Concordia College Corporation
Officers 2023-2024*
Ms. Mary S. Ranum, Chair
Mr. John E. Ydstie, Vice Chair
Dr. Julie A. Blehm, Secretary
Ms. Rachel M. Clarke, Treasurer
Board of Regents
Ms. MaryAnn Anderson Dr. Julie A. Blehm Rep. Ruth Anna Buffalo Mr. Troy J. Butner Ms. Jean E. Bye Mr. Victor A. Everson Mr. Corey L. Haaland Dr. Kathryn (Katie) E. Hasbargen Mr. Douglas Hastad Rev. Gary R. Henderson Mr. David J. Horzadovsky Mr. Mark Jordahl Mr. Robert Jossart Ms. Tammy Lee Ms. Stephanie Lundquist Rev. Jennifer Nagel Mr. Ronald D. Offutt Rev. Mary Pechauer Ms. Patricia Pepper Mr. Harold Pope Ms. Mary S. Ranum Ms. Beth Ann Renner Mr. James E. Senske Rev. William Tesch Mr. John E. Ydstie
Advisory Members
Ms. Elizabeth Cheney, Foundation Director, Glencoe Regional Health
The Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges & Universities
*2024-25 Board members were elected after the final publishing of this catalog.
President’s Cabinet
Colin Irvine (2023), President of the College. B.A., Carroll College (Montana.); M.A., University of Notre Dame, Ph.D., Marquette University.
Jill M. Abbott (2019), Deputy to the President. B.S., Southwest Minnesota State University; M.S., South Dakota State University; Ed.D., University of South Dakota.
Terry A. Brandt (2020), Vice President for Advancement. B.A., Southwest Minnesota State University; M.Div., Luther Seminary.
Michael J. Chan (2022), Executive Director for Faith and Learning. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., Emory University.
Rachel M. Clarke (2013), Vice President for Finance and Administration. B.A., Concordia College; M.B.A., M.MGT University of Mary.
Benjamin Iverson (2023), Vice President for Enrollment. B.A., Augustana University; M.A., SIT Graduate Institute.
Mary Maus Kosir (2020), Executive Director Concordia Language Villages. B.A., College of Saint Benedict; M.A., University of Minnesota.
Susan J. Larson (1998), Provost and Dean of the College and Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Manitoba; Ph.D., McMaster University.
Joshua D. Lysne (2015), Vice President for Communications and Marketing; B.A., Concordia College.
Lisa M. Sethre-Hofstad (1996), Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, and Professor of Psychology. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of New Mexico.
Faculty
Ahmed Afzaal (2007), Associate Professor of Religion. B.S., Dow Medical College, Pakistan; M.S. and Ph.D., Drew University.
Stephanie L. Ahlfeldt (2004), Associate Provost and Professor of Communication Studies. B.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Shontarius D. Aikens (2016), Associate Professor of Management. B.M. and M.Ed., University of Arkansas; M.B.A., Walden University; Ph.D., Capella University.
Douglas R. Anderson (1997), Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Augustana College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Joylyn R. Anderson (2022), Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.A., Concordia College; M.S.N., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Samantha M. Archer (2024), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
W. Vincent Arnold (1991), Professor of History. B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A. and Ph.D., Miami University, Ohio.
Jason M. Askvig (2013), Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Shantanu Awasthi (2023), Assistant Professor of Data Analytics. B. Tech, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, India; M.S., Virginia State University; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Nathan D. Axvig (2013), Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., University of North Dakota; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Riaz A. Aziz (2018), Instructor of Economics. B.A., University of North Dakota; M.S., North Dakota State University.
Kevin W. Baggett (2014), Associate Librarian. B.A., University of Mississippi; M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University.
Thomas Bandar (2023), Visiting Instructor of Music. B.M., University of Denver; M.M., Cleveland Institute of Music.
J. Elijah Bender (2017), Associate Professor of History. B.A., Missouri State University; M.A., University of Hawaii at Manoa; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara.
