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Olivia Swiderski, B.A.
Student Success Coach
Academic Achievement CenterEmail: olivia.swiderski@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8484
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Business with emphasis in Management, Finance& Banking (2020); Magna Cum Laude
Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa -
Kristin Wempen, M.S.Ed.
Director of AAC, Director of Retention
Academic Achievement Center, RetentionEmail: kristin.wempen@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8211
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.S. in School Guidance & Counseling
Buena Vista UniversityB.A. in Health Promotion
University of Northern Iowa
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Sue Burrack, Ph.D.
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness & AssessmentEmail: sue.burrack@waldorf.edu
Phone: 563-419-3167
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Iowa State UniversityM.A. in Education/Principalship
University of Northern IowaB.A. in English Education, minor in Business
University of Northern IowaEndorsements in Reading, Multi-occupations
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Jennifer Edwards, B.A.
Administrative Assistant
Academic AffairsEmail: edwardsj@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8134
Available on campus.
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Michael Gatlin, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic AffairsEmail: mike.gatlin@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8785
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. (2014)
Auburn UniversityM.S. (2010)
Western Michigan UniversityB.S. (2009)
North Carolina State University
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Sheryl Barbour, B.A.
Database & Gifts Officer
AlumniEmail: sheryl.barbour@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8682
Available on campus.
Education
B.A in English
Central College -
Severin Roberts, M.A.
Vice President for Engagement & Avancement/Executive Director for the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation
AlumniEmail: severin.roberts@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8140
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.A. Geography, Population Geography
University of Kansas; Lawrence, Kan.B.A. Geography, minor in Anthropology and Spanish
University of Missouri; Columbia, Mo. -
Theodore Schoneman, B.A.
Director of Engagement & Alumni Relations
AlumniEmail: theodore.schoneman@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8148
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Communications with emphasis in Digital Media, Public Relations, & Journalism (2020)–Summa Cum Laude
Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa
A.A. in General Education (2017)
North Iowa Area Community College; Mason City, Iowa -
Rod Schultz, B.B.A.
Sr. Director of Engagement & Advancement
AlumniEmail: rod.schultz@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8263
Available online and on campus.
Education
B.B.A. Finance, Minor in Economics (1994)
Tippie College of Business, University of Iowa
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Gina Fulcher, M.Ed.
Education
M.Ed. in Art Education
Columbus State UniversityB.F.A. in Art/Art Education
University of Georgia -
Keely McLain, M.F.A.
Art Gallery Directory, Adjunct Faculty
ArtEmail: keely.mclain@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8210
Available on campus.
Education
M.F.A. in Studio Art (2019)
Texas A&M University- Commerce; Commerce, TexasB.A. in Studio Art (2016)
Dallas Baptist University; Dallas, Texas
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Gary Coombs, Ph.D.
Education
Postdoctoral fellowship (1997-98)
The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego, Calif.Ph.D in Molecular Biophysics (1997)
University of Texas SW Med. Cntr.; Dallas, TexasB.S. in Microbiology (1991)
Brigham Young University; Provo, Utah -
David Flagel, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2015)
University of Notre Dame, Arthur J. Schmitt Presidential FellowB.S. in Biology (2008)
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Honors and Summa Cum Laude -
Valerie Houghton, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Health Psychology (2008)
Capella UniversityM.S. in Biology (1998)
California State University NorthridgeB.A. in Biology (1992)
California State University Northridge -
Eric Linder, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
BiologyEmail: eric.linder@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8236
Available online and on campus.
Education
Post-doctoral Research
University of Tennessee; Knoxville, Tenn.Ph.D. in Zoology
Brigham Young University; Provo, UtahM.S. in Zoology
Eastern Illinois University; Charleston, Ill.B.S. in Biology
B.A in Art
St. John's University; Collegeville, Minn. -
Allison Shackelton, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Biological Sciences (2021)
Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, Ill.
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Teri Lunning
Bookstore Associate
BookstoreEmail: teri.lunning@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8398
Available online and on campus.
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Beverly Retland
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Karla Schaefer
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Richard Bell, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Sport Management
United States Sports AcademyJ.D.
University of South CarolinaM.A. in History
The CitadelB.S. in Pre-Medicine
Clemson University -
Ashley Blake, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern UniversityB.A. in English
University of West FloridaA.A. in Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Pensacola State College -
Bari Courts, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.B.A. in Management
University of CincinnatiB.A. in Mathematics (1989)
Kenyon College -
Jimmie Flores, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development
Fielding Graduate UniversityD.M. in Information Systems and Technology
University of PhoenixM.B.A in Finance, Marketing and Management
University of St. Thomas -
Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.
Program Director, Assistant Professor
BusinessEmail: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-430-4376
Available online.
Education
M.B.A.
Columbia Southern UniversityM.A.
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
University of Northern IowaA.A.
Waldorf College -
Angela Golden, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, ALPost-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OhioB.A. in International Studies (1998)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio -
Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.S.
Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.A.A.
Waldorf College -
Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NE -
C. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; Knoxville -
Russell Meade, J.D.
Education
J.D. in Law
St. John's Univeristy, School of Law; New York, N.Y.B.A. in Political Science
Adelphi University -
Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.
Education
Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)
J.D.
Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)M.B.A.
Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985) -
Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in Leadership
Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.M.B.A. in International Business
University of South CarolinaB.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
Kent State UniversityA.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics -
Todd Neuhaus, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (2013)
University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Ark.M.S. in Management, Business Administration and Management (2003)
Boston University; Brussels, BelgiumM.S. in Education, School Administration (1999)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.A. in Education, Social Sciences and History (1995)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.S. in Geo-Studies (1989)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb. -
Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
University of West Florida -
John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with studies in finance
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
Mankato State UniversityB.A. in Accounting & Finance
Mankato Sate University -
Bob Sarver, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic ExcellenceM.B.A.
Saint Ambrose UniversityB.S. in Engineering Management
University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill. -
Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
BusinessEmail: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu
Phone: 757-650-2369
Available online.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Logistics
American Military UniversityPh.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
Regent UniversityM.A. in Organizational Leadership
Fielding Graduate UniversityM.S. in Management
Troy UniversityB.A. in Business
St. Leo UniversityA.A.S. in Data Processing
Tidewater Community College -
Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
Coleman University; San Diego, Calif. -
Renee Weeks, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.
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Richard Bell, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Sport Management
United States Sports AcademyJ.D.
University of South CarolinaM.A. in History
The CitadelB.S. in Pre-Medicine
Clemson University -
Ashley Blake, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern UniversityB.A. in English
University of West FloridaA.A. in Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Pensacola State College -
Bari Courts, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.B.A. in Management
University of CincinnatiB.A. in Mathematics (1989)
Kenyon College -
Jimmie Flores, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development
Fielding Graduate UniversityD.M. in Information Systems and Technology
University of PhoenixM.B.A in Finance, Marketing and Management
University of St. Thomas -
Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.
Program Director, Assistant Professor
BusinessEmail: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-430-4376
Available online.
Education
M.B.A.
Columbia Southern UniversityM.A.
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
University of Northern IowaA.A.
Waldorf College -
Angela Golden, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, ALPost-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OhioB.A. in International Studies (1998)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio -
Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.S.
Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.A.A.
Waldorf College -
Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NE -
C. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; Knoxville -
Russell Meade, J.D.
Education
J.D. in Law
St. John's Univeristy, School of Law; New York, N.Y.B.A. in Political Science
Adelphi University -
Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.
Education
Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)
J.D.
Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)M.B.A.
Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985) -
Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in Leadership
Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.M.B.A. in International Business
University of South CarolinaB.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
Kent State UniversityA.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics -
Todd Neuhaus, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (2013)
University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Ark.M.S. in Management, Business Administration and Management (2003)
Boston University; Brussels, BelgiumM.S. in Education, School Administration (1999)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.A. in Education, Social Sciences and History (1995)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.S. in Geo-Studies (1989)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb. -
Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
University of West Florida -
John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with studies in finance
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
Mankato State UniversityB.A. in Accounting & Finance
Mankato Sate University -
Bob Sarver, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic ExcellenceM.B.A.
