Institutional Effectiveness
The department is responsible for facilitation and support processes involving Process Improvement, Institutional Research, The Innovation Fund, Strategic Planning, and Accreditation.
Our talented faculty and administration team at Kirkwood Community College provides the expertise and leadership that help students reach their full potential in their future careers.
Our Mission: Kirkwood Community College identifies community needs; provides accessible, quality education and training; and promotes opportunities for lifelong learning.
Our Vision: To be the community college leader in regional, national, and global education.
Our Core Values:
The majority of our faculty members have earned master's or doctorate degrees, so they are able to share a high-level of experience and expertise. The average class size is 23 students and many classes are as small as 15.
To ensure the quality of your education, Kirkwood follows the criteria established by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in partnership with state and federal governments.
Institutional Effectiveness
The department is responsible for facilitation and support processes involving Process Improvement, Institutional Research, The Innovation Fund, Strategic Planning, and Accreditation.
Institutional Research
Kirkwood's Institutional Research office works to develop data that informs decisions that advance the college’s goals through the collaborative creation and stewardship of knowledge.
“There’s something for everybody here. They genuinely care about you, they want you to succeed. What you get here is outstanding.”
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mark A. Abel
Professor, Marketing
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Steven W. Abram
Professor, Management
B.S., M.S., East Carolina University
Melanie Abu-Nameh
Associate Professor, Culinary Arts
A.A.S., A.A., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Randy D. Ackman
Professor, Animal Health
D.V.M., Iowa State University
Dr. Bailey Allard
Instructor, Biology
B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University
M.A., University of Nebraska
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Nicole Alsaker
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S., Minnesota State University
M.S.N., Mount Mercy University
Tamara S Alt
Dean, Business and Information Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.B.A., University of Dubuque
Carrie Anderson
Assistant to the President
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
Scott A. Anderson
Professor, Diesel Truck Technology
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
Carla A. Andorf
Dean, Skills-To-Employment
B.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Lisa Angelella
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., University of Scranton
M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Dr. Anthony L. Arduini
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
Tim Arnold
Assistant Professor, Energy Production/Distribution
A.A.S., Community College of the Air Force
B.A., Thomas Edison State College
Colette Atkins
Dean, Business and IT
B.B.A., University of North Dakota
M.Ed., University of Oklahoma
Betsy Baertlein
Assistant Professor, ELA
B.A., St Marys University
M.A., St Cloud State University
Arbe Bareis
Assistant Professor, Art
B.A., Coe College
M.A., M.A.S.T., M.F.A., University of Iowa
Sarah E. Barfels
Professor, Sociology
B.A., Oberlin College
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Michael Barshis
Assistant Professor, Hospitality
B.A., University of Iowa
Jim Bayne
Senior Director, Facilities & Security
B.G.S., University of Iowa
Diane L. Bean
Professor, Mathematics
B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University
M.S., University of Iowa
Bill Beaty
Professor, LAN Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Kimberly A. Becicka
Vice President, Continuing Education
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Darek Benesh
Associate Dean, International Programs
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., B.A.C., M.A., M.A.S.T., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Bryan Bennett
Assistant Professor, LAN Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.M., University of Northern Iowa
D.M.A., University of Iowa
Kristy L. Black
Dean of Regional & County Centers
B.A., University of Iowa
M.Ed. Iowa State University
Dr. Eliot M. Blake
Professor, English
B.A., Georgetown University
J.D., Emory University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
David Boelman
Instructor, Industrial Maintenance
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Jacolyn Bohr
General Manager, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Blaise Boles
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Nick Borders
Director, Student Services, Iowa City Location
A.A., Southeastern Community College
B.S., Western Illinois University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Marci Bowden
Instructor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Jennifer L. Bradley
Executive Dean, Arts & Humanities and English
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
Stephanie Bredman
Director, Continuing Ed & Training Services
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
