Dec 03, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College Personnel



President’s Cabinet

Darrel D. Colson, President
Brian R. Ernsting, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Daniel R. Kittle, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Scott C. Leisinger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Richard Seggerman, Vice President for Finance and Adminstration
Edith J. Waldstein, Vice President for Enrollment Management


Faculty

Ann R. Arns (1999)
Lecturer in Physical Education; B.S., 1985, Drake University; M.A., 1992, University of Northern Iowa.

Cynthia M. H. Bane (2003)
Professor of Psychology; B.A., 1991, Luther College; M.A., 1993, Ph.D., 1997, Miami University.

Michael D. Bechtel (2013)
Assistant Professor of Science Education; B.A., 1994, Wartburg College; M.Ed., 2007, University of Wisconsin; Ed.D., 2012, Edgewood College.

Joy L. Becker (2011)
Associate Professor of Mathematics; B.A., 1997, Wartburg College; M.S., 1999, Iowa State University;  Ph.D., 2002, Iowa State University.

Allan B. Bernard (2013)
Assistant Professor of Business Administration; B.A., 1987, University of Minnesota; M.B.A., 2004, Metropolitan State University.

Bret L. Billet (1990)
Professor of Political Science; B.S., 1984, Manchester College; M.A., 1986, Ph.D., 1989, Miami University.

Brian J. Birgen (2001)
Professor of Mathematics; B.A., 1991, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., 1997, University of Michigan.

Mariah H. Birgen (1997)
Professor of Mathematics; B.S., 1991, University of California; Ph.D., 1997, University of Michigan.

Daniel W. Black (1993)
Professor of Physical and Engineering Science, Gary & Donna Hoover Distinguished Professorship in Engineering Science; B.S., 1986, M.S., 1990, Ph.D., 1993, Iowa State University.

Karen E. Black (1993)
Professor of Music, College Organist; Rudi Inselmann Endowed Professorship in Organ; B.M., 1984, St. Olaf College; M.M., 1986, Indiana University School of Music; D.M., 1994, Indiana University.

Bonita R. Bock (1991)
Lecturer in Religion, Director of Wartburg West; B.A., 1975, Luther College; M.Div., 1980, Luther Northwestern Seminary.

Thomas K. Boerigter (2001)
Professor of Spanish; B.A., 1982, Hope College; M.A., 1997, Ph.D., 2000, Indiana University-Bloomington.

Joyce E. Boss (1995)
Professor of English; B.A., 1982, San Diego State University; M.A., 1991, Ph.D., 1995, University of California, Los Angeles.

Benjamin D. Bousquet (2004)
Associate Professor of Physics; B.S., 1999, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 2003, University of Minnesota.

Rev. Ramona Bouzard (1994)
Dean of the Chapel; Herbert and Cora Moehlmann Chaplaincy Chair; B.A., 1976, University of Texas at Austin; M.Div., 1980, Luther Theological Seminary.

Rev. Walter C. Bouzard (1994)
Professor of Religion; B.A., 1976, University of Texas at Austin; M.Div., 1980, M.Th., 1988, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1996, Princeton Theological Seminary.

Josef M. Breutzmann (1981)
Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics; B.S., 1976, M.S., 1977, M.S., 1981, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ph.D., 1996, Iowa State University.

Clifford W. Brockman (2006)
Associate Professor of Communication Arts; B.A., 1975, Iowa State University; M.A., 2005, University of Iowa.

Curtis T. Brundy (2013)
College Librarian and Director of the Vogel Library; B.S., 1995, University of Nevada; M.L.S., 2009, University of North Texas.

Douglas Brusich (2015)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., 2010, St. Ambrose University.

Rachel E. Clark (2011)
Assistant Professor of English; B.A., 2002, The Ohio State University; M.A., 2005, The Ohio State University; Ph.D., 2011, The Ohio State University.

Darrel D. Colson (2009)
President; B.A., 1977, Louisiana State University; M.A., 1981, Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., 1987, Vanderbilt University.

Justin D. Crouse (2012)
Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.A., 2008, Wartburg College; M.B.A., 2012, Iowa State University.

Christine A. DeVries (2007)
Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.A., 2000, Luther College; Ph.D., 2007, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Denis P. Drolet (1992)
Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.A., 1983, Augustana College (Ill.); Ph.D., 1991, State University of New York at Binghamton.