Saint Ambrose UniversityB.S. in Engineering Management
University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill. -
Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
BusinessEmail: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu
Phone: 757-650-2369
Available online.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Logistics
American Military UniversityPh.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
Regent UniversityM.A. in Organizational Leadership
Fielding Graduate UniversityM.S. in Management
Troy UniversityB.A. in Business
St. Leo UniversityA.A.S. in Data Processing
Tidewater Community College -
Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
Coleman University; San Diego, Calif. -
Renee Weeks, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.
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Melissa Anderson, M.A.
Director of Student Accounts
Business Affairs Office - Residential, Business Office - ResidentialEmail: melissa.anderson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8498
Available on campus.
Education
M.A.
Waldorf University -
Richard Bell, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Sport Management
United States Sports AcademyJ.D.
University of South CarolinaM.A. in History
The CitadelB.S. in Pre-Medicine
Clemson University -
Ashley Blake, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern UniversityB.A. in English
University of West FloridaA.A. in Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Pensacola State College -
Bari Courts, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Organizational Management (July 2001-October 2005)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.B.A. in Management
University of CincinnatiB.A. in Mathematics (1989)
Kenyon College -
Jimmie Flores, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Development
Fielding Graduate UniversityD.M. in Information Systems and Technology
University of PhoenixM.B.A in Finance, Marketing and Management
University of St. Thomas -
Denny Gilbertson, M.B.A., M.A.
Program Director, Assistant Professor
BusinessEmail: denny.gilbertson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-430-4376
Available online.
Education
M.B.A.
Columbia Southern UniversityM.A.
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
University of Northern IowaA.A.
Waldorf College -
Angela Golden, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Business Administration (2001)
Columbia Southern University; Orange Beach, ALPost-Graduate Studies in International Studies (1999)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OhioB.A. in International Studies (1998)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, Ohio -
Daisy Halvorson, M.B.A., Ed.D.
Vice President for Finance & Business Affairs
Business Affairs Office - Online, Business Affairs Office - Residential, Business Office - ResidentialEmail: daisy.halvorson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8496
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.B.A.
University of South DakotaEd.D.
University of St. Thomas -
Dawn Johnson, M.S., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.S.
Minnesota State; Mankato, Minn.B.A.
Concordia College; Moorhead, Minn.A.A.
Waldorf College -
Joanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NE -
C. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; Knoxville -
Russell Meade, J.D.
Education
J.D. in Law
St. John's Univeristy, School of Law; New York, N.Y.B.A. in Political Science
Adelphi University -
Lori Michael, M.B.A., J.D.
Education
Licensed Attorney State of Minnesota (2001-2023)
J.D.
Law Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Hamline School of Law); St. Paul, Minn.(2000)Hamline Healthcare Compliance Program
Hamline Health Law Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law; St. Paul, Minn. (2015)M.B.A.
Keller School of Business Management; Edina, Minn. (2009)B.A., Co-ordinate Majors Biology and Environmental Studies, Minor in Chemistry
Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich. (1985) -
Joseph Milczewski, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in Leadership
Baker Center for Graduate Studies; Mich.M.B.A. in International Business
University of South CarolinaB.S. in Aerospace Engineering Technology
Kent State UniversityA.A.S. in Aviation Maintenance
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics -
Todd Neuhaus, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (2013)
University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, Ark.M.S. in Management, Business Administration and Management (2003)
Boston University; Brussels, BelgiumM.S. in Education, School Administration (1999)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.A. in Education, Social Sciences and History (1995)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb.B.S. in Geo-Studies (1989)
Wayne State College; Wayne, Neb. -
Valentina Parsa, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Accounting & Business Administration
University of West Florida -
Sara Poppy, B.A.
Cashier
Business Office - ResidentialEmail: sara.poppy@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8135
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Finance (1997)
UNI; Cedar Falls, Iowa -
John Robinson, M.A., M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with studies in finance
University of St. Thomas; St. Paul, Minn.M.A. in Accounting & Computer Systems
Mankato State UniversityB.A. in Accounting & Finance
Mankato Sate University -
Bob Sarver, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A.; Sigma Beta Delta
Wilmington University; Administration Award for Academic ExcellenceM.B.A.
Saint Ambrose UniversityB.S. in Engineering Management
University of Illinois; Chicago, Ill. -
Janice Spangenburg, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
BusinessEmail: janice.spangenburg@waldorf.edu
Phone: 757-650-2369
Available online.
Education
Graduate Certificate in Logistics
American Military UniversityPh.D. in Business & Organizational Leadership
Regent UniversityM.A. in Organizational Leadership
Fielding Graduate UniversityM.S. in Management
Troy UniversityB.A. in Business
St. Leo UniversityA.A.S. in Data Processing
Tidewater Community College -
Lauren VanTalia, D.B.A.
Education
D.B.A. in International Business (2007- 2012 Face-to-Face, blended & online)
Argosy University; San Diego, Calif.M.B.A. in Business (2005- 2007 online & on-ground)
University of Phoenix; San Diego, Calif.B.S. in Computerized Business Administration (2002-2005)
Coleman University; San Diego, Calif. -
Renee Weeks, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2007)
University of Wisconsin; Whitewater, Wis.B.S.B.A. with emphasis Human Resources Management (2005); Summa Cum Laude
University of Wisconsin; Platteville, Wis.
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Kailee Phillips, M.A.
Director of Career Services
Career CenterEmail: kailee.phillips@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8681
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Human Resources (2022)
Waldorf University; Forest City, IowaB.A. in Psychology and English (2018)
Waldorf University; Forest City, Iowa
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Bharat Bhattarai, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Chemistry and Molecular Cell Biology (2009)
Inha University; Incheon, South Korea.M.Sc. in Chemistry Specialized in Inorganic Chemistry (1999)
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal.
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Joy Newcom, M.A.T., B.A.
Education
M.A.T. in Teaching (2011); Summa Cum Laude
Morningside University; Sioux City, IowaB.A. in Journalism, emphasis in public relations (1986); Magna Cum Laude
Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa -
Mark Newcom, M.A.
Associate Professor, Director of Electronic Media
CommunicationsEmail: newcomm@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8244
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.A. in Communication
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Fort Worth -
Tiffany Olson, M.F.A.
Education
M.F.A. in Graphic Design (2006)
Iowa State UniversityB.A. in Humanities, with a concentration in Fine Arts (1999)
Waldorf College -
Carlos Ruiz, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor, Media Specialist
CommunicationsEmail: carlos.ruiz@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8242
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.F.A. in Screenwriting
Asbury UniversityB.A. in Communications
Waldorf College -
Betsy Yaros, M.F.A.
Education
M.F.A. in Art & Technology
School of the Art Institue of ChicagoB.F.A. in Film, Video & New Media
Art Institute of ChicagoB.A. in Visual Arts
The Pennsylvania State University -
Heather Yeoman, M.A.
Assistant Professor
CommunicationsEmail: heather.yeoman@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8249
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.A. in Theology
Wartburg Theological SeminaryB.A. in Public Relations
Eastern Kentucky University
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Shanti Schumaker, B.A.
