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
Reed Ruggles, M.Ed.
Vice President for Student Development
Christi Schaefbauer, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Vice President for Financial Affairs
Daniel Huntely, M.Ed.
Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Associate Athletic Director of Internal Operations
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
Certified Public Accountant
B.S., Moorhead State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Raquel Fischer (2013)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Business
B.S., Dickinson State University
M.B.A., Ed.D., University of Mary
Kevin Fishbeck (2001)
Professor, Cyber Security
B.S., M.A., Northern State University
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Matthew Frohlich (2022)
Assistant Professor, Cyber Security
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Dakota State University
Caroline Kozojed (2010)
Chair, Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Assistant Professor, Business
B.A., Jamestown College
M.S., University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Joe Morrissette (2022)
Assistant Professor, Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
Jeffrey Moser (2020)
Coordinator, Doctor of Business Administration
Assistant Professor, Business
B.S., M.M., M.B.A., University of Mary
D.B.A., Keiser University
Thomas Orr (2022)
Associate Professor, Sports & Leisure Management and Business
B.A., University of North Dakota
M.S., Ph.D., Indiana 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
Tanya Taplin (2022)
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Systems
A.A.S., Bismarck State College
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., Dakota State University
Todd Van Orman (2017)
Assistant Professor, Business
B.B.A., University of North Dakota
M.B.A., University of Mary
Jennifer Wegleitner (2022)
Chair, Graduate Programs
Associate Professor, Business
B.S., Northern State University
M.B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Ph.D., Indiana Institute of Technology
Hamm School of Engineering
Surendra Batukdeo (2022)
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
B.S., Wichita State University
M.S., California State University
James Carrico (2018)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
B.S., University of Nevada
M.A., University of St. Thomas
Ph.D., University of Utah
Jerika Cleveland (2022)
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
A.S., Bismarck State College
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Rodrigo da Costa Aparecido (2017)
Assistant Professor, 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)
Chair, Construction Management
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering and Construction Managemet
B.S., California State University-Long Beach
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Assal Haddad (2022)
Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering
B.S., M.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Nancy Kelly (2018)
Chair, Electrical Engineering
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering
B.S., University of Rhode Island
M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Dayakar Lavadiya (2022)
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech, National Institute of Technology, Bhopal, MP
M.Tech, Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, TN
Ph.D., Utah State University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Father Athanasius (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, Hamm School of Engineering
Associate Professor, Engineering
B.S., University of Saskatchewan
M.S., Saskatchewan Accelerator Laboratory
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
Thomas Volkman (2022)
Chair, Computer Science
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
B.S., Devry Institute of Technology
M.S., University of California-San Diego
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
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
Tina Ding (2022)
Assistant Professor, Education & Early Childhood Education Program Director
B.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead
M.S., Minot State University
Franchesca Garza-Fraire (2022)
Assistant Professor, Counseling and Psychology
B.A., University of Texas at El Paso
M.Ed., Texas Christian University
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)
Program Co-Chair, Counseling
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
James Link (2022)
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S.W., Minot State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of St. Thomas
Chad Litton (2004)
Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., University of Minnesota, Morris
M.A., Bowling Green State University
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Kim Marman (2010)
Undergraduate Chair, Department of Education
Associate Professor, Education
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Ph.D., Cappella 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
Seth O’Neill (2022)
Assistant Professor, Social Work & Social Work Field Director
B.S.W., Minnesota State University Moorhead
M.S.W., University of Minnesota Duluth
J.D., University of North Dakota School of Law
Alison Podhradsky (2022)
Assistant Professor, Education & Elementary Education Online Program Director
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.S., University of Concordia-Portland
Jaylia Prussing (2015)
Associate 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
Mike Taylor (2015)
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)
Program Co-Chair, Counseling
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
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
Carrie Axt (2022)
Instructor, Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Educator
B.A., University of North Dakota
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
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
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
Sara Gebhardt (2006)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S., University of North Dakota
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
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 Chair for Biomedical Research