Shawn M. Ellerbroek (2004)
Associate Professor of Chemistry/Biochemistry, Otto Endowed Professorship in Chemistry; B.A., 1995, University of Iowa; Ph.D., 2000, Northwestern University.

Brian R. Ernsting (2014)
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty; B.S., 1988, University of Michigan; Ph.D., 1993, University of MIchigan.

Andrea N. Eslick (2012)
Assistant Professor of Psychology; B.S., 2006, Iowa State University; M.A., 2009, Duke University; Ph.D., 2011, Duke University.

LeAnn E. Faidley (2011)
Associate Professor of Engineering; B.S., 1999, Iowa State University; M.S., 2001, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 2006, The Ohio State University.

Kelly J. Faga (2013)
Associate Professor of Education; B.S., 1991, Iowa State University; M.S.,1995, Northwest Missouri State University; Ph.D., 2006, Iowa State University.

Tamara L. Faux (2004)
Professor of Social Work; The O. Jay and Patricia Tomson Endowed Professor in Social Work; B.A., 1990, Luther College; M.S.S.W., 1991, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 2000, The Union Institute.

Barbara J. Fedeler (2000)
Professor of Art; B.F.A., 1982, Drake University; M.F.A., 1985, University of Arizona.

Charles C. Figura (1999)
Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Director of the Platte Observatory; B.S., 1992, Bradley University; M.S., 1997, Ph.D., 1999, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Kimberly K. Folkers (1989)
Associate Professor of Marketing, Hagemann Professor in Business; B.A., 1981, University of Northern Iowa; F.L.M.I., 1986; M.I.M., 1989, College of St. Thomas.

Tamrat W. Gashaw (2012)
Assistant Professor of Economics; B.S., 2000, Alemaya University; M.A., 2005, Addis Ababa University; M.A., 2008, Western Michigan University; Ph.D., 2012, Western Michigan University. 

Lizabeth A. Gehring (2011)
Assistant Professor of English Education; B.A. 1978, Ohio University; M.A., 1989, University of Iowa; Ed.D., 2011, Argosy University.

Michaeleen E. Gerken Golay (2016)
Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S./B.A., 2003, 2002, University of Iowa; M.S., 2005 Iowa State University; Ph.D., 2013, Iowa State University.

Jenna Hagland (2015)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Social Work; B.A., 1995, Augustana College; M.S.W., 1999, George Williams College of Aurora University.

Craig A. Hancock (1995)
Professor of Music, Director of Bands; B.M., 1977, Simpson College; M.A., 1979, D.M.A., 1992, University of Iowa.

Melanie D. Harms (2009)
Associate Professor of Music Therapy; B.M.E., 2000, Wartburg College; M.M.E., 2003, University of Kansas; Ph.D., 2014, University of Kansas.

Joel R. Holst (1995)
Head Baseball Coach, Lecturer in Physical Education; B.A., 1985, Coe College; M.S., 1990, Northwest Missouri State University.

Brian C. Jones (2000)
Professor of Religion; B.A., 1981, Point Loma College; M.Div., 1986, Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1995, Emory University.

Rev. Judith A. Jones (2000)
Professor of Religion; B.A., 1982, Point Loma College; M.Div., 1986, Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., 1999, Emory University.

Rev. Kathryn A. Kleinhans (1993)
Professor of Religion, Mike & Marge McCoy Family Distinguished Chair in Lutheran Heritage and Mission; B.A., 1980, Valparaiso University; M.Div., 1984, Christ Seminary (St. Louis) and Lutheran School of Theology (Chicago); Ph.D., 1995, Emory University.

Samantha C. Larimer Bousquet (2008)
Associate Professor of Biology: B.A., 2001, Earlham College; Ph.D., 2007, Cornell University.

Jennifer J. Larson (2007)
Associate Professor of Music; B.M., 1992, M.M., 1996, University of Utah; D.M.A., 2001, University of Michigan.

Scott C. Leisinger (2006)
Vice President for Institutional Advancement; B.A., 1987, Wartburg College; M.A., 1991, University of Northern Colorado.

