Kirkwood Community College Credit Catalog 2012-2013
Mark A. Abel
Professor, Marketing
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Linda K. Abernathy
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Steven W. Abram
Associate Professor, Office Administration
B.S., M.S., East Carolina University
Dr. Randy D. Ackman
Associate Professor, Animal Health
D.V.M., Iowa State University
Tamara S. Alt
Program Director, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
Rick D. Anderson
Associate Professor, Theatre
A.A., Iowa Central Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Scott A. Anderson
Associate Professor, Diesel Truck Technology
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
Carla A. Andorf
Director, Skills-To-Employment
B.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Anthony L. Arduini
Associate Professor, Speech
A.S., Sauk Valley Community College
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
Mick S. Arnett
Professor, Physics
B.S., Wright State College
M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Emmanuel M. Asigbee
Professor, Economics
B.S., M.S., University of Science and Technology, Ksi Ghana
M.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Manchester, England
Pamela S. Baenziger
Professor, Developmental Math
A.A., Mount Saint Clare College
Carter A. Baldwin
IowaWORKS Regional Director
B.L.S., Iowa State University
Douglas F. Bannon
Dean, Admissions
A.A., Marshalltown Community College
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., Northeast Missouri State University
Sarah E. Barfels
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Diane L. Bean
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University
M.S., University of Iowa
Bill Beaty
Professor, LAN Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Jessica Beck
Instructor, Business Management
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.S., Loyola University
Dan L. Behaunek
Professor, Automotive Collision Repair
Diploma, Kirkwood Community College
Marilyn R. Belcher
Professor, Counseling
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
Lee Belfield
General Manager, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
B.A., Kalamazoo College
M.A., Western Michigan University
Dr. Brenda S. Bensema
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., Central College
M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., Oklahoma State University
Michael E. Birmingham
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.S., University of Alabama
Kristy L. Black
Dean of Regional & County Centers
B.A., University of Iowa
M.Ed. Iowa State University
Dr. Eliot M. Blake
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Georgetown University
J.D., Emory University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Dawn M. Boettcher
Adjunct Faculty, Nursing EW
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
Michael J. Bootsma
Instructor, Business
B.S. Iowa State University
M.A., J.D. University of Iowa
Gary A. Botos
Librarian
B.A., Indiana University
M.A., University of Iowa
Harleen S. Bott
Director, Iowa County
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Jeanelle D. Boyer
Assistant Professor, Science
B.A., B.S., Lycoming College
M.S., Ph.D., Cornell University
Dr. Jennifer L. Bradley
Dean, Arts & Humanities
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
David E. Brandstetter
Professor, Graphic Communication Technology
A.A.S., A.A., Hawkeye Community College
Terry A. Brase
Professor, Agriculture Technology
A.A., Ellsworth Community College
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Jennifer M. Brennom
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.A., Coe College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Mark W. Bromwich
Instructor, Information Technology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Carol S. Brown
CCID President
B.A., James Madison University
M.A.T., Quinnipiac University
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Gail T. Brown
Assistant Professor, Geographic Information Systems
B.A., Clarke College Iowa
M.G.I.S., Penn State University
Philip E. Brown
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Purdue University
M.A., University of Iowa
Gary R. Brownell
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Northeast Community College
B.S., Wayne State College
Brian M. Brownfield
Instructor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Jacqueline M. Brucher Moore
Assistant Professor, Speech
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. David S. Bullwinkle
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Brown University
M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University, Chicago
Paul D. Burdick
Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Michael A. Burkle
Instructor, Horticulture
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Luther College
Jon D. Buse
Dean of Students
B.A., M.Ed., University of Northern Iowa
Russell D. Bush
Instructor, Information Technology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Hannah L. Byrne
Instructor, Jones County
A.A., Cottey College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Melissa M. Carnahan
Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Coe College
Steven E. Carpenter
Print Services Director
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Kenneth J. Carroll
Associate Professor, Horticulture
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.S., Drake University
Janae Cavanagh
Instructor, Dental Assisting
Diploma, A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Mel D. Cerveny
