Dec 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Full-time Faculty 2024-2025


HAYLEY ABOUREZK-PINKSTONE, Ph.D. (2024) Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., Lewis & Clark College, 2017; M.A., University of Michigan, 2019; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2024

FLINT ANGEROTH FRANKS, D.M. (2024) Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Jazz Ensemble
B.A., Luther College, 2015; M.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2019; D.M., Florida State University, 2023

JON ARNOLD, Ph.D. (2021) Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Emory University, 2009; M.M., Emory University, 2011; D.M.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2021

KEDRON BARDWELL, Ph.D. (2005) Professor of Political Science
B.A., Augustana College, 1996; M.A., The University of Iowa, 1997; Ph.D., The University of Iowa, 2002

JOHN BENOIT, Ph.D. (1994) Professor of Music
B.M., Louisiana State University, 1985;
M.M., University of Texas, 1987; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1994

HEIDI BERGER, Ph.D. (2008) Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Coe College, 2002; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2004; Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2008

JACQUELINE (JACKIE) W. BRITTINGHAM, Ph.D. (1999) Professor of Biology & Env Sci
B.S., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, 1989; Ph.D., Thomas Jefferson University, 1994

CAROLYN BRODIE, Ph.D. (2018) Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.S., Iowa State University, 1984; M.S., University of Illinois, 1997; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1999

MARK BRODIE, Ph.D. (2008) Professor of Computer Science
B.S., University of Witwatersrand, South Africa, 1989; M.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1992; Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2000

TIANA BROWNEN, M.A. (2023) Director of Speech, Debate & Mock Trial
B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 2018; M.A. Missouri State University, 2023

ADAM M. BRUSTKERN, Ph.D. (2010) Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2002; M.S., University of Illinois at Chicago, 2003; M.A., Washington University, 2005; Ph.D. Washington University, 2009

CAL BUSBY, M.A., LAT, ATC, (2009) Assistant Professor of Sport Science & Athletic Trainer
B.A., Simpson College, 2009; M.A., Simpson College, 2010

JONATHON J. BUTTS, Ph.D. (2011) Professor of English
B.A., Appalachian State University, 1995; M.A., Syracuse University, 1999; Ph.D., Syracuse University, 2006

MAEVE B. CALLAN, Ph.D. (2009) Professor of Religion
B.A., Pomona College, 1992; M.Phil, University of Dublin, 1994
M.A., Northwestern University, 1998; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2002

LISA CARPONELLI, M.S.J. (2009) Professor of Multimedia Communication
B.S., Miami University, 1995; M.S.J., Northwestern University, 1997

BRADEN CLINGER, Ph.D. (2024) Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Utah State University, 2015; M.A., Boston University, 2020; Ph.D., Boston University, 2024 

SHANE COX, M.B.A. (2024) Associate Professor of Accounting
B.A., Simpson College, 2005; M.B.A., Drake University, 2010

JENNY CRESSWELL, D.M.A. (2024) Assistant Professor of Voice and Department Recruiting
B.M., Bowling Green State University, 2014; M.M., Bowling Green State University, 2016; D.M.A., University of Michigan, 2021

BRADI DARRAH, Ph.D., (2023) Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
B.A., Simpson College, 2006; M.A. Northern Arizona University, 2008; Ph.D., Drake University, 2022

LINDSAY DITZLER, Ph.D. (2014) Associate Professor of Chemistry Co-Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Physics
B.A., Monmouth College, 2007; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 2012

AMY M. DOLING, Ph.D. (2002) Professor of Biology
B.S., Emory University, 1996; Ph.D., Harvard University, 2002

JACY DOWNEY, Ph.D. (2015) Associate Professor of Health Services 
B.A., Simpson College, 1997; M.P.H. Des Moines University, 2001; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2014

CYNTHIA (CYD) M. DYER, M.A. (1978) College Librarian/Archivist; Professor
B.A., University of Iowa, 1977; M.A., University of Iowa, 1978