A.A.S., Hawkeye Community College
Mark W. Bromwich
Associate Professor, Information Technology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Emily M. Brown
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., DePaul University
M.A., University of Wisconsin
Philip E. Brown
Professor, English
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Purdue University
M.A., University of Iowa
Jacqueline M. Brucher Moore
Professor, Speech
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Lara Buckles
Director, Risk Management
B.S., Wartburg College
Dr. David S. Bullwinkle
Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Brown University
M.A., Ph.D., Northwestern University, Chicago
Michael A. Burkle
Associate Professor, Horticulture
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Luther College
Jon D. Buse
Vice President, Student Services
B.A., M.E., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Mark Butland
Dean, Iowa City Location
B.A., M.A., Texas State University
Ed.D., Roueche Graduate Center, National American University
Chris Caldwell
Instructor, ACE
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Brian Carlson
Instructor, Auto Collision
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Doug Carlson
Instructor, Diesel Auto Tech
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Melissa M. Carnahan
Professor, Surgical Technology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Coe College
Kenneth J. Carroll
Professor, Horticulture
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.S., Drake University
Janae Cavanagh
Associate Professor, Dental Assisting
Diploma, A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Bellevue University
Mel D. Cerveny
Associate Professor, Respiratory Therapy
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.L.S., University of Iowa
Austin G. Chapman
Assistant Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
A.A.S., Indian Hills Community College
Terry L. Chapman
Professor, Ag Production Management
B.S., Western Illinois University
Dr. Natalia A. Cherjovsky
Associate Professor, 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
Melissa Christianson
Director, Finance
B.A., Minnesota State University
M.A., University of South Dakota
M.S., Ohio University
Dr. Joseph N. Christopher
Professor, Chemistry
B.A., Grinnell College
M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Viktor Chupryna
Instructor, Physics
Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Shaunda L. Clark
Professor, Dental Hygiene
A.A.S., Parkland College
B.S., Illinois State University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Patrick M. Clemence
Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness
A.S., Eastern Iowa Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Gregory L. Clevenger
Associate Professor, Paralegal Program
B.A., J.D., University of Iowa
Dr. Nichelle L. Cline
Dean, Allied Health, Professor, Occupational Therapy
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., St. Ambrose University
M.P.A., Drake University
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Anne Clinton-Cirocco
Counselor/Clinical Coordinator
B.A., Oakland University
M.S.W., California State University-Sacramento
Rhonda L. Clough
Professor, Ag Business
B.S., Iowa State University
Cindy S. Cochran
Professor, Speech
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
James A. Cochran
Professor, Math
A.A., Marshalltown Community College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., Viterbo University
Leah Coleman
Program Director, Dental Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
Eric Conklin
Assistant Professor, Diesel/Auto Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Christopher Cronbaugh
Associate Professor, Reading
B.S.S., Cornell College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
James W. Crowther
Professor, Accounting
B.A., Southern Illinois University
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Jennifer Cunningham
Associate Dean, Arts & Humanities
B.M., M.M., University of Arkansas
D.M.A., University of Iowa
Erin Dahlstrom
Instructor, Animal Health
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
Chad P. Daugherty
Professor, Industrial Maintenance
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. John P. Dawson
Professor, Math
B.A., Colby College
M.S., University of Massachusetts
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Ryan A. Dehner
Associate Professor, ELA
B.A., University of Wyoming
M.A., University of Iowa
Dane Dermody
Instructor, Welding
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Peggy L. DeJong
Professor, Accounting
B.S., M.S., San Diego State University
Haley Dohrmann
Instructor, Mathematics
B.S., Kansas State University
M.S., University of Iowa
Dr. Kathryn Dolter
Dean, Nursing
B.S.N., M.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., University of California, San Francisco
Peggy C. Donohoe
Professor, Medical Assistant
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Tia L. Doyle
Associate Professor, Remedial Math
B.S., Boston University
Kellie Elliott-Kapparos
Director, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Scott G. Ermer
Dean, Agricultural Sciences
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Thomas J. Ernster
