Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Directory



FACULTY

Department of Accounting, Agriculture Business and Finance

CHAIR:

Blair Seim, Associate Professor of Accounting (2016) 

B.A., M.Acc University of Northern Iowa; C.P.A. State of Iowa

FACULTY:

Mariea Schnor, Associate Professor of Accounting (2017)

B.S., M.B.A. Upper Iowa University; C.P.A.

Tanner Thompson, Lecturer of Finance and Economics (2023)

B.S., MBA Upper Iowa University

Department of Business, Management, and Marketing

CHAIR:

Steven Smith, Associate Professor of Business (2007)

B.A. Mount Senario College; M.S. Cardinal Stritch University; Ph.D. Bellevue University

FACULTY:

William King, Lecturer of Business (2022)

B.S. Upper Iowa University; M.B.A. Upper Iowa University

Christopher Kragnes, Associate Professor of Business (2010)

B.A. Baker University, M.B.A., J.D., Drake University

Richard Patrick, Professor of Business (2009)

B.A. Simpson College; M.S. Purdue University; Ph.D. University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Andres Department of Education

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Billie Cowley, Dean of Academic and Educational Affairs and Professor of Education (2008)

B.A., M.Ed. Upper Iowa University; Ed.D. University of Northern Iowa

CHAIR:

Alex Hansen, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)

B.A. Upper Iowa University; M.A. Viterbo University

FACULTY:

Teresa Freking, Associate Professor of Education (2022)

B.S., M.A. University of Iowa; Ed.S. Eastern Illinois University; Ed.D. Illinois State University; M.S. Western Illinois University

Michael Hagensick, Assistant Professor of Education (2024)

B.A. University of Northern Iowa; M.A. Morningside College

Staci Kinzebach, Assistant Professor of Education (2024)

B.A. University of Northern Iowa; M.A. Viterbo University; Ed.D. University of Northern Iowa

Gina Kuker, Professor of Education (2001)

B.A. Concordia College; M.Ed. University of North Texas; Ed.D. University of Northern Iowa

Amy Updegraff, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)

B.A. Luther College; M.Ed. Iowa State University

Department of Humanities and Social Science

CHAIR:

John Grummel, Master of Public Administration Program Director and Professor of Political Science (2008)

B.A. San Jose State University; M.A.T. College of Notre Dame; M.A. San Francisco State University; Ph.D. Kent State University

FACULTY:

Sarah Brincks, Lecturer in English (2024)

B.A. Wartburg College; M.Ed. Morningside College

NiCole Dennler, Assistant Professor of Communications (2014)

B.A. Wartburg College; M.S. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Shilpashri Karbhari, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (2021)

B.A. St. Xavier’s College; M.A. Texas Women’s University; Ph.D. Texas Women’s University

Charles Nick Serra, Professor of English (1999)

B.A. University of Notre Dame; M.A. Drake University; Ph.D. Binghamton University

Department of General Education

CHAIR:

Jeffrey Butikofer, Professor of Chemistry (2005)

B.S. Upper Iowa University; Ph.D. University of Wyoming

Department of Nursing

INTERIM CHAIR:

Sheila Crook-Lockwood, Interim Director of Nursing (2013)

B.S.N. Coe College; M.S.N. University of Phoenix

Department of Psychology and Human Services

CHAIR:

Shelby Kaura, Associate Professor of Human Services (2007)

B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Iowa State University

FACULTY:

Giovanni Demezier, Lecturer of Psychology (2024)

B.A. Florida Atlantic University; M.S. Capella University; Ph.D. Regent University

Department of Science and Mathematics

CHAIR:

Sara Sheeley, Professor of Biology (2010)

B.S. University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. University of Iowa

FACULTY:

Joshua Case, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2024)

PhD., M.S.T., M.A. 