Terry L. Letsche (2003)
Associate Professor of Computer Science; B.A., 1989, Wartburg College; M.S., 1991, University of Iowa, Ph.D., 2008, University of Iowa.

Terrence J. Lindell (1984)
Professor of History; B.A., 1978, Augustana College (S.D.); M.A., 1982, Ph.D., 1987, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Erika L. Lindgren (2006)
Associate Professor of History; B.A., 1989, Mount Holyoke College; M.A., 1992, State University of New York; Ph.D., 2001, University of Iowa.

Yvonne E. Losch (1975)
Assistant Professor of German; B.A., 1956, Mount Holyoke College; M.A., 1975, Harvard University.

Sonja C. Lynch (2001)
Associate Professor of English; B.A., 1982, St. Olaf College; M.A., 1989, Ph.D., 1999, Indiana University at Bloomington.

J. Keith McClung (1998)
Professor of Biology; B.A., B.S., 1977, Ph.D., 1983, West Virginia University.

David A. McCullough (1998)
Professor of Biology; B.A., 1982, University of Dallas; M.S., 1985, Ph.D., 1991, Texas Tech University.

Ashley McHose (2015)
Information Literacy and User Experience Librarian; B.A., 2012, University of Wisconsin-Madison; M.L.I.S., 2015, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

J. Brian McQueen (2014)
Assistant Professor of Criminology/Criminal Justice/Sociology; B.S., 1995, Emporia State University; M.S., 1997, Pittsburg State University; Ph.D., 2009, Washington State University.

Susan L. Meyeraan (2004)
Associate Professor of Business Administration; B.B.A., 1982, University of Iowa; M.B.A., 1984, University of Northern Iowa; M.A., 1987, University of Iowa.

James M. Miller (1991)
Instructor in Physical Education; B.A., 1975, M.A., 1988, University of Northern Iowa.

Zak K. Montgomery (2009)
Associate Professor of Spanish, Slife Professor in Humanities; B.A., 2002, Kalamazoo College; M.A., 2004, Indiana University at Bloomington; Ph.D., 2013, Indiana University at Bloomington.

Shaheen S. Munir (1988)
Professor of Psychology; B.A., 1978, M.A., 1980, Osmania University (India); Ph.D., 1988, The Ohio State University.

Scott J. Muntefering (2009)
Associate Professor of Music Education, Eugene and Ruth Weidler Drape Distinguished Professor in Music Education; B.M.E., 1999, University of South Dakota; M.M., 2001, University of South Dakota; D.M.A., 2009, North Dakota State University.

Lee D. Nelson (2009)
Professor of Music, Zahn Patricia R. Endowed Chair in Choral Conducting, Director of the Wartburg Choir and Ritterchor; B.M., 1996, Concordia College, Moorhead; M.M., 2003, University of Arizona, Tucson; 2009, D.M.A., University of Arizona, Tucson.

Amy L. Nolan (2006)
Associate Professor of English; B.A., 1992, Alma College; M.A., 1995, Central Michigan University; Ph.D., 2005, Michigan State University.

Pamela J. Ohrt (2006)
Associate Professor of Communication Arts; B.S., 1974, Iowa State University; M.A., 2003, University of Northern Iowa.

Ryan E. Pautsch (2016)
Visiting Professor of Business Administration; B.A., 2001, University of Northern Iowa; M.B.A., 2008, University of Northern Iowa.

Thomas R. Payne (1993)
Professor of Art; B.A., 1978, University of Oklahoma; M.F.A., 1982, State University of New York at Buffalo.

A. Lynn Peters (1992)
Associate Professor of Social Work, Tomson Professor in Social Work; B.A., 1977, University of Kansas; M.S.W., 1979, University of Alabama.

Richard D. Peth (1997)
Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Instructor in Physical Education; B.S., 1981, University of Iowa; M.S., 1984, University of Denver.

Brian J. Pfaltzgraff (2006)
Associate Professor of Music; B.M.E., 1992, Simpson College; M.A., 1994, Bowling Green State University; M.M., 1997, Bowling Green State University; D.M.A., 2003, University of Michigan.

Penni M. Pier (2000)
Professor of Communication Arts, Grant L. Price Endowed Department Chair; B.A., 1993, Moorhead State University; M.A., 1995, Southwest Missouri State University, Ph.D., 2000, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Todd C. Reiher (1991)
Professor of Psychology; B.A., 1980, University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., 1990, Iowa State University.

