Ed., University of Mary
Lynn Dodge (2018)
Coordinator for Student Accessibility Services
A.B., Mount Holyoke College
Ed.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
Ed.D., George Washington University
Lauren Dunnigan (2019)
Marketing Specialist
B.A., B.S., University of North Dakota
Nicole Eckroth (2018)
Director of Library Services
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
Collin Engelhardt (2017)
Director of Financial Services
B.S., University of Mary
Kristi Engle (1998)
Serials Librarian, Archives
B.S., Valley City State University
M.S.L.S., University of North Texas - Denton
Naomi Erdahl (2020)
Student Recreation and Wellness Center Coordinator
B.S., Minot State University
M.S.S.L., University of Mary
Allison Fitzgerald (2020)
Admissions Representative
B.S., University of Mary
Diane Fladeland (1985)
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mercy College
M.S.N., University of Portland
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Shannon Frey (2019)
Accountant II
Jared Gallatin (2021)
Defense Backs Coach, Football
Academic Liaison
B.S., Rocky Mountain College
M.S., Northern State University
Micah Goebel (2019)
General Counsel
B.S., North Dakota State University
J.D., University of Nebraska
Jennifer Hackler (2017)
Senior Student Success Advisor
B.S., Bemidji State University
M.S., St. Cloud University
Mark Haugen (2007)
Senior Student Success Advisor
Non-traditional Graduate Studies & Retention
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Magdalen Helgeland (2020)
Mission for Life Coordinator and Assistant Residence Director
B.A., University of Mary
Benjamin Helget (2021)
Residence Director
B.A., University of Mary
Marion Hernandez (2020)
Coordinator for Enrollment & Partnerships
B.B.A., Minot State University
Michael Herzog (2020)
Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Golf
B.S., University of North Dakota
Abby Hill (2020)
Residence Director
B.S., University of Mary
Kathi Hilzendeger (2015)
Executive Assistant, Financial Affairs/Human Resources
Andrea Hochhalter (2020)
Workforce Development Enrollment Coordinator
B.A., North Dakota State University
M.B.A., Westminster College
Jonathon Hofer (2015)
Program Coordinator of Mary College at ASU
B.S., University of Mary
Marianne Hofer (2018)
Event Coordinator, University Ministry
B.A., M.A., University of Mary
Austin Holgard (2012)
Assistant to the President
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.S., University of Mary
Brandon Holt (2013)
Director of Instructional Support & Design
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
Karrie Huber (2012)
Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., North Dakota State University
M.B.A., University of Mary
Daniel Huntely (2016)
Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations
B.S., College of St. Scholastica
M.Ed., University of St. Thomas
Shelby Imdieke (2010)
Assistant Director of Graduate & Distance Retention
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Michael Jennens (2018)
Student Success Advisor
A.A., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., Grantham University
M.S., University of Mary
Celeste Johnson (2019)
Enrollment Marketing Strategist
B.A., University of Montana
M.S., University of Mary
Thomas Johnson (2018)
Admissions Representative
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Alexander Kastens (2020)
Assistant Coach, Football
B.A., Caroll College
Robert Keller (2006)
Facilities Coordinator/Custodial Supervisor
B.S., University of Mary
Kristen Kihle (2017)
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., University of Mary
Joseph Kittell (2015)
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S., North Dakota State University
Meagan Kline (2018)
Senior Event Specialist
B.S., Winona State University
Edward Konieczka (2013)
Assistant Director of University Ministry
A.S., Prairie State College
B.S., University of Mary
Katherine Kurtz (2019)
Website Marketing Specialist
A.A., Bismarck State College
Jamie Kuznia (2015)
Residence Director, Roers Hall
B.S., University of Mary
Brian Larson (2006)
Director, Sports Information
B.A., University of North Dakota
Arianne Lawson (2021)
Excutive Assistant for Academic Affairs
B.S., Black Hills State University
Denise Laymon (2019)
Mission Advancement Officer
B.S., M.S.S.L., M.B.A., University of Mary
Dale Lennon (2016)
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
B.A., University of North Dakota
B.S., Northern State University
Tonya Link (2019)
Director of Human Resources
B.A., Minot State University
MHRA, Central Michigan University
Michael Lombardo (2016)
Director of the Rome Campus
Assistant Professor
B.A., San Francisco State University
M.A., University of San Francisco
Ph.D., University of Dayton
Kathy Lowe (2016)
Financial Aid Counselor II
B.S., Dickinson State University
Jacob Markel (2017)
Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Alyssa Martin (2016)