Daniel (DJ) Hennager, Assistant Professor of Biology (2024)

B.A. University of Maine Farmington; M.S.T., M.A. University of Maine; Ph.D. West Virginia University

Angela Leete, Associate Professor of Exercise Science (2006)

B.S. Iowa State University; M.S. Emporia State University

Rachel Majewski, Professor of Exercise Science (2009)

B.A. Coe College; M.S., Ed.D. University of Northern Iowa

Cheryl Northrop, Lecturer of Mathematics (1991)

B.S., M.Ed Upper Iowa University

Erik Olson, Professor of Chemistry (1994)

B.A. Juniata College; Ph.D. Dartmouth College

Paul Skrade, Associate Professor of Biology (2015)

B.A. Luther College, Ms., Ph.D., Iowa State University

Jennifer Stoffel, Professor of Biology/Robert L. Fox Endowed Chair of Science (2009)

B.S. Loras College; M.S., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison

Brad Wymer, Lecturer for Biology and Education (2024)

B.A., M.A. University of Northern Iowa

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

CHAIR:

Rebecca Wissmiller, Masters of Business Administration Program Director and Lecturer of Business (2014)

B.A. Luther College; M.S. Western Illinois University

Master of Education (MEd)

DIRECTOR:

Susan Massey, Professor of Education (2018)

B.S. University of Illinois; M.Ed. Millersville University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. University of Virginia

Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA)

DIRECTOR:

Melissa Reed, Assistant Professor (2024)

M.B.A. Upper Iowa University; M.S.W., B.S.W., University of Iowa; D.H.A. Walden University

Master of Arts in Psychology (MAP)

DIRECTOR:

Hillary Wehe, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2021)

B.S. St. Ambrose University; M.S. Colorado State University; Ph.D. Colorado State University

FACULTY:

Patrick Ramirez, Lecturer in Psychology (2024)

B.A., M.S., Ph.D. University of Texas

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

DIRECTOR:

John Grummel, Associate Professor of Political Science (2008)

B.A. San Jose State University; M.A.T. College of Notre Dame; M.A. San Francisco State University; Ph.D. Kent State University

Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)

DIRECTOR:

Panagiotis (Panos) Markopoulos, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2019)

B.A. Western Kentucky University; M.A. National & Capodistrian University; M.A. Eastern Kentucky University; Ph.D. University of New Orleans

FACULTY:

Andrew Eisenman, Lecturer of Counseling (2023)

B.A. Wartburg College; M.A. University of Northern Iowa

Kathleen Jones-Trebatoski, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2022)

B.S. University of Wisconsin; M.A., Ph.D. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Kimberly King, Assistant Professor of Counseling (2016)

B.A., M.A. University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D. University of Iowa

Emeritus Faculty

Maureen Busta, Professor of Mathematics (1994-2017)

James Janecke, Delano Professor of Science, Professor of Mathematics and Physics (1966-1997)

Janet Kehe, Professor of Education (1997-2017)

Rick Klann, Delano Professor of Science (1989-2017)

Don McComb, Professor of Graphic Design (2000-2020)

Katherine (Kata) McCarville, Professor of Geosciences (2005-2023)

Douglas McReynolds, Bissell Professor of English (1980-2021)

Gail Moorman Behrens, Professor of Education and Dean of the Andres School of Education (1995-2020)

Cynthia Waters, Professor of Education (2002-2017)

University Administration and Staff

University Administration

Kathy Franken, President and Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Doug Binsfeld, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Ty Davis, Vice President for Residential Admissions and Retention

Tim Guyer, Executive Director of Human Resources

Rick Hartzell,  Vice President for Athletics

Dawn Novak, Vice President for Marketing and Enrollment Management

Jen Webb, Vice President for Distance Education

Ashley Gredys, Vice President for External Affairs

Holly Wolff, Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees

Board Of Trustees

Emeritus Trustees

Barry Smith

Honorary Trustees

Lowell Tiedt

Board of Trustees

Richard Andres

Dr. Margaret Lawson

Nancy Betz

Scott Lebin

Mary Cheddie

Peter Clemens

Laverne McCoy

William R. Cook

Dennis Murdock

Josem Diaz

Mike Prochaska

John R. Falb

Brian Sims

Steve Harms

Angie Joseph

David Vaudt 

Neil Wilkinson