Faculty, Emeriti, Staff and Adjuncts

Faculty and Academic Administration

A

Akers, Geoffrey A., Associate Professor of Engineering (2016)

B.S., Missouri University of Science and Technology, 1996
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 2000
Ph.D., University of Kansas, 2009

Anderson, John D., Associate Professor of Agriculture (2016)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1992
M.S., Arkansas State University, 1994
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1998

Allman, Anne M., Professor of Art (1981)

B.S., Florida State University, 1977
M.S., Florida State University, 1979
Ph.D., Florida State University, 1981

B

Bell, Stephen E., Associate Professor of Family Studies and Social Services (2006)

B.B.A., Harding University, 2001
M.S., Harding University, 2004
Ph.D., University of Louisiana-Monroe, 2008

Bell, Tracy J., Assistant Professor of Family Studies and Social Services (2014)

B.A., Ouachita Baptist University, 1999
M.S.W., University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2003

Berkstresser, Caleb D., Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2013)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2001
M.S., Missouri State University, 2013

Bolger, Eric W., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College (2011) and Professor of Philosophy-Religion (1992)

B.A., University of California-San Diego, 1982
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1989
Ph. D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1993
D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2002

Bradshaw, Shawnda L., Associate Professor of Mathematics (2013)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1993
M.S.Ed., Missouri State University, 2003

Breaux, Carol, Associate Professor of Chemistry (2008)

B.S., Saint Mary’s University, 1985
M.A., Washington University, 1989
Ph.D., Washington University, 1992

C

Carey, Jennifer A., Instructor, Laboratory School (2014)

B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005

Carlson, Luke A., Assistant Professor of Music (2016)

B.M., University of Oregon, 2007
M.M., Rice University, 2010
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2014

Carswell, R. Justin, Vice President for Christian Ministries and Dean of the Chapel (2010) and Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion (2006)

B.A., Baylor University, 1997
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2000
Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2007

Chinn, Daniel K., Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (2010)

B.A., Oklahoma Wesleyan University, 1997
M. Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, 2001
D. Min., Covenant Theological Seminary, 2010

Christian, Clara C., Assistant Professor Music (2014)

B.M., Wheaton College, 2006
M.M., Peabody Institute of The John Hopkins University, 2008
D.M.A., Northwestern University, 2014

Cizek, Bryan M., Director of Patriotic Activities (2012)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2012
M.S., Missouri State University, 2015

Clevenger, Melanie J., Instructor, Laboratory School (2017)

B.S., Missouri Southern State University, 2007
M.M., Missouri State University, 2012

Coleman, Valorie G., Director of Public Relations (2015)

B.S., Evangel University, 1993

Cornish, John D., Assistant Professor of Music (2015)

B.A., Cameron University, 2005
M.M., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2009
D.M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012

Cummings, Richard W., Professor of Art (2001)

B.A., Milligan College, 1996
M.A.F.A., University of Leeds, 1999
D.W.S., Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, 2014

D

Dalton, C. David, Elizabeth Hoyt Clark Chair of Humanities and Professor of History (1988)

B.A., Western Kentucky University, 1980
M.A., Western Kentucky University, 1982
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1991

Davis, Jerry C., President (1988)* and Professor of Biology

B.S., Mars Hill College, 1965
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1967
Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1970

Dixon, Albert T., Professor of Mathematics (1987)

B.A., University of Missouri, 1979
M.S., University of Missouri, 1981
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1987

Dolloff, Bradley N., Dean of the Laboratory School and Professor of Mathematics (2012)

B.A., Bethany College, 1986
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1993
Ed.S., University of Missouri, 2011

Duncan, Holly L., Instructor, Laboratory School (2015)

Diploma, St. Mary’s School of Nursing, 1987
B.S., Evangel University, 1987

Dunnam, Caleb B., Instructor of Military Science (2016)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2009

E

Easdon, Jerry, Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry and Professor of Chemistry (1986)

B.S., Bethany Nazarene College, 1979
M.S., San Diego State University, 1981
Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1987

Elliott, Jeff C., Professor of Psychology (2011), and Human and Social Services Division Chair