Warrior Cross & Vending
Conferences & Dining ServicesEmail: shanti.schumaker@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8590
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Biology (2016)
Waldorf University; Forest City, IowaA.A (2014)
Iowa Central Community College; Fort Dodge, Iowa
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Ryan Clark, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Creative Writing, EnglishEmail: ryan.clark@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8146
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in English Studies, Creative Writing concentration (2013)
Illinois State UniversityM.F.A. in Writing/Poetics, Poetry concentration (2008)
Naropa UniversityB.A. in English, minor in Political Science (2006)
University of Mississippi -
Korey Hurni, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Creative Writing (2023)
University of Wisconsin; MilwaukeeM.F.A. in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry (2015)
Western Michigan UniversityB.A. with a double major in English and Philosophy (2012)
Michigan State University -
Joe Milan, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Creative WritingEmail: joe.milan@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8735
Available on campus.
Education
Ph. D. in English with emphasis in Creative Writing, (2020)
Barrick Graduate Fellow, Black MountainInstitute Ph.D. Fellow
University of Nevada; Las VegasM.F.A. in Fiction (2012)
Vermont College of Fine ArtsB.A. in English with emphasis in Drama (2006)
University of Washington
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Wendie Albert, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. Human Services and Criminal Justice
Capella UniversityM.S. in Criminal Justice
University of Central FloridaB.A. in Psychology
University of South Florida -
Erik Burks, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Emergency Services, specialization in Emergency Management
California State University, Long BeachB.A. in Criminal Justice
Chapman University; Orange, Calif. -
Tyrone Carter, A.B.D., Q.M.H.P., C.S.A.C.
Education
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administrations Criminal Justice, A.B.D. (dissertation)
Walden University; Minneapolis, Minn.Ph.D. in Public Policy & Administrations Criminal Justice, A.B.D. (2020)
Walden University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.C.J. in Public Safety (2016)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.B.S. in Criminal Justice (2014)
Bryant and Stratton College; Milwaukee, Wis.Certification EMT Services (2009)
Sanford Brown College; St. Louis, Mo.A.S.A. Criminal Justice Law Enforcement & Corrections (2005)
Forest Park Community College; St. Louis, Mo. -
Anastasia Lawrence, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Criminal Justice (2000)
Indiana University; Bloomington, Ind.B.A. in Public Justice, Legal Studies (1994)
San Antonio, TexasCertification in Crime Scene Investigation (2010)
University of California; Riverside, Calif. -
Kristie Milby, M.A.
Education
M.S. in Criminal Justice; Summa Cum Laude
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Kristin Pickett, M.P.A.
Online Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
Criminal JusticeEmail: kristin.pickett@waldorf.edu
Available online.
Education
M.P.A. & B.S. in Criminal Justice & Criminology
Ball State University -
Adam Sauer, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2008)
William Mitchell College of Law; St. Paul, Minn.B.A. in Business Administration (2004)
Grand View College; Des Moines, Iowa -
Christian Schlaerth, Ph.D.
On Campus Department Chair, Assistant Professor
Criminal JusticeEmail: christian.schlaerth@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8154
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. & M.A. in Sociology (Theory, Stats and Methods, Social Psychology, Race)
University of Miami; Coral Gables, Fla.B.A. in History (Russian and Middle Eastern) & Sociology (Criminology and Criminal Justice); Magna Cum Laude
LeMoyne College; Syracuse, N.Y. -
Mitch Weiss, J.D.
Education
J.D.
Florida Coastal School of LawM.E. in Environmental Engineering
University of FloridaB.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University -
Gary Will, M.S.C.J.
Assistant Professor
Criminal JusticeEmail: gary.will@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8279
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.S. in Criminal Justice (2008)
Andrew Jackson University; Birmingham, Ala.Undergraduate Certificate, School of Police Staff & Command (2003)
Northwestern University; Evanston, Ill.B.S. in Liberal Studies, minor in Criminal Justice & a minor in Political Science (2000)
Eastern Oregon University; La Grande, Ore.A.S. in General Studies, Occupational Minor in Criminal Justice (1988)
Clackamas Community College; Oregon City, Ore.
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Robert Burdwell, Ph.D
Adjunct Faculty
CybersecurityAvailable online.
Education
Ph.D. in Organization and Management
Capella UniversityM.S. in Computer Information
University of PhoenixB.S. in Occupational Education
Wayland Baptist UniversityA.A.S. in Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University -
Jared Gill, D.B.A.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration
Columbia Southern University -
Clifton Krahenbill, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
CybersecurityEmail: clifton.krahenbill@waldorf.edu
Phone: 520-549-3155
Available online.
Education
M.S. in Information Technology (2007)
Capella UniversityB.S. in Information Technology (2005)
Capella University -
Debbie Manzano, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
CybersecurityEmail: debbie.manzano@waldorf.edu
Phone: 520-226-6645
Available online.
Education
Ph.D. in Information Technology/Information Security (2012); Graduate with Distinction (4.0)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.A. in Information Systems Engineering (2017); Highest Honors
Western International University; Tempe, Ariz.B.A. in Information Systems (2014); Summa Cum Laude
Western International University; Tempe, Ariz. -
Sancho Manzano, Jr., Ph.D.
Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
CybersecurityEmail: sancho.manzano@waldorf.edu
Phone: 520-226-7767
Available online.
Education
Ph.D. in Information Technology/Information Security (2012); Graduation with Distinction 4.0
Capella UniversityM.S. in Information Systems Engineering (2003)
Western International UniversityB.S. in Information Systems (2000)
Western International University -
John Nord, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Information Systems Security (2006)
Colorado Technical UniversityB.S. in Computer Information Systems (2004)
Strayer University -
Berry Thompson, MSITM
Adjunct Faculty
CybersecurityEmail: berry.thompson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 337-292-4271
Available online.
Education
M.S. in Information Technology Management (2023)
Western Governors University
B.S. in Criminal Justice (2014)
Grambling State University
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Skyler Ahrens, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Coaching and Athletic Administration (2018)
Concordia University-Irvine; Irvine, Calif.B.A. in Physical Education with endorsements in Health Education and K-12 Athletic Coaching (2011)
Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa -
Pamela Aitchison, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Educational Leadership (2012)
St. Ambrose University; Davenport, IowaB.A. in Elementary Education, minor in Special Education (2002)
Buena Vista University; Storm Lake, Iowa -
Melanie Espeland, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
EducationEmail: melanie.espeland@waldof.edu
Phone: 641-585-8285
Available on campus.
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Ryan Friedrich
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Tamalita Funches, D.Ed.
Education
D.Ed. in Transformational Leadership (2018); Dissertation title: “Elementary Teachers' Perceptions on How Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Relate to Academic Achievement”
Concordia University; Portland, Ore.M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Mathematics (2012)
Concordia University; Portland, Ore.B.S. in Elementary Education: English and Reading (2003); cum laude
Jackson State University; Jackson, Miss. -
Julia Hart, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Instructional Design and Online Learning (2018)
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.M.Ed. in Secondary Education (1995)
University of South Alabama; Mobile, Ala.B.A. in English (1991)
University of South Alabama; Mobile, Ala. -
Debra Hild, M.M.E.
Education
M.M. (1997)
University of Northern IowaB.M.E. (1979)
Westmar CollegeA.A. (1977)
Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa -
Rebecca Hill, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Exceptional Student Education
Northcentral UniversityM.S. in Special Education & Learning Disabilities
Mankato State UniversityGraduate courses in special education
University of IowaB.S. in Elementary Education, Science Concentration
Mankato State UniversityA.A.
Waldorf College -
Nichole Karpel, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration
The George Washington University
M.Ed. in Higher Education and Comparative and International Education
The Pennsylvania State University
B.A. in Sociology
Eastern Connecticut State University -
Stacy Nelson, M.Ed.
Clinical Placement Coordinator, Student Teaching Supervisor
EducationEmail: stacy.nelson@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
M.Ed. in Special Education (2014)
Upper Iowa University; Fayette, IowaB.A. in Elementary Education (2001)
Upper Iowa University; Fayette, Iowa -
Sarah Owen, Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership
Northcentral University; Calif. (online)Ed.S. & M.A. in Education
University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.B.S. in Elementary Education, Minor in Early Childhood
University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala.National Board Certification in Early Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early & Middle Childhood
Reading Specialist & Educational Leadership Certification
University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, Ala. -
Melia Slinger, M.Sci.Ed.