MICHAEL (MIKE) ECKERTY, D.M.A. (2008) Professor of Music
B.M.E., Baylor University, 1996; M.M. (Bassoon Performance) University of Missouri- Kansas City, 2001; M.M. (Conducting) University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2002; D.M.A., University of Georgia, 2008

DONALD (DON) D. EVANS, Ph.D. (1999) Professor of Psychology
B.A., Mankato State University, 1982;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany, 1988

JED FOREMAN, Ph.D. (2022) Assistant Professor with the title of Robert H. N. Ho Family 
Foundation Assistant Professor in Buddhist Studies
B.A., Tufts University, (2007); M.S., California State University, Northridge, (2014); M.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, (2018); Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, (2021)

DAVID FOSHEE, Ph.D. (2022) Assistant Professor of Spanish
B.A., Henderson State University, 1989; M.A., University of Illinois, 1995; B.A., Arizona State University, 2015; M.A. University of Arkansas, 2017; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 2021

CAROLINE FRIAS, M.F.A. (2021) Teaching Specialist in Costuming
B.F.A., Florida International University, 2018; M.F.A., University of Idaho, 2021

MARK S. FREYBERG, Ph.D. (1996) Professor of Sociology
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, 1987; M.A., University of Michigan, 1991; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1995

MATT GARRETT, D.H. Ed (2023) Professor of Sports Administration
D.H. Ed, Saint Louis University, 2004; M.A. Illinois State University, 1995; B.A., Millikin University, 1992

ADRIENNE E. GATHMAN, J.D., Ph.D. (2019) Assistant Professor of Political Science
B.A., Simpson College, 2011; J.D., Drake University Law School, 2014;
M.A., University of Texas at Dallas, 2016; Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, 2019

RICK GOETZ, B.A. (2007) Instructor of Theatre Arts
B.A. & B.S., Dickinson State College, 1986

MARK C. GREEN, Ph.D. (1984) Professor of Management
B.A., Lawrence University, 1973; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1980; M.B.A., Syracuse University, 1982

JEREMY GRIFFIN, MFA (2022) Assistant Professor of English
B.A., Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004; MFA, Virginia Tech University, 2009

ELISABETH (LIZ) A. GRIMSBO, M.A. (2000) Serials Librarian; Assistant Professor
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1981; M.A., University of Iowa, 1982

CORYANNE HARRIGAN, Ph.D. (2001) Professor of English
B.A., Mary Washington College, 1991; M.A., Purdue University, 1995; Ph.D., Purdue University, 2001

NATALIE HINING, M.F.A (2016) Instructor of Theatre Arts
B.A., Simpson College, 2013; M.F.A., University of South Dakota, 2016

MEREDITH HUNT, M.Ed. (2024) Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2013; M.Ed., Morningside University, 2022

JORDAN HOLUB, MS Ed. (2022) Instructor of Teacher Education
B.A., University of Iowa, 2013; MS Ed., Drake University, 2018; Ph.D., Drake University (ABD)

JUDEX HYPPOLITE, Ph.D. (2020) Assistant Professor of Economics
B.A., State University of Haiti; 1996; B.Sc., State University of Haiti, 1997 M.A., Indiana University, 2000; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2010

LINDA JERMELAND, M.A. (2014) Instructor of Teacher Education
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1985; M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1992

MARK W. JUFFERNBRUCH, J.D., C.P.A. (1999) Professor of Accounting
B.S., Illinois State University, 1991; J.D., University of Iowa, 1996; CPA, State of Illinois

CHANDRA KEAIRNES, Ph.D. (2023) Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Ph.D., Alverno College, 2022; M.S., Drake University, 2013; B.S., Iowa State University, 2005

MARILYN VAZQUEZ LANDROVE, Ph.D. (2021) Assistant Professor of Mathematics
B.S., California State University Long Beach, 2013; M.S., George Mason University, 2015; Ph.D., George Mason University, 2018