Thelma S. Berquó (2011), Associate Professor of Physics. P.B., Federal University of Espirito Santo, Brazil; M.Sc. and Ph.D., University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Daniel P. Biebighauser (2006), Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.
D. Bryan Bishop (1998), Professor of Biology. B.A., University of Texas at Austin; M.S., Ohio University; Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Christian H. Boy (2012), Associate Professor of Theatre Art. B.A., Augustana College; M.F.A., The University of Kansas, Lawrence.
Allison M. Bundy (2023) Assistant Librarian. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead.
Michael R. Bush (2021), Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; M.S. and Ph.D., Florida International University.
Anna Bushy (2024), Visiting Instructor of English. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Washington State University.
Aileen L.S. Buslig (2000), Professor of Communication Studies. B.Arch., University of Miami; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Arizona.
Gregory B. Carlson (2001), Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.A. California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Tyler J. Carlson (2024), Instructor of Education. B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.S., University of North Dakota.
Angel F. Carrete Rodriguez (2017), Associate Professor of Finance. B.S., Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente A.C., Guadalajara, Mexico; M.B.A., University of West Florida; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University.
Betsy R. Cogan (2023), Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; B.S., Saint Catherine University.
Michael P. Culloton (2012), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Concordia College; M.M., University of Arizona; D.M.A., North Dakota State University.
Jennifer L. DeJong (2002), Professor of Nursing. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and F.N.P. certified, University of Minnesota; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Nathaniel H. Dickey (2003), Professor of Music. B.A., Oberlin College; B.M., Oberlin Conservatory; M.M., Rice University; D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Lindsey DiFiore (2023), Instructor of Accounting. B.A., Concordia College; M.Acc., North Dakota State University.
John A. Flaspohler (1999), Associate Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Michigan; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Molly R. Flaspohler (1991-2007, 2008-14, 2023), Senior Librarian. B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College; M.A., Indiana University Bloomington; M.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Kristen M. Ford (2010), Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Kelli A. Gast (2022), Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Concordia College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.
Robert L. Gholson (2024), Assistant Professor of Finance. B.A., Washington University in St. Louis; Pharm.D., Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy; M.S., University of Rochester; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma.
Richard A. Gilmore (1993), Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Middlebury College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Cassandra L. Glynn (2014), Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Jacob M. Goering (2022), Assistant Professor of Healthcare Leadership. B.A., Concordia College; Master of Healthcare Education, University of Minnesota School of Public Health - Minneapolis; Ed.D., Bethel University - Arden Hills.
Robin Griffeath (2023), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Lawrence University; M.M., University of Arizona; D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Peter J. Haberman (2012), Professor of Music. B.M., Concordia College; M.M., University of Montana-Missoula; D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Gwen Wagstrom Halaas (2022), Dean of the Sanford Heimarck School of Health Professions. B.A., Concordia College; M.D., Harvard Medical School; M.B.A., University of St. Thomas.
Douglas Harbin (2015), Associate Professor of Music. B.M. and B.A., Taylor University; M.M., Ball State University; D.M.A., Arizona State University.
Debora J. Harris (2001), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Bradley University; M.M., Florida State University.
Jennifer K. Hawkinson (2024), Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Mount Marty College; M.A., University of Manitoba; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Erin J. Hemme Froslie (2020), Instructor of English. B.A., Concordia College.
Jay A. Hershberger (1992), Professor of Music. B.M., University of Tulsa; M.M., Wichita State University; D.M.A., Arizona State University.
Ross A. Hilgers (1998), Professor of Art. B.F.A. and M.F.A., Fort Hays State University.
Karin Hillstrom (2014), Assistant Professor of German and Spanish. B.A. and M.A., Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Nicholas O. Howard (2023), Assistant Professor of Political Science. B.A., Carleton College; M.A., University of Kansas; Ph.D., University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Emily C. Huber-Johnson (2018), Associate Professor of Exercise Science. B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., South Dakota State University.
Madeline R. Huss (2024), Visiting Instructor of Music. B.M., Concordia College; M.M., Peabody Institute.
Mona M. Ibrahim (2000), Professor of Psychology. B.A., American University, Cairo; M.A. and Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Jane E. Indergaard (2015), Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. and M.S., University of North Dakota; D.N.P., Cappella University.
Erika L. Izaguirre (2021), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Texas at Austin; M.M., Baylor University; D.M.A., Eastman School of Music.
Holly A. Janz (2006), Professor of Music. B.M., University of Wisconsin Stevens Point; M.M., University of Colorado; D.M.A., University of Kansas.
Mark B. Jensen (1997), Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Northwestern College, Iowa; Ph.D., Iowa State University.
Jiani Jiang (2019), Assistant Professor of Marketing. B.S., Roger Williams University; M.B.A., Bryant University, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Ph.D., New Mexico State University.
Adriana M. Johnson (1999), Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.S., Anahuac University, Mexico; M.S., University of Navarra, Spain.
Michael A. Johnson (2016-2017, 2021), Assistant Professor of Religion. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago.
Christopher A. Jung (2023), Assistant Professor of Business Law. B.A., Northern State University; J.D., Texas Tech University and University of South Dakota.
Ahmed M. Kamel (2005), Professor of Computer Science. B.S. and M.S., Cairo University; M.B.A., North Dakota State University, Ph.D., Michigan State University.
Joseph K. Kemper (2023), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., St. Olaf College; M.M., Yale University; D.M.A., University of Michigan.
Grigor Khachatryan (2014), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., M.M. and D.M., Indiana University, Bloomington.
Karla Knutson (2008), Professor of English. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Alexander J. Korte (2024), Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A., University of Minnesota Duluth; M.A., Loyola University Chicago; Ph.D., University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Mark J. Krejci (1987), Professor of Psychology. B.S., University of North Dakota; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Donald A. Krogstad (2002), Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point; Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Damian J. Lampl (2015), Assistant Professor of Computer Science. B.S., Northern State University; M.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Bree Langemo (2019), Assistant Professor of Law and Entrepreneurship. B.S., Minnesota State University-Moorhead; J.D., Ohio Northern University of Law.
Teri J. Langlie (2009), Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead; Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Susan J. Larson (1998), Provost and Dean of the College and Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of Manitoba; Ph.D., McMaster University.
Anthony W. Leathem (2017), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., University of Hartford; M.M., New England Conservatory; D.M.A., University of Connecticut.
Susan Jung Lee (2008), Associate Professor of Art. B.A., University of California, Berkeley; M.A., Hongik University, Seoul, Korea; M.A., California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Michelle M. Lelwica (2001), Professor of Religion. B.A., The College of St. Benedict; M.T.S. and Th.D., Harvard Divinity School.
Philip C. Lemaster (2014), Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. and M.A., Marietta College; Ph.D., West Virginia University.
Stephanie Lemmer (2023), Visiting Instructor of English. B.A. and M.A., St. Cloud State University.
Virginia Titman Liffrig (2022), Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S. and M.S., University of Mary; D.N.P., University of Rasmussen.
Kristi K. Loberg (2001), Professor of Social Work. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Victor Avila Luvsangenden (2024), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Sydney; M.M., Carnegie Mellon University; D.M.A., University of Colorado Boulder.
Julie R. Mach (2002), Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Mayville State University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Kansas.
Steven L. Makela (2002), Assistant Professor of Music. B.A. and B.S., Bemidji State University; M.A., University of Minnesota; D.M.A., University of North Texas.
Luiz A. Manzoni (2008), Professor of Physics. B.A., Federal University of Santa Maria, RS, Brazil; M.S. and Ph.D., Institute of Theoretical Physics, State University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Christopher J. Mason (2013), Dean, Offutt School of Business, and Associate Professor of Finance. B.A., Concordia College; M.B.A., Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota.
