University History
The citizens of Joplin, who in the late 1930s asked the public school district to offer college classes, could not have envisioned the sprawling campus and multidiscipline curriculum that today is Missouri Southern State University. From that initial request came Joplin Junior College, founded in 1937 as part of the Joplin school system. Nine faculty members and 114 students began classes under the auspices of the Extension Division of the University of Missouri in the new high school building.
In the spring of 1938, voters approved almost 5-to-1 a bond proposal that would assure the continuation of the junior college. During the next 25 years Joplin Junior College established a national reputation for outstanding academic strength, a strong foundation for what was to come. By the mid-1960s, area citizens again recognized the need for expanded educational opportunities.
In 1964, the citizens voted in an 8-1 majority to create the Junior College District of Jasper County with a Board of Trustees to govern the newly named Jasper County Junior College. The following year, the Missouri General Assembly established a two-year senior college to be funded by the state. The district would continue to provide the freshman and sophomore years.
The area again responded with enthusiastic and generous support with the building of a new campus on the site of the Mission Hills Farm to house the growing college. Administration and faculty, working with other college educators around the state, began developing the new curriculum. In August 1967, students gathered for the first time on the new campus of Missouri Southern State College.
The dual funding arrangement with the state continued until 1977 when on July 1 the State of Missouri officially took on the responsibility of funding the entire College.
With growing global interdependence, it became clear that Missouri Southern must prepare its students to function successfully in the emerging global economy. So in June 1990, plans were announced to pursue the expansion of the College’s mission to incorporate an international emphasis in all its academic and special programs. In 1995, the Missouri General Assembly approved House Bill 442, directing the institution to “develop such academic support programs and public service activities it deems necessary and appropriate to establish international or global education as a distinctive theme of its mission.” Many new programs in international education that enrich and complement the existing programs are now in place.
On July 12, 2003, Missouri Governor Bob Holden officially signed Senate Bill 55, which renamed Missouri Southern State College as Missouri Southern State University-Joplin. August 28, 2003 marked the official date the name changed. The legislation was sponsored by Gary Nodler in the Senate and Bryan Stevenson in the House. Provisions of the legislation also allowed MSSU to begin offering cooperative master’s degree programs.
Today Missouri Southern State University remains a proud member of the state’s higher education family while continuing to serve the region that is an integral part of its past.
Board of Governors
Bill Gipson, Chair
Alison R. Hershewe, Vice-Chair
Tracy Flanigan
T. Mark Elliott
Benjamin Rosenberg
Carlos Haley
Michael L. Franks
Anita Y. Oplotnik
Memberships
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of State Colleges and Universities
American Dental Educator Association
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs
Association of Governing Boards of Universities & Colleges
Council for the Advancement and Support of Education
Council on Public Higher Education
Institute of International Education
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association
Missouri Academy of Science
Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
Missouri Biotechnology Association
Missouri Consortium for International Programs and Studies
Missouri Mathematics and Science Coalition
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National League for Nursing Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs
Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities
The Higher Learning Commission
Accreditations and Approvals
Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission Phone: 312.263.0456 Website: www.hlcommission.org
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology
Missouri Math and Science Coalition
Missouri State Board of Nursing
Missouri State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Bureau (EMS)
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science
National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP)
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
National Environmental Health Science and Protection Council
Police Officers Standards and Training
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
Information concerning accreditation, including copies of pertinent documents, may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
Faculty
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(Date indicates first year of full-time MSSU service)
Nii Adote Abrahams
Professor, Economics 1999
Bachelor’s (B.Sc.), University of Ghana
Master’s (M.S.), University of Massachusetts
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Pennsylvania State University
Anthony C. Adamopoulos
Professor, Psychology 2004
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Kansas
Master’s (M.A.), University of Kansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas
Charles Adams
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Jonathan Adongo
Associate Professor, Economics 2013
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Botswana
Master’s (M.A.), University of Botswana
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Middle Tennessee State University
Diana Allan
Visiting Assistant Professor, Music 2018
Bachelor’s (B.M.E.), Pittsburg State University
Bachelor’s (B.M.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.A.), Stephen F. Austin State University
Doctorate (D.M.A.), University of Texas-Austin
Amila Appuhamy
Associate Professor, Mathematics 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Columbo-Sri Lanka
Master’s (M.A.), University of Toledo
Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.), University of Toledo
Marsi E. Archer
Professor, Chemistry 1998
Dean, School of Arts and sciences
Bachelor’s (B.S.), James Madison University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Ohio State University
Bobbie Augspurger
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S E.), Secondary Education, Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), Elementary Education, Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Educational Administration, Advanced Principal & Superintendent, Lindenwood University
Rabindra Bajracharya
Assistant Professor, Physics 2015