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Mark Martin (2017)
Assistant Coach, Football
A.A., North Hennepin Community College
B.S., St. Cloud State University
Robert Martin (2018)
Senior Curriculum Design Specialist
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.S., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Wayne Maruska (2002)
GoArmy Ed Coordinator
B.F.A., University of North Dakota
M.Mgt., University of Mary
Tammy McCleary (2018)
Public Affairs Department Assistant
A.A., Interstate Business College
Melissa McDowall (2010)
Registrar
Assistant Professor
IRB Co-Chair
A.A., A.S., Bismarck State College
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Patricia McWilliams (1999)
Director of Graduate and Distance Retention
B.S., M.A., Tennessee Technological University
Katherine Mehrer (2012)
Assistant Director of the Student Success Center
B.A., Monmouth University
M.Ed., Seton Hall University
Sydnie Mongeon (2021)
HR Generalist
B.S.W., Minot State University
Mary Montoya (2019)
TRIO Academic Advisor
B.S., University of Mary
Edward (Paul) Murphy (2017)
Assistant Registrar
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.A., M.A., University of North Dakota
Laura Murphy (2017)
Military Student and Veterans Affairs Specialist
A.S., Northwest Technical College
B.S., University of Mary
Brenda Nagel (2017)
Vice President for Public Affairs
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
John (Jack) Nelson (2021)
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
A.A., Black Hawk College-East Campus
B.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
M.S., Winona State University
Robert Nelson (2016)
Coordinator of Enrollment and Partnerships
B.A., University of Anchorage
Rick Neumann (2003)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Dennis Newell (2006)
Head Coach, Cross Country & Track and Field
Instructor, Physical Education and Exercise Science
B.S., Black Hills State University
M.S., University of North Dakota
Grant Nieters (2020)
Admissions Representative
B.S., M.B.A., University of North Dakota
Wayne Norman (2018)
Athletic Facilities and Equipment Manager
B.S., North Dakota State University
Brenda Nottestad (2013)
Director, Student Support Services/TRIO
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.U.S., Dickinson State University
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Lucas Oerter (2016)
Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.S., South Dakota State University
M.Ed., University of Mary
Mike Offerdahl (2009)
Assistant Athletic Director for Operations
B.A., Minot State University
Seth Oldham (2021)
Director of Student Life
B.A., Baylor University
M.A., Taylor University
Rhonda Olson (1999)
Head Athletic Trainer
B.S, North Dakota State University
M.Ed., University of Mary
Michael Orris (2020)
Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., Northern Illinois University
Ryan Otto (2018)
Grounds Supervisor
B.S., North Dakota State University
Thomas Perna (2021)
Director of Mission and Hospitality for Dining Services
B.A., University of San Francisco
M.A., University of Phoenix
M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
Aaron Pierce (2019)
Electro-Mechanical Systems Supervisor
A.S., North Dakota State College of Science
Paul Podhradsky (2020)
Campus Safety and Security Assistant Coordinator
A.A., Northland Community & Technical College
Katherine Pustejovsky (2021)
Website Marketing Specialist
B.S., University of Mary
Isaac Popp (2021)
Coordinator of Enrollment and Partnerships
B.A., University of Mary
Michael Raber (2016)
Coordinator for Partnerships & Enrollment
B.A., University of Jamestown
Rebecca Raber (2016)
Director of Capella, University Ministry
Assistant Professor of Music and Catholic Studies
B.A., University of Jamestown
M.M., University of North Dakota
D.M.A., North Dakota State University
Danielle Radosa (2018)
Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning
B.S., Saginaw Valley State University
M.S., Central Michigan State University
Carla M. Reinbold (2015)
Campus Safety and Security Coordinator
A.S., Bismarck State College
Robert Reinbold (2011)
Facilities Coordinator/Events Supervisor
Vaughn Rhodes (2014)
Campus Architect
B.A., North Dakota State University
Jerome Richter (2010)
Executive Vice President/Chief of Staff
B.A., M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Stephanie Roan (2018)
Head Softball Coach
B.S., St Cloud State University
M.S., St Cloud State University
Janel Sailer (2016)
Director of Budget
B.S., Dickinson State University
Karen (Vida) Saliendra (2012)
Head Tennis Coach
B.A., University of the Philippines at Los Banos
Kylee Sandy (2018)
Coordinator of Enrollment and Partnerships
B.S., Wayne State College
Christi Schaefbauer (2018)
Vice President for Financial Affairs
B.S., Northern State University
M.B.A., University of Mary
C.P.A.