Education
M.Sci.Ed. in Reading & Literacy PreK-6
Walden University; Minn.B.A. in Elementary Education
Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa -
Patti Strukel, Ed.D.
Department Chair, Associate Professor
EducationEmail: patti.strukel@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8489
Available on campus.
Education
Ed. D. in Educational Leadership (2018)
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (2008)
College of St. Catherine; St. Paul, Minn.B.A. in Secondary Education with emphasis in Social Studies, minor in English (1996); Honors
University of Minnesota; Morris, Minn. -
Becky Stumme
Administrative Assistant
EducationEmail: stummeb@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8488
Available on campus.
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Vincent Beach, Ph.D.
Manager of Special Projects & Adjunct Faculty
English, President's OfficeEmail: vince.beach@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8133
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. and M.Phil. in English
The Graduate School and University Center; City University of New YorkM.A. in World and Comparative Literature
San Francisco State UniversityMaster's certificate (15 hrs.) in Organizational Leadership
Mountain State UniversityB.A. in Philosophy
Cum Laude – San Francisco State University -
Sabrina Chambers, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
EnglishAvailable online.
Education
Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership
Northcentral University; San Diego, Calif.M.A. in English
East Tennessee State UniversityB.S. in Marketing
Tennessee Technological University -
Ryan Clark, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Creative Writing, EnglishEmail: ryan.clark@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8146
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in English Studies, Creative Writing concentration (2013)
Illinois State UniversityM.F.A. in Writing/Poetics, Poetry concentration (2008)
Naropa UniversityB.A. in English, minor in Political Science (2006)
University of Mississippi -
Mary Eggebraaten, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
Columbia Southern UniversityB.A. in English
South Dakota State University -
Suzanne Falck-Yi, Ph.D.
Professor, Director of Honors College
EnglishEmail: falckyis@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8218
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in English (1990)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana-Champaign, Ill.M.A. in English (1984)
Northern Illinois University; DeKalb, Ill.B.A. in English (1982)
Eureka College; Eureka, Ill. -
Jordana Hall, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Technical Writing
EnglishEmail: jordana.hall@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in English Studies, Children's Literature & Literary Theory (2019)
Illinois State UniversityM.A. in English with emphasis in Children's Literature & Film (2010)
Texas A&M University; Commerce, TexasB.A. in English with emphasis in British Literature, minor in Interdisciplinary Studies (2002)
Texas A&M University; Commerce, Texas -
Korey Hurni, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in English with a concentration in Creative Writing (2023)
University of Wisconsin; MilwaukeeM.F.A. in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry (2015)
Western Michigan UniversityB.A. with a double major in English and Philosophy (2012)
Michigan State University -
Jennifer Jackson, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Writing & Rhetoric (2011)
Missouri State UniversityB.A. in English & Political Science respectively (2008)
Blackburn College -
LeAnn Nash, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in English (2010)
Texas A&M University-Commerce; Commerce, TexasM.A. in English, minor in Education (2005)
Texas A&M University-Texarkana; Texarkana, TexasB.A. in English, minor in History (1975)
University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington, Texas
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Heidi Aitchison, B.A.
Assistant Director of Residential Financial Aid
Financial AidEmail: heidi.aitchison@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8122
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Finance and Banking
Buena Vista University -
Amber Anderson, B.S.W.
Financial Aid Counselor
Financial AidEmail: amber.anderson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8120
Available on campus.
Education
B.S.W. in Social Work
Luther College; Decorah, Iowa -
Adam Buehler, B.A.
Senior Financial Aid Counselor
Financial AidEmail: adam.buehler@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8892
Available online.
Education
B.A. in Banking & Finance
Waldorf College -
Cody Hall
Financial Aid Counselor II, Reporting Specialist
Financial AidEmail: cody.hall1@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8115
Available online and on campus.
Education
B.A. in Business Management
Waldorf University -
Danielle Henriquez
Financial Aid Counselor II
Financial AidEmail: danielle.henriquez@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8284
Available online.
Education
B.A. in Liberal Studies
University of Northern Iowa -
HP Kobriger
Financial Aid Counselor II
Financial AidEmail: hp.kobriger@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8521
Available online.
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Duane Polsdofer, Jr., B.A.
Education
B.A. in Financial Management (1987)
University of Northern Iowa -
Jill Thorson
Associate Director of Financial Aid
Financial AidEmail: jill.thorson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8363
Available online and on campus.
Education
Administrative Assistant/Word Processing Specialist
Hamilton Business College -
Cristen True, M.A.
Associate Director Online Financial Aid
Financial AidEmail: cristen.true@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8784
Available online.
Education
M.A. in Organizational Leadership with concentration in Human Resource Development
Waldorf UniversityB.A. in Elementary Education
Western Governors UniversityA.A.S. in Community Service Aid
Sauk Valley Community College
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Steven Bardwell, M.S.
Program Director, Assistant Professor
Fire Science AdministrationEmail: steven.bardwell@waldorf.edu
Phone: 601-624-3777
Available online.
Education
M.S. in Executive Fire Service Leadership
Grand Canyon University; Phoenix, Ariz.B.S. in Fire Prevention Technology
The University of Memphis; Memphis, Tenn. -
Alan Joos, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Ex Fire Service Leadership
Grand Canyon UniversityB.S. in Tech Management
Utah Valley UniversityA.A.S. in Fire Science
Utah Valley University -
James Olds, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Engineering Technology
Murray StateB.S. in Government/Psychology
University of Maryland -
Edmond Rodriguez, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Executive Fire Serv. Leadership
Grand Canyon State UniversityB.S. in Fire Science
Columbia Pacific UniversityA.A.S. in Nursing
Excelsior College -
Robert Seccuro, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Emergency & Disaster Management
American Public UniversityB.S. in Fire Science Management
American Public University -
Todd Weidman, M.P.A.
Education
M.P.A. in Fire Science Management
Anna Maria CollegeM.B.A. in Human Resource Management
Columbia Southern UniversityB.S. in Fire Science Administration
Waldorf CollegeB.S. in Fire Science
Columbia Southern UniversityA.A.S. in Fire Science Technology
Pikes Peak Community College -
Donnie West, Jr., M.S.
Education
M.A. in Executive Leadership (in progress)
Grand Canyon UniversityM.A. in Occupational Health & Safety Engineering
Columbia Southern UniversityB.S. in Public Safety Administration
Athens State UniversityA.S. in Fire Science
Jefferson State Community CollegeParamedic degree
University of Alabama in Birmingham
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Danica Brouwer, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A. in Health Care Administration
North Central UniversityB.S.
Kaplan UniversityA.A.S. in Medical Assistant
Hamilton College -
Reginald McCoy, D.B.H.
Education
D.B.H., minor in Healthcare Administration (2019)
Arizona State University, School of Health Solutions; Tempe, Ariz.M.P.A., minor in Health Care Management (2010)
Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, Ill.M.B.A., minor in Human Resource Management (2009)
Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, Ill.B.S. in Technical Management (2007)
DeVry University; Addison, Ill. -
Kelsey Schwei, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
Health Care ManagementEmail: kelsey.schwei@waldorf.edu
Available online.
Education
Ph.D. in Biomedical & Health Informatics (2015)
University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wis.M.S. in Healthcare Informatics (2012)
University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wis.B.S. in Health Sciences (2010)
Texas A & M University; College Station, Texas -
Eric Steelman, D.H.Sc.
Graduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
Health Care ManagementEmail: eric.steelman@waldorf.edu
Phone: 336-287-1562
Available online.