Bachelor’s (B.Sc.), Physics, Tribhuvan University
Master’s (M.Sc.), Physics, Tribhuvan University
Master’s (M.A.), Physics, Kent State University
Master’s (M.S.), Physics, University of Maine
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Physics, University of Maine
Alla Barry
Associate Professor, Biology 2011
Doctorate (M.D.), Northern State Medical University
Jordan Baumbach
Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2018
Associate’s (A.S.), University of Wisconsin
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Biology, University of Wisconsin
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Interdepartmental Genetics & Genomics, Iowa State University
Lisa Beals
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2018
Associate’s (A.S.), University of New York-Regents College
Master’s (M.S.), South University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), American Sentinel University
Summer Beck
Visiting Assistant Professor, Kinesiology 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S./B.S.B.A), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Mississippi State University
Doctoral Candidate, University of Arkansas
Sheri L. Beeler
Professor, Kinesiology 1995
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), Physical Education, University of Central Missouri
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Saint Louis University
Michael Beilfuss
Assistant Professor, English 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), SUNY New Paltz
Master’s (M.A.), SUNY New Paltz
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Texas A & M University
Christine Bentley
Associate Professor, Art 2013
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Southern Illinois University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Notre Dame
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Art History, Indiana University-Bloomington
Megan L. Bever
Associate Professor, History 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Purdue University
Master’s (M.A.) History, University of Alabama
Doctorate (Ph.D.) History, University of Alabama
Kelli Blanton
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2012
Bachelor’s (B.S.N) Nursing, Westminster College
Master’s (M.S.N./ED) Nursing Education, University of Phoenix
Teresa Boman
Associate Professor, Biology 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Biology, College of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.S.) Environmental Science, Arkansas State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Environmental Science, Arkansas State University
Joseph Boomer
Assistant Professor, Psychology 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S), Loyola University
Master’s (M.A.), University at Buffalo
Doctorate (PH.D.), University at Buffalo
Otto Borchert
Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Computer Science, North Dakota State University
Master’s (M.S.) Computer Science, North Dakota State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Computer Science, North Dakota State University
Jacob Boswell
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Mathematics, Arkansas Tech University
Master’s (M.S.) Mathematics, Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Mathematics, Purdue University
Jo Ellen Branstetter-Hall
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.) Nursing, Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.N.) Nursing, University of Kansas
Master’s (M.S.) Community College Teaching, Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Nursing, University of Kansas
Barry E. Brown
Professor, English & Philosophy 1987
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Kalamazoo College
Master’s (M.A.), Columbia University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Rochester
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Rochester
Joey R. Brown
Professor, English & Philosophy 2000
Bachelor’s (B.A.) English, Cameron University
Master’s (M.A.) Creative Writing, University of Oklahoma
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Interdisciplinary Studies (Creative Writing, Professional Writing 20th Century American Literature), University of Oklahoma
Maria Bruggeman
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology 2010
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Elementary Education & Physical Education, University of North Dakota
Master’s (M.S.) Kinesiology, University of North Dakota
Ward H. Bryant
Associate Professor, Communication 1992
Chair, Department of Communication
Bachelor’s (B.S.J.) Broadcast Journalism, University of Kansas
Master’s (M.S.) Speech & Drama (Radio, Television & Film), University of Kansas
Dominic Buccieri
Visiting Professor/Assistant Professor, International Business 2018
Bachelor’s (B.B.A), Cleveland State University
Master’s (M.B.A), Indiana Wesleyan University
Doctorate (D.B.A.), Cleveland State University
F. Burt Bucher
Associate Professor, Art 2005
Bachelor’s (B.F.A.) Eastern Kentucky University
Master’s (M.F.A.) University of Cincinnati
Shayna Burchett
Assistant Professor, Chemistry 2018
Associate’s (A.A), State Fair Community College
Bachelor’s (B.S), Central Methodist University
Doctorate (Ph.D), Missouri University of Science & Technology
James J. Capeci
Associate Professor, Library 2002
Library Director
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Southwest Missouri State University
Master’s (M.L.S.) University of Missouri-Columbia
Aaron Carmichael
Assistant Professor, International English 2013
Bachelor’s (B.B.L.) Bible Literature, Ozark Christian College
Master’s (M.A.) Intercultural Studies & TESOL, Wheaton College
Paula Phillips Carson
Professor, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs 2015
Bachelor’s (B.B.A.), Loyola University of the South
Master’s (M.B.A), Millsaps College
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Business Administration (Management), Louisiana State University
Luxi Chai
Assistant Professor, Marketing 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Kansas
Master’s (M.A), University of Kansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas
Jacob Clark
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 2019
Associate’s (A.A.), Phoenix College
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Arizona State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
AmyKay Cole
Professor, Psychology 2002
Bachelor’s (B.A.) Psychology, University of New Mexico
Master’s (M.A.) Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Clinical Psychology, Kent State University
K. Casey Cole
Professor, Psych Psychology, Shippensburg State University of Pennsylvania
Master’s (M.A.) Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
Doctorate (Ph.D. Experimental Psychology, Kent State University
James D. Collins
Professor, Computer Information Science 1998
Bachelor’s (B.S.), St. Louis University