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)
Associate 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
Cindy Kolsrud-Anderson (2008)
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
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
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
Associate 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
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., Ed.D., 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
Matthew Schumacher (2021)
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
B.U.S., D.P.T, University of Mary
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
Associate 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
Emily Tyrrell (2021)
Assistant Professor, Clinical Exercise Physiology
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Joscelyn Varland (2014)
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
O.T.D., University of Utah
Patrick Walker (2020)
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.S., M.S.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)
Associate 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
Alicia Wells (2022)
Instructor, Athletic Training
B.S., M.S., University of Mary
Tara Wilkens Hovda (2018)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Jamestown College
M.S.N., University of Mary
Robyn Zeltinger (2015)
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
B.S., M.S., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Ph.D., Capella University
School of Arts and Sciences
Daniel Barr (2016)
Program Chair, Chemistry & Chemistry Education
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University
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
Associate Professor, History & 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)
Program Chair, Philosophy
Associate 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., Ph.D., 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
Alice Erling (2006)
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
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
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)
Associate Professor, Economics
B.A., University of Belgrade, Serbia
M.A., University of Windsor
Ph.D., Simon Fraser University
Patrick Kelly (2017)
Associate Professor, Physics
B.S., University of Waterloo
M.S., Ph.D., University of Toronto
Anne Kerian (2020)
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Ave Maria University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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)
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Miami University
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
James Maskey (2009)
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
Melissa McCann (2021)
Assistant Professor, Music
B.M., University of the Pacific
M.F.A, University of California, Irvine
A.D., San Francisco Conservatory of Music
D.M.A, James Madison University
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
Professor, Chemistry
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
Benjamin Rusch (2022)
Visiting Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., University of Notre Dame
M.A., Boston College
Jared Schumacher (2018)
Assistant Professor, Theology
B.S., Texas A&M University
M. Div., Duke University
M.A., Ph.D. (c), Catholic University of Louvain
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
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 David (2015)
Graduate Assistant: Athletic Training, Athletic Trainer
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
Grace Ballatak (2021)
Photography Specialist
B.A., 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
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
Assistant Professor, Catholic Studies
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
Brady Braun (2021)
Graphic Design Specialist
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
Nadine Butts (2022)
Director of Student Support Servicces/TRIO
B.S., University of North Dakota
M.Ed., North Dakota State University
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
Mary Cordero (2022)
Academic Advisor
B.A., Gettysburg College
M.A., Duquesne University
Ed.S., Lincoln Memorial University
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
Benjamin Davis (2015)
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach
B.A., MacMurray College
John Dinkel (2018)
Retention 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
David Echelbarger (2014)
Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Non-Traditional Programs
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.A., Ph.D., Baylor 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
Andrew Feist (2021)
Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President
A.A., Bismarck State College
B.B.A., Dickinson State University
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
Melanie Ford (2013)
Department Assistant, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences
A.S., North Dakota State College of Science
Shannon Frey (2019)
Accountant II
Jared Gallatin (2021)
Defense Backs Coach, Football
Academic Liaison
B.S., Rocky Mountain College
M.S., Northern State University
Ryan Gartner (2021)
Electro/Mech Systems Supervisor
C.Th., Global University
Micah Goebel (2019)
General Counsel
B.S., North Dakota State University
J.D., University of Nebraska
Mark Haugen (2007)
Senior Student Success Advisor
Non-traditional Graduate Studies & Retention
B.S., M.Ed., 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
Kathi Hilzendeger (2015)
Executive Assistant, Financial Affairs/Human Resources
Anna Hobbs (2022)
Bookstore Manager
A.S., Northwood Technical College
B.A., University of Mary
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
Keith Holzer (2021)
Facilities Operations Manager
HVAC, Bismarck State College
Rebecca Hoops (2021)
Residence Director
B.S., Benedictine College
Karrie Huber (2012)
Director of Student Financial Services
B.A., North Dakota State University
M.B.A., University of Mary
Stephanie Huber (2020)
Student Support Services/TRIO Advisor
B.A., Carleton College
M.A., Boise State University
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
Andrea Johnson (2020)
Department Assistant, Physical Plant
B.S., Rassmussen College
Celeste Johnson (2019)
Enrollment Marketing Strategist
B.A., University of Montana
M.S., University of Mary
Lisa Johnson (2021)
Marketing Content Specialist
B.A., University of Noth Dakota
M.A., Ph.D., University of California-Santa Barbara
Seth Johnson (2022)
Database Specialist
Thomas Johnson (2018)
Admissions Representative
B.S., M.B.A., University of Mary
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
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
Eva Lahlum (2022)
Residence Director, Roers Hall
B.S., University of Mary
Brian Larson (2006)
Director, Sports Information
B.A., University of North Dakota
Arianne Lawson (2021)
Executive 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
Scott Lefor (2019)
Online Community Coordinator, Mary College @ ASU
B.A., Ph.L., Catholic University of Mary
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
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
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 Chair for Social/Behavioral Research
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
Lindsay Miller (2021)
Coordinator of Grants & Compliance
Sydnie Mongeon (2021)
HR Generalist
B.S.W., Minot State University
Mary Montoya (2019)
TRIO Academic Advisor
B.S., University of Mary
Michael Mortenson (2021)
Mission Advancement Officer II
B.S., University of Mary
Edward (Paul) Murphy (2017)
Associate 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
Rick Neumann (2003)
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
Wayne Norman (2018)
Athletic Facilities and Equipment Manager
B.S., 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
Cecelia O’Keefe (2022)
Student Success Advisor
B.A., Minnesota State University, Moorhead
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
Abby Pollart (2021)
Head Coach - Women’s Volleyball
A.S., Northeastern Junior College
B.S., St. Gregory’s University
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
Isaac Popp (2021)
Coordinator of Enrollment and Partnerships
B.A., University of Mary
Magdalen Popp(2020)
Director of Mission for Life; Assistant Residence Director
B.A., University of Mary
Katherine Pustejovsky (2021)
Website Marketing Specialist
B.S., 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, 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
Daniel Revier (2020)
Admissions Representative
B.A., University of Mary
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
Reed Ruggles (2022)
Vice President for Student Development
B.S., M.Ed., University of Mary
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
Audrey Sayler (2005)
Financial Aid Counselor
A.A., North Dakota State University
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
Thomas Schulzetenberg (2012)
Mission Advancement
B.A., University of St. Thomas
M.A., St. Paul Seminary School of Divinity
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stacy Schaffer (2021)
Instructor, Behavioral Sciences
B.S., University of Mary
M.P.A., Hamline University
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
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
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
DiAnn Ecret (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Wilmington University
Ph.D., Duquesne University
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
Annie Gerhardt (2018)
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S., M.S.N., University of Mary
D.N.P., University of Minnesota
Ray Hall (2009)
Assistant Professor, Athletic Training
B.S., North Dakota State University
M.Mgt., University of Mary
Justine Jenshus (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Wyoming
M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Mary
Rhonda Jolliffe (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Medcenter One College of Nursing
M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Mary
Christine Keller (2020)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Mary
M.S.N., University of Mary
Rachael Kjelden (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., South Dakota State University
D.N.P., University of Mary
Brittany Kudrna (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Dickinson State University
D.N.P., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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
Tracy Miller (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S., University of Mary
M.S., University of Minnesota
Ph.D., Walden University
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
Melanie Schlittenhardt (2021)
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P., University of Mary
Catherine Staloch (2021)
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., D.P.T., University of North Dakota
Dawn Sugg (2021)
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Montana State University
D.N.P., University of Mary
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
Sheila Wagner (2021)
Assistant Professor, Graduate Nursing
B.A., Moorhead State University
B.S.N., M.S.N., 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
Madeline Dojs (2016)
Lab Instructor, Science
Program Coordinator, Medical Laboratory Science
Program Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
B.S., University of St. Thomas, Houston
M.S., University of Texas, Dallas
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
Elizabeth Lev
Instructor, Art
B.A., University of Chicago
Dotterato di Ricerca, University of Bologna
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
Patricia Traynor (2021)
Assistant Professor, Communication
B.A., University of Maryland
M.Ed., The George Washington University
Ph.D., North Dakota State University
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
Carol Andreini (2011-2022)
Professor Emerita, Classics
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
Margaret Nordlie (1995-2020)
Professor Emerita, Chemistry
Sally N. Olsen (1977-2002)
Professor Emerita, Nursing
Michael Parker (1995-2021)
Professor Emeritus, Physical Therapy
Kathryn Perrin (1996-2011)
Professor Emerita, Occupational Therapy
Glenda Reemts (1990-2021)
Professor Emerita, Nursing
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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