Jose J. Reyes-Tomassini (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology; B.S., 1998, University of Puerto Rico; M.S., 2001, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine; Ph.D., 2009, University of Maryland.

Ted A. Reuter (1989)
Professor of Piano; B.A., 1973, Knox College; M.M., 1977, University of Illinois-Urbana; D.M.A., 1985, University of Iowa.

Emmalinde Roelofse (2016)
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business; B.A., 2001, University of Iowa; M.B.A., 2005, University of Iowa; Ph.D., EXPECTED 2016, Newcastle University.

Richard Seggerman (2005)
Vice President for Finance and Administration; A.A.S., 1984, Iowa Lakes Community College; B.S., 1987, Florida Atlantic University.

Lorinda L. Sheeler (2016)
Visiting Associate Professor of Public Health; B.S., 1993, Auburn University; M.S., 1996, Texas Tech University; Ph.D., 2002, Texas Tech University.

Richard R. Snyder (2014)
Assistant Professor of Education; B.A., 1983, Trinity College; M.Div., 1990, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Ed.D., 2014, University of Northern Iowa.

Eric Sommermeyer (2015)
Assistant Professor of Accounting; B.S., 1998, Winona State University; M.B.A, 2008, Upper Iowa University.

Daniel R. Sundblad (2011)
Associate Professor of Sociology; B.A., 2001, Bethel College; M.S., 2004, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 2008, Iowa State University.

Maria Paula Survilla (1999)
Professor of Music; B.M., 1987, University of Ottawa; M.A., 1990, Ph.D., 2000, University of Michigan.

Stephanie TeKippe (2014)
Assistant Professor of Education, Assistant Dean of Faculty Development; B.S., 1995, Iowa State Univeristy; M.S., 2000, University of Northern Iowa; Ed.D., 2012, University of Phoenix.

Kunihiko Terasawa (2012)
Assistant Professor of Religion; B.A., 1980, Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo, Japan; M. Div., 1993, Drew University; M.A., 2009, Temple University; Ph.D., 2012, Temple University.

Jacob Tews (2015)
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of the Wartburg Community Symphony; B.M., 2007, M.M., 2009, D.M.A. 2012, University of Minnesota.

Stephanie J. Toering Peters (2005)
Associate Professor of Biology; B.S., 1996, Hope College; Ph.D., 2003, Stanford University.

Nicki L. Toliver (2014)
Assistant Professor of Music; B.A., 1996, Concordia College; M.M., 2000, Arizone State University; D.M.A., 2001, North Dakota State University.

Suzanne K. Torkelson (1988)
Professor of Music; B.M.E., 1976, Wartburg College; M.M., 1981, Kansas State University; D.M.A., 1991, University of Iowa.

Todd Vandenbark (2015)
Information Literacy and Technology Librarian; B.A., Luther College; M.L.S., 2009, Indiana University.

Roy M. Ventullo (1994)
Professor of Biology, Myrle M. Burk - Vera Burk Will Endowed Chair in Biology; B.S., 1972, M.S., 1974, State University of New York at Brockport; Ph.D., 1977, University of Georgia at Athens.

Eric J. Wachmann (1994)
Professor of Music; B.M.Ed., 1987, University of Ottawa; M.M., 1990, University of Michigan; D.M.A., 1997, University of North Carolina-Greensboro.

Edith J. Waldstein (1989)
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Associate Professor of Humanities; B.A., 1973, Wartburg College; M.A., 1975, Ph.D., 1982, Washington University.

Fredric A. Waldstein (1989)
Irving R. Burling Chair in Leadership, Professor of Political Science, Director of the Institute for Leadership Education; B.A., 1974, Wartburg College; Ph.D., 1982, Washington University.

Jennifer L. Walker (1998)
Head Volleyball Coach, Lecturer in Physical Education; B.A., 1993, Central College; M.S., 1996, Iowa State University.

Daniel J. Walther (1996)
Professor of History, Gerald R. Kleinfeld Distinguished Professorship in German History; B.A., 1988, Northwestern University; M.A., 1990, Indiana University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Pennsylvania.