B.S., Iowa State University, 1985
M.Div., Temple Baptist Seminary, 1989
M.A., University of Missouri, 1995
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 2010

Emery, Emily A., Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2014)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2006
M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 2012

Espinosa, Wellington R., Assistant Professor of Foreign Language: Spanish (2007)

B.A., Evangel University, 2003
M.S., Missouri State University, 2011

F

Fennell, Barbara D., Associate Professor of Physics (2012)

B.S., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1994
M.Tech., Southeastern Oklahoma State University, 1997
Ed.D., Ball State University, 2015

Fowler, Lana S., Associate Professor of Business (2015)

B.S., University of Arkansas, 1990
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1995

Fowler, Steven C., Assistant Professor of Accounting (2012)

B.S., East Central University, 1995
M.S., University of Tulsa, 2008
C.P.A., 2009

Ford, Jeffery A., Director of Financial Aid (2016)

B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 1985
M.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2000

Freeman, James A., Career Center Director (2014)

B.A., University of Central Missouri (1983)
M.O.L., Evangel University, 2011

Fugitt, Jamie K., Professor of Mathematics (1992)

B.S., The School of the Ozarks, 1983
M.S., University of Missouri, Kansas City, 1989
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2008

G

Galey, Gabriela, Associate Professor of Biology and The Joe T. McKibben Chair of Biological Science (2012)

M.A., Western Seminary, 1992
M.D., University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1999

Garrison, Kenneth E., Professor of Chemistry (2001)

B.A., Drury University, 1996
Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2000
National Cancer Institute Post Doctoral Fellowship, University of Kansas, 2001

Gibson, Charity L., Assistant Professor of English (2011)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2007
M.A., Missouri State University, 2009

H

Haile, Craig L., Professor of Mathematics (1997), and Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering Division Chair

B.S., Southwest Baptist University, 1992
M.S., University of Missouri, 1994
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1997

Haile, Sheryl L., Professor of Psychology (2001)

B.A., Eastern Illinois University; Sociology, 1991
M.Ed., University of Missouri, 1994
Ph.D., Capella University, 2007

Hamon, Rebecca L., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2013)

A.A., Sinclair Community College, 2005
A.S.N., St. John’s College of Nursing, 2008
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 2010
M.S.N., Cox College, 2014

Hardy, Colleen A., Associate Professor of Education (2017)

B.S., Evangel College, 1985
M.S., Drury University, 1996
Ed.D., Saint Louis University, 2003

Harman, Lynne V., Associate Professor of English (2016)

B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1986
M.Ed., University of Missouri-Saint Louis, 1991

Hayes-Dennis, Erin E., Professor (Associate) of the Practice of Journalism and Media (2015)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1979

Head, Sue R., Vice President for Cultural Affairs and Dean of Character Education (2004)

B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1987
M.O.L., Evangel University, 2007
Ed.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2009

Hendrix, Rebecca R., Professor of Psychology (2014)

B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1990
M.S., Emporia State University, 1992
M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004

Herchenroeder, Lisa S., Associate Professor of Nursing (2008)

Diploma, Burge School of Nursing, 1993
B.S.N., University of Virginia, 1999
M.S.N., University of Virginia, 2000

Hiebsch, Gary, Professor of Communication Arts (1995)

B.A., William Jewell College, 1987
M.A., Central Missouri State University, 1989
Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995

Hoeck, Donald E., Professor of Physical Education (1998)

B.S., Warner Pacific College, 1981
M.S., George Williams College, 1985
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 2005

Holder, Tammy L., D. Howard Doane Chair of Agriculture and Associate Professor of Agriculture (2010)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1990
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1992

Hood, Lindsey A., Assistant Professor, Laboratory School (2017)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2011 
M.A., Lindenwood University, 2017

Howard, Elizabeth C., Assistant Professor, Laboratory School (2017)

B.S., Evangel University, 1999 
M.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005

Hubbard, Mark A., Professor of Agriculture (1994)

B.S., North Carolina State University, 1985
M.S., Clemson University, 1991
Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1995