Professor, English
B.A., Arizona State University
M.A., Holy Names University
Matthew S. Falduto
Director, Financial Aid
B.A., University of Iowa
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Brenda Falgier
Instructor, American Sign Language
B.A., M.A., Gallaudet University
Dr. Shell Feijo
Assistant Professor, English
B.A., North Carolina State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Catherine L. Finch
Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Lexi Finnegan
Instructor, Econ
B.A., New York University
M.A., California State University
Daniel Fitzgerald
Professor, Welding
Certificate, Hawkeye Community College
Christine Flavin
Assistant Professor, Art/Photography
M.A., Webster University
M.F.A., University of Iowa
John Fletcher
Assistant Professor, Economics
B.A., Iowa Wesleyan College
M.A., Western Illinois University
M.B.A., Arizona State University
Lisa Folken
Director, Jones County Regional/Cedar County Center
B.A., M.E., Iowa State University
Debra S. Forbes
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
M.S.N., University of Iowa
Wes Fowler
Vice President, Human Resources
B.S., University of Iowa
J.D., University of Iowa
Kizer Friedley
Instructor, Medical Laboratory Technology
B.S., University of Iowa
M.B.A., Walden University
Dr. Sondra A. Gates
Associate Professor, 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
Angela Gillis
Associate Dean, Social Sciences
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.L.S., University of Iowa
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
James M. Glasglow
Associate Professor, Information Technology
B.A., University of Arizona
M.B.A., University of Baltimore
Denise C. Glew
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
B.A., Wartburg College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Christopher Gray
Instructor, Art
A.A., Anoka-Ramsey Community College
B.F.A., University of Wisconsin River Falls
M.F.A., Tulane University
Joseph D. Greathouse
Professor, Construction Management
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.A., University of Wyoming
Anthony Green
Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts
A.A., Hocking Technical College
Dennis W. Green
Director, KCCK-FM
B.A., University of Iowa
Laura Green
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
B.S., M.O.T., St. Ambrose
Marla Grosvenor
Instructor, Nursing
A.S., Indian Hills Community College
B.S., Chamberlain College of Nursing
Betty I. Haar
Professor, Health Information Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.H.A., Capella University
Tim A. Hadsall
Associate Professor, Construction Management
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
Dr. Matthew R. Hagele
Associate Professor, Religion
B.A., Wheaton College
M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Greg Hall
Director of Compliance
B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., University of Missouri
Korey Hall
Instructor, Pre-Engineering
B.S., M.S., University of Iowa
Stephen Hanisch
Assistant Professor, Carpentry
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.M., University of Iowa
Dr. Heidi A. Hansel
Professor, Accounting
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Kevin Hansen
Executive Director, Communications & Marketing
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Kristin N. Hanson
Professor, Humanities
B.A., University of Iowa
Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Dr. David C. Harper
Assistant Professor, Agriculture
B.S., California Polytechnic State University
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Susan A. Harthun
Professor, Math
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dr. Lydia B. Hartunian
Professor, Humanities
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Ph.D., City University of New York
John Hassen
Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing Academy
A.A.S., Ferris State University
Richard A. Heath
Professor, Spanish
B.A., University of Kansas
M.A., Indiana University
Lisa M. Hebl
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
Associate Professor, Information Technology
B.S., M.S., West Virginia University
C.T., M.S., Regis University
John L. Henik
Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Joshua J. Henik
Assistant Professor, Agriculture
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. D.J. Hennager
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
Professor, Automotive Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Claudio G. Hidalgo
Professor, Spanish
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Brianne M. Hildebrandt
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
M.S.N., Allen College
Justin Hoehn
Associate Director, Communications & Marketing
A.A., Des Moines Area Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
M.P.A., Drake University
Dr. Crystal Hopp
Instructor, Biology
B.A., Luther College
M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
David J. Horsfield
Professor, Department Chair, Hospitality
Diploma, Queensland Institute of TAFE
David G. Hulm
Professor, English
B.A., St. Johns University
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
David Hunt
Associate Dean, Distance Learning
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., M.P.A., Bellevue University
Brenda Ireland
