Faculty and Administration - Graceland University Undergraduate Catalog

Board of Trustees
Executive Council
Office of the President
Academic Affairs
Athletics
Business Services
Enrollment
Institutional Advancement
Institutional Effectiveness & Research
Student Life
Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Statues 2020-21
Faculty (Full-time) 2022-23
Faculty (Part-time) 2022-23
Faculty Emeriti

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Board of Trustees

Michael R. Wiley, PhD, Chair (2023), Blue Springs, MO

Sue Bevington, Vice-Chair (2023), Kirkland, WA

David J. Brown, MBA, Treasurer (2023), Lake Winnebago, MO

Samuel G. (Sam) Smalldon, MBA, Secretary (2025), Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Joe Booz, JD, (2024), Scottsdale, AZ

Holly Caskey, (2023), Maplewood, MN

Stassi D. Cramm, PhD, (2023), Independence, MO

Emily Hughes, JD, (2025), Iowa City, IA

Aleksander (Aleks) Memca, (2024), San Diego, CA

Randall E. Pratt, JD, (2025), Lees Summit, MO

Dennis Shields, JD, (2023), Baton Rouge, LA

Julia Snethen, PhD, (2023), Kenosha, WI

Ryan Watson, (2024), Overland Park, KS

Toyia K. Younger, PhD, (2025), Ames, IA

(Terms expire at midnight the day before the summer meeting of the year indicated.)

Executive Council

Patricia H. Draves, PhD, President

Shane Adams, BA,Chief Marketing Officer

Talia Brown, MEd, Chief Information Officer

Kristi Hettrick, BA, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Beth Higdon, MA,Executive Director Planning and Effectiveness

David Schaal, EdD, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Jodi L. Seymour, Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Joel D. Shrock, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

David L. Siddall, JD, LLM, Vice President for Business and Finance

Deborah Skinner, MSEd,Vice President for Enrollment and Strategic Growth

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Office of the President

Patricia H. Draves, PhD, President

Jodi L. Seymour, Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees

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Academic Affairs

Joel D. Shrock, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Jen Abraham-White, MS, Sustainability Coordinator

Sara Blessing, DMA, Chair, Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Kevin Brunner, PhD, Director, Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Scholars Program

Tanya Coffelt, EdD, Chair, Gleazer School of Education

Robert Davidson, PhD, Director, Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance Program

Jared Doty, MBA, Director, Center for the Study of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Director of Esports

Jeffrey Draves, PhD, Director, Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics Program

Mark Gardner, PhD, Chair, Department of Humanities, Coordinator of Communications Skills

Steven Glazer, PhD, Chair, Department of Social Sciences

Zac Harmon-McLaughlin, DMin, Dean, Community of Christ Seminary

Elise Hector, PhD, Assistant Dean, School of Nursing

Donna Hurt, MSW, Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Nancy King, PhD, Director, Life and Leadership Program

Jolene Lynn, PhD, Dean, School of Nursing

Melanie Mason, DAT, Chair, Department of Health and Movement Science

Jeffery McElroy, EdD, Chair, C.H. Sandage School of Business

Peggy Mothershead, BA, Registrar

Leigh Murray, PhD, Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Julie Neas, MEd, Director, TRIO Talent Search

Mary Shawgo, PhD, Chair, Department of Natural and Physical Sciences

Jason Smith, PhD, Chair, Department of Math, Computer Science, and Data Science

Jacob Starks, MA, Director, University Libraries

Brian J. White, PhD, Director, Honors Program

Pam Worlund, BA, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

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Athletics

Brady McKillip, MS, Athletic Director

Mari Chandler, Athletic Operations

Erin Lundy, MS, Senior Women’s Administrator and Head Athletic Trainer Certified

Stewart L. McDole, ReD, Associate Athletic Director and Head Women’s Volleyball Coach