Hughes, Charles F., Vice President for Vocational Programs and Chief Financial Officer (1989) and Assistant Professor of Business

B.S., University of Tennessee, 1974
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1975

I

J

Janke, Mary Kay, Instructor, Laboratory School (2014)

B.A., Texas State University, 1993

Johnston, Jeffery C., Professor of Art (1981)

B.F.A., University of Cincinnati, 1975
M.F.A., Portland State University, 1979

K

Keeter, Howell, Vice President (1975)* and Professor of Education (1970)

B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1959
M.S., University of Arkansas, 1961
Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1967

Keith, Christina (Tina) S., Associate Professor of Education (2012)

B.S., Missouri State University, 1991
M.S., Lindenwood University, 2009
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2015

Kembell, Cheri A. Coder, Assistant Professor of Computer Science (2017)

B.S., Missouri State University, 2002
M.S.C.I.S., Missouri State University, 2008 

Kemp, Kalah M., Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2014)

B.A., Evangel University, 2005
M.A., Missouri State University, 2006

Ketcher, Samuel A., Business Manager (1997)

B.S., Northeastern State University, 1980
M.Div., Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, 1986
M.B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 2006

Kline, Daniel B., Assistant Professor of Mathematics (2017)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2009
M.S., Missouri State University, 2011
Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2016

Knight, Ryan P., Associate Professor of Education (2012)

B.A., Mid America Nazarene University, 1998
M.A., Pittsburg State University, 2004

Koogler, Mary Lamae, Assistant Professor of Hotel and Restaurant Management and The Wanda Cain Chair of Hotel and Restaurant Management (2014)

B.B.A., University of New Mexico, 1985
C.P.A., State of Arizona, 1989
M.B.A., Northern Arizona University, 1990
CHE (Certified Hospitality Educator), 2015

L

Lambeth, Lincoln Clarke, Professor of Spanish (1999)

B.A., Indiana University, 1985
M.A., Indiana University, 1989
Ph.D., University of Florida, 2000

Larsen, Chris A., Dean of Sports, Recreation and Events (1996)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1992
M.S.Ed., Southwest Missouri State University, 1997
Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2004

Linson, Marci L., Vice President for Patriotic Activities and Dean of Admissions (1989)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1989
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1991
Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2008

Lundeen, David L., Assistant Professor, Laboratory School (2015)

B.A., University of Nebraska at Kearney, 1991
M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2000

M

Martin, Amy A., Assistant Professor of Humanities, Laboratory School (2014)

B.S., Oklahoma Christian University, 1991
M.A., Abilene Christian University, 1995

Martin, Andrea L., Instructor of Mathematics, Laboratory School (2014)

B.S., Evangel University, 1993

Martin, Christina R., Assistant Professor, Laboratory School (2014)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2002
M.S., Southwest Baptist University, 2005

Martin, Jerry D., Instructor, Laboratory School (2015)

B.S., Evangel University, 1991

Mattheis, Lacey E., Registrar and Director of Institutional Research (2016)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2002
M.B.A., Missouri State University, 2005

McNeill, Stacy A., Professor of Communication Arts (2002), and Performing and Professional Arts Division Chair

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 1994
M.A., University of Arkansas, 1995
Ed.D., University of Missouri, 2006

Meyer, Rebecca L., Assistant Professor of Nursing (2017)

A.S.N., Fort Scott Community College, 2007
B.S.N., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2013
M.S.N., Cox School of Nursing, 2017

Miller, Lynda R., Associate Professor of Biology (2017)

B.A. Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1989
M.S. Biology, Memphis State University, 1992
ABD, Arkansas State University, Anticipated 2018

Milliken, R. Sean, Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2016)

B.S., University of Arkansas, 1997
M.S., University of Arkansas, 2004

Moore, Kerry D., Assistant Professor of Education (2013)

B.S., Southeast Missouri State University, 2000
M.Ed., Evangel University, 2011

Moran, Linda M., Professor of Nursing (2010)

B.S.N., Rutgers University, 1975
M.S.N., Penn State University, 1983
Ph.D., Penn State University, 2000

Mosley, Ian A., Instructor, Laboratory School (2014)