Director of Operations, Continuing Education
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
M.E., Iowa State University
Cort T. Iverson
Director, Institutional Research
B.S., M.A., Iowa State University
Dr. Wendy Jamison
Dean, Math/Science
B.S., University of Iowa
M.S., Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dr. Peter D. Jauhiainen
Professor, Religion
B.A., Wheaton College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Melissa A. Jensen
Senior Director, Facilities and Security
A.A.S., Des Moines Area Community College
Scott Johnson
Assistant Professor, Transportation Academy, Linn Regional Center
M.S.T., University of Toyota
Dr. Sophia Joly
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., Ecole Saint Charles-France
M.S., University of Pharmacy-France
Ph.D., Montpellier University
James Jordan
Assistant Professor, Agriculture Geospatial
B.S., Iowa State University
Kiley Jordan
Instructor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
M.S., Mount Mercy University
Gary Jorgenson
Professor, Auto Technology
Diploma, Northeast Iowa Community College
Dr. Arlin W. Karsten
Professor, Animal Health
B.S., D.V.M., Iowa State University
Kasey J. Keeling
Benton County Director
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa
Tonya E. Kehoe
Professor, Art
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. David A. Keller
Curriculum Assessment Specialist
B.A., Simpson College
M.S., Colorado State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Matt Kempf
Instructor, Network Administration
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., Upper Iowa University
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
Dr. Alissa R. King
Associate Professor, Sociology
B.L.S., M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Chris King
Program Manager, Human Resources
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Coe College
Dr. Jeffrey Kirchoff
Associate Dean, English
B.A., M.A., St. Cloud State University
Ph.D., Bowling Green State Univsersity
Dr. Fred Kiser
Assistant Professor/Director, Choral
B.M., Bradley University
M.M., University of Missouri-Columbia
Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.J. Klemme
Associate Professor, Marketing
B.S., Iowa State University
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Finn Kolsrud
Assistant Professor, Sociology
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Philip D. Koopman
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Coe College
M.S., University of Iowa
Sandra J. Kotowske
Professor, Dental Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Phoenix
Kendra Krause
Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Gregory S. Krawiec
Assistant Professor, Hotel Management
Diploma, Academy of Culinary Arts
B.S., Florida International University
M.S., Iowa State University
Tyler Krug
Instructor, Ag Business
B.S., Iowa State University
Michael Kubas
Assistant Professor, Advanced Manufacturing Academy
A.A.S., A.A.S., Hawkeye Community College
Dr. Bill H. Lamb
Vice President, Academic Affairs
B.A., University of Kansas
M.A., Pittsburg State University
Ph.D., Kansas State University
Daniel Lamp
Instructor, Construction Management
B.S., University of Cincinnati
M.A., University of Maryland
Randy Langel
Instructor, Communications
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
M.S., Arizona State University
Amy A. Lasack
Senior Director, Corporate Training
B.A., Cornell College
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Alexis Lee
Instructor, English
M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., University of Southern MIssissippi
Sandra Lingard
Associate Professor, Business
B.S., University of South Florida
M.B.A., Purdue University
Andrew D. Livin
Professor, CNC Machining
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Kyle Lobermeier
Instructor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
M.S., University of Iowa
Emily S. Logan
Associate Professor, Human Services
B.A., Central College
M.S.W., Grand Valley State University
Steven Long
Assistant Professor, Electronic Engineering Technology
A.A., Oregon Institute of Technology
A.S., B.S., Thomas A Edison State College
Terri L. Long Jedlicka
Professor, English
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Alan C. Lovell
Professor, Math
B.S., University of Northern Iowa
M.A.T., Coe College
Florencia Lynch
Associate Professor, Spanish
B.A., Universidad Catolica de la Plata
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Jessica E. Maas
Assistant Professor, Bio Science
B.S., University of Iowa
M.A.S.T., University of Iowa
Dr. Joshua M. Madsen
Associate Professor, Biology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Kristee K. Malmberg
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
Anna Martel
Assistant Professor, Medical Assisting
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dan Martin
Dean, Industrial Technologies
B.S., Middle Tennessee State University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Dr. Janine Martin
Assistant Professor, Anatomy/Physiology
P.h.D., University of Iowa
Dr. Lenore D. Maybaum
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Drake University
M.A., Oregon State University
PhD., University of Iowa
Sean A. Mc Atee
Instructor, Coordinator, HS Completion
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Iowa
Elizabeth L. McCarthy
Professor, Computer Programming
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Loras College
Jacalyn McCarville
Assistant Professor, Counselor
B.S., Mankato State University
B.S., M.S., Minnesota State University
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
Associate Professor, Philosophy
B.A., Samford University
M.A., Ph.D., Loyola University
Kristie R. McKibben
Associate Professor, CAD
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Northern Iowa
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
Professor, History
B.A., Northwest Missouri State University
M.A., Creighton University
Troy P. McQuillen
Vice President, Facilities and Security
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
M.E., Iowa State University
Dr. Jennifer Meehan Brennom
Professor, Psychology
B.A., Coe College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Dr. Saul Mekies
Professor, Economics
B.A., Central Connecticut State University
M.A., University of Connecticut
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Lori A. Merlak
Assistant Professor, Management
B.S., Indiana University of Pennsylvania
M.S., Colorado Technical University
Bobbi J. Miller
Associate Dean of Students
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A.S., Mount Mercy University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Suzanne Miller
Librarian
B.A., Miami University
M.L.S., University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Andy Mills
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.A., Luther College
M.S., University of Iowa
Curtis Z. Mitchell
Associate Professor, Developmental Math
B.A., Carleton College
M.P., M.S., Yale University
Ashley Moeller
Associate Dean, Agricultural Science
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Jillissa Moorman
Assistant Professor, Interior Design
B.F.A., M.F.A., Iowa State University
Sarah Morey
Instructor, Communications
B.A., University of Dubuque
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Shawna L. Moss
Professor, Horticulture
B.A., M.Ed., Iowa State University
Kim S. Muhl
Professor, Physical Education and Recreation
B.A., William Penn University
M.A., Cumberland College
Esperanza Munoz-Perez
Professor, ELA
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Kristi Murdock
Associate Professor, Animal Health
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., University of Iowa
Shelby J. Myers
Professor, English
B.A., Luther College
M.A.T., University of Iowa
Jon D. Neff
Vice President, Technology Services
B.A., Coe College
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Brandy L. Netty
Associate Professor, Math
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Greg Neumeyer
Vice President, Advancement
B.S.. J.D., Creighton University
Dr. Gideon Ney
Instructor Biology
B.A., B.S., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Nicoleta Nica
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S.N., Upper Iowa University
M.S.N., Capella University
Melanie R. Nollsch
Professor, Early Childhood Education
B.S., Iowa State University
M.Ed., Drake University
Doris Nyaga
Director, Grants
B.A., Brewton-Parker College
M.A., Kennesaw State University
Sandra A. O'Brien
Professor, Computer/Business
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Frederick A. Ochs
Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.S., University of Michigan
Carlos Ortega-Amparan
Assistant Professor, ELA, English
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Mohamed Osman
Instructor, Biology
M.S., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Jim Otto
Instructor, Advanced Manufacturing Academy
A.A.S., D.I.P., Eastern Iowa Community College
Dr. Steve Owen
Professor, Political Science
B.S., University College of Wales
M.A., University Essex, England
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Mona K. Parekh
Associate Professor, Math
B.B.A, Loyola University
M.A., Columbia University
Christopher W. Patterson
Professor, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of North Dakota
George A. Patterson
Professor, History
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of California
Melissa Payne
Dean of Students
B.A., Truman State University
M.A.E., University of Northern Iowa
Jody Pellerin
Director, Planned and Endowed Giving
B.A., University of Iowa
Joseph Perea
Assistant Professor/Director, Instrumental Music
B.M., University of Cincinnati College
M.M., University of North Texas
Andrei A. Perkhounkov
Professor, Math
B.S., M.S., Moscow Aviation Institute
Emily L. Peters
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., St. Ambrose University
M.S., Mount Mercy University
Glen Peters
Instructor, Automotive
D.P., Hawkeye Community College
Julie Petersen
Librarian
A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Cornell College
M.A., University of Iowa
Jed Q. Peterson
Professor, History
B.S., Iowa State University
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Olga B. Petrova
Professor, English
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Roy W. Pettibone
Assistant Professor, Accounting
B.A., B.S., Northeast Missouri State University
M.A.S.T., Truman State University
Tammy Pickart
Assistant Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., Mount Mercy University