Edward A. Westen (2003)
Associate Professor of Biology; B.A., 1997, University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 2002, Indiana University School of Medicine.

Jill L. Westen (2010)
Information Literacy Librarian; B.A., 2002, Northwestern College; M.F.A., 2008, University of Iowa; M.L.I., 2010, S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

William N. Withers (1998)
Associate Professor of Communication Arts; B.A., 1982, Winona State University; M.S., 1989, Iowa State University; Ed.D., 2000, Drake University.

Leilani L. Zart (2008)
Associate Professor of Chemistry; B.S., 1999, University of Wisconsin-River Falls; Ph.D., 2005, University of Kansas.

Matthew K. Zart (2013)
Assistant Professor of Chemistry; B.A./B.S., 1997, University of Kansas; M.S., 1998, Northwestern University; Ph.D., 2005, University of Kansas.

John M. Zelle (1998)
Professor of Computer Science; B.S., 1984, M.S., 1986, Iowa State University; Ph.D., 1996, University of Texas-Austin.


Clinical Science Faculty

Clinical Laboratory Science Program School of Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic: Brad Karon, M.D., and Sue Lehman, MA, MT (ASCP)SM

Mercy College of Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Des Moines, Iowa; Kyla Dippold MS, MLS (ASCP)

St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa: Lileah Harris, M.D., and Lindsey M. Mullenbach, BA, MLS (ASCP)

St. Luke’s College, St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Sioux City, Iowa: James Quesenberry, M.D., and Pamela Briese, MS, MLS(ASCP)SC


Faculty Emeriti

Roy F. Allen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of German and Spanish (1981-2001)

Maynard C. Anderson, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Music (1958-91)

Nancy J. Anderson, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Physical Education (1960-91)

Jane E. Andrews, D.M.A., Professor Emerita of Music (2001-2013)

Roger M. Bishop, P.E.D., Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (1968-1998)

Roberta L. Bodensteiner, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of  Education (1993-2014)

Kathleen J. Book, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Education (2004-2013)

Gloria L. Campbell, M.A., Professor Emerita of Business (1979-2015)

Herman W. Diers, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Religion (1959-1993)

William A. Earl, Ph. D., Professor Emeritus of English (2001-2016)

Galen J. Eiben, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology (1967-1998)

Glenn C. Fenneman, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1966-2001)

Johanna Foster, Ph. D., Professor Emerita of Biology (2006-2016)

Arthur C. Frick, M.S., Professor Emeritus of Art (1976-94)

Wilmut G. Fruehling, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Psychology (1946-82)

Robert C. Gremmels, M.A., Professor Emeritus of Journalism (1960-93)

Judith B. Griffith, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of English (1997-2010)

David C. Hampton, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1962-2008)

Paul M. Hedeen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English (1995-2012)

Ann Henninger, Ph.D., Professosr Emerita of Biology (1985-2016)

Leslie E. Huth, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education (1986-2001)

Donald R. King, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology (1979-2005)

Melvin L. Kramer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Economics (1956-1996)

John F. Kurtt, Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (1961-1993)

Robert E. Lee, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music (1959-1996)

Karen Lehmann, M.L.S., Librarian Emerita (2000-2016)

Lewis J. “Buzz” Levick, M.A., Professor Emeritus of Physical Education (1965-93)

Paul A. Magnall, M.B.A., Professor Emeritus of Business Administration and Accounting (1983-2012)

Stephen P. Main, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology (1972-2006)

Ronald F. Matthias, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History (1984-97)

Diane M. McCarty, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Education (2001-2012)

Moira D. McCluney, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of French (1976-2002)

Cheryl W. O’Brien, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Education (1986-2014)

Lynn J. Olson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science (1978-2011)

Christopher K. Schmidt, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Computer Science (1979-1982, 1984-2004)

Warren F. Schmidt, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music (1950-91)

Richard J. Schneider, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English (1986-2009)

Gregory F. Scholtz, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of English (1989-2010)

Axel H. Schuessler, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History (1969-94)

Susan K. Sherwood, Ed.D., Professor Emerita of Education (1990-2014)

William A. Shipman, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Economics (1972-1977, 1979-2001)

Robert G. Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Speech (1955-87)