A.B., Washington University, 2010

Muckenthaler, Stacy M., Instructor of Physical Education (2015) and Women’s Volleyball Coach (2014)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2011
M.Ed., William Woods University, 2013

N

Newberry, Lindon, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (2010)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2003
M.B.A., Drury University, 2008

Nowack, Mark L., Associate Professor of Engineering (2015)

B.S., Penn State University, 1984
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology, 1989
Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1998

O

Osborne, William R. (Rusty), Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (2012)

B.A., Carson-Newman College, 2002
M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008
Ph.D., Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015

P

Pardue, Brad C., Assistant Professor of History (2014)

B.A., Mercer University, 2002
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2004
Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2010

Parrish, David B., Assistant Professor of Humanities (2014)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2006
M.A., University of Arkansas, 2008
Ph.D., University of Glasgow, 2013
Post Doctoral Fellowship, Institute of Historical Research, 2013

Pedersen, David G., Assistant Professor of Humanities (2017)

B.A., University of Nebraska, 2005
M.S.Ed., Lehman College-CUNY, 2007 
M.A., University of York, 2011
Ph.D., Fordham University, 2017

Piland, Deborah K., Associate Professor of Dietetics (2009)

B.S., Texas A & M University, 1983
M.S., Texas A & M University, 1985
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2006

Powers, Kevin J., Assistant Professor of Music (2013)

B.S., Emporia State University, 1993
M.M., Emporia State University, 1998
D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2007

R

Rapinchuk, Kyle D., Assistant Professor of Christian Worldview, Laboratory School (2012)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2005
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010
Ph.D., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, 2015

Rapinchuk, Mark E., M. Graham Clark Chair of Christian Nurture and Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (1997)

B.A., Bethel College, 1980
M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary, 1992
Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 1996

Rasnick, Natalie K., Dean of Development (2013) and Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2010)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2008
M.A., Missouri State University, 2010

Ray, Paige A., Assistant Professor of English (2015)

B.A., William Jewell College, 2004
M.A.T., Missouri State University, 2010

Richardson, Gary Neale, Associate Professor of Physical Education and Men’s Baseball Coach (2014)

B.S., Missouri State University, 1985
M.S., Missouri State University, 1996
M.A., Lindenwood University, 2007

Riley, Kevin, Ralph T. Reeve Chair of Free Enterprise and Associate Professor of Business (1993)

B.S., John Brown University, 1979
M.B.A., University of Arkansas, 1981

Rookstool, Dana E., Assistant Professor of Nursing, (2013)

B.S.N., Research College of Nursing, 1985
M.S.N., Missouri State University, 2014

Russell, Donn, Professor of Agriculture (2000)

B.S., Iowa State University, 1975
M.S., Iowa State University, 1984
Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1999

Russo, John O., Associate Professor of Fire Science (2016)

B.S., Missouri Southern State University, 2002
J.D., University of Arkansas, 2004

S

Sargent, Kevin M., Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2017)

B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009
M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2012
Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2016

Schoenecke, Marvin R., Dean of Work Education and Administration (2006)

B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University, 1990
M.A.E., Western Kentucky University, 1995
Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 2005

Schreffler, LTC James P., Assistant Professor of Military Science (2003)

B.A., Benedictine College, 1991
Pilot Certification, U.S. Army Flight School, 1995
M.S., University of Central Missouri, 2010
M.S.S., U.S. Army War College, 2016

Scrivner, David L., Assistant Professor of English (2011)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2005
M.A., University of Dallas, 2009
Ph.D., University of Dallas, ABD

Sharp, Nick C., Dean of Students (2009) and Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2007)

B.S., Missouri State University, 2005
M.S., Missouri State University, 2007

Shekels, Matt, D., Assistant Professor of Agriculture (2016)

B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 2007
M.S., Kansas State University, 2012

Shepherd, Karen, Associate Professor of Nursing (2007)

Diploma, St. John’s School of Nursing, 1992
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 1996
M.S.N., Missouri State University, 2007

Shepherd, Steve S., Associate Professor of Physical Education/Men’s Basketball Coach (2002) and Athletic Director (2015)