Master’s (M.S.), Southern Illinois University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Nova Southeastern University
Jean Coltharp
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 2014
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (PH.D.), University of Missouri
Deborah Combs
Associate Professor, Accounting 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Accounting, Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Master’s (M.B.A) Accounting-Business Administration, Oklahoma City University
Master’s (M.A.S) Accounting, Strayer University
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Business Administration-Accounting, North Central University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
S. Mark Comstock
Professor, Accounting 1993
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Oklahoma
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Diplomate, American Board of Forensic Accounting (DABFA)
Kathrine Corum
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene 2014
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Missouri Southern State University/University of Missouri-Kansas
Cheryl Cotter
Associate Professor, Music 2005
Bachelor’s (B.M.), University of North Texas
Master’s (M.M.), University of North Texas
Doctorate (D.M.A.), University of North Texas
Matthew Cowdin
Assistant Professor and Director Law Enforcement Academy 2008
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Criminal Justice Administration, Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.) Criminal Justice Administration, Southeast Missouri University
Susan Craig
Associate Professor, Teacher Education 1993
Chair, Teacher Education
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri - Columbia
Andrea N. Cullers
Associate Professor, Kinesiology 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Human Environmental Science (Food & Human Nutrition), University of Arkansas
Master’s (M.S.) Dietetics & Nutrition, University of Kansas Medical Center
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Nutritional Biology (International & Human Nutrition), University of California, Davis
Carrie Curtis
Assistant Professor, Mathematics 2009
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.) Mathematics, University of Missouri-Columbia
Charles N. Curtis
Professor, Mathematics 1992
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Mathematics, University of Washington
Master’s (M.S.) Mathematics, University of Washington
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Mathematics, University of Washington
John Davenport
Assistant Professor, Geography 2015
Bachelor’s (B.A.) Geography, University of Oklahoma
Master’s (M.A.) Geography, California State University Northridge
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Geography, University of Kentucky
Michelle Dawson
Assistant Professor, Marketing 2009
Assistant Dean, School of Business
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.)Business Administration (Management), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.) Business Administration, Missouri State University
Peggy Day
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.) Education, Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.) Communication, Pittsburg State University
Will Delehanty
Associate Professor, Political Science 2010
Bachelor’s (B.G.S.) General Studies/Political Science, University of Kansas
Master’s (M.A.) Political Science, University of Kansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Political Science, University of Kansas
Lucas Dille
Assistant Professor, Accounting 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Accounting/Business Administration, Truman State University
Master’s (M.Acc.) Truman State University
Doctoral Candidate, Morgan State University
James Donelson
Associate Professor, Chemistry 2010
Chair, Chemistry and Physical Sciences
Bachelor’s (B.S.) Chemistry & microbiology, University of Arkansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Medical Chemistry & Molecular Pharmacy, Purdue University
Megan Douglas
Instructor, Management 2010
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (MAT), Missouri State University
P.H.R. (Professional in Human Resources)
Stu Dunlop
Professional-in-Residence, Marketing 2008
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri University of Science and Technology
Master’s (M.B.A.), Missouri State University
Angela Durborow
Master Instructor, Teacher Education 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Arkansas
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William Fischer
Assistant Professor, History 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Carleton College
Master’s (M.S.), University of Florida
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Florida
Michael D. Fletcher
Professor, Biology 1994
Director of Environmental Health
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Oklahoma
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University
Elizabeth Gall
Master Instructor, Nursing 2018
Bachelors (B.S.B.A.), Sterling College
Bachelors (B.S.N.), Cox College
Master’s (M.S.N.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.Ed.), Missouri Baptist University
Rubén Galve Rivera
Assistant Professor, Modern Languages 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.) Universidad de Sevilla
Master’s (M.A.), Texas Tech University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Texas Tech University
Michael P. Garoutte
Professor, Chemistry 1997
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas
Tara Garrity
Master Instructor, Social Work 2018
Associate’s (A.A.),Ozarks Technical Community College
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.W.), Missouri State University
Amy Gates
Assistant Professor, English & Philosophy 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Truman State University
Master’s (M.A.), Truman State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Illinois-Chicago
Lynell Gilbert-Saunders
Professor, Chemistry 2006
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Rolla
Carissa Gober
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Lindenwood University
Alma Gonzales
Educator in Residence, Chemistry 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of the Philippines
Master’s (M.S.), Bowling Green State University
Master’s (M.S.), Clemson University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Mindanao State University
Jeri Goswick
Visiting Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2018
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Natalie C. Grecu
Assistant Professor, Communication 2015
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Purdue University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Colorado
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Washington State University
Frederick Green
Assistant Professor, Music 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Rollins College