Education
D.H.Sc. in Health Sciences
A.T. Still UniversityM.S. in Biology
University of Nebraska; KearneyM.P.H. in Public Health
A.T. Still UniversityB.S. in Biology
East Carolina University -
Deana Thomas, M.S.N., Ed.D.
Education
Ed.D. in Adult Education with focus on HRD/OD
North Carolina State UniversityM.S.N. in Geriatric Clinical Nurse Specialist
University North Carolina; GreensboroB.S.N.
University North Carolina; Greensboro
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Christopher Beiting, D.Phil. (Oxon.)
Library Tech & Adjunct Faculty
History, LibraryEmail: chris.beiting@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
M.A. in Organizational Leadership (in process)
Waldorf University; Forest City, IowaD.Phil. in Modern History (1997)
Exeter College, The University of Oxford; Oxford, EnglandM.A. in Medieval Studies (1990)
Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich.B.A. in History, minor in English (1986)
Kalamazoo College; Kalamazoo, Mich. -
Paul Edleman, Ph.D.
Education
Ph. D. in Political Science
Syracuse UniversityM.A. in Political Science
Syracuse UniversityM.A. in Communication Studies
University of KansasB.S. in Political Science
University of South Dakota -
Bruce Franklin, M.A.
Education
M.A. in History
Southeastern OK State UniversityB.A. in Social Studies & Spanish
Southeastern OK State UniversityB.S. in Business & Electronics
Southeastern OK State University -
Jonathan Klauke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
HistoryEmail: jonathan.klauke@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8321
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in History (2014)
Central Michigan UniversityM.A. in History (2010)
Central Michigan UniversityM.Sc. in Historical Studies (2010); with Distinction
University of StrathclydeB.S. in Physics and Astronomy, minor in History (2004)
Northern Arizona University -
Kevin Mason, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
HistoryEmail: kevin.mason@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8222
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Rural & Environmental History (2020)
Iowa State UniversityM.A. in Organizational Leadership (2016)
Waldorf UniversityM.A. in History (2013)
Wayland Baptist UniversityB.S. in Social & Behavioral Sciences (2011)
University of MaryA.A. (2009)
North Iowa Area Community College -
Jeffrey Pilz, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. & M.A. in History
University of MinnesotaB.S. in History, Social Science and Secondary Education
University of Wisconsin
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Dawn Ramaker, B.A.
Human Resources Manager
Human ResourcesEmail: humanresources@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8197
Available on campus.
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Dawn Ramaker, B.A.
Human Resources Manager
Human ResourcesEmail: humanresources@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8197
Available on campus.
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Jamie Gauthier, Ph.D., MSCJ, MBA, CHPP
Program Director of Homeland Security
Homeland SecurityEmail: jamie.gauthier@waldorf.edu
Phone: 800-292-1903
Available online.
Education
Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS)
Association of Certified Fraud Specialists (ACFS)Certified Homeland Protection Professional (CHPP)
National Sheriff's Association (NSA)Ph.D. Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
Liberty UniversityM.S.C.J. Leadership (2013)
Northeastern UniversityM.B.A. in Public Administration (2005)
Columbia Southern UniversityB.S.B.A. in Human Resource Management (2003); Cum Laude
Columbia Southern University -
Barry Goodson, M.S.
Adjunct Faculty
Homeland SecurityEmail: barry.goodson@waldorf.edu
Phone: 817-458-1539
Available online.
Education
B.B.A.
Texas Christian UniversityM.S. in Administration Justice & Security
Univ. of PhoenixUncompleted efforts:
30 hours toward a Psy.D.; Rocky Mountain Univ
30 hours toward a Ph.D.; Liberty Univ. -
Heather Holt, M.B.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of PhoenixB.S. in Human Services
Thomas EdisonA.A.S. in Disaster Preparedness
Community College of the Air Force -
Rynele Mardis, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Public Safety, specialization in Emergency Management
Capella UniversityM.S. in Strategic Intelligence
National Intelligence UniversityM.A. in Business & Organizational Security Management
Webster UniversityB.S. in Criminal Justice
University of Alabama at BirminghamCertificate in Cybersecurity: Managing Risk in the Information Age
Harvard UniversityCertificate in Emergency Management Institute's Professional Development Series
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Richard Rempo, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Homeland Security-Safety & Security
Wilmington UniversityB.S. in Criminal Justice
Columbia Southern University -
Chris Spoons, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration/Terrorism, Mediation and Peace
Walden UniversityM.P.A. in Public Policy and Administration/Homeland Security
Walden UniversityB.A. in Broadcast Communications
Illinois State UniversityB.A. in Russian Studies, French and German
Illinois State University -
Gregory Vecchi, Ph.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Homeland SecurityEmail: gregory.vecchi@waldorf.edu
Phone: 605-920-0229
Available online.
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Mark Clouse, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty: Spanish, Head Golf Coach
HumanitiesEmail: mark.clouse@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8212
Available on campus.
Education
M.A. in Teaching
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A. in Business Management
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.S. in Spanish
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn. -
Eric Franco, Ed.D.
Education
M.Ed. in History Ed & Instruction
Cardinal Stritch UniversityEd.D. in Educational Leadership
Edgewood CollegeB.S. in History/Secondary Education
Edgewood College -
Janet Lewis, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Education
Northern IllinoisB.S. in Education
University of Wisconsin -
Renae Littrell, M.Ed.
Education
M.Ed. Education Leadership
Lamar UniversityB.A. Exercise Science
Wichita State University -
Megan Rasmussen, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Fisheries Biology
Iowa State UniversityB.S. in Marine Biology
Texas A&M at University Galveston -
Stephanie Storby, M.A.
Education
M.A. in Special Education
Grand Canyon UniversityB.A. in Psychology & Human Services
Buena Vista University -
Ruth Tweto, M.Ed.
Education
M.Ed.
University of Alaska AnchorageB.A. in Elementary Education, minor in Physical Education
College of Saint Scholastica
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Julie Eischen
Technical Support Specialist
Institutional TechnologiesEmail: eischenj@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8150
Available online and on campus.
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Tammy Larson
Manager
Institutional TechnologiesEmail: larsont@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8151
Available online and on campus.
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Casey Zabel
Information Technology Support Analyst
Institutional TechnologiesEmail: casey.zabel@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8155
Available online and on campus.
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Sue Burrack, Ph.D.
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness & AssessmentEmail: sue.burrack@waldorf.edu
Phone: 563-419-3167
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
Iowa State UniversityM.A. in Education/Principalship
University of Northern IowaB.A. in English Education, minor in Business
University of Northern IowaEndorsements in Reading, Multi-occupations
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Tricia Baker, B.A.
Library Services & Operations Asst.
LibraryEmail: tricia.baker@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8109
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Art
Grand Valley State University -
Jodi Barkema, B.A.
Education
B.A. in Elementary Education
library media endorsement -
Sarah Beiting, M.L.I.S., M.S.
Education
M.S. in Business Management, concentrating on organizational management with coursework in finance, economics, international business, ethics and contract law, and workplace diversity (2011-2013)
Argosy University: Chicago, Ill.M.L.I.S. in Library Science, concentrating on academic librarianship with a specialty in technical services (2000-2002)
Wayne State University; Detroit, Mich.B.A. in History, minor in Theater /Communications (1980-1984)
Kalamazoo College: Kalamazoo, Mich. -
Christopher Beiting, D.Phil. (Oxon.)
Library Tech & Adjunct Faculty
History, LibraryEmail: chris.beiting@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
M.A. in Organizational Leadership (in process)
Waldorf University; Forest City, IowaD.Phil. in Modern History (1997)
Exeter College, The University of Oxford; Oxford, EnglandM.A. in Medieval Studies (1990)
Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo, Mich.B.A. in History, minor in English (1986)
Kalamazoo College; Kalamazoo, Mich.
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Tara Kingland, B.A.
Director of Marketing
MarketingEmail: tara.kingland@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8268
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Communications, emphasis in Graphic Design and Journalism; Summa Cum Laude (2015)
Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa
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Andrea Blanchard, M.A.
Department Chair, Assistant Professor
MathematicsEmail: andrea.blanchard@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8186
Available on campus.
Education
M.A. in Mathematics
University of Northern IowaB.A. in Mathematics, certificate in I/O Psychology
University of Northern IowaA.A. in Mathematics
North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) -
Levi Molenje, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
MathematicsEmail: levi.molenje@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8226
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics Education
Syracuse University; Syracuse, N.Y.M.Sc. in Mathematics
University of Nairobi; Nairobi, KenyaB.Ed. in Science
Kenyatta University; Nairobi, Kenya -
Sheana Mullen, M.Ed.
Education
M.S. in Traditional Mathematics Education
Troy UniversityB.A. in Comprehensive Mathematics Education
Troy University -
Shukhrat Usmanov, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Mathematics
North Dakota State University; Fargo, North DakotaPh.D., M.S. and B.S., in Mathematics
Tashkent State University; Uzbekistan
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Garrett Arensdorf, B.A.
Adjunct Director of Bands, Low Brass Studies, Jazz Music
MusicEmail: garrett.arensdorf@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Music Education (Instrumental Emphasis)-2020
Wartburg College; Waverly, Iowa
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Emilie Bertram, D.M.A.
Co-Department Chair, Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Professor
MusicEmail: emilie.bertram@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
D.M.A. in Choral Conducting & Literature
University of Colorado BoulderM.M. in Music Education
Ithaca CollegeB.M. in Secondary Vocal Music Education
Concordia CollegeEmilie Bertram serves as Director of Choral Activities, Music Department Co-Chair and Assistant Professor of Music at Waldorf University where she conducts the Waldorf University Choir, Schola Cantorum and teaches courses in conducting and choral methods.
Prior to her appointment at Waldorf, Dr. Bertram conducted various ensembles during her studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, including the TrebleChorus, University Choir and University Singers. She has taught in the public and private school systems in Minn., N.Y. and Calif., instructing general music, piano, voice and choral music. Dr. Bertram’s ensembles have enjoyed invited performances in San Francisco, Anaheim, Seattle, Vancouver, Ireland, New York City and were featured at the 2017 California ACDA State Convention. Dr. Bertram enjoys creating intergenerational, community-based music experiences and has collaborated with groups such as the ASTER Women’s Chamber Chorus, Nordkor Children’s Choir, North Iowa Choral Society and Austin Symphony Orchestra.
An active clinician and scholar, Dr. Bertram has presented various research and pedagogy topics at National Collegiate Choral Organization National Conference, Iowa Music Educators Association StateConference, California State Music Educators Conference, has led workshops on the collaborative pianist/choral conductor relationship, and is an adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association. Her research on “Utilizing the Principles of Storytelling to Create Engaging Concert Programs” was published as a featured article in the Choral Journal. She was also chosen as a contributing author to In Search of Inspiration: Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors, published in 2022. Dr. Bertram believes in employing ensemble pedagogy focused on active listening, technical skill development, musical nuance, the intentional fostering of intrinsic motivation and the building of community, resulting in communicative, authentic performance experiences. She aspires to positively impact the profession of choral music by cultivating a model of longevity and vitality for our art form.
Dr. Bertram holds degrees from the University of Colorado Boulder (D.M.A., Choral Conducting and Literature), Ithaca College (M.M., Music Education) and Concordia College (B.M., Secondary Vocal Music Education). She has been privileged to study with conductors René Clausen, Janet Galván, Ann Howard Jones, Gregory Gentry, Elizabeth Swanson, Gary Lewis, Joan Conlon, Sharon Hansen and Richard Bjella. She has sung as a member of numerous performing ensembles, including the Concordia Choir, University of Colorado Boulder University Singers, and The Choral Project (San Jose, Calif.).
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Claire Boyken
Administrative Assistant
MusicEmail: claire.boyken@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8278
Available on campus.
Education
Business Administration
College De Comptabilite De Gestion et D'Informatique
C.P.C.
Certified Professional CoderA.A.P.C.
Linguistics:
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Jackie Burk, M.M.
Adjunct Faculty of Music Education, Collaborative Pianist
MusicPhone: 641-585-8492
Available on campus.
Education
Ma.M.Ed.
University of Northern IowaB.M.E. in Music Education
University of Northern IowaJackie Burk graduated with Bachelor and Master of Music Education degrees with emphasis in Piano and Organ from the University of Northern Iowa. She taught music education in the public schools for 36 years until taking early retirement in 2014. She directed numerous plays and musicals, and prepared hundreds of students for state show choir, solo, small ensemble and large group contests. She has been an approved adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association for 30 years and is the past Iowa All State Chorus chair. She has been the Chorus Director at Iowa Girls State for 41 years. She is the past president of the Iowa Music Educators Association and has been active in the Iowa Choral Directors Association at the local, district and state level her entire career. She is currently adjunct professor/collaborative pianist at Waldorf University and NIACC. She is organist, chancel choir and bell choir director at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond, tour representative for Good News Tour and Travel and has been a substitute teacher, All State choral consultant and piano accompanist for area schools. She served on the 75th Anniversary Committee Iowa All State and the 75th Anniversary Committee Iowa ALA Girls State, was the President of the Board of Directors at Belmond-Klemme Community School District and was County President for the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the 2010 VFW Iowa Teacher of the Year, 2010 Outstanding Religious Leader for Belmond, 2010 ISEA Excellence in Education nominee and 2016 American Legion Service to Education recipient. She is married to her husband Tom. Together they have three grown sons and eight grandchildren.
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Scott Courtney, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. (2014)
University of Hawai‘i; Manoa, Honolulu, HawaiiPh.D. in Music Education
M.M.Ed (1998)
The Boston Conservatory; Boston, Mass.B.A. (1994)
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Mark Dorr, M.A.
Adjunct Faculty of Percussion
MusicEmail: mark.dorr@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8278
Available on campus.
Education
D.M.A. in Percussion Performance & Pedagogy
University of Iowa (ABD)M.A. in Percussion Performance & Pedagogy
University of IowaB.M. in Music Education (Instrumental Music, K-12)
Iowa State UniversityMark Dorr teaches applied percussion lessons, percussion skills classes for music education majors and conducts the Percussion Ensemble at Waldorf University. He is active as a professional percussionist and guest conductor as well as a band/percussion clinician and adjudicator throughout North America. He is Principal Percussionist and the Personnel/Operations Manager with the Des Moines Metro Opera Orchestra and also performs frequently as a percussionist with Orchestra Iowa.
Mark has played as a local musician in over a dozen touring Broadway shows including Wicked and West Side Story. He has also performed with such artists and groups as Dave Brubeck, Harry Connick Jr., Doc Severinsen, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Wicked Divas, the Fifth Dimension, Heartland of America Air Force Band, The New Sousa Band and Mannheim Steamroller, in addition to the American and Joffrey Ballet Companies. Mark has served as chair of both the Percussive Arts Society’s (PAS) International Composition Contest Committee and the College Affairs Committee with the Iowa Bandmasters Association. He has also been a member of the PAS Education Committee as well as serving as a volunteer field logistics coordinator for Bands of America national marching competitions.Mark has presented performance/education clinics at the Percussive Arts Society International Conventions for timpani, concert percussion and drum set. He has been awarded the University of California-Berkeley Medal of Honor for Distinguished Musical Performance during its International Music Festival as well as the national “Outstanding Chapter President of the Year Award” in recognition of his service to the Percussive Arts Society.
Mark collects percussion related instruments from all over the world and frequently incorporates these into his performing as well as in clinics and masterclasses.
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Ericka Forsberg, M.A.