B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1986
M.A., Evangel College, 2000

Simmons, Gwen, Associate Professor of Library Science and Library Media Specialist (1991)

B.A., The School of the Ozarks, 1989
M.A., University of Missouri, 1990

Smilie, Ethan K., Associate Professor of Humanities (2017)

B.A., Pittsburg State University, 2006
M.A., University of Dallas, 2008
Ph.D., University of Dallas, 2012

Smith, Diane L., Associate Professor of Nursing (2009)

Diploma, Burge School of Nursing, 1994
B.S.N., Southwest Baptist University, 1998
M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2007
D.N.P., Rush University, 2016

Snyder, Robert L., Henry Robert Herold Chair of Biological Science and Professor of Biology (2006)

B.A., Greenville College, 1974
M.S., Central Michigan University, 1981
Ph.D., Auburn University, 1985

Stricklin, Robert, Assistant Professor of Hotel/Restaurant Management and The Walter L. Green Chair of Hotel/Restaurant Management (2008)

A.S. Lansing Community College, 1980
Edward Notter School of Sugar, 1985
ACF Certified Executive Chef, 1997

Swofford, Kara M., Associate Professor of Education (2007), Director of Teacher Education, and Education and Health Division Chair

B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1996
M.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1999
Ed.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 2002
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2009

T

Todd, Bonnie M., Associate Professor of Nursing (2010)

A.S.N., Mohave Community College, 1982
B.S.N., University of New York, 1989
M.S.N., University of Nevada, 1993
F.N.P., University of Nevada, 1994

Todd, James M., Associate Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies (2011), and Humanities Division Chair

B.A., The Baptist College of Florida, 2002
M.DIV., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006
Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2010

Turbak, Gary, Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Trainer (2005)

B.S., Missouri Western State College, 1983
M.S., Drake University, 1985
DHSc., Nova Southeastern University, 2008

U

Usrey, Faron D., Assistant Professor of Science, Laboratory School (2017)

B.S., Arkansas Tech University, 1992
M.S., University of Central Arkansas, 2001

V

Vest, Becky, Assistant Professor of Physical Education (2008) and Women’s Basketball Coach

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2003
M.S., Missouri State University, 2005

Vogt, Abbey, Associate Professor of Social Studies, Laboratory School (2012)

A.S., Drury University, 1997
B.S., Drury University, 1999
M.Ed., Drury University, 2002
Ed.D., Lindenwood University, 2016

Vogt, David C., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice (2006)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1997
M.A., Webster University, 2006

W

Warfield, Charles, Instructor of Mathematics, Laboratory School (2012)

B.A., Saint Olaf College, 2011
M.B.A., John Brown University, 2013

Weisman, Michelle, Associate Professor of English (2002)

B.S., University of Missouri, 1989
M.A., University of Houston, 1995

Western, Joseph A., Assistant Professor of History (2017)

B.A., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 2004
M.A., Concordia Seminary-Saint Louis, 2007
M.A., Saint Louis University, 2010
Ph.D., Saint Louis University, 2017

Whited, Tana L., Instructor, Laboratory School (2014)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 1992
M.Ed., Hannibal-LaGrange University, 2016

Wiebe, Weston T., Assistant Professor of Communication Arts (2017)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2012
M.A., University of Kansas, 2014
Ph.D., University of Kansas, ABD

Wilkinson, Curtis A., Associate Professor of Communication Arts (2014)

B.A., Columbia College, 1984
M.A., Wheaton College, 1991
Ph.D., University of Exeter, 2011

Williams, Cindy, Associate Professor of English (2012) and Director of the Writing Center (2016)

B.S., University of Arkansas, 1995
M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 2000
Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 2012

Williams, Janice S., The Don and Marie Garner Nursing Program Director and Professor of Nursing (2005)

A.S.N., Union University, 1985
B.S.N., Union University, 1987
M.S.N., University of Tennessee-Memphis, 1988
N.D./D.N.P., Case Western Reserve University, 1998

Williams, Richard K., Instructor of Art, Laboratory School (2017)