Jessica Matson-Fluto (2023), Assistant Professor of Art. B.A. and B.F.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.F.A., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Robert L. Mayo (2017), Assistant Professor of Economics. B.A., University of Massachusetts, Amherst; M.A. and Ph.D., George Mason University.
Justin McDowell (2023), Assistant Librarian. B.A. and B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee; M.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Ramon Cesar Mendez (2023), Assistant Professor of Spanish. B.A. and M.A., University of Texas at El Paso.
Jeffrey T. Meyer (2000), Professor of Music. B.M., Wheaton College Conservatory of Music; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.
Stefanie M. Meyer (2023), Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Wellness. B.S. and M.S., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Dominic D. Meyers (2023), Instructor of Communication Studies. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., South Dakota State University.
Anne T. Mocko (2012), Associate Professor of Religion. B.A., The College of William and Mary; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Chicago.
Jeremiah T. Moen (2023), Associate Professor of Exercise Science. B.S., Mayville State University; M.S., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Rebecca R. Moore (1994), Professor of Political Science. B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia.
Pamela S. Mork (1991), Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.S., Oral Roberts University; M.S., University of Oklahoma.
Christian E. Mortenson (2016), Associate Professor of Art. B.F.A., University of South Dakota; M.A. and M.F.A., University of Iowa.
A. Jennifer Nash (2012), Associate Professor of Music. B.A., Dickinson College (Penn.); M.M. and Graduate Performance Diploma, John Hopkins University; D.M.A., University of Michigan.
Nicole L. Ness (2024), Instructor of Social Work. B.A., University of Minnesota Duluth; M.S.W., Boston University.
Alyssa Nitschke (2024), Visiting Instructor of Nursing. B.S., College of St. Scholastica; M.S., Rasmussen University.
Kari L. Novak (2019), Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.S., B.S.N. and M.S.N., University of North Dakota.
W. Scott Olsen (1987), Professor of English. B.A. and M.A., University of Missouri, Columbia; M.F.A., University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Mikel L. Olson (2006), Professor of Psychology. B.S., Northwestern College; M.S. and Ph.D., Washington State University.
Roberto Palomeque (2023), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., University of Sciences and Arts, Mexico; M.A., Artesis Hogeschool: The Royal Conservatoire, Belgium; D.M.A., The University of Southern Mississippi.
Melissah J. Pawlikowski (2023), Assistant Professor of History. B.A., The University of Pittsburgh; M.A., Duquesne University; Ph.D., The Ohio State University.
Dwight J. Peterson (2016), Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. and M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Reno.
Russell M. Peterson (1996), Associate Professor of Music. B.M., Youngstown State University; M.M., Bowling Green State University.
Elizabeth Pilon (2024), Instructor of English. B.A., Concordia College; M.Ed., Valley City State University.
James A. Postema (1989), Professor of English. B.A., Calvin College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Illinois.
Jan H. Pranger (2005), Associate Professor of Religion. M.A. and M.Div., The University of Groningen; Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., The University of Groningen.
Carol I. Pratt (1991), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Luther College; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Gay G. Rawson (2001), Professor of French. B.A., Wittenberg University; M.A., Miami University; Ph.D., The University of Iowa.
Vincent J. Reusch (2009), Associate Professor of English. B.S., Western Michigan University; M.A., Northern Michigan University; Ph.D., Western Michigan University.
Fanny Roncal Ramirez (2012), Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Perú; M.A., Universidad de Piura, Perú; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Ashley T. Roseno (2024), Assistant Professor of Nutrition. B.S., M.S., and M.A. Ed., East Carolina University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University.
Drew Rutherford (1996), Associate Professor of Chemistry. B.A., University of Minnesota Morris; M.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Julie C. Rutherford (1998), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., St. Olaf College; Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Jack E. Rydell (2006), Professor of Nursing. B.A., Jamestown College; M.S., University of North Dakota; D.N.P., University of Minnesota.