Education
M.Mus. in Vocal Performance (2005); With Distinction
DePaul University; Chicago, Ill.B.Mus. in Vocal Performance (2001)
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Melissa Phillips, M.Ed.
Coordinator of Keyboard Studies, Faculty of Piano, Collaborative Pianist
MusicEmail: melissa.phillips@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8494
Available on campus.
Education
M.Ed.
Waldorf UniversityB.M.Ed. with piano emphasis
Wartburg CollegeMelissa serves as Instructor of Music: Keyboard Coordinator and Waldorf Community Artist Series Coordinator. As Instructor of Music, she teaches applied piano lessons and group piano classes as well as Aural Skills and other piano courses. Additionally, she works as Collaborative Pianist for the Waldorf University Choir, Schola Cantorum, recitals and vocal lessons. In her role as Waldorf Community Artist Series Coordinator, she oversees the planning and implementation of each WCAS season.
Prior to her work at Waldorf University, Melissa taught the comprehensive Yamaha Music Education method at Children’s Yamaha Music School in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. In addition, at the Yamaha Corporation in Buena Park Calif., she led seminars training beginning Yamaha teachers the curriculum and techniques. She contributed articles for Yamaha publications providing teaching helps and insights for all Yamaha teachers throughout the United States. Melissa has stayed connected with Yamaha by serving as a Yamaha Music Education Specialist.
Throughout her teaching career, Melissa has maintained her own piano studio teaching piano students of all ages. Her students participate in area festivals, recitals, district competitions and state competitions. She is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association and the Iowa Music Teachers Association where she serves on the state repertoire committee. She is also the coordinator for the local IMTA piano festival held at Waldorf University each January. In addition, Melissa began the first MTNA Collegiate Chapter at Waldorf where student members benefit from educational programming designed to further their future music vocations.
Melissa holds a Master of Education degree from Waldorf University and a Bachelor of Music Education degree with piano emphasis from Wartburg College. During her undergraduate studies, she was privileged to serve as the principal accompanist for the choir and accompanied many colleagues for their degree recitals.
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Dawn Rutt, B.A.
Adjunct Faculty of Music Education & Woodwinds
MusicEmail: rutt.dawn@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
B.A.
Upper Iowa UniversityDawn Rutt came to Waldorf University in 2016 as an adjunct professor. Mrs. Rutt’s teaching duties at Waldorf have included Applied Instrumental Music Studies for French horn, flute, clarinet and alto saxophone. She also teaches some education classes such as Woodwind Methods, Brass Methods and Methods of Performances.
Mrs. Rutt continues to teach at Forest City Community Schools in a part-time capacity, teaching middle school instrumental music lessons, including, assisting high school students in preparation for the High School All State Music Festival, High School State Solo and Ensemble Contest, and Honor Band Festivals.
Dawn Rutt is the French horn advisor for the 2023 Iowa Ambassadors of Music tour to Europe; Band and Choir performances in London, England; Paris France; Crans-Montana, Switzerland; Salzburg, Austria and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.
Mrs. Rutt taught full-time Middle School Instrumental Music at Forest City Community Schools from 1999-2014. During her time at Forest City Schools, she developed the Middle School Marching Band, 7 & 8 Grade Jazz Band, 6 Grade Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, Brass Choir and Woodwind Choir. Many of her students were selected to participate in the various honor bands and yearly, 8 Grade Students were selected to the honor of participating in the All Iowa 8 Grade Honor Band.
Dawn Rutt serves as a certified adjudicator for the Iowa High School Music Association; adjudicating at the high school and middle school level for concert band clinics and solo & ensemble contests.
Mrs. Rutt is a member of the Iowa Bandmasters Association, North Iowa Bandmasters Association and NAfME/Iowa Music Education Association.
Other schools Mrs. Rutt has served are Charles City Community Schools, Fort Madison Community Schools, Marquette Schools, Central Lee Community Schools and Southeast Warren Community Schools.
Each summer, Mrs. Rutt enjoys participating in the Clear Lake Municipal Band and the Forest City Municipal Band.
Mrs. Rutt has a B.A. in Music Education from Upper Iowa University and graduate studies from University of Iowa.
Dawn lives in Forest City with her husband, David. Daughter Leighanna lives in Forest City and daughter Laura (Andy) and grandson, Kevin lives in Johnston, Iowa.
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Melissa Shallberg, M.Mu.Ed.
Education
M.Mu.Ed. in Choral Pedagogy; Phi Beta Kappa
University of KansasB.Mu.Ed. in K-12 Vocal/Choral Music Education; Sigma Alpha Iota
Iowa State UniversityMajors in Vocal/Choral Music Education & Biology
Luther College -
Glen Wegge, Ph.D.
Co-Department Chair, Associate Professor
MusicEmail: weggeg@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8181
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Music Theory (1999)
Indiana UniversityMasters in Composition
Ithaca CollegeUndergraduate degree in Saxophone Performance
Western Connecticut State University
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Carole Collins, M.S.N., Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Education Policy & Leadership
University of Maryland; College ParkM.S.N.in Community Health Nursing
University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio, TexasB.S. in Nursing
Georgetown University; Washington, D.C. -
Cherry Karl, M.S.N., Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Education, curriculum Theory & Development
University of Maryland; College Park, Md.M.A. in Education, Instructional Development
University of Maryland; Baltimore Couny, Md.M.S.N. in Gerontology & Rehabilitation
George Mason University; Fairfax, Va.B.S.N.
George Mason University; Fairfax, Va.S.R.N. Diploma
King George Hospital; Ilford, Essex, England -
Jean Loes, M.S., B.S.N., R.N.
Education
M.S. in Nursing (2004); Sigma Theta Tau
Winona State UniversityB.S.N. (1998); Sigma Theta Tau
University of Iowa (1998)A.D. in Nursing (1982)
North Iowa Area Community College -
Tara Nichols, D.N.P.
Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
NursingEmail: tara.nichols@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8891
Available online.
Education
D.N.P. Health Innovation and Leadership, Concentration: Healthcare Design certificate (2020); Magna cum laude
University of MinnesotaM.S. Adult-Gerontology (Acute & Critical Care), Concentration: Education-Teaching certification (2010); Cum Laude and B.S.N. (1994); Cum Laude
University of MichiganA.D.N. (1990)
Highland Park Community CollegeB.A. in Psychology (1987)
Oakland University
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Phil Durio
Education
BAS Organizational Behavior
Waldorf University -
Tony O'Hara
Outreach Representative
OutreachEmail: tony.ohara@waldorf.edu
Phone: (877) 267-2157 ext 7852
Available online.
Education
BS Business Administration
University of Missouri -
Kevin Richardson, M.P.A.
Outreach Representative
OutreachEmail: kevin.richardson@waldorf.edu
Phone: (877) 267-2157 ext 7810
Available online.
Education
M.P.A. Master of Public Administration
Park University -
Ron Spradling, MS
Director of Outreach
OutreachEmail: ron.spradling@waldorf.edu
Phone: (877) 267-2157 ext 7822
Available online.
Education
MS Management
University of Management and TechnologyMS Human Resource Management
University of Arizona Global Campus
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Rasika Mohottige, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
PhysicsEmail: rasika.mohottige@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8229
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Physics (2018)
University of North Dakota; Grand Forks, N.D.M.Phil. in Physics (2012)
Open University of Sri LankaB.S. in Physics (2006)
Open University of Sri Lanka -
David Riese, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Geology (2014)
Indiana UniversityM.S. in Geology (2011)
University of KansasB.S. in Geology (2007); Magna Cum Laude
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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Aneeq Ahmad, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. and M.S. in Psychology
University of Wisconsin; Madison, Wis.M.Sc. in Psychology
Government College University of Pakistan -
Natalie Alsop, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
PsychologyEmail: alsopn@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8483
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Child Psychology
Southern Illinois UniversityB.A.