Dorothy D. Starr, M.S.W., Professor Emerita of Social Work (1975-92)

Richard W. Stedtfeld, Professor Emeritus of Education (1976-93)

Rev. Fred Strickert, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Religion (1986-2010)

Dani Thomas, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Political Science (1977-2016)

Paul A. Torkelson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Music (1984-2009)

Rev. Larry Trachte, M.Div., M.A., Professor Emeritus of Religion (1974-2009)

Susan K. Vallem, Ed D., Professor Emerita of Social Work (1987-2013)

Janice E. Wade, D.M.A., Professor Emerita of Music (1987-2011)

August W. Waltmann, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1969-2003)

William L. Waltmann, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (1958-61, 1961-2001)

Franklin E. Williams, Professor Emeritus of Music (1965-94)

Darold M. Wolff, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Biology (1966-2001)

Warren T. Zemke, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Chemistry (1966-2007)

 


Part-Time Lecturers

Eric Berns, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2000; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Joel Berry, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1993; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1997

Amy Boevers, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1992; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1998

J. Ruben Carrion, B.A., McPherson College 1979; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2000

Susan  Cleveland, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1978; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1991

Dennis Conrad, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1978; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1987; Ph.D., University of Illinois - Champaign-Urbana 1997

Donna Hamilton, B.S., Iowa State University, 1967; M.A., University of Colorado-Denver, 1993

Barbara Harken, B.A., Wartburg College, 1967; M.A., Viterbo, 2002

Jessica Herrmeyer, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2003; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Theresa Hirst, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1979; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1983

Katherine Hoffman, B.A., University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2009; M.B.A., Iowa State University, 2012

Daniel Kittle, B.S., Heidelberg College, 1998; M.S., Michigan State University, 2000; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2005

Rick Knivsland, B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College, 1976; M.A., University of Iowa, 1990

  Barbara Koble, B.A., Drake University, 1971; M.A. Truman State University, 1973

Kristin Lorenz-Ostrander, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1975; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1977

Lana Luhring, B.A., University of Iowa, 1992; Ph.D., Drake University, 1995

Dean Meier, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1967; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1972; Ed.D., University of Northern Iowa, 1986

Lisa Nelson, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1989; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1993

Stephanie Newsom, B.A., Central College, 1994; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1997

Heidi Oberrieder, B.S., Kansas State University, 1989; M.S., Kansas State University, 1993

Brian Pins, B.A., Wartburg College, 2004; M.A., Northeast Methodist College, 2014

Allison Rasmussen, B.S.E., Buena Vista University, 1997; M.A., Viterbo,

Cathy Robb, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1999; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2007

Mitchell Roose, B.S., University of Iowa, 1985; M.B.A., University of Iowa, 1987

Kelvin Schuchart, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1962; M.A., Drake University, 1965

Jill Smith, B.S., Wartburg College, 2003; M.S., Minnesota State University, 2005

Derek Solheim, B.A., Wartburg College, 1992; M.A., Missouri State University, 1998

Kristin Teig Torres, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1991; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2011

Janell Wright, B.A., Wartburg College, 1993; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002

Diane  Beane, B.A., Wartburg College, 1997

Laurie Braaten-Reuter, B.M., University of Iowa, 1997; M.M., University of Iowa, 1979

Suzanne Bullard, B.M., Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory, 1998; M.M., University of Northern Iowa, 2004

Dominique Cawley, B.M., University of Northern Iowa, 1995; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1996

Daniel Gast, B.A., Bethel College, 1982; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1990

Rosemary Gast, B.M., Simpson College, 1980; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1988

Charles Harris, B.M., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1988; M.M., Auburn University, 1990

Allan Jacobson, B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 1975

Michael Jensen, B.M./B.M.E., Wartburg College, 1989; M.M>, University of Northern Iowa, 1992

Mark Lehmann, B.M.E., Wartburg College, 1974; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1989

Bard Mackey, B.M.E., University of Northern Iowa, 1978; M.M., University of Northern Iowa, 1981

Robert Morton, B.M.E., University of North Texas, 1981; M.M. University of North Texas, 1984; D.M.A., University of Iowa, 1996