Márcia Regina Santiago Scarpin (2022), Assistant Professor of Management. B.S., State University of Parana, Brazil; M.B.A., State University of Londrina, Brazil; M.S., Regional University of Blumenau, Brazil; Ph.D., Fundacao Getulio Vargas Business School of São Paulo, Brazil.
Jorge E. Scarpin (2017), Associate Professor of Accounting. B.S., University of São Paulo, Brazil; M.B.A., Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Brazil; M.S., University of North Parana, Brazil; Ph.D., University of São Paulo, Brazil.
Sarah E. Seger (2019), Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., Louisiana State University; Ph.D., Rice University.
Darcie R. Sell (2009), Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Lisa M. Sethre-Hofstad (1996), Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, and Professor of Psychology. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of New Mexico.
Lisa M. Sjoberg (2002), Dean of Academic Services and Operations (Registrar/ Library Director). B.A., Concordia College; M.A., North Dakota State University; M.L.I.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Elna K. Solvang (1998), Professor of Religion. B.S., University of Hartford; M.A., Lutheran School of Theology; Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary.
Darrell W. Stolle (2013), Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.Ed., North Dakota State University; Ed.D., Northern Arizona University.
Krys Strand (2006), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., Concordia College; M.B.S., University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Odile J. Streed (2004), Professor of Marketing. B.S., University of Bretagne Occidentale; M.B.A., University of Paris; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Rennes I.
Sina M. Stuhlert (2024), Visiting Assistant Professor of German. M.A., University of Potsdam, Germany; Ph.D., University of Bristol, UK.
Kevin F.E. Sütterlin (2016), Associate Professor of Music. B.A.Mus., Hochschule Luzeron School of Music, Switzerland; M.M. and D.M.A., University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music.
Jennifer L. Sweatman (2016), Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. and M.S., Texas A&M University, Ph.D., Florida International University.
Gregory M. Tanner (2019), Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science. B.S., South Dakota State University; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Mallorie Taylor-Teeples (2021), Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Pacific Lutheran University; Ph.D., University of California - Davis.
Eduard Teregulov (2023), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., Ufa State Academy of Arts, Russia; M.M., University of South Florida; D.M.A., Louisiana State University.
Saroj Thapa (2023), Assistant Professor of Physics. B.S. and M.S., Tribhuvan University, Nepal; Ph.D., The University of Tulsa.
Kirsten E. Theye (2009), Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Kansas.
Tally R. Tinjum (2016), Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Nebraska Methodist College; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Emerson Towey (2024), Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., Mansfield University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., West Virginia University.
Amanda L. Tracy (2017), Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N., Aspen University.
Kelley I. Tracz (2021), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., Kansas State University; M.M., University of Minnesota; D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Ronald G. Twedt, C.P.A. (1991), Assistant Professor of Accounting. B.A., Concordia College; M.B.T., University of Minnesota.
Lisa A. Twomey (2004-07, 2016), Associate Professor of Spanish. B.A., Marquette University; M.A., New York University; Ph.D., Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Darin J. Ulness (1998), Professor of Chemistry. B.A., Concordia College; M.S. and Ph.D., Cornell University.
Darren J. Valenta (2021), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A., Linfield College; M.A., West Chester University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Abigail L. Van Klompenberg (2023), Assistant Professor of Music. B.M., Western Michigan University; M.M.Ed., Arizona State University.
C. Tess Varner (2016), Associate Professor of Philosophy. B.S., Oklahoma Christian University; M.L.A., Oklahoma City University; Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Sara B. Vinje (2000), Professor of Education. B.S., Mayville State University; M.A., University of St. Thomas; B.A. and Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Heather Waddell (2009), Associate Professor of Greek and Roman Studies. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Iowa.
Meredith G. Wagner (2013), Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.
