Faculty and Administration

Board of Trustees

Harry J. Ashenhurst, PhD, Chair (2021), Scottsdale, AZ

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

David J. Brown, MBA, Treasurer (2023), Blue Springs, MO

Michelle Waite, Secretary (2022), Des Peres, MO

Robert G. (Bob) Ackerley, (2022), Houston, TX

Michele Black, MBA, (2021), Lee's Summit, MO

Joe Booz, JD, (2021), Scottsdale, AZ

Stassi D. Cramm, PhD, (2021), St. Charles, MO

Nancy Tanner Edwards, PhD, (2022), St. Joseph, MO

John Glaser, PhD, (2022), Independence, MO

Karen Jewell, JD, (2022), Houston, TX

Ivan Joseph, PhD, (2023), Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

John Sheehy, (2022), Blue Springs, MO

Dennis Shields, JD, (2023), Platteville, WI

Samuel G. (Sam) Smalldon, MBA, (2022), Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Ryan Watson, (2021), Overland Park, KS

Michael R. Wiley, PhD, (2023), Zionsville, IN

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

Executive Council

Patricia H. Draves, PhD, President

Kathleen M. Clauson Bash, PhD, Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness

Kelly W. Everett, BA, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Jill Rhea, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

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

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

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

Academic Affairs

Jill Rhea, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

Jen Abraham-White, MS, Sustainability Coordinator

Kevin Brunner, PhD, Dean, Sciences, Math and Health and Movement Science; Director, Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Scholars Program

Sabrina Davis, MLS, Director of University Libraries

Michele Dickey-Kotz, EdD, Dean, Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education and Social Science

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

Jeffrey Draves, PhD, Director of Data Science and Analytics

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

Pat Hoffman, Coordinator, Special Programs

Donna Hurt, MSW, Director, TRIO Student Support Services

Sharon Little-Stoetzel, PhD, Dean, School of Nursing

Jolene Lynn, PhD, Associate Dean, School of Nursing

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

Julie Neas, MEd, Director, Educational Talent Search

Brian J. White, PhD, Dean, Arts and Humanities

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

Institutional Advancement

Kelly W. Everett, BA, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Paula Anderson, MBA, Director of Annual Fund/Stewardship

Pam Combs, BA, Senior Director of Development

Dennis Core, Director of Facility Services

Paul J. Davis, BA, Senior Director of Development

Rick Isham, MBA, Senior Director of Development/Alumni Program Director/Grants and Foundations

Stuart Sherman, MS, Senior Director of Development

Joe Worlund, MA, Senior Director of Development

Student Life

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

Sandi Swanson, Administrative Assistant to Vice President

Jordan Bradford, GSG President

Brickell Dotson, BA, Interim Director of Residence Life

Mindy Graham, BA, Director of Student Activities and Conferences and Events

Mike Hoffman, MAR, Campus Ministries Director

Patricia A. Hoffman, Coordinator of Academic Advising, Service Learning and Special Programs

Diana J. Jones, BA, DSO, Director of Intercultural Office and Disability Services Coordinator

Jeremy O'Neal, AA, Executive Chef/General Manager, Sodexo Food Services

Roger Powell, PhD, Director of Tutoring and Writing Center

Dee White Eye, MSW, Personal Counselor

Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Status 2020-21

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Kathleen M. Clauson Bash (2001), Division of Social Science
AA, Kirkwood Community College; BA, Coe College; MA, University of Iowa;
PhD, Iowa State University

Sabrina Davis (2020), Director of University Libraries
BA, William Jewell College; MLS, Emporia State University

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

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

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

Peggy Mothershead (2019), Registrar
BA, Graceland University

Jill Rhea (2018), Dean of Faculty
BA, University of North Texas; MA, Ohio University; PhD, Ohio University

Full-time Faculty 2020-21

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

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

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

Brooke Beytin (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
BA, Graceland University; MA, Colorado State University

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

Chante Campbell-Nixon (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Nursing
BSN, Graceland University; DNP, University of Missouri

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

Catherine Clifford (2016) Assistant Professor of English
BA, Oklahoma State University; MA, Texas A & M; PhD, University of Birmingham

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

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

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

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

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

Teri Foster (2005), Professor of Biology
BA, BS, PharmD, University of Kansas

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

Beth Gregory (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
BS, MS Northwest Missouri State University; EdD, University Missouri-Columbia

Urmila Harold (2017), Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing
BS, MSN, Chamberlain College of Nursing

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

Bilawai Khoso (2018), Assistant Professor of Graphic Design
BA, Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology; MFA, Iowa State University

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

Adam Martin (2012), Associate Professor of Political Science
BA, California Lutheran University; MA, PhD, University of California-Irvine

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

Andrew Miller (2015), Assistant Professor of Allied Health
BS, William Woods University; MA, Columbia College

Tyler Mitchell (2017), Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BA, Carleton College; PhD, Northern Illinois University

Raquel Moreira (2014), Associate Professor of Communication
BA, Estacio de Sa University, Brazil; MA, Federal Fluminense University, Brazil; PhD, University of Denver

Donovan Nelson (2018), Assistant Professor of Sport Management
BA, Graceland University; MEd, Wichita State University; EdD, University of Arkansas

Corasi Ortiz (2020), Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BS, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez; PhD, Purdue University

Juan Garcia Oyervides (2020), Visiting Assistant Professor of Spanish
BA, Universidad Finis Terrae, Chile; MA, PhD University of Colorado-Boulder

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

Max Pitt (1999), Associate Professor of Business
BS, Graceland College; MBA, University of 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

Isaac Pressnell (2011), Associate Professor of English, First Year Seminar Director
BA, The Ohio State University; MFA, West Virginia University-Morgantown

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

Tracy Salter (2010), Professor of Theatre
BA, Graceland University; MFA, University of Florida

Kristin Seemuth Whaley (2017), Assistant Professor of Philosophy
BA, University of Wisconsin; PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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

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

Jessica Wallace (2010), Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Science
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MA, University of Nebraska-Omaha; EdD, A.T. Still University

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

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

Part-time Faculty 2020-21

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

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

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

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), Professor of Education
BS, Southern Illinois University; MAT, Webster University; PhD, University of Missouri-Kansas City

Shelly Leialoha-Hartsack (2004-2020), Associate Professor of 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), Professor of 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

Ronald K. Smith (1978-2017), Professor of 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

Table of Contents

Board of Trustees

Executive Council

Office of the President

Academic Affairs

Athletics

Business Services

Enrollment

Institutional Advancement

Institutional Effectiveness

Student Life

Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Status 2020-21

Full-time Faculty 2020-21

Part-time Faculty 2020-21

Faculty Emeriti

College and Schools