MATTHEW LAU, M.M. (2011) Associate Professor of Music
B.S., Indiana University, 1981; M.M., Eastman School of Music, 1983

DENISE LEIFKER, Ph.D. (2014) Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
B.S., University of Wisconsin, 2000; M.A., University of Nebraska, 2002; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 2009

KATHRYN (KATE) LERSETH, Ph.D. (2008) Professor of Teacher Education
Chair of the Department of Teacher Education
B.S., Iowa State University, 2002; M.A., Viterbo University, 2006; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2013

TODD A. LITTLE, D.Sc. (1998) Associate Professor of Management Information Systems
Chair of the Department of Computer Science
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1993; M.A.E, University of Northern Iowa, 1996; M.S., Dakota State University, 2009; D.Sc., Dakota State University, 2013

M. REBECCA (BECCA) LIVINGSTONE, Ph.D. (2007) Professor of History
Chair of the Department of History
B.A., Lawrence University, 1997; M.A., Tulane University, 2001; Ph.D., Tulane University, 2007

TIM LUTTERMOSER, Ph.D. (2023) Assistant Professor of Biology
Ph.D., Cornell University, 2023; M.S., Purdue University, 2016; B.A., Hiram College, 2012

DEREK LYONS, Ph.D. (2012) Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.A., Simpson College, 2007; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2012

EDUARDO MAGALHAES III, Ph.D. (1991) Professor of Political Science
B.A., Monmouth College, 1987; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1991

AMANDA L. MARTENS, M.S. (2019) Assistant Professor of Psychology
B.S., Morningside College, 2011; M.S., Emporia State University, 2013; Ph.D., Kansas State University, (exp. 12/2019)

MARISA MAYO, M.A. (2021) Assistant Director of Speech & Debate
B.S., Southwest Baptist University 2018; M.A., University of Central Missouri 2021

SARAH (SAL) A. MEYERS, Ph.D. (1995) Professor of Psychology
B.A., Carleton College, 1988; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1996

JENNIFER ROSS NOSTRALA, M.F.A. (1990) Professor of Theatre Arts
B.A., Simpson College, 1985; M.F.A., The University of Texas at Austin, 1988

JUSTIN NOSTRALA, M.F.A. (2001) Professor of Graphic Design
B.A., Simpson College, 1986; M.A., The University of Iowa, 1998 M.F.A., The University of Iowa, 1999

DAVID A. OLSGAARD, Ph.D. (1997) Professor of Physics
B.S., North Dakota State University, 1981; Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 1992

JOHN ADAMS PAULEY, Ph.D. (1990) Professor of Philosophy
B.A., University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 1982;
M. A. University of North Carolina, 1987; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1991

NICHOLAS PAYTON, M.Ed. (2024) Assistant Professor of Human Services
B.S.W., Dordt University, 2017; M.Ed., University of Missouri, 2023

CRAIG PECK, M.S. (2018) Instructor of Sociology & Criminal Justice and Human Services
Coordinator; B.A., Simpson College, 1989; M.S., Southern Illinois University, 1993

LAUREN POINTS, Ph.D. (2021) Assistant Professor of Biology
B.S., Case Western University, 1999; Ph.D., University of Iowa 2009

JAMES (JAMIE) POULSEN, M.M. (2006) Instructor of Music
B.A., Buena Vista University, 1984; M.M., University of South Dakota, 1985

NICOLAS (NICK) WOLFE PROCTOR, Ph.D. (1998) Professor of History
B.A., Hendrix College, 1990; M.A., University of Kentucky, 1991;
M.A., Emory University, 1995; Ph.D., Emory University, 1998

KARA RAPHAELI, Ph.D. (2022) Assistant Professor of Theatre
B.A., Binghamton University, 2003; M.A., Hunter College, City University of NY, 2013; Ph.D., University of California, San Diego & Irvine

BARBARA K. RAMOS, Ph.D. (2004) Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., Central College, 1984; M.A., Eastern Kentucky University, 1988; Ed.S., Drake University, 2002; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2006