Marsha Nichols, B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1974

Carita  Pfaltzgraff, B.M./B.M.E., Morningside College, 1991 and 1992; M.M., Bowling Green State Universeity, 1999

Patricia Riddle, B.M., University of Northern Iowa, 1983

Richard Scheffel, B.M.E., Northwestern University, 1973; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1983

James Skretta, B.A., Central College, 2009; M.A., University of Iowa, 2011; D.M.A., University of Iowa, expected 2014

James Vaux, B.M.E., University of Northern Iowa, 1978; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1980

 


Administrative Divisions

Academic Affairs

Brian R. Ernsting, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Sally A. Malcolm, Administrative Assistant
Eric V. Berns, Biology Laboratory Coordinator
Curtis Brundy, College Librarian
Gloria L. Campbell, College Sponsored Programs Administrator
Sheree S. Covert, Registrar
Doug Koschmeder, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
Dyanna J. Pooley, Director of Assessment and Academic Program Administrator

Advancement

Scott C. Leisinger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Joni M. McDonough, Administrative Assistant
Joe D. Barloon, Digital Media Producer
Richard Betts, Print Center Operator
Jay M. Boeding, Major Gift Officer
Stephanie E. Boeding, Communication Specialist
Emily R. Christensen, Editor and News Director
Julie A. Drewes, Visual Media Manager
Christa L. Hanson, Director of Advancement Services and Prospect Research
Dennis A. Haugen, Senior Major Gift Officer
Lia S. Kampman, Campaign Director
Jeffrey A. Keen, Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Chris J. Knudson, Director of Creative Strategy
Don J. Meyer, Senior Gift Planner
Josh L. Peterson, Graphic Designer
Lori R. Poehler, Print Center Manager
Anthony P. Smith, Assistant Director of Alumni and Parent Relations
Renee L. Voves, Director of Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Giving

Enrollment Management

Edith J. Waldstein, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Julie A. Breutzmann, Applications Systems Analyst
J. Todd Coleman, Assistant Vice President for Admissions
Travis S. Duncan, Technology Specialist
Kelsie M. Durscher, Assistant Director for Recruitment Services
Richard Everhardt, Web Application Developer
Seth Gage, Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Jonathan G. Hines, Broadcast Engineer
Caitlin N. Hurban, Production Manager
Jette Irgens, Assistant Director of the Pathways Center
Kasandra Kahler, Assistant Director of Global Admissions
Karen K. Koupal, ITS Infrastructure Manager
Lindsey N. Leonard, Assistant Director for Student Ambassador Programs
Mallory G. Luensmann, Assistant Director for Admissions Events
Anthony A. Lutz, Media Services Support Specialist
Byron C. Mather, ITS Infrastructure Analyst
Luc S. McAlpin, Admissions Counselor
Erin McDermott, Admissions Counselor
Meredith B. Reinhardt, Admissions Counselor
June M. Rieck, Technology Manager
Jennifer L. Sassman, Director of Financial Aid
Tod W. Schulz, Systems Architect and Database Manager
Kyle B. Scobee, Admissions Counselor
Natalie J. Smith, Associate Director of Admissions for Transfer Recruitment and Operations
Derek N. Solheim, Director of the Pathways Center
Kim W. Sprain, ITS Application Systems Specialist
Kyle A. Vowell, Assistant Director for Admisisons, Out of State Recruitment
T.J. Warren, Pathways Center Associate for Vocation and Mentoring
Reilly J. Williams, ITS Infrastructure Specialist
Nicole A. Willis, Academic Success Associate
Tara A. Winter, Director of Student Recruitment
Gary L. Wipperman, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology Services and Chief Information Officer
Brian M. Zahn, Regional Assistant Director of Admissions

Finance and Administration

Richard Seggerman, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Vicki Green, Administrative Assistant
Jean L. Buckingham, Events and Scheduling Coordinator
Margaret J. Empie, Assistant Vice President for Dining and Retail Services
Jill Everding, Dining Service Management Systems Coordinator
Kory Figura, Mail Center Coordinator
Jamie L. Hollaway, Director of Human Resources and Payroll
Janet Huebner,  Wartburg Store Manager and Textbook Services Director
Marty Johnson, Associate Director of Dining
Tracy J. Keller, Assistant Director of Human Resources and Payroll and Benefits Manager
Bethany Myers, Mensa Manager and Student Employment Coordinator
David J. Olson, Accounting and Information Systems Manager
Tracy L. Rucker, Controller
Jean A. Schloemer, Perkins Loan Coordinator
Scott W. Sharar, Director of Maintenance and Cleaning
Chantel E. Sisk-Bailey, Assistant Controller
Keith Strand, Director of Maintenance and Cleaning
Jason D. Thueme, Catering Manager
Patricia Wayne, Culinary and Inventory Manager
Amy L. Wilson, Benefits Administrator