Master’s (M.M.), University of Florida
Jill Greer
Associate Professor, Sociology, 2005
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Arkansas
Master’s (M.A.), University of Missouri - Columbia
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri - Columbia
Postgraduate Studies, University of Arizona
Conrad E. Gubera
Professor, Sociology 1967
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University
Post-Doctoral Studies, Columbia University/University of Chicago
Fellow with National Council on US-Arab Relations, Washington, DC
Fellow with East-West Center, University of Hawaii (Honolulu)
Fulbright-Hayes Scholar (Hungary & Poland)
Fulbright-Hayes Scholar (Egypt)
Mikh Gunderman
Assistant Professor, Criminal Justice 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Appalachian State University
Master’s, (M.S.), Appalachian State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri - St. Louis
Bornface Gunsaru
Assistant Professor, Chemistry 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Zimbabwe
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Portland State University
Kyle Gustafson
Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of North Dakota
Master’s (M.S.), University of North Dakota
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University
Graduate Certificate, Oklahoma State University
Holly Hackett
Associate Professor, Psychology 2011
Department Chair, Psychology
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), New Mexico State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), New Mexico State University
Lorinda Hackett
Associate Professor, Teacher Education 2006
Interim Dean, School of Education
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Northwest Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.Ed.), Northwest Missouri State University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University
Whitney Hamm
Lecturer, Library 2017
Archivist/Librarian
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Arkansas
Master’s (M.I.L.), Kent State University
Rebecca Harshaw
Clinical Instructor, Dental Hygiene 2018
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Patricia Hempsmyer
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2005
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.) Wichita State University
Master’s (M.S.N.) Wichita State University
Dennis L. Herr
Professor, Computer Information Science 1985
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Certified Data Processor (CDP)
Cherona Hicklin
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2010
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Southwest Baptist University
Doctorate (Ed.D), Southwest Baptist University
Robert Hilton
Assistant Professor, Management 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.B.A.), University of Central Arkansas
Doctorate (D.B.A.), Nova Southeastern University
Brenden Higashi
Master Instructor, Political Science 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Seton Hall University
Master’s (M.A.),
Doctoral Candidate, Washington State University
Mary (Michelle) Holt
Master Instructor, Modern Language 2018
Bachelor’s (B.A.), College of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.A.), Purdue University
Sarah Holtzen
Visiting Professor, Management 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Sociology/Criminal Justice, University of Arkansas
Master’s (B.S.B.A.), University of Arkansas
Doctoral Candidate (ABD), University of Arkansas
Aladar Horvath
Assistant Professor, Management 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Purdue University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Michigan State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Michigan State University
Sherman X. Hou
Professor, Modern Languages 1996
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Donghua University
Master’s (M.A.), Beijing Foreign Language University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Hawaii at Manoa
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Nova Southeastern University
Michael Howarth
Professor, English & Philosophy 2008
Director of Honors Program
Bachelor’s (B.A.), James Madison University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Alaska at Anchorage
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Elke M. Howe
Professor, Engineering Technology 2001
Chair, Department of Engineering Technology
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.T.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Arkansas
Loreen R. Huffman
Professor, Psychology 1996
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pennsylvania State University
Master’s (M.S.), Rutgers University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Rutgers University
William E. Huffman
Professor, Accounting 2000
Bachelor’s (B.B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.Acct.), Kansas State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of North Texas
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Mike Hulderman
Professor, Criminal Justice 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Northeastern State University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Oklahoma State University
Suzanne Hull
Master Instructor, Teacher Education 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Missouri
Master’s (M.S.), William Woods University
Specialist (Ed.S.), William Woods University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Saint Louis University
Vivian Jackson
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.N.), University of Kansas
Donna Johnson
Professor, Biology 2006
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Missouri
Doctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri
Kerry D. Johnson
Professor, Mathematics 1998
Chair, Department of Mathematics
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Arkansas Tech University
Master’s (M.S.), Oklahoma State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Oklahoma State University
Kevin Keller
Assistant Professor, International English 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), Missouri State University
Peyton Kessler
Clinical Instructor, Nursing 2016
Associate’s (A.A.S.), Labette Community College
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Arkansas
Doctorate (D.P.N.), University of Arkansas
John Kilmer
Lecturer, Biology 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), College of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.S.), Arkansas State University
Mary Kilmer
Assistant Professor, Environmental Health 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), College of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.A.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Master’s (M.S.), Arkansas State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Arkansas State University
James E. Kilpatrick, Jr.