Zachary R. Mullins, MA, Associate Athletic Director and Head Wrestling Coach

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Business Services

Janice K. Tiffany, JD, Executive Director of Business Services

Sherri Brenizer, BS, Director of Accounting Services

Paul Binnicker, MBA, Director, Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies

Talia Brown, MEd, Chief Information Officer

Ondrea Greene, BA, Director of Human Resources

Susan Reed Illg, Associate Treasurer

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Enrollment

Deb Skinner, MSEd, Vice President for Enrollment & Strategic Growth

Barbie Bell, BA, Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions

Twong Wells, BS, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Reta George, Director of Student Financial Services

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Institutional Advancement

Kristi Hettrick, BA, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Paula Anderson, MBA, Senior Director for Advancement Services

Colby Connely, MEd, Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Programs

Lisa Gilbert, BA, Donor Engagement Coordinator

Rick Isham, MBA, Senior Director for Major Gifts

Ginelle Sakima Roberts, DDS MS, Alumni Advancement Officer

Angela Slosarski, BS, Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Joe Worlund, MA, Senior Director of Development

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Institutional Effectiveness & Research

Beth Higdon, MA, Executive Director for Planning and Effectiveness

Stephanie Shields, AA, Institutional Research and Reporting Coordinator

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Student Life

David D. Schaal, EdD, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students

Marcia Core, Administrative Assistant to Vice President

Morgan Bradford, PhD, Director of Residence Life

Hodan Farah, MA, MS, Personal Counselor

Mindy Graham, MS LOD, Director of Student Activities and Conferences and Events

Mike Hoffman, MAR, Campus Ministries Director

Nancy Hoffman, Disability Services Coordinator

Patricia A. Hoffman, Student Support Specialist

Diana J. Jones, BA, DSO, Director of Intercultural Office

Donovan Morgan, GSG President

Roger Powell, PhD, Director of Tutoring and Writing Center

Mary Pat Tiernan, General Manager, Sodexo Food Services

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Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Status 2022-23

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Patricia H. Draves (2017), President
BA, Mount Holyoke College; PhD, University of Illinois

Zac Harmon-McLaughlin (2019), Dean of the Community of Christ Seminary
BA, MAR, Graceland University; DMin, San Francisco Theological Seminary

Jolene Lynn (2017), Dean, School of Nursing
BSN, Pittsburg State University; MA, Webster University; MSN, University of Missouri-Kansas City; PhD, University of Missouri-St Louis

Peggy Mothershead (2019), Registrar
BA, Graceland University

Joel D. Shrock (2022), Dean of Faculty
BS, MA, Ball State University; PhD, Miami University

Jacob Starks (2021), Director, University Libraries
BA, New College of Florida; MA, University of South Florida

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Full-time Faculty 2022-23

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Ifelayo Adefuye (2021), Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, King’s College London; MS, Medway School of Pharmacy; PhD, Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey

Steven L. Anders (1978), Professor of Economics
BA, Graceland University; MA, PhD, Kansas State University

Stephanie Anderson, (Start Date 04-18-22) Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program DPT, University of Illinois at Chicago; BA, Greenville College

Sara Blessing (2014), Assistant Professor of Music
BA, Luther College; MM, Oklahoma State University; DMA, University of Iowa

Christopher Brandt (2019), Assistant Professor of Music and Symphonic Band
BA, University of Jamestown; MA, Sam Houston State University; DMA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Kevin Brunner (1998), Professor of Information Technology
BS, Graceland College; MS, PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Samantha Byrnes (2019), Instructor of Nursing
BSN, University of Missouri

Anthony Chvala-Smith (2015), Associate Professor of Religion
BA, Central Michigan University; PhD, Marquette University

Tanya Coffelt (2006), Professor of Education
BS, Iowa State University; MA, Ed Specialist, University of Missouri – Kansas City; EdD, Drake University

Gustavo Costa (2021), Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
BA, University Center of Itajuba, Brazil; MA, Stephen F. Austin State University; PhD, Texas Tech University