Instructor, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.L.S., University of Iowa
Terry L. Chapman
Professor, Ag Production Management
B.S., Western Illinois University
Dr. Natalia A. Cherjovsky
Instructor, Communication
B.A., Hunter College
M.A., Rollins College
Ph.D., University of Central Florida
James N. Choate
Vice President, CFO
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Joseph N. Christopher
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Shaunda L. Clark
Professor, Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Parkland College
B.S., Illinois State University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Patrick M. Clemence
Director, Applications Support/Development
A.S., Clinton Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
Gregory L. Clevenger
Instructor, Paralegal Program
B.A., J.D., University of Iowa
Nichelle L. Cline
Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., St. Ambrose University
M.P.A., Drake University
Rhonda L. Clough
Assistant Professor, Ag Business
B.S., Iowa State University
Cindy S. Cochran
Associate Professor, Speech
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
James A. Cochran
Associate Professor, Math
A.A., Marshalltown Community College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Viterbo University
Brook O. Conrad
Adjunct, Sign Language
B.S., Northern Illinois University
Robert L. Cook
Director, Facilities Management
B.A., University of Iowa
Sandra E. Cooper
Dean, Nursing
A.A.S., Iowa Central Community College
B.S.N., University of Dubuque
M.N.S., University of Iowa
Christopher Cronbaugh
Assistant Professor, Reading/Writing
B.S.S., Cornell College
M.A., Mount Mercy University
Richard L. Crow
Assistant Professor, Ag Production Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin
James W. Crowther
Professor, Accounting
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Charles P. Daugherty
Associate Professor, Industrial Maintenance
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Channa Davenport
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University
Dr. John P. Dawson
Associate Professor, Math
B.A., Colby College
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Peggy L. DeJong
Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.S., San Diego State University
Joseph A. DeMaria
Associate Professor, Computers
A.A.S., Chicago City-Wide College
B.A., University of Iowa
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College
Ryan A. Dehner
Instructor, ELA
B.A., University of Iowa
B.S., Iowa Wesleyan College
David B. Dettman
Professor, Hospitality Arts
Diploma, Des Moines Area Community College
Dr. Rachel M. Dodd
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., University of St. Thomas
Ph.D., University of North Dakota
Lora J. Dodd-Brosseau
Associate Professor, Floral Careers
Diploma, Kirkwood Community College
Gary N. Donnermeyer
Professor, Biology
B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls
M.S., University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
Peggy C. Donohoe
Assistant Professor, Medical Assistant
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Tia L. Doyle
Instructor, Remedial Math
B.S., Boston University
Bob J. Driggs
Dean, Math/Science
M.S., University of Illinois, Champaign
Anne M. Duffy
Professor, Animal Health Technology
A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Coe College
M.A., University of Iowa
Jennifer M. Duncan
Instructor, New Directions
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Lisa M. Dutchik
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.A., St. Ambrose University
M.A., University of Iowa
Dawn M. Eitel
Associate Professor, Medical Assistant
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
John A. Elliff
Assistant Professor, Pre-Engineering
A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Iowa
Amy Ellsworth
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.N., University of Mary
Mary Lou Erlacher
Director, Workplace Learning Connection
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Viterbo University
Scott G. Ermer
Dean, Agricultural Sciences
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Thomas J. Ernster
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Holy Names University
Cynthia L. Fabor
Assistant Professor, Microbiology
B.S., M.A., University of Iowa
Matthew S. Falduto
One Stop Manager
B.A., University of Iowa
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Dr. Timothy L. Feldkamp
Professor, Director Instrumental Music
B.A.M., Fort Hays State University
M.M.U., Wichita State University
D.M.A., University of Oklahoma
Marilee A. Feldman
Professor, Business
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Catherine L. Finch
Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.S., California State University Fresno
Jennifer L. Fischer
Director, Operations
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Kristie L. Fisher
Vice President, Student Services
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.B.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Daniel L. Fitzgerald
Assistant Professor, Welding
Certificate, Hawkeye Community College
Benjamin M. Foley
Instructor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Debra S. Forbes
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
Shelly A. Ford
Instructor, Theatre
B.S., Georgia Southern University
M.F.A., University of Memphis
Kay A. Forest
Associate Professor, Office Applications
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Nicole G. Forsythe
