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2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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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:

Tanesha Morgan, Lecturer of Accounting/External Partner Operations (2024)

B.S., M.B.A. Southeastern Louisiana University; M.Ed. American College of Education; M.S. University of Saint Francis;  Ph.D. Southern University

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. M.B.A. 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

Amanda Reiling-Pasket, Assistant Professor of Marketing (2025)

B.A., M.B.A. Upper Iowa University

Richard Patrick, Professor of Business (2009)

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

Emil Suder, Assistant Professor of Business (2025)

B.A. Davis and Elkins College; M.B.A. University of Phoenix; Ed.D. American International Theism University; Ph.D. Esoteric Interfaith Theological Seminary

Andres Department of Education

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CHAIR:

Alex Hansen, Assistant Professor of Education (2022)

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

FACULTY:

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.A.T. 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 Excellence in Experiential Learning (ExcEL Honors Program)

CHAIR:

Miriam Skrade, Director of Honors and Experiential Learning (2024)

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

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:

Jeffrey Butikofer, Professor of Chemistry (2005)

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

Joshua Case, Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2024)

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

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

B.S., Ph.D. University of Iowa

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

Erik Olson, Professor of Chemistry (1994)

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

Paul Skrade, Associate Professor of Biology (2015) and Delano Professor of Science

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, Master of Business Administration Program Director and Assistant Professor of Business (2014)

B.A. Luther College; M.S. Western Illinois University; Ed.D. Grand Canyon 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, Associate 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:

Scotti Hagensick, Lecturer of Counseling (2025)

B.A., 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)

Scott Figdore, Professor of Science (1992-2024)

University Administration and Staff

University Administration

Kathy Franken, President and Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Billie Cowley, Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)/Chief Academic Officer (CAO)

Vice President, Residential Campus Admissions and Student Life

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

Nancy Betz

Mary Cheddie

Peter Clemens

William R. Cook

Josem Diaz

John R. Falb

Steve Harms

Angie Joseph

Dr. Margaret Lawson

Scott Lebin

Jeremy Masterson

Dennis Murdock

Mike Prochaska

Brian Sims

David Vaudt 

Neil Wilkinson

La’Mont Williams