Associate Professor, Modern Languages 2004
Department Chair, Modern Languages
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Arkansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Kansas
Karen Kostan
Professor, Psychology 2008
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Wisconsin
Master’s (M.A.), University of California-Davis
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of California-Davis
William A. Kumbier
Professor, English & Philosophy 1989
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Michigan State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), State University of New York at Buffalo
Grant Lathrom
Associate Professor, Mathematics 2006
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Missouri University of Science & Technology
Edward (Ted) Lee
Associate Professor, Emergency Medical Services 2017
Chair, Emergency Medical Services
Associate’s (A.A.), Asheville Buncombe Tech Community College
Bachelor’s (B.S.), George Washington University
Master’s (M.S.E.), Liberty University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Liberty University
Crystal R. Lemmons
Professor, Biology 2001
Chair Biology and Environmental Health and Safety
Doctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Hong Li
Instructor, Library 2012
Technical Services Librarian
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Lanzhou University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Master’s (M.L.S.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Ann Lile
Assistant Professor, Theatre 2008
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Midwestern State University
Master’s (M.S.), East Texas State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), Kent State University
James E. Lile, Jr.
Associate Professor, Theatre 2004
Bachelor’s (B.A.), East Texas State University
Master’s (M.A.), East Texas State University
Doctorate (Ph. D.), Kent State University
Mari Beth Linder
Professor, Nursing 1999
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.N.), University of Mississippi
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Donald Linn
Director of Bands, Music 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Virginia Tech University
Master’s (M.M.), Ball State University
Doctoral Candidate (ABD), University of Oklahoma
Susana Liso
Assistant Professor, Modern Language 2011
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Navarra
Master’s (M.A.), Ohio State University
Doctorate (Ph. D.), Ohio State University
David A. Locher
Professor, Sociology 1996
Bachelor’s (B.G.S.), Kent State University
Master’s (M.A.), Kent State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Kent State University
Melissa Locher
Associate Professor, Teacher Education 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.Ed.), SUNY College at Buffalo
Master’s (M.S.Ed.), University of Kentucky
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Daniel B. Marsh
Professor, Physics 1997
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Drury College
Master’s (M.S.), University of Arkansas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Missouri University of Science & Technology
James J. Marsh
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Master’s (M.B.A.), Lawrence Tech University
Kristi Mascher
Instructor, Teacher Education 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), University of Missouri-Columbia
James Mateika
Master Instructor, Biology & Environmental Health, 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Northern Illinois University
Master’s (M.B.), Northern Illinois University
Christi Mattix
Instructor, Accounting 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Wendy McGrane
Professor, Library 1999
Associate Vice President Academic Affairs/Vice Provost
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Mercer University
Master’s (M.L.I.S.)), University of Oklahoma
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Capella University
Kyle McKenzie
Assistant Professor, Art 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.F.A.), University of Arkansas
Holly McSpadden
Professor, English & Philosophy 1999
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Colorado
Master’s (M.A.), University of Texas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Texas
Holly McSpadden
Professor, English & Philosophy 1999
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Colorado
Master’s (M.A.), University of Texas
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Texas
Brian Mehrens
Master Instructor, Communications 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Master’s in Progress (M.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Farida Mehrhoff
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology 2018
M.D., Kazan State Medical Academy (Russia)
M.D., Republican Clinical Hospital (Russia)
M.D., Kazan State Medical University (Russia)
Sherilyn Merritt
Clinical Instructor, Dental Hygiene 2015
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), William Woods University
Richard B. Miller
Professor, Sociology 1985
Director of Disney Internships
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Henderson State University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Memphis
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Oklahoma State University
Amber L. Mintert
Assistant Professor, Art 2014
Bachelor’s (B.S.Ed.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S. Ed.), Pittsburg State University
Taylor C. Moon
Assistant Professor, Art 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of California, Santa Barbara
Master’s (M.F.A.), University of Oxford
Aaron Moore
Visiting Assistant Professor, Chemical & Physical Sciences 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Southwest Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Kansas State University
J. Chris Moos
Professor, International Business 2003
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Wichita State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Wichita State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Swiss Management Center University
Rebecca Mouser
Assistant Professor, English & Philosophy 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Central Methodist University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Missouri
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
Douglas Myers
Instructor, Management 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Missouri State University
William (Chase) Neely
Lecturer, Music 2016
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.M.), University of Arkansas
Brian Neugebauer
Lecturer, Teacher Education 2015
Bachelor’s (B.B.L.), Ozark Christian College
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), William Woods University
Brian K. Nichols
Associate Professor, Finance 2000
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), University of Chicago
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas
Canes Nicolas
Assistant Professor, Music 2018
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Minnesota
Master’s (M.M.), Ohio University
Doctorate (D.M.A.), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Nicholas P. Nicoletti
Associate Professor, Political Science 2013
Bachelor’s (B.A.), SUNY Brockport
Master’s (M.S.), St. John Fisher College
Master’s (M.B.A.), St. John Fisher College
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Buffalo, SUNY
Coeta Ogle
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2014
Associate’s (A.D.N.), Crowder College
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.N.), Graceland University
Ed Outhouse
Assistant Professor, Art 2013
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Master’s (M.F.A.), Iowa State University
David Penning
Assistant Professor, Biology 2016
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Central Missouri
Master’s (M.S.), University of Central Missouri
Doctorate, (Ed.D.), University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Carly Peterson-Durden
Master Instructor, English 2017
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), Drury University
Master’s (M.A.), Missouri State University
William T. Pinet
Professor, Computer Information Science 1997
Interim Chair, Computer Information Science
Bachelor’s (B.S.), The School of the Ozarks
Master’s (M.S.), University of Missouri-Rolla
Glenda A. Pippin
Chair, Respiratory Therapy 2000
Bachelor’s (B.S.), California College for Health Sciences
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT)
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
Frank Pishkur
Associate Professor, Art 2005
Chair, Art
Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), Indiana State University
Master’s (M.F.A.), Wichita State University
Kayla Reed
Lecturer, Library 2017
Bachelor’s (B.A.) Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.L.I.S.), Kent State University
Victoria Rhodes
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Kansas State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Kansas State University
Zackary Rice
Lecturer, Teacher Education 2017
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Mid-America Nazarene University
Master’s (M.Ed.), Southwestern College
ABD, Southwestern College
Anna Rinner
Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Washburn University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue University
Elizabeth Robinson
Assistant Professor, Music 2018
Bachelor’s (B.M.), Drake University
Master’s (M.MA.), an Francisco State University
Doctorate (D.M.A), Ball State University
Michael T. Rodgers
Associate Professor, English & Philosophy 1987
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Central State University, Ohio
Master’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University
Doctoral Studies, University of Tulsa
Kim Rogers
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene 2000
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.G.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.P.S.), Fort Hays State University
Shannon Sample
Lecturer, Biology 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Nebraska at Kearney
Miles John Paul Sari
Visiting Assistant Professor, Communication 2019
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Willamette University
Bachelor’s (M.A.), Washington State University
Doctoral Candidate, Washington State University
Stephanie Schiding
Lecturer, Kinesiology 2016
Associate’s (A.S.), Allen County Community College
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Alan Schiska
Associate Professor, Radiology 2001
Chair, Radiology
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), Pittsburg State University
Laura Schisler
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Truman State University
Master’s (M.A.T.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Texas Tech University
Thomas Schmidt
Associate Professor, Marketing 2011
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Drury University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Drury University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Saint Louis University
Richard Schooler
Associate Professor, Health Science 2016
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (D.O.), University of Health Sciences-Kansas City
David Sharlow
Associate Professor, Music 2010
Assistant Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