B.S., College of the Ozarks, 2017

Williams, Michael L., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts (1997)

B.A., The School of the Ozarks, 1981
M.S.E., University of Central Arkansas, 1996

Williamson, Angela N., Director of Alumni Affairs (2009)

B.A., College of the Ozarks, 2000
M.S., Missouri State University, 2010

Woods, Clinton, Instructor of Physical Education (2013) and Cross Country Coach (2015)

B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 2005
M.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 2013

Wyly, Ronald D., Associate Professor of Library Science and Technical Services Librarian (1990)

B.S.E., Northeast Missouri State University, 1979
M.A., Northeast Missouri State University, 1985
M.L.S., Syracuse University, 1989

Y

Young, Lisa, Associate Professor of Theatre (2001)

B.P.A., Oklahoma City University, 1990
M.A., Southwest Missouri State University, 2000

Young, Mark, Professor of Theatre (1983)

B.F.A., University of Evansville, 1977
M.F.A., University of Georgia, 1980

Z

Zimmerman, David, Assistant Professor of Biology (2013)

A.S., Lincoln Land Community College, 1997
B.S., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 1999
Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2012
Postdoc., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2013

Emeriti Administration

Cameron, M. Glen, Ed.D., Professor of Education and Dean of Campus and International Services

Clark, M. Graham, Ed.D., Litt.D., LL.D., D.Sc., President and Chairman of the Board, Deceased

Clawson, Sam D., Ed.D., Dean of Students, Deceased

Davidson, Mayburn, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of Education and Dean of Work

Findlay, James F., Ph.D., Vice President of Academic Affairs, Deceased

Fry, G. Stanley, M.A., LL.D., Dean of Institutional Advancement

Godsey, Townsend, Litt.D., Vice President of Public Relations, Deceased

Good, R. M., Litt.D., LL.D., President, Deceased

Graves, Marilyn L., Professor of Physical Education and Dean of the College

Greene, Joseph S., Ph.D., Director of Computer Center

Huddleston, Wayne, Ed.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean, Deceased

Olson, Kenton C., Ph.D., Professor of Biology and Dean of the College

Slicer, Paul A., J.D., Director of Career Development, Deceased

Todd, William D., Ed.D., LL.D., Vice President, Deceased

Emeriti Faculty

Allen, Jerry, A.E., B.A., M.S., Assistant Professor of Aviation Science

Anderson, Robert E., B.S., M.A., Associate Professor of Library Science and Head Librarian, Deceased

Anderson, Nancy, B.A., M.L.S., Associate Professor of Library Science and Library Director

Anderson, W. Ruth, B.S., H.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Education, Deceased

Babcox, Leslie K., B.A., M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English

Barr, Donald R., B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Art, Deceased

Bearden, David L., B.S., M.B.A., CPA, Associate Professor of Accounting

Bradley, Mary Elizabeth, B.A., M.M., Associate Professor of Music

Brinell, Joseph E., B.S., M.S.E., Assistant Professor of Aviation Science and Director of Airport Operations, Deceased

Buchan, James L., B.A., M.S.C.I.S., Associate Professor of Computer Science

Burroway, Jessie J., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History, Deceased

Carman, Phillip L., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English

Collins, Thomas William, B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music and Registrar

Cummings, Dorothy Stacey, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English, Deceased

Davis, D. Wayne, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Biology

DeJong, Marvin L., A.B., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Physics

Divine, Eldon, A.A., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Technology

Elmore, William Emory, B.A., M.Div., M.A., M.R.E., D.Min., Professor of Philosophy-Religion, Deceased

Furman, Courtney, B.A., M.Div., Th.M., D.Min., Professor of Philosophy/Religion, Deceased

Garey, Duane, A.A., B.A., M.P.A., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

Geisler, Teresa A., B.S., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Family & Consumer Sciences

Gerlach, Bruce A., B.S., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music

Gianoli, Paul L., A.D., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of English

Gibson, O. Ray, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D., Professor of Education and Director of Teacher Education

Goodwin, John N., B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Graham, Mary E., B.A., M.A., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Foreign Languages