Veronica Schaefbauer (2017)
Student Success Center Academic Advisor
B.S., University of Mary
Casey Schaff (2018)
Admissions Representative
B.S., University of Mary
Thomas Schulzetenberg (2012)
Mission Advancement
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity
Kaley Schwab (2019)
Admissions Representative
B.S., Lee University
M.S., University of Mary
Laura Scott (2010-14, 2015)
Creative Team Supervisor
B.A., Moorhead State University
Harris (Monty) Seagren, Jr. (2000)
Director of Bookstore and Mart
B.A., University of North Dakota
Tim Seaworth (2000)
Vice President for Student Development
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Anne Hook Seidler (2018)
Student Success Center Academic Advisor/Tutor Coordinator
B.A., M.S., University of North Dakota
Luke Seidling (2014)
Director of Physical Plant
B.S., M.S., Marquette University
Monsignor James Patrick Shea (2009)
President
Ph.B., Ph.L., Catholic University of America
S.T.B., The Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy
Further study: Pontifical Lateran University - John Paul II
Institute for Studies in Marriage and Family; Rome, Italy
Michael Silbernagel (2011)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
B.S., Valley City State University
M.S., University of North Dakota
Emily Smith (2020)
Enrollment Systems Support Specialist
B.S., Park University
M.S.M., Wilmington University
Tina Stanger (2018)
Director of Alumni Relations
B.A., University of Minnesota - Morris
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Jerilyn Stocker (2013)
Director of Community Relations
B.A., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.P.M., University of Mary
Korie Tetzlaff (2018)
Head Volleyball Coach
B.A., Creighton University
M.Ed., Wayne State College
Brendan Thorp (2020)
Residence Director
B.A., M.A., University of Mary
Rebecca Thorp (2021)
Admissions Representative
B.A., University of Mary
Alexis Tibor (2016)
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Fr. Craig Vasek (2019)
Athletics Chaplain
B.A., North Dakota State University
Pontifical University of St Thomas Aquinas
Gary Vetter (2020)
Coordinator of Enrollment Systems and Operations
A.S., North Dakota State College of Science
B.A., M.M., University of Mary
Jennifer Walsh (2020)
Coordinator of Scholar-Athlete Academic Success
B.S., University of Mary
Kristi Wanner (2007-2013, 2016)
Student Support Services/TRIO Advisor
B.S., University of Mary
M.A., Saint John’s University
Shaina Weigel (2021)
Sports Medicine, Assistant Athletic Trainer
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., California Southern University
Kate Weinand (2015)
Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of Mary
Joan Weltz (1973)
Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Anne Yantes (2016)
Residence Director
A.A., College of DuPage
B.S., University of Mary
Julie Yarwood (2016)
Assistant Vice President for Student Development
Assistant Professor, History
B.S., Kentucky Christian University
M.Div., Lincoln Christian University
M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
Kim Zimmerman (2018)
Weekend Plant Supervisor
VI. Adjunct & Part-Time Faculty
Gary Tharaldson School of Business
Mark Fitzloff (2008)
Director, Graduate Project Management Program
Certified Project Management Professional
B.M.I.S., Dakota State University, Madison, S.D.