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Freda Barnett-Braddock, Ed.D.
Graduate Program Director, Adjunct Faculty
PsychologyEmail: freda.braddock@waldorf.edu
Phone: 662-587-0210
Available online.
Education
Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction
Liberty UniversityM.S. in Educational Leadership (Administration)
Walden UniversityM.S. in Psychology
Walden UniversityB.S in Education
Blue Mountain College -
Nick Benesh, Ph.D.
Online Program Director, Associate Professor
PsychologyEmail: nick.benesh@waldorf.edu
Available online and on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Psychology, minor in Cognitive
University of MemphisM.S. in Psychology
University of MemphisB.S. in Psychology
University of Wisconsin; River Falls -
Elaine Bossard, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Psychology
University of IowaB.S. in Psychology & Sociology
University of Iowa -
Joni Caldwell, Ph.D
Education
Ph.D. in Psychology/Literature
University of DallasM.A. in Psychology/Literature
University of DallasB.A. in Literature/Psychology
University of Dallas -
Autumn Cartagena, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Psychology
Iowa State UniversityB.S. in Psychology
Iowa State University -
Jacey Coy, Psy.D. & LMFT
Education
Psy.D. in Couple & Family Therapy (2013)
Alliant International University, COAMFTE Accredited
M.A. in Couple & Family Therapy (2010)
Alliant International University, COAMFTE Accredited
M.A. in Communication Studies (2007)
Texas State University
B.A. in Communication Studies, Minor in Sociology (2005)
Texas State University -
Michelle Garland, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D in Education with emphasis in Multicultural Education and International Curriculum Studies
Iowa State University (2010)
M.S.E. in Curriculum and Teaching Management
Drake University (2004)
B.S. in Elementary Education and minor in Communication and Theatre Arts
University of Northern Iowa (1996) -
Vickie Hayes, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Psychology
Alabama A&MB.S. in Psychology
Athens State University -
Shana Helmholdt, Psy.D.
Education
Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (1996)
IL School of Professional Psychology; Chicago, Ill.M.A. in General Psychology (1990)
Georgia Southern University; Statesboro, Ga.M.B.A. (2004)
Keller Graduate School of Management; Chicago, Ill.B.A. in Psychology (1988)
Hope College; Holland, Mich. -
Callie Morrow, M.S.
Education
B.A. in Political Science, minor in Sociology
Iowa State UniversityM.S. in Human Services
Capella University -
Aaron Norton, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Social Psychology
University of California; Davis, Calif.M.A. in Psychology
University of California; Davis, Calif.B.A. in Psychology
St. Mary's College of Maryland -
Kevin Sweers, Psy.D.
Education
M.S. in Counseling Studies
Capella UniversityB.A. in Banking & Finance
Buena Vista University -
Michelle Wright, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology
DePaul University
M.S. in General Psychology
Auburn University Montgomery
B.S. in Psychology
University of Central Florida
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Darrell Barbour, M.A.
University Registrar and Chief Regulatory Officer
RegistrarEmail: darrell.barbour@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8138
Available online and on campus.
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Amber Goodman, M.B.A.
Assistant Registrar
RegistrarEmail: amber.goodman@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8139
Available on campus.
Education
M.B.A.
Ohio University; Athens, Ohio
B.S. in Art
University of Oregon; Eugene, Ore. -
Karen Hehman, M.B.A.
Education
M.S. Counseling & Human Development
Troy State UniversityM.B.A.
Columbia Southern UniversityB.S. in Education & Rehabilitation Services
Auburn University -
Tammy McComb
Assistant Registrar for Online Programs
RegistrarEmail: tammy.mccomb@waldorf.edu
Phone: 877-267-2157
Available online.
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Scott Pitcher, B.S.
Senior Associate Registrar
RegistrarEmail: pitchers@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8117
Available on campus.
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Mike Heitkamp, M.B.A.
Vice President of Residential Enrollment & Head Men’s DI Hockey Coach
Admissions Office - Residential, Residential EnrollmentEmail: mike.heitkamp@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8695
Available on campus.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Mary; Bismarck, N.D.B.S. in Management
University of Mary; Bismarck, N.D.
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Kristin Wempen, M.S.Ed.
Director of AAC, Director of Retention
Academic Achievement Center, RetentionEmail: kristin.wempen@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8211
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.S. in School Guidance & Counseling
Buena Vista UniversityB.A. in Health Promotion
University of Northern Iowa
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Michelle Garland, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D in Education with emphasis in Multicultural Education and International Curriculum Studies
Iowa State University (2010)
M.S.E. in Curriculum and Teaching Management
Drake University (2004)
B.S. in Elementary Education and minor in Communication and Theatre Arts
University of Northern Iowa (1996) -
Barry Smart, M.Ed.
Education
Ed.D. in Developmental Education (in progress)
Sam Houston State UniversityM.Ed. in Secondary Education
University of West AlabamaBachelor's degree
University of Alabama
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Chase Bennett, B.A.
Director of International Student Services
Student LifeEmail: chase.bennett1@waldorf.edu
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Business, emphasis in Banking & Finance and Administration
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Nicolas Determann, M.S., M.H.C.
Education
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2020); graduation with distinction
Capella University; Minneapolis, Minn.B.A. in Family Services, minor in women's studies with a conflict resolution certificate (2008)
University of Northern Iowa; Cedar Falls, Iowa -
Megan Gabriell, M.P.A.
Director of International Student Services
Student LifeEmail: megan.gabriell@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8490
Available on campus.
Education
M.P.A. with an emphasis in Financial Resources
Drake UniversityB.A. in English
Drake UniversityCertificate in Mandarin Chinese
Ludong University -
Sharese Hall, M.S.
Director of Residence Life, First-Year Experience Coordinator
Student LifeEmail: sharese.hall@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8727
Available on campus.
Education
M.S. in Higher Education
Kaplan UniversityB.A. in Communications
College of Mount Saint Vincent -
Mary Mathiasen, B.A., R.N.
Director of Student Health Services, Nurse, Adjunct Faculty
Student LifeEmail: mathiasem@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8157
Available on campus.
Education
B.A. in Nursing
Luther College -
Anna Moklestad
Administrative Coordinator
Student LifeEmail: moklestam@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8160
Available on campus.
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Jason Ramaker, M.Ed.
Education
M.Ed. in Counseling & Human Relations
Northern Arizona UniversityB.S. in Speech Communications
University of Wisconsin; River Falls
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Robert Aufrance, Ph.D.
Professor of Theatre, Director of Theatre, Assistant Dean of Fine Arts
TheatreEmail: aufrancer@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8288
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Theatre History, Criticism and Playwriting
University of Missouri; ColumbiaM.A. in Theatre History and Criticism
Kent State UniversityB.A. in Theatre/Speech Education and History Education
University of Findlay; Findlay, Ohio -
Marla Britton-Johnson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
TheatreEmail: marla.britton.johnso@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8287
Available on campus.
Education
Ph.D. in Theatre
Texas Tech UniversityM.A. in Theatre, Dramatic Literature
Western Washington UniversityB.A. in Theatre & Music
Rocky Mountain College -
Ryan Johnson, Ph.D.
Education
Ph.D. in Fine Arts Theatre, concentrations Acting/Direction & History/Theory/Criticism (2017)
Texas Tech UniversityM.F.A. in Fine Arts Theatre, concentration Acting/Directing (2005)
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A. in Journalism (2002)
Ball State University
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Kristi White, M.A.
Director, Adjunct Faculty
Writing CenterEmail: kristi.white@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8676
Available online and on campus.
Education
M.A. in English Literature (2010)
Minnesota State University; Mankato, Minn.B.A. in English, minor in Humanities (2007); Magna Cum Laude
Waldorf College; Forest City, Iowa
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