Karin Wakefield (2014), Instructor of Music. B.M.Ed., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Leigh G. Wakefield (1988), Professor of Music. B.A., University of Minnesota; M.M., New England Conservatory of Music; D.M.A., University of Minnesota.
Julia C. Walk (2016), Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.A., Luther College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Iowa.
Anne B. Walker (2019), Professor of Education. B.A., Carleton College; M.Ed., Boston University; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Amy S. Watkin (2005), Professor of English. B.A. and M.A., North Dakota State University; Ph.D., University of North Dakota.
Sonja P. Wentling (2003), Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of History. M.A., Southern Illinois University; Ph.D., Kent State University.
Joseph C. Whittaker (2011), Associate Professor of Biology. B.A., DePauw University; M.S., University of Minnesota, Duluth; Ph.D., Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Connor D. Wilcox (2024), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. and M.A., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., Kent State University.
Daniel R. Willoughby (2024), Instructor of Mathematics. B.S., Moorhead State University; M.S., Northern Arizona University.
David T. Wintersteen (1998), Professor of Theatre Art. B.A., Luther College; M.F.A., Minnesota State University Mankato; Ph.D., University of Oregon.
Leann K. Wolff (2016), Assistant Professor of Ethics, Offutt School of Business. M.A., University of St. Thomas.
Graeme R.A. Wyllie (2006), Assistant Professor of Chemistry. B.S., University of St. Andrews, Scotland; Postgraduate Diploma, The Robert Gordon University, Scotland; Ph.D., University of Notre Dame.
Rowena J. Xia (2023), Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., University of California-Berkeley; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Georgia.
Leila Zakhirova (2013), Associate Professor of Political Science. B.A., Bethany College; M.A., Kansas State University; Ph.D., Indiana University.
Emeriti Faculty
Retired faculty are granted emeriti status based on years of service and approval of the Board of Regents.
Aageson, Dr. James W., Religion
Aho, Dr. Ellen L., Biology
Anderson, Dr. Daniel V., Health Care Leadership
Anderson, Dr. Per M., Religion and Global Learning
Bartz, Dr. Albert E., Psychology
Bath, Dr. Michael G., Political Science
Bokinskie, Dr. Jean C., Nursing
Borchert, Theresa A., Library
Breedon, Dr. Daniel F., Music
Burchill, Madelyn C., German
Cabello-Cobo, Dr. Francisco L., World Languages and Cultures
Capistran, Jane Linde, Music
Carver, Dr. Cynthia R., Communication Studies
Cermak, James F., Communication Studies and Theatre Art
Chapman, Dr. Richard M., History
Christopherson, James M., Head Coach-Football, Physical Education and Health
Clark, Dr. Jonathan P., World Languages and Cultures - German
Clausen, Dr. René K., Music
Cohen, Joanne, Music
Connell, Dr. George B., Philosophy
Connell, Virginia L., Library
Coomber, Dr. James E., English
Cordes-Green, Dr. Susan J., Psychology
Covey, Dr. Mark K., Psychology
Craft, Dr. William J., President of the College
Dahlberg, Dr. Carol Ann, Education
Dahlberg, Dr. Duane A., Physics
Dahley, Dr. Laurie C., Social Work
Dovre, Dr. Paul J., President of the College, Speech Communication and Theatre Art
Duncan, Dr. Dawn E., English
Eglitis, Mirdza Z., German, Norwegian
Ellig, Dr. Nicholas R., Sociology
