Faculty and Administration
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
Faculty (Full-time) 2020-21
Faculty (Part-time) 2020-21
Faculty Emeriti
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), Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Aleksander (Aleks) Memca, (2024), San Diego, CA
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
Talia Brown, MEd, Chief Information Officer
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
Jodi L. Seymour, Executive Assistant to the President and Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees
David L. Siddall, JD, LLM, Vice President for Business and Finance
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
Athletics
Brady McKillip, MS, Athletic Director
Mari Chandler, Athletic Operations and Head Dance Coach
Erin Lundy, MS, Head Athletic Trainer
Stewart L. McDole, ReD, Associate Athletic Director and Head Women's Volleyball Coach
Zachary R. Mullins, MA, Associate Athletic Director and Head Wrestling Coach
Business Services
David L. Siddall, JD, LLM, Vice President for Business and Finance
Paul Binnicker, MBA, Director, Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies
Talia Brown, MEd, Chief Information Officer
Ondrea Greene, BA, Director of Human Resources
Lisa Libich, MS, Director of Retention Operations for CGCS
Paula M. Smith, Associate Treasurer
Katie Still, BA, Director of Accounting Services
Janice K. Tiffany, JD, Executive Director of Business Services
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
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
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