Bachelor’s (B.M.E.), Friends University
Master’s (M.M.E.), Wichita State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of-Kansas City
Narinder Sharma
Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), D.A.V. College (India)
Master’s (M.S.), Guru Nanek Dev University (India)
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Institute of Microbial Technology (India)
Postdoctoral, University of Kansas Medical Center
Postdoctoral, Kansas State University
Stephanie Schartel-Dunn
Assistant Professor, Marketing 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.Ed.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.A.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (PH.D.), University of Oklahoma
Post-Doctoral Bridge Program, University of Florida
Nicole Shoaf
Assistant Professor, Political Science 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
Rebecca Shriver
Assistant Professor, History 2018
European Union Studies Certification,
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Kennesaw State University
Master’s (M.A.), Florida State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Florida State University
Nicole Shoaf
Assistant Professor, Political Science 2015
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
Shanna Slavings
Assistant Professor, Communication 2010
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.A.), Missouri State University
Carla Smith
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Henderson State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), Henderson State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas
Joseph Smith
Assistant Professor, Finance and Business Law 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Hampden-Sydney College
Law Degree (J.D.), William and Mary
Master’s (M.B.A.), Dartmouth College
LLM Securities/Finance Regulation, Georgetown University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Leslie Smith
Assistant Professor, Modern Languages 2003
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Stephen D. Smith
Associate Professor, Geography 2004
Chair, Department of Social Science
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Central Arkansas
Master’s (M.S.), Georgia Institute of Technology
Master’s (M.A.), Pennsylvania State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Pennsylvania State University
Postgraduate Studies, University of Michigan
Freeman Foundation Scholar, Japan Studies Association
Susan K. Smith
Professor, Music 1996
Director of Vocal Studies
Bachelor’s (B.M.), University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Master’s (M.M.), University of Northern Colorado
Doctorate (D.A.), University of Northern Colorado
J. J. Spurlin, Jr.
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice 1998
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Specialist (Ed.S.), Pittsburg State University
Rachel Stanley
Master Instructor, Honors Program
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Central Missouri
Chad D. Stebbins
Professor, Communication 1984
Director, Institute of International Studies
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Central Missouri
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Bowling Green State University
Jennifer Stegall
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education 2016
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri State University
Master’s (M.Ed.), Regent University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
Tia Marie Strait
Professor, Healthcare Administration & Management 1991
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.G.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), Saint Louis University
John H. Summerfield
Professor, Chemistry 1995
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Portland State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), The Evergreen State College
Doctorate (Ph.D.) Oregon State University
Jency P. Sundararajan
Associate Professor, Physics 2014
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Holy Cross College
Master’s (M.S.), Bharathidasan University
Master’s (M. Phil.), St. Joseph’s College
Master’s (M.S.), University of Idaho
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Idaho
Keith Talley
Professor, Music 2016
Department Chair, Music
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.M.), University of Missouri-KC Conservatory of Music
Doctorate (D.M.A.), Michigan State University of Texas at Austin
Jennifer Thater
Master Instructor, English 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Southwest Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.), Southwest Missouri State University
Cliff Toliver
Professor, English & Philosophy 2001
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Texas Tech University
Master’s (M.A.), University of Texas
Law Degree (J.D.), University of Texas
Doctorate (Ph.D), University of Texas
Sarah Trout
Master Instructor, Kinesiology 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Susan Tucker
Associate Professor, Psychology 2010
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Missouri Western State College
Master’s (M.A.), University of Missouri
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
T. A. Vernon
Professor, Management 1988
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Master’s (M.B.A.), University of Mississippi
Doctorate (D.B.A.), Louisiana Tech University
CQE (Certified Quality Engineer)
Jennifer Vieselmeyer
Teacher Education Coordinator, Teacher Education 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.E.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.E.), William Woods University
Doctoral Candidate, William Woods University