Head, Hayden M., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of English

Hendrickson, Bobby G., B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Professor of English

Henry, Sherman D., B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry, Deceased

Howell, Michael W., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.,  Professor of History

Huddleston, Barbara, B.A., M.A., Ed.D., Associate Professor of Mass Communications

Ingrum, Victor J., B.S., M.S., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts

Jesse, Lynda, B.A., M.M., Associate Professor of Music

Johnson, Roy, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture, Deceased

Jones, Michael O., B.A., M.Div., M.S., D.Min., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology

Keeter, William F., B.S., M.E., Associate Professor of Physical Education

Keith, Herbert, B.S.A., M.S., Associate Professor of Agriculture

Keller, Debra, B.S.E., M.S.E., Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences

Kennedy, Wayne Eugene, B.S., M.S., Professor of Mathematics-Physics

Kirk, Juanita M., B.S., M.S., D.A., Professor of English, Deceased

Klinefelter, Sarah Stephens, B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Theatre, Deceased

Kneeshaw, Stephen John, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of History

Leftridge, Kay, B.S., M.E., Ed.S., Associate Professor of Education

Leonard, Byron E., B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Mathematics-Physics

Mahlman, Marcia, B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Education

Mahlman, Rex R., B.S. B.S.E., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Business

Meikle, Dora Q., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education

McMahon, Dana, B.S., M.S.E., Ed.D., Professor of Education

McMahon, Donald P., B.S., M.S.E., Ed.D., M.S., Professor of Psychology

Miller, Stephen A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology

Mizell, John E., B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Professor of Music, Deceased

Niboh, Martin, B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics

Oetting, Bryan C., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Agriculture

Oetting, Marvin Ernest, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Agriculture, Deceased

Osburn, Robert A., B.S., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education, Deceased

Powers, Robert B., B.S. Ed., Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Quiko, Eduard, B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Political Science

Rettig, Jeffrey H., B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Professor of Biology

Rojas, Luis Gonzales, B.M., Assistant Professor of Music and Artist-in-Residence, Deceased

Schmidt, Linda, B.A., M.A., Associate Professor of Library Science

Shackette, Jerry, B.A., M.Ed., Associate Professor of Hotel and Restaurant Management

Smith, Bobby Lee, B.S.E., M.S.E., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education

Staugaard, Andrew C., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Computer Science

Swearengen, Daniel J., A.A., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Agriculture

Trimble, Maxine G., B.S., M.S., Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, Deceased

Vincent, Damon I., B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Professor of Technology

Wagnon, Thomas L., B.S., M.T., Ed.D., Professor of Business

Waller, Allan J., B.S., M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education and Athletics Director

Watson, Jerrold W., B.S.I.T., M.S., Associate Professor of Graphic Arts, Deceased

Wilson, George L., A.A., B.A., M.S., Associate Professor of Physical Education

Winfrey, Beulah I., B.S., M.S., L.H.D., Professor of Business, Deceased

Young, Karl F., B.A., M.A., M.Div., Ph.D., Professor of Sociology

Adjuncts

Akers, Jeemes, J.D., History/Criminal Justice
Busch, Gregg, M.M., Music
Dunn, Marilyn, M.A., Music
Feyh, Phillis, M.A., Family and Consumer Science
Henderson, Samantha, Ed.D., Education
Hendrix, Russell, M.S., Biology
Hitchcock, Sallie, B.S., Criminal Justice
Kervin, Roberta, Ph.D., Biology
Lawson, Caleb, M.M., Music
Lawson, Cody, M.S., Mathematics
Middaugh, Greg, M.B.A., Computer Science
Mithelavage, Patricia, M.S., Education
Newcome, Valorie, M.S., Family and Consumer Science
Osborne, Sara, M.A., English
Rhoden, Lori, M.A., Criminal Justice
Schemper-Carlock, Marcia, M.M., Music
Stephens, Patricia, M.S., Mathematics
Wescott, Amy, B.A., Business
Wright, Wendy, B.S., Hotel and Restaurant Management
Yung, Mitch, M.F.A., Art

Staff