Ellingson, Dr. Susan P., Education
Engelhardt, Dr. Carroll L., History
Eyler, Dr. David P., Music
Fagerstrom, Dr. Duwain A., Business Education and Office Administration
Forde, Dr. James L., Mathematics and Computer Science
Foss, Dr. Nancy E., French
Gealy, Dr. Mark W., Physics
Glasrud, Barbara, Art
Goldberg, Heidi, Art
Gulsvig, Dr. Patricia, Education
Guy, Dr. Marilyn J., Education
Haglund, Roger E., Mathematics and Computer Science
Halverson, Peter D., Music
Halvorson, Dr. Patricia A., Psychology
Hamilton, David, Music
Hammerling, Rev. Dr. Roy, Religion
Hammerstrom, Janice E., Family and Nutrition Sciences
Haney, Dr. James L., Religion
Harvey, Dr. Gretchen G., History
Herman, Dr. Stewart W., Religion
Heuer, Dr. Charles V., Mathematics and Computer Science
Hiebert, Willard E., German
Hiestand, Dr. Thomas, Offutt School of Business
Houglum, Bruce M., Music
Hovde, Dr. Peter C., Political Science
Hoverson, Sharon R., Library
Hustuft, Carol A., Library
Ingberg, Dr. Alfhild, English
Iverson, Dr. Stanley A., Classical Studies
James, Linda S., Nutrition and Dietetics
Johnson, Dr. Ivan M., Biology
Johnson, Dr. Linda L., History
Jones, Connie, Library
Keup, Dr. Linda C., Offutt School of Business
Kloster, Dr. Polly K., Nursing
Kohler, Robert, Physical Education and Health
Kopperud, Dr. Joan L., English
Larson, Dr. Betty J., Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science
Larson, Dr. George S., English
Larson, Mary E., Library
Larson-Casselton, Dr. Cindy L., Communication Studies
Legler, Dr. James R., Offutt School of Business
Lindholm, Dr. Matthew L., Sociology
Lintelman, Dr. Joy K., History
Luther, Dr. Bryan A., Physics
McCauley, Dr. Barbara A., Classical Studies
McMullen, Catherine O., English
Mcrae, Michele T., ACCORD, English, Reading-Writing Center
Meléndez, Dr. Pedro S., Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Moewes, Dr. David S., Business, Accounting and Economics
Mork, Dr. David S., Chemistry
Nellermoe, Dr. Ronald L., Biology
Nelson, Dr. Lois F., Nursing
Nygaard, Peter A., Music
Olive, Dr. Barbara A., English
Osborn, Howard H., Biology
O’Shaughnessy, Dr. Susan M., Philosophy
Paulson, Dr. Carlton, Biology
Pavek, Dr. Bernice J., Head Coach-Women’s Tennis, Physical Education
Pesola, Dr. Russell, Music
Peterson, Dr. Constance L., Nursing
Pipho, Dr. Armin P., Physical Education and Health
Prom, Lynn H., Education
Rauschnabel, June, Music
Rice, Dr. Donald E., Communication Studies
Rice, Dr. Mary K., World Languages and Cultures - Spanish
Rowell, Gerald V., Mathematics
Sandgren, Dr. David P., History
Sawyer, Dr. Lisa Lee, Music
Schmoll, Dr. Edward A., Classical Studies
Scott, Dr. Linda M., Nursing
Valderrama de Sillers, Dr. Leonor, Spanish and Hispanic Studies
Simmons, Rev. Dr. Ernest L. Jr., Religion
Siverson, Duane E., Head Golf Coach, Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science
Skaar, Donna J., Spanish
Smart-Morstad, Dr. Karla J., Education
Snyder, Dr. William J. Jr., English
Sprunger, Dr. David A., English
Sternhagen, Dr. Fred, Communication Studies
Stoen, Dr. Linda L., Education
Swanson, Linda, Library
Thrasher, Lucille, Music
Thureen, Daniel J., Offutt School of Business
Todt, Dr. WIliam L., Biology
Tomhave, Dr. William K., Mathematics
Ulness, Dr. James D., Psychology
Van Amburg, Dr. Gerald L., Biology
Vitalis, Luella M., Nursing
Witteman, Dr. Barbara, Education
Wohlfeil, Dr. Michael D., Education
Worth, Dr. David M., Music
Zeng, Dr. Xueqi, Mathematics