M.S., Walden University
Tera R. Pickens
Director, Washington County
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Coe College
Danielle Pickering
Director of Finance & Accounting
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
Heidi M. Pierce
Professor, Psychology
B.S., M.S., Iowa State University
Jonathon A. Pope
Assistant Professor, Auto Technology
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A.S., Mount Mercy University
M.Ed., Iowa State University
Kimberly R. Prevo
Professor, Occupational Therapy Assistant
B.S., Eastern Kentucky University
M.S., Mount Mercy University
Stephen E. Price
Associate Professor, English
B.A., M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Todd R. Prusha
Executive Dean, Distance Learning and Secondary Programs
B.A., University of Iowa
M.A., Coe College
Ph.D., Iowa State University
Julia Rabe
Assistant Professor, American Sign Language
B.A., MacMurray College
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University
Jeremy R. Ralph
Associate Professor, Hospitality
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Upper Iowa University
Dena Rauch
Registrar, Enrollment Management
B.A., St Ambrose University
Dr. Amy L. Rehnstrom
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
Jerry Reisinger
Associate Professor, Horticulture
A.A., Iowa Western Community College
B.S., M.A., Upper Iowa University
Paul Richey
Senior Director, Sales & Marketing, The Hotel at Kirkwood
B.A., St. Joseph's College
Kris Riley
Executive Director, Finance
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Gregory E. Roth
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.S., Minnesota State University
Rich Rourke
Associate Professor, Swine
A.A.S., Hawkeye Community College
B.S., Western Illinois University
Jessica Rozek
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A., Worsham College
B.S.N., Mount Mercy College
M.S., Walden University
Jeff Sadler
Assistant Professor, Biology
B.S., M.S., University of Northern Iowa
Nicholas A. Sagan
Associate Professor, Biology, Anatomy & Physiology
B.S., Iowa State University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
Dr. Scott H. Samuelson
Professor, Philosophy, Humanities
B.A., Grinnell College
M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Todd M. Saville
Professor, Marketing
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.B.A., Nova Southeastern University
Richard Scearce
Assistant Professor, Industrial Maintenance Technology
B.S., Winona State University
M.A., University of Iowa
Dr. Catherine M. Schaff-Stump
Professor, English
B.A., M.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Shayne M. Schiltz
Associate 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
Professor, HVAC Technology
A.A.S., A.A., North Iowa Area Community College
B.S., Iowa State University
Joe Schmitz
Instructor, Criminal Justice
A.A.S., B.S., M.A., Purdue University Global
Mary Schneekloth
Assistant Professor, Management
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.S. Mount Mercy College
M.B.A., University of Iowa
Randall P. Schultz
Professor, Psychology
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., M.A., University of Northern 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
Associate Professor, Surgical Technology
Diploma, Marshalltown Community College
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Svyatoslav V. Sharapov
Associate Professor, Math
M.S., Tashkent State University, Uzbekistan
Christine M. Shea-Hunt
Associate Professor, 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
Professor, Sociology
B.A., Bemidji State University
M.A., Western Illinois University
Dr. Kevin Shroth
Assistant Professor, Speech/Communication
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Laurie A. Simmons
Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S.N., Mount Mercy
M.N., Walden University
Jill Sindt
Director, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
B.A., Coe College
Clark Skaggs
Professor, Speech
B.A., Southwest Baptist University
M.A., Central Missouri State University
Loughton Smith
Associate Professor, Bakery/Pastry
B.A. Humbolt State University
M.S., Drexel University
Bob Smith
Instructor, Horticulture
B.S., Iowa State University
Greta L. Songe
Assistant Professor, Art
B.F.A., Louisiana State University
M.A., M.F.A., University of Iowa
Elisha Stanley
Instructor, Apparel Merchandising
B.B.A., B.S., Lamar University
B.F.A., American Intercontinental University
M.S., Kansas State University
Sam Stark
Assistant Professor, Welding
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Dr. Bill Stephens
Professor, Anthropology
B.A., University of Texas
M.A., Ph.D., University of Oregon
Jennifer L. Storer
Professor, Nursing
B.A., Luther College
M.N., Walden University
Dr. Brooke Strahn-Koller
Executive Dean, Social Sciences and Iowa City Location
B.A., M.S., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Heather Strempke-Durgin
Assistant Professor, English
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Boise State University
M.A., Oregon State University
Ryan Strempke-Durgin
Digital Services Librarian
A.A., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., Boise State University
M.L.S., University of Iowa
Dr. Lori Sundberg
President
B.A., Knox College