Steven T. Wagner
Professor, History 2000
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Purdue University
Master’s (M.A.), Purdue University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue University
Summer Studies, Oxford University, England
Travis Walthall
Master Instructor, Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Huaqing (Mike) Wang
Assistant Professor, Management 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Shanghai for Science & Technology
Bachelor’s (B.B.A.), Fudan University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Iowa State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Miami
Xiaocan (Lucy) Wang
Associate Professor, Library 2014
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Sichuan University
Master’s (M.S.), Southern Polytechnic State University
Master’s (M.L.I.S.), University of Oklahoma
Zak Watson
Associate Professor, English & Philosophy 2016
Department Chair, English & Philosophy
Bachelor’s (B.A.), University of Missouri
Master’s (M.A.), University of Georgia
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri
Scott J. Wells
Professor, Biology 1993
Doctorate (D.V.M.), University of Missouri
N. Ree Wells-Lewis
Professor, Sociology 1993
Chair, Social Science
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Louisiana State University
Master’s (M.A.), Louisiana State University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Louisiana State University
Summer Studies, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, India
Renee White
Associate Professor, Social Work 2015
Chair, Department of Social Work
Bachelor’s (B.S.W.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.W.), University of Arkansas, Little Rock
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri, Columbia
Charles Whithnell
Visiting Assistant Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2019
Bachelor’s (B.S.), University of Arkansas
Master’s (M.A.), Arizona State University
Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.), University of Texas at Austin
Jason E. Willand
Associate Professor, Biology & Environmental Health 2014
Assistant Chair, Biology & Environmental Health
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Western Illinois University
Master’s (M.S.), Western Illinois University
Doctoral Candidate (Ph.D.), Southern Illinois University
Chad Williams
Master Instructor, Emergency Medical Services 2017
EMT/Paramedic Certification, Missouri Southern State University
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Tennyson Williams Jr.
Master Instructor, Communication 2018
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Pittsburg State University
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Marcia Wilmes
Assistant Professor, Nursing 2016
Department Chair, Nursing
Associate’s (A.S.), Missouri Western State College
Bachelor’s (B.S.N.), Northwest Missouri State University
Master’s (M.S.N.), University of Missouri-Columbia
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Missouri-St. Louis
Claudia Wilson
Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology Department 2008
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Frieberg University of Mining & Technology
Master’s (M.S.), Pittsburg State University
Tim Wilson
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice 2015
Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Missouri Southern State University
Master’s (M.S.), University of Central Missouri
Doctorate (Ph.D.), University of Arkansas
Phillip C. Wise
Professor, Music 1995
Director of Jazz Studies
Director of Music Education
Bachelor’s (B.A.), William Penn University
Master’s (M.A.), California State University, Dominguez Hills
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Union Institute & University
Erick Wolfe
Master Instructor, Theatre 2019
Chair, Theatre
Bachelor’s (B.F.A.), University of Central Oklahoma
Master’s (M.F.A.), University of New Orleans
Jeremy Wolfe
Associate Professor, Social Work 2015
Bachelor’s (B.A.), Johnson University
Master’s (M.S.W.), Missouri State University
Doctorate (Ed.D.), University of Missouri
Tanya Yantis
Assistant Professor, Business 2011
Bachelor’s (B.S.B.A.), Southeast Missouri State University
Master’s (M.B.A.), Southeast Missouri State University
Albert Yeboah-Forson
Associate Professor, Geophysics
Bachelor’s (B.S.), Kwame Nkrumah Univ. of Science & Technology-Ghana
Master’s (M.S.), Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen, Germany
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Florida International University
Jeff Zimmerman
Professor, Dean of the School of Business 2017
Bachelor’s (B.S.), State University of New York at Albany
Master’s (M.A.), West Virginia University
Master’s (M.S.), Purdue University
Doctorate (Ph.D.), Purdue University
Emeritus Faculty
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Enid Blevins
English, 1966
Deborah Brown
Teacher Education 1994
Al Cade
Teacher Education, 1996
Fred Cinotto
Administration, 1965
Samuel L. Claussen
Theatre, 1977
Lloyd Dryer
Psychology, 1950
Loretta Frazier
Library, 1948
Harry Gockel
History/Geography, 1938
Betsy Griffin
History/Geography, 1938
Cleetis Headlee
English, 1946
Julie Hughes
History, 1979
Duane L. Hunt
Theatre, 1964
James Jackson
Biology, 1976
J. Merrell Junkins
Psychology, 1963
Virginia Laas
History, 1988
Julio S. León
Business, 1969
William Livingston
Mathematics, 1968
Richard Massa
Communications, 1972
Martha Ann McCormick
Math, 1937
John Messick
Biology, 1984
Grace C. Mitchell
English, 1958
Melvyn Mosher
Chemistry, 1974
Gail Renner
History, 1965
Art Saltzman
English & Philosophy, 1981
Dorothy Stone
Business, 1939
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