 

Intercollegiate Athletics

Rick Willis, Executive Director of Athletics and Wellness, Lowell J. Walker Athletics Directorship Chair, Head Football Coach
Robert J. Amsberry, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Kirk A. Artist, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Greg R. Bodensteiner, Head Women’s Golf Coach
Ryan D. Callahan, Head Athletic Trainer
Ryan D. Chapman, Head Cross Country Coach
Doug R. Frazell, Co-Head Volleyball Coach/Community Rec Coordinator
Joel R. Holst, Head Baseball Coach
Kelley L. Jacobs, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
Eric R. Keller, Head Wrestling Coach
Katie Jo Kuhens, Sports Information Director
Anna L. Meerbach, Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach
Jamie L. Mueller, Head Softball Coach
Marcus D. Newsom, Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
Richard D. Peth, Head Men’s Basketball Coach
Tiffany A. Pins, Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Michael G. Strydom, Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach, Athletic Equipment Manager
Jennifer L. Walker, Co-Head Volleyball Coach
Steve Walker, Assistant Athletic Director

President’s Office

Darrel D. Colson, President
Cindy Carlson, Executive Assistant
Rev. Brian A. F. Beckstrom, College Pastor
Rev. Ramona S. Bouzard, Dean of the Chapel/Moehlmann Chaplaincy Chair
Sheila M. Kittleson, Director, Wartburg-Waverly Sports & Wellness Center
Janeen Stewart, Executive Assistant to the President/Secretary to the Board of Regents

Student Life

Daniel R. Kittle, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Wendy S. Mohlis, Administrative Assistant
JoLynn S. Dorrance, Internship Coordinator
Cassandra Hales, Assistant Director of Residential Life, Chief Conduct Officer
Ashley R. Lang, Director of Campus Programming, Assistant Director to the Institute for Leadership Education
Helen R. Leong, Director of International Student Services
Krystal M. Madlock, Director of Multicultural Student Services
John B. Myers, Director of Campus Security and Safety
Stephanie R. Newsom, Director of Counseling Services
Kristin L. Teig Torres, Assistant Director and Service Learning Coordinator, Center for Community Engagement



 


Board of Regents

Bishop James Arends, La Crosse, Wis.

Ruth A. Bahe-Jachna, Hammond, Ind.

Grady Ballenger, DeLand, Flor.

Stephen Bouman, Chicago, Ill.

Hans-Peter Brodhun, Eisenach, Germany

Tom Buchheim, Madison, Wis.

Amy Kilgus Chamley, Champaign, Ill.

Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Darrel D. Colson, Waverly, Iowa.

Sharon Corrigan, Sparta, New Jersey.

Ed Engelbrecht, Maple Grove, Minn.

Janet Felberg, Laguna Beach, Calif.

Marilyn R. Flachman, Westminster, Colo.

Barbara Gamez Sims, Rochester, Minn.

Fred W. Hagemann, Waverly, Iowa

Mark Hanawalt, Waverly, Iowa

Rev. Sherman Hicks, Chicago, Ill.

Gary D. Hoover, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Rev. Brian King, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Kirk Kinnear, Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jim Loveridge, Brookfield, Wis.

Liz Mathis, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Ray F. McCaskey, Chicago, Ill.

Michael J. McCoy, Ellison Bay, Wis.

Rachel Reinsche, Edina, Minn.

Jack C. Salzwedel, Middleton, Wis.

Günter Schuchardt, Eisenach, Germany

Sara Tomson-Hooper, Eatonton, Ga.

Bishop Steven L. Ullestad, Cedar Falls, Iowa

Gil R. Wessel, Tomahawk, Wis.

Andrea Westmeyer, Clive, Iowa