Office of the Registrar
The Graceland University Registrar and support staff are committed to providing confidential, effective services for all current and former students and for those who have concern for the education of the students, e.g., faculty, parents, agencies/organizations and other administrative offices within Graceland University. Services are provided professionally, through a friendly, caring atmosphere within bounds stipulated by university policy, the federal government and other external regulatory bodies. Emphasis is placed on providing secure services through the Web, whenever possible, to enable students access to information at any time. All services are designed and executed with accuracy and speed to promote student confidence and pride in Graceland University. The services include:
- Maintaining accuracy and insuring the confidentiality of students' academic records.
- Producing official transcripts.
- Processing course registrations.
- Evaluating credits transferred from other colleges/universities.
- Auditing graduation requirements.
- Certifying student status for the Veterans Administration, NAIA, lending institutions, insurance companies, and teacher licensure.
- Processing reports related to enrollment.
Questions about services provided may be directed to Joyce Lighthill, Registrar, at lighthil@graceland.edu or 641-784-5222.
Registrar's Office Staff
M. Joyce Lighthill
Registrar
107 Patroness
(641) 784-5222
lighthil@graceland.edu
Bonnie Ballantyne
Registrar's Assistant
108 Patroness
(641) 784-5187
bonnieb@graceland.edu
Evaluate transfer credit for Articulation Agreements. Data entry for student records including transfer credit, experiential learning, student petitions, academic forgiveness, first aid/CPR, demonstrated competency, consortium agreements, and major/minor/concentrations. Process program of study and graduation audits for IHCC, INDP, and NCMC students. Enter and maintain degree audits and web degree audit system. Assist with monthy and May graduation processes. Evaluate current teacher's transcripts for adding Iowa Teaching Endorsements.
Sandy Fullerton
Secretary IV Registrar
105 Patroness
(641) 784-5221
fulerton@graceland.edu
Process at-risk information, grades (mid-term and final), incomplete grade contracts and extensions, grade changes, academic honors, academic dismissal and probation, enrollment/degree verifications, and official transcript requests. Update academic records and student registration.
Peggy Mothershead
Registrar's Assistant for Systems
106 Patroness
(641) 784-5224
peggym@graceland.edu
Assist the Registrar in developing, implementing, and maintaining student systems. Provide instruction and training of new systems. Publish University Catalog and Schedule of Classes. Evaluate eligibility of athletes using NAIA regulations. Enroll students eligible for education benefits under GI Bill Programs. Administer the National Student Clearinghouse enrollment and degree verify processes. Maintain Registrar's web pages and the online catalog.
Rhonda Reed
Registrar's Assistant
109 Patroness
(641) 784-5223
reed@graceland.edu
Process graduation audits for MED, MAR, MACM, GLC, GIC, AIS, COMB, CBSN students. Process degree audits for GIC and GLC students. Process certificate completions, arranged courses, internships, honors contracts, and individual studies. Evaluate and record transfer courses for GIC and GLC students. Evaluate and record exam credit from Advanced Placement, CLEP, and International Baccalaureate. Process monthly and May graduations.
Cheri Testerman
Associate Registrar - Independence Campus
(800) 833-0524 Ext. 4506
testermn@graceland.edu
Evaluate transcripts and record transfer courses for distance learning undergraduate, combined, and graduate nursing students, graduate education students, and Independence business students. Prepare a program of study and a degree audit for each student. Evaluate and record exam credit for CLEP, DANTES, and Excelsior College. Update programs of study for nursing students prior to focus sessions. Data entry for course registrations.