RYAN L. REHMEIER, Ph.D. (2006) Professor of Biology & Environmental Science
B.S., Trinity University, 1997; M.S., Kansas State University, 2000;
Ph.D., Kansas State University, 2005

MARK RUELAS, MBA (2022) Instructor of Criminal Justice
B.A., California State University, 2008; MBA, University of California, Irvine, 2011

SHEKOOFE SAADAT, Ph.D. (2024) Assistant Professor of Sport Science and Health Education
B.Sc., Amirkabir University of Technology, 2015; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2022

AARON SANTOS, Ph.D. (2024) Assistant Professor of Physics
B.A., MIT, 2001; M.Sci/Phys, Boston University, 2004; Ph.D., Boston University, 2007 

DARYL SASSER, Ph.D. (2007) Assistant Professor of History
B.A., University of North Carolina, 1992; M.A., University of Southern Maine, 2001; Ph.D. Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2010

KRISTYN SESSIONS, Ph.D. (2024) Assistant Professor of Religion
B.A., Calvin College, 2002; M.T.S., Emory University, 2011; Ph.D., Emory University, 2018

SCOTT SEYREK, Ph.D. (2022) Assistant Professor of Management
B.A., Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2021; MBA, Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey, 2012; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 2017

MARK SIEBERT, M.S. (2013) Associate Professor of Multimedia Communication
B.S., Bethel College, 1985; M.S., University of Kansas, 1989

KATIE M. SMITH, Ph.D. (Spring 2017) Associate Professor of Sport Science
B.A., Simpson College, 2009; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2014

BRIAN J. STEFFEN, Ph.D. (1989) Professor of Multimedia Communication
B.A. Iowa State University, 1981; M.S., Iowa State University, 1987; Ph.D. University of Iowa, 1995

DAMON STEVENS, D.M. (2024) Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Arizona State University, 1992; M.M., University of Cincinnati, 1996; D.M., University of Cincinnati, 2007

ASWATI SUBRAMANIAN, Ph.D. (2018) Assistant Professor of Biology & Environmental Sci
B.S., Sophia College, University of Mumbai, India, 2001;
M.Sc., Sophia College, University of Mumbai, India 2003; Ph.D., Miami University, Ohio, 2013

ROSS SWEET, Ph.D. (2017) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Northwestern University, 2006; Ph.D., Boston University, 2013

KELLY SWINTON, M.B.A. (2015) Assistant Professor of Accounting
B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1988; M.B.A., Drake University, 1994

RACHEL TERLOP, Ph.D. (2023) Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Ph.D., University of Metaphysical Sciences, 2002; M. Div., University of Metaphysical Sciences, 2022; B. Div., University of Metaphysical, 2020; MAT, Trinity Washington University, 2017; B.S. Ed, Baldwin-Wallace University, 2013

CHAD TIMM, Ph.D. (2016) Associate Professor of Teacher Education
B.A., Simpson College, 1995; M.A., Iowa State University, 2002; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 2008

KATHERINE VANCE, Ph.D. (2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Columbia University, 2010; M.A. Rice University, 2011
Ph.D., Rice University, 2016

TAYLOR VARGO, M.S. (2023) Instructor of Psychological Science
M.S., Kansas State University, 2021; B.A., University of Findlay, 2017

JUDITH (JUDY) A. WALDEN, Ph.D. (2009) Professor of History
B.A., Carleton College, 1986; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1999

JOHN H. WALKER, M.B.A. (2016) Associate Professor of Management
Head of the Division of Business Administration & Multimedia Communication
B.S., Iowa State University, 1995; M.B.A., University of Iowa, 2002

NICOLLE (NICCI) L. WHALEN, M.S. (2001) Professor of Sport Science
B.A., Simpson College, 1998; M.S., Iowa State University, 2000

ANN WOLDT, M.F.A. (2007) Associate Professor of Theatre Arts
Chair of the Department of Theatre B.A., Olivet College, 1990; M.F.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993