Robert Davidson (2021), MSNHP Director, Associate Professor of Nutrition and Human Performance
BS, MS, Utah State University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Michele Dickey-Kotz (2000), Professor of Education
BA, MA, University of Northern Iowa; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Jeffrey Draves (2017), Professor of Chemistry
BA, Monmouth College; PhD, University of Illinois

Allison Dudley (2009), Associate Professor of Education
BSE, MA, Truman State University; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Eric Elliott (2021), Visiting Instructor of History
BA, Graceland University; MA, Southeast Missouri State University

Jack Ergo (2001), Associate Professor of Music
BM, MM, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University

Ioseb (Soso) Gabelaia (2022), Assistant Professor of Business
BA, International Black Sea University; BA, MEd, Graceland University; PhD, International Black Sea University; EdD, Drake University

Mark Gardner (2021), Visiting (2-year) Assistant Professor of Communication
BA, Graceland University; MA, Kennesaw University; PhD, Duquesne University

James Geiselman (2017), Assistant Professor of Allied Health
BS, Illinois College; BS, MS, DC, Logan University

Karen Gergely (2015), Associate Professor of Art
BFA, Shepherd University; MFA, University of Cincinnati

Steven A. Glazer (1996), Professor of History
BA, Union College; MA, PhD, Georgetown University

Elise Hector (2018), Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, MSN, Missouri Western State University

Jacques Hendieh (2022), Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, Institut Pedagogique National de l’Enseignement Technique (Dekwaneh, Liban); MS, University of Bergundy (Dijon, France); PhD, Grenoble School of Management (Grenoble, France)

Jamie Holloway (2022), Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Student Affairs for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
BS, Florida State University; DPT, Duke University; PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Meghan Hurley Powell (2021), Visiting Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, University of North Dakota; PhD, University of Pennsylvania

Shawnna Jackson (2018), Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Graceland University; MSN, University of Missouri

Keith Jenkins, (2022) Assistant Professor of Nursing
DNP, Aspen University; PMHNP, University of Southern Indiana; FNP, Maryville University of Saint Louis; MS, Walden University; AS, Roane State Community College

Darrell Johnston (2022), Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre (non-tenure track)
BA, Graceland University; MFA, University of South Carolina

Sehwan Kim (2022), Assistant Professor of Sport Management
BA, Kyung-Sung University; M.Ed., University of Georgia; PhD, University of Georgia (expected Dec 22)

Nancy King (2022), Associate Professor of Psychology
BS, Central Missouri State University; MS, University of Kansas; PhD, University of Kansas

Sharon Little-Stoetzel (2012), School of Nursing
BS, Truman State University; MSN, University of Missouri-Columbia; PhD, University of Phoenix

Kimberly Manuel (2018), Assistant Professor of Theatre and Scene Design
BA, Graceland University; MFA, California Institute of the Arts

Melanie Mason (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Science
BA, Northwestern College; MS, Kansas State University; DAT, Temple University

Stewart L. McDole (1982), Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
BA, Graceland College; MS, ReD, Indiana University-Bloomington

Jeffery McElroy (2008), Associate Professor of Business Administration
BA, Graceland University, MBA, Drake University; EdD, Drake University

Breann McMannamy (2022), Assistant Professor of Mathematics (non-tenure track)
BS, Saginaw Valley State University; MA, Central Michigan University

Sean McMannamy (2022), Assistant Professor of Data Science
BA, University of North Carolina at Asheville; MS, North Carolina A&T State University; PhD, Central Michigan University

Leigh Murray (2021), DPT Director, Clinical Professor of Physical Therapy
BS, Methodist University; BS, Winston-Salem State University; MA, PhD, Kent State University

Patricia Nelson (2022), Clinical Professor and Director of Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
BS, University of Minnesota; ScD, Texas Tech University

Nicole Ortiz (2022), Assistant Professor of Health and Physical Education (non-tenure track)
BA, Graceland University; MEd, Western Governors University

Kyung Eun Park (2018), Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology
BA, MS, Seoul National University; DSc, Towson University

Frankie Porter (2021), Visiting Instructor of Allied Health
BS, MAT, Drake University

Emily Potts (2022), Visiting Artist/Instructor and Gallery Coordinator (one-year)
BFA, Texas State University; MFA, University of North Texas

Jennifer L. Poulton (2001), Professor of Biology
BA, Wittenberg University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Robert A. Poulton (2003), Professor of Economics
BA, Wittenberg University; PhD, Pennsylvania State University

Daniel V. Pratt (1999), Professor of Chemistry
BS, Graceland College; PhD, University of Washington

Allison Roberts (2020), Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Missouri State University; MSN, Duke University

Matt Schneider (2022), Visiting Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice (non-tenure track)
BS, Lindenwood University; MS, Lindenwood University

Dana Seymour (2022), Visiting Assistant Professor of Education (non-tenure track)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MEd, Northwest Missouri State University

Mary Shawgo (2011), Associate Professor of Biology
BS, Northern Michigan University; PhD, Kansas University Medical Center

Jeri A. Sindt (2009), Associate Professor of Nursing
BSN, Graceland University; MSN, Research College of Nursing-Kansas City

Jason Smith (2012), Associate Professor of Mathematics
BA, University of Minnesota; MS, University of North Dakota; PhD, Iowa State University

Arvie Vitente (2022), Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Admissions for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
BSPT, Angeles University Foundation; MPH, Angeles University Foundation; DPT, Dominican College of Blauvelt; PhD, Angeles University Foundation

Barbara A. Voshall (1999), Professor of Nursing
BS, Graceland College; MN, University of Kansas/Lawrence; DNP, Oakland University

Yong Wang (2022), Assistant Professor of Sport Management
BA, Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China); MEd, Springfield College; PhD, University of New Mexico (expected Dec 22)

Diane Weinreich (2018), Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
BSN, Central Missouri State University; MSN, Graceland University

Brian J. White (2004), Professor of English
BA, Graceland University; MS, Utah State University; PhD, University of North Dakota

Jeana Wilcox (2021), Clinical Associate Professor-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
BA, University of Missouri; BSN, University of Central Missouri, MSN, PhD, University of Kansas

John Wood (2016), Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, University of Nebraska Medical Center of Nursing-Lincoln Campus; MSN, Research College of Nursing

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Part-time Faculty 2022-23

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Jen Abraham-White (2010), Adjunct Faculty, Biology
BS, Graceland University; MS, Utah State University

George Ackerman (2015), Faculty Associate, Business Administration
BA, Florida Atlantic University; MS, Nova Southeastern University; PhD, Capella University

April Agate (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, Benedictine College; MEd, William Woods University

Ravil Atlas (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BM, University of Kansas; MM, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; DMA, University of Iowa

Brett Beasley (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BFA, University of Florida; MFA, East Carolina University

Paul Beck (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Economics
BA, DePauw University; MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Debra Bell (2005), Faculty Associate, Health Care Management
BS(N), University of Wisconsin; MSN, University of Phoenix

Paul A. Binnicker (2002), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Graceland University; MBA, Baylor University

Kristeen Black (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Religion
BA, University of Montana; MA, PhD, Drew University Theological School

Bradley H. Brewster (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice
BFA, University of Central Missouri; MA, University of Central Missouri; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Barb Brown (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Accounting
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MBA, Bellevue University; EdD, Argosy University

Laurie Browne (2014), Faculty Associate, Psychology
BS, Towson University; MA, American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University

Mark Budach (2017), ACE Instructor, Business Administration
BA, University of Northern Iowa; MEd, Viterbo University

Marietta J. Chandler (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education

Steven Charlson (2017), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BA, University of Northern Iowa

Taylorann Clark (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Agricultural Business
BS, MS, Iowa State University

Garnet Coulthard (2007), Adjunct Faculty, Accounting
BA, Graceland College; MAC, Golden Gate University

Bryan Courtney (1998), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, Graceland College

Stephen Cunningham (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BM, University of North Texas; MM, Oklahoma State University; DMA, University of Minnesota

Brendan Curtinrich (2020), Adjunct Faculty, English
BA, Hiram College; MFA, Iowa State University

Kebba Darboe (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Political Science
BA, University of Minnesota; MA, Mankato State University; MA, California State University; PhD, South Dakota State University

Kimberley Donarski (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Accounting
BA, Graceland University; CPA

Jared A. Doty (2009), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Graceland University; MBA, Southeast Missouri State

Gregory M. Edwards (2003), Adjunct Faculty, Humanities
BA, University of Missouri – Kansas City; MA, Baker University

Montel O’Neal Evans (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, University of Missouri; BA, Graceland University; MEd, University of Central Missouri

Tamela Sue Everett (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MS, National Louis University; PhD, University of Iowa

Gregory C. Foreman (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, Evangel College; MA, Webster University

Douglas Foster (1978), Adjunct Faculty, History
BA, Graceland College; MPhil, University of Kansas

Jean Gordon (2007), Faculty Associate, Health Care Management
BSN, University of Miami; MS/HRM, DBA, Nova Southeastern University

Nancy Halferty (1997), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MA, Northeast Missouri State University; EdD, Nova Southeastern University

Colleen Halupa (2006), Faculty Associate, Health Care Management
BS, Southern Illinois University; MS, Central Michigan University; EdD, University of West Florida

Debra Hayes (2012), Faculty Associate, Business Administration
BS, Truman State University; MBA, Rockhurst

Carolyn Heflin (2018), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, MSN, University of Phoenix

Gary L. Heisserer (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Theatre
BA, St. John’s University; MS, Boise State University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lisa Hesser (2018), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, LaSalle University; MSN, Drexel University

Megan Hines (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Art
BA, Graceland University; MA, Boston University

Cory Hoff (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BS, Arizona State University; MA, Concordia University

Michael A. Hoffman (2015), Adjunct Faculty, Religion, Student Life Leadership
BS, Missouri Western State University; MAR, Graceland University

Kristin Hood (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MA, Webster University

Claudia D. Horton (1994), Faculty Associate
BSN, Graceland College; MSN, University of Missouri; PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Frank Howell (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, William Penn University; MA, University of Northern Iowa

Scott Huddleston (2010), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, MS, EdS, University of Central Missouri; EdD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Meghan Hurley Powell (2020), Adjunct Faculty, English
BA, MA, PhD, University of North Dakota

Donna Hurt (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Human Services, Sociology
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MS, University of Missouri-Columbia

Betty Iorg (1988), Adjunct Faculty, Biology
BS, Southwest Missouri State University; MS, University of Kansas

Sheena James (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BS, Purdue University

Diana J. Jones (2012), Adjunct Faculty, Intercultural Programs
BA, Graceland University

Polly Tripp Joseph (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Sociology
BA, Graceland University; MSW, University of Iowa

Jeanie Kaeberle (2015), Clinical Adjunct, Nursing
BSN, Kansas University School of Nursing; MSN, Walden University

Isa Kagan Karasiolgu (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice
BA, Turkish National Police Academy; MA, PhD, Columbia University

Kim Karlsrud (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Art
BFA, Otis College of Art & Design; MFA, University of Michigan

Angela Keplinger-Radloff (2013), Adjunct Faculty, Education, Health, Physical Education
BS, Iowa State University; MS, Northwest Missouri State University, MEd, Central Missouri State University

Gary Keplinger (2012), Faculty Associate, Business Administration, Science and Mathematics (Essential Education)
BS, Northwest Missouri State; MS, Iowa State University; PhD, Iowa State University

Harold Keplinger (2012), Faculty Associate, Mathematics
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MS, PhD, Iowa State University

Lisa Kolb (2019), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Rhode Island College; JD, Roger Williams University

Shelly Rae Leialoha-Hartstack (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MEd, Graceland University; PhD, Walden University

Sherry B. Leialoha-Waipa (2005), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, Bellevue University; MEd, Graceland University; PhD, Walden University

Geoffrey Lewis (2020), Adjunct Faculty, History
MA, University of Houston-Clear Lake

Richard K. Lindgren (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, University of Michigan; MA, Xavier University; MBA, University of Michigan

Erin Lundy (2010) Part-Time Faculty, Health and Movements Science
BA, Graceland University; MS, University of South Carolina

Toni Mallams (2010), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, MA, University of Missouri

MaryAnn Manuel (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics
BA, MEd Graceland University

James Massey (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Philosophy
MBA, Webster University; DMA, Combs College of Music

Sarah McCune (2017), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, University of Kansas; MSN, Mid-America Nazarene University

Dennis Wayne McElroy (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, MS, PhD, Iowa State University

Brady McKillip (2009), Part-Time Faculty, Physical Education, Recreation
BA, Graceland University; MS, Emporia State University

Christopher Scott McKim (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, City Grove College; MA, Siena Heights University

Jennifer Lynn McKinney (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics
BA, MEd, Graceland University

Barbara McMahill (2009), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, Missouri Western State College; MA, Avila University

Ursula McNamara(2002), Adjunct Faculty, Biology, Science
BS, University of Missouri – Kansas City; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin

Dawn McPheeters (2017), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, MSN, University of Missouri-Kansas City; DNP, Maryville University-St. Louis

Tessia Anne Michael (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BA, Graceland University; MM, Sam Houston State University

Zachary R. Mullins (2013), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, MA, Briar Cliff University

Andrew Scott Naylor (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BA, Graceland University; MA, University of Iowa

Fenton Richard Nelsen (2020) Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Missouri Valley College; MBA, William Woods University

Phyllis O’Daniels (1969) Adjunct Faculty, Education, Physical Education
BA, Graceland College; MS, Indiana University

Dennis Oliver (2005), ACE Instructor, Psychology
BA, Central College; MA, University of Northern Iowa

Randall Otto (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Religion
BA, Pensacola Christian College; MA, Maranatha Baptist Graduate School; MA, PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary

Ethan Patterson (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BS, Missouri Western State University; MM, DMA University of Missouri-Kansas City

Keri Pinney (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, Kansas State University; MS, Central Missouri State University

Roger L. Powell (2020), Adjunct Faculty, English
BA, Graceland University; MA, University of North Dakota; PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Stephanie Powelson (2017), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center; MPH, University of North Carolina; EdD, Spalding University

Michael Prucha (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Music
BM, University of Nebraska-Omaha; MM, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Joni Readout (2017), ACE Instructor, Education
BS, MEd Iowa State University

Julie Rivera (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, Graceland University; MA, University of Phoenix

Karen Roberts (2014), Adjunct Faculty,
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MA, Webster University

Leslie Robinson (2018), Adjunct Faculty, First Year Seminar
BS, MacMurray College; MS, Cardinal Stritch University

Nathaniel Stephon Robinson (2020), Adjunct Faculty, First Year Seminar
BS, MacMurray College

Roger Allen Rose (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Psychology
BA, Graceland University; MA, Northern Arizona University; EdD, University of West Florida

Deborah Rowe (2004), ACE Instructor, Psychology
BS, University of New Hampshire; MEd, Graceland University

Javeria Salahuddin (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BBA, MBA, Greenwich University

David D. Schaal (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Student Life Leadership
BA, Park College; MA, Park University; EdD, Northeastern University

Suzie Scheer (2011), Adjunct Faculty, Organizational Leadership
BA, University of Northern Iowa; MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management

Ernest Shand (2020), Adjunct Faculty, First Year Experience
BA, State University of New York Polytechnic; MEd, Northern Arizona University

Deborah L. Skinner (2010), Adjunct Faculty, Student Life Leadership
BA, Graceland University

Jason Smith (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Middle Tennessee State University; MBA, University of Arizona

Wendell Smith (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Health
BA, MEd, Graceland University; MA, Concordia University-Irvine; EdD, Maryville University

Beverly South (2016), Faculty Associate, Nursing
BSN, St. Luke’s College of Nursing; MSN, Univeristy of Missouri-Kansas City

Jennifer S. Stevenson (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MA, Kansas State University; MA, University of Phoenix; MA, University of Central Missouri

Thelma Sandra Sword (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Nursing
BSN, Graceland University; MSN, Drake University; EdD, University of Phoenix

Gail Jean Thatcher (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BA, Grand View University; MEd, Graceland University

Allison Thompson (2017), Faculty Associate, Communication
BA, University of Northern Iowa; MA, Bellevue University

Uyen Tran (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, William Penn University; MA, Central Methodist University

David J. Trewhitt (2012), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BA, Graceland University; MA, Missouri State University; ABD, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Todd Verwers (2016), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, Graceland University

Daryn P. White (20150, Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
Master Coach Diploma, National Soccer Coaches Association of America

Patricia White (2006), Faculty Associate, Computer Science and Information Technology
BS, Florida Southern College; MBA, Florida Metropolitan University; Ed. S, PhD, Nova Southeastern University

Jeffrey Lynn Whitehall (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Physical Education
BA, Graceland University; MEd, Prairie View A & M University

Jennifer Wickersheim (2008), Faculty Associate, Accounting, Business Administration, Health Care Administration
BA, Graceland University; MS, Central Missouri State University

Carol Widner (2008), Clinical Adjunct, Nursing
BSN, Graceland University; MSN, University of Phoenix

Kathy Wilson (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Education
BS, Graceland University; MA, Lesly University

Kevin Poul Wilson (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Social Science
MS, Avila University

Tom Woldt (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Theatre
BS, South Dakota State University; MFA, Minnesota State University; PhD, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Constance A. Wright (2008), Adjunct Faculty, Business Administration
BS, University of Kansas; MA, Webster University

Lauren A. Wright (2020), Adjunct Faculty, Psychology
BA, Graceland University; MS, Drake University

Jeremy R. Yenger (2014), Adjunct Faculty, Social Science
BS, Drake University; MA, University of Northern Iowa; EdD, Drake University

Faculty Emeriti

Catherine M. Anthony (1971-1991)/Nursing
BSN, University of Kansas; MSN, The Catholic University of America

William L. Armstrong (1991-2010)/Education
BA, Graceland College; MA, University of West Florida; EdD, University of Kansas

Paul M. Beck (1992-2018)/Economics
BA, DePauw University; MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia

Alma R. Blair (1955-1994)/History
BA, MA, University of Iowa

Howard J. Booth (1969-2000)/Religion
BA, Graceland College; MA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; PhD, University of Iowa

Richard I. Clothier (1960-77;1980-2000)/Music
BA, Pittsburg State University; MA, University of Iowa; EdD, University of Northern Colorado

Jerome D. DeNuccio (1987-2012)/English
BS, MST, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; MA, PhD, University of Minnesota

David C. Devonis (1997-2021)/Psychology
BA, Temple University; MA, PhD, University of New Hampshire

Paul M. Edwards (1960-1982)/Religion
BA, Washburn University; MA, University of South Dakota; PhD, University of St. Andrews

Teri Foster (2005-2021)/Biology
BA,BS, PharmD, University of Kansas

Tom S. Freeman (1960-1997)/Psychology and Education
BSEd, Northwest Missouri State University; MS, Colorado State University; EdD, University of Northern Colorado

Arthur L. Gardner (1973-1996)/History
BA, MA, PhD, University of Hawaii

Bruce M. Graybill (1961-1994)/Chemistry
BS, Iowa State University; PhD, Florida State University

Carolyn J. Green (2006-2017/18)/Nursing
BSN, MN, PhD, University of Kansas

Gerald E. Hampton (1960-2010)/Physical Education
BS, William Jewell College; MS, Northwest Missouri State University; EdD, Columbia University Teachers College

Thomas J. Hart (1986-2010)/Music
BA, Olivet College; MM, DMA, Michigan State University

Nicholas L. Hartwig (1965;1967-2000)/Biology
BS, MS, University of Washington; PhD, University of Iowa

Claudia D. Horton (1994-2018)/Nursing
BSN, Graceland College; MSN, University of Missouri; PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Lin Howell (2007-2018)/Nursing
BS, MSN, Webster University

Mary Jean Jeanae (1975-2004)/Education
BA, Graceland College; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; EdD, University of Northern Colorado

Robert L. Johnson (1965-1991)/Education
BS, MS, Central Missouri State University; PhD, University of Oregon

James S. Jones (1983, 2002-2014)/Computer Science
BS, University of Missouri-Rolla; MA, DePaul University; PhD, University of Iowa

William E. Juhnke (1974-2009)/History
BA, Bethel College; PhD, University of Kansas

Cristina S. Karmas (1999-2019)/English
BA, University of Nevada; MA, PhD, Ohio State University

Sharon M. Kirkpatrick (1980-2010)/Nursing
BSN, California State University; MN, PhD, University of Kansas

Deborah Nalani Leialoha (2001-2020)/Education
BS, Southern Illinois University; MAT, Webster University; PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Shelly Leialoha-Hartsack (2004-2020)/Education
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MEd, Graceland University; PhD, Walden University

Richard K. Lindgren (1980-1985, 2002-2008)/Business
BBA, MBA, University of Michigan; MAT, Xavier University

Dennis McElroy (2000-2020)/Education
BS, MS, PhD, Iowa State University

Bradley D. Mercer (2003-2019)/Chemistry
BS, Graceland College; PhD, Texas Christian University

Barbara Hiles Mesle (1987-2016)/English
BA, Graceland College; MA, University of Chicago; PhD, University of Kansas

C. Robert Mesle (1980-2016)/Philosophy
BA, Graceland College; MA, University of Chicago Divinity School; PhD, Northwestern University and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Stephen K. Murdock (1984-2012)/Mathematics
BA, Graceland College; MA, Northwest Missouri State University; PhD, University of Iowa

William H. Norman (1984-2010)/Sociology
BA, MA, University of Northern Iowa; PhD, University of Iowa

Phyllis O’Daniels (1987-2010)/Education/Physical Education
BA, Graceland College; MS, HSD, Indiana University

Brenda S. Parkes (1978-1998)/Nursing
BSN, MPH, University of Michigan; PhD, University of Texas-Austin

Bob N. Ramsey (1960; 1968-2003)/Chemistry
BS, MS, Pittsburg State University

Jan Rice (2007-2017/18)/Nursing
BSN, Avila College; MSN-ACNS, University of Missouri-Kansas City; PhD, University of Kansas

William D. Russell (1966-2007)/Political Science and History
BA, Graceland College; MDiv, St. Paul School of Theology; JD, University of Iowa

Brian C. Smith (1999-2020)/Psychology
BA, Rice University; JD, University of Texas-Austin; PhD, University of Minnesota

Ronald K. Smith (1978-2017)/Mathematics
BA, Graceland College; MS, PhD, Iowa State University

Thelma Sword (2002-2018)/Nursing
BSN, Graceland College; MSN, Drake University; EdD, University of Phoenix

Patricia K. Trachsel (1992-2012)/Nursing
BSN, Mid-America Nazarene College; MSN, University of Kansas; PhD, Walden University

Glen E. Trullinger (1971-1990)/Business Education
BA, Graceland College; MSEd, Northwest Missouri State University; EdS, Central Missouri State University

Betty L. Welch (1959-1985)/Physical Education
BS, University of Kansas; MS, University of Colorado

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