M.B.A., M.P.M., Ed.D., University of Mary
William G. Goetz (2016)
Director, Graduate Public Administration Program
B.A., Minot State University
M.A., University of North Dakota
Mary Hager, CPA (2009)
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.A., Univeristy of North Dakota
B.S., University of Mary
M.B.A., University of Mary
Peter de Keratry (2020)
Director, Institute for Catholic Philanthropy
B.A., Texas A & M University
M.A., St. Mary’s University of Minnesota
Hamm School of Engineering
Nancy Barth (2019)
Instructor, Civil Engineering
B.A., University of California Berkeley
M.S., California State University, Sacramento
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Charles (Wes) Dickhut (2018)
Instructor, Civil Engineering
B.S., Colorado School of Mines
M.S., University of Idaho
Professional Engineer
Dwight Hinkel (2018)
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering
B.S., North Dakota State University
Professional Engineer
Kim Hung (2020)
Instructor, Construction Management
M.A., Southeast Missouri State University
M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.S., Purdue
B.S., City College of New York
Thomas Volkman (2019)
Instructor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., DeVry Institute of Technology
M.S., University of California San Diego
Liffrig School of Education and Behavioral Science
Mike Bitz (2016)
Instructor, Education
B.S. University of Mary
M.Ed. University of Mary
Ed.D. University of North Dakota
Adam Christ (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.S. University of Mary
M.S. MSU Moorhead
School Psychology Specialist, MSU Moorhead
Aimee Copas (2010)
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Northern State University
Ed.D., University of South Dakota
Kevin Currie (2018)
Instructor, Education
B.S. University of North Dakota
M.Ed. Northern Arizona University
Staci R. Dailey (2018)
Instructor, Social Work and Addiction Minor
B.A., University of South Dakota
M.S.W., St. Ambrose University
Alison Dollar (2006)
Instructor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., Minot State University
Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan
Melissa Dittberner (2020)
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., M.A., Ph.D. University of South Dakota
Tom Dubbels (2014)
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead
Tim Erhardt (2013)
Instructor, Counseling
B.A., B.S.W., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.A., M.S.W., University of North Dakota
Linda Fisher (2012)
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., Mayville State University
M.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Antonio Freeman (2011)
Instructor, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse
M.A., Wichita State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Tara Geigle (2016)
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., Vanderbuilt University
M.Ed., Touro College
M.A., Ph.D., Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Sheila Hager (2015)
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of Northern Colorado
M.Ed., University of South Dakota
Ryan Hanning (2015)
B.A., Arizona State University
M.Ed., Northern Arizona University
Ph.D., Maryvale Institute, Liverpool Hope University
Darlene Hill (2013)
Instructor, Social Work
B.S.W., Minot State University
M.S.W., University of North Dakota
Cindy Hulm-DeGree (2018)
Instructor, Education
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.A., University of Mary
Title I Reading Credential, Dickinson State University
M.A., University of South Dakota
Sarah Jensen (2018)
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of Mary
Christina Jurekovic (2019)
Instructor, Counseling
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
M.A., University of Colorado - Colorado Springs
Ph.D., Adams State University
Julie Kautzmann
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of Mary
M.Ed., University of Mary
Robert Klemisch (2012)
University Supervisor, Education
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Annette Kost (2004)
Instructor, Education
B.S., Ed.S., Minot State University
Julie Kost (2011)
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of North Dakota
Ed.S., Minot State University
Eileen Larson (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.Ed., University of Mary
Jackson Long (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.Ed., University of North Dakota
Brynn Luger (2020)
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.A., University of North Dakota
Ph.D.; North Dakota State University
Annie McKenzie (2016)
Instructor, Education
B.S., B.A., University of Mary
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Shane Martin (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.A., Jamestown College
M.A., University of Mary
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Janelle Moos (2015)
Instructor, Criminal Justice
B.A., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
M.S., Criminal Justice, Minot State University
Kristine Owens
Instructor, Education
B.S., St. Cloud University
M.A. Saginaw State Valley University
Michelle Paul-Fiest (2017)
Instructor, Social Work
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.S.W., Minot State University
M.S.W., University of Minnesota