Digital Services Librarian
B.A., Colorado College
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign
Donald A. Frey
Instructor, Accounting
B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Sondra A. Gates
Instructor, English
B.A., Harding University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Mary B. Gesing
Professor, Counseling
B.A., Wichita State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Nancy L. Glab
Dean, Allied Health
A.A.S., Northeast Iowa Community College
B.S., M.S., University of Dubuque
James M. Glasglow
Instructor, Information Technology
B.A., University of Arizona
M.B.A., University of Baltimore
Denise C. Glew
Instructor, Anatomy, Physiology, & Biology
B.A., Wartburg College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Barbara D. Goings
Associate Professor, Interior Design
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Lisa M. Goodwin
Instructor, Hospitality
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
Jane F. Grabowski
Assistant Professor, Speech
B.A., Northern Kentucky University
M.A., Ball State University
Joseph D. Greathouse
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., University of Wyoming
Dennis W. Green
Director, KCCK-FM
B.A., University of Iowa
Megan M. Green
Associate Professor, Horse Science
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., William Woods University
Helen T. Grunewald
Professor, Photography
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Douglas W. Gustafson
Professor, Math
B.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
M.A., University of Iowa
Betty I. Haar
Associate Professor, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
Tim A. Hadsall
Assistant Professor, Construction Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
Dr. Matthew R. Hagele
Instructor, Religion
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Bobbi J. Hagist
Student Services Director
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A.S., Mount Mercy University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Daniel M. Hahn
Professor, Mechanical Engineering Design Technology
B.A., Luther College
B.S., Washington University
Dr. Doug. Hall
Professor, Art
B.A., Long Beach City College
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
Dr. David M. Hall
Associate Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Kathy L. Hall
Vice President, Resource Development
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Heidi A. Hansel
Associate Professor, Accounting
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Dr. Kristin N. Hanson
Assistant Professor, Humanities
B.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Pamela J. Hanson
Professor, Dental Assistant
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., M.A., University of Iowa
Susan A. Harthun
Professor, Math
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Lydia B. Hartunian
Associate Professor, Humanities
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., City University of New York
Richard A. Heath
Associate Professor, Spanish
B.A., University of Kansas
M.A., Indiana University
Lisa M. Hebl
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene
B.S., University of Iowa
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Dr. Keith R. Hench
Professor, Science
B.S., Lock Haven University
M.S., Indiana University Pennsylvania
Ph.D., West Virginia University
Samantha F. Hench
Instructor, Information Technology
B.S., M.S., West Virginia University
Jill R. Henecke
Controller
B.A., Coe College
John L. Henik
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. D.J.. Hennager
Assistant Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology
B.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Katherine J. Hess
Librarian
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Todd C. Hesseltine
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Robert C. Heyer
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Northern Illinois University
Claudio G. Hidalgo
Associate Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Brianne M. Hildebrandt
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
M.S.N., Allen College
Charles J. Hinz
Dean, Learning Services
B.S., Loras College
M.A., University of Iowa
David J. Horsfield
Assistant Professor, Department Chair, Hospitality
Diploma, Queensland Institute of TAFE
John W. Hughes
Instructor, Counseling
B.S., Coe College
M.S., S.P.E.D., University of Iowa
David G. Hulm
Associate Professor, English
B.A., St. Johns University
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
Cort T. Iverson
Director, Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Iowa State University
Gorden L. Jacobsen
Professor, Automotive Collision Repair
Diploma, Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Peter D. Jauhiainen
Professor, Religion
B.A., Wheaton College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Melissa A. Jensen
Emergency Services and Energy Director
A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College
Dr. Yan Jiang
Instructor, English
B.A, M.A., Jilin University
Ph.D., Western Michigan University
Jill M. Johnson
Assistant Professor, Human Anatomy
B.A., M.A., Central Michigan University
Dr. Kimberly A. Johnson
Vice President, Continuing Education
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.B.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., M.A., Iowa State University
Richard J. Johnson
Professor, English
B.A., M.A.T., University of Iowa
Kenneth E. Johnston
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Bob J. Jones