M.B.A., Western Illinois University
D.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Sara J. Swanson
Executive Director, Application Support & Development
B.A., B.S., University of Iowa
M.B.A., St. Ambrose University
Kory M. Swart
Professor, Mathematics
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Trisha Swartzendruber
Associate Professor, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Iowa
M.N., Mount Mercy University
Scott Swenson
Regional Director, SBDC
B.B.A., University of Iowa
Serena Tarr
Assistant Professor, Sociology
B.A., M.A., Washington State University
Marianne J. Taylor
Professor, English
B.A., Bucknell University
M.A., University of California
Kasi Tenborg
Director, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Justin Thoensen
Director, Technology Projects
B.B.A., University of Iowa
Margaret C. Thomas
Professor, Physical Therapy
B.S., Loras College
M.A., University of Iowa
Christine M. Thompson
Instructor, HSDL Program
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
James E. Thompson
Professor, LAN Management
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
B.S., M.S., University of Iowa
Mindy J. Thornton
Director, Linn County Regional Center
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Connie Thurman
Chief Officer, President's Office
B.A., Knox College
M.B.A., Western Illinois University
Ph.D., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Mircea M. Tomus
Professor, English
M.A., University of Cluj, Rumania
Ph.D., University of Iowa
Bob Trapp
Assistant Professor, Information Technology
A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.S., DePaul University
James R. Trepka
Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
B.A., Grinnell College
B.S., University of Minnesota
M.S., University of Iowa
Josh A. Troutman
Associate Professor, Physical Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Dan Tuuri
Associate Dean, Business and IT
A.A.S., Grand Rapids Community College
B.B.A., Davenport University
M.S., Ferris State University
Richard L. Underwood
Professor, Speech
B.A., M.A., Purdue University
Dr. Ethan Valentine
Instructor, Psychology
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Anita Van Dyke
Assistant Professor/Counselor
B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Douglas J. Van Oort
Professor, Education, Special Education
B.S., Northwest Missouri State University
M.S., Drake University
Seth Vander Tuig
Director, Student Life
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.L.S., Iowa State University
Heidi Vogel
Assistant Professor, Counseling
B.A., Wartburg College
M.A., University of Central Florida
Evone R. Vognsen
Director/Programming, Continuing Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.S., Drake University
Bob Wade
Assistant Professor, Advanced Manufacturing
A.A.S., A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
Doug E. Wagemester
Director, Athletics
B.A., Loras College
M.A., University of Redlands
Emily Waters
Instructor, Psychology
B.A., Simpson College
M.A., Argosy University
Jody L. Weigel
Professor, Human Services
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.S.W., University of Iowa
Jon L. Weih
Director, Johnson County Regional Center
B.A., M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Theodore R. Weiland
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S., University of Wisconsin
M.A., M.S., Iowa State University
Dr. Jessica L. Westin
Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Physiology
B. S., University of Illinois
M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Judith A. Wightman
Professor, Psychology
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., University of Nebraska
John E. Williams
Professor, Plumbing
A.A., Algonquin College
Lisa D. Williams
Professor, English
B.A., Mount Mercy University
M.A., University of Iowa
Christina Winders
Instructor, Dental Assisting
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
Arron W. Wings
Dean, Learning Services
M.A., University of Iowa
J.D., University of Nebraska
Stephen C. Wolcott
Associate Professor, English
B.A., Ohio University
M.A., M.S., Indiana University
Zach Wollert
Instructor, Art
B.A., B.F.A., University of Oregon
M.F.A., Kent State University
Dawn R. Wood
Dean, International Programs
B.A., University of Northern Iowa
M.A., School for International Training
Kimberly Woods
Assistant Professor, Nursing
A.A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Iowa State University
M.S., Allen College
Laurie Worden
Director, Workplace Learning Connection
A.S., Kirkwood Community College
B.S., Mount Mercy University
M.O.L., St. Ambrose University
Dr. Laura N. Yost
Professor, Interdisciplinary
B.A., M.A., M.B.A., Iowa State University
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Dr. Robinson M. Yost
Professor, History
B.A., Centenary College
M.A., Ph.D., Iowa State University
Darren Zabloudil
Executive Director, Technology Infrastructure
B.B.A., University of Iowa
M.B.A., St Ambrose University
Lynne C. Zeman
Professor, Science
B.S., University of Nebraska
M.S., M.S, University of Iowa
Angela J. Ziesman Weiler
Professor, Counseling
B.A., Central College
M.A., University of Northern Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
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