Faculty and Administration

Board of Trustees

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

Robert G. (Bob) Ackerley, Vice-Chair (2022), Houston, Texas

David J. Brown, Treasurer (2020), Blue Springs, Missouri

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

Sue Bevington, (2020), Kirkland, Washington

Michele Black, MBA, (2019), Lee's Summit, Missouri

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

Stassi D. Cramm, PhD, (2019), St. Charles, Missouri

Heather Donofrio, PhD, (2021), Cantonment, Florida

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

Ronald E. (Ron) Gillilan, MD, (2020), Reisterstown, Maryland

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

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

Dale W. Lick, PhD, (2020), Tallahassee, Florida

John Sheehy, (2020), Blue Springs, Missouri

Dennis Shields, JD, (2020), Platteville, Wisconsin

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

Rachel Tovey, (2020), Lee's Summit, Missouri

Ryan Watson, (2021), Leawood, Kansas

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

(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

Kevin Brunner, PhD, Chair, Division of Science and Math; Director, Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Scholars Program

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

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

Bryan Gatzke, MS, Director, Master of Science in Nutrition and Human Performance

Karen Gergely, MFA, Chair, Division of Visual and Performing Arts

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

Gary Heisserer, PhD, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Pat Hoffman, Coordinator, Special Programs

Cathie L. Hosie, MSEd, Director, Student Support Services and Academic Skills Center

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

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

Andrew Miller, MA, Chair, Division of Health and Movement Science

Peggy Mothershead, BA, Registrar

Julie Neas, MEd, Director, Educational Talent Search

Isaac Pressnell, MFA, Chair, Division of Humanities

Brian C. Smith, PhD, Chair, Division of Social Science

Brian J. White, PhD, Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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

Student Life

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

Sandi Swanson, Administrative Assistant to Vice President

TBD, MEd, Director of Student Success

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

Tamela Hill, GSG President

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

Mike Hoffman, MAR, Campus Minister

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

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

Deb Skinner, MSEd, Director of Residence Life

Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Status 2019-20

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

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, Graceland University, MAR, Graceland University

Gary L. Heisserer (2008), Division of Visual and Performing Arts
BA, St. John's University; MS, Boise State University; PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Cathie Hosie (1999), School of Education
BA, Graceland College; MS, Drake University

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 2019-20

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Justin Akers (2018), Assistant Professor of Business Administration
BA, MS, Iowa State University

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

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) Assistant 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), Assistant 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

John K. Franklin (2006), Professor of History
BA, MA, Midwestern State University; PhD, Texas Christian University

Bryan Gatzke (2014), Assistant Professor of Health and Movement Science
BS, University of Wisconsin-Parkside; MS, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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

Michele Gerdes (2018), Assistant Professor of Nursing
BA, University of Missouri; BSN, MSN, Rockhurst 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

Jane Hall Chaillie (2014), Assistant Professor of Education
BA, Graceland College; MEd, University of Missouri-Columbia; EdD, Creighton University

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

Paul A. Johnson (2007), Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, Western Illinois University; MA, Eastern Illinois University; PhD, University of Iowa

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

Ildo Kim (2017), Assistant Professor of Communication
BA, Hankuk University; MA, Korea University; PhD, University of California-Davis

Shelly Leialoha-Hartsack (2004), Associate Professor of Education
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MEd, Graceland University; PhD, Walden University

Melinda Leoce (2017), Instructor of Music and Percussion
BM, University of Central Florida; MM, Florida 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

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

Dennis McElroy (2000), Professor of Education
BS, MS, PhD, Iowa State University

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

Jonathan Montalvo (2017), Assistant Professor of Spanish
BA, Purdue University Calumet; MA, Western Michigan University; PhD, Michigan State 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

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

Daniel J. Platt (2015), Assistant Professor of English
BA, The College of New Jersey; MA, PhD, University of Oregon

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

Robert A. Poulton (2003), Associate 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
BA, The Ohio State University; MFA, West Virginia University-Morgantown

Timothy Robbins (2015), Assistant Professor of English
BA, Hunter College; MA, PhD, University of Iowa

Tracy Salter (2010), Associate 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

Brandi Shay (2018), Assistant Professor of Accounting
BS, MBA, Iowa State University

Amanda Sims (2018), Assistant Professor of Sociology
BA, Georgia State University; MS, PhD, University of Missouri

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

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

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

Masahiro Toyama (2019), Assistant Professor of Psychology
BEc, Kyoto University; MA, Montclair State University; PhD, North Dakota 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 2019-20

Year in parentheses designates date of appointment.

Jen Abraham-White (2010), Adjunct Faculty, Biology, First Year Seminar
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

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

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

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

Carol Clark (2018), Adjunct Faculty, Business
BS, Graceland College; JD, Drake 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Drew Schaefer (2011), Faculty Associate, Business Administration
MBA, University of Missouri-Kansas City

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MaryBeth C. Evans (1952-1988)/Education
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MA, University of Iowa; EdD, Wayne State University

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

Winston E. Inslee (1955-1985)/Theatre and Speech
BA, MA, University of Washington

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

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

Darlene V. Wight (1961-1987)/Speech and English
BA, MA, University of Kansas

Table of Contents

Board of Trustees

Executive Council

Office of the President

Academic Affairs

Business Services

Enrollment

Independence Campus

Institutional Advancement

Institutional Effectiveness

Student Life

Administrators/Professionals with Faculty Status 2019-20

Full-time Faculty 2019-20

Part-time Faculty 2019-20

Faculty Emeriti

College and Schools

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

C.H. Sandage School of Business

School of Nursing

Edmund J. Gleazer School of Education

Community of Christ Seminary