Associate Professor, Telecommunication
A.A., Indian Hills Community College
Gary J. Jorgenson
Associate Professor, Automotive Technology
Diploma, Northeast Iowa Community College
Nashae Y. Julian
Instructor, Counselor
B.S., Presentation College
M.S., Northern State University
Peg A. Julius
Director, Enrollment Management
B.S., Iowa State University
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Kathy D. Kaiser
Director, Communications & Marketing
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Brian Kalata
Instructor, Culinary Arts
A.A., Culinary Institute of America
B.S., University of Phoenix
Thomas A. Kaldenberg
Executive Director, Facilities
A.A., Ellsworth Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
M.P.A., Troy University
Dr. Arlin W. Karsten
Professor, Animal Health
B.S., D.V.M., Iowa State University
Tonya E. Kehoe-Anderson
Associate Professor, Art
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. David A. Keller
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Simpson College
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Patrick E. Keyes
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Illinois
Dr. Arthur Khaw
Professor, Communication Skills
B.A., Flinders University, Australia
M.S., Fort Hayes State University
S.P.E.D., Western Illinois University
Ed.D., Liberty University
Marcel J. Kielkucki
Director, HS/ABE
B.A., Mount Mercy University
Dr. Alissa R. King
Instructor, Sociology
B.L.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Patrick B. Klatt
Director, Equine Operations
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University
M.J. Klemme
Assistant Professor, Marketing
B.S., Iowa State University
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Rose K. Kodet
Professor, Communications Media/Public Relations
B.S., Mankato State University
M.A., Drake University
Sheryl L. Konen
Professor, Interior Design
B.A., University of Iowa
Connie L. Konigsmark
Instructor, HS Completion
A.A., Henderson Community College
B.S., Brescia University
M.Ed., University of Southern Indiana
Philip D. Koopman
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Coe College
M.S., University of Iowa
Sandra J. Kotowske
Associate Professor, Dental Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Linda K. Krog
Professor, American Sign Language Interpreter
B.S., University of Wisconsin
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Platteville
M.S., Capella University
M.S., Winona State University
Barry A. Kucera
Associate Professor, Carpentry
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Susan B. Kuennen
Professor, English
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Bill H. Lamb
Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Kansas
M.A., Pittsburg State University
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Amy A. Lasack
Director, Training & Outreach Services
B.A., Cornell College
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Jennifer S. Lenger
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
Eugene R. Leutzinger
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Parkland College
B.S., Southern Nazarene University
Juanita Limas
Instructor, Biology
B.A., B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., Barry University
Sandra Lingard
Instructor, Computer and Business Education
A.A., Polk Community College
B.S., University of South Florida
M.B.A., Indiana University
Andrew D. Livin
Associate Professor, CNC Machining
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Emily S. Logan
Instructor, Human Services
B.A., Central College
M.S.W., Grand Valley State University
Terri L. Long Jedlicka
Professor, Learning Services
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Jorge A. Lopez
Professor, Architectural Technology
B.A., M.A., Washington University
Alan C. Lovell
Associate Professor, Math
B.S., University of Northern Iowa
M.A.T., Coe College
Joseph J. Luchtenburg
Assistant Professor, Masonry
HS, Waverly-Shell Rock High School
Dr. Michael C. Lyons
Professor, Human Anatomy & Physiology
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., Drake University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Dr. Joshua M. Madsen
Instructor Biology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Kristee K. Malmberg
Assistant Professor, Dental Assistant
A.A.S., A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Bellevue University
Bridget M. Malone
Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Constance S. Marberry
Professor, Math
B.A., Bowdoin College
M.A., Trenton State College
Ph.D., University of Iowa
David W. Marks
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., Iowa State University
Lenore D. Maybaum
Instructor, English
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Oregon State University
Sean A. Mc Atee
Instructor, Coordinator, HS Completion
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
Karen L. McCaa
Associate Professor, Counseling
B.A., Eastern Illinois University
M.Ed., University of Tennessee
Elizabeth L. McCarthy
Assistant Professor, Computer Programming
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Loras College
Dr. Chris McCord
Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Middle Tennessee State University
M.A., University of Memphis
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Dr. Mark L. McCreary
Instructor, Philosophy
B.A., Samford Univeristy
M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University
Devonee D. McDonald
Professor, English
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
Thomas W. McDonald
Recruiting Coordinator