Rebecca Pitkin (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.S., Gordon College
M.Ed., University of Las Vegas
M.Ed., University of Nevada
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Tina Pletan (2012)
Instructor, Education
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Mike Porter (2015)
Instructor, Physical Education
B.S., M.S., North Dakota State University
Roberta Pytlik (2017)
Instructor, Graduate Counseling Program
B.A., M.S.C., University of North Dakota
Russ Riehl (2006)
Instructor, Education
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Ryan Riehl (2010)
Instructor, Education
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.S., North Dakota State University
Kristin Ripplinger (2018)
Instructor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Mary Rogers (2020)
Instructor, Counseling
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.S., M.S., Minot State University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Erica Schively (2013)
Instructor, Criminal Justice
J.D., University of North Dakota
Tessa Scible (2018)
Instructor, Counseling
B.A., Dickinson State University
M.S., University of Mary
Tamara Waters-Wheeler (2017)
Instructor, Education
B.A., University of Regina, Canada
B.S.W., Ed.S., Minot State University
Ed.S., University of North Dakota
Michelle Weber (2011)
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
Leah Wheeling (2018)
Instructor, Education
B.S. Bemidji State University
M.S. University of Mary
Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences (Adjunct Nursing and Part-Time Nursing Only)
Shila Blend (2018)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Medcenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Mary
Roger Buechler (2003)
Clinical Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., MedCenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Mary
Carol Ann Cavouras (2013)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., De Paul University
M.S.N., University of Minnesota
Cindy Cooke (2018)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Texas Arlington
M.S.N., University of Alabama Huntsville
D.N.P., University of Alabama Birmingham
Claudia Dietrich (2010)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mary College
M.S.N., University of Portland
Joan Doerner (1995)
Associate Professor, Nursing
M.S., B.S.N., University of North Dakota
Ed.D., University of South Dakota
Shawn Ehler (2017)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Grand View University
M.B.A., University of Mary
Rhea Ferry (2013)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.A.N., Jamestown College
M.S.N., (F.N.P.) University of North Dakota
D.N.P., University of Minnesota
Diane Fladeland (1985)
Professor, Nursing
Vice President for Academic Affairs
B.S.N., Mercy College
M.S.N., University of Portland
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Christine Keller (2020)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Mary
M.S.N., University of Mary
Julie E. Klein (1982)
Professor, Nursing
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., University of Arizona
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Janet Lakomy (2018)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Corpus Christi State University
M.S.N., Texas Women’s University
Ph.D., University of Colorado
Allison Lesmann (2017)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Minot State University
M.S.N. (F.N.P.), University of Mary
D.N.P., College of Scholastica
Linda Liebert-Hall (2007)
Instructor, Business, Nursing
B.S., Washington University, St. Louis, MO
M.B.A., J.D., St. Louis University
Jackie Luchsinger (2018)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., The University of the State of New York
M.S.N., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
M.B.A., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Colorado
Cheryl Rising (2017)
Instructor, Nursing
L.P.N, Wahpeton State School of Science
B.S., Moorhead State University
A.D.N., M.S., F.N.P., University of North Dakota
Teree Rittenbach (2019)
Instructor, Nursing
B.A.N., Jamestown College
M.S.N.,University of Portland
Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Carey Rivinius (2017)
Instructor, Nursing
B.A., Jamestown College
M.S.N. (F.N.P.), University of Mary
D.N.P., Frontier Nursing University
Catherine Robichaux (2013)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Cornell University
M.S.N., Incarnate Word College
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin
Ann Shepard (2018)
Instructor, Nursing
R.N., Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Drake University
J. Thayer (2013)
Instructor, Nursing
M.S., Ed.S., Nova University, Fort Lauderdale
Ed.D., Florida International University
Lauren Terzo (2017)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Rutgers University - Newark
M.S.N./M.B.A., University of Mary
Karen Zimmerman (2013)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Medcenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Mary
School of Arts and Sciences
Jerald F. Anderson (1989)
Instructor, Communication
B.U.S., North Dakota State University
B.S., Moorhead State University
Carol Andreini (2012)
Part-Time Faculty, Classics
B.A., College of New Rochelle
M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
David Augustadt (2003)
Lecturer, Music
B.A., B.S., University of Mary
Nicole Bernier (2015)
Instructor, Music
B.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
M.A., University of Iowa
Fr. Dominick Bouck (2020)
Instructor, Theology
B.A., University of St. Thomas
S.T.B., Pontifical Gregorian University Rome
M.A., Dominican House of Studies
Grace Burns (2016)
Lab Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Mary
Pascaline De Mesmay
B.A., Sorbonne University, Paris, France
M.A., Ph.D., Ecole du Louvre, Paris, France
Beverly Everett (2015)
Instructor, Music
B.S., M.M., Baylor University
D.M.A., University of Iowa
Lawrence Fraher
Instructor, Catholic Studies
B.A., M.A., St. John’s University
Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley
Antonio Freeman (2011)
Instructor, Anthropology
B.S., University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse
M.A., Wichita State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Rhonda Gowen (1990)
Instructor, Music
B.A., Minot State University
M.F.A., University of Minnesota
Jennifer Gray
Instructor, English
B.A., Dickinson State University
M.A., Northern Arizona University
Jonathon Hofer (2015)
Instructor, Catholic Studies
B.S., University of Mary
Darren King (2015)
Instructor, Music
B.M., McNally Smith College of Music
M.B.A., University of Mary
Michael Langer (2017)
Instructor, Music
B.A., B.S., University of Mary
M.M., Boise State University
Scott Lefor (2018)
Instructor, Catholic Studies
Ph.L., Ph.B., The Catholic University of America
Oscar Everaldo Martinez (2011)
Instructor, Music
B.M., Southeastern Louisiana University
M.M., D.M.A., Texas Tech University
Shannon McClernon (2021)
Instructor, English
B.A., University of Mary
M.A., Baylor University
Tonya Mertz (2008)
Instructor, Music
B.A., B.S., University of Mary
M.M., University of Northern Iowa
Margaret Nordlie (1995)
Professor, Biology
B.S.N., University of North Dakota
M.S., University of Minnesota
D.A., University of North Dakota
Gayla Sherman (2015)
Instructor, Music
B.A., University of Texas at Austin
M.S.W., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Additional Studies, University of Mary
James T. Simmons (2018)
Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Davis and Elkins College
Graduate Diploma, Melbourne College of Divinity
M.A., Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Sam Unruh (2016)
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., North Dakota State University
Sr. Hannah Vanorny (2017)
Instructor, History
B.A., Minnesota State University-Moorhead
M.S., North Dakota State University
Kayla Ver Helst (2019)
Instructor, Communication
B.A., University of Washington
M.A., Minot State University
Ryan Womack (2016, 2019)
Instructor, Catholic Studies
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Ph.D., Baylor University
Julie Yarwood (2016)
Assistant Professor, History
B.S., Kentucky Christian University
M.Div., Lincoln Christian University
M.A., Ph.D., Catholic University of America
VII. Lead Facilitators
Jennifer Bandy (2002)
B.A., B.S., Michigan State University
Bruce Davidson (1999)
B.S., South Dakota State University
M.S.N., University of North Dakota
M.Mgt., University of Mary
Elaine Doll-Dunn (2004)
B.S., Black Hills State University
M.Ed., South Dakota State University
Ruth Doyle (2004)
B.S., M.S.Ed., Montana State University - Billings
Ed.D., University of Wyoming
Marilyn Evenson (2003)
B.A., North Dakota State University
M.S., Illinois State University
Ph.D., Fielding Institute
Tamara Flemmer (2006)
B.S.N., Union College
M.S.N., University of Mary
Jacquelyn Grewell (2004)
B.A., Michigan State University
J.D., Detroit College of Law
Cordell Hull (2001)
B.S., M.Mgt., University of Mary
Jane Pettinger (1999)
B.S., M.B.A., North Dakota State University
Justin Reynolds (2001)
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Steven Scherling (2000)
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.B.A., University of Arizona
D.B.A., University of Oklahoma
VIII. Faculty Emeriti
Carole Barrett (1983-2016)
Professor Emerita, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Will Beachey (1990-2015)
Professor Emeritus, Respiratory Therapy
Marvin Borgelt (1982-2008)
Professor Emeritus, Business
Dan Chaussee (1979-2002)
Professor Emeritus, Nursing
Sister Mariah Dietz, O.S.B. (1971-2011)
Professor Emerita, Nursing
Loran L. Eckroth (1974-2000)
Professor Emeritus, Music
Charles Fortney (1973-2006)
Professor Emeritus, Social & Behavioral Sciences
Sister Terence Glum, O.S.B. (1970-1996)
Professor Emerita, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Jayne Hardy (2003-2017)
Professor Emerita, Theology
Thomas P. Johnson (1970-2000)
Professor Emeritus, Education and Academic Affairs
Sister JoAnn Krebsbach, O.S.B. (1980-2008)
Professor Emerita, Philosophy & Theology
Mary Leetun (1993-2005)
Professor Emerita, Nursing
David Nix (1971 - 2001)
Professor Emeritus, Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Sally N. Olsen (1977-2002)
Professor Emerita, Nursing
Michael Parker (1995-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Physical Therapy
Kathryn Perrin (1996-2011)
Professor Emerita, Occupational Therapy
Jodi Roller (1995-2021)
Professor Emerita, Physical Therapy
Jeannine Saabye (1974-1982, 1986-2018)
Professor Emerita, Art
Doug Schelhaas (1992-2009)
Professor Emeritus, Biology
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