Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Officials and Faculty of Concordia College

Concordia College Corporation

Officers 2022-2023*

Ms. Mary S. Ranum, Chair
Mr. John E. Ydstie, Vice Chair
Dr. Julie A. Blehm, Secretary
Ms. Linda J. Brown, 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

Mr. Jeff Cadwell, President, National Alumni Board of Directors

The Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges & Universities

*2023-24 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.

Linda J. Brown (1985), Treasurer and Vice President for Finance. B.S., Concordia College; B.S., Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Michael J. Chan (2022), Executive Director for Faith and Learning. B.A., Pacific Lutheran University; M.A., Luther Seminary; Ph.D., Emory University.

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 Dean of the College, and Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.S. and Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

Ellen L. Aho (1990), Professor of Biology. B.A., Concordia College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina.

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.

W. Vincent Arnold (1991), Professor of History. B.A., Mount Vernon Nazarene College; M.A. and Ph.D., Miami University, Ohio.

Jason M. Askvig (2012), 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, Instruction and Outreach.  B.A., University of Mississippi; M.L.I.S., Louisiana State University.

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.

Sonja M. Bosca-Harasim (2013), Associate Professor of Music. B.Mus., Cleveland Institute of Music; M.M. and D.M.A., Rice University, Texas.

Christian H. Boy (2012), Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Augustana College; M.F.A., The University of Kansas, Lawrence.

Allison M. Bundy (2014-2022, 2023) Assistant Librarian. B.A., Concordia College, Moorhead. 

Michael R. Bush (2016-2017, 2020), Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; M.S. and Ph.D. , Florida International University

Aileen L.S. Buslig (2000), Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.Arch., University of Miami; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Arizona.

Gregory B. Carlson (2001), Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Minnesota State University Moorhead; M.A. California State University, Dominguez Hills; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

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.

Mark G.A. Causapin (2018), Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S., University of the Philippines; M.A., M.Phil. and Ph.D., Columbia University.

Betsy R. Cogan (2023), Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science. B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire; B.S., Saint Catherine University.

George B. Connell (1986), Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Mercer University; M.A. and Ph.D., Vanderbilt University.

Michael P. Culloton (2012), Associate Professor of Music and Conductor of The Concordia Choir. 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 and Conductor of Symphonic Band. 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.

Susan P. Ellingson (1988), Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota.

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), Associate Professor of Education. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

Kenneth W. Foster (2007), Professor of Political Science. B.S., Cornell University; M.A. and Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley.

Kelli A. Gast (2010-17, 2022), Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A., Concordia College; M.S.W., University of Minnesota.

Richard A. Gilmore (1993), Professor of Philosophy. B.A., Middlebury College; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Chicago.

Cassandra L. Glynn (2012-13, 2014), Associate Professor of Education and German, and Director of the Master of Education in World Language Instruction Program. 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.

Shelly K. Gompf (1996-97, 2002-03, 2015), Director of Healthcare Administration and Assistant Professor of Healthcare. B.A., Concordia College; M.A., Ottawa University.

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 and Director of Bands. B.M., Concordia College; M.M., University of Montana-Missoula; D.M.A., University of Minnesota.

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.

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 (1998-00, 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), Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Science. B.S., M.S. and Ph.D., South Dakota State University.

Mona M. Ibrahim (2000), Professor of Psychology. B.A., American University, Cairo; M.A. and Ph.D., Michigan State University.

Jane E. Indergaard (2002-15, 2015), Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. and M.S., University of North Dakota; D.N.P., Cappella University.

Erika L. Izaguirre (2021), Instructor 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 (2001-06, 2007), Assistant Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies. B.S., Anahuac University, Mexico; M.S., University of Navarra, Spain.

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.

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.

Cindy L. Larson-Casselton (1988), Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Concordia College; M.A. and Ph.D., North Dakota State 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.

Matthew L. Lindholm (2001), Associate Professor of Sociology and Social Work. B.A., Carleton College; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., City University of New York.

Kristi K. Loberg (2002), Professor of Sociology and Social Work. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

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 Nutrition, Dietetics, and Exercise Science and Director of Wellness. B.S. and M.S., University of North Dakota; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

Dominic Meyers (2023), Instructor and Forensics Coach, Communication Studies and Theatre Art. 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 Nutrition, Dietetics, and 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.

Indira Neill Hoch (2019), Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Theatre Art. B.A., Bryn Mawr College; M.A., University of Chicago; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago.

Kari L. Novak (2019), Instructor 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.

Melissa 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 and Director of Jazz Ensemble I. B.M., Youngstown State University; M.M., Bowling Green 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.

Laura K. Probst (2013), Director of the Carl B. Ylvisaker Library. B.A., Luther College; M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana; M.A., University of Minnesota.

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 and Hispanic Studies. B.A., Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, Perú; M.A., Universidad de Piura, Perú; M.A. and Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Drew Rutherford (1996-97, 1998), 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 Business. 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), Registrar. 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.

Rebecca Stewart (2023), Assistant Professor of German. B.A., Texas Christian University; M.A., California State University, Long Beach; Ph.D., Harvard University.

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), Director of International Business and Professor of Marketing. B.S., University of Bretagne Occidentale; M.B.A., University of Paris; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Rennes I.

Kevin F.E. Sütterlin (2016), Associate Professor of Music and Director of The Concordia Orchestra. 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 and Theatre Art. B.A., Valparaiso University; M.A. and Ph.D., The University of Kansas.

Tally R. Tinjum (2012-2016, 2016), Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Nebraska Methodist College; Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

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.

Amanda L. Tracy (2017), Assistant Professor of Nursing. M.S.N., Aspen University.

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, 2008-15, 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 and Theatre Art. 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 (2008-2013, 2013), Director of the Combined Dietetic Internship and Master of Science in Nutrition Program, and Associate Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Science. B.A., Concordia College; M.S., Kent State University; Ph.D., North Dakota State University.

Karin Wakefield (1988), 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.

Hannah K. Wilson (2021), Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics. B.S., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., University of Georgia

David T. Wintersteen (1998), Professor of Communication Studies and 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

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

Bjerkness, Odell M., French, Language Villages, May Seminars

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, 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

Dinga, Dr. Gustav P., Chemistry

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

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

Hallquist, Dr. Mary W., Family And Nutrition Sciences

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

Legler, Dr. James R., Offutt School Of Business

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

Nick, Robert J., Physical Education And Health

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 and Theatre Art

Rice, Dr. Mary K., World Languages and Cultures - Spanish

Rood, Vilera M. “Val,” Business Education And Office Administration

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

Stradley, Dr. Scot A., Offutt School Of Business

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