B.S., Iowa State University
Timothy I. McGee
Director, Distance Learning
B.F.A., M.Ed, University of South Alabama
M.F.A., West Texas A&M University
Kristie R. McKibben
Instructor, CAD
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Michael P. McLaughlin
Dean, Health Occupations
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A.T., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University
David R. McMahon
Associate Professor, History
B.A., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., Creighton University
Jean M. McMenimen
Professor, Education Careers
B.A., College of St. Benedict
M.A., University of Iowa
Troy P. McQuillen
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
Saul Mekies
Professor, Economics
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Lori A. Merlak
Assistant Professor, Management
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Colorado Technical University
Dr. Mario D. Meza
Assistant Professor, Pre-Engineering
B.S., M.S., Universidad De Santiago, Chile
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Eric Miller
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.A., Knox College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Betty L. Mitchell
Professor, Dental Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Iowa
Curtis Z. Mitchell
Instructor Coordinator/Developmental Math
B.A., Carleton College
M.S., Yale University
Jeffrey L. Mitchell
Dean, Industrial Technologies
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Keith J. Mitchell
Assistant Professor, Automotive Technology
Diploma, A.A.S., Western Wisconsin Technical College
B.S., University of Wisconsin
Jane R. Montgomery
Associate Professor, Computer Programming
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Shawna L. Moss
Professor, Horticulture
B.A., Iowa State University
Kim S. Muhl
Professor, Physical Education and Recreation
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., Cumberland College
Esperanza Munoz-Perez
Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Kristi Murdock
Instructor, Animal Health
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Iowa
Barbara J. Mussman
Rehabilitation Services Director
M.S., Iowa State University
Shelby J. Myers-Verhage
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Luther College
M.A.T., University of Iowa
Jon D. Neff
Executive Director, Information Technologies
B.A., Coe College
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Brandy L. Netty
Assistant Professor, Math
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Melanie R. Nollsch
Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Iowa State University
M.Ed., Drake University
Craig V. O’Brien
Media Technologies Director
A.A., Ellsworth Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
Chris O’Brien
Director, Grants and Federal Programs
B.A., M.A., Iowa State University
Nancy L. O'Geary-Smith
Associate Professor/LAN Mangement
Sandra A. O’Brien
Associate Professor, Computer/Business
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Frederick A. Ochs
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., University of Michigan
Jim A. Off
Professor, Construction Technology
B.S., Mankato State University
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.B.A., Golden Gate University
Steven J. Ovel
Executive Director, Governmental Relations
B.S., Iowa State University
Susan J. Ovel
Director, Planned Giving
B.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Steve Owen
Associate Professor, Political Science
B.S., University College of Wales
M.A., University Essex, England
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Mona K. Parekh
Instructor, Developmental Math
B.B.A., Loyola University
Christopher W. Patterson
Associate Professor, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of North Dakota
George A. Patterson
Associate Professor, History
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of California
Michele D. Payne
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Maria F. Pecile
Assistant Professor, Spanish
B.A., Universidad Catolica De La Plata
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Mark E. Pelzer
Professor, Economics
B.B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Michael S. Penrod
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.S., M.S., Northeast Missouri State University
Martha Perez-Bendorf
Associate Professor, Spanish
M.A., University of Iowa
Andrei A. Perkhounkov
Assistant Professor, Math
B.S., M.S., Moscow Aviation Institute
Greg E. Petersen
Assistant Professor, Biotechnology
B.A., Luther College
M.A.T., M.S., University of Iowa
Rose M. Petersen
Instructor, Reading Specialist
B.S., M.A., University of Iowa
Jed Q. Peterson
Associate Professor, History
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Olga B. Petrova
Associate Professor, English
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Beverley J. Philpott
Professor, Medical Assisting
B.S., University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Ian W. Philpott
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.S., University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
Tera R. Pickens
Washington County Director
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Coe College
Heidi M. Pierce
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Morris M. Pounds
Professor, Counseling
A.S., Southeastern Community College
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., Truman State University
Kimberly R. Prevo
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Stephen E. Price
Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Todd R. Prusha
Dean, Distance Learning and Secondary Programs
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Coe College
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Jessica Raabe
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.N., Emory University
Jeremy R. Ralph
Instructor, Hospitality
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Amy L. Rehnstrom
Assistant Professor, Microbiology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.N.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.A., Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo
Keith M. Reins
Professor, English
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Jerry Reisinger
Assistant Professor, Horticulture
A.A., Iowa Western Community College
B.S., M.A., Upper Iowa University
Jimmy A. Reyes
Dean, Nursing
B.S.N., D.N.P., University of Iowa
Mary L. Rhiner
Professor, Hospitality Arts
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Dennis E. Ringgenberg
Associate Professor, Welding
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Patricia T. Ringgold
Associate Professor, Horse Science
B.S., Towson University
Susan Roben
Director, Finance
A.A., Clarke College Iowa
B.A., Loras College
Michael J. Roberts
Director, Human Resources
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin, Whitewater
Tonja M. Robins
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.F.A., University of North Carolina
Carol A. Roemig-Heusinkveld
Professor, Counseling
B.S., M.A., University of Iowa
Jean M. Rogers
Director of Sales, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
B.S., Mount Mercy University
Gregory E. Roth
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.S., Minnesota State University
Rich Rourke
Assistant Professor, Swine
A.A.S., Hawkeye Community College
B.S., Western Illinois University
Alan D. Rowe
Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness
B.A., Coe College
M.S., University of Nebraska
Nicholas A. Sagan
Associate Professor, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
B.S., Iowa State University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
Paul Saladin
Professor, Horticulture
B.S., M.S., University of Illinois, Champaign
Raymond J. Salucka
Professor, Director of Choral Activities
B.A., University of Dubuque
M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Dr. Scott H. Samuelson
Associate Professor, Philosophy, Humanities
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Jessica E. Santillan
Assistant Professor, Apparel Merchandising
B.S., Northern Illinois University
M.S., Iowa State University
Todd M. Saville
Assistant Professor, Marketing
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Dr. Catherine M. Schaff-Stump
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Shayne M. Schiltz
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Renee J. Schlueter
Professor, English
B.A., Truman State University
M.A., Ph.D., Saint Louis University
Victor L. Schmidt
Associate Professor, HVAC Technology
A.A.S., A.A., North Iowa Area Community College
B.S., Iowa State University
Kimberly A. Schultz
Professor, Administrative Assistant
B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.S., Northwest Missouri State University
Randall P. Schultz
Assistant Professor, Psychology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Linda L. Schuppener
Associate Professor, English
M.A., M.F.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Dr. Jill M. Scott
Professor, Genetics, Biology
B.S., Oregon State University
Ph.D., Purdue University
Joseph P. Sedlacek
Professor, Mathematics
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.Ed., Northeast Missouri State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Michael J. Sells
Assistant Professor, Surgical Technology
Diploma, Marshalltown Community College
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Svyatoslav V. Sharapov
Instructor, Math
M.S., Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan
Christine M. Shea-Hunt
Instructor, Psychology
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Cathleen M. Sheller
Professor, Pre-Computer Science
B.S., Iowa State University
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
Jeffrey M. Sherman
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.A., Bemidji State University
M.A., Western Illinois University
Steven N. Sickels
Librarian
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Emporia State University
Laurie A. Simmons
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
M.N., Walden University
Dr. Dale R. Simon
Associate Vice President, Iowa City Campus
B.S., Minot State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Edward C. Skaggs
Assistant Professor, Speech
B.A., Southwest Baptist University
M.A., Central Missouri State University
Susan J. Skoglund
Professor, French
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Gale K. Smetana
Associate Professor, Communications Media/Public Relations
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., Wichita State University
Conifer J. Smith
Associate Professor, Art
B.F.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Iowa State University
Loughton Smith
Instructor, Bakery/Pastry
B.A. Humbolt State University
M.S., Drexel University
Andreas H. Soemadi
Associate Professor, Math
B.S., M.S., Texas Tech University
M.S., University of Iowa
Dr. Mick J. Starcevich
President
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ed.D., Drake University
Dr. William C. Stephens
Associate Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon
Carolyn L. Stephenson
Associate Professor, Psychology
B.A., M.Ed., University of Northern Iowa
Cherylann M. Stewart
Professor, Ag Business
B.S., University of Connecticut
Randy L. Stolte
Associate Professor, Diesel Auto
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Jennifer L. Storer
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.A., Luther College
M.N., Walden University
David L. Stotelmyre
Professor, CNC Machining
Diploma, Kirkwood Community College
Brooke L. Strahn-Koller
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.A., M.A., Western Illinois University
Mary L. Strong
Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., North Iowa Area Community College
B.S.N., Coe College
M.S., University of Iowa
Kory M. Swart
Associate Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Trisha Swartzendruber
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.N., Mount Mercy Univeristy
John W. Symington
Associate Professor, LAN Management
B.A., Hastings College
M.A., Ed.S., Kearney State College
Marianne J. Taylor
Professor, English
B.A., Bucknell University
M.A., University of California
Jack L. Terndrup
Professor, Education Careers
B.S., M.A., Eastern Illinois University
Bonnie J. Thomann
Assistant Professor, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Cincinnati
Margaret C. Thomas
Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., Loras College
M.A., University of Iowa
Syeda M. Thomas
Instructor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
M.N., Allen College
Carol L. Thompson
Director, Marion and Resource Centers
B.A., Cornell College
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Christine M. Thompson
Instructor, High School Completion
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
James E. Thompson
Associate Professor, LAN Management
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., M.S., University of Iowa
Melinda J. Thornton
Director, Linn County Regional Center
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Mircea M. Tomus
Professor, English
M.A., University of Cluj, Rumania
Ph.D., University of Iowa
James R. Trepka
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.A., Grinnell College
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Iowa
Josh A. Troutman
Instructor, Physical Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Kasey J. Tumilty
Benton County Director
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy Unversity
Richard L. Underwood
Professor, Speech
B.A., M.A., Purdue University
Douglas J. Van Oort
Associate Professor, Education, Special Education
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.S., Drake University
Kathleen J. Van Steenhuyse
Dean, Social Sciences and Career Option Programs
B.A., Clarke College Iowa
M.A., Georgetown University
Evone R. Vognsen
Continuing Education, Director/Programming
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.S., Drake University
Doug E. Wagemester
Director, Athletics
B.A., Loras College
M.A., University of Redlands
John F. Weglarz
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., M.S., Illinois State University
Jody L. Weigel
Associate Professor, Human Services
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.S.W., University of Iowa
Jon L. Weih
Director, Student Services and Student Life
Interim Director Johnson County Regional Center
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Theodore R. Weiland
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A., Iowa State University
Ingrid A. Wensel
Director, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
B.A., University of Iowa
Judith A. Wightman
Assistant Professor, Psychology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Nebraska
John E. Williams
Assistant Professor, Plumbing
A.A., Algonquin College
Lisa D. Williams
Associate Professor, Learning Services
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
Jennifer A. Wilson
Instructor, Agriculture
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
M.S., Iowa State University
Arron W. Wings
Dean, Library Services
M.A., University of Iowa
J.D., University of Nebraska
Stephen C. Wolcott
Instructor, English
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., M.S., Indiana University
Dawn R. Wood
International Education Director
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., School for International Training
Shawn Woodin
National Director
B.S., Binghamton University
M.S., Illinois State University
Andrew J. Yarne
Assistant Professor, Speech
B.S., University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
M.A., University of Wisconsin - Superior
B.S., M.S., Ed.S., University of Wisconsin - Stout
Geneva M. Yarne
Professor, KCELT
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Allison York
Dean, English
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Laura N. Yost
Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary
B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Dr. Robinson M. Yost
Associate Professor, History
B.A., Centenary College
M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University
James W. Zach
Professor, Diesel Power Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Beth A. Zamzow
Associate Professor, Music
B.S., Elizabethtown College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Lynne C. Zeman
Associate Professor, Science
B.S., University of Nebraska
M.S., M.S, University of Iowa
Angela J. Ziesman Weiler
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., Central College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa