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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, IowaKristin 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-
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
Jennifer Edwards, B.A.
Administrative Assistant
Academic AffairsEmail: edwardsj@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8134
Available on campus.
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-
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 CollegeSeverin 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-
Gina Fulcher, M.Ed.
Education
M.Ed. in Art Education
Columbus State UniversityB.F.A. in Art/Art Education
University of GeorgiaKeely 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-
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, UtahDavid 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 LaudeValerie 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 NorthridgeEric 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.-
Teri Lunning
Bookstore Associate
BookstoreEmail: teri.lunning@waldorf.edu
Phone: 641-585-8398
Available online and on campus.
Beverly Retland
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 UniversityAshley 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 CollegeBari 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 CollegeJimmie 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. ThomasDenny 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 CollegeAngela 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, OhioDawn 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 CollegeJoanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NEC. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; KnoxvilleRussell 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 UniversityLori 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 AeronauticsTodd 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 FloridaJohn 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 UniversityBob 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 CollegeLauren 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.-
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 UniversityAshley 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 CollegeBari 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 CollegeJimmie 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. ThomasDenny 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 CollegeAngela 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, OhioDawn 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 CollegeJoanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NEC. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; KnoxvilleRussell 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 UniversityLori 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 AeronauticsTodd 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 FloridaJohn 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 UniversityBob 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 CollegeLauren 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.-
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 UniversityRichard 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 UniversityAshley 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 CollegeBari 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 CollegeJimmie 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. ThomasDenny 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 CollegeAngela 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, OhioDaisy 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. ThomasDawn 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 CollegeJoanna Lin, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Education
M.B.A.
University of Nebraska; Omaha, NEB.S. in Accounting
Wayne State College; Wayne, NEC. Elizabeth Littell Courson, J.D.
Education
J.D. (2002)
Cumberland School of Law, Samford UniversityB.A. (1999)
University of Tennessee; KnoxvilleRussell 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 UniversityLori 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 AeronauticsTodd 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 FloridaSara 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, IowaJohn 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 UniversityBob 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 CollegeLauren 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.-
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-
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.-
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, IowaMark 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 WorthTiffany 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 CollegeCarlos 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 CollegeBetsy 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 UniversityHeather 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-
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-
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 MississippiKorey 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 UniversityJoe 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-
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 FloridaErik 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
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 UniversityAdam 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, IowaChristian 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 UniversityGary 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.-
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 UniversityJared Gill, D.B.A.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration
Columbia Southern UniversityClifton 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 UniversityDebbie 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 UniversityJohn Nord, M.S.
Education
M.S. in Information Systems Security (2006)
Colorado Technical UniversityB.S. in Computer Information Systems (2004)
Strayer UniversityBerry 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-
Skyler Ahrens, M.A.
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